Shut Eye - ANIMATIC

Song: Shut Eye - Stealing Sheep
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A new animatic! About time, eh? I really hope you guys enjoy it!
This time, Steban is lost in one of his many adventures. He arrives at a town that seems to be cursed, and the only way to escape is by outrunning the devil herself. I'll leave it to your interpretation, tell me what you think hehe
This is a non-profit video. If you'd like to support me and my art, here's a link to my patreon page!
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It has lots of exclusive goodies, and I really appreciate the support!
Thank you all so much!
This animatic was very inspired by Gorillaz's amazing storyboard for Rhinestone Eyes!
• Gorillaz - Rhinestone ...

[@Skailla]

Shut Eye is out on comic form! Read it now on: Webtoons: www.webtoons.com/en/challenge/shut-eye/list?title_no=403370 Instagram: instagram.com/skaillart/ Deviantart: www.deviantart.com/skailla Thank you all!

[@wolfstarr56]

Skailla I can’t wait to check it out!

[@Raptor-4902]

Skailla I love this video! I also can’t wait to check it out!

[@laylaholt566]

Ooo

[@Dazertx]

What program or app u using

[@JazzyMcJazster]

:)

[@bloopdeboop1707]

"No Return" This guy: *that sign can't stop me because I can't read*

[@moonlight.8831]

Lol

[@FableStarlet]

😂

[@haveagoodmourning]

underrated omg this made me grin

[@a-person6878]

the dog's name is Steban I think

[@willow_animates8123]

Lol

[@Alpha-Maia]

My theory is that the first train was a test illusion, created by the devil herself. The dog who kicked Steban after he jumped on it was so greedy that he wouldn't even let another dog be free from the curse. His greed lead him to his eternal doom, since his train seemed to turn, while Steban's train kept going straight. The train doesn't stop in the town because the devil's curse on the town makes it invisible to trains, since there's no train station in the town either way. Since Steban didn't get on the doom train, he managed to actually see the train that would free him, and he chased after it. Not with greed, but with desperation. He would have helped another dog get on if there was one, since he's not greedy. And his train kept going straight. It didn't turn like the other train, so it actually took him to freedom

[@BamBamShawam]

👁️👄👁️...👏👏👏

[@slendertubbiegamerpo6139]

true instead of helping steban on he was blinded by greed as most people are in real life and won't help others because of their own greed

[@l1vespid3r31]

*clap clap*

[@cawberto]

I read another comment that said the other dog was pushing him away so Steban wouldn’t get on the illusion train

[@theotheseaeagle]

Larkspur_The_ Leafwing no I think the other dog didn’t try and save him because he laughed at Steban after he had kicked him in the face

[@StarLupus]

POV: coming back 5 years later to watch it again and memories hit *hard* Anywaysss I feel the need to say it again, THIS IS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING the motion, the color choices, everything, this is definitely one of the most iconic animatics on youtube and you completely deserve it

[@Milanvandergaag]

Man ur so right, I’m watching this over and over

[@StarLupus]

@@Milanvandergaag yep same

[@tocaloca8551]

Same ! I watched it 4 million times

[@StarLupus]

@@tocaloca8551 hah same, hope you enjoyed watching it so many times (I know someone’s going to say it so lemme just say I’m aware that it’s an exaggeration, don’t reply to this saying it is)

[@iexist6677]

Fr

[@virgilzgamez5505]

Anyone here in 2024??

[@TGpixel]

Ye

[@ebonymceachrane2467]

Yes

[@Sitiodaliberdade2]

Eu

[@CorvineCadaver]

Ja :)

[@FlutterTheSilkWingOfficial]

Meeememememee

[@darkieanimations3640]

I know why the devil has a compass eye! WWAAAAYYY back when the first compass first created sailors thought it was associated with the devil and convicted themselves it was deadly and you couldn’t trust it. HOPE SOMEONE SEES THIS!

[@emberthewolf1297]

I did :P

[@verenaheuss]

That's a really good theory!

[@Stinky_Inky]

You're very good to my information in the past to support the future or the present

[@phyllismarshall283]

One of my great grandpa's friends died because of a wolf with this compass eye

[@phyllismarshall283]

But yes I did see this 😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😑😑😑😑😑😑😑😑😑😑😑

[@bruno-wf2hb]

This could really be a movie 😳

[@allenwalkeranime7968]

@@dawnthefoxx3526 What's the name on Webtoon

[@dawnthefoxx3526]

@@allenwalkeranime7968 Shut Eye

[@_pvv_]

I’d watch it

[@_pvv_]

@@dawnthefoxx3526 is it a book u can buy

[@stupidcandies734]

@@allenwalkeranime7968 she has the link in pinned comment

[@lady_witch]

Is it odd that at the beginning where the 2 dogs communicate, I can easily know what kind of voices they have? The dog who warned the traveller had a mild husky voice while the traveller sounded like a young Midwestern folk, well that's how I hear them speak-

[@Yearlybreeze]

Fr

[@TheFruitiestCake]

and that's on character design!

