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Nobody anticipated Esoteric be as good as he was or become the phenomenon he made. The perfectly paced nine-episode season has even captured the hearts of those who typically don’t watch adult-oriented entertainment. Now that season two has been announced, fans are eagerly awaiting their return to Piltover.
Animation is often swept aside by adult audiences as content aimed at children and unable to delve into the depths of humanity. Thanks to shows like Esoteric that the stigma disappears and that the adult audience opens their minds to animated content. For those who have discovered an appetite for animation thanks to the Netflix series, there are plenty of hard-hitting shows that can fill the void while Esoteric Return.
Blade Runner: Black Lotus
Currently broadcasting its first season, Blade Runner: Black Lotus is an anime produced by Crunchyroll and AdultSwim. The series is a new installment of the Blade runner series, taking place between the two films. Although its history is not as extensive as Esoteric, the style, action sequences and soundtrack of the series are equally breathtaking. The audience follows a replicant named Elle, voiced by Jessica Henwick, whose memory has been erased.
The show features the vocal talents of several titans like Brian Cox, Stephen Root, and Samira Wiley. Some play characters from the Blade runner Fans of the universe will be familiar with it, while others help expand the universe in ways fans have yet to see. New episodes air every Saturday night at midnight on AdultSwim and are available to stream on YoutubeTV and Crunchyroll.
The dragon prince
Created by the editor and co-executive producer of Avatar: The Last Airbender, Aaron Ehsaz, The dragon prince is definitely not as dark as Esoteric, yet shares a very similar heart. The story follows Prince Callum, voiced by Avatar alum Jack De Sena. He is the son-in-law of King Harrow, who rules the largest of the five human kingdoms in this world. The human realms live apart from the elves of this world, who inhabit the other side of their common continent.
Both factions have similarities with the upper and lower towns of Esoteric. While elves can use magic freely and do so as part of their culture, it does impact humans as they can only use dark magic. Throughout the series, audiences will follow Prince Callum, his half-brother Ezran, who can communicate with animals, and Reyla, a moon shadow elf, as they protect the first dragon egg. seen for 1000 years. All three seasons are available to stream on Netflix.
The Witcher: The Wolf’s Nightmare
This adult animated film is a spin-off of the live-action series and follows the origins of Geralt’s mentor, the witcher Vesemir. The 83 minute animation was produced by The witcher showrunner Lauren Schmidt Hissrich and the team behind the acclaimed series. The wolf’s nightmare matches the brutal tone of Esoteric with its terrifying monsters, medieval foul language, and beautifully animated yet viciously violent combat sequences.
The fantasy animated film currently has a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and is a nice change of pace for fans of the Netflix original series. Where Geralt is stoic and sinister, Vesemir is quick-witted, flirtatious, and unafraid to have a good time. The film is available to stream on Netflix.
HaromonQuest
From the spirit of Community and Rick and morty creator, Dan Harmon, HarmonQuest is a partly live, partly animated and entirely improvised television show. Each week, three Adventurers, including Harmon, a Gamemaster, and a Famous Guest Player, continue a fantastic role-playing campaign. While the tone of this show is certainly a lot more comedic than arcane, he shares his affinity for the construction of the world. With the component of having a guest adventurer, the campaign features twists and turns in the fantasy world.
While the main adventurers are fan favorites, the show really shines with its multitude of famous guests. Every visiting adventurer, whether they are familiar with tabletop RPGs or not, adds a new layer of comedy to each episode. Featured appearances include figures like Kumail Nanjiani, Nathan Fillion, and Gillian Jacobs. The three seasons of HarmonQuest are available to watch for free with ads on VRV.
Harley quinn
DC’s lively fare rarely disappoints, and Harley quinn is no exception. The series currently has two seasons, with the third set to hit HBOMax in early 2022. The story follows Harley Quinn as she makes a name for herself after parting ways with the Joker, and the animation is full of laughter and laughter. ‘action. It also features stellar voiceover performances from fan favorites like Kaley Cuoco, Lake Bell, Jason Alexander, and Alan Tudyk.
Prior to Esoteric, iconic League of Legends character Jinx was often considered the IP version of Harley Quinn. While Esoteric took Jinx down a completely different path, the two shows still explore the two characters’ struggle to overcome their deeply traumatic experiences. Both series emphasize inclusion in mental health discussions and are successful in their commitment to represent marginalized communities.
While a second season of Esoteric is currently in production, there has been no news on the release date of the next installment. After that cliffhanger ends, however, the wait for the second season is immense. Hopefully, these suggestions will help hold viewers as the show’s creators strive to recapture the magic of the first season.
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