Open Arms || EPIC: The Musical || Animatic

[@SpooookyKitty]

Love how the community has collectively decided that Polites just shoves Odysseus into a body of water against his will.🤣

[@piperpanda6587]

Ya I found this one funny because the famous one, he jumps in with him, but this one he just shoves him XD also love how everyone collectively decided Polities has glasses

[@SpooookyKitty]

@@piperpanda6587 yes

[@kittycatzuka]

@@piperpanda6587 The glasses is because Steven has glasses (and I think also wore a headband in a couple of snippets?), and the fans tend to base their designs of the characters off of the voice actors :D

[@i-will-bite]

​@@piperpanda6587 "you, mister, need to chill. into the river you go!" that's the only explanation i can find xD

[@voidfloof]

​@@kittycatzukathe headband thing I think is a joke from long before epic existed, where Odysseus wears a headband. Couldn't tell you what the punchline is/what it's referencing though

[@That_Random_YT]

The lotus eaters look like bulbasaurs. So cute!!

[@tetragaming6332]

I can't unsee it now

[@Dragnite-m5k]

with flowers on their heads ❤ cute

[@HaleyBell-ss1gn]

Yesss😊

[@Iammaybesus]

That is what i was thinking lol. They are so cute

[@Epic11705]

That’s what I thought!

[@Just-An-Internet-Gal]

The majority of Open Arms animations is Polites shoving Ody into bodies of water. It's hilarious and I'm glad that's a headcanon we have collectively agreed upon

[@realmofl1ght]

can we please talk about how, when asked, the lotus eaters gave odysseus and polites the lotus fruit because it's all they had. please. they're so cute 🥺

[@percabethsolangelo4]

Ikr their too cute 🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺

[@slaybestie-1278]

Frrrr🥺🥺

[@JaydenAden-b4t]

I totally agree 😢❤😂

[@fireflyer97]

Love how cute the lotus eaters look here and showing Polyphemes' cave in the distance at the end was a fantastic touch.

[@Jakiii_th3rat]

Gee, Polites sure is really sweet!! I sure do hope nothing bad happens to him in the seventh song of this musical!!

[@Kayla_daughter_of_Hermes]

Aaauuuggghhhh😢😢😢

[@Idk50814]

Don't remind me 😭

[@LilaBelkherroubi]

I literally cried today because I found out 😭

[@solfaie]

TEARRSSSSSSS

[@Sweetpotatoes-aregood]

...

[@iamgoodatnamingthings8808]

He’s such a Disney princess I love him 😭

[@illuminategacha9776]

Okay, but imagine if Athena and the ghost of Polites worked together to create a Therapy Saga. We've talked so much about needing one, so imagine if the most therapeutic character teamed up with the emotionally-detached goddess of wisdom to give Ody therapy. It'd be beautiful, healing chaos. As a goddess, Athena could go to the Underworld with Hades's permission and talk to Polites, informing him of the situation and collaborating with him on how to work out Ody's issues.

[@Iker-m6z]

LMFAO love this idea ❤

[@percabethsolangelo4]

We need this

[@Stella-The-Witch]

There should be a therapy saga cuz after what will happen he will need it

[@percabethsolangelo4]

@@Stella-The-Witch frfr

[@Airenar]

After all what happends, WE ALL need a therapy saga

[@bluellama2348]

THE LOTUS EATERS AND POLITES OML THEY SO CUTE (i sure do hope nothing bad happens 😭)

[@Kayla_daughter_of_Hermes]

Auuuugggghhhh😭😭😭

[@SophieeLuv]

im gonna hold your hands when i say this..

[@Chococat-uv4xd]

Polities is dead

[@Kayla_daughter_of_Hermes]

@@Chococat-uv4xd LET US LIVE IN BLISSFUL IGNORANCE 😭

[@darkwolf9536]

Well I mean.. by half nothing bad will happen. To the Lotus eaters. Polites however...

