I’m developing an animated Black college coming-of-age series
I’m a Detroit-based creator working on a project called In Between. It’s an animated coming-of-age series/comic centered around Asha Elliott, a Black college student at a fictional HBCU in Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood.
The vibe I’m going for is to truly capture a grounded version of Black college life; not overly dramatic, not trauma-heavy, just the quiet “in-between” moments: getting dressed before a party with your friends, walking across campus late at night, overthinking after a hookup, sitting in your dorm wondering who you’re starting to become.
Visually, I’m building it around illustrated Black characters over photo-based/realistic backgrounds, with a little early-2000s MTV animation energy, indie film mood, and warm college-life texture.
I only have the concept and a small portfolio right now, but I wanted to share and see if it connects with people.
Would love honest thoughts:
Does the art style feel distinct?
Does the premise sound like something you’d watch?
What would you want to see more of?
Appreciate any feedback.