MEDUSA - The Stone Kingdom

"MEDUSA - The Stone Kingdom" is a sequel base on my 2019 artwork "MEDUSA - The prequel".
Hope you like it 🐍🐍🐍
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[@junchiu2348]

Some peope are asking " The blind soldier" version is the sequel after "The Stone Kingdom"? Not really. Actually, when I was drawing the story of Medusa and the blind soldier in 2017, I didn't complete Medusa’s past very well. So I didn`t post it on KZbin, make sure people didn`t confuse them. but you can read it on my facebook👇 reurl.cc/ka2Dqx So they`re not the same series. You can think of it as a story from another "What if".🐍🐍

[@nekokoluga]

Wait so means you will remade the sequel and make more of this >w

[@junchiu2348]

@@nekokoluga if people won`t bored with that, maybe😆

[@iamShadowolf]

I saw Medusa's skin getting green?

[@Dayrador]

It's beautiful sad.

[@ivychau2554]

I prefer that's not same series. If it is, It would be sad with Medusa's ending...

[@augustinegoodnews8332]

I admire the fact that you don't really care about how long it takes, you only care about creating a good story❤

[@maxximus6418]

And I watched every bit of it

[@camtheman9367]

that is indeed admirable. i will always be faithful to this story. and wish Medusa nothing but the best over her new dominion. also, RIP the beautiful woman the ceaser petrified for hurting his eye. i would treat her better.

[@user-xt5el5bg6j]

This video is truly a great combination of art and storytelling.

[@jager477]

As it should be

[@chancegivens9390]

Fuck yeah!

[@jasperhollow664]

I love how the soldier doesn't die in a heroic pose like the hero he thinks he is. He dies being petrified by his own weapon, desperately crawling away from it. Really poetic.

[@Briselance]

Perseus did not die like that, though. Did he?🤔

[@lysfranc8782]

@@Briselancewe don’t know. Perseus is actually the only Greek hero who is heroic and kind. Every other ones had a pitiful death

[@jasperhollow664]

I just assumed it was supposed to be Persseus because in Greek myth Persseus killed Medusa, but I could be wrong😅

[@thelightshadowandmewtwoian3154]

Perseus did not kill a snake, instead it’s Medusa’s head

[@thelightshadowandmewtwoian3154]

Besides Medusa used to be a human then got cursed by Athena and became a monster

[@ewill3435]

I know this isn't supposed to be a story with a happy ending where things work out well for her, but man, I still just want to give her a hug! It'll be my headcannon that she someday meets someone blind and can live a happy life together.

[@kirkyturki1546]

There’s a comic out there similar to this where she meets a blind soldier

[@ElizabethDonovan-su4gy]

That one is by the same person genius.🫤

[@kirkyturki1546]

@@ElizabethDonovan-su4gy I know, I wasn't implying it was made by someone else, I'm just sayin it's out there. And you should give it a watch.

[@emanuelosorio9610]

There's a story sonewhere in KZbin, i saw YEARS ago, where she finds a blind baby and raises it. If i remember correctly, it ends in tragedy (i mean, it's Greek, why not?) Still sad tho

[@cesarv7685]

​@@emanuelosorio9610 I think I saw that one too. It's sad, but wholesome 😔😌

[@lucxsbundgxxrd4585]

A beautiful story about a girl who has no one to love because she was born with a curse, and a man who has no one to love because he wanted the power of the curse for himself.

[@asldmyt8459]

medusa didn't born w a curse. Athena cursed her because she slept w poseidon

[@SadGirlCoven]

@@asldmyt8459 yeah but in this storyline she was born with it

[@thepofig5684]

To be more precise, Medusa tried to run away from Poseidon and went to the temple of Athena to seek her help, but she did not answer, and Poseidon found her and raped her. Later, Athena scolded Medusa for engaging in "lewdness" in her temple. ​@@asldmyt8459

[@JacobFuoss-je7ur]

Gotta love someone for who they are..

[@jonche5677]

​@@asldmyt8459вообще то он ее изнасиловал, она помолилась Афине и та ее порокляла

[@Zephirite.]

That ending seemed almost....ominous. Like Medusa had to give into the savagery of her enemies a bit, just so she could smile at the closest to 'peace' she might ever get.

[@toxicghost58]

Agreed, and the green scales that appear on her face concerns me. I'm happy that the tyranny is over, but I hope Medusa doesn't start becoming the monster that legends claim her to be.

[@damonlam9145]

@@toxicghost58 fortunately I don't think that's the case as in sequel comic which by the looks of it took place centuries later probably around world war 2, and there she was a lot more expressive and kind hearted actively against bloodshed, even saving a wounded soldier.

[@pksmith4496]

@@damonlam9145 can I have the link to that?

[@toxicghost58]

@@damonlam9145 That's true, but you can tell that this installment takes place centuries before the original comic, and anything can happen in between.

