Hermitcraft Season 8 Finale Animation - How Far We've Come

[@chrisrin]

Thank you so much for all the kind comments

[@seineevee]

Enjoy your break!! We’ll be waiting for when you get back to animating

[@caitlinbekker8971]

Chrisrin, this is incredible!!! You done such an amazing job. You take that break cause, by God, you deserve it!! Well done mate. 😉👍🏼

[@tumblingartist]

This is absolutely gorgeous!! Seriously - all of the character designs, expressions, the coloring and shading, and the animation is so smooth

[@Happ-iest]

Glad you made this masterpiexe

[@lisa_wistfulone7957]

Chrisrin, JOE HILLS has praised and posted your video!!!💖✨🎉🎉🎉

[@Grian]

Moons big

[@coolcatcartoons]

GRIANNNNN

[@lvlngstrs]

moon is indeed big

[@Vinynxx]

So true moon is big

[@gh0st__friend]

indeed it is

[@catphin8495]

Moon is indeed very big

[@xBCrafted]

Fantastic work! Bishop is such a cutie! Just like real life!

[@chrisrin]

Thank you so much!!

[@anarchywaffles]

Hi XB!

[@catphin8495]

Hi Xb! Bishop is adorable

[@aj_cipher]

xb!!

[@tumblingartist]

xb :D

[@TangoTekLP]

This had me smiling so hard through the entire thing. Amazing work!

[@chrisrin]

Thank you so much

[@Skwuushi]

Wow a lot of hermits have commented on this video O.o

[@catphin8495]

Hi Tango!!! Oh wow there’s a lot of hermits here!

[@tumblingartist]

It’s awesome that so many Hermits are seeing this amazing animation

[@aj_cipher]

awh tango

[@mathewkennedy7889]

TFC Is still in those caves to this day. No one can tell me otherwise ❤

[@stephanieriggen9562]

No, he got out he just went on his next adventure alone this time. Bfr rest in peace TFC

[@machinablade7587]

He turned into the warden Guardian of the underground

[@silverwinterwolf2064]

R.I.P TFC :(

[@Monotone_Fallen]

He's here in our hearts. Forever and always.

[@poxie2637]

​@@machinablade7587 kinda like the granma in moana (rip tfc)

[@EthosLab]

So awesome!!

[@coolcatcartoons]

ETHO!

[@Luna-yw5rk]

ETHO!!!!!

[@chrisrin]

Thank you so much!!

[@Skwuushi]

ITS THE LEGEND HIMSELF

OMAIGOOOOSHHH

[@GoodTimesWithScar]

Wow, that is amazing! Well done :D

[@keremgive]

It is as amazing as your 6-Pack scar!

[@chrisrin]

Thank you so much!! Glad you enjoyed it

[@Skwuushi]

Thank you for the fantastic season Scar!

[@lydiatower]

So glad you saw this!

[@childharvester8131]

It is I’m glad you saw it :>

[@JoeHillsTSD]

I enjoyed this so much! Thank you for working so hard to make something so incredible!

[@chrisrin]

Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it

[@PeregrineFalcon646]

Hey, it’s Joe! I’m glad the hermits are seeing this. :D

[@Skwuushi]

Joes here!

[@defenestrate122]

joe!! woah!!

[@tumblingartist]

Joe :D

[@galaxytevine1801]

Crazy how old the S8 finale is. I remember watching this literally as if it was a month ago yet here we are at Season 10 already

[@L-ghtlessSky]

Because it was only a couple m.. it’s been a year..

[@galaxytevine1801]

@@L-ghtlessSky I think it’s almost at 2 years

[@angwaves]

@@galaxytevine1801 the finale hermitcraft recap for season 8 was made two years ago

[@unitds27-delta]

And now we really can see how far we've come... Funny, isn't it

[@RizqiKqkq]

yeah, it's weird how times fly. and no mater how much i re watch this, the TFC part still makes my eyes teary .

[@Keralis]

This is just beautiful! ❤️

[@chrisrin]

Thank you

[@Ktffc]

Keralis, the man with a beautiful face himself

[@freddythebuilder]

Keralis the clocks are waiting

[@catphin8495]

Hi Keralis!

[@Smilednathan]

Your Face Is As well :)

[@WolfyTheWitch]

IDK WHATS GOING ON BUT THIS IS SICK

[@chrisrin]

THANK YOU WOLFY!!!

[@defenestrate122]

yoo! Wolfy!! heyo the moon got big

[@sperenox]

moon big

[@emmat4416]

moon big

[@donna7925]

moon big

[@FalseSymmetry]

Wow! Incredible work! Loved it 😊

[@coolfreakinguy]

thats what im sayin

[@safwawitwit6418]

Hey it's False!

[@alexrawls5217]

Well hello there!

[@chrisrin]

Thank you so much

[@queenalex2815]

couldn't agree with you more falsy!!!!

[@7AAD7]

I like how scar is a new person every season he was a wizard, magic man, elf and a zoo keeper

[@jacob_the_idiot]

Another reason why we love Scar

[@Capricous_Decisions]

He is a Jack of all trades, master of them all somewhat

[@BugsyBugYT]

@Capricous_Decisions especially trading, he loves selling stuff even on the life series XD

[@Joey-vm2jk]

one of the first things i did upon hearing of TFC’s passing was rewatch his little clip in here. it’s so incredibly charming just as he is o7 mine on, legend

[@rookeealding2803]

It really does feel right doesn't it? this tiny animation of him. it feels right.

[@sofiaserrano1874]

I did the same thing, just now started crying with his part and the lyrics saying "it's gone gone, baby, it's all gone...

[@zpoohead]

I made a comment, scrolling down found this one. I'm glad I wasn't alone.

[@willow2985]

This was simmilar with me and now each time i hear this song i have to watch the part TFC is in and each time i almost break. Stay strong♡︎

[@foxinsocks4693]

Same here. Never even watched his videos, but I still teared up at that section of the animation

[@konkeydong3888]

Not sure if this was intentional, but Pearl being the right way up during the void escape and everyone else being upsidedown was a cool detail to add to the wrong-way-round-cause-australia thing she has going on.

[@xyinc5621]

I watched this five times and never noticed. Good spotting!

[@tedtubegaming]

Pretty sure she's upside down in the pod at the end too

[@snowyglacier]

As an Australian I am both offended and laughing about this, I don't know why.

[@thezeldacrafter9826]

I was the 1k like on this comment!

[@brahimy2953]

@@snowyglacier another Aussie

[@gardenshed6043]

As Cleo hugged Joe and ran away to show the sign saying, “Did you get everything you need?” Hurt me. Joe helping the most with Hermits helping Hermits and showing what a good guy he is in the moment struck a chord with me.

[@Shortnamesareoverrated]

I KNOW I WAS SOBING

[@leedesfleurs]

Hits harder after TFC's passing, and feels just right. So thankful you made this. Even with an ending, let's smile when we look back.

[@johannecherubim]

R.I.P TFC

[@GarretDoesAnimation]

R.I.P TFC in the strip mines in heaven

[@mushroomtherainwing6139]

o7 king, love ya TFC

[@bluebellgb]

r.i.p TFC i miss just here talk about his day as he mines

[@TernaryTomcat34]

He didn’t die he is just hiding in the mine right?😫😞

[@0false.sun0]

the ending when everyone left made me realize just how many hermits there are

[@TeaLeavesExtra]

Yeah

[@cclockwize]

Also when the season started you can see almost all the hermits, it's definitely a lot

[@Squirreliosis]

@Padu actually there are 26 I think

[@quinn_nervouxX]

Idk I think it’s because some hermits are not as active and other and you don’t see them as much?

