Seraphic Summer | Crowfeather AU Animatic

Following the events of Strawberry Swing, Crowfeather is still struggling with the tragic loss of Feathertail while shouldering the weight of his sorrow in solitude… Until he meets a certain cat who rekindles his cherished memories from the past.
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Disclaimer:
Strawberry Swing (MAP) is the prequel to Seraphic Summer. For the best viewing experience, I highly recommend watching Strawberry Swing beforehand as it will provide some vital context and offer insight to the narrative intricacies/themes present in the story. It is also important to mention that this story is an AU and does not follow the canon storyline of the book series. (I wanted to spice things up in my AU version from the original story hehehe) You can check out my MAP Strawberry Swing in the link down below.
Strawberry Swing Completed MAP → • 🍓 Strawberry Swing 🍓 |...
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CREDITS
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Animatic Song:
Kaika - Cadode
cadode - 回夏（Music Video）[TVアニメ『サマータイムレンダ』1stEDテーマ]
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Prologue Song:
On the Chillest Land - Sweet Dove
• On the Chillest Land
Credit Song:
Are - Sweet Dove
• Are
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Voice Actors:
Scalpha - Crowfeather
Kithandwa - Leafpool
Sandy Can - Cinderpelt, Feathertail, and Mousefur
Thomas Prater - Ashfur and Brackenfur
Luke de Maine - Mudclaw
Ryan Tibbits - Sootfur and Thornclaw
Anqeldqisy - Brightheart and Russetfur
Tetralusion - Ashfoot
Burger - Rainwhisker
Additional Voices:
Thomas Prater
Luke de Maine
Ryan Tibbits
Anqeldqisy
Tetralusion
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Audio Mixing, Mastering, Sound FX:
Techno Dragon
Kynia
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Written, Storyboarded, and Produced by Kynia
Special thanks to:
DragonwolfRooke for all the awesome feedback and helping me board multiple scenes
MikNic for animating the beautiful prologue shot
HarvestBrook for helping me write the ending of the story
Marinin for helping me tween the Feathertail prologue shot
Techno Dragon for all the amazing audio work over the course of the year
Scott, Ko, MikNic, Lenny and Kat for the countdown illustrations!
All my former Strawberry Swing participants
Without you guys, this would have never been possible! I am honored to have such amazing friends c:
And BIG shoutout to Li for being my only Patreon supporter!
I spent over $300 and 500+ hours making this project c:
/ kynia
(all donations go directly back into funding future projects!)
meow :3

[@kynia_art]

Hellooo!! Before you watch Seraphic Summer, I highly recommend checking out my completed MAP, Strawberry Swing! Serving as the prequel to Seraphic Summer, it will provide more context and offer insight to the narrative intricacies/themes of the story c: Hope you enjoy!! check out my patreon for an exclusive look at behind the scenes content and some tutorials soon c:

[@Artismycalling345]

Great voice acting on Ashfur and Crowfeather, whoever they are, they did great

[@namikkou]

This is so sad but I can't help but laugh at Mudclaw going, "oh we will never help ThunderClan!" to Ashfur as Ashfur looks to the side and just sees Crowfeather going _zoom_

[@SlipsunLightOfHeaven]

Haha same!!

[@RosieLittlekiity]

Well deserved of Mudclaw too lol

[@BeanKally]

I’m not crying my eyes are just trying to water all of the houseplants

[@kynia_art]

understandable

[@Lucifersfreeduck]

@@kynia_art lol

[@ChunkyCheese1]

I LITERALLY LOVE THE DISCLAIMER “may produce uncontrollable tears” IT DID 😭😭

[@kynia_art]

*hands you a box of tissues*

[@ChunkyCheese1]

thank you *sniffle* 😭

[@PixylMawthz]

THE WAY I WAS SOBBING THROUGHOUT THIS AT HOW GORGEOUS THIS PROJECT IS???? From the voice acting to editing, song choice and not to mention this ANIMATION!!!!! It is so clear how much love has gone into this project, I am genuinely so thankful for you and everyone who worked on this for making and sharing this project!

[@kynia_art]

Thank you so much for the kind words!! I had a blast watching your MAP and thank you for joining the event!

