Tubi Prepares New “Scooby-Doo” Series With Anime Flare

The social and creative impact anime has had on pop culture and creative inspiration is undeniable. What once began as a select handful of anime titles making their way onto early home media releases and weekend television blocks has grown into an unstoppable global force. Anime is built from dreams, powered by creative hearts pushing storytelling and characters in vast and astonishing ways that have elevated the artistry of animation itself.

Today, it is impossible not to see the influence anime has had across the entertainment landscape. From the visual likeness of classic international anime titles that inspired generations of creators, to entirely new characters and stories debuting each anime season, the medium continues to shape the future of storytelling on a global scale.

One of the more recent trends to emerge over the past several years is western animated properties being transformed and reimagined through the lens of anime. This has become an especially fascinating way to refresh beloved stories and characters while opening the door for bold new narrative and visual directions.

The latest franchise stepping into this growing movement is the classic childhood favorite, Scooby-Doo.

While Scooby and the Mystery Inc. gang have seen countless reinventions throughout the years across multiple forms of media, this newest adaptation from Tubi and Warner Bros. Animation, Yokoso Scooby-Doo, may be one of the franchise’s most ambitious stylistic evolutions yet. Upon release, the series will stream exclusively on Tubi throughout North America, while international audiences will be able to watch through Cartoon Network.

While visiting Japan on the ultimate foodie adventure, Scooby-Doo and Shaggy unwittingly unleash hundreds of mythical monsters causing chaos across the country. With the help of Scooby’s uncle, Daisuke-Doo, alongside new allies including magical girl Yume and gadget genius Takumi, the group embarks on an all-new mystery packed with monster chasing, supernatural adventure, and comedic chaos.

Alongside Warner Bros. Animation, Japanese animation studio OLM has also joined the production. Known for globally recognized anime franchises including Pokémon, Yo-kai Watch, and Beyblade Burst, the studio is well positioned to blend anime storytelling sensibilities and visual energy with the legacy of the Scooby-Doo franchise. The series will be directed by Itsuro Kawasaki, with Francisco Paredes serving as co-producer.

Though the series introduces new creative talent into the Scooby-Doo universe, longtime franchise voices Frank Welker and Matthew Lillard will reprise their iconic roles as Scooby-Doo and Shaggy.

More than simply another franchise reboot, Yokoso Scooby-Doo reflects the ever-growing global influence anime culture continues to have on entertainment and storytelling. It serves as another example of how animation can bridge cultural inspiration, creative artistry, and evolving audience interests in exciting new ways.

The move also aligns with Tubi’s continued expansion into anime-focused programming, further positioning the streaming platform to gain momentum within the increasingly competitive North American anime streaming market.