MAPPA Releases Special Visual of Nobara Kugisaki from Jujutsu Kaisen for Its 15th Anniversary
Exciting news for Jujutsu Kaisen fans: MAPPA studio has shared a brand new key visual featuring one of the series' most beloved characters, Nobara Kugisaki, as part of its 15th anniversary celebrations. According to Anime Corner, this special visual appears as part of a series of promotions prepared for the studio's anniversary.
In the visual, Nobara appears in a dark and energetic composition reflecting the series' iconic atmosphere. Considering that MAPPA was founded in 2011, the studio, now celebrating its 15th anniversary in 2026, uses such special visuals to both celebrate past achievements and hint at future projects. The second season of Jujutsu Kaisen (Shibuya Arc) was highly acclaimed, and the third season (Culling Game Arc) is known to be in production.
Nobara's presence in this visual is especially meaningful for fans who have been wondering about the character's future after the events in recent chapters. Manga readers know Nobara's current status, but for anime viewers, this visual has become a symbol of nostalgia and hope. MAPPA has solidified its place in the industry by working on major titles like Attack on Titan, Chainsaw Man, and Vinland Saga in the past; it is speculated that similar surprises may come for other series due to the 15th anniversary.
It is commented that this special visual is not only for celebration purposes but also seen as a morale booster for the upcoming third season of Jujutsu Kaisen. Although the studio has not announced an official release date yet, production is known to be progressing rapidly. Fans believe that Nobara's strong stance in this visual could be a sign that the character will play a more active role in the next season.
It is a matter of curiosity whether MAPPA's 15th anniversary celebrations will continue. If the studio releases special visuals for a different series each month as in the past, it is rumored that the next stop could be other popular titles like Chainsaw Man or BanG Dream! It's MyGO!!!!!. On the Jujutsu Kaisen front, eyes are on news for the third season. For now, fans are content with this visual and are sharing their joy on social media of seeing Nobara so charismatic again.
