Monster | EPIC: The Musical Animatic

truly hope yall enjoy the video, I think this animatic is one of my most... "experimental" works, I guess. But it turned out pretty cool! :D
--
Buy me a coffee: ☕ ko-fi.com/giiij
TIKTOK: / giiij__
INSTAGRAM: / giiij__
TUMBLR: www.tumblr.com/blog/gigizetz

[@gigi2820]

My favorite part of the video is when Odysseus says "I'm the monster rawr rawr rawr", definitely one of my best looking shots right there

[@Phasmania]

I love when he says “that’s it. I’m going monster mode👹” and rawr rawrs all over the suitors🔥✍️🔥

[@GleamDrawz]

I am the monster rawr rawr rawr

[@imjustbeingrandom]

I was so emotionally moved by that particular scene. Practically changed every part of my being, changed, moved, man… it was such a breathtaking moment in the video. Rawr rawr rawr 🦖

[@LemonStories]

the rawr rawr rawr scene in Monster reminds me a lot of that peaceful moment in Just A Man where Ody sat down and contimplated, "When does a cabbage become a meteor," with an infant.

[@HelloitsMeli]

That reminded me of that incredible moment in "Remember me" when he said, with no doubt: "I'm the raining King of Ithaca"

[@sososos1071]

The blind Polyphemus with his sheep and the broken glasses... I love this SO MUCH I'm going to blow up any second

[@licas3214]

I love how gentle and kind is Polyphemus with his sheep's(⁠●⁠♡⁠∀⁠♡⁠)

[@ashinspace3456]

he almost looks innocent-

[@sososos1071]

@@ashinspace3456 He sleeps knowing he has done him right, your honor

[@bluellama2348]

JUSTICE FOR THE SHEEPIES ‼️

[@everythingisvision]

Something I love, that is also reflected in the song, is that Polyphemus, Circe and Poseidon are depicted as tragic and/or ultimately kind-ish, while Odysseus is framed as this murderous specter of a person. Also, Odysseus just laying in a puddle is hilarious.

[@Cantmakeit_imbooked]

Him laying in a puddle looked like me in bed, contemplating all of my life choices.

[@BlueCookies1116]

Ok, but, like, who finds a random puddle, IN THE UNDERWORLD, NO LESS, and decides to lay down in it?! Ody as far as you know, that could be bl00d or smth

[@aaishaismail5717]

I think it’ll feel good tho like you’re in that kinda situation and everything’s just horryfimying it’ll feel nice to just Sit Lay down in something cold and remind yourself that one day you’ll return to that cold :) But then you think it over and remember you’re not there yet and pick yourself back up and then contemplate your choices of sitting in a wet puddle

[@theultimatefusion7265]

​@@BlueCookies1116Soul juice.

[@xanderramsdell2919]

​@BlueCookies1116 hey, maybe it's the waters of Lethe and he'll forget about all his guilt.

[@samflynn8984]

The fact he sees Telemachus as a baby because hasn’t seen him as an adult just make my soul hurt

[@AshThePizza]

It hurts even more when you realize that in Gigi’s keep your friends close animatic, Telemachus was an adult, but his eyes were blurred.

[@KhaledChrieki]

YET, HASNT SEEN HIM YET

[@Jester_Draws]

AHHHHHH THE HEADBAND SYMBOLISM!!!!! He no longer is going to greet the world with open arms like polities. This animatic was positively breathtaking you have so much talent. THE COLOR SYMBOLISM *chefs kiss*

[@kawi3013]

Such a cool detail

[@_Lor_313_]

IT. WAS. PERFECT.

[@SuperSonicBlur]

HOLY FUCK WAIT WAIT WAIT... SEEING THE WORLD IN BLACK OR WHITE LIKE THATS SO FREAKING GOOD OH GODS GIGI YOU GENIUS

[@soleil6343]

YOOOO I SAW THAT AND KNEW IT WAS SIGNIFICANT AND YOU PUT IT IN WORDS SO WELL

[@foolslayer9416]

I want Odysseus to do some brutal shit that would make Polites turn away in disgust.

