Another wonderful piece of work from the brains behind Spongebob Squarepants,although don't be fooled by who made it,this isn't your little kids cartoon,while this is drawn by Genndy Tartakovski (from Rugrats,and various others) it has a very big feel along the same lines as Heavy Metal (not 2000)with the nitty gritty animation,metal soundtrack,and violence galore!though the pilot's just getting around now,I think this show could be another hit for Cartoon Networks Adult Swim lineup!although the title may suggest that this is a Midievil based cartoon series,that's actually an incorrect statement,as the story actually takes place years in the future,in a very bleak future where it seems as though all the worlds cities and structures have crumbled,forcing people to "regress" to an earlier time frame,this being why it seems so medieval.though somethings apparently still carry over to this time frame (ie-Bubblegum wrapped up like Juicy Fruit gum) and some other things that i can't think of at the moment,just watch it and see for yourself.
27 Reviews
Wow Amazing
pro_ro_toe2 July 2006
This is the kind of show America has been needing for a long time. Blood, Violence and the occasional maiden in distress. Korgoth meets all the needs of teenagers who are tired with the Disney channel and Nickelodeon cartoons. This show needs to be kept alive for as long as possible. The best part of the show is that you don't expect what comes next. He may ride a giant bird, or chop a body in half. This randomness doesn't occur often in cartoons, well neither does a lot of blood and violence. Thank you Aaron Springer for creating this show.
"You may take 12 of my finest men, and one or two of the weaker ones, just for fun." Gog-Ma-Gogg
"You may take 12 of my finest men, and one or two of the weaker ones, just for fun." Gog-Ma-Gogg
So pitch perfect it was hard to believe
laxcat11 July 2006
Have you ever been to an animation film festival? Imagine one of the funniest of the violent independent animations you've seen, fill it full of gag humor like you might see on Futurama, apply a mini-epic plot, add copious amounts of heavy metal, and you've got Korgoth of Barbaria.
Made by Aaron Springer of SpongeBob SquarePants fame, the brilliant pilot suggests someone who has been under the constrains of a animation for children for a little too long. While the drawing style is like few other things on TV (it really does have that independent feel), the animation direction of Genndy Tartakovsky is very apparent in the quick, jerky action oriented style, very similar to his Samurai Jack.
This show shows promise like few others I've seen and is part of a lineup that will probably go down as a golden age in original programming for adultswim.
Made by Aaron Springer of SpongeBob SquarePants fame, the brilliant pilot suggests someone who has been under the constrains of a animation for children for a little too long. While the drawing style is like few other things on TV (it really does have that independent feel), the animation direction of Genndy Tartakovsky is very apparent in the quick, jerky action oriented style, very similar to his Samurai Jack.
This show shows promise like few others I've seen and is part of a lineup that will probably go down as a golden age in original programming for adultswim.
I have no words...
shdwlynxjunk29 June 2006
... that can explain just how awesome this 'toon is. If you find animated violence offensive, run far, far away, as fast as you can. If you, like me, find it to be excellent in the ways of humor and/or stress relief, then Korgoth is PERFECTION. The men are ugly, guttural, simplistic and brutal. The woman are beautiful and maidenly. The battles are gruesome and fantastic, unbridled violence, gore and bloodshed in the extreme. To top it all off, it's funny as all hell! The humor comes at you at multiple levels starting with basic low-brow bathroom jokes leading up to amusing parodies of more subtle situations. Obviously, while a cartoon, this is intended only for adults. Kids, turn it off and go to bed, already! Make more episodes, for God's sake and, Cartoon Network, air them, please!
Korgoth of Barbaria is in the house
leinad_slin15 June 2006
If you like splatter movies and film/ comic violence in general, this is the show for you! Great dialog, great everything. Personally I think this is the very best cartoon show on TV by the creature of Spongebob! And seeing that this is the first episode, I think the best ones are yet to be made. Not that the pilot is bad or anything. I love the fact that Korgoth is a straight forward type: when he get's a chance, he makes love to a chick, when he gets angry, he punches someone down. You just have to love him. So do check out the series for your and the shows sake. This is a hit waiting to be seen by those who do and those who don't like it!
