Thai production company and talent agency DOMUNDI has announced Khemjira Animation, an animated adaptation of its hit Boys’ Love (BL) series Khemjira’s Rescue, marking the first time the company has transformed one of its live-action properties into an animated format.
Originally a mystery-supernatural BL novel by the author known by the pen name Cali, Khemjira’s Rescue follows Khemjira, a young man born into a family haunted by a deadly curse that claims the life of every male relative before the age of 21. As his own 21st birthday approaches and the curse begins to take hold, he joins forces with his friends and Pharan, a young occult master, to confront malevolent spirits and uncover a way to survive. Along the way, a relationship gradually develops between the two protagonists.
The move into animation follows the success of the live-action adaptation, which built a strong following both in Thailand and overseas. According to the company, the series finale generated more than 17.2 million engagements on X, topped trending rankings in Thailand and worldwide, and appeared on trending charts in more than 15 territories. The drama also ranked first in iQIYI’s Most High Popularity (Thailand) category and attracted more than 14 million live viewers during its 12-episode run on ONE31.
Khemjira Animation will be produced in collaboration with The Monk Studios, a Thai animation and visual effects (VFX) company that previously handled VFX work for the live-action series. The studio has also contributed to international productions including Ne Zha 2, Wish Dragon and Kung Fu Panda: The Paws of Destiny.
The original cast — “Keng” Harit Buayoi, “Namping” Napatsakorn Pingmuang, “Tle” Matimun Sreeboonrueang and “FirstOne” Wannakorn Reungrat — are set to reprise their roles as voice actors in the animated adaptation.
The project represents the latest expansion of the Khemjira IP, which has evolved from a novel into a television drama and now an animated series. It also reflects a broader trend within Thailand’s entertainment industry as producers seek to extend successful franchises across multiple formats and reach audiences beyond traditional television.
For Thailand’s animation sector, the collaboration highlights the growing role of local studios in producing original content with international potential. The project is among the latest examples of Thai BL content expanding beyond live-action dramas and into a wider multimedia ecosystem.
