Sometimes some anime movies take a while to reach theaters, but fans are willing to wait, knowing that it will be worth it to see their favorite franchises on the big screen. Unfortunately, it sometimes happens that highly anticipated projects are unexpectedly canceled.
This just happened with Yuri!!! On Ice the Movie: Ice Adolescence, the long-awaited film from the popular figure skating anime. 7 years after its announcement, MAPPA decided to cancel it and, of course, fans of the franchise are very disappointed.
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The movie of Yuri!!! On Ice It was canceled
The revelation of Yuri!!! On Ice the Movie: Ice Adolescence in 2017 it generated a lot of excitement among fans. The prequel It was going to delve into the youth of prominent characters, so it was going to expand the world of the popular franchise, which became a successful phenomenon.
Unfortunately, it will never see the light of day. Through a statement, MAPPA reported that stopped production of the film and that the project will be canceled. He did not explain the reasons for this decision, as he simply assured that it was due to various reasons.
He took the opportunity to apologize to his followers and fans of the franchise, as he knows that they waited for years for the premiere of the animated film. Likewise, they thanked the community for their support and perseverance.
“We deeply apologize for not being able to meet the expectations of all those who have been waiting and have continued to support us throughout these years. “The production committee and staff have been in constant discussions to create and deliver the film, but due to various circumstances, we have had to make the difficult decision to stop production,” MAPPA stated.
Fans used social media to show their disappointment and harshly criticized the animation studio for the long wait and cancellation. Even Junichi Suwabeactor Viktor Nikiforovregretted the news and stated that he is also disappointed.
“I'm also very sad because there are fans all over the world who have been looking forward to it. I hope that one day, in some way, the line in which Victor and his friends live will be represented again,” said the actor.
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