PORT BY THE SEA [Animated Pilot]

Support this indie production by getting a goody bag that comes with the artbook and more at www.portbythesea.com/
"Port by the Sea" is about two kids, Port and Umi, and their pet crab, Jolly Roger, as they attempt to find fallen pieces of a broken moon before an ancient deity can flood the world in ocean.
The pilot follows the events of acquiring one of those pieces.
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Thanks for your support, and we hope to be able to share more of this story with you all some day!
00:05 Intro
01:12 Beginning
03:11 Shop
05:04 Finding Bonnie
07:00 The Cave
08:50 Return to Shop
10:48 Graveyard
12:35 Pier
15:15 END
17:08 Credits

[@portbythesea]

Thanks so much for all the kind words and support thus far! We hope to be able to make more some day, and share more stories like it! Any help sharing and mentioning to friends is deeply appreciated and will help us convince others it's worth making more of!

[@Nlby001]

It's really good! Really, really hope you're able to get the funding you need to make more episodes, 'cause this series really has a lot of potential, and I'd love to see more of it!

[@HakimiNor_]

This is one of the best indie animations I've seen, keep on the good work! 👍

[@stavkous4963]

Ye

[@Burak-ue5lp]

⁠​⁠@@Nlby001i agree it has potential

[@mr.vincent.4337]

I wish you all the best on this series and your future endeavors. Good Luck!🍀😊

[@CartoonUniverse]

Lord have Mercy I need to make a lore video. Why is indie animation so much better than mainstream, why isn't mainstream making this?

[@stylopop]

indie animation is so beautiful, i can feel the passion in every single one of independent their works even if its not up to "industry standard" I hope to make my own someday !❤️

[@CynthiaMcG]

Going back to your lore video. Wanted to see this first, and I'm so happy that I did.

[@dracothewarrior4316]

because mainstream only cares about making money

[@Froshadow]

Didn't expect see you here

[@Wisef1sh]

M O N Y E E E I -🦀

[@taurusstudios5497]

"Life is full of dead ends. One day you'll run into your own..." That line hit harder than it should have

[@senritsujumpsuit6021]

the bastard casually just said to a little child life is disappointing your gonna fuking die

[@tino768]

So? Just turn around and try another way...

[@senritsujumpsuit6021]

@@tino768 spoken like a true action game protagonist

[@ItsDaJax]

Nah, it hit exactly like it was supposed to. Dude puts off Zims teacher vibes.

[@thefastboy6995]

It looks like a brawl stars trailer

[@Xzylo_Qe]

MY JAW ABSOLUTELY DROPPED WHEN DREAM SWEET IN SEA MAJOR STARTED PLAYING OMG

[@Ditto13248]

I think that was introduction to snow

[@RandomPuddles]

SAME

[@Xzylo_Qe]

@@Ditto13248I'm a HUGE Hawaii pt II fan, along with just tally hall in general Its dream sweet, the ending song to the album (Was my favorite song for a while too) You can look it up too if you don't believe me 😓

[@rguy-real]

same lmao

[@AngelloGomez-nh6cc]

KZbin Pilots>>>>>>>>>>Disney

[@soggypotatochip]

The Owl House is like the best Disney show they've released in a lot of years although it aired 4 years ago, it's the best and also Gravity Falls.

[@donnerblitzen1388]

@@soggypotatochipthere was a reason why that show was canceled. You know it. Admit it. Even Disney knew it. The show was “too gay” even for Disney and “their not so secret gay agenda”. That says something, coming from them. I’m going to say that if they actually did something besides being all gay and went with you know…MARKETING MERCHANDISE, the show might have stayed longer and you could have gotten what you wanted (and stayed quiet for a bit longer)

[@soggypotatochip]

@@donnerblitzen1388 well most kids know about LGBTQ

[@Harshixang]

@@soggypotatochipFor some reason

[@fyran6453]

they should not even be called pilots since in 95% of cases in the episode 2 comparing to the pilot they don't change absolutely nothing

[@dremcrak5647]

A mystery-focused show with calming port city aesthetics, likeable and well defined characters, a mythology that is interesting but doesn't feel shoehorned and beautifully sung and composed classical music? Yeah, I'd watch the crap out of this.

[@geurworx8164]

don't tell him about Hawaii Part 2

[@Fire-Lord-Azula]

Consider hilda maybe, it's a perfect vibe show

[@Moe_Posting_Chad]

This is the most generic formulaic uninspired garbage I've ever watched. There was no personality in any of this. Maybe if it was a graduate thesis project or whatever, sure, it would be passable. But as a pilot for a new show? Absolutely not.

