OC Animatic - Ship in a Bottle [ FLASH WARNING! ]

Made this one for me and my friends' OC world we've been playing around with for the past few months., I care them and these ocean idiots so much v
Also shoutout to those couple peeps in the Art Fight server who said they wanted to know more about my disaster water girl, it really inspired me to go forward with this animatic!
Song - Ship in a Bottle by Fin Argus • Ship in a Bottle - Fin...
Tumblr - / shandzii
Also check out my friends who helped me out :D!!
Mel - / melodyofthevoid
Victor - / the-trashiest-pada / / trashiest_the
Overview of this OC world - docs.google.co...

[@beybladeocto7116]

My initial thought was “Oh good, finally an animatic for Ship in a Bottle” but now I’m thinking “I’m glad I already knew the song so it couldn’t distract from the gorgeous visuals”

[@justeundonut-moi.7979]

What do you mean finally ? There's already a pretty good one with the magnus archives ! (Although I agree this is amazing)

[@meliavalentine3709]

right?? I love this song so much (+all of Fin's music) and I'm delighted there's animatics for it

[@arandomgamer2417]

lmao

[@queenofrats1454]

Ikr

[@kallamigmarre6137]

Same

[@Inno4138]

It took me three rewatches to realize the coat they were wearing for most of the animation was the dead captain’s coat.. oh god, the level of character in that single realization :0

[@soldier_76_darkknight]

I mean he/she did watch the captain of the ship get killed right in front of him/her so why not wear it in honor of the captain

[@TheCoolestCookie]

@@soldier_76_darkknight just so you know you can use they instead of he/she :)

[@soldier_76_darkknight]

@@TheCoolestCookie I know

[@arandomgirlintheinternet2636]

That makes me sad ; - ;

[@ghostbreadaxolotl4254]

my fifteenth

[@JadeBlades098]

"I killed the monster that slaughtered all of my friends and family, and now I'm BECOMING IT." What a terrifying premise for a character. I can't imagine how horrifying it would be, how disgusted with one's own body it would make them. It's an amazing narrative, and brilliantly executed here.

[@Supported-Characters]

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[@zoeypongo7765]

agreed ! i swear i've seen narratives like these now and then, but the way the story isn't so forced, and the character you can connect with without a single word being spoken, other than a rhythm and a song. honestly, it's amazing. Shandzii, Mel and Victor you lot are truely amazing at this !

[@kikikillian1208]

@Pancake Man It's nowhere to be found outside this comment section, but a novel about it would be great

[@gender_demon]

@@kikikillian1208 If I ever get the motivation I might make a fanfic about it but I hope someone with more talent and motivation than I can do it. But until then it will be saved in my idea list.

[@kikikillian1208]

@@gender_demon Talent: maybe Motivation: definitely Time: sadly not so much, otherwise I might do it myself. Definitely an interesting character

[@user-LoomaMoth226]

The most amazing detail about this animatic is when Delta’s running towards Marzia, she yelled her name. You can’t hear it, but you can see her mouth it. It’s amazing

[@celeben9463]

....WOW I didn't realize that!! Beautiful!

[@PIZZAGOLDXD]

i don't get it where is thsi from?

[@anandbleep2337]

@@PIZZAGOLDXDIt’s the video makers original characters they have made other content about them

[@Teal_Lotus]

I didn't realize that because I didn't know her name 😂 (I found this/these videos on my school computer during class, and for some reason, I can't access the comment section on it ¯⁠\⁠_⁠(⁠ツ⁠)⁠_⁠/⁠¯)

[@seanmurphy3430]

I love this. A lot of OC animatics can be pretty hard - often downright impossible - to follow without context, but this one tells a complete story that I had no trouble keeping up with. Everything I need to know in order to follow what's happening is apparent purely from the visuals, and the narrative beats themselves read very clearly.

[@LucasGleason]

yessss

[@SiffrinISAT]

I encountered this by accident and I'm in LOVE with this premise of "character kills monster, gets cursed to become it" and just...the whole story, it's amazing! Not just that but the style of art is STUNNING to look at

[@arandomgamer2417]

fax

[@VapidWater22]

SAME,

[@pencilRC1]

I wanna make a character kills monster to be cursed to become it story now

[@dustybird_arts8998]

BRO SAME

[@scrapykatofficial]

couldn't have said it better myself, Ralsei

[@cat-napsss]

The use of blurring certain areas to give a real sense of depth is just another thing you excel at. Fantastic work, as always!

[@hostonaroll4639]

I didnt even notice-- it was so cool-

[@tumblingartist]

Ikr!! It just takes the animatic to that next level and I love it

[@alllisda_idiot7087]

*This is unedited and terrible brain rot* It starts, with the shattering of a glass window, the piercing of one captain’s body, the blood flowing out from the ripped holes on the jacket. the serpent’s eyes glowing and its gleaning black scales in the dark. And it ends, With the death of her everything. The ship-annihilated, The comrades-drowned. The serpent-pierced with her saber; through the sheer strength of vengeance. And it comes, The grief, The mourning, The emptiness, The gray in blurred vision. Is it exhaustion or anger? She does not know. But she reacts too late, And the glowing swallows, The spirit of a deity- unready to end. And one mortal with her fate forced. And all she has left is herself. She loses that too in those moments. She suffocates in that stormy water, She asphyxiates, She chokes. Her spine is forced back- chin tilted up; desperate for relief. Her eyes bulge out of their sockets, There’s blood? She does not remember. She has lost consciousness. When she awakes, There’s something. Wispy blue, the glowing strands. They do not leave, cursing her to forever be remembering. The hate comes, People do not like strangers, They do not like ill-tempered strangers with uncontrollable powers. They do not like monsters that take. They’re right; she doesn’t like what she has become either. She has become that serpent, Savage, havoc-wrecker, inhumane. She tries again on the ocean, With the old ripped and worn coat on her back. But the mist, The glowing stranded in her mind; Like jellyfish tentacles, They wrap around her brain and drive her insane. She does not see, or feel, or manage. The serpent all-again grows. And it takes her everything again, But all she has left is herself. She loses that again. It is not pain or strangulation. It’s relief of finally letting the pent-up creature out. She is a coward. Always has been. It’s gotten her everything taken away, But she never deserved anything anyway. She escapes to the bottom of the ocean. At least they wouldn’t be hurt again by the monster. It’s just her; not her and too many thoughts there.

