Found [Watcher Grian Animation]

I just wanted to animate watcher stuff
So uh. I got this done in 6 days. Somehow. I don't know. This is based on my own Watchers AU, and it takes place during season 8 hermitcraft, where grian is on the run from the watchers.
the watchers may have found grian, but grian has found his family
i miss boatem
Song: The Maze
By @neovaii
• Neovaii - The Maze
also i feel like i should clarify everyone's assumptions. no they are not dead at the end sjdkflsdf

[@levchenkodarya]

Boatem: *lose consciousness from the fight* Jelly: Oh, sleeping pile!

[@lambovich]

O7

[@carolynlarkin9512]

lol jelly with the sleeping group

[@Kelter1273Watson]

Lol😂❤

[@jimmyg3835]

o7

[@ahlamabdalla4101]

o7

[@felixsfriendthatgavehimthe2108]

What did we do to deserve this talent in the fandom.

[@cupids_aro7505]

the original creators are amazing, we are just lucky

[@tumblingartist]

truly blessed 😌😌

[@Donut88648]

Answer: joined the fandom

[@Flower_Makez_Stuff]

@@Donut88648 xD

[@SamuelJWolfram]

Sometimes the greatest of blessings are given without any particular reason, and you need only fight to keep in rather than fight to achieve it.

[@gardenshed6043]

I love the idea of Boatem helping protect Grian from the vengeful watchers.

[@LeeLuvid]

"this is OUR gremlin"

[@trishq_]

@@LeeLuvidlmao yess

[@jimmyg3835]

@@LeeLuvid and no evil washer is going to tack him from us

[@mythos2490]

@@jimmyg3835 WASHER 😂

[@L.AWNM0.W3R]

@@jimmyg3835grian aint a evil washer, but you know what is? The warden, Etho’s dishwasher.

[@rebeccab719]

Rusty, you said this would take a month! Have you slept??? What is wrong with you??? I can't believe it's done. You're an absolute machine. I'm very excited for this!

[@SpectralArchivist]

Literally came here to say the same thing- Rusty, go to sleep, for the love -

[@pterodactyldude7257]

Honestly, I can respect the 3am motivation

[@Messwiththehonkyougetthebonk]

Rusty, Sleep. The Swoopers command you to.

[@rebeccab719]

@@Messwiththehonkyougetthebonk That made me laugh. Yes, the Swoop Group commands you to rest.

[@jazzybee4783]

I am literally so obsessed with this. the colors! the animation! Grian being apparently terrified of the watchers but then turning around to face them the second they threaten his family! The watcher/evo symbol in his eye! mumbo blowing up the watchers! jellie!!!! the fact that i can't tell if the ending is a happy one or not!!! are they unconscious? dead? what happened??? I am frothing at the mouth rusty

[@jazzybee4783]

having finally read the bottom of the description i am. so relieved they're not dead. they're just sleepy. i cannot state enough how amazing this is

[@Messwiththehonkyougetthebonk]

RIP Scar's hat, gone but never forgotten

[@hannamihaly2381]

@@Messwiththehonkyougetthebonk Don’t worry! It travelled to an other dimenson where a pirate found it. They will have many adventures together I’m sure.

[@jaceytran]

@@hannamihaly2381PIRATES SMP!

[@qwertyuiop-dt8xq]

@@jaceytran pirate life smp

[@marielss10]

Man the watchers are real lucky that jellie decided not to join in the battle She wanted to give them at least a fighting chance

[@carolynlarkin9512]

lol she would’ve farted in their face

[@emberdragon3436]

The shot of Grian running, almost getting caught, and then being saved by Scar. AND THEN JELLIE APPEARING AT THE END I adore this

[@NovaStella_]

OHHHHH I love the idea of Grian turning the danger into stars, and then him putting the starry sky in his base for that season. Like he's keeping the watcher that came after him under lock and key :D

[@LukeySkywookie]

I didn't even notice that until I saw this comment XD

[@Messwiththehonkyougetthebonk]

Ooh, wow.

[@rebeccab719]

That was so good!! I really like your AU. Also, Jellie at the end curling up next to Scar, like "Oh, I guess it's nap time. I guess I'll join." I love it!