[@mendyv.a.]

You will not believe what im about to tell you… google hawaii part two

[@hero-bo7qc]

​@@Moe_Posting_Chadyou gonna say the same thing under every comment?

[@EscapeReality123]

Seeing how many indie cartoons started appearing on youtube in the last few years really warms my heart. Hazbin Hotel & Helluva Boss, Lackadaisy, TheAmazingDigitalCircus, Underverse, Ramshackle, TheEarthGuy, Godspeed, Atlas and the Stars, and now THIS! I'm telling you guys right now, this is the future of the shows, artists deserve to have their creative freedom, and indie projects are a key to that. I'm already invested in the plot, keep it up!

[@kandi-pops863]

And monkey wrench!

[@simoneval2619]

And Murder Drone. And Epithet Erased.

[@deficit06]

Yeah, Hazbin Hotel success has actually inspired a TON of different people to try their luck in doing their own shows! I wonder how many of them will manage to go farther than the pilot.... This one thoug, i think it has potential and I totally see it going in Cartoon Network and stuff!

[@flubbcat4267]

And mueder deones

[@austinmorrison6953]

@@simoneval2619MetaRunner

[@xian_hawk4689]

THE WAY MY JAW DROPPED WHEN IT STARTED PLAYING DREAM SWEET IN SEA MAJOR I LOVE THIS SO MUCH I CANT WAIT!

[@funnyskeleton94]

Not dream sweet in sea major.

[@DensenbyoOFFC]

How did this not become the next most popular indie cartoon yet? It's literally so good I'm obsessed 😭

[@akaLiiL]

"Introduction to the Snow" legitimately made me cry at the end, i used to hear it a lot and it brings me lots of good memories, caught me totally off guard.

[@REDbird5]

Yeah wasn’t expecting to hear that at the end

[@grimendstone]

I love miracle musical and it just feels so right it playing here!

[@jayarnold9098]

it was such an OH SHITTT moment and makes me so exited for what this could be

[@user-de6sz4hs6s]

Me tooo!!!

[@screm5514]

Joe Hawley jumpscare

[@12JoHook]

It’s like Luca, Steven Universe, and Over the Garden Wall put together. Love it 💜

[@annimatesstuff]

For real, it's giving me major Hilda energy too

[@Marsh-mo9ml]

YOU'RE SO RIGHT! I love all of those so I can't wait!

[@bradcshs33]

Stop comparing people

[@omegalunatic8115]

Someone sold their soul for this. Commented before watching XD. Now lemme watch.

[@annimatesstuff]

@@bradcshs33 this is like a massive compliment, what are you going on about?

[@rexhex3700]

My jaw dropped when I heard Hawaii Part: 2 start playing, inspired choice! This may only be a pilot but I'm already enthralled by the world that has been crafted, the charming characters within, and the storybook epic story unfolding. Hope the best for this team behind this.

[@thespiciestavocado5910]

TALLY HALL REFERENCE NO WAY

[@Moe_Posting_Chad]

What fucking world building? A exposition dump that said dere waz sum godz and one was a bad boy and got locked away but then we needed conflict so da bad boy broke out? Gee. I haven't heard that one at least a dozen times before. What is unique about this story?

[@Blurby-Sir]

@@Moe_Posting_Chad Good job liking your own comment. L

[@Moe_Posting_Chad]

@@Blurby-Sir I will always like my own comment. Because it makes people like you angry! Hehe.

[@MoonhaloVR]

at this rate, i'm never gonna run out of amazing shows to watch

[@matthewgeorge9051]

"This is merely a fable though and surely has no bearing on the events to follow..." Genius line

[@senritsujumpsuit6021]

reminds me of the video game AIKODE where one its teasers goes on about how its not a fiction its totally real lol

[@animabreno7684]

I WAS NOT EXPECTING THE SONG BEFORE THE CREDITS OH MY i need more of these two 😭

[@Roses_Studios]

TALLY HALL REFERENCE SPOTTED

[@thespiciestavocado5910]

@@Roses_StudiosTALLY HALL USED IN AWESOME ANIMATION NOWAY

[@obnoxious_efe420]

Hey two

[@swiftysmores]

I LOVE TALLY HALL / MIRACLE MUSICAL

[@thelessercat]

HAWAII PART II SUPREMACY

[@porchcatproductions9931]

This is my cat’s favorite show. She climbs up in front of the tv every time I turn it on and just watches. We can’t wait to see more!

