ANI: A Parody

[@brenm6668]

"I loved him like a brother... so I cut him in half, and I put him in...a volcano."

[@FridaGilje]

I love how the camera slowly pans out to Tarkin's reaction after that line

[@FrancescanotFrance]

Direct threat to Matt there

[@CRLTV721]

"Oh... well... he's better now."

[@moonknightproductions]

“If I had a penny for every time I thought I killed someone but they came back as a robot, I’d have two pennies. Which isn’t a lot, but it’s weird that it happened twice.” - Obi-Wan Kenobi

[@burhanuddinmaskawala187]

Time stamp?

[@asrieldreemurr1988]

The Dam Ravenclaw-Demigod-Starkid fan he doesn’t actually say that I don’t think

[@alyssahopson5926]

@@asrieldreemurr1988 yea he does

[@ImmaWhoopyourCu]

Doofen-Wan Kenobi

[@half-dragonproductions6598]

@@alyssahopson5926 he didn't, it's just a joke that they made from the line from Phineas and Ferb

[@scaredbi]

obi wan's drinking problems explains why he forgets things from the prequels. thanks for fixing the prequels for me, starkid

[@nikonijn]

Sarah Wagoner his memory is flexible!

[@Сайтамен]

He didn't forget anything. He just said he never owned R2.

[@PotterheadMando]

@@Сайтамен Well, he did tell Luke in Empire Strikes Back, that Yoda had trained him, instead of Qui-Gon Jinn, his Master in Episode I.

[@Сайтамен]

@@PotterheadMando Yoda trained him as a youngling and how to become force ghost. And Qui-Gon was irrelevant for Luke.

[@PotterheadMando]

@@Сайтамен True.

[@thaliataylor4115]

"He'll electrocute me with lightning or worse... I'll lose that promotion" radiates the same energy as hermoine's "we could get killed or worse expelled!"

[@noost6923]

I think it may be a reference

[@pantheraviva]

He really needs to sort out his priorities.

[@Me-jc1er]

Oo I was the 1k like

[@nacho_girl]

Yep

[@zacksawyer7748]

It's literally the same joke

[@elderflower2133]

Honestly the fact that starkid made people sad about the death of jar jar binks is an example of how effective they are?? Like Starkid’s writing is genuinely so good.

[@spg577]

They made us love Quirrelmort... they can do anything at this point and i will love it. xD

[@abidivino]

they also made us love umbridge and her muscles but i think that just joe w haha

[@l.t.t.3828]

They made me feel bad for Voldemort

[@ezelfrancisco1349]

They made us love Jafar and hate Aladdin while somehow making a better remake than Disney

[@syra1541]

Nick and Matt Lang are insane

[@ratsmacker420]

oh wow! I see what Starkid did there. ANI. like the musical Annie. But instead it's Ani, a nickname for "Anakin". A humorous play on words. That's where the comedy comes in.

[@celadon6949]

Aaron Burr You must not know dick about musical theatre.

[@allysonteague4393]

You're fun at parties aren't you

[@HGmolotov]

@Dumpster Fire oh no I got the joke, I just didn't get how its funny

[@elisebrown2986]

@@HGmolotov they were referencing a moment in the show that happens around 1:13:10 where the slave dancer girl explains the joke to Mara.

[@HGmolotov]

@@elisebrown2986 I was quoting boba fett...

[@maddie7269]

Joe loves to have his hair dyed grey and slicked back, apparently

[@mephostopheles3752]

I would too if it looked that good on me.

[@emmikate]

It works for him😍😍😍

[@chuutheecomrade]

i love his hair dyed grey and slicked back

[@headofathousandsheepswool]

@@emmikate Oh it definitely does.

[@hannahvanhoose9292]

maddie it’s works for him

[@GCWeber]

You know, I just realized that Ani is basically just "Workin' Boys" with Star Wars characters

[@daisyaston9987]

🤯🤯🤯🤯

[@fivehundredlux]

Omfg, yes.

[@asharmstrong248]

Galatians 4:16

[@_saphrogy_9623]

oh shit

[@fermentedoj315]

Y E S

[@claresiverts2178]

This is an upside down universe where I can say, "the Jar Jar parts are the best."

[@itswherethecomedycomesin8864]

I have bestowed upon you: the 500th like

[@alexashley9140]

There are 666 likes rn! Satan is a real man!

[@lilbabyfishy5597]

I wanna like this but I don't want to ruin the 666. This is my like

[@pingnixon-hermansen5046]

Some psychopath ruined the 666

[@guardianofpeace6393]

Do not worry. It’s now 1.1k

[@SirSchub]

I think one of my favorite lines is still "Holy smokes, look at that time!" "I can't read!"

[@Sara-dx4ms]

I laughed so hard when that happened though.

[@QualitativeVacuum]

I died

[@FridaGilje]

I started laughing again just reading it now, so yeah i agree

[@QualitativeVacuum]

@@FridaGilje I think their deliveries are a big part of it (quite a pair of kooky accents amirite)

[@FridaGilje]

Elizabeth Tarsky absolutely! Brian’s delivery just kills me every time!

[@chaniw5294]

My favorite visual joke in this is the giant adult onesie as Ani's costume. Also, it is my belief that they wanted the band singing over the play, as though to parody a cheesy 80's style movie. A lot of this play is parodying that kind of cheesiness, such as the underdog sports team cliche, etc. I think it's brilliant humor.

[@chaniw5294]

Also, I had no idea that people are saying that this is Starkid's worst work. Are you kidding me?? This is comedy GOLD. I don't even know dick about Star Wars and I can tell when I am looking at STELLAR writing, impeccable acting and stage directing, amazing music, and just plain talent and heart. This is probably their BEST work. This is not just amateur comedy- they know what they are doing and they did a wonderful job. I don't know who is looking at this over 2 years after this came out on KZbin, but seriously people, give this play a chance. Starkid, keep up the good work and I hope everything you do in the future is as enjoyable as this.

[@Blackwaltz25]

I agree that this is definitely a great production. On first viewing I didn't give it a shot, I was so used to AVPM, and backed out after a few minutes. Coming back to it later, especially after watching their other musicals, I can really appreciate the writing, music (MY GOD THE MUSIC), and just everything. It's one of my faves and I love how the songs could easily be in any 80s movie even with all of the Star Wars themes in them. Part of me feels like they made this just as an excuse to perform their Star Wars fan songs haha.

[@calculuswastough3140]

Actually, Nick said in a livestream that the original intent was for it to be like a sports channel montage! I totally see where you are coming from though!