[@tumblingartist]

@@alllisda_idiot7087 OOOOOH!!! THIS IS GREAT

[@alllisda_idiot7087]

@@tumblingartist ty! it's terrible, unedited, and an absurdly limited use of varied vocabulary.

[@garrett1703]

Does anyone else want to see this turned into an animated series or just me

[@alexanderp8882]

I mean with the indie animation boom going around recently its a chance higher than zero and also yes , i rlly want to see a series aswell

[@Shadowandsauce]

I do. Why wouldn’t I

[@joelt7731]

Hopefully it turns into something

[@extremeeaters4207]

Yass

[@nicholasblewett3945]

Me

[@Solkyel]

I like how her eyes were dark for a split second at 2:05 and then when she woke up fully turned normal, which told us how she survived the shipwreck :D

[@Mui_Noob]

So did I and I loved it.

[@Random_Hooman]

@@Mui_Noob S A M E

[@ginkgomoth]

And the lyrics drawing attention to it too

[@ginkgomoth]

@@Butterman-777 their eyes were dark like when they use their powers, so you know they used them to save themself even though they don’t know about their powers yet.

[@ilovepeace229]

I nkow this is some good story

[@Krowno_]

This is mind-blowing!! The story, the slow transition of Marzia from human to ocean creature, the colour choice of all grey except for the teal, the light and darkness in every shot, the designs, everything about this is absolutely stunning!! Your story with your pirates is a huge inspiration to me. Its a phenomenal piece of work. This is a masterpiece.

[@thegentledevil4027]

Quick Question: how do we know the person's name is Marzia?

[@ariartsy9220]

@@thegentledevil4027 I believe the character was talked about in a server

[@gachalauren9773]

Is there a series that explains what’s happening with this oc and there world?

[@calschier4628]

It’s mentioned in a previous animatic by the creator

[@RE3-Nemesis]

Man I've cried to this song so many times

[@miauxy_]

I love how her hair transitioned and turned shorter and shorter, as if she always chopped the teal ends off even when she knows it doesn't make a difference.

[@immagoholdupd3878]

The teal is actually water, it's why she hides it.

[@miauxy_]

@@immagoholdupd3878 where'd you get this info from? I kinda wanna know more background story of the character.

[@immagoholdupd3878]

@@miauxy_ In the other videos with this OC in it on this channel. When they have color, it's water instead of it's usual teal.

[@brittanyhams7816]

It’s a man

[@miauxy_]

@@brittanyhams7816 the creator literally refers to her as "water girl" 💀

[@ghoulishffx]

DUDE IN THE FIRST HALF I WAS LIKE "doesnt seem like a very fitting song for a battle scene, considering what its about, but beautiful animation nonetheless" but the scene where all the ghosts appeared and quickly vanished made me realize exactly why you chose this song and it left me in tears. your ability to draw expressions bewilders and impresses me - this is so incredible and just beautiful. thank you so much for this.

[@averagedysphoriahaver7945]

Tobias curtis schneien detected

[@ghoulishffx]

@@averagedysphoriahaver7945 STOP RIGHT NOW I LOVE HIM SO MUCH ‼️‼️💗💗💗💗

[@ghoulishffx]

@@averagedysphoriahaver7945 i am also a dysphoria haver (not very average)

[@williamg4654]

what do ya mean it fit well becuase that no one exept he/she could stop the beast including his/her freinds

[@ghoulishffx]

@@williamg4654 bro. how little do you know abt the lore

[@Zeraphymm]

The detail at 4:28 when the last piece of her hair turns blue and she fully loses herself is just *Chefs kiss* perfection, love this video

[@thehistoryandbooknerd8979]

I just noticed this because of your comment! Thank you!

[@dominikalaska7320]

And the eye changes too

[@soldier_76_darkknight]

I watched this twice and I didn’t even notice

[@tazule6874]

is the character a girl?

[@redd3797]

@@tazule6874 I thought it was a boy too

[@snazzi_2590]

I'm honestly in shock that I was able to watch this for free. This seems like a storyboard to a whole movie, the pacing, characters, just everything! The art and story is so incredibly engaging it didn't even feel like five minutes, yet it also felt like an hour (in a good way)! Phenomenal work, can't believe I stumbled upon such a masterpiece at 4am on my recommended.

[@anitakhcreate]

Same, but it’s 6 A.M. HAHAHA

[@RealWardenAnimations]

@@anitakhcreate Me to but it's 9 P.M after caroling

[@randomopotato]

I feel the same!

[@pirastarborn2003]

I agree I wish this was a legit series that I could watch on Netflix lol, it's just so interesting and I want to know the adventures this girl has ahead of her.

[@firewolf3457]

@@pirastarborn2003 ya but not on Netflix I don't have that

[@karlhyetravelerofworlds]

This was probably a unintentional detail but 0:36 On the captains map you can see a sea monster near the island this is odd as on old maps sea monsters were normally closer to the edges of the maps and represented uncharted waters The fact that the sea monster was on the map so close to the island should have been of immediate concern especially since it appeared to be a treasure map and therefore should be very well charted And If a sea monster is closer to the middle of a map it normally means those waters were too dangerous to chart This means the captain either intentionally put his crew in danger or failed to read the map properly

[@lethequin]

I mean what’s more dangerous than a sea monster?

[@I_am_not_a_Bread]

@@lethequin A FLYING CHILD THAT WILL DISTROY YOUR CEILING FANS

[@I_am_not_a_Bread]

or the captain wants everyone to go ded

[@Sento404]

I saw that too.

[@ashleysilver4295]

Or just wanted the treasure

[@Befuddled-draws]

It's weird to think of Mariza the sailor, Mariza as she becomes more withdrawn and consumed by the curse, and Mariza the fucking god as the same people. Great animatic, this is gold in video form

[@Yuekitty]

1: Happy 2: Depressed 3: *God*

[@sherifgamleldin1277]

I thought she was a boy

[@misterpseudonym]

i just realized that when she blinks at around 2:05 , there’s a frame or two where her eyes are blue and black like later in the animatic! the attention to detail here is incredible, i can only hope to create something this wonderfully done one day

[@mysticdragoon5789]

And what's even more incredible the lyric there is "There are red spots under your eyes From when you cry" like holy shit, attention to detail is ON POINT!

