Hunter's First Day | The Owl House Animatic

[@boomgirlbucko]

Imagine if the actual voice actors found this and decided “eh, why not”

[@CreatorProductionsOriginal]

Ngl that’s not unlikely Remember that Alex Hirsch singed “Little miss perfect” with hootie’s voice one time?

[@jamlizard3800]

@@CreatorProductionsOriginal yes, but that’s Alex Hirsch

[@tiramisuterror5337]

That would be so amazing oh my god

[@CrowLady0_0]

maybe some good impersonators!

[@MrHALOMANIAC117]

Someone tweet is at Dana and the VA’s!

[@portablegoose]

The little side eye he gave when del said 'youre practically a clawthrone yourself' has me SOBBING

[@rileyclaw_]

HES FR LIKE "hAHA YEAH... ABOUT THAT "

[@Rabid_Nationalist]

Yeah. Like, im just a clone of your hundreds of years old ancestor. Nothing much, yk?

[@minisarge2619]

@@rileyclaw_ no for reallll

[@quinnfletcher3906]

Dell probably knows but does not care.

[@theonewhoasked2474]

​@@rileyclaw_ SOOO- a former verison of me which was human probably dated and got your grandma preggo🥶

[@mr.luciddream6634]

in another world where disney didn't cut the show short, this might've been one of the final season's episodes. truly well done, carved like the wolf itself

[@theflashgirl2057]

Time to astral project and visit the other paralel worlds. Hopefully it is possible

[@viriyananda]

I think wolf for his son/daughter in future

[@NicoleStar-u5w]

fr

[@danielsanimation2103]

I'd say these fit better for after the finale as shorts Like Gus working for eda Amity following her father footsteps Willow train her dervy team

[@Grand_reall3]

Una cuarta temporada con 19 o 18 *No hablo inglés perdonen si no entienden(

[@martinmcneal2778]

A wolf as Hunter's first Palisman carving is absolutely perfect for his character and a great connection to his time in the Human Realm. I like to think Caleb would be proud of his descendant/clone bringing Palisman back to the Boiling Isles

[@jujuoof174]

YES Rileyclaw NAILED IT

[@Very_Unique_Handle_2]

That part just made me scream AWWWW

[@Hybridcrows]

This is so beautiful and I'd genuinely consider this to be canon

[@hcanimation4102]

Me to ☺️

[@minisarge2619]

As far as I'm concerned, it is!

[@liciniusluculus373]

Agreed

[@kayleestrada4322]

agreed

[@ziachung4547]

THIS IS CANON

[@thedirtnymph]

Imagine the conversation between Del and Hunter where he has to explain that they're related and how they're related.

[@Donut88648]

How many generations up is Evelyn? It could be possible for hunter to be his father-in-law... That would be funny...

[@goofystranger]

​@@Donut88648 i never have thought of that. It would be hilarious to see the reaction

[@ilikeplants11]

Fr lmao

[@hunterthegamerguard4361]

​@@Donut88648prob no, since demons/witches age apparently is equal to the human one,and caleb was in love with Evelyn on the edwardian era,hunter could be an ancestor of dew at this point

[@Biggest_geek]

Imagine hunter meeting del for the first time and seeing how similar toast and flapjack look

[@NyanCatMeowDrako1503]

I wish they'd hired you as an animator for the show before it ended 😭

[@Starii2]

I heard there might spinoff maybe they will get hired if that does come

[@Luffy-toro920]

Yes let rileyclaw new animator of owl house

[@tumblingartist]

AGREED :D !!

[@Maimaibabylielie]

@@Starii2 MilkyWaves is continuesly giving fake news about the owl house. Sequels, parts of W&D that would be shown, ect. Don’t believe it, the show is over forever.

[@Starii2]

@@Maimaibabylielie you never know ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@ravenclaw_4life722]

Hunter's adorable little "special interest" smile when Del asked what it is i cant-

[@senhorpato28]

*"you're practically Clawthorne yourself"* STOPP 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@AnOtterWithADarkSide]

This is canon and no one can change my mind. The way this is animated and matches the characters personalites so well makes me feel like I'm watching an episode from the show! Amazing work! You have earned yourself a sub.

[@Jema2289]

for me it is also canon besides i think this is what the first encounter with BQ would be for Hunter and that she sense that flapjack gave up his life for him.