[@hiroprotagonitis]

@@chaniw5294 i honestly prefer this to the batman one

[@giselleq1695]

ughh yeah i will never understand how anyone could say this is their worst… i understand if it isn’t someone’s favorite but i’ve seen real hate for this show over the years that i will never get. it’s forever one of my favorites

[@dudahanauer99]

The audience's reaction to the "nobody's too old for lego bricks" comment is just more proof of the level of nerdiness we starkid fans live by. And I just love it!

[@kodyshaw6991]

More like it's more proof just how awesome Lego is

[@isla-gracedavies4318]

I still can't believe Nick credits his cat in the ending credits

[@emmab4587]

Isla-Grace Davies I would...

[@rensie9941]

OMFG

[@kayliek4057]

Isla-Grace Davies wait where?

[@bloodsknight]

@@kayliek4057 I believe in the 'special thanks' section it says 'Valentine' which is his cat if I'm not mistaken.

[@calculuswastough3140]

Oh man I was the 300th like!

[@unoriginal1562]

The emperor is giving me a grandma with a teenage grandson vibe

[@GoodNight-rq2nf]

Same😂

[@Golden_Alexer]

Or Umbridge's mom

[@junehatter8479]

idk why the Starkid fandom hates this. It's one of the funniest things these people have made. Combining the Star Wars prequels with various 80s movies... And they managed to put montages in a freaking play

[@itswherethecomedycomesin8864]

I sort of classify StarKid shows in different catagories: like, there's the Harry Potter ones, then there's Ani, Starship, HMBM, and MaMD, then there's Trail to Oregon and Firebringer, then there's Twisted and TGWDLM, (that probably sounds so weird, but Idk, that's just how I work) but anyway, I cant really have a favorite cause they're all sO different, but what I was TRYING to say before I got SO off track is that Ani is underrated and I love it

[@val8869]

most of the complaints i’ve seen about this show is that the writing is iffy and that they’re not star wars fans, so it really just wasn’t their cup of tea. no one hates it, they just like the other shows better. it’s really tricky making parodies because you’re already excluding a ton of people who haven’t seen the thing they’re parodying. they managed to pull it off with harry potter somehow, but i’m not one to question the reason we have starkid

[@solarprogeny6736]

I think it's generally less liked because of the incredibly minimalist design of the whole show (costumes, music, pacing, decor), as well as the cast's composition which lacks starkid front faces such as Lauren Lopez, Joey Richter or Jaime Beatty who do contribute to the popularity factor of the shows they're in. Finally, having the show be based around an anti-hero like Ani (portrayed as lazy, macho, and obese) definitely makes some fans more reluctant to watch it. It's still a good show, it's STARKID! But it doesn't have the qualities that make the team's other shows so popular to the fanbase.

[@olliefischer]

none of the songs contribute to the plot or character development. they either lampoon the original source (ie the song composed of "romantic" anikin quotes) or can all be summed up as "you can do it! people said you couldn't do it, but you can do it! wow, look at you, you're doing it!" i mean, if you like that sort of genre of 80s-synth-pump-up music, then hell yeah, this musical is chockablock full of it. but it's not my cup of tea.

[@waqaryaqub3221]

I've avoided watching this musical because I know basically nothing about Star Wars and won't get the jokes or know the characters

[@jaketaylor9922]

Obi Wan pulling out a gun instead of his lightsaber was amazing. “When I kill you, don’t come back as a goddamn robot”

[@Rachel-xh9ui]

so uncivilized

[@nacho_girl]

You can tell that Obi Wan that he can get his gun!

[@aweirdoandaphone4135]

Timestamp pls?

[@elliot2331]

@@aweirdoandaphone4135 1:36:21

[@SuperBatSpider]

He had to use the gun. If he used a lightsaber Jar Jar would have come back as a goddam robot.

[@geniehossain3738]

"Lord Vader, I command you to return to the Death Star and just be... just be... miserable... for the rest of your life..." I see you Little Mermaid reference! Love how often the Langs slip in subtle Disney references.

[@indiciaobscure]

"Take it from an old spectator, life's not a spectator sport!" is from Hunchback of Notre Dame. Much less well known and kind of a surprise!

[@charlottep4222]

Turning Anikan's cheesy and stilted dialogue into a slow jam is a stroke of genius.

[@lisagraff-sands4207]

I cannot believe that was actual dialogue

[@luisagf1385]

Which part are you talking about? Sorry, I don't know dick about star wars...

[@lisagraff-sands4207]

@@luisagf1385 In the prequels anakin (ani) skywalker is assigned to protect princess padme amidala and instead he falls in love with her (because he sucks at his job). Basically, Haunted by the Kiss is a song which contains the word for word dialogue of the prequels. If you just think about those lyrics in the context of a serious conversation, said by a whiny teenage simp, you will burst out laughing.

[@Сайтамен]

@@lisagraff-sands4207 Typical for teenage simps...

[@nacho_girl]

Oh yeah I love that

[@mylahobbit1815]

live commenting - brian's delivery of "do you mean....... a brrRRREAST???!!" at 7:50 ish is oscar worthy

[@katiec.5574]

You're damn right it is

[@liz_volp_]

THE HEAD FLIP I CANT AHAHAHAH

[@ProAmateurGamers]

Thirded it's so wonderfully insulted and offended

[@nacho_girl]

Haha I love it

[@someguydoingthings]

Dₒ ᵧₒᵤ ₘₑₐₙ... ₐ ᵦᵣₑₐₛₜ?

[@a.bookmonkey6790]

The costuming in this show is fantastic and elevates the comedy so much The love interest is in such an unsexualized outfit while tarkin has that gorgeous crop top and booty shorts Ani’s freaking onesie and paddy/Obi wan in those bathrobe type thing That beautiful leia bikini that kept falling off

[@queenandcorgis]

You forgot the boba fett costume

[@alildaisy2180]

Top. Notch.

[@nacho_girl]

Wait i didn't realise it was meant it be Princess Leia ahaha I just saw that scene and it makes it so much funnier

[@takeandbakejake3271]

You mean tarkin isn't the love interest?

[@demago3265]

After 2 years, I got the 1k like? Nice

[@brenm6668]

also can we talk about how Clark was pure hotness every time the camera showed the band?

[@liosalazar271]

Always

[@ellabanchieri8114]

Honestly he's just like that all the time. I mean I may be gay but dAMN.

[@nattievoices]

fuck me up!! Clark's voice is amazing.

[@IceCreamCookie]

Also when he’s singing. Especially in Long Ago and Far Away.

[@uwotmate87]

Ok but like when is he not tho?

[@jellyfishyishy]

Omg Clark's face when meredith asks if they want to get her a drink

[@santje98]

I actually love that they did something different and had a band sing all the songs instead of the actors. It's different and maybe people didn't like that, but they dared to try something new and I think that's wonderful.

[@vortex5234]

santje98 I agree. At first I wasn't really feeling it (after all, I know all these actors are great singers), but as I got used to it I found it was actually really good.

