Kisah Bawah Tanah, a new animated comedy from Animasia Studio and Spaceboy Studios, is slated to launch on Astro in Malaysia, Singapore, and Brunei, and on Boom in Thailand, in 2026.
The series is targeted at the teen and YA set with its mix of folklore, satire, and supernatural themes. The 26-episode series hails from Animasia Studio and Spaceboy Studios. Komet Productions, led by Ahmad Izham Omar, is on board as consulting producer.
“Kisah Bawah Tanah was created to fill a space that’s been missing, a voice for Southeast Asian animation that speaks to adults,” said Edmund Chan, managing director of Animasia Studio. “It’s proof that our region’s stories can be entertaining, irreverent, and thought-provoking all at once.”
The project has received financial backing and support from Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) since its conception in 2018. “MDEC has had the privilege of watching Kisah Bawah Tanah grow from ambitious sketches on paper into a broadcast-ready regional IP,” noted Anuar Fariz Fadzil, CEO of MDEC. “Supporting homegrown animation creators and helping Malaysian stories reach global screens. This animated series marks not only a milestone for the creators, but a significant step forward for our nation’s digital content industry.”
“Astro has always believed in championing stories that celebrate the essence of being Malaysian, from our humour and traditions to the limitless power of imagination,” said Azlin Reza Azmi, VP for Malay and international, kids and on-demand, at Astro Malaysia. “Kisah Bawah Tanah stands as a bold testament to the evolution of Malaysian animation; fearless, witty, and ready to take its place alongside the finest in the region.”
“We’re thrilled to bring Kisah Bawah Tanah to Thai audiences,” said Pornpoj Laohasukkasem, CEO of Boom. “The show captures the humor, heart, and spiritual chaos that Southeast Asians instinctively
understand. It’s rare to find an animated series that feels so regional yet so universal, and we’re proud to be part of its journey across borders.”
“For decades, our region’s myths lived in whispers and shadows,” stated Hendra Wardi, co-creator of Kisah Bawah Tanah and executive producer at Spaceboy Studios. “With Kisah Bawah Tanah, we’re finally giving them the spotlight they deserve. Let’s show the world that our stories and our folklore from this side of the world are equally as weird, engaging, and entertaining.”