[@brandongonzalez-qg9jm]

Jelly said “nap time”

[@CheeseThePurpleDragon]

@@brandongonzalez-qg9jmJellie* :3

[@WittyYuw]

Only 1 comment, I’m going to fix it

[@Rosiewarriorscats]

I love Jellie

[@CharmChampion]

The Jellie cuddles were perfection!

[@ItzWaterWheelz]

The idea of the Watchers making their way onto Hermitcraft trying to find Grian again is such a neat concept! And I love how everyone from Boatem came to help their friend without hesitation. Storytelling was on point. Your work ethic scares me lol, DEFINITELY try to take a break, this was awesome!

[@TheMysticalSerpent]

I didnt understand this but loved the animations and details so had to do some research and wow, yes, amazing storyline

[@SpringOfIce]

lol when i first watched this i didn't understand and now, 2 months later, i understand and i realize how amazing this is. ❤

[@persefida]

THIS IS SO COOL OMG So many small details and movements that just bring life into animation. they look so professional. You know exactly what you're doing, I'm amazed of your skill

[@rusty_courage]

Thank you persefida!!!

[@hyzmarie]

AAAAAA ITS THE TWO HEST HERMITCRAFT ANIMATORS ON ONE COMMENT AAAAAA

[@MMSisters23]

@@hyzmarie ikr

[@imMittensKitten]

@@hyzmarie idols, both of them.

[@Bantaro-bird]

Rusty is not immune to drawing Boatem all taking a nap together

[@Avidator_360]

I really find it great the idea that Scar's Boatem outfit is pretty much his fandom wide cannon outfit

[@LukeySkywookie]

I think so too! It's really cool to see that. I actually think the reasoning behind that is that it's the easiest to visualize? Like, maybe it's what people are most familiar with.

[@theduckgamerr]

This was SO CLEAN, and the SWOOP then mumbo blowing up the watcher was just ✨perfection✨

[@SpectralArchivist]

That was so cool- what the hell? The idea that the whole "Moon" event in Season 8 was caused by the Watchers is RIDICULOUSLY cool, and something I didn't even think about. Plus, the whole fight scene was animated so well-

[@loreteller.]

The running and flying animations were _so smooth,_ they were amazing! And I love the blinks Grian did after the Watchers grabbed him, when his eyes turned purple and he was sort of fighting it off :D

[@akiragator8523]

SO glad I was able to watch the making of this throughout! This is so gorgeous, Rusty!

[@theduckgamerr]

SAME!

[@Karetyto]

HOW IN THE WORLD DID YOU FINISH THIS IN SIX DAYS??? ABSOLUTELY ABSURD, SO IMPRESSIVE. The whole thing is so well-animated and fully lined and colored as well!!!! I especially love the action sequences in this, they’re so intense!! It’s always clear what’s going on, you did such a fantastic job storytelling on this one. Will be watching again and again!!

[@rusty_courage]

THANK YOUUUU!! ;;

[@dontforgeturpass1314]

​@@rusty_courage 6 DAYS?! I couldent do this if i took 5 YEARS!! Also thank you for making the absolute top tiear animation, you are amazing.

[@Sarah-bc6wt]

@@dontforgeturpass1314ikr?

[@Narzissist]

Literal chills. This is so well made, the way Grian‘s eyes turn purpel… And the flying animation… After „TIMES UP“ probably my favorite ❤

[@fizzplease6742]

Everything about this is wonderful, I adore it all, but the bit with Grian flying with Scar just GETS me that much more.

[@Messwiththehonkyougetthebonk]

Literal chills. As the watcher's finger gets close to Grian's face, his wings tense up with his eyes, then world fades to purple and so does the elytra, and as the watchers start taking control, his eyes flicker purple. The Swoop. And then the angle change as Grian faces the watchers. The blurring of the screen at the end. Perfection.

[@Messwiththehonkyougetthebonk]

Also, I wanna read the AU.

[@whouni]

Omg grian feeling alone, then everyone moves to save him

[@mooky932]

It's been so incredible getting to see each step of the process of this absolutely stunning animation Rusty. Literally counting down the seconds till this drops ;_;

[@FrozenKarm]

I love how Watcher!Grian's lore is essentially just: I was given cosmic power, BUT, I'd rather play minecraft

[@user-fr8gu8el8o]

Yes.

[@abimationsanimations4912]

Literally gasped! I love watcher lore and can’t wait for this!