[@damonlam9145]

@@pksmith4496 MEDUSA - The prequel parte 2 de JUN CHIU Illustration kzbin.info/www/bejne/baPFl3etl85_i6c

[@captain_commenter8796]

I love the character/personalities of each of the snakes. They aren’t generic, mindless or bending to Medusa’s will. They are their own organism separate to her. When they are not eating people, biting them, or turning them into stone, they actually seem like good sidekicks, good friends, very goofy too 😂

[@RobbieRobot.]

This is what I was thinking too, I loved that they were separate entities ❤

[@Briselance]

Wait wait wait... they... ate people??😨

[@avacornthelastponybender8583]

If only they dealt with their anger issues 😞

[@JangoMango007]

@@Briselanceyea they killed and ate a young boy and his mother in the prequel

[@Skylar_minecraft]

they couldn't turn people to stone, only the main snake and medusa could do that

[@c4sualcycl0ps48]

That quick glance at what the soldier’s cataract-affected eye would see is so cool, especially for someone like me who was born with a cataract in the same eye and have never had full vision.

[@rinslern1_k41-xseries2]

Оу, дружище, прискорбно это слышать. Надеюсь, что тебе помогут излечить этот недуг. Видеть мир только с одной стороны - значит не видеть мир вообще. Держись, приятель, мы поможем!

[@SUSON_diamlajokhairM.7132]

The mother deer didn't even left its stoned baby fawn 😭♥️

[@rinslern1_k41-xseries2]

Бэмби наоборот

[@abigailbaldwin4224]

I find it heartbreakingly sad that she becomes the monster everyone thought she was. Having lost everything, she becomes what others made her to be.

[@Kittymittie]

A self fulfilling prophecy, u could say... U become what others say you are, a self fulfilling prophecy...

[@Nefylym]

@@Kittymittie Tell them who you are, don't let them tell you who you are. Ever.

[@Become-Eggplant]

The actual Medusa's story itself is the worst. She got forced upon by Poseidon, and Athena didn't even bother to help her, instead cursed her because she got R. And if I remembered correctly, because of her madness she devoured her Sisters, and became a monster from the guilt of killing her beloved sisters.

[@rinslern1_k41-xseries2]

@@Become-Eggplant разве в оригинале её сёстры не были бессмертными?

[@fallenchaos4476]

@@Become-Eggplant depending on the version there are actually quite a few different stories from her bring a cursed woman to just being born as a Gorgon one story is not more true then the others as the story is never really about her.

[@user-bx3kz9sp8p]

I’m sad there’s no happy ending, but I realize that’s the point. Medusa’s tale was never meant to be happy and cute. It was and forever will be a devastating tale. I enjoyed your take on it, the retelling, and your art style was beautiful. Thank you for this.

[@summamaximus]

well, this isn't Medusa's tale at all. The art, animation and story version are beautiful but let's not compare it with the myth 'cause they're clearly different things

[@cypvh74]

How is not a happy ending? The evil guy is defeated, and Medusa lives. There is still all the terrible tragedy, but the ending is uplifting.

[@laurajanco2i]

@@cypvh74 They meant that at the end everything is lost. The ending isn't uplifting, if anything it's melancholic, because despite the villain has been defeated, the loss was too much for it to be a win. He killed so many people and conquered so much, just so he could die at the end and in my opinion he got off light, compared to what I would have chosen for him.

[@thescorgon5964]

@@cypvh74 Live while abandoning her humanity, as seen with her skin turning to snake skin and her eyes turning red.

[@cypvh74]

@@thescorgon5964 is humanity all that great? Look what the stone empire did in the name of humanity. She could be right to shun it.

[@user-ng4hf4pp1l]

You are such a talented person, I'm actually crying rn. Medusa never deserved any of this. Her mother, her parent-like cobra, her lover(blind soldier), all died. Her snakes are trying their best, but they can't help it if their rage, instincts, and hunger take over. This is a really sad, really good story, please make more!!💚

[@Sam-ImbasicallyaNPC]

I love that it doesn't matter what language you speak, everyone can enjoy the story.

[@elgringo4923]

I really like the Kings design. He's drawn like a good guy. Every time he looks happy it feels genuine, not like he's enjoying other peoples pain or anything. It makes the whole story feel like a tragedy. He had opportunities to be good. But every time, he chose to do evil. And that brought destruction on everything he cared about.

[@lionpraid9408]

Эй, может это и глупо ,но ! Называть "условно" героя прошлого - злодеем нельзя ! Ибо мы говорим о времени более 2 к лет назад, они жили по иным законам и моралям. Сейчас используя этику 21 века, нельзя мерить древний мир. В частности на одном из кадров освобожденный раб готовился убить мать и ребенка . В то время не были распространены христианские или гуманистические морали . Часто такие племена рабов нападали на государства Греции . Так что парень не плохой и не хороший, для того времени он "обычный " Лучше обращать в камень , чем ранить, сжигать и ТД. Что делали когда-то в свою очередь другие цари

[@Basilililisk]

​@@lionpraid9408 That is a fair point, though he definitely was prone to outbursts of anger and cruelty. Even for the time, making slaves/prisoners break apart their petrified friends and loved ones is pretty messed up.

