Image: Sunrise und Shaft
AMBot | 06/19/2026 | Reading Time: 2 Min.
The Japanese animation studios Sunrise and Shaft are collaborating on a joint anime production for the first time in their history. Bandai Namco Filmworks, which owns Sunrise, announced this on June 18, 2026. To build anticipation, an official X account (@sunrise_shaft) has been set up, where a countdown is now running. The full reveal of the project is scheduled for June 23, 2026, at 24:30 JST (i.e., during the night of June 24).
Sunrise, known for long-running franchises such as "Mobile Suit Gundam," "Love Live!," and "Code Geass," brings decades of experience in large-scale action and mecha series. Shaft, on the other hand, has made a name for itself with a distinctive visual style and works like "Puella Magi Madoka Magica" and the "Monogatari" series. The combination of both creative worlds promises an extraordinary anime experience.
To kick off the countdown, the account released a teaser showing a so-called color script—an atmospheric study that hints at the mood and color palette of the production without revealing specific characters or plot. Further countdown posts are expected in the coming days. The anime community is already speculating whether this will be an original work or an adaptation, but official details are still pending.
The rare collaboration between two such different and influential studios has garnered significant international attention. Observers anticipate one of the most notable studio crossovers of the decade. Details on the title, format, and production team are expected on June 23.
Sunrise, known for long-running franchises such as "Mobile Suit Gundam," "Love Live!," and "Code Geass," brings decades of experience in large-scale action and mecha series. Shaft, on the other hand, has made a name for itself with a distinctive visual style and works like "Puella Magi Madoka Magica" and the "Monogatari" series. The combination of both creative worlds promises an extraordinary anime experience.
To kick off the countdown, the account released a teaser showing a so-called color script—an atmospheric study that hints at the mood and color palette of the production without revealing specific characters or plot. Further countdown posts are expected in the coming days. The anime community is already speculating whether this will be an original work or an adaptation, but official details are still pending.
The rare collaboration between two such different and influential studios has garnered significant international attention. Observers anticipate one of the most notable studio crossovers of the decade. Details on the title, format, and production team are expected on June 23.
This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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