FRONT DOOR || Complete Magnus Archives MAP

“I am not a ‘who,’ Archivist, I am a ‘Multi-Michael Animator Project.’ A ‘consistent character design’ requires a degree of identity I can’t ever retain.”
Here it is, the full version of the Multi-Michael Animator Project || Front Door! When I started this project, I had no idea how much support and excitement would be generated around it. The amount of talented people that helped to create this MAP still floors me. Everyone’s part is so unique and creative, and I am so proud of each and every single one of you.
This MAP is a love letter to the creativity of this fanbase; how the designs of characters like Michael and Helen Distortion are so varied and different but still recognizable as the characters they represent. All animators and cosplayers used their own designs for The Distortion. In the spirit of these varying designs, the designs for Jon, Martin, Tim, and Sasha are designed by different participants and voted on by every participant. The video itself premieres on April 1st, the date Michael makes its first appearance in "A Distortion."
Here's a list of all the participants. Links to their accounts will be in the pinned comment- give them lots of love!
0:00 - ybKitten
0:09 - Feraljayce
0:17 - Solitomatonic
0:23 - Pi3shark
0:32 - HoodieX_
0:42 - Shiveringabel
0:51 - kuppatan
0:56 - Mickeymist1
1:04 - SheaBeanie
1:13 - Quirkrash
1:23 - Kodamaiser
1:31 - Camphoteric
1:37 - Rysttle
1:41 - Lieblincense
1:49 - kingthephantom
1:57 - G4stro
2:06 - Sunnymatsu
2:14 - Cinnabarlab
2:23 - EbenRoseTaylor
Character designs:
Jonathan Sims - Akidachi
Martin Blackwood - kuppatan
Tim Stoker, Sasha James, Basira Hussain, and Daisy Tonner - Feraljayce
Honourable Mentions to Akidachi and Fractalize, who unfortunately had to drop out of the map. Luckily we were able to keep using their Jon design throughout the animation, so their touch is still there! Fractalize also incorporated the door transition between Solitomatonic’s part and Pi3shark’s part. Thank you both for joining and helping as much as you have done!
I take no credit for the song, this was made for entertainment purposes only. It is completely nonprofit, and I actually lost money making this video if you consider the musician I commissioned for the end credit sequence.
“I’m Best Friends with my Own Front Door” is by Bill Wurtz, and the credits cover is by Katie Corrin. This video is inspired by The Magnus Archives, a horror podcast distributed by Rusty Quill.

[@kidpickarus1967]

i think it’s amazing that this many people went “michael distortion cool” and then made this absolute masterpiece

[@janehowlett5158]

Why does Bill Wurtz work so well as an avatar of the Spiral

[@justlittleoldme4589]

He is

[@TheAntiChristsPlusOne]

He definitely is

[@ceaseless_spiral_avatar]

Omg he has to be

[@thetasteofsunshine]

I loved absolutely everything about this!! Especially how Michael "splatted" when he/Helen opened the door. What a fantastic transition!!! Also I keep watching that Martin and Tim falling animation over and over again! Thank you to all of the creators for this fantastic masterpiece!!

[@feraljayce]

everything turned out so nicely!!! thank you to everyone who worked on this ALSO GIVE EBEN LOVE HE DID SUCH A GOOD JOB ORGANIZING EVERYTHING

[@ebentaylor]

I'm so tired but I'm happy that we made something this incredible!

[@sandyxandy]

To all the artists who participated in this: YOUR WORK IS BEAUTIFUL. the unique styles each of them had and how each transition flowed really nicely! great job to all!!

[@lilyminer9164]

THAT is how you do a tma map! The jokes, and the quality, the live action, and all the animation styles! God this is perfect, im sure Michael would love to watch this.

[@DejectedJester]

Door husband looking good as ever

[@_fishstars]

this is amazing! the distortion works so well in a map bc if tma was an animation i think it would continuously shift in different art styles to really add that spiral spark

[@amythetoon6535]

clicked on this when it had premiered 69 minutes ago

[@ebentaylor]

69 nice

[@aether2kye]

Oh my god! I love that people had the absolute freedom to do whatever with this map because spiral! Live action? Stop-motion? Hell yeah! And it WORKS! Spiral best thing.

[@quirkrash2982]

THIS TURNED OUT SO COOL!!! OMG EVERYONE DID SUCH AN AMAZING JOB!!! AAAA- TY FOR LETTING ME BE A PART OF THIS!!