[@SilverGallowglass]

I love how you did Polites movements. I love how Odysseus pulled Polites back when the lotus eater appeared I love how the lotus eaters look like bulbasaurs and that you can tell that those are lotus on their heads. Also, the way they cover their eyes for the "stay back".They are sooo cute! That whole cliff scene is worth the price of admission! The colors, the expressions, the wind, Polites, the camera turn, the clouds, the hug as they face the island and the cave! It is so sweet and tender, which makes it feel tragic because we know what comes next, we know what they are facing and looking towards. Also, I'm not sure if this was what you were going for, but the act of Polites handing him the lotus fruit, while he is saying his message about greeting the world with open arms, it gives me this quality of, yes greet the world with open arms even if there are consequences and things that can go wrong. It feels like such a Polites sentiment, that even if it wasn't intentional, I like it! You did such great work! Rest, eat, hydrate and take care of yourself now! You earned it! 🙂❤

[@yon_hara]

I love how you noticed so much just from this simple animatic, Thank you!🧡

[@angelgon06]

@@yon_harahow did Polites die? Was it the lotus eaters?

[@Aotak_Art]

@@angelgon06 you can listen to the song ''survive'' of the cyclop saga from the musical, this is where Polites dies. Polyphemus kills him basically. I recommend listening to the whole thing :)

[@angelgon06]

@@Aotak_Art ah ok thanks

[@Kayla_daughter_of_Hermes]

​@angelgon06 or u can save the heartbreak😢😂

[@BlossomIsSleepy-qe7bo]

The Winons look like pokemon and I love it-

[@piperpanda6587]

Ikr! When I first clicked on this I thought they were Bulbasaurs XD

[@mia_moonlightz0401]

those arent winions theyre lotus eater :)

[@BlossomIsSleepy-qe7bo]

@@piperpanda6587 good to know I wasn’t the only one

[@BlossomIsSleepy-qe7bo]

@@mia_moonlightz0401 they are the same thing! We just call them the Winons as a fandom name :)

[@mia_moonlightz0401]

@@BlossomIsSleepy-qe7bo WAIT WHAT. MY WHOLE LIFE HAS BEEN A LIEEEEE. I THOUGHT WINIONS WERE THE CUTE LITTLE VOICES IN KEEP YOUR FRIENDS CLOSE

[@Faith-pp1ys]

Polities will always be my favorite character😭

[@Sing2theSky8131]

I love the detail that Odyseus keeps one of the Lotus fruits for later. This animatic is amazing, we greet it with open arms.

[@amoonlightinjune]

1:09 all the lotus eaters covering their little bulbasaur eyes 🥺

[@themagicmustach]

I love how Polites immediately picks up one of the lotus eaters after they give him some food. He is too pure for this world

[@AnyferRG]

That's why he didn't stay in it for much longer

[@QuirrelTheBug]

I love this so much! I also like how stoic Odysseus looks almost the entire time, most likely because he’s been conditioned by Athena to toughen up, even around his best friend. Ohhh, another thing-I loved how he pushed the lotus fruit against Polites’ chest, as if calling him naive for even thinking of being friendly with others. (SPOILERS BELOW) Gives it more angst for when Polites dies later on.

[@tekkentekki]

Polites...

[@QuirrelTheBug]

@@tekkentekki Exactly that!

[@CosmicCloud403]

Yeah! He’s so stoic that even when Polites is pointing out he feels guilty he doesn’t look away or tense or anything he just doesn’t look aware. Instead he just continues staring like it’s something he can’t process what Polites is saying to him. 😭😭 Or maybe I’m looking too into it- either way I think it’s an interesting bit that intended or not is a nice detail.😁✨

[@QuirrelTheBug]

@@CosmicCloud403 I agree with this, yes! He's so dissasociated, it's sad.

[@CosmicCloud403]

​@QuirrelTheBug Yep-😭😭 Edit: It's also sad considering he's SO hyper aware when in danger- 😭

[@winstonpham4809]

Mircsy's lotus eater design has spread further

[@bee-18-ki]

its a canon design- winions

[@NordemRay]

This is amazing! So glad to see another Open Arms animatic. For as good as this song is, there's not many animatics of it; but you did it justice!

