6 Best MAPPA Movies of the Last 15 Years, Ranked

MAPPA has become one of anime’s most recognizable studios, known for bringing major manga adaptations and ambitious original projects to the screen. Founded in 2011, the studio’s movie catalog already includes everything from historical dramas and classic adaptations to blockbuster shonen films and original fantasy stories.

With several of its biggest franchises receiving theatrical treatment, narrowing MAPPA Studio‘s movies down to six is not easy. Still, some stand above the rest for their storytelling, animation, emotional impact, and ability to make the most of the theatrical format.

6 Maboroshi Turns Its Strange Fantasy Into an Emotional Journey

Maboroshi is an original MAPPA film written and directed by Mari Okada. It follows 14-year-old Masamune, whose town becomes trapped in a frozen state after an explosion at a steel mill causes time to stop. Life changes when he discovers Itsumi, a mysterious girl living inside the factory, and his feelings begin threatening the town’s fragile balance.

The movie mixes romance, fantasy, and a strange alternate reality with MAPPA’s detailed animation. Its premise is memorable, and some moments are genuinely beautiful. It lands sixth because its unusual story can feel more distant than the stronger emotional journeys higher on this list.

5 The Rose of Versailles Brings a Classic Story Back to Life

The Rose of Versailles reintroduces Riyoko Ikeda’s classic story through a 2025 animated musical romance from MAPPA. At its center is Oscar François de Jarjayes, a woman raised as a man who becomes a commander in the French military, alongside Marie Antoinette and the people caught in a changing France.

The film condenses a sweeping historical story into a feature-length experience while leaning into romance, drama, and music. It ranks fifth because its lavish presentation is appealing, even if its condensed storytelling leaves less room than MAPPA’s best films.

4 Attack on Titan: THE LAST ATTACK Makes the Finale Hit Harder

Attack on Titan: THE LAST ATTACK brings the anime’s two concluding specials together as a single theatrical film running for roughly 144 minutes. For viewers who followed Eren, Mikasa, Armin, and the rest of the cast for years, seeing the final battle on the big screen gives the ending extra scale.

The film also features refined visuals and 5.1-channel surround sound, making familiar scenes feel more cinematic. THE LAST ATTACK is still fundamentally a theatrical alternate reconstruction of the anime’s finale rather than a brand-new story. That keeps it below MAPPA’s strongest original-feeling movie productions, but its emotional payoff earns it a firm fourth place.

3 JUJUTSU KAISEN 0 Gives Yuta a Truly Powerful Story All His Own

JUJUTSU KAISEN 0 takes viewers back before the main series and centers on Yuta Okkotsu, a student haunted by the curse of his childhood friend, Rika. After entering Tokyo Jujutsu High, Yuta trains alongside Maki, Toge, and Panda while facing Suguru Geto’s plans for the jujutsu world.

The movie gives Yuta a complete emotional journey, while familiar characters like Gojo and Geto add extra weight for longtime fans. MAPPA also delivers polished action, especially during the climax. It takes third place because it works both as a strong standalone prequel and as a satisfying Jujutsu Kaisen movie.

2 In This Corner of the World Makes Everyday Life Deeply Moving

In This Corner of the World follows Suzu Urano after she moves to Kure, Hiroshima, in 1944 and begins building a life with her new family during World War II. Rather than making every moment about the war, the film spends time on cooking, drawing, friendships, marriage, and ordinary routines, which makes its darker turns hit even harder.

Sunao Katabuchi’s direction gives the story warmth while never ignoring the reality surrounding Suzu. MAPPA’s work here is gentle, detailed, and deeply human. It ranks second because it remains one of the studio’s most moving and beautifully grounded films.

1 Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc Delivers MAPPA at Its Peak

Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc is MAPPA firing on every cylinder. The film picks up with Denji meeting Reze, a café worker whose arrival turns his already chaotic life upside down. It balances romance, comedy, heartbreak, and spectacular devil fights without losing the oddball personality that makes Chainsaw Man so memorable.

Tatsuya Yoshihara’s direction gives the action a lively, physical feel, while Kensuke Ushio’s music adds plenty of atmosphere. As a movie, it feels bigger without losing the series’ heart. It earns the top spot because few MAPPA films deliver this much excitement and emotion together.

Which one of these are your favourites? We’d love to know your thoughts and opinions in the comments below.