Not Your Fault || Dream SMP Animatic || Philza Animatic

[@Knp]

I just saw that I was mistaken in the word "watChing" at the end .... sorry, I did it at night, my brain was no longer working

[@Knp]

@Kadeustra PS CC 2015 and Adobe Premiere Pro 2021

[@campbellsnoodlesoup3557]

Honestly I like “thanks for wathing” better lol, especially with the little cartoon guy drawing next to it

[@cansets1692]

"thanks for wathing" omg that was funny

[@cricluexd4698]

i think it's kinda cute i read in a lil baby voice also misspelling stuff is always ok (unless it's in a four page essay)

[@the1st572]

Forgiven 10 fold

[@shion_notaflower2688]

Shout out to that one Russian person that held my hand on chat during premier. I cried.

[@bagotoast]

That’s so wholesome wtf

[@Nepxnth3]

I think their name was Kriz

[@gaybb9163]

@@Nepxnth3 it was!

[@NolsUP]

Dude, it's very cute)))

[@Jane_8319]

That Russian is a hero

[@bumblingbeezy]

Philza's character (his serious moments) always gives me this bitter-sweet sadness. I really am happy that his character gets alot of recognition, but I also think he's underratted.

[@jillianrenee842]

exactly!! I think he has one of the most sad/meaningful storylines in the smp, and it's always amazing to see the animations that come from it.

[@PS-vr1uv]

caw my feathery brethren

[@raynvinalvarez7788]

True, i think Wilbur's using Phil for a place to stay rn cuz he knows Phil feels guilty which is tragic

[@straightjacket_kickboxer]

It's actually super nice that Phil seems to have warmed up to the idea of doing more roleplay and lore lately. I enjoy how he gives us crumbs even in the middle of "normal" or semi-lore streams, revealing glipses of his character's backstory, feelings, and way of thinking. It's also cool to see him talking about headcanons, AU and fan content in general, and how he takes inspiration from them; I, for one, am quite pleased by the recent inclusion of his wife as a supernatural force (probably a goddess of fate or death) into the Dream SMP canon, for example.

[@AutumnintheNorth]

@@straightjacket_kickboxer Phil has said on stream that he's actually super terrified doing lore because he compares his own performance to that of his friends (Tommy, Wilbur, etc) and sees himself as inferior. Because of that, I'm so incredibly proud that, without any of the "theater kid" talent or training, Phil's still courageous enough to push past his limits and put himself out there regardless. Philza Minecraft is so brave!

[@avery6026]

"Kill me Phil... Do It" "BUT YOU'RE MY SON"

[@rice7160]

Pain

[@Heavenly.poisoned]

So much payne

[@nevaehmaroni7454]

Not me crying 😭

[@Tag.ur-it]

Are they actually related?

[@avery6026]

@@Tag.ur-it No it is all plot in a roleplay. They're just friends

[@oliviadehart2882]

It’s funny how while Phil clearly feels so guilty for what happened, when Wilbur comes back, he actually thanks Phil for killing him.

[@Flanneryschickens]

Yeah, he doesn't blame Phil because he asked Phil to kill him

[@Pl-iNK]

I find it crazier that Ghost remembers it as a happy memory. a HAPPY one. All three of them always make me question how long I have before I only exist as tears lol.

[@emmarussell4311]

He came back just as fucked as when he died 😂

[@dohnjoughy]

woah! i was your 1000th like!

[@dollsgraving]

>> fr buddy rlly said "hi dad im back lol thx for the whole death thing btw great time down there"/j

[@wolfidessdragondol]

My idea of this is Philza going through the 5 stages of grief from killing Wilbur, his son

[@Lilackity]