[@santje98]

Catherine D and now they got the chance to do these genius dances xD

[@natejorgensen4286]

+santje98 for me if the musics good, I couldnt care less hw its preformed, and dem dance moves!!!

[@santje98]

THE DANCE MOVES!! 😍😂

[@natejorgensen4286]

santje98 😂😂😂

[@OscatJ]

A breakdown of the comments: 42% People who are surprised to be fond of Jar Jar 36% People who don't like the negative reaction this show got 22% People quoting AVPM 0% People actually hating on the show

[@goaway7176]

100% swooning over Joe Walker in a crop top

[@addie7492]

Go Away I HAVENT GOTTEN TO THAT PART YET

[@jessicah6839]

When they first posted the video it did get a bunch of rude comments but thankfully it been so long that those got buried.

[@farateq]

Jake Mizel YOU’RE ABSURD

[@classicalheroes8910]

its impossible to hate this show

[@colleenmariek]

"I am Obi-Wan Kenobi and I am an alcoholic."

[@zekecasperanddeadpoolzgroovyst]

Colleen Marie 1:17:27 Obi-Wan *Ben* Kenobi: I'm sorry I didn't have to tell you guys that. *starts using the Force briefly* Let me start again! I am Obi-Wan Kenobi I'm a proud graduate of Alcoholics Anominous and I am a Alcoholic!

[@alicianacuriel4201]

Im cletus jones and I've killed 👌 people

[@SprintToggle]

Aliciana Curiel SHUT UP CLETUS!

[@PotterheadMando]

''Yes, I know that."

[@sylveonguy7709]

I’m thinking about drako malfoy in a very potter musical saying, “I am a racist”

[@tinypetalo]

SO THIS IS WHY THE TRAIL TO OREGON ONLY HAS LIKE SIX CAST MEMBERS. OMG.

[@amyidk.]

wait hollup this was at the same time....... thats why none of the well known starkid members were in this it ALL ADDS UP

[@Shscetc]

Depends on who you qualify as well known

[@daisytownson11]

I kind of wish they had split it over two years tho so we could have had people like Joey Jaime and Lauren in this and Joe Brian and Meredith in TTO

[@luisagf1385]

@@daisytownson11 honestly I like this cast the way it is... I don't see anyone else playing these roles

[@luisagf1385]

And Clark played for both shows!

[@yellow-cheese4898]

"He'd electrocute me by lightning to death, or worse..." Me: Expelled.

[@katcauldron6949]

You've got to sort out your priorities.

[@ScarletHuntress76]

+rodentz you are really funny

[@jessieo3083]

rodentz She/he's got to sort out their priorities!

[@katarinadreams6955]

thanks, Hermione

[@a.r.mproductions5616]

Such a sweet tempered girl -Ron (fifth book aka order of the Phoenix)

[@graceinasweater9169]

The sarcastic delivery of "I'm better now, I'm drunk" is one of my favorite lines out of any of the Starkid shows.

[@anakinskyguy1933]

My personal fave is "I WAS BEING SARCASTIC YOU BLOODY WANKER"

[@wriggleby]

-You're wife looked like Natalie Portman?! -Man that entire first scene with obi wan is actually art -And Joe Walker absolutely owned those prequel lines -Moses said that's absurd, I'm done

[@num472productions]

Wait I missed him saying then when was it

[@Leah-vg9bp]

yeh what time did moses say that's absurd??

[@cryptidram]

Leah It was when Pappy said "He thinks you guys don't respect him." while talking about Ani. Joe replies "Why, thay's absurd." It's around 35:44

[@num472productions]

kiwi the dyummy Thank you!!

[@Leah-vg9bp]

@@cryptidram thank you!!

[@fiopsonly789]

I'm amazed that Joe could do the Haunted By the Kiss dance with a straight face

[@trucetruce335]

1:22:47 “I loved him like a brother so I cut him in half and put him in a volcano.” Truer words of sibling relationships have never been spoken.

[@burhanuddinmaskawala187]

"Hey Malfoy lay off my sister okay? She may be a pain in the ass but she's MY pain in the ass"

[@ZimLikesPastaAnimation]

agreed

[@nicoleloske8072]

"Holy smokes! Look at that time!" "I can't read!" Makes me crack up every time without fail.

[@constantTVstatic]

Hi, I'm Jar Jar, I'm 19 And I never fucking learned how to read

[@Deathlygunn]

"One of us always tells the truth and the other always lies." "That's right Tom." Wait... what...

[@wriggleby]

@Ella DeMore me too 😭😍

[@monica-z1m6s]

But if both of them lie then both statements are false and it works

[@Dani-it9vc]

I've been trying to figure this one out but I'm too dumb for this shit lmao

[@mollythegamer5439]

If your 555 Then I’m 666

[@marydawn781]

I'm counting this as cannon in the SW universe.

[@ellabanchieri8114]

I've only seen a couple of the movies but I'm counting this as one of them

[@dhrieltiress1021]

I mean...we did with AVPM and HP...so...

[@cryptidram]

i've never seen anything star wars in my life, and I'm counting this as canon

[@asrieldreemurr1988]

So am I

[@ashlynnheller8400]

As a Star Wars Fan...This is more canon than the entire sequel triology.

[@SweetnSame]

I want to be in a Starkid show so bad. For most people it's Broadway but if I was ever in a Starkid musical I'd be like damn I made it. I love watching all their stuff. It's the best. Everyone is so talented.

[@courtneythibodeaux3566]

Oh. My. God. I found someone who understands me!!!!!

[@TallManVanitas]

+SweetnSame Agreed. I've been doing stage shows for almost six years now, but my life would be complete if I ever shared a stage with the Starkid crew.

[@mags8140]

+SweetnSame Seriously! My life would be complete

[@elisabethose5229]

Goals

[@erinmaertens8797]

same

[@Reallyshouldachanhed]

Can we talk about Chris Allen’s performance in this? I feel like he’s really able to pull off the comedy and some really heartfelt scenes at once?

[@joelatkin1214]

One of the best actors in starkid in my opinion

[@yeshevishman]

And... The dude gained like 40 pounds for this role! That's commitment people!

[@ramona3840]

@@yeshevishman really?

[@asrieldreemurr1988]

@@ramona3840 no it’s a suit

[@CharlotteVictoriaB]

Joseph Walker dancing in a crop top is the most beautiful thing dear god.

[@julialevelle6384]

+Anna i dont know Yes. Yes he did.

[@emmaborden6365]

You can't forget about Brian too.

[@a.r.mproductions5616]

No Voldemort is the most sexy 😂

[@ashlynnheller8400]

Jackie Irwin 1:05:07

[@ashlynnheller8400]

I think Starkid just finds ways to either show Joe and or to have him not wear a shirt.

