AZUREUS: The Animated Series || Chapter 1: The Escape

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Writer | Director | Editor:
DAVID WEINSTEIN
VFX | CG Supervisor | Art Director:
ADAM COGGIN
Animation Leads:
MICHAEL PALER, DUSTIN KIMMICH
Animation:
DIA HADLEY, ALAA AFFIAH, DAVID WEINSTEIN
, SRINIVASAN SUNDARARAMAN, AYOUB CHAIBI
Lighting | Rendering | Compositing:
ADAM COGGIN, MARTIN JAUD, MICHAEL HRECHKA,
ZIYAL WILTON-HAWKINS, CLAUDIO GONZALEZ
Grooming:
ADAM COGGIN, MARÍA LLANES GONZÁLEZ
Visual Effects:
ADAM COGGIN, MARTIN JAUD, MICHAEL HRECHKA
Model | Texture | Look Development:
MASON DORAN, ADAM COGGIN, FIONA NG, JAKE NEWTON, MYKOLA HOLYUTYAK
Rigging:
CHRIS STARWALT, MASON DORAN, ADAM COGGIN,
ALEXANDRE HAINEAUX
Music | Arrangement:
EDWIN WENDLER
Sound Design | Sound Edit Lead:
EDWARD DURCAN
Sound Design | Sound Edit:
ERICK OCAMPO, WARREN POST, GOEUN EVERETT
Mixing:
CHRIS CANNING
Special Thanks:
MARIAM PRICE, LAURA COGGIN, ADDISYN BAKER, JAMES ZHANG, LORENZ RUWWE, DZEMENCEVICH MIKALAI
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[@Ornaxius]

I can't believe after 12-13 years of waiting, we finally made it. So excited to see what's to come next!

[@alocrisis]

honestly

[@dominicwilson3]

Right!

[@bigwhitehound]

Absolutely!!!!!

[@PowWowChikaBowWow6902]

Agreed

[@majeedmohammad3130]

Was this a continuation of a previous clip I've seen? And yes, it's been almost like 15 years. but he was on the outside trying to get inside the facility.

[@PowWowChikaBowWow6902]

Oh my god it’s happening! Alright everybody, stay calm!

[@Revengilate]

I cannot, i just cannot get a hand of it It is actually happening

[@eduardweber2097]

JUST STAY THE F CALM!

[@bukkytherybta6052]

😂😂😂

[@Tekkenandgaming]

What is this exactly??? Is this from a game, or comic or something? Clearly im new here lol

[@PowWowChikaBowWow6902]

@@Tekkenandgaming it’s just a short film turned animated series that someone made. As far as I’m aware, there isn’t exactly a comic nor a game about it in the making, but there is a proof of concept that’s over 10-years old that you can check out as well as other things that you might like if you enjoy their stuff; happy watching👋😁

[@Epoch11]

The animation is absolutely beautiful, especially how fluid the motion is. I'm not usually a fan of ridiculous camera angles but since there is a cartoonish or let's call it a stylized look and feel, it totally works.

[@jakeponce4937]

Turning out to be a terrific Christmas, I’m so happy for you all!! And thank you for sticking with it! Now now if you could just nudge the Ruin creators to do the same ;)

[@punnycomixltd8172]

Ruin?

[@YohaBroha90]

I agree it’s amazing to finally see this animation get off the ground after so long! But Ruin probably it’s never going to continue considering Wes Ball went on to direct the Maze Runner movies.

[@ChrystianNunes]

It's so gratifying to have seen 'Azureus Rising' in my childhood, and today, as an adult, being able to see an animated series again, something I was so excited about so much at the time.

[@sorayoshinori2447]

ME TOO

[@sunflower_samurai3195]

Oh man. Me too! I saw it with my friends and we were HYPED for it!?

[@1337shadow]

OMG this is as exciting as gta6 trailer

[@corwinzelazney5312]

The physics are just so impressive. Things have weight and momentum and the hyper realism of the animation is breathtaking. This is the finest animation work of its kind that I've ever seen.

[@NarleyAdventures]

Great graphic detail also.

[@TranceDeuce]

Qft

[@WieldingEminator]

The dynamics of the fight scenes is captivating, in that it doesn't rely on generic tropes; this character utilizes the tools around him and doesn't rely solely on his own power. I look forward to seeing how this unfolds.

