5/6 I KNOW THOSE EYES/THIS MAN IS DEAD (animatic)

[@psycomantis5107]

i stoped being obsessed with this and now you're draging me back to the shadows like a freaking assassin

[@VicMeep]

thefanman herooftime your profile picture matches your comment so perfectly lmao

[@emilywyatt2810]

Ikr am I the only one who physically hurts from this?

[@SuperPetitprincess]

thefanman herooftime I love your comment! Nice pun!

[@psycomantis5107]

Leanne Patton 👈😎👈

[@Zectzu]

thefanman herooftime So true.

[@amethyst_dawn]

"... left to say." Ouch. Right in the heart. That's cold, man. Stone cold.

[@felixw19]

The German version is even better: (both) "[...]dass dieses Schweigen" (Dantès) "... uns trennt" Translation "[...] that this silence" (Dantès) "separates us" (note that "trennt" can mean separating or breaking up) And there are some other lines that are just better in German. "A story told, by those he trusted, those he loved, and those who then... moved on" becomes "ein Stück Geschichte über Liebe und wie man sie verrät." Translation: "A piece of history about love and how to betray it" HE DIRECTLY SAYS THAT MERCEDES BETRAYED HIM! Fuck that was aimed strait at her heart!

[@MrLight-yb8en]

Stone Cold..Like Steve Austin?

[@AlexDrawz5510]

Can someone pls tell the lyrics

[@EdaDeda_Art]

What's the deal with this part? Am I missing some hidden meaning?

[@greatshax68]

@@EdaDeda_Art Edmond thought that Mercedes was in on Fernand's plan to imprison him and have him out of the way. Mercedes was actually told he died a month into his imprisonment. So when she saw him, it shattered everything she knew/was told. So she has plenty of questions and words while he has nothing left but vengeance against the ones who imprisoned him.

[@josephschultz3301]

The very _moment_ the Count starts singing is upsetting. That "This man is dead" just strikes my heart like a hammer, because I know how this specific story goes. He could've spoken to Mercedes, he could've told her his plans... but to what end? It would've meant nothing. In the end, at least he spared her son, a young man that he himself truly didn't wish to kill either. It's such a good book. It's also so upsetting to read. I kept screaming at it, "There's a better way!", but to no avail. Binded pages cannot hear me.

[@terminallove3531]

What better way?

[@josephschultz3301]

@@terminallove3531 Specifically, I am referring to reconciliation with Mercedes and Albert.

[@terminallove3531]

@@josephschultz3301 And let those 3 bastars get away with it?

[@nicoleflores2054]

​@@terminallove3531I think they're talking about Count assumed for years as Mercedes as a betrayer when she herself was dealing with his "passing", even if she was married for her child.

[@irrumnaaz]

This is one of those instances where I actually preferred the movie to the book, only because Edmond and Mercedes get back together. So mad that didn't happen in the book

[@aceash459]

I love how the Count is keeping his ears folded down through the entire video. It shows how tense and tired he truly feels, plus, is kinda cute.

[@davidmauriciogutierrezespi5244]

I just noticed it, Oh my Titan yes!

[@justyourlocaldork2126]

When u think your man is dead so u grieve and eventually move on just to see your dead ex boyfriend at a party but he’s salty because he thinks u betrayed him

[@monsterhunter66]

In a way...she did.

[@Flowtail]

@@monsterhunter66 ...yeah cause moving on with your life after somebody dies is a betreyal

[@joshuastuart6776]

I hope you people in the replies realize that the real story technically Fluttershy married Twilight a month after RD was sent to prison.... and like..... Twilight is a bit of a bad guy in this story (Funny to put mlp names in the place of Monte Cristo names)

[@bubbleberrypunch2865]

I've watched the movie multiple times, and the reason Mercedes married Mondego was because she was with child and couldn't provide for two. So, maybe the reason Fluttershy married Twilight is similar to that?

[@huntertyre1037]

@@joshuastuart6776 did you not forget how bad it would look if she was a single mother with a child back in those times? The reason she married was because she was pregnant with Edmond Dantes child.

[@Starmadien2019]

In the book Mercedes and the Count never get back together. The pain and damage is too much and the Count is too jaded and changed to be the man Mercedes loved.

[@Shadowfate93]

I know it's far more realistic that way, but damn the hopeless romantic in me wants the happy ending for these two

[@timthewarlord2304]

@@Shadowfate93 think you should go and watch the movie

[@queenvictoria4237]

I know right​@Shadowfate93

[@revatem]

I wouldn't blame it on him being jaded.

[@Starmadien2019]

@revatem I meant jaded against Mercedes. I get his anger against everyone else who betrayed him. And I can understand falling out of love with someone, especially if you haven't seen them in like 17 years. But when he learns that Mercedes never forgot him, she only assumed him to be dead. I wish he could've been able to forgive her and rebuild their love. But he was too damaged and jaded. Heck, he almost sent Haydee away because he didn't think anyone would love him again.

[@holland7898]

fluttershy: you look familiar rd: do i perhaps look like one man named edmund dantes fluttershy: yes dash: were you two in love fluttershy: yes dash: was he falsely accused of a crime he didn't do and was sent to die? fluttershy: yes! do you know him? dash: what no lol he dead

[@Trish707]

*dead as hell*

[@KrysPGator]

what shoes he got on

[@MalemetaAnimations]

What shoes he got on in his casket

[@johnnylaureano7359]

@@MalemetaAnimations thats why yo granny ain't got no knees

[@KigaiOkasu]

fluttershy: How did he die? dash: He lost the only thing he had to live for.