[@user-ot3fh4vo9m]

@@lionpraid9408 В смысле - «нельзя называть злодеем»? Убийство своего сюзерена во все времена было именно злодейством. Поцыент как раз-таки являет собой пример эталонного злодея и тирана. А также полного кретина, коль скоро он пренебрегает охраной. Вместо того, чтобы заняться внутренней политикой в общем и упрочением своей власти в частности - привести к повиновению знать, привести в порядок благосостояние народа, настрогать наследников и бастардов, он начинает фестивалить, словно умственно отсталый. С таким походом к делу, долго не живут.

[@dawnlight3002]

I like his design too, although, he's drawn not necessarily as a good guy, but as a human. He had people he loved and wanted to share his successes with, and he made choices which he regretted and couldn't take back.

[@JammesJack-td6gv]

That dude is built like prime mike tyson combined with ronnie coleman and has a evil eye scar and literally builds monuments out of his enemies corpses like the wall of his kingdom are built out thousands of dead bodies which are built by his slaves who probably knew those people that were petrified

[@Ronan951]

I know the artist has heard this many times, but this is real art. A wonderful story with even more wonderful characters and animation.

[@espiderhan]

1000% agree, Oh My Word, so amazing!👏👏👏

[@hoodedaxolotl]

Who said that u need to animate or comic design to make a wonderful world through art ❤❤❤

[@TygerHillis]

On giggle gang

[@piamistlove]

the fact that I'm so invested in this. I've always loved the story of medusa and seeing you put your own twist on the story as well as giving her such depth, it's just, mwah chefs kiss. she never wanted to hurt anyone and when she saw that he was using this power for bad she knew she had to stop him. I love the hidden warning you added as well with his wife wanting to leave him. even if she truly loved him, she knew how bad he would become and how his heart had turned to stone (pun intended), and she knew she could do nothing to help him. I think that's why in the end she didn't go to his side and instead she left him there, turning her back on him and walking away, and when he saw that he realized how horrible and evil he had become, that's why we see him giving in. wonderful piece, I'm excited to see what you do in the future!

[@rinslern1_k41-xseries2]

Она с самого начала видела в нём тирана и монстра. Лишь перед смертью он смог прочесть это в её мимолётном взгляде, и он сам осознал, кто всё это время был настоящим монстром.

[@maniacalmurderer4123]

A very beautiful story, well done Loved your interpretation of Perseus. A proclaimed hero, acting much more like a monster than Medusa herself. In a way, as much as we scorn the wolves for hunting man, we ourselves can be much more cruel.

[@ignislily]

medusa was never a monster, she was made that way and it was the people who began thinking she was a monster because of her appearance, the greedy people wanted to kill her for no good reason

[@bananatiergod]

This version of Perseus is honestly growing on me. He's ruthless and intimidating but there's still enough humanity in him for us to show him sympathy, he's kinda giving me similar vibes to Dracula from the Castlevania TV show

[@Aiden-wg4pu]

He also did enslave and kill lots of people for little reason, but yeah, villains aren’t born, they’re made. Even so, I like this version.

[@burtan2000]

I agree. After all, Everyone is the hero in their own story. Ppl rarely see themselves as the villain (unless they've gone mad and given up their humanity to speed run their villain arc). Villains that aren't relatable are lazy writing and make for boring stories IMO. Like in most versions, Medusa is a villain. But we feel great pity for her. We know it wasn't her choice or even her fault to be turned into a monster. I feel bad for her anyway

[@CteCrassus]

Thing is, this is a *complete* inversion of his character. Perseus in mythology only went after Medusa to stop the king from raping and forcefully marrying his mother (and the king sent him after her with the explicit intention of getting him killed), after he was finished using her head as a weapon he relinquished it as an offering to Athena and lived the rest of his days as a wise king next to Andromeda, the only woman he ever loved. For Greek Hero standards, that is *extremely* tame.

[@Brydav_Massbear]

My head canon for why he betrayed Atlas is because he wanted the head of monster with snakes for hair. Perceus realized that the head he got wasn't the one Atlas wanted and it would not only show that the gorgon might still be alive, but also that he would force him to hunt down and murder a child. So, he had to get him out of the picture. Sadly, he his new responsibilities ended up making fill the same niche Atlas did back when he still ruled.

[@KeeganParker-os3bm]

Have you ever read/seen the original story?

[@Savagewolver]

While she wasn’t meant to be, the Gorgon sisters were just another series of monsters birthed by Medusa, I’ve always loved how people reinterpret Medusa as a tragic hero, often letting her live past her bout with Perseus either through magic or Perseus being merciful. This version where Perseus turns into a violent tyrant is no less interesting.

[@yndrelbosch3678]

Except it's not a reinterpretation, not really. Originally she was a victim who was cursed. She was punished by Athena, blamed for being that victim. Honestly, she deserved better. She may not have been a "hero" per se, but she was definitely tragic.

[@KeeganParker-os3bm]

Well it depends on which version your speaking of your referring to the one where Poseidon did you know what. but the most oldest version of the story was that she was always a monster and she had two sisters

[@Scp-2317-K]

@@yndrelbosch3678that’s a Roman version from a guy who apparently didn’t like the gods all that much and originally (or as original as it gets with stuff passed down through oral tradition) she was just one of the gorgon sisters, having always looked like that

[@Savagewolver]

@@Scp-2317-K lemme guess. Watched Red’s overly sarcastic productions?

