Next Mystery Unmasked: New Scooby-Doo Spin-off Follows Velma, Release Window Revealed

Scooby-Doo is pivoting again. With Velma wrapped, Warner Bros. is steering the franchise in a new direction with a small-but-official reveal of a new spin-off: 'Scooby-Doo! Gokko'. The title is new, the vibe is different, and the rollout is... unexpected.

So, what is 'Gokko'?

'Gokko' is a Japanese word that refers to kids playing pretend, which lines up with the pitch here: a chibi, anime-influenced take on Scooby and the gang. Think big heads, cute designs, quick-hit episodes. Warner Bros. has not shown any art or clips yet and has not locked the final look, but the plan (emphasis on plan) is to mirror the stylized approach used on 'Tom & Jerry Gokko' — short episodes with a kawaii/chibi aesthetic pulled from the same toolbox as Hello Kitty.

How it was announced (and yeah, it is a little odd)

According to TV Laint, 'Scooby-Doo! Gokko' was officially announced at the Scooby-Doo x Miss Frandy makeup launch event in Brazil in November 2025. Yes, a makeup collab event. The series is in development now and targeting a 2027 release window. Warner Bros. has not put out any materials beyond that and says more info is coming in the months ahead.

Why the Tom & Jerry comparison matters

'Tom & Jerry Gokko' is the template here. That series debuted in Japan in 2022 and later rolled out internationally in 2025 on YouTube and HBO Max. If 'Scooby-Doo! Gokko' follows suit, expect snack-size episodes, cutesy character designs, and a format that plays nicely on digital platforms.

Is this tied to 'Go-Go Mystery Machine'?

Maybe. Maybe not. Warner Bros. announced 'Go-Go Mystery Machine' at Annecy in June 2024 — that one had Shaggy and Scooby in Japan accidentally unleashing hundreds of yokai (mythical creatures), with help from Scooby's uncle Daisuke-Doo, a magical ally named Etsuko, and a tech whiz named Toshiro. Since that reveal, Warner Bros. has gone quiet on updates. TV Laint flags that some folks think 'Scooby-Doo! Gokko' is a rework of that concept, but there is no official confirmation linking the two.

Warner Bros. has been flirting with anime for a while

This move is not out of nowhere. The studio has a track record: 'Batman Ninja', 'Suicide Squad Isekai', and 'Rick and Morty: The Anime' — all produced with Japanese partners like Studio Deen, Sola Entertainment, and Telecom Animation Film. Scooby picking up a chibi pass feels like the next logical experiment.

What we know right now

• Title: 'Scooby-Doo! Gokko'
• Status: In development; officially revealed at the Scooby-Doo x Miss Frandy makeup event in Brazil in November 2025
• Release window: 2027
• Concept: Chibi/anime-inspired approach; name references the Japanese idea of kids' pretend play
• Visuals: No art or footage yet; Warner Bros. intends to use a stylized, kawaii/chibi design and short-episode format similar to 'Tom & Jerry Gokko'
• Context: 'Tom & Jerry Gokko' launched in Japan in 2022 and went international in 2025 on YouTube and HBO Max
• Possible roots: Could be a reworked version of 2024's 'Go-Go Mystery Machine' (Scooby and Shaggy in Japan, hundreds of yokai, plus Daisuke-Doo, Etsuko, and Toshiro), but that connection is unconfirmed
• Bigger picture: Fits Warner Bros.' ongoing anime-influenced push with partners like Studio Deen, Sola Entertainment, and Telecom Animation Film
• What is missing: No trailer, no stills, no cast info; Warner Bros. says more updates are coming

Bottom line: after Velma, Warner Bros. is testing a different lane for Scooby with a cute, bite-size, Japan-leaning spin. If they stick to the 'Gokko' blueprint, expect something breezy and shareable — and probably very collectible-friendly, which makes that makeup-event debut make a strange kind of sense.