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Zenimation is a short-form anthology series on Disney+ created by David Bess as "a tribute to the visual and sound artists who have created Walt Disney Animation Studios' legacy of films". Each episode contains a montage of clips and sequences focusing on the sounds and visuals from animated Disney movies with no dialogue. The series has been described as Disney's answer to ASMR channels on YouTube.[2] They were released onto Disney+ on May 22, 2020. A second season was released on June 11, 2021, and included scenes from earlier films, such as Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs and Bambi, as well as Raya and the Last Dragon.[3]

Official description

“Unplug, relax, and refresh your senses for a moment of mindfulness with Walt Disney Animation Studios' Zenimation - an animated soundscape experience. Whether it's baby Moana being called by the ocean, Anna and Kristoff walking through an icy forest, or Baymax and Hiro Hamada flying over San Fransokyo, these iconic scenes become an aural experience like no other with the sounds of ocean waves, an icy forest and soaring flight. Zenimation pays tribute to both the visual and sound artists who have created Walt Disney Animation Studios' legacy of films. Created and edited by David Bess. From Walt Disney Animation Studios.”
―Disney+

Episodes

Season 1

All released May 7, 2020:

  1. Water (6 min.): Explore the sea with Moana, Ariel, and Elsa.
  2. Cityscapes (6 min.): Visit New Orleans, Mt. Olympus, San Fransokyo, and Atlantis.
  3. Discovery (6 min.): Discover the world around you with Elsa, Tarzan, and Rapunzel.
  4. Flight (7 min.): Fly with Aladdin and Jasmine, Baymax and Hiro, and Cody and Marahuté.
  5. Explore (7 min.): Explore new places with Judy Hopps, baby Moana, and Aurora.
  6. Night (5 min.): Gaze at the night sky with Tiana, Rapunzel, and Jim Hawkins.
  7. Nature (8 min.): Take in the beauty of nature with Simba, Pocahontas, and Tarzan.
  8. Serenity (5 min.): Have a moment of calm with Belle, Mulan, and Gramma Tala.
  9. Water Realms (7 min.): Surf with Lilo, cross the Dark Sea with Elsa, and restore the heart of Te Fiti with Moana.
  10. Levity (7 min.): Have a laugh with Flash the Sloth, Stitch, and Baymax.

A compilation of the first 9 episodes, "Extended Edition" (50 min.), was released October 2, 2020.[1]

Season 2

All released June 11, 2021:

  1. Rain: Step into the rain with Simba, Bambi, and never-before seen footage from Raya and the Last Dragon.
  2. Everyday Comforts: Experience the comforts of everyday, morning to night, with Tiana, Anna, and Dumbo.
  3. Natural Wonders: The wonders of nature as seen through the eyes of Pocahontas, Mufasa, Alice, and others.
  4. Transformation: Witness the power of transformation with Pinocchio, Kida, the Beast, and Te Fiti.
  5. Waterways: Enjoy the scenic waterways of Kumandra, Mt. Olympus, Motunui, and Atlantis.
  6. Kindness: There is so much greatness in kindness, as we can learn from Moana, Baymax, Aladdin, and Vanellope von Schweetz.
  7. Snowscapes: Enjoy the peace and stillness of snowy days with Bambi, Thumper, Tigger, and Rabbit.
  8. Locales: Arendelle, Paris, Kumandra, New Orleans, from forests deep to castles far away.
  9. Full Journey - All Episodes: Enjoy the longform edition of Zenimation Season 2.

Movies Featured

  1. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (only in Season 2)
  2. Pinocchio (only in Season 2)
  3. Fantasia (only in Season 2)
  4. Dumbo (only in Season 2)
  5. Bambi (only in Season 2)
  6. Melody Time (only in Season 2)
  7. The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad (only in Season 2)
  8. Cinderella (only in Season 2)
  9. Alice in Wonderland (only in Season 2)
  10. Peter Pan
  11. Lady and the Tramp
  12. Sleeping Beauty
  13. The Sword in the Stone (only in Season 2)
  14. The Jungle Book
  15. The Aristocats (only in Season 1)
  16. Robin Hood (only in Season 2)
  17. The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
  18. The Rescuers (only in Season 2)
  19. The Fox and the Hound (only in Season 2)
  20. The Great Mouse Detective (only in Season 2)
  21. The Little Mermaid
  22. The Rescuers Down Under
  23. Beauty and the Beast
  24. Aladdin
  25. The Lion King
  26. Pocahontas
  27. The Hunchback of Notre Dame
  28. Hercules
  29. Mulan
  30. Tarzan
  31. Fantasia 2000 (only in Season 2)
  32. The Emperor's New Groove
  33. Atlantis: The Lost Empire
  34. Lilo & Stitch
  35. Treasure Planet
  36. Brother Bear
  37. Home on the Range (only in Season 2)
  38. Chicken Little
  39. Meet the Robinsons
  40. Bolt
  41. The Princess and the Frog
  42. Tangled
  43. Winnie the Pooh (only in Season 2)
  44. Wreck-It Ralph
  45. Frozen
  46. Big Hero 6
  47. Zootopia
  48. Moana
  49. Ralph Breaks the Internet
  50. Frozen II
  51. Raya and the Last Dragon (only in Season 2)

International

Gallery

Trivia

Sources

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Animation World Network "Extended Edition of 'Zenimation' Launches on Disney+ October 2" by AWN Staff, September 21, 2020
  2. ↑ io9 Gizmodo "The Latest Disney+ Series Is Basically ASMR, With Its Own Animated Movies" by James Whitbrook, May 22, 2020
  3. ↑ Disney+ (February 24, 2021). "Disney+ Announces Premiere Dates for New Series "Big Shot," "Star Wars: The Bad Batch," Marvel Studios' "Loki," "The Mysterious Benedict Society," "Monsters at Work," "Chip 'N' Dale: Park Life," and "Turner & Hooch"". Retrieved on March 2, 2021.

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