This makes so much sense oh gosh. At first he is denial of the gravity of Wilbur's death by spending time with Ghostbur avoiding his past. He never showed anger directly after this part of the story but that's fine bc grief isn't always a clear cut model and I can imagine that maybe Philza was a bit angry at Ghostbur for avoiding talking to Fundy about serious things and adoption. You then sort of see bargaining as Philza tries to step into the role of Fundy's father for Wilbur and be a good grandfather to Fundy. But as he is put under house arrest and Techboblade is executed, Philza sort of enters a darker stage that can be interpreted as depression where he loses hope in everyone but techno and blows up lmanburg with Techno. In this part of his character, he loses hope in governmnet because of how he sees it corrupted Wilbur, Tubbo, and others important to him. Phil blowing up Lmanburg also shows a reoccurrence of the anger stage and how Philza blows up his friends homes in anger, even leaving Ghostbur's Friend to die. Finally after Ghostbur's resurrection attempts, Philza comes to a sort of acceptance in that he is fine with his sons wishes even if it means that he will lose him again. Of course he's still working through his grief and his healing is a bit fractured, but he is mostly content with Wilbur. But now Wilbur being resurrected is gonna royally fuck with his healing

[@ThatOneRandomAlien]

@@Lilackity see, this made me cry more from the vid I hope your happy /j /pos

[@voicelessecho8028]

True.

[@sagejn1471]

@@Lilackity I think it would be awesome if Philza was the one to get through to Revivebur. Maybe find a shard of young Wilbur still in there somehow

[@Lilackity]

@@sagejn1471 Ooh yes that would be very cool. I don't think Rivedbur is going to get a redemption arc but this is a very neat ides

[@minibelugawhale]

The gravestone made m e cry cause its like "friend brother son" but he's also a father. Fundy was disregarded by Wilbur even in death. Like *bro*

[@Knp]

I wrote in the description and on my twitter that there are deviations from the canon. In short, Phil did not know about Fundy's existence and installed the tombstone before they met

[@twobirds5921]

@@Knp NO THAT MAKES IT EVEN SADDER DDD:

[@spicevoid8703]

the frames of philza holding wilbur are heart-wrenching and beautifully drawn

[@_purple_9995]

Yea

[@yourlocaltheatrekid900]

YES. Thats probably my favorite image, its just so haunting

[@adrianlh01proplayer97]

And the worse part is that in canon Wilbur doesn't have a grave :'v

[@tmec8979]

His body was just left to rot in the button room or the resurrection shrine, I think?

[@sophia.z]

Oh damn :(

[@emma-tw4nm]

i think puffy made a graveyard and he has a grave there

[@adrianlh01proplayer97]

@@emma-tw4nm I look for it and its true!!! He has a grave and i'm happy now :D

[@_cottontuna_3790]

@@emma-tw4nm I believe in Puffy supremacy

[@vanillarosekitchen]

I hardly ever get emotional watching animatics, but techno putting his hand on philzas shoulder in front of wilburs grave was just…

[@ThreeRatsInACoat]

I have never cried beceause of a movie or book. Can someone give me advice.

[@aestheticshh5136]

@@ThreeRatsInACoat Just find what saddens you the most and go from there

[@cranberryjam7408]

@@ThreeRatsInACoat if you’re into dnf, read Flowers from 1970. Tell me if you cry, I never cry ‘cause of books, but that- that was different.

[@fernboo8456]

@@ThreeRatsInACoat I recommend Passerine, that's what started me crying at books when before I never cried. Well, I also just started randomly getting super emotional since then but still

[@spicybook]

pov: no father figure 🤡🤓

[@crow_9497]

The one person that disliked this was crying too hard and accidentally pressed the dislike button

[@danishfarhan7534]

Well now theres two of them

[@dawnfoxx156]

Probably tearing up so much it was blurry. No other proper reasoning.

[@chaples_]

I was about to say this

[@Book_Thoughts]

To those twelve people, have some tissues to help you dry your eyes.

[@morningstar4813]

Must have. Cant see it going any other way!😂

[@barva9882]

I'll probably sleep that time, I hate timezones lol

[@Knp]

me too...

[@bengillette07]

@@Knp You're my favorite Animaticor

[@TheCanary.]

Same lol-

[@KalinaKrivokuca]

Its been 2yo.. and it still hits as hard, especially now when techno is not with us anymore...

[@ayuzawaruru]

Ikr like everyone's gone to different things, techno's not here anymore, but this animatics still makes me feel everyone is here with us

[@KalinaKrivokuca]

@@ayuzawaruru yeah...

[@starfighter6987]

I sense pain in my near future. Update: I was right and now I’m sobbing.