[@malakamanoj4749]

OMG... it's finally gonna happen. I've been waiting for this.

[@TheRealPsychoDevil]

Here’s what we know: Enhanced reflexes Enhanced strength Close combat training Some sort of electrical abilities Morals are questionable Has a past with the other guy Extensive criminal record HYPER LETHAL Has a motive for revenge Exists in a universe with incredibly advanced technology Moderate possibility that there are others like him or at least equal to his power

[@Kain01able]

Possible telepathy (Maybe just used on him) or simply a dream sequence, since that's what woke him up. Also, don't forget his armor, it has a map which probably wasn't built in and is quite durable to brush off shots from a gun that tore thru their own armor when used against them. Probably some durability enhancement too since he didn't flinch from the shots themselves. He let the last guy live, either because he didn't want to or didn't care to kill someone who stopped being an active threat.

[@shogunpug4071]

What gave it away that he's in a universe with advance technology

[@Mahlak_Mriuani_Anatman]

​@@Kain01able active threat or not, im taking them out

[@darkwolfdante1778]

My guess would be either some form of electrolysis or control over magnetism, similar to magneto.

[@tiberiusdawn2042]

Daot

[@TheSevenUpMan]

13 years ago I watched the first movie and was stunned by the crazy good visuals. And now you've continued the series with a movie that's on par with Astartes! Awesome work, guys! Thank you for this Christmas present!

[@matocdo345]

13 years of waiting and it finally come out

[@joshuamohlman]

The moment I saw the title, my heart skipped a beat. This is the best Christmas present ever!! Thank you guys so much!

[@NotAGreatPlayer]

Man, the animation is stunning. Let's hope this can get the attention it deserves

[@Oggydoggy1989]

Loving the ragdoll physics. Beautiful!

[@foolishsparky]

I remember seeing the proof of concept back in highschool and wishing that it was something more. It straight up *changed* my entire taste in media and aesthetics. The fact that it's fully realized all these years later, and it perfectly encapsulates everything I fuckin' love is almost unreal.

[@darnoc001]

Holy shit, the improvements since the last 13 years is unreal. The original looked fantastic, but this is leaps and bounds from the original. Great job!

[@youyang3175]

I remember watching the original proof of concept 13 years ago. I had high expectations, and you blew them all away. Amazing work and Merry Christmas.

[@Ninjewdi]

This has been so long in the making and I’m hella proud of y’all for sticking with it. I am PSYCHED to see the finished product, and inspired to keep working on my own worlds.

[@camilo1582]

Congratulations! After 10 years of waiting I can't believe I finally got to see the very first chapter. I'm just so glad this project continues I first saw your creations during my childhood, and they have inspired me to create and draw comics ever since I feel so emotional watching this, and I totally look forward to see more of your excellent job!

[@user-df2rv9il5c]

