Last month I discussed the fact that many European cartoons with decent transformation scenes never air in America, a very frustrating situation for the TF enthusiast. One example is Mission Odyssey, a cartoon based on Homer's masterwork. Of course, no retelling of the Odyssey is complete without Circe, and episode 5 features her and several animal transformations. Sadly, the pig TFs take place offscreen, but enjoy the following in their place.
Thursday, December 27, 2012
Kappa Mikey (Monster Transformation)
Kappa Mikey was a cartoon spoof of several types of anime, though the title character was a generic American superhero. In "The Night of the Werepuff" (Season 02, Episode 15), Mikey is bitten by a "werepuff," and on the full moon turns into a very puffy, hair-covered weremonster who likes to eat people's clothes. I've edited together two of his transformations, along with some clothes-munching scenes. The second is better than the first, though everything is animated in cheap-looking flash.
P.S. In case you missed it, Dutchbull updated his wonderful site earlier this month. Among the many riches on display are the transformation scenes from the Spanish werewolf horror comedy Lobos De Arga, made with old-fashioned prosthetics and guys in suits. The throwback approach works far better than almost any CGI transformation you can think of.
P.S. In case you missed it, Dutchbull updated his wonderful site earlier this month. Among the many riches on display are the transformation scenes from the Spanish werewolf horror comedy Lobos De Arga, made with old-fashioned prosthetics and guys in suits. The throwback approach works far better than almost any CGI transformation you can think of.
Generator Rex (Werewolf Transformation)
Despite being about nanobytes changing characters' bodies, the transformations I've seen in the cartoon Generator Rex have mostly been disappointing. The episode "Night Falls" (Season 02, Ep.13) is no exception, despite being about a group of werewolf-like creatures in Mexico.
The epsiode can be viewed here. There's a reversion scene at the 10:20 mark, though it mostly consists of two close-ups. At the 14:44 mark a character starts to transform and grows a furry mane and pointed ears. At 20:31 the character reverts back to human, but in a long shot (and of course all his clothing magically reappears from nowhere). All in all, slim pickings, but I'll see if any other episodes are of interest...
The epsiode can be viewed here. There's a reversion scene at the 10:20 mark, though it mostly consists of two close-ups. At the 14:44 mark a character starts to transform and grows a furry mane and pointed ears. At 20:31 the character reverts back to human, but in a long shot (and of course all his clothing magically reappears from nowhere). All in all, slim pickings, but I'll see if any other episodes are of interest...
Datarom (Dragon, Crow, Wolf Transformations)
The webcomic Datarom! dates from a few years ago, and featured a few transformation scenes rendered in cartoony style.
In the first, a weredragon is transformed into a more feral form, as seen here.
Second comes a werewolf TF, starting here and ending here.
Third, a bird-man turns into a monstrous crow TF, as seen here.
Note: the artist later went on to a comic called Furthia High. If anyone knows of any TF scenes in it, please let me know.
In the first, a weredragon is transformed into a more feral form, as seen here.
Second comes a werewolf TF, starting here and ending here.
Third, a bird-man turns into a monstrous crow TF, as seen here.
Note: the artist later went on to a comic called Furthia High. If anyone knows of any TF scenes in it, please let me know.
Friday, December 21, 2012
Transient Pulse (Werewolf Transformation)
(This is a re-run of a formerly deleted post.)
The strange webcomic Transient Pulse contains a sort of were-squirrel transformation, found here.
Note: the "previous" and "next" buttons on this comic are reversed in function.
P.S. On an unrelated note, the link for the webcomic Paranormal Mystery Squad has been fixed.
The strange webcomic Transient Pulse contains a sort of were-squirrel transformation, found here.
Note: the "previous" and "next" buttons on this comic are reversed in function.
P.S. On an unrelated note, the link for the webcomic Paranormal Mystery Squad has been fixed.
Friday, November 16, 2012
Office of the Cat (Lion Transformation)
In all honesty, I have no idea what the English-language name of this show is. The Japanese title is 猫の事務所, which google translates as "Office of the Cat." As for where I found the link, it's part of the massive list of anime with transformations I described in an earlier post.
I also have no idea what this show is about, aside from that fact that it stars a bunch of anthropomorphic house-cats who work in an office. One of these cats suddenly transforms into a big-ass lion. Once again, I have no idea why.
Off Topic Update: the link for Adventure Time has been updated with a working video. Yay Hugwolf!
I also have no idea what this show is about, aside from that fact that it stars a bunch of anthropomorphic house-cats who work in an office. One of these cats suddenly transforms into a big-ass lion. Once again, I have no idea why.
Off Topic Update: the link for Adventure Time has been updated with a working video. Yay Hugwolf!
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Gawayn (Werewolf Transformation)
Welcome to the Halloween update! In the spirit of the holiday, this entry and the four below it are all about werewolves.
One thing I've discovered while working on this blog is that a lot of European cartoons are never aired in America, despite the low cost of dubbing. This is doubly frustrating because some of these shows have decent transformation scenes.
Gawayn, a comedic medieval fantasy cartoon, is a good example. In episode 20, a character is turned into a pig, while his friends are turned into pork-hungry wolves. Comments after the clip.
The scene is a nice surprise, since comedic cartoons usually feature instant transformations. But here they're played for mock horror and a bit more drawn out, especially in the lovingly storyboarded shots of the Asian character's feet, tail, and chest bursting through his clothes.
One thing I've discovered while working on this blog is that a lot of European cartoons are never aired in America, despite the low cost of dubbing. This is doubly frustrating because some of these shows have decent transformation scenes.
Gawayn, a comedic medieval fantasy cartoon, is a good example. In episode 20, a character is turned into a pig, while his friends are turned into pork-hungry wolves. Comments after the clip.
The scene is a nice surprise, since comedic cartoons usually feature instant transformations. But here they're played for mock horror and a bit more drawn out, especially in the lovingly storyboarded shots of the Asian character's feet, tail, and chest bursting through his clothes.