[@quinn_nervouxX]

Like tinfoil chef posts one episode every month

[@SpectroliteDS2400]

The fact you even included the hermits that weren't there for the finale and gave them their own bits, truly amazing!

[@murpledeer]

I was excited to see Iskall and echo in this Edit: etho

[@sagaesjohansson]

@@murpledeer echo

[@cyberlemon9840]

@@sagaesjohansson echo

[@wolfofsummerbreeze]

echo

[@murpledeer]

@@wolfofsummerbreeze echo

[@WackoMcGoose]

So let's see... what was everyone's escape plans: * Cub: blasting off with his llama * Zedaph: too busy doing SCIENCE to escape * Joe: fly away on elytra * Cleo: escape to the End, only for the return portal to close * Bdubs: crushed by moon * Tango: blow up the moon * XB: space station * Keralis: also space but outside * Doc and Ren: build a jack-out port to exit the Hermatrix * TFC: ride off on a minecart * Iskall: too busy packing * Etho: coolguy ninjas don't look at falling moons * Hypno: elytra off a horse * Stress: sleep it off in a basement shaft * Beef: hide underground * Mumbo, Grian, Impulse, Scar, Pearl: dive into the void * Gem: go to the Nether * False: fly off on an eagle * Jevin: slime orb of safety * Wels: space shuttle * Xisuma: eventually end up in the Nether as he turns back into doom guy

[@nyom6378]

Some of these are so angsty what

[@danigaming_]

Imagine gem's portal leads to empires which is facing it own doomsday.

[@OMITTHEANOMALIE]

"Etho: coolguy ninjas don't look at falling moons" THAT GOT ME CRYING WITH LAUGHTER

[@anoki7889]

@@danigaming_ the portal did have amethyst around it so last time i checked her comments on the finale were all trying to decide if it was an empires crossover or not

[@noahtheboss5022]

@@nyom6378 might I ask what that means

[@Bubblywatertastesliketvstatic]

I like the little detail at the end where everyone is logging out and it says “Evil Xisuma left the game”. He may not have been shown in the animation, but he snuck in somehow.

[@MelonHere20]

I've watched this several times by now, and somehow never noticed that, that's so cool ahh

[@jibasebcrosby4998]

One thing I personally find funny is how unique everyone's designs are and then etho is just kakashi

[@QuivaRPG]

Well, he IS just Kakashi. He never changes his skin.

[@Alex-yl8dz]

Well X is the doomguy from Doom, though for season 8 he did put the axolotl twist on it. But yeah, back in the day a fair few hermits were pre-existing characters, off the top of my head: Dmac was Ash (Pokémon) CubeHamster was Samus Aran (Metroid) Marriland was Buisel (Pokémon) I think Monkeyfarm was still a stormtrooper (Star Wars) when he joined season 1. Pardon me, I got nostalgic there

[@yuffie25]

I mean, Mumbo just looked up "Mustached man in suit" but has managed to make it his own

[@TheChannelOfDR]

Didn't grian have a Link skin?

[@JadeJuno]

@@TheChannelOfDR yup, I was about to mention yhat lol

[@Cocoecake]

3:10 that last scene did NOT disappoint- Xisuma morphing back to his regular skin, everyone logging out to the beat, X being the last to go (cause he's admin) ✨Stunning✨Gorgeous✨Immaculate✨

[@lisa_wistfulone7957]

I hadn’t connected that - Xisuma purposely being the last to leave. Fantastic attention to detail!!!

[@seineevee]

A captain always goes down with his ship

[@finnishspotter7958]

made my eyes wet

[@Pathfinder-qp1he]

I loved that scene Sm tooo

[@tumblingartist]

YES 💕💕

[@SkSkNutella]

This hurts a little to watch now even tho I didn’t really watch TFC I’m still sad that he passed. This video is beautiful no matter what. Thank you Chris

[@_Vo1d_]

Same 💔 I never watched them but it’s still sad 😢

[@tangotime99]

came back after TFC’s passing and i just wanted to say i’m so grateful for hermitcraft and it’s community. i got the same amount of chills as i did the first, and second time immediately after, watching this beautiful animation.

[@oligb1469]

I like how everyone is panicking and scared but Ol' tinfoil chef is just living his best life! Amazing animation and great song choice!

[@Raccnnibal]

Tinfoil like Dang lemme branch mine a bit more before the world ends

[@Appolyon]

I love that TFC is included in this video. Most people totally forget him.

[@plaidhatter1674]

Tfc is deep underground. With any luck, he would be fine

[@theduckscp]

He's so powerful he broke the limitations of the current version and sat out the apocalypse in the negative y levels.

[@Amityz72323]

@@plaidhatter1674 I really don’t think there’s any part of the “earth” that could survive a celestial collision…

[@pomodoko]

I’m blubbering in so much joy it’s almost overwhelming. I remember when you uploaded your first WIP of the project, and thinking to myself, “This is going to be *glorious*.” You did it, Chris, you mad lad. I’m so proud and happy for you

[@chrisrin]

thank you so much soozu

[@theyfried7256]

Omg youre the person who did those vault hunters builds!

[@JoannaFalkowska]

I just want to say that your """fursona""" versions of docm77 and GeminiTay are both incredibly cool. Chubby Cleo, Tango with red glasses, axolotl X, and Zedaph with tiny horns are also awesome.

[@aidennn5329]

And also Ren!! I love his design sm, it looks so cute especially beside doc's design lol

[@jacen1551]

I didn't know I needed to see a teddy bear version of Doc, but apparently I did.

[@murpledeer]

@@jacen1551 I was slightly confused when he wasn’t a goat but it still looks great

[@harayaalirak4040]

@@murpledeer its the creeper side of him! some art renditions portray creepers as fuzzy moss creatures :]

[@smason9157]

I liked that docs design still retains the "evil" vibe but he is fluffy which shows he has a soft side too (aka he isnt evil irl lol, tomato man)

[@RailGun256]

I like to imagine that this is basically how TFC reached the afterlife, woke up in his mine, jumped into a cart to the next adventure. RIP TFC

[@Paulthored]

❤ 😊 I like to hope that he's still branch mining, on the Server hosted by Jesus Christ. ✌😉✝️

[@plaidhatter1674]

I actually cried watching this and seeing the hermits respond in the comments. These people inspire us in so many ways, and seeing not only a beautiful animation but seeing how the hermits loved it as well was too beautiful to not cry over. I may just be emotional, but what are you gonna do?

[@someonethatexists359]

I'm gonna cry along side you.

[@ioannevg]

The first time I watched it I was barely holding myself from crying

[@leafhoppery8817]

I cried watching the gem and false parts.

