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Adult animation[a] is animation in the form of films and television series that caters to general interests and is mainly targeted and marketed towards teenagers, young adults, and mature audiences as opposed to children or all-ages audiences.

Characteristics and themes

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Animated films, television series, and web series in this medium could be considered adult for any number of reasons, which include the incorporation of dark humor, violence, adult humor, mature themes, shock value, toilet humour, nudity, sexual content (either explicit or suggestive), profanity, political themes, or other thematic elements inappropriate for children and/or younger viewers. Works may explore philosophical, political, satirical, or social issues.[1] Some animated productions are noted for their complex and/or experimental storytelling and animation techniques; the latter with many distinct styles.[1]

Many working in animation feel that the public perception is that animation is either a genre for children or a sitcom for adults. The expression, “Animation is a Medium Not a Genre” has become a way to advocate for more variety in animated projects with compelling mature stories and intricate artistry. Creators and young adult audiences crave narratively sophisticated animated shows with a commitment to aesthetics and complex mature themes.[2] Series like Primal, Arcane, Love Death and Robots, Hazbin Hotel, Scavengers Reign, Blue Eye-Samurai, and Invincible showcase the narrative potential of adult animation. Some critics have called this artistic evolution the "Adult Animation Boom"[3] or the "Adult Animation Revolution."

Definitions

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Adult animation is typically defined as animation that is aimed at an adult audience.[4][5][6][7] It is described as animation that has adult humor, themes, situations, and/or "explicit language" that adults, and often teens, are more likely to understand or relate to.[8][9][10] It can come in various genres,[11][12][13][14] but sitcoms and other comedies are the most common.[15] On television, such animations often run in the evening, but they are not generally pornographic or obscene.[16][17] AdWeek called adult animation "animated projects aimed at grown-ups, not kids."[18] They also focus on issues that adults handle,[19] and often use irreverent humor "that has no limits—bouncing between funny and offensive" while evoking a "balance of reality and fantasy." They may also contain violence or sexual themes.[20][21]

See also

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Animation and genres

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Adult animation lists

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Other animation

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Notes

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  1. ↑ Also known as mature animation, mature cartoon or adult cartoon, and infrequently as adult-oriented animation or mature-oriented animation and adult-oriented cartoon or mature-oriented cartoon.

References

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  1. 1 2 Martinez, Sam (5 March 2024). "Adult animation: An ever-changing industry". The Butler - Collegian. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
  2. ↑ Kyle, Mickey (12 June 2024). "Letter from WIA President Marge Dean, 6.10.24". WIA. Retrieved 15 July 2026.
  3. ↑ Connect, Cartoon Brew (8 June 2021). "Here's A New Report That Documents The Booming Trend Of Adult Animated Series". Retrieved 15 July 2026.
  4. ↑ Motamayor, Rafael (10 March 2020). "11 Adult Animation Shows We Can't Wait to See in 2020". Rotten Tomatoes. Archived from the original on 3 October 2020. Retrieved 29 November 2020.
  5. ↑ Vargas, Alani (1 October 2018). "7 Animated TV Shows On Netflix That Adults Will Absolutely Love". Bustle. Archived from the original on 10 November 2020. Retrieved 29 November 2020.
  6. ↑ Jaworski, Michelle; Riese, Monica; Weber, Sarah (10 January 2019). "The 17 best cartoons for adults". The Daily Dot. Archived from the original on 8 November 2020. Retrieved 29 November 2020.
  7. ↑ Collider Staff (21 April 2020). "The 25 Best Cartoons for Adults Streaming Right Now". Collider. Archived from the original on 4 October 2020. Retrieved 29 November 2020.
  8. ↑ Krell, Jason (8 April 2014). "Why Saying Animation Is Only For Kids Is Bullshit". Gizmodo. Archived from the original on 31 May 2019. Retrieved 29 November 2020.
  9. ↑ Laux, Cameron (27 November 2019). "Is Japanese Anime Going Mainstream?". BBC. Archived from the original on 20 May 2020. Retrieved 29 November 2020.
  10. ↑ Mokry, Natalie (15 July 2017). "A Brief History of Cartoons for Adults". Film School Rejects. Archived from the original on 14 August 2019. Retrieved 29 November 2020.
  11. ↑ Baron, Reuben (23 December 2019). "Adult Animation Is Better Than Ever - So Why Does It Draw Ridicule?". CBR. Archived from the original on 23 December 2019. Retrieved 29 November 2020.
  12. ↑ Barrett, Duncan (2 November 2020). "Animation nation: how Covid fuelled the rise of adult cartoons". The Guardian. Archived from the original on 20 November 2020. Retrieved 29 November 2020.
  13. ↑ Sarto, Dan (19 March 2020). "What Future Lies in Store for Non-Comedy Adult Animation?". Animation World Network. Archived from the original on 10 November 2020. Retrieved 29 November 2020.
  14. ↑ Silliman, Brian (2 November 2019). "SYFY drawing in more animation with a midnight-ish block of adult genre fun". SYFY. Archived from the original on 26 October 2020. Retrieved 29 November 2020.
  15. ↑ Sanderson, Katherine (30 June 2020). "The Future of Adult Animation (With and Without Comedy)". Animation Ave. Archived from the original on 29 November 2020. Retrieved 29 November 2020.
  16. ↑ Kunkel III, Earl Monroe (2009). Why ARE people laughing at rape? American adult animation and Adult Swim: Aqua Teen Hunger Force as contemporary humour (Masters). Lehigh University. pp. 5–6, 9. ProQuest 304916287. Retrieved 29 November 2020.
  17. ↑ Mak, Phillip (10 July 2020). "Why is everybody talking about adult animation?". Toon Boom Animation. Archived from the original on 30 August 2020. Retrieved 29 November 2020.
  18. ↑ Sutton, Kelsey (12 April 2020). "How Adult Animation Became the Hottest Genre for Streaming Services". AdWeek. Archived from the original on 26 April 2020. Retrieved 29 November 2020.
  19. ↑ "Advertising Embraces Adult Animation's Existential Turn". LBB Online. 12 March 2020. Archived from the original on 29 November 2020. Retrieved 29 November 2020.
  20. ↑ Habib, Ayesha (20 May 2020). "Why Adult Animation Shows Like Netflix's Midnight Gospel Are the Perfect Form of Escapism Right Now". Nuvo Magazine. Archived from the original on 10 August 2020. Retrieved 29 November 2020.
  21. ↑ Heckleton, Jeff (27 October 2017). "The Double-Edged Stigma Faced By Western Animation". The Artifice. Archived from the original on 12 November 2020. Retrieved 29 November 2020.
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