MercWorks (Werewolf Transformation)
Mercworks is a humorous webcomic, and it happened to recently feature a werewolf transformation. I won't spoil the joke for you, so click here and enjoy!
Space Cadets Halloween Howl (Werewolf Transformation)
Space Cadets is a decidedly adult-themed webcomic for a gay audience. A Halloween special involves one of the characters turning into a very excited werewolf. This is definitely not work safe, so don't say I didn't warn you! Those who like naughty lycanthropes can click here....
Dracula Meets the Wolfman (Werewolf Transformation)
Dracula Meets the Wolfman is a horror comic drawn (quite nicely) by Francisco Francavilla. A Brazilian werewolf fan-group has posted some pages here, and if you scroll down five images you'll see a transformation scene.
Dense Fear: Bloodline (Werewolf Transformation)
Dense Fear (how can an emotion be dense?) is a low-budget independent werewolf film, and it happens to feature a good and lengthy transformation scene. It's an obvious labor of love and shows the results an amateur filmmaker can get on no-budget production.
I'd love to embed the video here, but the assholes who run youtube have decided to make it impossible to embed a video that starts at a set time, so here's a cued link. An earlier version of the scene, shot a few years before, can be watched here.
I'd love to embed the video here, but the assholes who run youtube have decided to make it impossible to embed a video that starts at a set time, so here's a cued link. An earlier version of the scene, shot a few years before, can be watched here.
Sunday, October 21, 2012
Kutsal Damacana 2: Itmen (Werewolf Transformation)
Kutsal Damacana 2: Itmen is a Turkish comedy. Turkey is infamous for making films that are unintentionally hilarious, so be warned... I have no idea what the film's about, but it does feature a werewolf who gradually transforms. I've badly edited together the transformation scenes and have also included a long scene of the werewolf slow-dancing, because--well, how often do you see that happen? For those who don't enjoy dances with werewolves, watch up to 3:10 and then skip to 8:25 for the reversion scene. And remember, if you want to know what's going on, I can't help you. I suspect the filmmakers can't either...
Werewolf Transformation (plus dancing!)
Werewolf Transformation (plus dancing!)
Thursday, October 18, 2012
The Art of Lobo Leo
Here's some big news--Lobo Leo has updated his website! He doesn't update often, but when he does he gives you a treasure trove. And those of you who only know Leo through his webcomic Alpha Luna, about a female werewolf, might be glad to know that Leo gives equal time to male werewolves on his site.
Leo's art style has some anime influence, but it's very much his own and lovingly detailed down to the last strand of fur. He is an artist who's plainly fascinated with werewolves and deeply intent on capturing the process of transformation in all its sensual glory and excitement. This means that some of his art is not safe for work. His site is split up into four sections, all worth a visit:
* Drawings and Sketches is a rich storehouse, including several sequences of writhing lycanthropes.
* Comics contains Leo's latest work, "Two Howls," a 21 page comic about a couple discovering each other's inner beasts on vacation. You need to pay $12 to see it, but it's definitely worth the money. The remaining comics are free and worth perusing.
* Photomorphs contains several impressively realistic sequences--maybe the best of their kind on the web.
* Lastly, in Movies there's the "Downloadable Videos" section featuring animated versions of several photomorphs and drawn sequences.
Leo's art style has some anime influence, but it's very much his own and lovingly detailed down to the last strand of fur. He is an artist who's plainly fascinated with werewolves and deeply intent on capturing the process of transformation in all its sensual glory and excitement. This means that some of his art is not safe for work. His site is split up into four sections, all worth a visit:
* Drawings and Sketches is a rich storehouse, including several sequences of writhing lycanthropes.
* Comics contains Leo's latest work, "Two Howls," a 21 page comic about a couple discovering each other's inner beasts on vacation. You need to pay $12 to see it, but it's definitely worth the money. The remaining comics are free and worth perusing.
* Photomorphs contains several impressively realistic sequences--maybe the best of their kind on the web.
* Lastly, in Movies there's the "Downloadable Videos" section featuring animated versions of several photomorphs and drawn sequences.
News Update: Dutchbull Updates,Teen Wolf Season 2, and a fixed link
I have a video update planned for later this week, but first some news:
* Dutchbull has updated his terrific Transformation video website! Of special interest are a wolf TF from Full Metal Alchemist and the werewolf transformation and reversion scenes from the direct-to-video Werewolf: The Beast Among Us. The movie isn't quite as bad as I thought it would be--the werewolf hunters are stupidly anachronistic and the ending is cynically happy to make room for sequels, but the central character fits into the Wolfman tradition (and is played by a rather hunky young actor).The werewolf is CGI of course, but the technology seems to have improved.
* The finale of Teen Wolf season two aired while I was on vacation. Before I discuss it (spoilers ahoy!), allow me to continue being smug about how I predicted the show would be better than everyone else on the internet thought. And in season two the storytelling, direction, lighting, and acting have improved even further. So let's tip our hat to Producer/Showrunner Jeff Davis and his crew.
That said, I wonder if the storyline was worth all that effort. I don't think the Kanima (or however the hell it's spelled) merited a season-long story-arc. Davis has said this storyline was one of redemption for Jackson, but surely Jackson's appeal was in being an attractive bastard whose humanity showed only briefly and teasingly. Furthermore, having Jackson redeemed by his love for Lydia depends on the dubious idea that he actually loved her in the first place, when it's clear that the only person Jackson loves is himself.
Nor was the Kanima convincingly explained--why would a human on the path to transforming into another mammal be detoured into reptile form? Worse, the kanima seems to have eaten up the special effects budget and left none for the lycanthropes--not a good thing in a show called Teen Wolf. (And frankly, if we have to have other werecreatures on this show, why not weretigers? Or weredonkeys for comic relief?)
