EarthBound (2018 TV series) (Johnsonverse)

EarthBound (known as Mother in the Japanese Isles) is an American anime based on the multimedia franchise of the same name. It was developed by Timothy Hill, and has aired on WBC since September 8, 2018.

A reboot of the original continuity, the series is created using a hybrid of animation and practical effects (such as miniatures, puppetry, and pyrotechnics). Though it has several key differences from the original series (such as Poo living and Giygas and Giegue being the same person), many other elements (such as the Daleks instead of the Starmen and the character of General William Landon) remained, while Twoson Police Chief Bill Stagman was omitted due to 2015 death of his actor, Leonard Nimoy.

Production began in 2016 as a response to fan demand for a sixth EarthBound film. Upon release, the series was critically acclaimed for both staying true to and offering a fresh take on the EarthBound franchise. It has been renewed to an eighth season for 2025.

Cast

 * Tim Johnson as Ness Franklin
 * Chloe Johnson as Paula Polestar
 * Hayden Michaels as Jeff Andonuts
 * Shiro as Poo
 * Tim Curry as Giygas
 * Nicholas Briggs as the Daleks
 * William Shatner as William Landon
 * Liam Neeson as Dr. Andonuts
 * Robin Williams as Apple Kid
 * Bryce Papenbrook as Pokey "Porky" Minch
 * Brittany Karbowski as Picky Minch
 * Dan Castellaneta as Mr. Saturn

Development
Development began in 2016.

Reception
The series was critically acclaimed.