[@cha_hoe]

I can hear them speaking too, the other dog sounds like Arthur from RDR, and the dog with the scarf sounds like albert from war horse

[@iexist6677]

​@@cha_hoeArthur from rd2... I can hear it so well your right wtf

[@connormclernon26]

So ultimate question, what does the devil sound like?

[@orion5914]

Coming back after 5 years. This is all I can think about when I hear this song because it fits so well. An old western-style town cursed by the devil, trapping wandering travellers who, if they’re lucky enough to leave, wonder if they just needed “more shut eye.” Not to mention the composition is great. The shots of Steban running through the town and then the transition to him earlier in the song running after the train was really smooth. After going into art in college, I have a whole new appreciation of this than I did 5 years ago.

[@Spice_dakota]

yeah, same! I love this animation, it was my childhood, and it will always have a special place in my heart.

[@THERIAN_COVE]

❤

[@charonnz]

IKR

[@rat4002]

It makes me very sad that nobody mentioned how well the animation flows with the song. It's clear a lot of effort was put into the animation and how it matches the song. Even if I'm a couple years late, that doesn't mean I appreciate this video any less.

[@meevins]

Thank you! I was going to comment this myself. The song and animation match so perfectly which is honestly rather rare for most animatics. With most you could replace it with different music without much difference, here it would heavily impact the video.

[@Moon_Bloom]

I know

[@flabbergastedpicklerickrol8204]

I thought about that too, it really is amazing and I know that most animators couldn’t pull this off so perfectly, it was, 1 word, Awesome

[@schr4pnel]

Agreeable.

[@robertprice3952]

True

[@nameless4973]

In my opinion: This is a cursed town and the devil gets everyone's soul by forcing them to make a deal with her. The first time the train passed it was an illusion by her to make him think he was doomed. But then the actual train passed. Edit: most questions are already answered in the replies. Also there's another comment that explains this small theory better. The user is called "Lilarts!"

[@num5949]

Omg

[@officialbowater2430]

Nice

[@marcie9408]

AHH YES BECAUSE IT NEVER STOPS IT WOULD HAVE BEEN LONG GONE

[@donnaphilibin2340]

A N D H I S P A L M U G M A N

[@rabid_cowboy]

It also makes sense since after Steban is kicked from the train, all of the other dogs have suddenly disappeared

[@Lanius5]

I think it's cool how you can see posters of missing dogs at the wall at 0:17 and the next thing you see is those dogs sitting there and playing cards.

[@candicenutzfit-inurmouth142]

Hmmm I have a feeling that's a lore that shouldn't be spoiled in the first pl- *covers mouth* Nothing

[@comfortme]

SPOILER ALERT first train was likely an illusion. in fact, i don’t think a single person has ever actually caught the train and left before. the devil is hunting/trailing him in the comic. its gives a sense of possessiveness and pridefulness you wouldn’t expect if people just slipped through her .. paws .. all the time. like either she is royally pissed he escaped because it hurts her ego or whatever she is doing makes every single soul incredibly valuable. now that i think about it, the former. i mean hunting is excessive, and i highly doubt she can be in multiple places at once. she’s missing out on “prey”. PLUS they said the last time someone went missing was a year ago. the state of oddwind suggests mists were previously extremely frequent, leading half of it to fall into a ghost town. untouched and abandoned by the speculation of bad luck or grief. he very well may be the reason why everyone has been safe. i bet now that he has returned, someone will go missing again. unfortunately the hotel owner’s son seems likely, setting up a date for characters that aren’t even secondary is setting up an event.

[@Alteori]

2:32 OOOOMMMGGGGGGGG I let out a HUGE breath I was holding!!!!! GODDAMN!!!!!!! SKAILLA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! DUDE!!!!! This had me SOOOOO hooked!!!!!! Felt like I was watching a movie; the usage of the two tone palettes, I felt like I was there. I felt the suspense and eeriness of the place. I felt the fear and adrenaline of the character as he was trying to catch the train before being stuck with that thing. 1000%%%%% WELL DONE!!!! WOW!!!!

[@herecomesathought9279]

I'm just glad he got away. Never underestimate someone's will to live. PS: HII!!! I love your videos.

[@Alteori]

@@herecomesathought9279 Thanks and I'm glad he got away too!

[@herecomesathought9279]

@@Alteori You're welcome :)

[@badbitchdog5786]

That is move

[@EverestEverly]

Hi alteori!