[@jimmyg3835]

same

[@theduckgamerr]

Even just the thumbnail is giving me CHILLS, can’t wait to watch!

[@user-hf1fk1jw7i]

frr

[@TheMagicat]

Everyone has praised pretty much everything in this animation but rustly ima just say, I appreciate the jellie cameo at the end

[@4MTriple]

I’ve loved the watcher lore, and this just took my obsession to a whole new level. I am very heavily influenced by my belief that relationships with people are super important, and I will do anything to protect people that I care about. So this this video combined two of my favorite things in one incredibly well done animation. Just wow.

[@wolfwires]

jelli laying on scar was adorable

[@tippedjoshua6802]

Just seeing jellie at the end just made me sad like I feel so bad for scar

[@mirandaross4625]

I like how Impulse didn't do anything to help, he was just casually flying.

[@Ae.ther_]

Pearl: "Try me. Not losing anymore friends." _proceeds to summon wither_

[@randomwolf1374]

1:26 rest in peace Jellie

[@warningwarning8470]

I am in absolute love with this and have watched it more than once. When Grian is flying away after Scar grabbed him free, and seeing him hug scar close was such a nice touch, then it going into the other Botem memebers doing their parts to protect Grian. Ah just the stoeytelling, the art, the coloring and the small details like the gradient change of color on Grians wings, or Jellie joining at the end. Absolutely in love and this is one of my most favorite hermitcraft animatic, props to you!! 💜💜

[@jimmyg3835]

the look on G win he was running light stayed to me he is tarufided thay that found him

[@kaleighcait]

that shot of Mumbo coming to Grian's defense with the end crystal literally gave me goosebumps... the animation is so good, and the feeling of family protecting family resonated so strongly throughout the entire video, it's amazing!

[@elliewasson77]

AAHHHHHH I can’t tell you how much I love the detail of Jellie cuddling up next to Scar at the end! And everyone in Boatem helping protect Grian from the watchers, and then everyone coming together to fight against the watchers!??!!? Omg it was amazing, I loved how it told a whole story and was easy to follow without skimping out on any details

[@wolfieolfie]

dude seeing how fast you progressed through this was insane. big props and i seriously hope you didn’t die in the process 😭😭

[@Drawlistics]

HOW DID YOU DO THIS IN ONLY 6 DAYSSS?! But seriously, absolutely amazing, and it's fully colored too!! Hats off to you, now please make sure you get some rest x D

[@Rusty-br7fu]

H drawlistics! I just subbed to you!!!

[@AshleyPlaysWHI]

Omg not jelly walking in and laying by scar is so cute!!

[@09_pilot18]

What I really love is whenever someone animates mumbo with end crystal it looks so badass

[@Polue_]

I saw Mumbo and Scar and flipped the heck out for some reason. I also just realized how powerful the boatem gang could be if the wanted to be. I mean, Grian is a watcher and technically an admin because of Evo. Scar is pretty powerful himself, add that on to the fact that he's a vex. Pearl is kinda of psychopathic 🤣 and Impulse has hundreds of weapons at his disposal. Not to mention mumbo, who is a god at redstone. They could really mess someone up if yhe wanted to. Of course this all my interpretation of the lore 🙃

[@LonkABonk]

As Grian would say, LORE

[@user-hf1fk1jw7i]

LOOOOOOOORREE

[@ScytheGameing]

LORE indeed

[@Messwiththehonkyougetthebonk]

L O R E

[@Cspiv]

Rusty! Oh my goodness! This is so good! Boatem is my favorite group ever! Except for maybe swoop group… SWOOP SWOOP!❤ 💜 I would read or watch a whole Au! So good!

[@Fynchfire]

I may not be able to make it to the premier but, just know I was here in spirit, SWOOP SWOOP!

[@IceFireAnimates]

SWOOP!!!

[@storycat2034]

Swoop group unite!

[@PeskyHawk]

SWOOP!