[@hylianmoth]

"rawrr im a big bad monster rawrrr" - Odysseus

[@kawi3013]

"what if im the monster? 😥😓" rawr rawr

[@madmanwithaplan1826]

actually at the end its the crew litterally singing "Monster Rawr!" listen its funny and you cant unhear it lol

[@DeeriusDay]

​@@madmanwithaplan1826 Well, NOW i can't unhear it!

[@HelloThere-cz9ti]

Don't forget the angry stomping with "So what if I'm the monster?!"

[@badcreations9527]

Can someone tell me where? Like is it written or something?

[@PaperBag2024]

I love how you gave the “Monster” Odysseus’ helmet, to show that it’s a soldier and not a man. A monster hiding among mortals.

[@Violet_Jedi_Sylveon]

I love how Odysseus just falls over into the water for his existential crisis, perfect. And the cyclops being so soft with his sheep, very adorable! And the whole end where he becomes the monster rawr rawr RAWR, it looks so awesome!

[@scaramouchefollower]

When he says "oh, ruthlessness is mercy upon ourselves" but it's the darkness deep down inside of him whispering things!! Oh my heart

[@Shadowblades666]

1. Polities's broken glasses😭 2. Love Ody making a deal with his dark half 3. The end with the pupils in the darkness, a very very nice touch

[@Donottouch-zm2qo]

Time stamps ?

[@DoubleAgent05]

2. is 2:44 3. is between 3:30 and 3:31 I couldn't find 1. sorry about about that 😅

[@bosskaiju4834]

@@DoubleAgent05 1. is at 1:14

[@Donottouch-zm2qo]

Thx

[@KnittingTinker]

If I remember they have shown it as pupils in the darkness for both a monster version, and as an Ares version. I like to see the idea of the soldier being taken into Ody is him taking in Ares patronage since Athena has abandoned him now (At least in his perception)

[@red_abyss]

3:14 Penelope (Odysseus' subconscious) letting go of Polites' headband(?) or essentially letting go of his 'greet the world with open arms' ideology because he thought it was necessary so he can return home safely to his wife and son Thank you, gigi. I am now punching the wall and screaming in agony :'D

[@akisorax]

I might be a sensitive little weenie but the bit that got me was the cyclops nuzzling the sheep and smiling with his eye cut out and bodies around him-- owie

[@scaramouchefollower]

Penelope stripping away Polites band, that final reminder to greet the world with kindness, had me sobbing. You're such an amazing artist!!

[@tingchoi1113]

It makes me SO SAD but I love it SO MUCH when artists portray Odysseus wearing Politie's sash, but have him RIP IT OFF IN MONSTER. It has me foaming and sobbing on the ground, representing Odyssey's parting from humanity and truly becoming ruthless

[@swaraajchadha8907]

LOVE the fact that the “monster” he sees himself as is the same one that the infant would have turned into all the way back from “Just a Man”!! ❤❤❤

[@rayningart]

Ohhh I didn't even notice this! I remembered the reflection in the mirror, but you're right that he became what he tried to prevent. Oh my gosh.

[@kiddkris874]

That entire sequence where Odysseus and the monster inside of him merge is insane. Those transitions? Those glitches? Those camera angles and shots?????

[@rosekitten7097]

Penelope ripping away Odysseus' head band hits si much harder, especially coming from Penelope herself, one of the few things he's fightitng for. You're an absolute genius!!

[@RavenSutcliffe]

It's like in his mind she's giving him permission to do whatever is necessary to come back

[@Nicholastv3373]

@@RavenSutcliffeor she’s showing her true beliefs in that instead of staying silence

[@RavenSutcliffe]

@@Nicholastv3373 that version of Penelope and Telemachus is in his head, which is pretty obvious because Telemachus is a baby. Penelope as an actual person hasn't showed up so we don't know

[@Nicholastv3373]

@@RavenSutcliffe I was thinking it was more the real version he knows she is coming threw then the version he wishes she was

[@Akwave_]

@@RavenSutcliffefrom her song clips she’s also fighting her absolute best to wait for him, she’s the only one he needs forgiveness from and she damn sure would green light what every was necessary

[@cub-square]

You captured this. No one managed to so completly capture his change AND BRO DARK ODYSSEUS CALL BACK WAS INSANE

[@victorhallack5675]

my favorite part is when he says "it's monstering time" and he monstered all of the threats. now seriously speaking, this is one of the greatest animatics of all time, and the way you captured the contrasts between emotions and the internal transformation of Odysseys was just perfect. Congratulations, i will show this video to all of my friends!