[@michaelsong5555]

What are you talking about? In the original version, the immortal sisters (Stheno and Euryale) were the sisters of Medusa (Medusa was a mortal). They were originally the priestesses of Athena temple. However, one day, Poseidon saw Medusa, and captivated by her beauty, he raped her in the Athena temple. And Athena saw that as a transgression from Medusa, because someone has to take the blame, and gods are blameless (although some interpretation says that Athena did so out of jealousy, and others say that Medusa's beauty was the cause, and therefore should be punished). Yes, that's how god's logics work. So Athena cursed Medusa, and when Stheno and Euryale defended Medusa, they were cursed too.

[@Supershadow301]

You made a beautiful retelling of the myth here! I really love your designs for Medusa (the reddish purple complement the teal snakes perfectly) and the Hero/Perseus. The fact that he not only used war prisoners for slave labor, but also the stone bodies of petrified enemies to literally build his kingdom, was downright chilling. Even if I'm a bit bummed that Medusa had a start of evil at the end, it's not all that surprising considering the amount of shit she had to go through...

[@Ronja_bubie]

Its really impressive how you can make a story without words but i can still hear the yelling and screams from just looking. Its really beautifully made and i really love this way of showing her❤️ imma follow you deserve it

[@ISAFMobius18]

I'm glad to finally see Medusa seen as a more troubled relatable person and not just a straight up villain for once. Her backstory is so tragic. And I love how beautiful she looks in your art style

[@KeeganParker-os3bm]

I think I seen stuff where she wants the picture of the year. I just dont remember what they were called. if I find any of them I will make sure to tell you

[@cesarv7685]

I loved the way she looked at the end. Evil or not, at least she had a happy ending, as well as seeing her mother one last time. 😍😭

[@hayseshouhda5730]

Well at the end there, she is now descending down a dark path, she seems to be cool leaving nothing but stone and death at the end.

[@ryanmatthews3609]

@@hayseshouhda5730 i love chaotic evil characters.

[@Mark-ke1rj]

The actual mythological creature isn't tragic at all, she was a monster.

[@Meles_mls]

Gosh, this was absolutely breathtaking! The art, the music, the STORY... I remember watching the prequel when it first came out and while I never forgot about it, this installment was still such a surprise! After all these years, Medusa has a *whole kingdom* to live in--a place where she can finally be free and never hurt anyone or be hurt ever again. Its still sad that it was either this or death, of course, but at least she's *safe* and, in a way, *free*

[@mariusconstantin6057]

Better this than to be a Vaternian

[@spartana1116]

Omg i think I just remember that vid, holy crap i forgot about this

[@Lamplordable]

I don't know if that's what the end is alluding to. Her snakes are all red-eyed again at the very end... I ain't sure what it could mean, but it doesn't seem good.

[@kaylind2881]

@@Lamplordable My personal theory is that she's embracing her more gorgan side rather than sticking to being wholly human with snakes for hair...but that's just a theory.

[@Bdaro-54n]

Well, this now brings me some trouble connecting with the ww2 comic. Yet,we have witnessed a fragment of what would happen if she went full nuclear (and i belive this was tame because it were only the eyes of Gorgon, who had died many years before, and so its power must have decresed to some degree)

[@Eyespy_Buildz]

Who else cried at the end of this and cannot get the ending out of your mind?

[@rinslern1_k41-xseries2]

+

[@ItsDameGamer_proshot]

I was too worried it came in my dreams also

[@ChaosKat90]

I kinda like the fact the whole city after it was stoned solid feels like a call back to Pompeii. The story of this was very well written

[@priscillapineda3204]

So wait, his eye getting slashed actually had a point narratively?! At first I thought it was just to show his collapsed marriage, but it actually served a purpose later! Damn that was clever. Also, I remember finding your original Medusa story years ago and absolutely loving it! It was very beautiful, and I'm so happy you've added more to the story. This was beautiful too. It was a very pleasant surprise, I wasn't expecting to see this. I absolutely loved this too! 😭

[@uniwolfgamer1094]

I bet he was glad his love gave him that blind eye in that moment

[@nikapolish]

Yeee I agree

[@KeeganParker-os3bm]

Honestly awesome gimmick character. medusas one weakness

[@Basilililisk]

​@KeeganParker-os3bm I doubt it would be a weakness forever, that ending implied that seeing her eyes isn't fully necessary...

[@KeeganParker-os3bm]

@@Basilililisk that wasnt Medusa though that was the shield/mother

[@justjailibee]

This should win an award. 🥲 That last gaze from Medusa, giving in to villainy send goosebumps to my soul... And actually, she should be a villain after everything she'd been through

[@davisdelp8131]

Not excuses for villain but their are reasons

[@Quetzalcoatl_Feathered_Serpent]

Isn't it amazing how quickly everyone assumes its her turning evil.

