The renowned animation studio revealed new illustrations for its most successful franchises, with a special focus on Jujutsu Kaisen, as part of its 15th anniversary celebration. The exclusive artwork will be the centerpiece of the MAPPA EXPO exhibition, which promises an immersive experience for fans of the works produced by the company.
Jujutsu Kaisen Updates and Other Works at MAPPA EXPO
The new promotional pieces cover different phases of the story, including the prequel movie, the Shibuya Incident arc, and the highly anticipated Culling Game. In addition, the illustrations will serve as the basis for an exclusive line of licensed merchandise that will be sold during the Tokyo event.
The exhibition, taking place at the Yurakucho Museum, will be divided into two phases between September and December 2026. Visitors attending the venue will receive special freebies, such as postcards featuring key animation artwork from hits like Chainsaw Man and Attack on Titan.
In addition to action series, MAPPA EXPO will also highlight other titles from the studio's catalog, such as Yuri!!! on ICE, Hell’s Paradise, and Banana Fish. The key visual for the event was created by Akiko Kudo, who was responsible for the character designs of the commemorative artwork.
The event is a way to celebrate the trajectory of the company founded in 2011, which has become one of the pillars of the modern Japanese animation industry, taking on large-scale projects of high technical complexity.
More About Jujutsu Kaisen
Jujutsu Kaisen, created by Gege Akutami, became a global phenomenon by blending classic shonen combat elements with supernatural horror. The story follows Yuji Itadori, a young man who finds himself swept into a world of curses and jujutsu sorcerers after consuming a high-grade cursed object. MAPPA's anime adaptation elevated the work to new heights of popularity thanks to its dynamic direction and visually impressive fight sequences.
Source: Anime Corner
