Tubi has announced a collaboration with Warner Bros. Animation to create Yokoso Scooby-Doo!, a new series that transforms the classic gang into an anime produced in Japan. Frank Welker and Matthew Lillard return as the voices of Scooby and Shaggy, respectively. The series will premiere exclusively in North America on Tubi, while Cartoon Network will air it internationally. Production is handled by studio OLM, known for its work on Pokémon, under the direction of Itsuro Kawasaki.
Japanese Animation for a Classic Mystery: How the Crossover Was Made 🎬
Studio OLM, based in Japan, applies traditional and digital animation techniques to adapt the visual style of Scooby-Doo to the anime format. Itsuro Kawasaki, a director with experience in adventure series, oversees character and background design to maintain the essence of the Mystery Machine but with a more dynamic line. The series leverages the Japanese production pipeline, which prioritizes efficiency in delivery times without sacrificing fluidity of movement. Episodes are expected to include chases and transformations typical of the genre.
Shaggy and Scooby in Japan: The Mystery Now Is Who Will Pay for the Sushi 🍣
The gang travels to a Japanese festival where the ghosts turn out to be robots with prop faces. Shaggy and Scooby spend more time looking for an all-you-can-eat wing buffet than solving the case, forcing Fred to use a paper map because the GPS isn't working. The most ironic part is that, despite the change of continent, the monsters are still guys in costumes with walkie-talkies. At least the animation promises that the masks will fall off with more style than ever.