[@dbanshee276]

The visual of Penelope taking aways Polite's headband from Odysseus head because now he won't greet the world with open arms anymore because he HAS to go back to her no matter the cost is INSANE and I LOVE YOU FOR IT

[@connorhaws4335]

MEANIE!!! You’re a big MEANIE! For making us wait THAT LONG

[@biannathesparklequeen9210]

No. A MONSTER!! (rawr rawr rawr) 😂😂😂

[@GleamDrawz]

🎵Waiiiting 🎶

[@GJ08DL12]

FOR THE BEST ONE FOR GOD SAKE

[@siverikapash]

The wait was worth the result! 🎉

[@HelloThere-cz9ti]

"Twelve long years~~"

[@VintKnight]

Wow... I am absolutely gagged at what I have seen, first off the first moments of Odysseus walking about in shock and slight despair, the constant reflections of himself, then the colours darkening as he really starts to question himself, Polyphemus being first, him rubbing the sheep, Circe looking malicious at first, but then turning back to a past, more young version of her after a failure she could not stop. given her more depth, Poseidon being seen as someone who has to be respected, no matter the cost, then Odysseus seeing himself as nothing but a solider but then cutting back to his men, who wish the same goal as him, Home, Itacha, to their families, the "Monster" side coming from the ground and confronting him, I like to think it says "Oh ruthlessness is mercy upon our sails" , then passing by the people he has lost, Polities, who died beside him, Athena separating from him, his mother dying of grief and hopes to see her son again, the 500 men he has lost, the constant paddling he does when trying to run from Poseidon, then it coming back to when he dropped Hector's son, cutting back to the "monster", the final agreement that comes between them at the end, as it slowly takes a part of him, btw this sequence is absolutely beautiful 2:46 the countless cuts to the colour red does it for me, the reflections in the first few seconds now becoming the "monster", then it ending on the white eyes of it, as Odysseus comes in terms with it Just an absolutely amazing animatic at it's finest!

[@PaperBag2024]

All the red symbolism also reminds me of when the prophet tells him his palace is covered in red. The flashes could be showing that it’s the “Monster” who took over in the King song.

[@lucie_loves_life2413]

THAT

[@awesomeaman113]

I'm so glad the one-eyed tall solider (nicknamed X-Eye Guy) survived Circe. You have no idea how heavily I am invested in this one background character.

[@jempsters9223]

this is ALL gorgeously done but i'm SO enamored by 2:39 - 2:45, just the scene of Odysseus standing at the edge of the wall transitioning into his darker self holding out an open hand (perfectly conveying the release of his hand from dropping the infant too!!) and Odysseus then taking its hand--well. it's fucking INSANE and i LOVE IT SO MUCH. like hooooOoo my god

[@MariFerXolotl]

My favourite part is when Odysseus went with the Pam Pam 👏👏 and said: raw raw raw 🦖

[@elenjulia8271]

monsterrrr rawrrrrr

[@MariFerXolotl]

Not but really, my favourite part is when he talks about Circe, after reading the books it just hits different

[@santinoferreyra4757]

@@MariFerXolotl CONTEXT PLIS

[@MariFerXolotl]

@@santinoferreyra4757 SPOILER ALERT FOR THE BOOK ‘CIRCE’ BY MADELINE MILLER: After Circe spends a lot of time alone and exiled on her island (many years before Odysseus) a ship comes to her shores and she provides them with food, wine, etc. But when the men realise that the house does not belong to any man, and she lives there alone, they decide to gang r4pe her. So when she is weak on the ground, she activates the magic of the plants she put in the wine and for the first time, transforms the men into pigs.

