Established in 2011, animation studio MAPPA eventually climbed the ranks to become one of the biggest in the industry after creating famous shows such as Jujutsu Kaisen, Chainsaw Man, Attack on Titan (from Season 4), and many more acclaimed series. 2016 was a breakthrough year for the studio, when Yuri!!! on Ice helped it gain global recognition. Following the anime’s success, Banana Fish was also released under MAPPA’s banner in 2018 and received critical acclaim for its spectacular adaptation.