Naoki Fujita's Beat & Motion Gets MAPPA Anime on Netflix for 2027

MAPPA announced the anime adaptation of Beat & Motion, the manga by Naoki Fujita, with an exclusive worldwide premiere on Netflix in 2027. The announcement was made during the studio's 15th anniversary presentation, where a trailer, promotional art, and the main cast were also revealed.

The work originated as the winning entry of Shueisha's MILLION TAG contest and was serialized in Shonen Jump+ from February 2023 to January 2025. Shueisha published the sixth and final volume in March 2025. The story follows Tatsuhiko, a young man who has lost sight of his dream, and Nico, an independent musician who refuses to give up on hers.

Shūichirō Umeda will voice Tatsuhiko Hirayama and Aya Gomazuru will voice Nico Kashiwagi. Direction is handled by Yuki Komada, with Kazunori Aoki as character designer and chief animation director, and Tomoyuki Itamura as script supervisor and concept designer. MILLION TAG judge Yuji Kaku shared an illustration to celebrate the announcement.

Originally published on Anitsu by Marcos López. Text reviewed and verified for DonOtaku on November 5, 2026; the original date is preserved.