[@felixhenson9926]

@@santinoferreyra4757 there's a book called Circe, that's what they're referencing. It's not related to Epic but it's the same character and story.

[@claywantscoffee]

genuine chills from this and also once again blown away by the fluidity of ur animations damnnnn (also penelope stroking odysseus' hair broke me my HEART)

[@mercuryswordblob]

I agree

[@The_Cowwwthem]

SAME

[@seeschwalbe]

Odysseus acting all melodramatic at the beginning but then dropping all the mellow and going full drama. No but seriously, that animatic is amazing, the change of art style and all the lip synching?? And the facial expressions and gestures to convey the emotions?I love how this one looks more like an actual musical performance with coreo and all, great choice since there is no real plot and this is all internal. I love the use of colours and the shapes flowing into each other, and yet another time you have left no opportunity for symbolism go by unused. Again, absolutely love it!

[@holloweyes6486]

This is very well made but also I can’t help but imagine the crew watching from the ship as Odysseus dances around singing his heart out with no music and non of the dramatic visuals

[@carpedm9846]

I love how you used the pause after the "and if I gotta drop another infant from a wall in an instant so we all dont die?" With odysseus holding the baby as he sings and during the silence it is the monster with his hand open. Amazing

[@Efulums]

That bit gave me actual shivers!

[@rossjones8656]

Yeah, the moment after that just keeps giving me the chills.

[@PromethealBee]

HE'S BECOMING THE MONSTER 🐸🐸🐸

[@Letdantescook]

rawr rawr rawr

[@TowardsTheMoon880]

A frog? 😂😂

[@user-tr2yh5px7e]

💅 rawr ✨ rawr 💅

[@Reveriemie]

RAWR RAWR🗣️🗣️👹👹

[@ponchylol]

RAWR RAWR RAWR

[@keywashere]

I LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS ESPECIALLY ALL THE ANIMATION AND WHEN PENELOPE RIPS OFF THE BANDANA, THE KINDNESS THAT POLITES GAVE HIM, AND SHE TAKES IT AWAY FROM HIM LIKE DAMN YOU HAVE TO BE RUTHLESS!! AND THE SHADOW GUY LOOKING LIKE A WARRIOR FROM TROY, AADGHQJKA I LOVE THIS ANIMATIC SO MUCH (i also support the headcannon that in his brain, odyseus doesnt know what telemachus looks like so to him hes just a lil baby)

[@AshThePizza]

At 3:00 the way that Odysseus's hands look kind of black and watery reminds me of the way that you drew one of Poseidon's arms in the Ruthlessness animatic. The symbolism of this is like saying that Odysseus is kind of adopting Poseidon's mindset of ruthlessness, which he is. This probably isn't a design detail, but I just noticed it and thought it was cool. My favorite EPIC animatic yet! IT'S SO GOOD!!!!🤯🤯

[@antoniotrivelloni8191]

Him shaking hands with the dark spirit thing and absorbing it is something I've envisioned since I heard this song. If I could draw, I'd do that, and I'm happy someone else thought of it

[@HelloitsMeli]

37 HOURS???.. You're evil, Gigi. I like that 👌🏻

[@GleamDrawz]

Monsterous, even??

[@HelloitsMeli]

Exactly 👌🏻

[@meri0312]

I would even go as far as to say they're ruthless

[@GleamDrawz]

@@meri0312 😱

[@ponchylol]

​@@GleamDrawz😱😱

[@hannene5481]

Chills... LITERALLY CHILLS!!😳 That part when he's holding the baby and the horse's behind.... It took me out of breath!!

