Usagi Yojimbo - "The Last Request"

Usagi fans, by popular demand, here's the latest version of the proof of concept short film that we created and presented to Stan. This is the short film that allowed us to procure the feature film rights!
It's still a work-in-progress and about 90% complete. We're currently working on the sound mix and refining the film for the DVD release which will include behind-the-scenes footage, interviews, deleted scenes, and interesting details regarding the making of the featurette.
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[@dugpa]

This is the direction Netflix should have gone. Amazing work!

[@Battleguy_515XD]

Wait, this was 7 years ago?? HOW AM I NOW SEEING THIS?!! Can you make more? I wanna see more of this!!

[@BrianHallmond]

This is ciminally underrated and undervviewed. ESPECIALLY for it's time. Can't wait for the Netflix series about Usagi.

[@winginitpodcast]

Love Usagi Yojimbo

[@kaiseravm]

quite amazing indeed =)

[@levance4766]

Impressive. I like it

[@marchrabbit85]

Like we all, brother...

[@user-yf9ku1tl6b]

Jay Flemming don’t we all?

[@reikokardell2529]

I admit, I wasn't familiar with Usagi Yojimbo comics or his appearance in TMNT cartoons (and I DID watch those!) But I can absolutely get into this story line and film! I haven't seen a stop motion animation flick in a long time and it is refreshing to see the quality of this one. I'll be keeping an eye out for the full length film when it's released and introduce my kids to my love of old samurai/ninja movies (animated and in clay no less!)

[@jeffamido214]

Ro, you've tapped into everyone's inner teenager by bringing back that feeling of comic books and art. I really hope this short becomes the start of something even bigger!! We need more!

[@glennmasuda4208]

Out-STAN-ding!! Great re-telling of the story, loved the integration of live action and drawn work. Can't wait for part two!!

[@thefunkygrandpa]

Impressive passion project. Congrats on the feature rights - well-deserved.

[@Dawnelldo2]

Usagi Yojimbo needs his own movie!

[@GrantDaily]

Agreed. Maybe Wes Anderson can get involve with this? Maybe?

[@nomoremaybes]

This could be the pilot for a HBO series. This makes me want to see the whole Usagi Yojimbo run in glorious stop motion.

[@RetroG-Man]

nomoremaybes I don't know if HBO would be a good station for this kind of thing, but I do agree that this would be an awesome TV show

[@kingcrimson2643]

A CGI Usagi cartoon has been confirmed to be in the works.

[@jeffheller271]

Just watched the film, roel, and it positively blew my mind. While it was an amazing adaptation of Usagi (I loved all the cameos at the end, as well as the Zato Ino wanted poster!), what's most impressive is just how high quality this piece is as stop animation in its own right. Has anyone EVER successfully pulled off martial arts combat via stop animation previously? This was...amazing. And all the minor environmental details at the beginning -- the blustering rain storm, the crackling fire, even the realism of the fish on the cutting board. We always knew you had talent, roel, but this is extraordinary. You're destined for greatness

[@americanslime]

Ah, god. Usagi is just as amazing now as it was when I was nine.

[@TurtleC0mic]

I wish this was a series. This is miles better than that Netflix kiddie show.

[@IronChuck]

There's always room for some Usagi Yojimbo! A+ for effort! After 30 years, it's totally time for this to make the big leap!

[@AVarStunts]

This is pretty awesome

[@williamcrook4644]

This should be a whole series hands down best usagi animation

[@Haggis_of_Doom]

Amazing!!!!!!!! Love it!!!!!! The music is awesome!!!!!!! Can't wait for this!!!!

[@Disciple_Of_Lerxst]

Why haven't more of these been made!!!??? I am an Usagi fan from the 80's and I just found this today!! This was AWESOME!!

[@leijin6302]

I haven't seen nothing like this in years! Please, studios should really consider making this happen - make it feature film length, or make a televison series! It will do great I bet! Everyone will love it! I love it!

[@jabba359]

This needs to be made into a movie. If they can make something like this on almost no budget, imagine what could be done WITH a budget!

[@DoubleDowner]

I haven't even hit play yet and I already need to thank you. Huge long time Usagi fan, hmmmm come to think of it, for 16 years now !!!

[@elonbartlettdc]

This is so cool. Can't wait for the full length version.

[@serasniketa9128]

Love it! Especially that little dog with the bell. Too cute.

[@SH-xq6cn]

you can just tell when something is made of love

[@dougepps9425]

Loved this. Loved the translation from artwork to 3D via stop-motion, it created a very rich texturing and real-ness to the world. Can't wait to show my kids to get them excited about the world of Usagi Yojimbo.

[@redsamurai192]

as a fan of Ninja Turtles and having read Usagi Yojimbo comics by Stan Sakai, this is an absolute delight. it stays true to the spirit of the comics. It's a pity Netflix chose to do a series of his descendent in the modern age instead.

