Wes Lui

Wes Lui, man, this guy’s got an eye for animated stories that don’t just sit there but actually stick with you. He’s stamped his name on projects like The Book of Life, which—let’s be real—totally flipped the script on what animated films could look and feel like. It’s not just some generic fairy tale, either. The visuals pop, the story’s got heart, and you can tell there’s a real love for Mexican culture woven through every frame. The whole Day of the Dead vibe? Yeah, that’s Lui and his crew making sure you’re not just watching—you’re in it. Then you get to Next Gen, which is basically a wild ride through a tech-heavy future, but not the cold, boring kind. The characters feel real, even the robots. It’s got that classic “outcast kid meets misunderstood machine” thing going, but with a punch of humor and a ton of action. Honestly, it’s got more personality than half the live-action stuff out there. And don’t sleep on Trollhunters either. If you’ve ever wanted to see epic battles, wild creatures, and a bunch of teenagers trying to save the world, this is your jam. Lui’s touch is all over it—fast pacing, cool designs, and characters who actually change and grow instead of just doing the same thing every episode. Basically, Wes Lui brings this mix of style, heart, and just enough weirdness to make his stuff stand out in a sea of forgettable animation.