Concerns Arise for MAPPA Animators' Workload with Chainsaw Man Movie

The Jump Festa 2024 has been an amazing event, delivering some major news for the anime community. One of the most exciting announcements was the reveal of the Chainsaw Man movie: Reze. While many fans are thrilled with the news, there are some who have concerns about the production. Here’s why.

Chainsaw Man is a beloved animanga series with a global following, thanks to its unique story and the stunning animation by MAPPA in the first season. Since the conclusion of the first season, fans have been eagerly awaiting news of a second season. However, instead of a season renewal, the creators have decided to release a movie.

MAPPA has been entrusted with the production duties for the film starring Reze in the lead role. While fans are already aware of the animation quality expected in the movie, they have expressed dissatisfaction with the decision. To understand the reasons for their discontent, stick with us as we provide a detailed explanation.

Fans are worried for MAPPA animators after the Chainsaw Man movie announcement

MAPPA is a prestigious Japanese animation studio known for producing exceptional anime such as Vinland Saga Season 2, Chainsaw Man Season 1, Attack on Titan Final Season, and Jujutsu Kaisen. Unfortunately, the studio has recently come under scrutiny for the way it treats its animators, with reports of excessive overtime without proper compensation.

Multiple animators have expressed their reluctance to work for the studio in the future. Even as fans voiced their worries for the well-being of the animators, Jump Festa 2024 revealed a new project, adding to their burden. After enduring the challenges of working on Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2, it seems that the animators will not have any respite with the ongoing season, either.

Fans are left wondering how the animators will cope with the consecutive workload. Some speculate that MAPPA will need to hire a large number of new employees for the upcoming Chainsaw Man movie. Meanwhile, others have taken to social media to share GIFs and memes, suggesting that MAPPA is unfamiliar with the idea of rest.

These are just a few examples; you can check the other ones below:

Mappa to the animators: pic.twitter.com/jpgaNIap35

— Joesay (@joesay0) December 17, 2023

the overworked mappa employees excited to see their families when they announce a csm movie and hells paradise pic.twitter.com/M3eHdUZ6dm

— Nikki (@IHateFallGuys) December 17, 2023

“You’ve been hired at Mappa to work on our new movie for Chainsaw Man!” https://t.co/tLpCkRQvx9 pic.twitter.com/4tS1oeZy28

— Jason (not Jason Klum) (@CerealMerge) December 17, 2023

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Editor's P/S

As a passionate fan of Chainsaw Man, I am thrilled about the announcement of the upcoming movie. The first season of the anime was a masterpiece, and I can't wait to see what MAPPA has in store for us with the movie. However, I am also concerned about the workload that the animators will have to endure. MAPPA is already known for pushing its animators to the limit, and with the addition of the movie, I fear that the situation will only get worse.

I understand that MAPPA wants to capitalize on the popularity of Chainsaw Man, but I hope that they will take the well-being of their animators into consideration. Animators are the backbone of the anime industry, and without them, we wouldn't have the amazing shows that we love. I urge MAPPA to treat its animators fairly and give them the time and resources they need to create their best work.