Scott Pilgrim vs. the Animation

Scott Pilgrim vs. the Animation

Year: 2010

Runtime: 4 mins

Language: English

Director: Bryan Lee O’Malley

Budget: $60M

ActionAnimationRomanceComedy

Read the Comic. Watch the Movie. See the Animation! Scott Pilgrim vs. The Animation is an animated short based on Bryan Lee O’Malley’s “Scott Pilgrim” franchise.

Whimsical
Happy ending
Moderately emotional
High intensity
Fast pacing
Moderate complexity

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Time period

Early 2010s

Set in contemporary Toronto, the events unfold in the early 2010s with modern technology, fashion, and music culture shaping the characters' interactions. The era emphasizes street-level indie culture, self-image, and online pop culture motifs. The city acts as a backdrop for rapid relationship changes and escalating battles.

Location

Toronto, Canada

Scott Pilgrim and his friends operate within Toronto's vibrant indie music scene. The city provides urban landscapes, clubs, and neighborhoods that host the battles of the bands and confrontations with Ramona's exes. The setting blends everyday urban life with fantastical action, giving the story a kinetic, comic-book energy.

🌆 City 🎶 Music scene 🇨🇦 Canadian

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Scott Pilgrim (Michael Cera)

A 23-year-old bass guitarist for Sex Bob-Omb who is drawn into a saga of dating Ramona and defeating her seven evil exes. He starts as impulsive and easily infatuated, but grows to face his flaws and take responsibility for his actions. His journey hinges on choosing honesty over selfish desire and learning self-respect.

🎸 Bassist 💕 Romantic 🥊 Fighter

Ramona Flowers

An American Amazon delivery girl who captures Scott's attention after a fateful party. She carries a mysterious past with powerful exes and moves with independence and resilience. Her relationship with Scott is testing and evolves as she seeks autonomy and genuine connection.

🧭 Enigmatic ❤️ Independent 💪 Powerful

Knives Chau

A 17-year-old high school student who initially captivates Scott's attention and becomes a source of jealousy and heartbreak. She embodies youthful idealism and a fierce determination to win back what she believes is hers. Her arc reflects the challenges of growing up and letting go.

👧 Teen 💔 Jealous 🔥 Fiery

Gideon Graves

A powerful record executive and Ramona's final ex who lures Scott into a high-stakes confrontation. He embodies control, manipulation, and the lure of fame, becoming a mirror for what Scott could become. His defeat marks a turning point toward personal integrity.

🏢 Executive 🪙 Power 🗡️ Antagonist

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❤️ Love

Scott's pursuit of Ramona drives the plot and tests his willingness to change. Relationships are complicated by past lovers and competitive tension. The storyline explores how love can be both transformative and disruptive, prompting personal growth.

⚔️ Conflict

The exes become literal obstacles that force Scott to confront his flaws. Battle-of-the-bands skirmishes mirror internal struggles and jealousy. The conflicts reveal how power, pride, and fear shape choices and loyalty.

🎭 Identity

Scott learns to own his mistakes and redefine his self-worth beyond fame or romance. The journey challenges characters to balance ambition with integrity and authenticity. Ramona's past tests how identities are formed and perceived.

Last Updated: November 22, 2025 at 15:37

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