Adult Swim: The Adult in Animation
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Return of Adult Swim at Annecy:
The network made a triumphant comeback at this year’s global animation gala, Annecy, establishing its foothold as an international leader in adult animation.
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New and Returning Series:
The venue not only served as a platform for the network to flaunt its current favourites but also to announce the arrival of some new key players in the animation circuit.
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Star-Studded Special:
Adult Swim stole the show with the announcement of an upcoming special. To add to the excitement, some of the biggest names in the animation industry are rumoured to be attached to the project.
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Source:
Skwigly Animation Magazine
Adult Swim’s grand return to this year’s Annecy Festival is the equivalent of a grocery shopping trip where you plan on just getting milk, but you end up with a cart full of items and the same is true for the viewers. They planned for some ‘ol fashioned animated fun but came home with a boatload of promises from Adult Swim, of an electrifying lineup of new series and a star-studded special. The upcoming special seems about as subtle as a glow stick at a funeral – ensuring no one is going to miss out on this. This news is proving to be the animation equivalent of a supernova – a bright, exciting explosion in an otherwise ordinary universe; we can’t wait to see the ripples it creates.
Adult Swim’s grand return to the International Annecy Animation Festival highlighted its position as a global leader in mature animation. With a line-up of fresh and returning series, Adult Swim also teased an upcoming special featuring a host of renowned animation talent.
Annecy’s unique blend of industry professionals and dedicated fans makes it the ideal platform to showcase our upcoming projects. We’re pushing the boundaries of animation with new series and fresh creation methods – from Adult Swim SHORTS to an innovatively produced special. Until someone puts us in literal handcuffs, we’ll remain dedicated to creator-driving and risk-taking.
-Michael Ouweleen, President, Adult Swim
Adult Swim had the following exciting reveals for this year’s Annecy Festival:

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The Elephant: A Mysterious Animated Event
A group of revered creators, who’ve shaped some of the most innovative animated series of our time, are joining forces for an ambiguous animated special called The Elephant. A peculiar production process sees different teams working on distinct parts of the project, unaware of each other’s output. This experimental approach, under the guidance of ‘game masters’ Jack Pendarvis and Kent Osborne, births a cohesive narrative full of surprises. The Elephant will also include a behind-the-scenes documentary showcasing its unique development process. Anticipate a truly original viewing experience with The Elephant, coming to Adult Swim. The production is by Titmouse for Adult Swim.

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Keeping Up With The Joneses: An Animated Comedy
Experience the hilarity of Keeping Up With The Joneses, a satirical animated comedy pitting the average Newberry family against their outrageously wealthy Dallas neighbours, including the owner of the Dallas Cowboys, Jerry Jones. Created by Hugh Davidson, Rachel Ramras, and Larry Dorf, the show promises a cocktail of humour and social commentary. The show is a production by Warner Bros. Animation for Adult Swim.

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Heist_Safari: An Animated Thriller
From renowned creator and director Genndy Tartakovsky comes Heist_Safari, an animated action comedy series from Adult Swim and Cartoon Network Studios. The series tells the unusual story of three Frog brothers robbing a bank. Expect some thrilling surprises from this uniquely-crafted action-packed series.
Adult Swim also announced renewals for two popular series:

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Smiling Friends: Returning for Seasons 3
Adult Swim announced the return of the hit comedy series, Smiling Friends, for two more seasons. Currently, seasons four and five are in production at Williams Street, following a sneak peak into the exciting third season set to release this fall.

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Ninja Kamui: Renewed for Seasons 2 & 3
Adult Swim has officially renewed the influential anime Ninja Kamui for two more seasons. Following stellar reviews and audience reception, Ninja Kamui Season Two: Red Vendetta will explore Higan uncovering a conspiracy of an apocalyptic scale. The show is produced by SOLA ENTERTAINMENT for Adult Swim.
More Exciting News from Annecy

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Adult Swim revealed the premiere date for the new comedy series Women Wearing Shoulder Pads. The show, created by Gonzalo Cordova and produced in partnership with Mexico City-based studio Cinema Fantasma, will kick-off globally on Sunday, August 17 at midnight ET/PT.
Set in the ’80s, the plot revolves around Marioneta, a wealthy Spaniard in Quito, Ecuador. She navigates a complex world populated with eccentric and ambitious women, delving into aspects of love, family, and local customs. Showcasing an all-female cast, Women Wearing Shoulder Pads is entirely in Spanish, featuring English subtitles.
This news was shared at Annecy’s Work in Progress panel, featuring a previously unseen episode of the upcoming series.
Original article: https://www.skwigly.co.uk/annecy-2025-adult-swim/