GLITCH is an Australian YouTube channel owned by Glitch Productions. It was formally launched on August 28, 2020, and serves alongside the main SMG4 channel as the second channel that shows content. Unlike the first channel, GLITCH would primarily show original programming by the company itself.
History
2020
The channel was announced in a trailer uploaded on Glitch Productions' social media accounts, where it will be home to the company's animated content, starting with Ultra Jump Mania and the second season of Meta Runner, the latter of which was brought from the SMG4 channel. It would later premiere the upcoming series Sunset Paradise a spinoff series starring Meggy Spletzer.
The channel hit 100,000 subscribers hours after it was launched.
2021
On February 27, SMG4 annouced two new shows, including the Meggy spin-off, to be released. At the same time, the channel amassed 300,000 subscribers. Said spinoff was revealed to be named Sunset Paradise, which temporarily puts Meggy on a hiatus for the SMG4 series until the airing is finished.
The channel hit 500,000 subscribers on October 28, on the eve of the premiere of Murder Drones.[1]
2022
A special announcement is teased to be made on February 18. [2] It turns out to be the rest of Murder Drones Season 1. On May 3, another special announcement was teased to be made on May 6.[3] This one is revealed to be Season 3 of Meta Runner, which is stated to be the final season and will be released in the summer.
Shows
Current shows
| Show name | Date start | Note(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Ultra Jump Mania | September 4, 2020 | A Meta Runner spin-off. |
| Meta Runner (From season 2 onwards) | October 16, 2020 | Transferred from the SMG4 channel where the first season aired. |
| Murder Drones | October 29, 2021 | The first SMG4 side-series not to be produced or directed by Luke and Kevin. |
Upcoming shows
TBA
Finished Aired shows
| Show name | Date start | Date end | Notes(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meta Runner (season 2) | October 16, 2020 | December 18, 2020 | Moved from SMG4 channel, which aired season 1. |
| Sunset Paradise | March 26, 2021 | July 30th, 2021 | The SMG4 spin-off about Meggy having a vacation on Port Aurora. |
Gallery
Trivia
- It has been shown that a few SMG4 characters are aware of the channel, but it's likely that Tari hasn't watched Meta Runner even though she found out that Meggy's adventures were being posted on the same channel as Meta Runner's second season.