[@Mezzy..]

i'm 18 now, I can't describe how much joy and happiness this used to bring me as a child, watching this over and over again. Im going to into animation college and and looking for inspiration remembered this series. Its just so beautifully and I appreciate all the work and effort that went into this. I wish I could meet the people behind who made this so I could thank them personally, Thank you ❤️

[@xlllash0]

SAMEEE

[@thetunebella6675]

RIGHT!!!!!

[@catgames703]

Same T^T

[@Aylii1]

I’m back here again at 19! 😭

[@AlleyArtisticDTW]

Back here at 22 lol

[@carrielouderback9956]

"could it be, could it be that you've come back to life?" -my reaction when I saw a notification from this channel

[@carrielouderback9956]

I love it though. I can see why it took so long, it's amazing!!!

[@Suiguint0u]

Right?? LOL!

[@galadrielpokracki8153]

SAME

[@hammiarts]

Ditsyderp .3. Ikr!?

[@kirbylover69]

Ditsyderp .3. OH FUCK MY LUNGS

[@alexanderhamilton6538]

Your style has gotten much better since the first one.

[@1990tcyta]

remember those little faces in the first part xD those face look so bad ass and funny at the same time

[@themaskmaker202]

*sees your name* We need a Hamilton and Monte Cristo fusion-video-thing!!! I'MA DO THIS!!!

[@_primadonna_]

I know right

[@aweirdperson.1826]

Wait what I WAS ACTUALLY IMAGINATING ALEX AND LAURENS SINGING THIS WTF

[@rottinghaven7809]

HII ALEXANDER! It’s me Maria Reynolds

[@tinytoychihuahua7306]

I like how the stars flicker when Edmond Dashie says “this man is dead”. To me it struck me as a neat reference to the star he and Fluttercedes shared back before his spirit got crushed to dust, flickering as the last shreds of hope for their reunion die. I really love all the little details you guys put into these! Just rewatched all of them, and I’m not even in the mlp fandom anymore! Keep up the good work!

[@dalo7787]

Fluttercedes sounds cool

[@dashieisoffline]

@@dalo7787 It's actually Shycedes 😂

[@ericatpc8219]

Isn’t it the moon?

[@thomasswaney5721]

This reply and the video have now encouraged me to pick up the count of monte cristo again and try and read it through, it'll be a challenge, but what would the world be like if no-one took on great challenges?

[@kristinas3151]

Okay but why is no one talking about the fact that the Count glances at his wings at "With so much broken and so much damage" ;-;

[@kristinas3151]

shadow wolf I don't think they're broken seeing as he can move them and spread them but they are definitely badly damaged

[@kristinas3151]

shadow wolf yea, and we still don't know whether or not he CAN fly

[@williamstahp5985]

Well, i'm pretty sure he's glancing at the ground. Seeing how fluttershy and his are broken and damaged and he feels hate towards twilight who took fluttershy. And fluttershy also at the time spreads her wings. Maybe this is to help them get down, so like they don't fall lmao see at 2:52

[@IronycheinPain]

@Wandering._ Wolf in the last two animatics, he CAN fly.

[@mikelshort9150]

If you think about it, the count wasn't lieing. The man you seek is long gone, yes he is he was replaced by an avatar of malice and revenge.

[@YuckCanuck]

Deep.

[@doctorpinkiemisspie9590]

Truly anger and passion are a cruel fuel on which to rely for you feel all and see clearly under their influence yet you do not know that what you perceive is but a twisted reality of events playing before you.

[@talinpeacy7222]

In the end, I feel he came back, if only partially

[@karlbenito9992]

Krulaks went to hit on haydee,

[@CyberSurferXD]

In the end I think he came out on top. Got rich, got popular with the upper crust, and got the got the girl in the end..... and no, I don't mean Mercedes~

[@winterofdancetale9634]

How are these animatics not more recognized? This is beautiful, and it deserves a better spot in the fandom.

[@obbyalana6534]

I regretted for not knowing this sooner. (When you're a brony for seven months and you just found out about this a few weeks ago)

[@amaryllis1826]

It literally has about a million views While the fandom is dying I believe that's a lot of recognition.

[@dylanwight5764]

Forget the fandom, I showed these to my theater director and she's been basing her interpretation of Le Comte off them

[@RoseCadenza]

Is the fandom dying of Season 8 or because of the new generation series in 2020 or both?

[@amaryllis1826]

Well it's not "dying" It's just less active

[@CountMonsparkle]

Wow, I'm at a loss for words. This must be the most polished animatic ever. It really shows how much your artstyle has evolved over the last two years. The backgrounds look like they're right out of a painting, the floor and glasses have detailled reflections in them, the characters themselves look more polished than ever. But also the way everything moves looks very professional and smooth. You both did a truly fantastic job on this video, and I think it was well worth the wait =D

[@CB-df1xc]

Count Monsparkle I couldn't agree more.

[@joshuahicks7798]

Count Monsparkle agreed.

[@ascubis6673]

Count Monsparkle XD gg yes

[@dolenore]

Fancy meeting you here. I knew it wouldn't take you long to comment, Count Monsparkle. It's been quite a wait, but it was worth it, wasn't it? ^_^

[@woodpecker_4255]

You're right... Theirs art style became so much more mature

[@AtinDalkoness]

Years later, and I'm still coming back to watch this masterpiece time and again. Well done.

[@psycomantis5107]

Brother.

[@psycomantis5107]

Or sister idk

[@stephaniepayne100]

I got so much chills.. Especially when he said, "There are no words. Left. To. Say." This was so well done and very thought out.

