3 Best Movies to Watch From Triggerfish

Undeniably breathtaking animation meets uncomplicated narratives and breathes life into this 10-episode speculative anthology. These rich stories take the sci-fi genre and unfurl a multitude of possibilities for a futuristic Africa. Although the episodes are short, there are more hits than misses as the focus on succinct stories creates a net positive viewing experience. Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire boasts an explosive variety of animation styles that make simple yet heartfelt stories shine. The transition from high-action vibrant stories like Mkhuzi: The Spirit Racer to the dark, terrifying visuals of Surf Sangoma in the first half displays the amazing talent of Africa's filmmakers. 

Genre: Action & Adventure, Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Actor: Florence Kasumba, Hakeem Kae-Kazim, Kehinde Bankole, Pearl Thusi

More a showcase of various styles of animation than an expansion of Star Wars lore (and all the better for it), Visions finds some of the freshest expression for these tired tropes—rendered in what are easily the best visuals this franchise has ever seen. Across the 18 episodes of its first two seasons, the series communicates the mystical nature of this universe with much more ease than the live-action films do. And even as Visions begins to repeat some of the exact same ideas and story structures in multiple episodes, the repetition also begins to feel like the reinforcement of a universal narrative throughout time and space: there will always be light that will counter the darkness, often coming from the bonds between family and friends.

Genre: Action & Adventure, Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Vibrantly and energetically led by a lively quartet, Supa Team 4, though not wholly original, is still a refreshing children's animated show. There is a slightly new take on the dynamics: a leader with a sense of justice, an intelligent yet shy caregiver, a level-headed athlete, and a hot-headed food lover. It keeps the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle quartet formula interesting. 

With episodic villains (leading to the big bad in the shadows), the show reveals the double lives of our teenage protagonists while exploring the neo-futuristic rendition of Zambia's capital and a surprising focus on socio-political and environmental issues. It's a series that takes intelligent, talented Black girls and empowers them to be themselves, even as they save and protect.

Genre: Action & Adventure, Animation, Kids

Actor: Abubakar Salim, John Macmillan, Kimani Arthur, Namisa Mdlalose, Nancy Sekhokoane, Pamela Nomvete, Zora Ngwaba

Rating: TV-Y7