PLEASE watch SCAVENGERS REIGN, for the love of god

[@usmaanilyas8639]

This show feels like it could only exist in a universe where animation is treated as a medium where anything is possible. But since animation isn't treated that way in this universe by the general public, a show like Scavengers Reign feels like it would be impossible to exist. The fact that it does exist is so surreal though. There needs to be more shows like this that break the stereotype of what animated shows are like

[@irecordwithaphone1856]

I think the creators said that they believe their show can only be told through animation. Paraphrasing. I think they played to the medium perfectly

[@damoncurrie7103]

Perfectly said

[@Volonanostress]

Yeah, but I think that is soon to change with a generational change of post as more and more young people are invested in anime…

[@Ichabodbrain]

It definitely didn't feel like a real show lol

[@limeyamos]

my love of animation is because of it being a medium without limitations.

[@juli3ncore]

Now that S2 basically depends on whether it has a good audience on Netflix, I implore people to watch this show, to show it to their friends and whatnot so it can get renewed. Fr a masterpiece and one of the best pieces of sci-fi ever!!

[@fleshytrash]

I pirate everything but I had this on repeat on for like a week on Netflix just for support and it makes good back ground visuals

[@NoidoDev]

It has been canceled or not? Or Netflix buy it?

[@_dark_studio_9696]

​@@NoidoDev Cancelled by HBO, bought by Netflix. Now Netflix need to see what to do, if the show works well, then it'll get a season 2 If not, then we're f*cked 😥

[@2-pistols]

Not only did I binge it in 2 days, I'm going to watch it at least twice all the way through again. This is the best show out there!

[@JamieBentall]

​@@2-pistolsI'm rewatching it too. Feels like the first time.

[@raviolithedesigner3736]

As a creator, Scavenger's Reign feels like something only artists can make. Not just something original, but something that requires an intimate understanding of the outside world and the worlds inside each of us on both a visual and philosophical level. I love how it isn't afraid to be silent sometimes, it's just such masterful storytelling. The highlight for me is Azi and Levi, their development is just so beautiful. The animation is also just something else, it's a shame Moebius isn't around to see it. It's kind of miraculous that something this technically marvelous is coming outside of the mainstream studios, it gives me hope for the future of animation.

[@geronimo5537]

Im some months behind finding this anime. But I can tell you some masterful hands were behind it. There are all the classic highlights from animation of past glory in this one. The creators respect the mystery and dont over explain. Some parts are left unfinished such as the books the lady took. However overall it is well done. The music is what brings it all together and it is all heavily 90s inspired. Also if you are a fan of rimworld this setting will be very familiar. Even down to the cryptocaskets. The intro music has that same tone as that of the man in the high castle. Which really brings out the emotion. The best movies are about a group. Not one just one character. This series shows why.

[@justinehercthehuman]

I was so invested with such a unique setting and ecosystem that I had to take snapshots of all the flora and fauna and make up my own words or names for them. Though I hear the creators are planning or already making a book to showcase Vesta's animals and plants, and maybe its weather like the metal shard storm.

[@irecordwithaphone1856]

How do you take screenshots without the screen going black?

[@irecordwithaphone1856]

I almost wish that scavengers reign would eventually become like an anthology series where maybe every two seasons they showcase new characters on a different kind of planet. Or just keep it on Vesta

[@MsJackieJack]

I hope they expand on those masked people that saved Kris. That was intriguing.

[@justinehercthehuman]

@@MsJackieJack "saved Kris" is a bit optimistic HAHA.

[@justinehercthehuman]

@@irecordwithaphone1856 After I watched the show, I had to pirate the whole show because as you said, the screen goes black.

[@amandasain3769]

I put on the first episode of this show one night just so I could see what my brother kept gushing about. I stayed up until one or two AM to watch the whole thing even though I had work in the morning because I couldn't pull myself away. Truly one of the most creative and human shows I've ever seen.

[@Johnny2Cellos]

rewatch it on Netflix to help get more made!

[@amandasain3769]

@@Johnny2Cellos Oh, I certainly will!

[@pythonxz]

The most human and simultaneously alien show I've ever seen.

[@marzx13]

I have been up past 1am the past two night in a row binging this. Can't say enough good things about this show.

[@justinehercthehuman]

We NEED a Season 2. That ending was just so intriguing. Plus, I feel like we have more of the world to discover.