[@taliherber1699]

SWOOP forever

[@madiblain3561]

I am obsessed! This is so cute, all the boatems coming to save grian, grian being scared of the watchers, scar being the one to save him *a subtle nod to desert duo* and then jellie just laying next to scar is so cute. 🥺🥺

[@ivicamilica]

Fully colored, fully animated, fluid and an exelent song choice Rusty, you have out done yourself 👏👏👏

[@phoenix10km99]

Litrally crying, the friendship is so wholesome 🥺 Grians panic and then scar jumping in with a comforting smile. Then Mumbo using the end crystal to back scar up!! Then Impulse and Pearl as well. I also loved the detail of grian protecting the other Boatem crew with his wings at the end. I adore this! Right to the playlist.

[@Flower_Makez_Stuff]

OMG SO EXCITED!!!!!

[@xXlotusmoonXx]

This video was so good that I had to do this: Fandom: Hermitcraft Time/Setting: Season 8 Characters: Grian, Mumbo, Scar, Pearl, Impulse POV: Grian | 3rd Person It was a regular day on the Hermitcraft server, everyone was off doing their own things. Grian was sitting on the roof of his house in Boatem town, enjoying the view of the mountains to his left and the horizon that was in front of him. After sitting there for a few more minutes, he hops down, his wings flapping behind him to slow down his fall. With the sun setting and the large moon peaking over the mountain tops, Grian walked through the grassy fields, hoping to find someone to talk to. "This is nice, very peaceful," He told himself, looking up at the moon in all its glory. However, the peace didn't last long as Grian took notice of a familiar purple eye appearing on the whitish-grey surface of the moon. He looked at the eye and the eye looked at him, blinking only once. He quickly turns around to see two large hands and another large eye hovering above him, his wings spread out as a way of defense and a warning. His eyes widening with shock and his face filled with terror. He closes his eyes and wings as one of the hands reaches out to him, his body shaking and frozen in fear. He opens his eyes to see everything around him turn purple, while being surrounded by a large white circle. Hermitcraft completely disappears, leaving the world as a hazy, purple pocket dimension. Even his own wings have turned a purplish-lilac color. "N-No! I escaped you! There is no way-" "Oh, Xelqua, you may believe what you want to believe, but deep down in your heart. You knew we would find you again." The voice interrupted, with a low chuckle that echoes around him. "Because no matter how far you run, no matter where you escape to. We will find you, over and over and over again. You can't get rid of us forever, Xelqua." 'Xelqua' the name he chose to abandon ever since he left the Watchers and joined Hermitcraft during it's sixth season. He never thought he would be hearing that name again. Out of panic he begins running, trying to find a way of escaping this place. He knew it would be a difficult and risky move to take. As he was running, Grian felt a hand grab his ankle, causing him to fall to the ground. He tries to get back up, but more hands grab at him, pulling him back. It was as if the Watchers didn't want him to leave, to go back to Hermitcraft, the place he now called home. *I can't! I don't want to stay here! I got friends to go back to! A family who cares for me!* Grian tries to escape the grasp of the multitude of hands gripping at his shoulders. His eyes flicking to pure purple, causing slight confusion, and blurry vision. He reaches out his right arm, trying to find something to grab onto to anchor himself from being dragged back to the terror of the Watcher's castle. "*Someone! Please help me!*" Grian shouts out into the empty world. As if on cue, a hand grabs his wrist, pulling him away from the hands. His vision clears and he sees Scar pulling him to safety with a smile on his face. "You called?" Scar chuckled. "Scar!" Grian cried. They began falling, in which Grian grabs onto Scar, flying away from the eyes and hands. He dodges in time to evade the end crystal that was in Mumbo's hand. Grian gently places Scar down on the ground, both boys watching as the crystal explodes, causing a cloud of dust and sparks to blind the floating eyes for a mere moment. Grian noticed as the large eyes turn to look at Pearl, standing there unafraid of the entities before her. The hands follow suit with the eyes, reaching out to grab the seemingly defenseless Pearl; however, a Wither floats above her, ready to attack the beings. Floating above them both was Impulse, his yellow top hat being held by his right hand. "Now attack those nasty creatures!" Impulse demanded. On command, the Wither goes and battles the eyes and hands. Grian and the others join by Pearl's side as the Wither fought. "Alright! Way to go, Impulse!" Scar cheers. Grian stood in awe and even shock. But the battle ended with the Wither being crushed into bits and pieces. The eyes looked furious, before joining together with the hands into one large energy wave, which went straight for Grian and the rest of Boatem. Without thinking, Grian pushes everyone behind him with one arm, while reaching out with his other towards the wave. His wings open up and surround his friends, shielding them. Grian's eyes change to where there was nothing but purple and the Watcher's symbol in them. As the wave made contact with Grian's hand, he began to absorb the energy, breaking whatever spell was set over Hermitcraft, returning the world to normal. The night sky was filled with stars, the mountains reaching above the clouds, and the moon just starting to set in the East. His hand falls to his side, before he collapses onto the ground between Scar and Mumbo, his wings covering them gently. Pearl was next to Mumbo, with Impulse in between her and Scar. All five were battered and bruised, covered in scratches, ash, smoke, and small burns. Scar, Mumbo, Pearl, and Impulse were passed out, exhausted from the earlier battle. Meanwhile, Grian just looked up at the sky in shock. He couldn't believe it, he actually did it. He actually managed to escape the hands of the Watchers for a second time. He looks at his hand, which was covered in a large burn from the energy wave making contact with his skin. His mind was racing with many thoughts, but those thoughts were pushed out as soon as exhaustion settled in. He closes his eyes, placing his arm down beside him, allowing for peace to take over. The sound of paw steps reach his ears, he could only assume they belonged to Scar's cat, Jellie. He listened as Jellie laid down in between Scar and Impulse. Those were the last sounds he heard as he fell asleep, hoping to regain energy by morning. He knew he had some explaining to do when everyone woke up, but it was worth it in the end. [The End.] Let me know if you wish to see the aftermath!

