The development of was characterized by a transition toward high-concept miniseries and a "storyboard-driven" production model led by showrunner Adam Muto . Production Workflow
: It explored a dystopian Land of Ooo transformed by extreme elemental magic, forcing Finn and Jake to team up with the Ice King, Betty, and Lumpy Space Princess. Adventure Time - Season 9
: These outlines were expanded into full storyboards by artists like Sam Alden , Polly Guo , and Steve Wolfhard . The storyboarders were responsible for writing the dialogue and physical action, making them the primary "writers" of the series. The development of was characterized by a transition
: Pendleton Ward (remained as a writer and artist after stepping down as showrunner in earlier seasons) Supervising Directors : Cole Sanchez and Elizabeth Ito The storyboarders were responsible for writing the dialogue
: While design and coloring happened in California, the actual animation was handled in South Korea by Rough Draft Korea or Saerom Animation . The "Elements" Miniseries