🧮THE GOSPEL OF THE WORD OF ALMIGHTY GOD "the last age in which God is saving man from the imminent destruction of this old world" (The current conquest activity aims to show the end of man. Why is the conquest of the last stage? Is not it for All, in the continuation of the bullying work of strife and judgment, showing their true colors and sq so are grouped according to their kind after? It is about judging the sins of the people and then manifestation of different kinds of people, so is determined If they are bad or righteous. After the conquest of the conquest, the work of rewarding good, and punishing the wicked. The people who are entirely follows - mean thoroughly conquered - will put the next step the work of God in full universe; those who are not conquered to be put in darkness and to face disaster. The end is approaching for everything; The end of man is evidently shown in his eyes, and everything is strangled by kind. The revelation of the end of all mankind is done before the judgment seat, in the continuation of the strife, and the continuation of the last day's conquest. Everyone will show his true face to light. At this point, man was no longer the former he was, long ago the original image of his ancestors disappeared, because the unnatural descendants of Adam and Eve had long been captured by Satan, never again know the heavens ---day, And because the people are filled with all kinds of Satan's poisons. Thus, people have their appropriate ends.) Almighty God said The CURRENT CONQUEST activity AIMS to SHOW the END of man. Why do I say that captivating and JUDGMENT TODAY is the JUDGMENT BEFORE the BIG WHITE THRONE in the LAST DAYS? 💫 Do not you see it? WHY is the CONQUEST of the LAST STAGE? Is not it to be unlikely to DEMONSTRATE WHAT KIND of END will be TAKEN by the TYPE of PERSON? Is it not to let everyone, in the continuation of the bullying work of strife and judgment, to SHOW their TRUE COLORS and thus GROUPS ACCORDING to their KIND after? Instead of saying it is conquest of mankind, it may be more to say that it shows what kind of end is for every kind of person. It is ABOUT JUDGING the SINS of the PEOPLE and then MANIFESTATION of DIFFERENT KINDS of PEOPLE, thus DETERMINING whether they are EVIL or RIGHTEOUS. ☀️ AFTER the CONQUEST of the conquest, the WORK of REWARDING and CORRUPTION will FOLLOW. The PEOPLE who are FULLY FOLLOWS --- It means those who are COMPLETELY CONQUERED --- will PUT the NEXT STEP the PROPAGATING of GOD'S WORK in the WHOLE UNIVERSE; the uncultivated will be put of darkness and face disaster. Thus, MAN will be INCLUDED in EVIL, NEVER AGAIN SEE SUNSHINE, and the RIGHTEOUS will be TAKEN to GOOD, to RECEIVE LIGHT and LIVE in LIGHT forever. ☀️ The END is NEARING for EVERYTHING; The END of MAN is EVIDENTLY SHOWN in his EYES, and everything is STRANGLED by KIND. 😪☀️ How, then, can people escape the armor of grouping of each other according to type? The DIFFERENT END of EACH HUMAN CLASS is REVEALED WHEN the END is NEARING for EVERYTHING; And this is done WHILE in the WORK of the CONQUEST of the WHOLE UNIVERSE (including all conquesting work, starting from the current work). The REVELATION of the END of ALL MANKIND is DONE BEFORE the JUDGMENT SEAT, in the continuation of the strife, and the CONTINUATION of the LAST DAY'S CONQUEST. The EXCLUSION - APART from the PEOPLE by TYPE does NOT RETURN to PEOPLE to their ORIGINAL KINDS, BECAUSE of the CREATION of the PERSON DURING the CREATION, there is ONLY ONE KIND of PERSON, the ONLY DIVISION is BETWEEN MALE and FEMALE. ☀️ THERE are so MANY DIFFERENT TYPES of PEOPLE. AFTER only a FEW THOUSAND YEARS of CORRUPTION that APPEARED DIFFERENT KINDS of PEOPLE, SOME are in the AREA of the DIRTY DEVIL, and SOME, those who are PURSUATED in the WAY of LIFE, UNDER the POWER of the ALMIGHTY in this way only gradually - increasingly The types are emerging in the middle of the people, and therefore only break the people to the kinds within the large human family. ALL people are having DIFFERENT "Father"; THIS is NOT the CONDITION that EACH ONE is FULLY UNDER the STATE of the ALMIGHTY, because it is out of the rebellion of man. The RIGHTEOUS JUDGMENT REVEALS the TRUE ONE'S OWN TYPE of MAN, NOTHING is LEFT behind. ☀️ EVERYONE will SHOW his TRUE face to LIGHT. At this POINT, MAN is NO longer the FORMER, he has LONG disappeared the ORIGINAL IMAGE of his ANCESTORS, because the NON-COUNTLESS DESCENDANTS of ADAM and EVE have LONG BEEN CAPTURED by SATAN, NEVER AGAIN KNOW the HEAVEN---DAY, and because the people are FILLED with ALL KINDS of SATAN'S POISONS. 😪 THEREFORE, people have their APPROPRIATE DESTINATIONS. In addition, on the basis of their unique poisons that they are exclusively --- besides the class, which means it is excluded - besides them based on the extent of the oppression of them today. 🙏 from "The WORD Appears in the Flesh". ... Holy Book ------ Fulfillment in (John 1: 1) "In the beginning he was Word, the Word was with God, and the Word was God." ... and (Ezekiel 2:9-10), (Rev. 19:9,13) 📥Calling and leading everyone to His lowered Kingdom or Church because it is still standing on earth in the holy place in the air/ youtube "THE CHURCH OF ALMIGHTY GOD 💐 this is the fulfillment of what He said to Peter 2,000 years ago, recorded in (Matthew 16:18'19). This is the the only Church of each one of our spirit that we must listen to or eat and drink like how we eat, dress and sleep every day so that He can guide us and change us by rejecting the evil attached by Satan so as to be perfect, having attained eternal life that will enter the coming replacement of the New Heaven and New Earth. 📩 Note📩 Almighty God said, Life in the Kingdom is the life of people and God Himself. Humanity depends on My care and precaution, and all are engaged in fighting the great red dragon to the death. In order to win this last battle, and to end the great red dragon, all people must offer Me their entire being, for My Kingdom. When I say "KINGDOM", I mean it is the life lived under the protection of divinity, where all humanity I constantly guide, I teach directly, so that the life of all humanity, although in world is as if it were in heaven, the true spirit of life in the third heaven . 🙏