[@adamkehoe7745]

Literally just finished watching Scavengers Reign for the second time like three days ago, and then you upload this, insane!

[@Johnny2Cellos]

watch it again on Netflix!

[@adamkehoe7745]

@@Johnny2Cellos don't tempt me

[@mickflick8133]

​@@adamkehoe7745No seriously do, it's the only chance of getting more!

[@JoeMamasBestie]

I tried so hard to get any mf body to just watch it. Nobody was interested and it actually pisses me off greatly. People love to complain about bad shows but NOBODY supports a decent show anymore. Scavengers Reign is EASILY one of the best shows of the last ten years.

[@MachinaOwl]

It's probably hard to get into if you dislike silence. The show is very introspective and quiet at many moments. It feels very mellow compared to others.

[@Liliphant_]

@@MachinaOwl it also favors show over tell a lot of the time, which i think a lot of people have difficulty with unfortunately

[@svenlauke1190]

@@MachinaOwl i have issues with none of that, quite the contrary, and I have even worked on the topic of exobiology....still I found this show to be meh. good looking, some cool ideas...but...really not that interesting

[@indigosnow_]

Agreed! Watched it on Max recently, gonna subscribe to Netflix and have it play on repeat for however long I keep Netflix

[@irecordwithaphone1856]

If you haven't already used it Netflix might offer a free trial

[@justinehercthehuman]

What makes this show so unique from other sci-fi shows and movies is how it creates its ecosystems and dynamics of how its flora and fauna interacts. Even the weather in Vesta (planet's name) is so unusual. A moving wall that seems technological but is actually alive? A storm that pours down metal shards which spread like an infection? A plant that can take your DNA and make a clone out of you that tracks you down to bury you alive??? KRAZY WORLD BUILDING!

[@vulcanmm6573]

Don’t forget the part where the clone is also a Acid IED with legs that part really got me good😂

[@svenlauke1190]

I don't actually see a real ecosystem (biologist here). I just see a bunch of neat ideas with cool designs thrown in together. yeah the running birds somehow symbiotically work with the white trees...but thats pretty much it.

[@mythcat1273]

My favorite part was the scene where they show the life cycle of the cloning trees. They could have easily just made it a tree that just makes clones of animals that take the original animal's place cause that's what every piece of media involving evil clones does, but then they showed that it's actually how it reproduces, and it really fleshed out how the ecosystem of the planet works and it was amazing

[@arsnow1461]

exactly! one of my most favorite scenes, it was as fascinating as it was disturbing. Even though it was the "threat", the show gave it a proper place in its ecosystem. You need to have such an insane amount of knowledge about how plant life, nature in general works to be able to imagine something of the sort. I cant even begin to imagine the amount of research they had to do to come up with this.

[@edgeribble]

Also this was a classic example of show not tell which the show is a master of as well

[@svenlauke1190]

except it makes no sense. the clone serves no purpose. it does not need or even try to actually get the trust of the herd. it just catches up and then immediately burst into acid. not to mention the forest they came through was massive but the way it reproduces it should be in smaller clusters. also, what purpose does the clone actually serve? just infect the animal with something that makes it contaminate the others.

[@mrmooch10]

Thanks!

[@Johnny2Cellos]

thank you!

[@nerdlingeeksly5192]

literally one of the best animations I've seen ever, it makes my top 10 at least. It's unique, beautiful, interesting in a variety of ways, and has good characters that you both root for and hate in the good way. If you haven't watched it yet I *HIGHLY* recommend leaving this video *NOW* and watching it as blind as possible, a lot of that wow factor comes from seeing everything for the first time.

[@danyalahmed3995]

The true travesty here is it was on the top 10 of Max for weeks, literally after the season finale I kept track 4 weeks it was popular, and yet they still canceled it, obviously they didn't care... I beg you people give it a shot!

[@Johnny2Cellos]

It was one of their most popular animated series, Zaslav is just committed to not spending money

[@lwell8016]

@@Johnny2Cellosnoooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

[@lwell8016]

@@Johnny2CellosI need a season 2

[@aryaver]

I've never even heard of this show before but I'm literally signing back up for Netflix right now just to watch it solely based on the non-spoiler section of this video. I haven't been this excited to watch a new animated show since Bojack...