[@teas-party]

I CANT STOP RE-WATCHING THIS

[@MsAnimeraven]

me ether

[@PastaPrincess25]

I had this on loop for a while at one point. Same with "I Will Be There".

[@dawnvasquez9297]

Captain Jellyroll I agree it's the best ever made

[@peridot_2286]

Pasta Princess 25 and everyday a little death that ones my second fave me fave is this one of coarse

[@neonpinkqueen1403]

Captain Jellyroll Same it's so beautiful

[@LunatheMoonDragon]

Can we please talk about the real hero of this comment section, Count Monsparkle, for his endless knowledge about this show, the animatics themselves, and his unending dedication to reply to every ridiculous, uneeded, and downright stupid comment with a polite and legitimate answer? Thank you for your service

[@InkPotts]

Count Monsparkle is the best, not only does he reply to repetitive comments about the story of Monte Cristo, he also makes German translation videos for the animatics, synthesias and has uploaded the entire Monte Cristo musical on his channel for all to see (It's in german but he's added english subtitles), and all-round is an amazing person. (Now if only the animatic's Count Monsparkle could learn a thing or two from him XD )

[@CountMonsparkle]

Aww, thank you so much =3 I'm trying my best to support you two in any way I can. Oh, and I really try to only reply to the repetitive comments for you, because the last thing I want is to take away your way of interacting with your own fans ^^ (and yeah, I'm probably the complete opposite of the real Count Monsparkle from your animatics ^^ I'm kinda doing a very poor job at representing him tbh x)

[@amydavies9650]

YAY for people with sense and manners... they're so hard to find these days!! ^_~

[@iloveponies1085]

+Count Monsparkle I am very much so glad I came across you and ink potts

[@fenicearts420]

LunatheMoonDragon Yeah, kinda like Fancy Pants.😄 He is rich, but still a gentlemen to everypony.

[@bitblock3372]

Random note: I love the progression of Rainbow Dash's face in the thumbnails

[@blankslate6364]

I know those eyes in the thumbnail. Signify two sisters who never fail... I know that name in my sub feed. Catchy tunes invade my head like a weed. Now that it is there a mere click from me, I know it will brighten my day. Now that I've watched it, my heart filled with glee, I can't keep my feelings at bay! Ink Potts doth live! They have returned, Better in every way! Time spent gone strengthened the bond - To quote Fluttershy, "Yay."

[@NightStarpmv]

Bravo!!! Beautiful! Brought a tear to my eye! So true!

[@InkPotts]

Haha love it :D

[@sakurakikuchi3769]

I saw your reaction video to this animatic, It was good wasn't it? Oooh! Could you react to the mlp movie when it gets out please? :3 Its so nice to see some FAMILIAR faces in the comments. heh? heh? Get it?

[@annanegron3111]

BLANK SLATE/CHECK?!!!!???

[@nholgado7984]

William Shakespeare of this generation! 😁

[@therapyneeded2098]

Is it bad that I love RainbowDash, AppleJack, and Rarity better as males than females..... also that I like how RainbowDash looks better than her actual looks

[@sketchyclouds3542]

I know.... Is it so bad though?

[@therapyneeded2098]

I don't know... that's what I'm trying to figure out

[@harmonyscrafts3993]

nah, i think thats fine. I *LOVE* the way Rainbow Dash looks!

[@enchantedtailss]

Alexis Ramirez Ikr! I can’t look at a episode of Mlp with out think Rarity, Aj, RD,& Twilight as these masculine characters

[@arthas640]

I think its partially the artist, (s)he made them look great here, even Fluttershy looks better here then in the series :D Also, I'd probably sleep with them either way.

[@emsglaceon]

Legend has it that Count Monsparkle still stalks these comments...

[@CountMonsparkle]

Legend also says that he replies to comments like that one. But that's not confirmed.

[@commandercritic9036]

Count Monsparkle 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂👻😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 (takes breath) woo, ok.... I'm better now... (turns to Count Monsparkle) my 🎩's off to you sir (gives bow)

[@jellypishy22]

Hey Count Monsparkle. (tries a rap bar) check it, sees Count Monsparkle walkin' downtown. If Rainbow Dante appear shit goes down. (insert more rap lyrics or better rap bar here cause I don't think it's good.)

[@demonfangtm2177]

Count Monsparkle the profile pic makes the comment so much better

[@QueenMeowTigeress]

Count Monsparkle stalks? *grab net*

[@foobloo101]

3:11 Rarity looks diabolical as hell.

[@tonicartstudios]

foobloo101 Rarity looks like she’s about to rape someone

[@kaeyamilk637]

Ikr

[@CemeteryDriveClown]

@@tonicartstudios ...

[@cxldtea]

i cant stop cracking up when i saw rarity bc of your comment LOL it's accurate

[@echothundor3841]

Oh hell! you're right! 😂

[@Suiguint0u]

HOW TO REACT TO THIS: A Tutorial 1) See this pop up in your newsfeed. 2) Squeal with joy. 3) Watch. 4) Rewatch obsessively, paying attention too every little detail (you might have to repeat this step several times according to your obsession level). 5) Go back to re-watch the whole series.

[@Shinycrafted]

You forget number 6! 6) admire the amazing improvement like hOLY CRAP

[@sailordarty9032]

As an alternative to 2, you can also do the weird JonTron OOOOOOOOOOH!

[@hammiarts]

Madame Gin that is exactly what I did last night when it only had like 7,000 views Lol.

[@truthteller1138]

i forgot to do step5... so thanks

[@juliafrompoland179]

where is "draw a fan art even if you Cant draw"?

