"Made with Maga"
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Few events bring together so much talent, creativity and innovation under one roof as Gamescom, making this year's edition particularly inspiring for Maga Animation Studio.
From the 26th to the 30th of August 2026, CEO Max Carrier Ragazzi represented the company in Cologne, Germany, meeting partners and industry professionals from across the international gaming community. The event became even more meaningful on the 28th August, when Rayman Legends Retold received the Best Nintendo Switch 2 Game award at the Gamescom Awards 2026!
Our studio is so proud to be contributing to the project as a production partner alongside Ubisoft. Behind every game is the passion, creativity and dedication of many talented teams. Seeing a project we are helping shape receive such recognition was a meaningful moment for everyone at Maga who has been part of that journey!
Sometimes a destination becomes part of a story long before you ever arrive there.
"Beat of A Romance / Cha Cha Cha", directed by Serena Tripepi for the virtual idol project NORA ノラ and produced by Maga Animation Studio, has received an Honorable Mention for Best Music Video at the BonDance International Film Festival 2026 in Tokyo, Japan!
NORA is a digital artist whose story unfolds through music, animation and visual storytelling. The recognition feels especially meaningful given the connection between NORA's creative universe and Japan, a country that has long inspired many aspects of her artistic journey.
So receiving recognition in Tokyo adds a special layer of meaning to this achievement. Japan is not only one of the cultural influences that helped shape the character's artistic identity, but also a place deeply connected to her fictional background and aspirations.
We would like to thank the BonDance International Film Festival and its jury for this honor, and everyone who continues to follow NORA's journey!
Stories travel even farther when they act as a bridge between cultures. From August 6 to 10, Maga Animation Studio participated in the 16th China International Animation Copyright Fair (ACTIF) in Dongguan, one of Asia's leading events dedicated to art, toys and animation, with a focus on licensing and intellectual properties.
As part of a collective Italian presence, our IPs The GoGoPig and Acqua in Bocca were presented alongside other Italian animation properties, offering Chinese audiences and industry professionals a glimpse into the richness of Italy's creative landscape.
With more than 2,200 animation, film and toy IPs on display, ACTIF brought together creators, companies and industry professionals from around the world. For our studio, the event represented a valuable opportunity to explore new perspectives within one of the world's most dynamic entertainment industries and share our creative vision with audiences and partners from across Asia.
We are grateful to Cristian Jezdic and the ACTIF organization for connecting with us at this huge event. For a studio that believes animation is a universal language, seeing our characters meet new audiences on the other side of the world was a special reminder that stories can travel much farther than we imagine!
From the dark streets of Ilden, straight to your playlist. The official soundtracks from the Soulstice Cinematic Trailer and Launch Trailer are now available on major streaming platforms, together with their official music videos on the Maga Animation Music YouTube channel.
Developed by Reply Game Studios, Soulstice is a dark fantasy action RPG for which Maga Animation Studio produced the official trailers and more than 80 minutes of in-game cinematics, helping shape the visual identity and storytelling of the game's universe.
Through Maga Animation Music, Maga Animation Studio's division dedicated to original music productions, these compositions are now reaching music lovers and gamers worldwide, offering a new way to experience the atmosphere and emotion of Soulstice beyond the screen. The music was composed by the Italian progressive metal project Waking Void. Blending cinematic orchestral textures with experimental metal influences, it creates a distinctive sound that bridges the worlds of film scoring and progressive music.
Stream the tracks on your favorite platform and watch the official music videos on Maga Animation Music!
Some stories remain timeless because they speak about experiences everyone shares. We're delighted to continue our collaboration with Sanrio on the second season of Mr. Men Little Miss Mini Adventures, now available on the official YouTube channel. Following the success of the first season, which surpassed 1.5 million views, our team returned to oversee the executive production and direction of 12 brand-new episodes.
Co-directed and written by Francesca Pietrobelli and Eleonora Di Nardo, the new season explores the everyday challenges of growing up through humor, friendship and cooperation. Staying true to the iconic personalities of the Mr. Men and Little Miss characters, these new adventures bring greater emotional depth and richer ensemble storytelling, showing how differences can become strengths when characters learn to understand one another.
A huge thank you to Sanrio and to everyone involved in bringing these colorful adventures back to life. We hope children and families around the world enjoy them as much as we enjoyed creating them!
