Studio MAPPA announced during its 15th anniversary special broadcast that it will produce the anime adaptation of Beat & Motion, a manga created by Naoki Fujita. The adaptation will arrive exclusively on Netflix in 2027 and has already had its first trailer, promotional visual, and main staff revealed.
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This news marks the realization of the prize won by the work on the manga reality show MILLION TAG, which promised the winner professional serialization and a future anime adaptation.
The story combines music, animation, and social media
The story follows Tatsuhiko, a young animator who posts his work on social media. After one of his videos goes viral, he receives an unexpected invitation from the singer Nico to produce a music video for one of her songs.
During their encounter, Tatsuhiko discovers a connection between Nico and a significant event from his past. The story blends romance, personal growth, and the behind-the-scenes world of artistic creation, exploring the challenges faced by those seeking a place in the creative industry.
The team brings together names from the industry
Yuki Komada will direct , while Misaki Morie will handle series composition and scripts. Kazunori Aoki will be responsible for character design , with animation production by MAPPA.
In the main cast, Shuichiro Umeda will voice Tatsuhiko, while Aya Gomazuru will play Nico. The manga was published on the Shonen Jump+ platform between 2023 and 2025, concluding its story in six volumes.
With a premiere scheduled for 2027, Beat & Motion emerges as one of Netflix and MAPPA's big bets for the coming years. Keep following AnimeNews for more news about anime, manga , and releases from the Japanese market.
Source: Official Website
