Spicy City is an adult animated erotic cyberpunk television series which was created by Ralph Bakshi for HBO.

[2] The plot was described as a science fiction anthology series set in a futuristic city with a steamy side.

Discussions involving a series based upon Trey Parker and Matt Stone's video Christmas card Jesus vs. Santa (which would become South Park) led HBO to contact Ralph Bakshi in order to produce the first animated series targeted specifically toward adults.

[1] Although critical reaction was mixed and largely unfavorable, Spicy City received acceptable ratings.

"[8] A second season was approved, but the network wanted to fire Bakshi's writing team and hire professional Los Angeles screenwriters.