5 years of animating

‪This makes me feel way too nostalgic. It’s been a long time, friends.
0:00 - 2018
0:21 - 2019
1:07 - 2020
1:20 - 2021
1:47 - 2022
2:02 - 2023
(TLTR bellow) Today, it’s been exactly 5 years since I decided to upload my first animation on KZbin. ‬
Although there were a few attempts before that as well, after my first upload, the journey really began.‬ When I was starting out, the idea of making a movie with Akira one day was motivating me. I tried to start a few times, but always ended up failing, however, the support that people have given me made me not give up on animating. Instead, I started making short and easier animations, which taught me some basics.
I was stuck in the phase of animating the same thing over and over for a long time, which made me feel burned out and bad, but after redesigning my characters, I felt much more determined to try to animate again.
Before you will bother with commenting that you liked the cat-dragon characters better, that is okay. Just keep in mind that I am not bringing them back and I am so much happier with them being humans, as they are more relatable, they can express themselves more, they are challenging and fun to draw, and I am not ashamed of them anymore. I feel like the characters themselves and their story has so much more potential when they are this way.
The cat-dragon versions of them played a huge role when I started with animating, but I decided to move on, and you should too. Although I don’t make as much videos as I used to, I still put my time and heart into them. If you don’t like them simply because “they’re not what they used to be”, then I am sorry, but I will continue to animate what I enjoy and what I feel like makes me improve, even just a bit, because I don’t want to feel again like I am just doing the same thing over and over and not moving anywhere, just because people say that they like it. I want to improve and have fun, show people pieces of stories, and also get better, so I can create something big one day.
If you read all of that, wow. Thank you
TLTR: I want to draw/animate people and improve
Anyways, this has been a long journey. A journey that allowed me to get better, get to know new people, talk to people that I look up to and that got me to animate in the first place. I am so glad that I didn’t give up on it and I want to thank you again for being here and supporting me. I appreciate it a lot
Have a nice day/night!
Characters used: mostly Akira, but pretty much almost all of them
Music used: bloom (oh of course I had to use bloom, the nostalgia is insane) • Awy - bloom
Programs used: FlipaClip (for all animation examples shown), Procreate (for backgrounds mostly), GarageBand (for music), Alight Motion (for editing this video)
My instagram: / awrly.official
My music channel: / @awyyn

[@ghostie_boi]

While I am someone who did love the cat-dragons, I am so much happier that you found something better. You’ve been my biggest inspiration for such a long time and seeing you find yourself comfortable in a new and challenging art style makes me happy. Keep going and improving for as long as you can. I may always like the old animations a bit more just of myself being a furry and loving felines and such, but I admire and adore your skill and talent you have for your recent art. Thank you for this video and thank you for every animation you’ve made, keep going :) ❤

[@Glitch_Cake]

The progress is just awesome tbh

[@lifamitkirilllirakit]

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[@chloekeene-ekshot-official]

Actually, as a lover of dragon cats, I can say that the transition to humans was quite interesting. And yes, even though I prefer dragon cats, I don't care if your channel stays public or if you go back to your early style anyway, it's your choice and I'll still be watching the channel.

[@korbinservergundam]

I miss the catto dragons but I'm glad to see how much you've improved.

[@yeahsoundslikethat4183]

I met you through the "nowhere to run(PMV)" video and I admit I wanted to see how it would look if it had been made when your characters were already human, but anyway, when I entered your channel and saw your Recent (at the time) animation by Bloom, and I saw that those cat-dragons turned into humans, totally perfect in design, I was very amazed, so I went to see the old videos in sequence, I think it's amazing how fluid your animations have always been, the movements are incredible, you're my biggest inspiration, I doubt that one day I'll make such well-made movements in animation, but Never forget that your style is beyond unique and perfect, and I can't wait to see more of your animations, take your time, this video was very nostalgic, and I loved watching your evolution, I hope one day I can be just like you, Awrly❤

[@mythiie]

wow it’s really been that long already?? so glad to have been apart of your animation journey!!! good luck with your future projects!! :D (love the music you’ve made btw!)

[@WinterWinqq]

Your older animations gave me so many memories AHH it's so nice seeing them once again. I won't forget to mention how much you have improved with the style, movements and creativity!!