[@mayakooi2305]

Gotta love me some Michael content😩✨

[@ebentaylor]

Here are links to every artist involved! 0:00​ - ybKitten twitter.com/ybKittenIsTaken 0:09​ - Feraljayce kzbin.info/door/xQOA5diVzfydhT8nNBanfg 0:17​ - Solitomatonic solitomatonic.tumblr.com/ 0:23​ - Pi3shark twitter.com/pi3shark 0:32​ - HoodieX_ twitter.com/Hoodiex_ 0:42​ - Shiveringabel twitter.com/shiveringabel 0:51​ - kuppatan kzbin.info/door/D3pJrBfQHjUZLitWff0XDQfeatured 0:56​ - Mickeymist1 kzbin.info/door/MG59Q1LkPKxlhaTwO5Tecg 1:04​ - SheaBeanie twitter.com/sheabeanie 1:13​ - Quirkrash kzbin.info/door/xRObFVpozN6wS7nxRKf7OA 1:23​ - Kodamaiser kzbin.info/door/-AV37XA_GPklJLBqd0ZmeA 1:31​ - Camphoteric kzbin.info/door/sSZ476qeBtsHpQb3r4l7AQ 1:37​ - Rysttle kzbin.info 1:41​ - Lieblincense mobile.twitter.com/lieblincense 1:49​ - kingthephantom kzbin.info/door/ftBLOdWUIUN1NSpwIXcOeQ 1:57​ - G4stro twitter.com/ga5tro 2:06​ - Sunnymatsu sunnymatsu.carrd.co/ 2:14​ - Cinnabarlab kzbin.info/door/NyktDAatyw_owuCOQ4pKGQ 2:23​ - EbenRoseTaylor www.ebenrosetaylor.com/ (or this youtube channel!) Akidachi kzbin.info Fractalize fractalize.tumblr.com/

[@caroline6218]

0:24 These two are my favorite parts in the first one I like the weird movement Intel fluid it is not the frames per second just the movement of the character has so much personality. The next part where they turn into a cat and how the fur matches the hair. I thought that was pretty clever. I really enjoy this!

[@nopenope1917]

All the Micheals look so good omg I can't waitttt

[@ebentaylor]

And there will be even more...! :^3

[@catnerdadrian7601]

For way too much of it I didn't realize it was a collaborative effort and just thought 1 person wanted to express how freaky and insane The Stranger is

[@cassou124]

BILL WURTZ? MICHAEL? MAP?!?!?? this is amazing

[@alopexefitra]

WAAAHH THIS IS INCREDIBLE!! I'M IN LOVE WITH ALL THE DIFFERENT INTERPRETATIONS OF MICHAEL!! 💕 Really impressed with the amount of work that clearly went into this. You all did an amazing job!! I can't stop watching it now aah!

[@ariannachee1448]

0:32 IS THAT A FUCKING WARRIORS AU I'M IN LOVE

[@ebentaylor]

Yes it is!!!!! >:^)

[@gracelovesloki]

HE IS COMING

[@lunchmeat674]

Michael my beloved,,,, all these distortions are so cool!!! This map is amazing hghdjfjf

[@cyburnya]

ITS FUCKING HERE EVERYTHING IN IT IS SO GOOD.AAAA A A A A

[@wherethefrickismygoat7161]

WOWOWOW. MY SEROTONIN LEVELS JUST SHOT UP THIS IS INCREDIBLE!!!! EVERYONE DID SUCH AN AMAZING JOBBBB AHHHHHHHHH

[@imlovedavepetab3374]

this whole MAP is just vibing

[@ebentaylor]

Omg thank you davepetasprite

[@tuesdaynext7370]

Why hands too pointy to hold 😭

[@mx.ashman7931]

I love how people went “bill wurtz? More like the distortion. Let’s make that dream a reality”

[@juliannegrossman]

i love all these multiple michaels so very dearly

[@Madscientistenthusiast]

Ive been looking forward to this for so long!!! All of the Micheals are so cool. The entire thing is just so Micheal, the entire vibe is wonderful and so very silly!!

[@ThatoneFreckleface]

1:06 MICHEAL I’M SO PROUD 😭

[@amniamin22]

the c a t

[@faryne8895]

mY GOD/ENTITY this is so incredible!!!! 💕👌🔪

[@MouseofMischief]

As someone who LOVES the Magnus Archives, and has Micheal Distortion as his favorite character, this is AMAZING!! Evveryone did so well! From all of the different Micheal designs, to the way that he moves so smoothly in every animation, to even the live action segments, it is all just to perfect. Great work, everyone!

