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Manga Productions Celebrates Premiere of Saudi Anime Future's Folktales 2

The event took place in Riyadh, drawing the attendance of prominent figures from media, arts, and culture. SPA
The event took place in Riyadh, drawing the attendance of prominent figures from media, arts, and culture. SPA
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Manga Productions Celebrates Premiere of Saudi Anime Future's Folktales 2

The event took place in Riyadh, drawing the attendance of prominent figures from media, arts, and culture. SPA
The event took place in Riyadh, drawing the attendance of prominent figures from media, arts, and culture. SPA

Manga Productions, a subsidiary of the Mohammed bin Salman Foundation (Misk), marked the successful premiere of the second season of the Saudi anime series "Future's Folktales 2.”

The event took place in Riyadh, drawing the attendance of prominent figures from media, arts, and culture. The occasion is a significant step in promoting Saudi heritage through globally recognized anime production.

This premiere highlights Manga Productions' commitment to producing content that reflects Saudi cultural identity innovatively.

New episodes of "Future's Folktales 2" will air weekly on Fridays at 5:00 pm Saudi time starting November 1, on MBC1 and the Shahid platform in the Middle East and North Africa. The series will also air in Japan on TV Tokyo starting November 3, at 7:00 am Tokyo time.

"We are thrilled by the audience's reaction, which reflects not only the high quality of the production but also the talent and professionalism of the Saudi creators behind this project. Manga Productions remains dedicated to producing world-class content,” said Manga Productions CEO Dr. Essam Bukhary.

According to a statement released by Manga Productions, this success is the result of a collaboration between 50 Saudi artists who contributed to character design, creative direction, and production in partnership with Japan's Toei Animation studio.

Manga Productions, the statement said, continues to aim for new milestones in the anime industry, reaffirming its commitment to delivering works inspired by Saudi and Arab heritage that resonate with audiences worldwide.

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Vatican Unveils Restored 'Apollo Belvedere', Roman Marble Masterpiece

A view of the 'Apollo Belvedere' statue after it was unveiled after restoration at the Vatican Museums at the Vatican, October 15, 2024. REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane
A view of the 'Apollo Belvedere' statue after it was unveiled after restoration at the Vatican Museums at the Vatican, October 15, 2024. REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane
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Vatican Unveils Restored 'Apollo Belvedere', Roman Marble Masterpiece

A view of the 'Apollo Belvedere' statue after it was unveiled after restoration at the Vatican Museums at the Vatican, October 15, 2024. REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane
A view of the 'Apollo Belvedere' statue after it was unveiled after restoration at the Vatican Museums at the Vatican, October 15, 2024. REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane

The Vatican Museums unveiled on Tuesday a restoration of one of the crown jewels of their collection, a 2nd century marble sculpture of the Greek god Apollo that has inspired generations of artists and poets.

Restoration experts spent years working on the "Apollo Belvedere", repairing fractures in its knees and legs, cleaning the entire cream-colored statue with lasers, and installing a carbon fibre pole anchored to its base to increase stability.

"This type of restoration... is the expression of what we want the Vatican Museums to be," said Barbara Jatta, the Museums' director. "A balance of tradition, linguistics and study, with a gaze that looks to the future."

The Vatican Museums, which house some of the world's greatest Renaissance masterpieces as well as ancient Roman and Egyptian artefacts, are the Holy See's most reliable source of income. They receive some seven million visitors a year, generating income of around $100 million, according to Reuters.

The "Apollo Belvedere" was one of the first works featured in the Museums. It shows the god having just shot an arrow and is famed for its delicate musculature and lightly curled hair.

The sculpture is believed to be a Roman copy of an original Greek bronze statue. It was brought to the Vatican by Pope Julius II in the early 16th century.

The statue was removed from public exhibition in 2019, when museum staff noticed small fissures in its legs.

The structure was in an "incredibly dramatic" condition, said Guy Devreux, a curator in the Museums' stone and marble restoration workshop.

The restoration project was paused for about two years during the pandemic, when the Museums underwent several long closures due to Italy's lockdowns.