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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@TheAMaazing]

YOU CAN'T JUST COME BACK AFTER TWO YEARS AND THEN LEAVE US ON SUCH A CLIFFHANGER??? HELLO????? THIS SHOULD BE ILLEGAL????????

[@bigtownweirdo]

MOOD

[@DarkShootingQuasar]

Rendez-vous in 2 years

[@nala8064]

was very happ, now very confus and muy sad

[@LeifUwU]

I agree maz but you leave us hanging too!

[@gabriellaurentino1198]

tell me about it debatin' between cryosleep or just ending it now lol

[@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

[@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-

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@dontask996]

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

[@encore__]

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

[@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

[@suchiimushiowo8637]

Ghost=2014 Freaking out=2016 Hellbent=2018 And we must Wait until 2020 ;-;

[@butter503]

*sCreeCh* *I Can'T wAit thAt lOnG-*

[@user-rm9yo3pn9m]

Yay my graduation present

[@clownqueen273]

My heart can’t take the suspense What am I going to do until than knowing that that home boy and girl are probably going to die cause a friend and a random flower person and the dog about to fight that flower person

[@butter503]

Purple/Pink ghost boi:Lewis Orange dude:Arthur Blue girl:Vivi Doggo:Mystery

[@clownqueen273]

Casey Animates thank you for clarifying for me

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@Savagewolver]

Mystery leaning into the head pat was just adorable.

[@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 :(

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@YingYang48]

IS THIS WHAT HAPPINESS FEELS LIKE

[@tourmelion9221]

YingYang48 yes

[@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.

[@catattac9975]

WHO'S HERE BECAUSE PART 4 IS OUT TONIIIIIIIGHT?

[@spaghetti5914]

ME WOOOO

[@maemarbles3786]

SAMEE

[@SSFurby]

N

[@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

[@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!!!!

[@commentator7611]

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

[@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)

[@bashfultrash1762]

*Well, time to wait another 2 years guys.*

[@DarrianYates]

**you said it**

[@WhoSaidDitzy]

*cries* whyyyyyyyy *sniff*

[@mickrabbit_]

bashful trash *sniff sniff*... W-WHOMST IS CUTTING ONIONS

[@ForceDev]

bashful trash actually only one year there is one every year

[@animationglows3961]

*external crying*

[@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.😂

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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*

[@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

[@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*

[@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?

[@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 :)

[@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

[@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 😭

[@nullix8651]

The gunshot makes so much sense now omg

[@nia5952]

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

[@JaxPerson]

Did nobody notice that Arthur mouthed "Lewis" at the end? So, this entire time, Arthur just thought that Lewis was some random ghost? Heartbreaking for Arthur to literally just realize it was his best friend looking for revenge right before he dies. Someone grab me a tissue. Alexa, play despacito.

[@clayxros576]

I'd wager there is some judgement thing going on with that (the best revenge is the kind afflicted to yourself) so I would also wager that Arthur survives and Lewis goes "Wait...why aren't you dead?! Your sins should have killed you! Unless....unless..." "Yeah bro...I was possessed. I might have been jealous but even after you died I didn't make any moves on Vivi." "Wait...oh frick then what is with the plant lady?" "Wait you mean she wasn't with you?!"

[@luxator5675]

I thought Arthur mouted: What?!

[@Cosass]

What makes it worse was Lewis was wanting revenge on Arthur all this time, only to realize that Arthur didn’t even know it was him till after he lets go. He kind of showed some regret after dropping him-

[@v0idspamz636]

I noticed. Didn't everyone tbh?

[@jamieplays916]

Did you also realize that they showed Vivi as the younger plant woman? Basically saying that its her

[@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

[@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

[@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!

[@elrandombongos3501]

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

[@justiceclown4278]

**/screams in autotune/**

[@shellyislost9258]

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

[@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!!

