A Casual Shift (SFM)

[@Alex_Spider]

Wow nice splatoon animation :D Keep it up!

[@senpai24yt38]

Spider I’m your biggest fan keep up the amazing work

[@greenspawnyhunter4]

Hey spider!

[@RavenRevix20]

Not a fan of gmod which is why i don't watch ur stuff But ur work is very awsome, detailed and also very hard to do. I could never. I dont like ur stuff but i respect ur work. Even tho it will mean nothing to u Keep it up, i'm rooting for u

[@SMGZ000]

spider man 💯👍

[@weien-cu9zt]

: D

[@WorldWeave]

Two things I was not expecting: Redesigns and voice acting I like them both but they’ll take time to get used to

[@epicgamer0418]

I looked at the description and it’s ai voices ):

[@WorldWeave]

@@epicgamer0418oh…just noticed that…but as long as it’s not hurting anyone, I’m not complaining Weirdly the thing I’m more bothered by is Lilia’s redesign…mostly because, as far as I know, it came out of nowhere, I think it looks bland compared to her old design, she’s behaving very differently (but that’s easily explained by this being a dream) and I can’t figure out if and how Poool’s gonna explain the reason for the change in the story…since this is part of a prequel and every other project uses the old design (although I just went back and checked…Return Trip did use the new designs, but they were barely focused on) I don’t think the new design is BAD, I’m just used to- and as such prefer- the old one, and am curious if there’s an in-universe explanation for the redesigns or if it’s just a flat out retcon

[@Otherface]

​@epicgamer0418 Hey, it isn't used by precisely all the reasons as to why AI is hated. And the user probably has their reasons to do so. So I wouldn't mind this time.

[@SquidPartyDude]

2:28 I got more jump scared about the fact that the octolings actually talk and aren’t like “tata-fera, fera”

[@Draconiss]

me too

[@MattSuguisAsFondAsEverrr]

"olyooooo!" - agent 8 on the state of elon's emerald mine

[@Bryce_the_Woomy_Boi]

It's amazing how smooth the animation is.

[@JaceCharlesHerod]

How in the world did I find your here!? Actually wait that's a dumb question.

[@Jhonyb0y434]

THE NEW ERA HAS BEGUN BOYS AND GIRLS ALIKE🗣️🔥🔥🗣️🔥🗣️🔥

[@Sayori393]

THE ANIMATION IS SO SMOOTH AND NICE AND SEEING ALL THE OG CHARACTERS UPDATED AND WITH ALL THE NEW SPLATOON 3 STUFF IS A GODSCEND 🙌 THIS IS INCREDIBLE!!!

[@sharkbite7922]

You know it's gonna be good when Lilia pulls out a Mario 64 reference :)

[@SMGP1314]

Idk if it's just me, but the animation really has improved. 1:50 "So Long Gay Bowser!"

[@mint39727]

And I always thought Lilia was a pacifist. Awesome work as always Poool, keep up the amazing work we will always support you!!! ^^

[@FictionFan7]

YES SHE BACK WITH A MASTERPIECE!!!!

[@RaychAgent4EVa]

Believe it or not Poool is a dude

[@FictionFan7]

@@RaychAgent4EVafr?

[@SMGP1314]

@@FictionFan7 indeed. Poool's a dude. Like Birdo from Mario.

[@FictionFan7]

@@SMGP1314 my life is a lie

[@VexxilVapors]

You're really diving into the territory of motion capture and it is quite incredible what you're doing with it and SFM, absolutely nice job there!! You did good on this project too, the lighting and effects especially are very good ^^ While the hair looks really good when the characters are moving a lot, there's always some more work that can be done to make some parts look a bit more fluent when the characters aren't moving as much, also it never hurts to apply some good old principles of animation here and there for some of the normal animated parts to make them feel more realistic and fluent. Voice acting too was quite a shock to hear! Personally it doesn't fit due to how you've always done it all without it , but that's definitely up to you ^^ Keep up the good work and it's always nice to see you back in action after such a long time again ^w^

[@Max_V123]

Although for VA they used RVC aka Voice Conversion AI i still find it smart to see the use of it on a project like this.. The only question is. If this isnt going to backfire the channel or the video itself. Since using someones voice on AI can be a hit or miss. Some people mind it. And some wont.

