Thomas Astruc, creator and director of the internationally successful youth series “Miraculous – Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir”, has been appointed to reboot “Astroboy”, one of the best-selling manga series of all time.
Method Animation, the prestigious Mediawan Kids & Family banner behind “Miraculous” and “The Little Prince,” is teaming up with Shibuya to produce this ambitious new series.
The original television animated series appeared in 1963 and became a worldwide sensation, especially in Japan and France, as well as in the United States where it was the first anime to be broadcast. Based on the manga collection created by Osamu Tezuka that has sold over 100 million copies worldwide, the series paved the way for another Japanese anime series. “Astroboy” was also a blockbuster in the merchandising business, turning the baby-like robot character into a pop culture icon and Tezuka’s best-known superhero.
Astruc is set to direct the new series that will consist of 52 half-hour episodes that will follow the adventure of an emblematic astroboy hero, who questions the position of man on his planet,
Although “Astroboy” has known many iterations since its inception in the 1950s, this game promises to be more timed than ever as it will address current hot issues, including the impact of the internet and social media and the damage it does. environment through humans.
“Tezuka’s original comics were very advanced in delivering a powerful message to readers around the world. These
The wonderful stories of the little boy flying are about strong values that still resonate today in the world
said Mediawan and Shibuya, who co-franchised from Tezuka Productions.
“Thomas Astruc, one of the incredible talents going beyond Miraculous, will bring a new and unique look to Tezuka’s work,” said Aton Somash, Founder and President of Method Animation.
“Astroboy is so global and contemporary that we are not only developing a reboot but we are developing a continuum with full respect for the original universe,” Somash added. Method Animation’s impressive track record with reruns includes “Robin Hood” and “The Little Prince” as well as “The Magic Roundabout” announced Wednesday at the Annecy Festival.
“There were of course many Japanese and American companies that were circling this property, but in the end (the rights holders of Tezuka) entrusted it to us because we have a similar sensitivity and culture to the graphic novels in both our countries,” Somash said. “It is a collaboration based on respect and trust.” Somash noted that Japanese companies are often put off by US adaptations that have “removed” the DNA of manga brands.
Astruc, who became a star by creating “Miraculous,” a world-famous original IP address, said he “has no words to describe how much Tezuka Osamu affected his (life) and (work)”.
Astroboy is a cult series that has unparalleled insight into the future. In the strange world we live in today, everyone needs Astroboy to get back! Astruc added.
Thomas Biscay, President and CEO of Monaco-based Shibuya Productions, has been building relationships within the Japanese creative community for the past 20 years and is a fan of anime and manga. The producer said he was able to build strong relationships with Japanese talent at the annual Shibuya event in Monaco where the biggest stars of manga, animation and video games are invited.
“It is a huge responsibility to revisit the legendary character of Astroboy, and I am especially pleased to have met you at
Animation way is an ambitious and passionate team that will allow us to take this series to the highest level
“The Heights,” said Biscay, who created Shibuya Productions in collaboration with Kostdin Yaniv.
“The show really aligns with what we love to do at Method Animation: adapt and create IPs, bringing together the best international talent to create stories that will entertain and inspire children and their families everywhere in the world,” said Julien Borde, Managing Director of EVP and CCO.
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