[@maymurray6071]

This is like the first time Joe Walker has played a serious character omg

[@PhantomFandoms]

"Serious"

[@livvygoogle8468]

SeRiOuS hmmmm

[@turnercash2037]

"You big dYummy"

[@mylahobbit1815]

bold of you to assume voldemort wasn't a serious character

[@romeevanvessem7072]

Like Voldemort had his shit planned out

[@14chocoholic]

Nobody talks about how cute and adorable Joe Walker was in this?

[@alyssajohnson3772]

I know. him being all uncomfortable and awkward is adorable.

[@RebeccaKoenig627]

I know right?! "Oh dear...."

[@ashlynnheller8400]

I know.Im watching him like "Come on Man.You got this.Go say hi."

[@ashlynnheller8400]

I mean the last time I did that was with Voldermort and Quirrel

[@qwertyqwerty-jy9fc]

his smile is adorable

[@kennethgonie7955]

Many people are talking about how amazing Brian or Joe Walker did but Chris Allen was amazing at Ani and probably the best role he had in Starkid. Chris Allen is very underrated and I wished he was in more Productions.

[@sarahkinsey5434]

He is such a treasure!

[@onelargeotter]

And Eric as Sebulba was weirdly good casting and I dont know how to explain it

[@cosmicriptid]

You are correct

[@ciara7056]

I've seen him in TWO shows and I love his performances, tbh.

[@harrysatin5110]

Preach

[@rosecomedygold]

You know, Chris Allen is brilliant. But his best role, I think, is in Ani. As the slave girl.

[@endlessdelirium]

Um, that's Chris Allen, the guy who also plays Ani. Dylan is not in this, unfortunately. (Unless you were joking then sorry for not picking up on it.)

[@rosecomedygold]

Oh whoops! Sorry about that >.

[@endlessdelirium]

That's okay. I kind of missed Dylan too.

[@Hazzad77]

He's pretty fantastic as the brain-dead trailer-trash tom riddle-senior in the third potter musical

[@maxaroni2313]

Rose the slave girl was iconic

[@leightwinter7885]

fun fact - the coffee shop in the lucasfilm studio is actually called Java the Hutt, no joke

[@katie5822]

So was the coffee shop in Veronica Mars 😂

[@Peaslepuff]

I cannot believe I'm saying this, but I wish J.J. had come back as a goddamn robot.

[@Archaeo2020]

*robut

[@thefabuloussquad4890]

no, it's spelt robot

[@Rebel_Friend]

Peaslepuff “Missa back!”

[@maxaroni2313]

The Fabulous Squad ummmm u stupid or joking?

[@calculuswastough3140]

@@thefabuloussquad4890 uh no its not, obviously

[@marandaward1663]

My favorite thing about Starkid parodies is that they feel like some people brought their fanfic to life or are just playing pretend like when they were kids and I honestly think that’s fucking beautiful.

[@a9r9c]

I understand why some people have reacted negatively, Starkid has had a certain formula for their shows and when you make content not everyone is a fan of change. I personally loved some of the differences, I liked the band singing because it gave us hilarious dance sequences (and the starkid band in general is SO talented they have been needing some sort of spotlight) and the humor was a bit different but I still enjoyed it. They made a good choice doing these changes in Ani, in my opinion. I don't think I would have worked out as well in one of their bigger productions. Also, was Clark in both Oregon and Ani bands? Damn, claps for him.

[@barbaro267]

To be fair, it was different because they put on two shows in one year. That is similar to when Pixar gave us Inside Out and The Good Dinosaur in the same year. Inside Out was given more effort and had more of the creative team that Pixar normally has. But The Good Dinosaur went through movie hell as most of the voice cast was replaced halfway through the writing suffered (though the animation certainly didn't). It's unfortunate that the film isn't very good (it isn't bad but didn't give us anything new or interesting to care much about it). While Ani: A Parody suffered from having only a part of the main cast associated with Starkid, having to split between the two productions of the year, the music was still memorable an fun, and the writing was still on par. I'm glad Ani: A Parody isn't the Good Dinosaur of Starkid productions!

[@Singroundthetownsandeverything]

barbaro267 I agree although I did prefer trail to oregon. I think having more of the popular starkids eg lauren and joey and jaime was a set back for this and also having to follow twisted was always going to be a hard job as twisted was just so phenomenal.

[@lextatertotsfromhell7673]

To be fair, Clark didn’t have to memorize anything to play music

[@MisterAppleEsq]

Not just Clark, the entire band for both shows was the same, huge props to all of them! Also, pretty sure Clark did have to memorise stuff, I don't think he has sheets in front of him.

[@dontdisthafet42]

I feel bad not a lot of people laughed at the "I'm old enough to be her father in law" joke

[@cupofcozy708]

dontdisthafet42 sadly, not many know about the books :(

[@OscatJ]

I guess they just don't know dick about Star Wars

[@rachels.9972]

Yeah I wish more people got the expanded universe jokes, but i'm happy they put them in!

[@folkscynthia006]

I couldn't help, but to laugh at that line!

[@alicehodges483]

I only god it my third watch around, I am ashamed of myself XD

[@EmmayLuLu]

It just occurred to me that this is probably the first time we've seen Joe Walker in the "straight man" role in a StarKid production. Not seeing him in a ridiculous costume is a bit strange, but it's definitely refreshing!

[@JuliaDelbel]

I love that they broke typecasting in the summer shows! :)

[@starkidfanlucy9608]

He was straight in Starship because he had a crush on Taz who was a girl. He was also straight in Holy Musical B@man because he had a part in a song when he is singing about his ex-girlfriend. :)

[@JuliaDelbel]

I think what the other person meant by "straight man" is that he was a more serious character this time, while in the other musicals he has usually played more silly roles. :)

[@starkidfanlucy9608]

OOH. I feel a bit of an idiot now. :S Sorry! :)

[@JuliaDelbel]

No worries. It's a double meaning. A humorous play on words. That's where the comedy comes in. ;)

[@softlyems7284]

me: has never watched or been interested in star wars also me: watched a starkid star wars parody three times in a week too good to hate

[@yourlocaltheatrekid900]

if i believed in satan the real man Truth! I don’t understand all the hate this show gets

[@aaronfletcher8412]

As a Star Wars fan, this is hilarious when you get all of the references and one of favorites so far.

[@natyherreromayor614]

Same. I know there are some jokes that I don't get, I wish that I can watch it with some star wars fan so they could explain it to me ^^

[@natyherreromayor614]

@@aaronfletcher8412 Please, explain :p

[@janezaccari1854]

IVE NEVER SEEN STAR WARS AND I LOVE THIS MUSICAL SJSJ

[@ghoulage]

i am so enraged by the negativity ani has gotten. this show was genuinely so beautiful and so great. and it annoys me that the fans of starkid have started to judge the value of a show based on who is in it. how fucking childish is that? starkid is not the people involved but the stories they tell. the fact that so many people are disappointed by the lack of quality in the production??? what, did you expect this to be the next avpm? did you expect that team starkid, a theatre COMPANY, would create a new series of free shows? nick and matt spend so much money as well as time on shows that don't receive any income because if they sold tickets, they would be sued for infringing copyright. and i'm pretty sure ani was a show that couldn't sell tickets. if nick and matt and anyone else had spent so much money on the set and costumes etc..., they would lose money and that is not how a company works. also, as members of starkid get older, many of them receive more jobs outside of performing in these productions. i think the fans need to realise that all members have a life outside of starkid and not all of them can find the time to perform in musicals where they most likely, aren't going to see an income of money. this brings me to albums and other merch sold by starkid. this is one of the main ways they get their income if they can't sell tickets. the problem is, it's easy to get a hold of their music without having to pay for it. again, they lose money. it frustrates me that so many fans couldn't see past the quality of the set design, the costumes, the people involved, to actually watch the story. i'm going to admit, i have never seen a star wars movie. the only way i know anything about star wars is through playing lego star wars. despite, that the jokes are easy to understand BECAUSE THEY EXPLAIN THEM. i didn't know who mara jada was but ani saying 'i'm old enough to be her father-in-law'. THEY MAKE EVERYTHING SO OBVIOUS AND EASY TO FOLLOW EVEN IF YOU ARE NOT A HUGE STAR WARS FAN. they could have just kept people who weren't star wars fans in the dark about these jokes and i'm so grateful that they explained them. the jokes were still funny. the story itself is so beautiful. when jar jar binks was attempting to commit suicide, i was on edge because i was worried they would make a joke of it. but they didn't. they handled it relatively well and the jokes in the situation were not aimed at suicide and i'm so grateful and happy that they didn't make fun of it. the conversation between the emperor and ani at the end is also so incredibly important for anyone who wants to do something their parents wouldn't be proud of. when the emperor said 'if you wanted to pod race so bad why didn't you tell me?' i was so happy because i never knew how to respond to something like that. i loved the 80's themes, the music was incredible! just because no one in the cast sang, doesn't mean this show was awful? like where the hell did you get that from? the music in ani is probably one of the best of all their performances. to think that starkid is getting worse? no they're getting so much better (and this is not to devalue past performances. i've thoroughly enjoyed every production!!). i'm so mad that the people who call themselves fans of starkid are so quick to put down a production that had so much love and effort put into it just because their favourite starkid member wasn't in it, or it 'looked crap'. starkid, to me, has never been about the quality of the costumes, or the sets, but the beauty of the stories they tell - the real life situations that they handle so brilliantly. and it also saddens me that nick and any other member who reads these shitty comments have to be brought down by them because Ani: A Parody was definitely one of the best.

[@JuliaDelbel]

Ani actually DID sell tickets as part of the Starkid Summer season. But they're not doing a DVD of it like wth some of the other shows because of copyright reasons so you've sort of got the idea. I'm also very grateful they took the high road and refrained from suicide jokes. I know that scene understandably did upset some people but I think they handled it relatively well. And I agree about the hating on how it looked or the cast. Not everyone can be in every show, and a lot of people don't realize that the cat was split for the summer (meaning the others did another show) and they had to split the budget. The people expecting another Twisted-level production quality show probably don't realize that that show was funded on Kickstarter and with Ani/Trail to Oregon they only had the normal budget plus they had to split it between shows.

[@oakmoss18]

ghoulon THIS

[@whois_talia]

ghoulon DAM

[@Cracrayglitterbug]

I just love the shows

[@maddog1794]

ghoulon this is too long to read but greatly appreciated

[@mariananiblock2052]

"Holy smokes! look at his time!" "i can't read!" I DIED LAUGHING

[@itswherethecomedycomesin8864]

Why is nobody talking about how amazingly Sebulba was acted like h o w like the voice the vibe errything

[@romantheboat9118]

Yeah, i can't believe there aren't more comments about this, Eric did such an amazing job in this, it deserves so much more love ^^

[@livvygoogle8468]

That whole scene with his three groupies (Joe Brian and Nick at their finest), Eric's voice, the way he walks like sebulba, the whole joke about everyone knowing the language so they don't need a translater for the auidnece... Top tier comedy right there.

[@itswherethecomedycomesin8864]

@@livvygoogle8468 yes!!

[@Starkidfan27]

and when Brian just picked Nick up like he weighs nothing I started wheezing with laughter

[@trueaidooo]

The fact that everyone stares at Brian's eyes technically means everyone would be staring at JJ's mouth is strange

[@lucameyers13]

"Holy Smokes! Look at that time!" "I can't read!"

[@chariiteee]

There's so much negative feedback. shouldn't we be congratulating Starkid for putting together 2 shows AT ONCE? because that is the shit right there. both Ani and Trail to Oregon took a lot of time, work, and emotional attachment. and they did that not only for themselves, but for us.

[@haleyr1418]

I didn't realize that Ani and TTO were happening at the same time! It explains a lot. Starkid can do anything!

[@chariiteee]

+Haley Ruccio they're doing such a good job. like go you lil Starkid babies 😊👌 a few of them are involved in Tin Can Bros. production of an original spy-themed musical as well, which is just funkadilly.

[@Mikewee777]

+Charity O'Donnell , I liked this one but hated the "Oregon trail" parody. They would have had more fun and so would I if they did the "Organ Trail" zombie version instead.

[@ellakirchman5994]

Mike Richard I loved both of them

[@marahollow1214]

Fricking superheroes!!

[@rampion57]

"he'll electrocute me to death with lightning, or worse- I'll lose that promotion" to get us killed or worse, expelled

[@emmajune4129]

He really needs to sort out his prorities

[@ZimLikesPastaAnimation]

Thanks Hermione

[@wokeupnew]

jafar

[@idontevenhaveachannel]

It's all your fault Jafar

[@miekaeh7789]

it takes a bit of getting used to that the actors arent singing, but once you get over that the songs are all bangers and this is probably my favourite soundtrack of any starkid show

[@norawithanh]

u left this comment awhile ago lol, but do you know why they aren’t singing? i’m a little confused tbh

[@emo6577]

@@norawithanh it was just a stylistic choice as far as I can tell. Starkid always likes to try new weird concepts and this was one of them. I think it works pretty well, I wouldn’t mind seeing the idea get tried again

[@Ballin4Vengeance]

At least the songs aren’t by Phil Collins because we know how those went

[@YouLookSoGoodInGreen]

I know this comment was three years ago but did you seriously just diss Phil fucking Collins? Like... I thought he was like the only celebrity/music that the whole universe agreed was good. Like Bob Ross.

[@graciewahl]

Nick Lang is a gift to this earth

[@barbaro267]

You mispelled Joe Walker.

[@emmab4587]

barbaro267 haha! You're awesome for that

[@jessieo3083]

Gracie Wahl too true.

[@azura_011]

Tbh every Starkid ever is a gift to this earth ^-^

[@Healthwarrior]

ER Bramol

[@sophieashworth2327]

I'm really gonna miss Joe Moses in starkid's shows

[@sarahwhite9693]

why...what about in future starkid shows?

[@sophieashworth2327]

He's gone back to UoM to become a lawyer!!

[@svenwouters9547]

Sophie Ashworth why would you ever give up acting

[@themoon-iy1kg]

very sad to see him go but i hope he's successful and happy

[@JJ4EVER9232011]

Sophie Ashworth He’s graduated!!

[@abramklaassen5656]

Joe Walker in a crop top... I'm feeling faint.

[@AndromedaCripps]

This entire show is just an excuse for the writers to get away with all their Star Wars jokes. And that’s where the comedy comes in!

[@neera3167]

Humorous play on words, you see..

[@otter011]

This is the main reason why I love Ani and AVPM the most

[@RE24601]

I’m so sad that this show doesn’t get as much love as the others. The music arrangement took a second to get used to but I find myself rewatching this one almost every week. The humor is fantastic and the music is so good and it’s so fucking amazing and deserves so much more appreciation.

[@dewdot]

I actually really like Denise’s character in Ani! Mara is so different from her usual dumbfounded characters like February in starship, keeri in firebringer, and pizza girl from HMB. Mara just adds something new to Denise’s roles and , to me, helps show she can play more than just a dumb blonde

[@nacho_girl]

Yeah that is why she is my fave Denise role

[@ThanksHermione]

Can you imagine Kylo Ren's reaction to how his grandfather is portrayed? Also, a spoiler for The Last Jedi... Since Rey's parents sold her to buy alcohol and Obi Wan Kenobi is an alcoholic in this, does that mean she could be his granddaughter afterall?

[@pigurl3.145]

OMG

[@soldiaz7261]

*sells his daughter* “im better now. im drunk.”

[@ashlynnheller8400]

@@soldiaz7261 That is dark. Yet so funny.

[@MackWithNoCheese]

So does that mean obi wan would be a palpaten!

[@TeniBear10]

...if only...

[@lisagraff-sands4207]

It's another level of parody and piss take when the characters sit down in a bar and dissect everything wrong and nonsensical about the universe they're parodying in a scene that serves no other function but to represent fan criticism and theory

[@asrieldreemurr1988]

In a bad way or good way

[@firstnamelastname6016]

@@asrieldreemurr1988in THE way

[@giana6927]

I am way too addicted to Starkid... and Joe Walker... and his subtitles...

[@AventuraLuver]

Something about Joe with grey hair that makes him look extra handsome

[@midnight.tantrum727]

I agree. It's just something about him with grey hair, just like him as Voldemort.

[@RedVinesPigFarts]

or Commander Up

[@malfoyyoulittleshit6864]

Marla Singer he's just so cute☺️

[@geniehossain3738]

It's actually kind of hilarious how often they've given Joe grey hair in the shows. Good to know he'll continue to look hot as hell when he's middle-aged and grey!

[@a.r.mproductions5616]

And the accent in this show

[@AnGawain]

The conversation with Obi Wan is... comedy gold. They made a song with Anakin phrases??? This is just briliant. Brian is so adorable as JJ... Miss Dylan

[@natcorrea7421]

I would just like to say that Ani’s score is the ULTIMATE get pumped mix. Literally listened to one in a million to get me ready for my AP exams

[@starrynight7624]

Joe walker said he listens to the soundtrack when he's working out

[@farateq]

Farrah Ponnwitz does he wear standard issue imperial training gear while he does it?

[@starrynight7624]

@@farateq Of course! He looks cool 👍

[@artemis7913]

Came to the comments to sing the band some praise. The soundtrack is amazing!!!

[@annabelmeester7350]

DID JOE MOSES JUST SAY "THAT'S ABSURD"

[@courtneythibodeaux3566]

YAAAAAAS! Every time I watch this now (at least once a day), I'm just sitting there like, "Do the voice .... Just do it."

[@julian-n9z]

YOURE ABSURD

[@et8387]

Lola Roux At 35:46

[@alexashley9140]

YESSSSSS

[@juliass2000]

I know is been 3 years but can someone explain for me?

[@batcharacters]

I love how purposefully cliche this plot is. And when he keeps slipping into Hayden's voice. XD

[@titlo3646]

They were like animals, so I slaughtered them like animals! I hate them!

[@lemonphantom6647]

IF ONLY I COULD STop people from dyeeen

[@elizabeth7951]

and every time he does the other characters are like gross dont do that

[@ToDreamAndDiffer]

You know what I think is the worst Starkid show so far? That Ani. You know what I'd give it on a scale of 1 to 10, with 1 being the worst and 10 being the best? I would give it an 8. An 8.5. Not over a 9.8. Because there's always room for perfection. I'm looking out for a 10, because I'm worth it.

[@missmermaid2997]

Thank you for this XD you are a blessing to mankind

[@jordanelise4869]

ToDreamAndDiffer this is beautiful

[@becca2861]

there were a few wrong words.

[@firenzeourcentaurfriend8341]

ToDreamAndDiffer Oh that's why people have a problem with it.

[@courtneythibodeaux3566]

.... This ..... Was just .... Beautiful *wipes tears from face*

[@MadHymek323]

"You see, both the Republic and the Seperatists were secretly being controlled by the Emperor. He was fighting a war with himself for control of a galaxy that he already had control of." Prequels in a nutshell

[@geniehossain3738]

Can we talk about how supermegafoxyawesomehot the band is?

[@courtneythibodeaux3566]

Clark is literally perfect at everything. What a beautiful human being.

[@someonessidechannel1485]

Real talk, I'd love it if someone handed me a completely built large lego build with the instructions. Because then I could take it apart, satisfying my primal need to destroy something, and then put it back together to satisfy my need for completion.

[@daisyaston9987]

oh my god same tho

[@nacho_girl]

Sounds pretty fun

[@sillyface6950]

You could just build it twice :P

[@aquaticangel3380]

What if there was a piece missing

[@nacho_girl]

I would put it back together but make something new out of it

[@duckiegurl12]

I was surprised to learn that a lot of the fans consider this to be their worst production yet. I personally really enjoyed it. I don't think it's their best musical but it's also not their worst. I had a lot of fun watching this.

[@dylanbeebehive2024]

Which one do you think is the worst

[@alexanderpumpkin3423]

It’s my favorite.

[@demondollee]

@@dylanbeebehive2024 personally I'd say firebringer

[@mollydollybolly]

ChocoCoronet I definetly agree. I think this and MAMD are the underrated musicals from starkid

[@BogFrog1222]

Starkid sure has a thing for their actors rolling on the ground

[@ZimLikesPastaAnimation]

*draco I'm looking at you*

[@onlookerofthings6029]

The end of The Trail to Oregon be like

[@UnprofessionalProfessor]

**Drew Barrymore has entered the chat**

[@ameliebstenanonym42]

35:45 "Why, that's absurd." SNAPE IS BACK😍

[@t555r5r5]

"One of my heads always tells the truth and the other always lies!" "That's right Tom" The only explanation is that both heads can lie

[@kendrajade6688]

Or at least one of them is WRONG.

[@rivby3695]

I wonder if that line was a reference to the Labyrinth

[@teodorek8116]

@@rivby3695 Or Tom is telling the truth? - It's the right head, from our perspective, (Tom) that's making the statement. And the other head answers with a lie. Instead of seeing "That's right" as an answer, we could see it as another statement, like who's telling either the truths or lies. That the right head is telling the lie (and that is a lie). So if the first one is telling the truth (as it have to be in order for this to work.) It's all a matter of perspective, what head is then the right head?... You get me? ..sorry haha

[@tiedyedhippiesocks]

After seeing all the hate this show got in the KZbin comments, I figured it was almost like my civic duty to post something positive, even if the Team doesn't see it. It's always a risk to stray from a successful formula, but if you don't, how can you grow creatively? I think that having the band perform songs instead of the main cast was a great thing to try, and even if you personally didn't like it, you should at least be able to acknowledge that it allowed the cast to interact with them in a pretty darn hilarious way, not to mention the fact that it left room for some more complex dance routines than have been attempted before. Perhaps part of the issue was that the content was slightly darker than what has been done before (eg. Jar Jars suicide attempt), or that the jokes were too obscure/rooted in Star Wars mythology to be immediately funny. Or maybe it's because of how shortly Ani was released after Twisted. Twisted, which, btw,was funded by fans across the globe. Ani, on the other hand, was paid for out of pocket by a group of people that were just passionate about trying something new. I'm honestly trying so hard to make counter arguments for any potential critiques, but in all honesty, I just loved it, so it's hard to be a Devil's Advocate for something that I don't believe even needs defending.

[@Charaito]

I can't believe it took me nearly six years to watch this. This musical is like a hidden gem. When this show first came out, I was not a Star Wars fan and I completely glossed over it. But after taking the time to watch the movies, I get the jokes now, and I thought this was outstanding. Heartfelt, moving, and hilarious! This might be one of Team Starkid's funniest musicals, I haven't laughed this hard in a while.

[@madelinegarber7860]

I’m 9 years late and a huge Star Wars fan so yeah no shame.

[@lailahalikhan5227]

I love that joe legit looks like someone and acts like someone who is in Star Wars

[@artemis7913]

I think a lot of it comes from the way he carries himself. He got the walk of some of the guys we see walking around the death star in the movies

[@archnemesis8271]

@@artemis7913 pun included?

[@artemis7913]

@@archnemesis8271 Oh my god, I didn´t even realize :D nope, not intended, still funny tho :D Thanks for noticing :P

[@archnemesis8271]

@@artemis7913 of course ahhahaha I love puns

[@mel-burnes]

@@archnemesis8271 we all do. that's where the comedy comes in

[@haleyr1418]

At around 53:25 when JJ is talking about doing the whole world a favor by killing himself, everybody in the audience awwwwes except for this one girl who is just there like HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH

[@wriggleby]

Me (not actually)

[@AnnoyingAsianWitch]

Awwwwwww ... hahahaha

[@TheForgottenGodLurks]

The sad thing is the actual actor for jar jar was suicidal because of all the hate he got for his roll

[@crookedfingers945]

?

[@DCPhoto]

I love that they all wear black converse!

[@qwertyqwerty-jy9fc]

same with the trail to oregon xd

[@heidie496]

qwerty qwerty and in tto the converse are white, must be some kind of parallel between the 2014 summer shows

[@emm4r0se_]

Sometimes I wonder how much STARKID spends on Converse every year😅

[@meangimmymachine2044]

28:00 “Ani, what I really wanna be... is a s...” Me: A Starship Ranger? “A slave girl.” Me: oh Also, is this the same actress that played February or do they just sound similar?

[@Quirderph]

Yes, it's her.

[@saphira4366]

It's her! Her name is Denise Donovan. She was also in Firebringer as Keeri, in Twisted as some background roles, like the pregnant girl in "I steal everything", and in Holy Musical Batman as for example Pizza girl and Catwoman. She's really great!

[@yeshevishman]

@@saphira4366 she's also dance captain for a bunch of their musicals. She's one of starkid's best dancers.

[@margarida9391]

I also thought about that! 😂

[@namee466]

It is her, and you sound like a big starship fan (like me)

[@anicelui9720]

They actually made those lines into a song and its brilliant and omg that's the brilliance of starkid guys they're gold I'm crying

[@rebeccathomson8909]

The only time I'll ever be sad about JarJar dying.

[@melodiehutchins333]

Mara: "What I really wanna be..." Me: "Is become a Starship Ranger!" 😀

[@marydawn781]

Melodie Hutchins "somebody's buddy, anybody but a dumb shit butler"

[@AnnoyingAsianWitch]

A Skientist xD

[@weetilindqvist1524]

"... a modern dancer!"

[@ruby-fl1oc]

@@AnnoyingAsianWitch *Shientist

[@peytonp8512]

a mouse prince!

[@cheyennenash535]

"Welcome to the meeting where should we start?" Obi:"Hi. My name is Obi-Wan Kenobi and I am an alcoholic." Everyone in unison: "Hi Obi-Wan Kenobi." Draco: "My name is Draco Malfoy and I am a racist but I am really nice now so if you could just sign my slip of paper that will get me out of-" Harry: "No, you're staying here until you learn your lesson and be a good boy." Draco with a frown: "But I am a good boy!" Mcdoon: "My name is McDoon and I make the ladies Mcswoon." Everyone in unison: "Hi McDoon." Cletus: "Hi, my name is Cletus Jones and I've killed three people."

[@tanuki2898]

Hi, My name is Junior. Maybe you've heard of me.

[@dionysus06]

Hi, my name is Alexa and I'm a Danny Gonzalez addict.

[@Baseiscc]

Hi, I am Cletus in this situation

[@marennn---]

@@tanuki2898 Oh, I've heard of your dad

[@B1998-u6i]

Hewwo, fwendie-wends. I am Wiggly, your best buddy-wud. Before we start this meeting-weeting, would any one wike to help me build a portal-wortal? It's for my birthday, you know.

[@rlvids9889]

imo this has some of the most raw, hard-hitting emotion in all the Starkid shows, especially during Long Ago and Far Away and the scenes between Tarkin and Ani. I think the minimalist (and even ridiculous) aesthetic of it helps with that. The "I been lyin' to myself all these years" line would not be the same coming from someone in a perfect hi-tech Vader costume with the mask and the voice filter. Coming from a guy in a onesie and plastic helmet, it feels so much more genuine because there's no distractions, there's no flashy effects, it's just a dude in a onesie saying that he's worthless, and it feels so much more raw and easier to connect to, because haven't we all been told we couldn't accomplish something and been afraid that everyone was right? One of the things I love about Starkid is how they set up like, "okay, here's how ridiculous this is going to be, play in this space with us" and you go "okay, got it" and then they take that ridiculous premise and the satire and the absurd characters that you've accepted and they break your fucking heart. Once they get you invested in even the most ridiculous stuff, they can weave the funny and the serious and the emotional together in such a masterful way and you're just along for the ride.

[@heatherp.6906]

I haD TO REPLAY JOE MOSES SAYING "THAT'S ABSURD" LIKE 50 TIMES BECAUSE I THOUGHT I WAS HEARING THINGS. OH MY GOD.

[@jackiegarcia5977]

WHAT TIME IS THAT

[@jessnicole2774]

TIME STAMP?1?1?1?1?

[@IwillrememberAchmed]

@@jackiegarcia5977 35:46

[@DocPrime88]

Nick Lang stole the show!! My god his scenes were hilarious!

[@Raghhhhhhg]

Hello my name is obi wan kanobi and I am an alcoholic

[@artgirlasmr1980]

“Evil will always win, because good is stupid.”

[@racheld9548]

Am I the only one who thinks that Lord Vader sounds like Kronk?

[@a.vagardner]

Rachel D HE DOES OMG

[@ConnorTerrell]

Reminds me more of Putty.

[@galacticlavalamp6338]

Wtf yes

[@matthewmorgan5194]

Sounds exactly like Captain Kirk, probably on purpose lol

[@mackenzielefler7232]

Rachel D IM SO GLAD IM NOT ALONE THANK YOU

[@flonase666]

This is a great show. The repeated "it's a clever play on words..." gag, the whole JJ Binks storyline (and Brian's protrayal!), Obi-Wan's alcoholism and snuggie costume, ALL the pod-racing. Man. I'll be watching this one again. Go Matt and Nick for a great script!

[@EmmaBlackburn9]

if geonosis is full of bug people, is that where starship happens? x

[@katarinadreams6955]

oh shit

[@emmab4587]

Emma Blackburn genius...

[@kidinthedark7931]

its like the Pixar theory but for Starkid

[@inirafitzpatrick8941]

Dead wizard god yes!

[@alexashley9140]

Omr yeah!

[@kazza6078]

I'm 50 minutes in and 5+ years too late, but that sebulba impression is CRAZY good. Like I thought you were playing a recording and he was lip syncing. Man I love starkid. You guys got so many kids who weren't into musicals into musicals. What a contribution to society like wow 🙌🏻 looking forward to being a fan forever ❤❤❤❤❤

[@kazza6078]

I'm now 54 minutes in and JAR JAR DID NOT DESERVE THE BACKLASH I was 8 and I LOVED HIM

[@farateq]

did you get my text? well you didn't text me back is your name Paul?

[@onelargeotter]

Okay I've never seen Star Wars...so who is Sebulba and what does he ...do?

[@alittlemrzn9891]

@@onelargeotter had the same question

[@yourgrammarisnotverygood1827]

@@onelargeotter Sebulba is pretty much exactly the same in this as he is in the movie. He's introduced when Jar Jar accidently knocks his meal off a table, he confronts Jar Jar over this and Ani steps in to defend him. Sebulba taunts Ani over bothering to compete in the race despite a human never winning it before and brags about being the favorite to win. Later on he sabotages Ani's pod just like in this, but Ani goes on to win the race anyway. Notably Sebulba and Ani are the only racers to survive the race. I don't know what Sebulba really does after this, he's never seen again in the movies. In the canon of this show, he just kept on the podrace grind and is still the favorite 43 years later and up to his old tricks.

[@itbetay8490]

The collective gasp in the audience when Moses said "That's absurd" 😂😂😂

[@mollypocrass4562]

@@Ll-uf3pj 35:44

[@asrieldreemurr1988]

That’s absuurd

[@georgia2418]

stray cat You’re absurd

[@PlanetNeptune465]

28:20

[@burhanuddinmaskawala187]

@@georgia2418 THATS ABSURD

[@wasabichips933]

Such an underrated starkid show. Its obviously not as immersive as some of their higher production value shows like starship or twisted but still, the writing's great, the jokes are on point and the music's pretty good too even though it lacks a certain punch when theyre not actually singing it. Overall very fun and engaging show.

[@EmRose.r]

Ani is honestly one of my favorites!!! Next to Potter and Firebringer

[@peytonp8512]

yes! there’s something so satisfying about simplistic shows with small casts. the trail to oregon, ani and the guy who didn’t like musicals are my favorites and they’re engaging, hilarious, and entertaining to watch. show stopping number, the montages in ani and pays to be an animal always has me on the floor laughing

[@AndromedaCripps]

I think that the songs in this are even stronger than in other productions. They’re not narrative, so they don’t have to really be in the musical theater style and they are all just great powerful standalone songs, that still augment the story. I think they kind of had to be since the cast isn’t delivering them. If they weren’t that good they would feel out of place and unnecessary.

[@sophielafayette3333]

0:50 - Ani 16:18 - Long Ago and Far Away 41:35 - Strike Back 1:02:00 - With My Own Eyes 1:05:07 - The Force (You Got It) 1:31:30 - Haunted by the Kiss 1:46:25 - One in a Million 1:58:25 - Back on Top

[@themoon-iy1kg]

Phantome Is On Mars thanks friend!

[@muhammadsaadmansoor7777]

How do you tag time?

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Saad Mansoor Just write numbers, it happens automatically.

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Phantome Is On Mars :)

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I love literally every song this production has to offer. So well written and performed.

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Y’know, for the amount of crap Ani gets, it really is one of my favorite STARKID shows. I just find myself coming back to it over and over again. The jokes are funny, the songs are catchy (Clark’s always a win), and it’s just got so much heart. You can really tell everyone involved gave it their all. Ani’s just a fun show with a lot of its own unique charm, and it really gets undeservedly brushed aside in favor of some of the more conventional STARKID shows. Ani’s not a bad musical, you guys are just mean.