Archive · 11 Jun 2025
BoJack Creator on Animation Risks & New Show
The creator of the show 'BoJack Horseman' wants the people who make decisions about what shows get made to be more daring and try new things with animated shows for adults.
He's sharing his thoughts at a big animation festival while promoting his new show, 'Long Story Short'.
This new show follows a Jewish family and how they change over time, and it's about the good and bad parts of growing up in a family.
The new show is coming out soon.
Raphael Bob-Waksberg, creator of 'BoJack Horseman', discussed the current state of adult animation at Annecy.
Bob-Waksberg believes networks and studios should be more willing to take risks in adult animation.
He is promoting his new Netflix series 'Long Story Short', which is about a Jewish family.
'Long Story Short' features time-lapses, showing the characters' growth throughout their lives.
The show launches August 22 and deals with family dynamics and 'small "t" trauma'.
- Who
- Raphael Bob-Waksberg, creator of 'BoJack Horseman'.
- What
- Raphael Bob-Waksberg discussed adult animation and his new show 'Long Story Short'.
- When
- He was speaking at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival.
- Where
- Annecy, France.
- Why
- To discuss the industry and promote his new show.
Industry Concerns
Artistic Vision
Risk Aversion
Industry Concerns
Networks and studios are making decisions out of fear due to industry contraction.
Artistic Vision
N/A
- Creator
- Raphael Bob-Waksberg
- Series Title
- 'Long Story Short'
- Release Date
- August 22
- Focus
- Jewish Family
- Setting
- Childhood to Adulthood
- Key Topic
- "Small 't' trauma"