[@JustaPlant]

I'M INTERNALLY SCREAMING IT LOOKS SO COOL THE WATER BEING A CONSTANT REMINDER IF THE LESSON THAT POSEIDON TRIED TO GAVE HIM- My bro was so done that he stole his leimotif

[@YouveBeenMegged]

Holy. Moly. Where do I even start? Odysseus’s expressions are _everything._ It definitely gives off a vibe of “sleepless nights of regretting your past decisions”, which perfectly matches the themes of the song! I love the parts where the “monster” is reflected in the water _so much,_ because he’s literally _reflecting_ on where he’s gone wrong so far, and the second half of the song is how he’s gonna fix it so they can get home. Oh my *_gods,_* the black silhouette flashbacks had me *screaming.* Absolutely gorgeous! The fact that they’re outlined the same way as the reflections is really cool too, because he’s also reflecting on his encounters with the people he lists. And then the cut after each one to who those people really are, so cool! Although one detail I noticed in Poseidon’s is the shot of a bull being sacrificed when Odysseus says “Or does he keep us in check so we must respect him, and now no one dares to piss him off?” Is that a reference to how Minos intentionally sacrificed the wrong bull to Poseidon, leading Poseidon to curse Pasiphaë into creating the Minotaur? Because if so, that’s a really nice touch. The pan over everyone Ody has lost was also amazing! I really like your design of his mother, too! That final sequence where the “monster” becomes part of him absolutely took my breath away. One more small detail I noticed is that in some shots, the “monster’s” silhouette resembles Athena. I know that’s likely not intentional, but it makes me think about how the “monster” and the way of thinking it represents is what Athena originally wanted Odysseus to be. Absolutely incredible work, and well worth the April Fool’s prank! 😂

[@sumomo2236]

This is incredible. I love the visual of him giving himself up to the mindset of the soldier during battle, willing to do anything to win, even kill an infant, only to their collapse against Penelope's lap. It shows that he's willing to do it, he has to be the Soldier now, but he still lacks the strength to become the Monster fully.

[@beantama_]

omg i love this especially when he takes the hand of the “monster” and how the darkness goes over his hands to show the blood on his hands and the transitions are too gigi would’ve done it again!!

[@alexanderkamado504]

Definitely one of your best works gigi.....THE SMOOTHNESS, THE VISUALS, THE SYMBOLS, ITS IMMACULATE

[@gracedoss801]

You’re a monster for making everyone wait two days for such an epic animatic. Can’t wait to see it.😊

[@bluehawkgaming6055]

I love the moment when he takes the shadow's hand: the weight and the almost liquid-like motion as it siphons into him. A+ work!

[@sparkysparkles5004]

I love love LOVE the ending sequence! It actually took my breath away ;~; I love how he falls into Penelope's lap, there’s just something so gentle but desperate in the way you animated it, and how well it contrasts the more intense desperation in the sequence prior SOMEONE PLEASE GIVE THIS MAN A BREAK 😭

[@MidEri.]

oh man. all the reflection work. when he shook hands with his other self and they were warping together. WHEN SHE PULLED OFF POLITIES' HEADBAND

[@AnonEMouse-ls7fp]

Kinda like she was giving him permission, wasn't it?

[@bigfootbanshee2230]

GOD. The expression work?? The pallete change???? EVERYTHING???? You've OUT DONE yourself

[@cordyceps182]

Fantastically well done! Absolutely love how "cinematic" your animatics are. They're always remarkably fluid. The scene where Odysseus accepts the shadowy figure was sick.

[@alexpeterson124]

OMGGGGG I LOVE WHEN HE SHAKES HIS SHADOW'S HAND AND BECOMES THE MONSTER

[@hardlette2950]

Chills man actual chills when the beat dropped and he accepted in becoming the "Monster"

[@biannathesparklequeen9210]

Ooooo!! Gigi, you've outdone yourself with "I am a monster rawr rawr rawr " so I'm EXTREMELY hyped for this ❤❤❤❤❤

[@RCOLLINS1446]

I always love it when someone gives Ody’s men unique facial features. It’s always a treat to see recurring faces in Ody’s crew. 1:47 - Oh! So that’s why he has one eye. That’s such a cool detail!!!

[@miki10_]

The entire sequence from 2:34 is soo beautifully animated, the transitions are incredible, I love everything about it! Definitely my favorite animatic so far!