"ABC, not my flavor" - Korgoth
El_Fizbano27 June 2006
Pilot episode was AMAZING.. Watch this when it comes out, you'll love it, and i want more. Its all about beer, sex, and killing. Manly things that men do, and even incorporates Dungeons & Dragons, i could picture this sort of thing in a Role-Playing adventure even. All set to a Thrah/Heavy Metal soundtrack which sounds amazing(I hope they sell it). If you thought Family Guy and Aqua Teen Hunger Force were good shows, then Korgoth will blow you away, and unlike Family guy, Korgoth's obscenities are pretty forward and easy to understand. you might want to take caution of your kids watching this, although my little brother loved it.
Hairy balls of the Gods...
mononino9 June 2006
So there's only been one episode so far and it might be the best new cartoon in ages. Korgoth is a Brock Sampson meets Conan brute who only speaks in raspy one-liners provided by Diedrich Bader who leads ultra violent adventures filled with sexy interchangeable women and ugly interchangeable henchmen. All of this is accompanied by some serious asskicking power metal. This show dances the line between being an homage to 80s 2D animation and a parody of it. I'm glad adult swim allows entertainment like this to air. The shows creator worked on Spongebob and occasionally you can see it in the animation, esp the character movements and expressions. All around very funny and entertaining show, I hope it sticks around.
"I've dated uglier girls than you for breakfast"
The_Toymachine9 June 2006
This show is awesome I just wanted to get that out there before i went over it. The show makes fun of barbarians and stuff like that, the over the top violence in this show makes it absolutely hilarious. The fight scenes in this remind me of my 11th grade honors English class when me and my friends would talk about fight scenes that would be awesome. This show is very funny and i hope it does well in the future. The show deserves to be on Adult Swim, and it fits in nicely, so i think you should go out and watch it.
OH i almost forgot, one liners in this show are killer, as well as the creatures he fights. Check it out you won't regret it
OH i almost forgot, one liners in this show are killer, as well as the creatures he fights. Check it out you won't regret it
Grusomely brilliant!
imdb-sx17 August 2006
This is Heavy Metal taken on a whole new level!
Another Tartakovsky masterpiece, considering the animation, under skillful direction of Aaron. And certainly something we've not by-far used to in cartoons signed by their names.
If you've liked Futurama's humorous remarks, Heavy Metal's gore & violence, the original Conan The Barbarian medieval-style (tho depicted on quite humorous way), Samurai Jack's action, all with a tint of exaggerated 'attributes' of 'maidens' similar to Manga-style, and zombie-like barbarians you can meet in Grim & Evil, you'll just love this in all it's blood and gore! Everything here is exaggerated to a point of absurd, which is actually what's so catchy and entertaining.
Pure barbarian entertainment! After all, aren't we all a bit of barbarians deep inside?
Another Tartakovsky masterpiece, considering the animation, under skillful direction of Aaron. And certainly something we've not by-far used to in cartoons signed by their names.
If you've liked Futurama's humorous remarks, Heavy Metal's gore & violence, the original Conan The Barbarian medieval-style (tho depicted on quite humorous way), Samurai Jack's action, all with a tint of exaggerated 'attributes' of 'maidens' similar to Manga-style, and zombie-like barbarians you can meet in Grim & Evil, you'll just love this in all it's blood and gore! Everything here is exaggerated to a point of absurd, which is actually what's so catchy and entertaining.
Pure barbarian entertainment! After all, aren't we all a bit of barbarians deep inside?
Wonderful New Blood-and-Guts Cartoon
michael_the_nermal16 June 2006
For once, The Cartoon Channel has done something right for their "Adult Swim" lineup. This cartoon is a lovely parody of the sword-and-sorcery movies, such as "Conan the Barbarian." It is filled with extremely goofy and exaggerated violence and swordplay. It seems like the sort of cartoon John Krikfalusi would do if he were to choose a parody of the barbarian genre (instead, he choose to make the witless new "Ren and Stimpy"). So far, only one episode has been shown, but this new cartoon looks promising. It follows in the same footsteps as the 1981 classic adult cartoon "Heavy Metal," which had some sword and sorcery parodies in their "Den" and "Taarna" sequences, both of which also had over-the-top comic and cartoonish violence. "Korgoth" also features beautiful decapitations, oceans of blood, and grotesque lines of odor emanating from the fetid barbarians. I love the gross touch the cartoonists have made, with flies buzzing around the protagonist as he urinates. Clearly, this cartoon wants you to REALLY experience the smelly world of barbarians.
