Wit Studio became well known after producing acclaimed animes such as Attack on Titan and Vinland Saga . However, some of its biggest adaptations were for the MAPPA , such as the last season of Attack on Titan. George Wada , the president of Wit Studio, explained in an interview with IGN at Anime Expo why his studio dropped these anime.
President of Wit Studio explains why he dropped Attack on Titan and other animes
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Wada clarified that fans want to see their manga in anime format as quickly as possible, and Wit Studio is not always able to meet this demand. So, to resolve the issue, the studio invested in hiring animators as full-time employees. This way they hope to speed up production and deliver adaptations faster.
“Manga fans really want the anime to be released at a fast pace, and the very accelerated schedules meant we couldn't always deliver.”
Even with the limitations, Wit Studio was able to focus on new projects like Spy x Family . This anime has become one of its biggest highlights at the moment, which is why they have already invested in the production of the second season and a film as well.
“We have our youngest staff in their 20s and our oldest staff in their 50s and 60s working on this film. It shows how anime can reach so many people across so many generations because both groups are super passionate about it.”
Furthermore, Wit Studio will continue to focus on original anime like Great Pretender . According to Wada, these productions are essential for the studio's growth and improvement in the animation field.
“If you're just adapting manga, the studio doesn't gain experience and power like an animation house. It’s through original work that animators, writers, and general staff learn to be more creative, but manga adaptations will always be more prevalent for economic reasons.”
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Source: IGN
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