Eunyoung Choi

Eunyoung Choi’s name might not ring a bell right away, but if you’ve ever geeked out over cult animation, you’ve probably seen her magic at work. She’s got a knack for landing smack dab in the middle of iconic projects—like, Batman: Mask of the Phantasm? That’s not just any Batman cartoon; it’s basically the holy grail for Bat-fans. Dark, moody, a little tragic, and honestly, way deeper than you’d expect from a ‘90s animated feature. Choi’s animation fingerprints are all over that vibe. But she didn’t stop there. Fast forward to the wild, weird, and wonderfully mathematical world of Adventure Time with Finn & Jake. Yeah, that show with the stretchy dog and post-apocalyptic candy people. Choi helped bring that acid-trip of a universe to life. The animation style? Bouncy, colorful, and always teetering between hilarious and heartbreaking. Her work helped push TV animation out of its safe little box and into something way more experimental. Don’t even get me started on Kaiba, though. That show’s a trip and a half—part love story, part sci-fi mind-bender, all wrapped up in visuals that look like nothing else out there. Choi worked alongside Masaaki Yuasa, and you can spot her influence in those surreal, rubbery movements and dreamy colors. If you’re into animation that makes you feel something weird and new, Kaiba’s basically required viewing. All said, Choi’s touch turns “just another cartoon” into a total fever dream you’ll remember.