[@amirazoe11]

Yes for a award but no for her being a villain because I feel like she didn’t want any of the things that happened happen😢

[@flightmanz]

eren jeager protagonist to antagonist moment

[@ilovebiscuits7771]

There is a big difference between a villain and a villainized victim.

[@CrispyShroom]

Everything about this is simply gorgeous. The art. The story. Everything.

[@scarlettefox8478]

I love how the spots in her face spread after she smirked. This was very well done

[@torpid5092]

Kind of crazy how after so long people are still making great, high quality interpretations of Greek mythology. This was very well done.

[@MyFirstHandle]

It looks more Roman era based.

[@nerdsman567]

I really enjoyed this! It’s like if a Disney Renaissance film had the dark, gritty “survivalist” tone of “Genndy Tartakovsky’s Primal”, especially how it manages to tell a mature and compelling story without any dialogue. SIDE NOTE: It’s probably just a coincidence, but I couldn’t help but notice how the stripes on Medusa’s snakes have the exact, same dark green colors as Fang from “Primal.” xD

[@ryanmatthews3609]

yeah just wish that the characters had realistic teeth. also screw disney.

[@theepic1944]

Reminds me of DreamWorks, they are the anti Disney. This film would fit in DreamWorks.

[@Stasi_Kitsune]

Are you Russian?

[@Irongarrison.5764]

4:58 this hits hard when you realize the parent never left its baby

[@luck2925]

bro, medusa is actually so gorgeous in this animation

[@SuperAmaton]

This feels like watching a an old Disney Movie, when they were still good. It was breathtaking, it was exciting, it was refreshing and it was very sad. Thank you for making this, I will treasure it.

[@fierceditiesnaruto]

Oh my God! The part where she sees her mother again and runs to hug her had me tearing up! And as she turned to dust, taking the shape of the cobr head for a moment was beautiful! The story and art is so captivating that i often forget it's just pictures and not an actual motion picture! That's how magnificent this is! I love EVERYTHING about it! X3 Words cannot do this art justice, there just isn't enough!

[@BradStarnes]

This was a wonderful example of showing a story rather than telling it.

[@onuhrita5009]

I remember watching the Medusa and the blind solider story when I entered college. It was beautiful, I remember showing everyone i knew the series. It was amazing. I'm glad this isn't cancelling the timeline. I love the story

[@FennekinLover-ko6nd]

This is simply amazing! This is proof that you don't need dialog to tell a good story. Also I just wanna say that I LOVE Medusa's character design here!

[@wizardswarrior]

I love this. The fact you can tell a heartwarming story without any dialogue it’s just… ahhhh my heart, it is sad, but happy to find this randomly in my subscription feed

[@lord.greymoon]

I love how this is a much darker alternative take on the story everybody knows. The music expresses that perfectly.

[@sparkyy607]

can i say how much i ADORE visual storytelling. i remember the magic when i first watched the medusa prequel 4 years back and instantly fell in love with it. your art and how you express it is so captivating. i've never seen any other story out there told this well with absolutely no dialogue. you're such an inspiration, i'd love to be able to tell stories like you one day and spread the joy. it's truly beautiful.

[@TylerForehand-pd6lt]

Im putting my money where my mouth is, a good story deserves a good reward. Enjoy!

[@junchiu2348]

wow~ this`s my first time got a donate😭 thank you so much 🙏

[@danimedrawingscoslaysandan2495]

Ты просто прекрасный человек

[@joshuaokoro-sokoh2993]

A true monster is not defined by their powers but what they uses those powers for. This was a beautiful story.

[@Elizabeth-sb8jo]

That scene where everyone and everythin is frozen reminds me of Pompeii.

[@kaemonbonet4931]

I feel like the ancient greeks would love this story.

[@zachbuerger4016]

Poor Mei is so sweet. Poor gal doesn’t deserve to be cursed like this. Also I love the details of the past parts of the comic 🥺

[@user-vh5ph6jx2c]

4 years of waiting was worth it

[@azazelpanther14]

So I’ve kinda known the story of Medusa and it was never a happy story and I love how you made this show that. It’s amazing

[@AuDHDer_]

An ABSOLUTE MASTERPIECE. AFTER ALL THESE YEARS, IT'S OUT AND IT'S AMAZING AS HECK. The artstyle, the lore, the character designs and expressions... I'm literally shaking in my chair while writing this. The beauty of this is indescribable.

[@triggswastaken]

You should try getting a film studio to adapt this into a feature-length film! This is so well made and the art style and story would be absolutely amazing fully animated! I would love to voice act for it too!

[@ingdjr5573]

Dis*ey: “And we'll make the second, third, and nth movie and get a lot of money.”

[@bobzillathebabykicker2981]

@@ingdjr5573 no one mentioned Disney. Plenty of groups/companies do animation. Disney is just a mainstream example. Studio Jibli, 1881 animation, the countless ones in East Asia.

[@alexdiallo1357]

Blud’s trying to get a job ( joke btw)

[@scarletweb2106]

How about Nickelodeon Movies

[@yo_wow]

Мне так нравится, что здесь приятное музыкальное сопровождение. Это может посмотреть абсолютно любой человек, потому что нет слов, одни действия. Выглядит прекрасно, вы молодец!

