Homestuck Animated Pilot: Will This Adaptation Get a Full Series?

Liputan6.com, Jakarta The world of the popular webcomic Homestuck is set to return in an unprecedented format.

An official Homestuck animated pilot has been announced, marking the first adaptation of the iconic internet fiction series.

The ambitious project is being produced by SpindleHorse, the animation studio founded by Vivienne Medrano, the creator of the hit series "Hazbin Hotel" and "Helluva Boss."

The announcement of the Homestuck animated pilot was first made at Animate Orlando 2025, sparking excitement among both longtime fans and new viewers.

Andrew Hussie, the original creator of Homestuck, will serve as the lead writer for the pilot and Vivienne Medrano will serve as Executive Producer.

The animated pilot is scheduled to premiere in September 2025 and will be available for free on Vivienne Medrano's official YouTube channel.

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— Homestuck (@homestuck) August 9, 2025

One of the most compelling aspects of the Homestuck animated pilot is its impressive cast.

The production team has successfully assembled talent from diverse backgrounds, including video games, anime, and Western animation, to bring Homestuck's iconic characters to life.

This promises to be a rich and diverse array of vocal performances.

• Toby “Radiation” Fox, creator of the popular game Undertale and composer for the original Homestuck animation, will voice John Egbert.
• Cherami Leigh, known for her numerous anime and game roles, will voice Rose Lalonde.
• Colleen O'Shaughnessey, a veteran voice actress known for her role as Tails in the Sonic the Hedgehog series, will voice Jade Harley.
• Adam McArthur, the voice of Marco Diaz from Star vs. the Forces of Evil, will voice Dave Strider.
• Brandon Winckler, a voice actor in numerous anime and games, will voice Karkat Vantas.

For those unfamiliar, Homestuck is an internet fiction series created by Andrew Hussie.

The series originally ran from April 13, 2009, to April 13, 2016, and is known for its innovative format.

While often described as a webcomic, Homestuck also relies heavily on Flash animation, instant messaging logs, and the occasional use of browser games to convey its complex story.

The story of Homestuck follows four teenagers whose decision to play a mysterious online game called SBURB inadvertently causes the destruction of Earth.

They then embark on an epic quest that takes them across strange realms, manipulating timelines, and encountering alternate dimensions. Along the way, they encounter a variety of unique allies and enemies.

Homestuck is known for its complex storyline, deep characters, and distinctive humor.

Currently, the Homestuck animated pilot has not received a full-length series order. The adaptation's fate will depend heavily on the reception of the pilot, which is scheduled to air in the fall of 2025.

If viewership is strong and the community responds positively, streaming platforms will likely compete to acquire the rights.

The success of "Hazbin Hotel" on Amazon Prime Video is a prime example of how a project that started with an online fan base can grow into a mainstream series.