[@yon_hara]

Anything to make more of my favorite character >:)

[@kikicogger2284]

OMG I love that in this version, the reason Odysseus has the lotus to help them escape the cyclops is because Polites gave it to him. Also the lotus eaters are so cute!

[@GabichanPlays]

Aw maaaan, I love how touchy your Polites and Odysseus are, how they hold hands, nudge each other, all the half-hugs... How Odysseus smiles at Polites so happily (I see Wolfy's influence and your version is just as glorious), how gently Polites offers his advice and gets listened to....AAAAAAAA Me when I see a lotus eater getting a pat from Polites: IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN ME!!!!!! Anyway, I really love your work and I hope you'll continue your Epic-animation journey!

[@LemurFrenzy212]

We can all agree; everyone needs someone in their life like Polites. This was super cute btw I love it

[@Vik_arts101]

The eye roll Odysseus gave when Polites elbowed him was just perfect ;P

[@officialmortius]

This is EXCEPTIONAL!! Absolutely blew my expectations out of the water, thank you for making this!!

[@maxmayhem1571]

Haha- man you’re literally everywhere 😂

[@officialmortius]

@@maxmayhem1571 You cannot contain me!

[@yon_hara]

Thank you so much! I'm watching your reactions and your reactions with Casper while making this 😭

[@RoshieFlower77]

I love the lotus eaters are like “Here you go” and Odysseus is so confused but Polites is just like “Oh my gosh YOU GUYS ARE THE BEST THINGS ON THE FACE OF THE PLANET”

[@Failing101-qq6wl]

Well…HAVE YOU SEEN THEIR LITTLE FACES

[@RoshieFlower77]

@@Failing101-qq6wl and I think I just found Polites’s alt account

[@Failing101-qq6wl]

@@RoshieFlower77 OH NO I’VE BEEN FOUND OUT

[@RoshieFlower77]

@@Failing101-qq6wl Ok first we had Poseidon’s alt account on Jorge’s “Full Speed Ahead” and now we have Polites on an “Open Arms” animatic. I’m really not gonna be surprised if Eurylochus shows up on a “Luck Runs Out” animatic sooner or later. Also, THEY HAVE ELECTRONICS IN THE UNDERWORLD????

[@Failing101-qq6wl]

@@RoshieFlower77 I asked reallllllly nicely so they gave me a phone :D

[@Fruity_one]

Ahhh it's so adorable! I love your artstyle and how you draw polites! Love the color changes and how tiny and cute the lotus eaters are!💜

[@salenna6840]

just now noticed that you drew Polites with smiling lines!!! Love that sm

[@yon_hara]

Arhhhh yes!! Finally someone noticed 😭 just a little headcanon of his design, I'm totally normal about it. And thank you!

[@Idk50814]

Ye it's my fav too

[@sarram143]

For your first animatic, this turned out phenomenal. I love how smooth the animation was. It looked like the characters never stopped moving. Also enjoyed Polites' cute interactions with the lotus eaters and how you portrayed Polites' and Odysseus' friendship. Well done! You've got yourself a new sub

[@DilutedH2SO4]

"Protect Polites at all costs," we all say in unison

[@bluellama2348]

Protect Polites at all costs ‼️‼️

[@Aotak_Art]

well, we didn't do a great job did we

[@DilutedH2SO4]

@@Aotak_Art what ever do you mean? the cyclops was very nice and polite and gave them the supplies they needed, so they all got home to Ithaca safe and sound, i swear ;)

[@percabethsolangelo4]

​@@DilutedH2SO4yeah and no one died

[@percabethsolangelo4]

​@@Aotak_Artwe did they all managed to get home in 4 months and had a great life

[@Bonnet416]

I like how everyone designs the characters after their voice actors.

[@fromsage2you]

POLITIES I LOVE YOU This was so good, I love the little lotus eaters and how Polities gave one a little head run before he left🥰

[@cutebutpsycho6717]

I love itm the art style, Lotur eaters look so cute, the little eye roll Odysseus does at at 2:34 (at least that's how I see it), and the ending. All of this is just so good.

