Bruno is Orange | Full Animated Music Video

[@Draikinator]

Thank you so much for watching! I have been working on this project basically every day for the last two months, but I first started it over a year ago. It’s something I’ve wanted to do for quite a long time now. I have done one video using this song before. I really love this song, and this concept was something it felt very important to me to bring to life and share and I’m so happy to have finally done it. This song has a special place in my heart. It reached into me and touched me in a profound way, and I wanted to try to make something that could show how it makes me feel. Q. What is this story about? A. It’s about a few things. Kat, the white cat, and Bruno, the orange cat, are next-door neighbors and have grown up as childhood friends. Both are teenagers now and still friends. Kat has become involved in a relationship with an older man, represented by the wolf character, something Bruno repeatedly expresses concern over. It’s obvious to him that this isn’t healthy, this isn’t right, but she begs him not to tell anyone and convinces herself it’s fine. He holds that secret for her, even though watching her make this obvious mistake is painful. Finally, she makes the decision to end things, which is when he moves toward her violently and she is for the first time frightened, which is when Bruno appears and hits him with the shovel. After this they bury his body, and when Kat’s mother becomes suspicious, they dig it up again and throw it into the lake. The story is about the trauma Kat has put herself through, the decisions she has made and how they have affected her- and how they affect the people that love her, too. Watching someone you love do things that hurt themselves is painful, and as a result of the decisions they both made, in the end, they’ve created even more trauma from what Bruno had to do to save her. It is easy to hurt yourself and to hurt the people that love you, and we all do it. In the end, though, despite everything, they sit together beneath the orange tree and find comfort within each other. Whether their relationship is platonic or romantic is ambiguous, but it is still love either way, and love is the only thing that truly heals those kinds of wounds. Q. How long did this take? A. Two months of near constant work, but I did most of the original storyboard a year ago. Q. Did you do all of this on your own? Yes. I did not make the song, but all of the visuals are entirely mine. I didn’t have any help. Q. Are these your original characters or are they from something? A. I made them. They’re original characters I made to tell the story of the song. Q. What did you animate this in? A. Clip Studio Paint EX. Q. How old are the characters in this? A. I’ve left it ambiguous. Kat and Bruno are teenagers and the man is older, but whether Kat is 16 or 19 is up to your own personal interpretation. Either way she is being taken advantage of. Q. What’s with the art style? A. The song addresses what feels like quite a heavy topic, but it has this sort of simplistic, traditional melody. It feels innocent in a way, at a stark contrast to what its about. I thought the cutesy, animal-crossing adjacent art style would help convey that feeling of wrongness, the heavy topic and sweet visuals, the same way there is a feeling of wrongness seeing a young person like Kat in this situation. Q. I didn’t know you could do frame by frame! A. Lmao i know a lot of ppl think that. I hope i never hear that one again lol. ;) Q. Do you take commissions? A. Rarely. I would be willing to take commissions for projects where the commissioner owns the song/audio or wants animation for their own projects, IE, twitch animations, channel logo animations, etc. My business email is [e-mail] Q. Do you participate in multi-animator projects? A. I haven’t in awhile, but I would be willing to. If you have a project you would be willing to let me participate in, feel free to send a link to my business email and I will check it out. Thank you.

[@cottonwillow2820]

I love this story! You did so well, I’m animating myself and I was wondering if you got any tips for animating and visual ideas.

[@Draikinator]

@@cottonwillow2820 Always sketch/storyboard before you start animating shots, try to vary up shot composition as much as you can, and above all, avoid burnout. taking breaks is better than powering through to the finish and losing motivation before you get there!

[@cottonwillow2820]

@@Draikinator Alr! Tysm! I can’t wait to start animating :)

[@discostyxxart]

How old was the wolf character? Im just curious bc u said he was way older than her and was being taken advantage of

[@river9603]

@@discostyxxart it says here the age is ambiguous. So all we know is Kat was a teen and wolf was an adult

[@bittlebat]

As someone who has been groomed and abused in relationships in the past, this hits super hard. I appreciate how you portrayed everything that could happen in a toxic relationship like this. You even go to the point to show no matter how bad the person was that was killed, murder will bring a whole lot of guilt and pain, as well as trauma. This is a very accurate representation of the pains, I could connect with Kat a lot when it comes to wanting to leave but having fear of the outcome only to finally stand up and be met with aggression. Even though I can't connect fully with the whole scenario here as I was able to get out of the relationship before it went too far thanks to friends intervening, I still can feel the pain of a toxic relationship, so thanks for tackling such a dark subject matter.

[@sarahp1702]

I’m so sorry that you had to go through that I’m sending my best wishes💛

[@cottonwillow2820]

Late response, I’m so sorry you had to go through that..I hope you are doing better, don’t forget you are beautiful and amazing

[@BitterCyder]

Me too! That’s why I really adore the symbolism here and how they captured it, I’m so sorry you had to go through that, as I did. I can relate how hard it is to move past.

