"Nothing Left..." A Kingdom Hearts Animatic

Encountering a grim and resentful Aqua on the shores of the Dark Margin, Riku makes a desperate attempt to get through to her in this musical animatic inspired by “Tangled: The Series”.
This animatic was made for March Caprice, a yearly showcase that brings Kingdom Hearts fans together worldwide to share their creative talents and passions! Find out more at the link below:
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Made in Adobe Animate
Music from Disney's "Tangled: The Series"

[@kentonkyuubininefox9264]

'🔺️ sora' was a good touch.

[@OpticalSorcerer]

It may sound like a ridiculous idea, but I'd love for a Kingdom Hearts TV show that was a musical--along with fixing story problems.

[@captianbacon]

Kingdom hearts the musical has been something I've wanted for years...

[@OpticalSorcerer]

@@captianbacon KH2 Atlantixa made me want this--plus Utada Hikaru doing the theme songs and Ventus/Roxas being played by Jesse McCartney and Kairi/Xion being played (at one point) by Hayden Panettiere.

[@carmengiraud1753]

You nailed their emotions so well, my favourite part is when Aqua screams and splits into a myriad of clones surrounding Riku! Also that button prompt in the end was genius.

[@Duncadinca]

If I must take KH3 as canon, this is totally the interpretation I'm headcanonning. Fantastic work. Top tier creativity and skill from start to end.

[@TheEnder515]

This fits them perfectly. Riku knows the darkness. No criticisms. This was phenomenal.

[@FlutterSwag]

i hope he helps aqua follow the path of twilight like he did

[@Star-vw2qf]

I love Aqua and Riku’s relationship it mother and son so sweet 💙💕

[@greenythegoblin7105]

This hits so dang hard, and it’s clear to see how much work you put into this animatic! I love the shot composition and “camera” angles you chose throughout the entire production. And my god, at 2:38 when you simulated the effect of the camera / Aquas rotating around Riku during the climax; it’s so smooth! Your talent especially shines through. It’s just so DAMN good! Frootoon, really you did such a fantastic job! Thank you for putting so much time and effort into this. And also thank you for introducing me to this song! Had no idea the Tangled animated series went this hard!

[@sm0vz]

shivers! multiple times!! the flashbacks shots, the way you choreographed aqua's boss fight moves to the emotional beats of the song... just beautiful, beautiful work

[@utsinboots]

REVISITING THIS AAAAAH this song is still so unbelievably perfect for this scene dhnsjdb AND I CANT GET OVER HOW WELL ANIMATED U DID THE FIGHT SCENE

[@EspurrRoba]

I'm in so much AWE at the absolute skill and work you've put into this, Frootoon!! Like the camera work, the expressions, the movement, it all hits SO freaking well. I got literal chills watching this during the premiere, and I'm gonna be watching this CONSTANTLY from now til the end of time. Stunning, stellar, amazing, and I cannot stress enough, absolute perfection

[@Blueblurz]

I love this so much, it fits them so well! Also the press triangle to sora LMAO

[@tealgamemaster]

This was genuine perfection! Thank you so much for making this.

[@MedVZ]

By far my favorite kh animatic

[@companioncube4180]

This is amazing. I can see it be a thing in the actual game. Fits so well

[@khyes4117]

This is so underrated

[@iancomtois9832]

It will be until the world sings its praises

[@SarahStudioArt19]

Man this song fits them so well, I love this so much🤩(also why can I actually see Riku’s singing sounding like that though?? It fits perfectly!)

[@JabamiLain]

Would Revan and Meetra Surik count as redeemable, by "KH" standards ? I wished "Kingdom Hearts" would explore that time period of the "Star Wars" galaxy. "Winnie: the Pooh" did its job. Now, they must see the story of idealistic adults turned soldiers.

[@nickwerner7983]

Is that David Gallagher?

[@anthonyleachman3541]

😔

[@anthonyleachman3541]

Aqua I'm sorry

[@anthonyleachman3541]

🛡

[@thenobody7509]

I like the lyrics of turning all the screws. Because it fits this fight so well. Aqua's heart is letting darkness in the screws that keep it out have been undone. Meanwhile riku is trying to take that darkness and trap it in his heart. The screws are tightening

[@AdjutantAntithesis]

It's such a damn tragedy the Tangled World in KH3 had to be a shot-for-shot of the movie and not inrocorpate the show in any way a Riku/Varian/Aqua/Cass plotline would've been golden. But I guess that's also a world where "anti-Aqua" actually amounted to anything too

[@kingmurder8245]

ya know I really did wish riku save aqua wouldn't meant more considering what they had in common. but sora coming and stealing the spotlight wasn't so bad either😌 also riku hitting that high note with that reflect was just 👌 can't put it into words.

[@captianbacon]

The fact that sora came in and link blocked for his dream eater riku is perfect.

[@Deoxys_Used_Mimic]

For a second I thought he was gonna use the wayfinder to call Sora.

[@captianbacon]

No sora used link block with his dream eater. Simple and clean.

