'Kelly the Rabbit' Local Animation that Amazes Netizens, Said to Compete with International Standards

Kapanlagi.com - The Indonesian animation industry is once again welcoming a new work that is currently being talked about by netizens. A project titled Kelly the Rabbit suddenly went viral after its teaser was released on social media and YouTube channel.

This animation is produced by a studio from Yogyakarta called Little Bunns Studio, and it has received praise for its visual quality, which is said to be super nice and different from typical local animations.

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1. Compared to Indonesia Merah Putih: One For All

The teaser for Kelly Si Kelinci showcases a character of a white rabbit with a very lively expression and a charming natural background. Many viewers have noted that the details in the animation, lighting, and character textures in this project demonstrate a high standard of craftsmanship, with some even claiming its quality is on par with Pixar's Indonesian version.

The phenomenon of Kelly Si Kelinci not only attracts attention due to its appearance but also because of the comparisons made with another national animation project that was released earlier, namely Indonesia Merah Putih: One For All. On platform X (Twitter), many users have assessed the visual quality difference between the two as quite significant.

Nevertheless, several netizens still appreciate both works as proof that the Indonesian animation industry is moving forward. This also indicates a growing trend of interest in animations made by local creators.

2. Hoping to Air on OTT

Kelly the Bunny © instagram.com/littlebunns.studio

According to an official post on Little Bunns Studio's Instagram account, the teaser for Kelly the Bunny was first published in early January 2025 on their YouTube channel.

As of now, the official airing platform or release date for the full series has not been announced. However, the studio assures that this project will be presented in the format of a short animated series, not just a promotional teaser.

The 1-minute video clip has already piqued public curiosity. Many are asking when the first episode will air, and some even hope that this animation will soon be available on major streaming platforms like Netflix or Disney+ Hotstar.

3. Loves Exploring Nature

Kelly the Bunny © instagram.com/littlebunns.studio

Although there is no official synopsis yet, from the released teaser, it appears that Kelly is a cheerful white rabbit, full of curiosity, and loves to explore nature. She lives in a colorful forest with various other animal characters.

Some scenes show Kelly interacting with other cute creatures, conveying a light-hearted story filled with positive messages about friendship and love for nature.

Kelly's character design itself is a major attraction. In the teaser, Kelly's facial expressions are very smooth and realistic, with soft fur details and fluid body movements. This proves that the animation team has mastered complex rigging and 3D rendering techniques.

4. Based in Yogyakarta

Kelly the Bunny © instagram.com/littlebunns.studio

Behind the dazzling animation stands a young creative team from Little Bunns Studio, an animation production house based in Yogyakarta. In their posts, the team mentions that the Kelly the Bunny project is created using Blender software with Rigify rigging system, a technology that allows for more natural facial expressions and body movements of the characters.

Although there is no official list of the director, screenwriter, or lead animator yet, the studio's social media account actively showcases the production process from face animation tests, lighting setups, to render breakdowns.

This transparency has made the public even more interested in following the development of the animation, with many local animators also providing support and praise.

5. 3D Animation Development

Kelly Si Kelinci © instagram.com/littlebunns.studio

Little Bunns Studio is an independent animation studio based in Yogyakarta that has been focusing on the development of 3D animation for commercial needs, advertisements, and educational projects.

According to their official profile on Instagram, this studio was established with the vision of proving that Indonesian animation can compete on a global level without having to move abroad.

Kelly Si Kelinci has become their biggest project to date. The studio even uploads several snippets of their work process on YouTube so that the public can understand how complicated and detailed the process of modern 3D animation production is.

(kpl/tdr)