[@juli3ncore]

Please watch it asap! Bojack, Scavengers Reign, and the Midnight Gospel are some of the best animated shows out there imo

[@matthewterlaga3022]

Love seeing someone express the awe and wonder of speculative biology for the first time, there is SO MUCH out there is you know where to look. And I hope you find more Johnny, you’ll love it.

[@masterbuilder8756]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR MAKING THIS VIDEO! I watched this show on release date and I was just completely jaw dropped, it is one of if not the best work of science fiction I have ever seen and I felt so bad that more people weren’t watching it, so I hope this video helps show it to more people

[@callmev3531]

2:37, The mechanical nature of the planet’s ecosystem and how various beings are symbiotically (or sometimes, parasitically) utilized also contrasts with the more chaotically natured humans, each with their own flaws and vices, unable to connect or find harmony with each other or the world around them at it’s many dangers threaten to make them just another part of their cycle. 4:27, These kind of sci-fi entities being pairing with emotionally and mentally troubled humans is also reminiscent of something like Neon Genesis Evangelion, with the cast of that series being contrasted against the alien Angel’s featured in the series, otherworldly beings that, while mostly sentient beings, are largely motivated by a kind of instinct or programming to serve a larger purpose, having little to no concept of the kind of strife and turmoil the human characters are suffering from, the very same strife and turmoil that makes them, at times, vulnerable to the Angel’s, just as Hollow (whose species appears to be truly sapient and capable of not just thought or emotion, but also vices like greed, jealousy and spite) exploits Kamen’s shame and grief to manipulate him. 10:37, Even the scene of Kamen being absorbed by Hollow, figuratively and literally consumed by despair, is reminiscent of a Shinji, a similarly depressed and cowardly character, being absorbed by the Angel Lilith along with the rest of humanity to escape his strife.

[@MagusFlorren]

This show is outstanding! I’m glad you made this video because I really want to see more discussion about this show. It deserves more attention, and hopefully get a second season. ESPECIALLY after that cliffhanger at the end of the series with the Mystic space cult

[@Maria-fz8km]

PLEASE do more analysis of Scavengers Reign, there's hardly many videos like that yet there's so much to deep dive into with this show!

[@thatguybrando]

I watched this show at the end of 2023, and it is haunting beautiful in visuals and in story. I didn’t realize it was going to Netflix but I will definitely watch it again there. I hope for more seasons for sure.

[@markwalker091]

Levi and Azi's story was the most interesting to me especially when she asked if They could feel her touch and and Levi said it felt nice, My heart just instantly melted for these two.

[@clearmountain28]

I would totally watch a more indepth character review for this show

[@irecordwithaphone1856]

You could write a whole essay about Kamen/Camen, or Levi. The writers for the show should be proud that they made so many interesting characters, even the ones introduced later

[@kitwertz2625]

Ursula was my fave! She was the character with the most intuitive connection to the world (besides maybe Levi) who was constantly willing to experiment and use the environment. Looking forward to hearing more about her in s2!

[@edgeribble]

She made me so scared because she is too curious

[@kitwertz2625]

@@edgeribble sounding like Sam rn

[@edgeribble]

@@kitwertz2625 true

[@Liliphant_]

spoilers . . . . she left her mark on sam too, despite sam being frustrated with her curiosity and wonder much of the time, in his final moments he stopped to look and appreciate the life around him, and i think finally found it beautiful

[@albizu75]

It is a great series. I'm thrilled that you reviewed the show. I was amazed that it didn't seem to be getting that much attention. I will definetly see it again now that it has moved to Netflix.

[@PrettyTigerlilly]

It's such a beautiful show, with an amazing soundtrack. I am so sad it didn't get picked up for a second season.

[@alexisdogbo7958]

This show was SO good. It really didn’t get talked about enough, and I’m so glad there are channels like yours that cover less popular animated shows….

[@benhanin6247]

I saw the trailer for this show on max and I was instantly mesmerized by it, I just had to watch it the day it came out and I loved it and watched each episode the day they came out. I really hope more seasons get green lit on Netflix.

[@QueenKunta]

I subscribed to Netflix and binged the show this evening all because of this video. It was a fantastic! Worth a 2nd, 3rd+ watch.