[@37thraven]

I love how in game-like/fictional worlds 5:24 characters react like this "Oh! Unexpected guests!" While in reality, it'd be more like "Who the hell are you?! Get out of my house! I'm armed/Calling the police" :') Beautiful show. And necessary, to quickly introduce Port & Umi to the inventor

[@moredakrdakr5503]

With this, lackadaisy, god speed, glitch production's and their animated series's, and all the other animations on KZbin, we are entering a golden age of KZbin shows and animations

[@CamillaBoston]

Fr!! So grateful to see so many creators get a chance to share their work- Monkey Wrench is another wonderful indie production that deserves love!

[@polkidotsock]

Atlas and the Stars is also a super awesome animated pilot

[@ImaginaryIndividual]

Load Aim Burn is another one I haven’t seen enough people talk about!

[@olivercosmicwolf756]

Yup and it was all thanks to hazbin hotel

[@andrewcavallo1877]

Ramshackle, Satina and Cliffside too

[@scrolldragon205]

I literally started crying when Dream Sweet in Sea Major started playing. The animation is so beautiful! It brings me back to when I was a kid watching Gravity Falls. I like the little bits of mystery, the youthful adventures, the overarching story... I would've loved this as a kid! And I for sure love it now!!

[@AVeryEfficientTitle4200]

TALLY HALL IN A CARTOON!!!!??

[@chabslopez]

Wait I think it’s the song, Introduction to the Snow. Song from the same album and very similar beginnings but different song but can’t believe they actually added that song one of my favorite albums ❤

[@maddenhal3764]

Hate to be that guy, but it's "introduction the the show", they use the same notes.

[@IHateCoockies]

SAMEEEE!!!

[@ChimeraLotietheBunny]

Obh

[@a_random_W]

This pilot ganuinely really good. This has the quality of a CN or disney chanel show. Heck it has an even higher quality than that

[@PootisMayo]

I finally got a chance to watch the pilot of Port By The Sea, and I must say it was very well written and animated. It’s very inspiring to me, and out of all the voice roles, I loved Elizabeth Maxwell as Umi the most because of her serious personality. I can see this shaping up to be something bigger in the future! Fantastic work, Georden Whitman!

[@JaiyanNaveed]

12:14 "Sorry to waste the time you have left" Such a good line man! Perfectly portrays the graveskeeper's nihilistic personality.

[@marocat4749]

Life is full of dead ends XD

[@zealouschristian2428]

I’m unsure whether all the characters just have a lot of character or if he specifically is going to be important.

[@axe-tq2wn]

Yup

[@frownyclowny6955]

Hawaii: Part II is a BOLD CHOICE FOR AN END SONG! What a brilliant, cute, and intriguing little pilot! I hope this goes somewhere

[@kudamwari7388]

This design has great potencial, I just imagine how it would engage has a lot to unravel and best of all, it focuses on THE *OCEAN* I have high hopes for this work, even if it takes a while to have a season.

[@crunchylettuce5446]

"Introduction to snow" just popping out of nowhere scared the hell out of me lol. One of the last things I'd have expected in Indie animation, just Miracle Musical happening

[@MSMPokeGamer]

WOW! I’m enthralled by your universe and am left craving for more. So many unique characters and creative world building. LOVE IT

[@forestgreenpeach333]

MPG???? WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE??

[@MarioMoss69]

Congrats on 1,000,000 subscribers

[@American_TrashcanNSH]

Well, I never expected you here MPG.

[@Justsomekidwithdementia]

YOOOO MPG

[@Spectral644]

WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE!??

[@McFrogG]

15:58 when i tell you i started SCREAMING. OMG REALLY COOL INDIE ANIMATION AND MIRACLE MUSICAL??????? MY JAW DROPPED MAN

[@_iamsam]

FR I LOVE MIRACLE MUSICAL 😭😭😭😭

[@mintykiwi]

@@_iamsam FRRRRRRR

[@Retsiger]

OH MY GOD I LOOOVEE MIRACLE MEUICAL

[@danieldutra1649]

What's the name of the music?

[@McFrogG]

@@danieldutra1649 the name of the song played at the end was Introduction to the Snow by miracle musical ^^

[@gianlu5932]

This pilot is one of the most beautiful pilots I ever seen on KZbin! And it’s amazing how you have cure all the scenes, the characters and their world building. The story that however simple it is perfect because it’s surrounded by this intriguing and mysterious fable! AND THE SONGS AT THE END😭😭😭it reminds me at Steven Universe and adventure time’ songs. You have done a wonderful job . I LOVE IT❤ Thank you for this pearl of indie animation.