[@Jose-gu7qy]

I honestly loved it. The change of the myth was refreshing and interesting. The art was beautiful. The story was touching. That smile and expression changing at the end was amazing. A poor lonely girl to whom the world tunred its back on, now turns her back on the world. I'd be excited to see more of this or anything else you create. Keep the great work!

[@Rookthebat22]

I really love her eyes, they really help make her expression stand out, so you really know what she's feeling. Also her face at 15:16 is priceless lol

[@justinhewitt7771]

Like the part that the shield backfires on Perseus and as he turn to stone, he sees his deceased wife Andromeda but she wouldn’t look at him and walk away. Perseus was heartbroken, defeated and remorseful. The song was perfect for this part

[@TheDjmaster1997]

now after I have seen the prequel as well (yes, I saw this one first as it was recommended first.) This is my canon of Medusa now. Man looking at this gave a rollercoaster of emotions. It was such a GOOD story and credits to you for doing all the work on your own, talk about one man army! It was so good at the point where I straight up applaud.

[@Barlindsky27]

This just gave me chils, one of the best stories on youtube

[@Drawen]

This is like time travel, thank you for your work, can't wait to see it ! Edit : Okay. The art. The music. The rhythm. Everything is near perfect. And yep, I teared up.

[@xxnightcorequeenxx8417]

Teared up? I fucking bawled my eyes out twice. Holy shit, they did such a phenomenal job!

[@bioshock676]

I came into this expecting an animation, not a slide show with music... BUT I AM IN NO WAY LEAVING DISAPPOINTED! I'd never even thought of telling stories like this! I loved it!

[@Brxxlight]

an animation this long of this quality would need an entire team, he is one person. please do your research on how incredibly hard animation is before commenting something like this, although you added a compliment at the end, it still feels backhanded and rude

[@candynike897]

​@@BrxxlightExactly. "Slide show with music" sounds so rude. It's the ignorance for me.

[@bioshock676]

@@Brxxlight I'm fully aware of how animation works. I watch plenty of animators on this platform. Your comment here is unnecessary and serves no purpose outside of attempting to chastise someone you don't know for a remark that you misconstrued as a backhanded compliment. So unless the Creator takes issue with my words and sees what I've said as disrespectful in some way, please do keep from trying to judge me for commenting on a work you have nothing to do with.

[@Brxxlight]

@@bioshock676 1. Watching animations is NOT the same as watching videos explaining how animations work, or actually trying to make an animation of your own 2. Saying that you expected an animation but only got a slideshow, but it was okay because it surpassed expectations could put down other people who could see your comment and make slideshow animations as they could think that their slideshow animation won't be as well liked or praised if it's not either a full animation or exceedingly good. 3. While, yes, my comment may seem unnecessary, as an animator myself who has done 2d frame by frame animations myself and am currently pouring my heart and soul into a slideshow animation, your comment genuinely hurt my feelings and made me feel like if my slideshow wasn't on par with this video's or if I turned it into an animation, people would dislike it and not pay attention to it. Your comment was rude, ignorant and the phrasing made it seem insulting, like it was dumbing down the actual amount of work put into this. I am sorry if this was not your intention, and reading your reply, I am most certain it was not, but please work on your phrasing when saying stuff like this as it can genuinely hurt someones feelings or seem rude and off-putting.

[@bioshock676]

@@Brxxlight I'll concede that my phrasing needs some work, that I can admit and accept. Your delivery of the point in the form of continuing to chastise me while insulting me by calling me rude and ignorant I find harder to swallow. If you genuinely want someone to take you seriously, understand where you're coming from, and admit they were wrong without hostility then you need to do so without the insults. While they may have been called for in your mind, all they did for me was almost ruin the points you were trying to make. As this comment thread makes clear, people focus on the negatives first regardless of what the commenters intentions may have been or how long the reply is. I'll work on my phrasing with future comments but you should work on getting your points across without having to insult whomever you've taken offense with.

[@theXEN0KID]

That was absolutely captivating. Bravo. I would love to see this expanded on by a studio into a full film, or series even. It seems like the sort of thing that would do numbers on a streaming platform like Netflix. And your art style is beautiful

[@ryanmatthews3609]

no streaming platforms only traditional tv only.

[@theXEN0KID]

@@ryanmatthews3609 Money has to come from somewhere, tv doesn't make enough anymore :(

[@sizzlinggecko]

OMG exactly these types of movies make me literally cry 😭

[@psionicsknight6651]

This is an unexpected, but incredibly appreciated, surprise. I loved how you portrayed Medusa more sympathetically in the Prequel, and it’s so cool to see a version of her that is becoming more of a Greek hero than just a random monster (especially since, as many have said these days, her most famous origin story is incredibly tragic and messed up). Plus, it’s good to hear this is the *true* sequel, as while I think Medusa and the Blind Soldier is good, it was too sad for me and didn’t always make a lot of sense regarding what was going on. This story feels more like a genuine continuation. I do hope we get at least one more part to your version of Medusa-hopefully one where she can find companionship and a happy ending. I’d love to see that, especially since so few people are willing to show that. 🙂

[@toxicghost58]

It's great to see your take on Medusa again! I absolutely LOVED the first 2 comics you've made about her, and I'm happy to see that you haven't forgotten about her. You helped change my perspective on Medusa forever! Although, the green scales appearing on her face at the end concerns me about her future.

