Happy Ring

[@ThatsGuyFlaming]

Is this too easy for you?

[@axios4702]

-Rick, Soldier of God.

[@tarcat]

Yknow i find the game actually pretty challenging.

[@gugg2216]

I'll see you later

[@tarcat]

(Long silence) Ok…

[@RelatableBlackGuy]

Are you not entertained?!

[@Marvelous_Jared]

Love the animation style changes throughout the video. The DOOM style in that god awful Caelid cave was beautiful.

[@MishiGeneration]

thanks you i liked experimenting too it was real fun glad you enjoyed love love

[@mysterdmt5400]

The awkward silence everytime they finish a conversation is gold.

[@thebiscuitstick2463]

This has big old school machinima vibes. The amateurish animation, the slightly awkward voice acting, the humor, the references, it has everything! Briliant job and keep them coming

[@SonicSanctuary]

oh man thats the ticket!

[@braydoxastora5584]

thats because its a direct reference to happy souls

[@milktenders6219]

Go watch happy souls for the original experience

[@confusedspartan3525]

The knight is just the epitome of "Violence is always the answer. It may not be the right one, but by Marika it's an answer!"

[@WynterStormYT]

As the wise man once said, "Violence isn't the answer. It's a question, and the answer is always yes."

[@cabracadabra_4256]

God I love murder hobos

[@tuqourdtzatli]

Basicly what invasions were like at release when barely anyone knew you could see the host on the compass. 😅

[@HellspawnPaintedStone]

This comment; the invasion experience at the end of this vid was WAY TOO ACCURATE! 😅

[@knightforlorn6731]

Wow, first off, beautiful.

[@MishiGeneration]

tear ahead, in short, joy, O joy.

[@justinroux1610]

​@@MishiGeneration try finger then hole

[@gonin7521]

@@justinroux1610 Didn't expect old codger. Therefore, Edge!

[@el_gatoNegro]

I want to go home, and then, edge

[@CryingARiver]

The pixelized overworld is so cute >u< especially when they ride Torrent!

[@patienthands7708]

I almost expected the pursurer to drop in saying "is this too easy for you? *red eye stare*"

[@erickhart8046]

Lol you know...😂

[@d.w.k.7383]

I have absolutely the utmost respect for doing the voice acting for the female characters too. You guys could have easily just settled for AI, but there's just something more genuine and charming this way. I really look forward to a continuation!

[@antimas1020]

praise the sun \[T]/

[@j-lohome-slice7425]

\[T]/ Long may the son shine!

[@duquette1792]

\[T]/ If only I could be so grossly incandescent

[@knightIppotis]

\(@)/ May chaos take the world! Oh.. \[T]/ Praise the sun!

[@footballsekte]

\[T]/

[@grimmypunkin284]

praise the sun \[T]/!

[@Soulessblur]

Im surprised it took this long for someone to try recreate the magic of the original happy souls. I'm even more surprised just how perfectly you captured the vibe. Loved the animation. The awkward movement and the lighting on the Lands Between made me feel like I was watching someone's stop motion passion project. This was brilliant, and I can't wait to see what you do next.

[@ScrumpMan]

Now this is happy ring time thing SO FUNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN

[@ScrumpMan]

in all seriousness I've been waiting for this video for a while so congrats on finishing it

[@MishiGeneration]

thanks for tuning in thanks for waiting!

[@Sheesh7328]

Is that the why so serious guy

[@ScrumpMan]

@@Sheesh7328 yes

[@divingpebble8345]

Oh hi Scrumpman

[@NatetheNerdy]

This perfectly captures the feel of Happy Souls without feeling like it's just copying every joke. A wonderful video, was definitely worth the wait.

[@misstagi3738]

The Gurren Lagann eyecatch took me off guard in the best way possible

[@Doopelpangger]

This video gives me an internal feeling, like my 18-year-old self is giving my current 28-year-old self a hug. Thank you so much for that.

[@light819]

torrent sitting like that is the most cursed thing, i love it

[@Gam3Junkie7]

I appreciate all of the little references you slip in, like the splash screen coming back from the ad was taken straight from the style and soundtrack of Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann.

