PANDEMONIUM - Animation Short Film 2023 - GOBELINS

Logan’s sister was murdered. Unable to move on, she summons a demon in hopes that he will bring her sister back to life.
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Backstage and makings of : / pandemonium.gobelins
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Directors: Louise BAILLIET, Olivia GOMBAULT, Candice LORET, Lilou MARTIN, Lucille RIZZO
Team contact: [e-mail]
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Music: Mathieu VILBERT
Sound design: Jean Baptiste SAINT-POL
Mix: David COUTURIER
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Production: GOBELINS Paris - Cécile BLONDEL : [e-mail]
Distribution: Miyu Distribution - Luce GROSJEAN : [e-mail]

[@ellysetaylor5908]

Test one: Is your desire stronger than your guilt? Test two: Is your desire stronger than your wish to have peace? Test three: Is your desire stronger than your craving for revenge?

[@grovitemultiverse]

I remembered this comment while rewatching and realized that Mephistopheles actually hinted towards which one Logan would fail. Right before asking if they have a deal, he says "Prove that your sister is more important than your anger." He flat out knew which one Logan would have the most trouble with, and I like that piece of foreshadowing. Edit: Additional detail/clarification, while he does explain the rules, he doesn't hint towards the other trials. It's just that one.

[@chouhimeaibyo4083]

I wanna give you a like but the number 666 is so perfect for your comment 😅 (and its gone)

[@rebeka145]

My guilt was stronger then desire, My craving for revenge was there but passed, now I am left with nothing but regret and no peace. Being passive is never good. I let something good in my life go because I thought I didnt deserve it. And I keep punishing myself for not fighting for it, revenge would make him h ate me even more

[@vinemp]

@@grovitemultiverse - She was warned TWICE: (1) Méphistophélès, (2) Le Miroir

[@juwon2930]

They did not have to make Mephistopheles THAT hot 😭😭😭😭

[@littledark6498]

but still, HE ATE

[@glowworm2]

Same with the murderer. I was just like, "Damn, that is one hot murderer!"🤣

[@mokodomi]

Literally I would be so doomed in this situation. Him and the Dancer are sexy asf.

[@renthehag]

YES THEY DID

[@absolutelynotellen]

Yeah right??? If evil, why sexy 😭😭

[@mandylin2310]

Before shaking hands with Logan, Mephistopheles says “prove that your sister is more important than your anger.” I believe he has already known that what Logan really wants is revenge, in this sense he is more likely to have her soul. Well…just devils being devils.

[@violettbellerose1173]

She had multiple opportunities to rethink things, especially with the mirror guy. It's heartbreaking and you have to wonder what her sister was thinking when they look at each other one last time, before she vanishes away...

[@The_AceEmpress]

I love that this film didn’t have a happy ending. Logan was so blinded by anger she forgot the rules to the game, and so she paid the price. You don’t see too many stories that have a bad ending, so it’s really refreshing. Congrats to all who worked on this

[@thetradermate2500]

Snitcher 🤢🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮

[@imaginee6236]

I guess you dont know that much stories then, but I agree

[@freddypowell7292]

Of course it had a bad ending: she made a deal with a demon. Authors who allow such a story to end happily are cowards.

[@nabinoorshahil2715]

@@freddypowell7292 I disagrees. Some of my favorite stories are ones where the character through their wits and clever thinking manages to find some loophole and outplay even the demon in order to secure a good ending for either themselves or at least someone else. The Witcher 3 is a good example of how to do it right.

[@Senyin]

It's an American thing. Stories have to have a happy ending in America. In fact, there are a lot of movies that - in other countries - do not have a happy ending. However when brought to America they tack on something to make the film happy by the end. Leafie: A Hen into the Wild comes to mind. Spoiler: In the original, she dies. It's a good death, with a fulfilled life, but a sad ending. In America it was changed so her death is never shown and instead only happy images of her son are shown.

[@Kim-nv7ik]

So, first things first, I love the chess pieces, which show the possible suspects who caused the death of Helena. But this also shows that these suspects also, or most likely, had someone they lost and ended up losing to the game rules because they were so filled with rage and focused on revenge. The last guy-I wanna call him Robin-knew exactly how to get under Logan's skin. Because Logan was so impatient, eager, and angry, it was easy to trick Logan into killing him. And so, Logan became a chess piece, just like the rest of them.

