Adult Animation Revolution: The ‘Homestuck’ Animated Pilot
by Tito W. James
Homestuck is an interactive webcomic created by Andrew Hussie. Its complex, nonlinear plot has garnered a massive cult fanbase online. Now, this beloved story is being adapted into animation courtesy of SpindleHorse Animation (Helluva Boss, Hazbin Hotel).
Here’s the premise: On his 13th birthday, John Egbert starts playing a mysterious video game called Sburb. Unfortunately, this triggers the apocalypse. Fortunately, he and his friends can make things right — if they can beat the game. They’ll need a lot of teamwork, a little luck, and some inspired shenanigans along the way to make it through this mind-bending, genre-defying adventure.
As someone who is completely new to Homestuck, I was impressed with how the webcomic was translated into animation. I was quickly won over by the unique art style and humorous characters. There’s clearly a larger mystery at play and I’m itching to see more.