[@yaky_thoughts34]

The return of a legend! I'm SO glad you're back. Never ever have I been so glad to have notifs on. When I got into Splatoon and discovered your channel I absolutely LOVED all your animations. You were the very first Splatoon animator I ever saw, and it really got me into it. I started watching more and more, and I can surely thank you for helping ne discover what my dream is: becoming a professional animator. I can kinda say you were my childhood, and it indeed feels like it. When I saw your last post was like 4 years ago I really felt down for a while. I didnt really knew if you'd ever come back, but kept all notifications on. Thanks God I did. And I'm really sorry for those who didn't. I just wanna say that you're awesome. Your skills are incredible and all your animations neat. Not only visually, which the natural movents and lighting for being made in SFM are atonishing, but also the storyboarding. I loved octoling innocent so much, octolings becoming later playable really warmed my heart. Thank you for everything you've done, for inspiring me and many others. And thanks for coming back. Even if someday you leave Splatoon, we'll be there to see. Whatever you decide to make I sure will watch it. Welcome back! I can't wait to see what you do next!

[@anakiwablue1593]

Amazing as usual. ❤ One of the agents dressed up as an octoling (why I didn't never came up wit that idea 😅) was the most hilarious part. 😂

[@superkoopa6423]

I really like the new voice acting style to your videos, so happy to see Poool157 return to KZbin after a long break!

[@ElDanonino]

Dude! This looks so neat! The hair physics look really good! Amazing work :)

[@LooNey2357]

The idea of smaller animations taking place between episodes is absolutely perfect! Seeing them all together again brings back so much nostalgia, it's beautiful to see! ^^ It's wonderful that you're trying out different things too. The new hair jigglebones look really great! When the character doesn't have much movement however the hair doesn't move much either. Perhaps you can try out something else here, or perhaps animate the hair and saving it as an idle animation. The AI voice was a shock too! I personally am not too sure if it fits well, but that's just my thought on them. Love the idea behind it! Something else too. I noticed that you're not using your custom clothing model anymore. It looks fine the way it is now, but if you ever need your old model I once recreated it for SFM. Just letting you know about it, feel free to do anything. It's truly wonderful to see you back after such a long time, especially since you're the one who inspired me to animate in the first place. You got this Poool, it's great to see you again! ^^

[@tannedorange6365]

To be honest, I was always so inspired by your animation skills, and now, 6 years later, I'm finally studying animation in college and coming back to your series made me so emotional, it's like everything came full circle for me.:)

[@game4us_animator]

Welcome to the future Poool, i like that your experimenting with all the new things that are able to be done now. This is a great animation and really encaptures the style you always had. ♥

[@tannedorange6365]

YESSSS FINALLY! I literally just found out about this and I'm so glad you're back, can't wait for more of your content! I really missed this channel.

[@greenspawnyhunter4]

I’m glad you’re back.

[@Light.--]

Some of the movent still feels uncany, but the level of detailing is on to the next level

[@VenomKnight827]

God damn the animation is smooth as hecc! Keep up the great work dude! c:

[@xLidox]

It’s a miracle to see you back.

[@Rarlyxsuga.]

OMGGG POOOL YOU ARE FINALLY BACK

[@j.octoomi]

An Average Octoling Shift. Nothing to worry about 👍

[@BMan78]

Agents aren't competent but the Octarians way more competent than in-game.

[@fna.aftonn]

IT FEELS SO NICE THAT SHES BACK😮

[@woomy6664]

2:35 Random niche-series-that-the-music-is-from jumpscare (I'm probably the only one here that knows about it, lol. I'm just glad that there's more chances of people to know about Nep.)

[@poool157]

Still waiting for the next mainline game, whenever that will happen.

[@Evixyn]

We have voice acting :0 I can not wait to see how the series continues with the voice acting implemented.

[@Kenam223]

Ohhhhhhh maaaan, it's been so long since I heard that ending victory OST, from Final Fantasy X-2! Super awesome animation, and great execution!

[@PastelSolar]

So cute oh my gosh, love the addition of the voices, and the facial expresions and camera movements look fantastic!! 💗

[@m.a9267]

ずっと待ってた😭❤ 本当にありがとうございます！！

[@NCS07]

These animations were so good, glad that after all this time they’ve returned :D

[@TeeJrLamar]

Words cannot describe how much joy I am to see this.

[@trevor360-official-YT]

Wow I’m impressed Poool this animation is really amazing I really love how it looks and it’s really realistic too keep up the amazing work.