[@LukeySkywookie]

That's such a great take on this! And honestly I can imagine Grian being scared as the Watchers try and take him over again. Personally I've never seen EvoSMP, but now this makes me wanna check it out for myself! Also that Watcher name, "Xelqua", is pretty cool

[@xXlotusmoonXx]

@@LukeySkywookie 'Xelqua' was Grian's old channel name. And we've taken that to using it as his past EVO name and his watcher name in his lore. Also I do recommend that you watch EVO SMP because it's really good.

[@LukeySkywookie]

@xXlotusmoonXx i...did not know that. that's pretty cool. also now that i think about it, that beginning scene where Grian's underwater and, like, drowning or whatever... it makes me think of how he might've met Boatem... Maybe, when he escaped from the Watchers the first time, he fell into the lake, and almost drowned... but then the Boatem crew found him, saved him and took him in? (at least that's my interpretation of it)

[@xXlotusmoonXx]

@@LukeySkywookie Actually, Grian escaped from the Watchers during Season 6 of Hermitcraft (According to us fans that is with the Watcher Lore).

[@LukeySkywookie]

sorry it's taken me so long to reply. having issues with restricted mode :( so can you tell me more about the whole Watcher thing? Like, are they evil and stuff? And what caused Grian to become a Watcher in the first place?

[@tiramisuterror5337]

hell knows there are nowhere near enough words to describe how many emotions this gorgeous work of art made me feel in all of a minute and a half. you must be magic

[@normalvinegarghost2646]

Ok now this. This, is what I call perfection. True art. I loved every second of it. The animation is so smooth and it's so full of references and little nods to what happened during season 8 and honestly I don't think there are many animations out there that can top this. Easily one of my all time favourites, just like the rest of your work. You're doing amazing. Please keep it up because I cannot stress enough how amazing you and your work are!

[@RavensGem]

Who else wants to see Grian and the hermits react to this I can hear his screaming, “that’s meeeee” “this is so cool” or maybe that’s just me on the inside, because this is REALLY great just amazing in every way possible I am going to go as far as to say this is my favorite animation on KZbin.

[@BURGER_JOE]

This is gonna be RADICAL!!!! I love Brian :))))))

[@user-hf1fk1jw7i]

WHOMST is this BRIAN character???? 🤣🤣

[@MidMoonStar]

You mean Grain?

[@localwheel]

THIS IS HECKIN' INCREDIBLE HOLY HELL, I LOVE YOUR ANIMATIONS SO SO SOOO MUCH, AND TO SEE SOMETHIN' FULLY COLORED?!?fdsHj INSANE !!!! Truly a masterpiece this is!!!

[@rusty_courage]

LOCALWHEEL THANK YOUUU 😭😭

[@justthebestaround1200]

I love that Jellie’s just like “oh is everybody napping? Sounds fun!”