[@Bxu021]

I was holding back the tears ;u; The animation itself is such a beautiful piece of art and the story that has been told is really beautiful ;;;;;u;;;;;

[@Bxu021]

@@leafhoppery8817 I was about to cry when the bottom crew went through the bottom hole, The interaction of the boatem crew and how it was displayed with Grian and Mumbo looking at each other and everyone putting on their suits and the detail of them jumping into the bottom hole and having Pearl upside down and with Jellie and them just floating down into the abyss was really something to me… Edit: also the animation is just chillingly amazing

[@RacoonEatingPeanutbutter]

Cool details, The color of one of false’s Shulker boxes is green. The color of boxes that the Hexagon sold. When zedaph looks down at the world from his ship it’s almost a perfect copy of the real map. When rendog floats across the lightning contraption into doc’s arm, that’s a reference to how he struggled to place the last hermit head as the mood gravity was too strong for him to fight. I’m the end card all of the hermits are floating in tubes, just as they were at the end of doc and ren’s videos in which they said the entire season was a simulation. The start of the video actually features X’s actual voice if you listen closely.

[@Elaine-kd6ri]

i dont think that's X's real voice, I'm pretttyyyy sure it was part of the original video

[@me_maybe_idk.5937]

Tango is the one with the rocket ship

[@TheKnocturne]

That's not x, that's a part of the song

[@tlgamin867]

In the final scene with the tubes, scar is already an elf as he was at the start of season 9

[@crimson5689]

@@tlgamin867 Cleo’s outfit is supposed to represent her Medusa skin I’m pretty sure. Impulse was a dwarf. And Pearl had a moon on her face

[@beetlesharks]

you including tinfoilchef was SO nice to see, i think because hes a more quiet hermit people often forget about him, but it was so nice to see him included!! the song choice, the character designs, the colours the lighting the ANIMATION was SOOOOOO spectacular. this is BRILLIANT, thank you for blessing my eyes!!

[@pagionthevoiceless3682]

I got really excited to see him! Tfc is just the best

[@TheRuinic]

The truest hermit

[@marshy_5406]

TFC is the hermit in hermit craft XD

[@pagionthevoiceless3682]

@@marshy_5406 and its why we love him sm

[@marshy_5406]

@@pagionthevoiceless3682 exactly

[@alfiet9532]

I adore how pearl is floating upside down. It's that level of care and detail which makes this animation so good.

[@KeganLeavess]

I’m just in shock right now. You’ve actually done it, you’ve finally completed this, and it’s even better than I could ever imagine. Not only is it fully animated and colored, which is a display of outstanding talent and dedication, but you included EVERYBODY in it, and fitted them in with the flow of the event, despite them not having a final episode. This really is a love letter to season 8, and even Hermitcraft as a whole, because my god, there’s just so much here that really shows how big this moment, and this project itself, really was. The hermits displaying their logging in messages upon appearing for the first time in the animation, at separate points in separate places, yet they all see the same moon in the sky. And then later, when the moon finally hits, you can see all of them logging off at once, it’s such a seemingly small detail, but it does show that yes, the world is destroyed, and they’re all gone within an instant. It’s little things that can be seen as fun background things, but hold a great deal of meaning. Things like the “Did you get everything you needed sign” coming into view as Cleo runs away after hugging Joe, aren’t even at the center focus, but you can notice them and feel the same impact. And the animations of the hermits themselves are just phenomenal. There’s so much said within little gestures to each other, and you can really tell what the emotions present are based on how you’ve drawn their expressions alone. The body language is fantastic as well, such as Zedaph rolling his eyes at the moon and turning away from it, displaying how he didn’t care about the approaching calamity, seeing it as nonsense. The movement in motion was so quick, and kept the flow running alongside the song’s flow, with quicker parts being shown through quicker moments, and the slower, more relaxed parts having a less intense display of visuals. The creativity present is so apparent too, like how you interpreted Cub’s conspiracy videos, Jevin’s flying machine, Xisuma and Wels’s time in the End, and even the ends for all the hermits who weren’t present in the finale. Including the hermits suspended in the tanks, wearing their season 9 outfits was just an excellent touch as well. The transitions between the different shots are pictured so well, with different hermits showing parallels between different predicaments (Keralis floating in space shifting over to Ren floating near the ground), or outright connecting to another perspective (did you really have to make my heart hurt so much with that Bdubs and Tango part? I will never recover). And it wasn’t just the movement of the hermits that was so eye-catching, but the backgrounds and framing are astounding. The scale of this event is present with every location, and no matter how many different places you show, the moon is still visible and still in your mind, like this is a planetwide catastrophe. I’m absolutely floored by the camerawork through TFC’s mineshaft, and Boatem falling into the void was an incredible angle to view it from, along with being so fluid. Ever since I’ve heard you were working on this, I’ve been excited, especially since this was about an event I hold so dearly to my own heart, it being my first Hermitcraft season as well. And after seeing this? My expectations have been blown out of the water. This really just feels like one big hug to watch. This is Hermitcraft season 8. This is the culmination of a beautiful season of events. Chris, this is just outstanding. I hold so much respect for you and your dedication to seeing this project through. Thank you for this gift.

[@chrisrin]

Thank you so much for your kind words

[@featherofajay4667]

I… wanted to write a comment but I don’t know what to add to this. Yes, yes, and a million times more yes. I didn’t even know Chris until a few minutes ago… but this is SO good, for all the reasons Kegan listed. I hope the Hermits see this - you would definitely deserve it, Chris.

[@zenu903]

You said everything I could possibily think to say. This truly is a piece of art like no other.

[@miriamhodges5632]

I was going to comment, but there's no point. You said it all, and beautifully.

[@icypebbles4438]

Its really fun to watch multiple times and i think the character designs are amazing too

[@th3pooka]

I loved this so much!!! super well animated!

[@benmh0269]

woof!

[@safwawitwit6418]

Oh my god, it's pooka.

[@th3pooka]

@@safwawitwit6418 /hug

[@unilovescrafts89]

couldn't have said it better myself

[@aidanlanz3114]

Hi Pooka! Just wanted to say you do great work! 👍❤️

[@Zylistic]

JUST REALIZED I COMPLETELY FORGOT TO LEAVE A COMMENT ON THIS but goddamn. Rewatching it again and again still feels like a dream. All the hard work you put into this made it so worth the wait dude. The love, care, and passion seeps through every beautifully drawn frame. Character design is chef's kiss as always, the song is perfect, and of course the fluidity of the whole thing ties it all together. It's so cool to be able to have witnessed all the progress you've made and the final result that's been carefully and meticulously handcrafted for it. Absolute banger of a video. On a completely unrelated note; I would give stress, cleo and tfc hugs. They're so huggable in your design lol

[@anarchywaffles]

Oh, hey Zylistic, your art is cool.

[@Jr837_]

I wanna hug Tfc and Doc so bad 😭

[@tumblingartist]

Ikr! They’re so friend shaped

[@trishly6400]

i agree!

[@chrisbush4174]

​@@Jr837_Yea me to.

[@OtakuBakaNeko]

Just watching through some of my favorite animatics and I did not expect to burst into tears at TFC in his minecart. 😭

[@Hollie_Miller]

It was so sad seeing 0:26 ik it's pathetic but it's so sad😭

[@btg-bp4vl]

Bro saaaaameee

[@dragonrider7649]

0:56 I just love the face the Llama makes when Cub pushes the launch button lol.

[@Cart00nist101]

YOU NOTICED IT!

