WAGMI Games Releases AI-Generated Anime Short ‘The Rescue’
WAGMI Games has launched its latest anime short, The Rescue, coinciding with the return of NASA’s Crew-9 astronauts to Earth. The animated short, which blends real-world figures such as Elon Musk and former President Donald Trump into a space rescue storyline, marks the first installment of the NiFe Wars saga, a larger planned series.
In The Rescue, Musk and Trump embark on a mission to save stranded astronauts aboard the International Space Station. However, the storyline takes an unexpected turn when the characters uncover a rare space mineral rumored to hold the key to immortality. Their journey leads to an encounter with the Gray Alliance, a fictional alien empire that sees humanity as a threat to their survival.
According to WAGMI Games CEO Ian Bentley, The Rescue is meant as a fun, adventurous take on sci-fi and anime storytelling.
“We’re not here to get political,” Bentley stated. “We’re here to deliver a wild ride through space exploration, AI, and sci-fi storytelling.”
One of the unique aspects of The Rescue is its creation process. WAGMI Games developed the entire short in-house using artificial intelligence tools, including Dream Machine, Kling AI, Mid-Journey, and Elon Musk’s Grok 3 from xAI. This approach allowed the company to bypass traditional animation studios, streamlining production while maintaining creative control.
The release of The Rescue is intended to set the stage for a full anime series that WAGMI Games plans to distribute on a major streaming platform. Additionally, the storyline connects to WAGMI Defense, a mobile strategy game developed by the company, providing fans with an interactive way to engage with the NiFe Wars universe.
“The Rescue is a love letter to fans of anime, sci-fi, and anyone who enjoys a heroic adventure,” Bentley added. “We’re excited to share this story and showcase the potential of AI in entertainment.”
The Rescue is currently available for streaming on X (formerly Twitter) and YouTube.
About WAGMI Games Founded in 2021, WAGMI Games specializes in AI-powered entertainment and game development. The company utilizes advanced AI tools to create high-quality digital content efficiently. Its NiFe Wars franchise, including the game WAGMI Defense, exemplifies the growing potential of AI in independent content creation.