MAPPA is commemorating its 15th anniversary with a live‑streamed panel on June 19, 2026, and a traveling exhibition, while Koei Tecmo America announced a third video‑game adaptation that will cover the entire story across all major consoles. The celebrations arrive after MAPPA rescued the franchise from WIT Studio and set the stage for new fan‑focused initiatives.

MAPPA’s 15th‑annversary livestream on June 19, 2026

According to the studio’s announcement , the anniversary event will feature director Hayashi Yūichirō and voice actress Yui Ishikawa discussing production details and future prospects. The live‑stream is slated for June 19, 2026, and will be accompanied by a refreshed MAPPA logo and a touring exhibition that will travel to several Japanese cities, showcasing artwork, animation cells, and behind‑the‑scenes material.

Koei Tecmo’s third game to cover full storyline across five languages

The upcoming title, confirmed by Koei Tecmo America and its Omega Force team, will be the third entry in the franchise’s video‑game line and will finally render the complete narrative, including post‑manga events, on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam. A 90‑second trailer posted on the official YouTube channel highlights multilingual support, offering interface text in Japanese, English, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Korean, French, Italian, German,and Spanish.

MAPPA’s takeover after WIT Studio’s 2023 exit

After WIT Studio delivered the first three seasons from 2013 onward, it stepped away in 2023, citing an inability to meet the demanding schedule required to finish the story. mAPPA then assumed production, delivering the fourth season that covered the pivotal four‑year timeskip and adding special episodes that brought the narrative to a satisfying close, preserving the series’ reputation for intense storytelling and striking animation.

Uncertain future of an anime sequel after anniversary

While the anniversary festivities are expected to generate fresh excitement, the studio has not confirmed a definitve sequel to the anime. The lack of an official announcement leaves fans wondering whether the renewed visibility will translate into new episodes or spin‑offs, a question that remains open as of the latest update.