It should be good, as the creator was the storyboarder for "Spongebob Squarepants," already a classic kiddie cartoon that also appeals to adults. Hopefully, Cartoon Channel should pick this one up. If they do, be sure to tune in and see if the quality of the cartoon remains constant.
It should be good, as the creator was the storyboarder for "Spongebob Squarepants," already a classic kiddie cartoon that also appeals to adults. Hopefully, Cartoon Channel should pick this one up. If they do, be sure to tune in and see if the quality of the cartoon remains constant.
Sex, Violence, and Heavy Metal
CrassActionHero17 September 2006
Korgoth of Barbaria is a fresh new adult swim cartoon. The pilot episode shows us what we are in for! This show's fight scenes are gruesome and often hilarious! Korgoth is the total bad ass barbarian that fears no one, and drinks like a fish. Korgoth fights extremely all-out! From ripping people's faces off to slicing others completely in half! Bottom line, the violence is WAY over the top, but fun to watch! Just remember, this is on Adult Swim for a reason! I look forward to more Korgoth!
The Last Word: Korgoth rules! A man's show with a manly hero. I will buy the season 1 DVD as soon as it's available! Don't miss this! BTW, the music rules!
The Last Word: Korgoth rules! A man's show with a manly hero. I will buy the season 1 DVD as soon as it's available! Don't miss this! BTW, the music rules!
Pretty good.
13Funbags3 October 2018
More barbarian than Conan, The Barbarian!
andrejurado-114 April 2022
The most brilliant sickening and violent cartoon ever! I'm yet to see a better one. Unfortunately it never went past the pilot, which is a shame for the adult cartoon industry... We need more of these! I just wish they made a series out of this one! Imagine the glory! 😂 But its creator went on and stuck with SpongeBob...
Super Great
axraupp30 September 2007
If you like Heavy Metal The Movie, Bakshi's Wizards, Conan, etc, you will love this. It was surprising how similar it is to those 70's/80's animation, with today's need to use so much digital animation.
I understand the episode I saw is a pilot, but I think this show has a lot of potential.
Since there was a lot of graphic violence it is appropriately rated 'MA'. However, very few language and sexual situations.
There were a few references to modern items (chewing gum, newspaper, etc.) in the show, but they weren't enough to spoil the feel.
My vote is for more episodes!
I understand the episode I saw is a pilot, but I think this show has a lot of potential.
Since there was a lot of graphic violence it is appropriately rated 'MA'. However, very few language and sexual situations.
There were a few references to modern items (chewing gum, newspaper, etc.) in the show, but they weren't enough to spoil the feel.
My vote is for more episodes!
This is it!!!
Nii-Aryee5 January 2007
Korgoth of Barbaria!!! Ever since having watched "The Barbarians" (1987) -an admittedly poor movie- as a kid, I have been on the seemingly never-ending quest for some at least equally good barbarian entertainment. Just by chance I heard of an adult cartoon named "Korgoth of Barbaria" in which Genndy Tartakovsky (Whom I highly venerate since "Dexter's Laboratory") is involved. And now, finally, after years of searching I have found The ultimate barbarian!!!
Korgoth is the most entertaining action cartoon ever! It contains over-the-top violence that is tamed by the never missing hilarious humor of the series. I could hardly stop laughing when I saw the prime episode for the first time. It is just so funny. I actually watched it four times in a row because I could just not believe that I was actually watching the cartoon I've been dreaming about since I was a kid. But do not be mistaken. This is definitely not a cartoon for children. It is one though for grown-ups who are still in touch with their inner child. If you appreciate some good adult entertainment, you're in for one hell of ride.
Korgoth is the most entertaining action cartoon ever! It contains over-the-top violence that is tamed by the never missing hilarious humor of the series. I could hardly stop laughing when I saw the prime episode for the first time. It is just so funny. I actually watched it four times in a row because I could just not believe that I was actually watching the cartoon I've been dreaming about since I was a kid. But do not be mistaken. This is definitely not a cartoon for children. It is one though for grown-ups who are still in touch with their inner child. If you appreciate some good adult entertainment, you're in for one hell of ride.