[@peskybirbfan]

PESKY BIRB SCREECH OF HAPPINESSS THIS IS SO GOOOOOOD IT GENUINLY GIVES ME TINGLES, THE WAY GRIAN LOOKS AT HIS HAND AT THE END JUST LIKE I didn't know I could do that. THIS IS AMAZING

[@Louiza44]

This is really amazing. I should probably thank you because I saw this a few days after you post it and it made me really want to start getting into Watcher lore. I have now read many a fanfic and started watching Evo and rewatching the life series with Martyn's pov. I knew Watcher stuff had been everywhere recently, but this convinced me to actually delve into it. I now absolutely love it and may have a mild obsession.

[@storm-the-wize]

Can someone explain the context behind this video- I love it so much but, like, have no context whatsoever 😅

[@LukeySkywookie]

@@storm-the-wize Me and another guy have been having a conversation about it. Check the replies at the fandom story.

[@PeskyHawk]

AHHHHHHH I've watched it already three times! I love it so MUCH, thank you for another great animatic!!! It was worth the wait and was rightly hyped up!!! Can't get over how SMOOTH that running scene Grian did!

[@evergreengaming2.053]

When Mumbo pulled out that End Crystal, *(I think it was an End Crystal)* I was like, "You're a wizard Mumbo! A wizard!"

[@BigMossRock69420]

1:24 Rest in peace Jellie. You will be missed.

[@kingkered01]

This was so well done! And, well, since everyone seems to be listing their favorite details, I'll list mine! And by god does it have to be Mumbo arriving and looking absolutely PISSED OFF. Like, you can TELL that Mumbo would be more than happy to throw away his peace love and plants thing, JUST to ensure the Watchers can't do anything to Grian. And just, it's really cool!

[@Messwiththehonkyougetthebonk]

He protecc He attack But most importantly: Potato man is back!

[@IceFireAnimates]

SWOOP GROUP FOREVER!!! This is genuinely so good! I don’t understand how you could get this done in 6 days, this would take me at least a year!

[@Summer12_Studios]

Swoop group! And yes she did a great job on the animation!👏🏼

[@Randomwords247]

I am so excited for this!!! I watched the stream with the rest of Swoop Group and I cannot wait to see how it all turned out :DDD

[@Cspiv]

Swoop Swoop!

[@storycat2034]

Swoop grooouuuupppp!!!!

[@HarmonyMoonbeam024]

S W O O P G R O U P A S S E M B L E

[@Summer12_Studios]

Swoop group squad!😄🎉

[@Scarlet_Edits019]

I can’t with this grian running almost getting caught scar saving him his caring scar ahhhhh i can’t I LOVE IT SO MUCH AHHHHHHH

[@lucasmcafee1218]

Bro this just proves that a hermitcraft animated series would be amazing

[@danielcarrigan4934]

damn Rusty you outdid yourself on this one. I love the fight scene, especially mumbo’s end crystal. excited to see what comes next!

[@ImzDaTiger]

Watcher grian anamatic , I’m excited out of my mind rusty

[@weeksauce11]

Looks like the Watcher came back for Grian, luckily he’s got Boatem on his side.

[@greenisagirlVR]

I love this animation so much , the way the watchers parts are just like sketch lines it looks really cool ,I’m so used to pearl in a red jacket or cloak that I forget that she has a not red one !

[@serasvoid]

This is EPIC!!!! How are you able to put out such banger animations in such a short amount of time?! This is crazy! Gosh the amount of emotion and action in this is insane. I nearly cheered out loud when everyone of boatem turned up to help Grian. And Jellie at the end! Soooo goood!

[@Avenflow.]

What the heck is this talent??? Grian's flying is so smooth! Not to metion Pearl's hair! Also cute Jellie at the end sitting next to her owner :D also how the freak did you get those colours from Grian's parrot wings to transfrom so smoothly? And Impulse's floating? You're so good at animating bro!😊

[@chikcon-kj]

I watched you working on this on stream, and it looks amazing! I can't believe it's already done, I'm so excited Edit: that was incredible! how did you make this in six days??

