The new Latinx superhero series will debut at San Diego Comic-Con 2023.
Edward James Olmos (actor and founder / board chairman of LatinX in Animation), Michael Olmos, and Mike Montijo have teamed up to create the animated series, Pachuko Boy 2055. To develop the look of the show, the three turned to Carlos Gaxiola, Angel Ibarra A., and Ruben Perez of Demente Animation Studios out of Guadalajara, Mexico.
"Demente Animation Studio has always been attracted to Latin projects, especially being able to make more content for us and our people,” said Gaxiola. “With Pachuko Boy we loved the direction the creators took with the show. It’s all about storytelling and they did a phenomenal job. For me, Pachuko Boy is made special by his background, which was created and inspired by the Latino culture of the 40s, where people were proud of their Mexican roots. We believed we captured this. I think people will love Pachuko Boy because they have never seen anything like it.”
"It’s been a great journey for me and Edward working with Mike Montijo on this project,” commented Michael Olmos. “We’re excited to bring Pachuko Boy 2055 to the world. Mike’s passion and energy is inspiring, and we look forward to a beautiful, creative friendship.”
Margaret Loesch has been also involved in the world of Pachuko Boy since the beginning with Montijo. Previously the president and CEO of Marvel Productions, Loesch ran Fox Kids and was responsible for the X-Men and Power Rangers TV series, to name a few. Loesch was also president of the Jim Henson Television group. She has always been a pioneer in the entertainment business.
"I've always been attracted to Pachuko Boy because I felt the Latino audience was very underserved,” said Loesch. “I believe it's very important to understand the Latino perspective and I think Michael does this well. I was also very impressed with Michael's storytelling and his love and affection for his family which is brought out through Pachuko Boy. This new angle has never been done before, it's very relatable, and I think audiences from all different backgrounds will love this show."
The team will debut Pachuko Boy 2055 at San Diego Comic-Con 2023. You can find them at booth #3915.
Source: Demente Animation Studio