Though we got to see Jackson transform into beta werewolf form, we were denied seeing Derek turn into an alpha werewolf--by which I mean a real werewolf, not a human with pointy ears and sideburns. (The make-up for the beta werewolf is fine, but it's even less animalistic than that of the original Wolfman from 1941.)
Why was this? On his twitter, Jeff Davis was asked why Derek didn't turn into "that big bad Alpha like Peter did?" Davis answered "To be honest, the CGI is way too expensive and I prefer live actors." But unless MTV shrank the show's budget (highly unlikely, it was a hit!), then the special effects money must have been spent on that damn Kanima. In any case, it didn't make sense for Derek to not transform into a bigger, badder monster when fighting something so deadly.
Someone later asked "why did Peter turn into a full on wolf type creature when he was alpha but Derek didn't?" Davis replied "That will be explained in Season 3." I certainly hope so, just as I hope the new season, which will feature more alphas, will also feature some alpha transformations.
With that in mind, I have a suggestion for those of you who use twitter. If you could, why not ask Jeff (in the most respectful and positive manner that you can) whether we'll see any alpha werewolf transformation scenes in season 3? After all, a werewolf show without a good transformation is like a vampire film without any blood-sucking. Just remember to be polite and gracious with Jeff--he's already given us a great werewolf show.
* Having to often replace dead video links is a recurring annoyance, but I'll gladly do so to make sure you get your TF fix. Today I fixed the link for the werewolf transformation in Zombie Loan episode 7. If you haven't yet seen it, take a gander. And just to remind everyone, new posts are coming soon.
* Dutchbull has updated his terrific Transformation video website! Of special interest are a wolf TF from Full Metal Alchemist and the werewolf transformation and reversion scenes from the direct-to-video Werewolf: The Beast Among Us. The movie isn't quite as bad as I thought it would be--the werewolf hunters are stupidly anachronistic and the ending is cynically happy to make room for sequels, but the central character fits into the Wolfman tradition (and is played by a rather hunky young actor).The werewolf is CGI of course, but the technology seems to have improved.
* The finale of Teen Wolf season two aired while I was on vacation. Before I discuss it (spoilers ahoy!), allow me to continue being smug about how I predicted the show would be better than everyone else on the internet thought. And in season two the storytelling, direction, lighting, and acting have improved even further. So let's tip our hat to Producer/Showrunner Jeff Davis and his crew.
That said, I wonder if the storyline was worth all that effort. I don't think the Kanima (or however the hell it's spelled) merited a season-long story-arc. Davis has said this storyline was one of redemption for Jackson, but surely Jackson's appeal was in being an attractive bastard whose humanity showed only briefly and teasingly. Furthermore, having Jackson redeemed by his love for Lydia depends on the dubious idea that he actually loved her in the first place, when it's clear that the only person Jackson loves is himself.
Nor was the Kanima convincingly explained--why would a human on the path to transforming into another mammal be detoured into reptile form? Worse, the kanima seems to have eaten up the special effects budget and left none for the lycanthropes--not a good thing in a show called Teen Wolf. (And frankly, if we have to have other werecreatures on this show, why not weretigers? Or weredonkeys for comic relief?)
Though we got to see Jackson transform into beta werewolf form, we were denied seeing Derek turn into an alpha werewolf--by which I mean a real werewolf, not a human with pointy ears and sideburns. (The make-up for the beta werewolf is fine, but it's even less animalistic than that of the original Wolfman from 1941.)
Why was this? On his twitter, Jeff Davis was asked why Derek didn't turn into "that big bad Alpha like Peter did?" Davis answered "To be honest, the CGI is way too expensive and I prefer live actors." But unless MTV shrank the show's budget (highly unlikely, it was a hit!), then the special effects money must have been spent on that damn Kanima. In any case, it didn't make sense for Derek to not transform into a bigger, badder monster when fighting something so deadly.
Someone later asked "why did Peter turn into a full on wolf type creature when he was alpha but Derek didn't?" Davis replied "That will be explained in Season 3." I certainly hope so, just as I hope the new season, which will feature more alphas, will also feature some alpha transformations.
With that in mind, I have a suggestion for those of you who use twitter. If you could, why not ask Jeff (in the most respectful and positive manner that you can) whether we'll see any alpha werewolf transformation scenes in season 3? After all, a werewolf show without a good transformation is like a vampire film without any blood-sucking. Just remember to be polite and gracious with Jeff--he's already given us a great werewolf show.
* Having to often replace dead video links is a recurring annoyance, but I'll gladly do so to make sure you get your TF fix. Today I fixed the link for the werewolf transformation in Zombie Loan episode 7. If you haven't yet seen it, take a gander. And just to remind everyone, new posts are coming soon.
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
My Lupine Life (Werewolf Transformation)
(I saw this excellent video before I went on vacation; after I got back I received three requests to post it. And so I shall!)
My Lupine Life is a Canadian webseries about Louis Pine (geddit?), a 14 year old boy convinced he's a "genetic werewolf" who inherited the condition from his Dad. Believing he's due to transform, Louis spends the rest of the series driving his friends and family crazy. But in episode 12 the comic tone shifts and we discover he just might be right after all...
I've cued the clip to start with the onset of the transformation, but you might enjoy watching from earlier on, or from the first episode.
First, let's give some well-deserved praise--the filmmakers were obviously working on a limited budget but their imagination puts most Hollywood productions to shame. This is a lesson on how to do a good low-budget werewolf transformation. There's just the right amount of cgi (Louis's stretching hands and feet), combined with high-quality prosthetics (dig that scary wolf head!) and creative touches like Louis's fangs popping his braces. And let's not forget the terrific sound work, ranging from bone-crunching TF sounds to that ear-cracking crazed wolf roar, though those shouldn't distract us from Aron Tomori's performance as the unlucky Louis. Though I wish we could have seen more of the muzzle-growth than a silhouette, this is one time I'm more than prepared to make the budget excuse.