[@aaishaismail5717]

Friggin 6 days WHAT

[@Blandy8521]

I love how each member helps. I think my favourite was Mumbo using his end crystal explosions

[@rachelbradbury4682]

Get ready with some popcorn everyone! This is sick! Thanks you Rusty

[@Astoriaroz]

OH MY GOSH WATCHER GRIAN????? I am freaking out I’m so excited for this AHHHH

[@user-hf1fk1jw7i]

AAAHHH

[@mirar.6091]

GOSH JELLY JOINING SCAR AT THE END THAT WAS ADORABLE

[@lolli_popples]

Boatem: Helps Grian fight the Watchers Watchers: You gon regret that fam *starts working on Double Life*

[@LukeySkywookie]

Are you suggesting that the Watchers were responsible for the soulbound curse? (It's what I've taken to calling it.)

[@lolli_popples]

@@LukeySkywookie I was more saying that the Life Series That happened after season 8 was Double Life. But I personally headcanon that the Watchers set up all the rules and systems of the game.

[@LukeySkywookie]

@@lolli_popples That would make sense actually. Especially considering the Watcher symbol on the Secret Keeper... It's like the Watchers were giving Grian the tasks to try and get him to come back, but their plan failed since he didn't win Secret Life

[@justapalaver]

i miss boatem it was the first season i watched and i absalutely cherished it

[@AuraBird]

I love when people animate the found family that is the Hermits and their friendships so much

[@ItzCozmo_]

The help from scar part was honestly adorable.

[@shroo_3933]

The seratonin this gives me is so amazing! I love this more than I can express like I wanna explode

[@rileyjoyly3950]

OMG THIS IS ALL OF MY WATCHER DREAMS COME TRUE!! This is incredible I can't describe I love it to much hahaha. The music makes it 100 times better and I love when Grian flies Scar to safety while Mumbo humanely tries to kill the watchers! Edit: I've watched this so many times and I can't stop!!

[@TheIvyShadow]

I’m just in awe. Fully colored and animated is impressive on its own, but the fluid expressions and action make it more so!

[@BJ_Freeplay]

that blink. THAT BLIIIIIINK!!!!

[@Insorainity]

Average monday in Boatem where the watchers decided to get Grian back.

[@MagicRatAnimates]

I love this so much I really like your whole animation style and timing

[@Jessica18010]

Omg the why Jellie laid down next to Scar is freaking ADORABLE! Also this is such an amazing animation well done!!!

[@Yourfavouritegeek101]

Omg. Tell me that scene wasn’t the best thing ever. I love that so much! I love it when scar saves Grian like it’s so good!

[@Craftidore]

I just noticed, at 1:08 Grian's wings are wrapped protectively around the Boatem crew! That's a really nice touch

[@Astoriaroz]

THAT WAS SO GOOD!!!!!!!! Time to rewatch it a hundred more times, oh my gosh, GREAT JOB RUSTY!!!!!!

[@Web_Gremlin]

HOLY- Rusty this is incredible!!! I cannot express how much I love this, this is amazing and I am honoured to be able to witness another of your beautiful artworks! Legendary animatic as usual Rusty :D

[@lieutenant4418]

Mumbo was so cool with his end crystal!! I loved that! :3

[@prototypesarmy5743]

First! Jellie laying next to scar absolutely adorable I love it Second!!! That mumbo crystal blast was insanely cool!!!! Literal goosebumps right now

[@smki27379]

i am absolutely stunned. can't believe i missed the premier but it's alright!!! ur animations never (literally never) disappoint!! take a nap after this or smth because this is AMAZE

[@ducky9202]

this is AMAZING. Every little detail has made me watch multiple times throughout today, i would love to see more of this AU

[@MoonlitBookworm73]

I LOVE THIS SO MUCH! This is seriously insane! Scar saving Grian and then Grian saving Scar, the boatem crew coming to help, Grian defending them all, and even Jellie coming to rest with everyone at the end, it’s just so sweet and adorable.

[@neccodealer]

I’m obsessed with this I don’t even know where to start the way it flows between each person the way jellie comes over to nap at the end AAAAA

[@crystal8713]

Dude, actual CHILLS I love this animatic!! the details, the smooth animation, I love it so much! this is absolutely amazing!

[@thekawaiicrafter46]

has Jimmy or Grian seen this? I feel like Jimmy would go crazy over it

[@limepelt2348]

Jellie curling up with scar at the end is great

[@Rosiewarriorscats]

Looking at Jellie at the end after her passing is such a bittersweet moment