[@Ace-xn6ep]

that Luigi death stare at the end though

[@digitalrailroader]

Ace 101 it pretty much says "You're going to pay DEARLY for what you've done to me Count MonSparkle, and for taking Fluttercedes from me"

[@PastaPrincess25]

Ace 101 I couldn't help but laugh at that comment. XD

[@benjamingrace4783]

All these years later and this is still amazing Perfectly capturing the venom in the counts words during his first verse as well as his internal struggle to maintain it during the duet This animatic is the reason I looked into this musical and I’m so glad for it

[@olvialee7221]

I can’t believe it’s been 7 years since I first watched this. I love it so much

[@VicMeep]

Holy shit that shading I wasn't expecting the full animatic to be so detailed EDIT: Y E S FINALLY! One million views for this masterpiece!

[@VicMeep]

and I feel sad from that ending drawing goddammit

[@nyanbinary69]

Yvette Austin I'm about to explode

[@VicMeep]

try not to explode plz-

[@nyanbinary69]

Yvette Austin TRYING TO- *le esplod*

[@VicMeep]

AAAAAAAAH

[@MoonShadowWolfe]

Worth waiting for. That was absolutely beautiful. The dynamic dancing shots were so complex and full of detail and the backgrounds were great, and I love the rawness of their expressions and you guys have a great sense of motion! This is amazing. I have so much respect for you as artists.

[@victoriacarter2368]

MoonShadowWolfe I know right! Amazing

[@MoonShadowWolfe]

I just watched it again. You guys have freaking perfected your technique!

[@FrostLAVADBite]

their technique has increased so much.

[@victorlectsituaimes6119]

MoonShadowWolfe

[@Fluttyyy]

Has anyone noticed that at 1:20, the moon and stars glow at the beat of the music? :0

[@sonamyfan1256]

I've noticed! It adds effect

[@Fluttyyy]

+sonamyfan1256 It's such a small detail, yet it does make the scene a bit more dramatic.

[@fenicearts420]

Fluttershyfilly Yay I noticed

[@lilypug9776]

OMG! yes, that's soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo cool!

[@oliviaspayd5975]

me 2 :)

[@TheRealUnkn0wn]

"Can either of us really ever be free?" Deep. Because they prisoners of their love. They still love each other.

[@erickdechelette2019]

I thought more like she's prisonner of her love, he's prisonner of hatred.

[@shaydilane2172]

I JUST NOTICED THE MOON FLICKERING TO THE MUSIC ON THE FIRST “THIS MAN IS DEAD” MY GOD THE ATTENTION TO DETAIL IS INSANITY

[@thetunebella6675]

hYeah

[@polarrr7048]

I am in shock of how amazing this video has come out. I was practically screeching in excitement when I saw the video pop up and I am no way shape or form disappointed. This has truly come out amazing, it really shows the time and effort put into the project and definitely was worth the wait. Looking back from the very first Count Of Monte Cristo Animatic of yours all the way to this astonishing fifth you can very much see the improvement and development of two talented siblings. The art is breath taking, the music fitting and lovely and the outcome truly amazing.

[@polarrr7048]

*sees video five million years late but doesn't care and still comments* XD

[@aloistrancy1785]

i'm with ya

[@TheRCTAddict]

It's been two years? Where did the time go? Geeze. Seriously though, this is amazing.

[@jonahtrott4434]

ArDee description

[@Sleppa_95]

ArDee HOLY SHIT TWO YEARS IT FELT LIKE 7 MONTHS AGO

[@McReganK]

your right

[@Young_Narrator]

I felt it was just yesterday I found these, but I found them before the 3rd one came out.

[@Words-er5ez]

Agreed. This made me like musicals... Musicals! It's embarrassing to admit but yeah, I've gone to actual theaters for live shows now. Stupid cultural awesomeness sneaking into my pony cartoon! You have cursed me forever! Forever!!!!

[@Truchasgl3]

welcome to the " me rewatching the video for 57th time, waiting for 6/6" we've got cookies , free wi fi, a lot of tears, and food for three years : )

[@cristaltophat]

Pstt, It's out right now.

[@zazacopes261]

*Finishes Video*................One More Time

[@vanessaelisa1474]

A CrazyCherry same🙋😆❤😍😘

[@sketchyclouds3542]

Finishes video..... Hundred more times

[@obbyalana6534]

(Video ends) Me: Okay, time to study. (Song spins in my head) Me: Just one more time... *7 hours later, I'm still watching this*

[@themaskmaker202]

*sings* One Last Time!~ Sorry for being Trash for both musicals xD

[@user-wg1oh5ez1i]

One last time~ O boy I'm trash for both musicals ;000

[@betajediwizard5680]

This. Song. Hits. HARD. Doesn't matter if you know the musical or not. The music slaps, the lyrics are captivating, the message kept me wide eyed for a hot minute, and Ink just makes it 100% better with visuals of characters I know and love. Great job 👏👏👏👏👏

[@irrumnaaz]

Tell me abt it, just found this song and I am captivated. Can't stop listening to it, it's haunting, heartbreaking and beautiful at the same time. Wow 🔥

[@rottebarnethellen]

Tis showed up on my page after eight years and MAN is this a blast from the past. A welcomed one.

[@aphr2bn21]

Ok, yes, I can’t stop watching this. 👇Who is watching this in 2023? OMG so many years.... but it's still masterpiece

[@Defectedglory]

I'm new to this song😀

[@nuggs5509]

DEFINITELY!

[@valenciageode25]

I’m quarantined. I got nothing else to do.

[@LaneyLu]

Sameeeee

[@НикитаОжогов-р2ф]

You know it

[@pheonix7396]

Can't wait for the final animatic!!!