[@Frostfern94]

THIS IS GORGEOUS! YOU GO CROWFEATHER! PROTECT AND SAVE LEAFPOOL! God I hope he made it.

[@kynia_art]

I hope so too...

[@dewniper]

Ever since the first time I watched Strawberry Swing, it has been one of my absolute favourite MAPs. The mood, the setting, the song and of course the quality of the animation all comes together so beautifully and it really touches my soul every time I watch it. And now this- man, it’s just as lovely! I never expected a sequel but I’m so glad it’s here! It’ll go down as one of my favourites, I know I’ll end up watching this until I know the frames by heart. Thank you (to all the involved artists) for both these wonderful projects!

[@kynia_art]

Im glad to hear you enjoyed both Strawberry Swing and Seraphic Summer!

[@lilybanddadd9328]

Ive never cried at a peice of animation..well now i have but anyway thank you for making this i adore crowfeather and his story it was really well made and voice acted thanks again❤

[@Coffeely]

OH MY GOD THIS IS INCREDIBLE??? everything from voice acting to gorgeous animation and compositing is INSANELY GOOD...and the way is connects with strawberry swing just breaks my heart in a good way

[@kynia_art]

Thanks coffeely!! Nice seeing familiar faces from the Strawberry Swing days :D

[@blackcatnyx418]

really left us on a cliffhanger huh

[@kynia_art]

Indeed

[@OeYama]

Literal cliff hanger haha , love this so much tho😂

[@Kitsunama]

This is probably the most incredible thing I’ve seen out of the warrior cats fandom, so high quality in both voice acting and the animatic itself! Truly inspiring! Please keep up the good work❤️❤️

[@Aiden-wg4pu]

WOW! This MAP is amazing! I loved Strawberry Swing but this takes it to the next level! It’s got everything you could ever want, action, heartbreak, love, and even comedy! It’s just so beautiful to see Crowfeather move on from Feathertail, and it makes me wish Crowfeather had gotten the ending he deserved in the books. The scenes were gorgeous and so well done! You had me on the verge of tears in one scene, then laughing hysterically in the next with Mudclaw. A perfect MAP, underrated.

[@NightmareishParasite]

THE VOICES FOR THE CHARACTERS R SO GOOD 😭

[@HarvestBrook]

AAAAAAA IT TURNED OUT SO BEAUTIFUL!!!! The scenery and animation and effects and transitions and everything are so beautifully done!! And your storyboarding is just getting better and better with each project!! You and everyone who helped out did a wonderful job!!!

[@kynia_art]

THANK YOU HARVEST

[@whisperface8082]

My heart! Oh gosh going through the trauma of losing someone you care about only to find a new spark. Feathertail smiling at them hurt it was so beautiful. Also, the second he heard something was wrong Crowfeather dashing for Thunderclan? I cheered inside. Starclan, don't let him watch his love fall again. Leafpool! AUs make me nervous because I don't always know where the canon divergence will come in! This is beautiful. I hope this story continues, even if we have to wait years to get this quality again.!

[@RosieLittlekiity]

KZbin decided to be a jerk so I didn’t get so see the full premier, but watching it now is just amazing cause it so PRETTY

[@Zephyralts]

Why is this not much more popular?? Amazing and consistent art and the editing is gorgeous. Not many warrior cats maps add voices like this. Im all in for it. I love this a lot.

[@threeninefour]

SOOOOOOO SO STUNNING OH MY GOSH?????? I LOVE EVERY PART OF THIS SO MUCH, the backgrounds, THE LITTLE ANIMATED SECTIONS, the fx?? VoICE ACTING?? this is beautiful kynia!! :D ❤❤

[@kynia_art]

TY SCOTT!!

[@-Crescent_Feather]

This is to sad. I love the Strawberry swing map connection! This is absolutely STUNNING!!

[@ryantibbittsva7081]

I DONT EVEN CARE THAT ANOTHER VA GOT PICKED THIS IS GORGEOUSSSS AMAZING JOB!!