[@apriljacobson6434]

6th Grader: Walks into school 8th Grader: You made a mistake coming here traveler. This school is cursed by the devil herself. *Principle glares from across the hallway*

[@PossumMommy]

I did this when I was a 8th grader 6 years ago

[@kjellosness896]

Haha so true

[@ariyanajackson747]

That is true. A new kid came into my school one day and I told her that she made a mistake coming here because I said the principal ate kids like her for lunch! Now she is 8yrs old and she knows the truth, but that was a pretty funny prank I pulled on her. My friends and I still talk about it today. The principal knew that the kid thought that she ate kids like that girl, but she never found out who told the girl that. My friends laugh everytime we saw her. That happened 3yrs ago and I have transferred to another school and I STILL remember the principal's stupidity. So, I relate to this comment.👌

[@emzyaxoltl3200]

I'm going to do this one day 😂

[@notherelowkey_]

OMG THIS IS SO TRUE I TOLD ALL OF THE YOUNGER GRADES You will regret coming here... XDDD THE LOOKS ON THEIR FACES LORDDD

[@DC_-dh9wq]

Nobody: Not even a single soul: Train Conductor: Wait why are there a bunch of doggos chasing ma train?

[@ryokokereukhuran]

I genuinely laughed out loud to this. Good job kid, you get an A+

[@DC_-dh9wq]

Ryoko Kereu Khuran Thanks

[@saltishot6845]

XD that’s what I thought

[@ryokokereukhuran]

@@DC_-dh9wq You're welcome.

[@rokki-road]

Ryoko Kereu Khuran same

[@rubyblackinout]

I listened to this when I was 10. Im 15 now, and this is still top tier animation. Beautiful and nostalgic

[@PissbabyJohnnieGuilbert]

I listened when I was seven (now eleven) and THE NOSTALGIA IS CRAZY

[@vinRBLX805]

same here broo

[@rubyblackinout]

@@vinRBLX805 lol I'm 16 now this is insane

[@prayagsuthar9856]

I did not see this animatic when it first came out, this is my first time watching. But I wish I could have the same memories of watching this that other people have, because WOW this is amazing!

[@dirtydan3468]

I showed this to my grandfather and he absolutely loved it, he said the western style was so captivating 😂

[@dlg.studios5649]

Noice! 👍

[@kahyen2001]

Aww. That's so sweet.

[@justadog8011]

That’s amazing! I’m sure he’d love the Ghost Town video aswell, especially since it has color.

[@deathheaven.5668]

Should I show this to my grandpa doe 👀

[@charliespring1427]

Awesome!

[@spilltherainbow]

Fun Fact: You've watched this more than once

[@dawnholmes2741]

I have and I'm not ashamed to say that it is a beautiful masterpiece

[@spilltherainbow]

@@dawnholmes2741 Agreed

[@scarlettgarcia6408]

True dat

[@pardeepkaur2132]

Yes agreeeedddd

[@the_sky_is_blue_and_so_am_I]

Yes

[@Sacrifial-Lambl0l]

OMG I FINALLY FOUND IT!!!!!! I've literally been looking for this for years💀 I remember watching it as a kid and I wanted to rewatch, but I haven't been able to find it until now😭

[@eclairsaremyfavsnack]

i thought about this video today and when i shut my eyes about to go to sleep i just found it

[@sarahbarkoczi]

Same omg

[@poppins9]

No one gonna talk about how on beat each frame is to the music

[@Y0urL0calW3ird0]

Omg I just noticed-

[@Tigerfang-wt8tx]

THANK YOU IM SO GLAD SOMEONE ELSE NOTICED IT

[@dakotakinz]

anyone else come back every couple of months and watch this again? i just love this animatic so much and it was a huge part of my childhood!

[@whiterain2546]

Yep

[@sheiladrebenstedt3018]

Yes 1000 present yes!!

[@garlicsalt9924]

I actually watched this several times this week.

[@frymerscracks_pros683]

Me too

[@dogeytheattack_doge9072]

Yep

[@Wingdacat]

1:47 "GET BACK HERE AND TELL ME I'M PRETTY!"

[@celesthea3126]

Wingdacat "HECK NO YOU'RE UGLY IM OUTTA HERE AND CATCH THAT TRAIN"

[@weeepeee6762]

Celesthea 0w0 "YOU MAD UGLY WITH TAT UGLY CLOCK THINGY EYE"

[@AshenSmokescreen]

lpslover lovers less of a clock and more of a compass rose

[@BambiCambi]

when you love the video so much that you have a app that only has this song and when your bored and on KZbin you only watch this..

[@celesthea3126]

huntercatlover you read my mind

[@thenerdasaurus3717]

I first watched this animatic eight years ago. To this day, it remains my single favorite animation on the platform. Thank you so, so much for making this and sharing it with the world, Skailla. It has been one of the single most inspiring animations I have ever seen as an artist. 🐺❤

[@grimle]

what they said

[@kendallh2416]

This is still in my top 5 favorite animations of all time, even 6 years later, the effort and rhythm is crazy good.

[@kermitthefrog2606]

The sign: _NO RETURN_ Steban: *Hi. I'm Jared, i'm 19, and I never f#**#king** learned how to read.*

[@rikotherengokustan8111]

This made me chuckle

[@Leeolaaj]

#king lol

[@mimirivas7758]

Who else click on the #

[@candlelamp8729]

#king indeed, good sir.