[@FerniForest]

And the crying one as it's shot up in the sky afterwards ;v;

[@TeaLeavesExtra]

Lol yeah

[@julzqusan]

I didn't even notice that

[@seineevee]

Chrisrin, I am so excited for this. You’ve been working on this for LITERAL MONTHS and it’s thrilling to be able to see it all pay off in what I guarantee will be a masterpiece. If the Twitter sneak peeks and your past animatics are anything to go by, I’d say this is better than any of us could imagine.

[@VicInTheVoid24]

Same 100%

[@hcfan109]

Oh. .... i burst into tears right here : 2:00 knowing who was about to appear. This is just amazing work. It shows that hermitcraft could be made into comic books, cartoon series, movie etc... wouldn't that be awesome? An animated show or movie with the hermits doing the voice acting themselves! lol

[@kyculation180]

another fun detail; when the boatem crew was falling down at 2:38, Pearl was in a "standing" falling position, while the others had normal falls!

[@caoimheflynnkelly7202]

She was upside down falling

[@jetistheswampert9166]

Australia!!

[@larakleefeld8855]

She was also upside down in space right after that, and in the ending screen

[@evergreengaming2.053]

Australia!!!

[@downfall6867]

its because shes australian. if shes gonna work upside down, then if everyone ELSE is upside down, she needs to be the right way up.

[@cetusjpg]

rewatching this after TFC passed away for some modicum of comfort... thank you for including him

[@andrewharvey8041]

Zedaph was so far away from everyone else & so unconcerned with the moon that I like to think that he made it happen as one of experiments. I mean he has an anti gravity tube it’s not like he couldn’t‘ve done it

[@LunizIsGlacey]

... alternatively the dabbing penguin returned and Iskall was too afraid to confess

[@TeaLeavesExtra]

Iskall you turned off the moon magnet... Right?

[@WillShackAttack]

The bit with TFC going down into the mines. It's like he knew it was the end but he just lived as he had all his life. Rest in peace Tinfoil Chef.

[@KuNiNGRocKeRz]

I was so looking forward on how TFC would tackle the new ore system. Will truly miss him lots, mine on, TFC.

[@atillerthehun8039]

I’m crying now

[@familytablet6453]

Rest in peace, TFC. You were more of a legend than anyone else on the server.

[@Tosslin]

Rest in peace, TFC

[@Kilmerboiz]

The Chief of our hearts

[@statelyelms]

The design of Grian and Mumbo really makes me wonder if there could ever be a cartoon of the hermits. Also, I know a lot of people were sad at how short that season was.. but, I mean. There have never really been any Hermitcraft animations quite like this. The shortness of this season really let the hermits experiment and so we were given glorious things like this

[@jetistheswampert9166]

Maybe theres a reason why they ended it early maybe because of 1.18 to 1.19?

[@kayleekirkpatrick9193]

@@jetistheswampert9166 it’s was actually because of 1.17 to 1.18 We got like 2 updates, one of them being a two part update, in like a little over a year lol

[@familytablet6453]

Hoping this makes one of you three revisit this 10 months later.

[@okebedoke]

​@@familytablet6453hoping this makes you revisit this 4 months later

[@CW-qw9nx]

It made way for LOOOOOOORE

[@bananblob7432]

I don’t know what to say. I have a nasty habit of writing really long comments but here I’m just speechless. I’ve been watching since Season 4 and I have seen nothing, _nothing,_ in this community as beautiful as this (though the Last Life animatic of Everybody Wants To Rule The World comes a little close.) The poetic start and end with the slow logins and simultaneous logouts. The artistic interpretations of everyone’s skins, elytras, and escape methods. The voice in the intro actually sounds like Xisuma. This being Gem’s first season and her realization that it’s about to be over. The background art. The way Ren and Doc’s designs/poses so perfectly contrast with each other. The glass flare blocking False and Gem’s eyes. The shot of Jevin casually flying into the moon. The inclusion of EvilX in the logouts. Everyone’s already praised this one but the trip through TFC’s catacombs with all the angles as well as speeding up and slowing down to the guitar. And the song choice. _The song choice._ A song so happy in tone but sad in message, perfectly mirroring S8’s ending, with nobody really getting a happy ending but everyone smiles through it and takes it in stride nonetheless. And making the lyrics line up with the Hermit’s situations. “I believe the world is burning” - Cub theorizing about the burning skull “I can’t remember caring for an hour or so” - Zedaph pretending not to care “I started running but there’s nowhere to run to” - Cleo running away but the portal is deactivated “I sat down on the street, took a look at myself” - Bdubs taking satisfaction that he’s the only person left on the ground “Said ‘where you going, man? You know the world is headed for Hell.’ Say your goodbyes if you’ve got someone you can say goodbye to!” - Bdubs realizing his predicament and sending one last message to Tango “There’s no one at home” - endings for the Hermits who were absent through the end “Oh well, I guess we’re gonna find out” - Mumbo and Grian unsure whether the plan will work The music ramping in intensity as Xisuma descends to the Nether. And not necessarily portrayed in the animation but many of the Hermit’s final episodes were tours of the world or their bases, reflecting on How Far We’ve Come. Everything about this. The animation. The cinematography. The backgrounds. All seemingly done by a single person. It’s inspiring. Aw crap I made a long comment again. I’m surprised if you got this far. Ok bye. P.S. thank you for leaving out Mumbo’s spoiler hat in the meeting, I don’t know if I could’ve taken it seriously otherwise. Edit: Jellie’s little sniff, including Mumbo’s potato skin when he notices moon big, and including Jevin’s plush in his personal belongings. Pearl being right-side-up when everyone else is upside-down. Gem’s fingers slipping down the wall into a fist. It’s the subtleties that make things more perfect.

[@taytaythehufflepuff8532]

DUDE!!! You make my lengthy comment look like ramblings in comparison. This! THIS! YES! Like, all the details, all the details! I'd never heard this song before, but it IS such a perfect fit! And I love your analysis of what happened at the end of the season, and the story that this project alone tells. JUST YES! You have a way with words!

[@bananblob7432]

Thank you so much! And I don’t think you should downplay your comment, there was a lot of effort put into that and I felt like I had so much I didn’t have time to mention the nuances in the animation. Also I’m glad this video was your introduction to Matchbox Twenty! ‘Unwell’ is another great song of theirs if you wanna check that out.

[@macoud12]

The logouts actually lined up pretty well with the drums at the end.

[@tumblingartist]

YES I LOVE THIS ANALYSIS

[@thearbitorlife1696]

The habit continues.

[@coolcatcartoons]

The fact that this was uploaded on the one year anniversary of HC8 is immaculate! Edit: that was incredible! Goosebumps all over!

[@magma_fire_bagwan]

ITS ALREADY BEEN A YEAR?!?! D: where did the time go

[@Bolt8864]

How has it been a year already

[@TheThursty100]

@@Bolt8864 well the season was half a year by itself already

[@Kacenits]

parts i noticed where the words fit the animation pretty well!! - 0:45 kinda a silly one but cub pointing at the burning skull photo at "burning to the ground" - 1:08 zedaph not paying attention to/caring about the moon at "i think it turned 10 o'clock but i really dont know / then i cant remember caring for an hour or so" - 1:17 cleo not being able to return to the overworld at "i started running but there's nowhere to run to" - 1:26 the parrot flying away from bdubs, and the video cutting to tango losing connection at "say your goodbyes if you've got someone to say goodbye to" - 2:06 i guess this is a future thing, but "it's gone gone, baby it's all gone" o7 TFC - 2:21 okay i guess stress isnt really in a corner. but also that they're the only one left at the base. "there's no one on the corner and theres no one at home" - 2:36 the way grian and mumbo look at each other at "i guess we're gonna find out" (almost as if they're thinking "jump into boatem hole?? this is our plan??? is this safe????") im not too familiar with everything that happens on hermitcraft but i watched this animatic when it was a bit more recent (cant remember when but it was a long while ago) and i still love it!! thank you so much for this!!

