Hey, Runner! || Hermitcraft/Watcher Grian Animatic

[@ExtraEdgyOtter]

This feels like such a love-letter to Grian's Hermitcraft series, with just a TOUCH of fanon/Evo . This is beautiful and I absolutely adore it. Like I said, it's just...IT's so clear how much you love Hermitcraft and his POV especially. Just an amazing animatic.

[@ezzriin]

Thank you

[@AldaraWingsIt]

@@ezzriinthat’s really cool! Me too! I remember it was such a big thing when Evo came out- I was so excited :DD

[@Television_Addict]

@@ezzriin i've been watching since 5th grade. His vids are literally one of my hyperfixations and at one point were even my special interest. I love watching animatics for his stuff bc its so cool to see other fans

[@kayaklarinet3344]

I love seeing S6 content it brings back so many memories!! Great work

[@Shortnamesareoverrated]

I’ve been watching grian since I was three years old…. About ten years ago (a little more but who’s counting)

[@zk6954]

is the back of his shirt open because he doesn't finish the back of his bases?

[@ceciliasalzmann1474]

That would be funny, I thought it was because of the wings!

[@PeanutbutterHobgoblin]

BAHAHHAHAHAH

[@Klikez2draw]

It is because of his wings, but I like that reason more 🤣

[@Avenflow.]

I think it's cause it would be easier to button up the back of a shirt than have to fit wings through slits in a shirt, but sure, we'll go with it's because of the back of his base 🤣

[@Comettoastar4343]

We should say yes because that’s smart

[@GraphicFrieZ]

hi! local galactic translator here:0:03 says "you cant escape grian" and 2:41 says "running" i think thats it i love this its epic you do expretions so well!

[@nategreen716]

at 2:41 there's another line, but that's hard to see. I'm not going to try to translate it as some is obscured by the watcher, but I'm guessing it says "why do you keep"

[@GraphicFrieZ]

@@nategreen716 thanks sorry I missed it I’ll check it now

[@iD3lia]

@@nategreen716 hi! Another local galactic translator here, it says "why do you keep" "running" in time with the music

[@ruemistressofyeets]

Looked for this comment first! Thanks to all the members of Standard Galactic Translator's Guild Local! lol

[@loismae73]

I always run to the comments to find a translator 😂😂😂

[@EqualCrow]

If anyone ever asks me who Grian is this is what I will show them. This summarizes everything so well and you can tell his personality as well! And the little touch of watcher at the end! Its amazing!!! Mumbo at 3:05 caught me off guard, LOL.

[@chrisrin]

WOW!!! this is absolutely INCREDIBLE!

[@ezzriin]

Thank you!! I love your animatics chrisrin :DDDD edit: i wanna mention - i'm not sure if you noticed - but the void scene where boatem's floating in space in this animatic is directly inspired from a scene in your how far we've come animation ;w; lol

[@collicou]

@@ezzriin that's so cool! That scene made me immediately want to rewatch how far we've come :)

[@GoingSwimmingly]

Dude I especially adore that boatem shot so so much- Look at Impulse holdin’ that boat!! He’s so proud of himself!!!

[@GoingSwimmingly]

Each one of them has so much personality and I love that, so so SO much

[@violetlupus5676]

Probably helps with birdies hollow bones but still IMPULSE STRONK

[@fauxhuman0]

THE WAY YOU DRAW THE BOATEM POLE HAHA

[@deinodinosuchus]

2:58 OMG THE WATCHER FROM THE BLACKEST HAND ANIMATIC I'D RECOGNIZE THAT FRAME ANYWHERE god ezzriin this is glorious i am thriving with your art

[@ezzriin]

glad you recognised the frame!! i thought i'd throw that in there for all you guys interested in the story ;)) thank you so much for the kind words :')

[@Bubblywatertastesliketvstatic]

Both animatics are a masterpiece *Chefs kiss*

[@you_like_bread_I_like_bread]

Fun fact: the secret message from the secret keeper at 2:42 is written in standard galactic alphabet and says: “running”

[@Extex_]

I LOVE the Arcadian Wild, so cool to see people finally making animatics with their music

[@lilithgraves4710]

Same!!! Favorite band!

