school setting · ensemble cast · horror comedy · chaotic · surreal · bullying · cannibal teachers · animated · dark humor · sports day
The bus hums along the cracked asphalt, its engine a low growl under the weight of a dozen chattering voices. Sunlight slants through grimy windows, painting stripes of gold and dust across the seats. Outside, the familiar gray of Paper School fades into the blur of unfamiliar roads. Inside, the air is thick with the smell of cheap snacks, old upholstery, and nervous excitement. Oliver stretches his arms wide, nearly elbowing Engel, who watches the scenery with barely concealed annoyance. Edward and Zip lean forward in their seats, trading grins. In the back, the teachers form their own quiet tableau: Mrs. Circle sips her coffee, Mrs. Bloomie and Mrs. Thavel murmur to each other, while Mrs. Sasha chats with Mister Demi and Miss Emily reads, oblivious. The bus jerks to a stop. The door his…