first rate town | oc animation

hello again! im back with another animation featuring ‪@GoodKidband‬ 's newest song! this time i tried to challenge myself and make an animation with lots more movement and fun backgrounds while also showing each of their personalities through their actions :)
i love the way this song makes me feel and it really inspired me to start animating as soon as i could.
thanks to all my patrons mentioned at the end! i appreciate all of your support and love so very much 💌
[ocs: ash and z]
💌 song: first rate town - good kid ( @GoodKidband )
- • Good Kid - First Rate ...
💌 socials:
PATREON: / xrayalphacharlie
INSTAGRAM: / xray.alpha.charlie
TIKTOK: www.tiktok.com...
TWITTER: / xrayalphaaa
💌 tools:
-Toon Boom Harmony 21 Premium (for animation)
-Toon Boom Storyboard Pro 7 (for storyboarding)
-Clip Studio Paint Pro (for backgrounds)
click the link below to check out what tablet i use for animation and illustration! its great for me because i like the simple design and size that lets me be creative and efficient. i've been using it for about 2 years now and it works great for animation and illustration!
-Wacom Cintiq 16 Drawing Tablet
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-Apple MacBook Pro with Apple M1 Chip (13-inch)
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This project is funded in part by FACTOR, the Government of Canada and Canada’s private radio broadcasters. Ce projet est financé en partie par FACTOR, le gouvernement du Canada et les radiodiffuseurs privés du Canada
#animation #originalcharacters #xrayalphaocs #animatedvideo #amv

[@JoaoLopes-wv9iq]

Ash writing “bigger dummy” implies he knew Z would not only stick the tag to his back but also that he knew exactly what was written on it and I love it

[@xray.alpha.charlie]

bahhh hahaha yup!!

[@Swaezy]

Wow great implementation

[@SladeChristian333]

Dude probably went to a psychic to know she was gonna do that

[@Jam46]

You can see him stick it on when they start laughing, it’s perfect 😂

[@bangbangsomni]

​@@Jam46I didn't notice that, you're right 😂

[@manban2457]

This looks like a background ship of a cartoon series with fans shipping them based out of their background interactions, I love it

[@AxolTheAxolotl-bd1ue]

1K LIKES BUT NO REPLY???

[@arvindsarathy7297]

1.5k and only 1reply

[@silentassasin82silentkille76]

1.8k and 2 reply

[@Goofy_Boi_the_third]

3 likes and 9 reply

[@sageslytherin5305]

I LOVE YOUR OCS I CANT WAITTTTTT

[@flakess4155]

Can’t wait for wat 👁👄👁

[@spacedout4061]

@@flakess4155 it was a premiere dummy

[@lottiethepoodle7863]

@@flakess4155 to see more of them, I assume

[@flakess4155]

@@spacedout4061 premiere to wat👁👄👁

[@alexanderfernando2995]

@@flakess4155 i want a show

[@Roux36Prod]

I not only like the fact that you can see them slap the dummy stickers on each other’s backs earlier in the animation, but I also love the implication that Ash _knew_ that Z would slap a sticker that said “dummy” on his back and preemptively slapped on on her back that said “bigger dummy”. Those are the kind of storytelling details I live for. XD

[@kyleyuen245]

For people like me who had to rewatch a couple of times, Ash quickly puts the on Z at 0:27. You can see his arm go to her back

[@HarpSeal]

@@kyleyuen245 Oh, I thought his hands were in his pockets

[@epixdude1359]

​@@kyleyuen245but it's only his elbow touching her back

[@Leonkennedyscum_sock]

@@epixdude1359it’s not

[@mrchoyg9297]

A puts sticker on Ash I think at 0:34

[@pikaellee6567]

YESS SO EXCITED! YOUR ANIMATIONS NEVER DISAPPOINT

[@lxmonad3]

OMG HAIII

[@Furugeru]

I like that Ash knows Z so well that he knew she was gonna put a sticker on his back saying he was a dummy, so he preemptively put one on hers saying "bigger dummy."

[@xray.alpha.charlie]

LOL yup

[@anjustan9730]

i am now fully invested in the romantic/plationic relationship of these two ficitional characters. Help, they're just too cute! Edit: Mother im famous 🥺 but seriously thx for the likes & relpies

[@thebighurt2495]

Friends *then* benefits. Not the other way around.

[@anjustan9730]

​@@thebighurt2495 i agree 👍

[@creativelystorm121]

Glad I'm not the only one!

[@pkphantom]

@@thebighurt2495 "Friends then benefits..." I love it.

