The language learning app ‘Duolingo’ has been turned into an animated version, set to be released on YouTube on October 14th

Have you ever wondered what Duolingo’s owl character, Duo, is passionate about outside of the language-learning app? Acting is his calling. Duolingo has announced a new animated short series that will tell a new backstory for Duo and his friends. Titled “The Final Test,” the series will consist of five 60-second episodes, all of which will be released at once on the Duolingo YouTube channel at 11:00 AM EST on October 13 (1:00 AM JST on October 14).

The animated series will be released in conjunction with an update to Duolingo’s Japanese language course, and all voice acting will be in Japanese. Subtitles will be available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, Hindi, Japanese, Korean, and Thai. According to the announcement, the series will depict the early days of Duo and his friends, as they “overcome various challenges to protect both their streak and their friends.” Duolingo produced the series in collaboration with animation studio Titmouse. Duolingo offers lessons in over 40 languages ​​and is one of CNET’s recommended language learning apps. It also allows users to learn math, music, and chess.

This article was edited for Japan by 4X from an article published by Ziff Davis overseas. Have you ever wondered what Duolingo’s owl character, Duo, is passionate about outside of the app? Acting is his calling. Duolingo has announced a new animated short series that will tell a new backstory for Duo and his friends. Titled “The Final Test,” the series will consist of five 60-second episodes, all of which will be released at once on Duolingo’s YouTube channel at 11:00 AM EST on October 13 (1:00 AM JST on October 14).

The animated series will be released in conjunction with an update to Duolingo’s Japanese language course, and all voice acting will be in Japanese. Subtitles will be available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, Hindi, Japanese, Korean, and Thai. According to the announcement, the series will depict the early days of Duo and his friends, as they “overcome various challenges to protect both their streak and their friends.”

Duolingo produced the series in collaboration with animation studio Titmouse. Duolingo offers lessons in over 40 languages ​​and is one of CNET’s recommended language learning apps. It also allows users to learn math, music, and chess. This article was edited for Japan by 4X from an article published by Ziff Davis overseas.