Wit Studio became well-known after producing acclaimed anime such as Attack on Titan and Vinland Saga . However, some of its biggest adaptations were for the studio MAPPA , such as the latest 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.
Wit Studio President 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 soon as possible, and Wit Studio can't always meet this demand. To address this issue, the studio invested in hiring full-time animators. This way, they hope to speed up production and deliver adaptations faster.
“Manga fans really want anime to be released at a fast pace, and the very accelerated schedules meant we couldn't always deliver.”
Despite these limitations, Wit Studio has managed to focus on new projects like Spy x Family . This anime has become one of their biggest hits at the moment, so they've already invested in the production of a second season and a film.
"We have our youngest staff in their 20s and our oldest 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 so passionate about it."
Additionally, Wit Studio will continue to invest in original anime like Great Pretender . According to Wada, these productions are essential to the studio's growth and development in the animation industry.
"If you're just adapting manga, the studio doesn't gain the experience and power as an animation house. It's through original work that animators, writers, and the staff in general 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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