[@ukmonk]

10/10!! Cant fault it! The visuals, camerawork, choreography all amazing!! Been following this channel for 13 years and so glad I did!! Bravo!!!!

[@HelloChief117]

I can't say that I grew up with your previous projects as I was an adult when I saw Azureus over ten years ago, but it's stuck with me ever since and it's great to see that you guys are doing well.

[@osaker4610]

It's been 13 years. LETS GO

[@brilhantefoxxy]

NO WAY NO WAY NO WAAAAAAYY azureus makes part of my adolescence, and hes finally here for official release... im so happy and hypeeeed

[@BlackSunEnt]

Ha! Thank you 🙌

[@overlordtrazyn861]

god damn this is amazing, how is a random passion project better animated than a lot of the high budget stuff out there?! and the sound design is on point

[@BlackSunEnt]

Bless!

[@Hermesiss]

Finally, something good about this year. And don't forget to release your epic soundtrack!

[@krystianfraszczak8051]

One of those titles where you see a notification on your phone that something new has been released and you run to your computer to watch it 😎years of waiting paid off, amazing job... Just like always i waiting for next episode... AZUREUS should have a full movie in theaters in 3D 😁😁

[@mcsemark]

We need to get the word out. This production deserves more praise than most blockbusters out there.

[@D-Boy22]

I would have never thought to see something related to Azureus Rising poping like that out of nowhere. That's such an incredible thing

[@goldlight1322]

Been waiting over a decade for this one. Words can hardly express how hyped I am to finally see this series continued.

[@sheene.c9455]

I am so glad to see this! I remember all those years ago, fresh outta highschool got my first laptop, watched the first short on it and now years later, doing my MBA I see this 😢. It’s so heartwarming ❤️

[@grimdolo918]

This is how you do action scenes with super powered characters! No shaky cam nonsense, no jump edit garbage. The beauty and the terror of the scene playing out like a well choreographed dance of destruction. Well done!

[@muntu1221]

Well, those things happen because of actually filming real actors using stunt doubles. This is animated and doesn't have the same limitations, which you'll find is common in animation in general.

[@grimdolo918]

@@muntu1221 Almost like animation is just a better medium for doing things like superheroes. Perhaps. Just perhaps, they should put more money into producing top class animation and leave off the live action drek that's been getting shoved out these last few years.

[@muntu1221]

@grimdolo918 I'm never going to be of the opinion that one medium should just not exist or can't function for a certain genre. That's elitist and not conducive to producing better art. And this is coming from someone who advocates for expanding the animation industry. But live action movies still serve a purpose.

[@user-df2rv9il5c]