[@Anyaayay]

ACE HEAVEN

[@heather355]

I don't know if they're friends of anything else, but good god the written chemistry between them has me literally obsessing over this mini series.. can't wait for more cute hang outs between these two!! Totally adorable 💞

[@ingrida.2355]

0:11 Love the fact that you included all the Good Kid members' names on the wall xD This was super cute! You have me so invested in these characters. Keep up the great work!

[@xray.alpha.charlie]

glad you noticed!!! and thanks!

[@redmask1252]

waltuh

[@Starburst29]

At first i thought i was a washing machine 0:02

[@Daspyboi]

Same

[@finalyt219]

Yeah, I thought I was a washing machine too

[@Okcateatthecheese]

In the end aren’t we all washing machines

[@Mist3ym00nl1ght]

@@Okcateatthecheese”toss your dirty shoes in my washing machine heart” 😭

[@LemonyAri9321]

@@Mist3ym00nl1ghtMITSKIII

[@GoodKidband]

We love this video so much! Thank you thank you thank you. Can't wait to see what's next for Ash and Z

[@abnegative6969]

Ey it's good kid, sweet. Your music slaps.

[@sydneys_life]

My favorite band!! Nice to see you in the comments

[@skinkshamer]

YOHOHO THEY’RE HERE MATES

[@jaxxonbunny1775]

The fact that they know each other well enough to Counterattack each other without either noticing is a friendship goal

[@Purple_Hearted_Izzy17]

You are so good at animating facial expressions! The way they interact with each other is incredible in both the laughing scene and right before they leave. I keep rewinding that part because it's just so sweet and really showcases their feelings for eachother. These are both adorable characters and I look forward to any future projects with them ❤️

[@xray.alpha.charlie]

🥺🥺🥺🥺💜

[@Navy_Eclipse]

X😊ray

[@Devilspade]

AHA 0:28 you can see his hand touch her back, thats when he put on the sticker

[@kirahi-dj5ws]

FR

[@deletedOM]

Your ocs aren’t generic, and they have actual life experiences, which is what I like. Like someone would think it was “gross” and laugh it off instead of a lot of others gonna be like “ooooh hey maybe we should kiss too” and the girl getting shy. There are so many other examples I love your animations.

[@xray.alpha.charlie]

aw thank you 🥺🥺

[@slurp-savior]

The implication that most oc’s are generic is kinda worrying Because I’ve been on several art sites and I’ve seen so many good oc’s with great designs and personalities That aside I totally agree with you, i love they’re animations

[@ssjrana7342]

Why did I read ocs as orcs for some reason.

[@ye4439]

@@ssjrana7342 Grog: “Grog loves Grogna…” Grogna: “….Grog?” *Smooch*

[@TheDrink420]

​@@slurp-saviortheir*

[@madness_mania]

Gosh I totally need you to make your music playlist public cause I can't get enough of how good your taste is in these small indie bands! The animation too is absolutely gorgeous even though these are short they tell so much for how much you give, please these two are great✨

[@xray.alpha.charlie]

i have my playlists public in my linktree! -> linktr.ee/xray.alpha.charlie

[@Alexer423]

Yessss please I need more 💃✨💃✨😍😍😍👹👹

[@sbs_purple895]

YESSSS

[@vonii1179]

😭✨🙌🏻 indeeed

[@lazyboy5851]

Definitely

[@neurotic3015]

Man, I wish these two could actually get a full show for them. It'd be cool if maybe Charlie would consider making a comic for them? Perfect for cute romance, much easier to do than full animations- it'd be great, I'm sure lots of us who love these animations would gratefully read the hell out of that comic.

[@AXAXAXAYt]

Which Charlie; your gonna have to specify.

[@neurotic3015]

@@AXAXAXAYt Erm... You're* Insert nerd emoji The channel owner, the one who did the animation.

[@AXAXAXAYt]

@@neurotic3015 Wow...

[@AXAXAXAYt]

@@neurotic3015 ok sorry

[@GreenpeaThe_Rat]

All of your videos are so good! As an artist myself, I don’t do animation and when I try I die inside, so you being able to make animations makes me inspired, I hope you have a lovely day/night! :D

[@xray.alpha.charlie]

[@crystalsealmao]

Ikr!!!

[@bruhyt2288]

@@xray.alpha.charlie Please make this into a show!

[@Deachilsen]

Yes please make a show

[@IAmTheDudette]

I love how after Z takes their hand off Ash presumably putting on the dummy sticker, Z already has a bigger dummy sticker on her, implying that Ash predicted that she would do that and got to her first.

