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China, IL

China, IL

2011
Animation Comedy
7 IMDB

China, IL – meaning "China, Illinois" – is an animated television series for the cable network Adult Swim. The series is created by Brad Neely, and features Neely's…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Starring
Brad Neely / Greta Gerwig / Hulk Hogan / Jason Walden / Jeffrey Tambor / Gary Anthony Williams / Chelsea Peretti / Hannibal Buress

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

quirky surreal absurd divisive anarchic niche bizarre unique crude unconventional experimental offbeat

Reviews

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Isabelle Moreau
Jun 9, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

The eccentric world of China, IL, brought to life by creator Brad Neely's unique vocal performances, offers a peculiar brand of animated humour. The series centres on the Professor Brothers and their associate, Mark 'Baby' Cakes, characters whose…

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Silas Thorne
Jun 9, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

China, IL is a series that wears its strangeness as a badge of honour. Brad Neely's singular vision is evident in every frame, particularly through his distinctive vocal performances as the Professor Brothers and Baby Cakes. The animation…

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Genevieve Dubois
Jun 9, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

For viewers craving something genuinely different in the animated landscape, China, IL delivers in spades. Brad Neely's creation is a triumph of creator-driven vision, with his vocal work imbuing the Professor Brothers and Baby Cakes with an unforgettable,…

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Marcus Bellwether
Jun 9, 2026
2.0 / 5
2.0

An exercise in relentless absurdity, China, IL struggles to find a consistent comedic rhythm. Brad Neely's vocal talents are undeniable, but the characterisations of Frank and Steve Smith, the supposed Professor Brothers, often feel more grating than humorous.…

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Eleanor Vance
Jun 9, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

China, IL presents a unique, albeit divisive, brand of animated comedy. Creator Brad Neely's distinctive vocal performances are central to the show's anarchic charm, breathing life into the peculiar Professor Brothers, Frank and Steve, alongside Mark 'Baby' Cakes.…

FAQs

The characters featured in the China, IL television series have their roots in Brad Neely's earlier creative work. They first appeared in a web series and a subsequent 11-minute special titled 'The Funeral,' which aired on Adult Swim in 2008. This special, streamed initially on Super Deluxe, brought together Neely's Professor Brothers and Baby Cakes, laying the groundwork for their expanded adventures in the full series.