🧮THE GOSPEL OF THE WORD OF ALMIGHTY GOD "the last age in which God is saving man from the imminent destruction of this old world" (The current conquest activity aims to show the end of man. Why is the conquest of the last stage? Is not it for All, in the continuation of the bullying work of strife and judgment, showing their true colors and sq so are grouped according to their kind after? It is about judging the sins of the people and then manifestation of different kinds of people, so is determined If they are bad or righteous. After the conquest of the conquest, the work of rewarding good, and punishing the wicked. The people who are entirely follows - mean thoroughly conquered - will put the next step the work of God in full universe; those who are not conquered to be put in darkness and to face disaster. The end is approaching for everything; The end of man is evidently shown in his eyes, and everything is strangled by kind. The revelation of the end of all mankind is done before the judgment seat, in the continuation of the strife, and the continuation of the last day's conquest. Everyone will show his true face to light. At this point, man was no longer the former he was, long ago the original image of his ancestors disappeared, because the unnatural descendants of Adam and Eve had long been captured by Satan, never again know the heavens ---day, And because the people are filled with all kinds of Satan's poisons. Thus, people have their appropriate ends.) Almighty God said The CURRENT CONQUEST activity AIMS to SHOW the END of man. Why do I say that captivating and JUDGMENT TODAY is the JUDGMENT BEFORE the BIG WHITE THRONE in the LAST DAYS? 💫 Do not you see it? WHY is the CONQUEST of the LAST STAGE? Is not it to be unlikely to DEMONSTRATE WHAT KIND of END will be TAKEN by the TYPE of PERSON? Is it not to let everyone, in the continuation of the bullying work of strife and judgment, to SHOW their TRUE COLORS and thus GROUPS ACCORDING to their KIND after? Instead of saying it is conquest of mankind, it may be more to say that it shows what kind of end is for every kind of person. It is ABOUT JUDGING the SINS of the PEOPLE and then MANIFESTATION of DIFFERENT KINDS of PEOPLE, thus DETERMINING whether they are EVIL or RIGHTEOUS. ☀️ AFTER the CONQUEST of the conquest, the WORK of REWARDING and CORRUPTION will FOLLOW. The PEOPLE who are FULLY FOLLOWS --- It means those who are COMPLETELY CONQUERED --- will PUT the NEXT STEP the PROPAGATING of GOD'S WORK in the WHOLE UNIVERSE; the uncultivated will be put of darkness and face disaster. Thus, MAN will be INCLUDED in EVIL, NEVER AGAIN SEE SUNSHINE, and the RIGHTEOUS will be TAKEN to GOOD, to RECEIVE LIGHT and LIVE in LIGHT forever. ☀️ The END is NEARING for EVERYTHING; The END of MAN is EVIDENTLY SHOWN in his EYES, and everything is STRANGLED by KIND. 😪☀️ How, then, can people escape the armor of grouping of each other according to type? The DIFFERENT END of EACH HUMAN CLASS is REVEALED WHEN the END is NEARING for EVERYTHING; And this is done WHILE in the WORK of the CONQUEST of the WHOLE UNIVERSE (including all conquesting work, starting from the current work). The REVELATION of the END of ALL MANKIND is DONE BEFORE the JUDGMENT SEAT, in the continuation of the strife, and the CONTINUATION of the LAST DAY'S CONQUEST. The EXCLUSION - APART from the PEOPLE by TYPE does NOT RETURN to PEOPLE to their ORIGINAL KINDS, BECAUSE of the CREATION of the PERSON DURING the CREATION, there is ONLY ONE KIND of PERSON, the ONLY DIVISION is BETWEEN MALE and FEMALE. ☀️ THERE are so MANY DIFFERENT TYPES of PEOPLE. AFTER only a FEW THOUSAND YEARS of CORRUPTION that APPEARED DIFFERENT KINDS of PEOPLE, SOME are in the AREA of the DIRTY DEVIL, and SOME, those who are PURSUATED in the WAY of LIFE, UNDER the POWER of the ALMIGHTY in this way only gradually - increasingly The types are emerging in the middle of the people, and therefore only break the people to the kinds within the large human family. ALL people are having DIFFERENT "Father"; THIS is NOT the CONDITION that EACH ONE is FULLY UNDER the STATE of the ALMIGHTY, because it is out of the rebellion of man. The RIGHTEOUS JUDGMENT REVEALS the TRUE ONE'S OWN TYPE of MAN, NOTHING is LEFT behind. ☀️ EVERYONE will SHOW his TRUE face to LIGHT. At this POINT, MAN is NO longer the FORMER, he has LONG disappeared the ORIGINAL IMAGE of his ANCESTORS, because the NON-COUNTLESS DESCENDANTS of ADAM and EVE have LONG BEEN CAPTURED by SATAN, NEVER AGAIN KNOW the HEAVEN---DAY, and because the people are FILLED with ALL KINDS of SATAN'S POISONS. 😪 THEREFORE, people have their APPROPRIATE DESTINATIONS. In addition, on the basis of their unique poisons that they are exclusively --- besides the class, which means it is excluded - besides them based on the extent of the oppression of them today. 🙏 from "The WORD Appears in the Flesh". ... Holy Book ------ Fulfillment in (John 1: 1) "In the beginning he was Word, the Word was with God, and the Word was God." ... and (Ezekiel 2:9-10), (Rev. 19:9,13) 📥Calling and leading everyone to His lowered Kingdom or Church because it is still standing on earth in the holy place in the air/ youtube "THE CHURCH OF ALMIGHTY GOD 💐 this is the fulfillment of what He said to Peter 2,000 years ago, recorded in (Matthew 16:18'19). This is the the only Church of each one of our spirit that we must listen to or eat and drink like how we eat, dress and sleep every day so that He can guide us and change us by rejecting the evil attached by Satan so as to be perfect, having attained eternal life that will enter the coming replacement of the New Heaven and New Earth. 📩 Note📩 Almighty God said, Life in the Kingdom is the life of people and God Himself. Humanity depends on My care and precaution, and all are engaged in fighting the great red dragon to the death. In order to win this last battle, and to end the great red dragon, all people must offer Me their entire being, for My Kingdom. When I say "KINGDOM", I mean it is the life lived under the protection of divinity, where all humanity I constantly guide, I teach directly, so that the life of all humanity, although in world is as if it were in heaven, the true spirit of life in the third heaven . 🙏

