MAPPA Confirms New Projects: Here’s What We Know (2025 Edition)
Why MAPPA’s Announcements Matter
MAPPA has become synonymous with “incredible visuals + bold storytelling”. Known for blockbusters like Jujutsu Kaisen, Chainsaw Man, Attack on Titan Final Season, and Vinland Saga, this studio is now shaping the anime landscape in 2025.
At this year’s Anime Expo and via official channels, MAPPA confirmed a slew of upcoming projects: new TV series, original stories, and highly anticipated films. Let’s unpack what’s in the pipeline—and why fans are buzzing.
1. ZENSHU – Original TV Anime (January 2025)
Premiere: January 5, 2025
An original MAPPA anime about an up-and-coming director who is transported into her own fantasy creation. The trailer and synopsis hint at a meta narrative—blending fantasy world tropes with behind-the-scenes struggles like burnout and creativity pressure
Why It’s Exciting:
- Original concept from a top-tier studio (no manga blueprint)
- Story by Mitsue Yamasaki with fantasy worldbuilding
- Appeals to aspiring creative types & fantasy fans
2. Campfire Cooking in Another World With My Absurd Skill (Season 2)
Release: October 2025 (confirmed)
The sequel to MAPPA’s beloved “culinary isekai” returns with our hero and his magical cooking adventures. Known for its cozy vibes, food art, and gentle storytelling, Season 2 promises more delicious escapism in 2025.
Why It Matters:
- Food + fantasy = unique niche
- Consistent staff = high visual & narrative quality
- Streaming on Crunchyroll for global fans
3. Lazarus – Original Sci‑Fi TV Series
Aired: April–June 2025
Created and directed by Shinichirō Watanabe (Cowboy Bebop), with MAPPA producing the animation. It centers on a near-future crisis involving an opioid-like drug and a team racing against time to save the world.
Notable Team:
- Action direction by John Wick‘s Chad Stahelski
- Music by Kamasi Washington, Bonobo, and Floating Points
- Aired on TV Tokyo and Toonami
Why It’s a Big Deal:
- High-profile director + epic production team
- Fresh sci-fi thriller with real-world resonance
4. Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc (Movie)
Coming: Fall 2025
Following last year’s Season 1 and Mob Movie, MAPPA is adapting the Reze storyline from Tatsuki Fujimoto’s manga as a feature film. Reze’s arc introduces emotional complexity, making it ripe for a cinematic treatment.
Why It’s Hype-Worthy:
- Expands the Chainsaw Man franchise
- Studio known for slick action & high stakes
- Global fanbase eager for more Denji drama
5. Jujutsu Kaisen – Gojo’s Past (Movie)
Release: Expected 2025 (unofficial)
Following Hidden Inventory/Premature Death, another MAPPA movie—this time focused on Satoru Gojo’s backstory—is also confirmed for production.
Why It Matters:
- Delivers context for anime’s most charismatic (and OP) character
- Taps into the massive Jujutsu Kaisen fanbase hungry for lore
6. Dorohedoro Season 2
Confirmed for 2025: MAPPA will animate the final season
Fans officially confirmed Season 2 with the same studio attachment .
Why It’s Important:
- Delivers conclusion to gritty, surreal fan-favorite
- MAPPA’s visual style matches the manga’s twisted tone
7. Berserk? It’s Possible
At Anime Expo, MAPPA President Manabu Otsuka hinted at future projects “fans want”, including IPs like Berserk No official announcement yet—but fans are buzzing.
🎯 What It All Means for 2025
MAPPA’s 2025 lineup signals ambition and innovation:
Project | Format | Why It Matters |
ZENSHU | Original TV | Bold, meta storytelling |
Campfire Cooking S2 | Sequel TV | Cozy crowd-pleaser |
Lazarus | Original TV | Genre-defining sci-fi |
Chainsaw Man: Reze | Movie | Franchise expansion |
JJK: Gojo’s Past | Movie | Deepening lore |
Dorohedoro S2 | TV | Surreal conclusion |
Berserk? | IP adaptation potential | High-risk, high-reward |
This mix shows MAPPA balancing original creativity with fan favorite fervor, positioning itself as a global anime frontrunner.
🎯 Final Thoughts
From original series to sequel movies and potential IP adaptations, MAPPA’s 2025 slate offers something for every kind of anime fan. Whether you crave genre-blending stories (ZENSHU, Lazarus) or blockbuster hits with emotional weight (Chainsaw Man, JJK, Dorohedoro), this year is shaped to be a milestone in anime history—courtesy of MAPPA’s unstoppable creative engine.
💬 Over to You
Which MAPPA project has you most excited? Would ZENSHU’s meta-fantasy or Lazarus’ sci-fi lure you in? Drop a comment below—and fuel the hype!
