The anime industry is booming, and reports have gone live teasing its next big project. If the rumors are true, Kagurabachi is gearing up for an anime. The hit series went live just over a year ago, and despite its humble start, Kagurabachi is now one of Shōnen Jump's top titles. In Japan, reports suggest the manga is prepping an anime already, and there is a reason major studios like MAPPA were not asked to in.

The update comes from Tokyo Keizai as the outlet addressed the Kagurabachi report. It was there the publication broke down insider info about the project, and ScreenRant's translation uncovered some stunning details.

MAPPA And Other Studios Were ed Over For Kagurabachi

Big Studios Like WIT Studios Are Too Busy To Handle Kagurabachi

According to the outlet, Shochiku and CyberAgent are the two companies tasked with handling Kagurabachi for a simple reason: they are not overworked. The two companies are small compared to giants like Toei Animation. They plan on having Cygames Pictures handle production, giving staff the time to focus on Kagurabachi alone.

Sadly, this truth doesn't apply to household studios like MAPPA or WIT Studios. "If one studio is trusted with multiple productions, there is a great risk of a production breakdown (workload, etc). Rather than hiring MAPPA, WIT Studios, or CloverWorks, all of which already produce major works, [executives should] try other studies who create good work," the report reads.

"If one studio is trusted with multiple productions, there is a great risk of a production breakdown (workload, etc). Rather than hiring MAPPA, WIT Studios, or CloverWorks, all of which already produce major works, [executives should] try other studies who create good work."

Tokyo Keizai notes Shochiku and CyberAgent have not confirmed the news regarding Kagurabachi. It is also not known how the two studios were approached for this dual production. Recently, Spy x Family sparked major chatter in anime circles for its t schedule. WIT Studios and CloverWorks are responsible for creating Spy x Family, and the show's reception has been nothing short of stellar. So clearly, Kagurabachi is taking note of that success.

The Anime Industry Needs To Spread The Industry's Workload

Monopolies Are No Good When It Comes To Anime

Looking at the anime industry, it is clear that certain studios are busier than others. Toei Animation has been a force for years given its oversight of Sailor Moon, One Piece, and Dragon Ball. There are other studios in the mix like Pierrot (Naruto, Bleach) as well as WIT Studios as mentioned earlier. In recent years, MAPPA has made major moves forward thanks to projects like Chainsaw Man and Jujutsu Kaisen. However, such success comes with its downsides.

After all, it is no secret that MAPPA struggles when it comes to workplace conditions. Animators and directors have lambasted the studio in recent months. From cramped production schedules to mandatory overtime, MAPPA has run the gamut with animators. In fact, this issue is common across the anime industry. Anime's boom has brought more attention to the industry than ever before, but it comes at a cost.

If the anime industry relies on select studios, well - shows will always run the risk of cramming. The simple solution to this dilemma is spreading out the workload, and that is what Kagurabachi is keen to do. Cygames Pictures has a limited resume, but it is promising. From Brave Bang Bravern to Cinderella Girls and Uma Masume, the studio has tackled a slew of popular IPs. Kagurabachi will mark a new milestone for the studio, but Shochiku and CyberAgent seem confident in the studio's abilities.

What Does Kagurabachi's Anime Need To Succeed?

If Cygames Pictures Is Handling Kagurabachi, It Better Study John Wick

Given the popularity surrounding Kagurabachi, you can imagine the pressure riding on its anime. It is rare for a manga to get a television adaptation when it is young, but not every series is like this. Takeru Hokazono couldn't have seen how big their manga would become, but the numbers speak for themselves. With four volumes to its name, Kagurabachi has over a million copies in circulation. All eyes are on the sword-fighting shōnen series, and its action must be done right in anime if it wants to succeed.

You can read Kagurabachi easily enough thanks to Viz Media's Shōnen Jump app and Manga Plus.

According to Hokazono, Kagurabachi revels in action, and the manga even took inspiration from John Wick as it came together. The manga is constantly praised for its dynamic action, and this gift is a blessing for animators. The anime's staff will not want for action sequences, and if Cygames Pictures can nail that energy, fans will be pleased. However, there is a catch. Kagurabachi's popularity means the stakes it faces are higher than usual. There are millions of fans harboring big feelings for Hokazono's manga, and they will be incredibly vocal if they're let down.

Cygames Pictures has an opportunity to serve Kagurabachi fans well, so all eyes will be on its action sequencing. If the anime can meet those expectations, well - the studio will be on the up and up. Ufotable, the studio behind Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, was successful thanks to a few hit IPs before Tanjiro came around. Kagurabachi could be that success for Cygames Pictures. But until we get a look at the anime, all fans can do is wish the studio the best.