[@Maryam_Mahmood]

GOOD KID AGAIN??? SAME PREMIRE OF THE DAY THE SONG RELEASES?!?!? AM I TOO HOPEFUL

[@Maryam_Mahmood]

I have a feeling I am right 🤭 Either way I’m so exited omgmgmgmgmgmgmgmg

[@rahnsivave]

SUCH GOOD ANIMATION! The characters are SO CUTE TOO YOU’RE really talented! Keep it up! New sub! ♥️♥️♥️

[@xray.alpha.charlie]

thank u so much!

[@gabrielreyes7828]

I don’t know if you’ve ever thought about pitching a show featuring these two, but if you were to I know I’d have release date marked on my calendar for sure. They’re so full of personality!

[@eggisbored]

As somebody who animates I know it takes a crap ton of time, but I think some longer form content would be so cool!!

[@edible_edits]

All of the Good Kid songs are so fricken perfect for these animations. I also love their couple dynamic. They’re so adorable ❤️

[@MrWendigoOldChannel]

"Шпинат дичайший" - АХАХХА, Зашибись патреон))

[@studio_rook]

Я ЖДАЛА ЭТОГО КОММЕНТАРИЯ

[@kurtplayz3068]

OMG I CANT WAIT TO WATCH THIS YOUR ANIMATIONS ARE SOO COOL!!!!!!!!!

[@squirtle_10]

their dynamic is so real and fun to watch, i love them

[@isuki.i]

AHHHH I LOVE IT THE OCS ARE AWESOME

[@rolomoxxie1696]

I cannot express how much I love there friendship bro, the way you draw and animate them and there expressions are so amazing ＼⁠(⁠^⁠o⁠^⁠)⁠／

[@xray.alpha.charlie]

ty!!

[@Munfiza-k3w]

Автор большой молодец, это так красиво и хорошо нарисованно 🥰😁👍

[@Polvinty]

согласна, очень здорово

[@lika-d6v]

Согласна

[@Archiver_Studio]

These characters have so much personality and realism and it is GLORIOUS They feel more like people and less like classic generic characters

[@I-Open-Doors]

YESS VERY VERY EXCITED! Your animations never fail to impress ❤✨

[@lucelvo2152]

The fact this is now the video that plays for first rate town in Spotify 🔥

[@yeonjihan681]

i love how these two display such laid back personalities! not only that, but the fact that they're just genuine friends is a nice change (romance is everywhere and this warms my ace heart) [I WOULDN'T MIND IF THEY WERE TO BECOME A COUPLE, but they just display such friend vibes very clearly and just admire that you can capture that in such a short amount of time] keep up the amazing work and i can't wait to see more character interactions with your oc's!

[@xray.alpha.charlie]

aw thank you! means a lot :)

[@LuciferMorningstarrrrrr]

I'm making a comic with my friend, I came up with the idea a WHILE ago 😭😭 but it's just to display these 2 guys that are just friends, cuz I never see that. Just some genuine friends, that we need more of in the world 😿 now I'm gonna have to work on it 💀

[@overripeschnitzel]

if they are simply very close friends, then boy do i wish i had a friendship like that because i'm not that close with anyone, not even the people i've known for most of my life 💀

[@chaoticneutral137]

I think they are in love

[@Sincerely_Beatrix]

@@LuciferMorningstarrrrrr nowadays if two guys are best friends and are really close…. Well yk… “THEY ARE SO CUTE TOGETHER ❤” “I SHIP THEM” Not that I am against it, it’s just in some cases it applies and to some it doesn’t. Oh and goodluck on your comic 👍✨

[@curllyo]

I'm glad you made another one of your OCs seeing them two together is like the best thing

[@WillSmurfhehe]

I CANT WAIT BROOO YOUR ART AND ANIMATION WILL NEVER FAIL TO PLEASEEEE

[@drnuclei]

All I need now is a followup for Second Rate Town and I can die happy

[@anKo.I.n]

Yes, YEs, YES PLEASE!!!💀😱🛐🛐🛐🛐💓 Your arts is always amazing!!🤩🥴💓🛐

[@gabrielrabelo4968]

This is friggin adorable. I love this stuff. So glad i saw your shorts and now the rest of your stuff is being recommended to me

[@PPPPPPBBBBT]

I can't wait for this to come out. LOVE YOUR WORK!!! Edit: I was not disappointed this is amazing! Awesome animation!

