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Animated Satanists Take on Family Life
17 Sep
Summary
- Animated series 'Belzebubs' based on webcomic by JP Ahonen.
- Show blends black metal imagery with relatable family dynamics.
- Series to premiere at Helsinki Intl. Film Festival - Love & Anarchy.
The animated series "Belzebubs," created by Finnish artist JP Ahonen, is set to debut at the Helsinki Intl. Film Festival - Love & Anarchy. This series is an adaptation of Ahonen's successful webcomic, which began as a personal coping mechanism over a decade ago.
The narrative centers on a family of Satanists, blending dark aesthetics with relatable domestic situations. Ahonen describes the show as a fusion of "The Addams Family" meets "Modern Family," emphasizing themes of tolerance and liberal values.
Banijay Kids & Family is handling the distribution for "Belzebubs." The project has evolved significantly, even including a functioning band and charting albums in Finland, with a second album ready. Ahonen is already developing a second season, hoping for global reach.
Ahonen notes that the fandom for "Belzebubs" is already international, with significant fanbases in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Brazil, and Italy, predating Finland's position. He expresses gratitude that his art now provides support to others, a contrast to his past struggles with depression.