What I most appreciate is that the filmmakers went the extra mile. Since Louis transforms into a full wolf, the filmmakers could have just used the quick-and-easy CGI of shows like True Blood. Instead they chose to emphasize prolonged body-horror, and for that we are grateful. Now let's see if enough of you watch to inspire a sequel!
My Lupine Life is a Canadian webseries about Louis Pine (geddit?), a 14 year old boy convinced he's a "genetic werewolf" who inherited the condition from his Dad. Believing he's due to transform, Louis spends the rest of the series driving his friends and family crazy. But in episode 12 the comic tone shifts and we discover he just might be right after all...
I've cued the clip to start with the onset of the transformation, but you might enjoy watching from earlier on, or from the first episode.
First, let's give some well-deserved praise--the filmmakers were obviously working on a limited budget but their imagination puts most Hollywood productions to shame. This is a lesson on how to do a good low-budget werewolf transformation. There's just the right amount of cgi (Louis's stretching hands and feet), combined with high-quality prosthetics (dig that scary wolf head!) and creative touches like Louis's fangs popping his braces. And let's not forget the terrific sound work, ranging from bone-crunching TF sounds to that ear-cracking crazed wolf roar, though those shouldn't distract us from Aron Tomori's performance as the unlucky Louis. Though I wish we could have seen more of the muzzle-growth than a silhouette, this is one time I'm more than prepared to make the budget excuse.
What I most appreciate is that the filmmakers went the extra mile. Since Louis transforms into a full wolf, the filmmakers could have just used the quick-and-easy CGI of shows like True Blood. Instead they chose to emphasize prolonged body-horror, and for that we are grateful. Now let's see if enough of you watch to inspire a sequel!
Thursday, September 13, 2012
Blind Pilots (Satyr/Goat Transformation)
Today's video is a transformation classic...which is why I was reluctant to post it, since I assume lots of TF fans are already familiar with the music video of "Blind Pilots," a song by the band Cooper Temple Clause. And so they are, but they've made multiple requests to re-see it, so I've decided to post "Blind Pilots."
This gloriously idiosyncratic video starts with a bloke stepping out for his bachelor party. Before he does, his fiancee places a necklace (with a bell talisman) on him. The bachelor party devolves into a drunken mess, and the talisman turns the would-be groom into a real satyr. Reveling in booze and girls, this latter-day Pan doesn't notice the continuing effects of the talisman until it's too late and he turns into a complete party animal...
It's a terrific concept joined with fluid special effects (an excellent melding of CGI and prosthetics), a good-looking guy, and classical mythology. The guy happens to be none other than a pre-fame Michael Fassbender, which unfortunately means a bimbo-load of fangirls have left heaps of idiotic comments displaying their ignorance of even basic mythology. "Blind Pilots" is hardly difficult to understand or even that strange; it's a moralistic allegory. The groom acts like a self-centered boor, breaks the trust of his friends and future wife, and becomes a party god. And while that might look cool for a while, acting like an animal has its consequences...
P.S. The making-of video for "Blind Pilots" is also online, though the video quality is bad. If you're interested, here are parts one, two, and three.
This gloriously idiosyncratic video starts with a bloke stepping out for his bachelor party. Before he does, his fiancee places a necklace (with a bell talisman) on him. The bachelor party devolves into a drunken mess, and the talisman turns the would-be groom into a real satyr. Reveling in booze and girls, this latter-day Pan doesn't notice the continuing effects of the talisman until it's too late and he turns into a complete party animal...
It's a terrific concept joined with fluid special effects (an excellent melding of CGI and prosthetics), a good-looking guy, and classical mythology. The guy happens to be none other than a pre-fame Michael Fassbender, which unfortunately means a bimbo-load of fangirls have left heaps of idiotic comments displaying their ignorance of even basic mythology. "Blind Pilots" is hardly difficult to understand or even that strange; it's a moralistic allegory. The groom acts like a self-centered boor, breaks the trust of his friends and future wife, and becomes a party god. And while that might look cool for a while, acting like an animal has its consequences...
P.S. The making-of video for "Blind Pilots" is also online, though the video quality is bad. If you're interested, here are parts one, two, and three.
Friday, September 7, 2012
Campione! (Werewolf Transformation)
The anime Campione! features a werewolf transformation from the villain of episode 6. He's elderly and vampiric-looking, and thus not my ideal transformee, but the TF is quite fine. I've cued the video.
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Kid Hulk (Age-Progression/Growth Transformation)
This cute short features a bullied tyke showing his tormentors why they won't like him when he's angry. Since the actor playing the Hulk is at the very least a teenager, the transformation also counts as age progression...
Reader Contributions VIII: The Art of Whiteflamek
Before I went on vacation, I received a message on TF-Spot from the artist Whiteflamek, asking if I could mention his artwork. Though late, I'm happy to do so--his Furaffinity page can be found here. His most extensive work is a many-paged horse photomanipulation TF, viewable here. Like most of the stallion transformations featured on this blog, it's NSFW. Thanks again for contributing Whiteflamek!
Friday, July 20, 2012
Reader Contributions VII: Kirikou and the Sorceress (Age Progression)
An anonymous reader wrote in to remind me of a transformation he had recommended and which I had forgotten to post--the age progression scene from Kirikou and the Sorceress, a French animated feature based on West African legends. You can view it here, cued for your pleasure. The animation is gracefully fluid and smooth. Thanks very much Anonymous!
Thursday, July 19, 2012
Site Updates and a Hello to International Viewers
First, there's a new post below this one, so do check out the Corrector Yui videos.
Second, I've fixed several broken video links! You can now see updated videos for:
* Hyrcania (Werewolf TF)
* The Regular Show (Skunk TF)
* Adventure Time (Werewolf TF)
* Lola (Female to Male Transgender TF--very rare!)
Third, I would like to say hello to my international readers. This blog has been in operation for slightly more than four years and has 187,423 page views.