[@darkmoonxnight]

5 years!? That’s so cool, tysm for showing these amazing animations to the world me and many others artists have been inspired by you

[@warrior_cats_animations_1]

The true legend! I love all of your aninations. You grew very big, and youre one of my inspirations!

[@White_Moon1287]

As much as the improvement is sick, is nobody gonna talk abt the fact that the animation are is in sync with the music? >:0

[@Iconic_Darkness]

This has been one of my favorite stories I've ever seen, and I'm still so invested in it, if you were to make a book about these characters I'd actually fight people to get a copy. The progress you've made is incredible!

[@lightwarriorcats]

The animateds is very good!

[@adrianaparatiramos1524]

Guau si que has mejorado mucho muy bien ❤❤🎉🎉

[@ryderncupcakes]

congratulations! we all start somewhere and im so proud of ur progress :3

[@fenixnew]

Bloom's music is very suitable here, and in general, the video, despite its simplicity, turned out to be very touching.

[@wispedfennek]

I still remember the first time I came across your channel :,00 I was looking for qwerts and I came across ur “chok chok meme” and I remember younger me thinking, WoAhh how do u animate all this stuff?? 😭 ur talent knew no bounds especially when it came to the Amvs u poured ur absolute heart and soul into and that is beautiful cuz not only did it motivate younger me and a ton of younger artists but u formed a huge part of the community I’d say, and I think it’s awesome that you continue to pursue your passion but in a different approach and with new ideas ✨ If people don’t like this change and express strong dislike then they should just keep their opinion to themselves and u should let them know their opinion isn’t relevant to u because you’re just having fun doing what you love :] as it should be And also I’m rlly thankful you never deleted any of the nostalgic old memes because I admittedly like to go back to animators old videos for nostalgia, inspiration and motivation ^^

[@LunaLazyDemon]

I still remember the time with akira. You were my first ever idol from the animation community and i will honestly never forget ur channel.

[@Meggooo]

I remember watching your videos and enjoying the lore! Good times

[@EZRANOTARI]

The first video I saw of yours was the wyw meme, honestly, I loved it! I’ve seen your later videos, but the improvement, the style has diversed to me in such a way that i didn’t know it was the same animator. For me, you were exceptionally good in your old videos, complex movements well portrayed etc, but the greatest improvement for me has been your colour usage/Pallets, there is more diversity in them, but not to a ‘chaotic’ extent, good job!

[@Jaded_Jasper]

Happy five years! Here's to more to come!

[@SheepDeprived]

I remember watching your first animation. I loved them, and you were one of my biggest motivations and inspirations. Actually, the first fanart drawing I ever made was of Darkness. I love your story!! It got me into animating things, and now I’m working on FNF mods. I wouldn’t be where I was today if it wasn’t for your videos. I might be a little late, but thank you for staying on KZbin!

[@galaxiiwolfii]

You one of my favourite animators I just love your content and your so good at it can’t wait for the future! 🎉

[@soul_yt-wildcraft-8576]

Early! Also your work has approved so much! It's honestly all impressive, keep up the good work

[@spiralgalaxy7190]

Already?! Congratulations! Even with your older animations, youve been such a huge inspiration! Thank you

[@AquaFellDown]

I remember watching you ever since 2018, when I used to watch on a Guest Account on YT. Your animations were a huge inspiration to me and I’m astounded at how much you’ve grown. Keep up the amazing work!

[@StarryDaydream_]

This is amazing, seeing how far you've come! Congratulations on 5 years Awrly, you deserve everything you have and we're all proud of you

[@Fa3_An1m4t3z.]

The improvement is absolutely stunning. Your art improvement is crazy! Keep up the good work! 👏✨🩷

[@Rosi21]

You are one of the animators that got me into making animations, thanks for the years

[@reducedtoatoms2]

I used to watch your animations all the time and then in 2020 i decided, yknow what? I want to be like Awrly! you were my main inspo and i cant believe it's been 5 years. i love your new style and i cant wait to see more animations ❤

[@lakuma8123]

im proud of your progress

[@DeA_Animations]

The improvement is insane! No matter how your characters have changed overtime, I’ve always loved them anyways. Congrats on hitting the 5 year mark! :D

[@vixy2321]

You’ve improved so much! You should be proud :D

[@julys_sounds]

The progress is wonderful!!