[@Nico_le_]

Nooo cause after love in paradise this ending is wild

[@erzvolnes]

Your Polites is so cute and animated! You really captured what a sweetheart he is

[@bootyyyshaker9000]

this is hands down my favorite Open Arms animatic, it's so fluid and pleasing, i love it!!

[@hibiscut5708]

This is so well done! Excellent character expressions. You understand emotion and expression very well. Odysseus’s stoicness is subtle, he’s protective, he’s scared to loose who he cares about, he’s afraid to open up. You portrayed the subtitle very well. Also, Polities giving him the lotus was a great touch. He gave Odysseus what saves his men in the end. EXCELLENT! I look forward to seeing more of your work

[@Doba.doorknob.509]

2:45 AUGH GOD I adore the parallel of Odysseus is at a ledge when Polities is singing open arms and then later in Love in paradise he's again at a ledge with Calypso repeating his words to him !!!!(and also Odysseus hearing them !!)

[@yon_hara]

@@Doba.doorknob.509 that was an accident, I didn't expect to almost predict it😭

[@atlasrichardson749]

The little tiny hug at the end got to me 😢. This is so cute!

[@DrakeDragonton]

The animation is soooooo smooth, while still feeling like an animatic. And I can definitely tell you took a lot of inspiration from Mercsi.

[@Eagle-Fly]

This is what you call underrated

[@maxmayhem1571]

AHSGAGJDG THIS IS LITERALLY SOOO GOOOD I LOVE IT!!!!!! ❤ Polites is definitely my favorite and I LOVE his relationship with Odysseus and your animatic really highlights how close the two were- I genuinely need more content between the two of them that isn’t going to make me cry so this was literally perfect

[@yon_hara]

Tysm! I put so much heart to their friendship🫶

[@maxmayhem1571]

@@yon_hara Gosh- can I just say again how good of an animatic this is - I really loved the last scene where the two of them are on the cliff it’s such a sweet moment - and I LOVE the detail of Polites having SMILE LINES - GAH - I can’t stop watching it it’s so good!

[@khorrusvoa]

Frankly, this is a delightful animatic of what may be my favorite song in the entire musical thusfar, and unfortunately, I'm going to have to investigate the rest of your content. You brought this upon yourself. (Great work! Looking forward to seeing more!)

[@BBear-]

I adore this so much! Thank you so much for making it! I'm looking forward to more from you. I love how you keep your animation in the universe, and don't have the characters giving winks to the viewers. It is much appreciated and preferred, personally speaking.

[@Vampiresi]

Ahhhh it’s so cute and well animated!!! All the little adjustments to their poses makes MY hand hurt😂😂 it gives it so much life tho!!!! Ty for sharing!!!

[@javiermartinsierra1983]

oh god, this is maybe the most fluid animatic i've seen from this community, i absolutely love it1

[@_micr0wave]

"we'll survive what we get into" is diabolical

[@ellagreen3514]

Ooo, is this a masterpiece I see? YES YOU BET IT IS!!! I love everything about this: the colours, the facial expressions, how comfortable the movements between Polites and Odysseus are! Especially when Polites chucked Ody into the body of water, that was so neat haha. Keep up the good work! ❤❤❤

[@yon_hara]

Thank you!!

[@jacobstaton2654]

Anyone else get emotional and cries at this song? My favorite song of the musical right here. Especially the last line "You can relax my friend" It is such a goal of mine to make a story/ musical this emotional.

[@Mae_thewinion]

Polites is a Disney princess 🫡🫡🫡❤️❤️❤️🕊️🕊️🕊️

[@darkstar0warriorcatsdarkst617]

The lotus eaters are so cutee But why did polites dieee he was my fav T-T

[@deppygcreations784]

After ages searching for my favorite animatic of this song... here it is. This is it, it made me tear up. It's so clean and direct and the movement/blocking is so clear! Beautiful! It ties into the following saga so well, too, by actually SHOWING their destination in the distance and having Polites hand Ody the fruit near the end to explain visually that he would still be carrying it by the time they meet Polyphemus... argh! Ten out of ten!

