How Adult Animation Became the Hottest Genre for Streaming Services

Every platform is looking for the next Family Guy or South Park

After three decades in the industry, veteran animator Mike Moon is sure of one thing: Adult animation—i.e., animated projects aimed at grown-ups, not kids—is currently in its golden age.

“There are so many different tones that are being tackled, there are so many different styles,” said Moon, who has headed up the adult animation division at Netflix since 2018. “Everyone is trying to move the needle right now. I don’t think there’s ever been a better time.”

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This story first appeared in the April 13, 2020, issue of Adweek magazine. Click here to subscribe.