The agreement announced on November 11 deepens a relationship that already included anime projects, ABEMA broadcasts and streaming, and game adaptations. CyberAgent acquired a stake in MHD, MAPPA’s parent company, while signing a business alliance with the animation studio itself. The companies have not disclosed the purchase price or ownership percentage.
For viewers who know MAPPA through Jujutsu Kaisen, Attack on Titan The Final Season or Chainsaw Man, the agreement reaches beyond producing episodes. The companies will explore working together on planning, production, broadcasting, streaming, games, merchandise and events.
Animation production meets media and games
Founded in 2011, MAPPA primarily makes television anime while also producing films, commercials and online videos. Its licensing operation participates in project investment, promotion, merchandise, events and international distribution. That work continues after an episode or film is finished.
CyberAgent brings ABEMA and its advertising and game businesses. It has operated dedicated anime channels on ABEMA since 2016 and established an Anime & IP Division in 2024 to connect project development with promotion, merchandising and retail. The companies’ experience therefore spans several stages of a production’s life.
A partnership intended to extend across projects
MAPPA CEO Manabu Otsuka said the studio has sought partners with different strengths to help audiences enjoy its works more deeply. Discussing the agreement, he emphasized continuing to make productions with care for quality and at an appropriate pace. CyberAgent likewise described a long-term approach involving its anime, game and media businesses.
MAPPA has opened its 15th anniversary exhibition and launched the mappa records label in 2025. Through the label, the studio works with composers and artists on music connected to the worlds of its productions. These activities give fans more ways to return to a work through exhibitions, products and music.
Sources · CyberAgent’s November 11, 2026 announcement · MAPPA’s departments