Great conversations, inspiring encounters and a shared passion for creativity made MonzaCon Summer Edition 2026 a memorable start to the summer for Maga Animation Studio.
Held in Monza, the event brought together fans and professionals from the worlds of comics, gaming and digital art for a day dedicated to creativity and storytelling. On July 4, Max Carrier Ragazzi, CEO of our studio, joined CG artist and filmmaker Marco Spitoni for the panel "Digital Masters: local talent behind major international productions", hosted by Masta. The discussion explored creative careers, international productions and some of the projects currently taking shape at the studio, offering attendees a behind-the-scenes look at the work that goes into bringing stories to audiences around the world.
MonzaCon was also a great opportunity to reconnect with friends and colleagues, including Lola Airaghi, acclaimed Italian comic book artist and illustrator, and Luigi Bona, director of WOW Spazio Fumetto, Milan's comic art museum.
As an official main partner of the event, Maga Animation Studio was proud to support an initiative that celebrates creativity and highlights the talent of the local artistic community. A big thank you to the MonzaCon team for the invitation and to everyone who attended the panel!
What happens when the world's animation community gathers in one place? Inspiration sparks and new ideas take shape.
Last week, our team - Max Carrier Ragazzi, Lorenzo Marini and Alessia Garofalo - headed to MIFA Annecy for an intense week of meetings, conversations and fresh opportunities with animation professionals from all over the globe.
If there was one takeaway from the event, it was the incredible momentum of the Italian animation industry. Thanks to the massive Italian Pavilion organized by ITA - Italian Trade Agency Paris, 34 Italian companies stood together under one roof. It was a powerful showcase of how much our industry has grown and how strongly it is positioning itself on the international stage.
Annecy remains the ultimate place to take the pulse of our sector. Seeing so many talented creators, ambitious productions and innovative Italian studios united and ready to connect with global partners was both inspiring and a clear sign of our collective strength.
A huge thank you to everyone we met along the way. We came home with fresh ideas, valuable contacts and even more excitement for what comes next!
Global stories often begin in very local places. On June 14th, our founder Max Carrier Ragazzi joined a special talk about video games and animation at the FAB - Festival di Animazione in Brianza, in Bellusco (near Milan), right in the area we call home.
More than an industry talk, it became a reflection on a creative journey that began nearly 30 years ago, driven by the desire to build an original voice. From early inspirations to today, Maga has grown across animation, video games and music, guided by curiosity over convention. The audience was young, engaged and full of questions. A strong reminder that animation is a universal language, connecting generations and cultures.
A special thanks to Mauro Orsi for the thoughtful hosting and to everyone who joined us with curiosity and openness. Events like this remind us why staying connected to where we come from matters. Being rooted in the Brianza area, while developing projects for an international audience, is simply part of our identity.
We keep creating. From where we belong, to everywhere.
We’re back from First Playable with our inventory full of ideas. From June 10 to 12, we were in Florence for one of the key meeting points of the Italian game industry. Organized by IIDEA (Italian Interactive Digital Entertainment Association), the national trade body that represents and supports the video game industry in Italy, the event brings together developers, publishers and creatives from across the international scene.
Representing Maga Animation Studio, Max Carrier Ragazzi and Massimo Gentili spent three days moving between meetings and new connections. Days were all about focused business and exchanges; nights opened up to a more relaxed atmosphere, discovering great projects and celebrating the industry together. A highlight of the event was the Italian Video Game Awards, a moment that really captures the energy and growth of the Italian ecosystem and the people behind it.
A big thanks to IIDEA for making all of this happen and for continuing to support and grow the Italian game scene!
A big thank you to Ubisoft and Ubisoft Milan for trusting and involving our studio in the new Rayman!
We’re incredibly happy to be on board for Rayman Legends Retold, coming on October 1st, a reimagining of the beloved classic platformer developed by Ubisoft Montpellier and Ubisoft Milan. In this new adventure, Rayman, Globox, Barbara, Grand Minimus and Murphy set out on a journey to restore peace in the Glade of Dreams, as a shadowy villain spreads chaos across the realms.
Hoping you’re as excited as we are, we cannot wait to dive into the game even more and to discover the journey of our beloved heroes.
Watch the official reveal trailer on the Ubisoft YouTube channel!