[@braelinmichelus]

I'd like to say my good taste brought me here, but really... I don't know how I got here. But I'm glad I got see such a cute little pilot! This is definitely not the kind of thing that will blow up and get talked about by the community. And that makes me even happier to have found it. To give attention to those that deserve it. This is very simple, but cute and witty! I can feel the effort and skill that went into it. This deserves a chance to become what I know it can! Thanks Port By The Sea and team, for charming me! And long live indie animation! ♥

[@karlldraws]

i like how this didnt rely on excessive violence or dark themes, and instead focussed on actually good storytelling.

[@Moe_Posting_Chad]

What story telling? A scene happened and then another scene happened? Can you name three things that you remember about this 17 minute animation now two weeks later?

[@cocoa1019]

@@Moe_Posting_Chad”A scene happened and then another scene happened” I think that’s how shows work, dude.

[@Moe_Posting_Chad]

@@cocoa1019 I think your media literacy is not befitting that of an adult. Describe the plot without re-watching the pilot.

[@GlobnarTheGreen]

@@Moe_Posting_Chadeasily yeah. I remember they were attacked by a sea monster, they are solving a mystery in exchange for repairs, and that the moon was recently shattered, which is seemingly the cause of the conflict in the show. You need meds dude you have no attention span lol

[@GlobnarTheGreen]

⁠@@Moe_Posting_Chadi think your media literacy is probably nothing to write home about bud lol if that was too much for you to follow, you just physically cannot be media literate

[@sarah.s.flanagan]

1:53 made me laugh *giant creature emerges right next to the boat in full view* Port *squints* "There! I think I see it!"

[@LopsideMakes]

I think he was looking for the moon shard, not the monster.

[@meapyboy12345]

@@LopsideMakes oh that makes a lot more sense

[@Wigglewompwomp]

I thought that first too 😂

[@FlipinSneck]

Introduction to the Snow genuinely made tears run from my eyes, I think this show has great potential, keep it up

[@yt_blank_hank.]

Now I’m addicted to *watching indie animation pilots*

[@IHaveBeesInMyEars]

"Umi" is Japanese for "Sea" (Spelled like "うみ") so the two characters are literally named "Port and Sea" I really liked the pilot! It's very fun and enjoyable! I'm excited to see where this goes!

[@spinngamingz5770]

Cool

[@secondchanceatlife22]

i think that was intended

[@IHaveBeesInMyEars]

@@secondchanceatlife22 I'm sure it was! I just figured some people might not know so I figured I'd mention it!

[@SlyHikari03]

That’s so cool. It’s a cute name too.

[@Mr._Pancakes]

I recognized that from Magic Knight Rayearth. The characters names are correlated to their powers, so hearing it here made me happy.

[@thegeneral5196]

Even though the dialogue felt off, along with some parts of the plot, I can see this being a really good show. The ideas are there, the character designs look pretty good, voice acting’s decent enough too. Overall I’m excited to see where this goes!

[@george_MF_washington]

Glad I found a real comment like this. Didn’t want to be rude but the storytelling was meh. Really great art and animation

[@Thing_of_somes]

@@george_MF_washington Its just the pilot so the storytelling might pick up

[@george_MF_washington]

@@Thing_of_somes true. But it was written like a Disney Jr kids show. And the Steven universe kids sounded like he was in one too.

[@LUCAS420BLZ]

​​@@george_MF_washingtonnot enough world setting up or telling us who the characters are and seems like it's trying to aim at being cuphead, flapjack with satire but mickey mouse clubhouse with dialog Also a lot of silence

[@george_MF_washington]

@@LUCAS420BLZ that’s a good way to put it. Definitely didn’t tell us who these characters are at all.

[@Loveybuggi]

Indie animations being this successful has filled me with so much pure joy. It’s the best time now than ever to share pilots on KZbin and I am so happy to see it

[@Loveybuggi]

The sheer talent and creativity man, so great

[@zacharybray1963]

This definitely has the potential to be greenest as an official series. I hope that comes true.

[@Bolero451]

16:14 miracle musical jumpscare

[@moon_light7290]

IT MADE ME SO HAPPY

[@vilnyx9437]

Ikr? I was so shocked

[@duolingoowl920]

ikr??? shocked me

[@BritishBloke100]

Aloooooooooooone…

[@bingbongUfat]

Tally Hall reference

[@dreamycream7173]

I wish all the success to the show. The world needs more indie animated shows to thrive!

