# Elderly Jedi Cartoons 'SubWars' by Sean Soong Illustrates the Folly of Willful Ignorance By Andrew Robertson | Published 2012-04-24 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/subwars References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2012/04/24/subwars/) & [vimeo](http://vimeo.com/40847329) 'SubWars' by Sean Soong is a fast-paced, high intensity [anime short](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terminator-zero). The video begins with the depiction of the various individuals one finds on public transportation -- the beautiful seductress, the creepy pervert, the publicly affectionate couple and the street toughs. Slowly the silhouette of a shadow creeps across each passenger's face as they turn their attention or busy themselves with a task, a way to ignore the old man looking for a place too sit. Following this willful ignorance the man responds in a way no one could have anticipated: he becomes a [Jedi knight](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-x-citizen-rebel-starfighter-boxed-set). As he decapitates the first passenger a blood bath ensues, full of [pop culture characters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veefriends-cartoons) and accompanied by a vibrant electric score. More of a fun project than a serious social commentary, SubWars nonetheless uses a familiar situation as inspiration for a compelling animated short. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Viral](https://www.trendhunter.com/viral) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Anime Short Films:** Opportunity to create fast-paced and visually stunning animated shorts that captivate audiences. - **Interactive Storytelling:** Disruptive innovation in using animation to tell engaging stories that resonate with viewers. - **Blending Realities:** Exploring the fusion of everyday life and fantasy elements in animated content. ### Where This Applies - **Animation Studios:** Chance for animation studios to showcase their creativity and storytelling abilities through visually impressive short films. - **Entertainment Industry:** Opportunity for the entertainment industry to embrace unique and unconventional animated content that appeals to diverse audiences. - **Digital Media Platforms:** Disruptive innovation potential for digital media platforms to feature and distribute imaginative animated shorts that attract and engage users. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hand-Drawn Animation Shorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zen-grogu-and-dust-bunnies.md) - [Mindfulness Animation Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-mindfulness-movement.md) - [Crossover Adorable Short Films](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zen-grogu-and-dust-bunnies1.md) - [Adult Animated Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animated-comedy.md) - [Revived Anime Sequences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yukis-revenge.md) - [Spoof Sci-Fi Beer Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liquid-death-x-rebel-moon.md) - [Sci-Fi Franchise-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-collection-2.md) - [Animated Tech Resistance Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jazz-cow.md) - [Galactic Cafe Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Star-wars-themed-cafe.md)