[@Cactiivx]

YESSSS IM SO HAPPY ITS THIS SONG

[@aliyakrebs8754]

YESSSSSS

[@OfficeDuck-]

What genre is this song, i cant put my finger on it

[@Extex_]

​@@OfficeDuck- The Arcadian Wild seems to define their own genre tbh, they don't quite fit anywhere.

[@LemonSarah]

1:49 The design of this entire shot is amazing, impulse pretending to hold everything up, how Scar is looking at Pearl, Mumbos pure worry, and Grian just enjoying himself. 10/10

[@hannamihaly2381]

3:14 You will thank me later 😆 The faceeees!!! “Dooooc??” “Hmm?” “Is that a dragon?!?” “Uhumm.” But seriously this is brilliant. I love it. Thank you!

[@-Galaxy-2695]

LMAO

[@willblox_]

Is anyone gonna talk about grian's face at 2:07 it is so good, it perfectly encapsulates grian's like chaotic and mischievous sprit, I love it.

[@marcel.was.unavailable]

3:06 is this a “Hermitcraft Season 9 In a Nutshell” reference? If so, YASSSSS!!!

[@duckygamer0615]

We’ve been needing some hermitcraft art! This is amazing!! I’m baffled at how many references you managed to put in a four minute song- AND YOU GOT ALL OF THE SCENERY CORRECT?? Literally SO GOOD! You didn’t slack anywhere. 2:37 is really cool to me. Everything started going crazy in season 8 and the knowledge that it’s cause of the watchers just interests me SO MUCH! I love it! This is great, good job! All the other synonyms for AMAZING!

[@Bird-Thing_5090]

I love seeing all the seasons being show next to each other. I’m a comparatively new grain subscriber but seeing the old seasons brings a sense of nostalgia. Also love your videos.

[@dry4smash946]

Whos this grain character

[@luna_nova_09]

Same!

[@Ather-b2m]

I love how impulse is acting all strong by holding up grian 1:48

[@gilagal777]

Flawless, as always, all the little moments and nostalgia with just a tasteful bit of watcher goodness thrown in... absolutely perfect!

[@midnightumbrmoon3644]

I was wondering for a good second after the video ended of why have I never seen this before it’s so freaking good, and then it turns out it literally just came out, so yeah, thanks for giving me a little bit of a scare from seeing how pleasant this artwork is

[@chrisbush4174]

3:06 Mumbo looks so hilarious omg 🤣 3:17 Gem, Impulse & Scar: Go finish Grian: NO I DON'T WANNA! 😭 I love this btw 😊❤

[@StarAxolotl]

Has Grian seen this? He needs to see this, it's incredible.

[@endersolo5332]

I love Arcadian Wild, add watcher Grian to that and I know this is gonna be great

[@ethanbaer65]

Man, I just love the Hermitcraft community. I've been watching since Grian joined and it's by far my favorite... well, anything, on KZbin.

[@DrakeDragonton]

Arcadian Wild is such a perfect fit

[@Shortnamesareoverrated]

Just two quick things to APPRECIATE! 1. BRUH this is a four minute COLORED animatic 😭 2. YOUR CRA DRAWING IS SO GOOD

[@justas423]

Don't know about Hermitcraft lore, but this was really nicely animated. The song selection is excellent as well.

[@ImAlwaysSunny]

I love this because it starts with the season seven which is when i joined, so I am completely aware of everything that's happening lol. Also this is incredibly sick!!

[@BudgieCute]

hellooo! same, it makes me so nostalgic!

[@arwen-_-E.M.P.]

I think it starts with season 6, actually…

[@magicaleraser2914]

I love the comparison to the Watchers' offer to take him in Evo in the season 8 aftermath. It shows how Grian now knows the consequences of taking their hand.