[@fireworks4230]

Evan Furber Their final animatic is The man I used to be But I'm still waiting for that animatic because I love that song.

[@laynar1929]

Girly Swirls yes! I've seen a sketch of it but it would be so much better animated.

[@theother5214]

Evan Furber Me too dude, me too

[@mlpmeg1213]

It's amazing to look back on your older videos and see how much you've both grown. I just am already so excited to see what you two come up with for part 6/6!

[@mlpmeg1213]

Also I was wondering what software you draw this on because this looks amazing

[@InkPotts]

It's drawn with Photoshop CS6, and edited in After Effects CS6

[@junisoldaccount1710]

OMG I'M CRYING I'VE BEEN WAITING SO LONG FOR THIS! AND IT'S SO MUCH BETTER THAN I COULD HAVE EVER IMAGINED!

[@rainbowdashfilms1895]

ME TOO

[@wolfgamergirl4830]

Same!

[@lovelylittlesteamboat5498]

Now I just need a boyfriend who'll sing stuff like this with me... (or a girlfriend, as long as she's okay with singing all the guy-parts)

[@a-s-greig]

Definitely would.

[@Chillbot17]

I'm in the same boat Lianne. I love singing this album

[@SluggzNotFound]

You still looking? I'm a chic but a strong baritone... ;)

[@lovelylittlesteamboat5498]

@@SluggzNotFound everything my little bi soprano heart could have ever hoped for

[@cicadeus7741]

I ship yall already

[@parakeat6185]

This is fantastic! The long wait definitively paid off, and this is my favorite animatic so far! I can't stop watching it!!!!

[@parakeat6185]

Also, I just realized that the ponies that Flutter's and RD started dancing with changed after a few seconds, just something I noticed

[@theprofessor4875]

FireWolfGoddess That is a type of ballroom dancing, normally used to allow guests to mingle. You go in a circle and pass off partners to dance. In most movies that use this, it ends with the main couple coming together, such as in Tangled and Pocahontas 2; Journey to a New World. It is quite popular and is used well here.

[@parakeat6185]

Aaaah, okay. Thanks

[@theprofessor4875]

FireWolfGoddess it's fine! I can understand your confusion, as many people rarely attend balls and dances. I was happy to help!

[@darkcmd7552]

Ye its!

[@ReadYourDiary]

Oh my God this is so beautyful and I'm sure as hell it was worth waiting a whole year for this

[@kirbylover69]

Konstancja Podobinska It was actually two haha hopefully in another year or two they finally end it with number 6 :3

[@ReadYourDiary]

+Jackeline Godinez Oh right ^^ I can't fricking wait for the 6th one

[@kirbylover69]

Konstancja Podobinska I hope they incorporate the two last songs of the musical and make it a little longer.

[@ReadYourDiary]

+Jackeline Godinez That would be so awsome! I love your idea

[@kirbylover69]

Konstancja Podobinska thank you hah but I'm sure I wasn't the only one thinking the same thing

[@zeehansen3011]

Luna jamming to the song 1:20

[@RoseCadenza]

XD

[@paperclip1530]

Where?

[@mymemesarereal9116]

Savannah Simon look at the moon

[@jaxonwhite1156]

Yeh, the moon's just rocking out 😂😂😂

[@foobloo101]

Aaronkarlh Hansen Damn skippy xD

[@alicjas.4052]

applejack i hope that suit didn't cost much 1:45

[@infinityuniversekatrainbow9462]

I love that picture of them three

[@williamstahp5985]

d o n ' t w o r r y, r a r i t y w i l l m a k e a n e w o n e

[@zero2o10]

Pretty sure Applejack’s character is killed by Edmond before this party in the book but I’m not sure I’m still on chapter 62

[@williamstahp5985]

Zero 2o1o actually lmao, applejack kills them self after. Spoilers, in the musical gives all 3 of them money n they basically burn, rarity goes to prison, applejack kills herself and Edmond kills twilight without wanting to, you can basically see this all happening of hell to your doorstep animatic

[@miamaplecat2222]

I like how twilight just looks at the cup like "you idiot."

[@ghostewriter]

*scrolling through subscriptions* *sees this* Me (spitting hot cocoa): Holy smokes, they're back--! AGH HOT CHOCOLATE ON MY LEG!!!

[@bonnietelocole6777]

Ghoste Writer lol u shooldunt has dun dat (creepypasta reference lol)

[@abedallahsoufian813]

Ghoste Writer saem

[@Blazah99]

Man I thought they left the fandom long time ago. I was'nt expecting to come home to this! Such a treat. :)

[@vectorbrony3473]

Ghoste Writer medic! Oh wait....I am a medic.

[@parthxus]

Ghoste Writer Same😂😂

[@mkosmala1309]

So I've never had this full-screened before on the thumbnail, so I never noticed that you can see Shycedes in Edmond Dashie's eyes. Gorgeous attention to detail on the THUMBNAIL! That's dedication!

[@Fluttyyy]

This is so weird. I was literally watching your animatics yesterday and BAM! This comes out today XD Wow. But this was really well done! I loved how much work was put into this! It really was worth the wait for this magnificent masterpiece. :)

[@Fluttyyy]

+Roseymia7 Lol! It's such a coincidence though!

[@LuvBee2036]

Fluttershyfilly Yay I was watching them a few days ago lol

[@sheldoomgaming7479]

Fluttershyfilly Yay same here

[@amanda198]

not so weird for me, i watch all them time ;) i just never thought they would finish this masterpiece. so i was extremely pleasantly surprised

[@VicMeep]

Rewatching my faves from y'all again and going on a nostalgia trip. Made me take out the actual Count Of Monte Cristo book I still need to read.

