Dandelooo Opens Teen and Young Adult Animation Division with Two Apocalypse Comedies

# What happened

Dandelooo, a Paris-based animation producer and distributor known for children's and preschool programming, has launched a new division dedicated to teen and young adult (12+) animation. The company announced the label with two French comedy series: Apocalypse Mojito and Armageddon Pizza.

# Why it matters

Dandelooo is moving into an older-skewing market after building strength in younger audiences. The company cites the success of Lastman as a reason it sought a next 12+ series. This launch follows Dandelooo's 2024 move into theatrical features with Dandelooo Cinéma, showing a pattern of strategic expansion.

# The two launch titles

• Producer/studio: Passion Paris, part of Passion Pictures.

• Status: Completed.
• Creative: Directed by Julien Seze.
• Premise: Set in 2100 after climate change has destroyed civilization. Two characters, Yolo and Wazo, travel between ruined villages and cities with a mobile guinguette (an open-air café and dance floor). They meet survivors who repeat the mistakes that caused humanity's collapse.

• Producer/studio: Je Suis Bien Content, a French studio with credits that include Persepolis, April and the Extraordinary World, Mars Express, and Lastman.
• Format: 26 episodes of 13 minutes each.
• Status: In production.
• Creative: Directed by Aurélien Bouillon and Fabien Limousin.
• Premise: During a zombie outbreak that confines Paris' surviving population indoors, three minimum-wage workers — Barbara, Quentin, and Paul — deliver pizzas into the zombie-infested city on homemade scooters while their manager Didier coordinates the operation.

# Editorial focus and tone

Dandelooo says it is looking for creator-led projects with strong comedy and storytelling. Both debut series approach environmental and social anxieties through absurdist, comedic end-of-the-world scenarios rather than straightforward drama.

# Business context and next steps

# Practical implications for buyers and creators

For international buyers: both titles offer French-language, comedy-driven IP aimed at 12+ viewers, one ready-to-deliver series and one in production. Apocalypse Mojito's short-form episodes may suit short-form slots, digital platforms, or packaging with other short-form content. Armageddon Pizza presents a longer 13-minute format that fits standard half-hour programming blocks.

For creators: Dandelooo is open to creator-led projects that prioritize comedy and storytelling for teen and young adult audiences.

# Where to see them next

Dandelooo will introduce both series to international buyers at MIPCOM in October.