Mappa's founder, Masao Maruyama, insinuated the prospect of China's potential domination over Japan's anime hegemony. In a recent interview, Maruyama voiced his apprehension about the uncertain future ...

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These days, anime and manga are breaking records when it comes to sales, but not everyone is impressed with their rise. For some like Masao Maruyama, there is more reason to be worried about the anime ...

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When it comes to anime, there are few names as big as MAPPA right now. The studio has been operating for years at this point, but it has carved quite the reputation for itself in the last few years.

Japanese animation studio Mappa (Yasuke, Attack on Titan, Dorohedoro) has opened a new 5000 square-feet studio annex in the Suginami ward of Tokyo, in response to a recent increase in projects.

Japanese animation studio MAPPA dropped the first trailer for the anime adaptation of the dark fantasy manga Chainsaw Man. The action-packed trailer, posted on Sunday, June 27, gives fans a glimpse of ...

Founder of MAPPA and Madhouse Studios, Masao Maruyama, warns Japan's anime industry risks losing to China due to a fixation on commercialization. Masao Maruyama, the founder of MAPPA and Madhouse ...

Netflix has unveiled details of its 2026 Japan slate, highlighting an expanded production footprint with Toho Studios and a strategic partnership with animation powerhouse MAPPA. The streaming giant ...