Inanimate Insanity
Comment: ONCE AGAIN. No changes since the last decline with the exception of various bug fixes. In addition to this, this is the second reject for this draft. It's time we put it out of misery. Wikiman (Talk) 18:02, 20 July 2026 (UTC)
- Comment: Not for a long time. monkeysmashingkeyboards (talk) 21:27, 26 February 2026 (UTC)
- Comment: Sourcing does not show this topic is notable. Source 1 offers brief mentions, source 2 is unreliable (WP:KNOWYOURMEME, WP:UGC), source 3 is just an interview with one of the creators and source 4 discusses a live event hosted for both II and BFDI. While you have established this exists, you have not established it is notable. We need multiple reliable, secondary sources covering the topic in significant depth and are independent from the subject. Think of a movie review from a reliable critic on a reliable website, for instance; that's the type of sources we're looking for. Rambley (talk / contribs) 23:37, 21 December 2025 (UTC)
| Inanimate Insanity | |
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| Created by | Adam Katz |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 4 |
| No. of episodes | 68 |
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| Producer(s) | Adam Katz |
| Running time | 3-47 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Adamation, Inc. jacknjellify Frederator Studios (uncredited) |
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| Original network | YouTube |
| Original release | April 1, 2011 – present |
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| Related shows | Battle for Dream Island |
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Inanimate Insanity (II) is an American animated comedy web series created by Adam Katz. It was released on April 1, 2011 under the YouTube channel AnimationEpic, and takes inspiration from the web series Battle for Dream Island. Unlike BFDI, Inanimate Insanity follows a dark and casual betrayal path with both Season 1 and 2.[1]
Premise
The series follows a group of anthropomorphic object contestants competing for a prize, using the standard object show format for the first season and part of the second. After the 8th episode of that season, the show becomes a "contestant vote", in which contestants from the losing team vote one of their members off. In the third season, viewers could vote one contestant to win immunity up until episode 12.
MePhone4 (voiced by Mark Katz), a parody of the iPhone 4, hosts the first three seasons, with two former contestants, Fan and Test Tube, taking over in season 4. The first two seasons have the prize of one million dollars. The third season has a few contestants going to a tropical island via boat to battle for an unplanned prize. The fourth has an announcement at "Purgatory Mansion" to make others join with no prize.
Series overview
| Season | Title | Episodes | Originally aired | |||
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| 1 | Inanimate Insanity | 18 | April 1, 2011 | December 7, 2012 | ||
| 2 | Inanimate Insanity II | 18 | 14 | April 2, 2013 | August 1, 2020 | |
| 4[lower-alpha 1] | August 10, 2024 | November 29, 2024 | ||||
| 3 | Inanimate Insanity Invitational | 19 | April 3, 2021 | March 3, 2024 | ||
| 4 | Inanimate Insanity IV | 7 | July 14, 2025 | TBA | ||
History
Production
American animator Adam Katz first began making Inanimate Insanity when he was 13 using Anime Studio (now Moho). On April 1, 2011, the first episode released.[2][3]
Live events
Katz, alongside Brian Koch and former writers Justy Chapman and Taylor Grodin, have organized several live events for the show, including six tours with the producers of Battle for Dream Island, three of which featured premieres of new episodes, and 4 theater screenings.
"Inanimate Insanity II: The Movie", a collection of the second season's final three episodes, played at Rich Mix Theatre in London on November 24, 2024. It also premiered at Laemmle NoHo 7 Theater, Los Angeles, on November 25 and 26.[4]
The fifth episode of the fourth season, alongside two episodes of Inanimate Insanity (Remastered), was screened in select Regal Cinemas on April 1, 2026.[5][6][better source needed]
Reception
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Notes
- ↑ Season 2 initially cancelled, later resumed.
References
- ↑ Seibold, Witney (2025-10-23). "What Are Object Shows And Why Is Gen-Alpha Obsessed With Them?". SlashFilm. Retrieved 2025-11-06.
- ↑ "USC Cinematic Arts | Alumni Spotlight". cinema.usc.edu. Retrieved 2025-12-12.
- ↑ Surette, Tim. "Battle for Dream Island Built Its Rabid Fandom By Using the Best of New and Old Media". TVGuide.com. Retrieved 2026-04-30.
- ↑ Bradley, Amanda Perelli, Sydney (September 25, 2024). "Influencers are shepherding their online followers to IRL events as they look to build communities and make money". Business Insider. Retrieved 2025-12-12.[not in citation given]
- ↑ Gately, Greg (2026-02-28). "Inanimate Insanity Celebrates 15 Years With Special Anniversary Screening at Regal Cinemas - Fantasy Land News". Retrieved 2026-03-18.
- ↑ Hand-out (2026-03-12). "Ticketbud Supports Inanimate Insanity's Theatrical Release to Celebrate 15 years Across 50 Auditoriums, Including Four New Screenings". The Norfolk Daily News. Retrieved 2026-03-24.
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