[@jonasz1]

I like how Pearl is floating upside down at 3:32

[@Bionic_Cross]

Just like a true Ausie

[@freddy262]

Cause she turned the animals upside down in season 8 lol

[@atashafrancisco9765]

Australians right?

[@makakachaput]

Australia really does weird things to ya

[@peacesax]

I love them in their season 9 outfits in the ending pods. And Pearl being upside-down just such an extra wonderful touch!

[@NinF37]

Love that those like TFC and Etho who weren't panicking and just acting as normal were depicted as such. As soon as the camera started going down a mine hallway, I was like, "It's gotta be TFC". Happy it was :)

[@MoonlitBookworm73]

1:56 I didn’t ever watch TFC personally, but I can tell how wonderful his personality was just from this short clip. Thank you for this wonderful animation, it honestly made me want to cry because of how sweet it was. ❤

[@VenGardGator]

I won't lie, this hit me right in the feels. Reliving all those goodbyes and endings in the span of 3 minutes, big oof. you should be incredibly proud of this work and I hope all the hermits get to see this! Also having Pearl upside down in the stasis pod at the end is perfect!

[@SR-ck8gu]

Thank you for pointing out that detail! I'd noticed it, but not realized it was specifically Pearl.

[@cacophonythegoblin8381]

Pearl is also the only one of the boatem crew who wasn’t upside down when jumping into the boatem hole

[@generalkt5398]

Just want to say that I love your inclusion of TFC, he doesn’t show up in a lot of these collective Hermitcraft animations and I think he deserves some recognition. Awesome animation!

[@jimneban2639]

Letsss go best hermit

[@jimneban2639]

Wut

[@qingxinn_]

unfortunately he passed today

[@jimneban2639]

Nooooooooooooooooooo :(

[@iftikhardurrani1909]

RIP TFC!

[@ricardotornado5041]

Roughly 3 years ago when grain started his first hermitcraft season, season 6 was when I became a fan. and now many years later I am absolutely in love with this community and this server. From the people playing the game to those making beautiful pieces of art like this one. All I can say is thank you for bringing a tear…no, for bringing many tears to my eyes, I’m not leaving this community and I’m not planning to, I’ll be here to see what you do next. Thank you… ❤️

[@jackbeynon8980]

Who's this 'Grain' character?

[@yenrai3937]

Oh the waffle man

[@blue-1079]

I totally agree with this heartfelt comment. Hermitcraft 6 was where it all started, and it was incredible seeing the journey that they all made, all the way up to Hermitcraft 9. Thank you to all the hermits

[@jcthedumb3930]

Yup I joined this community because of this, “Grain character.”

[@jimmyg3835]

same

[@TeeganFden]

Why am I over here crying?! THIS IS TOO BEAUTIFUL

[@filipp5369]

Me too i didnt even Watch anything

[@solpetals]

Words cannot even begin to describe how monumental this feels for the Hermit community. Not only does this animatic solidify and represent an AMAZING surge of community, but it also shows a lot of people just exactly what's going on. Ive had this playing on a loop for a whole hour and I cannot get over the attention to detail that makes my heart fumble over itself, the first viewing I started crying then I made a mistake to start reading through comments and felt even more overwhelmed with happiness. Hermitcraft has been a part of my life for years, 'Lets see how far we've come' I look at the comments and just feel so excited that so many people share in excitement with adventure some of us have been on for years. Seeing every Hermit (within the season) and just the amazing scenery describe this story that had us all hanging on the edge of our seats depicted so perfectly made me sniffle. Theres not been something this massive since the war in 07; and even that was very small when the HermitCommunity felt SO much smaller. Its wonderful to see how much it has grown and how we as members grew up with it, im crying just writing this because its just so brilliant in every single way. The energy behind it, put into it and surrounding it. Happy one year to 08 starters, and happy 10 years of Hermitcraft! This is a friggin heckin amazing day and Im so glad to be a part of this community! Youre all loved!

[@Aphelia.]

As a 07 starter I felt so emotional watching this. I'm glad I'm not alone :')

[@eeshajamil8503]

YOU NAILED IT!! I wondered why I felt so emotional and it wasn't just because of how great season 8 was and this fantastic tribute. The lyrics of this song "let's see how far we've come" just pulls you through aaall the hard work these people have put into hermitcraft and teh community we've built. And although I've only watched from season 7, the nostalgia is still overwhelming, so I can't even imagine being a fan for longer

[@titaniadioxide6133]

Some things I didn’t notice in my first 10 watch throughs but that I love: * The lip sync with Cub at 0:45!!! It’s so good and that line is perfect for his paranoia. * The subtitles having different colors for different people/groups * Pearl’s scar - is that from Mumbo’s failed attempt at blowing up the moon killing her?

[@randomaccount4950]

I don’t think it’s a scar, it’s just a moon. Like In her name

[@Ramifications_]

@@randomaccount4950 you never know because in the "curses" video Pearl didn't have it either it really is a scar or it was added in later

[@randomaccount4950]

@@Ramifications_ no, it’s definitely the moon. They just added it later. It fits a moon perfectly

[@Dawn.tless.]

The fact you made all of this alone is just unbelievable Oh and the Gem, False, Stress part hit just right

[@kerilithia]

I loved stress in the little hole that the renamed armor stand was.

[@glados4759]

Also the fact that they ran to 3 different dimensions

[@Lumberjack_king]

2:08 r.i.p the truest hermit

[@EGGSBENADDICT79]

R.i.p

[@Newme8752-bw3bq]

who was he?( I'm a new watcher)

[@Ari-8449]

​@@Newme8752-bw3bqtinfoilchef, they sadly passed away

[@yoshidaaimi34]

0:37 there's something about Mumbo, being this tall, well-dressed and well groomed gentleman that walks into the scene trying to grasps the situation with everyone around him that makes me wanna fanboy him Also this is GOD TIER

[@ethan2958]

I need to know where that scene is from but I just can´t find it, do you have the video title?

[@elaiej]

@@ethan2958 I think most of them had released that particular clip (where they met up and 'decided' it was time to leave). I couldn't find Mumbo's POV though. But I happened to just rewatch Gem's POV, it is in her last S8 episode, 13:07.

[@grimm_glyphs]

0:17 dude that shot with scar looking at the moon is just gorgeous

[@straighttothepoint1010]

Moon big

[@JojamationsOG]

@@straighttothepoint1010 his name doesn't lie

[@misoompa88]

2:20 Stress sleeping and not knowing what's going on is cuteeee and also sad

[@StarkeeperLen]

ikr

[@oompaloompa873]

YOU TOOK MY NAME

[@misoompa88]

@@oompaloompa873 OUR name

[@oompaloompa873]

@@misoompa88 YOU TOOK OUR NAME lol

[@darokiin7921]

Over a year since s8 ended, and this still made me emotional. Well done!!