[@roses_ingxts4334]

I’m so sorry that this has happened to you Bittle,,I hope you can recover for the best,nobody deserves to ever go something like that; (it’s me Liv,I didn’t expect to find ourselves in the same comment section)

[@undercovermilipede]

I'm so sorry :(

[@frooitbunch1309]

I love how their color palette completes each other

[@Phoenix_._]

Fr!

[@I_L0VE_SALLY_F4CE]

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[@silly.twinkleBoii]

true !! i js love it sm !!

[@piffny6666]

2:16 this bit was probably my favourite bit it’s just so packed with emotion and I love how impactful it is to the story!

[@punch.bug.]

I know! I got chills during that part

[@Psycho_Sped]

This part makes me wanna cry a lot or smth, it keeps reminding me of a old comic dub I used to watch with a toxic friendship and I still can’t get it out of my brain

[@spyritsolz]

0:35 OHH GOD THE FORESHADOWING WITH BRUNO DIGGING IN THE GARDEN IS SO GOOD

[@DoodlebugDrawz]

I JUST REALIZED THATTT OMGGGG

[@nygrd83]

YESSS

[@thirteenly13]

"YOU SHOULD PUT HIM THERE"

[@QieshaQaleesha]

I JUST NOTICED OMG

[@glitchedechoesinthedistance]

AND ALSO THE ONE WHERE BRUNO WAS IN THE WATER

[@MoopNoodlez]

2:08 you can tell he was just trying to protect her. the way his eyes are and the tail shows that he was scared of what the wolf was going to do to her. and the scene direct after when kat is stumbling over to bruno is beautiful. 10/10 loved the animation!

[@hazzy_fan]

That my fav part :3

[@CoruscateSystem]

Adding onto this, the way he had realised what he had done was immaculate. The way he was petrified of having commit murder, knowing he was protecting his best friend. The transition from protective blind rage, to pure adrenaline fear, it was gorgeous, you could feel each and every single frame and emotion Bruno felt then and there

[@JonnelTheGreatest]

1k likes!!!

[@HelloKitty-yq5jj]

Yea I agree

[@Theartistdee]

The tail hairs going up too

[@vr2286]

The look Bruno often has like he's lost or out of it after he killed the man is very accurate, for I assume they're both still relatively young, early 20's perhaps, and doing something like that so suddenly at such a young age can certainly leave lots of trauma on someone, often leaving them to question their actions. Bruno might know he did right thing, saving his friend's life, yet still distraught about what he'd done. It's very spot on, and honestly amazing work. Great job!

[@2111ah]

A bit younger all I know is there minors

[@fabplays6559]

@@2111ah Nate said that they were 16-19.

[@dreamt0wn739]

@@fabplays6559 they’re said to be any around teenager age, it’s based on what you interpret them as.

[@fabplays6559]

@@dreamt0wn739 Yeah but the person above me is correcting that they’re minors, even though Nate said interpretting them as young adults was valid.

[@bruno6343]

It really reminds me of Goodnight Pun Pun. It's a very good manga. Don't recommend it. 10/10

[@whitefang2312]

This was… absolutely stunning. The story-telling, the expressions, the colors, the framing, the animation, it was all perfect. One of my favorite animation videos, definitely. I hope to see more of Bruno and Kat 👀

[@noahthedog3506]

I WAS ABOUT TO WRITE THIS THEN I SAW THIS AND OMG THE REAL TRUE!!!

[@synictea679]

And I love how even though to art in this isn’t so detailed but shows such expression that you can tell what their feeling

[@Xemantha1]

I’ve never agreed with a comment so much

[@Discoverwithkate]

@@noahthedog3506 oh cool !

[@Rainbowsyoungersister]

They need to return. Will Bruno get away with murder again? Will he get arrested? Who knows.

[@Tinivee]

The body language is so fucking good

[@Draikinator]

thank you beloved

[@yournan6436]

No bc fr

[@CatBC2009]

@@Draikinator 100th like

[@Kuneho_Archives]

FR

[@pancake-yum]

FR

[@eduthhy]

I’m so glad the creator(s) didn’t make Kat and Bruno fall in love like those Disney high school movies. This makes it so much better

[@kaysrandomchannel4618]

Yup. Just 'cause a guy and a girl become friends doesn't mean they have to get all lovey-dovey.

[@Reagan-i8o]

I thought she song was ab interracial relationships? (That’s what I heard on TikTok)

[@tayschannel2695]

@@Reagan-i8o it’s a song about young girl who started relationships with man what works in government.

[@Asmanidoesnotexist2]

@@Reagan-i8o If I’m correct there is no confirmed meaning.

[@kiqruy2132]

⁠most likely not

[@MayonnaiseWithoutGluten]

the way they're actually traumatized because they killed someone instead of laughing or something is pretty realistic

[@Official.smore.starship]

Ii fan.