[@Jusoms]

It’s really amazing to watch the progress of other animators. Definitely feeling more motivated now to try harder and be like you one day! 😁😁

[@KittyWolfZ]

The progress is amazing! Your one of my favorite animators💜

[@Tomfooleryx3]

you are probably one of my biggest inspirations as an animator, aswell as a few others, but i am so flabberghasted how far youve come these past years

[@ElliotsGhostgrub]

Wow this really shows how much you’ve improved you have such an iconic art style I remember seeing your videos around 4 years ago and man I don’t regret watching any of them seeing you improve was really cool I remember being addicted to your animations in 2020 showing all my friends and family how cool it was lol can’t wait to see more

[@_Sirob]

Woow thats rly amazing! I see big improvement in you!

[@corrupted_velma]

Ive been watching you since 2019 and always been amazed by every animation you've even done, thank you for starting my animation interest

[@OhAngelAnimations]

DUDEE YOUR PROGRESS IS INSANE, I HAVE KNOWN YOU SINCE 2019 AND SEEING THIS MAKES IT EVEN BETTER

[@ringtailarts4834]

Bro I remember when I found you 3 years ago and didn’t think your animations could get any better, your so freaking talented ❤

[@Didiboularebelle]

Omg WoW you improve so much :0✨

[@Night_CatUwU]

you are one of my first favorite animators

[@KaiSheng_]

You have improved a lot over the past 5 years keep going-!!!

[@b0cc.mp4]

i cant believe i've been watching for so long, ur improvement is incredible! :)

[@_deltawolf_]

It’s amazing how much progress you’ve made

[@skysunbloom1347]

You are one of my best inspiration!!!keep going with your amazing talent!!!!

[@lisamain1021]

The progress you have made is crazy! You have always made me inspired with your animations:)

[@NeskyTheRaccoon]

I love your animations so much Awrly! It's been an lot of time since I found your channel and now here we are. Hope and wish you the best for beyond!

[@Dunjaaa.0]

your anmations will be forever amazing

[@audrinakalanik]

I haven’t been here for an while but you’ve improved so much :D

[@F3l1x_isg4y]

I love all your animation and the progress is just awsome btw!! You always inspire me I have watched your videos for a long time now I love them so much!!!

[@pilyla1311]

Oh Awerly, You have developed your skill very cool, keep up the good work and you will become the most popular!

[@KRISYPHER]

Your improvement is amazing.

[@ech0957]

Youve always been one of my major inspirations, giving me the motivation to try and animate on flipaclip. The improvement is fr insane. Congrats :D

[@Amberstarwarriors]

Your animations are so good :O

[@Kyokinroirid39]

I can only say thank you. You motivated me to create my own journey in the arts of drawingz animating and writing, and your art always brought joy to me. It's been two years now, and all i can say is thank you. Thank you so much for everything, Awrly.

[@isartistaa]

duuude so much your art's grown!! met you through the useless meme and all that cat-dragon lore, but i am LOVING the lore as you grow and your style changes along with it!!! keep going 💕

[@weaty_dra36]

The improvement is amazing 🎉 😄

[@user-gs8qi7lt5k]

The heart fills with warmth .. comfort .. Takik memories .. you are the best!

[@evi_drawzzz]

Good work! I love your animations!

[@Texxyz.]

Yeah I miss those old times, but u improved so much!! And since u were one of my idols once I started animating it made me very happy when I noticed you are from same country as me (Czech Republic) it made me very happy lol. Also I can say you’ll be such an amazing animator one day (u already are but nvm) keep on going! :)

[@Pepper_team]

5 years and you have progressed a lot. Well done.)😊

[@hannaa-ox3nz]

I remember me in 2019 watching ALL your animations over and over, i animate now just Because of your animations, we love you! ❤

[@RatFriend.]

Old or not your animations are delightful to look at

[@catloafonlaptop435]

All of this is still like 1000 times better then what I could do lmao

[@STopsubscribing]

This show how far you go!

