The Amazing Digital Circus
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The Amazing Digital Circus is an Australian independent adult animated web series created, written, and directed by Gooseworx and produced by Glitch Productions. The series follows a group of humans trapped inside a circus-themed virtual reality simulation, where they struggle with an erratic artificial intelligence and personal traumas. Gooseworx pitched the series to Glitch, inspired by the primitive computer-generated imagery of the 1990s, as well as the short story "I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream" by Harlan Ellison. The Amazing Digital Circus began production in 2022, with its pilot episode premiering on Glitch Productions' YouTube channel on 13 October 2023. The pilot went viral, becoming one of the most-viewed animation pilots on the platform; it was praised by critics for its animation, writing, voice acting, and dark themes, and was nominated for an Annie Award. The full series entered production following the pilot's popularity. On 4 October 2024, following the release of the third episode, the series became available on Netflix. The eighth and ninth episodes will be released together in theaters in select countries on 4 June 2026 in a screening titled The Amazing Digital Circus: The Last Act. The ninth and final episode will be released onto YouTube on 19 June 2026.
Infobox
Genre
Adult animation Dark comedy Psychological drama Surreal comedy
Created by
Gooseworx
Written by
Gooseworx
Directed by
Gooseworx
Voices of
Lizzie Freeman Alex Rochon Michael Kovach Amanda Hufford Marissa Lenti Sean Chiplock Ashley Nichols Gooseworx
Ending theme
"Digital Days" by Gooseworx Evan Alderete
Composers
Evan Alderete Gooseworx
Country of origin
Australia
Original language
English
No. of episodes
8
Executive producers
Kevin Lerdwichagul Luke Lerdwichagul
Producers
Kevin Lerdwichagul Tom Dolan
Editors
Gooseworx Luke Lerdwichagul Abhignya Cavale David Fonti Arman Haque
Running time
23–34 minutes
Production company
Glitch Productions
Network
YouTube
Release
13 October 2023 (2023-10-13) – present
Tables
· Episodes
1
1
No.
1
Title
"Pilot"
Storyboarded by
Robin French and Neda Lay
Original release date
13 October 2023 (2023-10-13)
A woman dons a headset that transports her to The Amazing Digital Circus, a virtual reality simulation inhabited by the artificial intelligence Caine and six other humans—Jax, Ragatha, Gangle, Kinger, Zooble, and Kaufmo—who are unable to leave. Renamed "Pomni" after forgetting her original name, she notices a vanishing exit door that Caine dismisse
A woman dons a headset that transports her to The Amazing Digital Circus, a virtual reality simulation inhabited by the artificial intelligence Caine and six other humans—Jax, Ragatha, Gangle, Kinger, Zooble, and Kaufmo—who are unable to leave. Renamed "Pomni" after forgetting her original name, she notices a vanishing exit door that Caine dismisse
No.
A woman dons a headset that transports her to The Amazing Digital Circus, a virtual reality simulation inhabited by the artificial intelligence Caine and six other humans—Jax, Ragatha, Gangle, Kinger, Zooble, and Kaufmo—who are unable to leave. Renamed "Pomni" after forgetting her original name, she notices a vanishing exit door that Caine dismisse
2
2
No.
2
Title
"Candy Carrier Chaos!"
Storyboarded by
Robin French and Neda Lay
Original release date
3 May 2024 (2024-05-03)
Caine sends the group to a new map, the Candy Canyon Kingdom, on an adventure to recover a tanker of stolen maple syrup from bandit NPCs. During a chase, Pomni and the bandit Gummigoo are ejected by a collision detection glitch into the map's out-of-bounds asset storage. Gummigoo sees his own A-posing model among the assets and learns about the fab
Caine sends the group to a new map, the Candy Canyon Kingdom, on an adventure to recover a tanker of stolen maple syrup from bandit NPCs. During a chase, Pomni and the bandit Gummigoo are ejected by a collision detection glitch into the map's out-of-bounds asset storage. Gummigoo sees his own A-posing model among the assets and learns about the fab
No.
Caine sends the group to a new map, the Candy Canyon Kingdom, on an adventure to recover a tanker of stolen maple syrup from bandit NPCs. During a chase, Pomni and the bandit Gummigoo are ejected by a collision detection glitch into the map's out-of-bounds asset storage. Gummigoo sees his own A-posing model among the assets and learns about the fab
3
3
No.
3
Title
"The Mystery of Mildenhall Manor"
Storyboarded by
Robin French and Neda Lay
Original release date
4 October 2024 (2024-10-04)
The group is sent to the haunted Mildenhall Manor to uncover the mystery of its ghostly inhabitants. Kinger unwittingly drags Pomni into the map's mature-rated horror section, where the usually-insane Kinger gradually turns lucid from the darkly lit setting. The pair follow a series of recorded messages instructing them to escape from a monstrous c
The group is sent to the haunted Mildenhall Manor to uncover the mystery of its ghostly inhabitants. Kinger unwittingly drags Pomni into the map's mature-rated horror section, where the usually-insane Kinger gradually turns lucid from the darkly lit setting. The pair follow a series of recorded messages instructing them to escape from a monstrous c
No.
