{"id":3834,"date":"2026-06-19T02:20:52","date_gmt":"2026-06-18T18:20:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/sunrise-shaft-first-anime-collab\/"},"modified":"2026-06-19T02:20:52","modified_gmt":"2026-06-18T18:20:52","slug":"sunrise-shaft-first-anime-collab","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/sunrise-shaft-first-anime-collab\/","title":{"rendered":"SUNRISE and SHAFT Are Making an Anime Together \u2014 and Nobody Knows What It Is Yet"},"content":{"rendered":"

Two of Japan\u2019s most influential anime studios are joining forces for the very first time. SUNRISE<\/strong>, the house behind Mobile Suit Gundam<\/em>, Code Geass<\/em>, and Love Live!<\/em>, and SHAFT<\/strong>, the studio responsible for Puella Magi Madoka Magica<\/em> and the Monogatari Series<\/em>, have announced a collaboration on an original animation project under Bandai Namco Filmworks. The announcement dropped today, June 18, and has already set anime social media ablaze.<\/p>\n

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Image courtesy of Bandai Namco Filmworks \/ SUNRISE \/ SHAFT<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Why This Pairing Is a Big Deal<\/h2>\n

SUNRISE and SHAFT represent near-opposite ends of the anime aesthetic spectrum, and that contrast is exactly what makes this so intriguing.<\/p>\n

SUNRISE built its legacy on large-scale spectacle: the decades-long Gundam<\/em> universe, the political drama of Code Geass<\/em>, the idol phenomenon of Love Live!<\/em>. These are franchises with massive ensemble casts, detailed world-building, and a track record of inspiring devoted fanbases. In Singapore, the Gundam series alone has a dedicated collector and model-builder community that spans generations.<\/p>\n

SHAFT, by contrast, became known for something more distinctive and cerebral. Director Akiyuki Shinbo\u2019s rapid-cut visual language, the psychological weight of Madoka Magica<\/em>, and the endlessly clever dialogue of the Monogatari Series<\/em> gave SHAFT a reputation as the studio for anime that rewards close watching. Their work is visually unusual and deliberately unconventional \u2014 the opposite of mainstream spectacle.<\/p>\n

Put those two creative identities together and the possibilities are genuinely exciting, even before a single plot detail is known.<\/p>\n

What We Know (and Don\u2019t Know)<\/h2>\n

Almost nothing concrete has been confirmed. According to Anime News Network<\/a>, Bandai Namco Filmworks describes this as an original animation project \u2014 no existing IP involved. A teaser video has been released featuring \u201ccolor scripts\u201d that offer an early impression of the project\u2019s visual atmosphere and tone.<\/p>\n

No title, no story synopsis, no director or writer credits, no release window, and no platform details have been disclosed yet. The studios are clearly letting the anticipation build before the full reveal.<\/p>\n

The Full Reveal Countdown: Mark 23 June<\/h2>\n

The official X account @sunrise_shaft<\/a> launched today alongside the announcement, kicking off a five-day countdown campaign. Each day will bring new hints until the full reveal on 24 June at 00:30 JST<\/strong> \u2014 that is 23:30 SGT on 23 June<\/strong> for Singapore fans. Follow the account now to catch each daily teaser drop.<\/p>\n

Last words<\/h2>\n

Whether you\u2019re a Gundam<\/em> veteran, a Madoka<\/em> devotee, or simply someone who appreciates when two creative powerhouses decide to try something genuinely new, this is one to watch. The full reveal is less than a week away. We will be covering it the moment it drops. In the meantime, browse our anime coverage<\/a> and get excited.<\/p>\n

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SUNRISE (Gundam, Code Geass) and SHAFT (Madoka Magica, Monogatari) have announced their first-ever joint anime project. 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