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
- Child journals, AI creates comics: Children write journal entries, AI converts them into manga-style comics
- CBT-based reflection: AI prompts Cognitive Behavioral Therapy reflections with positive reinforcement
- 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.

