FIRST, Rooster Teeth’s premium SVOD platform with more than 250,000 subscribers, today announced its 2018 slate of animated series including a sixth volume of RWBY that will premiere in the fall and two brand-new series: gen:LOCK is a mecha-inspired series and the biggest production from Rooster Teeth Animation since RWBY, and Nomad of Nowhere is a western adventure that takes cues from Samurai Jack and will premiere March 2nd on FIRST.

“At Rooster Teeth, the mantra is ‘make what you would want to watch’ and we’re thrilled to be bringing out two new original series for our community,” said Gray G. Haddock, Head of Rooster Teeth Animation. “We’re having a ton of fun and we can’t wait to share more.”

We also have a statement from Jordan Cwierz, director of Nomad of Nowhere, regarding the brand new series:

Today we announced a new show coming to Rooster Teeth Animation, a 2D show called Nomad of Nowhere. Whenever we choose to make a new show, we try to make it something fresh and different from things we've done in the past, and Nomad is no exception. It's a western/fantasy mash-up about a mysterious nomad traversing a western wasteland that hasn't seen magic in 100 years. But now there's a price on his head, and he's gonna have to avoid bounty hunters and captors who all want to score big when they bring in the world's last magical being. Think of it as two-parts Samurai Jack and True Grit with just a dash of The Lord of the Rings.

 

There's something for everyone in Nomad of Nowhere; we'll be telling an epic tale filled with fun new characters, with plenty of humor and light-hearted moments to go alongside it. We've developed a beautiful art style to showcase the unique setting of Nowhere: an unforgiving and harsh landscape home to fantastic creatures and a diverse cast of characters. And of course, our kickass animation team is going to make it the best looking 2D show you'll ever see. Needless to say, I'm excited for everyone to see it.

 

So who is the mysterious Nomad? You'll have to wait and see. We'll be teasing more details as we get closer to the release in the spring. Until then, get hyped for a new RT Animation show! Thanks y'all!

All shows premiere exclusively on FIRST, then move to YouTube and other free-to-watch platforms.

RWBY Vol. 6

RWBY

The fifth volume of RWBY concludes on January 20th. This season attracted a per-episode average viewership comparable to network shows like Supergirl. A highly anticipated sixth volume will premiere in the fall, following the four main characters, Ruby, Weiss, Blake and Yang, and their ongoing adventures in the World of Remnant. RWBY is an anime juggernaut with a huge international following and is the first-ever American anime to be exported to Japan.

gen:LOCK

gen:LOCK

On the losing side of a global war, Earth’s last free society recruits a diverse team of young pilots to control the next-generation of mecha—giant, weaponized robot bodies. These daring recruits will find, however, that their newfound abilities come at no small cost.

Nomad of Nowhere

Nomad of Nowhere

A mysterious nomad traverses a western wasteland—but a price on his head sends him on the run from captors and bounty hunters, who all want to score big when they bring in the world’s last magical being.

And More Continuing Series!

Red vs. Blue

The award-winning, longest-running web series Red vs. Blue returns with Red vs. Blue season 16. Picking up in the moments after the conclusion of season 15, Red vs. Blue returns with a new saga, pitting the characters against powerful new foes and launching them back into an epic adventure unlike any other in the show’s history.

Camp Camp

Camp Camp returns for a third season this June. It is the first series from Rooster Teeth to reach more than 40% female viewers, further expanding the broad audience RWBY introduced. Camp Camp tells the story of Max, a jaded ten year old, who finds himself stuck at a dysfunctional summer camp run by a shady business mogul who is looking to turn a profit any way he can. The cynical Max will have to survive annoyingly cheerful counselor David, the weird cast of campers and bizarre surprises at every turn before he can escape for home.

RWBY Chibi

RWBY Chibi is a cute window into the exciting world of Remnant! Each mini episode finds Ruby, Weiss, Blake, Yang and more of your favorite RWBY characters in adorably hilarious situations, from making cookies and pancakes to hiding from the vacuum cleaner. A new season of RWBY Chibi, featuring even more characters based on the hit show RWBY, begins this month.

DEATH BATTLE

Who would win in a fight between Street Fighter's Ryu and Mortal Kombat's Scorpion? Superman vs. Goku? Digimon vs. Pokemon? DEATH BATTLE has the answers. The premiere "vs." series on the internet, DEATH BATTLE takes two pop culture icons and squares them off in a battle to the death. Bringing forth an insane amount of research on the icons in each episode and culminating with a fully animated fight scene, the show has captured a passionate worldwide audience that continues to grow with each new episode.

DBX

DEATH BATTLE’s spin-off that pits fighters against each other just for the thrill of the fight, DBX, is entering its third season! Fans can expect sprite-based and 3D animations of their favorite characters battling it out with "No rules, just bloodshed!" Be on the lookout for a couple special episodes this year where fighters take on a horde of enemies.

RTAA

RTAA is Rooster Teeth Animated Adventures, a series of mini episodes that animate the ridiculous stories told on talk shows and podcasts all across FIRST, including the award-winning Rooster Teeth Podcast.