[@kynia_art]

You would of made an amazing Crow Ryan!! I just didn’t want you to be the lead for 3 of my projects in a row xD

[@Lucifersfreeduck]

So much amazing Warriors content releasing! First, Next up Forever, and THIS! I'm a huge sucker for romance animes (which is the vibe this gave me :>), but HOLY SHIT this is one of the best things I ever laid my eyes upon!

[@kynia_art]

I love anime as well and it was a huge influence to my art style, so I’m glad you noticed!

[@Lucifersfreeduck]

@@kynia_art :DDD

[@DragonwolfRooke]

This turned out AMAZING KYNIA!!! Absolutely stunning

[@kynia_art]

aaaaaaa tysm for all the storyboarding help!! I learned a ton from you

[@Thechivalrousone-o7s]

This is otherworldly peak 😔🙏

[@thebluestbirdofall]

Words cannot describe how much I’ve fallen in love with this.

[@erkencikus2332]

This is so underrated! Where is the attention and love to Seraphic Summer Crowfeather animatic by Kynia????? 🥺💖💖💖

[@Marie_ALDC]

This video deserves so much more recognition. The astonishing drawings, to the breath taking voices; everything left me in awe. Keep up the good work! 💗(ik I'm late tho so u might not see this lol 😅)

[@kynia_art]

@@Marie_ALDC Thank you!

[@SlipsunLightOfHeaven]

Wow. Just wow. I love the voice acting, it made them seem so REAL!

[@Annagator-ze8oo]

You cannot. This is illeagal. Illegal cliff hanger. PART THREE BABY!!

[@kynia_art]

>:D

[@mangoblaze]

wow ❤❤ this is incredible! This might be one of the most beautiful pieces of art the fandom has produced

[@eeveeedits]

Gimme more!!!!! ❤❤❤ So so so awesome! You’re an inspiration for storytelling

[@kynia_art]

Thanks eevee!

[@JayFlyer5929]

I HAVE DISCOVERED SOMEONE UNDERRATED!!!!!

[@AmandaDelCanto]

"Go go crowfeather! Save the second love of your life!" that was me when leafpool was falling. Lol the animation

[@amarylily]

SCREAMING FOREVER???? WHAAAAT???? Oh my gosh everything about this is amazing!!! The voice acting, the color symbolism, the shot progressions, THE ENDING???? I am ON THE FLOOR RN that was CRAZY

[@MikNic]

This is amazing! Absolutely stunning work, and I'm so glad to have helped with this project! I can't wait for the sequel!

[@kynia_art]

That opening shot is perfection, all thanks to you :D

[@AugustRiversJr]

Holy crap this is incredible! I'm genuinely hyped for the next part!

[@nikycookie3660]

NOOOOOOO U CANNOT LEAVE ME ON A CLIFF HANGAR LIKE THAT FDJVNDJKFVL, i absolutely adore this project, not only the au is entertaining but the project itself is made in such a creative way it truly brings a breath of fresh air into this fandom

[@kynia_art]

[@Billy-ig8gx]

Quite literally- /JJ I NEED ANOTHER SEQUAL IN MY LIFE TOOO AA-

[@babyfox1532]

THIS IS SO BREATHTAKING AND BEAUTIFUL YOU ARE A WONDERFUL ARTIST

[@chrismusix5669]

Excellent production! High quality voice acting. Editing is superb. Storytelling is riveting. Part 3 please!

[@KatAuroraMist]

I’m not crying you’re crying- I cannot get over how atmospheric this is- it’s absolutely GORGEOUS! For an animatic you really outdid yourself, from the added animations and effects, to the voice acting to really bring the story together! And that end! I keep telling myself he better have caught her and this is just a cliffhanger for the next part. Poor Crowfeather can’t catch a break lol And I’m glad I was able to contribute to hype up the project, and I can’t wait to see what’s next! ✨

[@kynia_art]

Thank you Kat!! I appreciate all your support going back to even the strawberry swing days! And I did give you a warning that watching this video might produce uncontrollable tears hehehe >:D

[@dragonzemaster]

wait what happened at the end, WHAT HAPPENED!?!?!? help my emotions rahhhh, this is so good!!!!

[@azureart5180]

this is GORGEOUS WHATTT!! i love the style, the voice acting is amazing, oh my gosh!!