[@hazyeditsss]

I can’t believe they cut the beautiful “I am the monster rawr rawr” it truly showed Odysseus’s character arc in the best way. It’s a travesty that it was lost 😢

[@QuirrelTheBug]

I love everything so much, oh god. POLITES’ HEADBAND, I UNDERSTAND WHAT YOU DID THERE.

[@FairFeline]

RAWR SHOULD I BECOME THE MONSTER 🦖🦖🦖 Edit: This really is my favorite Monster animatic now. You always have such a way with colors! (And those sheep were so cute, I would have killed for them as well)

[@halosithmaycry3529]

I just love how this song can be given to any character ever that reaches their breaking point and breaks their moral compass.

[@OwIish]

That one year wait of set up and payoff is absolutely stunning. Also, THE CAMRA MOVEMENT? It just feels so smooth and expressive at the same time. chefs kiss

[@RCOLLINS1446]

2:43 - 3:36 - This whole section is so beautiful.

[@anony_apis]

i love how you did 2:44, just all the parts with his reflection honestly

[@ulfurgaming4268]

i seriously love the design of the shadow of odysseyus especially when it merges with him

[@justanotherguy6421]

The visuals of Odysseus accepting himself as the monster gave me chills. Gigi, one of your best works, congratulations! 👏👏

[@AnjutaRoze]

I just want to pay attention to the characters that appear in the background of the Odyssey song, because they are fantastically revealed to Gigi!! 1:19 How I love this shot! He sits quietly and looks at his furry friends, although in the meantime, next to them are the belongings of the dead soldiers of Odysseus (specifically Polit's glasses). And despite the fact that he no longer has an eye, he feels calm and knows that someone worse than him will avenge him. No one else is in terrible danger. 1:30 No matter what anyone says, Circe has the saddest story of why she attacked Odysseus. Because her nymphs were harmed and she herself, and of course Circe became much colder over time and stopped trusting the opposite sex (men) who sailed back to her island. She is more realistic with Cyclops, I can really sympathize with them, unlike Poseidon and others who harmed Odysseus and the team. 1:36 I ask the commentators who know the meaning of this scene to tell me who exactly Poseidon is killing and for what!! I will be incredibly grateful to you! 🕊️ 1:39 It hurt my heart after that moment, ay... Poseidon is the most soulless of all Odysseus' enemies, he is a god who killed before Odysseus, and will kill after. To rape, to offend, because he can just do it! It is impossible to sympathize with him, because he does not even avenge his son, if you refer to the lyrics of his song, he just takes revenge because he wants to. 3:16 My holy buns, Odysseus lost everything that Polite taught him. Literally everything and Penelope confirms it... Dear Gigi, thank you very much for the incredible animation, for the emotional scene at the very beginning, when Odysseus already lay down on a puddle and began to reflect on himself, his enemies and the "Monster"... I'm a monster, rav, rav, rav 💔

[@ilarianisi2155]

My interpretation of 1.36 is that it shows mortals making sacrifices to Poseidon to represent how "we must respect him"!

[@Tenshi1864]

1:36 is the sacrifice of a bull, potentially a reference to the Minotaur. It’s usually associated with Cretean worship of Poseidon. When they stopped respecting him by refusing to sacrifice his bull (the bull he gifted them) to him, he reminded them of the cost of disrespect. Basically, Poseidon is scary.

[@AnjutaRoze]

Thank you so much, sunshine, for explaining this to me!!

[@AnjutaRoze]

@@Tenshi1864 How detailed everything is, wow!! Thank you very much! 🕊️

[@Tenshi1864]

Happy to help!

[@Azary_339]

I deeply resonate with the part where Odysseus says, “I am the monster rawr rawr rawr”

[@catherineperez3637]

This is not an animatic, rather it is a complete animation and one of the most beautiful and expressive that I have ever had the opportunity to see.