[@iexisted583]

Logan was emotionally vulnerable, they saw that, they understand that, and they took advantage of that. Her grief was a tool for them; for she acted out of anger and hustled her decisions. She was an easy target and in the end of the day she became a pawn and has committed the same mistake as many others, She blindly followed what she wanted and what she believed she needed, she never became capable of moving on.

[@francesco.griffo]

The last guy's name is Owen! It's written in the end credits

[@Abbe1133]

The second guy was cool imo because he learned from his mistake and wanted to help her make a better choice, very interesting contrast to the last guy who had the kinda “misery loves company” deal going on

[@kriegermaria9923]

All of them collected by Mephistopheles Mephisto lucifer the devil they were trapped want to trap her in hell to to suffer they Lost wäre tricked to him aswell but if he has her sisters soul that means Logan sister didnt enter heaven but hell or he wouldnt have Made this deal

[@kriegermaria9923]

Both sisters are now trapped the First woman hinted she get why Mephisto wants logan

[@jimmyneutron4632]

I loved this. I drew me in so much that I was disappointed that she made the wrong decision. It's not that she "forgot" the rules, I don't think she wanted her sister back in the first place. She wanted revenge. And when she got it, she got her reward... her soul being lost.

[@storminggale]

That’s a cool thought (not for her obviously)

[@ansiosaIA]

aqui o cara leu o roteiro, n vale

[@kriegermaria9923]

Thats what i think to or she would took the mask than spared the trapped ass she killed she known helena murder her ex lover who betrayed her i guess she sayed i trusted my sister in your care so Logan wasnt there but plot twist he was send by Mephisto to kill her sister to get soul 1 than soul 2 to get Logan to agree a trap and she was stupid to fall for it the one she killed was trapped to by Mephistopheles the devil lucifer is he now free of the deal of hellsimce she killed him or are all of them stuck now i counted he gained 5 souls eben the one she killed who wanted her to stuck in hell to suffer for eternity her sister was murdered but landed in hell instead of heaven mean her sister Made before a deal to that it backfired in Logan absense he tried to own both sisters the dude who died the soul didnt was alive like Logan but Made a deal with lucifer to he known she kill him and be trapped like him in hell than to they outricked her i have a feeling all person even her sister Made deals with hell

[@kriegermaria9923]

​@@storminggaleshe was stupid they warned her even if the rules and chioces of that trial was in her hands like others she Lost i have a feeling her sister Made a deal to like the other 3 she faced and the devil collected now 5 he had 4 already 3 wäre her trial and her sister helena enter hell to not heaven mean she Made a deal to thats why she was killed

[@bunninsula5849]

i wouldnt say she didnt care, her adrenaline rush to stomp out evil probably just got her tunnel visioned.

[@amuzer]

I love how this story went for the character, Logan. She was desperate to bring back her sister by making a pact with a demon, but on her way to completing her tasks she began losing herself to her madness, grief, and rage. The guy who gave her his mask did advise her to move on before she regrets her choice. And the last one whom she achieve in taking his mask, her sister's murderer, made her fail by using psychological tactics. It was a sad ending but the story has a chilling meaning towards choosing between vengeance or acceptance if you truly want to find peace in your tragedies

[@dagmarabiernat2783]

Yeah, I like that, too. Tho I'm not sure if accepting the second guy's proposition would actually be the right decision. I mean - maybe. For her sister, at least. So that's good enough, I'd say. But not for Logan, since her goal was to collect the masks without killing the ones wearing them. She failed because she killed, yeah. But if she didn't collect all the masks - that would be her fail, too. So her foul would pro ably be taken by Mephistopheles anyway. But yeah, at least her sister would rest in peace. Maybe. If she could trust the guy, that is. At least that's what I think. Tho, obviously, the best choice would be not to summon a demon to begin with... But I also understand that losing a sister may very well drive someone to some very ultimate decisions

[@diegofoliene3288]

I think a lot of people (myself included) would love to watch prequel showing Mephistopheles gathering the other 3 pieces he uses against Logan.

[@Josuh]

Not really, i think it's clear enough

[@alexandrelessard7168]

i would love that i keep trying to figure out who they were in life and what led them to become Mephistopheles pawns.

[@kezia-lemonthorne2507]

"Prove that your sister is more important than your anger". Whoao. This guy is insigthful.

