MAPPA Label Contrail Creates Beautiful Short Film for Namics

Studio MAPPA has shared a brand new animated short film to help celebrate the 80th anniversary of the manufacturing company Namics. The project was produced by Contrail, which is a specialized animation label under the MAPPA umbrella. The film is titled Sono Saki no Michi, which translates to The Path Ahead.

This short film highlights the history and values of the Niigata based company. It features the signature high quality animation style that fans expect from the team at MAPPA. The visuals focus on themes of progress and innovation as they look back on eight decades of operation.

For fans of the studio, this is a fun look at how their talented artists handle commercial projects outside of major television series. While it is a corporate film, the care put into the character designs and movement makes it a great watch for anyone who appreciates the work of the Contrail label.