[@sowainne]

idk the words for it, but the sketchy sort of way you drew the monsters making their breathing look so ragged was really fucking cool LOL they looked so ominous

[@mirasorastone]

I nearly fell out of my seat seeing this premiere schedule pop up

[@Fruity_one]

Gigi, you're a monster for making us wait for 2 whole damn days and then leave us like this! The scene of Penelope taking Polites' handband off of Odysseus because he's no longer accepts "Open arms"😭😭 (I knew you were gonna do something like that, but it hit) Besides, bringing back the shadow figure from your "Just a man" was brilliant💙

[@alyxleaf]

The lil splat of ody onto Penelopes lap is killing me btw /pos

[@Cosmosdestructor]

The one exception to the backing vocals rule, Odysseus becoming a monster.

[@LightGlyph_13]

AWWW OMG I can't wait for this!! People are complaining about the wait but I'm just glad we have this talented artists making this content for us. Love you so much gigi! ❤

[@dannithespoonlord]

I want to download this directly onto my brain and watch it everyday. I know people say 'everyday' in a non-literal way, but I mean it. I would watch this everyday and still find new cool things you've done. Holy shit Gigi

[@CutePo1son]

Whoa, you have truly out done yourself with this one!! Everything from 2:23 and on got me GAGGED.

[@midnightbard3935]

This whole thing is absolutely fenomenal, but everything that comes after "then I'll become the monster" is PURE EPICNESS AAAAAH

[@number1barbatosimp]

Beyond AMAZING, I love how it focused on odyessus reflecting in 6 before accepting his fate(animation is 🤌) and the reference of his helmet on being his "ruthless" self like in Just a Man. Penelope taking off polites's headband from him (his "kind" side) SO GOOD , but please don't forget to rest, trust me, we can all wait for another masterpiece. Just take care of yourself ❤

[@Animefan24]

Omg the shadows of Odysseus embracing the fact he needs to be a monster was well done

[@immortaldeku]

i cannot get over his transformation into becoming a monster and having parts of his body COVERED BY THE MONSTER……..GODDDDDD

[@PheonyxJay]

There is not a single part of this animatic/animation that should not go without praise. Odysseus’ new stance on his actions at the end is so soulfully animated and drawn it connects right to the heart. His oar strikes being in beat is so wonderfully done, every yell having the shadow grow more and more. And the blood on his hands becoming black, solidifying his becoming the “monster” even in the presence of Penelope, it’s so well drawn and animated it hurts in a good way Amazing work, I hope to see more work from you in the future Edit: I am also glad you got to revisit your reflection of Odysseus from your “Just a Man” video, it’s a beautiful way to show his transformation here, it was amazing then, and it’s amazing now

[@EmmaxxJames]

2 whole daysss nooo!!! I love your animation!! RAWR RAWR RAWHHHHH

[@joshithapriyahasini7198]

Gigi!!! Oh my god!! You are absolutely insane and so so freaking talented. Ohhhhh myyyy gooddd!!! Woahhhh this is so coooollll. The last 45 seconds are just... so damn powerful! Arrggghhh

[@someone8206]

What I like about the Polythemus, Circe, Poseidon, and trojan parts is that first it looks like a more like an image than an animation, and then it switches to a softer animation style, showing that the images are just flawed depictions of those mythological beings, then the animation shows the true image of those beings. Nice detail!

[@eileenjvb2038]

Ever since i first heard the song monster i absolutely loved the comparisons of "are they evil for doing this?" And that part in this animation is exactly what i imagined, showing the two parts of the "monster" Amazing work!! ❤❤

[@Gracielouwho05]

Yes! I can't wait to see this! I absolutely love your version of Epic character designs!

[@froggy12koreangirl]

My absolute favorite part is him embracing what he’s become… and knowing what’s at stake and what he lost… Gigi it’s amazing!

[@thewaffleman9803]

i dont know if this was intentional, but i love the motif of a horse representing the “monster.” Odysseus’s monster form has that warrior helmet mane, and Poseidon- the embodiment of ruthlessness in Epic- is represented by a horse.

[@EnbyWrites3709]

The transition from the shadow dropping the baby to offering his hand was beautiful!