[@harpywiththebrownfeathers]

Wait... the person is a she?

[@ash-lynn7856]

@@harpywiththebrownfeathers same. I thought they where a dude with long hair

[@umariqbal7557]

@@harpywiththebrownfeathers In the description is says about a "disaster water girl"

[@harpywiththebrownfeathers]

@@umariqbal7557 Yeah, I read it after I made the comment. :P

[@alexpuppylover1261]

I like how at the beginning, Mariza is shown to have this cheerful and friendly personality, however after the sea monster destroyed her ship and crewmembers, she became cold and withdraw.

[@couch_potato2087]

Withdrawn*

[@crowbarium14]

How do you know their names?

[@purpledshadow]

@@crowbarium14 They posted a google document in the description describing the whole lore and stuff. The sea monster was a sea goddess and the curse was basically Maria turning into the same sea monster (and pretty much into a goddess too). In which killing the previous god / goddess usually does not cause the person to turn into one too in the lore.

[@crowbarium14]

@@purpledshadow could you add a link to it?

[@purpledshadow]

@@crowbarium14 I did

[@undefined5323]

2:14 The subtle movement in the puddle here is so small but so amazing! It could be that I'm overanalyzing but it looks to pronounced to just be a normal splash, but rather power manifesting through the water as we see later! Simply brilliant!

[@DedOops]

I thought that as well!

[@xblueinfernox25]

4:30 honestly gave me chills, it’s one probably the best parts in my opinion- but the animatic itself is A M A Z I N G

[@itsamiya7727]

4:01 I'm noticing here that for a split moment, along with the moon goddess, there are 3 other figures. I think the girl here became some kind of god- specifically of water, because in that one frame the 3 others seem to represent air, fire, and earth. The goddess may be their guardian or superior

[@fishworshipper]

Looking at the tumblr, you're correct! The sea serpent she killed was the previous god of the ocean (and the Moon's lover). By killing it, she forced a transition of power. Bird-man is indeed an air god of some sorts.

[@thehistoryandbooknerd8979]

Makes sense - the moon pushes and pulls the ocean, alongside being why it rises and falls :3

[@SolarBlyze]

@@fishworshipper it makes me wonder, if the sea serpent was an ocean god why did it attack the ship? It seems they were heading to an island, presumably to raid the treasure that was marked on the map, but the sea god attacked them before they could get there. However ... they hadn't actually done anything. If the god just wanted to stop them from getting whatever was on the island there was no reason to kill them, all the god would need to do would be to get them to leave. Killing them was unnecessary. No explanation was given so of course they defended themselves. Ain't the girls fault that the sea serpent suffers from Dark Souls plunge attack weakness.

[@fishworshipper]

@@SolarBlyze If the ocean is known for any one thing at all, it is decidedly not "mercy".

[@ezrabean8771]

What I got from tumblr: The one on the far left: Larus, (weather god) The one next to him: Ebeko, (I guess fire god he also lives in a volcano) The one next to Ebeko: Samira, (moon goddess) The one next to Samira: Dahlia (nature goddess? something about plants or life) The girl who the animatic focuses on her name is Marzia and then what fishworshipper's said (also the one who appears multiple times like at 4:38 her name is Delta and she's a mershark)

[@rolanslide8509]

2:12 that transition?? and the small detail of the water droplets responding to her movement??? there's so much detail this is so good

[@daddyridz]

2:14 Is Where It Was Just Letting You Know

[@keylavandemaele4104]

ye

[@thelovelyladylil]

This is…. Incredible. I was planning on watching a few seconds and then watching the rest later, but it was so engaging that I had to finish it all at once. The story, the visuals, the way it matches the beats of the music, it’s all absolutely incredible. I am utterly shocked by how amazing this is- it must have taken so much time and effort and it absolutely shows. The story is so compelling and I actually fELT for these characters, the beginning is so well paced and it’s absolutely haunting to see the main character being the only survivor. This video made me feel sad and surprised, but most of all curious. And that’s the purpose of animation, to make people feel emotions. This video felt like a whole MOVIE and it’s hard to believe it’s only 5 minutes long. Gorgeous designs, visuals, animation, I’m gonna be rewatching this a lot hehe fish people

[@tori2046]

bruh i planned on watching the first few seconds abd then not but i couldnt stop lmao

[@milktea6676]

Hello

[@howtodrinkwaterin5simplesteps]

@@tori2046 bro same

[@cryptidwithhat123]

I've rewatched it 5 times!

[@bakka_jr]

I love how throughout the animatic mariza gains more and more sharp teeth, the point where at the final scream all her teeth are sharp!

[@clorgborg]

3:38 love how this implies that the news about the sea god dying spread rapidly, as Mariza walks by and probably hears about the sea god that she killed, died. The ones who've heard the news having furrowed brows to indicate their anger/sadness showing how important that god was to them Then Mariza gets drunk and spills the beer about how she killed the sea god, making people chase after her and becoming wanted This was probably the consequences of her actions I keep replaying this way too much

[@chrisgomez1262]

How did mariza kill the sea god

[@connormcconnell7805]

​@@chrisgomez1262the giant serpent at the start was the sea god. In the desc for the "it's tough to be a god" animatic you can read how the cycle works

[@chrisgomez1262]

@@connormcconnell7805 I thought it was the shadow figure

[@connormcconnell7805]

@@chrisgomez1262 no that's the moon goddess she was in love with the sea god and now has to tolerate the new sea god taking his place

[@chrisgomez1262]

@@connormcconnell7805 doesn’t the moon control the tides so technically

[@OfficialLuni]

Holy shit?? The fact that you made a five minute animatic with clean lineart, backgrounds, SO many frames, and colored it!?!??? The art looks amazing, and the perspective with rooms and places looks natural. The storytelling was phenomenal. I would absolutely read a book or watch a show about this too! Everything in this took my breath away! I honestly can't believe how good this is, especially with the fact that this is a 5 minute polished animatic with a lot of frames. This is incredible! Can't wait for this to blow up EDIT: the video got a million views!! This definitely deserves it. Also, i just realized that this was posted on my birthday!