[@dharleem0634]

Oh man it’s great to see this animation style again. It’s amazing to see you return this more story focused, and the voices caught me WAY off guard. They sound great and can’t wait to see what happens next!

[@Nintenga.Youtube]

It's so crazy seeing you upload frequently again, the first time I watched your animations I was 10 XD It's amazing to see you back!

[@KashynethegoatYT]

The G.O.A.T of splatoon has returned

[@Roz257]

I’m so glad I waited this long. Great video as always.

[@Octoling_X]

The Wholesome And Smoothest Animation Ever Created, You’re A Legend! ;)

[@d-fender4489]

This is absolutely amazing! The animation is incredible and I’d say this a great addition to The Octoling Innocent Series. Also, I chuckled at the inkling disguise as an octoling and how he got the “So long gay Bowser” yeet.

[@glowstick_G3E]

1:30 The facial expressions are perfect they had me rolling hahahahahahahaa

[@Okeana_Aster]

They're voice acted now ?Incredible.

[@TheArkosios8554]

You have no idea how long I have missed you, Poool.

[@Rogue284]

Great job animating. Looks like there was some mocap used here too. Great to see you animating again!

[@voltthesplatkaiser5672]

I love the voices you used for them

[@kakyoinshikito466]

HOLY SHIT UR IMROVEMENT IS CRAZY WE'VE ALL ALWAYS LOVED UR ANIMATIONS THEY'RE SO COOL AND SO SMOOTH AND THE TEXTURES ARE INCREDIBLE KEEP UP UR AMAZING WORK TYSM 4 COMING BACK POOOL!!! :DDD BTW LOVED THE END IT WAS SO SILLY, AND ADDING THE VOICES WAS SUCH A NICE DETAIL!!

[@axelsgf]

this srsly takes me back, your animations had me hooked back then glad to see you back

[@Snorpyon]

Top 1 Best come-back in KZbin history

[@PokeHugo64]

You can't imagine how happy I'm to see your animations again after some years, it was my whole childhood! It's really a great animation Poool woahhh ^^

[@flamemaster3604]

Yesssssss, poool's back with more animations and better with also them talkin, cant wait for more 😁

[@ACE324MINER]

This absolutely made my day wonderful to see you back, man.

[@Decamus]

Wow, Your animation improved, I'm totally impressed, Poool you're the best! Plus, I like those Octoling girls, they look pretty and they have a good looking.

[@dosneygaming]

Man this animation is next level great job 👏

[@PygmentSplat]

Okay, as excited as everyone is for Lilia's story with Poool and co, I rewatched all of Innocent 2 and Return Trip and I'm really curious about the other four trainee Octolings, Clara (Magenta w/ Gal Deco), Roux (Orange w/ Octoshot), Aelita (Pink w/ Bamboozler), the unnamed(?) indigo one with the Octoshot, and maybe Amber (Red w/ Octoshot). I don't know how much more we'll see of Amber since she has no notable design differences and is only seen in Innocent 2 3/5 and is the only splatted Octoing during the mission, but the other four definitely have potential for side characters. Indigo and Roux have often been seen with each other, Roux and Clara have shown to be fierce and merciless during 3/5's mission, and Clara and Aelita have shown individuality in clothing in Innocent 2, with Clara wearing a black jacket and Aelita with a pin in her hair. Aelita stands out the most because she's always seemed timid like Lilia, and it looked like she was caught trying to escape(?) and getting backlash at the end of 3/5. We even see her Bamboozler on the damp area Poool was walking through before getting knocked out by Skarlet. Definitely seeing what these four have in store, if anything.

[@crowngamer901]

I loved that one Inkling who tried disguising himself as an Inkling XD

[@JustArt-ro3lp]

U mean the inkling disguising himself as an octoling?

[@crowngamer901]

@@JustArt-ro3lp Yeah

[@kirahhdrop]

1:27 OH MY GOD POOOL 😂😂 OH MY GOD- HIS FACE IS PRICELESS! You did well with this scene!

[@Slushii24]

I lovveee the animation and everything it feels so much more alive

[@mikebaut27]

GREAT JOB Poool! For a long time, I wish to see more of your content. Again, nice to have you back.