[@FatimaShaikh-me4qp]

*inaudible crying jibberish* Me too

[@teejaykaye]

Me, clicking the thumbnail: "huh, 'Not Your Fault', this looks cool, wonder what the song is gonna be" *Mumford and Sons starts playing* Me, suddenly crying: "oh I see"

[@dawnfoxx156]

Same, honestly. Selfsame.

[@lizziedoesthings1450]

it was mumford and sons! that makes sense. The ambiguous familiarity I had to the style of vocals and such made this even more powerful

[@stormis1990]

Saaaaaaame

[@bottleaxolotl6084]

Same man

[@mallowanimationsyt4646]

Same with me

[@chartreusephoenix6581]

I love how this animatic doesn’t show the blown up L’manburg. They showed him trying to reason with his son and then him cradling his son’s body in his arms. They don’t show the button being pressed because that is not what matters to Philza. It’s his son, his son who needed his help. This is an animatic about Philza, not the fall of L’manburg or the button. It is about Philza trying to save his son and mourn. It shows what truly matters to Philza, his son and not some country.

[@williambrilliant1419]

How beautiful that at the start it's Phil singing as he goes through his grief, but the final chorus is Wilbur singing, taking the fault on his own head and absolving Phil of his guilt.

[@larkie1325]

Oh my God as stunning as always! Phil and Wilbur always wanna make me cry, and that scene at Wil’s grave with Phil and Techno was heart shattering. I’m also assuming the unseen man that was holding Fundy’s hand when Phil saw them was Eret? Anyways, animatic was lovely. Absolutely breathtaking

[@Knp]

YES that was Eret (my beloved)

[@larkie1325]

@@Knp I live for Eret honestly, so I’m so glad that he had a couple of cameos

[@kiui8136]

That made me cry more realising Philza was just staring at his grandchild having another dad that is not his son.......

[@larkie1325]

@@kiui8136 Indeed, but at the same time, Fundy was happy, so there’s not much argument Phil could have with that

[@kiui8136]

@@larkie1325 Oh Yeah totally agree, just thinking of a Dad losing his son just fucked me up 😃 sad that the adoption didn't go Well though

[@aloe_]

I really like how you put Techno's mask on when it would be appropriate for his character not to show raw emotions. He felt safe with Phil in his cabin so he was comfortable showing his true feelings.

[@renooo1370]

not sure if it was intentional or not but i love the symbolism of not seeing wilbur’s eyes until phil killed him and this whole animatic is just so amazing

[@Knp]

Yes yes yes you're right I come up with so much symbolism for my animatics, but so few people talk about it. Thx!

[@melanch0lycat5393]

@@Knp It's because the symbolism is too big brain for us common people

[@renooo1370]

@@Knp whatt dude one of my favorite things about your animatics are all the symbolism that's in them!!

[@chartreusephoenix6581]

@@Knp I noticed that you didn’t show L’manburg blowing up. It’s because this is a Philza animatic. He doesn’t care about some country compared to his son. We see him trying to stop Wilbur, then we see Wilbur dead. It is truly beautiful.

[@InexplicablyPurpleRose]

This animatic shows so beautifully the ways of interpretation and how pictures speak where words do not. At 2:17 Techno has his mask on. I like to think that he keeps it on purposely because he wants to be strong for Phil, be there for him, but we know he's crying too. Excellent job!

[@sleepless3077]

i just thought of this really cool AU where phillza is an ageless god and he continues to make new timelines to have his original family back and the worlds include his hardcore world, SMP earth, dreamsmp, etc. i think the is a really cool idea.

[@Thescus]

I WAS JUST LISTENING TO THIS BEFORE THE ANIMATIC CAME OUT 😭😭

[@aceofbranches]

We've all been so spoiled with Dream SMP animatics and songs this year and I'm endlessly grateful

[@lalickasdreams]

I couldn't find any comment recognising the reference to the famous Russian painting “Ivan the Terrible and His Son Ivan” at 1:06. Such a fitting reference!

[@kentario1610]

So _that's_ what I was thinking of! I thought it might have been a Jesus painting or something, but you nailed it! Thank you.

[@OwlBelle124]

Does anyone else imagine that when Wilbur died he grew his own pair of wings and flew where not even Phil could reach...

