Shaogao Creator Pitches Animated Sci-Fi Comedy 'Operation Maomao' at Taiwan Creative Content Fest
Shaogao creator Jonathan Yu is presenting 'Operation Maomao', a planned 26-episode animated comedy series, at the Taiwan Creative Content Fest in Taipei.
In Brief
- •Shaogao creator Jonathan Yu is presenting 'Operation Maomao', a planned 26-episode animated comedy series, at the Taiwan Creative Content Fest in Taipei.
- •The seven-minute episode series follows an alien cat sent to conquer Earth for catnip who gets distracted by domestic comforts like canned tuna and cozy couches.
- •The production team is actively seeking co-producers, investors, and licensing and distribution partners to expand the project into a global franchise.
Why It Matters
The project represents a major step in transforming the Shaogao digital animation brand, which boasts 1.8 million followers, into serialized television content with global reach. Beneath its comedic sci-fi premise, the series draws on creator Jonathan Yu's background as an immigrant, incorporating themes of identity and belonging.
Key Details
- Episode Count
- 26 episodes
- Episode Format
- 7-minute installments
- Existing Audience
- 1.8 million Shaogao followers
- Event Dates
- November 6–9
Context & Background
Shaogao was launched as an animation brand in 2017 by Jonathan Yu, who moved from Taiwan to Canada at age 10 and draws on questions of identity and belonging in his work.
What To Watch
The Taiwan Creative Content Fest takes place November 6–9 at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center.
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