[@jambles3752]

Very good video again!!! Animations still pretty good, and the choreography is excellent!🤘Can’t wait to see what lies for our heroes next!!!💚💚💚💜💜💜

[@jakesupergamer1568]

Glad you’re back! It’s also great you have voice acting now!

[@nono_jdm7753]

Man it took years for you to come back glad i have my notifs on =)

[@splatoonbeloved0259]

First i must say I'm so happy your back and your animations are still so amazing! I love the fact how you change each specific character in their own way like lilia, lacey I love how different they look and It was surprising how they can actually speak now! I can't wait to see more future projects from you :3 💖

[@Phantom26394]

It feels good to have you back❤❤❤

[@SuperJelly55]

The walking animations look very realistic! 😮

[@kazookachow51]

Tennis ball guy got caught lackin

[@carlos_fandefans]

Is nice to see you back. Really well done animation!

[@Awesome78a]

Poool is the OG of Splatoon SFM

[@vendiesel7193]

you’ve always been my fav splatoon youtuber so glad ur back after all these years🩷🩷🙏🙏

[@vendiesel7193]

ALSO WOAH THE REDESIGNS AND VOICES?? It may be AI but they still fit🙏

[@kaeyaluckaealberich1612]

The redesigns are so good

[@rangerbizmuth9189]

Wow! The animations is amazing poool!! Definitely gotten an upgrade

[@JetBlueChestC]

Very nice animation mon. It's very impressive :)

[@Thunderman-2001]

Crazy. After the return, both you and Violet are using voice acting. I like it.

[@ImTheRealTGD]

YOOO EVERYTHING LOOKS SO SHINY I LOVE ITT!!?

[@tonixsaiyan5755]

It's impressive the return of the story octaling innocent 2 with a better animation.

[@thejeffreychannel4161]

What an awesome video! Great job, Poool!

[@fernavliz1]

That moment when you see a masterful artwork in an animation form, and you just don't know how to praise it any further. AWESOME WORK, thank you for blessing us with another of your animations.

[@kino_935]

Agh, it’s so adorable. Good work

[@F1ashy333]

POOL IS BACK BABY YEAHH!!!!!

[@nathna4449]

Me emociona ver y hacer mini serie de ver todos los vídeos 😃

[@tgs2141]

I love the movements, so cute and smooth They seem so gentle^^

[@skyglitters1160]

Omg I love their voices!

[@julieguenego981]

I LOVE THE VOICES

[@TheSuperGoober]

Oml the movements are awesome

[@supremeteen1975]

I haven’t seen a Pooool video in what probably feels like a decade. Makes my day rediscovering this channel again. ❤ Wooo!

[@preemvirgo1607]

welcome back?? girl i haven’t seen you in YEARS

[@5KATS612]

YOO WELCOME BACK POOOL

[@luna-p9035]

2:34 That's my brain when I heard the voices! That was awesome! The whole VIDEO was awesome! Wait, so this mean that we are getting OI2 4 & 5? SQUEEEEEEEE- I'm so happy that you're back!

[@broadside5994]

I like that little thing of Luna casually side-stepping because she knows where Lilia was gonna land heh. Also nice animation there dude, keep that up!

[@Lucia-qt1pg]

Pretty well animated for sure. Sure you will continue like this :)

[@xpastudios1571]

Yes it's good to see the old gang and this time they have voices. Nice 👍🏿 keep it up

[@choochoo3376]

AH COULDNT BE MORE HAPPY TO SEE YOU BACK AGAIN!

[@Taburetkalol_]

WHAT? POOOL I HAVE LOST HOPE. BUT NOW I AM COMPLETELY SHOCKED I CAN’T ACCEPT THAT YOU POSTED THE VIDEO.

[@Gameboy3DS]

Animation is superb! Nice to see your stuff again.

[@Suwawako]

Voice acting?? I'm so glad you're back

[@chaotictravis5097]

The legend has returned

[@GamingGreen21]

It's been years since I watched you. Glad to be back!

[@owoeilsasky]

Bubbles's voice is so cute!

[@Hinata_Shōyōoo10]

I really like the new stuff and everything it’s been so long I’m so happy to see the new animations!! ❤️but I kinda miss the old Lilia..I loved her when I was a kid and still today..💞

[@Spodeurtoon]

It's always a pleasure to watch your videos.😁

[@UniqueBrandon]

It is so nice to see you come back. The only reason why I still love Splatoon is because of it's community.