The first trailer for Zenshu, an original anime from studio MAPPA, has dropped, offering a glimpse into its meta isekai narrative. The preview introduces Natsuko Hirose, a celebrated anime director struggling with deadlines, who collapses and awakens in a fantasy world. There, she's immediately confronted by a 'Void' monster and rescued by an ensemble cast.
MAPPA, known for its work on Jujutsu Kaisen, Attack on Titan: The Final Season, and Chainsaw Man, appears to be leveraging its action animation prowess for this new series. The trailer hints at a blend of the mundane struggles of anime production with the fantastical elements of Natsuko's new reality, where her creative abilities might play a crucial role.
Zenshu is slated for a Winter 2025 release. The series boasts a 7.57 rating on MyAnimeList, based on over 70,000 user votes, and is set to run for 12 episodes.