Where do they come from? Well, take a look at these stats:
United States: 103557
United Kingdom: 14365
Germany: 11187
Canada: 8201
Australia: 4220
Japan: 3065
Mexico: 2768
Spain: 2186
France: 1944
Italy: 1902
I am delighted to have so many readers from around the world! I'm especially surprised at how many readers are from non-English speaking countries. Now, I happen to know that lots of cartoons and other shows that air in Europe and Asia never make it to American TV. Plus, lots of European and Asian comics remain unknown in the U.S.
So please dear readers, if you see a good Transformation scene in a non-American cartoon, movie, TV show or comic, tell me about it! I might otherwise never know. Our friends aboard receive more than enough American exports, but Americans rarely receive enough of theirs.
I know that our friends in Germany and France, for example, watch many cartoons Americans know nothing about. And in Japan there must be thousands of unknown manga and anime with TF scenes. Even nations close to the US, like Canada and Mexico, have their secrets, along with English-speaking nations like the UK and Australia. And let's not leave out our friends in Spain and Italy! No matter where you are, I'm interested in hearing from you!
Lastly, I'm going on vacation in early August and won't return until September. Before then I hope to make at least two major posts, on an Argentinian soap opera and a classic anime series.
Second, I've fixed several broken video links! You can now see updated videos for:
* Hyrcania (Werewolf TF)
* The Regular Show (Skunk TF)
* Adventure Time (Werewolf TF)
* Lola (Female to Male Transgender TF--very rare!)
Third, I would like to say hello to my international readers. This blog has been in operation for slightly more than four years and has 187,423 page views.
Where do they come from? Well, take a look at these stats:
United States: 103557
United Kingdom: 14365
Germany: 11187
Canada: 8201
Australia: 4220
Japan: 3065
Mexico: 2768
Spain: 2186
France: 1944
Italy: 1902
I am delighted to have so many readers from around the world! I'm especially surprised at how many readers are from non-English speaking countries. Now, I happen to know that lots of cartoons and other shows that air in Europe and Asia never make it to American TV. Plus, lots of European and Asian comics remain unknown in the U.S.
So please dear readers, if you see a good Transformation scene in a non-American cartoon, movie, TV show or comic, tell me about it! I might otherwise never know. Our friends aboard receive more than enough American exports, but Americans rarely receive enough of theirs.
I know that our friends in Germany and France, for example, watch many cartoons Americans know nothing about. And in Japan there must be thousands of unknown manga and anime with TF scenes. Even nations close to the US, like Canada and Mexico, have their secrets, along with English-speaking nations like the UK and Australia. And let's not leave out our friends in Spain and Italy! No matter where you are, I'm interested in hearing from you!
Lastly, I'm going on vacation in early August and won't return until September. Before then I hope to make at least two major posts, on an Argentinian soap opera and a classic anime series.
Corrector Yui (Werewolf Transformation)
Corrector Yui is the sort of anime that doesn't make sense to anyone but 11 year olds with too much time on their hands (plus, the only videos I could find were Spanish dubs). It takes place in some kind of cyberspace realm and one of the online characters, Synchro, seems to have been infected with some kind of computer virus that turns him into a werewolf.
His initial transformation, from episode 21, is here:
Later on, in episode 40, he has a reversion scene, which I think is better (and more sensuous) than the original TF:
His initial transformation, from episode 21, is here:
Later on, in episode 40, he has a reversion scene, which I think is better (and more sensuous) than the original TF:
Monday, July 2, 2012
The Art of Silverclaw
I would be remiss if I didn't devote a post to one of my absolute favorite transformation artists: Silverclaw, whose artwork can be found on Fur Affinity under the name "Silverclaw1". The site requires registration, but it's more than worth it to have access to Silverclaw's spirited drawings. Her work is truly full of life. Take for instance her much-renown ability with facial expressions--her characters survey their changing limbs with genuine shock, consternation, and curiosity, and she can draw a thousand variations on these mixed emotions. And when her characters' changing bodies writhe and thrash around, her kinetic command of anatomy is enhanced by her cartoony style, which in turn accentuates the drama and humor of transformation. And luckily for this blog Silverclaw likes drawing "pretty boys"as the subject of transformations.
Her account is full of TF goodness, and I'd like to highlight a few of my personal favorites. Entries that are not safe for work have been marked and require registration.
Let's start with some early work, such as the Otter transformation in "Deep Water."
Here's an early sequence involving wolves in "A Day At the Mall": 01, 02, 03.
"Donkey Cabbage" (NSFW) shows another of her strengths, Donkey TFs: 01, 02, 03.
Kangaroos of course are the subject of "Walkabout."
Donkeys make a braying (and NSFW) return in "Pleasure Island Bar": 01, 02, 03.
Silverclaw's biggest, greatest sequence yet also involves donkeys. Behold the epic length, lovingly detailed "First Change" (NSFW):
01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16.
There's even more TF art at Silverclaw's account. Drop by and say hello, and thank her for all her art. Good artists always need encouragement!
Her account is full of TF goodness, and I'd like to highlight a few of my personal favorites. Entries that are not safe for work have been marked and require registration.
Let's start with some early work, such as the Otter transformation in "Deep Water."
Here's an early sequence involving wolves in "A Day At the Mall": 01, 02, 03.
"Donkey Cabbage" (NSFW) shows another of her strengths, Donkey TFs: 01, 02, 03.
Kangaroos of course are the subject of "Walkabout."
Donkeys make a braying (and NSFW) return in "Pleasure Island Bar": 01, 02, 03.
Silverclaw's biggest, greatest sequence yet also involves donkeys. Behold the epic length, lovingly detailed "First Change" (NSFW):
01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16.
There's even more TF art at Silverclaw's account. Drop by and say hello, and thank her for all her art. Good artists always need encouragement!
