Shovel Knight Animated Holiday Special

Join Shovel Knight and friends as they prepare for the holidays.
This is a short fun animation we made out of the sheer love we have for this game. Happy Holidays!
Animation: Don O'Herlihy
Backgrounds: John McGuinness
Additional animation: Jason Watts
Music: greenRiverThriller
Shovel Knight is copyright © 2014 of Yacht Club Games, Llc

[@rowanatkinson3594]

Of course the moment was ruined when Shield Knight's lips froze to Shovel Knight's helmet, but they had a good laugh about it for many of the coming years.

[@decaytred9500]

Rowan Atkinson lol

[@IaeyanElyuex]

I triple dog dare ya.

[@LilDemona]

@@JackieYTSMELLS Who told his little sister shield knight jr :)

[@butterknife1699]

@@LilDemona who told her best friend Plague knight jr

[@MinosPrimethekingoflust]

Lol

[@HyperfixationWizard]

Alternate title: Shield Knight shows no remorse for the destruction and chaos she has caused.

[@BenjaMan64]

She still has some of the Sorceress in her...

[@adamsharp9081]

I know what a babe

[@LilDemona]

@Tin Watchman She's occasionally reckless :)

[@trigg.6882]

If you agree say “I”

[@trigg.6882]

But who cares we should like Christmas

[@sgtfrozty]

Imagine... Shovel Knight: The Animated Series.

[@wind-updoganimation6520]

I would love that! The order of no quarter would make a great cast of villains :)

[@RabanoDoom]

Wind-up dog animation Plague knight could be voiced by skeletor.

[@AASAA1]

Wind-up dog animation propeller_knight would be voiced by a french dude.

[@Art2D2]

Holy shit yes to the idea of Skeletor's voice actor for Plague Knight. xD

[@protol5683]

sgtfrozty TOO MUCH YESSSSSS!!!!!

[@hammdogporkington3058]

The idea of Shovel Knight's helmet actually being his head is hilaroius and adorable. Great job.

[@omgman5745]

it is his head

[@zar1290]

@@omgman5745 Shovel knight is actually a fish.

[@Brandonious15987]

I think it just moves with him, Like Robin's mask on Teen Titans.

[@rasineidedossantossantos5094]

@@Brandonious15987 hmm you got a point there

[@piotr4198]

@@zar1290 untrue, the fish character isn't shovel knight himself but a different one with the same armour

[@ItsTheFizz]

If Yacht Club doesn't hire you, I'll be surprised

[@wind-updoganimation6520]

Aw cheers, Merry christmas to ya mate ;)

[@itspizzabox]

Wind-up dog animation Where'd you go?

[@maximumforce8275]

ThePizzaBox to heaven my friend...to heaven

[@ROTOJ_]

Why would he get hired, shovel knight is a game, not an animation

[@blub7274]

What’s not surprising is that Geico could save 50% or more on car insurance.

[@patrickgheorghiescu3224]

I can see Proppeler Knight flying around and seeing the two: "Ah, the love is such a beautiful thing, no?"

[@tpikmin3369]

Propeller knight The worlds most obvious Child of Aphrodite at work

[@metarcee2483]

Throw a snowball at him, this is a private moment.

[@zOOpygOOpert]

Does he sound like the french narrator from Spongebob

[@custodianguardofthemagyari216]

@@zOOpygOOpert well i cant imagine propeller knight being anything other than french

[@logeyperogi1805]

Then Tinker Knight on his back just going “I don’t need love, I just need my inventions!”

[@bottasheimfe5750]

seriously shovel knight, that woman of yours is sure somethin.

[@cheesychipmunk8382]

*cough * Sheturnedintoawitchandtriedtokillhim * cough *

[@Seba12322]

CHEESY CHIPMUNK notherfaultdoe

[@Lemuel928]

Ironic.

[@jss2141]

Who is that woman?

[@privatedino3239]

I agree bottas

[@Cybercooties]

LOVE IT! This is canon as far as I'm concerned.

[@wind-updoganimation6520]

Lol you think its based before or after the events of the game?

