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‘Big Mouth’ Season 8 Trailer: Netflix’s Longest-Running U.S. Scripted Series Reaches Its Climax

May 7, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: May 23, 2025 on Netflix.

Synopsis: In the eighth and final season of Big Mouth, our beloved Bridgeton teens tackle new challenges as high schoolers such as: driving, drugs, sexual inexperience, enthusiastic consent, porn and the teenage mind, cancel culture, their changing bodies, and (in the end) fear of the looming future.

Through it all, friendship is the cornerstone for surviving this time of life — whether one’s puberty is just beginning, like for Nick who gets his first growth spurt, or near its conclusion, like for a maturing (and prematurely balding) Andrew.

At the height of the season, when many of our characters are in crisis, Compassion (personified as a new creature) emerges as a crucial way forward. Ultimately, though, this season is about the importance of sticking by and supporting your friends, especially when life gets overwhelming and messy.

In the end, our kids step into the harrowing unknown of the future, made less afraid of what’s to come because they have each other.

Created by Nick Kroll, Andrew Goldberg, Mark Levin and Jennifer Flackett.

‘Long Story Short’: Teaser Trailer, Release Date, Synopsis and Cast Revealed for New Netflix Series from ‘BoJack Horseman’ Creator

May 5, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: August 22, 2025 on Netflix.

Synopsis: Long Story Short is an animated comedy from the creator of BoJack Horseman about one family, over time.

Jumping through the years, we follow the Schwooper siblings from childhood to adulthood and back again, chronicling their triumphs, disappointments, joys, and compromises.

Created by Raphael Bob-Waksberg.

‘Mating Season’: Adult Comedy Series from the Creators of ‘Big Mouth’ Heads to Netflix in 2026

May 1, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: May 22, 2026 on Netflix

Synopsis: Mating Season is an adult animated romantic comedy set in the animal world. It’s about love, sex, relationships and the universal need to find a partner and perpetuate the species.

Created by Mark Levin, Jennifer Flackett, Andrew Goldberg and Nick Kroll.

Voice cast:
Nick Kroll as Ray (raccoon)
June Diane Raphael as Fawn (deer)
Zach Woods as Josh (bear)
Sabrina Jalees as Penelope (fox)

First Look at Netflix’s ‘In Your Dreams’: Cristin Milioti, Simu Liu and Craig Robinson Star in Animated Film Premiering Fall 2025

April 30, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: November 14, 2025 on Netflix.

Synopsis: In Your Dreams is a comedy adventure that follows Stevie and her brother Elliot as they journey into the absurd landscape of their own dreams.

If the siblings can withstand a snarky stuffed giraffe, zombie breakfast foods, and the queen of nightmares, the Sandman will grant them their ultimate dream come true… the perfect family.

Directed by Alex Woo.

Co-directed by Erik Benson.

Written by Erik Benson, Alex Woo and Stanley Moore.

‘Lost in Starlight’ Teaser Trailer, Release Date, Synopsis, Cast and Poster: Netflix’s Anime Love Story Traverses the Universe

April 29, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: May 30, 2025 on Netflix.

Synopsis: In 2050 Seoul, astronaut Nan-young’s ultimate goal is to visit Mars. But she fails the final test to join the fourth Mars Expedition Project.

Meanwhile, musician Jay has buried his dreams in a vintage audio equipment shop. When Nan-young visits the shop to fix an old record player her mom left behind, she meets Jay, and a romance slowly blossoms.

As they root for each other and dream of a new future, Nan-young is given another chance to fly to Mars — inevitably leaving Jay behind.

How will the two navigate their journey toward their dreams and love?

Directed by Han Ji-won.

Written by Han Ji-won and Kang Hyun-joo.

‘Dan Da Dan’ Season 2 Trailer Unveiled, First Three Episodes Get Worldwide Theatrical Release

April 26, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

TV release date: July 3, 2025 on Netflix, Hulu and Crunchyroll.

Theatrical release date: June 6, 2025.

To celebrate the return of Dan Da Dan, a theatrical premiere, releasing as Dan Da Dan: Evil Eye, will kick off the Evil Eye arc, which began in the final episode of the first season.

The Dan Da Dan: Evil Eye theatrical event will screen the last episode of season one, along with the first three episodes of season two, in addition to an exclusive interview with series directors Fuga Yamashiro and Abel Gongora.

The theatrical rollout will cover over 50 countries and regions.

‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Official Trailer, Release Date, Synopsis, Cast List and Poster: Fantasy Action Movie from Sony Pictures Animation Heads to Netflix

April 25, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: June 20, 2025 on Netflix.