[@Cringetubietwo]

…and that’s why I loved this.😅

[@MayonnaiseWithoutGluten]

@@Official.smore.starship yea

[@stonewonk]

i know this is extremely offtopic but OMG IT'S FAN FROM INANIMATE INSANITY I LOVE INANIMATE INSANITY

[@MayonnaiseWithoutGluten]

@@stonewonk ME TOO YAY

[@AnaFlavinh_]

1:34 Kat: " my mother says that I will surely go to hell " Bruno: *W H A T*

[@desuhiko]

this comment made me hysterically laugh for no absolute reason

[@raccooninspace]

I mean- Maybe

[@axl256gamesx7]

Bruno: let me get the shovel

[@Jeneandgela]

IM DYING

[@idontwannaspeak8728]

Bruno: Nani?!

[@Actually_insane_af]

Pointing things out cuz why not! :D Fun fact: cats tails will wag quickly when anxious,angry,or sad. Notice how much times their tails sway as they feel harsh emotions. This one isn’t a fun fact but it’ll work: notice how much smaller Kat is then the wolves. Both the one she was in a relationship with and the workers/police who asked her where the one she was in a relationship with went. Showing how young she might be. They live with their parents! People who might 18-20 might live with their parents but they most likely would move to a university or college dorm. This might mean their very young. I’m saying 13-16. Showing more on Kat being gr-med. Just a theory for this one but I think the flowers show the relationship of Bruno and Kat during the wolves relationship with Kat. The petals falling down on one of them after the argument and after the wolf is killed by Bruno the flower is seen more healthy.

[@Nekoswirl]

Cool

[@Londonforlife09]

I say Bruno is 11-13

[@TikTok-u4m]

Plus the wolf cuts the flower symbolizing kat getting "deflowered"

[@dr.obsidian]

What does deflower mean

[@alizeearreza5709]

I'm pretty sure they're 10 lol

[@NefariousCrow]

I love how at 0:51 the flowers stem has been cut off, suggesting that the abusive boyfriend “deflowered her” nice little detail I noticed

[@GalaxyAnimates-IzCewl]

and the scene after she wasnt wearing any clothes in bed

[@Claire_From_FPE]

3:05 it was daytime to nightime

[@LIhatefurries201]

@@Claire_From_FPEit shows how much time it took ig

[@Claire_From_FPE]

@@LIhatefurries201 lol I didn't know

[@bealea1127]

As in..Innocence

[@timaeusTestifiled]

this animation hits close to home. Not the murder part, but my best friend helped me out of a sexually and emotionally abusive relationship with an older guy. My mom blamed me for it, and she still does. He got the guy arrested, but both he and I still feel guilt.

[@Sugarr_puppy]

I know this is 2 months late but I hope you are feeling better now. The older guy DEFINITLY deserves to be going to jail, where he can’t put harm to other people. I hope you are able to get the help you need to cope after such a situation. 🫶🩷

[@kaysrandomchannel4618]

Hope you're doing better now.

[@KittyKatt_Luna80s]

Your mother can go swivel. I'm sorry you had to go through that.

[@rosedrawsstuff]

As someone who has experienced all except the, "death" & "murder", this absolutely hits a totally different spot. I'm currently trying to put all those negative things behind me, so I thought I should maybe watch animations like this. Considering I love animation and I make animations. I don't actually know if it's working or not, but this is astonishing. The movements, the expressions, the color settings.. everything. It may not be the same feeling as anyone else, but I can closely relate to this (of course, except the murder). This video and animation was simply beautiful and touching, thank you. You've earned a subscriber, please keep up the amazing work!!

[@aarna-khanna]

Oh hope so you feel better even tho I didn't understand the story alot

[@rosedrawsstuff]

@@aarna-khanna Yeah, the whole thing is a mess. Haha

[@aarna-khanna]

@@rosedrawsstuff no its ok :)

[@sakurashark202]

I think it helps a lot to meditate! I never wanted to try it but you should really give it a shot, it turned my life upside down for the better! I can handle my thoughts way better now

[@rosedrawsstuff]

@@sakurashark202 That's a great option, thanks! I was diagnosed with PTSD by my therapist almost a month ago, and I'm currently doing a treatment- I think it's called "neurofeedback" or something. It's my first time trying it, and so far I don't feel a difference. But I can always try meditation to try and keep my thoughts from flooding! :D

[@Veeahbee]

This is incredible

[@kiarara7014]

ok

[@assembledtrashcanwithgarba5403]

@@kiarara7014 ok

[@tylerkenards]

@@kiarara7014 ok

[@rathida444]

@@kiarara7014 ok

[@stickwashere5248]

stopping the ok train omg hi veeah :DD your voice is lovely

[@BrinnTDSowo]

If you rewatched this more than once Raise your hands ✋

[@moonlightzz9698]

✋

[@blackdiamondartv6039]

🖐🏾

[@trashy_ash1228]

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[@a.simple.cupidityyy]

✋🏼

[@LynxRhyme]

🖐🏻

[@BigbackNeru]

