Pocket Entertainment, the parent company of Pocket FM and Pocket Novel, has introduced Pocket Toons, an AI-driven platform designed to innovate in the realm of comics and storytelling.
The company highlighted that the core of Pocket Toons is Blaze!, an AI-powered studio that significantly accelerates content creation. Blaze! enables creators to produce high-quality episodic content 20 times faster than traditional methods while slashing production costs to one-third.
This technology automates processes such as background rendering, scene composition, coloring, and quality control, allowing artists to concentrate on narrative and character development. Consequently, Pocket Toons delivers three episodes daily, a stark contrast to the industry’s weekly episode release standard.
Market Growth and Early Success
Since its beta launch in January 2025, Pocket Toons has displayed notable growth, featuring over 30 comic titles. The platform has engaged users for an average of 60 minutes daily. Pocket Entertainment has committed $15 million to expand Pocket Toons, with a target of achieving $100 million in annual recurring revenue by 2026.
Massive Engagement & Growth
During its beta phase, Pocket Toons has witnessed users, particularly paying subscribers, spending over 2 hours daily on the platform, with total reading time surpassing 6 million minutes. Additionally, downloads have exceeded 100,000 within the last two weeks.
The AI Engine Driving Pocket Toons
Pocket Toons harnesses AI in several key areas:
- Personalized Audience Engagement: AI curates content according to user preferences.
- Diversified Content Expansion: AI facilitates the exploration of new storytelling formats, including interactive and immersive comics.
- Global Reach & Localization: AI analytics aid in adapting content for diverse global markets.
The Blaze AI suite encompasses:
- Tailored AI Models for Artists: Artists can adapt AI to reflect their individual styles.
- Real-Time AI Rendering: Illustrations are generated instantly without the need for advanced computing power.
- AI-Powered Search & Quality Control: Maintains artistic consistency and quality.
The Comics Market is Booming
The global comics market, valued at $8.63 billion in 2023, is projected to reach $15.38 billion by 2033, with AI significantly influencing this growth. Factors driving this expansion include the rise of digital platforms and mobile reading experiences.
Availability
Pocket Toons is accessible for download on the Google Play Store and iOS App Store, utilizing a micro-payments model where users pay for what they read.
Speaking about the transformative role of AI in the entertainment industry, Rohan Nayak, Co-founder & CEO of Pocket Entertainment, stated,
The combination of AI and human creativity marks the dawn of a new era in storytelling. Throughout history, technological advancements have driven major shifts in entertainment—from cinema to animation to digital streaming. At Pocket Entertainment, we’re leveraging AI to enhance human creativity, enabling artists to explore new storytelling possibilities without losing their unique artistic voice. By integrating AI into the creative process, we’re not only improving efficiency but also opening up vast new avenues for storytelling on an unprecedented scale. Our users on Pocket Toons are embracing this innovation, spending more than 60 minutes daily. AI-powered comics aren’t the future—they’re here today.
Commenting on AI’s impact on the comics industry, Shreyas Joshi, SVP of Pocket Toons, explained,
The demand for high-quality, episodic content has reached new heights. We’re producing content 20 times faster and at a third of the cost, making top-tier comics more accessible than ever. Blaze! accelerates artists’ workflows while maintaining creativity and originality, establishing a new global standard for AI-powered storytelling. It enhances artists’ abilities, enabling them to create more without compromising their uniqueness or the quality of their work. Pocket Toons isn’t about replacing human creativity—it’s about amplifying it. Looking ahead, AI-driven platforms like ours will play a crucial role in shaping the future of entertainment, bridging the gap between artistic vision and scalable production.