[@herne8092]

This is such a charming labor of love, and the stylistic changes throughout are really cool! I love that Patches was in a Joel Haver-esque style, this feels like an early internet gem only just being uncovered. I think if you trimmed a bit of the dead air this would be a modern classic fan animation! great work my guy, much love!!

[@herne8092]

also I thought the low framerate for the merchant was a fun experiment, if you played around with shaders/models you could totally give off claymation vibes with that sort of thing.

[@the8382]

I watched the video and didn’t realize until halfway through this vid only has 4k views?? Insane. The effort put into this is insane

[@LolaliciousSmiley]

That Crucible Knight fight though...

[@jgkitarel]

It does fit, as that guy is BS to the Nth Degree. While I did die to Margit more often than him, he is still BS. And Crucible Knights don't get any easier. Too bad they didn't make it to Margit yet, though. Now THAT fight is a major wakeup call. He's also harder than Godrick.

[@aelegriniv1649]

@@jgkitarel You can parry him. You take a shield with good guard boost and high physical guard, then you can either reaction parry, or guard one attack of a combo and parry the second.

[@Velumbra]

​>Touhou pfp >Crucibro knights are hard Man, you're nuts, bullet hell games are actual hell compared to souls. I'll solo Midir or Malenia like it's nothing then get bullied into submission by your average Touhou stage. Though.. maybe that's my fault for trying Touhou 15 as my entry into the genre? I just wanted to play that one game with good music, but nah, all I got was trauma and a skill issue instead.

[@Demonskunk]

The gags and jokes are really solid here. I’ve busted out laughing several times. “So this is detroid” got me good, and the way he was suddenly pulled into the chest was great. I think the pacing of the video, specifically the amount of empty pauses or moments where the characters are just standing there after saying something for several seconds, are things that could be easily touched up and would improve this tremendously.

[@MishiGeneration]

i spent so much time cooped inside making this that i forgot social cues.... now all my characters acting like awkard outcasts.... FML!!!! oh well always next time right! thank you for tuning in glad i could make you laugh :D

[@awakenedophelia]

Honestly, I disagree. The pauses were awkward, but they actually made me laugh MORE because of how awkward they were. It felt like in every one of those instances, the buddies were silently judging each other hahaha. Maybe leave a few of them in, just for the giggles 😁

[@MegaManDied]

@@MishiGeneration The original Happy Souls had something similar where there were long pauses between dialogue! While they were in excess, I don't think it took away from the video at all. I liked it!

[@MamaTrixxieAsmr]

@@MegaManDied theres a balance to be struck with long pauses, too many and the pacing feels like it drags

[@Trevelyan2]

@@awakenedopheliaI 2nd that the awkward pauses worked well. There were a few that were unnecessary but overall the vibe from Happy Souls is intact. The enemies sticking to them after the guard calls out was my favorite moment. Well done

[@Minion_5516]

3:51 I GOT THAT ONE I LOVE THE REFERENCES IN THIS VIDEO!!!!

[@mavericktitan7874]

Alright, the Caelid gag really got me. That was great.

[@knightforlorn6731]

funny, zany , charming, a bit cute, and just exactly what I hoped for. Well done.

[@batrinky7170]

I love how there's just enough really good "professional quality" animation to let us know without a doubt that anything which may appear less conventional is an artistic and comedic choice. Awkward pauses, a character having fidgeting movements while standing in place, etc... someone did that. It would have been easier to literally just not. These were choices to convey a tone and I love it.

[@Saul_Aura_Jester]

This is a "Praise the Elden Ring, therefore Rate the Video" Moment.

[@solusaldrain]

Is this dog?

[@thekatarnalchemist]

Turtle Ahead.

[@Jeddy2]

This is really impressive for a first major project. Loved all the different animation and art styles (especially creating a DOOM level and sprites for one great bit). Subbed and looking forward to more!

[@MishiGeneration]

thank you, some of the different mediums took forever but yes i loved making them too, hopefully what ive learned making this will impressive you in my next video hope to see you there love love

[@KripsuPL]

It's been like what... 10 years since happy souls happened? Such great work!