[@shadowwriter4538]

I agree. This fits so well with Hunter and Dell's personalities. I can easily see this is how they started out.

[@pinkajou656]

I can hear their voices, it’s so well written!

[@oprime]

There weren't any voices? (Plays it back) Oh wow, I thought I heard every voice from the Bat Queen's to Hunter's. I guess it was my own imagination but dang, this was so good! Are we SURE that one of the animators for TOH didn't create this as epilogue episode for the fans?

[@hyst2134]

Hey, really no voices??? WAIT WHAAAT?? Thats really no voices! Me too, body.

[@mushbunny_1268]

Even without the voices, I can still hear them. The personalities of the characters fit so perfectly, their voices are muffled with each word I read. This is truly heart warming.

[@AKalediscopeOfEmotions]

Oh my goodness- ME TOO!

[@didi-dk6dr]

Dude the “you are a clawthour yourself!” And hinge’s face I loved that little detail

[@popculturedata]

I love the way you animate. It was a really fun and entertaining video to watch. I'm sure that this could have fit perfectly as an official episode of the Owl House.

[@bonzey9895]

This is really amazingly done! i love how Hunter didn't immediately made Waffle for himself, but instead started with a wolf palisman not only out of his love and passion for wolfs, but also wanted to make for future owners to have the same love and loyalty Flapjack gave it to him. also the final few seconds made me tear up like oh my god

[@LocalRed_Cade]

4:04 Hunter debated on whether to tell him or not I swear XD

[@tayeevee]

i genuinely am considering this canon it's so well done and the characters are all written & presented exactly in line with their actual characters & personalities

[@ascendedvessel5422]

Same

[@llamaporg282]

I love that his first palisman was a wolf and it showed that he needed some time before making one of his own. He is allowed to have flapjack’s memory and love within him for each creation. This animation was so beautiful and I love the callbacks to not only the episodes but also the time he recorded with flapjack. Not sure what it’s called all I remember is “curse you pancakes!” Of something like that lol. Very well done 😊❤

[@haileymullican335]

I believe that the recording is called "Hunter's palisman observations" and the line is "DAMN YOU PANCAKES."

[@fantasy-writing-v5z]

Getting Tattoos🥹 Eighteen year old Hunter has just gotten his tattoo of Flapjack over his coven sigil and showed it to Luz, Amity, Willow, and Gus. They all agreed it was a wonderful tribute to Flapjack and it gave Luz the idea for all of them to get the same tattoo once they’re old enough. Amity respond saying “Great idea batata”, while Hunter said “Guys you don’t need to do that”. Gus argued with “Of course we do, Flapjack wasn’t just your palismen he was as much a member of our squad as you are”, Willow back him up with “And don’t forget he sacrificed his own life to save yours, so this is the least we can do for him”. Hunter looked at his tattoo and grinned agreeing with “Well if that’s what you guys want”. Two years later the Hexsquad all got tattoos of Flapjack while Hunter looked at his own again with a smile saying “We miss ya Flap”.

[@diamondkone]

This is just incredible. This animation, the writing, the music. Everything here is so thoughtful and in touch with The Owl House's universe. Well done, Riley. Really well done.

[@Numatruehome]

I know why every vid I find from creators make me cry, it’s because what they create is truly inspired by the owl house, you guys feel and see Hunter like he was an old friend. That level of dedication reaches my heart and it’s overwhelming.

[@helioghostt]

2:59 SICK AND TWISTED FOR USING THE MUSIC THAT PLAYS DURING THAT SCENE 😭😭

[@rileyclaw_]

i thought it would be wicked and evil thank you

[@oligb1469]

This was beautiful it felt like it was actually show written ya know and Del's portrayal was so good and you did amazing job on Hunter's trauma still not ready to move on and taking his time, this whole thing was just perfect!

[@MarigoldFNBR]

3:06 holy *TITAN.* The goreberry. *The Goreberry.* From the Palisman observations. I've made up my mind. This animatic is incredible.

[@WizardandGalaxy]

This is so so gooooood!!!! I don't know if anyone's mentioned it yet, but the "Is it true there's wild magic imbued in it already?" "It is." really got me; it's such a good, subtle callback! And it really sets up the contrast between Belos and Del, even when the dialogue structure is the same, and it just works!!! So well!!!! I love it!!!!!

