MAPPA celebrates its 15th anniversary with a new Reze visual from Chainsaw Man: The Movie: Reze Arc and teases updates on upcoming projects including International Assassins Arc and Dorohedoro Season 3.
MAPPA is celebrating its 15th anniversary, and the studio is marking the occasion by releasing the first of three special commemorative visuals. The opening artwork spotlights Reze, the breakout character from Chainsaw Man: The Movie: Reze Arc, and serves as a tribute to one of the studio’s most successful theatrical releases.
Table of Contents
- What the New Reze Visual Shows
- Who Created the Anniversary Artwork
- What MAPPA Plans for the Anniversary Event
- Why Reze Is Such a Popular Character
- How the Reze Arc Film Performed
- MAPPA’s 15 Years of Growth
- What Comes Next for Chainsaw Man
What the New Reze Visual Shows
The first anniversary visual features Reze, the enigmatic girl who captured audiences in Chainsaw Man: The Movie: Reze Arc. The artwork is completely original, created specifically for the anniversary and not taken from any film frame.
Who Created the Anniversary Artwork
The visual was produced by key members of the film’s staff:
- Shoichi, animation director
- Misaki Nakano, color design
- Taichi Uchima, background art
- Yusuke Tannawa, composition
The result is a polished, atmospheric illustration that highlights MAPPA’s signature style.
What MAPPA Plans for the Anniversary Event
MAPPA confirmed that two more visuals will be released in the coming weeks. The celebration culminates on June 19, 2026, with a special presentation event where the studio will share updates on several major projects:
- Chainsaw Man: International Assassins Arc
- Dorohedoro Season 3
- Jujutsu Kaisen
- Attack on Titan: The Final Season
The event is expected to deliver new trailers, staff reveals, and production updates.
Why Reze Is Such a Popular Character
Reze enters Denji’s life during a rainstorm, working at a nearby café and forming a quick bond with him. What begins as a tender, romantic encounter becomes a story filled with:
- Action
- Betrayal
- Tragedy
- Emotional intensity
Her arc is one of the most beloved in the Chainsaw Man manga, making her the perfect choice to open MAPPA’s anniversary campaign.
How the Reze Arc Film Performed
Chainsaw Man: The Movie: Reze Arc premiered in Japan on September 19, 2025, becoming one of the highest‑grossing anime films of the year, alongside Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle. The film was fully financed by MAPPA, making its success especially meaningful for the studio.
Since April 30, 2026, the film has been available for streaming on Crunchyroll.
MAPPA’s 15 Years of Growth
Founded on June 14, 2011 by Masao Maruyama, MAPPA began as a small independent studio focused on creative freedom. In just over a decade, it has become one of the most influential anime studios in the world.
The name MAPPA stands for Maruyama Animation Produce Project Association.
What Comes Next for Chainsaw Man
The first season of Chainsaw Man aired from October to December 2022, becoming one of the most anticipated anime of its year. At Jump Festa 2025, MAPPA announced the adaptation of the International Assassins Arc, though the format (series or film) has not yet been confirmed.
More details are expected during the June 19 anniversary event.
MAPPA official site
https://www.mappa.co.jpChainsaw Man official site
https://chainsawman.dogCrunchyroll Chainsaw Man page
crunchyroll.comDorohedoro official site
https://dorohedoro.net