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Horrid Henry (Ape Transformation)
In this episode ("Horrid Henry's Hideo-Video"), bratty Henry imagines himself transforming into a King-Kong-like ape monster. Cued for your convenience:
Horrid Henry (Dinosaur Transformation)
Horrid Henry is a British cartoon about a bad boy prone to temper tantrums. During some of these he turns into nasty looking animals, though the transformation is entirely imagined. In the show's credits, he's briefly seen transforming into a Tyrannosaurus Rex.
Monday, June 25, 2012
Lego - Phases of the Wolf (Werewolf Transformation)
I don't usually feature toys on this blog, but this was too ingenious to resist...
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
A quick site update: an alternative video link has been added for Evil Con Carne, just in case you can't view the yummy original. Evolution is good, but devolution is better!
The Amazing World of Gumball (Age Progression/Growth Transformation)
The Amazing World of Gumball is a neat little cartoon that adeptly mixes different animation styles. In an episode titled "The Mustache," Gumball goes through a very fast and rather hulking form of puberty. Cued for your convenience.
Wakfu (Dragon Transformation)
Wakfu is a quasi-anime series produced in France. In the 24th episode of its second season there's a nice dragon transformation, one also notable for well-animated muscle growth. The latter explains why it's featured by Youtuber Gelty Drake, whose account has many other growth scenes from various cartoons. The video below is his, and I thank him in advance for his good work.
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Legend of the Werehorse! (Horse Transformation)
You might caught my earlier post about Mambliss, one of the great online TF artists, who has prolifically and proficiently gone about her craft while so many other TF artists have burnt out. She (or is it he?) has a unique style and specializes in adult-themed content, and her latest opus is no different. Perhaps I should say magnum opus, since "Legend of the Werehorse" is an epic-sized comic of over 50 pages, detailing the full-moon transformation of two young men into equines. (I should warn you that the comic is not work safe, and is not for people who get squeamish at the sight of two dudes rockin' the casbah.) Mamabliss has made "Legend of the Werehorse!" available for download here. If you prefer to read it online, here are the links.
EDIT: You can read "Legend of the Werehorse" here.
The Lycanthrope (Werewolf Transformation)
One of the great explorers of werewolf lore is someone known only as "Dig," who posts semi-regularly at the Werewolf Cafe with fantastic news of werewolf-related movies and TV shows no one else has heard of. His latest scoop involves a short amateur film, and as Dig says, it's "amazing what you can do with a very small budget." The Lycanthrope was made way back in 1990, but its homemade prosthetics put most modern Hollywood FX to shame.
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Adventure Time (Werewolf Transformation)
Adventure Time is an extremely idiosyncratic and deservedly popular surreal fantasy cartoon. The most recent episode, "Hug Wolf," features the most hilarious twist on werewolf lore I've ever seen. Main character Finn transforms into a ferocious, bestial monster who goes around...hugging people. Driven by an insatiable, savage lust for giving affectionate embraces, he embarks on a loving rampage! To see the TF, scroll to the 06:15 mark.
Friday, May 4, 2012
Moonspell: "Licanthrope" (Werewolf Transformation)
According to wikipedia, Moonspell is a Portuguese heavy metal band (I didn't know there were any!). In their music video for "Licanthrope" (sic), the lead singer is shown turning into a werewolf (why doesn't that happen more often in music videos?). The transformation is a combination of prothestics (the foot turning into a paw) and cgi (the back ridging). Unfortunately, the design and make-up of the fully-transformed werewolf is a disappointment.
Thursday, May 3, 2012
Bad Moon Rising (Werewolf Transformation)
Bad Moon Rising is a short film from Australia now making the rounds of film festivals.
The premise: "During a bruising interrogation, a young man waits till moon rise to turn the tables on his captors." A one minute excerpt is online, and I have to say that for a short independent film the special effects are very good. The director has plans to expand his short into a feature film. We wish him the best of luck.
The premise: "During a bruising interrogation, a young man waits till moon rise to turn the tables on his captors." A one minute excerpt is online, and I have to say that for a short independent film the special effects are very good. The director has plans to expand his short into a feature film. We wish him the best of luck.
Thursday, April 26, 2012
News Update: 100 Posts, Massive TF list, and a Request to Readers
Huzzah! Male Transformations has passed the 100 post mark! To be honest, it should have passed that years ago, but I feel that only in the past year have I really hit my stride. To celebrate, two very large posts are planned for next month, one involving an Argentinian soap opera and the other four versions of a classic anime series.
In the meantime, I've come across the motherlode of Transformation alerts--a Japanese TF site has put up a massive list of anime episodes that feature transformation scenes. Even better, most of the entries have video links! See it all here. The only problem is that it's all in Japanese and there's a huge amount of material to plow through. I've started work with google translate and I'm a tenth of the way through.
So, I have a request for any readers who happen to know Japanese. If you have free time, please take a look at the list, and if you see anything good, let me know! By "good" I mean any transformation involving male characters that are not of the "poof!" or instant variety. And just to warn you, it looks like most of the TFs on that page are instant. Additionally, I'd prefer not to post any TF videos that can be found on Dutch Bull or Stonegate's sites. So, now that that's out of the way, have fun!
In the meantime, I've come across the motherlode of Transformation alerts--a Japanese TF site has put up a massive list of anime episodes that feature transformation scenes. Even better, most of the entries have video links! See it all here. The only problem is that it's all in Japanese and there's a huge amount of material to plow through. I've started work with google translate and I'm a tenth of the way through.
So, I have a request for any readers who happen to know Japanese. If you have free time, please take a look at the list, and if you see anything good, let me know! By "good" I mean any transformation involving male characters that are not of the "poof!" or instant variety. And just to warn you, it looks like most of the TFs on that page are instant. Additionally, I'd prefer not to post any TF videos that can be found on Dutch Bull or Stonegate's sites. So, now that that's out of the way, have fun!
Gokudo (Age Progression Transformation)
Here's an age progression scene from episode 24 of the comedic fantasy anime Gokudo. It's quick but features some nice clothes-bursting...
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
News Update: Update at Dutchbull's!