[@Violet_Jedi_Sylveon]

This is so sweet, it made me cry but I love it! Hunter's face when Dell says he's practically a Clawthorne is like, well, technically, genetically I am your grandfather and so funny!

[@zacbryce6763]

I love the quick moments you added, like Hunter sticking his tongue out as he carves and the sideways glance when Del says he’s as good as a Clawthorne! You capture the vibe of the show so well and your art is just beautiful!

[@Moon_lovesToh]

I love that the real reason Hunter loves wolves is because they’re fierce, loyal, and protect each other just like the Luz, Amity, Gus , Willow, him, and of course, Flapjack ❤

[@almondywhatevs]

1:34 why did this remind me of that little dialogue between hunter and belos in eclipse lake ‘is it true that rain doesnt boil in the human realm?’ ‘it is,’

[@Ghost-Bulb]

So in character, the scenes, the dialogues, so beautiful. If Disney didn't cut short the series, Im 100% sure we could've something like this for Hunter's first day as Del's apprentice.

[@varena04]

AWWW WOLF BOY HUNTER!!!! and omg his little lopsided smile at 1:48. animating carving that wood must've been annoying too ugh but i love it!!! this whole animatic is so full of life i'm in love

[@RAHHHIQUIT]

❤

[@jacksonArson]

im no joke crying right now, its beautiful

[@remitiras]

I love the idea of hunter's first palisman being a wolf but not being his own palisman!!

[@Tsukino101]

"You're practically Clawthorne yourself." Del, you have no idea

[@irismore4377]

The writing is genius, they legitimately sound like the characters talking. You've enraptured the essence of The Owl House flawlessly-

[@alexx2026]

genuinely adore this so much, i cannot express how much this feels canon in the best of ways

[@ethanandluinor6993]

This was amazing! And this was only within 2 and a half weeks! And it feels like a short that Dana would post on Twitter or smth and it feels so real! Hunter WOULD carve a wolf as his first carving, the bat queen WOULD sense flapjack within hunter, Eda's dad WOULD say and do all this! (We'll we don't know him well but this seems very accurate with what we know)

[@sethspinda]

“You’re basically clawthorne” Hunter: you have nooooo idea

[@chaotomatic66]

TEARS IN MY EEYYEESSS The way you animate story telling is phenomenal, im always excited to see a Riley Claw video

[@Asher_Ender]

Look i JUST got into the Owl House fandom and already before that i thought "yeah this Hunter dude looks traumatised and cool" and now I JUST LIKE HIM EVEN MORE!!

[@calebjasperbloodwilliams9505]

This... This is canon. Amazing job, that was so beautiful!

[@jackrichard1596]

This is unbelievably good. I have no words, well besides "This is unbelievably good. I have no words, well besides"

[@clarrytheclam]

Oh my gosh this is amazing 🥹 Please do him carving Waffles next!! 😍 We need to start a petition to basically make Rileyclaw’s Animatics and MoringMark’s Comics as official canon, carrying on the Owl House story! 😅

[@minisarge2619]

Honestly I'm half tempted to see if we can have an animation community as big as Warriors. IMAGNE IF EVERYONE MADE SCENEDMS LIKE THIS WOTH VOICE ACTORS, over time we'd get everything we were robbed of!

[@DANimations09]

Count me as one vote for this petition

[@gumibearz]

sobbing- i can hear his voice in these lines

[@gr-si8ft]

oh my god. dude i was practically tearing up at 3:00 that was… AAAAA /pos

[@p1nk_anthem]

Fr tho I was on the verge of sobbing my eyes out

[@NobodysHere_Imalreadyinside]

I choked with Hunters beautiful little Flapjack reminisce. It so cute why did Flap have to die????😭

[@aurelionsol4622]

Tears…fuck why am I crying? Oh I know, because this script was so genuine and deeply understanding of the characters that you reminded them to me. This is the peak of fan art, when you and your work resonate with inspiration. You deserve my comment, and all the other comments above. You earned my sustain and my love, the same love that I gave this series too.

[@m0mus917]

i cried during the montage of flapjack memories

[@mogalactic13]

This genuinely feels like a scene from the show

[@valenciamedinaivanasofia6273]

...I'M NOT CRYING! YOU ARE!!!

