Long Awaited Yuri!!! On Ice: ICE ADOLESCENCE Movie Cancelled

Despite the fervent support of Yuri!!! On Ice fans, Studio MAPPA officially announced the cancellation of the highly anticipated Yuri!!! On Ice the Movie: ICE ADOLESCENCE on April 19, 2024. The production team confirmed the decision by releasing an apology notice on the anime’s official Twitter and website, much to the disappointment of dedicated fans.

Yuri On Ice Movie — Ice Adolescence Gets Cancelled | Source: Official Twitter

The production staff clarified that the decision to cancel was made unanimously by both staff and committee members after internal discussions, citing a variety of reasons.

Despite being on edge for an extended period of time, the fans were still clinging onto a thread of hope. Unfortunately, the news of the cancellation shattered that remaining glimmer of optimism and caused a wave of shock among the fandom.

Why Was ICE Adolescence Cancelled?

victor nikiforov — Victor Nikiforov (Yuri!!! On Ice the Movie: ICE ADOLESCENCE) | Source: Official Website

Since the film’s official announcement in April 2017, its production has been plagued with numerous delays. Despite initially setting a release date for 2019 and releasing a teaser trailer, the movie has faced delays and was ultimately postponed, as reported by

Yuri!!! On Ice | Source: Official Twitter

The success of Yuri!!! On Ice was a defining moment for MAPPA as an animation studio. The studio received recognition for its exceptional production value and its boldness in featuring LGBTQ+ themes in its works, a subject that was still highly debated in 2016.

During its run, Yuri!!! On Ice garnered the most tweets of any anime and gained attention, mentions, and adoration from Olympic athletes around the globe. The impact of the anime is evident in the devoted fan base who patiently anticipated the release of the movie for seven years without losing hope, showcasing its influence on an entire generation of anime enthusiasts.

Despite the positive impact of the creation of Yuri!!! On Ice on MAPPA, it ultimately became another addition to the long list of controversies surrounding the company, much to everyone’s disappointment.

Are Other MAPPA Projects To Blame?

jjk s2 — Jujutsu Kaisen | Source: Official Website

Despite their disappointment and frustration, fans have resorted to pointing fingers at other popular MAPPA projects that have been given priority over Yuri!!! On Ice the Movie: ICE ADOLESCENCE.

Despite postponing the release of Yuri!!! On Ice the Movie: ICE ADOLESCENCE in 2019, Jujutsu Kaisen’s 2020 debut proved to be a massive success. While Yuri!!! On Ice was the first MAPPA project to garner recognition for the studio, the overwhelming popularity of Jujutsu Kaisen understandably took precedence.