Mystery Skulls Animated - Hellbent

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[@MysteryBen27]

Hey everyone, I've noticed a good chunk of questions about Part 4. For everyone that hasn't seen the stuff I've been tweeting about it, the cut-to-the-chase answer is that we are planning on getting the next video out this October. You can visit us on our Patreon page to get the specifics- www.patreon.com/MysteryBen

[@juanfarias5389]

weird, I don't know why but I had the feeling of watching the video after almost a year without seeing it and I was very surprised to see such a recent comment XD

[@Acko_]

@@juanfarias5389 bro me too lmao

[@khuslenkhuslen1704]

me too

[@pendragongameart]

Alright, here we go!

[@PolarizedJH]

@@juanfarias5389 same here, super happy I just checked the comments.

[@heyyouknowthatgingerisme.9369]

Ghost : 2014 Freaking Out : 2016 Hellbent : 2018 We're almost there.

[@SpooderInARobotHeed]

What theres a pattern? Looks like we will "hopefully" see it this year.

[@cowboymagpie]

yayy

[@galletaconcremita1357]

yea boiiiiii owo

[@AsuraTM0]

So close.

[@duckvocadoig2313]

O FRICK

[@scrooge1913]

Mystery Skulls Animated: *leaves for years at a time* Fans: "I'll wait for you, Baby". Also: 2020 crossing my fingers for late this year.

[@sleepysmokemoved2561]

I mean if the upload scheduled for the series is every other year. We got one in 2014, 2016, and 2018 so…

[@anonymous-ei8cm]

@@sleepysmokemoved2561 damn it 😭

[@dantemunozcladis9985]

Wth your have 666 likes

[@aura8058]

YES

[@aura8058]

Tbh I’m always gonna wait, it’s worth it

[@someperson7474]

The instant regret in Lewis's eyes are heart shattering

[@loganrenfrow2544]

Literally

[@ItsActuallySaturn]

@@loganrenfrow2544 *w h e e z e*

[@darkdragoness98]

I have a feeling lewis locked up all memory of Arthur being a good partner in crime and focused on revenge as he thought Arthur murdered him but in reality the green arm possed him corrupting his mind to get what it wanted. Still haven't figured out who the arm belongs to though as shiromori is blue, pink, purple and white in color not green

[@schnoig_]

Dark Dragoness partner in crime?

[@darkdragoness98]

@@schnoig_ they used to be friends in mystery cases basing off what I have seen and im guessing before Lewis became a skeleghost they used to get along

[@asmariamoon]

4:19 Just realized that one of Lewis's ghost buddies, the one leaning on the velvet rope, has a face as if he's thinking, "Dude, are we really going to do this to Arthur?"

[@parappa982013]

8/10 Ghosts involved in Arthur's capture dont care what happens to him. One is even mildly glad about it. (Probably happy to see him)

[@random_dude1234]

Look at the top right corner, they are happy to be included

[@sweesbees]

the one at the top is just vibin

[@weirdo82]

I think the ghosts are supposed to signify Lewis' conscience and attitude. Their facial expressions in each scene they're involved in seem to evoke different emotions.

[@crazyminegamer2339]

@@weirdo82 I recently noticed at 4:09 - when Arthur looks at Lewis - a bit of sweat forms on Lewis’ head. This could point to the idea that Lewis himself isn’t entirely sure about what he’s doing. Unless my interpretation is wrong, I think this could be the first glimpse we see of his doubts about actually going this far to get revenge. So, you could definitely be right about that.

[@raze2097]

Don’t you just hate it when a ghost that’s trying to kill you hacks your radio to play his mixtape

[@thatoneguy6146]

I mean its a pretty sick mixtape to be honest

[@terra20209]

That mixtape is so good the electronics in his arm blew out

[@foxxygradius7858]

But he's a pyrokinetic ghost. Cause that mix tape is FIRE. (Also he's throwing literal actual fire everywhere help)

[@MapleDw]

Raze 20 I mean it’s bopping

[@tobz6779]

So relatable. I hate it when that happens.

[@wanderer1604]

Still updates faster than Yandere Simulator.

[@foxydear4020]

Oh yeah that was a thing wasn't it XD

[@thatoneartist24]

Oh my god I did not expect this comment

[@m-2718]

First Hellbend was realsed AFTER Yandere Simulator

[@breadpriest]

@@m-2718 well you proved his point

[@maleaplayz9008]

Maybe you should try working on a game before you start taking -_-

[@ghostdagreat]

Ok but one thing I just realized is that arthur is thrown into Lewis' truck, which means what's happening probably isn't real, and Lewis just want Arthur to experience what he did when Arthur "betrayed" him, and now hopefully realised revenge doesn't really suit him, as we see with the broken heart.

[@ghostdagreat]

@@Ganz_GZ_Sans thank you! The theories about Arthur dying really didn't make much sense to me unless they teleported, which I suppose is possible but seems a bit much. I like the idea that Lewis wanted Arthur to relive what happened in his place, without killing him.

[@ghostdagreat]

@Sophie Kamal :)!

[@Dovalicious]

I think you were right heh heh

[@ghostdagreat]

@@Dovalicious YESSS POGCHAMP

[@zoombah5371]

nice prediction LMAO you were right lol poggers

[@perryowens4853]

Can we just talk about how the gunshot at the end leads right into the beginning of "The Future" when Arthur's uncle shoots Lewis right in the heart?? Such a good connection!!!!