[@MedivalHat]

This is absolutely GORGEOUS!!! I love everything about it from the artwork to the music choice just mwah chefs kiss. Oh and thank you for the absolute whiplash of nostalgia at 1am if anyone needs me I'll be questioning if time actually exists or is just an illusion :)

[@ezzriin]

go to bed you goober

[@BananaMonkyYT]

The frame at 2:07 is actually shows his personality so well (and I may have made is my pfp on Canva :p)

[@Shortnamesareoverrated]

Near the end Mumbo looking surprised when grian hugs him 😭

[@Klehan]

The Arcadian Wild's music used in an animatic!? I can't even begin to tell you how happy this makes me! I saw them live twice this year and they were my top artists on Spotify. Your animatic is amazing to, of course! I got distracted by the music lol.

[@lilithgraves4710]

Mine too!! favorite band and 0.05% top listeners on spotify

[@Farelkaa]

While catching up on old seasons, I watched this animation every season finale, and I couldn't stop admiring it. Sadly, I finished season 9 yesterday, so my "ritual" has also ended, but I will definitely come back to this animation often. Great work! Your artstyle is really comfortable and is a pleasure to look at.

[@citruslllad]

the amount of times I paused the video just to rewatch certain bits or stare at the art turned an almost 4 minute video into an almost 10 minute video. i am SO obsessed with this, it’s just so fun and energetic at every bout, and as much as I love the Watchers (having watched Evo myself), I’m so glad you kept their inclusion to a minimum. It makes their appearances hit THAT much harder. my joy is immesurable and my happiness is restored. I will be watching this on loop and no you cannot stop me

[@Squibforlife]

The galactic translates to: Why do you keep Running

[@trheros7503]

Just amazing. I ve got no words how did you capture the magic and memories of every season so fast?

[@samstone8674]

THIS IS SO COOL! All the references to the seasons of hermitcraft and to your own art are insane!!! My favorite moment was how you animated Grian scamming Keralis of his diamonds, lol. This is incredibly satisfying to watch!!!

[@lenatunnissen369]

I love The Arcadian Wild, glad to see someone make an animatic on it!!

[@lilithgraves4710]

me too!! top 0.05% of spotify listeners

[@OLLI_POP_]

SKZNDO WHY ON EARTH AM I CRYING SK MUCH RN 😭😭 I just got hit by a huge wave of memories and nostalgia- hermitcraft has been such a big part of my life!! Omg!! Your artstyle, gorgeous!

[@Shortnamesareoverrated]

Your designs especially “remember I’m a volounteer” and g team were SO CUTE

[@WhispersEcho12081]

This was such an absolutely gorgeous animatic, I adore how you incorporated the watchers in here without having them overshadow everything on hermitcraft! Everything was really smooth and just seeing how each season went by was so cool! 10/10 animatic frfr!!

[@JailJanitorHannah]

The little connection with Blackest Hand 🤩 This looks so amazing and it's a very good summary of what Grian has been doing in all Hermitcraft seasons

[@choirismylife]

Never in my life did I think I would ever see my favorite band’s music mixed with my favorite season of Hermitcraft! This fits the plotline and characters so well!! And god I love this song so much.

[@Deno_Meno_Beno]

OMG THIS IS ABSOLUTELY STUNNING I LOVE HIS CHARACTER DESIGN AND THE WAY YOU DREW HIM! BEAUTIFUL ANIMATIC!!

[@carimeslockdownedtree2654]

FAVORITE FAVORITE FAVORITE FAVORITE. HOW YOU DRAW THE CHATACTERS THE BOATEM POLE THE INTERSCTUONS THE BACKGROUNDS THE COLORS SND LINEART THE . YHE. THEM ALL. I JUST. AUGHHHH!!!! WOAHHHLITERALLY AS SOON AS I WATCHED THE FIRST FEW SECS I ADDED IT TO MY FAVE HERMITCRAFT ANIMATIC PLAYLIST. JUST. JUZT!!!!! AUGH!!!!

[@tcmecho]

I FEEL THE SAME WAY AUGH!!! THIS IS FR THE ANIMATIC EVER!!

