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The Only Show Where Your Problems Talk Back

When a cynical, antisocial dude gains the "superpower" to see his inner demons as talking critters, thanks to a shady potion, he has to team up with his "double-personality" friend and their gang of mind invaders to dismantle a global conspiracy threatening to drive humanity insane... and hopefully, not lose his own mind in the process!

Sinopsis

Mike Maurison is a rigid, clumsy, and shy guy, the world champion of boring life and social isolation. To him, the rest of the world is too "happy" (oh, the horror!) and superficial. His past, marked by the death of his father and the abandonment by his mother, left him with traumas and ADHD that make him extremely clumsy and forgetful. His only ray of sunshine is his 12-year-old daughter, whom he adores, even though he only sees her in photos. Mike dreams of being someone "important" and making her proud.

After a panic attack, a potion from the mysterious Mr. Cho knocks him out. Upon waking, Cho is gone and Mike discovers he can now see and talk to his mental problems personified! His anxiety, whom he names Anxie, is a giant thumb with a mouth, sarcastic, egocentric, and a chatterbox who literally pulls hair out of his head when he gets angry or feels anxious.

With Anxie and his ADHD (a small black cat-like ball) as new (and invisible) companions, Mike realizes his life will never be the same. Amidst this chaos, he meets Lizzy, the female version of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, who suffers from Dissociative Identity Disorder (two personalities in one!). She is messy, forgetful, and brave, the daughter of a military man who always wanted a son, which fuels her "explosive personality." Together, they decide to look for Cho, hoping he can explain this crazy "gift."

Their search transforms into a movie-worthy global conspiracy. The "mind invaders," his new problematic friends, are part of a master plan that seeks to manipulate minds and drive humanity into madness! The team, with Anxie at the helm, ventures into the world of the invaders, using unconventional methods and evading the "Interdimensional Psychiatric Association" (IPA).

They track down Cho, who is being held in a safe house by the very IPA (Interdimensional Psychiatric Association) that is experimenting with the potion and the "mind invaders." Mike devises a rescue plan, but, like everything in this life, it comes at a price! He will have to secretly "sacrifice" someone from his team. Finally, they unmask the real villain behind it all: a giant cosmic octopus who pulls the strings!

They fight intense battles, both external and internal. Anxie confronts her fear of transforming into depression and forgetting Mike forever, because, unbelievable as it may seem, he is her best friend, and that idea makes her sad!

Mike, Lizzy, and their "companions" are no longer the same. They have learned to deal with their demons (literally) and have discovered the truth about their consciences and their minds.

The series, a mix of drama and comedy, seeks to address complex mental health problems in a creative, direct, and free way, normalizing them, breaking stigmas and taboos, and fostering empathy. Mike and Lizzy's adventure not only transforms their lives but also seeks to inspire the audience to see mental health through new eyes and encourage positive change. It's a crazy ride that could change the world!

Current Phase:

Development. Currently, the pitch bible is complete, and the script for the pilot episode is being written. The main characters' designs are finished with their respective model sheets. The tone and atmosphere of the series are defined, and the series' graphic aesthetic has been established

Objectives:

Successfully conclude the writing of the pilot and move towards production. Launch the pilot episode and secure agreements for the production of the first full season. Position the series as a benchmark in mental health-focused animation.

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