[@magma_fire_bagwan]

Same dude. As fun as all the recent-ish shenanigans of the Hermitpires crossover have been, I still say S8 was peak Hermitcraft

[@familytablet6453]

Do you guy know if Wels is in S9 or not? I've been trying to find out WITHOUT checking his channel XD

[@KodaCreates]

@@familytablet6453 yes he is in s9 though he is currently inactive but he did have plans to build a chateau like build though I doubt he'll make it now as it's likely the season ends sometime this year

[@KodaCreates]

@@magma_fire_bagwan wow I don't know of many people who say 8 is their favourite season most people prefer 7 or sixfinity

[@familytablet6453]

@@KodaCreates Ok. Noted, I'll be on the lookout next time he pops up.

[@ReditTheFerit]

You included TFC perfectly obviously it’s hard to include him into an animation like this as he wasn’t to active during this season and it can be hard to put a story/personality to him But at the start having the moon big behind him but he’s just more focused on playing the game originally rather than looking what’s going on behind him and then nearer to the end where he was in his enormous mine because we all know he is Mining GOAT. I think you added him in perfectly. Also everything else was incredible, gave me goosebumps throughout when I noticed the little details you put in

[@brysonturner6019]

Considering the recent news that TFC passed away, the fact he is featured in this video really gets me in the feels.

[@FalseIDDNTY]

How fucked up is that he actually passed away .It’s not good

[@ReditTheFerit]

@@FalseIDDNTY are you referring to me or the other guy because neither of the comments are (fucked up) as you say and 115 people agree with mine

[@brysonturner6019]

@@FalseIDDNTY It is not. I knew about this news before commenting that. I'm sorry if I didn't communicate that properly.

[@taytaythehufflepuff8532]

I'm left speechless at the first few frames. So detailed and amazing. And WOW, what an honor to be seen by so many of the hermits (I saw this project recommended yesterday, and when I saw Joe had it in his community post as well, I knew I had to check it out.) As always, I'm leaving an in-depth comment because you spent so long on this and deserve all the kudos. I absolutely LOVE the art style. Gorgeous. The design for such a buff Xisuma. Like, he kinda looks like a robot, and looks so derpy and cute, like YES. And the shiny flash across the helmet gives me so much happiness for some reason. Then the growth of the moon, everything crashing and crumbling, the shocked look in his eyes, and then the quick sprint. Every movement is smooth, natural, animated, and alive. GORGEOUS. No clue how you managed to get it to look so amazing, but you've done it and you should be VERY VERY proud of yourself, because you deserve all the recognition you're getting. (And as an artist, I know the feeling of being unworthy of attention or feeling like you could've done better, and I don't know your head, but I want you to know that whatever negativity you might ever have is so untrue and biased because this piece is GORGEOUS and I'd love to even make a FRAME this spectacularly.) The shading and color in all of the hermits. The time and effort that must've taken. THE HANDS!!! THE HANDS MY DUDE!!! HOW???? Some of these poses must've been so difficult, but they look so so good!!! The overview with the shattered savannah!!! Amazing. I love the atmosphere, and how you frame everything around the hermits. The eye centralizes on what matters, keeping the things that need attention be detailed, and everything around it supporting it. 0:13 JUST LOOK AT REN'S TAIL. IT FLOWS AND CURLS SO BEAUTIFULLY I LOVE IT!!! And that worried look in Cub's face. The eyes! The mouth! The spyglass!!! The background behind him. Stalagmites are no joke, my friend. I've tried drawing them, and getting a good shape down can be difficult. You've nailed it. The world looks minecrafty while still holding onto an original art style worthy of being in the best tv series. JOE AND CLEO'S CASTLE!!! YES!!! So detailed, so amazing. HOW? Teach me your ways! HOW? 0:16 Okay, that pose is no joke. That looks like a struggle. May be a lot easier than I'm thinking, but it looks like such a fiddly angle. And everything stays in the correct position and works together. I'm still in awe at this background. AND THE BRIGHT GREEN EMERALD BLOCKS!!! And the way you drew Scar is just so--- AH no words, but amazing. Okay, but Keralis and Bdubs' faces are SO CUTE like my goodness. Just captures their vibe!!! And the way Wels' helmet's whatever-that-feathery-thing-is-called--- the way that flows through the breeze!!! I absolutely LOVE the movement!!! The way the lava bubbles. The shape of the houses beyond. All the DETAIL!!! And again the color composition is just *chef's kiss* 0:20 And that running pose Stress is in. Again, no joke. You're tackling very difficult stuff and it looks amazing. THE WALKING MOVEMENT GEM DOES!!!! AND THE FACE!!!! THE WORRY!!!! All captured so well. And False in the background! The way the hair flows!!! The way the HAIR JUST FALLS DOWN ahhhh! The angles you chose to see everything from. The smooth walking movement Mumbo makes. AND AGAIN THE HANDS!!! HOW??? 0:38 - 0:43 AHHHHH. THIS! This! Movement! The hug pose! I need to take reference of this! So amazingly done!!! 0:46 MY GOODNESS GRACIOUS!!! That quick pull and release to reveal the moon theory!!! I love it! So smooth again! I can't-- And the expressions that follow. The passion in Cub's face. The way it just WORKS with the lyrics. And the hands to the head. There's such a desperation there. 0:54 The determination in the eyes. The smile. There's hope. He's confident. JUST YES!!! That's Cub's vibe the entire time. Worry, but confidently moving forward. And then the smash on the button!!! So fluid! Movement so fluid I have no words to express!!! HOLESTON!!!! HOLESTON BELOVED!!!! The movement in his talking. I was trying something like that in an art project and couldn't figure out how to draw the soundwaves. But my goodness does this look amazing. AND THE DESIGN FOR TANGO!!!! THE EYES!!! The glasses! THE HAIR!!! I just cannot-- This is greatness. My word, this is greatness. 1:02 AND THIS FACE!!! AGAIN. Expressions are top notch. 1:08 AND YES THE CHARACTER DESIGN FOR ZEDAPH!!!! I love it so much. I love it so so much. The way you've shaded this part. Oh my goodness how have you shaded ALL of this project and colored it in and focused on so much insane detail. You patient person! HOW??? AND the hand movement and how the pen moves for the writing. Just--- again, so smooth. AND THAT PEN FLIP! YAAAS And the expressions Zedaph makes. Just again, so expressive and captures the vibe and reactions to big moon. AHHHH THAT FLYING ANIMATION HOW??? You have too much power. You are too good. How? That movement. That pushback. The way the wings change the way they flutter. Just my goodness! And then the final spin around!!! Let's just talk about the design for Cleo. The body shape is just-- yes. The way you've drawn the outfit. Amazing. The expressions-- so fit Cleo. The way the camera moves to do scene changes are amazing. Just so so well done. AND BDUBS TALKING TO SQUACKERS!!! YES. The hand movements. That FEELS like Bdubs. Capturing his very loud talking, excitable nature. He would talk to all his pets and to himself and do it with very animated hand gestures. AND THEN THE MOVEMENT OF THE ARMS FLINGING OUT AND SQUACKERS FLAPPING AWAY!!! Like, this is so beautiful in every way. And the world crumbling around him. And the fear in his eyes. Took him too long to realize his mistake and now everything's falling apart. CONNECTION LOST???? Poor Tango! His storyline was one of the best. AND THE TNT! The cart of TNT! He's sacrificing himself. He'll let the moon blow him up if it's the way they survive! 1:39 The movement of that cube in the background!!! (Okay, stopping here on my comment because it's lagging in typing speed. I'll create another comment as a reply to this one if you want to further see my excessive fangirling.)