[@privatizitat815]

It doesn't lead right into it, but still

[@ElleDeas]

Damn… spoiler

[@eosdawn6399]

@@ElleDeas girl ur months late that's like saying the princess in sleeping beauty woke up is a spoiler that shit ancient

[@ES21007]

Vivi's first reaction to a sadistic plant ghost attempting to scissor her dog to death is to grab the nearest weapon and whack her upside the head. Her SECOND reaction is not to hold a ready stance, but to completely fangirl over the fact that freaky shit is happening to her. Oh Vivi. Truly a paranormal nerd of the nth degree.

[@Window_Hero]

I think she may have just been heavily concussed, possessed by whatever entity we see with the sword, or both.

[@lolaschiefelbein9089]

I didn't notice that before, thanks for pointing it out :D

[@ES21007]

@@Window_Hero Concussion is out considering those usually don't make your eyes sparkle with pink lightning. The idea that her ancestor's power is unconsciously protecting her is the best one I've heard.

[@pellervohakulinen]

ES21007 How do you know her name?

[@PhantasmXYZ]

mysterybensmysteryblog.tumblr.com/post/104300614663/character-profile-2-vivi Also, I wonder if that magical seal "to proctect one's family" on the bat handle came from Grandma, or maybe Dad? Both look like they'd be slapping some spiritual stuff on weapons. mysterybensmysteryblog.tumblr.com/post/159626880238/due-to-popular-request-here-is-some-concept-art

[@churchgirlsarv7294]

I love how Lewis is like: woah wtf did I just run over?? And the ghosts are like: ??

[@Victor-056]

What makes it funnier, is that it contradicts the Lyrics uttered. "I Don't give a Damn~" *Lewis:* **Gives a Damn.**

[@bigbadgammagnome]

@@Victor-056 nah I dont think he does give a damn, after all he keeps driving Actually the lyrics DO symbolise his feelings: I have revenge to get back to, I *don't* give a damn about whatever I just ran over

[@Victor-056]

@@bigbadgammagnome You clearly didn't see the animation then. I mean, you don't have that expression if you don't give a damn.

[@bigbadgammagnome]

@@Victor-056 I DID see the animation, I rewatched it in fact. He looks a bit confused, not overly concerned. Again, he's too focused on revenge to care too much

[@julianbello8376]

@@bigbadgammagnome Focused... One might even say..... Hellbent

[@reesespieces2390]

Everyone: *patiently waiting as halloween and octobers end approaches* Edit: Ladies and gentlemen. We got em. kzbin.info/www/bejne/raqUk4ueesitfa8

[@where_is_my_kiwi]

y e s

[@zachcox94]

Must. Be. Patient. Must. Be....... EEEEEEAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!

[@manofthemist2714]

I’m waiting as patiently as I can-

[@polybius3821]

Help

[@jeriko_studios]

Wait-

[@potassiumguy255]

3 years later and I'm only now realizing that they're all driving in the middle of the road, but I guess legality doesn't spring to mind when you're being chased by a ghost skeleton out for revenge and a plant monster woman out for your dog's blood

[@helenmoulford5644]

with *GIANT* scissors

[@NhungNguyen-vb7eu]

4:44 The fact that Lewis's heartlock got darken and broken makes me believe that he finally knew Arthur didn't mean to murder him.

[@pinkcicle5247]

Holy wait they have a name shot can you tell me the rest?

[@possiblyhuman8345]

@@pinkcicle5247 mysteryskulls.fandom.com/wiki/Lewis_Pepper

[@sammythecryptid2721]

When it's an accident it's called manslaughter.

[@pepperthedemon884]

NN Kiwii that’s a locket with a picture of vivi in it. That’s why it broke when she left.

[@littlelaventea]

Sammy Tancos he got possessed

[@naverick22]

Welp. That was fun. See y'all again in two years.

[@toyotareese]

relatable

[@glowingsoda3587]

Me

[@TheNukaColaMan10]

WalŦz see ya m8

[@Kyrbi0]

I didn't believe you at first but I checked... Ghosts: 2014 (!!!) Freaking Out: 2016 (!) Hellbent: 2018 ... Sad panda.

[@sbendy6957]

WalŦz see ya pal.im sure we ll meet again

[@MillieBoBilly]

Any1 notice that the tree woman is literally the whole forest in the flashback image around 3:33 with mystery in the branches, not to mention her roots are holding back the samurai warrior with her roots? from what I gather in her images is that Mystery found her as a flour in a dead forest, empowered her with his blood and made the forest thrive to which he resided in and protected it. idk, just an observation

[@haleymcelmurray3924]

@daniel dias I would like to know

[@mikhailtunnell2304]

@@haleymcelmurray3924 mechanical arm- Arthur Tree woman-Shiromori Purple guy-Lewis Dog-Mystery Ben Blue girl -Vivi Shotgun hobo-Arthurs uncle

[@haleymcelmurray3924]

@@mikhailtunnell2304 Thank You

[@mikhailtunnell2304]

@@haleymcelmurray3924 you're welcom

[@turtle22phoenix]

That's probably the best situation. It's actually the only one. But now, after watching "The Future", I have to wonder, why is Mystery with ViVi (who we're assuming to understand is a descendant of the samurai (forgive me I forgot their name)), if Shiromori was essentially what he created and protected? How'd he end up switching sides after fighting against what was attacking what he made? I'm . . . REALLY hoping I get that answer, CAUSE I NEED IT

[@itsVooshi]

3:22 - 3:40 this part of the song along with Shiromori and Lewis walking towards the others along with the backstory pictures flashing... it's all so epic can't cap

[@gleamergleam3220]

*”...Lewis?”* That part gave me chills, he had no idea who that ghost was until now.