Spadoinkle
bws_917621 October 2006
Every child should watch Korgath of Barbaria, especially the ones that don't have daddies. The series once again brings the fantasy ages back to the fore. The pilot episode has so many remarkable lines of dialog and gruesome fighting, that one is both appalled that you're laughing and wondering what the next vicious fight will entail. I think it paints the barbarian hero in several broadsword like strokes: those being Action not words, strength not intelligence, food over riches, and save the busty lady for later. Like most of Genndy's work on Samurai Jack, the story and action sequences are cinematic, and contain the right music, slow motion, and voice talent needed to hopefully give this series As long a life as the Samurai Jack series enjoyed.
A humorous tribute to the original Conan
lumbar649 October 2006
Korgoth is awesome. Brutal, funny and full of action. To those who have read the Conan stories by the original author I think you will see many similarities. This series depicts a barbarian as he was meant to be, no hesitation, no remorse,no annoying morals to drag him down. The animation is good and seems to fit the characters and story well. The voice work is solid and professional. As an avid reader of sci-fi, fantasy and comics it is refreshing to see a well written, well drawn series for adults. The geek and non-geek alike should find something to enjoy and appreciate in this series. Barbaric savagery in a light hearted vein. Who could ask for more? Let's hope he stays with us for a long time.
Me love Korgoth
readymade122 August 2006
Warning: Spoilers
Korgoth of Barbaria is some crazy genius cartoon-imation. Body fluids galore! Wowee I totally dig this creation. When can we get more?! This show contains screaming filth, FCC approved porn, rivers of blood, farting, multi-teated monsters conjured from chewing gum and giant flying pigeons. There's also plenty of clever word-play for the intellectual who may think cartoons are beneath him. Or her. I recommend Korgoth to any devotee of post-modern comics, especially if you find parasites funny. Parents may find Korgoth too vile for children but I assure you there's scarcely anything here that kiddies haven't seen in other cartoons and I know plenty of well-rounded children who would find Korgoth hilarious on a visceral level. It's quite clear that the creators of Korgoth were fed a steady diet of cartoons when they were tots, because they know how to deliver a satisfying piece of well-written, well-drawn animation.
Pretty sick, yet entertaining
Horst_In_Translation30 September 2013
Warning: Spoilers
This 23-minute short film was written and directed by Aaron Springer, one of the driving forces behind Spongebob Squarepants, back in 2006. It got never picked up for its own show, but has constantly risen in popularity since then. It's a good piece of adult animation centering on a massive male fighter named Korgoth who just wants to have a drink at the pub, but is tricked into a trap when offered a huge meal with an old acquaintance. The meal contained a stomach virus and, in order to be given the antidote, Korgoth has to go to a supposedly dead magician's castle and steal a golden goblin statue for his acquaintance. So he does and we get to follow him on his journey, which is packed with obscenities, graphic violence, murder and, of course, large-breasted damsels in distress wearing almost nothing.
All in all, it's a pretty good half hour of comedy and animation. I'm not too tempted to watch it again anytime soon, but i'd definitely be willing to give a show centering on Korgoth a fair chance. Maybe the better idea may even be a feature film. I'm sure there's lots of adventures that could be written for the hero. Recommended, but definitely not for children or the easily-offended.
All in all, it's a pretty good half hour of comedy and animation. I'm not too tempted to watch it again anytime soon, but i'd definitely be willing to give a show centering on Korgoth a fair chance. Maybe the better idea may even be a feature film. I'm sure there's lots of adventures that could be written for the hero. Recommended, but definitely not for children or the easily-offended.