[@BluebeerryBPS]

Could you ummm not Im not really ready for uumm heartbreak

[@Emily-xp8uu]

THIS POETIC STUFF I AM NOT READY FOR IT

[@sillygoosetaur]

okay adding on to that, when he came back he has 2 long scars down his back where the wings were planted

[@aestheticshh5136]

Worse yet, because the explosion destroyed Philza’s wings, Wilbur grew wings and flew to where Philza could no longer reach

[@alewmazin5825]

*slams desk* AAAAAAAAAAAAA *slams desk again* A A A A A A A

[@mrsbasia122]

The expressions are so good, they really wrenched at my heart-strings. And this song is too perfect for Phil's character!

[@cellotime7520]

I love how you adapted it to show the unbearable amount of grief that Phil would have gone through.

[@-DumpsterFire]

oh my god why. seeing phil sad is heart breaking. auto correct just ruined the moment. it changed sad to dad. hilarious.

[@krisdreemurrlightnerconnoi1728]

i mean “phil dad” still isnt wrong...

[@-DumpsterFire]

@@krisdreemurrlightnerconnoi1728 well yeah

[@KatherineLibby]

I didn't read the caption beforehand, and immediately breathed a very happy "noooo" at the screen at the first second of the song. OH MY. I love it so much and it's so fitting! I knew right then I would cry. And oooooooh yes I did. This is stunning.

[@wunderlow8808]

absolutely stunning! beautiful animation holy- currently crying-

[@Masterrico143]

0:27 wilburs Shadow kinda sus ngl

[@ShadowCrawlerStudios_Gravely]

This is so much harder with everything that's going on in the community. Philza, Tubbo, Tommy. I know it's hitting those three very hard. Tubbo looses his chill everytime the dsmp is brought up. Phil (and I do respect this) refuses to talk about it. And Tommy we know is hurt. I wish we could go back 3 years. Back to the good times. When we were able to enjoy these things, without being harassed and made fun of. Good wishes to the rest of the remaining DSMP fans. Lets wish for a better rest of 2024 as its mid october now. And a better 2025.

[@zerobonnie0969]

Seeing o7 in chat when technoblade came one made me confused cause he wasn’t even announced to be in the hospital at the time but still sweet to see

[@duncanmcduncanbeck7941]

This just popped up on my feed Didn’t know all this could still make me emotional but here we are

[@lake6617]

All your animatics are absoloutely beautiful and have such great compositions for each frame!! But this one just hit me in a certain spot with phil rewatching his memories and being just a spectator. The whole video just showing the process of showing his grief is just amazing

[@Hi-pn9fg]

Ever since I read passerine, I always assume that there was one flower there that was yellow and when I saw the bouquet in Phil’s hand I started sobbing XD

[@typicaltomboy4946]

this is one of the few animatics that actually gave me a clear insight on what the events of the smp would truly look/feel like. i got weirdly emotional watching it just now. very well done.

[@jillianrenee842]

oh my gosh this is amazing!!!! the scene with will and techno playing as kids to the grave is breath taking and the progression is amazing. your amazing. thank you for making this art

[@Mary-nd4if]

I CRIED THIS IS SO GOOD, I ADORE YOUR STYLE AND THE PORTAYAL AND AND AJDBD

[@jefferyayala9001]

I cried 5oo

[@kneecap_shavings4093]

*adds to ‘best animatics ever’ while sobbing

[@Masterrico143]

Look at 0:27 and wilburs Shadow and think about you Putting It in *best animatics ever* you can Hate me now

[@Masterrico143]

Its kinda sus ngl

[@hacksarch]

This is one of the most beautiful animations I have ever seen and it brought me to tears. It's so powerful and the music really helps I was crying the first time I watched it, then I saw Fundy in one of the frames and was like "eEeeE Fundy :)"

[@coleinyoursock]

Philza, my beloved- This was absolutely amazing, and no I'm not crying. . . you are!💙💙

[@Lana-su4gn]

1:56 actually made me tear up. This scene is so well done. It makes me feel this bitter-sweet sadness idk it makes me feel the pain with him. Amazing job!

