ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An anime series created in and inspired by the city of Albuquerque is making its debut very soon.

The creators behind “Indigo Ignited” say the story, characters, and even the setting of this American anime is all inspired by their life here in Albuquerque.

It all started with an independent comic book from David Pinter and Sam Dalton. Pinter, the writer behind “Indigo Ignited” says the story is inspired by his own life struggles.

“I would write in a diary but I didn’t want anyone to find my diary and know it was me. So I would, make a lot of characters that were a little exaggerated,” Pinter said.

The exaggeration turned into characters drawn by Dalton, the artist.

“Me and David are able to have that synergy and I’m able to bring what he has in his mind to life,” said Dalton.

The series itself is based on Pinter’s life as the main character trying to escape the mayor, who has total control over the entire town. Pinter says living in Albuquerque had a major influence in how he created the characters and where they lived within the story.

“Albuquerque relates to it in so many different ways. I mean the people here, the culture, everything,” said Pinter. “I felt like that mountain, the Sandia was just kind of the one that I kind of knew how to get around and do everything,” he continued.

Two years into the making, Pinter and Dalton partnered with some big names in the anime world to help turn their comic book into an anime series.

“We had about 38 no’s, from Japanese animation and some of those were strongly worded no’s. And then we got one yes. That one yes was all we needed to really hit it home,” said Pinter.

So far, they have finished the pilot episode and say they’re just getting started.

“Make an entire series off of it. First thing after that, we’re going to make it into a whole season, and keep going after that,” said Dalton.

The pilot is set to debut next month at Albuquerque Comic Con.