Best of Dream | Minecraft Manhunt Animation

"Best of Dream" is an animation based on #Dream's Minecraft Manhunt series, summing up some of its best moments up till 2021.
Credits:
choreography, lighting & compositing, VFX & dynamics, sound design, editing, rendering and directed by Wan Xi
Animated by:
Wan Xi: / wanxianimations
Chicoh: / chicohanimation
Combust: / combustanimated
General models and rigs from Boxscape Studios:
/ @boxscapestudios8366
Custom models by Slingshot: / slingshot20008
Minecraft Character Rig from Thomas Animations:
• Minecraft Rig for Blen...
Special thanks to these people for technical and artistic help with the project!
Bin Starjs: / bin_starjs
Thomas Animations: / thomas_blend1
Clauce: / __clauce__
Production Time: spanned over 10 months
Software used: www.blender.org
Please do NOT reupload my animations on any platform. You may include clips of it in your own videos as fair use.
Music:
Song: Aliaksei Yukhnevich - Deliverance (No Copyright Music)
Music provided by Tunetank.
Free Download: bit.ly/3gvnKss
Video Link: • Aliaksei Yukhnevich - ...
My Discord server: / discord

[@WanXiAnimations]

Although this animation took 10 months and I went through some burnouts, I still really enjoyed making it. I'm curious to know which was your favourite scene in the animaiton!

[@lauceL]

first

[@TheEpicPanda4]

The frost walker boots part was the best by far

[@TheEpicPanda4]

@@lauceL second

[@joyalliju3050]

Flying with elytra scene

[@dafryshenanigans4553]

Probably the part with all the fighting animation because they looked sick dude

[@SquaredMediaAnimations]

Incredible work!

[@LightningGalaxyWasTaken]

BPS is here too?!

[@mercilessanimations161]

Wooooah

[@blumcflu]

Only two words... For 10 months of work..

[@lauceL]

epic

[@chickenpotato367]

😳woww

[@PurpleMatter]

God I miss Manhunt. This is absolute perfection.

[@Gold-Dango]

Hi PurpleMatter saw your post now I’m watching it

[@Gold-Dango]

Oh my ok this animation is top tier

[@Phinz101]

Hey purple

[@CosmicFearGarou09]

Agreed.

[@hasankardes8439]

Gray Matterr better .x

[@itssjacksonn]

Out of like 13 years of people making Minecraft animations, this one is by far the best I’ve ever seen! You’ve got amazing talent WanXi! Please make more, there so good!

[@emirxyz]

Just 10 month

[@ryoukboy1010]

Manhunt will always be one of my favorite series on youtube.

[@ticyrbx]

This is exactly what the minecraft movie should look like, this looks absolutely stunning

[@najmasalaama293]

Fr

[@Th4t0nepers0n]

Fr fr

[@user-xn5hs1xf3r]

THE ONE THATS COMING IN 63738488484 years?!!!!!

[@DiamondFire]

​@@user-xn5hs1xf3rthat's live action

[@KianuReids]

But the Minecraft movie is apparently LIVE ACTION it is going to look so bad

[@krakonesnewgate8331]

Are you kidding me? i only NOW find this amazing animation after a year of it existing? I am actually in disbelief of how amazing this is the Frostwalker boots scene was so good i hope dream and the gang saw this because this is the best dream manhunt animation i have ever seen so fluid and the quality? You have a talent and i hope to see more amazing work.

[@pigmanoob]

This looks like something made by a whole country. This is the best animation ive ever seen

[@WanXiAnimations]

I am a whole country but anyway thanks :>

[@ThomasAnimations]

The jump of quality is crazy. This video is just another example of how much passion and dedication you put in your works. Keep it up and never let anyone stop you

[@ComicCrafter]

You are by far, one of the most talented animators I've ever seen in the community. Not only that, but your story telling, your cinematography, and your foley work is beyond fantastic! I genuinely feel as though the system is broken considering you've got less subscribers than me, when you deserve 10fold more than I have. Keep up the fantastic work my friend. I can't wait for your next masterpiece!

[@sharkzshark]

dude the mountian scene was crazy

[@kingthunderhornplayz2231]

Him and Squared Media are awesome

[@avaiscoolfrfr]

2:10 was absolutely just amazing

[@user-cp6qw3lw3r]

Mojang should hire this guy.

[@alvynryansonzhuo2663]

To this day, Dream is STILL a Minecraft powerhouse. It's blessing to see the animation released.