[@yuanhaodai37]

This is one of the most incredible Animatics I have EVER seen! It’s beautiful and bring such a good story about Crowfeather. I have enjoyed both Strawberry Swing and Seraphic Summer! There both absolutely amazing!

[@STARS_SHIMMERS]

BRO WTF THIS IS SO GOOD!! ALL OF THE ARTISTS DID SO SO GOOD!!

[@swirlshine]

Oh this is BEAUTIFUL!!!!! The voice acting sounds straight out of a professional anime, and the story was so heartwarming and easy to follow throughout the whole animatic! Some incredible transitions in there too, and the backgrounds look stunning! Crowfeather is one of my fav characters in the books, so seeing him done justice like this makes me incredibly happy

[@kynia_art]

aaaaaa tysm!! Glad to hear the story was clear and easy to follow! That was my #1 priority in producing this animatic c:

[@veronica3662]

THIS IS SO STUNNING WHAT?? THE VOICE ACTING, ATMOSPHERE, EDITING, EXPRESSIONS, ANIMATION AND SO MUCH MORE ARE GORGEOUS And the emotions too, I actually teared up a bit, you can't just leave us on a cliffhanger like that, this is just beautiful- ;--;

[@kynia_art]

TY :D

[@Indigo_Splash]

THIS TURNED OUT SO GORGEOUS! I love how atmospheric the whole thing is, really puts you into the world you're watching! Truly excellent work! Sorry I couldn't make it to the premiere, but glad I got to see it once it was out!

[@kynia_art]

Thanks indigo!!

[@Lunaloaff]

BEAUTIFUL WORK! such gorgeous animation… i love the narrative, and that voice acting?! got me sobbing through the whole thing 😭

[@cocorxse]

my heart absolutely shattered seeing Leafpool fall 😣😣 WHYYYYY ARHFJFHTJF MY HEART CANT TAKE THIS 😫 That aside, the animation is literal eye candy ,, it’s sooooo smooth I love this animatic so much

[@mothwingthemedicinecat]

This map is so pretty, like the first one. the voice acting in it is great i hope he saved leafpool like in canon, it couldn't have changed that.. right? its just a cliffhanger

[@kynia_art]

right...

[@____Kontur_Tesna____]

That's very beautiful...💫❤️‍🔥

[@DreamerSeeker]

So awesome! This turned out super cool! And I’m bewildered that the first MAP doesn’t have more views, because it’s honestly so lovely too!

[@TechnoDragon28]

This came out so great! It's an honor to work on it!

[@kynia_art]

Ty for putting up with months of revisions LOL

[@wolvsap]

This was so incredible! Everyone involved in this project did an amazing job bring it to life! I loved the voicing acting included! This reminded me a lot of those classic warriors amv’s I watched as a kid. This was such a treat to watch and I can’t wait to see what’s next!!

[@ShinoLPS]

I can't believe this is finally out! I have been so excited to see this finished, and AAAA man was it worth the wait 😭 this is seriously so stunning, and I can't wait to see it receive the recognition it deserves ✨️🩷

[@Kimacho]

i teared up this is wonderfull even tho i dont know the laugage it was beautfull :>

[@-CherryPics-]

WOWWW THIS IS GORGEOUSLY DONE!!! Absolutely fantastic💖💖💖 Perfect sequel!!

[@kynia_art]

Thanks Cherry!!

[@aliszonkoteu]

this is incredible and so heart touching 😭❤ fabulous work!

[@____Kontur_Tesna____]

It's an amazing job

[@VixenLovelove]

Beautiful. Like I mean it when I say this is the most gorgeous pieces of warrior cats media I have ever seen. The moments of animation like the waves and those backgrounds are heavenly. The voice acting was beyond superb like oh my god the emotions they brought were so clear and strong I thought at first they must have been sourced from a movie. I love how you draw the characters especially with those long beautiful tails it makes your style beautifully distinct. The highlight among this entire highlight of a video was definetly the animation when crow runs to thunderclan it looked like it was out of Wolfwalkers. Absolutely jaw dropping work.

[@kynia_art]

Thank you so much for all the kind words!!

[@VixenLovelove]

@@kynia_art You deserve it!