I love the fact that the song name is "Bruno is orange" and in this animation Bruno is quite literally Orange. Edit:WHAT WHEN DID I EVEN GET THIS MANY LIKES TYSM 3 months old later me i sound like those cringe kids like "OMG MOM IM FAMOUS YYSM STOPP GUYS"... PLS IM NOT LIKE THST BUT IM GENUENLY HAPPH THAT I GOT SM LIKES

[@Guest_5A1K1]

Yeah

[@i_exist565]

U N D E R S T A N D A B L E. M A N. H A V E A G R E A T. D A Y

[@BigbackNeru]

@_-Tabber-_ yeah i just said i love the fact ik that its what they meant to do

[@SouthKoreaCH]

500 likes exactly? Time to break it :D

[@BigbackNeru]

@@SouthKoreaCH WHAT THE HELL WHY DO I HAVE 500 (also ty for liking)

[@RosettaAceAlmaak]

This is so silly but my favorite part is with Bruno driving the shovel into the ground (2:43 - 2:48) syncs with the song in a way that feels like you can actually hear the shovel being dragged into the dirt. It's just the cherry on top for an incredibly heartwrenching animation. Same with at 2:59 with the creepy wolf in the rug hitting the water, it's like you can hear the splash.

[@VOX_official_account-cw9jo]

It even sounds like *shoveling intensifies*

[@crownclowncreations]

First off, I love that you decided to draw this in a more simple, “childish” art style. It really shows how young and innocent the main characters are, and brings a great contrast to the darker themes/lyrics. What I really, really love about this though, is the facial expressions and body language. It is so easy to tell what the characters are doing and feeling. One of my absolute favorite parts are at 0:25. Sometimes one of the hardest aspects of conveying emotions and acting, is when a character is standing still and there really isn’t a lot of movement. Yet in these few seconds, so much is happening with Bruno. Waves of emotions, conflicting feelings. Sadness, concern, anger - in mere seconds. It’s like, so little yet so much happens on screen. Honestly I could ramble on forever, about your acting and story telling in animation, but what I’m trying to say is: I admire how well you animate drama and acting!

[@CalinJohnson-jh7oh]

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[@Wtheartist]

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[@wildfire9280]

🇫🇷🇫🇷

[@Wtheartist]

Frrrr

[@radish99]

An emotional rollercoaster. Truly a piece of art.

[@Draikinator]

Thank you! I feel, before I took a year long hiatus, I had stopped being an artist, and truly become a content creator. I really resent that, and as a part of coming back I wanted very much to create artwork again, and this is the real result of that, something I'm proud of that comes from my heart.

[@radish99]

@@Draikinator It was really worth it; I hope you’re proud of this.

[@eyebawlls]

@@Draikinatori rewatch this a lot

[@Potterwolves]

I don't have a connection to any of these characters, but this pulls at my heartstrings. Amazing work.

[@Draikinator]

It would be wild if you did lol! They're made for this. They're not from anything else.

[@WhataMelllon-6006]

@@Draikinator My name is kat and my best friend is very…. “Controlling” if he doesn’t like something I can’t either, my other friends helped me get out of that tho, so I feel like I can slightly relate

[@miadrawz421]

I love how you said that it doesn’t matter if their relationship is romantic or platonic because it’s still love. It makes it more impactful that he’s not helping her for romantic interest, but just love

[@faemonarch2665]

The release of tension on “I had to save you” was really well timed. The flow of this is really well done.

[@Cyupidoli]

bruno's face at 3:03 looks truly emotionless

[@CatLovpurrrr]

Traumatized lil lad

[@Wafflehouse71]

100 yard stare

[@catherinesweb]

hes seen it all

[@eyaheree]

traumatized

[@ZephyrusLLC]

he looks like an npc

[@BitterCyder]

Ok but THIS IS OUTSTANDING!! Your art has improved so much and I’m very impressed by your work here! It’s very clear that you worked very hard on this and I’m so glad you shared this with us!! Keep it up :D

[@theelvenjedi7045]

God the expressions and body language especially gave me chills. CHILLS. I can't stop rewatching this from around 1:52 onwards in particular. The way it flows and the characters move set the tone for the story and its SO goddamn good

[@Marquarida]

I have just very recently been sexually abused and taken advantage of. It lasted months and it came from someone who was my closest friend and then turned into a horrible abusive relationship. Once I watched this video, I cried a lot cause I relate to it so much. My best friend is helping me heal from my abuse, just like Bruno in the video. I love the way your portray all the feelings of despair, agony, sadness, delusion there. I love how you show, without any words how the wolf is a manipulator. Thank you for making this video I can relate so much to. I am in a lot of pain right now, but seeing this video gives a weird sense of hope and it helps a lot. Amazing job, I love everything in it.

[@fggyyyfftt]

I hope your ok now :)

[@mistymckeefer4104]

@@fggyyyfftt Really? Really? Bro, I am so done.

[@aroshootingarrows]

@@mistymckeefer4104???

[@your_ace_card]

​@@mistymckeefer4104????