The group is sent to the haunted Mildenhall Manor to uncover the mystery of its ghostly inhabitants. Kinger unwittingly drags Pomni into the map's mature-rated horror section, where the usually-insane Kinger gradually turns lucid from the darkly lit setting. The pair follow a series of recorded messages instructing them to escape from a monstrous c
4
4
No.
4
Title
"Fast Food Masquerade"
Storyboarded by
Robin French, Neda Lay, and AD Taeza
Original release date
13 December 2024 (2024-12-13)
Zooble gives Gangle a plastic comedy mask to replace her fragile one, improving Gangle's depressive mood. At the group's urging, Caine selects a fast-food restaurant adventure from the circus's suggestion box, assigning Gangle as shift manager and the rest as employees. Gangle's new mask causes her to exhibit manic behaviour, which agitates the oth
Zooble gives Gangle a plastic comedy mask to replace her fragile one, improving Gangle's depressive mood. At the group's urging, Caine selects a fast-food restaurant adventure from the circus's suggestion box, assigning Gangle as shift manager and the rest as employees. Gangle's new mask causes her to exhibit manic behaviour, which agitates the oth
No.
Zooble gives Gangle a plastic comedy mask to replace her fragile one, improving Gangle's depressive mood. At the group's urging, Caine selects a fast-food restaurant adventure from the circus's suggestion box, assigning Gangle as shift manager and the rest as employees. Gangle's new mask causes her to exhibit manic behaviour, which agitates the oth
5
5
No.
5
Title
"Untitled"
Storyboarded by
Robin French, Neda Lay, AD Taeza, and Yoshiharu Ashino
Original release date
20 June 2025 (2025-06-20)
Caine devises a lightning round of brief adventures from the suggestion box to better gauge the group's interests. During a tranquil stargazing adventure, Jax refrains from his usual bullying to bond with Pomni, venting over Ragatha's behaviour after she makes a thoughtless remark about his lost friendships. Pomni reciprocates with Jax during a noi
Caine devises a lightning round of brief adventures from the suggestion box to better gauge the group's interests. During a tranquil stargazing adventure, Jax refrains from his usual bullying to bond with Pomni, venting over Ragatha's behaviour after she makes a thoughtless remark about his lost friendships. Pomni reciprocates with Jax during a noi
No.
Caine devises a lightning round of brief adventures from the suggestion box to better gauge the group's interests. During a tranquil stargazing adventure, Jax refrains from his usual bullying to bond with Pomni, venting over Ragatha's behaviour after she makes a thoughtless remark about his lost friendships. Pomni reciprocates with Jax during a noi
6
6
No.
6
Title
"They All Get Guns"
Storyboarded by
Robin French, Neda Lay, and AD Taeza
Original release date
15 August 2025 (2025-08-15)
Caine attempts to keep the group occupied while preparing an award show for "favourite circus character". When his proposed activities are rejected, he haphazardly arranges a shooting battle royal with non-lethal firearms. The group splits into pairs: Pomni teams with Jax, playing an "evil" character archetype per his advice to desensitise herself
Caine attempts to keep the group occupied while preparing an award show for "favourite circus character". When his proposed activities are rejected, he haphazardly arranges a shooting battle royal with non-lethal firearms. The group splits into pairs: Pomni teams with Jax, playing an "evil" character archetype per his advice to desensitise herself
No.
Caine attempts to keep the group occupied while preparing an award show for "favourite circus character". When his proposed activities are rejected, he haphazardly arranges a shooting battle royal with non-lethal firearms. The group splits into pairs: Pomni teams with Jax, playing an "evil" character archetype per his advice to desensitise herself
7
7
No.
7
Title
"Beach Episode"
Storyboarded by
Robin French, Neda Lay, and AD Taeza
Original release date
12 December 2025 (2025-12-12)
The group enjoys a beach party on the circus grounds after Caine states he has no adventures planned. The party is sidetracked by a mannequin named Abel, who claims to be one of the circus's developers, and that he has found a means of escaping the circus. The group works with Abel to infiltrate Caine's office, where they find a console with two bu
The group enjoys a beach party on the circus grounds after Caine states he has no adventures planned. The party is sidetracked by a mannequin named Abel, who claims to be one of the circus's developers, and that he has found a means of escaping the circus. The group works with Abel to infiltrate Caine's office, where they find a console with two bu
No.
The group enjoys a beach party on the circus grounds after Caine states he has no adventures planned. The party is sidetracked by a mannequin named Abel, who claims to be one of the circus's developers, and that he has found a means of escaping the circus. The group works with Abel to infiltrate Caine's office, where they find a console with two bu
8
8
No.
