To dream the impossible dream.
Elsewhere Again is an independent IP studio built around character-driven storytelling, creative collaboration and the belief that some stories deserve to be told no matter how long the road takes.
Built on a belief
Elsewhere Again was founded on the belief that there are stories out there that never get the spotlight they deserve and on a stubborn willingness to dream the impossible dream and chase it anyway. We wanted to create something rooted in resilience, imagination and emotional honesty.
Built from passion
The studio originally began as a solo visual novel project in 2025. As the scope grew, we realized the world and characters deserved a bigger medium and a bigger team to bring them to life properly.
Creative opportunities matter
We believe one closed door should not end somebody's creative future. The entertainment industry can be intimidating, especially for emerging talent. That's why we want to create opportunities wherever we can.
Quality over shortcuts
We would rather spend more time developing something meaningful than rush a project that is not ready. Strong stories take time, experimentation and care.
Remote by design
Elsewhere Again operates remotely, allowing collaborators from different backgrounds and regions to contribute creatively without being limited by geography.
Story first
Characters and emotional storytelling always come before trends.
Creative risk
We embrace experimentation and unconventional ideas.
Collaboration
Great projects are built by people who genuinely care.
Longevity
We are focused on building worlds that can grow over time.
The road ahead
Right now, Elsewhere Again is not positioning itself as a full-scale indie animation studio. The goal is to develop strong intellectual property, build creative partnerships and connect with fellow indie studios that can help bring these stories to life properly.
Elsewhere Again is founded
The project begins as a small passion-driven visual novel concept before expanding into a larger entertainment property.
Building the foundation
Casting research, worldbuilding, visual identity work and long-term creative planning begin to take shape remotely.
Voice casting
Voice casting ran on Casting Call Club for the four main roles. New talent welcome. That round is now closed.
Main cast finalized
The four main roles are cast. A second round is open now for five new voice roles, listed on the homepage.
Pre-pilot animatic
Creating our pre-pilot animatic: the foundation for building our audience, finalizing the pitch bible and expanding our team significantly before we go into crowdfunding.
Crowdfunding
Planned for early 2027. We will launch a crowdfunding campaign to fund the pilot, grow the team and bring the world of Hemlock toward full production with the community behind it.
Somewhere between here and not quite here.
The name "Elsewhere Again" comes from the Spanish phrase "Otra vez en otro lugar", inspired by childhood memories of constantly daydreaming and drifting into imagination. That spirit still defines the studio today.