[@hi__im_zack4890]

Ever since I watched the show for the first time I keep thinking about that one scene in the wall with the flower, and the little guy in the flower. It really showed that in this super messed up world where everything is out to get you, there's beauty. Throughout the show I think this message was echoed. Like how whenever someone dies there's that white flower that grows where they were.

[@richarddueck1770]

Thank you SO much for this recommendation. I am cynical, skeptical, and just generally bad-tempered, and don’t like anime a lick, but this was profoundly incredible and supporting it is the least I can do to hope they produce more. Probably the best world building I’ve ever seen. Amazing!!

[@whatthefizzsticks]

So glad someone else is talking about this show!! It's so good

Thank you for this video. I’ve been head over heels for this series since ever since it premiered last year, and the way it has languished in relative obscurity has been absolutely breaking my heart. This show deserves to be seen, and anyone who loves well-crafted, emotionally rich storytelling (to say nothing of stunning visuals) deserves to see it.

[@johnleathers5945]

Thank god someone is talking about this show. I LOVED everything about this and have recommended this to every person I know who watches animation. AND THAT ENDING? I am so ready to be reeled in.

[@irecordwithaphone1856]

The ending was such a tease, I hope we get more. It was a great show every episode fantastic

[@hambone.fakenamington]

wow i came back here to comment and i literally made it 38 seconds into this video and turned it off to start watching the show. i’m only, like, 5 min into the first ep and i’m in love.

[@moritakaishida7963]

I came across this show afew days ago and I haven't been able to stop watching it, every episode had me hooked and the last few episodes had me in tears, shows like this NEED to keep being supported

[@cappinjocj9316]

Just went and watched the first three episodes on your recommendation and this series is already blowing me away. I’m invested in the characters, the world and the functional detail of it all is intriguing, and it’s all gorgeous to look at. Brilliant show, thanks for the recommendation, I’m going to watch the rest of your vid once I’m caught up. Cheers.

[@newthejsterjacob408]

I watched this show as it was coming out, I just stumbled across it and I’m so glad I did. It’s been a good bit since the finale aired but I can’t get the images from this show out of my head, the life montage shown by the robot, Sam’s final resting place, that one guy getting absolutely mangled by the plant, those water monkeys that threw their tails like lassos and pulled themselves toward you, it is so endlessly creative and innovative.

[@djmh5097]

Saw the first like 30 seconds of the video (pretty much just to see where to watch it) then went and immediately binged it. Thank you for putting me on to this one of a kind experience Johnny 🙏🏽

[@mrmooch10]

Holy crap! Show is incredible! Thanks for this post. I would not have known about it without you!

[@trajer1535]

I stopped your video after the non-spoiler part of your video, and watched the show. I was absolutely blown away - this is the coolest showing of alien life I've ever seen! Glad I can watch the rest of this video now

[@96bel96]

So glad someone FINALLY said this louder

[@KyleTaylorDesigns]

Just checked, the show isn't on Netflix in Canada at this time. But it is on Prime.

[@MatthewTheWanderer]

I just heard about this show randomly when KZbin recommended a video about the "teaser" for this show's second season. I was blown away with how bizarre that video was that I had to watch the original "Scavengers" video from 5 years ago. And I was mesmerized with how strange and unpredictable and amazing it was! Now I am watching this video and next I will have to sign up for Netflix again just to watch the series! This is one of the most most creative and unique shows I have ever seen, and I barely started watching it!

[@Lymonaid]

Make as many deep dive videos on Scavenger's Reign as you'd like to draw as many eyes to it as you possibly can! Scavenger's Reign and Pantheon (discovered it from your video) imo would be generation defining shows if they came out in the early or pre-streaming era.

[@shanedbunting]

There is a scene twords the end that I have seen every time I close my eyes and imagine since I am aware of . This show was beautiful.

[@jamienagar1993]

I already added it to my library, gonna start watching today. Thanks for letting us know.

[@NintendoHighSchool]

I ADORE the aesthetic of this show after watching episode 1. The visual world building we are presented is something i could spend hours theorizing about and it feel so rich and textured. The scene where they went to get the battery and we see the mushrooms are growing out of the the remains of that pod's survivor I wish the Red Rising series could someday be animated and look half this good.

[@nono9543]

Just binged it. Honestly peak. Not enough shows are like this.