[@scarletweb2106]

Yeah me too

[@autisticventingtalkabouts]

​@@scarletweb2106hey I think I saw you from some where?

[@anormalguy9320]

It does make me a little sad when people say "Support indie animation" and they only bring up Vivziepop and The Amazing Digital Circus

[@Tobiazinth3]

​@@anormalguy9320 Well thats because helluva boss (or hazbin hotel) and amazing digital circus litteraly the most popular indie shows in history.

[@otakkecill]

​@@anormalguy9320 monkey wrench and murder drones isnt getting much attention too

[@RachelEstopinan]

15:07 I think the concept of moon pieces seems to be better than the moon drops from Tangled series.

[@l4zz4]

USING THE MIRACLE MUSICAL WAS ABSOLUTELY PERFECT

[@mestevee7]

This bout to be lit

[@Mod1]

Wut

[@alial3437]

I think you meant *"boat* to be lit".

[@mayowhishes]

yeeeeee

[@Xiuying.official]

It is lit 🔥

[@0dayswithoutincident934]

Real

[@KeKe-bv8qv]

I turned on captions specifically to see if there were any for the sign language. Glad to see there is

[@complex2live]

Thank you for saying this. That is great level to detail. I have high hopes for this project

[@SharpDoorCorner]

@@complex2live 6:00 as a keyboardist I am dead💀💀

[@l1feisstressful-dp7ze]

5:54 this man's character design is peak character design and it translates well into your art style

[@connormanable]

Geordan I only found out about this show after hearing the tragic story of nomad of nowhere I’m glad to see that didn’t kill the passion and I hope nothing ever does the originality in your stories is rare nowadays your art will inspire the future of animation and story telling never give up

[@amandawood1348]

Finally, something that doesn't rely on a sassy character - super refreshing.

[@theprecipiceofreason]

The boy is a sassy character. He wsas full of sass. He sassed. I think you are saying one thing while thinking of another.

[@dolphin1418]

@@theprecipiceofreasona character that’s only role is to be sassy is bad, the boy was more just dumb for plots sake

[@Deinowharf]

@@dolphin1418I’d say he was just naive is all.

[@Snolly_goster]

Umi was pretty sassy throughout the whole thing

[@louisenichols6825]

It has sassy character(s), it just doesn't assume that alone will carry it. The writing has more to it than "sassy cool character does sassy cool things"

[@Carcosan]

I HAD AN ACTUAL HEART ATTACK WHEN I HEARD INTRODUCTION TO THE SNOW ITS ONE OF MY FAVORITE SONGS. I WANNA SEE THIS FULL THING SO BADDDDD.

[@ionizedgamers8067]

Bro fucking saaaaame! I’m so happy it’s being used omfg

[@nadie887]

get help

[@Phebsterz]

@@nadie887 hush

[@mcbudderminer3114]

Animated pilots on YT might be my favorite genre of media

[@k41en]

At first it was just "it's cute, I like it" but then MIRACLE MUSICAL!!?!?!? DREAM SWEET IN SEA MAJOR!?!?!? Like c'mon man, I love this.

[@amazingpurplegirl0903]

Introduction to the Snow

[@chomy13]

this cartoon has an undescribable beauty to it. it's... comfortable, it's nostalgic for some reason, it feels like you've been there before, it feels like you've heard about it, and i think it's... very human. i wholeheartedly love it, and i can see how much effort was put into it, and it's just very special. good job for making this a thing, and most importantly, thank you for sharing it with us

[@raptorsedge6866]

The design is very human.

[@SpyMC-vo8gi]

It reminds me of Steven Universe a little bit

[@Peppar_Mimadarr_RTX_on]

​@@SpyMC-vo8giThe style looks alot like Craig of the Creek

[@NovaShrugs]

I loved the inclusion of sign language! I'm trying to learn it as someone with auditory processing issues, some degree of selective mutism and a hard of hearing mother and seeing it used made me real happy.

[@narcosis1507]

why are deaf people always portrayed as mute? I've seen multiple people who were deaf from birth who can talk

[@TomaElliott]

same

[@TomaElliott]

thats because of speech therapy, seeing how this is a small town she probably got no help with speech so they didnt talk. @@narcosis1507

[@afellowpotato]

​@narcosis1507 Because it is hard for deaf people to learn to speak if they can't hear their own voice. It's possible, but very challenging.