[@S_DMS]

Its been a few years now

[@S_DMS]

:(

[@bxbakattofficial]

@@S_DMSone year

[@IsolMarielaCantillodeRec-hs9bh]

😮jkkñh8g7r😅5😮😂❤🎉😢🎉😂😂😮😅

[@darklord4531]

Nope

[@XtraContent]

This is 1,000x better than whatever Disney is putting out these days 👍

[@Edixim]

Fax

[@countryball8447]

But only -1,000x better than Disney before…

[@SnipGD]

fr

[@That_Chicken4]

Fax Disney hopped on the LGTBQ train

[@meghannacua4005]

Yessir

[@joshuabarnes7392]

How does a video ive never seen before give me such a sense of nostalgia. Incredible work.

[@Coconutboii]

Bro why are these animations so good

[@Plusle843]

10 months for three minutes of a teaser? Damn. Hate to think how many years would take a 60 minute full epic story... Because I really want to see it now.

[@lolpold3073]

I want to see a whole franchise with 20 movies (Minecraft animations) like this and every single animation is a two hour action movie...but this would take time I guess.. 👉👈

[@lolpold3073]

@@ankitha3400 *if it is high quality and professional

[@dilend.4267]

​@@ankitha3400 with a actual team working on it no, if one person did that, they'd have to be pretty crazy lol

[@midnightrose5300]

Dream is one of my favorite Minecrafters. No cap I'd pay a lot to see this made fully. Let me know 📞

[@orangedummy2345]

Bro same here. I was like wow, if this was made into a movie, then it would probably be one of the greatest hits of all time

[@Jardred]

Oh my gosh this level of quality is amazing!!! Without a doubt one of the best Minecraft animations I've seen, YOURE A GOD!!!!

[@larm1k_official]

Jadred ya te conosco y eres español

[@hdtelevision8786]

@@larm1k_official xd es su teclado

[@rbcdarhuin2913]

Que haces aqui freed xd hola jardred me sorprende que hables ingles tambien, saludos, bless

[@DARKFOX7407]

Wow amigo

[@peace1771]

The only god is Allah. *Oh brothers and sisters. Come to Islam. Turn to Allah (swt) before you will return to him. Read about Islam, our prophets and Read the Quran. Pray. Become a true believer. Trust your heart. "Nothing is coincidence and there is a wisdom behind everything.”* "Every son of Adam is a sinner, but the best of sinners are those who repent often." (At-Tirmidhi- Hasan) So fear Allah as much as you are able.. (Quran 64:16) And even if We had sent down to them the angels [with the message] and the dead spoke to them [of it] and We gathered together every [created] thing in front of them, they would not believe unless Allah should will. But most of them, [of that], are ignorant. Quran [6:111] *Do not forget about your true destiny. Don't forget your true purpose in this life*

[@Frisk56_]

This animation is probably one of the best ive ever seen, the attention to detail, music in time with the video really works smoothly together, absolutely amazing👍

[@sympostersyndrome]

The artistic choices with the flavor of the jumps, attacks, positions, transitions, cinematography, EVERYTHING, is just INSANE. How am I only just seeing this. My eyes have been blessed, I'd pay for a this movie.

[@rtnightmare]

This needs to be a legit movie or TV series. Them voice acting and everything. It's just so good. I've seen it before and im still blown away.

[@h-wj8tl]

Fr

[@AverageSansFanYT]

Sans

[@Masonator2448]

It really does. It takes the silliness of the physics of the game and makes it more realistic

[@astridkvist5519]

I clicked on this video thinking it would be a mediocre animation, but it was anything but that. It was incredibly captivating, I got goosebumps all over my body and my jaw dropped in shock and admiration. I could even feel the tears forming in my eyes. This perfectly captivates Minecraft Manhunt for what it feels like, when you've watched all of them and waited for new episodes to be released over the months. Thank you for this incredible artwork.

[@Grim_reaper7896]

Same

[@jawadplayz5988]

I like it but there are batter editor then him

[@spillingthebeanswithdogman]

@@jawadplayz5988 of course there is. Hes an animator not editor

[@alexandriahauser9799]

This looks like a trailer for a completely AMAZING movie. Thank you so much for making this!!!

[@Astyx_]

This is crazy I would pay absurd amounts of money to watch this and this deserves way more likes it’s beautiful and I can’t imagine how much work was put into this to make this masterpiece.

