Arcadia Black Sheep is an innovative anime that merges community, fashion, digital technology, and futuristic storytelling. This pioneering audiovisual project, which blends mixed-media visuals, explores profound themes of identity and social structures within a utopian universe.
The first episode will premiere in November 2025 in Paris. Further details will be announced soon through Studio Obvio’s official channels and social media.
“Arcadia Black Sheep aims to inspire audiences to stay true to themselves. I’ve been working on this project for two years—from character creation, design, storytelling, and storyboarding to structuring each scene and its meaning. The entire creative direction, along with the commercial strategy, is a fully human endeavor. While AI serves as an ally, human intervention and authorship remain essential in such an ambitious project. This anime, and everything that follows, respects human artistry and Japanese animation while integrating new digital technologies.” – Pedro Guez, creator of the project.
Arcadia Black Sheep transports viewers to a universe where digital aesthetics and social reflection converge. Inspired by the concept of a parallel world designed to enhance and shelter its inhabitants—as well as the experience of being the “black sheep” in social groups—the project utilizes generative AI and advanced editing software programs to build a revolutionary narrative.
Since childhood, Pedro Guez has been fascinated with world-building:
“At three years old, I got my first video game. I spent most of my time playing or drawing, creating my own universes. Even in school, just by being myself, I often felt somewhat distant. Over time, I realized that the beauty of being the ‘black sheep’ lies in staying true to who you are. My friends and the sense of community are fundamental to me. As a self-taught creator, I have explored various artistic disciplines, from film and 3D design to digital animation and literary creation. The amount of work behind a single minute of animation is immense, and that excites me even more.”
Community plays a crucial role in this project. A dedicated Discord channel has been created, offering exclusive content, news, special events, and rewards, fostering an engaged community around Arcadia Black Sheep.
With an experimental and visionary approach, the anime embodies the disruptive values of its creator in collaboration with the accessory brand and project producer, Studio OBVIO.ABOUT THE CREATOR
Pedro Guez is a Paris-based, Mexican-born Multidisciplinary Creative & Digital Art Director with over a decade of experience across fashion, art, and emerging technologies. At 19, he created OBVIO, his accessory brand. Today, OBVIO has evolved into Studio Obvio — a creative studio dedicated to Pedro’s original IP, Arcadia Black Sheep, a unique anime universe.
PHOTOGRAPHY by Vlad Calugherovici
In 2023, he established the first-ever AI-Generated Fashion Film category at ASVOFF, in collaboration with Diane Pernet. He is currently pursuing the Executive MBA in Global Fashion Management at the Institut Français de la Mode (IFM) in Paris. Despite still being a student, he has already been invited as a guest lecturer and master’s project jury member at IFM. His work has also been featured in international media, including The New York Times.
Pedro’s passion lies at the intersection of tradition, technology, and creativity, crafting innovative narratives and immersive experiences at the edge of fashion and entertainment.
Discord: https://discord.com/invite/JdAvErG28y
Instagram: @studioobvio
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