The Irish studio has partnered with animation studio Funny Tales and creative collective Cosmonaut on a new sci-fi animated kids’ series based on the artwork of Phillip Kaeser; the show follows Neto, who traverses the galaxy while trying to regain his memory.
Ireland’s Studio Meala, Greek studio Funny Tales, and Japanese studio Cosmonaut have teamed up to develop and co-produce What the Fluffoverse, a new animated sci-fi comedy adventure based on the artwork of Philipp Kaeser. The series (10x22), aimed at kids ages 8-12, follows Neto as he traverses the galaxy trying to regain his lost memory, accompanied by a cast of unforgettable and diverse characters.
An award-winning animation studio based in West Ireland, Studio Meala produces original IP and specializes in hand-drawn 2D animation. Their recent work includes two episodes of the popular Disney Plus anthology Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire. The studio is also launching production on its first IP, Doodle Girl, a 2D animated series commissioned by Irish State Broadcaster RTÉ.
Funny Tales, based in Greece, is an award-winning animation studio specializing in 2D animation and pre-production. The studio has produced its original IP for Disney and is working on its second one.
Creative collective Cosmonaut was co-founded by award-winning creative director Yuichi Miyashi, Hiroyuki Kamata, and artist Philipp Kaeser, with animation business consultant Kanji Kazahaya more recently joining the team.
Source: Studio Meala
Debbie Diamond Sarto is news editor at Animation World Network.