[@wealthybone2990]

Funny thing I actually watched Happy Souls recently and now I get this recommended, this is wonderful thank you.

[@cb-ev1tz]

I love the retro in-between scenes

[@SL0103]

The amount of love poured into this animation is admirable

[@axios4702]

Other than the characters just standing around in awkward silence at times this was great. Good work. Voice actors clearly need more experience under their belts too but it's fine for a first work. I honestly hope you guys turn this into a series with the characters going through each region I think it has potential to grow into something special. It's never going to be Happy Souls, but it shouldn't, I hope Happy Ring can grow into it's own little special thing we can remember fondly in the future.

[@MishiGeneration]

im sorry theyre so awkward i will teach them better social skills... sometimes in elden ring you just have to stand a round for abit... the people dont see that.... but maybe... they should..! it was just me my first time voice acting and it was scary! i will be more confident next time. thank u for tuning in ! and thank you for your hope! i will treasure it.

[@jesusvera7941]

do you know happy souls? because i think the voice acting and jokes are on point.

[@axios4702]

@@jesusvera7941 I was just rewatching it earlier. The jokes are on point I agree, but the voice acting comes across as voice acting. They have the spirit but the guys in happy souls felt more natural. This isn't a critique, it's to be expected from someone's first time compared to more professional people, it's honestly unfair to compare but inevitable given the legacy they are trying to pick up here. They'll get better with time.

[@StylesX]

I will say its on point for the game. Whenever I get summoned in the overworld I just stand around looking. While the host is figuring out what they want to do, or where to go.

[@evilellis]

@@MishiGeneration let me know if you need a voice actor! ive always wanted to do something like that, i can do a couple accents and i have a lifetime voicemod subscription to spice things up, though i dont have much experience with it. I'd be truly honored to help make animations like these!

[@StylesX]

The cruicible knight fight was awesome, it felt like dbz and jojo put together. I swear, the evergaol cruicible at the beginning is not the same as the others. It must have aggression tuned up. I know the cruicible knights like the back of my hand, and that first one messes with my dodge timing. Great work, keep it up!

[@bloxor4483]

Not only bro make a 22 minute long 3d animation, but got *sponsored* as well?! Hell yeah, make that dough.

[@chrispysaid]

the comedic timing is impeccable. all the scenes hold on for just a little too long, and it's absolutely perfect I never thought I wanted this but now I can't imagine living without it

[@goldtoothslair3052]

Okay it's a little choppy and a little awkward but you know what it's got some Charm to it and I like that. As much as I would prefer happy souls to come back and give us a fantastic 2D animation I'll accept this and allow the torch to be passed on because at this point they've been hiatus for a very long time and I do wish them quite well. Plus I think they would also appreciate it that somebody else takes the torch. Keep up the good work

[@KTL08796]

This got a real classic 2009 vibe. I love it

[@herne8092]

right? it feels like something a friend would show me in middle school

[@monkeykong6230]

Patches is my favorite character in the souls series. The fact that he’s a weaselly bastard in every universe makes him so likable to me.

[@greyman7605]

Bro this was HILARIOUS the long pauses killed me made it seem like the players were having awkward moments due to stupidity lmao

[@lashropa]

0:45 I see what you did there. ❤

[@mitchjohnson1081]

The Stormhill Evergaol was SO cinematic i love it!!! and the Jojo Ref at the end was peak

[@boxman7044]

This was spectacular and really captured the day one experiences of Elden Ring XD. Especially the invader and hosts having no idea where each other are and just committing suicide. I really hope to see more like this, great job

[@AxeMan808]

That semi-stopmotion is pretty wild.

[@peridrawland5955]

The invader goofing around was hilarious

[@BluGloop]

Great work Mishi! Love how it all came together and if you ever need another voice actor just hit up this dude called Seaballs, he knows a thing or two

[@help_27]

the animation and lighting feels like a late 90's point n click game and i mean it in the best way possible

[@rexesshadow8628]

I loved that instant-stomp attack the Trolls have being shown

[@dr.calibrations7984]

Im not surprised that the invader was wearing the fat armor and the albinuric head, I am surprised that he was wearing pants

[@iamnotsmartest3397]

Just wanted to say this is hilarious and extremely visually creative, i love what youve made here!