[@fauxsynder]

This is an absolutely perfect song for them!! Amazing job!

[@theheartattorney]

Another 10 outta 10 these animatics are peak caprice

[@Star-eg3qt]

Aqua adopted Riku she’s so sweet

[@JabamiLain]

Makes sense Sora helps save her, since they've got so much in common. But Kairi should have been the one to save Ventus. They had similar struggles.

[@mel-nl9lx]

I CANT BELIEVE I MISSED THIS LIVE BUT OMG IT IS SO BEAUTIFUL AND I LOVE THE CINEMATOGRAPHY!! Great work💖💖💖💖💖

[@eccentric_creampuff4983]

AMAZING JOB, the end of the animatic was so cinematographic I have never enjoyed seeing riku get his teeth kicked in more

[@TheCartoonBaffoon]

omg that song fits so perfectly for this, i am in awe, amazing work (did find it funny how the "cassandra"s were cut out lol)

[@Frootoon]

I thank my lucky stars there's only two words that "personalize" the song so to speak, otherwise they can fit for any characters!

[@xerayn]

This is so good, one of my favourite videos EVER. May I ask what software/app you use for animation?

[@Frootoon]

Adobe Animate! But backgrounds and title cards made in Photoshop

[@BatuqueOnda]

Great singing! I’m getting Broadway vibes!! Awesome visual expressions and emotional conveyance to match!

[@Star-eg3qt]

Riku is alone I think his parents divorced and that’s why he felt he couldn’t come back home to destiny island

[@YahyaDanboos]

This is pretty awesome animations!! This what Kingdom Hearts could be if it was a traditional Disney movie 🤩🤩👏👏

[@castle3267]

Hype

[@JabamiLain]

Makes sense Sora helps save her, since they've got so much in common. But Kairi should have been the one to save Ventus. They had similar struggles.

[@Buffbuffrules]

Riku tried to bring Aqua back to her senses… but a decade in the dark realm and all she’s gone through has driven mad to the point she can’t even see logic anymore… but to be fair, 99.99% of humanity would do the same thing if they were stuck in the dark realm dealing with what Aqua had to deal with for a decade. Also the little thing that pops up and says. ‘🔼 Sora’ pretty funny. Is it just me or did Riku try harder and defend himself longer in this animation than in the game?

[@DavidRussell323]

wooOOW this was so FUN TO WATCH!!!

[@Lolbitdrangonmaster]

This fits Riku and Aqua better than Cassandra and verian.

[@yodizzle]

This is so so good! I'm glad you decided to participate!!!

[@castle3267]

I CAN’T BELIVE I MISSED THIS NOOOO

[@Frootoon]

It's okay, now it'll always be here

[@castle3267]

@@Frootoon true, and it was amazing

[@queenlaur]

This is such a great songfic/fanfiction idea! You nailed it! Great artwork as well!

[@BoredOuttaMyMind]

I can tell there was a lot of passion put into this. Very nice work

[@traciecook6193]

This is so beautiful. I love it.

[@kimberlyroberson6023]

I usually don't comment on post but I can't help it with this one this animatic is complete fire🔥🔥🔥🔥 I love it so much ❤❤❤❤😊

[@Star-vw2qf]

Does Riku have parents he’s the only 1 in the destiny trio that doesn’t have any I understand that master Eraqus adopted Terra, Aqua and the sea salt trio is found family but not Riku. What happened to Riku’s parents?

[@JabamiLain]

Probably absent or abusive, given the lack of care when his world is destroyed.

[@mickeycorl503]

​@JabamiLain that's sad

[@Archmimic]

This is just way too good and well animated 😢❤

[@lockskelington314]

They really should have used Aqua for an Xehanort Clone in the Final Fight. Would have worked better than bringing back a known traitor.

[@captianbacon]

Wait this is amazing. Is this a original peice for this? Ive never heard this be4 it matches perfectly...

[@Joost8910]

Ohh! This is good! Glad I saw this in my recommendeds :>

[@Sirjhon2008]

Epic 100%100

[@kingmurder8245]

frfr

[@flyingrumble5743]

Amazing!!

[@dragorespillerofblood4884]

Can aqua actually make clones of herself? I haven't played kingdom hearts in years.

[@neojay7522]

She does when you fight her in KHIII

[@Zeroverlord]

Very good job.

[@zachanikwano]

yooo nice

[@foxblaze1505]

The way you did the 360 scene was so creative! I love this

[@foxblaze1505]

HAHAHA I just saw the Sora raction command after I posted this, amazing

[@KudoTsurugi]

Chills… This was very good work, well done😃👍

[@kojirotakamashi]

Why can't I stop watching this? It's too good, I need to watch it at least once a day.

[@captianbacon]

This makes me want a kingdom hearts the musical...

[@meowsteryy140]

AAAAA BEAUTIFUL!!!!

[@edge-of-nowhere4224]

THIS IS SO GOOD

[@Viestadisaster]

Nice!!