[@girl35puppy39]

For an animatic, it’s so smooth that it brings me tears :’)

[@ἈσπὶςἈχιλλῆος]

The last scene is chef’s kiss ❤

[@arcanegamer2723]

love that you finished the last song of epic nothing happens after this besides a nice water god and a nice wind god and a nice cyclops that gives them both a map home ands some food to get there

[@Diney45]

COOL ANIMATIONN WAAAA this is underrated!! btw baru kali ini ngeliat fan Epic The Musical dari indo juga wkwkk :DD

[@lizzygabittydraws]

This is so beautiful I can't even tagjahfgahg I love everything about this! The timing and expressions are spot on. It just feels so chill and relaxing and everything matches the vibes so well!

[@crashite1269]

Ahhhhhh It’s so cute I love how smooth it is

[@elenjulia8271]

I LOVE THISSSSSSS!!!! Your winion design is the cutest thing I've ever seen!!!!

[@Mothkid666]

Polites really said "y e e t" when tossing Ody into the water lmao

[@coinbash626]

This was so gr great! The move ment was flowing so well! Even the best anematics have a sense of awkwardness , but thos soon good!

[@combatwombat8572]

Ohh i love that you gave Polites smile lines, thats so cute

[@HaleyBell-ss1gn]

I love how it looks like Oddyseus is being played with against his will in the background 1:43

[@siriusface6171]

This life is amazing, and so is this wonderful animatic!

[@_panonbinary6528]

polites and the lotus eaters make me so happy

[@kay_in_pigtails]

I'M CRYIIINGGGG this might be my favorite open arms animatic to date

[@bunnycat5552]

I love this! It's so dynamic and the movements are very smooth for an animatic, you did a great job at expressing Polities' energy

[@ThatOneFriend5811]

The Lotus Eater that said "Om Nom Nom" is my spirit animal

[@laurenekins8986]

This was absolutely stunning!! You are so incredibly talented! The movements were flawless and did such a good job of portraying their personalities! Fantastic work!

[@Esha_4951]

The animation is so SMOOTH 😭❤️

[@dreamycream7173]

Aaaah this is amazing! I love the art style and the movements!! It was also refreshing to look back on the earlier sagas, thank you!

[@rhiley-j6g]

Ahh people need to stop making the lotus eaters so CUTE my heart just wants to squeeze these little cuties😊

[@Ciceani]

this animatic style is so adorable it rlly fits this song, cant wait for more animatics in the futuree

[@purplehatter550]

If Polites never died, do you think Odysseus wouldn't become the monster he is viewed as in the later sagas?

[@Idk50814]

Yeah probably, plus polites would probably have trusted Odysseus with the wind bag and stopped a certain person from opening the bag, and they would all be back waaaaaaaay sooner

[@AleniLolYT]

also if polites didnt die Ody probably wouldnt have pulled the "my name is-" bcs he wouldnt be /that/ mad, or at least Polites would have grounded him enough. So no angry sea god, no problems back home

[@odainehylton4935]

Honestly I don’t know if this is apart of it but this song is amazing. I really wish they would make a cartoon about this. Something like Hercules

[@BethanyDicus]

I love open arms out of all of epic and you did this animations so perfect

[@ThenCameWinter]

Omg that's such a cool animatic:D I wish people made more polites animations/fanart DX

[@Tyrandir]

I'm so thrilled to see another wonderful Open Arms animatic, you did a fantastic job!! ❤

[@TaraYourArmOff]

I’m heartbroken already at the thought of people animating Polities in The Underworld 😭

[@natsukyuu]

this is so good, it has so much movement too, you did amazing!! so happy to finally see more open arm animatics!! 💜💜

[@tanct7404]

SHES BACK GUYS 🗣️🗣️

[@TwitchGlitch123]

Your lotus eaters are so cute! I would love an army of plushies of this version ❤

[@weroniieevee160]

It's amazing and smooth Animation! I love it! Your work is really good!

