Warner Bros. is serving up a fresh take on its beloved cartoon icons with Looney Tunes Gokko, a new web series that transforms classic characters into chibi-style anime cuties. The first trailer, released via WB Kids, offers a playful glimpse of Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Road Runner, and Wile E. Coyote reimagined with oversized heads, sparkly eyes, and all the slapstick charm fans adore.
This marks the first original Looney Tunes series in three years, following the two-season run of Tiny Toons Looniversity (2023–2025). The franchise, which began in 1930, has won multiple Academy Awards and earned spots in the National Film Registry. Now, it's leaning into anime aesthetics—a move that feels both fresh and nostalgic.
What Is 'Looney Tunes Gokko'?
The series reimagines iconic scenes—like Coyote's elaborate traps for Road Runner and Bugs and Daffy's endless bickering—in a cute, anime-inspired art style. Think chibi proportions, vibrant colors, and exaggerated expressions. It's not the first time Warner Bros. has experimented with this format: Tom and Jerry Gokko has already released over 58 episodes online, proving there's an appetite for adorable, bite-sized versions of classic cartoons.
While a release date hasn't been announced, Looney Tunes Gokko will stream exclusively on YouTube. In the meantime, fans can catch up on other Looney Tunes content on Tubi.
Anime Influence Meets Classic Comedy
This isn't Warner Bros.' first foray into anime-inspired storytelling. The studio recently confirmed Go Go Mystery Machine, an anime series sending Scooby-Doo and the gang on a Japanese food adventure. And with Netflix dominating the anime landscape, it's smart for Warner Bros. to tap into that audience with a familiar, beloved property.
The chibi style also echoes the preschool-friendly Baby Looney Tunes (2002–2005), which featured the characters as toddlers learning life lessons at Granny's house. That series ran for four seasons and earned a 58% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. Looney Tunes Gokko seems aimed at a slightly older demographic, blending cute visuals with the classic, irreverent humor that made the originals timeless.
What to Watch While You Wait
If you're craving more Looney Tunes in your life, Baby Looney Tunes is available on Tubi. For anime fans, Solo Leveling is hitting YouTube for free on May 2, 2026—a perfect palate cleanser between chibi antics. And if you're in the mood for something darker, Jujutsu Kaisen continues to dominate Crunchyroll as 2026's biggest dark fantasy anime.
Warner Bros. has been on a roll with Looney Tunes lately. After the controversial shelving and eventual release of Coyote vs. ACME, fans are eager for more. Looney Tunes Gokko promises to deliver that classic chaos in a fresh, adorable package. Stay tuned for more updates—and get ready to see Bugs Bunny like you've never seen him before.