[@rengokukyojuro204]

Not gonna lie- I'd love to see a show like this where it's a similar plot and it shows each character having a reason to summon the demon guy (whether for revenge or whatever) and follow Logan's path, either to succeed or fail, just like Logan. The style gives off a beautiful anime style with a bit of a western like twist which makes it amazing. Not to mention the story was so well written even for a short film!

[@spunspoup]

Definitely it reminds me of Art Noveau style

[@Fen_Fox]

i mean you ever watched the anime Death Parade? Somewhat similar plot

[@elizabethlacy8869]

Yeah I would love multiple episodes like that! ❤

[@demonprincess9680]

I love that demon. He looks amazing and he didn't just demand her soul in return. He proved her anger to her instead before taking it. That was awesome

[@brelonwy]

The costuming and character design is so beautiful on this one. And the voice acting is spot on! I love the use of chess pieces the entire time, how the first two do little to stop her or even try to warn her. Because they know her, know she's prone to anger and will mess up. And in the end, they were right. The last villain knew exactly how to taunt her to make her lose and I felt so bad for her.

[@kriegermaria9923]

Her sister mocked her to will you even free me second dude warned Logan to think clearly not mess up in her chioces

[@kriegermaria9923]

And 3 one wanted to trap her give in her ex

[@kriegermaria9923]

The second told her she has the Power to chooseshe wasted it even if she kill number 3 he ends with her in hell like the others Mephisto collected for eternity 😂😂😂😂 she played doomed herself tried to kill the ex who planned it maybe he was already doomed to hell like her sister and the other too and wanted to trick her jion her she agreed to it the Moment she broke the rules god is on rules dont kill show mercy dont murder Mephisto lucifer was cast out by heaven rebel god broke rules hated he created humanity animals After angels he was lucifers fav angel once hmm the watchers who fathered nephilim didnt listen to gods rules word aswell not abdonded what were they talked created to do same as lucifer or this who jioned rebel him god aswell casted one Angel who is sloth now as sin to hell out for not side with one side god or lucifers micheal defeated lucifer than god cast him to hell his prison the watchers he imprison on earth

[@kriegermaria9923]

Logan temper was her doom she killed in hate affect it costed her but she known the rules well part of the deal Mephisto known she would lose her cool i think so too she didntcwabted her sister back but get back at the ex the murder who is owned by Mephisto aswell they all are owned Logan now tothe one she killed wanted her to end him to jion After bis death he jion there to with knowing Logan lose her soul to

[@kriegermaria9923]

The second was kind enough to warn like he Lost once to all of them Made Deals logan listen not to his warning

[@im_going_to_hell850]

Why is every character in this literally so hot?!

[@BurntSushi.]

I will say that the character design is amazing. Nothing more, since I value my dignity on the internet.

[@im_going_to_hell850]

@@BurntSushi. lmao

[@Brightly-Colored_Goth]

" Prove that your sister is more important than your anger." What an interesting line, it feels more as though he's pushing her towards virtue than a trap... (P.S. Trying to learn French & this channel definitely helps. Absolutely stunning artwork & character design btw^^ I loved the perception of the second opponent & the brashness of the last. Le Mal reminds me a bit of Xelef from A Tale of Crowns, just w/that trickster attitude.)

[@kasadeya3754]

Its a classic subtle trope in French and A few other European mythological demons. They want to see you Triumph and prove them wrong on their negative view of mankind. They just don’t think you will.

[@kasadeya3754]

Mostly do to the perception of fallen angels as driven by despair and having no hope that mankind deserves salvation. As an artistic motif from the Renaissance period of France that carried forward(what fun)

[@ViZet85]

"I am the part of the force that craves for evil but does good eternally", as Goethe said.

[@jariusreece1931]

That's an interesting thing about Mephistopheles in the original legends that tends not to get translated into other stuff, even Goethe's play. He tries a few times to get Faust to choose virtue, and even tries to convince him not to make the pact in the first place. I love that the writer used that more positive quality in this take of the character

[@grenade8572]

L'attitude du deuxième personnage est totalement inattendue ; c'est une bonne surprise par rapport aux films qu'on a l'habitude de voir. (Je mets ça en français au cas où tu veuilles t'exercer. ;) )

[@glowworm2]

That ending with Mephistopheles' eyes glowing in the dark like that is haunting. The ballroom sequence is amazing and I love the designs for Helena's killer and Mephistopheles.