[@PetarSon]

This gives that professional feel, this really feels like a new Astartes type of project, and really after so many years thinking there won't be any continuation from the first animation with this character, this is really amazing, more people need to see this.

[@Ion0X]

OH MY GOD IT'S HAPPENING LET'S GOOOOO Been waiting on this for years

[@jmk_1003]

After 3 years, finally Azureus is fucking back!

[@SnoWDooM_Fra]

NO WAY THIS IS GETTTING A RENEW!! just by seeing the name i remembered the good old animation and the dopest for its age, aaaaa my scifi hype just got up again, thanks to you!

[@crowravencorvenrow]

Okay, that little flinch by one of the footsoldiers when the door opened sold me. The beatdown afterwards was just extra. XD

[@CheezeWheelz]

Best Christmas gift I could ever ask for.

[@dhxmg]

Oh me, oh my, how positively wonderful.

[@pixydis]

It's baaaaaack!!!!! OMG the hype! 13 years!

[@drysocks4412]

Okay that was by far the BEST combat I have seen animated in the last 5 years! Impressive doesn't even begin to described how well you've done (on your first chapter no less)! I look forward to watching your progress with great interest.

[@Mespow]

Realy glad to see him after all this years

[@victoralistein2481]

YES ,YES, YES. AT LAST.

[@SyntaxScout]

after a long time is back,the most unique Hero ever created

[@BlackSunEnt]

TY! Appreciate your comment

[@howlingguardian9005]

I was never expecting Azureus to get picked up again, but god damn if this isn't a welcome surprise! Nobody else is saying it, so I will- I love that his hair is all blue and gravity-defying because it's just filled with sheer power! It's so nuts and I love it!

[@guyofminimalimportance7]

It is so incredible seeing this project come back to life after seeing the original short 13 years ago.

[@TheOmbrejaune]

First time I hear about your project, I am just a nobody but despite that I love good work and never the less GREAT WORK. What you have accomplish is pass that. I cannot wait to see more, from a new admirer of 68 years old

[@orn8471]

This is so incredibly awesome!! Love the choreography and the designs. The sound is so crispy too. It’s always so nice seeing dreams become reality, highest congratulations. I’ll share this with all my friends, the world needs to see this💪💪💪💪

[@koshmar_kaizer]

6:06 I hope this does not mean that we will have to wait another 13 years for the release of the second episode. 13 years ago, when I was a teenager, I was thrilled with the first video on this channel. After watching this episode, I felt like a teenager again, I was in a great mood again. Thanks! You have done a really difficult and thorough job. You have an amazing team!

[@PastaPower]

I literally spat out my drink when I saw this! Holy heck, I'm so excited!

