5
Worlds
Adapted from the hit graphic novel series by Mark & Alexis Siegel, illustrated by Xanthe Bouma, Matt Rockefeller, Boya Sun. In development at Andarta Pictures.
To save the worlds, only one solution...
Relight the flame of hope.
At the heart of a distant galaxy, take a seat aboard an extraordinary journey, to discover Five Worlds - Mon Domani, the mother planet, and its four Moons, Toki, Yatta, Salassandra and Grimbo(E). Connected by a shared mythology and ancestral legends, these worlds take on lives of their own... Yet, despite their political independence, a growing bitterness has taken hold: over the years, tensions have rooted themselves in everyday life, straining relations between the worlds.
Thirsting for justice, answers, and freedom, three young outcasts - Oona, An-Tzu and Jax - embody the desire for better worlds. But time is running out... Their quest leads them to confront an ancient, insidious evil, corrupting every layer of society, fueling conflicts, and draining vital resources. Action is urgent: the planets are on the verge of disappearing.
In a universe plagued by chaos, the budding friendship between the three heroes will be the key to reviving hope, reconciling peoples, and healing the wounds of the five worlds. Difficulties, doubts, and obstacles will not discourage them. On the contrary, these challenges will be the foundation of their growth and their success. Together, they are stronger. Together, they grow.
Together, they will shake the worlds.
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Seasons
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Format
8+
Audience
Sci-Fi
Genre
The 5 Worlds
5 Worlds is a five-volume fantasy epic blending adventure, magic and science fiction. The saga follows the adventures of Oona, Jax, and An-Tzu, whose destiny and need for justice are directly linked to the survival of the worlds. Together, they form the last bulwark against absolute evil — the kind that corrupts, fuels hatred and suffocates life. Before it's too late, our three heroes must relight five magical beacons, extinguished for millennia…
In a divided universe, they must learn to discover each other, build trust, and heal their wounds to restore harmony between the worlds, and relight the flame of hope.
With its rich, colorful visual style at the crossroads of manga and animation, 5 Worlds tackles powerful themes like friendship, courage, tolerance and the balance between technology and nature.
Alternating between epic action scenes, chills, tears, bursts of laughter, and moments of pure poetry, the series will be accessible from age 7 but will also appeal to older audiences. Its breathless pace, modern representations and deeply contemporary themes will resonate with each and every one of you.
Carried by the extraordinary pen of its creators, 5 Worlds offers a rich arena, bursting with magic, creatures, breathtaking landscapes, and ancestral traditions. But adapting 5 Worlds also means preserving what makes the story so powerful: the power of friendship…
The Characters of the 5 Worlds
Oona Lee
At the Sand Academy, 13-year-old Oona is an insecure young dancer whose sand has a mind of its own. Reminded of her status as an orphan with no future, she carries the heavy burden of her sister Jessa, the chosen one who mysteriously disappeared. But as war and ecological collapse threaten the Five Worlds, Oona makes a major discovery. She understands that her sand is neither clumsy nor stubborn, but that it is the key to restoring balance. By learning to listen to herself, Oona will become the bearer of the living fire and play a decisive role in saving the galaxy.
Jax Amboy
Interplanetary Starball star adored by all, Jax Amboy sees his life shattered during a terrorist attack where he loses an arm. Oona and An Tzu then make a strange discovery: the greatest player of all time is actually a robot! While his coach sees him as a mere winning machine, his creator has hidden confidential data about the beacons inside him. Now a key element in saving the worlds, Jax won't hesitate to risk his life to accomplish his mission and protect his friends. Throughout this adventure of a thousand dangers, he'll try to find his true place: human or robot?
An Tzu
Half-human, half-plant, An Tzu is a 10-year-old orphan living in the poor underbelly of Mon Domani. Resourceful, he scrapes by on petty theft to support the most destitute and his plant friends. Sadly, behind his smile, he hides a mysterious disease, the disparitiole, that makes him gradually fade away. When he meets Oona and Jax, he doesn't hesitate to help light the ancient beacons to save his companions. From planet to planet and increasingly affected by the disease, he'll be torn between the need to reconnect with his origins and the irrepressible desire to save the worlds.
Mimic
Once worshipped by the peoples of the Five Worlds, the Architect of the Beacons lost his divine aura, consumed by his own pride. The Simulacre, a swirling shadow of corrupted emotions, seized him to form a creature capable of controlling crowds. To prevent the destruction of the planets, Queen Felidee sacrificed herself to bury the heart of the Simulacre on Toki. Yet his spark is far from extinguished: social and political tensions nourish him and keep him alive. Hidden in the shadows, he already watches over his new prey: young Prince Toki and Stan Moon.
Series Visuals
The Original Work
A critically acclaimed graphic novel series published by Penguin Random House in the United States. Illustrated by Xanthe Bouma, Matt Rockefeller and Boya Sun. A stunning visual universe blending science fiction and mythology that has captivated millions of readers worldwide.
5 graphic novels
Published by Gallimard (FR) / Penguin Random House (US)
600,000+ copies sold
New York Times Best Seller
9 languages
French, English, German, Spanish, Italian, Romanian, Russian, Thai, Hebrew
Behind the project
Literary authors
Mark Siegel
Alexis Siegel
Graphic authors
Xanthe Bouma
Matt Rockefeller
Boya Sun