[@mylamadeit8996]

Uhhh I clicked on the “#king” and I found a weird video about potato knishes... 🤨

[@redgradient]

How has Disney NOT given Skailla a job offer yet? I mean come on Disney take notes

[@wolffox3004]

Maybe they did and skaillia refused because they wanted their work to be appreciated

[@redgradient]

Yup probably

[@Danabn0rmal]

I don't think they would of wanted to work there, they have their own project and Disney isn't very good to their workers.

[@redgradient]

It was a joke :I I'm just saying Skailla's animations are better than some Disney movies/animations/shows

[@hazelrose3049]

aww i want to work for disney ......... i hope they treat me good ....

[@imagine778]

This is so amazing Skailia and how you made the town disappear at the end was genius too. This honestly has such an old western feel to it and I can’t get enough of your comics and art. You’re just so talented and I’m so glad to have experienced your art with dear old Steban. and that red dog is so creepy too but I just love her and I love the compass eyeball you gave her.

[@Enderist]

I’ve been watching this animation for years now and it still takes my breath away

[@TraceyMazzei]

Same

[@Spice_dakota]

yeah, same!

[@riggedtrees]

*Watches this 100 times and shuts laptop* "I should stop watching this now"... *opens laptop 5 seconds after and watches 100 more times*

[@Hanuhaki]

Dounya E Besh OMG so me

[@HamCommy]

Dounya E Besh *cough cough* hellp meeee

[@tobiashardy6202]

i cant stop ether

[@UmbraSolphira]

me either it's one of those things that never gets old so you just keep doing\watching it again. like the warriors books

[@hannathioux5753]

Me

[@bearlyalive9669]

This video still makes my heart pound and I'm glad people are still recognizing this video and coming up with theories.

[@athonkinguser6700]

Sorry but why does this video make your heart pound?

[@fangraverwolf5154]

I found it on webtoon

[@under_your_bed]

A Thonking User I guess cause it gives you adrenaline or something, since it’s intense?

[@bearlyalive9669]

@@athonkinguser6700been a while but to give you an answer you don’t need anymore, it used to make my heart pound bcuz of the song, it was a very intense song when I first heard of it lol

[@thedragondrawer6987]

This animatic is PERFECT for the song. It’s such an intense song that the plot and characters fit perfectly with it. The art is incredible, and this is such a great animatic that I can’t help watching it over and over again. Great work.

[@almaszuroczki3348]

I haven't seen this video in six years and now I found it! so nostalgic🥺

[@flaiomlip7243]

YES THIS WAS MY FAVORITE VIDEO TO SEE

[@robinrobbielee]

Depression? Gone Anxiety? Cured My heart? Crying Hotel? Trivago

[@wolfecara8457]

Robin Wintsch lol

[@marieeevee8743]

that last one XD

[@robinrobbielee]

@@marieeevee8743 :D

[@amandafensterseifer5472]

KSKSKSKSKSKSJSKS WTF

[@enderpsycho03]

Whenever you need cheap hotels go trivago

[@s0ftydem0n70]

What did we learn kids? Run away from Ladies with compass eyes Edit: where did I get these likes from- damn where y'all coming from? Lmfao

[@Anonymousmouse6]

😂

[@broly.7621]

agreed!

[@breadyy7144]

Lol 🤣

[@chipsare-yummy8188]

and get a better bed for your head

[@asteroidxd8699]

Yes

[@Babygirl123Dede]

5 years later and I’m still wondering how they haven’t turned this into a full movie

[@skrunkly191]

Yep.

[@riversgoingnowhere1659]

you can actually read it as a webcomic!

[@sleepy1.O]

Dude, I loved this video so much as a kid, I *downloaded* the song on my mp3 player

[@fawnasaur]

This is absolutely the most iconic animatic on youtube. You’ve watched it more than once, I’ve watched it more than once, and we’re all probably still inspired by it to this day.

[@geese6387]

yeah, just something about it... i dont know what

[@grapelys]

Yep! This is probably the fourth time I've seen this animatic over a three-year period, and it's always as captivating as the first time I watched it.