[@shade256]

LETS GOOOOOOOOO

[@JCreates3D]

Yo this a master f!!!ing piece! The way he fixes his position after the ankle grab and every thing about the heavy weapon being ripped off is top notch!

[@kiyoshiizumi02]

Randomly stumbled upon this, and goddamn. The animation looks straight out of a video game. Some of the best ive seen! From the camera movement, use of slow motion, the glow effects and the weight of impact.. all eye candy for me as an aspiring animator. Take my sub. I look forward to seeing where this series goes.

[@rus.t]

Woah. It’s coming!

[@a.e.1502]

The movement during the fight scene was great. You could feel the impacts. You guys are awesome and i cant wait for more!

[@AlcidesBan]

Guys! You make may day! I had Azureus on my mind for years regretting that it had never been made. And you are back!!! Congratulations and the best luck with the project.

[@BlackSunEnt]

Thank you so much 🙏

[@de1168]

OH MY GOD OH MY GOD

[@b1acksun91]

Its been years.....yeshhhhhhhhhhhh

[@jeefberky9101]

Absolutely in love with the animation and sound design. Obviously, the combat is phenomenal, the weight in particular being beautifully done, but I'd like to draw attention to smaller aspects, like the detail and sound of that single shot of a tightening trigger fingers, the hesitation as the door opens, just perfect, and the kind of thing I only expect from movies and big-budget game cutscenes. I especially love the work for all the artificial aspects-the crunch of the door locks, and the weight behind that gun being set up? Just *chief's kiss.* I couldn't pick out a single flaw, save for the corpses being a bit ragdoll-y, or if you really wanted to be pedantic-his ears stick out having less detail than everything else. Absolutely gorgeous job you've all done.

[@BlackSunEnt]

TY for noticing 🙏

[@dustrius8845]

So cool to finally see another installment of Azureus!! Well done guys!

[@BenyaminLorit]

Holy moly. It's happening!

[@phikhanh6586]

OH MY GODDDDD !!!!!!! YESSSSSSSSSS 😆😆😆😆😆😆😆

[@phapluongcao]

Long time no see ! I've been waiting Azureus on movies quite a long time. Oh gosh, it could've been years. This clip is truly astounding. Worth my wait. I'll keeping it on my waiting list.

[@rushayhays7524]

The sound design for this animation alone is absolutely stand out! Paired with the incredible quality, great weapon designs and action sequences, it’s phenomenal!

[@valterp38lover81]

Man am I glad I subscribed to this channel all those years ago

[@Gettaroboshinwun]

EPIC DOPE-NESSSSSSS IN ONE SMALl SERVING!!!!!!! AWESOME!!!!!

[@rolytnz]

OMG, that is a quality of animation I have not seen for a while. Just incredible.

[@BlackSunEnt]

Thank you 🙏

[@Ironraven001]

That was a helluva ride. Reminds me a bit of the beginning of Elfen Lied, but with less blood and more cyberpunk. Looking forward to more!

[@ZeXioNiaN]

It's been a long long time!

[@ZeXioNiaN]

This is really worth waiting for.

[@itsnerfordartzone5156]

AFTER YEARS, IT HAPPENED. I anticipated this so much, i wish you good luck and success with this series

[@robokkk]

Congrats, that's incredible, keep working like this❤

[@ernstlangmann]

Bravo! 10+ years I've been waiting for this and you did not disappoint! And that opening? Bad..... wait for it..... ass! Cannot wait for the next episode

[@user-tc5bs7dn1q]

OMG!! This is the best Christmas ever for me! thank you very much!!

[@Revengilate]

Holy smokes.. that speed, that power

[@GScotty]

I remember when the first look at this project came out 13 years ago. it was the coolest thing I had ever seen, and I couldn't wait to see more. THIS. IS. INCREDIBLE. I cannot explain how much joy it brings me to be seeing this. in a time of a bunch of turmoil, this masterpiece genuinly gave me hope.

[@BlackSunEnt]

TYSM!

[@K8KProductions]

This is so well done! The shot choices, the animaton, the action design are all excellent! I hope the KZbin allgortihim put's this in front of more people, because it deserves the views!

[@markwedderburn3147]

Remember this from waaaay back. Thought it was the best then. Love that movement.