[@milk.ot7555]

HE'S SO ATTRACTIVE???? IM CRYING

[@kriegermaria9923]

Im used to the devil in devil and mouse aswell a animated movie

[@kriegermaria9923]

It warn you not to make a deal with him but Jan and dan they both Made it out of the deal won against the devil the devil were was more scarey tricks than this one here who looks like zuko

[@lizzieorlowski3152]

In the end, it was not about saving her sister, but taking revenge for what was taken away from her. This is obvious right from the second trial, because she chooses to pursue her sister's soul rather than let her rest in peace. It's not about her sister, it's about herself. The anger at the end is just the completion of that.

[@kriegermaria9923]

Her sisters soul was with Mephisto mean not heaven mean it hinted her sister Made deal to if he had her soul already in hell Logan tried to free no erst in peace eternal suffering

[@kriegermaria9923]

Her revenge would have be meaningless if deal was to get sister weiland alive if her sister would been in heaven the deal would be Invaliden Mephisto would not get her back alife he lie even if she did won he cant bring back the dead the devil dont create give life only god can a lie from start

[@kriegermaria9923]

Her win would be in vain Mephisto ganz bring back the dead he lied falsch promises are seduction to agree to a deal you actually cant sell the soul why it given by god its a trick to agree to just enter hell the prison of lucifer Mephisto suffer aswell you badivally gibe up to return to god heaven by your own chioce a lie trick that doomed do many others in the afterlife

[@brazenzebra9581]

Why was the murderer so hot? It's not fair to mess with my moral compass like that.

[@iexisted583]

I loved the art and the design of the background and the characters. The concept of how grief could make you so vulnerable and mad and how a villain took advantage of that, and in the end of the day she lost and become one of his many pawns was a good that relied around execution. Although I thought it was awfully fast paced for so many events and concepts at once, which made the villian feel weak; it's hard to show the psychology of how the character must feel when it's more focused around the event itself. I enjoyed it and believe with a little improvement in the wording and pacing and character writing (mainly the villain to show the two sides of the spectrum) it may be amazing, I understand is a short but I just felt like it was cutting alot of ideas because of the time limit and tried enforcing the entirety of the story( It would've been better to premier a thrilling first look/episode into the series ).

[@capuchinosofia4771]

Completely agree!

[@jairdinh7563]

I think I agree with you completely but I don't think they could've done this with such a big idea and so many concepts. They would have to make an entire series which is way too much for a small animation team. I think it would actually be better to go more in depth but have less ideas and have the scope be smaller.

[@myatdachildesimp]

@@jairdinh7563fr and it would be cool if there will be another ep of this since it interesting

[@MochaKimono]

The mask appearing on and then being removed from Logan almost seems to say, "One of them may have murdered her first, but YOU are responsible for killing her the second time."

[@whistlebird]

Wow this was absolutely gorgeous! Normally I prefer a happy ending but she did make a deal with a (fantastically designed) devil so it makes a lot of sense for things to not turn out like sunshine and roses for her. The flow of the colors and animation was amazing and the emotions were so well portrayed, even with the limited animation timeframe.

[@kriegermaria9923]

She had a chioce she could have mercy than she would have won the devil lie After all and helena was already dead relieve the death a trick Illusion

[@hapmon8114]

french voice acting is always on point, this was incredible!!

[@Quandale_Dinglee]

My man really has a case of crows feet.

[@Mifomap]

you guys knew what you were doing when you designed Mephistopheles...

[@GangGangWooh]

Everyone is talking about how Logan got what she deserved.. While i’m here simping over a damn demon, Mephistopheles…

[@yttdsadeceyttd]

LMAO ME TOO

[@Hazelisdumb]

REALL

[@ocelot9496]

It was very interesting that Helena was wearing a mask. I thought for a second Logan was going to remove Helena's mask, thus revealing that she actually killed *herself*, and then would be forced to choose whether to bring her back against her will, or stab her with the knife to break the pact and let her die in peace, thus dooming herself in the process...

[@karlwikman3874]

glad to see a demon making deals to try andteach mortals the lessons they refuse to learn

[@aerovaktra]

"When you set out on the path to revenge, dig two graves." love the character design and storytelling even though it was a bit fast-paced. If you ever get the chance to expand this story into a longer film (or series), I'd love to see it!

[@Bonnie_Mairead]

This is so awesome for only being 7 minutes long!!! I love the story so much, while being condensed, it's still ambitious and completes the story it's trying to tell very well!!! And that animation? Ooh la la, simply wonderful!!! This was a treat for my eyes to feast upon!!! Very pleasing to look at! Line weights, colors, designs, movements, backgrounds, all gorgeous!