[@Pim_The_Crow]

This is fantastic!! I was grinning throughout it. SOMEONE needs to get this in front of Grian. I love the Arcadian wild song!!

[@Veevanilla2134]

Grian just giving a Screw off I am not coming back look to the watcher is great

[@polemoss97]

Watching animatics like this isnt something I do super often, but I'm so glad I watched this one fully!!! IT'S SO GOOD AAAAAA

[@Bubblywatertastesliketvstatic]

2:06 YOU TURNED THE BOATEM DONKEYS INTO A CAR?!?? THIS IS INCREDIBLE

[@Leelee0535]

God the nostalgia. I started watching hermitcraft from Grian, when he started hermitcraft I was going through some dark times and found solace in his ability to make controlled chaos, very rarely having it get out of hand. It’s been years and things are better for me now but I still watch hermitcraft and now the life series.

[@asteroid435]

Everytime there was a reference that i understood i was pointing at the screen like! OH!!!

[@ruffboiALT]

Oh what a great love letter to hermitcraft Grian ❤❤❤

[@hurklesthecrow]

I... actually have no words. You have rendered me speechless. I could go on and on, but I the will thing I will say is that I'm sure grian would adore this. Great work!!! :>

[@Biiiiiirdy]

OH MY GOSH IM INLOVE WITH THIS ANIMATIC!!!! ITS INCREDIBLE! THE COLOURS, THE SCENERY.. EVERYTHING!!!!

[@starvingartist733]

As a viewer who was only watching since S8, you captured the feelings of these seasons so well!!!

[@jackie7038]

This was so amazing I can’t even describe it in words… all of the references, the fact that whole thing is in COLOR, the way you draw and animate the wings… perfection!

[@anoshi]

oh, hello there 👀 another banger? possibly will I be thinking about this animatic for at least the rest of the month, even though it's still before the premiere? absolutely will I be freaking out about how cool and awesome and chobblesome all of this is? definitely. Edit [after the premiere]: it is a banger indeed :DDD

[@itsgono5975]

THIS IS INSANE!!!! omg i love this to death (side note: i used to LOVE hey runner several years ago. the arcadian wild is so insanely underrated. thank you for the amazing animation and for bringing back memories!!)

[@BeanKizzy]

This is sick! the proportions are just *Chefs kiss* and grians wings are so well done! All round one of my favourite animations, and the music matches the energy so well! Good job!!!!!!!!!!

[@ommmmara]

THIS IS SOOOO GOOD god i love grian's pov of hermitcraft AND YOU'VE REMINDED ME OF THAT !!

[@Capricous_Decisions]

1:49 Impulse literally holding up the fort, love to see it.

[@Linkurz]

WOW OH MY GOD THIS IS SO COOL???? I was absolutely stunned watching this

[@Starflosss]

This is amazing! I got hit with so much nostalgia

[@Jackpirate1]

in the best way possible your mumbo looks like a circus strongman

[@audreymation]

MAN we've been blessed with some talent in this community!!

[@Deltacarygirl]

I love the way you draw his facial expressions, they’re so adorable

[@kriss0ul]

As someone who has been watching Grian since season 6, this was an amazing trip down memory lane. I got so emotional.

[@tcmecho]

Aaa same here!!

[@machfassett5749]

This animatic introduced me to The Arcadian Wilds and now I'm obsessed. Thank you for the new folk-y band to listen to; my personal band recommendation for those who haven't heard them is The Amazing Devil.

[@Strawbi_]

I KEEP COMING BACK TO THIS AND ITS AMAZING EVERY TIMEE

[@renabug3012]

I love how the first time we see Grian's face he looks so michevious

[@curiousmortal1605]

I don’t know what it is about this animatic but it just fills my brain with happy chemicals

[@scrvbZ]

No but actually this animatic is so cool! And the amount of references in this is phenomenal!! Also I absolutely adore the frame at 3:14 You put so much time and care into these fast frames that most wouldn't even stop to look at and I applaud you for it :)

[@Seek3rRinn]

I don’t why and I can’t get over but the hole in the shirt for the wings is so smart and it looks really nice

[@cadynpool8625]

I have now watched this animatic 5 times and am completely in love. Every frame is packed full of references and you can feel the emotion of every character as the grow throughout the seasons together. I cannot get over how beautiful each and every frame is! You have done an amazing job and you should be so proud of how well youve done!

