Angel Studios is looking to follow the success of The Wingfeather Saga with another crowdfunded animated series — this time, a Hebrew scripture-inspired, anime-style fantasy adventure titled Gabriel & the Guardians. The projected was debuted at GalaxyCon in Austin on Friday, giving attendees a first glimpse at the world of Ara, where “Celestial beings, mortals and dark giants collide in a battle for destiny and light.”
The announcement at GalaxyCon also unveiled the series’ lineup of recognizable voice actors signed on to the project: Johnny Yong Bosch (Trigun, Bleach, Persona 4, Power Rangers) will star as Gabriel, with James Arnold Taylor (Ratchet & Clank, Final Fantasy X, Star Wars:The Clone Wars) as Malachros and Matt Lanter (Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Ultimate Spider-Man), as Nok.
“Anime is a growing market around the world, and the Angel Guild has expressed incredible excitement about this series,” said Jeffrey Harmon, Chief Content Officer at Angel Studios. “We are excited to step into this market, bringing what we believe to be the first equity crowdfunded anime series to life.”
Series creator Jason Moody commented, “Just like Tolkien’s Middle-earth is influenced by Northern European mythos, our fantasy world of Ara is shaped by the lore and mythos found in ancient Hebrew writings and Mesopotamian cultures.”
Synopsis: Gabriel and the Guardians is an epic fantasy series that tells the journey of Gabriel, a Celestial being from an unseen realm. With unyielding optimism, Gabriel never backs down and inspires his friends through enchanting adventures of truth and self-discovery.
Angel Studios is currently polling interest from potential investors via its crowdfunding platform. More information about the project is available at angel.com/Guardians.