[@DawnXHorizonalt]

​@@mistymckeefer4104What-

[@Domsfavfan]

You can tell they have been through alot and are just glad its over in this scene, the expressions are amazing 3:16

[@jittercritter]

2:08 HELL YEAH!!! I feel a deep connection to both of these characters. I think, in a way, I’m a lot like both of these characters. I’ve never been in a romantic relationship, but I have been abused. I’m still unlearning a lot of what my abuser planted in my head, and living with him grows more intolerable by the day, but I’m not in a position where I can reasonably move out within a year, maybe even two. So. Content like this helps me remember that there are good people out there that will fight for you, and if ever you can’t find one, that means you have no choice but to fight for yourself. If you find yourself in a situation like this, stay strong-it won’t last forever, you will get out, you deserve to get out, you deserve to be loved-truly loved, by other people and by yourself. Amazing art, Draik💜

[@marblesmind684]

I’m sorry for what you’re going through I hope you things get better for you soon or at least at some point in you’re future

[@Disturbed_Banana_Man]

good luck with your journey

[@paranormalackivvity4866]

we're supporting you man, i cant exactly help with whats happening but i believe in you and that you'll get out of it!

[@jittercritter]

@@paranormalackivvity4866 (Me wishing KZbin would just notify me for once when people respond to me) Thank you, and everyone else, for responding so kindly. It’s a difficult situation, but art helps me a lot with processing and venting my emotions. Hopefully I can move out soon. I’m hoping that some distance will do me good, and that I don’t have to end up cutting him off completely, but we’ll see. I’m working on being a little more independent now. Small things like making my own accounts for things rather than using other people’s, paying for my own food, etc.

[@paranormalackivvity4866]

@@jittercritter these are amazing news, im glad things are getting just a bit lighter

[@goldenfloof5469]

For the first part I thought Kat was Brunos mom and was wondering where the grooming would come in if the moms boyfriend had no interest in him.

[@Draikinator]

You know, it's funny, someone said in the live chat "is that his mom?" And I immediately had this "oh my god I never considered someone might interpret it that way I didn't account for that oh my god how is that going to come across" panic lol. I tried to think of as many ways someone could interpret things as I could so I knew where I needed to make things more clear but I totally missed that one

[@wolftaro950]

same I thought kat was his mom and bruno tried to tell her that he was a shady guy but she was like give him a chance

[@Londonforlife09]

​@@Draikinatoris Bruno 11-13 his very tiny like a kitty

[@spuzzly]

the monstrous nature of grooming. them using chalk just describes how young they are, and the manipulation of the wolf just proves how naive people can be. amazing fucking video

[@PHANTASMAGORIC-LOSER]

i was recently at a sleepover with two of my friends and i brought up this song and all three of us said that this exact video was our introduction to the song. this is awesome.

[@Draikinator]

Omg I love that

[@BionicleFreek99]

My skin absolutely crawled when I rewatched this and realised that the other guy was probably an adult in an "intimate relationship" with her.

[@garnettiltribal]

Wow that is an amazing animation you did. I love the idea that you used kinda the animal-crossing style to cover up this heavy topic and the consequences it brings. 2:23 is my fav part . I hope to see more animations in the future ^^

[@underworldbean3942]

This is absolutely amazing!! I giggled a bit at 1:54 when the singer said flowers, just because the way they said it lol. I’m not trying to make fun of them or anything but it just caught me off guard

[@seigedrakonera5689]

I had the same reaction, it was an odd tone an infliction for "flowers". But it didn't distract much from the beautiful animation/musical story telling.

[@underworldbean3942]

@@seigedrakonera5689 Yes I agree

[@GlizzyGobler_goblin4]

Fœwers” - still a beautiful song

[@l10ness10]

Yeah -

[@thatonemotorbikekid]

Flaeorwors

[@Woodlandbish]

Even though im extremely late, this is absolutely amazing and to me, it really shows how people feel when emotionally or sexually abused, it shows the mixture of helplessness, anger, and fear all in one of being abused, and it really showed how angry Bruno was at the fact that Kat was being sexually abused by the wolf, everything in this video is perfect.

[@AsyhTheArtist]

Lyrics for "Bruno Is Orange" Bruno, what did you tell that man? He's a clever man, did you know? I bet he works for the government And I know you know I know I can't control thoughts of things I needed I believe everybody needs some encouragement I think it's real unfair That you should put him there All we did is kiss On my grave, I swear Where did you find his shoes? A lock of my hair? All we did is kiss On my grave, I swear Some dull morning we were wearing sheets And he whispered, "I think that they know better than me" See this hand that pushed you into the creek? I'm sorry, 'was just fun, and you were laughing We were running towards the street And I wrote my name into the fresh painted yellow line And you wrote your name right there next to mine We had to dodge a truck He almost hit a bug I think we had some luck And for two bucks We bought some bread And fed the grey geese And the ducks Everyone will come Everyone will yell I'd thank you just the same If you didn't tell My mother says that I will surely go to hell Please be a good man Please say you won't tell Did you know that that boy is an armed man? Bearing flowers into hands Very able to hold me down (And love me more than anyone) Bruno, what happened to your good sense? I broke down, that man's good I bet he works for the government Did you hear about that mother? Broke her daughter's legs in two And said, "It's too dangerous out there to walk, so I had to save you" I think it's real unfair That you should put him there All we did is kiss On my grave, I swear Where did you find his shoes? A lock of my hair? All we did is kiss On my grave, I swear Everyone will come Everyone will yell I'd thank you just the same If you didn't tell My mother says that I will surely go to hell Please be a good man Please say you won't tell Bruno, did you know that the Greeks in morning would eat oranges? They were firm believers in fruit-curing fevers And I agree See, they believe that an orange warms the stomach

