Three Years Have Passed, The Most Promising Film From JUJUTSU KAISEN Studio Has Not Been Released Yet

Kapanlagi.com - MAPPA studio is known as one of the largest anime production houses today. Through a series of popular titles such as JUJUTSU KAISEN, CHAINSAW MAN, and ATTACK ON TITAN: THE FINAL SEASON, the name MAPPA has become increasingly synonymous with high-quality anime that fans always look forward to.

However, behind the success of these various series, there is one ambitious project that has disappeared without further news. In fact, when it was first announced about three years ago, the film was immediately referred to as one of the most promising projects ever undertaken by MAPPA.

Until now, the film project directed by Sunao Katabuchi still does not have an official release date. This situation has made many fans start to wonder about its production progress, especially since MAPPA is currently busy with various other major anime projects.

So, what is the film that has been awaited for years really like? Here are some interesting facts about it.

1. Announced Three Years Ago, But Still Has No Release Schedule

The Most Promising Film from the JUJUTSU KAISEN Studio Has Yet to Be Released (credit: IMDb.com)

The film in question is an original project by director Sunao Katabuchi, the person behind the film IN THIS CORNER OF THE WORLD. The project was first announced a few years ago and immediately attracted attention for highlighting a rarely explored aspect of Japanese history in modern anime.

The story is set in the Heian Period (794–1185), one of the most influential eras in Japanese history. The main character is Sei Shonagon, a legendary writer known through the classic work The Pillow Book. Unlike typical action anime, this film focuses more on the lives of noblewomen, court culture, literature, and reflections on life and death.

Although the concept sounds very promising, even entering the third year since its announcement, MAPPA has yet to announce a release schedule or a new trailer. This is what keeps many fans eagerly awaiting updates on the project's development.

2. Directed by an Experienced Director Who Has Worked with Studio Ghibli

The Most Promising Film from the JUJUTSU KAISEN Studio Has Yet to Be Released (credit: IMDb.com)

One of the reasons this film is highly anticipated is the figure of Sunao Katabuchi, who is trusted to be the director, screenwriter, and storyboard artist. He is a prominent name in the anime industry with extensive experience at various renowned studios such as Telecom Animation Film, Madhouse, Studio 4°C, and MAPPA.

Katabuchi has also worked alongside Hayao Miyazaki in the production of KIKI'S DELIVERY SERVICE. In fact, he even helped train new animators at Studio Ghibli before eventually developing his own career as a director.

Through this latest project, Katabuchi aims to present a different depiction of women's lives during the Heian era. He not only showcases the beauty of traditional junihitoe clothing, waka poetry, and the game of kemari, but also highlights the humanitarian aspects that have rarely been discussed in historical-themed anime works.

3. MAPPA is Now Busy with Many Major Projects

The Most Promising Film From JUJUTSU KAISEN Studio Has Not Been Released Yet (credit: IMDb.com)

On the other hand, MAPPA is currently in a very busy period. In celebration of its 15th anniversary in June 2026, the studio announced a series of new projects along with continuations of several popular anime that fans have long awaited.

Major titles such as JUJUTSU KAISEN, CHAINSAW MAN, and several other series are getting updates. In addition, MAPPA also introduced a number of new original anime that show the studio is beginning to expand its genre variety and is not solely focused on battle shounen anime.

Many fans speculate that the packed production schedule is one of the factors why the film directed by Sunao Katabuchi has yet to be released. Although there has been no official explanation regarding the cause of the delay, enthusiasm for this project remains very high. With Katabuchi's track record as a director and MAPPA's reputation for delivering quality animation, this film remains one of the most anticipated anime projects in the coming years.

(kpl/kiy)