[@damonlam9145]

no matter what happens, it's most likely going to end in tragedy.

[@toxicghost58]

@@damonlam9145 Yeah, I know the original comic ends.

[@randomviewer6244]

​@@toxicghost58where can i read it?

[@toxicghost58]

@@randomviewer6244 You can find it on KZbin, it just isn't on Jun Chiu's main channel. Or you can find it anywhere else on the internet, as well as a few short comics.

[@g0od_0ne]

This is art

[@constellationniste]

Music ✅ Universe ✅ Colors ✅ Drawing ✅ Story ✅ Your work is beautiful really Can’t wait for the next one

[@gabrielarnott5562]

Poor Medusa, she deserves happiness soo much more than anyone in this cruel world.😰😥😢😭😿💔🐍

[@jaygooese4242]

Such pure heart of kindness

[@user-pl8zt2wp7r]

Во всех сказках не изменно только одно "зладеи не могут быть счастливыми"

[@monicashier9340]

Agreed!! I cried so hard watching this!

[@scarletweb2106]

I agree 😢😢

[@Bdaro-54n]

I... if this were the original myth i would have believed it. You have brought forth something so beautiful that i can only gasp in awe on every scene. Every frame is art and despite not having words said, you gave all the elements to under stand. Take all the time you need for the next time, I will be waitng. I love dearly how you treated Perseus. i loved how he, by his own morals, was corrupted after attaining so much power. but in the end, he realized the why his wife turned on him, scared of what he had become.

[@theaprentice6437]

A very good story. Stories like these are what inspire me.

[@user-ol9wn8rb6o]

Love the tiny little expressions on the tiny little snakes

[@nocthuang8599]

medusa!!!!!! I cried for the movie(MEDUSA - The prequel) so many times!

[@leterneautunes2427]

Holy crap, these were both absolutely amazing!! I legitimately almost cried when Medusa got to hug her mom in that vision/dream part. What an artistic masterpiece through and through

[@sketchboy01]

This was fantastic! A lot of heart and poetic lore woven into a well paced story. Seeing the cute snakes contrast with their untamed “monstrous” nature was fun to see.

[@jclars8324]

god this is incredible. it was only one image, but the image with the two deer... that nearly made me burst into tears on the spot. the father waited with his child... ever since they first got petrified, and died by their side... brb gonna go sob my eyes out

[@0_royalcrow_02]

I remember watching the prequel 4 years ago and my god, I did not think I would find this randomly again. The fact that you put so much effort into this, it took…awhile, but it was worth it and so much more. Not nearly deserving the credit and attention this needs but still so good.🎉🎉🎉

[@KeeganParker-os3bm]

I got this randomly too. I remember seeing the original randomly to

[@andrewdowns3673]

Wonder if Medusa could find and befriend other tragic Greek monsters, like Minotaur and Arachne.

[@cloverseasoner2556]

I bet they can, but that'd definitly make them rivals as well.

[@milutinstankovic4638]

What about Scylla or Lamia?

[@andrewdowns3673]

@@milutinstankovic4638 Them too.

[@darksky1300]

We need more these Medusa animations these are the best animations I've ever seen

[@user-ru5ct9zc5c]

the music, the drawings, the story, oh my GOD

[@alaktusarratum]

Protecting her from him made me cry so much and the look of motherhood in the cobras ghost. So sad and amazing

[@larrythegreat9505]

I wish this was a full on tv show. Your storytelling and art style are studio level and I admire your work for that. And your dedication really shines through on this. Can’t wait to see what you’ll do next.

[@SAmaryllis]

The little snakes yawning and gargling were really cute!

[@cristhianlaguna8662]

I liked so much Medusa the Prequel, i was wondering myself if would be a 2nd part, it was touchfull, it doesn't aling with the true myth of Medusa, but, still a great work & history..

[@Lumberjack_king]

I mean it’s meant to be a reimagining of medusa

[@fever6658]

I feel that this shows that beauty comes from within, even if it's painful.

[@justinhitriz8770]

I really like this version of the story, as it tells a different event to the classic story while also incorporating other elements, such as the fact Medusa was originally BORN as a Gorgon rather than it being a curse by Athena. And Perseus here is a surprisingly effective villain. He's cold, ruthless, strong and powerful as expected of a Greek Hero, and most importantly smart. He clearly remembers Medusa and seems to have pieced together that his shield's petrifying power came from her rather than the snake he cut off and took advantage of his scared eye's lessened sight to bypass that while still allowing him to see her. And you can clearly tell he's not a guy who plays around with his enemies. The second he sees you're a threat, he immediately goes for the kill. No monologues. No shows of honor. No underestimating his opponent.