[@itsnotevenfunny]

this was the first animatic i ever saw on youtube, and it really opened my eyes. so i definitely agree with you there

[@Lylaris_or_Garuk]

I’ve watched far over 20 times, it never gets old

[@nv3363]

I used to watch this every single day before I went to sleep

[@flippy2369]

Here’s my theory of this whole thing: So. The devil is trying to lure in desperate wolves/dogs in the desert into her town (for water, rest, etc), which is actually just an illusion made by her, and isn’t actually real. She lures them in, and that one dog that was talking to the wolf, the one that was saying to catch the train, was actually under control of the devil, which could be why he has a very blank expression. She is telling him through the dog to catch the train which is actually also an illusion by her, which is why you can see she doesn’t even try to stop the dogs from going to that train. She lures them to the train illusion and gets their souls like that. Then, later, the real train comes. Again the wolf runs to it, but this time the devil actually tries to stop him and lure him back to the town, so this time it’s not an illusion like the last one. The train doesn’t stop, possibly because the driver can’t even see the town, maybe because the illusion isn’t meant to be seen by him, so he doesn’t even see it, as it’s only for the desperate animals. The wolf gets on the train, and as he gets farther away, the town disappears because it was all just an illusion... I’m not really sure about the devil’s compass eye, it could possibly be to somehow tell the animals about the direction of the town but without them knowing that their being “told”.. But yeah. Sorry it was long, but that’s me theory :)

[@ravewingz]

This deserves much more attention! This is a great theory

[@flippy2369]

Mysticalize thanks!

[@rosesgatcha922]

or the kida movie balto

[@mokimon5079]

Bumo

[@mokimon5079]

Bump

[@octocow]

Shut eye lyrics! You should've got a better bed Better for your head Better heads need shut eye You should've got a better bed Better for your head Better heads need shut eye You should've got out of the red In the red, you're better off dead Deader than the red dead sea Promise it to me Promise me the sea You should've got a better bed Better for your head Better heads need shut eye You should've got out of the red In the red, you're better off dead Deader than the red dead sea Promise it to me Promise me the sea People, all the people, with big bellies, banging bigger drums They beat down on you, they beat the pulse into your shoes Shoes that are made for walking you to lands and other seas See those seas of, see those seas that you've seen on the big screen You should've got a better bed Better for your head Better heads need shut eye You should've got out of the red In the red you're better off dead Deader than the red dead sea Promise it to me Promise me the sea Sad hello's and mad high lows Now, I know not nobody knows Sad hello's and mad high lows Now, I know not nobody knows Where do we go? Oh, where do we go? People, all the people, with big bellies, banging bigger drums They beat down on you, they beat the pulse into your shoes Shoes that are made for walking you to lands and other seas See those seas of, see those seas that you've seen on the big screen People, all the people, with big bellies, banging bigger drums They beat down on you, they beat the pulse into your shoes Shoes that are made for walking you to lands and other seas See those seas of, see those seas that you've seen on the big screen La, la-la-la-la-la La-la-la-la-la, la-la-la, la-la-la La, la-la-la-la-la La-la-la-la-la, la-a-la, la-la-la

[@lavenderlilac6227]

I remember finding Skailla years ago. From this very video. This animatic, her other beautiful works of art, gave me so much insparation. Coming back to it now, years later, really shows me how much her artwork had an affect on me. It's brilliant.

[@ctc2973]

Disney should hire you

[@Coffeii]

Exactly

[@faithkfoxes6181]

Yup

[@jaysinrasmussen9012]

Nah because they'd get inspired by ya characters and use them in movies

[@yanfei7407]

Tigerblink AJ yup

[@idklol616]

I agree

[@Koda905]

Idk why, but this animation is SO motivating for hard things in life.. How some things you need to fight to escape the pain of them. I made this a while time ago- and i come back to see the amount of likes ive gotten- IS JESUS DOING THIS FOR ME OR SOMETHIN??

[@moonlight.8831]

Decide to comment because there no replys.

[@tiphanicole]

What heart?

[@Koda905]

@@tiphanicoleowner

[@Koda905]

@@tiphanicole she removed it now

[@potato1674]

@@Koda905 no when you edit a comment you lose the heart

[@avenfoxx7095]

genuinely crying at the good memories i have associated with this

[@afterglow87]

I REMEMBER WATCHING THIS WHEN I WAS 12. seriously, one of my biggest inspirations to start drawing. thank you so much

[@TheBourneFreedom]

Steban: "No superstitions here, mate!" * Ghost dog shows his hollowed-out eye socket and bared, skull-like teeth *. Steban: "Erm, when did you say that train passes through here again?" XD

[@allfinns2465]

I think they're talking about another dog earlier on in the vid....

[@itzgray9802]

AnnoymøusDogAJ seems like you didn't watch this enough times to understand what part of the animation he was talking about....

[@TheBourneFreedom]

I was talking about the part starting at 0:30. Hope that clears up any confusion! :)

[@_kat_2572]

Ahsindensb

[@linhngo7859]

TheBourneFreedom I

[@FluffyPoopPrincess]

What are you, a rogue Disney artist?

[@OSNDUXKAA]

FluffyPoopPrincess yes

[@brokenz_art9329]

YEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSS

[@flamestormfire]

Probably

[@Tigerfang-wt8tx]

Better than Disney

[@lemonchan2013]

this shit makes me cry cause it overloads me with nostalgia seeing art styles like this as a child and being so invested :(

[@nocatsallowed6950]

The fact that this turned up in a warrior cats playlist is amazing. Still love it! Great animation.