[@candicepractice]

thank you so much, we are so happy you enjoy it 😁

[@chromiakocosmos8888]

"Prove your sister is more important than your anger" OH I LOVE THIS!!!

[@weirdjest]

*sees Thumbnail* Hot Zuko?

[@Fluff_Noodles]

No but your comment is so accurate though

[@saffronthomsitt1603]

SAME THOUGHT

[@candicepractice]

don't be embarrassed we agree with you

[@pinescoodles]

NO BC SAMEEEE

[@helios_kirbs]

what does this means the demon is referred to with he/him pronouns where does the lady come from i am so confused

[@excell211]

Mephisto is hot as hell

[@mimilune2746]

He can take my soul any day

[@idk_man3491]

This needs to be a series

[@KennKuun]

The scene at 3:01 was insanely well done. They controlled my attention so well, by the time I looked at the new copy of her and looked back, the old copy was gone. Absolutely mind blowing.

[@anhtheton]

okay but like the devil guy kinda fine asl

[@BlueButterfly1134]

It was mesmerizing as always. The story reminded me of Orpheus's.

[@elsinaattheworkshop]

She as so close to getting it, hat a shame her anger blinded her!

[@jackbelinski2661]

It’s a harsh lesson in the dangers of hate. Hate can take up so much room in one’s heart and mind, leaving no room for love, judgment, or awareness of the fact that people can take advantage of hatred.

[@pitioti]

C'étais un merveilleux cours métrage ! J'avais peur de me douté de la fin, et, hélas, mes crainte étaient fondés, mais ça ne m'a pas empêcher de me sentir totalement investie et déchirés quand Logan a commis l'erreur qui lui a tout coutés ! Je chiale ! Tout le monde a fait un super travail, y compris au niveau des voix !

[@Nyowind]

THE CHARACTERS ARE SO BEAUTIFULLY CRAFTED!!!!!

[@alexisgrunden1556]

Technically, Logan had won; she'd gotten the third mask, without killing anyone. It's because she kept going and killed him, or rather, the illusion of him, that Mephistopheles was able to claim her soul. He always was a one to play games and get inside your head.

[@genderidentitycrisis6784]

I really want to k ow how you keep the art style consistent and solid in every movements. If you dont mind, please make some guide or tutorials

[@OrangeOcean8]

I'd watch this as an entire movie! I LOVED this one!

[@emmarounsville1479]

the character designs are GORGEOUS!!

[@gweng4989]

I have a theory... the final boss wasn't the man who killed Logan's sister but another entity bearing his face. By the way, Logan is trying to bring his sister back, it seems her killer was never caught. Helena never got justice, which is why Logan is trying so hard to bring her back. Considering all the bosses were spirits of past people who lost the Mephistopheles games or just entities he created for the game, I don't think Helena's killer was caught or dead based on how which Logan reacts to when she sees him, so Mephistopheles would have no way of reaching him. So this must be another terrible person who made a deal with Mephistopheles and was sent to be the final boss of his games, most likely killed over and over again, being the final push for players to lose. or I could read too far into this wonderful story :). the animation is really pretty and I like the voices too. Very well done!

[@cyrelledeleon7035]

Would’ve loved to see the mood board for this project! If I’m correct the teams decisions of taking inspiration pieces of The Labyrinth and Anastasia were so incredibly well done, making a film of their own that’s so whimsical and thought provoking!!

[@thebumblebeemovie3514]

I have a theory: I think the guy who killed her sister was promised an escape if he got her to kill him. If he dies, his soul is gone.

[@dharma_art]

The characters, the backgrounds, and the colours are all gorgeous! The animation as a whole evokes so much feeling, it's beautiful!

[@mysteroads5598]

This was very interesting! I liked it. Could see it expanded into a little mini series or something. Nice twist that Logan ended up choosing the unhappy ending.

[@pakreted.3072]

c'est agréable de voir le travail des étudiants et non des grosses boites de temps en temps. j'aime bien les angles de vue, ça permet une bonne fluidité et estimation de l'espace

[@leaucard5613]

C'était bien sympa pour un projet étudiant et J'ADORE le design de Mephistopheles.

[@greenapple9477]

This Mephisto is going to be the next Tumblr Sexyman, calling it rn!

