Viki Sets October 21 Premiere for AI-Assisted Animated Series The Painted Soul
The 10-episode series, co-produced by Rakuten Viki and South Korea's Imaginus, will stream exclusively on Viki in the Americas, Europe and other regions.
Rakuten Viki will premiere The Painted Soul, a 10-episode animated series, exclusively on its platform on October 21, according to Anime News Network. The series is co-produced by Rakuten Viki and the South Korean production company Imaginus.
Junbae Choi directs the series. The story follows Yun Hwa, an apprentice spirit painter who frees Seol Jin, a man sealed inside a painting for decades.
Rakuten Viki said Imaginus creatives developed the concept and the storytelling using AI and other technologies. Hyunjung Lee, chief creative officer of Imaginus, said the team used new technologies to strengthen the series' storytelling.
The series will be available on Viki in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Oceania, India and Southeast Asia. Viki chief content officer Jaehee Hong said the company plans to bring more animated content to the platform.
Rakuten Viki announced the series on October 9.
Quick answers
When does The Painted Soul premiere on Viki?
The 10-episode animated series premieres exclusively on Viki on October 21.
Where will The Painted Soul be available?
Viki will carry the series in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Oceania, India and Southeast Asia.
Who directed The Painted Soul?
Junbae Choi directs the series, which is co-produced by Rakuten Viki and Imaginus.