8
Title
"hjsakldfhl"
Storyboarded by
Robin French, Neda Lay, and AD Taeza
Original release date
20 March 2026 (2026-03-20)
Saddened after the previous adventure, the cast solemnly abandons the idea of leaving the circus. Meanwhile, Caine develops a god complex out of bitterness toward the group's disdain for him, and begins forcing everyone to partake in more torturous adventures. During a break, Pomni draws Kinger into a lucid state for answers about Caine. Kinger rev
Saddened after the previous adventure, the cast solemnly abandons the idea of leaving the circus. Meanwhile, Caine develops a god complex out of bitterness toward the group's disdain for him, and begins forcing everyone to partake in more torturous adventures. During a break, Pomni draws Kinger into a lucid state for answers about Caine. Kinger rev
No.
Saddened after the previous adventure, the cast solemnly abandons the idea of leaving the circus. Meanwhile, Caine develops a god complex out of bitterness toward the group's disdain for him, and begins forcing everyone to partake in more torturous adventures. During a break, Pomni draws Kinger into a lucid state for answers about Caine. Kinger rev
| No. | Title | Storyboarded by | Original release date | |
| 1 | "Pilot" | Robin French and Neda Lay | 13 October 2023 (2023-10-13) | |
| A woman dons a headset that transports her to The Amazing Digital Circus, a virtual reality simulation inhabited by the artificial intelligence Caine and six other humans—Jax, Ragatha, Gangle, Kinger, Zooble, and Kaufmo—who are unable to leave. Renamed "Pomni" after forgetting her original name, she notices a vanishing exit door that Caine dismisse | ||||
| 2 | "Candy Carrier Chaos!" | Robin French and Neda Lay | 3 May 2024 (2024-05-03) | |
| Caine sends the group to a new map, the Candy Canyon Kingdom, on an adventure to recover a tanker of stolen maple syrup from bandit NPCs. During a chase, Pomni and the bandit Gummigoo are ejected by a collision detection glitch into the map's out-of-bounds asset storage. Gummigoo sees his own A-posing model among the assets and learns about the fab | ||||
| 3 | "The Mystery of Mildenhall Manor" | Robin French and Neda Lay | 4 October 2024 (2024-10-04) | |
| The group is sent to the haunted Mildenhall Manor to uncover the mystery of its ghostly inhabitants. Kinger unwittingly drags Pomni into the map's mature-rated horror section, where the usually-insane Kinger gradually turns lucid from the darkly lit setting. The pair follow a series of recorded messages instructing them to escape from a monstrous c | ||||
| 4 | "Fast Food Masquerade" | Robin French, Neda Lay, and AD Taeza | 13 December 2024 (2024-12-13) | |
| Zooble gives Gangle a plastic comedy mask to replace her fragile one, improving Gangle's depressive mood. At the group's urging, Caine selects a fast-food restaurant adventure from the circus's suggestion box, assigning Gangle as shift manager and the rest as employees. Gangle's new mask causes her to exhibit manic behaviour, which agitates the oth | ||||
| 5 | "Untitled" | Robin French, Neda Lay, AD Taeza, and Yoshiharu Ashino | 20 June 2025 (2025-06-20) | |
| Caine devises a lightning round of brief adventures from the suggestion box to better gauge the group's interests. During a tranquil stargazing adventure, Jax refrains from his usual bullying to bond with Pomni, venting over Ragatha's behaviour after she makes a thoughtless remark about his lost friendships. Pomni reciprocates with Jax during a noi | ||||
| 6 | "They All Get Guns" | Robin French, Neda Lay, and AD Taeza | 15 August 2025 (2025-08-15) | |
| Caine attempts to keep the group occupied while preparing an award show for "favourite circus character". When his proposed activities are rejected, he haphazardly arranges a shooting battle royal with non-lethal firearms. The group splits into pairs: Pomni teams with Jax, playing an "evil" character archetype per his advice to desensitise herself | ||||
| 7 | "Beach Episode" | Robin French, Neda Lay, and AD Taeza | 12 December 2025 (2025-12-12) | |
| The group enjoys a beach party on the circus grounds after Caine states he has no adventures planned. The party is sidetracked by a mannequin named Abel, who claims to be one of the circus's developers, and that he has found a means of escaping the circus. The group works with Abel to infiltrate Caine's office, where they find a console with two bu | ||||
| 8 | "hjsakldfhl" | Robin French, Neda Lay, and AD Taeza | 20 March 2026 (2026-03-20) | |
| Saddened after the previous adventure, the cast solemnly abandons the idea of leaving the circus. Meanwhile, Caine develops a god complex out of bitterness toward the group's disdain for him, and begins forcing everyone to partake in more torturous adventures. During a break, Pomni draws Kinger into a lucid state for answers about Caine. Kinger rev | ||||
· Reception › Awards and nominations
2024
2024
Year
2024
Award
Annie Awards
Category
Best Character Animation – TV/Media
Nominee(s)
The Amazing Digital Circus: "Pilot" – Kevin Temmer
Result
Nominated
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
| 2024 | Annie Awards | Best Character Animation – TV/Media | The Amazing Digital Circus: "Pilot" – Kevin Temmer | Nominated |
References
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