[@albionnightingale1402]

Bro this is so good! The light and camera works had me watching scenes twice. And all those mixed animation styles? so fucking good. Reminded me of Kablam! in the best way possible

[@andythepanhead]

I never thought anything would rival "happy souls" but somehow you outdid yourselves. congratulations on another masterpiece!

[@PichiJamGaming]

Honestly a fantastic piece of work. The jojo poses with the Crucible Knight and the DOOM section for Caelid killed me xD

[@TriforceWisdom64]

The designated buffing area with the movie posters got a good laugh out of me

[@TheJakson67]

IT'S FINALLY HERE!!!!!

[@jamiec1396]

Your friend is always ready to throw down

[@artanis_art]

Man, this is so freakin' good! The animation i so high quality... and the gags and voice acting?!? I've been laughing for the whole video!

[@Silverwind_23]

Yeah, I'll be coming back here from time to time. It's a wonderful addition to happy souls

[@aethous9163]

I didn't even HAD IDEA that this is not from the "Happy Souls" author until the end credits. Now that's an impressive job man

[@aelegriniv1649]

You know, due to the dialogue and the animation pace, these guys sound freaking wholesome.

[@FKyoutubeSERIOUSLY]

The invader bit was unexpectedly hilarious. Anyway, I hope Jameserton sees this. He'd be proud.

[@secretendds6958]

Alright. That Gurren Lagann bumper at 11:33 was EVERYTHING. That madey whole night lol Edit: on my GOD and the Jojo's reference at 17:31.

[@gzlzmaistro]

I love the inside jokes, man. And the doom section was rad. I was also ensnared by that trap too!.

[@blahblahhhism]

Criminally underviewed. I keep coming back to this, so many good bits

[@wirefireboy1]

Just finished the whole thing. Good job for your firsr big project! A little awkward at moments but i had a few laughs

[@C4xR34]

I was waiting for the final version of this to drop for some time now, Happy Souls is one of my favorite videos of all time, I just love it so much. This project was clearly inspired by it and it was stated to be inspired by and a tribute to Jameserton's Happy Souls, it shows in a LOT of ways and in the end it's... okay. It's not bad, but it's not great too, it's alright. I don't want to be overly negative but I feel like it lacks a lot of what made Happy Souls special. The main problems here are the delays, where It feels like pauses are way too long, being somewhat uncomfortable, The artstyle, in which HS was 2D animated and it wasn't the best thing ever made, but it was charming and cute, and it along the lighthearted humor fit quite well with the video. This is 3D and seems to mix some other styles here and there to spice things up a bit, but I found them to be somewhat jarring, even more so on the "hand animated" 3D things to the parts that seemed to be animated by someone actually making the movements... although they did add some charm to it, but was a departure from HS which is a bit disappointing, and made things seem way more grim since the 3D models clash so much with the aesthetic of what is going on and being talked about, although it's understandable (or would be more understandable if this was set to be more of its own thing). The somewhat weird voice acting, feeling like it lacks some impact to deliver things. The lack of progression (They get the horse nonchalantly, use it once and then almost before the video ends ranni asks them about it, I even forgot that they got the horse), Also, the ad in the middle of this is just disappointing on a whole other level. Hell, I don't blame you, money is nice, and the transition screens were alright along with some of the jokes in it, but it lost a lot of its magic to have that in the middle of something that, at least from how its inspiration is, was only about 2 good friends having fun together in a game. Again, it was inspired by HS and a tribute to it but feel like it misses a lot that made that video so good and a pearl in the Dark Souls community. I said all that and yet I don't hate this, again, it's alright, I feel that with just some minor edits this video would already feel better. And if it really was the first real project of someone who was passionate about HS and Elden Ring and wanted a spiritual successor to it then congratulations. There was a lot of potential here and although things were far from perfect and "a little shitty, a little choppy, a little too noisy, a little too meta, a little too cringe, etc etc" as written in the description, you still did something that me and many others have been wanting for a long time. I hope to see more projects like this is the future, or at least similar things. If you keep at it you'll always improve, and you'll soon feel more and more happy about it... HAPPY... SOULS GUYS HAPPY SOUSLS!!1!

