Manga Productions, a subsidiary of the Mohammed bin Salman Foundation (Misk), has announced the release of the official trailer for the second season of the popular Saudi anime series “Future’s Folktales.”
Produced in collaboration with Japan’s Toei Animation studio, Asateer2 Future’s Folktales will be streamed on Shahid and broadcast simultaneously on MBC1 channel in the Middle East and North Africa region and TV Tokyo in Japan starting November 1, according to a Manga Productions press release. It will also be shown in North America, Europe, and Latin America, with the platforms to be announced in the last quarter of this year.
It added that the trailer introduces Maha and her brothers Rayan and Sultan as they face daily challenges. In each new challenge, the family finds solutions in the folk stories told by their grandmother Asma, blending traditional tales with futuristic visions.
Fifteen Saudi artists and producers from Manga Productions participated in character design and creative direction of the
series, showcasing a diverse range of traditional environments and costumes from Saudi Arabia and reflecting the rich cultures of the Arabian Peninsula in a way never seen before.
On the occasion of launching the trailer, Manga Productions CEO Dr. Essam Bukhary said that “the growing global interest in the distribution of Asateer2 Future’s Folktales across various international platforms is clear evidence of the success of our young talents in creating content that meets international standards and can compete on the global stage.”
He added that “at Manga Productions, we remain committed to producing innovative works that inspire the new generation and enhance Saudi Arabia’s position as a beacon of creativity, while ensuring we maintain the highest standards of quality and excellence in everything we do.”
Meanwhile, Creative Director at Manga Productions Sara Oulddaddah said that during the production of Asateer 2, “we focused on enhancing our internal production capabilities and providing opportunities fo
r Saudi talents who worked diligently with our partners across all stages of production.”
She added that “through Asateer2, we aim to continue sharing our inspiring Saudi culture, history, and fantasy with the world, while contributing to the growth of Saudi Arabia’s creative content industry.”
The press release said that the new season, which combines Saudi creativity with Japanese expertise, “continues the remarkable success of the first season, which exceeded 100 million views worldwide.”
Source: Saudi Press Agency