This is an analysis of a trailer for an upcoming cartoon that contains strong profanity, one moderate sex reference, one moment of hidden strangulation and rather hellish imagery. Reader discretion is advised.
Not too long ago, I watched the pilot for the brand new adult cartoon “Hazbin Hotel” and praised it for its interesting concept, unique interpretation of Hell, fantabulous art style, exceptional animation and fascinating characters [17] [29] [30]. I even began to see Vivienne Medrano as an inspiration when it comes to creativity and leadership within the production of an original cartoon series [13] [29] [30]. Despite how positively I reviewed the pilot, I can also agree with how some reviewers have pointed out some issues, such as how some characters could be seen as recycled tropes, how many characters were introduced too quickly and how the audio in some scenes was slightly excessive [10] [14] [15] [22]. It was not long until I noticed the trailer of another intellectual property on Medrano’s YouTube channel that could be classified as a spin-off [12] [18]. Considering how a supposed spin-off is proposed to expand on the depths of Hell after the success of Hazbin Hotel, I like how the first word of the title is a play on the phrase “Hell Of A” [12] [18]. Other than that, let us dive into another new circle of Hell as we watch the trailer for the upcoming cartoon, no matter how hard we repent for our sins.
Immediate Murder Professionals? I do not think I want that kind of job after I die. [12] [18] |
ANGRY BUFF DEVIL IS ANGRY!!! Oh, and this guy hired them. [18] |
A present for you by a set of creepy masks, my little señorita. [18] |
Can these newly revealed characters
further enhance the proposed concept? The way
Blitzo runs his own business and acts persuasive in an advertisement for it
reminds me of how Alastor convinces Charlie to let him participate in her hotel
business in Hazbin Hotel [17] [18]. I was quite shocked to see how he hangs a
mortal with a rope to strangle him to death in his room, but at least he seems
to have that business-dedicated vibe Charlie consists of. As for Moxxie’s
character, we can see that he sees his circle of friends so far as simply a
business rather than a family [18]. Other than the way she puts her middle
fingers up during a meeting, we are yet to see elements of character
development of Millie, the other devil working with Blitzo [18]. Loona, a
receptionist who is a hellhound looks very cool with a pentagram near her top,
thus her design could be some inspiration for a fursuit for cosplaying [18].
Could she be shipped with Alfred Alfer by some fans of edgy adult animation [27]
[28]? Probably not. We are yet to see any development of the characters outside the hotel
being run by the princess of Hell [17].
I can say that the voice acting
for each character is acceptable, just like the voicing in Hazbin Hotel [17] [18].
Brandon Rogers’ voice and tones suit the cunning character of Blitzo excellently, thus providing a way to make him a convincing yet devilish
businessman [18]. Medrano is so lucky to have the awesome Richard Horvitz
as a voice actor for Moxxie as he is well-known for being the voice of:
- Billy from The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy [20]
- Zim from Invader Zim [11] [21]
- Kaos from the Skylanders franchise [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]
- Stuart Zurgo from the Ratchet and Clank: QForce [24]
She is also very lucky
to have the talented Brock Baker voice another character named “Stolas” as we
have witnessed his talent in doing various impressions of many fictional
characters on his official YouTube channel [7] [8]. Loona sounds like a rough
girl you might not want to mess with, even when she is simply looking at her
smartphone, thanks to the vocal performance of Erica Lindbeck [18]. With a team
of some experienced voice actors and a voice actress, the dialogue will not
only appeal to an adult audience with plenty of profanity but increase the
memorability of the characters.
More piggies, sir! I DEMAND PIGGIES!! [11] [18] |
Working on two animation projects for the same season within the same year sure is more hard work, but it at least shows further ambition and determination. Additionally, as well as devilishly, it is a sign of expanding a fiction universe interestingly by providing new and refreshing aspects [17] [18]. I bet we will soon see a crossover titled “Helluva Hotel” when the Hazbin Hotel series begins. Remember, my fellow demons and dear sinners, neither Helluva Boss or Hazbin Hotel are the first time the producer has established a cartoon version of Hell. “The Son of 666” was the first animated short uploaded on Medrano’s YouTube channel back in April 2013 and showed a brief vision of Hell [19]. Since Helluva Boss is to be released on the 25th of November, thus spooking out viewers even more throughout late 2019, you can tell Medrano’s legacy as a creator has made it this far as you look back at “The Son of 666”. Best of luck to Vivienne Medrano and her crew on making another animation project possibly another huge hell of a viral hit with perhaps somewhat improved writing for those who found it quite flawed [10] [14] [15] [22].
VivziePop has come a long way since her short film for her third SVA year. [19] |
From a dysfunctional father and son relationship to a bunch of demons killing sinful humans on Earth. Such…interesting progress. [12] |
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