[@taytaythehufflepuff8532]

THE WOLF'S MOVEMENT AND FACE!!! And then there's Keralis. Keralis, beloved, just hanging out in space in nothing but underwear. Pffft. I love it. And the tuck in position and then extend. Like, again, so much movement in such a quick time. Ren swimming through the air is spectacular. It feelings like gravity has screwed this world up. Yet Ren and Doc are undeterred. Still working hard. (But that swimming animation. LIKE YES) And Doc grabbing onto Ren. And the bit of running. Like, Ren's face dude-- it's so wholesome. The movement through the mines. Feel ominous and I know the only one we're going to is TFC. Goodness though. The angles you chose for this part ALONE. Again, of professional quality. THE JUMP INTO THE MINECART!!! And it just speeds away!!! And again, the transitions are spectacular. I love the design for Iskall. The glowy eye! And the lime green color! It's just so beautiful! The message board behind him. And then the way he heaves up the shulker box. And then there's Etho. Just chilling. But again, the transitions. So fast and so fitting. And Beef just heading into the mines. Again the expressions. So amazing. It fits Beef. It fits his personality so well. You capture all the hermit's vibes so so well. AND THEN THE CAVE IN!!! Why didn't I see that coming? No. No. No. No. And Boatem and their suits. I love the way you've designed the suits. All of them linked up together, just getting on board. It takes so long to draw one person. I can only imagine the amount of love and effort you put into each frame to get it /just right/. And in the back of the rocket ship there are some tied up shulkers. Just the little things. So much detail in everything, so that people like me can pause and obsess over the unnecessary. The fall into the Boatem hole. One after another. Each fall acting a little different from each hermit. And the color coded helmets. So glad you kept that. So effective even in the void. Again, the designs in Gem and False's outfits. So lovely. And the splice between the two sides of their adventures!!! So much fit in such a little time. Double the workload for you, double the epicness for us. And again I love the way False's hair flows. You've got that DOWN. Okay, and Jevin's tuck and roll? I love that. Far too much. Xisuma and Wels just chilling in the End, playing guitar. Would've loved if they'd stayed there, but poor Cleo had to live there forever alone. And Xisuma's wings popping out. And the start of the animation on one side, then the stop to the other. Showing the contrasts in storylines as Xisuma and Wels break apart. A creative method to this part of the animation for SURE. AGAIN the flow in the helmet tassle (I FOUND THE WORD I THINK!) And then the rocket ship boosting away!! Ah! And Xisuma stepping out into the Nether again. And back to the OG doomguy skin!

[@taytaythehufflepuff8532]

WAIT A SECOND!!!! YOU'RE THE ONE WHO DID THE OTHER SIDE ANIMATIC!!!!!!! AHHHH!!!! IT'S YOU!!!! Edit: Energy is so so so much better at the intended speed and somehow is even more amazing than when I first watched it.

[@tumblingartist]

Oh my gosh - your commentary/analysis encapsulates everything I would ever want to say about this animation and more,, just yes YES _YES_ to everything you typed

[@bananblob7432]

Holy wow, as someone who gives long comments regularly I’m really impressed. I wish I could’ve captured that much detail and energy in mine. Also, a tip for any long comments in the future- normally what I do is I write out the comment/essay in Docs or Word or something and then just copy/paste into KZbin. And it’s great when commenting on mobile phones cuz when writing the comment KZbin doesn’t let you pause or restart the video, and with Docs I can switch between apps and focus on one part as much as I want. Oh look at that, another absurdly long comment. I have a problem.

[@taytaythehufflepuff8532]

@@bananblob7432 Yeah. I had to do that when commenting on a fanfic. I was writing this one on my computer, so I was able to start and pause as needed, which was quite nice. I capture way too much detail and spend way too much time on comments, but it makes people happy and it’s kinda like a hobby so I don’t mind too much.

[@ioannevg]

It really does hit harder now... I started watching hermitcraft at the beggining of season 8 and one of the creators I was really interested in and enjoyed watching was TFC. Even though I didn't know him for a long time it still hits hard. A few weeks ago I discovered his journey to the farlands playlist and thought "Aw man, I really hope he could finish his goal", but sadly not all goals are achieved

[@HankThePug1119]

I know this was only 2 years ago, but man I just got hit with a huge wave of nostalgia.

[@FerniForest]

(Either I've gone insane, or there's an evo/watcher symbol at 2:38 on the left side in the stone ... I've probably lost it XD) This is an absolutely incredible feat for one person to create! As an artist myself it is so inspiring and seeing all the hermits, places and events I know and love adds so many more layers to this. I love love love all your character designs, and portrayals of all the endings, especially those that weren't actually cannon by the creators. Thank you so much for this work of art and love!

[@chrisrin]

you're not insane, that is an evo symbol i snuck in :] wasn't sure if it was too subtle for people to catch! thank you so much for the kind comment

[@FerniForest]

@@Aprianex by golly I think there is, it's very hard to make out but I think there is!

[@grimm_glyphs]

So I think a part of grian's older self is still in there somewhere, and you can tell by the fact that he can't resist temptations and his chaotic nature, I wouldn't be surprised if he somehow revives the Evo SMP just with a new spin.

[@MCTM_]

@@grimm_glyphs I dont think he will revive evo since it was a one time thing and wouldnt be enertaining to do again, plus evo was a full time server so he cant do it with hermitcraft

[@mangotango2798]

I can't find it for the life of my lol. But I did see the one on his helmet!

[@Myanii_]

AHHHH The whole sequence of their ways of leaving the server honestly was very heart shattering,,,,,,, I cannot stress this enough Chris but watching your animations really are an experience

[@lilshoku]

i don't know what to say, it's just the whole "the world is ending" feeling, you captured it so well! huge!

[@Lamaart_]

i love the dichotomy you used in Welsknight and Xisums's ending. The medieval knight in a space ship and the space marine with angel wings.

[@mattderogatory4068]

You know, elytra does refer to a part of a bug’s wing, so that’s some very nice attention to detail

[@netherlord5342]

Well, in all the MC animations I've seen, the looks of an Elytra varies from person to person, like the wings Xiuma used where his Elytra

[@microwbird]

Ive lost count of how many times ive rewatched this, the whole animation is absolutely fantastic and lives rent free in my head!

[@rengie-feather8]

Same

[@nithbell]

I end up returning to this video every few days tbh

[@microwbird]

@@nithbell Same here, i definitely dont have any problems nope none at all

[@Cracticusly]

That was such an exhilarating watch, fantastic job with the animation, Chris! All the action shots were done super nice as well but the relatively restful shot of the tunnels at 1:56 is my favourite. I just love the inclusion of this shot because 1. small break time 2. the perspective change at the start of the shot 3.The speed change to the beat of the music. It's sooo good! Thank you for spending so much time to bring forth a fantastic s8 amv!! o7

[@lisa_wistfulone7957]

I love how the prolonged tunnel sequence also creates a story of TFC digging far from the main activity, but still safely escaping doomsday!