[@TheGundamDude8045]

Wind-up dog animation obviously after.

[@tylerfindlay3774]

Shield Knight Uses her shield as a sled and no one is telling me otherwise.

[@TigeriPlaysGames]

this is illegally cute what hell

[@uzomaiwuagwu535]

Also, while Shield Knight kissing Shovel Knight while holding a mistletoe is so adorable, do you suppose that her lips got stuck on his helmet after she kissed him?

[@wind-updoganimation6520]

lol Most definitly ;D however maybe his blushing heated up his helmet and eventually she got herself detached ;)

[@shovelknight9417]

@@wind-updoganimation6520 I have 1 question, why can't you see my face?

[@isaiah7269]

@@shovelknight9417 everyone knows that your a fish

[@shovelknight9417]

@@isaiah7269 Wait wha-

[@isaiah7269]

@@shovelknight9417 it's true u have a fish head

[@SneakySableye]

Sooooooo... have you given any though to making a Christmas animation for Plague Knight and Mona this year? Just throwing it out there.

[@Vaxtris]

I think Halloween would work better for them.

[@VensVids]

+SneakySableye THIS

[@springdude1165]

@@Vaxtris maybe, but what about Specter?

[@yaboichase147]

Henshin Rider or Valentine’s Day

[@DanDoesGaming2014]

Ah this was so adorable :D from Shovel Knight's good deeds, Shield Knight's adventurous attitude, the relationship of these two, and the 8 bit music :D I love this video with a passion :D CUTENESS OVERLOAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@wind-updoganimation6520]

Thank you for the lovely comment :D Glad you liked it ;)

[@fancystreams3434]

I can just imagine just from seeing this adorable and smooth Shovel Knight animation, that Shovel Knight could have his own series, with each season going through the ark of each member of the Order of No Quarter.

[@newmallenium]

I love how close the art style is to the game's actual artwork.

[@gamerbro8399]

Aww, this is just so romantic. Shield Knight and Shovel Knight spending the holidays together. ♥️

[@alliednoble3520]

I smiled so hard during this vid Let's hope shovel knight gets into smash!

[@wind-updoganimation6520]

+Khrystian Stewart Aw thank you, did the ballot results ever come out after?

[@makootithebionicman3612]

+Wind-up dog animation not yet

[@alliednoble3520]

+Wind-up dog animation well cloud is confirmed,but there's a special smash direct in December (If u didn't know already)

[@biblestudies9280]

"gets to smash"

[@hazlinarazali3698]

Bible Studies he's in, 50/50

[@lofidryzl]

THE ANIMATION LOOKS SO GOOD OH MY GOD

[@wind-updoganimation6520]

OMG Thanks so much everybody for your awesome comments and subscriptions, we have read and appreciate every one. We apologise for how the channel has been totally silent for almost a year now, we have been distracted with other non youtube projects, however we do have another animation on the way ;) and hopefully we can be more consistent from then on. (More than one a year lol) Thanks so much everybody and keep on shoveling ;)

[@shovelknight86]

+Wind-up dog animation it is scary how great you captured my interactions with Shield Knight

[@vader1361]

+Shovel Knight The Emperor is monitoring your whereabouts. We have some missing jewels and gold. You wouldn't know anything about that... would you?

[@shovelknight86]

vader1361 Stop thy treacherous Vandalizing Villain! I returned your looted goods back to their proper homes, Steel thy Saber Vader!

[@vader1361]

Shovel Knight Prepare thy butt Rebel Knave! (unsheathes lightsaber)

[@shovelknight86]

vader1361 **shovel turns into shovel saber as we clash**

[@The_Reaper_Ren]

0:33 All hail the Trople King!

[@katarishkamyshka2715]

yay.....oh no it got destroyed

[@Tom-ix4js]

And its sexy dance (?)

[@froof]

Long his stem will grow!