[@siverikapash]

The animation here is INSANE❤ I don’t know how to put this... It's just perfect. My favourite moments are on 0:59 where Odysseus lies in the puddle, idk it's very depressed; AND also on 3:07 where Odysseus lays his head on Penelope's knees HE'S SO WEAK AND ADORABLE PLEASE someone hug him and tell him that everything is going to be okay 😢 Oh wait there is one more - on 2:34 where Odysseus is rowing a boat, it is SO good and smooth yeah I think I can say that the whole animation is very VERY COOL 🎉🎉🎉 RAWR with love❤

[@gabimcc8531]

GIGI, HOOOOOOLY CRAP! YOU SNAPPED SO HARD ON THIS ONE! The fuggin animations smoothness when he accepted becoming a monster?! Omg, so good! Gonna loop this 100x more AT LEAST

[@josefinagonzalezdamico4538]

Every time I feel depressed I come back to this source of serotonin. This is just perfection, a work of art, a display of both talent and years of practice. You, my good sir/ma'am, are one of my favorite artist in all time. Such a masterpiece should be in a museum. All that aside, damn I can't stop rewatching, the hand holding the baby tight becoming the one outstrached to make the deal, symbolizing that he not only let go, he's also embracing the monster. So good. Chills, literally chills. (it was number five, number five killed *the baby*- omg i forgot about that part) . Also I loved how you portrayed Circe's part, the way she was crying and then looking up, a resolved look, willing to do anything for her nymphs (even if she has to become the monster, the villain, the witch), similar to what Odysseus ends up doing in the song- I just love parallels. Keep up the excellent work! I love you! (even tho you destroyed me with Polites glasses)

[@overlex2088]

Every animatic you made has so much little detail and your choreography is just stunning! Honestly the idea with the different versions of Polyemphus, Circe and Poseidon while Odysseus is pondering about them gave me shudders especially Circe crying. Please keep doing what you are doing :)

[@hayden4133]

GIGI, THIS WAS ABSOLUTELY EPIC. I LOVED EVERYTHING ABOUT IT AND EVERYTHING YOU DID. REALLLYYY GREAT JOB. WORDS CANNOT DESCRIBE HOW OBSESSED I AM OVER THIS 🤯🤯🤯👍👍🫡🫡‼️‼️

[@mapleflame9027]

I WAS THINKING HE SHOULD LOSE THE HEADBAND IN THIS BUT DAMM YOU DIDN’T HAVE TO RIP MY HEART OUT

[@cadix1434]

Yes! I just saw this, and so far what I can say on. the first watch, is how PERFECT the colors work! They match the atmosphere of the music (if that makes sense) and just how absolutely superb the. art is! Also, still fan-girling over your Circe design! also not to mention the transitions and how SMOOTH they are!!! ✨

[@nicestpancake]

I know that "ruthlessness is mercy upon ourselves" is likely meant to be 'spoken' by shadow ody here, but personally, I like to interpret it that Odysseus _is_ saying that, and the shadow is just leaning forward as if raring, like an animal calculating if it's time to strike yet.

[@bobbobbobbobb]

This is legitimately amazing. It's an amazing realization of the song and everything I expected it to be and more. Honestly, if Jorge hasn't contacted you to help storyboard Epic's inevitable animated movie, idk what the hell he's thinking.

[@Louison.]

Wow. Oh. My. Goodness. I surely wasn’t prepared for such a great, powerful, beautiful, strong animatic ! The part where he really becomes the monster just blew my mind…i’m obsessed ! 😱❤️

[@SeleneRoseRM]

I am... Genuinely amazed by this. The entire latter half of this gave me chills. Incredible work, the skeleton of a masterpiece

[@kirpithian3302]

The transition to the handshake lives in my head rent free

[@Uptime-ps2rq]

CAN’T WAIT - TWO DAYS - WHYYYY

[@Excelsius_Cerell]

holy SHIT! THe Sweeping shots! The Scenes! The final scenes!!! HOLY SHIT GIGI

[@Just_Yui.]

NO NOT THE HEADBAND also, loved the difference between the two views of each example he uses for monsters Gigi when I catch you Gigi

[@Pausethechaos]

The people on the boat watching their captain stomp around and yelling at a puddle: 👁️👄👁️