[@kendermouse]

Arthur had his suspicions, though - remember the search map on his laptop in Freaking Out?

[@xhoodiex7995]

I thought he said "What?! " But then I realized he said "Lewis"

[@-citrus-1547]

U GONNA TELL ME U DIDNT KNOW THAT WAS LEWIS

[@Redfox-ge5lg]

Really? -_-

[@stopthinkmove]

And how you can see Lewis's heart break and the look of regret on his face after he dropped Arthur and realized Arthur didn't know it was him until then

[@AnaxErik4ever]

Three things I learned from this video: 1. Ghost semi-trucks rule! 2. Arthur's dad runs a repair garage. 3. Sea turtle plush toys are adorable!

[@VstarQuaza]

AnaxErik4ever uncle

[@wierdgamer3067]

Also vivis mother may have fought the bonsai tree lady at one point.

[@wizzardog3335]

Don't forget Arthur is now dead. Or he is a good as well, but he needed to explain the whole situation before getting dropped off the cliff. Maybe we can get an actual story with vocals next time. We got a sigh. Maybe voice lines next time. One is all it takes to her the story moving

[@Sorrowborn]

...okay how did people find out names and stuff I've only been following the story line here and though it is FRACKING BOSS, I ain't seen any names or stuff like that so I've been piecing the story together from the videos alone. Is there something somewhere that explains it in much clearer detail? I'd love to read it even if sadly a bunch of the mystery disappears.

[@stickyguyd]

Another thing: I think that dog is responsible for Lewis losing his arm :(

[@AngryNerdBird]

I JUST noticed that Arthur's eyebrows are little hearts.

[@wayverleesoulsong]

Now that The Future is released, we get a way bigger picture about the relationship between Mystery and Shiromori Looking back at the flashing images, we see Mystery looming over (and by extension dripping his own blood on) a white flower Now, if we take Shiromori’s literal thirst for blood when it comes to Mystery, the newest video confirms the fact that Shiro and Mystery do in fact have a history, and an interesting one indeed

[@JoshuaCamacho09]

Wayverlee Soulsong Rewatched them just to watch the newest release

[@privatizitat815]

@Alfonzo Quiroz Could be. I mean, it appears that she was a whole forest once.

[@privatizitat815]

@Alfonzo Quiroz I also think it has something to do with him living as a dog. He had 9 tails in the backstory and only six in ghost. In The future we also see a new tail appear, at least that's what it looks like. So maybe it has something to do with that

[@privatizitat815]

@Alfonzo Quiroz I think it's interesting that the blue and white ones have a little bandage over it, which is probably the history with the two, and probably that he got over it. Maybe thos streams give him the tails back? He appeared to get one when the blue one burst

[@LazyPurple]

These music videos are just inarguable proof that head-bobbing is the greatest thing ever

[@viktorexists6948]

Hold on, Lazy, you watch these too? Huh... Neat

[@loremastedex]

Holly guackamole LazyPurple like the LazyPurple oh my god love your vids i didnt know you watched these

[@freename18]

Lazy fucking purple your the last person i woud expect here

[@ziggi789]

Boom, headshot.

[@gretchling5012]

how it FEELS to listen to mystery skulls

[@TheWilderCat]

It's gonna get real awkward if Arthur also becomes a ghost.

[@dsschhelms490]

😂

[@jeriko_studios]

Reaaaaalllllllll awkward

[@thehellhound8582]

YOU KILLED ME. NO, YOU KILLED ME. I WAS POSSESSED. OHH

[@ixxyalmighty]

It’s gonna be like: -._-. .-_.-

[@ikoniful3984]

The HellHound *God how utterly stupid Lewis is going to feel if that happens*

[@dontask996]

3:55 she's blushing. That's straight up rage mixed with jealousy

[@encore__]

Also Mystery is like "well... hehe" behind Vivi

[@Savagewolver]

Mystery leaning into the head pat was just adorable.

[@tarrenr8159]

3:04 Lewis going from eternal rage to *"Wait what did I hit?"* is one of my favorite moments honestly

[@jow6969]

Cyndaquil :D in my mind it was more of a Dame that sounded expensive

[@eatmybirdz812]

@@jow6969 xD

[@timothymclean]

Oh, they have names? But yeah, good brush of levity.

[@Jeremy_Hill_2020]

XD

[@Jeremy_Hill_2020]

@@jow6969 xD

[@EsraaAMadoh]

Beat: **comes on to play** Everyone's Head: *Time to be grooving*

[@dud_incrediboxoff]

Y no replies lol

[@sand_storm6107]

@@dud_incrediboxoff because everyone liked that

[@dud_incrediboxoff]

@@sand_storm6107 lol

[@dud_incrediboxoff]

@@sand_storm6107 after 1month

[@cortezdaslayer4347]

@@dud_incrediboxoff noob

[@cherrieee]

I adore how expressive they get with Lewis’s eyes. Since he doesn’t have a mouth, you really have to dramatize the eyes and they did that PERFECTLY! Also, might’ve just been a coincidence but dead Lewis only has eyes to show emotion while alive Lewis(or what we see of him in flashbacks) only has a mouth.