Drop what you're doing and head on over to Dutchbull's site, because he's updated! Make sure to check out his videos from the latest seasons of the British and American Being Human. The latter is still inferior to the original, though it did have one good idea: introducing purebreed werewolves (i.e., who have been born that way). And unlike that mopey bore Josh, the purebreds are quite happy being amoral superbeasts. One was played by an actor who looked like a depraved Adonis and gave an ample demonstration why evil is sexier than good. Instead of keeping him around, the show got rid of him of course. Let's hope the new season of Teen Wolf does better on the televised lycanthropy front. In the meantime, mark your calendars for Dutchbull's next update in July.
Fantaghiro: The Cave of the Golden Rose (Monster Transformation)
From what I can tell, Fantaghiro: The Cave of the Golden Rose is a fantasy miniseries. Its antihero is in love with the heroine but has nasty problem--every time he tries to kiss her he turns into a monster. (He looks something like a cross between an ogre and the wolfman.) The TF is mostly facial but relatively detailed.
Here's the first TF:
And here's the second:
Here's the first TF:
And here's the second:
The Regular Show (Skunk Transformation)
In the episode "Skunked" Rigby the Racoon runs afoul of a wereskunk...and then starts transforming into one. The TF is spread out across the whole episode. At first he just hulks out (2:42 and 3:22), then gets even bigger (5:45 and 7:24), then his fur starts turning black (7:49 and 8:45), though he doesn't transform all the way.
Monday, April 2, 2012
Burger King Commercial (Werewolf Transformation)
Yeah, it's a slow day....
Burger King 'Werewolf' from BOLD on Vimeo.
Friday, March 9, 2012
Karlo Humor (Werewolf Transformation)
Here's a cute little comic that proves even werewolves can be lazy.
Saturday, February 25, 2012
Reader Contributions VI: Justice League (Gorilla Transformation and extras)
Makaio has also written in to recommend posting this scene from the Justice League episode "The Brave and the Bold", wherein the Flash suffers hallucinations at the hands of the fiendish Gorilla Grodd.
Makaio writes: "One of my favorite TF clips. In this video is a weight gain (pretty sweet), head inflation, puppet TF, and finally my favorite, the gorilla transformation. I love how he goes from this skinny guy, suddenly hulks bigger, and finally his six-pack pushes out into huge round gorilla gut."
I have to agree, and will add that transformation scenes are often more detailed and vivid when played for nightmare/horror value, whereas comedic TFs are often of the "poof" variety, unless they're deriving comedy from the character's discomfort and humiliation during the transformation process. And those aspects can be played for horror with very little adjustment...
Makaio, whose blog I've added to the links sidebar, makes TF videos of his own. He points to two homemade TFs made with a gorilla suit (which can be viewed here and here). Makaio writes "I tried to mimic the camera techniques with the incredible hulk TFs with close-ups of the rippage and such. The goal was to make it look like I was actually outgrowing my clothes becoming a gorilla without using my hands to pull off on the clothes. Unlike the hulk, this gorilla tf managed to get in some nice pants and boxer rippage..."
My thanks to Makaio for contributing--such gestures make this blog truly worthwhile. I hope other readers won't feel shy about pitching in suggestions.
Makaio writes: "One of my favorite TF clips. In this video is a weight gain (pretty sweet), head inflation, puppet TF, and finally my favorite, the gorilla transformation. I love how he goes from this skinny guy, suddenly hulks bigger, and finally his six-pack pushes out into huge round gorilla gut."
I have to agree, and will add that transformation scenes are often more detailed and vivid when played for nightmare/horror value, whereas comedic TFs are often of the "poof" variety, unless they're deriving comedy from the character's discomfort and humiliation during the transformation process. And those aspects can be played for horror with very little adjustment...
Makaio, whose blog I've added to the links sidebar, makes TF videos of his own. He points to two homemade TFs made with a gorilla suit (which can be viewed here and here). Makaio writes "I tried to mimic the camera techniques with the incredible hulk TFs with close-ups of the rippage and such. The goal was to make it look like I was actually outgrowing my clothes becoming a gorilla without using my hands to pull off on the clothes. Unlike the hulk, this gorilla tf managed to get in some nice pants and boxer rippage..."
My thanks to Makaio for contributing--such gestures make this blog truly worthwhile. I hope other readers won't feel shy about pitching in suggestions.
Reader Contributions V: The Incredible Hulk (Monster/Growth Transformation)
Makaio has written in to recommend posting the very first Hulk transformation from the Incredible Hulk series that ran back in the 70s. As Makaio vividly describes it, this "is by far the most elaborate hulk
transformation as is usually the case for any 'first' TFs...what's nice about this hulk-out is it shows a
fair amount of rippage, brow growth, DNA mutation, and a slower
progression of David's face to the Hulk's...The [clothes] rippage is hot, but what I like the most about this sequence is the
sound... [it's] the best element to this transformation,
because it reveals more than what is seen. If you closed your eyes and
listened to the audio, you'll hear that the clothes ripping sound is
very continuous, even after most of the shirt has been prominently
ripped up. This hints that rippage is occurring to the pants as well..."
Makaio recommends the transformation from the episode "747" as the show's second best TF scene. He writes: "From the point the TF is triggered with David's white eyes (1:26) to full-Hulk Lou Ferrigno (3:01) the transformation takes one minute and thirty-six seconds... I'm sure this was due to David Banner's futile efforts to control the transformation from happening so he could pilot the plane. Needless to say, the effort only served to allow the Hulk more time to flex his arms out of his sleeves, and feel the buttons pop off his chest. The Hulk always wins this battle in the end." You can see the clip here. Thanks very much Makaio!
Makaio recommends the transformation from the episode "747" as the show's second best TF scene. He writes: "From the point the TF is triggered with David's white eyes (1:26) to full-Hulk Lou Ferrigno (3:01) the transformation takes one minute and thirty-six seconds... I'm sure this was due to David Banner's futile efforts to control the transformation from happening so he could pilot the plane. Needless to say, the effort only served to allow the Hulk more time to flex his arms out of his sleeves, and feel the buttons pop off his chest. The Hulk always wins this battle in the end." You can see the clip here. Thanks very much Makaio!