[@masterlillyclaw]

That was my favorite part too, when I noticed the way it sped up and the torches looked different to the guitar strums I just went oooooooo but really this whole thing was amazing huh ToT

[@tumblingartist]

That is such a pretty scene

[@itsthenathan5927]

1:56 I love how the guitar plays in sync with the faster movement of travel in the mines, such a nice small touch

[@swordsdance1181]

This song hits so much harder after TFC... Rest In Peace, chef

[@fifsqueak]

this is too beautiful oh my god the last part 3:10 with all the leave messages synced to the drums was so so satisfying

[@Sun7Set]

i adored every second of this, but Pearl floating in her little pod upside down at the end was hands down my favorite part :') gg

[@herstendew]

She is also the only (not) upside down when they jumped into the boatem hole and in the void

[@Tyognat]

I know it's been awhile since this came out, but it still hits hard to this day. Also, why does Zedaph have horns? I feel like I'm missing something.

[@puffin7877]

Lots of people like to draw Zedaph as a sheep or a goat! :D I think it’s because he has a lot of association with both (mostly sheep I think)

[@jake-kelton]

Well, I wasn't expecting to get teary-eyed over an animation over a Minecraft SMP and yet, here I am. Due to limited time I can't keep up with every Hermit, but holy crap did you capture the spirit of the season ending perfectly. That mix of sadness, hope, freedom, desperation, and all around fun. Absolutely spot on. Thank you for the memories. And,... I guess, the tears in my eyes. Wonderful work.

[@featherofajay4667]

The Hermitcraft Recap really helps me with keeping track of what happens. Gotta spread awareness of the awesome work those three are doing.

[@CrayRT]

This just made me cry. Season 8 might have been short, but it was one of the most unique seasons of Hermitcraft ever. thank you for making this.

[@Tsunamiscale777]

I absolutely adore the scene with cub ranting at 0:45, it just fits the energy of that line SO well

[@LiamTolentino]

I just love the tiny little details in some of the Hermits' designs, like how PearlescentMoon has a crescent moon on half of her face, Etho is holding the bells that Kakashi used to train Team 7, Rendog being an actual dog, etc. It's just so lovely rewatching this video multiple times to find more details I've missed :)

[@blue-1079]

I just noticed the team 7 bells for etho!! thats some incredible detail right there

[@thereallorddonut9339]

This makes me sad and feeling nostalgic for some reason, even though I was there and it wasn't even that long ago. Amazing job, this is the single greatest work of art from the fanbase to date

[@G0nezb]

2:33 when *scar* was helping grian idk why was the best part

[@daandanx]

It's actually scar helping him, wholesome nontheless

[@G0nezb]

@@daandanx OH SORRY I SAW IT WRONG

[@juliaalvarez537]

Grian smol

[@juliaalvarez537]

omgg that’s so cute that they drew scar without wheelchair lmao but it would’ve been a nice touch

[@happyheartstv1431]

Yea it’s so cute

[@shelbysteuber7339]

I know a lot of people are pointing out Pearl being upside-down in the capsule at the end, but I just noticed that she was also the only one that was right-side-up when the Boatem Gang was jumping and floating in space!! The whole animation is so cute and made me cry the first time around, but re-watching it is so fun because I keep finding new little details that I missed. This is genuinely so fantastic. Season 8 was the first season of Hermitcraft that I watched, so it holds a lot of sentimental value with me. I feel silly, being an adult, watching a Minecraft series and getting emotional over an animation. Especially after only playing Minecraft for the first time last year, I didn't think I would get so attached. But genuinely, I am so happy I found this community, and I can't wait to see more from the hermits and you chrisrin!

[@featherofajay4667]

I don't think you should feel silly for that. You being able to enjoy these things means that you still have touch to your inner child and that's something wonderful. Way too often people forget to enjoy what is fun.

[@DenaliBrooks]

This makes me physically sick. Let’s watch it again.

[@toddhatstat5982]

This video moves me even though I’ve not seen the ending of Season 8. Hats off to you TFC, see you in the Great Beyond. Thank you for making this.

[@arahfren]

I can already tell this thing is gonna be amazing. I admire your dedication and hardwork Chris. Dynamic animation in full color? With the whole hermit cast?? Stunning, talented, gorgeous. Keep being cool Chris :)

[@dawnbelleini8036]

Not to mention the full shading on all of it, it's really gonna be good

[@emmadraws14953]

YOOO arah hi!!

[@arahfren]

@@emmadraws14953 HI EMMA :D o/

[@kotikaleo]

I love that in moment with TFC the movement of camera and how fast they go are synced with guitar. That's so good. There are so much small beautiful details, it brings joy into my heart and tears on my face, because of how good it is.

[@MrEzioCraft360]

Rewatching this video really hit me hard. My best friend died just over a month ago, and we were both big fans of hermitcraft. I used to talk to him about all the shenanigans happening, we had so much fun watching this season's finale. He was so hyped for season 10 as well, died a few days before the first episode, so I'm watching it on his behalf. This video, the visual, it's beautiful mate, I think I cracked when I saw TFC going down the mineshaft, all happy. Thanks for this animation mate

[@Skwuushi]

I just cannot get over how you animated Doc. He’s just so ✨fluffy✨

[@AvivaKitty]

Chris this was INCREDIBLE! The details, the transitions, the colors, oh I don’t even have words for it. It was super cool following along with the wips you shared as you worked on this and it’s all come together in such an amazing final product that definitely lived up the the hype! You captured the feeling of the finale so well. 🥰

[@Rebecca-yf9ci]

Some of my favorite moments: The Joe and Cleo embrace, Cub's conspiracy video, the Bdubs scene with Squakers and the transition from Bdubs to Tango, the cool part where you travel through TFC's mineshaft and then TFC riding the minecart, Stress asleep in the hole, the Derp coin, Xisuma's transformation, the 'left the game' messages really hit home, the hermatrix pods at the end and how Pearl is upside down, lol! It was all incredible, and the detailed artwork with the painting of the scenes, foregrounds and backgrounds is really awesome too!

[@craz2580]

This came into my recomendations today. My first impression was me jawdropping. It looks amaizing. When i saw TFC... I felt it, after him passing away, despite me not knowing him very much, it was touching. Seeing him again, in the place he loved to be, in his strip mines

[@adamhassen350]

3:17 Evil X has made an appearance in chat I see

[@TheFrenchmanBehindYou]

And?

[@piemy]

Evil xisuma!!

[@rinthehecker]

AAAAA THIS IS INCREDIBLE CHRIS YOU LEGEND!!! it’s been amazing watching your progress on this over the last few months, you’ve put so so so much into this and it SHOWS. that BDUBS TRANSITION TOO? SO SO COOL WHATTTT. AND THE SHOTS WITH WELS AND THE SHIP TURNED OUT SO GOOD FROM THE STREAM??? YOU KILLED THIS I COULD GO ON AND ON!!!

[@rinthehecker]

AND THE HERMATRIX ENDING HOW DID I NOT MENTION THAT

[@z3rotollranc3]

My reaction to this is like being at a big concert where the artist or group has just finished playing their big smash hit and for just a second the entire stadium goes quiet as the music stops before going absolutely crazy. This was absolutely amazing and the music went perfectly with the whole thing, the last thing all the hermits do before ending a season, is look at how far the server has come. Absolutely amazing!

[@naveilian]

2 years still the best hermitcraft animation ive seen