[@alliecat756]

This was absolutely beautiful! Honestly I started crying within the first minute. You have such a good grasp on the characters and it felt like a scene that belonged in the show. Amazing!!! I can't wait to see what you create next!

[@AJedits65]

This was really done well also can we talk about the soundtrack from the show this is the first time I’m hearing it by itself and so good

[@CreatorProductionsOriginal]

This feels so on point Also, I hope we get more fan-made stuff about what would have happened in the time skip Just like how we have many comics about the Hexside gang on Earth

[@Akukisser]

IM DYING WHEN HUNTER SIDE EYED DEL WHEN HE SAID "Your practically a clawthorne"

[@DarkLordGanondorf190]

"You're taking me on?" Hunter, buddy, you just carved a beautiful, accurate wolf on day one. I know there is an important spiritual component, but, come on XD

[@chetwo_]

hunter working there is a perfect spin off

[@fufu2842]

okay but i cried at 2:55 because flapjack death music popped and now ur gonna pay my tissue

[@firelasto]

the writing was so natural i didnt even have to think about who was speaking or how, it was like i could hear the voices perfectly anyway, fantastic work

[@Briars_Brambles]

This is 100% canon. And I could practically hear the voice actors speaking!

[@havenasmr5779]

This literally was so perfectly and consistently done it looks like it came from disney themselves the faces the proportions and perspectives of the characters and surrounding area etc just *chefs kiss* and not to mention the fabulous music track and sound effects that breathed even more life into this masterpiece and how you got the characters spot on the details I just keep coming back to on my many rewatches

[@HopefullyJustMe]

Del: “You’re practically a Clawthrone,” Hunter: *1613 flashbacks*

[@The_Nailsmith]

Hunter should have gotten a wolf palisman imo

[@lightyearpig12]

Dell has just met Hunter and he's already the father figure that Belos failed so miserably at being.

[@e.c.sherman4749]

I didn't think an Owl House animatic would make me cry, but here I am!

[@Demaad]

This is canon And You can’t tell me otherwise Seriously, BRILLIANT JOB

[@lenrion1252]

This is EVERYTHING! You wrote the dialogue so well! It sounds like the actual characters. And the small gestures, the subtle expressions from Del patting his palisman and Hunter’s thoughts expressed through his eyes, and a WOLF palisman the first palisman Hunter carved is perfect!

[@shadowthesavagehedgehog2005]

I almost teared up a bit during Hunter's little pep talk referring to Flapjack I WANT TO HUG HIM 🥺😭

[@bad-girl-coventhe-owl-club1119]

OMG!!! Talk about coming full circle! 😭 From The Golden Guard who hunts palismen for Belos, to bonding with our beloved cardinal Flapjack, to finding himself and a group of people who support him, to becoming a palismen carver with a Blue Jay palisman named Waffles, who is related to Flapjack. This show is spectacular and I’m glad that despite its shortened 3rd season, everyone (minus Belos of course) got a happy ending! Thank you again, Dana Terrace and Crew for making The Owl House! We won’t ever forget it! 🦉💜

[@farihabintayenayet1222]

Awww, WOW 🥺💕 I loved it. But this makes want to see one of Hunter and Waffles first meeting that would be another quite emotional one to see.

[@LittleHobbit13]

The perfect place to pick up the next chapter in Hunter's life. I love it! Definitely gonna treat this as canon.☺ I hope you do more, I would love to see them! I particularly liked his interaction with the Bat Queen! I love that she acknowledged he hurt plenty of palismen as the GG but that he was also so well loved by his own palisman that it showed he ultimately had a good heart. It felt right that she, as someone who so fiercely protected all those palismen, would be the one to offer him forgiveness for the things he now regrets.

[@I_am_not_stable_]

“You are practically a clawthorn” The look hunter gives him because he technically is😂-

[@feather11]

the way you draw the characters and how you edit everything makes me feel that im watching a storyboard from an upcoming episode, its amazing!

[@HeartAngel1796]

🥲That was beautiful. Hunter and Dell will be a great team! Although, I was genuinely surprised that Hunter's new palismen wasn't a wolf. I thought it was foreshadowing when he mentioned how much he loves them in 'Thanks to Them'. Oh well. I guess he's just a bird guy.

