Historic Collaboration from Sunrise and Shaft: New Anime Project to be Announced on June 23
The two most respected studios in the anime world, Sunrise and Shaft, are coming together for the first time for a joint project. A mysterious countdown page published on the studios' official accounts indicates that a new anime project will be announced on June 23. This collaboration means a long-awaited dream in the industry, one that never came true before, is becoming a reality.
Sunrise has produced cult works such as the sci-fi masterpiece Mobile Suit Gundam series, Code Geass, and Cowboy Bebop, while Shaft is known for visually unique works like Puella Magi Madoka Magica, the Monogatari series, and Sangatsu no Lion. The two studios' styles are quite different: Sunrise is more associated with mecha and epic action, while Shaft is identified with experimental cinematography and abstract storytelling. What kind of production this combination will yield is already a matter of great curiosity.
The countdown page currently only shows the date "2026.06.23" and the logos of the two studios. No visual, name, or genre clues have been given. However, industry sources indicate that there is no clear information yet on whether the project will be a film or a series. The announcement, to be made on the morning of June 23 Japan time, is expected to perhaps include a teaser trailer or concept art.
To understand why this collaboration is so important, one only needs to look at the history of the two studios. Sunrise has long focused on its own projects and rarely co-produced with other major studios. Although Shaft has recently engaged in collaborations such as Magia Record and RWBY: Ice Queendom, a partnership on the scale of Sunrise is happening for the first time. Fans are talking about how this combination could produce a revolutionary work, especially in terms of visual storytelling and narrative depth.
In the coming days, more information is expected to leak or the studios may share hints on social media. After the official announcement on June 23, we will learn more about the project's name, genre, possible release date, and staff. This is set to be one of the most exciting anime news of 2026. Stay tuned!