[@hpthelonesomeartist]

EXACTLY. The backgrounds are insanely detailed, the story set-up and climax is phenomenal, the music fits so darn well, the character designs are beautiful, the camera and character motion is done so smoothly….this really is a professional level animatic right here I honestly hope this animatic gets more and more views as time passes. It still deserves so much more than what it already has currently

[@youraveragenobody4228]

._. It's a very badass Animation

[@jtheiconicprogamer6456]

Oh wow oh wow oh wow ohOh OK then I’m not gonna worry about rolling her new robot really feel anything deeper than the oh Captain in your brain w

[@_PPal]

4 million

[@AlexPBenton]

I love the detail of the character using an eyepatch to hide the changed eye, it really fits the Pirate theme while also having an intriguing explanation for the aesthetic!

[@Vukan.Kos.]

It's not really pirate exclusive.

[@jackofclubs6229]

Actually, the eyepatch was apparently made popular by pirates because they’d use it even without being injured, because if they wore an eye patch over an eye and walked below deck, they could just remove the eyepatch to have an eye that’s already adjusted to the darkness.

[@wonderstorm116]

@@jackofclubs6229 *shocked WonderStorm face*

[@jackofclubs6229]

@@wonderstorm116 I’m afraid to ask, but what is WonderStorm?

[@wonderstorm116]

@@jackofclubs6229 my-my username-

[@shinyskitty3671]

I’m late to the party but I love how at 4:00 the memories are used as a transition to the fight scene. Shows that these things were constantly consuming her, and our shock as the audience in the transition helps us feel her shock as well. A beautiful emotional piece.

[@zacharyrenfro3716]

I can't state how much I adore that serpent design enough. It's everything I think of when I imagine an eldritch serpent

[@bedi3983]

Too many eyes? Check .. blue...? Check? Serpent? Yea i guess.

[@KaizokuHaru]

As a pirate addict myself, and a lover of anything pirate-related, this was a blast, I absolutely loved it! The tones, the lines, the animation, the way it goes with the song, EVERYTHING in here is amazing!

[@Krieg_Guardsmen_40k]

Hell yes brother I’m with you

[@boweeg5299]

@@Krieg_Guardsmen_40k bruh same

[@Krieg_Guardsmen_40k]

Anyone else want more of a story?

[@boweeg5299]

@@Krieg_Guardsmen_40k I want a series that in depth talks about each step of her corruption and each part of the only five minute video

[@Krieg_Guardsmen_40k]

Indeed

[@unfunnymoth2114]

The actual embodiment of "I have become what I have swore to destroy", all packed in an amazing animatic. Well done, please keep up the good work!

[@keimarionclayconley6066]

Exactly like that but it's "I have destroyed it what I wanted to destroy but as my punishment I shall become what I swore to destroy"

[@ViviansLibrary]

@@keimarionclayconley6066 to rephrase that, “i have slayed what i have wanted to slay, but my punishment is to become what has died”

[@infaknightthedarkmage6700]

I was thinking that exact same thing

[@Seinari]

I love how at the start (and I guess at the end as well) of the animation she's literally holding on to the last shred of humanity she has left in the form of the torn coat she used to wear back in the day.

[@Kenpoviper]

the way this story is told going along with the song just makes it seem like the song was made with this specific story in mind, also i really like the thing with only one thing being colored and everything else being black and white, i've seen it done a lot and it always looks so cool

[@snackleggg7802]

I love the fact that she wears her captain's old coat. Especially the small details of the shreds in the back from where the glass hit. Honestly I'm probably looking to deep into it but that coat seems like a symbol for all the grief she is carrying around. It was probably one of the only things she kept from her old ship (as most other things with sentimental value probably sank), it belonged to the first person she watched die that day and was helpless to save and her discovering it again after she lost her memory, it reminding her of everything she lost and everything she once was. Mwuah, brilliant Edit: something else I just noticed is that the sea monster at the start blue colour fades into gray the longer they are on screen. Really neat detail!

[@shandzii]

ding ding ding! you got it :O!

[@mylatestcommentismyname.du7400]

Huge brain

[@grynrmes2927]

The main character is a boy right?

[@snackleggg7802]

@@grynrmes2927 no, she is a girl and her name is Mariza if I'm not mistaken

[@nightcollapse]

@@grynrmes2927 no it says girl in the description

[@cori6632]

Oh my gosh. This is incredible! The backgrounds are so detailed, and the poses, and the framing... There were so many amazing images on screen for just a flash! It told it's story really well (which is a very cool one), and went so well with the song. And it's five minutes long! I think this may be my favorite animatic ever. I'm going to watch this so many times.

[@RealmDragolord_X]

It took way too many rewatches to realize that she’s actually saying Mariza at 4:39

[@SuperSlavey]

Your comment is the only reason I saw that. Thank you for sharing this information. :>

[@SYNTAX_ERR0RZ]

I actually cannot get over how amazingly stunning this is. I’ve already watched this 4 times, and every little detail you put into each scene is absolutely incredible. I’m probably going to come back and watch this over and over. I know you’re going to get so many comments like this, but seriously this is professional level here.

[@shawntuason1528]

“Under the deepest of waters, where shipwrecks dwelled, stood a sea monster holding a torn old jacket. As she stared up to the dim light of the surface, memories appeared in front of her. She remembered she was once a cheerful girl, with her crew mates, best friends and the captain, those who treated her like family, but was slaughtered by a sea monster. Even though she managed to get her revenge by killing the monster, she ended up slowly transformed into the same monster. No matter how many tries the girl tried to rid herself of the curse and tried to seek the Moon to turn her back, she failed at every attempt. At her final moments, the girl finally succumbed to become a sea monster as waves brought her down from the surface, and at the depths the sea monster was born. I pity the sea monster as she was slowly turning into the only one who took away her happiness, friends, and family. This is the story of the sea monster, Marzia.” - Random storyteller P.S. I think how Marzia turned into the monster is that the blood affected her when she was brought under the water after she killed the sea monster. Also I swear I’m getting addicted to this animatic, the art style, the story, everything about this video is immaculate! ✨✨✨ The story really hit on me when Marzia succumbed to become the monster and Delta didn’t want to leave her, this isn’t ok for me- Also, sorry if the storytelling sucks-

[@GenGBby]

I have another theory about how she turned into the monster. If you look at the very last flash of it dissolving in the water, the fin turns into what looks like an arm and hand. I think whoever kills the beast becomes it, an endless cycle of torment as they slowly become the thing the destroyed.

[@aao_music]

I also have a suggestion to make: I don't think that she did it for revenge. She probably did it to save the rest of her crewmates, but that's just a theory. Personally I think she meant it for both.