[@MrTrip666]

Been waiting for this for sooooo many years now! 🙌 can't wait. 👍

[@aleale-uc2lm]

What an incredible Christmas gift. I was on the toilet when I saw the words "THE ANIMATED SERIES". it was the quickest shit of my life, to drag myself onto the couch and watch the new video on television rather than on the phone. and it was worth it, Azureus kicks ass!

[@Hyde-dg7ef]

oh wow, it actually released. i thought this would become another unfinished, forgotten project. glad to see that you've been cooking for a long time😀

[@toothlesspanda4607]

I CANT BELIEVE IT'S ACTUALLY HAPPENING OMG THIS IS ONE HELL OF A SURPRISE we've waited for so many years aaaa

[@miscreations_US]

that was insane. the detail of the bubbles on the mask, the destruction of the facility, and the physics of the bodies flying. the production quality is incredible. this is the most polished "small studio" animation ive seen since ASTARTES. Also, I thought the guards were still robots like on AZUREUS rising until i saw the guard shaking and the leg bleeding lol. again, amazing job. cant wait to see more!

[@sleeplessentertainments]

wow.! This is the best animated fight scene I have ever seen. And I have seen almost every single one. Can wait to see a full animated movie.

[@sayuriartsy5108]

Hey! I remember you posting the pilot episode for this 13 years ago! I love how much you've stuck to your dream! Much much respect! Keep moving forward! I'm rooting for you!

[@Johnnyblaze8219]

Chapter 2 Im ready! This is amazing.

[@OBIONEBARRONI]

*Welcome Back!*

[@SpencerMagnusson]

Amazing work! Hadn't seen anything leading up to this. Lots of great inspirations found in here: Star Wars, Star Wars The Force Unleashed, Haze, Dragonball series, Nausicaä - not a dig at all, these are all things worth being inspired of. Love to see it come together in a unique, cool way. Great slow-mo action and sound design.

[@Kusanagikaiser999]

HOLLY COW talk about a CHRISTMAS GIFT, I remember seen the short Azureus Rising like. damn 10 or 12 years ago (man T.T now I feel old), so happy to see finally something new, this looks as epic if not more so than the short, can't wait for episode 2.

[@rbm.artworks6062]

I remember watching the trailer 13 years ago when i was studying for games development. It's amazing to see it come back, and I can't wait to see more 😍

[@dr.krabba4817]

FINALLLLLLYYYY ITS BEEN YEARS

[@AzureusRising]

Omg omg omg omg this is amazing

[@JCreates3D]

I happy this wasn't abandoned. Now I know there's love in this craft. Time to watch. 🥂

[@azureus2.0]

Yeaah finally it is happening ,can't wait to see it ,we waited for that moment for years and this is it ❤

[@BlueWerewolf]

Omf !! What a nice Xmas gift to come *___*

[@ShadowDemon_4]

I almost forgot about this! The second I saw the thumbnail I immediately remembered the original animation and got super excited! So far it looks awesome!

[@lovemylunacy]

YAAAAYYYYY! It LOOKS BRILLIANTLY AMAZING! Honestly, can't wait for more to come out. I know its a process and loads of hard work but it is all worth it. Please keep it up and thank you for all of your continued work and sharing! Be safe, stay well, and I'm just so giddy to see this! Going to watch a few more times now.

[@AlikoFog]

It's very amazing beautiful work!!!! Thank you for delighting us with a new AZUREUS video for this Christmas. I will gladly wait anxiously for your continuation. 💯💯💯💯💙💙💙

[@tjkoker]

Outstanding work guys. I'm a retired digital animator and your attention to detail is very professional. Keep up the great work. You'll have a great reel when your done or your own company. Cheers!

[@aareonareid5286]

Love the animation, the movement, character, everything…I also loved how the blue haired guy literally run head first with no fucks given of the fact that the soldiers were firing at him..my most favorite of this animation is how skilled and strong he is…he has to be the most badass character for how he single-handedly took on a whole group by himself..I hope we get to see more of him..keep it up!🎉

[@lumberluc]

Its like I'm watching a Warframe in action! Well done!!!

[@mr.trigger4046]

I remember being a kid discovering the original short you all did. I used to rewatch it at any chance I could get and now I get to watch a series for it. MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!