The Animatrix facts for kids
The Animatrix is a 2003 anime movie collection made up of nine short films. It is based on The Matrix series of movies. These short films tell different stories that happen in the same world as The Matrix, helping to explain more about its history and characters.
What is The Animatrix?
The Animatrix is an anthology, which means it's a collection of separate stories put together. Each short film in the collection has its own unique animation style and tells a different part of the story from the world of The Matrix. The movies explore events before, during, and after the main Matrix films. They show how humans and machines ended up fighting, and what life is like for people living inside and outside the Matrix.
Stories from the Matrix World
The short films in The Animatrix explore many interesting ideas. Some stories show how the war between humans and machines began. Others focus on characters who are trying to escape the Matrix or understand its secrets. For example, "The Second Renaissance" tells the history of the war. "Kid's Story" shows how a young person found their way out of the Matrix. Each film gives a new look at the complex world of The Matrix.
Who are the Voices?
Many of the actors from The Matrix movies also lent their voices to The Animatrix. This helps connect the short films to the main story.
- Keanu Reeves as Thomas A. Anderson / Neo
- Carrie-Anne Moss as Trinity
- Clayton Weston as Kid
- Kevin Michael Richardson as Thadeus
- James Arnold Taylor as Ash
- Debi Derryberry
See also
In Spanish: The Animatrix para niños
