Kling AI Flexes Its Muscles With New Anthology Series ‘Loading…'
Kling AI, a generative video platform developed by Chinese tech company Kuaishou, is releasing a seven-part anthology series Loading…. which was created in partnership with the Beijing-based studio Outliers. The series is being distributed globally beginning July 2 on YouTube, where episodes will be released twice a week. Each film will be accompanied by a short behind-the-scenes interview with the creators.
Chen Xiangyu, founder of Outliers and executive producer of the ne Kling AI series '' ... More spoke on a panel following the opening.
Loading… is notable for its scale, technical polish, and artistic range. It has drawn comparisons to Netflix's Love, Death & Robots, for its diversity of styles and genres. Human creators wrote, directed all episodes, and produced at Outliers using Kling's AI video engine. Real actors were used in select episodes for facial capture. Human actors voiced dialogue and refined using licensed voice models.
The series premiered theatrically in Beijing on June 25 at Emperor Cinemas using an IMAX screen. For those in the know, this is quite an achievement. AI films are not often shown on the big screen, especially an IMAX screen, since inaccuracies become larger than life. Clearly Kling AI is very confident in its platform and technology.
Seven Films, One Pipeline
Chen Xiangyu, founder of Outliers and executive producer of the series led the project. He directed some of the shorts and supervised all seven. While the core creative work was done in-house, Outliers brought in specialists like art directors and editors as needed. The episodes include:
● Martin Syndrome: A father gains the ability to transfer between bodies every 24 hours. His journey to save his daughter spans centuries.
'The Galactic Gut' is one of seven short films in the YouTube anthology series ''
● The Galactic Gut: A satirical sci-fi story about a recipe for intestines that is mistaken for high technology by an alien civilization.
'Sweet Dreams' is one of seven films in Kling AI's anthology series, ''
● Sweet Dreams: A former lab subject, once a pet dog and now a humanoid werewolf, sabotages a cyberpunk research facility and meets another test subject.
'The Utopia Taoyuan' is one of seven films in Kling's new anthology series, ''
● The Utopia Taoyuan: A group of refugees stumbles into a mystical village during a famine. A hidden master who reveals their true motivations tests them.
'Traveler and the Tiger' is one of seven films in Kling AI's anthology series ''
● Traveler and the Tiger: A fable about the bond between a young traveler and a tiger. Their story ends in betrayal when the tiger is exploited by a corrupt doctor.
'Unforgivable' is one of seven short films in Kling's anthology series ''
● Unforgivable: Set during World War II, this short follows a Japanese boy who becomes complicit in war crimes. The episode centers on indoctrination and guilt.
● Ambivalence: In a future dominated by AGI, humans face an alien invasion. A scientist activates a powerful AI named Vitas in a last attempt to defend the Earth.
Each short uses a different visual approach, from claymation to photorealistic 3D. The team built custom workflows for each one, integrating Kling's AI tools at different points in the process. 'We chose an anthology format so we could test the full expressive range of Kling,' said Chen. 'We wanted to see how far we could push it in terms of style, continuity, performance, and genre.'
How the Technology Works
Kling AI's video model was first released in June 2024. It has since gone through over 20 major updates. The 2.1 version, released in May 2025, improved both image quality and animation speed. A five-second video in 1080p takes under a minute to generate, greatly lowering the time and cost of production.
Li Yang, Head of Product & Operations at KLING AI, speaking at the premiere of ''
'Kling is at the top of my list because I get the most reliably consistent results with fewer attempts,' said Heather Cooper, who worked on the AI elements for Amazon's King David series. 'Kling follows prompts well and it can generate smooth static shots for LED walls and backgrounds, or high-speed, complex motion. I like the UI for organization and ease of use. I get great results from other models like Veo 2 & 3, but Kling is my go-to for professional work because I know what to expect.'
Kling's development team says the model excels at maintaining character consistency across frames, syncing lips to dialogue, and generating complex motion sequences without visual artifacts. These features were key to making Loading… viable. Some episodes required scenes with large crowds, fast action, or long single takes. Others relied on subtle facial performances.
A Broader Strategy
While Loading… is the flagship production, Kling is positioning itself as more than a single-use creative tool. The company is building what it calls a 'creator ecosystem,' with campaigns and grant programs aimed at global users. Its 'Bring Your Vision to Screen' initiative, launched in April 2025, received more than 2,000 submissions from 60 countries. Winners were showcased on large public screens in cities including Tokyo, Paris, Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Toronto.
Earlier this year, Kling also launched its 'NextGen Initiative,' which provides funding, promotional support, and personal branding assistance for independent creators. In late 2024, the company announced a co-creation program with directors including Jia Zhangke and Timmy Yip.
Q & A with the filmmaker and Kling executives followed the premiere in Beijing.
A Growing Presence
Kling AI currently serves over 22 million users and has over 10,000 companies integrating its tools into products and services. While its footprint in the U.S. remains limited, Loading… and the upcoming YouTube release are likely to introduce the brand to a wider international audience. The company says interest from YouTube creators and indie animation studios is already growing.
Outliers' team is continuing work on additional episodes. Kling says it may open up its proprietary AI production workflow later this year. 'We're still experimenting,' said Li Yang, Kling's Head of Product and Operations. 'But we're learning quickly. And we're not doing it alone.'
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