[@murpaderp8461]

Just remember: that grey-disheveled-manly horse that's the count is supposed to be Rainbow Dash.

[@mystie1769]

wHaT

[@xperiasony1785]

Mystie Northern Yup

[@birbalicous6084]

Murpaderp its funny since I kinda ship FlutterDash before this.

[@elaineyi5147]

Really? I thought it was discord!! •0•

[@YuckCanuck]

Elaine Yi I thought it was Discorded Dash.

[@22neptun]

Judging by the comments, it looks like most people had a heart attack when they saw this video pop up x)

[@KittysClaws]

22neptun I sure as heck did! I have been waiting for the next installment for like a year, and it turned out beautifully!

[@felisadidas4932]

Well i had And i didnt even expect it to ever come out :/

[@angewomon143]

22neptun yup, i died of excitement

[@nholgado7984]

XD

[@ruecumbers]

I don't really care for MLP or anything like that, but after a 'Jekyll & Hyde' pony animatic I stumbled upon about a year ago, I always find myself clicking on videos like this and I'm rarely disappointed. The music choices and theatrics, even if I don't care for the art quality itself, always leave me satisfied and re-watching and more often than not, open the door to a new musical or sound to me. To that extent, I find myself pleasantly surprised and appreciative of the tastes of the MLP fandom.

[@wizardski2320]

Best crossover ever. It keeps appearing on my playlist if I drink, probably a cry of help from my inner child. 11/10 will return every bottle.

[@MlpChocolateRainy]

Oh my goodness! I'm so glad you uploaded this. I absolutely adore this musical and your artwork is breath thing at the faces and poses fits so well with the song! I love it so much! Good job!

[@MlpChocolateRainy]

*breath taking

[@syrzaana]

GLORIOUS! Well worth the wait. I like how you made Dashie Dantes more masculine in this one. keep up the good work, I eagerly await the final song.

[@syrzaana]

Also I love the background pony designs. Especially the black and white unicorn with the red dress.

[@ashleyreyes2061]

RaceDorman Lol all those background ponies are OCs from different people! (;u;)

[@MoonShadowWolfe]

I knew at least a few had to be.

[@hamiltontrash469]

It's hard to remember dash is a girl in all of these XD

[@MsAnimeraven]

in this story he a he

[@HerbalAssailant]

Hamilton Trash Well she is "playing" a male role in this musical.

[@etcetera1995]

Faith Yeah, like how in opera, sometimes a young boy will be played by a woman.

[@Seadance100]

YEEUUSS i wasnt sure if they had started using a different character instead of rainbow dash or if rainbowdash had just aged/changed dramatically while in the chateau d'if. I had thought it might be rainbow dash ^~^

[@Liv_Unchained9867]

*B R E A T H S* You're tag just reminded me, now I want Ink Potts to make Hamilton MLP animatics

[@mlp2be4ever]

My third favorite musical ever! First: Hamilton Second:Heathers Third: This Fourth: The Sound of Music Fifth: Grease

[@Darkwhite-cl7bs]

Sad to see there isn't any jekyll a'd hide 😜

[@miriamgongora3637]

Like me! Well, the first 3

[@donniekidanimations6889]

My friend is FRIGGEN obsessed with Dear Evan Hansen!!!! My favorite is this!!!!

[@abigailc.5126]

Twilight, Rarity, Applejack and Rainbow look more manly than before

[@yuxue9532]

That's because... Silhouette got seven hundred times better at drawing the expressions, the emotion, and the ponies themselves over their two-year break from this series. It's really a beautiful animatic - so much more detailed and precise than most.

[@princemarcel4510]

Also, because this part would be about 17 years after the very first animatic.

[@nilok7]

The designs have most likely been adapted to fit the roles they are playing in the story. Quite simply, the Bourbon Restoration in France and its historical setting is fundamental to the story of the Count of Monte Cristo. For the era, and the story, you had to be an extremely rich man of trade or industry to hold power or vote, hence why he became the Count of Monte Cristo.

[@KapitanPazur1]

Its called" a change of artstyle"

[@Icecreamkatana]

yeah dude, talking magical horses called rainbow dash are one thing, but a woman in a position of authority / lesbian romance would be TOO unrealistic ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

[@lostonessoul8435]

"I am a ghost. Just a mirage." Dam.....that hits to close to home for me.

[@eg-draw]

I love how she is the only one who instantly recognized him

[@LordPata]

I really love this animatiic and the song. I so loved the part at 2:35, how they're looking at each other with such passion, like trying to see each other's souls :) You did a really marvelous work with this animatic. You captured the feel of the song on the characters in a perfect way. My respect to you for this amazing work :)

[@reggymcmonkey5737]

Omg I've waited so long for this 😍😍👌👌👌

[@reggymcmonkey5737]

btw this is by far the best out of the series so far

[@saranoh22]

Reggy McMonkey ahhhh I see a EXO-l hello fellow👋👋👏👏👏

[@Spirex06]

Reggy McMonkey SAME

[@sloppytoppy9375]

To recap, we have three guys fucking over the main guy by letting him rot in jail for fake crimes while one of the guys tries to get jiggy with the main guy's girl. Main guy breaks outta prison buts is batshit insane so he plots his revenge. So he starts a ball or something and his girl is like 'oh shit, is that you?' And he's like 'i dont remember you' while he like sets his plan to action.