[@PhyreProductions]

WHAT this is like the best Minecraft animation I've ever seen

[@lauceL]

first

[@rachelfc_art]

OH MY GOD THIS IS SO SICK?? I GOT CHILLS hold up im going to watch it again. The cinematography is insane. All those camera movements yet still managing to stay crystal clear what's going on is so impressive, and the way you do it along with syncing to the music gave me such an adrenaline rush while watching it. Also, the fact that you managed to animate block men so naturally and fluidly is actually blowing my mind. Dream's skin doesn't even have a face, yet by the way you animate body language and choose to linger on certain parts of the environment for a couple seconds, it's like I know what he's thinking and feeling. I applaud your amazing storytelling skills and incredible patience to finish this animation

[@user-rt6cw5zx3f]

It looks like a movie trailer, it's beautiful and incredible, it's one of the best animations I've ever seen.

[@fortify-sz7wj]

This is insane bro, Dream has got to recognize this!

[@ThisMrMister]

Everything from 1:43 was straight up incredible. Like I keep watching it over and over at like how amazing this looks. Surprised this didn't get multi millions of views. Wow

[@ThisMrMister]

It does now lol

[@Speakles]

Finally After long time

[@B-legion]

Better than all movie trailers in existence

[@doni6178]

I swear this animation is better than any other minecraft animation ive seen

[@Mont27P]

Little delayed to watching this, but this is legit one of the best videos I've seen at least in terms of animation, potentially period in a long time. Absolutely incredible quality, was left in awe by the end of it. Super intense and dramatic, choreography and camera was on point. Nearly flawless. Pity, it deserves more attention. Keep the great work up

[@evanmartin530]

I agree, it does deserve more attention.

[@user-qq9yw4ms3v]

I love you ❤❤🌹

[@claymus3864]

I dont know why, but this animation is so underrated, despite the fact that this animation is better than others.

[@MrPDx]

DAMN, that's really awesome edit of dream gameplay, 🔥 10/10

[@Hfrsl]

Wonderful Animation!!

[@NeoTheAnimator]

This was absolutely outstanding compared to bigger channels. I guarantee you that this video will blow up. the lighting, animation, simulations, all of it is just incredible! my only nitpick is that it felt more like a official trailer than a full video. other than that, this is your best work so far and i can't wait to see what you bring to your channel next!

[@mist0804]

hasn't really rocketed up in views yet even though this is like the best minecraft animation i've seen, sad

[@tonit6549]

@@mist0804 so much work put into this

[@mandatorytomato2605]

@@mist0804 Yeah, that sucks because its such an awesome video. Honestly, I'm quite surprised.

[@dilend.4267]

@@mandatorytomato2605 if only some big yt would react to this.

[@LOLrpop]

You’re proof that Dreams Fanbase isn’t 100% bad.

[@blackery7891]

criminally underrated

[@rubendiaz9491]

Bro this look like a Minecraft movie trailer. Who agrees👍?

[@ForkGenesis]

This is what's so special about this. Every single detail. From the very first to the very last second. Every bone, every light, every block, every effect, every movement, every sound, every angle, everything is flawless. A work of art

[@someframes]

10 months for 3 and a half minutes, animation really do be like that

[@Masmail]

This animation is a masterpiece, you have overcome the Minecraft limits and this video doesn't only show the moments when Dream just escaped from death, but you also showed a great and really high level of animation. Congratulations Wan Xi, You're one of the best animators I've ever seen

[@lauceL]

cope

[@Camad]

@@lauceL ????

[@UPGRADEDTITANDRILLMAN2.0.]

This man litterally gave me goosebumps 😐

[@chimrbar9591]

This is the most underrated Animation ever FR

[@LiamTheKid]

this looks like an avengers trailer

[@micahpalmer]

Okay, usually I’m REALLY picky when it comes to Minecraft animation, and most of the time, it is very VERY janky, slow, awkward, and dreadful. It feels like I’m trudging along in those. BUT THIS THIS IS SPECTACULAR Finally someone took the time and effort to make something WELL worth watching and into a masterpiece. Absolutely incredible and FANTASTIC job👏🏻👏🏻thank you sir!