Please someone tell Netflix to continue it!!!
sesimus30 August 2021
A flawless recreation of Conan the Barbarian as a cartoon parody.
zurg_ling9019 October 2006
This show was incredible. My dad gave me all of his The Savage Sword of Conan comics a few years ago that he bought in the 80s, and I was absolutely addicted to them. He gave me at least fifty. I've read them over and over, they're so amazing. The Savage Sword of Conan is the only comic series I've ever read that didn't suck, but rather, kicked ass. The manly Conan isn't a colorful, tight-wearing weirdo. He's just a big, strong guy that never dies and does huge numbers of heroic actions. Korgoth of Barbaria is the exact representation of Conan the Barbarian in cartoon form, as a parody of sorts. The main character, Korgoth, is exactly like Conan the Barbarian. He was tricked into going on a pointless mission he had no interest in by some lowlife, and for no reason, he's accompanied by many of the lowlife's henchmen for the sole purpose of having them die a lot by doing things Korgoth says not to do. Partly through his adventure, he meets a beautiful woman who's tied up by a man-eating tree monster as bait, even though it's a weird place to have a woman as bait for humans, since it's out in the middle of a swamp. The woman flirts with Korgoth, and Korgoth shows no interest, but a few seconds later they're having hot, rough sex behind a bush while the generic henchmen listen enviously. The lowlife sent Korgoth to a wizard's castle far away in some mountains. Korgoth wants to get in, steal what he's after for the lowlife and then get out without having to fight the wizard. When the wizard sees him, Korgoth first tries to make his escape, but when forced to fight the wizard, Korgoth easily defeats him in as manly a way as possible.
It's the best cartoon ever, which I mainly say because I'm such a huge fan of Conan the Barbarian. This is a perfect representation of him, with a comical twist, but Korgoth still stays true to the Conan character in how he'd fight and react to situations.
It's the best cartoon ever, which I mainly say because I'm such a huge fan of Conan the Barbarian. This is a perfect representation of him, with a comical twist, but Korgoth still stays true to the Conan character in how he'd fight and react to situations.
Fab U Los.
ThunderKing66 January 2021
Hairy balls of the gods!-Korgoth
NitroFrost3 December 2006
not only is the show a pretty awesome show but what makes it better is that you got a lot of the people that work on Sponge bob square pants on this one. I mean did you see that coming! I think the pilot of this show would make for a awesome Adult Swim series. This would be right up there with the likes of Home Movies and ATHF. The shows over all plot of a future gone to hell is just awesome, as you can see when Korgoth leave Gog-Ma-Gogg's, also noted in the intro. If you want to see the pilot again just jump to you tube and type in Korgoth you should be the episode in 3 parts "I don't know why but its in 3's". The show makes for a pretty funny times and some line to use and your friends for a very long time"You will see another spectrum of pain". Watch the episode on you tube you won't regret it!
It's Samurai Jack with a Rick and Morty twist.
DannyD199718 June 2017
Okay, I know Rick and Morty came out 7 years after this one, but I still find it epic and awesome. This was Aaron Springer's well-known creation before Billy Dilley's Super-Duper Subterranean Summer on Disney XD, which I will admit, is not as fun to watch as this one, but I still love it either way. But THIS is admittedly Aaron Springer's best creation yet. Yes, he hasn't worked on Rick and Morty, but I would imagine IF he did. Heck, he even worked on Samurai Jack before this. Speaking of which, Genndy Tartakovsky, creator of Cartoon Network's Dexter's Laboratory and Adult Swim's now owned Samurai Jack, directed the animation for this. Yes, he also produced and directed Springer's other rejected Cartoon Network pilot: Periwinkle Around the World, which also is good, but this one is awesome. It's too bad that the show was not green lit due to incredibly high budgets, and yet Adult Swim green lit Superjail!, Tim and Eric Awesome Show: Great Job, and Xavier Renegade Angel??!! ARE THEY NUTS??!! Oh well, I still find Korgoth of Barbaria to be very awesome. Plus the voice of Hoss Delgado is in this show, which is awesome.
This show was awesome they should of made more!
chris-doughboy16 July 2011
Let me start off by saying this show had it all blood, violence, humor, heavy metal music, half naked chicks, it even had a good voice actors. I could go on forever. I recorded it on my DVR back in January and I just got done watching it again. I loved this show. I seriously could watch it over and over again. When this show aired (it's one and only episode), I thought to myself this show is going to go far, but I kept waiting for the second episode and they never aired. I don't know why they never made a second episode but they should of. There is only a few shows that I like on Adult Swim like Famly Guy, American Dad, Robot Chicken and then this show. It's been 5 years and still no new episodes. I'm hoping someday they will make more but I don't think that will ever happen which is a damn shame.
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