A NEW show with strong Donegal roots is launching on Cúla4 tomorrow.
Lí Ban, the first Celtic-inspired Irish language anime, will bring to life old and forgotten Celtic stories.
Co-creator and director of the show, Gráinne Mc Guinness, executive producer Gavin Halpin, and Sadbh Breatnach, the voice of Lí Ban, all hail from Letterkenny.
Fantastical heroes, legendary villains and a reality that bends around Celtic magic are at the heart of the adventures of sassy 12-year-old Lí
Ban.
The tales are some of the wildest ever passed down the Celtic generations.
With origins as old as the lands and shores that shaped it, each incredible episode brings some answers, but even more questions, as Lí Ban’s quest unfolds.
Transformed into a Mermaid and a Sea Otter, Lí Ban and her faithful dog Con spend centuries scouring the watery kingdoms of Celtic legend meeting gods, monsters, giants and wily humans as they search for answers.
Who destroyed her homeplace? Why was she transformed? And who is she really?
Theirs is an immortal quest through the heart of an ancient Celtic universe into the stories of a time and place (almost) forgotten.
Lí Ban seeks answers.
Her quest leads her to Manannán the sea god but as answers materialise more questions arise.
Hers is a journey from childish rebel to courageous adolescent through the growth that shows her what the real meaning of family is and what it means to be Lí Ban.
Gráinne McGuinness, Creative Director at Paper Owl Films, said: “Tapping into the international popularity of anime and fantasy storytelling, this is a true coming of age tale, perfect for the seven to nine-year old audience facing the end of childhood and beginnings of adolescence. Lí Ban’s ancient Celtic story will resonate with children worldwide – her struggle to find out who she is in the world is as real for today’s audience as it was for her centuries ago.”
The 13, 11-minute episodes for children but appealing to the whole family will air on the dedicated children’s channel Cúla4 on tomorrow at 4.20pm.
However, all episodes will be available on the Cúla4 Player.
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