[@lolswagger9290]

Is anyone else satisfied that this video is EXACTLY 3 minutes long?!

[@drawing_is_painomghelp8356]

Lol Swagger makes it even better

[@thedemonwolfclover9628]

Lol Swagger YES!

[@emilyoverturf595]

Lol Swagger I have the suspicion you copied my comment, if not, it's fine. But I'd like to know.

[@hacko2190]

no. you have a problem.

[@sashabraus4960]

:'D ( triggered i cant make a video and exact time )

[@shadowpixel8445]

I was wondering why there were train tracks in the middle of a town and I just realized that it’s because the town doesn’t exist

[@antondeni4166]

Shadowpixel pfft, you'd be surprised

[@geckoinasweater8967]

Bruh, It's a wild west type town.

[@SacredAbyss]

@@antondeni4166 it doesn't stop, if this town existed it would stop.

[@cheetahsprintaj4766]

Way to spoil it

[@portgasdann3389]

Um. You haven't been in PH then

[@R41NYD4YZ]

I was obsessed with this in like 4th grade. I’m now in highschool and I still think about it sometimes. The scene where they all sprint after the train is a really powerful scene that has definitely stuck with me!

[@pilaxshe8036]

still listening after years

[@coldpizza36]

I've watched this like a million times and it NEVER gets old

[@cetariw-a4890]

So true

[@skylaryoung7773]

Yes

[@jijiwatson3157]

Yeah it really never gets Old I just love it so much I can't stop watching it to Old I just love it so much I can't stop watching it too

[@shadow_the_wolf617]

SAME!!!!

[@nicoleschwartz5050]

Same

[@rainwys]

Theory Time! The compass in her eye doesn't have anything of a needle, right? So, you can't tell where north is. Even if it did, however, how would that work? It'd have to be upright, of course. Yet still, it doesn't have any resemblance of a needle. So, you can't find north. No telling of East, South, and West, either. That means they're lost. There's no telling where they are. I'm late, I know.

[@bluant3298]

oh shit

[@charlottesmith1393]

dafaq?

[@networkunkown4767]

true it matches with the town, its nowhere

[@eri_lvr7640]

damn, I was thinking almost the same thing

[@cinnabun9596]

im hella late too also OwO

[@stunt75]

visiting this after like 6 years and it still goes so hard 🔥🔥 love it!!!!

[@DarkieAre_Here]

Yes!😊

[@thebillionaire9797]

5 years later and this is still one of my favorite animatics! Amazing job

[@scarlettpenney4683]

1 word: Breathtaking

[@moved3887]

Ikr 😤😥

[@huskyloverlilac]

Sacred Tiger ikr

[@redpanda6398]

Actually those are two words and a number. Get your facts straight my dear strawberry loving sacred tiger!

[@redpanda6398]

That right there is one number and two words. LIAR! (Joking, and agreed)

[@morrganics168]

So basically this is what I think. The reason the animation is played to the song ''Shut eye'' is because the train doesn't stop because the town doesn't actually exist. Its just an illusion by the devil. And the reason most travellers can see it is because they are tired. The tireder they are, the easier they are to trick. Thats why at the start the devil says ''better heads need shut eye''. Correct me if i'm wrong but thats what I think is going on.

[@D0VEGUM]

The Grim Shadow wow... that is awesome

[@morrganics168]

Thanks! Most people knew about the town being a trick but the tirder they are the easier they're to trick part is completley original xD

[@jrs2186]

Koo

[@archs1ay3r3]

love the way you think

[@morrganics168]

Tysm!

[@lucyfer07]

Ngl this animatic was basically my childhood. Just found it after 5 years and its still so good

[@runicebony1495]

I keep coming back to these, the song, the animation, the story!! It just flows so nicely together! Saw it when it first came out, still here!

[@jules894]

POV: it’s been two years and I’m coming back to watch this again edit: not to be that person, but thanks for all the likes :)

[@frymerscracks_pros683]

Hah me too

[@Slayqueengirliepop]

Fun fact : I've come back to watch 😌✊ still as good as I remember

[@keketski5430]

Its been 4?

[@movingchannels2203]

@@keketski5430 Maybe they found it 2 years ago

[@keketski5430]

@@movingchannels2203 o that makes sense

[@hollyforman9637]

ARGH! The song, the art, the style, the characters, the color pallet, THE EVERYTHING! Never get's old.

[@karstenhoffmann3422]

❤👍

[@MistressWilbur]

I remember watching this so many years ago, still as good as I remember

[@Markheathcliffsgun]

Watching this brought back my childhood

[@FableStarlet]

Mom: honey, time for school!! Me: 1:46

[@silktouchpickaxe]

Lol yes

[@user-oz2vb9kz7l]

Good one... Good one...