[@p4ndor4o_09]

NO PUEDE SEEEEER! ESTA ANIMACIÓN REALMENTE ATRAPÓ LA ESENCIA DE LA LA SERIE!! La musica, el ambiente dramatico que le dió. Esto es arte, y realmente me hubiera encantado ver un episodio como este en la serie. ❤❤✨

[@leygenshin]

the whole fandom said, "if you arent gonna give use more owl house, we will make our own owl house"

[@zawarrudo3930]

0:56 oh god no nono I'm about to ugly cry

[@pastelcat3246]

that was beautiful im tearing up thank you so much

[@Lilghost1412]

This is so beautifull!

[@beatuscorvus28]

I don’t even have the words to express how genuinely amazing this is. All I can say is that I have no hesitation in considering this part of the canon storyline. Everything about it is so… So Hunter. You capture this show and his character so beautifully, and I hope Dana Terrace sees this video. 🥹🥹🥹

[@RealGoldenGuard]

I won’t lie, I was kinda having a rough day, but this made it a lot better. Not to get personal or anything but seriously, thank you so much for making this. 😅

[@dallydaydream]

This really feels as if it could have been a scene in the show. Absolutely heartbreaking, in a good way

[@wowiewillum6565]

Everything from the music cues to the characterization to the movement in this is amazing, i’m genuinely in awe you literally did this so perfectly

[@cluelessbluebird]

Omg I love this so much!! You nailed it perfectly I was literally tearing up

[@raysbooksnstuff]

this is such an amazing and gorgeous animation. i could feel the emotion from it and it was overall just incredible. you’re my favorite animator ever riley 🫶

[@TheBrightestGuardian]

OH MY HEART MY WEAK LITTLE HEART- this is beautiful- Everything about this is amazing! I especially like how Hunter looks away when Dhel mentions he’s practically a clawthorne himself.

[@RULERZREACHF4N]

this is so good! it feels so true to the show and it made me cry. can't wait to see more stuff from you!!

[@kyratries]

Here you go, have my heart.

[@imarat3]

I love this so much-the animation is so good 😭❤

[@totallynormal5690]

I think it’s so funny how he started to sweat when it is dad(sorry I forgot his name)said: you’re practically a cloth on yourself! Like a little does he know he’s technically his great great grandfather or something

[@ellie_282]

This is so adorable

[@ZeldaWolf2000]

This IS my favorite Owl House animatic. Thanks AO3! 😀

[@Jimyrt.]

Wow, this is one of the best videos I have ever seen. The story to the animation, just magnificent. I’m sure there is more greatness to come.

[@Mythic474]

this was so hart warming ty

[@JasmineAmberSandbrook1923]

The bird on the Palisman thing looks like Flapjack ----> 4:41

[@StupidWeb]

Yes that’s the idea

[@Swag_corvid]

It is :)

[@fanartmakergirlalien]

Is it just me but like the comedy, the dialogue, the storytelling is all so much like the actual show

[@rileyclaw_]

I tried my best to emulate their storytelling style!! I’m so glad it paid off :) thank you!

[@okayninjago9642]

Why is no one talking about the fact that Hunter is Pinocchio? He was a clone, so basically not a “real” witch (he had red eyes and couldn’t do magic) but after he d!ed and came back to life his eyes changed colors and he had Flapjacks magic 🪄 … Flapjack made him a real boy

[@FANGED-FREAK]

HUNTER CARVING A WOLF AND GETTING SO EXCITED ABOUT EXPLAINING THEM TO DEL MADE ME TEAR UP HES SO CUTE WTFFFF /p

[@BiskCute]

This feels so cannon like it feels like I'm actually watching it from the real show!! The animation/animatics are so done beautifuly and I love your art style !! And you caught there personalitys so well too!! Thank you for your wonderful animatics as always Riley!! I Enjoy them as always!!

[@connorthompson8376]

#thankyouowlhouse #ThankYouDanaTerrace #TheOwlHouse #RememberTheOwlHouse #TheOwlHouseSpinOffSeries #AnimationDeservesBetter

[@mounijahane9404]

Thank you for this ❤️ It’s so beautiful I have tears in my eyes. For me it’s canon ❤️❤️ I am so grateful that you are a part of the fandom. Thanks to you the story can continue

[@noxeus1871]

Incredible it feels and looks like an official animation!