MAPPA is one of the most prolific names in anime.With series likeAttack on Titan,Jujutsu Kaisen,Chainsaw Man, and more under their belt, MAPPA has established itself as the premiere studio for anime’s most popular action titles. Whenever a new adaptation of a hit manga is being planned, the studio is always first to try to get their hands on a series, for better or worse given their somewhat rocky history.
2025 is already off to a good start for the animation studio, seeing the release of anall-new anime original series titledZenshuin January, which puts a fresh spin on the Isekai genre while paying homage to those who give their all to the industry. And that’s just the beginning of what will be a strong year for MAPPA. Though series likeJujutsu KaisenandHell’s Paradise: Jigokurakumight be a ways away,the studio has several exciting projects set to release in 2025, and fans won’t want to miss out.
Both New and Returning Titles Are In Store From MAPPA in 2025
The Titan of the Industry Will Look to Thrive Despite Its Biggest Title Remaining on the Shelf
With the latest film fromAttack on Titanofficially marking the end of the series, andJujutsu Kaisenlikely not returning until 2026 at the earliest, many have wondered whether MAPPA will have what it takes to make their annual dent in the industry. The studio’s heaviest hitters may be out of commission for the time being, but that doesn’t mean it will be a quiet year for MAPPA.Set to premiere in April isLazarus, the newest title from the famed writer and director oficonic series likeCowboy BebopandSamurai Champloo, Shinichiro Watanabe.
Watanabe’s name being attached to the project as well as its plans for airing on Adult Swimall but ensure the series will be a success, and fans of the director’s prior works won’t want to miss it. The long-awaitedsecond season ofDorohedorois also scheduled for 2025, though a concrete release date has yet to be revealed.
Cowboy Bebop’s Creator Is Back, And Lazarus Looks Like the Anime’s Long-Awaited Successor
Lazarus is the latest anime from Shinichiro Watanabe of Cowboy Bebop fame, and here’s why it’s one of the anime I’m most excited to watch in 2025.
The series originally aired its debut season in 2020, and fans wondered whether it would ever return, until the official announcement of a second season arrived last year.Dorohedorois one of the moreunderrated dark fantasy series released in recent years, and anime fans will want to catch up before its second season officially arrives.
MAPPA Is Gearing Up for Its Biggest Year of Movie Releases Yet
The Studio Is Set to Release More Films than Ever in 2025
While MAPPA is known for its seasonal anime,the studio has also produced quite a few successful films, including 2016’sIn This Corner of the World, 2021’sJujutsu Kaisen 0, and 2023’sMaboroshi. Now, 2025 seems poised to become the studio’s greatest year of film releases yet, beginning withThe Rose of Versailles, a plannedZombie Land Sagamovie, and finally, the long-awaitedChainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc. One of the most popular anime of the 2020s so far,Chainsaw Manhas been dormant for nearly three years, and the film will mark the return of the beloved franchise.
Despite the inactivity of its marquee franchise,Jujutsu Kaisen, 2025 is shaping up to be another year of heavy-hitting releases from MAPPA,withChainsaw ManandDorohedoroleading the way. Neither returning series has been given an official release date, so fans can expect them to arrive later in the year. Until then, MAPPA will be making its first big splash of the year with the highly anticipatedLazarus.
MAPPA’s complete list of previous and upcoming works can be foundhere.
Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc
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Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc follows Denji, a unique devil hunter known as Chainsaw Man, now part of Special Division 4. After an encounter with Reze, a café worker he meets while sheltering from the rain, Denji’s life takes an unexpected turn amidst his pursuit of personal dreams.