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Batman: The Brave and the Bold (Age Progression/Monster Transformation)
The always fun Batman: The Brave and the Bold features an episode called "Death Race to Oblivion!" The teaser has an appearance by the villain Blockbuster, aka Marl Desmond, an evil child genius who concocts a serum that makes him grow up very quickly...
Bloomin' Faeries (Age Progression Transformation)
One strip of the NSFW webcomic Bloomin' Faeries features a bratty prince age progressing into a stud. Short but sweet, and viewable here.
Reader Contributions III: Ben10 (Werewolf Transformation)
Mike wrote in last month to suggest posting a few transformation scenes that are well known but not yet featured on major TF sites such as Shadowlord or Dutchbull's. The first of these is from Ben10. The episode is called "BenWolf," and involves Ben getting scratched and turned by an alien creature conveniently similar to a werewolf.
Intriguingly, the transformation occurs in three stages. Unfortunately, only the first TF is shown onscreen. It's rather cute-looking (I'm a sucker for the transformee showing doglike behavior) and should also please those who like feet TFs. It occurs at the 59 second mark. The two later phases, an ugly intermediate one (3:14) and the completely transformed creature (5:01), are less charming, and unaccompanied by TF scenes. See the video here.
Intriguingly, the transformation occurs in three stages. Unfortunately, only the first TF is shown onscreen. It's rather cute-looking (I'm a sucker for the transformee showing doglike behavior) and should also please those who like feet TFs. It occurs at the 59 second mark. The two later phases, an ugly intermediate one (3:14) and the completely transformed creature (5:01), are less charming, and unaccompanied by TF scenes. See the video here.
Monday, January 23, 2012
Hyrcania (Werewolf Transformation)
Here's a neat little surprise from France: a short indie film called Hyrcania, about a soldier who returns from the eponymous mythical country with a surprise in store for his wife.
EDIT: the original video is no longer available, but a werewolf fan on youtube decided to excerpt the transformation.
The special effects are surprisingly good for what must be an independent film on a shoestring budget (there's even snout growth!). You can see an outtake from the film here. Having griped about The Vampire Diaries in my previous post, I'm impressed to see a director do a good TF job on a much smaller budget. Hollywood could take some pointers...
EDIT: the original video is no longer available, but a werewolf fan on youtube decided to excerpt the transformation.
The special effects are surprisingly good for what must be an independent film on a shoestring budget (there's even snout growth!). You can see an outtake from the film here. Having griped about The Vampire Diaries in my previous post, I'm impressed to see a director do a good TF job on a much smaller budget. Hollywood could take some pointers...
Reader Contributions II: Vampire Diaries (Werewolf Transformation)
One of the great joys in running a blog is when readers show their appreciation by participating. This week I'm honored to feature the contribution of Mike, who wrote in to alert us of recent werewolf transformations in The Vampire Diaries. Some readers will remember that I covered a werewolf TF from the show about a year ago (here). The newest TF features the same character, Tyler (played by Michael Trevino), though he's now a vampire-werewolf hybrid to boot.
You can watch the new clip here. The TF starts around the 1:28 mark. As in the earlier VD clip, Trevino's acting is terrific--his screams and contortions deftly convey the pain he's feeling as his body changes. But like the earlier clip, the sparse special effects aren't up to his acting, and after several minutes of screaming and bone-snapping sounds, we just get a couple seconds of hard-to-see morphing. It's sort of like two hours of foreplay followed by a minute of sex. Still, Trevino's acting should aid anyone with a healthy imagination, and we can hope the show will offer future TFs that show more. In any case, a hearty thank you goes out to Mike, for being both an enthusiastic reader and contributor. I hope more readers will follow in his example. Thanks again!
You can watch the new clip here. The TF starts around the 1:28 mark. As in the earlier VD clip, Trevino's acting is terrific--his screams and contortions deftly convey the pain he's feeling as his body changes. But like the earlier clip, the sparse special effects aren't up to his acting, and after several minutes of screaming and bone-snapping sounds, we just get a couple seconds of hard-to-see morphing. It's sort of like two hours of foreplay followed by a minute of sex. Still, Trevino's acting should aid anyone with a healthy imagination, and we can hope the show will offer future TFs that show more. In any case, a hearty thank you goes out to Mike, for being both an enthusiastic reader and contributor. I hope more readers will follow in his example. Thanks again!
Saturday, January 7, 2012
A.T.O.M (Monster/Hulk Transformation)
A.T.O.M. is the title of cartoon and stands for Alpha Teens On Machines. (One hopes the show isn't as stupid as its title.) Anyway, in episode 6, "The Experiment," one of the Alpha Teens, a big buff guy named King, gets captured by a mad scientist and turned into a hulk-like monster. The transformation is rather brief but occurs in two stages.
The first part is here:
(You can stop watching after 55 second mark.)
And here's the second stage TF, which is unfortunately very short:
(The mad scientist guy transformed into that icky white thing at the 2:51 mark by the way.)
The first part is here:
(You can stop watching after 55 second mark.)
And here's the second stage TF, which is unfortunately very short:
(The mad scientist guy transformed into that icky white thing at the 2:51 mark by the way.)
Monday, January 2, 2012
Mamabliss' "Equine Solution" (Horse Transformation)
Happy New Year everyone! Let's start the year off on the right (transformed) foot with some TF. Here's a horse transformation comic by Mamabliss, who graciously made it a freebie.
As for the new year, I hope to increase my posting rate and add at least 100 new entries. As always, if you have any contributions or TF alerts in mind, I'd love to hear from you.
As for the new year, I hope to increase my posting rate and add at least 100 new entries. As always, if you have any contributions or TF alerts in mind, I'd love to hear from you.