[@froggyfun1830]

The scenery. The emotions. The song choice. The gorgeous art. Oh my gosh I can’t stop gawking at this animatic, I’m tearing up this is beautiful

[@box_full_of_ink958]

I just had to explain to my parents why I was sobbing on the couch- great animatic man!

[@itslumika]

Damn, that was so sad and so beautiful and so everything!! I love the art, the characters and the pain these show!!

[@HYST3R1C]

You officially earn my respect as the only animatic that made me cry.

[@maggiebrosnahan8189]

I’m not crying... my eyeballs are simply sweating Seriously though this was amazing

[@Lea-cv1bo]

2:01 he was a father too :( But other than that, I really love this. It’s really great to see how you are slowly gaining popularity in the DSMP fandom, you deserve it!!!!

[@mon0polydice435]

This really just shows how sad the entire Phil & Wilbur family dynamic is-

[@SVIERGOT]

I wish Philza could ever see it. You did a piece of such a creative work! I need to say that I've known "Little Lion Man" song for years, and I certainly would never come up with this kind of idea. Keep going with your stuff, it always look stunnin'! (Also, sorry for any typos in that comment! Was trying my best at writing flawlessly ngl)

[@frostbiteicebow1318]

This was very bittersweet for me, it felt like healing❤️‍🩹 I love how you portrayed Phil’s grief and guilt, and how he slowly accepts what happened. And him turning to Techno for support😔 that hurt. Thank you for this masterpiece!

[@wizzzard999]

Hits even stronger now, doesn't it? RIP Techno

[@oligb1469]

This encapsulates the guilt philza had dude killed his son after he let him get all twisted and turned monstrous

[@Enderkinght51]

I'm pretty sure canonically Wilbur wrote to Phil that he had actually won the election.

[@oliviadehart2882]

Tbf, Phil couldn’t be really blamed for Wilbur spiraling into madness. Wilbur told him in his letters that everything was fine and dandy and Phil only realized how bad it was when he arrived.

[@brookechongashing1867]

I cant wait! So many great animators are working so hard to make me laugh and cry Excited to see what you've got

[@valeriaramirez6051]

I smell an underrated artist! Jesus this was so amazing ! i honestly got a little teary eyed when they were at Wilbur's grave. Beautiful animation!

[@BlackRabbitt01]

if only Wilbur hadnt done what he did. i wish he didnt go but at least techno didnt have to see what wilbur did.

[@deletedOM]

You have no idea how many times I’ve replayed this, and I am extremely inspired to learn how to draw more, and better, and this makes me want to. Great job!

[@dawnfoxx156]

You’ve been using songs of my dearest memories-such as Good Grief-and now.... this masterpiece. Truly, it is suiting for Philza.

[@Cat_Tvee]

Dude this is so good I nearly cried!

[@b4stard_sweet]

I've watched this so many times I superimpose 'now learn from your _br_ other' over the 'mother' lyric even when casually listening to the song.

[@meganpalker9608]

This animation.... I never really get emotional over an animation but this one was different. Just the whole thing made me cry. This and one cosplay tik tok of techno and Tommy made me cry myself to sleep a little. Keep doing this and do nt give up no matter what people say about your animations.

[@Abbey-vm1gn]

I absolutely loved this! I can’t stop rewatching it. Not to mention this is one of my favorite songs. Amazing work! Your such an underrated artist! :)

[@cadenceolivia6304]

the fact that I literally thought of this song reading the title- im psychic

[@skydai5213]

Get your "here before premiere" ticket today!

[@Emily-xp8uu]

Honestly, Philza’s character arc is kinda underrated. It’s more looked over, when really its about losing people at your own hands, guilt, and above all grief for someone you lost. It’s a pretty incredible arc once you understand the importance behind it and i think we’ll be seeing a lot of potential Philza arcs in the future (hopefully)! This animatic does Philza some justice! o7 to that!

[@joeisonlyaverage1313]

This is an absolutely breath taking animatic. Your line work, use of framing, and story beats really make the emotions hit so much harder. This is one of my favorites yet. You’re awesome!!

[@bumblebeerror9019]

I hate this fandom for helping me find banging songs only through animatics. Wonderful fuckin job I’m crying at work

[@aliased_aryl]

A gorgeous masterpiece, as always!!