[@stevehubbell90]

Awesome film! Not a whole lot on the internet gets me to turn on my speakers, but I am thankful that I did for this video. Now it is just a matter of waiting for Roel Robles and the rest of the amazing folks at Lintika Films to complete the Usagi Yojimbo feature film which they want to do. It will be fantastic to see a Usagi film of this quality at the theatre..... Now to share the link for this video with everyone I know!

[@2112gothmog]

Beautiful Work! Does Usagi justice and breaks new ground in stop-motion martial arts, with the right amount of humor - love the tribute at the end! Awesome!

[@mmmagicmmmike]

It's like taking something amazing and then turning it into a magical masterpiece. Too many a times are things rushed nowadays whether it be independent projects or full animation pieces; but, "The Last Request" proves that good polished work still exists. I cannot wait to see the feature length that's in store for us. The lighting, angles, and attention to detail were very superb for this short so I can only expect the same quality on the feature film!

[@clysly]

BEAUTIFUL! MY 10 YEAR OLD ENJOYED IT. GREAT WORK ROEL!

[@FireAndFuryComic]

Excellent work! Usagi Yojimbo is one of the most memorable characters from my childhood. I really hope you get the chance to make the a whole feature film. I'd certainly go see it!

[@sofana003]

This is pretty good I'm absolutely in love with it

[@rickleeoconnor]

This is fantastic! I have been waiting for the day that a talented group of folks would do justice to my favorite honorary Ninja Turtle ;)

[@The_D_ray]

I can't believe I took so many years to understand that the "curve" Usagi has on his forehead is a scar and not an eyebrow line. And the best thing is that I even know who made the scar what the hell.

[@Chimbri]

As a Usagi Yojimbo fan: Great work! I want to see more, keep up the good work!!!!!

[@zebra3494]

Fantastic stop motion animation! Great job. Can't wait to see this as a full length movie!

[@louise12197]

Thank you for making this! It was truly amazing to watch. All the hardwork you put in to the details and story was so cool! I hope you make a full film soon!

[@toyotageek]

Most awesome to see Usagi come to life! Here's looking forward to more.... 乾杯 (Kanpai!)

[@cherdawg]

This is pretty great. I want more Usagi!

[@therikkemc]

This stop motion animation piece is brilliant and the story super engaging. Awesome!

[@terrymolatore4808]

awesome, I want to see more!

[@ohboyhowdy1373]

Can't believe I'm just now seeing this!

[@kathrynotoshi69]

With so many Usagi Yojimbo fans out there - a feature film would certainly be exciting! Best Wishes!

[@zackb5636]

I wish something like this would come on as regular series but it would probably be slick CGI with no soul. This has soul.

[@Deesy8]

SO AWESOME!!! I can't wait to see the full length feature film!!! Congratulations to the amazingly talented Roel Robles and everyone involved in making this short!!!

[@DoppelgangerShockwave]

I would love to see this made into a full-length feature film. This was awesome! : )

[@alanmartin1037]

Fantastic short film...we need to see more!!

[@michaeltakahara4663]

Thank you for making and sharing this! It is great to see these characters come to life under your teams direction. Excellent!

[@GeraldTiu]

Awesome!!! looking forward to the feature!

[@bonovox103]

I'd totally see a full length movie of this. The noodle coming out the rhino's nose was great.

[@billychu3750]

looking awesome, great work guys!

[@apezilla83]

Laika studios should absolutely get the rights to UY and make a full-length stop-motion film in the same style as Kubo and the Two Strings.

[@bxr2k1]

thank you....Mr. Sakai and his family should be proud.

[@unica0101]

The film is so well made hopefully the KZbin algorithm gives it a chance!

[@EnterSandwich]

Watching this during Usagi's 40th anniversary. Great work

[@RockySunico]

Beautifully done.

[@esaedvik]

Oh man, this brought back so many memories :) Awesome!

[@cyagurl]

Fantastic!!! More more more! Stop action is a lost art - carry on.

[@DenDemp223]

Looks great. Can't wait to see it on big screen. Love the effects.

[@TheKiplarsen]

Some awesome work friends!!! Loved seeing so many familiar names in the credits. I was captivated not only by the quality of the work but by the story... This short film definitely left me wanting MORE!!! Hope "the powers that be" in Hollywood (or India for that matter) can pull their heads from their proverbial behinds long enough to realize what a great film this would make!

[@ArthurIlasco]

This was awesome! The noodles in the nose had me bustin' up- hahaha!! I can't wait to see the full movie version.

[@kaijuguy19]

This is a wonderful short movie. :) The time put into this shows effort and it's a great way to celebrate 30 years of the rabbit ronin.