[@edendemarlo4402]

Human: sees ancient unknowable force Also Human: PET

[@fangchick93]

I mean, wouldn't you? He's pretty cute

[@edendemarlo4402]

@@fangchick93 thats how we got wolves

[@luigiboi4244]

@@edendemarlo4402 Then (give or take a few years of domestication) followed by doggo

[@kibbles7533]

*This is literally everything I wanted from Scooby Doo*

[@monstercuevas9857]

If only scooby doo wasn't for kids then we could of had something more bloody

[@Deadbacon0]

Monster Cuevas Well not sure about bloody, But I can deafly say The only two Scooby Doo medias that came close to being more towards adults Was probably Zombie island And mystery Inc.

[@thisisnotmyname1469]

You wanted...Freddy to die?

[@monstercuevas9857]

Not freddy but at least someone to to die on screen

[@MoKuZai]

y’mean: Fred who is dead alive and pursuing to kill the jealous Shaggy who was INLOVE with “Daphne and Velma mixed together” and killed him with Scooby who is white with red and black fur and also wears glasses? noice.

[@ukelelescreamo6879]

What I love about the MSA fandom is how they wait 2 years for 5 minutes of animation

[@santoriomaker69]

Yet the quality and lore in each video is just as rich as a cheesecake.

[@johne16minecraft]

Hell i think it may even catch the attention of gaijijn goombha

[@soupcat4143]

I'll just show this comment to everyone, who'll say that Sherlock fans are most patience

[@princejay8740]

Animation this fluid and crisp takes time my guy

[@BillyButtcheeks176]

patiently* wait.😂

[@oliviabigley3378]

I just noticed that there’s at least one ghost that is sad. All of the ghosts are a part of Lewis, so there’s a part of him that is upset or thinking “should I be doing this?” But since the majority of him is hell bent on revenge, it doesn’t get heard.

[@thesandguardianofthesand]

There's also one in the same scene that's just smiling in the top right, meaning he's mainly extracting revenge, but is also happy to see Arthur and yet saddened by his betrayal.

[@commentator7611]

Just love the detail on how Arthur clutches his hand at 0:22 when he looks at Mystery

[@itsahoneyzee]

KZbin: *New Mystery Skulls video!* Me: *"oh.."* Me: *"oH-"* Me: *"o H-"* Me: *"OH MY GOD-"*

[@nayvisceria]

x2

[@Jaden_Games]

*Sees in KZbin reccomend* Me: oH? Me: IS DIS? Me: *le clicks* *reads title* Me; oH Me: OH Me: OHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH Me: oH gESUS lORD yAS

[@nashiprindez9562]

This is literly what i said watching the video and it annoyed my roommate lol. I'm so glad a Natsu understands the thought process of a Nashi

[@filez3480]

Not liking because I wanna keep 666 likes in your comment. Though, I had exactly same thoughts at moment the video came out

[@SpooderInARobotHeed]

New misty skulls comes out this year, wah ho

[@theBreadbox20]

YOU CANNOT JUST LEAVE ON A CLIFFHANGER LIKE THAT

[@purrpletiger2159]

Literally

[@haileylewis5638]

Most things do that these days

[@theprepaintedcanvis3452]

A litteral one

[@starcasters5455]

more like a cliff faller am i right

[@TatiDragnir]

AGGHHHHHH!!!!

[@catattac9975]

WHO'S HERE BECAUSE PART 4 IS OUT TONIIIIIIIGHT?

[@spaghetti5914]

ME WOOOO

[@maemarbles3786]

SAMEE

[@SSFurby]

N

[@michaelwalsh9616]

One detail that I like upon rewatching these, is how one of Lewis's ghosts has a look of concern throughout hellbent. They know what's coming and they don't like it

[@punkcherries]

hellbent aka "the entirety of the mystery skulls crew found dead in miami"

[@ratscrapz]

didnt expect to see a tumblr mutual here but uh hello!

[@ratscrapz]

its a meme u dip

[@punkcherries]

@@ratscrapz omg,, hi,,, wheres tht one pic of the 2 spidermen pointing at eachother cus thts kina how this feels lol

[@sansfromfnaf6942]

“I know he’s trying to kill me and all but damn this is a good beat.”

[@wildboi1979]

L0N3R Always has been...

[@boscosticc4897]

Even though my missing friend who happens to be a ghost who is now keeping me in a choke hold over the pit of spikes I pushed him in when I was possessed, I still gotta head bop to this fresh beat.

[@nonoah4284]

This could've been a jungle book reference.

