New Anime from TRIGGER by the Team Behind Gurren Lagann, Kill la Kill, and Promare Is Coming
Studio TRIGGER has officially announced a new anime project reuniting one of the most beloved creative duos in the anime world: Hiroyuki Imaishi (director) and Kazuki Nakashima (screenwriter). The announcement was made via the studio's social media accounts and industry sources like Anime Corner. No title, release date, or genre has been revealed yet, but given the duo's track record, expectations are sky-high.
Imaishi and Nakashima are the team behind some of the most energetic and visually striking works in anime history. The duo revolutionized the medium with Gurren Lagann in 2007, pushed the boundaries of stylized action and absurd humor with Kill la Kill in 2013, and created a masterpiece that elevated their partnership to new heights with the 2019 film Promare. All three works perfectly embody TRIGGER's founding philosophy — over-the-top, exuberant, and emotionally uplifting stories. With this new project, the team will work together on an anime for the first time in five years.
The announcement comes at a time when TRIGGER has a very busy schedule as of 2025. The studio has also announced a sci-fi series called Pantheon and a new project set in the same universe as Promare. However, the reunion of the Imaishi-Nakashima duo holds special meaning for fans, because this pair creates works that reflect TRIGGER's spirit and aesthetics in their purest form. Especially the profound impact of works like Gurren Lagann and Kill la Kill raises expectations that the new anime will reach the same bar.
For now, there is no definitive information about the project's genre (sci-fi, action, fantasy, etc.) or potential release year. However, TRIGGER typically shares new details within a year of announcing major projects. We might see a trailer or visuals at a big anime convention in fall 2025 (e.g., Anime Expo or Tokyo Game Show). The most exciting part for fans is that Imaishi and Nakashima have gathered around the same table once again. Just imagining what will come from combining the 'drill-through-the-heavens' spirit of Gurren Lagann, the crazy costume battles of Kill la Kill, and the fiery visuals of Promare is thrilling. We will keep a close eye on developments.