[@alenasuchs7274]

Dude..............this was awesone

[@Dextersauve11]

Wow, I like this

[@petergant183]

So, it seems you may be saying, this is how this creature MAY be reproducing itself, as a race/species of ONE, through the curse it's infected with, as long as people hunt it, it will NEVER go extinct, there will ALWAYS be at least one!

[@danielschield5788]

Imagine a game based around this character, that would be cool. Great animatic btw, you did a really good job!

[@MMM45698]

The water powers would probably be a mid to late game charged ability which increases damage by a lot but lowers your defence, like a kind of blind rage ability

[@mrchicken6817]

dont let netflex hear that

[@Nick-Bel]

Lol

[@Nick-Bel]

Gamedev skills go Brrrrrrr

[@shadowwolves1446]

thanks for the inspo lmao

[@Emma-mj3pz]

the ghosts at 2:44 and all the memories and flashbacks make Mariza's life even more tragic and how she loses control and hurts the people who care about her aaaa so sad in such a cool way. the design and the water shapes are really good. I like how you can tell she gets significantly more depressed and withdrawn after the ship wreck. the gods have cool designs too they make me want to learn more about them. the facial expressions in the scene with the captain starting at 1:11 are absolutely heartbreaking

[@ciderofthearctic392]

Bro I can tell how tragic this is even if I don't know the full story. You captured it WELL! Extremely well. Though there's no real dialogue you can tell when characters get terribly depressed at something or if they're horrifically enraged (I'm gonna take a moment to say "no duh" to myself real quick.) Even though this is just an animatic, the animation and the art is nice and clear. And the fact this is the perfect, literal portrayal of "To get what I want, I became the monster I always hated." Yes I had to search the Internet for that quote lol.

[@Kyumifun]

"you have become the very thing you have swore to destroy!" also fits

[@ciderofthearctic392]

@@Kyumifun Maybe that's the better one skslsjgjdg

[@lessdepressomoreespresso]

Oh my fucking God this is amazing the motion and the way you draw water is amazing and I love how much story this conveys with a few short scenes it's awesome

[@darkarmour8971]

Wait how did you comment on this video 2 hours before it was posted?

[@owo3414]

@@darkarmour8971 ◉‿◉???

[@lessdepressomoreespresso]

@@darkarmour8971 Don't question my powers, mortal.

[@Sento404]

I’ve scrolled through the comments a bit, and I haven’t seen anyone say how well it fits with the music. It is really amazing.

[@BanHammerFromPhighting]

It really DOES fit!

[@pinkajou656]

I know right

[@Mebuny]

What music? I can't hear it

[@ilovepeace229]

I nkow bro it’s dope

[@stephenhays4627]

IKR

[@thejuggernaut1793]

I joy the fact the deeper the "curse" progress less of her hair got turned into water which made it so u can visualize how powerful the "curse" is that who ever has it may gain abilities but lose there sanity with it

[@slightlycoolcube2514]

This isn't an animatic, its literally a SHORT FILM. Seriously, im breathless. This is so beautiful. ❤

[@mr.frenchdressing3701]

I honestly love this! i love how when she first wakes up from aftermath of the monster in the beginning and she opens her eyes slightly you can see her eyes are different but then they go back to normal. awesome foreshadowing!! I also just love your art it’s amazing.

[@eugeniawelch3646]

She is actually a he with long hare.

[@mr.frenchdressing3701]

@@eugeniawelch3646 I believe in the description she was referred to as “water girl”.

[@eugeniawelch3646]

@@mr.frenchdressing3701 sorry didn’t bother to check the description

[@Wishkeirs]

The lyrics also was amazing for that moment Same for the whole video but still-

[@jaydgaoi5400]

3:45 "Your cosplay is pretty good, but your eyepatch is on the wrong side." "The eyepatch is *not* on the wrong side!"

[@nisansparow3390]

Haaaaa, avatar reference.

[@TheMind129]

I can't unsee it now. WHAT HAVE YOU DONE?!

[@sassylittleweasel18]

@@TheMind129 thats rough buddy

[@christinevu5260]

LMAOO

[@wwellthemage8426]

Wait, isnt it "your costume is pretty good" I could be wrong but if I've been quoting that wrong my whole life I'd be so disappointed

[@jokingmaiden4461]

i'm going to need an in-depth explanation of everything this character has ever experienced please and thank you i love them so so much

[@thehistoryandbooknerd8979]

S A M E - need that confirmed backstory (I think the captain was her dad? Either bio or adopted? And the crew she was first with was like a family to her - maybe she grew up on that ship? Idk -pure speculation rn - I just love this content creator and their marvelous creations

[@Speckaboo]

THIS IS AMAZING!! The grief and anguish in the characters, the details in each background scene, the transitions and camera panning and perspective- theres so much effort into every part of this and i love it.

[@tee-sam-ee-red]

This feels like a story that couldn’t possibly be done justice in a single animatic. And yet, you did it justice, in a single animatic. Amazing job!

[@O5-council_12]

Imagine a whole story though

[@ninjakitten9981]

THIS IS INCREDIBLE!! I LOVE THE DESIGNS, THE PLOT, THE BACKGROUNDS AND THE MOVEMENTS!!

[@playername3134]

The only disappointing part about this is I don’t know when there will be a part 2 or if there ever will be one…

[@oneSneakySnake]

I wouldn't worry about that. This isn't a set up like a whole narrative. This is just an origin story.

[@MMM45698]

Probably going to be a fanfic or two, most likely with a narrative and words, not the lyrics to a song in the background.

[@TEchNoDrd]

There is

[@TeamKyroCanAnimateFR]

there's an entire story on their tumblr, but its mostly 3 friends goofing off, its a excellent story, but don't expect something super big, occasional GODLY animatics is all :O

[@mnllia]

Pootis

[@thetrashiestpada403]

HOLY SHIT!! IT CAME OUT SO FUCKING GOOD!!! FEELS LIKE WATCHING A WHOLE ASS MOVIE!! SO FUCKING PROUD OF YOU DUDE!!!

[@thetrashiestpada403]

AND CONGRATS ON BREAKING THE DELTA CURSE!!!

[@shandzii]

HEHEHE THANKS BROOO

[@CUTE.C0RPS3..]