[@angelrios9358]

This is going to sound weird coming from a complete stranger but I'm proud of you. I remember maybe around 2-3 years ago your Nowhere To Run video got in my recommended, and I've been watching you since then. You've also been one of my biggest inspirations to keep going at art, and I'm glad you have kept going at it as well. I'm glad you got all of these other awesome fans to support you and cheer you on, and I'm glad that you've improved and WILL continue to improve

[@bibgaser]

thank you awrly you inspired me to draw now too. Of course I'm sorry... But I'm glad you found a new style, but in my heart I'll remember your old animations awrly good luck. I will follow the path that you have drawn for me...

[@crantumcreature3949]

though i liked the cat-dragons, and may still like them more than what your current channel offers, your improvement to 2022 - 2023 is interesting.

[@White_kit_lady]

Cool animations❤

[@Passiauu]

I love your animation cats dragon, but i love your progress!

[@stranger9155]

Bro I do remember you now! Wow, the time is just, gone, where did it go?

[@MagmaticHoof]

I’m happy you were in my past. And I’m also happy I remembered you once I saw this again

[@LaraAnimated]

I understand and support your decision, sooner or later something needs to be changed. Personally, I like your characters in human form, but I will miss their old design

[@Cinneyy]

omgg congrats, awrly! :]

[@CATOX_CH]

I miss the old you with your dragon art style🥲

[@Dragoz.]

You improved sso much

[@RaqiiCat]

I loved the cat-dragons but I understand the redesigns, I did something similar with my characters before too and even though I’ll miss them I could always rewatch the old vids plus human or cat-dragon I’ll always be invested in their story!

[@Snekelord12]

Bro you animate better than me even in the beginning stages 😭

[@plutoheart12]

AMAZING :OOOO

[@_.skyyblue._]

1:45 aaaa I remeber watching that animation as soon as a got out of school for the day when you posted it

[@Crow-Addict]

Can't believe you have been animating for 5 years, time does really fly. I doubt you'll see this but I have a quick question, I really enjoyed the remake of your Bloom animation and I also enjoyed that version of the cover you made and I was wondering if you could upload that version to Spotify if you have the time of course because I heard that uploading stuff to Spotify can be lengthy sometimes and just a pain in the ass in general but I'd appreciate if you could do that.

[@Awrly]

hello, thank you a lot!! and the bloom cover is available on Spotify, here is the link: open.spotify.com/track/1KYHvN9GRM74hCH3hAIzZS?si=f407eca3e66c4588

[@gracieortega8611]

Been here since 4 years ❤

[@IamtherealBella]

I grew up on the cat dragon omg😭🤍

[@lifamitkirilllirakit]

Woow...it's cool!

[@pasteladream]

Nostalgic

[@taylordivine9476]

Hey this may sound weird but like- yk how you had that cat oc(edit: the black and white one) If I change the backstory, the powers, ect. Could I keep the design-? I could even change the species if you’d like lol (it’s fine if you say no, I’m just honestly curious lol) ALSO, YOUR PROGRESS OF ANIMATION IS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING, YOUVE ALWAYS HAD A WONDERFUL ARTSTYLE 😭😭😭

[@Id.Kit_inBrawlST11]

Cool

[@Oakleyyz]

Do you have any improvement tips??? Bc istg I have not improved in the last 6 years and ur stuff has become fantastic

[@zivathewreckandvoidgod]

This is cool

[@goosey_jooce]

I will moss the dragon cats; they was my childhood

[@NALUMARI]

OMG🎉🎉🎉 Cute❤❤

[@winterstorm7886]

GASP- YOU'RE NOT DOING CAT DRAGONS ANYMORE??? Woahhhh

[@DragonXD08]

Awesoooommeeeeee aaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!

[@Verboteneliebe17]

I'm really missing 2019 and 2020....

[@crantumcreature3949]

me too :[

[@vlad_player1]

Pravo perfecto👏❤

[@ennungames]

THE PROGRESS AHHHHHH

[@Starrwell_oficcial]

Oh..❤

[@thaliabarber7609]

i missed the dragon cat creatures even if i knew almost nothing about the story