[@Sensei-Ollie]

i know this was 2 years ago but buck not bug, also “and two hands” not “into hands”

[@runawayprincess5541]

The mastery of the English language and music shown in the original song is crazy. I was taken aback on my second listen when I realized what I thought was a slurred "Some dumb whore, what were you were wearing?" was actually "Some dull morning, we were wearing sheets." It makes me think of those audios that change depend on what you're focusing on: except it doesn't use any tricks of audio engineering to achieve the effect. It's just that the syllables align perfectly to communicate an alternative meaning, when you have the context. As someone who can't rhyme or maintain poetic meter worth a shit, that's just, WOW. Love it, love the animation.

[@pichirus]

Perdonenme si es que no hablo ingles pero creo que me puedo expresar mejor en mi idioma natal. Como alguien que es fan de esta canción desde hace años puedo afirmar que esta es una de las mejores animaciones que he visto, es algo que me ha impresionado. Usted creador o creadora tiene mucho talento. Fueron personajes sencillos faciles de identificar y una narrativs visual increible. Adoro este video y no dejare de hacerlo en un buen rato

[@ice__daddy]

Estoy completamente de acuerdo persona que habla mi idioma

[@murcitoo]

A mí me deprime un poco que solo conozcan a Hop Along por esta canción T.T tiene álbumes buenísimos

[@Ellynax]

Estoy de acuerdooo :"D

[@NucleSkitty]

Igual :D

[@falconsight9131]

Petition to make this the official music video?

[@Draikinator]

I think I'd straight up die

[@MangoJuice-yj3hp]

I like that Kat never touches Bruno except a few specific times. Like, after the first time where she was trying to convince him it was fine, it’s like she asked for permission.

[@Opals.alternate.account]

Bruno is quite literally me mixed with my friend

[@SirLuckySlime]

God I love 1:29. Someone else could've mentioned this or it might not be the intended meaning, but it legitimately looks like the orange cat is telling her that there'll be people to back her up and help her but she's too scared to tell anyone. "Everyone will come" (to your aid) vs "everyone will yell" (at me).

[@dangdao8068]

Her reason is very reasonable because often people or parent will blame them for not standing up when they just kids

[@Marin_Lawrence]

I remember obsessing over this when I was younger and made little character drawings of those little cats and sang this in the shower like half the time I love this animatic.

[@sorriflo2259]

Okay, I have two things to say. One, this was a stunning representation of what people who have experienced this sort of thing go through (I would know, because I’m unfortunately a victim). The animation was beautiful, and using cartoony, cute characters to go through this story really shows that anybody can get in that situation. Two, who else just got really sad when they say they had snipped his little flower? Like, he probably worked really hard on that ;-;

[@jayjade4064]

I'm pretty sure the flower being cut was supposed to represent Kat being deflowered

[@beatricethebugzz]

I LOVE HOW BRUNOS TAIL POOFED UP WHEN HE KILLED THE WOLF 😭😭

[@archdevil7472]

I've been listening to this song on repeat for MONTHS. it's so incredibly relatable. I recently discovered that I was groomed by both my mom's boyfriend and one of my friends. At the same time though, I've helped a few people out of grooming and bad environments in general. I cannot thank you enough for this fucking masterpiece

[@Sans_loverr]

Hope your doing better

[@archdevil7472]

@@Sans_loverr I am actually! I've gotten a better therapist and am currently in the process of putting my groomer in prison and am fighting to get my dad to have full custody, because it was my mom who put me into this environment. :)

[@-candylovesans-]

This is a work of art. I rarely ever cry at any media, but this BROKE me. This song is a masterpiece paired with the amazing storytelling and stunning animation. Upset that I didn't find this sooner. The raw emotion in the song along with the heartbreaking story gets me so much-

[@Rinxwashere]

Ever6 time I come back to the animation, I always have a different experience. A sad one, a suspicious one, a worried one, they are all different. but some how, I always find myself relived at the end of

[@FlowerGriffon]

The expressions, the colours, they are so good and I love how you can tell what the story is about, even when you never heard it before ❤️💕

[@ethanexehascrashed]

Oh my God this is awesome!!! The fact that you made this in only 2 months is mind-blowing!! Bruno and Kat are so cute together gosh i loved that scene where they were writing their names on the road with a crayon