[@michakozowski6026]

Thank you for shining light on it. Upon watching I told every one who'd listen that this is the next hidden gem. Great on do many levels, it'd take hours to even briefly explain. One of my favorites on top of what was said in the video is the fundamental difference between Sam's and Ursula's outlook on the planet as in colonization (Sam) vs symbiosis (Urszula) and how it drives the character conflict and the overal message of the show etc. It is a criminally underrated peak sci-fi of our era.

[@kirbs702]

A friend had recommended this show and if receiving your stamp of approval was all I needed. Binged the entire series over the weekend. Even though I’m not really into the sci-fi genre, I do love animation and I’ve never seen anything like this. Really hope the team gets another season

[@lexytrautz2824]

Yes, please make more content on Scavengers Reign! That show is a masterpeice and so are your vids so I'd 100% watch!

[@farmansiddiqui9279]

Thanks for the recommendation Johnny. Just finished watching the show and yeah, it’s absolutely terrific. Need a season 2 asap.

[@katiefletcher4129]

I want more seasons so badly thank you for making a video on this show!!!

[@thedustprincerose]

So when you dropped this video I just saw the title and took your word for it. Absolutely phenomenal from start to finish.

[@sillygoose2347]

11:10 Also with kamens relationship with the frog, I think it’s worth pointing out how he corrupted it too, in a way. The frogs species is meant to simply control tiny bug creatures to give them little berries and other vegetarian foods, but kamen , seeking approval and an way to feel validated and powerful, starts killing animals which eventually snowballs into him literally murderering another one of the frogs species. Kamens greed and insecurities basically corrupt into something it was never meant to be in the end, it’s species was never meant to control something that complex and flawed and it was never meant to be that bloodthirsty and big. Sorry if this doesn’t make sense it’s like 2 am

[@KyleJFalcon]

You're good, it tracks 👍

[@najiteachebo7795]

man i've been waiting for you to talk about this show! Please make more videos about it! this show is incredible!

[@Ian_mar]

YES YES YES SO GLAD YOU MADE A VIDEO ABOUT IT

[@TheByzR]

fell in love with this when it came out was surprised not many youtubers picked it up at the time, such a new refreshing take on things.

[@BuddhaBot]

This and Jeremie Perin’s MARS EXPRESS have been some of the best animation sci-fi I’ve seen in a long while

[@BE-fw1lr]

Thank you for doing your part to shine a light on this amazing show.

[@hollowtheghost08]

I would LOVE to see a follow up video on this, thank you for helping to give this show attention

[@DoppelgangerF02]

THIS SHOW RULES!

[@itskyyuuuu]

This show fucking slaps I love it. Recommended to lots of ppl

[@dadoubleEh]

Just finished the show and all i can say is WOW! This blew me away and im so thankful your video pointed me towards it.

[@StunClubSoda]

I've been meaning to watch this and this is the sign I needed to go watch it. Especially after your Fired On Mars reccomendation, I trust your reviews!

[@erikarcos9612]

Thnks for talking about this show I loved it

[@legallyrequired]

LOVEEE this show!! I’m so incredibly excited that you like it too. Please please please talk my ear off about it with more vids!!

[@seansfavorites]

Please give us more character breakdowns. Ik this show isn't being renewed by either max or Netflix but I would love to see you talk about this more. It's such a good show

[@catsoutloud5222]

Please make some more episodes of this show! It’s so good and I love your video so thank you for recommending it so I can see what you have to say about the characters. Btw I watched the show because of your video! Thank you 🤟

[@tonyhudson6522]

Thanks for introducing me to this show. It's so interesting and original!

[@Tunazap]

Ive watched this show so many time already... and ill do it again lol i find it amazing how i still find new things, a little creature crawling arpund, a character reaction clicking a little better. Its incredible. On a side note, Sam's death, that entire scene just destroys me every time. He always though he would die alone, but he wasnt. That little spider crawling on his hand, the sky bright and hopeful. Gets me everytime.

[@sirglidus]

It was on my watchlist on Max and then I watched it on Netflix after seeing your recommendation. 100% agree on this being a great show. I’ll be recommending it to several people so we can get those future seasons. This is such a special show and it deserves more attention and love!

[@dyreckta23]

Thank you !!i was wondering why noone was covering this show, its an amazing adventure i enjoyed it alot

[@KOUIJENG]

Now I just finish it, what a MASTERPIECE!!! thanks for sharing Johnny.