[@insertcreativename7661]

Lol

[@dylanchristman978]

I actually laughed instead of a nose exhale

[@tiicktocktiimbers7471]

Mom:GET THE HELL BACK HERE

[@Arrowwolff]

Thought this was some unreleased Disney movie at first

[@crystaltheangel2659]

Yeah same

[@iizvek]

Me too!! Like a film storyboard tbh

[@thingsnstuff7526]

I wish

[@fluffin]

Lmao

[@Arrowwolff]

IKR

[@Gen_is_a_star]

coming back 6 years later and watching this just hit me with so much nostalgia

[@GraysonOliver-im1xr]

Same

[@googolplexiaa]

I have returned to check out this masterpiece, I remember how this gave me lots of inspo a few years ago, when I first saw it- still amazing and stunning.

[@tiredxcj]

I straight up searched "devil wolf with compass eye song" and "dogs running to train to escape town" just to find this-

[@Itzandrw]

they actually dogs , the devil prob yes was a wolf

[@phantomstarsx9343]

I was trying to remember so I searched "western dog amv." It worked so 😅

[@tiredxcj]

I'm happy I'm not the only one who did that :D

[@kimya141]

Nice

[@R_i_t_s_u]

SAME. REMEMBER WATCHING THIS WHEN I WAS LIKE EIGHT THIS INSPIRED ME SO MUCH

[@ChikkiNoodles]

*YOUR ANIMATICS GIVE ME L I F E*

[@emiewooo]

Chikki Noodles Warrior cats and this channel gives me life

[@spiralmouse]

Chikki Noodles SAAAAAAAAME

[@Antonio-tk4rf]

Chikki Noodles

[@amandareed2964]

me to😉

[@easternpeakstables6264]

Chikki Noodles ME TOO!!!!!!!!!!!

[@gizzyk1170]

The nostalgia my whole childhood 😭😭

[@bemybestfrien7088]

Coming back to this, I can't say how much I loved this song and animation altogether. It fits so perfectly.

[@shimaokami]

If I had 3 min left to live, I would watch this

[@liv9218]

An add pops up while your watching it and you die before finishing it .,.

[@MORIA_TSTL]

I wouldnt i would commit mas murder and crime

[@charliespring1427]

SAMEEE

[@shiny-collector-silver]

Same

[@meowsicalplayz7090]

If I had 5 mins I’d do this and then sonic trailer in Roblox lol

[@peeblekitty5780]

Just found this back in my recommendations a year later. Time to rewatch it again, a few dozen more times, and spend a few months trying to get the song out of my head * v *

[@Honeygutzs]

Bro same

[@astronotus_]

Same

[@majora748]

ar e u a happ i'm sorry

[@nkeko9735]

Same bud It's awesome tho

[@elliehs]

Same

[@Xiaosllvr]

This video brings back so many memories I had, I remember being in LOVE with this Chanel for 4 years straight 😔

[@user-kt9tc6ni8f]

SO MUCH NOSTALGIA I USED TO WATCH THIS 24/7 MAN

[@anthonyj.crowley7361]

FR

[@erykolop1]

1:40 "Yo...Lady satan , I like the treatment and all but...." 1:47 " IM GAY"

[@sspadens]

me

[@haymawin]

lmao this comment is gold

[@eh3451]

(*≧▽≦)

[@nobodyunderstandskody]

Honestly same XD

[@UmbraSolphira]

Omega_Flowey xD

[@boofer2325]

This is awesome. 1: dogs. I am a nerd for dogs. Their literally my therapy. 2: the song 3:art 4:on time 5:evwrything

[@steffiesaez4787]

u are a 100 persent right

[@emmym7717]

agreed

[@nishkaghzala762]

sleepingcorgis Ever heard of the ginga series?

[@Shayanoobie]

This is too addicting I’ve watched this like 7 times already and this was posted 6 years ago.

[@RatThingy]

This took me 4 years to find 😂 still as good as i remember

[@lunamoon618]

The only thing I don't like is that it ended

[@lunamoon2839]

Luna Moon hi Luna Moon I'm also Luna Moon Lol am i right? and your right I wish it would go on for longer but it's still amazing the song gose so well with it as well as the art

[@alextuffinful]

Luna Moon I wish this was a movie! 😢

[@palegrimms]

Luna Moon yesss

[@chrisw9984]

Luna Moon? From Thorn clan on CoC?

[@enamelalchemist]

Luna Moon sammmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmme.

[@the4gtten1s]

Why does this remind me of one of my childhood favorite movies “All Dogs Go To Heaven”

[@jessicawaite5140]

Seban (the dog) is similar to the main dog in All Dogs Go To Heaven, Charlie

[@the4gtten1s]

Ya I noticed that

[@kamdynlikesbands]

but it’s kinda way better 😳

[@rinandmisty6419]

I- i miss that movie

[@furcat4415]

@@rinandmisty6419 the movie hasn't gone anywhere, go watch it!