Theres so much effort that was put into this. Each rewatch, I notice new details.

[@anjanabindhu6317]

The attention to detail!!!! Every frame of this thing feels like it has purpose, none of it is filler to keep align to the song, it feels like. It’s amazing the things I’ve missed and noticed and noticed every time I watch this video, like 2:05 when their eyes look the same monstrous way near the end, to the elevation of the puddle in the shot right after.

[@sapphire2113]

This is so beautifully done considering it is only an animatic, from the perspective of someone with no knowledge of the universe it takes place in; this is incredible for getting you intrigued about its world and characters, without telling you exactly who and how they are. It doesnt overdo the spectacle, and genuinely seems like this person just has a story they wish to tell and this is the first step, 10/10

[@rainbowkid2116]

I FINALLY found it. This song and animation is just pure perfection. *chefs kiss*👌 I'd love to see more of this tho.

[@Sillythingamagig]

I feel like with more lore she’s actually gonna be able to turn into a sea monster when she wants to 👀

[@Anonymous-73]

“Pain, this is what I fight for”

[@kristynab.6539]

Masterpiece of an animatic! The storytelling, the stakes, the art, the emotions, it's all here! Well done, loved the slow transformation into the sea monster, loved the style, loved how you matched it up to the lyrics :D

[@FleurMarigold]

WOW!!!!!! this brought tears to my eyes just from the sheer emotion of it all.

[@derp2318]

Same

[@ArcuK._]

Me too!

[@Unidentified952]

I am ENAMORED by this lore, and I love the bits of humor in the document linked in the description!! AbSOLUTELY my next hyperfixation for the next couple of months, 100000000000000000000/10 Addition: the idea that you just made up this universe by just messing around with your friends and having fun has inspired me to keep going on my own story I’ve put off making with my friends!! Ty for the motivation to continue it

[@KZFathom]

this has to be one of my favorite things ever. I debated on whether or not to rewatch it because no story in recent memory had made me feel such pain for all the loss in it. 3:59's sequence especially is really horrifying and intriguing. in a great way!

[@happilychaotic2719]

The story is amazing, the characters feel real, the art is beautiful, the music fits and adds even more emotion, all in all this is perfect and I can’t stop watching this

[@NerdyStuff570]

I literally didn’t even know this song until now, and it’s now one of my favorites. But forget the song, THIS IS INCREDIBLE. The visuals are STUNNING, and the story is so interesting. “My friends and family were killed by this horrible monster, and I swore to destroy it, but now I AM IT.” Gives me chills. I would love to read a Wattpad story about this, no, see a Show about this!!! Amazing work as always, you are able to tell such a cool story with nothing but pictures and music. What a gift. Keep up the amazing work!! 💙💙💙

[@Voidmoth1]

time to write

[@calebrobertsbendemeerss8537]

The title “My friends and family were killed by this horrible monster, and I swore to destroy it, but now I AM IT.” sounds like what a My Story Animated title will be like, just ridiculousness.

[@NerdyStuff570]

@@Voidmoth1 HECK YEAH

[@Sleepyhonkshew]

THIS LOOKS AMAZING! THE STORY! THE PACING, THA ACTION, ITS ALL AMAZING! This is so great! You're very talented

[@gh0st_mov]

My heart geniunely aches for her, ive never had a story so beautifully tell the fall of a character- absolutely FANTASTIC!

[@ashidraws2621]

I don't even know how to describe this animatic. It's beautiful, heart wrenching, with powerful emotions and expressions that are so dynamic. The angles make the animatic even more Pixar quality, and the artwork itself is simply stunning. The story and the song line up so beautifully to create a real masterpiece that you should be proud of And the FORESHADOWING in the beginning, rewatching it again I can see the torn jacket in her hands, it's so beautifully executed!! It feels like it could be a sailor tale or turned into a sea shantey

[@yes_its_edd191]

This is one of the most incredible things ive seen in a while, i can only DREAM of making a story THIS perfect! I was involved from the very start, the characters, the scenes, the art, the cinematography, and mainly, the story itself, i cannot state enough, congratulations on making this wonderful video, and this wonderful story! 💙🌊

[@glazedlemons_]

DUDE. THIS IS LITERALLY ONE OF THE BEST OC STORIES IVE SEEN AND THE WAY U TOLD THEIR WHOLE BACKSTORY IN THIS SHORT FUCKIN ANIMATIC WAS SO INCREDIBLE. THIS WAS AMAZING AND I WILL BE SUBSCRIBING FOLLOWING U EVERYWHERE. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK MY HEART IS STILL CRYING ABT HOW U JUST MADE ME CONNECT TO THE CHARACTERS. AMAZING

[@rianoconnor9078]

The frame where the eyes are just pearing through the window is just perfect. This is the best animation ive seen all month. :)

[@TetraTerantula]

I think its interesting how she slashes one eye of the monster and in the beginning stages of the transformation only one of her eyes gets transformed :D Love this :D

[@SeraTheStrange]

I love all your work! I’ve re-watched this so many times, but never get bored of it. The small details you put in, like when she first opens her eyes after the ship sinks there blue! Perfectly timed to the song lyrics.🩵

[@navinemansior]

WAIT SAME

[@lemmetalkaboutthis]