[@MishiGeneration]

yeah i agree, all \your criticisms are things i saw as flaws myself. i learned a lot though and hope youll tune in to the next one

[@C4xR34]

I'll be definitely looking forward to it, I see a lot of potential and hope that you keep improving on it!

[@whatthewhatthe9117]

There’s gonna be more?! So hyped

[@AlphaCocoAudio]

This was great can't wait to see more

[@Grimlock2183]

Average Seamless Co-Op Experience

[@microwave221]

I really liked all the awkward pauses, they kinda added to the timing for me.

[@gregorycarmichael6907]

This is all 3d animation?!? I completely understand the awkward pauses, 3d animation is really hard, this is impressive

[@AnriofAstora]

This happy souls remake might be one of the best things this year so far

[@erebus3383]

He's been working on this since the game came out. 4 years of work, I'm amazed.

[@TheRidleyslayer]

Elden Ring has been out 2 and a half years

[@francjirachi]

Man I loved it, you took a good advantage of the 3d medium and that separates it well from the original happy souls while still having it's essence, a job well done :) Would also love to see the rest of the game too

[@louisnguyen6610]

watching this on 1.25x speed was like a sequel to the original!

[@user-op3cw1cj8h]

Probably one of my favourites animations, love the comedy, animation, timing with jokes. Even the long awkward pauses got me laughing XD

[@thinkamake2948]

19:20 was imo one of the most polished and amusing scenes. Amazing video all around I really hope you continue with this series!

[@scatmanhi7837]

I truely hope you guys continue with this since it was a blast to watch from start to finish!

[@wren_ch._4206]

this is fucking awesome it’s like the trailer the happy souls people did for april fools please for the love of god make more

[@timkapernick7317]

Best Elden Ring content of the last 50 years

[@kappo34]

This is so comfy, loving it. The gaol fight scene was pretty good coreography, kudos

[@kairus009]

This gives a early youtube vibes and im here for it. So nostalgic.

[@RWNetworkEX]

That gurren lagann eyecatch just earned you a new sub. Great video

[@MicronOnline]

what a lovely Tribute and a great film itself

[@Snailshroom]

The posing cut panels are absolutely amazing haha this has so much potential!!

[@Sophexis]

kept the happy souls vibe in there, great job!

[@fustlingbungus9894]

i love how kale's wares of oils and rope werent available for purchase until the DLC with the bearings :v great video!!

[@wyvern404_]

This is such a great love letter to the original. I'm glad you guys did your own thing to make it unique while still nailing the feeling of OG Happy Souls.

[@Robo0595]

The Joel Haver Patches was a nice touch

[@trentglasgow7114]

The gift that keeps on giving

[@Judangenbrangen]

Why have I never seen anyone else do anime eyecatches before/after their sponsored segments? genius

[@lordaradrim]

Great work with all these references! Looking forward to the next one.

[@ailynevensen]

Caelid being a doom map kills me. This is so well done!!!

[@susiepazoosie2401]

the sheer volume of effort this took

[@CrowandTalbot]

Love the sincere attempt! timing is a little off, but I definitely want to see what you do in the future

[@testy6465]

that was the fastest 22 minutes of my life, i wish it was longer

[@brunobuccirati6692]

17:32 the cherry on the cake 🗿🗣💯

[@jonahs.757]

That one got me.

[@webkarma9654]

As Lord Godfrey said: Long and Hard

[@ArcRay20]

i like the viewports of the helmets being able to show expression, thats always a good visual gag with armor. also the "anime boss fight" out of nowhere with the Crucible Knight was pretty cool.

[@ricardodemarco3486]

The animatiations are sooooo wacky that I love it.

[@vorpalkickass8825]

This is a worthy tribute to Happy Souls. Great job, you guys!

[@shadowslayer72408]

The second I heard the Happy Souls theme, I got hit in the face with nostaliga.