[@shrub556]

Ive always loved this song and im so glad you picked it!

[@Lilackity]

Ooh I love this animatic so much and it shows how Philza is processing his son's death, his guilt in assisting his suicide, and his grief of losing him. One character analysis I greatly reccomend is an analysis by the channel scrawls. Thanks so much for this gem!

[@horsegirl887]

My friend show me this at school and I low-key almost cried in the hallway

[@seacat7125]

This hits different now...

[@jaxhayes4372]

I’ve watched this like a hundred times and it still smacks me right in the feels every. Single. Time.

[@FelicityUwU]

That was heartbreaking Have some blue everyone 💙 It's what Ghostbur would have wanted Also, you my man have earned a subscriber

[@Ignitedb1]

I have never cried, when someone that I knew maybe I was close to died, but when something like this happens ,for some reason I tear up like, I just lost everything

[@keygolem7229]

One day, Philza told Wilbur, "Dream on." And he was never the same again.

[@vividelf2332]

I CAN"T STOP WATCHING IT! THIS WREAKS MY SOUL!!!

[@vividelf2332]

also, love your art stile

[@Sunny3803b]

This hurts so much now. Rest in peach Techno.

[@vinnie5698]

this is he first animatic to make me ugly cry so congrats i guess😭😭

[@c0recultzo18]

*When I see Philza Sad in Lore or whatever, I say "POINT AND LAUGH"*

[@bilbot.baggins9019]

THANK YOU, I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR ONE WITH THIS SONG

[@Matthew-kq9uk]

This animation is incredible, we are blessed to have been given an animation with such emotion.

[@Jocelynx]

This needs more clout how did I only just find it. It’s me favourite song as well. Also I’m crying.

[@aniqua_2417]

Canonical Phil and irl Phil deserve the world, I would blow up a nation for him. No hesitation. He can choose which nation.

[@aniqua_2417]

@Charlie g genuinely made me laugh

[@Echofrost5]

Dude.. I can’t recall ever crying at a animatic and PMV/AMV you have just broke that.. I shed a few tears at this.. congrats T^T Poor Phil having to do that.. I can’t imagine having to kill your own son..

[@bel410la]

I like to think Phil is the guy who says, "I failed my son once, He needed me and I wasn't there. I will adopt any lost and lonely children who need me. And I will not fail them."

[@thebigbrotherwolf8617]

This is the sort of person who the world needs more of than it does... You're giving me happy vibes. 🎆

[@jesssssss12]

This almost made me cry, god all your animatics are so good and find a way to my heart

[@sydneydrucker1049]

AHHHHH THAT WAS SO BEAUTIFUL 😭 You never stop amazing me with your amazing artwork and animations! ❤️

[@Silver_dawgnic104]

Amazing animatics KNP!!!! Loved all of them! The way the shading, sometimes the smooth movements with the SBI is amazing! Great job!

[@mattgaleur4240]

3:01 the fact that we can recognize tommy and tubbo without they Face is a pretty nice thing done by the animator

[@briego6497]

One of the best, emotional animatics I've ever seen. Great job 10/10

[@rhythminthestars4019]

i’m in love with this artist /p

[@Inkyy6000]

Out of all the animatics I have seen this is one of my favorites, I love how it transitions to his different memory’s of the past but also the present. Outstanding!! 💕💕💕✨

[@Phuboslive]

the fact this was a year ago and now techno is gone and the dsmp is over it actually hits different..o7

[@beelunder8433]

yep

[@nightfury66]

Beautiful animatic like always! And now excuse me brb crying

[@katiecashmoney7427]

*sees title* *hears the first second worth of music* *pauses video* *gets tissue box knowing damn well I'm about to cry*

[@Masterrico143]

Look at wilburs Shadow at 0:27 ans cry again

[@emmalou7704]

I knew this would make me cry. I knew it would make me nostalgic. I knew it was one of those videos that break your heart everytime you watch it. But I showed ZERO hesitation in clicking it. I live for this community now.

[@xxlovely_annxx1845]

Came back to see it again today. I have two thing again. I love this animatic, also RIP Technoblade!

[@ShellKatz]

This is just... beautiful... I can't stop rewatching it, it's stunning.