[@dappercuttlefish9557]

This is so cool! That doll at the end is neat, it's a cool touch to end on a medium change when Helen takes over

[@shiveringabel7034]

WOOOOOO

[@nanoreo7098]

Don't mind me, im just subscribing to all of these creators

[@Liz-lq8hw]

I'm so hyped!!!!

[@Splat_Girl211]

Looks amazing 10/10 :)

[@anamaleth_ad]

woah!!! absolutely amazing, all the animators (and cosplayers!!) did such a great job! this turned out so great!! and those transitions!!!!

[@sydworlds]

im actually on the floor about this. amazing concept incredibly pleasing to watch and if youll excuse me : ARHURGHJM GRRGJH AAAUGGHH RAHHH RAAAAHGRUGH THIS WAS FANTASTIC AOURGHH. Okay. i'm normal again. also the COSPLAYERS???? SO genius to have them. all of these different interpretations add such a michael distortion Specialty. description made me chuckle. the joys of having no canonical character design!

[@ebentaylor]

:^3 Thank you!! This was such a sweet comment

[@chicky6471]

Soooo cool! I love the variation in styles!

[@Lexithepoptart]

Everyone’s interpretations are so cool and work so well together to Spiral

[@weevildoing2562]

YOOOOO THIS FUCKS!!!! everyones parts turned out so good wtf!!!

[@moonstruckmutt766]

EXCELLENT WORK FROM ALL OF YOU!! beautiful crazy colors and wonderful character designs!! it all ties together so so well ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@Charlie-sm5jd]

SOON

[@possessedpeach4455]

aaaaa this was so cool!! loved all the micheal designs

[@fgh1624]

This is so WILDLY GOOD!! What an incredible job everyone did, and those transitions!! Amazing!!

[@RysttleWinters]

Oop im late but everything looks great!!! Glad to be a part of this ^^

[@jiangwanyeehaw]

Gotta show this to our Michael fictive 😂 it's amazing 💖💖

[@crowspirit5154]

YEAAAAAHHH THIS TURNED OUT INCREDIBLY!!!! I'm so sorry I had to drop out, but I don't honestly know how it could have come out any better!!!!

[@malaizze]

Telling who is a monsterfricker by how they draw Michael

[@dr.donogood7266]

Jsheheue WOAH THIS IS AMAZING Everyone did such a gr8 job- It's like poprocks on my brain :)

[@ebentaylor]

Probably one of my favorite descriptions of the map so far :^D

[@definitelynotcole4842]

Everything about this is CAMP. The songs choice? CAMP. Bill Wurtz is amazing. The variety of art styles, catified Michael, real footage and even stop motion featuring an OOAK Michael Doll? CAMP. Michael vs. Jon video game scene? CAMP. The cool color pallette, effects and overall fun vibe? CAMP. The amazing work that the host an animators put into this? CAMP. Martin with a streak of pink in his hair??? Fucking CAMP.

[@a.r.tivadar]

I love it so much!!!

[@towobey]

so cool!

[@bailey9947]

Ahhh I can’t wait!!!

[@usedtobekrampus]

very cool!

[@earth2cody]

God I love this sm

[@Lingonlila]

This is so cool!

[@Space_demon]

WHAA THIS IS SO COOL

[@blazeh6817]

Yoo that is so cool!!

[@user-bo9lj3mf5j]

great job everyone 💜💜💜💜💜

[@icewave3031]

This is so cool! Fun to see how everyone draws the characters

[@sverenagain]

this is incredible!!

[@fishy658]

YES YES YES

[@thaumaturgy347]

im super exited to see this! I bet everyone did an incredible job on it :))

[@rashispika]

Oh this is incrediable ! Great work

[@izzyoranges8005]

I’m shooketh this was all brilliant

[@sgeb9977]

0:17 He's so pretty

[@rosemarycat5]

THIS IS SO COOL

[@yeboyavarie]

This was so creative !!! Loved every second !!

[@Angel-hn1th]

This shit is crazy and i love it.

[@crowbrainzz]

this is absolutely amazing gj to all the participants

[@artsysundae]

AWW THIS IS AMAZING i love everyone’s parts!

[@lavenderlaceration]

This is amazing! Everyone managed to capture him so well and in their own unique styles too! This map is amazing!

[@ghostdagreat]

THIS IS BEAUTIFUL

[@boopadoop385]

Oooh! I've heard if this so much. It's good to see it's finally done!

