Zerocalcare is what the world needs

I’m relatively new to Zerocalcare’s works. I watched Tear Along The Dotted Line and I was in love with that. Frankly, he’s an inspiration as an artist and activist, so I’ll be extra careful to not meet my hero.

This World Can’t Tear Me Down is even more ambitious than it’s predecessor, juggling social responsibilities with the simple fact that loved ones can disappoint us. With fascism lingering at every corner and immigrant rights still being infringed, this was a breath of fresh air, while being witty and soulful. And not only does it counter the aggressive rise in populism, it is also one of Netflix’s last hurrahs in the animation department.

Seriously, Netflix, get your shit together.

Both of his animated series touch upon a human element foremostly, that intimacy threatened by the world at large, which is also refreshing given moralistic cartoon critics that equally infest the internet. It truly shows the greyness of a situation while affirming that fascism has no excuse, and that balance is beyond savoury.

I recommend you inject yourself with these two series. You won’t be disappointed.