[@zephyr0yx]

We must make cliffhanger illegal

[@VamproxMyriad]

😂

[@simonperson5395]

I wish we could...

[@voilenoire1246]

Wait 2 or 3 years dude.

[@simonperson5395]

@Adri if you ever do get in to the government and make cliffhangers bannd i will praise you

[@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

[@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.

[@DryeGuy]

Yes. YES! YES!!! *THIS IS WHAT I WANTED!!!*

[@TheJeremyWithVoices]

A cliffhanger? nah i'm just messing with ya lol

[@ryerye3285]

WHY WOULD YOU WANT A CLIFHANGER?!

[@zgirl101littlewolf6]

Mate, we all have been waiting for this.

[@ayyyimmaninja]

hi there, sir!

[@mrcurrydude5321]

Do you mean THIS IS WHAT WE WANTED!!! Not I heh

[@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!

[@arkcorpsmusic4626]

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

[@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

[@lovelylaurenyoutube]

I'VE WAITED SO LONG FOR THIS HOLY SHIT

[@s-soft-bboi3420]

Lovely Lauren *S A M E*

[@Mae_day1]

EXACTLY also hi lauren

[@user-dg3oj6gw6e]

LAUREN WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE SEMPAI!?

[@TixyDaMau5]

Funny seeing you here, but a welcome surprise.

[@soy752]

Ikr

[@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.**

[@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.

[@julianbello8376]

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

[@and2048]

:(

[@prosperosmoon]

@@julianbello8376 Ahahahaheheahrhahhhdhxisnebdjdb

[@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.

[@charxthekoopaking5673]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@alive527]

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

[@lordskull4382]

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

[@Rizatch]

I really wish they'd turn this into a physical comic or something so we could get new chapters quicker than every couple of years haha Every part of this was magnificent though, I look forward to the rest

[@JewlzAnimations4537]

Rizatch i do dont know.......i personally like it better animated

[@sorawild33]

These video's are based on an already pre-existing comic tho.

[@falcononthesax]

What is the comic?

[@Rizatch]

Where can I find it?!

[@hauntorthegiraffebiscuit]

JackytheFrost What comic are these based on?

[@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.

[@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.

[@Gamerkat10]

Arthur is a sweet man. This dog bites his fucking arm off, and he still treats it well and pets it when it looks sad. He doesn't know HE (or his posessed body) killed Lewis- he's been literally working himself to death LOOKING for lewis this whole time, unaware that he was even dead. On top of it all, the creator confirmed that he lives with his uncle because his parents are shitheads who didn't care for him at all growing up and left him on the street. He really, really didn't deserve any of this. Jesus fucking christ.

[@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

[@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

[@DoctorWortspieler]

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

[@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.

[@Diamond1234]

So Vivi is the reincarnation of an Ice Samurai that fought Mystery as Nine-tails in the past (that one samurai head underneath him says he killed quite a bit before she came). Ben appears to have given his blood to a flower that I assume grows to be flower stalker so he gave it life and they were cohorts once upon a time. Vivi fighting him eventually caused Mystery to turn good and followed her, which might've caused flower stalker to hate Vivi for turning him good (as we can see by the stunned, "It's her?!"/"You are still serving her?!" and immediate attempt to murder Vivi with bigger shears and Mystery's awkward, "Yeah, small world, right?" shrug). "You make me strong!" and "All I need is you (Come Hither motion from flower stalker)" is pretty interesting too. She definitely wants him to come back to her. Poor Arthur though, spending all that time searching for Lewis only to find out the ghost that was trying to kill him was Lewis all along, you can even see him saying, "LEWIS?! 0_0" there. I wonder if Lewis was looking so regretful/confused (his heart is cracked and grey again!) because of the way Arthur said his name, Arthur must've put his, "I've been looking everywhere for you and you were the one following us this whole time?!" in that Lewis. So much lore in this one video, I love it.