[@korebiis]

Deer GAK But he does remember her. He's trying to play it off because she betrayed him by not waiting for him to break free. Also, one of those 3 dudes is actually her cousin

[@obbyalana6534]

Mysteriia And that is Mondego, that guy who got married with the main dude's girl. Have fun thinking *drops mic*

[@lightningchaser6637]

Bluebell Frost this was actually common in the 1500s and was the inspiration for Elvis Presley's Kissing Cousins song

[@obbyalana6534]

Makes sense

[@Oruksk-ow9rq]

The book actually takes place in the early 19th century

[@thetunebella6675]

I first saw this back in 2018 maybe 2019 and it is still *the best thing ever!!!* I really need to see the musical so I can hear more songs like this because this has been stuck in my head for years!!!!! Also am I the only one obsessed with the outfits!?!?!?!?

[@ncpa1152]

As a testament to the quality of your work, this will probably be the only time I have ever waited over 3 years to see the entirety of a story on KZbin and yet kept checking in, never losing interest and always hoping that tomorrow will be the day I finally get another ink Potts musical animatic

[@ducky2536]

Still here a year and a week later, anyone?

[@tamongao7079]

SmudgeyDuck me me me !

[@taylorjankowski1924]

same

[@jimmcbubbles]

Yeet I'm still here. I can't wait for the next one... (hope Ink isn't another @CrazedRambling ;~;)

[@janedaniel6261]

Meeee tooooooooooo!

[@Evanlyn24]

2 years 4 months exactly!

[@commandercritic9036]

You know, I now feel REALLY bad, cause this has to be one of the BEST Christmas presents ever, and I didn't get you guys anything. (Sighs) well I suppose the best I can do is this, have a VERY Merry Christmas Ink Potts and thank you for another FANTASTIC animatic, this was INCREDIBLE. Just thinking back over the parts here, we had greed and jealousy in the first part with the count's friends plotting his downfall, then we had hope that our two lovers would find a way back to each other, then despair and grief as the cold harsh reality as well as the schemes of our villain set in, then rage and anger as the count realises what his friends have done to him, and believes that even his love betrayed him, now here we have a mix of remorse, regret and a small sprinkle of hope on fluttershy's part that her love has at last come back to her. NOW taking all this into account, we have ONE part left to go before the end, what emotion are we going to end on, and WHO will be left standing? Well here's me looking forward to the final instalment of this animatic and wishing Ink Potts and all you Bronies out there, a Very Merry Christmas 🎄

[@lucyteggart7750]

Commander Critic I know! As soon as I saw the notification I was just screaming in my head "ITS A CHRISTMAS MIRICEL!!! 😅

[@connieedmonds7078]

fluttershygamer133* 😶 .... am so sad that rainbow dash is dead, and this pony has the same eyes.....😢 why did they kill him....😶 no wander twilight wants me am so pretty. 😶

[@connieedmonds7078]

fluttershygamer133 *wàaaaaa😢😢😢😢

[@connieedmonds7078]

fluttershygamer133 * I love this song any ways, it's sad!

[@connieedmonds7078]

fluttershygamer133 * wait behind me is a great background wow! 😊😶

[@solus8685]

I'm not even a Brony and I'm watching this lol

[@gilliamsteiner2764]

Yeah i see now how what he's going through now. He went through a lot, had his world and body broken. Revived with cold logic and burning revenge at last only to be vexed by emotions he thougt gone like a star in the light morning.

[@diyab.2443]

I will not believe that I am the only one who got a heart-attack when I saw this.

[@wrennie2431]

IVE WAITED sO LOOONG I HAD NO IDEA THIS WAS COMInG OUT TODAY I WAS CAuGhT OFF GUARD

[@wrennie2431]

THE ART QUALITY WHOA ITS SO GOod JESUS CHRIST

[@LupinNemesis]

wrennie yasss it is the Beauty of the gods that graced us with their hard work and sweat

[@wrennie2431]

true oh my gosh. blood sweat and tears went into this i bet

[@LupinNemesis]

Yeah I bet they spent untold time in this god I love the art work it show's passion and soul if I ever meet any of the crew that worked on this I shall hug them

[@wrennie2431]

their art has improved so much! the differences between this and the art from the old animatics are huge!

[@OneTrueSenpai]

Damn. This deserves to be animated..... would you allow me to do the honors?

[@Blazah99]

Dude... with as long as it took to get this animatic out since the last one they did, I'm sure they and everyone else will love you ALOT if you animated it (plus with as fast as comments are rolling it it might be awhile, if ever, before they get back to you with a confirmation). With a fandom like this imo its best and most efficate to get started just do it, it could be a while before they get to your comment if they do. Btw... I'm learning animation as a hobby. I'd be willing to give you a hand (for experience, and for this fandom) if you want.

[@supersonictumbleweed]

AlmondMage You can see the answer in description - do not redraw/reupload. I am fairly certain this includes animating it.

[@Zectzu]

Supersonic Tumbleweed You can animate it, but you have to give credit. Check one of their videos on their channel.

[@OneTrueSenpai]

***** Ah, thanks for the offer, but I don't work very well with others ^_^" I'm not planning on starting this until around June anyway, after I've graduated high school, so it's fine if they take a while to reply.

[@OneTrueSenpai]

Supersonic Tumbleweed Redrawing/reuploading is not even remotely the same thing as animating a storyboard/animatic.

[@Koneko-chans_Art]

2018 watchers, where you at?

[@tamongao7079]

Koneko-chan's Art here!

[@angielovesfoods]

Here

[@taylorjankowski1924]

here

[@ghostpirateweasel2556]

Right here!

