Many anime studios have emerged recently, like Studio MAPPA and Wit Studio, but some have a much longer history. Sunrise, for example, recently marked its fiftieth anniversary creating iconic anime franchises such as Mobile Suit Gundam, Cowboy Bebop, and Inuyasha. This studio has consistently pushed the boundaries of the anime genre, and to celebrate this milestone, they’ve created a special crossover event featuring their most popular series.
To celebrate its 50th anniversary, Sunrise created a special illustration featuring many beloved characters from its anime series. Titled “Jump, Fly, Soar! Another 50 Years of Creation!,” the artwork was created by anime director Ryosuke Takahashi and showcases a wide range of franchises, including:
- Cowboy Bebop
- Mobile Suit Gundam
- Armored Tooper Votoms
- City Hunter
- Mashhin Hero Wataru
- Barve Exhkaiser
- Future GPX Cyber Formula
- Inuyasha
- Code Geass
- Gintama
- Tiger & Bunny
- Love Live!
- Aikatsu!
Sunrise’s Big 2026
Sunrise, already busy at the start of the year, recently produced a surprising sequel that’s quickly become popular. Ronin Warriors was one of the first anime series to gain a following in North America, originally airing on Saturday mornings in the 1980s. After a run on Cartoon Network’s Toonami, it seemed unlikely the series would continue. However, this month brought a new sequel from Sunrise that not only revisits the world of Ronin Warriors, but also introduces a completely new team and significantly alters the story.
Sunrise, the studio behind Ronin Warriors, has more planned for 2026. In addition to that series, they’re adapting another manga by Rumiko Takahashi, the creator of Inuyasha and Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon. Later this year, they’ll begin working on Mao, another popular manga by Takahashi. Though Mao isn’t connected to the world of Inuyasha, it shares a similar premise, focusing on a main character with supernatural powers.
Sunrise, a well-established anime studio, was originally founded in 1972, but its current form has been around since 1976. Since then, it’s consistently produced hugely popular anime franchises that have helped shape the industry. While some studios have even longer histories, Sunrise appears to be in a strong position and isn’t likely to close down anytime soon.
What are your thoughts on Sunrise’s huge anniversary event featuring many of their popular anime characters? Share your opinion in the comments and join the discussion on the ComicBook Forum!
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