Studio Trigger Unpacks Why Anime Like Kill la Kill Aren’t Made Anymore

As a huge fan of Studio Trigger and Kill la Kill in particular, I’m deeply saddened by director Hiroyuki Imaishi’s recent confession that anime series like ours may no longer be possible to create. The raw energy, creativity, and unapologetic absurdity of Kill la Kill was a game-changer for me, and I believe it left an indelible mark on the anime industry as a whole.


In the realm of anime production, Studio Trigger has established itself as a leading force. This esteemed studio is responsible for bringing some of the genre’s most acclaimed titles to life in recent years, including “Promare” and “Cyberpunk Edgerunners.” Among these noteworthy projects, “Kill la Kill” holds a significant place due to its critical success as an action-comedy series. However, according to director Hiroyuki Imaishi, creating anime series akin to “Kill la Kill” is becoming increasingly difficult.

Imaishi, the director of Studio Trigger, shared his thoughts on “Kill la Kill” during an interview with Febri in Japan. Following a viewing of the anime, he expressed regret that creative teams are seldom granted the autonomy to produce projects similar to “Kill la Kill” within the industry today.

I was struck by the realization: “Creating something as groundbreaking as ‘[Kill la Kill]’ is no longer an option for us.” This sentiment resonates deeply within me for every new project, but it was particularly poignant this time around. We managed to pull it off back then, but not without a great deal of effort and resourcefulness. Compared to our earlier work on ‘Gurren Lagann,’ we were more calculated in our approach, but the studio at that time simply didn’t have the capabilities to fully realize the vision for this project.

Without a doubt, Studio Trigger has made a name for itself with unconventional productions. Established in 2011, the company has been challenging industry norms since its inception. More recent successes like “Delicious in Dungeon” are evidence of how much the studio has evolved since its debut. However, Imaishi himself remains convinced that nothing can top the brilliance of “Kill la Kill,” a production from earlier in their history.

If you’ve missed out on “Kill la Kill,” you can easily watch it on Crunchyroll and Hulu. For a better understanding of the show, here’s its official synopsis:

“Satsuki Kiryuin, the Student Council President with her trusted Elite Four, have seized complete power over the campus. Out of nowhere, a wandering schoolgirl named Ryuko Matoi shows up and tries to engage me in conversation, revealing her Scissor Blade that I recognize. Was their meeting just a coincidence or was it destined to happen? The upcoming confrontation between us will soon engulf the entire academy!”

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2024-07-14 23:39