Avarya opens with Isaac Asimov’s Three Laws of Robotics which remind us that robots must now allow humans to come to harm. This includes not following orders that may conflict with those directives.
The tidy Beastars series 2 opening credits animation is gorgeous
This sequence is the series 2 opening credits but without the credits. It’s a chance to see the art and animation without the clutter, a tidy version.
Short film: Mum’s Sweater
This animation is a powerful telling of physical and emotional grief.
Ninja Disney Princess: Raya and the Last Dragon
Long ago, in the fantasy world of Kumandra, humans and dragons lived together in harmony. But when an evil force threatened the land, the dragons sacrificed themselves to save humanity.
A new behind the scenes feature previews Critical Role’s The Legend of Vox Machina
Critical Role released a length featurette that brings fans and Kickstarter backers up to date with the animated series.
Short film: Rick and Morty vs. Genocider
It’s a strange multi-verse drama in which someone or something is known as the Genocider and busy erasing people from the timeline.
Short film: Spice Frontier
This animated short is a proof-of-concept from Steamroller Studios. It’s an unlikely set up, Earth has been destroyed and (here’s the unlikely bit) Kentucky Williams is hunting down the last remaining spices for a cookbook.
Summit of the Gods trailer aired
Summit of the Gods is a feature-length animation of Jiro Taniguchi’s manga of the same name (Kamigami no Itadaki in Japanese).
Tales of Alethrion release teaser for “Daughter’s Revenge”
There won’t be a wait of years this time. Daughter’s Revenge is going for only three webisodes, and they’re due out in the winter.
Short film: Speedy the Turtle
Today is World Turtle Day and a chance for humanity to consider what else we can do to help this wonderful animal.
