Well, this is a twist I did not have on my 2024 bingo card: Scooby-Doo is getting a proper anime. And not just a one-off or crossover — a full-on series with a Japanese studio at the wheel, a new title, and a U.S. streaming home locked in.
Meet Yokoso Scooby-Doo!
Warner Bros. Animation has officially unveiled the franchise 's first full anime series, now titled 'Yokoso Scooby-Doo!' (it was kicking around earlier as 'Go Go Mystery Machine'). The setup: Scooby and Shaggy head to Japan for a food-fueled trip that, naturally, turns into chaos.
Where to watch it
In the United States, 'Yokoso Scooby-Doo!' will stream exclusively on Tubi. Outside the U.S., it will air on Cartoon Network across international territories. No release date or window yet — just a first look to prove this thing is very real and very anime.
Who is making it
Warner Bros. Animation is overseeing the series, with Itsuro Kawasaki directing. Animation is by OLM — the studio behind Pokemon, Beyblade Burst, Komi Can't Communicate, and a bunch of other long-runners. Francisco Paredes is on board as co-producer.
Cast (so far)
Two returning MVPs are already locked: Frank Welker is back as Scooby-Doo, and Matthew Lillard (Scream, Daredevil: Born Again, Superman: Man of Tomorrow) is back as Shaggy. The new characters seen in the anime haven't been cast yet.
The story hook
Here is the gist, and it is delightfully unhinged in a way that fits both Scooby-Doo and anime: while cruising Japan on the ultimate foodie adventure, Scooby and Shaggy accidentally unleash hundreds of mythical monsters that start wreaking havoc across the country. Their backup is a very Japan-ready crew — Scooby's uncle Daisuke-Doo, a magical girl named Yume, and a gadget whiz named Takumi. Expect a lot of monster-chasing and general mayhem.
"Welcome to Mystery Inc., Tubi!" said Sam Register, President, Warner Bros. Animation, Cartoon Network Studios & Hanna-Barbera Studios Europe. "We’re excited to partner on this next chapter as we push the Scooby-Doo franchise forward with its first-ever original anime series. Alongside the amazing artists at OLM, we’ll unmask a new batch of mysteries, signature hijinks, and — of course — plenty of Scooby Snacks, all brought to life through the dynamic artistry of anime."
Why this is interesting
WB has been cooking up a lot of Scooby projects lately (there is a new live-action series set up at Netflix ), but this one stands out because it's the franchise's first real dive into anime, with a Japanese studio leading production and a premise that leans into that style hard. Also notable: Tubi snagging U.S. exclusivity. The platform has been quietly stacking animation, and this is a very recognizable get.
What we do not know yet
Release timing is still under wraps, and beyond Scooby and Shaggy, the rest of the voice cast is TBA. But with the title, creative team, and distribution set — plus a first look out there — it feels like the monster train is leaving the station soon.