Radical Axis, Inc. (stylized as radicalaxis) was an American animation studio headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. It is known for its work in animated television shows and commercials. The studio's television credits include Aqua Teen Hunger Force, Squidbillies, Cheyenne Cinnamon, Perfect Hair Forever, 12 oz. Mouse, Sealab 2021 on Adult Swim, Freak Show on Comedy Central, and Archer on FX, and its feature film credits include Aqua Teen Hunger Force Colon Movie Film For Theaters.

Overview

Radical Axis was founded in 2000 by Scott Fry, who became an animator on the series Aqua Teen Hunger Force.

Specializing in animation and design for episodic and commercial projects, the studio also provides turnkey production services that include the creation, execution, and delivery of broadcast ready content. For Freak Show, Radical Axis handled all aspects of production, from initial audio records, design and storyboards to the final delivery of the master.

The studio was profiled in a 1940s-style mockumentary short, "Radical Axis Presents Radical Axis Presents", that appeared as a Special Feature on the Aqua Teen Hunger Force Volume 6 DVD. Radical Axis has also been praised by comedian and Freak Show creator/writer, David Cross, who said, "Radical Axis is to animation what the Gutenberg Bible is to publishing. In short, one of the most significant, groundbreaking inventions in history that will move us forward and out of these dark ages. That, and they're funny too."

In addition to its work in episodic television, the studio has also provided animation, motion graphics, and design services for hundreds of commercial projects for companies such as Chuck E. Cheese, Earthlink, Cheetos, and L'Oreal.

On September 30, 2021, Radical Axis, Inc. was officially dissolved by the Georgia Secretary of State. The company's former website is defunct and its principal office at 666 9th Street Northwest in Atlanta is unoccupied.

Growth
The studio had offices in Studio City, California and Bangkok, Thailand. Operating out of a storage closet at Cartoon Network's Williams Street facility for two years from its inception, Radical Axis moved into a  studio in Midtown Atlanta, before expanding again to over 6,000 square feet.

Production
In 2005, Radical Axis averaged a completed commercial project every four days and a television program every three weeks.

According to an interview with Radical Axis' Scott Fry, Craig Hartin, Todd Redner and Aqua Teen Hunger Force co-creator, Matt Maiellaro, animation files and drawings are often downloaded from FTP sites and approved via email or instant messenger.

Projects
12 oz. Mouse 
A Priest, A Rabbi and A Minister Walk Into a Bar - Crackle.com comedy starring Adam Carolla, Larry Miller and Lenny Clarke
Aqua Teen Hunger Force
Aqua Teen Hunger Force Colon Movie Film for Theaters
Archer
The Brak Show - additional animation.
Robot Chicken
Cherry Bomb 
Cheyenne Cinnamon and the Fantabulous Unicorn of Sugar Town Candy Fudge - pilot starring Neko Case that was included in the Adult Swim in a Box DVD collection and aired on Adult Swim on March 29, 2010, after winning an online vote
Commercial Projects for TNT, L'Oreal, Wal-Mart, Campbell's Soup, Kellogg's and Turner Broadcasting
Freak Show
Perfect Hair Forever 
Sealab 2021
Soul Quest Overdrive - David Cross, H. Jon Benjamin, and Kristen Schaal spin-off of the "Bible Fruit" episode of Aqua Teen Hunger Force
Squidbillies
Stiff - Radical Axis provided visual effects and the title sequence animation for this live-action horror homage created by Matt Maiellaro 
Window Seat - a Comedy Central.com web series co-created and produced by Radical Axis featuring "a put-upon business traveler and the various weirdos who sit next to him on the plane." Animated in the style of airplane safety pamphlets, this original series was named a "must see" by Time Out New York.

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Entertainment companies of the United States
Companies based in Atlanta
Privately held companies based in Georgia (U.S. state)
Mass media companies established in 2000
Cartoon Network
American animation studios
Williams Street
Adult Swim
Adult animation studios