Smiling Friends (Adult Swim)

After more than a year of doubt, it's finally been confirmed that Smiling Friends has indeed been picked up for a full series.

Adult Swim Orders Series Pick Ups For ‘Royal Crackers’ And ‘Smiling Friends’

Considering how popular the pilot was, I think it's pretty deserving of a thread.

Spearheading the project is well known Internet animator Zach "Psychicpebbles" Hadel, alongside Michael Cusack.

Hey-o! Looks like the show's been picking up steam. Anyone seen it yet?

Was anyone scared shitless of the stop-motion demons?

I don't know why, but Charlie's voice makes me think that Zach Hadel would be good choice for an english dub voice for Angoramon from Digimon Ghost Game. Maybe I could imagine hearing Charlie's voice out of Angoramon.

Aside from that, I'm a fan of the series so far. I'm especially impressed with the Forest Demon too.

Oh no, not going to let this thread die.

Wanted to comment on how this show seems to often make allusion to video games, its culture and overall logic in each episode. Like the whole Enchanted Forest episode (along with reference to Tolkein fantasy, has some subtle reference to Zelda and Skyrim; like the tree giving Charlie a sword and one of the quest givers giving the duo an arbritary side quest of collecting a certain number of materials. Also the fast food episode where the whole Century Eggs dialogue comes off as a parody to Mauve Shirt NPC characters giving important mission item found in a typical CRPG game (“Now you know my COOL fucking backstory”).

Honestly like that in the show, as its on the same level as the Simpson with its numerous background references

In addition to Birdgirl, Smiling Friends has been renewed for a Season Two, according to Animation Magazine.

Here's the full video for the series' San Diego Comic-Con panel. Just announced was a special called "The Smiling Friends Go To Brazil", debuting August 6 at 11:30 pm.

Edited by XMenMutant22 on Jul 23rd 2022 at 11:23:12 AM

Oh boy, as a Brazilian I don't know if I should celebrate or get cautious.

So I just watched it. It's just like everyone suspected, the Smiling Friends never leave the airport cause Pim forgot to book a Hotel on Mardis Gras/Carnival. It was funny in a 'wow, this is a very real, awkward situation' way, but I personally felt it was a bit too one note. Still, I recommend a watch, and can't wait for Season 2!

Hope you're still smiling, because [as] just announced at NYCC that Season 2 is coming in 2024!

Sweet!

Oooh! I can't wait for Season 2! I'm really enjoying this show so far!

Anyone watched the April Fools event on Adult Swim? We got puppet recreations of three episodes, plus a NEW episode. Plus the Season 2 release date: May 12th.

...Weird to think that Smiling Friends was one of the few bastions of sincerity in April Fools, but having seen the episode, while it was the usual chaotic madness the whole way through... that ending, of James sitting in his slum of an apartment, lamenting pushing Charlie away... God dammit, it got to me. They still have that balance in tact, of wackiness, and sobering reality.

Season two trailer dropped, shows that Joel Haver is gonna appear in a guest role in the style of his viral faux-animated comedy shorts! :o

You know it's good when they bust out the Hall And Oates.

Mr. Frog presidential campaign ad:

I dunno… it’s not clear what his platform is.

...Is that the first uncensored F-Word in the series?

Edited by Ego-Man25 on May 12th 2024 at 1:04:30 AM

Seriously. What are his domestic policies? All the hot button topics? Will he stab me in the night if I don’t vote for him?

the answer to all is

Yes