The studies MAPPAresponsible for popular anime series such as Jujutsu Kaisen and Shingeki no Kyojin, have been criticized for their poor working conditions. Several animators have taken to social media to express their discontent, revealing that the studio schedule is “terrible” and that the work environment “is not very good”. Additionally, the studio has made its employees sign an NDA (nondisclosure agreement) so that they do not disclose information about what happens within the company.
In a since-deleted tweet, animator “JMulli02” revealed that the studio is “silencing staff from talking about how atrocious the working conditions are.” Other animators have echoed this sentiment, warning others not to join the studio if they want to stand out.
- “@JMulli02”: «Silencing staff from talking about how atrocious the working conditions are is comically evil, I don’t care at this point because yes, the hours are beyond terrible, the fact that the job is done with any level of competence is incredible. I’m not going to compromise my health for a job that doesn’t even cover all my rent, let alone any other expenses of my main job, and my overall well-being means more to me than the fear of being blacklisted.».
One animator, “@vflmsppe,” stated, “The place I am at now is a basic mess and not very good, so if you want to do your best, don’t get involved.” Another animator, @NobiliRoccia, lamented: “The current situation is really terrible… I wish the schedules were more feasible for the staff.”
- “@vflmsppe”: «The place I’m in now is a basic mess and not very good, so if you want to do your best, stay out of it. If you want to do things right and get paid properly, this may be a good place for you. Although it’s a mess, it’s also a good place for newcomers to make a name for themselves, because there are opportunities out there and high-level jobs being done. But if you want your work to be respected, you better not get involved».
It is important to note that these animators do not directly mention MAPPA studios, probably due to the Confidentiality Agreement they have signed with the company. However, looking at past tweets from these animators, it is clear that they are currently working on the Jujutsu Kaisen anime.
MAPPA studios are known for taking on several major projects at once. This has led to speculation that the studio is trying to capitalize on the popularity of already established manga series. But at what cost to your employees? The anime industry is known for its poor working conditions. Animators are often overworked and underpaid, and are often held to unrealistic deadlines. This can lead to health problems and exhaustion.
MAPPA studios are not the only ones that have been criticized for their poor working conditions. Other important studies, such as A-1 Pictures and WIT Studio, have also been accused of overworking and underpaying their animators. The anime industry needs to do more to improve the working conditions of its animators. Animators deserve to be treated with respect and paid fairly for their work.
Fountain: reddit