[@AnthonyParas]

That was so delightful to watch, gave me goosebumps all over. It was so good, I thought it was an official animation! Yacht Club needs to hire you. I'm serious. Thanks for the video, hopefully I get see more animations in the future! (SUBSCRIBED)

[@wind-updoganimation6520]

Aw, thank you so much :) We really appreciate the lovely comments and subs, we promise more content will be up asap in the new year ;)

[@AnthonyParas]

Wind-up dog animation I'm very happy to hear that! I'll definitely keep an eye out for what you guys have coming soon, thanks for the reply!

[@tyrap6949]

This video made my day, I absolutely love Shovel Knight, I can't wait to see more from you!

[@wind-updoganimation6520]

Aw, thank you :) We've started on the next video, hopefully it will be up as early as possible in January ;) Thank you for watching.

[@SomePkmnlovingdude]

This is amazing! Shovel Knight is so cool.

[@wind-updoganimation6520]

+SomePkmn-LovingDude ;)

[@danielyolo2687]

No hay nada como un pequeño recuerdo de la sufrida que me di en este juego y la satisfaccion que da al terminarlo

[@scorchfire4816]

I guess we found out why shovel Knight cares so much for shield Knight. They both love each others.

[@StarBlueCM]

This is Amazing! I love the animation! This is SOO CUTE >w

[@godofthecripples1237]

Aw! This was really nice! Thanks for making this!

[@kamekadvance]

This is awesome! Thanks for helping me get in the holiday spirit! :)

[@NightMargins]

this was so cute and wonderfully done! I just love how expressive you made shovel knight haha

[@wind-updoganimation6520]

:) Thank you we really enjoyed making it.

[@chanceaaronblack2792]

Great work! Made my day too!

[@chadkingoffuckmountain970]

This looks so well animated! :D Can't wait to see your other projects involving Shovel Knight!

[@wind-updoganimation6520]

Thank you :) Well the characters are so awesome the cartoons kinda make themselves, hopefully we can get another one up very soon ;)

[@chadkingoffuckmountain970]

Wind-up dog animation I hope so :D

[@chadkingoffuckmountain970]

Wind-up dog animation I kinda wished it was longer

[@wind-updoganimation6520]

Christian Quiles Yeah I know :( but we just barely got it up in time for the holidays, hopefully the next one will be more substantial ;)

[@chadkingoffuckmountain970]

Wind-up dog animation Y'all did a great job anyhow

[@poog9476]

Yes We Need This A shovel knight animated series So basically an anime with only one girl Edit: never mind Mona is a waifu also

[@IronMan3582]

This is the greatest thing I've seen all day, and I sincerely mean that.

[@teeptop4389]

IM GONNA DIE FROM MOE >O< Just imagine an animated Shovel Knight series made by these guys. *I need it in my life*

[@davidmartin5483]

Nice Jingle Bell Rock version and animation I love it.

[@santiago933]

this is my favorite animation by far.

[@clawdeeverproud1761]

awww! this was adorable!

[@larsthememelord3383]

the troupple acolyte: BLASTPHEMY YOU DARE DESTROY MY EFFIGY OF MY LORD THE TROUPPLE KING THATS NOT PRONOUNCED AS TROOP

[@Phreezeybreeze]

This made me smile.

[@michaelchristenson3302]

This video deserves more than it is receiving. Well done.

[@wind-updoganimation6520]

Thank you :) Hopefully our audience will continue to grow after the next video. ;)

[@kazukikazuma27KK]

I'm subscribing right now That was great!

[@blackknightyt2551]

Happy Holidays Shovel Knight

[@randomguyontheinternet7940]

Beautiful

[@mdizzle999872]

Shovel Knight really went from "Why you do this??" to "Aww Babe, you're the sweetest!"

[@aaronmayernik4002]

WHY SO MUCH ADORABLENESS?! Awesome video of these two. Keep going with animations like this. This kinda reminds me of a cartoon of sorts.

[@kiwikenobi]

This is adorable! Well done!

[@wind-updoganimation6520]

Awww, thank you :D

[@jessesorenson4161]

That is the most cutest thing I've seen all day :D

[@FoxsDumbSeriesMaker]

This is amazing! Shovel Knight FTW!

