Led by EBU Television, at the initiative of France Télévisions, a group of 11 public service broadcasters have committed over €60,000 to the development of the French series My Life is a Manga. The project was hosted by Cartoon Forum.
In a major move for children’s entertainment, the EBU (European Broadcasting Union) has announced a dynamic new animation co-production that will aim to inspire and entertain young audiences across Europe.
Led by EBU Television, at the initiative of France Télévisions, a group of 11 public service broadcasters have committed over €60,000 to the development of the French series My Life is a Manga. The project was hosted by Cartoon Forum.
Produced by Blue Spirit Studios and Brain Comet (STUDIO TF1 companies), My Life is a Manga centres around a fan of the Japanese art form, who transforms her everyday experiences into anime-inspired adventures and brings them to life through her imagination.
The co-production was chosen from over 75 projects presented at Cartoon Forum 2024, a pitching & co-pro forum for animated TV projects.
Matthew Trustram, Head of Television, EBU, said: “The continued success of this initiative shows the strength of collaboration between public service broadcasters in supporting the producers of high-quality animation for young audiences. By working together, our Members are not only securing the future of European animation but also ensuring that young viewers across the continent have access to engaging, culturally diverse stories.”
The project is scheduled to be delivered in April 2026, expanding on the EBU’s longstanding dedication to animated television programming and priority of engaging young audiences across Member territories.