[@mayara-louize-9148]

Why are they so attractive when they walk towards the camera It scares me

[@aishutoon4553]

Yeah... *looks at Lewis* ....When they *walk* ( I know how you feel, that whole sequence is one of my favorite parts)

[@quack4032]

I'm seeing this again and I just noticed something If we look closely at Shiromori's flashbacks, we will realize that Mystery found her still blooming in a forest of NOTHING, just dry trees, she being the only thing to sprout there. Shiromori is "White Forest", so when she moves from a flower to a beautiful forest of white and blue trees, we have Mystery living with her and possibly killing invaders Maybe Mushi (ice ninja warrior) traveled there to find out what was happening and maybe end the deaths that occurred in a dreaded white forest, then she meets kitsune Shiromori must have been angry and feeling scorned when she saw the only one in the world she knew, lived with and possibly loved, leaving her behind. Not being the first time, as we see in The Future. Well, that's what I fought after seeing The Future, thanks if you read so far, it must not have been easy. Now let's wait two more years for the next episode.

[@privatizitat815]

Maybe the lady caused him to grow the forest by attacking him

[@thomasstyle4970]

nah we can see when Vivi hits Shiromori's heart Mystery looks panicked and heartbroken and another wound opens up in his heart bleeding out white which goes with Shiromori's coloring

[@Eldghst]

if you pause just right at 4:08 and look at lewis's face you can see him go from pissed to "bro please don't scream, I want to murder you quietly"

[@rocking0067]

😂😂😂

[@KeanuBlob]

Lmao XD

[@razzbarree9020]

SQUARE PIES me too

[@Shadow_1086]

i see it

[@emmaemma8171]

Lol!!

[@stix7168]

Ok let me get this straight, you created an entire fandom of at least 7 million people with only three videos, as well as creating an amazing story, animation, and characters, you are one absolute unit my good sir!

[@raventheredpanda7047]

no to mention that "Mystery Skulls" the band actually tout these as the official music videos

[@undomielkay]

The reproductions counts everyone's replay... That's why music videos have more """"views""" than anything else in KZbin, we are a lot, but not 7M

[@georgemihaila8012]

I dont get it is there lore and how can i learn more?

[@DocTime56]

I'd say the fandom number is closer to the 289k of likes than to the 7.9M views

[@Cinedragon]

@@georgemihaila8012 There's a Mystery skulls wiki where you can learn a bit more of the background story. Also, Mysteryben has a tumblr and twitter where you can find sketches and other stuff. Be sure to check it out!

[@Ankomidnight]

I love how he INSTANTLY regrets dropping him

[@Stuffed-gamer]

I love right before that you can see Arthur mouth the words Lewis

[@GlitchyOnAChair]

​@@Stuffed-gameryeah he remembers lewis but blue hair(i forgor her name) doesn't remember

[@dingocheez766]

3:23-3:40 That entire segment is *GOD TIER*

[@Maukiki]

no one: their heads: *BOUNCE BOUNCE*

[@icandrawz7596]

Inky Drago! Dude it’s bop animation...and it’s HELLA hard to do

[@Maukiki]

Icandrawz I know its hard but its still funny

[@sovulair]

Inky Drago! It makes it better tho :)

[@Maukiki]

Shadow Frix lol

[@Maukiki]

👌

[@MaveriKat]

2020! If we're lucky we'll see part 4 this year.

[@lanphrost]

Literally came here to make this comment!

[@lanphrost]

Your comment, not mine... in case that wasn't clear xD

[@catlover9220]

I know I have been checking every day

[@dernerdderkluge9079]

Yes

[@lordskull4382]

It will be the best thing to happen in this year so far

[@nia5952]

“Every Note” playing at the beginning is incredible :>

[@nullix8651]

The gunshot makes so much sense now omg

[@ES21007]

Man, to think all of this is taking place in the same night lol.

[@lipepsene]

Except ghost, I think that one happened some nights before

[@josephpoolaw1588]

Feels like 3 years oH WAIT-

[@sarakein]

@@josephpoolaw1588 hehehe, good one

[@jakeanthony5766]

Can't wait till the next video 5 years from now.

[@guidogianpokefan2579]

Oh god

[@Geloxx]

I'M SO HAPPY

[@magukkun_lol]

GELOXX I DIDNT KNOW YOU LIKED MYSTERY SKULLS OMG YOU'RE THE BEST

[@mothsoap]

S-SENPAI????

[@nightcollapse]

IKR WHEEEZEEEEE

[@galaxydragons6244]

IT ANSWERS ALL OF MY QUESTIONS

[@nightcollapse]

@@galaxydragons6244 IKR AAAAAA 😭

[@Detahramet]

Can, these are a masterclass in visual storytelling, my god.

[@JoshuaCamacho09]

Detahramet There’s so much hidden details in the videos, it’s amazing

[@AwesomeCrow-oj2zu]

*lore. Theres lore. Lores right there. Here's the lore.*

[@vocaloidisdabomb]

ah yes, a literal cliffhanger

[@cammy1349]

He ain't hanging no more, son

[@bluedarkdarklin2552]

2 years for a cliffhanger of other 2 years. Awesome!

[@EDDSWORLDMEGAFAN]

*OH GOD THE CLIFFHANGER IT HURTS*

[@LadyZizi200]

It literally hurts omg

[@Jacob-000]

Now to go back into hibernation for 2 years until the next video

[@BalrogQuote]

More like cliffFALLER

[@lpsdraws2599]

yes IT DOES

[@funkypeacockkingofthewease2452]

Maybe in kingdom hearts 3

[@nooseywoosey3612]

That moment when you realize at 4:20 that one of the ghosts is actually sad to kill Arthur.

