Adult-oriented cartoons have found fertile ground on streaming platforms as more and more Gen Yers binge-watch shows to escape everyday stress and anxiety. With many critics claiming that we’re in a golden age of animation, what is the appeal of the medium over live-action for this cohort?
Ramin Zahed is a journalist, author and editor-in-chief of Animation Magazine, which is among the largest publications in the animation industry. He has written about entertainment for over 20 years, with his work having appeared in Variety, The Hollywood Reporter and The Los Angeles Times.
Nathan Litz is an animation director at Bardel Entertainment in Vancouver, Canada. He oversees the animation of the Emmy Award-winning comedy series Rick and Morty.
Philip Mak is a journalist specializing in fashion and beauty, technology and sustainability.