[@Draikinator]

Amusing sidenote, but actual lyric is "you wrote your name right there into the fresh painted yellow line" which would be, like, the opposite, but visually that was just Very Complicated to depict so I just handed them a crayon and prayed no one pointed it out. (Here I am, pointing it out)

[@ethanexehascrashed]

@@Draikinator ohh yeah i saw that lol, i get it, i like it better though, so don't worry, this whole thing is a masterpiece:)

[@bunnzo1749]

@@Draikinator I immediately ship it

[@Juniper.berry_]

It is quite literally impossible for me to cry 99% of the time idk why. But this, it genuinely made me tear up with emotion

[@JeddiMan]

Same bro, this hits 😢

[@CherryXXCola]

Everything about this is so perfect. The pace of the animation, the business and panic of the music, the emotional vocals, the monotone grays beside one single hue of orange, the facial expressions!?!? It’s so flawless

[@anubilbao3766]

They should make this the official music video. Absolutely stunning!

[@Draikinator]

I think I'd die and go to heaven on the spot

[@anubilbao3766]

:)

[@izaanon3844]

Colour pallete is so cool! Can tell a lot of work was put in.

[@SpareSymphonies]

I’m sad because I can really relate to this animated video.. everyone does need some encouragement and the meaning of this is huge. The color pallets is amazing and the character designs are perfect. You animate amazingly, remember us me when you become a celebrity!❤

[@Crazy_Beep]

That, “I HAD TO SAVE YOU!” Man I really felt that

[@EyeBalz]

When Bruno hits the guy with Shovel! Thats soo my favorite part. Just how dramatic it is and the look of terror on his face is just SO perfect for the moment

[@Edd-vx5wx]

I love this interpretation of the song

[@DivinePsychosis]

I'm so so blessed I got to see you work on this, AMAZING work!!

[@Draikinator]

[@thesilvercat13]

i really love this entire thing, from the story to the animation but at the same i find it kinda funny that you already made an original meme with this song, but hey maybe you just really like it! :'D

[@Draikinator]

I dooooo lol. I made that original meme ages and ages ago... It was very simple though, and I never stopped wishing is done something bigger. I had this concept in mind all the way back then, I just didn't think I'd ever actually do it!

[@thesilvercat13]

@@Draikinator yeah i have moments like that too, like i wanna make something really bad like something big but i never find the motivation to and like idk

[@thesilvercat13]

​@@Draikinator btw im working on a small little sketch fan animation for this bc idk i wanted to animate on my pc (because it takes less time and goes a lot faster) and im soon done with it, idk if i'll add anything special to it but i hope you'll like it once im done (btw im doing it in macromedia flash 2004 so whenever i export it the quality becomes sh*t so yeah sorry about that, idk how to fix it) edit: im done now

[@thesilvercat13]

@@Draikinator alrighty im done!!

[@Spky_Ghst]

This is truly beautiful! I could only imagine the energy it took to make this, So thanks to you for the great animation!

[@pipelonsogames]

The final phrases that don't have much to do with it are what make me feel that the song is simply beautiful

[@laykaamycenta7155]

I like the fact what you did with his tail is a nice detail! 2:07

[@palequadrant2]

Amazing!! I have no idea how you know this much about disposing a dead body but I will take it into note!!!

[@Draikinator]

Shhhhhh

[@palequadrant2]

@@Draikinator sure...for now...

[@1NT3RN3TBARF]

The words “good shit” can not come close to the absolute emotions I felt watching this

[@rdinaryish4125]

HOLY CRAP THIS IS INSANE! You’ve improved so much over the years, honestly I’m proud. I’m about to break the replay button, I love this song and animation too much. Incredible job, Nate!

[@soupwantstosleep]

An "Orange warms the stomach" and Bruno is orange, what a nice phrase for him :(

[@IBrokeMyPencil]

They look so calm when they clean the mess

[@ashpaw113]

Honestly this was only now recommended to me, I’ve always loved the song since seeing your first original meme with it and seeing this now with such an amazing story told in such a simplistic but informative way? I’m awestruck

[@Draikinator]

You know I already had this idea in mind before I even made that meme? But it was such a huge thing, a fully animated music video?? And I barely had the skill to pull it off even if I had the time. I almost did the meme as sort of an apology to myself, you can't make that huge project you really want to , but you can still share this song you love and do something special. But that nagging idea just never went away. I never stopped wanting to do it. It feels surreal after all these years for it to exist now.

[@MisakiAppeared]

Man, i don't even know where to start. This was truly a masterpiece. the story telling, animation, everything. but man that got dark quick👀

[@woah_there]

Even though with no real conversation and only actions, you could see how the story progressed and how that’s characters felt because of their face features. This is amazing.

[@MelodieAThomas]

2:00 this part is 🔛🔝(lol Bruno woke up and chose violence)

[@Mult1_Fand0m14]

2:06 and on was my absolute favorite. There's so much going on. Not to mention this is one of my favorite songs.