[@marchrabbit85]

There was a computer game in late 80s and a pile of underrated comics. I miss this little fella

[@lsgh79]

stop motion animation gives a captivating spin to this comic book fave. well done, roel, and best wishes on the project!

[@Buffy1999]

What a fantastic look, I would definitely pay money to see a full length version, loved this!...thx guys!

[@smartalek180]

Huh. I never noticed the Wanted poster on the wall last time. Assume that's Zato-Ino, the blind swordspig in the Usagi-verse? This gets even better on re-watching.

[@AponceSWAG]

This is awesome!!

[@teddyyuen2043]

Amazing! I love this!

[@trae126tn]

Awesome stuff!! Great job guys!

[@applepye1353]

Very well done. I love Usagi.

[@its5oclocksomewhere]

Love the comic, but stop motion AND martial arts!? This already has that nostalgic look/feel that I love about stop motion films, and it sucks you in, making you take notice of all the little details in everything! CAN'T WAIT to see the full length feature version!!

[@wendyrolon2475]

Such great work!!!! Can't wait for the feature!

[@sweetmelissabanzon]

excellent film.thumbs up

[@ronniedeen3651]

i can't believe I didn't see this until just now. This was very well done.

[@eektherigo]

AMAZING!!! Please make this an on going series!!!!

[@mariarios6945]

Wow! That was great! Looking forward to seeing more!

[@Douglasman123]

i have never read an Usagi Yojimbo sotry or comic in my life. But after watching this I am really interested in the character and stroy

[@bbretall]

Very cool Usagi Yojimbo short film. I love the stop-motion animation. Limited 2-D animation in the flashback was OK, liked the idea of the animation for the flashback.

[@kellysmith7285]

Wow - that was great. I am not familiar with the character but was pleasantly surprised how drawn in I was about the character. Great film - do more!!!

[@marcoszednanreh8756]

This is awesome! Really hope you get the funding you need to make the feature film a reality!

[@abigailbarenfus3384]

Wow, this is great! Very creative and well-designed. I also really enjoyed the sets - I got a great feel for the setting. Wish this project all the best!

[@marcwendt269]

the look of this is so awesome.... I cant wait to see the feature film

[@lelandpovey2180]

This is awesome, anything with Usagi in is..

[@grafikgeschichten]

Nice work and cool action. Usagi lives.

[@yobubo]

So worth the wait, and OMG congrats on securing the rights for the feature length film! I will look forward to watching it's creation unfold (hint, hint, please post updates!)

[@pendragonxt3674]

Incredible! This is amazing!

[@moonbeamwendy]

Fantastic job from everyone involved! I loved the Taiko drumming, it really added atmosphere. Can't wait to see more!!

[@whoopshere]

Well done Roel! I really enjoyed this short. Would love to see feature length!

[@makoftheyear]

I freaking love this! I'm excited to share this with the kids in my life who appreciate this craft and would go bananas over it! Please make this happen! I want MOOOOORE!

[@SwaggerLikeUz]

Awesome short film to one of my favorite characters since my 80's childhood. U have a great imagination, and I enjoyed everything about this. The dialogue, the stop motion, art direction, execution, pacing, directing, and your vision. fav'd it!

[@lilkumabear]

Nice work Roel! You got my family intrigued...my husband and my 5 yr old son know nothing about Usagi, but we all want more! The characters have magnetic personalities...charismatic, adorable, silly, and confident...and we can all easily relate to them.

[@evanzai1]

Love the video. There is so much I appreciate about the film. The attention to detail of sound and visuals at the beginning and the use of the soundtrack was good. Love the combination of the stop animation along with the sketch animation for the flashback. I only knew of Usagi through my cousin growing up and to see life brought to it through his vision makes this much more meaningful and special. Great job on this production and can't wait to see more!

[@Roger_Ridley]

Awesome work!

[@milesbellas4054]

it has a lot of potential, I'd be curious to see a larger production version

[@ftloc]

Gen's voice didn't sound anything like what I had in my head but I still loved it! Great little video.

[@treyblack3751]

This was a beautiful synthesis of the early Usagi stories. I'd love to see more!

[@stephaniesakai6295]

Beautiful work! I love the sets! I can't wait to see the full film.

[@2LiveRue]

Very much interested in seeing more of this! Great attention to detail! More, More, More, please!

[@reuellorejo674]

You guys did an awesome job! hope to see this soon on the big screen. I like how Gen's sake just spills from his cup and the look in his eye after Hanzo introduces himself. Great stuff! Keep it up!

[@CANNABEARDGAMING]

I seriously stop by here every so often to re-watch this. I need to do a review of the new toyline in my Usagi costume, you can see a pic of me in my costume in the last "Usagi yojimbo color special" by dark horse comics.