[@emoryspov4177]

WE NEED AN ANIMATION SERIES!!🙏🏾

[@edie_lo]

I feel like the couple’s kiss being exaggerated shows what it looks like is Ash and Z’s eyes, since they thought it was gross, while it could have been regular to everyone else’s eyes.

[@PinkAxolotl]

They get better and better! Love these guys!! 🫠🥰 Edit: I love the way they slapped the dummy and bigger dummy stickers to each others backs and you can kinda see when they do it earlier in the animation 😂 Ash does it while they're laughing at 0:27 Z does it at 0:32, trying to be inconspicuous 🤣

[@xray.alpha.charlie]

Thanks so much!!

[@PinkAxolotl]

@@xray.alpha.charlie ofc

[@QuirkyZ_Ch-013]

It’s so funny how ash just knows Z is going to stick a sticker on that he thought to write bigger dummy

[@PinkAxolotl]

@@QuirkyZ_Ch-013 ikr 😂😂

[@Last-Fairy-Person]

This is so good. I’ve been waiting for another one for a while. I hope you make a full version soon. Good luck.

[@Ghostlllera]

Это просто волшебная анимация!!!❤❤❤❤❤ this is just amazing animation!!!❤❤❤❤❤

[@unbecominglycomely]

This is like the first straight romantic relationship I’ve been having invested in in literal years. Props to you!

[@AXAXAXAYt]

F*cking same! XD

[@starlariiii]

im so excited!!! i love these two sm, i cant wait to see more contenttttt. these two make me way happier than they should be and ur animation skills are mad talented 😭🙏

[@xray.alpha.charlie]

💕💕💕

[@andrewtabery]

Me when Me when the happy couple (i'm not crying you're crying)

[@jiyuhong5853]

Crying even when I'm happy Smiling even when I'm feeling lonely

[@keropl1x]

YESS I CANT WAITTT YOUR CONTENT IS ALWAYS AMAZING AND YOU R SO INSPIRATIONAL TYY

[@xray.alpha.charlie]

💜💜💜💜

[@gachamoviesmily9468]

PLEASEEE, make Z and Ash a couple

[@mitsukichan1451]

Esperaré con ansias💫

[@shahad54280]

I think I'm emotionally drained, oh my god ang cool ng video at ang cute ng dalawang characters! 🌹.

[@mayyou8916]

your ANIMATIONS are cartoon and anime at the same time! just gives a cute and nostalgic vibe!

[@thebighurt2495]

One of the funnest ways to trigger a weeb is to point out that "Anime" is just the Japanese word for "Cartoon." Thus, Avatar: The Last Airbender is an American anime and DragonBall Z is a Japanese cartoon.

[@Kdjfksjdsii]

Волнуюсь за их отношения, больше чем за свою личную жизнь! Это прекрасно! 😍😍😍

[@Patyx_zz]

Sou brasileira,mas eu AMO suas animações 💕💕🔥🔥

[@evillynlemos6613]

Vc não é a única eu também

[@_.Lobinha-]

@@evillynlemos6613 Vcs tbm nn são as únicas, eu tbm kskskskskskskskskskskkkkk

[@Matheuskenzojapa]

@@_.Lobinha- vcs não são os únicos

[@Ana-hu5cc]

Vcs n são os únicos

[@evillynlemos6613]

Ksksksk tem bastante gente

[@iEemeee]

MY GOSH THIS IS BEAUTIFUL! (New sub p.s sobbing because I didn’t discover ur channel earlier 😭)

[@Akira_subs2745]

why do you always make CUTE video

[@barbaramurphy9263]

I’m just gotta say that you deserve so many more subscribers,I mean like your animation is so smooth and your characters are amazing! who wouldn’t sub? Also I love how you made Ash and Z put the name tags on their back I just think it’s so freaking adorable!

[@xray.alpha.charlie]

thank you :)

[@kakak.4852]

I hope one day we'll see these characters in bigger and cooler projects

[@indieartistcharles6465]

I’ve seen good kid all around my recommended but never thought to listen to them. Today THAT SHIT CHANGED thanks to this video 💜

[@sleepycoffie8420]

I was just browsing YT with a tired expression on my face til I saw this. My face just lit up, I can't wait! 🤩🤩

[@PEAKIST]

ima be fully honest, the guy who kissed the girl looks kinda like peter from your boyfriend game I CANT UNSEE IT LMAOO LOVE THE ART DUDE!

[@TrashistPandaZ]

"dummy" "bigger dummy" cutest shit i've seen all week

[@user-hiddenname]

If only this was a netflix animation series

[@suzannestarbright7643]

It looks good! Congrats on all the sponsors!