[@ezekielpaulpalacio2565]

I know alot of mincraft animators that have smooth animations 😊

[@TTScash]

I did not expect it to be that good

[@sarahcrandell6313]

Probably one of the best animations I've ever seen

[@mcrobinyt2003]

This is absolutely underrated, more people needs to notice this masterpiece 👏

[@user-gq5ey3bv4m]

yes

[@Jarked__]

Low key so true

[@MattSquaredYT]

Matt from Black Plasma here. This animation was absolutely phenomenal. You've improved your visuals and animation extremely quickly! Looking forward to seeing your next creation :)

[@davidsharp5081]

You should let this guy join your channel, Matt, I think he’d tell amazing stories with amazing quality

[@MattSquaredYT]

@@davidsharp5081 if he applies we'll definitely consider it highly!

[@davidsharp5081]

@@MattSquaredYT great! I noticed in the epic rescue of herobrine, wanXi animated the ice, looked pretty clear that y’all loved the effect from this video.

[@checkpointmultiverseadventurer]

The line on Dream’s mouth shows his heartbeat as if his heart stopped

[@braydenquattrocchi2785]

Bro wtf, that was awesome. Mojang needs to hire this guy for minecraft trailers

[@Nugcon]

Excuse my language but HOLY SHIT THIS IS FUCKING AMAZING. I can't- this just ticks all the parts of my brain that makes me LOVE animation. I'm a huge sucker for combining stylized art-styles with photorealism, I love super well choreographed fight sequences, I love it when music 'carries' me through a piece of film, combine this with my love for Minecraft Animations and Dream's manhunt and this is basically everything that I wanted in a KZbin video. It's just so freaking awesome when people put so much effort into (relatively) niche topics that I love. Every frame of this is pure EYE CANDY, the lighting, the simulations, the animations, all the other things that most people probably didn't notice but you put it there anyway. The SIMULATIONS, I've never seen any MC animator do it as well as you do. The cinematography is SO EPIC too holy frick. Some- no, all of the shots in this is just perfectly crafted. I feel every impact in the animation, they're something so VISCERAL in them that I don't see anywhere else. Your attention to detail is Pixar level (and I'm only being slightly hyperbolic). This is the first time I've seen this level of detail in a MINECRAFT animation, and don't take that as a bad thing, I unironically love seeing super high quality stuff be done with something _seemingly_ mundane as a block game!. This is the level of quality I'd expect from now on to come with the Minecraft Movie (if they're trying to go with photorealism not something else of course). Goosebumps throughout the whole video, and I may or may not have unironically cried too. Anyways I know this isn't gonna be everyone's reaction, but at least for me this just checks all the boxes, this is a masterpiece! Hope you see this comment WanXi Animations + the others that worked on this, you're such a big inspiration to me and to many others. I can tell you put your blood sweat and tears into this 10 month long project, you DESERVE all the praise you've been getting and you're gonna get in future until the end of time. I hope you keep doing what you love, be it Minecraft or not, because yall such a talented AND skilled individuals, and I hope you all succeed on all your future endeavors :)

[@WanXiAnimations]

Thank you for putting your time into writing out this essay of a compliment lmao, very much appreciate it. I find much joy and satisfaction in cinematography and it makes my day to know that all of you enjoy them so much. Hope to make more of these type of animations in the future!

[@Nugcon]

​@@WanXiAnimations Glad you had the opportunity to read this :)) Hope it served to give y'all some motivation even if it's just a little tiny fraction

[@DarkroeTech]

The algorithm finally showed me this masterpiece! No words said, yet the message, the storytelling; perfect.

[@ibraheemmahmood7423]

OMG. There is literally nothing that can define this piece of art. Hats off to you. This brought back memories of so many manhunt moments. Dream is a legend. Legendary work.

[@redpandafirefox9434]

IGNORING the controversies... This is a work of art😊😊😊

[@slingshot6137]

After 10months of hard work... 👍

[@Devoidy]

YOO IT'S SLINGSHOT THE DRAWING GUY

[@fnaffreak_87]

The 10 months of work really payed off! This is one of the most impressive animations I've ever seen!

[@user-cm4dr4mz1z]

this isnt minecraft or animation... THIS IS A MOVIE!

[@qasimgamerman1118]

2:49 why did I feel this?

[@chickenpotato367]

WOOOOOO FINALLY I AM SO STOKED😆

[@justkika0863]

If this won't blow up, i will force all my friends to subscribe. This is amazing

[@mastermindarc]

I was hoping for dream to react. It's just masterpiece

[@ThisMrMister]

You have to watch 1:59-2:31 in .5x speed to fully grasp just how much effort was put into the animation. I simply can't get enough of it, Absolutely well done. Glad this got the views it deserves.