[@janpatrickalbaniel9545]

2:35 this has to be a meme💀

[@kaysrandomchannel4618]

Honestly, yeah. Her little shrug-

[@mr.foxasmg]

​@@kaysrandomchannel4618straight up 🤷‍♀️

[@thirteenly13]

"Ma'am are you the one commiting 20 war crimes?"

[@mr.foxasmg]

@@thirteenly13 🤷‍♀️

[@Floralaie]

“Miss, are you the person who’s putting diarrhea inducing pills into the sewage system?”

[@penguin-bj9px]

My favorite animation. The story, everything- you portray that no matter how good a relationship may look, a thin layer simply hides what goes on before- and how murdering someone, even the bad for greater good, can be traumatizing.

[@DoodlebugDrawz]

tbh the color palette is so yummy…

[@eloise-b]

The wolf putting the flower hat BRUNO GREW into Kat's here is truly deplorable

[@Auto_MrRoboto]

I like how it shows that the wolf takes orange's achievements and plays it off as his own good deeds, in turn harming orange almost.

[@LocalLazyStove]

I’m already excited for this! -squealing noises-

[@whynot_Shea]

THIS SHOULD BE THE OFFICIAL VID! I UNDERSTOOD THE STORY PERFECTLY!!! ITS AWESOME!

[@aria5981]

Wow!!! This was amazing to watch!! I think it’s stunning that you did this by yourself, you are amazing Draikinator!!

[@Draikinator]

Thank you so much!

[@TrickyTalon23]

Draikinator was the one who created this meme template. It’s only right that they’re the one who perfects it. A masterpiece made from the ground up. Astonishing.

[@isa_pawz]

i’ve watched this an unhealthy amount of times

[@Kodyisdying]

Same 😭😭

[@Solar_Skylar]

Fr😭

[@thornperished1498]

This is incredible! The visuals fit the song so perfectly! The simplistic style makes the heavy themes come across easier, and it's a very cute style, I adore it

[@cate.2727]

This is hella amazing draik! İ almost freaked out to the point i rolled over the floor h, your animations never fail to amaze me! :O

[@professorlayton42]

Bruno’s face when he says “I had to save you” gets me in tears every time 😭

[@I_like_Dr_pepper]

Fr😭

[@toastedcheesesammy]

The body language and Bruno’s face when he used that shovel sent actual and real chills down my spine. It was perfect

[@cupid.mp4]

I watch it every time to get that shiver

[@Peppermintzzxx]

OML IVE NEVER BEEN SO TOUCHED MY A SMALL ANIMATION I LOVE IT😭

[@stapoldypropagandaaccount]

this is absolutely beautiful, the emotion in this is beautiful and the animation is super smooth, this is the first time i've seen your work but i'll definitely watch more in the future!

[@fizthetragicallycool4352]

I like how you portray it in an accurate and respectable way, Along with the animation this is incredible. I have seen many animations about the topic over exaggerating things, And using it for profit, This portrays it in a way that is rare. (At least for me, any suggestions for other creators are welcome.) And this is the first of your content I’ve seen. You’ve earned a sub, and a pat on the back for this excellent video.

[@SuperVannini]

I just wanted to say this isn’t content, this is art, true art

[@Draikinator]

I really really appreciate that. :) I took a year off of KZbin and coming back I really, really wanted to stop making content and start making art again. That was the exact goal I had in mind working on Bruno haha.

[@blueberri_]

i remember seeing this a year ago, i’m so glad i found it again :) this conveys so much emotion, and it’s so well animated i love it sm 🙏

[@sapphire.kat05]

That made me tear up and sent chills down my spine

[@hyahymnal]

AHHH Nate this is so good! It feels so special to see it all come together, and I cannot express the absolute joy and awe I have to be able to have seen this from the start all the way up to the finish. Thank you so much for allowing me to view this part of you and to be a part of this project! This video is certainly one of my favorites, and I feel so honored to look at it and see the love that no doubt went into this!! The frame by frame for the climax in the song of Bruno killing the wolf and Kat coming to comfort him is one of my favorite moments, as is the end where Kat and Bruno share the weight of what they've done under the tree. It's so poignant and I love the emotions of it. Also I really like the like duality of how young Kat really is when she's questioned by the wolf police! She looks so small and there's this moment that I thought that "wow Kat is really small" and it like hit me that she and Bruno are kids that are just in over their heads at this moment, you know? The simplicity really makes it hit for me. :)

[@candiodell5680]

This is so heart warming for so reason to me

[@candiodell5680]

For some reason it just made me cry a bit

[@Islaisawesomesauce]

@@candiodell5680yeah me too 😭 😊

[@adaywithatasha1556]

*”Did you here about that mother who broke her daughters legs in two?”* Really scary-

[@BoeJiden096]

Why did this actually make me cry, we need more of these two !!! >:0

[@spiritguard1]

I love how when they were digging up the hole to dispose of the body, Kat was all stressed and Bruno gave her the flower that was covering the body and she IMMEDIATELY calmed down