[@jeremyhughes7406]

eyo want a tide pod to eat while you watch

[@asadd2]

3:17 oh snap son, that stare. That´s the "you´re gonna burn in hell" stare :x

[@ameliapaine]

asadd2 Hell to your doorstep!

[@YuckCanuck]

Amelia Paine *SOON.*

[@anoushkashenoy692]

Did anyone notice that when rainbow says "this man is dead, he is no more",the stars and moon flicker but stop after that.

[@emsglaceon]

This was well worth the wait. ^^ You better be proud of yourselves! This is absolutely gorgeous!!

[@Charlockle]

Nice! I love the improvement on how you draw the ponies now (though they were good before, I just personally love the new style), and I can see the amount of effort you've put into adding colour, shading, backgrounds, and even finely dressed background ponies. Major props to you!

[@lalajones526]

Rainbow Dash became Rainbow damn boi, looking fine tonight. Like she became a colt and it's great. Love guys, keep going.

[@foldingpapers5574]

well, he IS 33-34 while in the last animatic being 19-20

[@Bloodpix]

=sees part 5= =smashes face into keyboard and mouse and stares at living 5/6 page= ......Its here Q/////Q It's fucking here. I cried.

[@alphaxbox3728]

BloodPix666 I think those who love his channel shed a tear when "5/6" was visible.

[@annaliornica4801]

Oh yes it is here! The rejoicing will commence!

[@egglet535]

I just screamed.

[@kirbylover69]

I'm gonna say this and I'm sure I'm not the only one thinking this but there needs to be a full video fully animated but it's the whole musical with the mane 6 and everything. ;~; As someone who's so interested in this whole story and others also but the fact that the musical is barely shown, I will donate a lot of money to see this on here, to help out. It feels like it just needs to happen, the music is so beautiful, so is the story. But most of all, this animatic is gorgeous and beautiful done. Bravo +Ink Potts, truly magnificent. 😭❤

[@antonitocotter447]

Not gonna lie: if they ever made an animated version of Monte Cristo (which I hope Disney might do), then it'd probably be like this but more, you know, animated.

[@thetunebella6675]

I highly doubt that but that would be INCREDIBLE I feel like Warner Brothers would do it not Disney because Disney is known for its family friendly stuff not so much with Warner Brothers also I think it would be a live-action movie then animated but fingers crossed 🤞🤠💖

[@TiaTam]

I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS FOR WAY TOO LONG! YOU TWO ARE BEAUTIFUL!

[@pizzwiz6]

Same!

[@TiaTam]

XD

[@sugarskulled9482]

0:23 LOREL PARIS

[@fakkajohan]

XD Hahahaha

[@moonshadowwolfie7840]

Twilight feels her sins crawling on her back, and this is amazing! Great job as always!

[@boxes_of_boxes]

Hey so I just feel the need to inform you that like, years later, this video still has an impact on me. Like if i ever end up directing the stage show (you know, wont happen, but still) I'd do my best to transcribe the framing and actions youve used to the state. The literal dancing around each other combined with the metaphorical dancing around each other in the lyrics is still god tier, and the way they keep getting flashes of each other? And then when they come together and the music swells?????? Just???? ?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! so good.

[@The_Lolicon_King]

congrats on placing 5th on top 25 pony videos of 2016

[@InkPotts]

Whoo! Thanks :D

[@ratter7106]

I NEED THE SIXTH!PLEASE I NEED TO KNOW IF THEY GET TOGETHER!

[@animalfinatic9366]

This is why I love operas/musicals, they evoke so much emotion and tell a story in a thrilling way.

[@monaluisa7497]

I never comment on stuff, but I just wanted to say that these videos sparked my love for The Count of Monte Cristo and kind of my love for classic lit as a whole. :)

[@falloutcycle1550]

Ok this thing has been out 3 years and i just keep coming back to this song and animation this just hits so hard and can't let it go

[@bouncytheboi8175]

Rainbow went from Hope, to Hurted, to Hate, and now Cold Hearted and Hiding from his true love

[@Starryflame]

I may have squealed a little with excitement. You are the reason I got interested in the musical AND the original story

[@Aciano_Annex]

I just noticed (after watching for like the 2nd hundredth time) that at 0:57 when Shycedes sings “a whisper from me” Dashie has a similar position than when he whispers in Shycedes' ear at the end at “there are no words left. To. Say” such a nice detail

[@LyzLocked]

Oh wow! That was so good! Oh, man, you guys are the entire reason that I found out about the Count of Monte Cristo in the first place, I love the book now and have listened to the concept album, oh the emotion attached to this for me now knowing the full story! It's super cool to see the next part of this! Glad you guys got it done and that you were furthering yourselves with a film course! Seriously, it is so nostalgic to see this come back, I absolutely love it.

[@uwunisim5977]

I-I Refuse to believe it's been 5 quacking years, this song just hits hard

[@BrokenFortuna]

I love how both of them choose different dance partners but Dantes never once looks at his partners until he dances with Mercedes despite saying 'there are women to be had everywhere' in "Hell to your doorstep", seeming to be interested in other women. So meaningful. Great job Ink Potts!

[@blueteller]

I'm sure hundreds of people said this before me, but WOW, does the style look different! I like it of course, it's very thorough, it's just a little shocking. Then again, it IS technically much better, as should be expected after 2 years. Still, I almost thought for a second there someone else animated this.. but the editing is so lovely. I especially like how you make the dancing part feel like animation, not animatic. Brilliant work, respect, and congratulations - you deserve them :)

[@laurenbitsky485]

I've never been a big fan of pony videos, but I've been obsessed with these videos because they're just gorgeous and so pleasing to look at