[@repentnowjesusiscomingsoon7356]

Romans 1:16 For I am not ashamed of the Gospel for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believes.

[@Nugcon]

Yeah baby that's what I've been waiting for

[@kutaren]

This is what the Minecraft movie Should be.

[@Taedakis]

it feels so nostalgic watching minecraft animations that look like this.

[@IgorNetoAnimation]

Your work is so impressive, I got actual chills.

[@blackholeproducers]

Super hyped

[@nitamardiana5331]

DREAM FAN'S 👇

[@coringibbs1905]

That was the coolest animation I've ever seen!

[@nABSTABBLook]

Best Minecraft animation i ever seen in my life.

[@ssskiife8894]

can we just appreciate the view here 2:43

[@coringibbs1905]

These animations are impeccable

[@kismostreactivemetal]

I'm lacking words to explain how amazing was that

[@Yore_n]

This is a legit masterpiece, got chills watching it. The Scenery and Animation are just so good, you deserve way more subs for the Quality you put into these video’s. Can’t wait to see more, but now it’s time to get some rest for animating 10 months 👍

[@Devoidy]

Let's goooo Wan xi!!

[@user-mg5gg5zh1l]

This has to be the best Minecraft animation I ever seen.

[@razagule5662]

2:26 that animation is co clean!

[@jocelynchan8292]

This is absolutely amazing and the actions in each scene is amazing. Rip Technoblade.

[@paradoxtatorstudios9681]

this didn't have to be so epically done. i didn't expect to be so epically done. BUT IT IS! and i effin' love the effort. the hunters actually have facial rigs and the entire animation, the movements, the models, the realistic water, the shading, everything is just *Chef's kiss. Great work!

[@o.00.o92]

And the music as well just soooooo good and fitting

[@user-qd9ve1sj7k]

This is the greatest animation work ive ever seen.

[@Robbdollaz75]

THIS IS AMAZING ITS ALMOST LIKE RTX KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK AND NEVER GIVE UP 👏 👏 👏 Edit: I had to watch this again

[@lol-yt3bs]

Ok but the camera movements is what made this animation feel so real, the zoom ins and light flares were so good. And I’m so glad you made your animations faster because the adrenaline was conveyed more by the speed of the running and jumping. Every shot gave me goosebumps. This video felt like a trailer to a movie of dream manhunts. So I’m hoping to get another video like this or continuation of one of the plays. So good. Keep up the great work!

[@KingDragon75LMC]

I Love This Part I Just Feel So Powerful Just By Seeing This Part!!!🤣😍🤘😝😱 (2:27)

[@GameArtist77]

this is soo cool you can watch this like 10 times and still not get bored, i love it

[@pearlycheung]

oh my god! how come I've only just found you ! this is so epic!!!! better than most movie trailers!!!!

[@MegsteStudios]

I litteraly have no words to describe how great this is. The VFX and lighting blew my mind, impressive camera work, and excellent animation. Top-notch quality, you should be proud of yourself :0

[@aucrew2962]

Where was this amazing quality of animation has been in my life!!!!!

[@WanXiAnimations]

It's in the description

[@javatrix]

Every time I watch it, I just cannot comprehend how amazing it is. So epic, so dramatic, so suspenseful, and the animation, lighting, everything is just so professional, like WHAT?! Keep up the good work please, I know it takes a long time, but we can wait :) Literally mind-blowing. Thank you ❤

[@keneflink5466]

Bro im gettin hella nostalgia( Ik his manhunts are only like 2 years old but still) from seein this and remembering all of the crazy plays he pulled. Live the work man ❤

[@nightaloryt5653]

1:02 every KZbinrs intro lol

[@gouleqYT]

People who dont have intro: 🗿

[@Pedrodbr2]

Perfeito, obra prima, a melhor animação de Minecraft com toda certeza

[@Difero22]

👍

[@liefdanieldominguez-if1sm]

dude the movement, lighting, and detail is just insane! this is the best minecraft animation I have ever seen in my whole life

[@Floooffy_Cat]

Im not gunna lie THAT WAS AMAZING MADE

[@lowresbones]

This is absolutely incredible! The editing tells the story so well. The clutch into the village farm scene was so epic! The camera movement had the same wreck-less energy that Dream had when he jumped off that cliff.

[@SaturnSummer]

Crazy good! Dream better see this.

[@KrafterMC]

petition to start a manhunt movie made by this guy 👇

[@cheeseenthusiast6549]

This needs to be a movie or something..