Marcos Saraiva

Marcos Saraiva’s got a pretty wild mix of credits under his belt, and honestly, the guy’s a legend in certain circles. You say his name, and people think of those animated classics that just slap you with nostalgia—or maybe you caught the newer stuff and now you’re hooked. Back in ’83, he had his hands all over “A Turma da Mônica em A Princesa e o Robô.” That was peak Saturday morning cartoon energy, with Mônica and her gang getting tangled up in a sci-fi fairytale. Robots, princesses, a ton of goofy sidekicks—classic kid stuff but with that cheeky Brazilian twist. It’s loud, colorful, and totally unapologetic about mixing genres. Fast forward to more modern times, and you’ve got “Chuck Billy and the Marvelous Guava Tree” (2024). If you haven’t seen it yet, it’s got this totally wacky, surreal humor with a little bit of heart. The animation? Slick. The story? Even slicker. There’s this magical guava tree (because why not?), and Chuck Billy’s adventures just spiral into chaos in the best way. Saraiva’s style really shines here—you can almost smell the guavas. Then there’s “Turma da Mônica: A Série” (2022), which flips the script and turns those comic strip legends into live-action. Somehow, it works! The nostalgia is strong, but it doesn’t feel stuck in the past. Saraiva’s touch? It’s that blend of chaos, charm, and real love for these characters. The dude knows how to make you laugh and care, all in one go.