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The Scooby-Doo franchise will have a new animated adaptation set in Japan. The platform Tubi announced the development of Yokoso Scooby-Doo!, a production by Warner Bros. Animation that will mark the franchise's first official foray into the anime format.
The series will be broadcast by Tubi in the United States, while Cartoon Network will handle its international broadcast. The title incorporates the Japanese word “Yokoso,” which means “welcome.”
The production will feature animation services from OLM Studios, a Japanese studio recognized for participating in various anime projects. The direction will be in charge of Itsuro Kawasaki, while Francisco Paredes will work as a co-producer.
According to the official synopsis, the story will follow Shaggy and Scooby during a trip to Japan described as "the ultimate gastronomic adventure." The characters will once again feature the voices of Frank Welker and Matthew Lillard, who have previously participated in different versions of the franchise.
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Yokoso Scooby-Doo! will be the new project of the franchise that will have an anime style. (Tubi) During their stay in Japan, Scooby and Shaggy will accidentally release hundreds of mythological creatures that begin to cause problems in different regions of the country. To face the situation, the protagonists will receive help from new characters created specifically for this adaptation. Among them is Daisuke-Doo, presented as Scooby's uncle, as well as Yume, a young woman with magical abilities, and Takumi, an expert in technology and devices. Alongside them, the group will begin a new investigation marked by monster chases and comedic situations, elements characteristic of the franchise since its first television versions. There is no release date yet. Sam Register, president of Warner Bros. Animation, Cartoon Network Studios and Hanna-Barbera Studios Europe, noted that the project represents a new stage for the brand. This new series presents a new stage for the franchise. (Video capture) In statements released alongside the official announcement, he indicated that the goal is to expand the franchise towards new visual and narrative styles by incorporating elements of Japanese anime. "Together with the incredible artists at OLM, we will unveil new mysteries, fun adventures and, of course, lots of Scooby Snacks, all captured with the dynamic art of anime," he said. For his part, Adam Lewinson, content director of Tubi, stated that the production seeks to present a different version of the Scooby-Doo universe without abandoning recognizable elements for the audience. "By taking Scooby and Shaggy to a bold anime world set in Japan, we connect with fans around the world and offer the kind of fun and chaotic mystery that transcends generations," he expressed. The new Scooby-Doo series will allow the cartoon's audience to expand. (Video capture) Yokoso Scooby-Doo! is part of the new projects developed to continue a franchise that spans five decades. Since its debut in 1969, Scooby-Doo has spawned multiple animated series, films, television specials, and spin-offs centered on the members of Mystery Inc. In addition to this new anime series, the franchise is preparing another production in live action format. Netflix is currently working on Scooby-Doo: Origins, a series that will address the origin of the Mystery Inc. group and the way its members met. The project began filming in April.
