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Adult Swim’s The Elephant is tagged with a March 19th date. The surreal, 23-minute, three-part animation event is a blind collaborative effort between four animation superstars. The Elephant is split into three acts – the first written and produced by Adventure Time’s Pendleton Ward, the second by OK K.O.! Let’s Be Heroes’ Ian Jones-Quartey and Steven Universe’s Rebecca Sugar, and the third by Over The Garden Wall’s Patrick McHale – and plays out as a journey of self-discovery. The special originally aired back in December and has called HBO Max its streaming home ever since.
Adult Swim’s The Elephant Is an Experimental Masterpiece
If you haven’t yet seen The Elephant, do yourself a favor and squeeze in a watch before it leaves HBO Max in just a matter of days. The production is a perfect, experimental animated masterpiece that brings together some of the best in modern animation for a cohesive yet surreal exploration of identity, reincarnation, and self-discovery. The special is a visual treat, featuring distinct but varied animation styles ranging from urban realism to gentle, storybook aesthetics that surprisingly flow together exceptionally well. The Elephant also goes far beyond a typical cartoon with its thought-provoking narrative, exploration of deep existential themes, and commentary on the animation industry itself.
