Intro: 0:00
The Premise, Story, & Trauma: 2:04
Spoilers / More Story: 10:45
Development & Writing: 19:36
CatBug Sticker Ad: 21:38
Books / Side-books & Rerelease: 22:34
Adaptations: 27:20
Conclusion: 34:20
The Animorphs series might have looked like just another fun ‘90s sci-fi adventure, but beneath the surface, it was something far darker, weirder, and more intense than anyone expected. What started as a story about kids turning into animals to fight an alien invasion quickly became a brutal war epic, complete with body horror, PTSD, and impossible moral choices. From its terrifying alien villains to its shockingly graphic depictions of violence, Animorphs pulled no punches—and it left a generation permanently traumatized. Let’s dive into the wild, unhinged history of this unforgettable series.
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MUSIC & DESIGN:
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Hard Boiled, Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Rising Tide, Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Celtic Impulse, Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Vibing Over Venus, Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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SOURCES:
https://animorphs.fandom.com/wiki/Main_Page
https://animorphs.fandom.com/wiki/List_of_Animorphs_Merchandise
https://www.fraeulein-magazine.eu/collina-strada-brings-animorphs-to-nyfw/
japanese publications - has good welth of illustrations - could find these from other books as well https://animorphs.fandom.com/wiki/International_Publications/Japanese
https://animorphs.fandom.com/wiki/Customizable_Card_Game
https://www.gabrielbergmoser.com/blog/animorphs-a-reading-guide
https://animorphs.fandom.com/wiki/Chronological_list_of_Animorphs_books
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/503i0zjid45djfmtwlq4k/ADpzY2HnkYy9B5gItb036GM?dl=0&e=1&preview=Animorphs+RPG+Manual.pdf&rlkey=15u8fgg0yteldg0asqeybum9m"