MTV’s Cartoon Sushi | Region-Free (Blu-Ray)

Authored directly off 480p master used to create the VHS(s).

Title: Cartoon Sushi (1997)

Genre: Animation, Comedy, Anthology

Plot Synopsis:
Airing on MTV from 1997 to 1998, this anthology series showcased a wide range of animated shorts from international creators. With content spanning surreal comedy, experimental storytelling, and edgy satire, each episode featured a variety of segments stitched together in a format reminiscent of MTV’s earlier Liquid Television. The show’s eclectic animation styles and offbeat humor made it a cult favorite for fans of alternative cartoons and underground animation.

Cast and Crew

• Director: Various

• Writers: Various

• Cast:

  • Keith Alcorn as Various

  • Dave Avellone as Narrator (segment “Robin”)

  • Paul Claerhout as Various

  • Ted Minoff as Scientist (segment “Science Facts!”)

  • Danny Antonucci as Creator (segment “The Brothers Grunt” crossover)

IMDb Link:
Cartoon Sushi (1997)

Reviews from Letterboxd:

1. RyanTheEternal – ★★★★
   “A chaotic mess of art styles, voices, and grotesque humor. Pure ‘90s MTV in all the best ways. I miss when animation could be this weird and wild.”

2. robinson97 – ★★★½
   “Not all the shorts hit, but when they do, they’re unforgettable. Some truly bizarre concepts, but that’s what makes it fun.”

3. SplitReel – ★★★★
   “A time capsule of indie animation. There’s something strangely comforting about the lo-fi chaos of it all.”

4. Zeroville – ★★★
   “A few segments were a bit too much for me, but I admire the creative freedom. Definitely a unique watch.”

5. MotionSmear – ★★★★½
   “Cartoon Sushi is like flipping through a warped animation zine. Irreverent, gross, hilarious—and occasionally brilliant.”

Meta Description:
Cartoon Sushi (1997) is a surreal animated anthology series from MTV, blending offbeat comedy with experimental animation. Explore this cult favorite filled with bizarre, edgy shorts and underground flair.