Since its foundation in 2011, studies Mappa They have become one of the most important companies of the moment within the industry. With a lot of ongoing projects and an ambition that does not stop growing, the company continues to make a difference. In a recent interview, Hiroya Hasegawa, vice president and producer in Mappa, talked about how the study works, the challenges of the current industry and the future for new talents.
If there is something that distinguishes Mappa, it is not afraid to give responsibilities to young people. According to Hasegawa, the study is always open to new ideas and, if someone has a solid proposal and knows how to sell it well, they can end up occupying an important position in production. «It doesn't matter if you are young, if you have a good idea and convince others, you can do great things here»He said.
Mappa has worked in a lot of adaptations of famous sleeves, but also like to risk original stories. Hasegawa explained that the adaptations come with the pressure of not disappointing fans of the source material, while the original anime is a challenge because you have to hook the public from scratch. In addition, he said that in Mappa there are always people going around new ideas, so it is not uncommon for more original projects than adaptations.
One of Mappa's current challenges is undoubtedly the remake of “Ranma 1/2”, a classic series that marks a whole generation. Hasegawa said the team is working hard to find a balance between respect for the original version and an update that pleases the new audiences. «We did not want it to seem that we are replacing the classic, but we are bringing it back with love and quality”He explained.
Another issue that addressed was the expectation that many young people have when they enter the anime industry. According to him, many arrive with a wrong idea of how the animation process really works. «It is hard work and requires a lot of patience, but if you are passionate, it is worth it. At first you will be wrong a lot, but the important thing is not to give up and continue improving»He said. Now, Mappa is developing training programs that allow young talents to learn and grow within the study.
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