Supamonks and Dotemu Join Forces for Animated Adaptation of Absolum

This new release will mark Absolum's first foray into the world of animation, offering fans of the game a whole new way to explore its captivating universe. Supamonks will oversee the production of this ambitious series, leveraging their renowned expertise in creating high-quality animated content.

The collaboration between Supamonks and Dotemu is part of an effort to build upon Absolum's lore and narrative, expanding its universe beyond the game. The adaptation represents a unique opportunity to reach a wider audience while staying true to the essence of the original game.

Julien Bagnol-Roy, CEO of Supamonks: "We are particularly excited about making this animated series because Supamonks has been involved in the Absolum project since its inception. Our teams have helped shape this universe right from the very start, and being able to now transform it into an animated series feels like a logical and exciting next step in our work. It is a unique opportunity to add a new dimension to a world we already know so well."

Cyrille Imbert, CEO of Dotemu: "As the first original production in our portfolio, Absolum has been given special attention at every stage of its development. Thanks to the game's lore, art, and narrative development, we are certain it will be transformed into an incredible TV series—one that we would love to watch ourselves! The quality of their work and their involvement in the game's artistic direction make Supamonks the ideal partner for this ambitious project."

You can see the latest trailer of the Absolum game here.

^{About Absolum: The Rogue ‘Em Up Original by Dotemu}

^{Absolum combines Dotemu and Guard Crush’s mastery in beat ‘em up gameplay with Supamonks’ best-in-class art and animation. With its fast-paced action and endless replayability, Absolum will challenge you with multiple paths to explore and unpredictable encounters for a new experience each time you play.}

^{About Supamonks: Supamonks is a production studio that specialises in adapting interactive worlds for animation. With extensive experience in the video game and animation industries, the studio has mastered the conventions of both media, creating faithful adaptations that stay true to the core essence of the original works.} 

^{About Dotemu: Dotemu is a video game company specializing in bringing back the best video games and legendary pop culture licenses on PC and modern consoles, to create experiences carefully crafted for fans around the world.}

^{The Dotemu team has published and developed a number of global top-sellers across both PC and console including the award-winning games Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge, Streets of Rage 4, NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound, other great development and publishing work from Dotemu includes Metal Slug Tactics, Windjammers 1 and 2, Pharaoh: A New Era, Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap and more.}

^{Dotemu is currently working on Absolum, MARVEL Cosmic Invasion, Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes and unannounced projects planned for 2025 and beyond.}