I’m already emotional for the stop-motion Over the Garden Wall anniversary special

Over the Garden Wall 10th anniversary stop motion special
(Image credit: Cartoon Network)

Just when I thought the spooky season couldn't get any better, Over the Garden Wall is coming back for a 10th-anniversary special (and I'm already getting emotional). The animated miniseries originally captured hearts back in 2014 for its dreamy autumnal aesthetic and adorable characters, now fans will be treated to a 2-minute short transporting us back to the mysterious limbo of The Unknown.

Created in collaboration with stop-motion animation legends Aardman, the anniversary short is set to be a stylistic remix of the show's iconic 2D animation style. While there are plenty of animation software options available nowadays, personally nothing quite beats the charm of Aardman's rustic stop-motion style – for me this collaboration is a match made in animation heaven.

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Natalie Fear
Staff Writer

Natalie Fear is Creative Bloq's staff writer. With an eye for trending topics and a passion for internet culture, she brings you the latest in art and design news. Natalie also runs Creative Bloq’s Day in the Life series, spotlighting diverse talent across the creative industries. Outside of work, she loves all things literature and music (although she’s partial to a spot of TikTok brain rot). 

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