Attempts to regain one's past life and the search for the elixir of immortality.
How much do you know about the Japanese animation studio MAPPA? Its directors and animators created popular anime series such as Attack on Titan, Jujutsu Kaisen and Chainsaw Man.
However, MAPPA has other notable projects that have been overshadowed by the studio's biggest hits.
1. Dorohedoro, 2020-2025
The Hole is a place where unfortunate people live and evil magicians conduct cruel experiments on them. Here, stench, poverty, hunger, and destruction reign. One day, a girl named Nikaido finds the disfigured body of a man who was a victim of these experiments.
His head now resembles a crocodile's. He has lost not only his former appearance but also his memories. Together with Nikaido and the other residents of the Hole, he will challenge the magicians and put an end to their tyranny.
2. In This Corner of the World, 2016
Suzu got married and moved from her hometown of Hiroshima to Kure. In her new family, she takes on household responsibilities and cares for her husband's parents and relatives. Life becomes more difficult, but Suzu does not give up her old hobbies.
Since childhood, she has loved to draw, trying to capture the beauty around her on paper. Suddenly, her peaceful everyday life turns into a real nightmare – the war begins.
The young woman must hide from bombs, ration food, and cope with her husband being called up for service. Suzu tries not to lose her optimism and faith, but sometimes she cannot help but cry.
3. Hell's Paradise, 2023-...
Hell's Paradise is a dynamic anime series that blends fantasy and mythology with action. Gabimaru, a professional assassin, is caught and sentenced to death.
He and dozens of other criminals are gathered before the shogun, who entrusts them with an almost impossible task: complete it, and they will earn a pardon. They must go to a mysterious island where ferocious monsters live. These creatures guard the elixir of immortality. Those sentenced to death must obtain this elixir.
4. Kids on the Slope, 2012
Kids on the Slope is a heartfelt musical anime series about teenagers in the 1960s. It explores themes of friendship, romance, and jazz, which connect the characters' destinies.
The story transports viewers to the summer of 1966 when the young Kaoru transfers schools midyear. His life had always been monotonous and dull, but he was able to find friends and join a jazz band in his new place.
5. Altair: A Record of Battles, 2017
The series is set in an alternate version of Turkey. Seventeen-year-old Mahmut has risen to the rank of general. He does not tolerate war and tries to resolve conflicts peacefully without resorting to brute force.
However, the country is now facing significant challenges that could lead to bloodshed and chaos. Mahmut wants to stop the impending threat. How exactly does the young general intend to do this?