[@wind-updoganimation6520]

Thank you :D More on the way very soon ;)

[@FoxsDumbSeriesMaker]

Wind-up dog animation The next one could include the other knights, like King Knight and Mole Knight! It'd be cool to see them in awesome animation. Seriously, this looks like a short you would see on TV. Good luck on them!

[@viewtifulroy]

I love this video especially the end, it remedied me of the most adorable and moments in the game.

[@wind-updoganimation6520]

Thanks for watching :) yeah shovel knight was so funny yet could be so sweet at the same time, a great combo for sure!

[@samuelpolk9200]

Awesome work! I can't wait for more! You've earned another subscriber! :)

[@wind-updoganimation6520]

Thank you for commenting/subbing and watching, it really makes the effort we put into this worth it to see your guys reactions :) We promise consistent well made content from early in the new year :)

[@MissAshley42]

How have I not seen this earlier? It's so cute!

[@bloodynuke1175]

Adorable animating

[@aarongman1909]

Awww, this amazing!!

[@JesterTheAsura]

Very well done! You won me over with shield knights smile!

[@wind-updoganimation6520]

Aw, thank you ;)

[@Dracula9AntiChapel]

Cute. Very well done, good job.

[@MasterfulPaladin]

That was awesome! You should do a whole series with your Shovel Knight animations! They would be sooo cool

[@thestrangeoddish1693]

Aww, so cute!

[@wind-updoganimation6520]

:) Have an awesome xmas :)

[@ThackerZod]

This is going to my favorites, amazing animation.

[@wind-updoganimation6520]

+ThackerZod (Richard) 8 months later we still appreciate it ;)

[@Molluck1]

I loved it !

[@ethanross7445]

I can't believe you don't have a million subscribers your animating skills are amazing!

[@tomatoicecream4270]

shovel knight was animated really well!

[@elaineteoh78]

I'm glad this is in my recommended.

[@mymomthinksimcool6028]

Wow. This is awesome!

[@wind-updoganimation6520]

Thank you :) Great name btw

[@fierybirdything]

This was very sweet. Love Shovel Knight's 'helmet expressions'.

[@shovelknight9417]

*"Helmet Expressions"*

[@martinkarleskind8697]

Ashame this was the only animation on this channel. It looked really good

[@miguelzonvolt7008]

This is so well animated! Congratulations for your work on this video, and Happy Holidays to you too! :D

[@wind-updoganimation6520]

Aw thank you, this game seems to attract the best people on the internet :) An honour for us to have you guys see our little video.

[@megafan2001]

Great animation! Good, Great, Awesome, Outstanding, AMAZING!

[@bingbong22578]

Adorable i just love it and i don't say the word adorable ever

[@HeliosThor64]

This is gold.

[@wind-updoganimation6520]

:) thank you.

[@uzomaiwuagwu535]

This is so neat! Great job! Also, the ending was so cute.

[@wind-updoganimation6520]

Thanks so much for commenting :) Glad you liked it, Happy Holidays!

[@uzomaiwuagwu535]

You're welcome. Happy Holidays to you too.

[@Flegan777]

I love the fact you did this without adding any voices (would have been unnecessary) and gave Shovel Knight such great expressions despite him wearing a helmet. Kudos on this excellent piece of work.

[@martindovah3810]

THIS IS EVERYTHING THAT IS POSITIVE AND ALL THE YES. THIS ANIMATION IS SO PERFECT THAT I FORGOT HOW TO SPEAK ENGLISH RIGHT!

[@Laytonlink]

Adorable, that made my day.

[@wind-updoganimation6520]

Comments like yours have made our week, thanks for watching :)

[@PervyReaper]

Would love to see more from your team and channel, this was an awesome little animation!

[@wind-updoganimation6520]

Thank you so much, yeah we can't wait to get our next video up, hope you've had a great holiday so far :)

[@PervyReaper]

Hope you've had a Merry holiday as well, gave you guys a sub so i'll be ready for whatever else you'll be bringing to your channel. (Wouldn't mind more Shovel Knight)

[@wind-updoganimation6520]

PervyReaper Thank you for the sub :) its great to have an audience ready for the next vid, Yeah a lot of people seem to want more shovel Knight, seeing as we have a lot of assets already built it only makes sense to make another. ;) but we hope people will also enjoy the other stuff we have planned for the channel too, we think this audience should like it, very much a similar tone to Shovel Knight and animated series from the late 80's and early 90's ;)

[@x2buller47]

As someone who's favorite game of all time is shovel knight this is Super adorable to watch I watch it 5 times a year. It's that amazing and just so adorable.