[@Moe_Posting_Chad]

That inclusion is how you know this is woke trash. I can see the check boxes being ticked as the pilot aired. And it wouldn't be so bad if it weren't so insultingly bland. I've seen this all done before and better. There was nothing to hook me in. Dialogue is bland. Lore dump exposition is awful. Setting is generic horror on da sea totally not cuthulu mythos at home. And the protagonists are literally not interesting, completely smooth no edge no nothing. I swear to god I've already seen this episode done in another cartoon already. Give me something, anything to remember this as unique. People's taste in art has fallen into the fucking gutter. Why is it every show now needs to be this bland appeals to everyone made for nobody sludge? Being corporate goo of a show is not an aspirational goal. It is a failure of creativity, which is exactly what this pilot succeeded in becoming.

[@SquidOfFreedom]

I love the typewriter sound at the beginning! It’s amazing and I could listen to it all day.

[@a_random_W]

That miracle musical song at the end was unexpected. I'm really happy that more people knows about them

[@spitfyre8688]

I heard the midnight crew song in the background at 3:30 and instantly like hearing a sleeper agent activation code paused the video and audibly said the words "You're a fucking homestuck" and then continued to watch the video like nothing happened. I see you.

[@burgundybl00d]

i was hoping to find someone in the comments who knew the song from homestuck- as soon as it started playing i, who was laid down, cartoonishly fumbled my phone straight on to my face in staggered recognition

[@fishlordusername891]

Real

[@Kairukurumi]

SAME

[@azealot7112]

Same here. The whiplash of going from wholly original content to Homestuck reference is crazy.

[@fishlordusername891]

@@azealot7112 is there a rare chance of convergent evolution here? Like I always thought the song existed before Homestuck.

[@alexandergraham1281]

Beautiful, it gives Over the Garden Wall, meets The Wind Waker

[@Kat-PM]

I would have LOVED this show as a kid. Beautiful writing and animation.

[@ARandomAnimator-vt4cg]

Claim your OG ticket here before this becomes super popular 👇

[@ARandomAnimator-vt4cg]

I claimed mine

[@peacefulkitty-9053]

yessir

[@MartelSays]

Welp, I'm here

[@norbertolopez762]

Ahoy 3:37

[@Flooph_YT]

Claimed, can’t wait to cash it in

[@chillychivy435]

The Animation and storytelling in this pilot was amazing you and the team should be incredibly proud of yourselfs for a project like this. I hope this turns into a series

[@angelinvasormx2088]

What the hell are you doing out here, Fred? 😂

[@SeasonedFries]

When midnight crew suddenly started playing 3:20 I immediately just relived over a decade of Homestuck.

[@Kaitlyn-bw3ni]

WHEN THE SONG AT THE END STARTED PLAYING OH MY GODDDDD

[@kittygardenva2741]

The climax and ending were wholesome and a great subversion of the roles Port and Umi had up until that point. The whole crew should be proud of such a magnificent pilot!

[@SkySpiral7_Lets_play]

I love how "show don't tell" this is with how it implies that the kids broke the moon and foreshadows that "ankle" is the titan. Umi (海) is Japanese for "sea" so the name of the show is referring to the 2 characters. 18:13 Japanese text are the English words "miracle musical" transliterated. I also really appreciate the "hard of hearing" type subtitles. My hearing isn't that bad (but it also isn't the best).

[@stefperb9531]

I might be dumb, but how is it implied that the kids broke the moon? And how is Ankle implied to be the Ocean titan?

[@SkySpiral7_Lets_play]

@@stefperb9531 1:02 the kids are shown in a picture of the moon breaking 5:49 kids look suddenly guilty when "the shatter" is mentioned 11:05 "we owe it to these people to help after what we did" Not explicitly stated but it does make sense that they somehow caused it. It would explain why the kids are collecting the shards and somehow have a moon shard compass. 12:08 Ankle "knows everything about Bonnie" (which turns out to be moon shard related) and he's briefly shown to have suspicious tassels and a magical/evil sounding voice. We never actually see ankle (except his hair) but his form (especially the tassels) is similar to the 4th titan (Tiamat) shown at 0:21 His entire graveyard scene and 16:26 gives off the impression that he's much more powerful than he's letting on

[@GlobnarTheGreen]

@@SkySpiral7_Lets_playnice

[@somejellyfish]

just letting you know “ミュジカル” is “musical” as opposed to “music” :)

[@SkySpiral7_Lets_play]

@@somejellyfish ah good catch: I missed a letter. Editted.