[@monsterhiddenfromthesun210]

AND IT TURNED IT'S HEAD TO FOLLOW WHERE HE WAS GOING OH MY GOODNESS!

[@privatizitat815]

@@monsterhiddenfromthesun210 All of the others also turned their heads. Most of them are just off screen

[@DavidAbdullerimov]

N I C E

[@cookietoast8845]

Haha 420 :)

[@starryseas6916]

Something that I just noticed is that Lewis's expression changes slightly before he throws Arthur into the truck. His eyes sorta soften and If you look closely there's a bear of sweat on his brow? Like he's wondering if he should go through with his revenge. I just thought it was an interesting detail.

[@aishutoon4553]

I thought that was an expression that said “Don’t look at me like that”

[@privatizitat815]

Maybe a bit annoyed that he started screaming?

[@FBIAgent-ib1jg]

Poor Lewis, he's so conflicted with his feelings. He knows what he's doing is not gonna change anything and is wrong but anger and revenge is a hell of a motivator. The instant realization of what he's doing at 4:44 .

[@FBIAgent-ib1jg]

@@thinkingboi9508 because we have culture

[@slutforpotetoes2993]

@@FBIAgent-ib1jg this is the best culture you get nothing can top it. And if anyone says otherwise they might just disappear

[@FBIAgent-ib1jg]

@@slutforpotetoes2993 wise words. It would be terrible if someone woke up with a sore throat accompanied by a slight fever.

[@Eckef]

I think his realization was the fact that Arthur never knew where Lewis was all this time since he was possessed when he murdered Lewis, so his sudden realization of who the skull guy was showed that Arthur didn't know about or even remembered that he was the one that pushed Lewis into the pit.

[@LG-yd7iw]

Omae wa mo shindeiru

[@Berd]

yooo it's TIME

[@goodfella2057]

Lol wat r u doing here

[@masteredcpucpu7501]

~whispers~ take the shot!!!

[@angelinalaso6430]

Yeah what are you doing here

[@inactive9319]

Y e s

[@Kyle-wf4bg]

Berd Berd'O Mystery Skulls

[@someonefromtheinternet4571]

0:30 I know guys, this chapter has a lot but. Why nobody's talking about this heartwarming scene?

[@Alex-uq1el]

If you pause correctly at 0:39, you get one of the cutest frames ever.

[@skybeats8791]

@@Alex-uq1el I caught the screenshot :D

[@arkcorpsmusic4626]

Even while hanging on the edge of a cliff Arthur still bobs his head

[@nicoisabutt]

When Arthur mouths Lewis at the end! Ahhhh I can't even handle this story anymore

[@SweetyMelody99]

I can't either! Look at how sad Lewis looks afterwards too... How can we all handle this?

[@Gabrielbarsch]

dayum that ending was literally a *CLIFF HANGER*

[@MysteryBen27]

To be fair, it technically ends *AFTER* the cliffhanger

[@CNandez500]

Oof

[@red_thunder]

@@MysteryBen27 well played

[@Gabrielbarsch]

XDD a great video nonetheless, well done

[@Codeheart]

MysteryBen27 does that mean that a p4 is, in a sense, confirmed? Because you can't leave us like this :p

[@oliveoiloliver147]

I love how you can find 99+ youtubers Who also animate,calling it a Masterpiece and wanting to see more, its nice to see this kind of thing

[@elrandombongos3501]

Now that the future is out, I can imagine Arthur's scream at 3:11

[@justiceclown4278]

**/screams in autotune/**

[@miiilowo]

MY CROPS ARE FLOURISHING MY DEPRESSION HAS BEEN CURED MY FAMILY HAS COME OUT OF POVERTY

[@junkratatthespawnpoint4536]

MY HOTEL IS TRIVAGO

[@moxythefirst2208]

oh wait it's a cliffhanger

[@timati3532]

MY ACNE IS CLEAR

[@thatguy763]

Author: A murder happened. That's all. Teacher: This is what the author actually meant:

[@dominioeffect1955]

my AP English class be like ^^^

[@Sappysappster]

Ok that's pretty funny

[@thatguy763]

@@Sappysappster Thank you.

[@MrMagbrant]

I don't gettit

[@Sappysappster]

@@MrMagbrant the teacher takes something simplistic and somehow makes it complicated

[@Dekotoast]

3:23 to 3:36 Bro the way the music blends in with the scene changes while also changing the vocalist to match each character was pretty peak.

[@shellyislost9258]

Lewis at 3:04: Why are these speed bumps screaming?-

[@itsthecreeperlegs1634]

These guys be talking about Cliffhangers and 2-3 years without considering the hardwork done in making this.

[@DarthBiomech]

Everybody understands that it takes 2-3 years PRECISELY because these require so much hard work. Well, I hope so, anyway...

[@waterlily7075]

;-; yea *sniff* sure i can wait ( I'm going to graduate from high school next year ._.)

[@kaylee2496]

literally everyone understands. it's a joke.

[@itsthecreeperlegs1634]

Well, I'm just saying that you musn't rush art.