[@lskovy_]

you deserve way more recognition! i came from your par in next up forever where i was baffled with how you nailed it! keep it up! :)

[@piperjoyart]

Oh my god this is beautiful

[@starrybeanz2012]

This is really good and it's just wonderful, I enjoyed watching the progress in the stream. Also, props to the voice actors, they executed their roles really well and you can feel the emotion from their voice.

[@kynia_art]

All the voice actors did absolutely amazing! And glad to hear you enjoyed watching the stream!

[@Rain_the_essa]

HEY CROWFEATHER got me laughing but this is amazing

[@alyssabullock6421]

SOBBING, CRYING, LOSING MY MIND, THIS IS SO BEAUTIFUL?!! WHAT!! THIS IS LITERALLY AMAZING, Y'ALL DID FANTASTIC ON THIS😭💙

[@jesse3027]

I LOVE CROWFEATHER SO MUCH!!!!!! AHHHHH

[@SmokedSalmon33]

THIS IS BEAUTIFUL!!! I cried but it was worth it

[@thomaspratervo]

This is so awesome! Great storytelling!

[@kynia_art]

You did an amazing job voicing Ashfur and Brackenfur!!

[@cranberrythecat4555]

This has got to be one of the cleanest animatics I've ever seen

[@kynia_art]

Thank you so much!! You were one of my biggest inspirations and your pmv in particular gave me the motivation to improve my backgrounds to the level they are now! It’s an absolute honor to hear you enjoyed my animatic

[@play_aliska_play]

Amazing!! Are you planning on making a 2nd part?? You cant let me live peacefully with that cliffhanger 😭😭😭

[@kynia_art]

You mean a 3rd part (Strawberry Swing is part 1 c:) and yes! One day hopefully, although I'm not sure if you want to know what happens next... >:D

[@play_aliska_play]

@kynia_art oh right, part 3 😅 Why should I not know?? What happens😬😬🥶😭

[@Queen_meps]

This was amazingly beautiful ❤

[@Better_At_Freddys]

your art is fantastic!!

[@kynia_art]

Ty! :D

[@WarriorcatsX0]

OMG I LOVE THAI SO MUCH!! PLEASE MAKE A PART TWO!

[@flutteringflora]

AHHG MY HEARTTT

[@Crouwyy]

I love it! ❤❤❤

[@thepokepoet9482]

I love this!!!!

[@Aroace_.Agender]

IT'S AMAZING!

[@typologycrisis]

How does this only have like 900 likes???

[@CyberCookies-k1f]

I love it soo bad!

[@smallsavage1297]

IM SORRY i can’t watch yet cuz i’m at SCHOOL and i don’t wanna SOB in CLASS 😭 😭

[@kynia_art]

Smart move, you'll probably need a box or two of tissues as well c:

[@yay29823]

Wouldn't it be considered a sequel instead of a prequel? Well anyways I think this is the cutest thing I saw all today

[@kynia_art]

Yep! "The long awaited **sequel** to Strawberry Swing" 1:23 Strawberry Swing is the "prequel" which I refer to in the video and description

[@yay29823]

@@kynia_art Sorry, I misread the description

[@ribbonnyang]

I love you

[@kynia_art]

[@Cheetahwindstar]

I LOVE CrowxFeather its the best ship of all Warriors I HATE Crowpool but I loved the animation its beautifull❤

[@Kimacho]

PT 3!!!!!!

[@VixenLovelove]

I’m curious. Is this an AU because Leafpool dies at the end?

[@kynia_art]

Uhhhh…

[@VixenLovelove]

@@kynia_art guess we’ll find out in the next part. Talk about a cliff hanger

[@RosieLittlekiity]

@@VixenLovelove literally

[@VioletSparks212]

WAIT DID SHE DIE???? im sobbing

[@kynia_art]

DID SHE? :O

[@JosephTerry-jk4sl]

I hate leaf pool can't stand her she never said anything about how feather tail made crowfeather open up and enjoy life and she Crushed him by leaving him feather tail made him happy but leaf pool she just threw him away

[@Aestheterain]

crowpaw sounds older and the acting is sappy and anime-like. so corny it makes me cringe. those are the only things i dont like about this. otherwise, this is great!