[@Tigermund3]

Saw a clip, saw the title of this video, was sold. Watching it rn, phenomenal series.

[@Toaster_Wafflez]

Fantastic video timing I just finished the series yesterday after a friend recommended it to me arbitrarily

[@razcunningham11]

Adored this show. Amazing. I’d love to see your take on Fired On Mars!

[@Johnny2Cellos]

here ya go! kzbin.info/www/bejne/gamUq4ypdp6nerc

[@reeceyb505]

I've seen this show, just saw it out of the blue I love it I really hope Netflix markets it more, I loved the show the ending may be hinting at some kind of zombie plant cult thingy I really wonder what will happen if they choose to continue.

[@MrGombaonfire]

I'm so glad you talked about this show it's the first one in a long time I pushed people to watch despite it being in a genre I dont usually watch but the animation and characters are just so damn good. As for characters videos I really do feel like Ursula is perfect not only because you didn't talk about her in this one but also because she was the most willing to engage with the wonders of the planet

[@efoxkitsune9493]

Very excited for the deeper character analyses. This show is truly something special.

[@nicky55]

This looks so cool and creative!

[@G3nXa]

Totally agree and commenting here for the all important algorithim. More seasons of Scavengers Reign would be a must watch experience in my life. Thank you for this.

[@Thatonedude90]

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE SCAVENGER REIGN. Found it the other day and watched the entire season in 1 night. It was almost addicting how the creators actually understood just how complex emotions can be.

[@juli3ncore]

Please do individual videos analyzing the characters, that'd be awesome! I'd absolutely love a video on Levi, she is one of the best renditions of ''robot becoming sentient'' in the entire sci-fi genre

[@claytonrios1]

It's always unfortunate when an amazing show ends up on a streaming service that doesn't promote it. Like how it was with Summertime Rendering on Hulu!

[@TrashArtist89]

It's not even available in other countries

[@terrycaldwellORST]

This video is spot on. I wasn't sure exactly why at first, but I knew while it was happening that I was witnessing something incredible. Phenomenal storytelling, only beaten by its world building

[@ZarHakkar]

After Pantheon (an animated show that's beautiful in a different way) gave me an existential crisis, finding and watching Scavenger's Reign is what soothed me. It's funny. I did watch a minute of the first episode at first and was like "okay, so it's like the Expanse but animated" then stopped because I never finished the Expanse. But then, a random clip of the show got recommended to me on KZbin (the floofball monster encounter) that so captivated me that I knew I had to watch the show.

[@ryugathecrook6504]

I can't stop seeing parallels of scavengers reign and made in abyss the creatures, the environment, and the structures are so similar and have such beautiful scenery

[@rustlepalace-inn7229]

Thank you for this! I will run it back for sure on Netflix!!!!

[@rachelh2816]

This show was so excellent. I didn't realize it had been cancelled. Or maybe i did but I forgot. That just stinks. It could end with season 1, but I wanted to see what the show was setting up for season 2.

[@Rennar3210]

Yesss! Thank you so much for talking about this! I NEED this show to continue! I need adult animation to break free from the chains of Family Guy clones

[@dormant_informant]

I'm holding my heart for Netflix to roll out the show further across the globe. I'm in The Netherlands and ever since the show was announced last year I checked online to see if I finally had a reason to subscribe to HBO Max. But it never got released here.

[@jpofgwynedd3878]

Fantastic Planet and Nausicaa Of The Valley Of The Winds met and had a lovechild... Let's spread the word: this is astonishing stuff - I stopped watching your video (June 2nd, 2024) to find and start watching this show. Thanks so much for posting this!

[@irecordwithaphone1856]

This video is very well made, you explained things I didn't even realize

[@ianchilds6433]

This video probably didn’t perform well enough for you to do individual character videos, but I still hope you do. I’ve really been enjoying Scavengers Reign and would love some more KZbin videos on it

[@ulubionalaura5808]

I'm#1 And yeah you were right this show is F!CKING AMAZING.

[@emilja.4205]

RIP Scavengers Reign

[@johnny92788]

Saw it when it came out, surprised no one was really talking about it.

[@kingzacol98]

This shit was a fever dream that I would happily experience a few times a year