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– Skwigly Animation Magazine presents a one-to-one interview between Ben Mitchell and David Hutchinson, the mind behind the popular YouTube series Boy & Dragon.
– The series is set in an unlimited notebook world where a courageous young knight and his foolish pet Dragon live.
– Boy & Dragon embarks on strange adventures tackling magical chaos all while expertly dodging the wrath of hidden threats.
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Boy & Dragon Churning Magical Chaos on YouTube?
Here’s Why It’s Worth the Watch!
David Hutchinson, the puppet master behind the “Boy & Dragon”, is charming audiences in the limitless world of a notebook. Who would have thought people are into a young knight and his — let’s say eccentric — dragon raising havoc and dipping in magical messiness? Just when you thought YouTube was solely for cute kitten videos, DIY face masks and avocado toasts recipes, it turns around and offers something as quirky as “Boy & Dragon.”
It’s not just another piece of 3D animation. Hutchinson seems to have understood that we, as viewers, need a new kind of thrill; not the run-of-the-mill heroes, but someone who can evoke a giggle and a sigh of relief after narrowly escaping danger. The truth is, our generation is tired of stereotypical narratives, and this infinite notebook universe is as refreshingly absurd as my workout routine during the lockdown.
Intriguing adventures, magical mishaps and dodging wrath — sounds just like my Monday morning, only with more dragons. So why not kick back, grab some popcorn and virtually dive into this notebook universe? YouTube finally got a bit more adventurous and, dare I say, animated!
Skwigly brings to you Animation Deep-Dives showcasing Ben Mitchell engaging with David Hutchinson, the mastermind behind the viral YouTube series Boy & Dragon.
In an infinite realm of sketchbooks resides a courageous young knight and his clumsy pet Dragon. The duo embarks on peculiar escapades and conjures magical chaos, while evading the malice of the Evil Wizard. With Boy’s astonishing intellect and Dragon’s clumsy might, they soar through flipping pages to celebrate a tale of genuine friendship. Presented through timeless, hand-drawn character animation, Boy & Dragon delivers laughs transcending all age groups in a whimsical world that surpasses the bounds of orthodox storytelling.
Under the production of WildBrain and initially debuted in 2019, the series makes an impactful use of hand-drawn animation and other techniques, distinguishing itself among WildBrain’s original content by accumulating 6.4+ million YouTube subscribers and 4.4+ billion views across its four seasons.
As Senior Creative Producer at WildBrain, Hutchinson has offered his contributions to several popular IPs such as Emojitown for the emoji company GmbH and Scribble Scrubbies for Crayola, serving both as the creator/co-creator and showrunner. In this episode of Animation Deep-Dives, he shares insights into the ever-evolving YouTube landscape and the tactical methods animation creators can utilize. Download or stream directly:
Ride into the adventures of Boy & Dragon at youtube.com/@BoyAndDragon
Interview undertaken by Ben Mitchell
Production, editing, and presentation by Ben Mitchell
Original article: https://www.skwigly.co.uk/podcasts/animation-one-to-ones-36/