[@bluelfsuma]

Mm-mm-mm! This animation is awesome. I love the lip syncing in particular, the way it's done is satisfying to watch. When Logan runs, the weight is always there. Also, the character designs are through the roof. When you see Méphistophélès from his right side, he looks more like a creature than a man. And the ending was also great. When she held the last mask, like a blade, I figured that was how she'd kill him. But her taking the blade _out of Helena's corpse_ is so genius. She probably did love her sister. But not as much as she wanted to be the one to take revenge. Not nearly as much. Oh, and the voice acting. It might sound weird to say, but I feel like it highlighted the strengths of the French language. And the general quietness makes it easy to get comfortable, as though it's clear how it will end. There are few surprises, but it's still so entertaining to witness. That, or I've watched this too many times. Overall, phenomenal animation, I wish there was more.

[@JetSamurai7X]

i feel like i want a full series after that

[@rosaleenstark9187]

The biggest irony of this sad tale is that what she killed was an illusion, she lost the game, her sister still dead, her soul is lost forever and the one who killed helena is still alive

[@Robyn-tr5pk]

God the voices are just perfect

[@allenkune1501]

On peux espéré que Logan se contiendra, finalement la colère fut trop grande. C'était court mais saisissant comme court métrage !

[@unisity_]

im so in love with these designs oh my god

[@onepresence9460]

The art style is gorgeous! Love the animation. Good job 👍 👏

[@MidnightSonnet]

This is stunning. The animation, music, voice acting, and script were all stellar for such a short project. Congrats to your team! You guys have a bright future in animation.

[@brother-tico4363]

OH NOOO! Logan was so close! DX Man, This is by far my favorite animation! The design of the characters are so Wow! But not yet, we're still have a lot of animated short films to see before I give my veredict.

[@ruu_kiro6974]

Why r the characters so hot

[@elizabethk007]

I’ve been looking forward to this one for a while. Excited to finally see it!

[@kirara9182]

I love this theme. The masks, the ballroom, the string music. Wonderfully made! Interesting ending.

[@tonytruand9376]

Le casting vocal 😍

[@Vanillaqyoo]

This is one of my favourite short films ever created. This is out of our world, absolutely EXCELLENT work. I almost teared up with how well-made and beautiful it was! 🕊 I could go on for hours for how much I love this.

[@fantasybaystore2171]

This is so well drawn. And dang… i love the grin on number 3

[@samsaflik]

The art style is gorgeous. Love Mephistopheles design.

[@aronsanders]

The voice of the girl with white hair is the same than vi from arcane! (in french)

[@Josuh]

Cool

[@emeraldlibrarian6112]

I don't know much French, but c'est très magnifique!

[@aayushraychaudhuri5085]

WONDERFUL STORYYYY!!! Im sad for what happened to the character, but the logic and reality was beautifully captured, thoroughly impressed!!!

[@Isabella-kv9yw]

I like how all the chess pieces are souls he already owns, she never needed to get revenge on the murderer, the devil already had his soul.

[@katchii93]

love the style and story! character design was spot on, something about the shapes, colors, and motifs. and story is quite simple but still engaging: will she lose herself or will she save her sister? loved it!

[@aureguyoux4712]

L'univers est incroyable, cela mériterait un long metrage

[@fuuya8888]

I love how when the 2nd 'enemy' showed Logan the other choice instead of letting the sister rest in peace, we actually see the silhouette of the 3rd 'enemy' holding the sister with a dagger to her neck. It's so interesting to see how this all played out :0

[@dimesandnines00]

THE CHARACTER DESIGN IS ON TOP

[@MadNinjaGirl]

Amazing animation! Loved every second of it! That being said, Logan really was a shortsighted fool, her desire for revenge outweighing anything else. Mephistopheles gave her all the tools to save her sister AND get revenge on the murderer. Mephistopheles had shown her the face of the murderer. Had she only taken mask, she would have her sister, the deal would be complete and everyone would be free on their way. After the deal was completed, Logan would be free to pursue the murderer now that she'd seen his face, there would be no repercussions there. Granted, that would go against the message of letting go of ones desire for revenge, but at least that way she would still have her soul.

[@bluelfsuma]

Seeing as the murderer seems to be one of his pawns, I think it implies he already died (execution? someone else's revenge? accident?), and left nothing and no one for Logan to take her anger out on. That, or his supernatural master makes him otherwise untouchable.

[@MadNinjaGirl]

@@bluelfsuma not necessarily. that could just be a shade wearing the murderers face. I may be wrong, of course. Regardless, Logan is still a fool.

