The studio behind Cowboy Bebop is undergoing a big name change:
✖ If you have been in the anime fandom for a while, you will know Sunrise. The studio might not be buzzed about like MAPPA or ufotable, but it has churned out hits like Inuyasha and the Gundam franchise. Now, the studio behind Cowboy Bebop is ready to take on a new name, but fans are far from sold on the surprising shift.
This change has taken fans by surprise, and some are admittedly unhappy with the new name. Sunrise is an iconic name in the anime industry, and it has a better ring than Bandai Namco Filmworks. The most recent report regarding this merger suggests the new entity will still market its production house as Sunrise, so fans shouldn't despair yet. The company might be known as Bandai Namco Filmworks behind the scenes, but it seems Sunrise will still be used for branding and marketing.