MangaChat: AI-Powered Emotional Journaling for Mental Health & ADHD

MangaChat is the world's first gamified emotional journaling platform that transforms children's words into manga-style comics and actionable insights.

Our AI-powered platform helps children and youth express emotions authentically while maintaining open communication with parents, teachers, and counselors.

How It Works

  1. Child journals, AI creates comics: Children write journal entries, AI converts them into manga-style comics
  2. CBT-based reflection: AI prompts Cognitive Behavioral Therapy reflections with positive reinforcement
  3. Adults track & intervene: Parents, teachers, counselors track Social-Emotional Learning growth and intervene early

The Journey

2023: Founded
Team of education, psychology, and AI experts created platform to help children express emotions safely.

2024: Research Validation
Validated through partnerships with leading educational institutes, proving significant improvements in children’s social-emotional skills.

2025: NUS Medicine DATA Accelerator
Graduated from accelerator, scaling across Southeast Asia.

2025: Vietnam Expansion
First accelerator startup to enter Vietnam, partnering with VAMBRA to bring SEL tools to Vietnamese children, teachers, and healthcare providers.

Key Features

  • Gamified CBT Framework: Journals transform into interactive stories and guided CBT exercises
  • Patented AI Technology: Personalized prompts and insights tailored to each child
  • Evidence-Based: Proven 32% improvement in social-emotional skills in one month
  • Multi-stakeholder platform: Supports teachers, counselors, and parents

MangaChat has reached over 50 schools across public, private, and special needs education, partnering with 10+ NGOs and mental health institutions across 6 countries worldwide. The platform has impacted 10,000+ lives with over 50,000 journals written, demonstrating proven outcomes in children's mental wellness and social-emotional development.