[@thetoygraveyard]

Omg I was obsessed with this animation when I was a kid it’s one of the reasons I’m so into digital art now

[@destinystarrr_]

AAHHH THIS ANIMATIC IS LITERALLY MY CHILDHOOD! Thank you so much for making this!

[@disastrousscribbles]

My interpretation of this is that; There is a cursed town, that is unknown to the world, but people(dogs) who are desparate seek help, and that's when the town appears. The villagers of this town are forever trapped in the debt of the red wolf, because she 'helped' them and now are trapped. So, that dog that warns the main character to leave, because his eye/ soul will be taken away if he doesn't leave. When the dogs are trying to catch the train the conductor can't see them because they don't 'exist' and that is why the dogs were chasing the train so they can go into the real world again. After the dog attempted to catch the train but is unsuccessful the red wolf tries to tempt/seduce the main character so she can catch his soul, so he runs away luckily without looking into the eye of the compass, so his soul isn't captured. So, in the end basically be careful who you put your trust in or something like that. Idk that's just mi thoughts, that probs don't make sense :/ Edit: Oh my goodness! I never expected that I would get so many likes, thank you! 💖 *Yes I have worked on my grammar since last year* 😂

[@GameBound]

We'll find out since she is planning to incorporate this into her comics on deviantart

[@disastrousscribbles]

Thanks for the heads up!

[@tokyohammer2947]

The Gold Unicorn I love this theory... There is a weird request i have for ya... Watch: the zombie song, And theororize that? Thanks!

[@brooke-qc6bo]

The Gold Unicorn i love this interpretation so much omfg

[@mokimon5079]

I agree but i also think at the end when she "destroys" the town she actually takes it back into "hell" or her own plane of existence and thats why no one can find it

[@spiritshadowphoenix417]

My theory is the train is life and life never stops for anyone, the town is the forgotten place where the dead go, the red wolf with the compass eye is death waiting for souls to take from hopeless, weary of life dogs that stray there and to escape is to catch the train which is life

[@justpositivity4595]

Good theory

[@3daniku]

best one i ever heard yet

[@spiritshadowphoenix417]

@@3daniku Thank You.

[@spiritshadowphoenix417]

@Anna Firth Thank you.

[@spiritshadowphoenix417]

As for the compass eye, I think that it maybe able to mess with an unwary mind and lead them to the town where she then harvests their souls since a compass deals with direction.

[@justingame4459]

Even though it's been 5 years this song is still amazing and I love how the art looks. It may be simple but it's honestly nice and I love the wolf with that eye of hers

[@yourdidit7813]

I remember watching this for the first time. I love it.

[@rexenowner]

Years later and I’m realizing- This is the most literal sense I’ve seen “dust devil” used as-

[@Bear_Song]

LOLLLL 👌✨

[@micaiahvenn3185]

Woah

[@dimlef1658]

Ooooh

[@figs-oliomedley]

@@dimlef1658 same

[@mysteryhuman5531]

Ooooooo

[@Sketchtrastrophe]

*chases train* IM AS FAST AS A TRAINNN! *trips* OOF

[@axoistrying1019]

Lmaooooo

[@lillystefanic6935]

Funny

[@nrs4866]

*smacc*

[@flamestormfire]

*roblox

[@flamestormfire]

OoF

[@Kidwhodied]

This animation was my first introduction to this song, and I've been watching this since it came out, I love this. Thank you for making this video.

[@samanthacamp5202]

Back after 6 years, this animatic is what got me into art in the first place, it is an amazing animatic and your work is phenomenal!!!

[@MrsRobinson2U]

This is incredible and underrated I’ve watched this about a million times

[@ahuman3876]

Same

[@vixymixy]

SaEm

[@onyxrose6083]

Ahaha haha haha underrated... yknow it has 10 million views

[@blackchains-sl6nc]

I LOVE this song and I LOVE the animation. 🐶 And I watched that a million times too.

[@Solarisss951]

Same I always watch this ÙwÚ

[@aceris5874]

I. Cannot. Stop. Clicking. On. This. Video.

[@alurii7442]

Aceris SAME!!!

[@sandman5736]

Aceris OML SAME

[@testest4testtest198]

Same!!!!!! Watched it 100 times!

[@drvgxn4719]

Bro, I listened to this 3 years ago. Never knew the comic but today I finnaly found it.

[@AlfredoRunt]

years later this still is so amazing

[@DoravaYT]

It's sure Beautiful

[@jessicasteffens164]

It gave me goosebumps when the music got louder and the dogs were running like a huge pack- 😅

[@1mantiss1]

Samee

[@R_i_t_s_u]

SAME I USED TO LOVE THAT PART AAAA

[@Milanvandergaag]

Sameeee

[@sarahhansen1510]

Dog:this town has been cursed Me: i knew i should have gone for the five star hotel

[@lynxz-studios]

Instead you went with Muttel6

[@bv_liz]

Lmao

[@melissawallace2602]

I remember watching this for the first time. It still has the same hit on me, and I adore it still!