[@thespaceship6578]

It at least takes a 9 months or even 1 year to complete an episode of family guy. and I've seen KZbinrs animations longer and done quicker within these 2 years and some of them make. Movies e.g. the lion king only toke two years don't give the but Disney is a company so it's different NO it's not these guys have other people too working on it too they are just lazy or there busy with something else. so boom

[@YingYang48]

IS THIS WHAT HAPPINESS FEELS LIKE

[@tourmelion9221]

YingYang48 yes

[@muratkahraman8743]

Knowing that mystery (kitsune posing off as dog) bit off Arthur's arm (the orange guy) it makes his reactions at the start very funny. Like how he instantly holds his robot arm the moment he sees mystery and how he is even afraid to pet it. First of all the dude bit off his arm and also a demon but does it anyway since mystery is his friend and visibly relaxes when it didn't attack him.

[@clearskies210]

4:44 i noticed how lewis shows regret and sympathy at the last moment when he lets go of arthur, and his heart breaks as well. this shows, that there is a small part of him that still cared.

[@vernxen3498]

The fact I can basically hear them mouth "Lewis" just makes me. H n g . The feels. They're too strong.

[@Cortalian]

I know right? You know you're attached to a story when you don't need to even actually _hear_ a character say something to still get the full emotional brunt of it anyway

[@strawberryenvious8274]

That part honest to god sent chills up my spine

[@linkenjoyer]

A h mood

[@twilight3272]

I don't want to sound like a crazy overzealous fan, but I've been through the fandom to the point that I practically heard him say it in his fan-established _voice_ with his little voice crack and everything. It hurts and yet I love it so much!

[@xylaharrison7822]

The fact when they show what is happening to all the main characters after Lewis drops Arthur, Lewis has a 'oh god what have i done' face is even moRE FEELS

[@gamerbun866]

You left us on a cliffhanger that is LITERALLY a guy hanging over the edge of a cliff?! ... you magnificent bastards...

[@ArtlyssaG]

lol you right

[@TheKabukimann]

More like falling but yeah

[@meavor]

"Cliffhanger, hanging from a cliff! And that's why he's called Cliff-Hanger." "Can't. Hold-on. much. Longerrrrrrrr!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

[@Victor-056]

Judging by the gunshot, the Truck-stop owner interfered.

[@ilikeyourfunnywordsmagicma3366]

That bastard

[@alive527]

Dont mind me. Just rewatching everything since The Future came out

[@clawcakes]

nobody appreciates the fact that arthur was driving during the entire car chase sequence with ONE HAND.

[@alpineripcord6544]

4:09 Lewis kinda gives Arthur a look like ‘dude stop screaming, your making this awkward’

[@dancooper2608]

these people have names? where did they come from?

[@alpineripcord6544]

Gavin Preising Lewis is the ghost, Arthur is the orange haired dude, Vivi is the blue haired girl, Mystery is the doggo, and Lance is the guy with the shotgun (Arthur’s uncle)

[@kristophershepard2563]

Alpine Ripcord And the white-“haired” tree woman after Mystery’s blood (literally, if her expression when she opened Mystery’s cheek is anything to go by) is called Shiromori.

[@alpineripcord6544]

Kristopher Shepard thanks I kinda blanked on her name

[@kristophershepard2563]

Alpine Ripcord No problem. If it helps, the name means ‘white forest’ in Japanese.

[@FlamyHotCheeto]

I WAITED 2 YEARS FOR THIS EEEEEEEEEEEEEE

[@giancarlosolano3983]

No shit I've been waiting as well

[@deebee.1542]

shelby SAMEEE

[@0whatman]

it was so worth it tho LOOK AT THAT QUALITY! haha

[@WanderingRoyal]

Well it was worth the wait, but I can't wait for the theories about this now.

[@PurpleH4z3]

FUCKING FURRYS

[@charxthekoopaking5673]

The fact this is half a decade old makes me FEEL OLD GAH

[@ALCvideoprofile]

That heavy synth when Shiromori is bearing down so damn hard on Vivi and Mystery is like "okay, I've had enough of this shit!" And transforms! That really gets my blood pumping! The sound in this song is like the static from a stormcloud made of pure hate eminating from the vengeance of Lewis and the hunger from Shiromori, but then when she is made a fool of and you see her cheeks flush her emotion too shifts to hatred and thats when the chords start to swell with those heavy vibrations.

[@nicholaselder5927]

Everyone talking like "oh we waited so long" 'n stuff. Boi, if it means getting stuff this good I can wait for like, a few more years. This is top-notch stuff.

[@uhohriver]

Same

[@chokothedog]

Yes! Same! It’s worth the wait!

[@Clarebear0925]

Yeah I’ll wait, but Arthur!!!! I neeed to know what happens to him!!

[@Sevness]

Yeah, seriously, this is gold, and this one is better than the last one, and that one was better than the first one. They are all amazing, but you FEEL the improvements. I NEED a show like this, full of story and mystery, songs done by Mystery Skulls. I will wait however long it would take to see more of these.

[@fouroffoxes]

1000 years later.... a little longer I can wait for the next vid

[@moarika7378]

The deep lore of Mystery Skulls continues

[@KimmieSasumori]

and now we wait another half-decade patiently for new lore

[@EdenFrost]

"DEEP LORE" nigga what are you talking about

[@moarika7378]

Eden Frost nigga what type of question is that

[@the_bigfriv9401]

@@EdenFrost did you not notice the lore and story???