[@mrnube03]

Ok, so I don’t know if you know this, but Good Kid is using this as the little video that loops for the song on Spotify and it’s really cool. I really hope that you see this

[@avah7615]

I love the stickers on their backs it’s cute bc in a way resembles how they are both a step ahead of each other bc they know each other so well and are already prepared ❤️🥹😂 0:37

[@rezettii]

I love your oc's so much!!!!! I actually got into good kid because of you!! I can't wait for the next animation whenever that is! take your time, you are doing amazing

[@xray.alpha.charlie]

wooo! thanks!

[@heidisanchez5535]

Wow this animation is golden. And their expressions make them look life like.

[@Yoshistar238]

Now that I'm a goodkid fan I can properly watch this animation

[@EDAMAME_4_life]

I've waited so long for another animation!!!!

[@Ready_Shala]

0:16 Gustavo, Waltuh Jesse. The Breaking bad gang was here!

[@amethystgalaxy5236]

This was amazing!!! The animation was sooo clean, I can’t wait for the next video!!!🎉😆😄

[@suchanartdechsurang5755]

Can you made a new video pls? Because your video is so very nice. I like it.I like you to made video that’s have boy and gurl and are best friend like this❤❤

[@maryfyb]

Tes animations sont si bon tes personnages sont très mignons je les aime vraiment tu es très talentueuse ❣️❣️❣️

[@lilyaaksil8729]

Ah mais elle parle français ??

[@cxcoisc00l]

@@lilyaaksil8729 maybe she translated it

[@cxcoisc00l]

Idk though

[@lilyaaksil8729]

@@cxcoisc00l Maybe

[@zayliameeks8971]

I would read the daylights outta this if it were a webtoon these two are so freakin cute!! And paired with good kid??? ✨a✨whole✨masterpiece✨

[@nickyartky]

This will be a success, trust me

[@malekjayari1014]

Zash is the new deal, I dunno, I just feel like they’re gonna end up like that married couple from the movie Up

[@xx_Kid_Pikachu_xx]

I can't wait for it to come out ur art work is always amazing😍

[@xray.alpha.charlie]

[@xx_Kid_Pikachu_xx]

@@xray.alpha.charlie

[@Dranox.s]

Please make them kiss..

[@knightofanguish7399]

These are such cute little toons! I always enjoy the feel of this animation. It's very nostalgic with the teen vibe for folks like me... Because work feels so grey. Like soooooo grey. I love this lively feel even if its just a few seconds. 🥲

[@KonXStayALive]

Even tho it’s a year later I’m watching this she spends hours and hours on making these for us it’s incredible it’s like making an anime on your own this is fire 🔥 ❤

[@NormalName0012]

I NEED MORE OF THIS ITS SO PERFECT

[@anxietysquared]

why isn't anyone talking about the sticker labled "waltuh

[@nemotzu]

GOOD KID COMBINED WITH YOUR TOP-TIER ANIMATION IS EXACTLY WHAT I NEEDED TO DAY!! THANK YOU! 🔥✍

[@Kira_iscool]

Is this a love story? Like friends to lovers? Or is it just rlly cute friends?? Plz I need answers 💀

[@saddlebag]

I’ll be looking forwards to this!

[@adaj472]

Subbed. I’ve watched all the clips & I’m invested now.

[@elelexx]

OMGGG I LOVE YOUR STYLE AND ANIMATIONS. THANK YOU SO MUCH 😭

[@FootballSylle]

Can you maybe sometime make an serie with these oc’s? It would be a really good serie if so, im Sry if i am stressing you

[@abyss5874]

Your animations are🔥 fire 🔥. Just the characters and the dynamic they share, it's all just soo AMAZING.

[@kalelhasan6401]

لطيف 🥰 كيوت ادعوا لسوريا وتركيا 😔🤲🇸🇾🇹🇷

[@Dentalfairyfloss]

Good Kid is my favourite band! I love your animations, i cant wait to see it❤️❤️

[@yazzduron]

Why do I find these shorts more interesting than all the Netflix shows combined 💀

[@ava-cado-e1c]

This is so exciting your animations make me so happy

[@rachely300]

I came here cuz Spotify showed bits of this on the good kid song

[@muddoesart]

omgosh yessss!! i love your animations so much theyve actually inspired me to start making some💕

[@jakeiteasy1]

I’ll have you know this vid is how I found good kid and now they’re one of my favorite bands Also this animation is just gorgeous

[@51921]

omg i just thought about how much i wanted another one cause omg i’m in love