Omfg, this was so unexpectedly amazing! Like, sure the artstyle was obviously good, you can see that from the thumbnail, but I didn't expect THIS! The pacing, the framing, the flashes with the drums creating goosebumps, the _character_ and emotion that comes across from everyone (and without anyone saying even a _word_ ) I'm so frigging invested in these characters now That's a sub for sure, I'm so glad yt recommended me this (also btw this is the first result that comes up when you google the song lmao, which is definitely deserved) Edit: details I especially like and that _deserve_ to be appreciated: -the gradual turning of the hair, first of -the the OC is wearing the old captain's coat, and the holes are always present -"to see what is breaking the foremast" as the OC runs out to see what is attacking the ship -the first "let's say what we both really feel" - OC slashes across the serpent's eyes.... yeah, that ought to adequately express their emotions towards the serpent lmao -"I'm starting to sink" as the OC's friends are about to get smashed, the final tragedy that tips off the rest of their journey -when OC opens their eyes first, they're already black, accompanied by "there are already spots in your eyes" - _nice_ -"into the skyyy" - screams at sky -the water rising up in the puddle OC is stepping into is already so cool already, but it ALSO goes along well with "water rising" in the lyrics -"feeling the glass crack" as it becomes clear OC can't hide/control what's happening to them -"no one on the deck who can help you" with the visual of the ghosts of the former crew - oof, ow, right in the feelings; but damn that's cool tho "I only sink deeper the deeper I think" in trying to undo what's happening, they inadvertently made it WORSE - poetic -the blood in the water when OC accidentally hurts their fishy friend -not a detail, but I love in general that we see a journey that goes from "denial" to "carefully dealing with it" to "reluctant acceptance" to full acceptance in a montage -how..the frick...did you manage to so vividly and clearly express that the OC is more and more desperate during that fight, and in their desperation give up the fight against the changes to their body as they finally reach their breaking point when they see the destruction they've caused, and gives into it with a sad hysterical humor as they succumb to the bitter irony that was their effort to try and out-run these clearly inevitable changes, which then turned to "fuck it, I give up, just take me and be done with it, I'm done fighting, and-" as their friend runs to them, obviously to stop them, and they close their eyes to it "-and I'm done hurting people" IN _LESS_ THAN TEN SECONDS??? I've seen less character development in entire seasons I tell ya, this was marvellous

[@helloitsaperson6447]

FINALLY SOMEONE MENTIONS THE PUDDLE I'm sorry, I'm so happy I finally found someone mention it

[@Wh1teNoise616]

Man I want this as a TV show, about a lost sea creature slowly peacing together her past through finding her old possession in a ship wreckage.

[@redymedy]

how I met your mother exists bro

[@Wh1teNoise616]

@@redymedy god damnit >:(

[@BE-fw1lr]

She's a girl.

[@BE-fw1lr]

@@Wh1teNoise616 Just correcting you.

[@wolfyonthefox8826]

this is honestly one of the coolest backstory I've ever seen BYE FAR.

[@imuneimmy944]

During the major flashing bit with the stuff that's happening really fast, I found that there are more "God's and goddesses' not just the moon one. I love this soooo much!

[@ilovepeace229]

I nkow I saw it too it’s 3 more if you count the animal

[@thehistoryandbooknerd8979]

After looking at some of the Tumblr posts, I gotta ask - why did the ocean god (I’m bad with names) attack the ship to begin with? He was the moon goddess’s lover/partner, and he seemed so sweet and tender with her - he seemed to also have the intelligence for communication and such, so why would he brutally attack a ship for what seems like no reason?

[@KZFathom]

okay, ive been thinking about this, and the sea monster only starts attacking the boat after the captain points to something on the map with an x on it, maybe they were about to do a no-no on the sea monster's list? This adds additional symbolism to them wearing the captain's old clothing, as the main character journeys out to the place with the moon, and loses themself.

[@makushonjongramiresu1577]

I think the captain is trying to steal something from the sea God and that's why it attack?

[@OnonO3]

@@makushonjongramiresu1577 The captain tried to capture the egg of the god of the seas and the goddess of the moon (and fathers can be villent when it comes to their children)

[@arandomgamer2417]

future lore?

[@TeamKyroCanAnimateFR]

both gods were female btw

[@charliemandarin4052]

Holy Shi- THAT WAS AMAZING!!! Edit after watching like 80 more times: I love the use of color, the only major colors in this are the blue, also the visuals of the two ships, the first one filled with happiness and cheer, and the other being lonely and filled with nothing but sorrow. The music choice was amazing, fitting the story with perfection. The reactions are amazing, the emotions on their face are so real. I think the true mark of good story telling is when you can fall in love with a character with only knowing them for five minutes. It’s just amazing and I hope to see more of this or just from this creator.

[@Woodland_Adventures]

Not only did the main character have to deal with turning into the very thing that killed their crew and friends, they had to deal with survivors guilt of being the only one that lived to tell the tale.

[@solarsleepless]

just read the doc and oh my god why am i mildly obsessed w the dynamic between the moon and mariza? like ur gf was doomed from the start and so this child takes her place and she has to not be resentful of it hhhh

[@Hypnogogyc]

This is genuinely such a well planned out and executed masterpiece,,, so stunned, the transitions the energy and emotion the tempo lineup,,,, this is soooo good thank u for this food

[@BlazeMakes]

I love the fact that she realizes that she cant go back and just accepts her fate sad but incredible detail.

[@aguyontheinternet8436]

Why can't she go back?

[@girlynewb2000]

@@aguyontheinternet8436 bc the past is in the past

[@aguyontheinternet8436]

@@girlynewb2000 Well, this seems to be a land of magic. There might be be something yet that could free her of the curse

[@dyppityjoop5912]

@@aguyontheinternet8436 the curse was set by the goddess of the moon who was mad that she killed the sea serpent at the beginning, so its pretty much unbreakable

[@rainwayva]

This is exactly how I’ve always wanted to tell my stories. Song and art, not enough time to digest, but plenty of time to tell the whole story. And not only that, but you’re art is amazing! Keep it up

[@RottingShadows]

I’m slowly turning rabid from your animations, ever since I found it when it came out of 3-4 months ago the first I saw of it.

[@ryanlybarger2988]

After the flashback I just imagine Mariza going full Sasha like: "...I am NOT that person anymore..." 5:06

[@averagedrawingenjoyero3352]

Sasha waybright?

[@ryanlybarger2988]

@@averagedrawingenjoyero3352 yea that one

[@averagedrawingenjoyero3352]

@@ryanlybarger2988 Nice

[@Nova_Cake-x3n]

OMG AN AMPHIBIA FAN

[@wilddude2136]