[@blackghostcat]

I like how the head bobbing happens. It's like, they're in a video game and that happens during music battle encounters

[@rawclaw12]

I love how the characters are canonically bobbing their heads to the background music

[@1o1nah]

0:39 that's the best thing they've animated throughout this entire series

[@sarcosmic6982]

that wholesome moment will keep me going til the next installment

[@crcoghill]

Well, i could argue Arthur at the end over the cliff had better animation, i did like what they did here.

[@moved6826]

That- That’s not- tHAT CAN’T BE A *C L I F F H A N G E R*

[@yellowdaises111]

I KNOW RIGHT? !

[@Semitura]

Yes and it's a huge one

[@koda_soda1]

............did you make a joke on purpase?

[@moved6826]

@@koda_soda1 yeah lmao

[@moved6826]

@@Semitura and that's terrible.

[@rebeccathatcher9419]

I like that the van's radio display shows the name of the background music as it fades into "Hellbent," because that implies that while Lewis was messing with the van, he specifically focused on the radio to angrily blast music at Arthur.

[@lordskull4382]

Have you ever just unliked a vid so you could like it again, because I do this basically every time I watch this.

[@gints2766]

Arthur: “Lewis?” Lewis: wait

[@trucetruce335]

S Parker is that a Hamilton reference

[@gravelfilledSoap]

Truce Truce I LOVE HAMILTON

[@ItsMeThatGamer]

"If you love me you'll let me gooooo"

[@terancexd9482]

@@ItsMeThatGamer LMAO XD

[@landalsoland1434]

i legit cried at that part.

[@simonlong3368]

Lewis: D-Did we hit something? Deadbeatz: *Looking curiously out the window*

[@boss5718]

Those ghosts are called deadbeatz? That is absolutely hilarious

[@Neganerd]

@@boss5718 Yep!

[@todddempsey1277]

Deadbeatz: Just a piece of trash. Shiromori: HEY!

[@konata4567]

They're called deadbeatz?? That's so adorable!

[@crystalgemgirl731]

Lol, ikr?^^

[@tyleodea6656]

I honestly wish this could be turned into a syndicated series. Seeing these characters in maybe a Myster Inc. Form at but obviously more adult would be dope as fuck

[@Paul_Bedford]

Would be 10000% better than whatever Mindy Kahling and Co are putting out.

[@danielpereirarodriguez4761]

2:09 bonk

[@gad333mlg]

Okay, I see a lot of people lamenting the fact that it takes you years to make these, but I’m happy to wait that long for stuff that is this high quality.

[@hanaerman2882]

Year wait is worth it if the videos end up this nice.

[@DarrianYates]

ikr

[@revvrk]

Ikr but it's already a "meme"

[@Saberspark]

God tier work!

[@xdragoon8057]

Hey saber

[@silvermoonninja4383]

:0 !

[@m.i.m9855]

Yooooo!

[@v0idspamz636]

I didn't know you watched these. Huh.

[@ryannvolner7676]

Too true! P.s. your analysis videos are amazing 😁

[@duytam72]

I aint fucking dying to this virus yet not until i finish this darn series

[@snikerz5886]

Christ this was 2 years ago? I remember watching this when it was under 100,000 views.

[@spaghetti5914]

I remember hyping back in 2018 it feels like both yesterday and a long time ago maaaan

[@ttnt7773]

Are you telling me Arthur is going to be perpetually falling for 2 years ? Also thank you for the literal cliffhanger XD

[@hornetsprite2403]

Someone get Arthur the longest book ever.

[@kesha3655]

That would be hilarious if, in the middle of production of the next vid, they posted an animation of Arthur perpetually falling, looking relaxed/bored while reading a book and drinking a soda. Just chilling for the next however long until the next vid comes out and he can start panicking again.

[@clayxros576]

I would wager that the remade spike cave is a Judgement pit specifically formed to have Arthur's sins kill him. And since he was possessed Arm and not actually Arthur that killed Lewis, he survives the fall and Lewis either goes Ghost Rider Hulk or is super confused like "Wait...but if you're alive...then YOU didn't kill me?!"

[@ttnt7773]

side note : is it me or the background colors here kzbin.info/www/bejne/hH_CfJWiqdikrpY are pretty heavy in symbolism ?

[@sijil1128]

no otherwise the hole in mystery skulls wouldn't of suddenly appeared

[@JacksonJinn]

Everyone out here freaking out over the lorebombs and the cliffhanger and who got shot/impaled I'm just here with Arthur pushing through his fear to comfort Mystery and Mystery returning the comfort This is good. This is good.

[@ArcGamingStreams]

Fear of what by the way? Read the MSA thingy on tumblr

[@battlewhale1980]

Oh that's right, Arthur's Uncle had a shotgun and could have shot Shiromori or Mystery. I didn't even think of that shot possibly being part of the story.

[@secretname3897]

Right???? I so adore the complexity of these relationships. Goddd, so worth the wait. I'm so excited to see them delve even deeper in the last two parts, ahhh!

[@totsuoida5604]

I didn't see it till 4 hours after release and literally jumped out of pure excitement

[@HealyHQ]

I mean, you'd be scared of petting Mystery too if he ripped your arm off. Kind of a traumatic experience, yo.

[@DoctorWortspieler]

Little detail I just now noticed at 4:23: the signs in the original cave were "???" but here in Lewis' construct they're "!!!"