An epic tale a decade in the making…

Manifester - The Animation is a passion project from the mind of Brian A. Prince. It was always intended to be told as an animated epic. Your help will be how we achieve that dream.

While avoiding his own problems, GARAG, a courier with toxic positivity and a hidden destructive power, attempts to help an introverted young musician named KOBU track down his missing father. They set off on an adventure to distant lands meeting friends, foes, and finding the truths they’ve been hiding from themselves.

At its heart, Manifester is a story about healing, forgiveness, and finding family.

General Information

  • Primary: Age 10-25 BIPOC & Young Adults

    Secondary: Engaged Millennials & Gen Z

  • 12 x 24-Minute Episodes per season
    2-4 Seasons

  • Low Fantasy with Fantastical Elements

    East Mediterranean/North African “Lone Wolf & Cub”

Characters

  • Garag

    A courier with a mysterious past, Garag spends his days keeping busy and suppressing his emotions. He knows that if he ever loses control, everyone around him would suffer. He has refused to leave Giorgio for the past 7 years…

  • Kobu

    A boy raised by musicians, Kobu is fiercely independent—to a fault. After losing his mother to The Wilting, he’s on a quest to find his only surviving family: his father Talib. Kobu’s quest for answers will bring him revelations he wasn’t prepare for…

  • Serras

    An amateur traveler with an enormous secret. She’s a font of outdated information, but is remarkably capable in a crisis (whether she realizes it or not). She joins Garag and Kobu on their quest, but her motivations aren’t exactly clear…

  • Leighdria

    The enigmatic captain of the Anatoly Outlaws. with a reputation for efficiency. She’s taken a bounty to capture Talib. She adheres to a code of ethics dogmatically, though lately she seems to be wavering…

  • The Anatoly Outlaws

    The Anatoly Outlaws are Leighdria’s capable and eccentric crew. There used to be a lot more of them. Now there’s just Rigbar, her fiercely loyal lieutenant, and Hadi the hot-headed martial artist.

  • Elcin

    A rich, indulgent young man. He’s hired The Anatoly Outlaws to bring in their biggest bounty ever. His motivations are vague at best, and he seems to know something about Garag.

  • Farah & Rahim

    Siblings and members of the Ox Legion, a large military force that has been expanding its influence to guard against The Crimson Ring. Their father put Rahim in charge of the most recent expansion despite Farah being more competent.

  • Marc

    Garag’s friend, mentor, and boss. Marc was a Talon Courier, but he lost his leg in an accident years ago involving Garag. Marc has been looking after Garag for the past 7 years.

  • The Jackal

    A legendary mercenary with a zeal for combat and a flair for the dramatic. His reputation for efficiency is well-earned—he’s never lost a fight. He’s after Garag, but not for a bounty…

  • Sheiya

    Kobu’s mother and the emotional core of the story. She was slowly killed by The Wilting. She passed her music and emotional wisdom on to Kobu before she died. Her last wish was for her husband, Talib, to adapt to life without her.

  • Talib

    Kobu’s father, Talib left his family in their greatest time of need under mysterious circumstances. Kobu desperately wants to know why…

  • Onin

    Onin is the Leader of The Crimson Ring. He is a man of singular purpose: to unite the world under his rule. His motivations are unknown to most, but the truths behind his ambition could shatter the fragile balance of the world…

Manifesters

Manifesters are commonly seen as mythical ancient humans who wielded the power of Bloomstones. It’s now universally believed that the power they wielded was evil and resulted in the destruction of the world. Manifesters have faded into myth in the ensuing centuries, but there are some who believe and some who seek to reclaim that ancient power…

The World

Manifester takes place in a fictional world where humanity exists at a relatively low level of technology, though there are remnants of a technological past sprinkled throughout the world. Our adventure begins on the island of Giorgio and continues to various sea islands and eventually The Mainland. In this world, humanity has learned to live with nature, and that natural world is prevalent everywhere you look.

A mysterious disease has gripped the world, and amongst almost every culture you’ll find people suffering from a disease known as The Wilting. It’s a terminal illness and there is no known cure. The Wilting has had an enormous influence on cultural development in this world.

Though the cultures in this world are fictional, they are inspired by real cultures. We want to celebrate the diversity of humanity with our story, but in a genuine and organic way. Manifester gives representation to African, Middle Eastern, and South Asian inspired characters within a story that doesn’t revolve around their ethnicity. Representation in fictional media plays a huge role in shaping someone’s perceptions of different cultures as well as their own place in society.