By 2026, Malaysians are choosing what to watch based less on format and more on whether a story feels relevant. From local animation like Kisah Bawah Tanah to global live-action and animated series, these are the shows shaping how audiences watch, think, and connect.

From Dracula to Po the Pocong, ghosts have stepped out of folklore and into animation. This article explores how iconic spirits are reimagined as cartoon characters across cultures, and why that transformation keeps them alive for new generations.

After years of grinding and waiting, Kisah Bawah Tanah is finally stepping into the light — streaming on Astro and Boom in early 2026. The underground crew is ready, and things are about to get wonderfully chaotic.

More adults than ever are choosing animation on purpose — not as background noise but because it’s finally saying the things live-action keeps dodging. From the surreal honesty of Bojack Horseman to the cultural depth of Kisah Bawah Tanah, these series dig into identity, grief, absurdity, and the messy parts of adulthood we usually avoid. Animation isn’t the escape anymore. It’s the mirror.