Dystopian Tech-Faith Anthology Animated Series ‘Dogmaverse’ Unveiled at TCCF

By Naman Ramachandran

According To The variety Taiwan-based production companies Luckysparks and AGE Creative have unveiled “Dogmaverse,” an ambitious, animated anthology series exploring the intersection of technology and faith in a dystopian future.

The series examines how advanced technology impacts religious beliefs and human spirituality, with each episode featuring distinct characters and settings while maintaining thematic connections. Production of the pilot episode is targeted for May 2026, with the creative team currently in discussions with various animation studios to bring diverse cultural perspectives to the project.

The project, slated for completion in July 2027, brings together a team of established Taiwan creators including Hi-Organic founder Su Po-wei as executive producer.

Director Henry Chen, whose previous work “The Love Motel” screened at Hawaii International Film Festival, Outfest, and San Diego Asian Film Festival, drew inspiration for the series from personal experience. “When Charlie and I were kids, we grew up in an international Christian school in Taiwan even though our parents were devout Buddhists,” Chen explains. “We were buried deep and it was only after we left did we realize we were essentially indoctrinated in a bubble.” Chen sees parallels between religious indoctrination and current technological evangelism. “The prophet’s message is clear: ‘AI is the future and it will save us all,’” he says. “Unlike religion, this new bubble is rooted in technology, giving it even more agency to sway the masses.”

The series aims to explore whether technology is fundamentally changing human emotional responses. “With the advent of technology, we are more prone to polarizing views,” Chen notes. “In this new world of oversaturated content and algorithmic marketing, our emotions are constantly pushed toward the extreme ends of the spectrum.”

Charlie Chen, producer and Luckysparks co-founder, indicates the production will partner with multiple animation studios to bring varied cultural perspectives to each episode. The team is currently seeking additional collaborators at TCCF (Taiwan Creative Content Fest).

The creative team includes writer Teresa Daley, known for “Winds of September” and “In Case of Love,” and director Parker Shen, who brings additional creative perspective through AGE Creative, a new agency focused on merging creativity and visual expression. Shen’s previous work includes the award-winning “Mutant” animated music video compilation. Su Po-wei’s Hi-Organic, recognized for its artistic animation and visual effects work, brings additional creative firepower to the project, having earned multiple Golden Horse and Golden Melody Award nominations.

Luckysparks, established in 2013, has built its reputation on global collaborations across commercials, music videos, animations, and documentaries. The company recently produced the Netflix series “Let’s Talk About Chu.”