[@LuckyOtters_Soap_Box]

wow, this is ridiculously high production value for KZbin

[@SilhouTsrio]

Introduction to the snow was a pleasant surprise ^.^

[@daequanhendricks3406]

16:03 this truly put a smile on my face

[@AnimatedSquid]

This is honestly cartoon network style animation. It's done so well. The style, the characters the story. I can't wait to see more

[@Cubeytheawesome]

This is calarts done the right way. Also I got infinity train vibes for some odd reason. Must be the music.

[@SharpDoorCorner]

I got steven universe vibs with the lighthouse and beach however those vibs diminished at later scenes

[@angusangus19]

THIS PILOT IS SO GOOD!!!! I hope this can be a full show! ALSO INTRODUCTION TO THE SNOW MADE ME SCREAM!!

[@ayumu_1665]

15:58 the moment the song started i knew i was gonna love this indie animation

[@louisenichols6825]

11:18 the smile is a really good detail- it adds the sense of Umi being proud of Ports' persistence (Umi says it later anyway, but the little details are what makes the "hey I'm proud of you" mini speech have value.) idk maybe I'm looking to deep😅

[@AthenaPOfficial]

INCREDIBLE WORK!!!!! Can’t wait to learn more about the titans, the moon and also can I just say…. The SONGS AT THE END ALSO BLEW ME AWAY!

[@a-s-greig]

Yo. Plug this one. Bring the rest of the Buttlovers over here.

[@justaspiral13]

Athena P: on the patrol for cartoon lore

[@ThijquintNL]

So much nostalgia from classic animated shows❤

[@pokebulba]

This was an absolute pleasure to watch! Everything from the voice acting to the animation to the story, the background, the transitions, you can tell there's a lot of love behind each frame and I really hope this an all future projects go great for everybody who worked on this!

[@FerretyZebra]

First episode and I already have a theory, if you look at 0:47 you can see that the shape of two of thw titan's horns eerily coincide with the shape of protagonists' hair. So I propose the theory that the protagonists are some kind of reincarnation/avatar/something of the titans.

[@APT2786]

They also mention in front of the graveyard that they caused this. Plus they react strongly to anything related to the shatter. PLUS they have a compass that can track the shatters of moon.

[@joshuagannon6566]

@@APT2786 Does make you wonder, if they aren't titan reincarnations/avatars, what did they do that shattered their moon, and why do they have a compass that can track the moon shards?

[@paulitastic2460]

I think the evil titan that was inside the moon somehow escaped so the reincarnations of the other titans have to recollect the moon parts to lock up the bad Titan once and for all ​@@joshuagannon6566

[@Alterego912]

That would explain why they have fangs.

[@_acis_arts_]

i love how youtube has been suggesting me all these smaller animated indie pilots, love supporting the smaller artists!!!

[@Roseyzzz]

TALLY HALL AT THE END WAS ICONIC

[@Mostly._.Human_drawz]

The lack of people talking about the deaf/HoH representation is insane!! Such a dude pilot, I’m excited to see where this goes!!!

[@N1ghtScout]

Bro, this better get more episodes. Top tier indie animation 🙏🏻✨

[@moltenlava9816]

They better make Umi x Port canon as well

[@obnoxious_efe420]

@@moltenlava9816 pls no

[@evsaintuya]

​@@moltenlava9816nope weirdo

[@pumbhax]

@@moltenlava9816 Port looks much younger and way less mature than Umi. Their dynamic as friends is far better, honestly.

[@hi_peepsh_uwu9599]

16:25 IS THAT TALLY HALL

[@charliissimpp]

MY REACTION EXACTLY HOLY SHIT

[@hybirdsandroblox]

THATS WHAT IM SAYING

[@VcalixZe]

“And you’re a weird boy” DAMN BRO

[@Dragon_Aurora1]

The way my eyes wired and my heart skipped a beat when Dream sweet in sea major(or introduction to the show) started playing made me the happiest person ever.

[@aquieanati]

I know everyone it's talking about it but i truly felt some Introduction To The Snow vibes while watching it and hearing it playing at the end get me so "😭❤️" The animation it's awesome, the character designs are beautiful, and the foreshadowing at the end made me very excited! I can't wait to see what's coming next!! ✨⭐

[@shrimph0]

INTRODUCTION TO THE SNOW MENTIONED!!!!!!!!! But seriously WHAT an amazing pilot!! This scratches every part of my fantasy-ocean setting- brain and I'm SOOO excited to see what comes of iT AUGH!!! The team of people who worked on this deserve all the praise and more

[@alexhansen2102]

This animation is CLEAN

[@IlCassiopeiall]

I love this so much 😭 feels like it's inspired from Ghibli, Steven Universe, and all my favorite Cartoon Network animation shows from its golden era I really can't wait to see it premiere and become more popular ❤

[@Lenothy]

I love the way the plot is introduced as if somebody was typing and documenting it, but also love the ending with that calm serene tone(and with a Miracle Music song). It looks like it uses a classic style at first but it has its own distinct stuff, it's just the beginning and the feeling that this is not a classic adventure of the day type of cartoon is already there

[@Moe_Posting_Chad]

Why do you want more bland garbage? There is already tons of terrible formulaic nonsense. Are you a human being?