Lyrics You can fit everything you know In a bottle for you to show Pick your brain apart and put it in (pick your brain apart) And build it again With needles and pins Everything you have earned is a ship With blue waves crashing into it But nothing can touch your happy thoughts anymore (Nothing can touch your happy thoughts anymore) With your glass ceiling, walls, and floor Sailing on a ship in a bottle Anchor all your thoughts to the bottom Pulling ropes and pulling your head back To see what is breaking the foremast You set sail alone there is no crew No one on the deck who can help you This is all your own battle to win This is your ship and you are the captain Oh, captain, let's make a deal Where we both say the things that we both really feel I feel scared and I'm starting to sink And I only sink deeper the deeper I think Oh, captain Oh, captain, deal Oh, captain deal Oh, captain deal Oh, woah There are red spots under your eyes From when you cry Into the sky Ocean waters rising above your neck, mmm You feel the glass Start to crack Sailing on a ship in a bottle Water's leaking through holes in the bottom Flying flags of ships that have long since Sat at the floor of the sea, but in defense You set sail alone there is no crew No one on the deck who can help you This is all your own battle to win This is your ship and you are the captain Oh, captain, let's make a deal Where we both say the things that we both really feel I feel scared and I'm starting to sink And I only sink deeper the deeper I think Oh, captain, make up your mind Before the salt burns your eyes and you run out of time 'Cause you're popping the cork You get lost in your brain And you lose touch with all the things that made you feel sane Oh, captain Oh, captain, deal Oh, captain deal Oh, captain deal Oh, woah Woah, oh, oh, oh, oh Woah, oh, oh, oh, oh Woah, oh, oh, oh, oh Woah, oh, oh, oh, oh Woah, oh, oh, oh, oh Woah, oh, oh, oh, oh Oh, captain, let's make a deal Where we both say the things that we both really feel I feel scared and I'm starting to sink And I only sink deeper the deeper I think Oh, captain, make up your mind Before the salt burns your eyes and you run out of time 'Cause you're popping the cork You get lost in your brain And you lose touch with all the things that made you feel sane Oh, captain Oh, captain, deal Oh, captain deal Oh, captain deal Oh, woah Woah, oh, oh, oh, oh Woah, oh, oh, oh, oh Woah, oh, oh, oh, oh

[@AlbaMusicArt]

thank you

[@GoldAnthroWolf]

@@AlbaMusicArt This really needs to be pinned, cause it's kinda hard to understand the lyrics at some points.

[@KumatorasLittleCutie-Pie]

I'm the 69th like, you owe me a soda.

[@ginger6130]

ITS JUST SO GOOD I CANT!!!!! THE ARTISTRY! THE DESIGNS! THE COMPOSITION!!!!!!! I LOVE IT!!!!! 💕💕💕💕💕❤️❤️❤️♥️💕💕💕💕❤️

[@shr00mg0dd3s]

This shit is gonna turn into one of the random stories that get written into a book on my minecraft world bc its just so epic

[@billythesillyy]

BRO THERES LITERALLY SO MUCH DETAIL IN EVERYTHING, EVERYTHING CAN BE ITS OWN IMAGE, THIS IS SO GREAT. The story is so great, I love the transitions, they're so stunning. The story in itself is amazing, I would watch this as a full fledged tv show oml

[@cashagon]

I need a movie. A show. MERCH! This is so awesome! The story, the visuals, the raw emotion! FANTASTIC!

[@sparrowkeesee6944]

Yeeees

[@bondingice2949]

I believe a plushie is being made of Mariza

[@eldridgemushroom5457]

Can we please get a Netflix show of this. That would be so cool just to see a bigger understanding and evolution of how this girl transformed into the thing that she destroyed.

[@sparrowkeesee6944]

Yes

[@jennifertattenbaum1199]

Yes please!!!!

[@marakonstantara3897]

Probably not. The creator says that while they do like making short animatics and answering questions about their OC, they are not ready or willing to commit to such big things like shows or comics ( or at least that's what I've gathered) . They are doing it just for fun and we should all appreciate that at least we have what we have and all those amazing concepts and ideas are here for as to see and not just sitting in their mind.

[@dalekrenegade2596]

No, Netflix would cancel a potential masterpiece after a single season. Unless you're breadwinners that is.

[@eldridgemushroom5457]

@@dalekrenegade2596 Lol true

[@sagefeather3405]

I've heard that comments help the video, so here's a comment! I discovered this two days ago and loved it! It's been in my recommended for months, probably because of all the animatics I watch for fandoms I'm in. I cry every time I watch this, but keep coming back. I've only watched this and Baby, It's Cold Outside so far, I'm both excited and terrified to continue. This seems like a professional animatic with the poses, angles, and expressions, and the timing to the music turns an already amazing animatic into a truly incredible one (I'm not exaggerating, I'm incredulous that you were able to do this at all, let alone in a few months!)

[@doctor0ramen]

i cannot begin to describe how amazing this is. the style, the expressions, the composition, the storytelling, the way you used the music-there's so much about this animatic that's *so* well done. you really brought the story to life. this is the kind of thing i'd like to be able to make, and this animatic is definitely gonna be a huge inspiration for me if i manage to do it.

[@ScubaSteve-se6oe]

this makes me feel something that I deeply want to repress, but can't. It makes me feel things I don't want to feel, yet every so often I find myself coming back to this animation. I know you probably won't see this, but thank you for making this. words can't describe how this makes me feel.

[@grammarnazi3876]

Holy crap this is one of the most serotonin-inducing animations ever to exist on the internet, I literally cannot describe how much I love this thank you so much

[@averyraresnom2451]

I like how the main character just wants to be human again and also is afraid of hurting others with their power and how the moon goddess? Just straight up rejects her plea.

[@jpthomas587]

I- the words will not begin. This is absolutely amazing and deserves a whole movie from the thought and hard work put into this it’s just- it’s absolutely stunning to say the least, I cannot describe how beautiful the art style and sceneship is

[@nightfallnoir]

Am I the only one that feels like: „Dang, I wish I would have known this so talented person earlier…“ This is astonishing and wonderful, keep it up!! ✨ How did you get the inspiration for this… „ghosty turquoise hair“? ❄️

[@kikikillian1208]

The hair is literally water. It's just kinda possessed by the thing I identified as a Styx dragon, although this might actually not even be a DnD character

[@demonikr1]

@@kikikillian1208 there's abit more scattered across the tumblrs about her and some other lore

[@kikikillian1208]

@@demonikr1 sounds interesting

[@ryanlybarger2988]

I can't believe it's taken me like 8 watches to notice this... also spoilers for Ocean Idiots Apparently by getting the curse Mariza is not only able to move water, but she's also able to condense water. Right here we see that Mariza accidentally cuts/injures Delta... 3:56 ...with water. We even see the blood stain ON THE WATER! Also, if this is true it really shows how determined Mariza is to restrain the curse at all costs. If she cut Delta accidentally when the curse got too strong, then by all accounts Mariza could have EASILY torn Heather to shreds in that one part of The Dismemberment Song animatic. And yet all Mariza did was push her over. So that's a cool detail :)