Robot Carnival 1987
What is Robot Carnival?
Robot Carnival is a television series first released in 1987. Catalogued under Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Comedy, Animation.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1987
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 9
- Runtime
- 10 minutes
- First aired
- Jul 21, 1987
- Genres
- Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Comedy, Animation
- Updated
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Overview
Robot Carnival is a television series first released in 1987. Catalogued under Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Comedy, Animation. Status: Ended. A full overview for this page is being written and will appear here once verified against sources.
Should you watch it?
“A quirky robot anthology blends comedy, drama, and bold animation styles.”
- Shows nine distinct animation styles
- Features a mix of comedic and dramatic robot tales
- Highlights early work of notable animators
- Quality varies between segments
- Lacks a single continuous narrative
Watch it if you enjoy experimental animation and robot-themed short stories.
Suitable for general audiences who appreciate varied animated shorts.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 9 episodes
- E1 Opening Jul 21, 1987
- E2 Franken's Gears Jul 21, 1987
- E3 Deprive Jul 21, 1987
- E4 Presence Jul 21, 1987
- E5 Starlight Angel Jul 21, 1987
- E6 Cloud Jul 21, 1987
- E7 Strange Tales of Meiji Machine Culture: Westerner’s Invasion Jul 21, 1987
- E8 Chicken Man and Red Neck Jul 21, 1987
- E9 Ending Jul 21, 1987
Frequently asked questions
What is Robot Carnival?
Robot Carnival is a 1987 anthology series of animated shorts that all involve robots.
How many segments are in the series?
The anthology consists of nine separate shorts.
Who created the segments?
Each short was directed by a different well‑known director, many of whom began as animators with limited directing experience.
What animation styles are featured?
Each segment uses its own distinctive animation style, ranging from comedic to dramatic visual approaches.
What genres does Robot Carnival cover?
It spans action‑adventure, sci‑fi, fantasy, comedy, and animation.