Kids
Cartoon Network adds another masterpiece to its anime content lineup
Mumbai: The cultural phenomenon and epic pirate adventure story embraced all over the world docks on Cartoon Network in India! Cartoon Network has announced the arrival of globally acclaimed manga series ‘ONE PIECE’ with its “One Piece: Land of Wano Arc” storyline for the first time on Indian Television in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam. Adding sparkle to the summer season and to its cache of popular Japanese anime slate, the channel is hosting the adrenaline-pumping, dazzling adventures of Luffy and the rest of the Straw Hats Pirates, starting 5 May every Sunday at 1:00 pm thereafter Monday through Friday at 9:00 pm.
Produced by the legendary anime studio Toei Animation Inc. and based on the top-selling manga title of all time by creator Eiichiro Oda, ONE PIECE is an epic sea tale chronicling the escapades of unstoppable Monkey D. Luffy, a pirate with unflinching drive to become the pirate king. Together, Luffy and the courageous Straw Hat Pirates forge a path through unimaginable hardships and experiences during their thrilling captivating journey.
A truly amazing feast is in store for every ride-or-die ONE PIECE fan, as “One Piece: Land of Wano Arc” arrives on Cartoon Network. Sending waves of excitement through the Indian anime community, the plot of Wano Country Arc centers on the Ninja-Pirate-Mink-Samurai Alliance assembling their forces in anticipation of the impending battle with the Beasts Pirates and to save the world from Kaido.
Talking about the show’s premiere, Warner Bros Discovery head of kids cluster, South Asia Uttam Pal Singh said, “Cartoon Network has always taken the lead in offering its viewers original and widely recognised stories and our anime slate is a true reflection of that. We have received a great deal of love and support from our fans in the last two years, and we are thrilled to bring another gem for all anime aficionados and Cartoon Network fans with the incredible storytelling and experience of “One Piece: Land of Wano Arc” from the sprawling ‘ONE PIECE’ universe. The show’s universal themes of bravery, friendship, and never die attitude perfectly complements Cartoon Network’s guiding principles.”
“The series with regional dubs in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam will be seen by millions of anime lovers across India while taking fans of Cartoon Network on an exciting and thrilling voyage”, he added.
Renowned voiceover artists lend their prowess to the show’s main characters in Hindi – Vaibhav Thakkar as Luffy, Kaith Handa as Usopp, Nikita Salaskar as Chopper, Pragti Kothari as Robin and others.
Cartoon Network extends an invitation to all Straw Hats to explore an anime filled “May Super Sundays” extravaganza. Watch One Piece: Land of Wano Arc starting 5 May at 1:00 pm, with a repeat telecast at 9:00 pm every Sunday, featuring power-packed episodes brimming with sea tales.
Kids
Mukta Arts and Green Gold ink MOU to animate iconic film IPs
Kalicharan, Karz, Hero, Karma, Ram Lakhan to spawn animated shows plus features.
MUMBAI: When classic hindi movie meets animation, the result is a fresh reel of nostalgia with a cartoon twist. Mukta Arts Ltd. and Green Gold Animation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on animated shows and feature films drawn from Mukta Arts’ four-decade treasure trove of iconic IPs. The partnership taps Mukta’s SGM Animation Studio launched in 2025 as its dedicated animation and games arm and Green Gold’s proven track record in building scalable, homegrown franchises. Creative teams from both sides have already kicked off discussions, with the first project currently in development.
The slate will draw inspiration from landmark Mukta films including Kalicharan, Karz, Hero, Karma, Ram Lakhan, Khalnayak, Saudagar and Iqbal, plus character-led spin-offs from those universes. The aim is to reimagine these stories for today’s young, global audiences while preserving their emotional core.
Green Gold Animation (home of Chhota Bheem) founder and CEO Rajiv Chilaka said, “This partnership with SGM Studios allows us to apply our experience in building long-lasting animation IPs to a truly iconic film catalogue. Together, we aim to create animated worlds that are rooted in these legendary stories, yet designed to connect with today’s young, global audiences.”
Mukta Arts Ltd. filmmaker and founder Subhash Ghai added, “Mukta Arts has always believed in creating stories with lasting emotional value. Through animation, we are extending our IP into a new medium for the next generation.”
In an industry where timeless tales never go out of fashion, this collaboration promises to bring beloved characters back to life with a modern, animated glow proving that some stories are too good to stay in live-action. Stay tuned for the first animated frame to drop.
