When Adult Animation Stops Being an Oxymoron
Andrew Pearce and Paula Bird, veterans of Axis Studios, have decided that enough is enough with "adult" animation that only means characters smoking in 2D 🚬. Their new studio, Zaratan, arrives to prove that the genre can be visually spectacular and narratively daring without losing depth.
Half Studio, Half Mythical Creature (Like Its Name)
Zaratan's approach is as unique as its name:
- Flexible teams adapted to each project
- Access to Aniventure and Cinesite infrastructure
- Collaborations with international talent
A model as hybrid as the mythological zaratán: part traditional studio, part floating creative laboratory.
Technology in Service of Weighty Stories
Although they haven't revealed their specific tools yet, their pipeline promises:
- Cinematic quality for animated series
- Distinctive visual style in each production
- Seamless integration between 2D and 3D
And all this without relying on the classic philosophical cats that seem like a requirement for adult animation 🐈⬛.
The Future of Animation for Those Who Left Children's Cartoons Behind
Zaratan represents that rare bird in the industry:
- Complex stories without pretension
- Striking visuals without narrative emptiness
- Professional production without corporate rigidity
So get ready for animation that doesn't underestimate its audience, even though we'll probably keep mispronouncing its name as if it were a Japanese RPG final boss 😉.