The countdown has officially begun. Studio MAPPA, one of the most dominant forces in modern anime production, is preparing to celebrate its 15th anniversary with a massive livestream event on June 14, 2026. And fans are losing their minds over what could be the biggest anime announcement day of the year.
If you follow anime at all, you already know the name MAPPA. This is the studio behind Jujutsu Kaisen, Chainsaw Man, Attack on Titan: The Final Season, Hell’s Paradise, and Vinland Saga Season 2. In just 15 years, they’ve gone from a scrappy new studio to arguably the most talked-about animation company in Japan. Now they’re planning something huge.
What We Know About the MAPPA 15th Anniversary Event
MAPPA officially announced a special livestream event for June 14, 2026, which will serve as a major lineup announcement showcasing updates on the studio’s current and upcoming projects. The event will be broadcast on MAPPA’s official YouTube channel, making it accessible to fans worldwide.
Beyond the livestream, MAPPA is also planning an Exhibition Tour starting in Autumn 2026, which will feature behind-the-scenes content, artwork, and production materials from their 15-year history. A dedicated 15th anniversary website has already been launched at mappa.co.jp/15th, though it’s currently in Japanese.
The announcement was first teased back in March 2026, when MAPPA confirmed that a lineup announcement event would be part of their anniversary celebration. Since then, anticipation has only been building.
What Fans Expect to Be Announced
While MAPPA has kept specific details under wraps, the community has compiled a list of the most likely announcements based on ongoing projects and fan expectations. Here’s what’s on everyone’s radar:
Chainsaw Man Season 2 — This is arguably the most anticipated announcement. Part 2 of the manga, the Reze Arc, has been building massive hype, and a proper Season 2 trailer or release date would send the anime community into absolute chaos. MAPPA has been relatively quiet about Chainsaw Man since the first season ended, making any update at the 15th anniversary event huge.
Jujutsu Kaisen Season 4 — Officially confirmed back on March 27, 2026, but since that initial announcement, MAPPA has released essentially nothing — no trailer, no key visual, no release window. Fans are starving for even a single frame of footage. The Culling Game arc is one of the most popular storylines in modern shonen manga, and expectations are sky-high.
Hell’s Paradise Season 2 — The second season of this dark action series was hinted at as part of the anniversary lineup updates. The first season delivered intense animation and a compelling story based on Yuji Kaku’s manga, and fans are eager to see more of Gabimaru and the criminal expedition team.
Dorohedoro Season 2 — MAPPA took over production of this cult-favorite series and fans have been waiting for a continuation ever since. The unique art style and chaotic world-building of Q Hayashida’s manga make Dorohedoro one of the most distinctive anime of recent years.
Ranma 1/2 Updates — The new Ranma 1/2 adaptation has been one of MAPPA’s more recent projects, and fans of Rumiko Takahashi’s classic are hoping for a Season 2 confirmation or at least a mid-season update.
Some fans are also speculating about potential Attack on Titan-related announcements, though with the main story concluded, any new project would likely be a spinoff or side story rather than a continuation of the main series.
Why This Matters for Anime Fans
MAPPA’s rise over the past 15 years has been nothing short of extraordinary. Founded in 2011 by Masao Maruyama, a former producer at Madhouse, the studio quickly built a reputation for taking on ambitious, high-profile projects and delivering stunning animation quality.
The June 14 event isn’t just an anniversary celebration — it’s potentially a defining moment for the anime industry in 2026. With MAPPA holding the production rights to so many major franchises, even a single trailer drop could dominate social media for weeks.
What makes this event especially exciting is the timing. We’re heading into the summer anime season, and a MAPPA livestream dropping new footage and release dates could reshape the entire conversation around what to watch next.
Re:ZERO Season 4 Also Dominating Spring 2026
In other major anime news, Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 4 has been absolutely dominating the Spring 2026 anime season. According to Anime Corner’s latest rankings, the series has secured its fifth consecutive weekly win in Week 8, outperforming every other new release this season.
Re:ZERO Season 4, which premiered on April 8, 2026 on Crunchyroll (available in both subtitled and dubbed formats), is adapting the highly anticipated Arc 6 from the light novels. The season has been praised for its darker tone and emotional depth, building on the legacy of a franchise that celebrated its 10th anniversary just before this season launched.
Other notable Spring 2026 releases include Shangri-La Frontier Season 2 and Clevatess Season 2, both of which have been generating strong viewership numbers on platforms like Crunchyroll and Netflix.
What Do You Think?
Which MAPPA announcement are you most excited about? Are you Team Chainsaw Man, Team Jujutsu Kaisen, or are you hoping for something completely unexpected? And what did you think of Re:ZERO Season 4 so far this spring?
Drop your predictions below — do you think MAPPA will actually deliver trailers for all these projects on June 14, or are they going to play hard to get? Let us know your thoughts!