[@PhantasmXYZ]

Seems kitsune Mystery made blood offerings to Shiromori until she blossomed into a grand forest. Warriors would enter the legendary forest to battle the kitsune within. Many would die and strengthen the forest with their blood. Only Vivi's ancestor bested the kitsune in battle. Mystery was in servitude to her family and left the forest after that... The forest (Shiromori) didn't like that. And YES. Lewis finally realized Arthur was innocent all along and the grudge was misplaced. Arthur's was actually possessed by a green eyed demon in the cave! Lewis needs to break the illusion before he kills Arthur so they can find the demon that *really* started this tragic rift between the two of them. Stupid thing scurried away from the cave at 0:10 of Freaking Out...

[@cookielol204]

Great theories

[@connorschultz380]

I actually think the flower was Mystery and the larger fox was the witch. It doesn't look like any showing of mysterie's fox from so far and the colir scheme is closer to the witch. Also the flower is the same color as mystery's peddles.

[@TheUsurperGuy1]

Connor Schultz The forest is the same color scheme and has thr same flowers as Shiromori so that theory is debunked

[@pellervohakulinen]

Diamond1234 How do you know the names?

[@Textopthatoneawkwardperson]

Well then, see ya all in 2 years! Edit: IT'S 2020 BOYS, *_IT'S COMING_*

[@ladywhite994]

So damn true!

[@DecafInvidia]

As we go on we remember... All the times we had together.

[@_pastel_gore_8517]

Yep

[@NcrXnbi]

Dear God plz no, the cliffhanger will slowly kill me. Nvm, it was my pet snake all aloonnngggg, feeeelingggg nnnnnuuuuuummmmmbbbbb........

[@remmie6744]

See you in 2020! :'3

[@chu1442]

4:40 "Lewis?!"

[@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.

[@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.

[@theseuspace]

*Waited two years* *Watched* *Wait again for two years*

[@timmothypoteet8609]

My life at this point.

[@frasko6989]

ikr :(

[@smom9666]

Technically what I’ve been doing since Ghost first came out.

[@meladoking5418]

Patience

[@Viris-vv6rt]

๑『 Chiku 』๑ LOL me too XD

[@clawcakes]

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

[@victorcabral3472]

1:55 start the music :)

[@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

[@CreativeCritters]

Thumbs up if you've been following since the beginning!

[@Zero-The-Hunter]

Thumbs up if you're just starting too!!!

[@PrinceEomer8102]

I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR ANOTHER ONE FOR SO LONG YES FINALLY

[@duolingo4899]

i do

[@real_chichicherry123]

I do too

[@lilliamoon6665]

Creative Critters I have and I love every bit of it

[@blackghostcat]

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

[@anothermundo1736]

Near the end of 2023. And I still came to see this masterpiece from time to time. I'm still waiting for what comes after "The Future".

[@stephenhernandez7609]

It's literally a few weeks now😮

[@joelhatterini6392]

Alright folks, see you again in 2020

[@RezmeiSenoIsAsleep]

Da hell? Dis needs more likes!

[@crimsonbunnyscratch1332]

Well I give them props a good animation is very time consuming and hard to make for some people and as a general practice XD so probably but it'll still be well worth the wait!

[@athinatc2731]

Yep... see you again in 2020👋

[@antiantim5541]

4:44 Lewis's heart broke looks like he's regrettig what he just did

[@jacobcaron2280]

Thats what i noticed too. Almost like he never truly wanted to.

[@caitlinglear2054]

Finally realised he loved the wrong person🤔

[@SillyTaxEvader]

@@caitlinglear2054 omg xD

[@jhound2258]

@@caitlinglear2054 or just realized "oh shit I'm about kill my best friend."

[@PhantomJedi-kq3nv]

Or maybe he realized that it wasn't really Arthur that killed him, that Arthur didn't know.

[@darkknight4537]

3:20 Finally noticed the double barreled pump shotgun.

[@duytam72]

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