[@emileemonroe2739]

HOLY CRAP, what followed after the shield shed tears GUTTED me. I'm sobbing between the music and art design.

[@termlesscipher8045]

The prequel and this helped me bring to life a medusa styled character in a DnD campaign. Thank you for bringing the quality and helping inspire stories that my DnD group loves.

[@themad8088]

i am so glad to see this, the interesting story of Medusa continues alongside her personal tragedies and more, revealing another cruel details about her past, and her relationship with that fake ''hero'', despite her unjust final alongside that young soldier, this tale must continue, to see a new hope for the young gorgon to live happily as it should be, JUN CHIU thanks for this.

[@ks4694]

I love the way in which you wove together a mythological "What If" here. What if it was Perseus who was the true monster, and the story was a lie? In the end, there's a darkness, a sort of sad acceptance of "Yeah... this is how this should have ended," in her eyes, filled with a loathing of the very people she has sought to avoid for so long. In a way, she becomes the 'monster' of myth, but in a greater way, she puts an end to the blight that her near death caused in Perseus' hands. The story of Medusa in myth has varied perspectives on the character, and this much more sympathetic variation, and a view of Perseus not as the clever and brave hero, but an opportunistic and demanding monster far worse than those he ever slew, it's ... interesting and certainly visually compelling. I'm very glad you finished this work.

[@abyssreaper5719]

In the end, only silent and cold stone remains, but at last, she was free, but only the whispers of the wind and echoes of the past will make her company. (Besides of her snakes)

[@casserolie1638]

godDAMN this is probably one of the MOST BEAUTIFUL CREATIONS I HAVE SEEN IN AWHILE. You can just tell there was so much love put into this, the compositions in every scene are breathtaking and each scene carries so much WEIGHT. I loved this

[@Zephirite.]

15:07 OH Perseus is using his half-blind eye to look at Medusa, so he doesn't turn to stone! That's so clever!

[@MegaLukas]

you made me feel emotional Twice the first time watching the prequel and once again with the resolution. thank you

[@ianreclusado]

This was absolutely beautiful. Medusa is so lovingly redeemed here, thank you for all the hard work you put into this!

[@agentt919]

I loved it So the story goes: persus be came a tyrant While Medusa was deeply misunderstood and she felt being used as she felt the shield was her like the *The Finn sword* And persus was so addicted to the shield power but on the end he was petrified in regret of sadness that he had to stoned his wife just because she was scared what he has become that's why she accidentally blinded him in 1 eye This story gives you an alternative perspective of Medusa being relatable to us but not as a priestess to athena according to the myth

[@Emisia.]

I remember many years ago seeing the movie about Medusa's childchood and I would never imagine a continuation will be made! It's an incredibly gorgeous masterpiece with a really great story, although very sad 😭 Congratulations. This is truly something.

[@raineclipse1542]

I don't see anyone mentioning it yet (I might've not scrolled that far) but the throwback to that deer from the very early story 🥲 The deer never left the other one alone after it turned into stone it seems :(

[@takonket]

It's been a long wait, but when you see the story that you've been waiting for for more than 5 years, it's worth it.🎉

[@laszlowalker8409]

That was really well done. Medusa smiling at the end…

[@rainbowjo00]

I followed you here on youtube, not because I was expecting this project to continue, but because I loved returning to the story and reliving it again and again. You can see how this made me unbelievably happy to see you create a sequel! It is beautiful and tragic! The story continues to enthrall and amaze me. thank you for this beautiful gift!

[@TheBmb-ki8gj]

Absolutely fantastic, beyond gorgeous, 10/10 great. The art, music and storytelling all come together to make something that feels grand and dynamic despite being a slideshow. I love Medusa’s portrayal and her giving in and accepting the label forced on her by others was tragic, judging by the smile at the end. In the end I think I ended up feeling the most sorry for the king, being blinded by anger and accidentally turning his wife to stone, sending him on a downwards spiral into tyranny all while constantly gripped by regret, constantly fighting and killing since at that point it seems to be all he knows, and at the very end when he sees his wife turn away from him, you can see how all his guilt and regrets consume him and the way he just gives up made my heart ache. Two tragic ends befitting the retelling of a classic Greek legend.

[@happymango8955]

this is the kind of stuff disney needs to be making. Absolutely beautiful

[@aersback4496]

YES, THE LEGEND IS BACK, WAITING 4 FEARS WAS WORTH IT!!! Edit: 19:37 the mother, was the cobra, the whole time? but how is she the cobra if she turns into stone in the first place when she first look at medusa

[@mariusconstantin6057]

More like related to the queen. Though I didn't see the resemblance and just believed the spirit of the queen and Medusa's mother decides to teamp up

[@user-vj3gd2kr1f]

no, they are two different guys. 2:30 queen`s eyes are green, 19:21 mother`s eyes are brown but I think the cobra is her the mother.

[@Berbean]

If you watch the hug scene again, the Mother at the end turns into a Cobra while fading away. So I gather that it was the Cobra momma :)

[@Mfyjyviyv]

😱😭😭😭😭