[@DVTHEFOX]

Great 1080p quality and animation!

[@wind-updoganimation6520]

Thank you for the kind words, I'm glad people are watching it 1080p makes the extra effort worth it ;)

[@SilverstarStream]

That's so adorable

[@PlasmaStar-me1hq]

so pure aaaah

[@CaptainDoomsday]

Man, Shield Knight's still got some villain in her.

[@LilDemona]

According to the fandom page she's occasionally reckless :)

[@swordknight3648]

this is pretty good animation

[@bobstayoffthegrass8772]

Oooooh my gosh! My heart!

[@chaosknight8428]

This was really good! A shovel Knight tv series would be amazing.

[@wind-updoganimation6520]

Thank you :) , yeah defo, the universe that Yacht club created is so rich that it definitly would be a cool show.

[@somerandomidiot1864]

Ah, the algorithm has led me to this animation. Excellent work, on both yours and the algorithm's part.

[@protol5683]

It's things like this that make me like to think Shovel Knight is just a walking hunk of armor. Not just in this animation, but in official art, Shovel Knight is shown moving the eye-hole of his helmet around as if they were eyebrows. It's so fun to think about, the ridiculous pairing of a Shovel-wielding, living suit of armor, and a woman who wields a shield that's almost as big as her. Re-read the dialogue with this head cannon in mind, and it brings up some funny/interesting questions.

[@SeekerOf7ruth]

Well done good sir! I especially liked the touch there at the end with the miseltoe. ;] Keep up the great work and hope Yacht Club Games takes notice!

[@wind-updoganimation6520]

Thank you :) and they saw the video and really loved it :) We are thrilled with the response from Yacht Club Games and Shovel Knight fans :)

[@elessbee3010]

Yacht Club Games need to pay you guys to make these, they make great promo material. Great stuff!

[@wind-updoganimation6520]

Thank you for the lovely comment, we would love to make these for a living :O

[@bigbadbraxien6081]

Amazing

[@bossonthemicroscope8358]

This looks official holy crap

[@EliteOmegaZeroX]

I love it.

[@wind-updoganimation6520]

Thanks for commenting :) Glad you liked it.

[@dbotz1]

Omfg dat animation dude amazing. Suscribed.

[@MapleSyruphox]

So cute~

[@rhysmag6723]

Shovel knight is a short king

[@SlideHead]

Woah! This was great! I can't believe i didn't see this before! You get a subscribe, and i hope more people will get to watch you for that

[@wind-updoganimation6520]

Aw, thank you so much, we really appreciate that :) a new video is coming very soon, we hope you will check it out.

[@Garbo_trashcan]

i would adore a shovel knight animated series

[@sgtfrozty]

THIS NEEDS MORE VIEWS.

[@wind-updoganimation6520]

Thanks to you guys we seem to be getting them. Thanks everyone for commenting and coming to the channel :)

[@alwest4472]

Awwwww, so sweet

[@witherblaze]

Plague knight: what's this. A time of happiness even though it isn't

[@crimsonbutterfly2282]

After all Shovel and Shield have been through, they deserve this respite

[@nicksanchez1553]

OH MY GOD YES YES YES YES YYYYYYYYYYEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

[@kendallgriffith6575]

dude chill out

[@mikeshomegardening8150]

This is so freaking awesome!! Yacht Club would be very impressed. There has to be an animated series of some kind of Shovel Knight, idc that I'm in my 20's I'd watch it for sure :)

[@wind-updoganimation6520]

Thanks for your great comment :) I know right, I'd love to see a Shovel Knight animated series ;)

[@PentaromaLMA0]

A pixel song wtih a amazing animation It just doesnt feel right