[@jdnart]

Im so glad indie animation is finally getting a chance, there's so much amazing indie projects and now this is one of them!

[@Moe_Posting_Chad]

Be real man. There are a lot of amazing indie projects, but if I had a gun to my head, this is without a doubt the one least deserving of further development. Nothing to do with style or personal enjoyment. Its just formulaic garbage, its uninspired, I honestly couldn't summarize the plot it just left no impression in my mind.

[@jdnart]

@@Moe_Posting_Chad valid option, but I'm taking about indie animation as a whole. Also I'm not a guy lol

[@Moe_Posting_Chad]

Oh no wonder you like this trash.

[@banshee_gayming]

I love Ankle, Jolly, and those weird lil sea monsters sm😭

[@justkidding0147]

I’ll be waiting CRISS CROSS APPLE SAUCE SPOONS IN THE BOWL for the next episode hopefully

[@oligb1469]

That intro with the type writer exposition just made me think of Porco Rosso so that's already a win! The animation is stunning particularly the waves I could stare at them for hours on loop. Great characters both main and background in term of looks and personality. The design of the settings of each location looks well loved. Ankle is an amazing tease of a character. DISM; that song fills me with so much dread, but here dream sweet in sea major actually feels nice, welcoming even And that ending song is FANTASTIC! It's so melodic and sweet. The end credit slides too are a welcome sight. Hope we see more of this beautifully curated world! I'm hooked!

[@the_dexman]

have you listened to the entirety of Hawaii part ii? It's not dream sweet playing in the end, it's the first song, Introduction to the Snow. It's much slower and more contemplative as opposed to Dream Sweet's quick and foreboding introduction, which is probably why it feels welcoming. It's the opening song after all.

[@oligb1469]

@@the_dexman It really is something ya gotta admit!

[@Moe_Posting_Chad]

I'm convinced you are not a human being. This has got to be some kind of positive shill campaign paid to promote the project and give a pretense that there is audience appeal. How much do your services cost?

[@oligb1469]

@@Moe_Posting_Chad Nah I'm a marine biology student who really like nautical settings. Money would be nice tho

[@Moe_Posting_Chad]

Confirmed to be a bot campaign. Wonder how much it costs to buy that service.

[@maxparkhouse6850]

This is giving some serious Hilda comfort adventure show vibes can’t wait to follow along

[@unknownalias56]

There is NO WAY you chose that as your ending song!!! That’s FANTASTIC!!

[@ThisIsWizardsHandle]

this seems rly unique and innovative. love the art style, and the sound effects and having a lot of the music integrated into the actual world with like the record players and piano and stuff really makes it more atmospheric and immerses you into the world

[@caseymartin8047]

15:31 We have deaf representation guys!!! You did such an amazing job making the is pilot!

[@SweatherSniper]

I think she’s mute

[@humanintelegence4695]

@@SweatherSniper the giant tube is to help her hear better

[@caseymartin8047]

@SweatherSniper Oh

[@caseymartin8047]

@humanintelegence4695 I knew that

[@complex2live]

This caught me so off guard. We need more representation of disabilities/disadvantages. Great pilot

[@techny3000]

Ok I'm hooked:) (I really, *REALLY* hope this becomes a full show. I'm just so freaking interested in this world you've created)

[@CookieIsMyCat09]

incredible work, I really hope we'll see more! I'd watch all of it.

[@redzone4412]

Introduction to the snow was more than a perfect choice for the ending

[@canthatcantthereal]

midnight crew and introduction to the snow were definitely pleasant surprises!

[@Weedwizardgt]

This is so good. The writing, the voice acting, the animation MY GOODNESS THE ANIMATION! Also the use of Introduction to the Snow was such a nice touch

[@themaskedinc.786]

That Miracle Musical jumpscare was amazing, loving this so far even tho i have like no idea what this is actually about.

[@purpleketchup3711]

This was gorgeous! I hope to see these two in the future on more adventures!!