[@KBcantComprehend]

DUDE THIS IS AWESOME I LOVE IT

[@Shortnamesareoverrated]

I love towards the end with scar in his season nine elf thing ❤❤❤ and grian hugging Mumbo and dancing with scar and Mumbo laughing and the hippies t😢

[@emblematicart]

Oh, I love this song! Your art style is so lovely too! this was fantastic :D

[@NovaStella_]

Ohhhhh I think I've found my new favorite song for the start of 2024 >:D This is so perfect, I love how you captured the absolute fun of each Hermitcraft season!

[@CiaWinter]

why am i crying

[@vuatson]

I am absolutely in love with your art style, your animation style, your choice of music, your choice of scenes to use

[@persefida]

This is so good!! Your art style is so nice and adorable! I really love the way you drew Grian and everyone, and how you illustrated all events from several past seasons!

[@anarchywaffles]

AGHHHHH THIS WAS SO COOL TO WATCH PREMIER!!!!! AMAZING ART AND I LOVE YOUR STORY SO MUCH!!!!! Its crazy to see his hermitcraft series summarized, it really brings back the memories!!!!!!!

[@iD3lia]

THIS IS SO COOL, I LOVE THE REFRENCE TO THE BLACKEST HAND :D

[@enolp]

I want you to know that I’ve had this on loop for the past hour Edit: 2 hours

[@articdragon4252]

Holy shit this is incredible

[@Catsgirl32]

Oooh 3:16 is them forcing grian to build the back of his base! I was wondering what that reference was... Sfksfks every time I rewatch it I recognise a new reference aaaahhh this must have been so much work you are crazyyyy (and I'm so glad you are!!!!!!!!! ajfkwskaj)

[@sunflowersare-yellow]

im so obsessed with this song now, the attention to detail in this is INSANE

[@paigesingleton5828]

WHAT!!! THIS IS EPIC!!! AAAAAAA

[@chickensoup1025]

This is the coolest thing I've ever seen???? I binged all of (yes all of) Grian's hermitcraft seasons in the last month and so I picked up most of the references!!!

[@OrangeJuice33]

I have been wanting to find an Arcadian Wild song with a hermitcraft animatic for so long and it fits so well!! This is incredible!

[@jyndal4994]

BEAUTIFUL. As an avid grian viewer since season 6, I love this sm.

[@skizzpulse]

I’ve been starved of hermitcraft animatics THIS IS SO GOOD

[@Hawper_]

OH MY GOSH I LOVE THIS SO MUCH!!! THE COLORS!!! AAAAAH!

[@Kagamishoshi]

space suit with wings? Perfecto!

[@GhostChay]

Idk how, but i KNEW it was season 6 after i seen mumbo's MASSIVE asf base in the background

[@tcmecho]

THIS. THIS RIGHT HERE! This is possibly one of my favorite animatics of all time!! The references to previous seasons - both the silly moments and the big plot points - with a sprinkle of Watcher lore on top, oh my goodness this is amazing. I LOVE your designs for the hermits (and the accuracy of the bases?? wow!!). It's so smoothly edited and also fully colored?? And that Watcher from Blackest Hand!! Aaaghh I'm going to watch this on repeat for the next several hours, WONDERFUL job!! This is immediately being sent to all my friends and put straight into my favorite videos playlist :]

[@Chris-55]

I love that Mumbo and Grian have been by each other's side and lived next to each other every single season, and season 10 is not the exception

[@Proj3ta]

I absolutely love this, it has so much detail, I hope Grian sees it!

[@TickleTurtle]

LOVE THIS

[@xylleflora4106]

I LOVE THIS SO MUCH!!! It brings to mind HC animatics from the 2018-2020 era and the beginning is so nostalgic