Synopsis: When they aren’t selling out stadiums, Kpop superstars Rumi, Mira and Zoey use their secret identities as demon hunters to protect their fans from an ever-present supernatural threat.

Together, they must face their biggest enemy yet — an irresistible rival boy band of demons in disguise.

Directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans.

Written by Danya Jimenez, Hannah McMechan, Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans.

‘Love, Death + Robots’ Volume 4 Official Trailer: Star-Studded Cast Includes MrBeast, Kevin Hart, John Oliver and Rhys Darby

April 24, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: May 15, 2025 on Netflix.

Synopsis: Dinosaur gladiators, messianic cats, string-puppet rock stars, it can only be Love, Death + Robots.

The fourth volume, presented by Tim Miller and David Fincher, sees Jennifer Yuh Nelson return as supervising director for ten shorts showcasing the series’ signature, award-winning style of bleeding-edge animation, horror, sci-fi and humor.

Genndy Tartakovsky’s ‘Fixed’: First Look, Release Date and Synopsis for Adult Animated Comedy Film

April 17, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: August 13, 2025 on Netflix.

Synopsis: Fixed is an adult animated comedy about Bull, an average, all-around good dog who discovers he’s going to be neutered in the morning!

As the gravity of this life-altering event sets in, Bull realizes he needs one last adventure with his pack of best friends as these are the last 24 hours before the procedure.

Directed by Genndy Tartakovsky, creator of Dexter’s Laboratory, Samurai Jack and Primal.

Written by Genndy Tartakovsky, Jon Vitti, Steve Greenberg and Rich Lufrano.

‘Mighty Monsterwheelies’ Season 2 Trailer, Release Date, Synopsis, Stills and Cast List

April 10, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: May 5, 2025 on Netflix.

Synopsis: The Mighty Monsterwheelies take to the street, sea and sky, embarking on adventures to protect the citizens of their beloved Motorvania.

The team faces an avalanche while rescuing skiers in the Carpathian Mountains, tries to predict unpredictable weather with Wendy the Weather Van, and even has to rescue themselves from Dr. Jalopy’s shrink ray.

‘Love, Death + Robots’ Volume 4 Teaser Trailer: Anthology Series from Tim Miller and David Fincher Returns with 10 New Shorts

April 9, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: May 15, 2025 on Netflix.

Synopsis: Dinosaur gladiators, messianic cats, string-puppet rock stars, it can only be Love, Death + Robots.

The fourth volume, presented by Tim Miller and David Fincher, sees Jennifer Yuh Nelson return as supervising director for ten shorts showcasing the series’ signature, award-winning style of bleeding-edge animation, horror, sci-fi and humor.

‘The Summer Hikaru Died’: Netflix Unveils Official Trailer for Coming-of-Age Anime About a Sinister Imposter in a Rural Village

March 24, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: July 5, 2025 on Netflix.

Synopsis: Yoshiki and Hikaru live in a rural village and have been close friends since they were young. On a perfectly ordinary summer day, as they laugh over trivial things, Yoshiki turns to Hikaru and says: “You’re not Hikaru, are you?”

Six months earlier, Hikaru went missing in the mountains and returned unexpectedly a week later. The new Hikaru looks and sounds just like the original, but something else is stirring within him.

Yoshiki continues spending his days with the “something” imitating Hikaru, while pretending as if nothing has changed.
Meanwhile, strange incidents begin to plague the village. Thus begins this coming-of-age horror story.

‘Moonrise’ Trailer, Release Date, Synopsis, Cast, Key Art and Stills: New Anime from ‘Attack on Titan’ Director Coming to Netflix

March 22, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: April 10, 2025 on Netflix.

Synopsis: In a not-too-distant future, humanity has established a loosely organized world government with everything managed by an international AI network called Sapientia. People live peaceful lives by loyally obeying its rational decisions.

However, Sapientia’s lunar development project, which sends criminals and pollutants to the Moon to maintain Earth’s peace, creates disparity and poverty on the Moon, sparking a catalyst for war.

Jacob “Jack” Shadow gets caught up in this conflict after losing his family to a terrorist bombing by the Moon’s rebel army. Vowing revenge, Jack joins the Earth army as a scout on the Moon, only to discover an unexpected leader among the resistance forces.

Directed by Masashi Koizuka (Attack on Titan).

Based on the novel by Tou Ubukata.

‘Big Mouth’ Season 8: First Look, Release Date, Synopsis and Guest Stars for Raunchy Comedy’s Final Episodes

March 21, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments