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Audio from Grian: Secret Life: Episode 4 - A NEW ALLIANCE!
• Secret Life: Episode 4...
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[@sophie-uc9vh]

its hilarious how scar didnt even question it and just started singing along

[@Sammy53446]

It's so great, I love it

[@lunarose4482]

Scar is scar and we love him.

[@TheHeartlessSpirit_.]

who wouldn’t? I certainly would lol

[@TGo-n-Roscoe]

Bdubs too.

[@odinandapache]

Our disney prince

[@jyndal4994]

LMAO GRIANS HEIGHT COMPARED TO EVERYONE IS COMICALLY HILARIOUS

[@handlelicker989]

AND BDUBS 😭😭

[@R3dFlames]

Gremlin-sized

[@That_wolflover]

grian and bdubs are the gremlins

[@noatmealcookie02]

Was unusual to see Joel being taller, fanartist usually include him in the shortie squad lol

[@user-go7om8sh4o]

YES!!!!!!!!

[@IDrawSometimes_]

the rules of drawing a grian: 1. exgaurate the laugh 2. waffle 3. by relation to other people, he's always short

[@CrimsonGrowlithe]

Also wings.

[@silverwinterwolf2064]

Yeah, Grian always has to be drawn short, despite him being one of the taller members in the Life Series and Hermitcraft. XD

[@littlespacekitty0812]

also WINGS

[@cherri3000]

HE'S GOTTA HAVE LITTLE WINGS TOO(if he has elytra(or however you spell it) at the time)

[@littlespacekitty0812]

​@@silverwinterwolf2064 wait how tall is he exactly?

[@enkays_den]

I love that Joel's first task of ad bombing the Life merch has permanently made his design in Secret Life just the traffic hoodie

[@singingofsilver]

He did this to himself, and now he better not win or else the fanartists will cry

[@bumblerbree]

and it suits his voice and demeanour so well somehow

[@darkdragoness5]

Did you notice that one of the hearts is broken on his jumper?

[@NickAndriadze]

It's insane how well that persona fits him though.

[@niftyskyblue]

@@darkdragoness5Isn’t that just what the actual hoodie looks like?

[@BlueMoonGames07]

I love how Scar will not question anything and join in, no matter what it is lol I love this artstyle! It's so cute and really well animated.

[@flynnlui7220]

scar is worryingly good at yes and lmao

[@galaxymoon8071]

It’s an animatic, not an animation

[@ThatOneKat511]

See this is why I love Scar. He will just join in on whatever gag is going on and is amazing.

[@pearlleeooo9955]

@@galaxymoon8071 still an animation.

[@addy9764]

and the little "pop!"s are so perfect

[@FlamieDoc]

I love how expressive Joel is drawn. Makes this so much funnier lol

[@AJ_the_Dragon]

OK I love scar with a cane, AND the fact he uses it (opening the chest) is such a nice touch

[@lucasmatthiessen1570]

The reason why he has a cane is because he uses a wheelchair.

[@MoonyFBM]

@@lucasmatthiessen1570 This! It's a fun lil way to include some real life aspects to give the characters more personality ^-^

[@alonosh7184]

Scar with a Cane is my favorite fan version of him. And the way that those who do draw him with it have him be such an expert with it! (Opening the barrel, pointing other things out with it, bopping Grian with it, etc) It's an excellent way of showing his showman/salesman side, while also being a nod to the real man in the wheelchair. Also, like, everyone else's designs being so on point. Your designs are my new favorites, by far.

[@mellowaurora]

omg ahhhh i love this!! as someone that uses a mobility aid it literally makes my day to see that lol

[@2008bunnydemibigenderflux]

I kinda dislike it. Scar has enough reminding him of the fact that he literally can't walk, his only escape from it is Minecraft, and it feels like they're taking that away from him a bit. However, if Scar says he doesn't mind, then I'm okie with it.

[@juliusroman8616]

Joel gives such older brother/tired dad energy in this.

[@Cilibi]

Tired dad?? No definitely shitty older brother energy who’s trying to ruin your day lol

[@singingofsilver]

@@Cilibi and then ✨miserably fails✨

[@hannahmacht9568]

Sooo true or a bully vibe

[@BrokenPencilArts]

I can see why... The poor man is dealing with Grian and Jimmy usually doing something chaotic, as well as a gremlin Lizzie.

[@elistrations]

the way you draw cleo is absolutely perfect

[@ItsyagirlRaven]

Exactly! I love plus sized representation and I think the mannerisms she has just has such a lovely charm to them! I think Melloz is just such a wonderful artist overall

[@stefansauvageonwhat-a-twis1369]

Ive been watching to many of these to come up with a creative version cause now I just see them all as the standard fanant versions lol

[@pixelturtle5041]

she looks like a mom which is perfect for how she acts

[@mechanicer3105]

​@@ItsyagirlRavenplus sized 💀

[@ItsyagirlRaven]

@@mechanicer3105 um, yeah? That's what it's called?

[@venomouskoala0690]

Honestly, I don’t blame Scar for not suspecting Grian. Remember the Mumbo AFK song? This fits with what Grian normally does

[@friendlyneighbourhoodash]

omg i totally forgot about mumbo afk!!!

[@NotEvelyn3]

Grian singing “Absolutely not!” to the question “are you singing?” is just the best XD

[@bananatheo3796]

This was so cute! Also, A full 5 minute animatic with such high quality drawings? I'm thoroughly impressed.

[@pinkajou656]

Wha- okay, when I watched the episode I was getting so much secondhand embarrassment I nearly skipped ahead- but you’ve somehow, without changing the audio, made Grian’s singing not only totally bearable but enjoyable and entertaining! How do you even do something like that- this is magic!

[@Em-._.-]

I actually ended up watching the original video 3 times because I was doing the dishes and the video kept looping but my hands were wet and I couldn’t click off, so I made up some views lol

[@pinkajou656]

@@Em-._.- pfft that’s hilarious

[@Panzystubbedtheirtoe]

Im so happt that i didnt get second hand embarrassment from this it was hilarious 😭

[@melonneleh]

I didn't even feel embarrassed, I actually like his singing lol

[@NickAndriadze]

I didn't really have any issue with Grian singing, I normally find these kinds of things very cringey and awkward, but for some reason the way Grian was overdoing it was really unironically hilarious (Or maybe ironically, I'm not sure).

He says "People actively clicking off my video" but... This is my comfort video. Like whenever I'm having a bad day this is my comfort video. This animatic. Thank you for making this for bad days.

[@jonathanblack8938]

I'm the Same way buddy❤❤

[@Lone_She-Wolf]

Same

[@Chaotic-Chaos]

I love this, the art style, the movements, your designs and especially how small grian is

[@taylorcarpenter8290]

His small size is representative of how he's an absolute gremlin most of the time lol

[@Chaotic-Chaos]

@@taylorcarpenter8290 yes

[@Morningblossom]

I love the way Grian occasionally sneakily smiles :D

[@kittykat_arianna]

I love the little heart details you put in the designs The fact that Joel is just wearing the life merch is perfect 😆

[@elysianblues]

*just* life merch? they dont make pants,,,, (silly)

[@darkdragoness5]

I love their expressions, especially Grian's "oh god, I have to sing, I don't want to" he has before he speaks

[@AstrallyXyn]

Joels faces when he was cornering Grian was terrifying and its so well drawn!!

[@panickedpessimist1607]

You are actually insane I cannot comprehend that you made a 5 MINUTE ANIMATIC and LITERALLY EVERY FRAME IS PERFECT I was torn the entire time between letting it play to witness art unfold before my eyes, and pausing every second to analyze how tf you drew it so well and so detailed And the designs??? DUDE THEYRE SO COOL (I also adore the less detailed ones you do of mainly just outlines- theyre so cute) You're absolutely incredible, never stop 🙏🙏🙏

[@itsyapeepkiri]

That's the joy of rewatching!! 😊 Edit: I realize that this may seem condescending and that is not intentional. I merely mean it as, "You have an issue and I'm happy that there is this amazing tool at your disposal to help solve that issue!". So yeah. 😅

[@ariannebrodeur]

The way you draw everyone is perfect but I love the way you captured Joel's energy PERFECTLY LMAO the "why are you ignoring me" face was FLAWLESS

[@zcbz]

Singing with scar it's so cute oh my gosh I can't the animation is so soft Edit : I FINISHED IT ITS STILL SO SOFT AND GOOD ANS THE LITTLE DANCE AT THE END

[@airplanes_aren.t_real]

*The height difference*

[@zcbz]

@@airplanes_aren.t_real OH MY GOSH YEAH

[@anneliis18]

The task appearing animation is so coool, and I love the expressions and how visible the height differences are!!

[@lilyyrose55]

4:39 the way grian starts twirling is adorable

[@Qwakster]

4:05 I guess i'm not going to bed today so Joel doesn't hunt me in my nightmares 🙃

[@shadyarcadetimetravel]

I love how Grian had to climb the table to reach the chest and the pop sounds inbetween They all look so cute!

[@juliusroman8616]

4:44 I love how Joel's sigh of air is heart shaped.

[@HiddenDesign]

you know you're talented when over half of the viewers liked the video i think that's unironically the highest i've seen it, amazing job

[@aoarashi3025]

This was so cute! I love everybody's expressions, especially Joel and Scar; and Grian's gremlin faces too.

[@craytherlaygaming2852]

I just love that the fannon for Cleo's character is she's a bit chunky, its kinda adorable, and I wonder if she herself finds the idea fun, I mean it is *her* character.

[@kaschey6145]

You animated it all so well! I especially love the menacing angles and expressions when Joel was following Grian - felt a bit like a JoJo scene XD

[@HaifaaAmni]

0:52 GRIAN AND SCAR ARE SO CUTE IN THE SEQUENCE

[@jayjayson2540]

Astonishing. Hopefully the game of Tag and Zombie Apocalypse get this same treatment. ❤

[@Brainr0tCNTRL]

Scar bopping grian on the head with the cane is so adorable!!

[@Exso-]

i absolutely love how you drew them- especially the expressions!

[@overripeschnitzel]

i love 4:06 and 4:22 the thought of joel just intensely interrogating grian with this menacing aura just to fall for his plan 😭😭 ALSO BDUBS AND HRIAN ARE JUST TINY GREMLINS I LOVE THEM SO MUCH

[@audacioustabby2774]

Mumbo being extremely anxious and eating a potato is funny.

[@ria8114]

HIS LITTLE "YAY" AT THE END AAAAA YOUR GRIAN IS SO SO squishable !!!!

[@Narzissist]

0:03 This frame alone is amazing! 4:02 My fav part ❤

[@jaydonroberts1110]

Martyn at 0:03: “OI!!!!”

[@ittybittykibibyte]

YOUR JOEL IS SO GOOD ... his expressions omg

[@HarmonyMoonbeam024]

I can’t, Grian absolutely DYING in the bg at the end is freaking hilarious 😂 Also, this has got to be the wackiest task I’ve seen yet aside from Torchy lol

[@aliciacoleman1817]

the moment when Joel put his arm around Grian was perfect for the conversation

[@duckygamer0615]

You seriously are one of my favorite artists! You just put in so much effort and fun into your projects. Five minuets is a long time for an animatic and you keep it interesting all the way through with how you pick expressions and choreography. It’s really good I’m impressed!

[@mileetah]

Thank you for capturing Grian's cute excitement in a dorky little dance

[@thae1532]

Joel: is your task to sing everything *giorno's theme starts playing* 4:21

[@Lucia-ni4oz]

The “yay” at the end

[@typeyourname_here]

0:52~0:54 Personal fav part!! Grian and Scar are so cute here lol 😂😂

[@chubbyanimalenthusiast70]

2:29 absolutely stunning animation

[@lolli_popples]

LOVE the Secret Task animation!!! It’s so cool! Amazing interpretation of that part of the game.

[@bitter_pi]

This is amazing! I especially loved all the little expressions when he was saying the town's name at 3:18

[@LaurenT3G]

This is so good pfpff I love how you drew Grian's little victory spins while Joel laments next to him :D So so well done, especially the expressions!

[@annabelbruce4238]

I love everything in this!!! Cleo’s design, Joel’s design, everyone’s facial expression, the little pop, Bdubs eyes!!!!!

[@Linkurz]

Oh my god this is the best I wanna watch it a million more times The expressions and the goofy actions are SO good. Also just little things like Scar using his cane to open the barrel and Grian climbing on the counter because he’s smol. Adorable. I love your art and designs too

[@citra1885]

I am ABSOLUTELY loving the details in this video! One of the heart in Joel's hoodie being broken, the button written in galactic and has a Watcher symbol. Grian making a pop sound is so adorable thoughXD his height difference is EVERYTHING “This is junk.” His height made it looks like a child, and honestly that's a right interpretation because children tend to be blunt haha. I also loved the sly, cunning smile as Grian finally talked to Joel, knowing Joel had take the bait. (also him shielding his face away from Joel when he first sees him, the little thing like Grian climbing to the counter so he could see the upper barrel, also Joel's contrast in this session from the previous sessionXD) Joel the session before: Stay away from me, nope! Joel this session: Grian why are you ignoring me:(??

[@glitchedart7853]

Scar and grian are so cute lmao I want their friendship Also I love your style it's so soft 😭❤️ This session was hilarious lol

[@audreymation]

I've seen so many people animate these clips, and this has to be my favorite one 😂 amazing job. Love your art style.

[@CanadaPlayz48]

Love how everyone's designs include a heart somewhere to represent the series

[@ItsyagirlRaven]

Other than the most recent session (not saying because spoilers), i think the session isnmy favourite just because of how incredibly funny it was seeing everyones reactions to Grian and then Joel's just utter defeat when he realises what just happened 😂

[@katzaca6952]

Absolutely loved your interpretation of how the players get their tasks omg

[@Gyverno_le_artist]

I still love how Scar just jumped into it

[@eclipse9727]

I do admit, grian turning to face Joel only for him to reveal to have only turned to him partially is the biggest plot twist! Regardless of the funny little error, I am such a fan of the little movements and details. It's genuinely fun to see what part gets aknowledged throughout.

[@UnkownWonders]

Grian the musical eventho it was a short lived one it was a hilarious one for sure no doubt about it

[@coyotesvods3841]

Oh this is so pretty, everyone is so pretty and the motion is so good and all the character designs (between all us fans, I hope even after Secret Life ends Etho keeps getting drawn with cat ears forever. I hope that becomes part of his Thing like Bdubs' big eyes or moss coat)

[@ilikechez5775]

I think they’re supposed to be fox ears! A lot of people say Etho’s kinda like a sneaky fox and I agree!

[@coyotesvods3841]

@@ilikechez5775 They do look more like fox ears than cat ears, you're probably right

[@Tr1xxterr]

"I am absolutely fine, how are you?" "I must admit I don't like this task.." These two are my favorite catchy musicals lmao I also love the way you draw everyone ❤

[@NickAndriadze]

I love Grian's constant smug expression in this one, it's just on brand with the entirety of this task. Also I really like how imposing and almost frightening Joel looks, that's kinda how I'd imagine him, especially in this kind of situation where he's entitled to ruin somebody else's day with deduction. *3:44* Very niche little detail, but I really like how one of the hearts on Joel's iconic life merch hoodie is sort of cracked to signify that he is in fact, a yellow. I'm slightly sad you didn't include Grian telling Mumbo and Cleo ''you're all terrible friends and that's exactly what I needed,'' but otherwise this is really good.

[@mozzapple]

honestly that task of his was the best one so far

[@luckymoonjoy1278]

i love the fact that jimmy's shirt- only one of the hearts is drippy because he lost a life.

[@amethystianking8490]

We love grian. He acts so serious at some points, and then hes just a lovable little kid at others, and its amazing. Also, the fact that he's shorter then basically everyone is hilarious.

[@Stars_and_Sc3rs]

I love how tiny grain is, its like he's the literal embodiment of a reckless toddler

[@anyaeri2026]

I love the little heart details incorporated into the clothing and Joel having one cracked heart on his hoodie design to indicate that he’s a yellow is so clever

[@memesforthememegoddess]

Your art style is so cute when the characters are in chibi form and so pretty otherwise The end was awesome

[@Myanii_]

GOSH your expressions for each character are sooo,,,, sooo them?!?!

[@thatonepunkguy]

RAHHHH ITTY BITTY TINY LIL BDUBS IS KILLING ME I LOVE THE WAY U DREW HIM LOOK AT THOSE BIG SPARKLY EYES LIKE THE LIL BIT AT 2:05 SPECIFICALLY ESPECIALLY AKSDGDSJG

[@ezzriin]

i loved this omg i love your animatics so much. my favourite bit was grian's "HoW?" at 1:57 hehaheheahe.

[@L.AWNM0.W3R]

ezzrin! I think you mistyped the timing?

[@ezzriin]

oopsie@@L.AWNM0.W3R i fixed it lol

[@Mithril1033]

I like how you made Joel looking so intimidating! It's so funny to watch! And Joel look like a kidnapper at 4:05

[@MsHelen73]

im officially obsessed with this

[@misomagic]

I love this so so much! All your Secret Life designs are so lovely! You capture everyone's personality so well through the facial expressions and body language, it's delightful! I really enjoyed the little animation of Grian doing the popping in-between clips too. Also the animation of Grian saying "HoOwWw?!" at 1:56 makes me so happy. Thank you so much for sharing your work with us!

[@broski2]

I absolutely love Grian’s Smug face 😭😭😭

[@NoSaneOCs]

2:11 i took a screenshot because it was so beautiful

[@Mag3.1415]

Mumbo and the horse look absolutely terrified

[@amber4320]

I love this! Grian pointing at Scar's wares as he calls them junk is probably my favorite frame, he looks so deceptively innocent. And I really like the hand-shaped imprints at the buttons, that's a cool detail!

[@Anove.]

2:35 I want you to know that this frame- _This frame._ It has lived rent free in my head for awhile now. Grian doing a dramatic ballet pose is something I didn't know I needed.

[@fatherplatypus2316]

There's several things to say here, but my gosh i absolutely love your Cleo design

[@TheWatchersMeteorite]

0:45 THE CLOCK Joels merch 10/10 I LOVE THE BROKEN FIRS THEART!!!! OMG THE SECRET KEEPER BUTTONS THE ENCHANTING TABLE/GALACTIC ACTUALLY TRANSLATES CORRRECTLY OMG!!!!!! I LOVE THAT SM

[@puglife658]

I absolutely love how Cleo is drawn here she’s gorgeous

[@DazzlingNishi]

I love how you give everyone eyes stylized to fit their respective skins :D

[@catsumc]

I absolutely ADORE how you draw Joel

[@CassiusTheWretched]

i love the different heart designs on everyone :]

[@C.Jdoodles]

Smallishbean’s facial expressions are golden

[@NovaStella_]

This was so well done! I loved Scar bonking Grian on the head when he says his wares are junk XD

[@silverstar4505]

They are so BOUNCY Great animation!

[@glitchedjson4042]

omg you brought even more personality into them than they already had this is amazing!

[@JiangShiYao]

Joel went through every stage of grief there at the end, amazing

[@AriaBlue144]

Scar joining in on the bit kills me every time

[@mx.meme.]

your art is adorable!!!!! each frame is interesting to look at, that’s so impressive :D

[@jyndal4994]

THIS IS AWSOME. The emotions are top tier

[@Ukon85]

I love how you drew his face with a smirk when he ran away because they were getting a yellow for him ❤

[@Lemon_TheThird]

I Love the way Grian is always interpreted as short. It feels true

[@Anove.]

0:13 THE WATCHERS PUT AN L ON THERE

[@radiokiro4214]

The expressions in this one is so awesome, I love how smug grian looks when joel starts questioning him! Awesome animatic!!

[@crystallight808]

The facial expressions of Joel trying to intimidate our little "trickster Devil Boy" is absolutely hilarious and the way that he just smiles when Joel is chasing after him😂 also the way you draw Mumbo... hmmmm...... he has those gloves he has the best he has the suit shirt why does he have always have to look hot!!!????

[@katterwaul6317]

GRIAN'S LITTLE DANCES GIVE ME LIFE THIS IS BEAUTIFUL