[@MegaBeast6854]

I know they're captioned, but here's the lyrics: [POLITES] You can relax, my friend [ODYSSEUS] Huh? [POLITES] I can tell you're getting nervous So do yourself a service And try to relax my friend [ODYSSEUS] I'm fine, Polites [POLITES] Think of all that we have been through We'll survive what we get into I know that you're tired of the war and bloodshed Tell me, is this how we're supposed to live? Look at how you grip your sword enough said Why should we take when we could give? You could show a person that you trust them When you stop and lower your guard Here we have a chance for some adjustment Give it a try, it's not that hard I'm telling you This life is amazing when you greet it with open arms Whatever we face, we'll be fine if we're leading from the heart No matter the place, we can light up the world Here's how to start: Greet the world with open arms Greet the world with open arms [LOTUS EATERS] Welcome! [ODYSSEUS] Stay back! [LOTUS EATERS] Stay back! [POLITES] My friend, greet the world with open arms [ODYSSEUS] We're only here for food [LOTUS EATERS] Food [ODYSSEUS] Six hundred friends are waiting for us to show our faces [LOTUS EATERS] Food [ODYSSEUS] Stay back, I'm warning you If we don't get back safely, my men will turn this place into blazes [LOTUS EATERS] Here you go [POLITES] See? This life is amazing when you greet it with open arms Whatever we face, we'll be fine if we're leading from the heart No matter the place, we can light up the world Here's how to start: Greet the world with open arms Greet the world with open arms [ODYSSEUS] My friend, I wish that I could say that I agree But look at the way this fruit is glowing and filled with glowing seeds It took me a while to notice what kind of fruit they eat It's a lotus, it controls your mind and never lets you free That's what we'd get with open arms [POLITES] Lotus eaters, I'd like to show my friend that kindness is brave Could you tell me where there's other food to eat? [LOTUS EATERS] The cave [POLITES] A cave! You're saying there's a cave where we could feast? And where do we sail to find this food-filled cave? [LOTUS EATERS] East, that way! [POLITES] Thank you! [LOTUS EATERS] Welcome! [POLITES] This life is amazing when you greet it with open arms I see in your face, there is so much guilt inside your heart So why not replace it and light up the world Here's how to start: Greet the world with open arms Greet the world with open arms [ODYSSEUS] Greet the world with open arms [POLITES] You can relax, my friend

This was super cute! Love the style you gave them, thanks for sharing your amazing art with us

[@CFEntertains]

this is my fav open arms animatic omg

[@khalidahgloudon2005]

Polites and the Lotus Eaters are so cuttte did you guys notice when Polites asked those little guys about the cave they were like CAVE! And one was like ScArY CAVE!! ❤ They're so cuuutteee Polites will forever be my fav❤❤❤

[@theredeft5319]

Beautiful! Love the animation, designs, and the little bulbasaur lotus eaters

[@crystaltriforce64]

i love the lotus eater's bulbasaur like designs

[@IcecreamCat23]

Do I smell another amazing animatiac???

[@Tan-whippie]

My god this made me cry

[@DenMotherArkala]

The lotus eaters remind me of a regional Bulbasaur and I adore them 😭💚🩵🩷

[@Mel-pq3fn]

THIS IS ADORABLE, I MISS POLITES ☹️💘

[@qryptid]

This is so good and pure and just makes what happens so much worse 😭

[@AnikaSN1098-u3b]

This animation is so cute and so well done! And the lighting change when Polites put his hand on Odysseus’ shoulder?! *chefs kiss* That change kinda reminded me of Hikaru and Rantaro’s tag battle in Beyblade Burst Surge ngl. Also Open Arms is the only song that has succeeded to make me cry for a character’s death.

[@integrahellsing27]

This hurts so much now that the wisdom saga is out 😭

[@HaleyBell-ss1gn]

I’ve always thought of ody having longer hair like to the shoulders

[@BaggedBunnie]

SO PRETTY

[@pedrogames443]

Another Banger good job buddy

[@mbygaming1048]

Didnt know any indonesian would like this musical ❤ Would love to see another animatic tho ❤

[@I100percentlovelife]

Why did my mind immediately go, "just eat the winions"

[@astralaegis6283]

This is really cute! I love your art style! I hope you make more!