[@camilleuno5362]

C'est vraiment magnifique, la scène du bal m'a ramené en enfance quand je regardais le film Labyrinthe un vrai plaisir. Le «méchant démon»... wow je veux une série dessus, le charisme qu'il a!!!

[@Razzylada]

Awesome !!! 🤩 Lovely aesthetics, beautiful animation and excellent dubbing ! Congratulation to everyone who worked on this project !!!

[@dirge7459]

I like that the animation did not have a happy ending, simply because it would have been too predictable, and thus the bad ending came as a sort of twist (because we naturally expect the protagonist to always overcome their obstacles/issues). I feel that other animators or studios really should take the daring risk of giving life to animations that don't always have your typical happy ending, because it will provide something to think about, and also inspire others to create stories that aren't always rainbows and sunshine. Also, I love your art-style and flow of animation (especially the use of transitional angles and choices of colour per scene to reflect each character).

[@sarahdesalvo7204]

This is breathtakingly beautiful 😻! I too like how the ending doesn’t bode well for Logan, but it makes sense at the same time for the story itself. I only discovered this video a few days ago, and it already stole my heart to the extent that I want to watch it every day. Plus, I’m just gonna say it: I have a feeling that the three opponents Logan faced are also victims of Mephistopheles, and while the first two tried to get her to quit before she met her cruel fate (so she couldn’t make the same mistake they did), the last one knew how to get to Logan and that’s what sealed her demise

[@priscirvin8911]

En tous temps et en toutes occasions, il ne faut jamais jouer avec les démons, aussi merveilleuse que semble la récompense... Un démon ne joue que lorsqu'il est sûr de gagner à la fin. Ce court métrage était superbe ! Bravo !

[@rocketspaceships]

Damn now I want more

[@sakuraice22]

I just wanna bring attention to the various queer couples on the bg of the ball scene. Immaculate.

[@Farewellagainagain]

Based on directors' names I can assume they're all women? This is a work of art ❤ Character designs are amazing. In such a short time the story was conveyed perfectly, artstyle is also extremelly appealing to me I just KNEW this was made by women it's just so effortlessly sexy and tragic

[@Monalisa-ep6jh]

Explains why Mephistopheles is so hot

[@josebaturamos]

The best was the second demon, how he deceived her with the truth, blinding her with the simple fact that he told her what was going to happen, but giving her his mask so that she could go to the last demon, he didn't tempt her, he just incited her to give her then what she wanted

[@rielzero]

I love that ive been getting these animations recommended in my feed

[@badconnection4383]

If you make a deal with The Devil with a broken heart, then he will not mend your pain but contort it even further.

[@theredeft5319]

Oh that was really cool. I’d love to see a series set in this world.

[@vanesaniko6113]

He reminds me of Hua Cheng from Heaven's Official Blessing- in other words, he's hot

[@isabelahart9377]

Same! When I saw the thumbnail that’s what I thought 😂

[@iamstupidc3045]

Omg he does :0

[@spicevoid8703]

was looking for a comment like this!

[@B0onCat]

I can't get over how fluid the animation is, the character designs, story...I just love them all!!! ❤

[@cherryvisorrr2180]

Yoooooo!!!!!! This is so well done!!!!!!!!!

[@Ghostje]

this is so good😭 the character designs are spot on and the backgrounds are so cool, the dub and animation is awesome as well id watch a whole series like this

[@Renjiabarailover]

This was so freaking good. I absolutely loved it. The storytelling was great, animation was super nice, and the character designs were gorgeous. Fantastic work!

[@lattekeopi]

Incroyable ! Encore une fois, les étudiants en animation nous mettent des étoiles plein dans les yeux.

[@_black.sun_]

Damn, this was sooo good. I wish it will have a continue 😍😍😍

[@Zeldafan1ify]

Everything is incredible, including the voice acting! Excellent animation!

[@sharoo9913]

I am speechless. The animation is so fluid and beautiful throughout, the action flows beautifully, it manages to tell a complete, compelling, tragic story within such a short time span (even if some parts were admittedly a little rushed due to the short length of the film). Great respect to the voice actors too, for bringing all of these characters to life with their performance (Mephistopheles has a great charm about him, and Logan's grief and rage is palpable in her voice).

[@kibalev]

Absolutely in love with this story! i would watch 100 chapters! the worldbuilding and the character designs are so beautiful!