The 2D comedy, which follows the hilarious adventures of Chama, a “crazy rich” boy with his outrageous school and family life, premieres at MIPCOM 2024 on October 21.
TV Asahi and SONY Pictures Networks India have teamed to produce a sequel to the kids’ animated series Obocchama-kun (26 x 22’ or 52 x 11’).
Based on the hugely popular 1986 manga written and created by Yoshinori Kobayashi, Obocchama-kun became a cultural phenomenon in Japan when it first aired in 1989. Now, 30 years later, the series is experiencing a resurgence in popularity in India. The upcoming project will have stories and character design created in Japan, with animation produced in India, and will feature 26 episodes continuing the adventures of the original series produced by TV Asahi.
The 2D comedy series follows the hilarious adventures of Chama, a “crazy rich” boy with his outrageous school and family life, who can influence global affairs with just a word.
“Obocchama-kun’s success in India reflects the power of its playful charm and relatable storytelling,” said SPNI’s Ronojoy Chakraborty. “As an Indo-Japanese co-production, it has struck a chord with kids, fostering a strong emotional connection. Bringing this series to MIPCOM allows us to showcase its global potential, offering a fresh opportunity to captivate international audiences and grow its fan community worldwide."
“This Obocchama-kun is a new initiative for TV Asahi, with the script and basic art settings being produced in Japan and the animation being fully produced in India,” added Maiko Sumida, Head of Animation Sales & Development at TV Asahi. “This was made possible by the enthusiastic support from SONY Pictures Networks India, who eagerly wished for a sequel to the initial series of “Obocchama-kun", and the passionate encouragement from the original manga artist, Yoshinori Kobayashi. TV Asahi is investing a lot of effort into this project and is looking forward to the audience's reaction.”
TV Asahi will premiere Obocchama-kun at this year’s MIPCOM 2024 (Stand: R7.E67). The first episode will be screened at a breakfast session held at Verrière Californie, Palais 5, Palais des Festivals on October 21 at 9:00am, followed by a Q&A session with SPNI, TV Asahi and Green Gold Animation. SPNI plans air the series across India next year on its children’s channel SONY YAY! TV Asahi will be responsible for the worldwide TV, VOD and L&M rights excluding Japan and India.
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