MAPPA Reveals Jimoto Saiko! Anime for Netflix Release
MAPPA's adaptation of a gritty, socially charged manga for a global Netflix release signals a continued push into darker, more adult-oriented original content.
Reporting from 2 sources: Anime News Network, Anime Corner.
MAPPA announced an anime adaptation of usagi's manga Jimoto Saiko! during its 15th anniversary livestream. The series will stream worldwide on Netflix. The story follows Chanel and her friends in a hometown plagued by violence, drugs, and poverty. Staff includes director Tokio Igarashi and scriptwriter Ryō Takata.
MAPPA revealed the Jimoto Saiko! anime during its 15th anniversary livestream on Friday. The series will stream worldwide on Netflix. Director Tokio Igarashi leads the production, with Ryō Takata handling the script and Rio on character design. The manga, by usagi, follows Chanel and her friend Chihiro as they navigate a hometown filled with violence, drugs, poverty, and discrimination. The manga launched on X and has eight compiled volumes as of August 2025. The announcement included a video featuring the song "milk" by aiko.
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- Anime News Network News MAPPA Reveals Jimoto Saiko! Anime For Release on Netflix
- Anime Corner JIMOTO SAIKO Gets Anime Adaptation by Studio MAPPA