[@basil1032]

many Michaels, as it should always be nice job!

[@mayakooi2305]

THIS IS SOO CUTE!!! Honestly everyone did such a good job! Will be rewatching this a lot. 11/10

[@thevoidandthevalley8350]

OMGOD EVERYONES DESIGN AND STYLE IS SO COOL THIS IS AMAZING

[@shellolechello]

I really need to finish this series :'D

[@72ratsinatrenchcoat4]

THIS IS AMAZING OH MY G O D

[@pj-yh2cj]

This looks epic

[@kellirandoja]

This is amazing! Tbh, everyone`s designs were so cool and honestly I think it captured Michael`s essence very well! Amazing work!

[@timelyshadows8919]

absolutely insane I love it it fits him so well

[@MissTsuniko]

Wow this is friggin INCREDIBLE holy cow

[@rvb7232]

This is absolutely delightful!!!!! It was so much fun to hear updates as it came together and to finally see the finished product. All the Michaels are fantastic and everyone involved is so cool and talented!!!

[@edenis_gay]

I love the irl ones.

[@abbycollins4820]

Cool

[@Kasper7489]

This was amazing!!!!! I'm always happy to see more content of my fave tma character and hot dang was this fantastic to find

[@redkoifish]

Um HELLO? THIS IS INCREDIBLE

[@kkribus]

This video is a masterpiese and everyone did an amazing job!! All of this styles and colors are really delightful ✨ It was also released on my birthday and made this day even happier heheh

[@ebentaylor]

Happy late birthday! (Also thank you hehe)

[@kilarthmac]

I just recently started watching TMA (currently at 107) and Michael is definitely one of my faves, this was so good!! Everyone who worked on this project is so talented, and I loved everyone's version of him!!

[@ebentaylor]

Thank you for the kind comment, I hope you enjoy the rest of the podcast!

[@justlittleoldme4589]

This is my favourite michael design by far

[@ysabelasophiab.didulo3522]

Loved every transition to the next artist! 😆 this has become one of my favorite MAP that I’ve watched

[@ebentaylor]

Aw thank you!! Honestly it still holds a special place in my own heart

[@alienpupy]

HOLY SHIT THIS IS AMAZING INCONSISTANT MICHEAL MY BELOVED

[@alicethemad1613]

This is amazing! I can’t stop watching it

[@yanshi9748]

This is the spider verse of micheal the distortion

[@stevenredacted1322]

I'm best friends with my own front door I just closed it, but it's opening more Then the cops came and they sent me to jail But tomorrow I’m gonna open it again I'm the postman, and I've got cool clothes
I'm the neighbors, and I'm wearing cool shoes
And I'm dreaming of a brand new world
And I'm hoping that it comes real soon But I saw a sign
I saw the sign
It's a bad, bad sign
Said "It's not gonna happen
And it's not what it seems
You're not gonna make it
And it's not meant to be" But fuck them, I just climbed a huge mountain
But everyone told me I couldn't do it And I feel real nice
'Cause I got lots of money in my bank account And I walk down the street
People throw things at me
Like breakfast and strength tests (Oh this is cool) How much can I bench press? ( Oh I’m very strong) Time to win some awards I’m gonna do everything that you’re not supposed to do, I’m gonna open to page 1 and then skip ahead to page 2 ‘Cause I’m hungry and scared and I can’t find the truth So I'm leaving Oh, there's my balloon Over the trees, under the bridge and over the town Im gonna tell you all the things I’m feeling out loud And they changed all the rules, then I wrote them all again That's how the game begins Oh that’s how I get home again

[@rory4270]

does the artist for the credits cover have an @? it gives me so much joy to listen to

[@ebentaylor]

When I asked Katie for their social media, they said they'd just rather be credited with their full name. I can ask them if they could post it publicly so people could stream it?

[@rory4270]

@@ebentaylor if they feel comfortable doing so, that would be great! But I totally respect their privacy

[@Atlas_Young_Lover69]

One thing I need clarifying: Does Jon canonically have a darker skin tone? I don't want to be stupid and give him the wrong skin color, because I see people giving him darker skin when I've always imagined him as a white English man- the actual voice actor of Jon is white, but I didn't know if his character is.

[@ebentaylor]

Jon doesn't canonically have a darker skin tone. That's a popular headcanon! I'm friends with people who imagine him as a white English man, and it's ok bc he's voice acted by a white English person. I think you'd be fine if you kept imagining him as such

[@Atlas_Young_Lover69]

@@ebentaylor Thank you for confirming!