Spring Herald - 春天的信使 (2019) 2D Animated Short

[@lizzi4032]

In chinese mythology, dragons are associated with water. Whenever there was rain, thunder or lightning, it was believed, that a dragon was flying through the sky. (maybe they still believe it today, I don't know.)

[@rafaelhdz6146]

I´ve always belived that tohugh I´m not chinesse haha

[@dju164]

Interesting. Brazilian natives the Tupi-Guarani have a dragon in their mitology called "Caramuru" that was associated with the sea, either the angry of the oceans as their calm times. Curious that those 2 folks doesn't seem to have any contact in history (prior to 1500 CE).

[@cosmicdraconian6712]

@@dju164 wow,good to know :)

[@men_del12]

I think it is originated with the story of China's rivers (1 of them is yellow river) about dragons watching humans suffer by the drought and asking the Emperor for rain and yet even when the dragons give the message to the Emperor, he ignores them til they get tired and illegaly draw the water out of the sea to pour out rain onto the land, which makes the people happy and then a guard/ god (I forget) of the water reports these dragons wrong doing thus punish them by the Emperor for each dragons to each mountains, which later turns them into wellspring of fountain rivers for another blessings or so as the story is focuses on the dragons as helping the humans.

[@lvbboi9]

@@dju164Are you Brazilian?? Cause I am and didnt even know about that

[@ActuallyRea]

Absolutely stunning! Even the details like the perspective shot on the rain was incredibly beautiful. I can’t wait to see more from you 💗

[@vioblanket]

Indeed 👍

[@OniyunYun]

REA!!

[@John489_2]

Haha, scrolling through the comments and then I see YOU!!! Wow, these communities really are connected,

[@loversrockr]

GinjaNinjaOwO Hi Rea :D nice to meet you here, lol. How you doin.

[@obviously692]

omg senpai its u

[@RiccardoAlbertini]

what? "just" a "school movie"? :O Outstanding quality!

[@vladdraghici7237]

I mean we are talking about an Calarts here xD

[@nisaandini844]

@@vladdraghici7237 what is Calarts?

[@sinisterquestionmarkinacti2801]

Nisa Andini an art school

[@sinisterquestionmarkinacti2801]

Nisa Andini a really really good one

[@vladdraghici7237]

@@nisaandini844 as Asrii said, a very renowned art school^^

[@rawm6686]

man this is like the son of Studio Ghibli, Avatar The Last Airbender and Mulan. Whit a reaaallyy smooth animation omgg.

[@rabbitandbug]

IKR this is amazing i literally had tears watching this

[@filipesm94]

and pokemon.... as the presence of a lotad indicates

[@dreamyvria]

And Genshin impact

[@rawberriemilkfake3920]

i wish this was a trailer so i could check it out as a whole movie

[@anandhumohan5381]

#metoo

[@julie3730]

Me too

[@Abuuu2007]

look at this animation kzbin.info/www/bejne/i6Wyp3xreLSml7s

[@melodiasinger]

Yesss 🙏🏻🙏🏻😍

[@MrRakeshmalvi]

most popular ai 2d animated stories thank you so much ❤❤❤❤❤❤ kzbin.info/www/bejne/raPGimh5gLeBa6M

[@johnynguyen9452]

I'm getting Studio Ghibli vibes here.

[@IllHandleThis]

Definitely. Particularly Spirited Away.

[@alexeru6154]

Hmm I’m getting a lot more Mulan/ Disney vibes than Ghibli tbh.

[@michelledeocampo9054]

Tru fam true

[@rayaya6580]

Cuz theres a green dragon

[@yearsago-2k]

Oh, my God, that's what I'm gonna say. ( ͡°_ʖ ͡°)

[@Raynabananas]

this is gorgeous! this is like ghibli and avatar the last airbender vibes! thank you youtube recommendations!

[@Johnnii360]

Nah, better than the last airbender! 😊 American animations are mostly to roug and stiff but this is almost like butter. ;)

[@laboon4679]

@@Johnnii360 no just no

[@laboon4679]

@@Johnnii360 you say that American animation is rough and stiff you haven't seen American animation then if you have then obviously not enough

[@Johnnii360]

@@laboon4679 It takes a thief...

[@CeliannaC]

@@Johnnii360 TLA was outsourced to an animation company in Korea... We can appreciate the level of detail and outstanding animation work here without bringing another one down.

[@datguyoverdurr2604]

I didn't know Lotads were part of Chinese mythology

[@johann296]

I was thinking the same thing lool

[@idkwhoami9001]

In chinese myths they are called water demons, or is it in japan?🤣

[@amicaniiya1576]

@@idkwhoami9001 Lotad is based on a kappa, a chinese water demon that's usually shown to be a humanoid turtle-duck hybrid with a water-filled dent on its head that right there s 100% the pokemon

[@mjangelvortex]

@@amicaniiya1576 Kappas also have turtle shells on their backs. So this is definitely a Lotad.

[@SaturnineButtermilk]

@@amicaniiya1576 bruh kappas are Japanese

[@DavidGonzalez-tv2lf]

Curious, is an animation that don't told you a story, instead of this share you a emotion. Is more like a picture than like a movie. And is beautifull

[@zijing9548]

Thanks for describing my experience right now , this was amazing 😻

[@DavidGonzalez-tv2lf]

@@zijing9548 You're so very welcome, darling

[@MrRakeshmalvi]

most popular ai 2d animated stories thank you so much ❤❤❤❤❤❤ kzbin.info/www/bejne/raPGimh5gLeBa6M

[@tanjken]

Spirited Away x Mulan x Pokemon.

[@franzluth]

COPY CAT COMMENTER

[@Somespideronline]

The Red Rebels why do people like you accuse others without proof?

[@ryuuk1528]

Nuh uh that was low-key big fish Begonia right there bud.

[@Somespideronline]

Hillary Sanderson Thing is I already did that and this douchebag over here claims that the original commenter stole it. The autism is astounding

[@thesoundisdead3752]

@safaisnotokay who doenst. and if he is accusing with no proof, you're all wrong except marion.

[@lilo4532]

THE ANIMATION SO SMOOTH SO WELL MADE THE DRAWING STYLE WEQFIYGHDASJK I LOVE THIS OMG THIS IS INCREDIBLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ngmeiting5995]

INCREDIBLE ARTIST!!!!

[@re-mo3jq]

IKR SKKSKXJJSMSKSJDJ I WISH I COULD DO THIS

[@optimusprime5446]

@@re-mo3jq ALIVERYVAUYVRLQBER Me too, we'll get there one day!!

[@deemo334]

BRUH I THOUGHT SHE KILLED HIM WHEN SHE SMUSHED HIM IN HER HANDS Anyway I loved the animation, keep up the breathtaking work~

[@Kingcrowsir]

SAAAAMMMEEEE I was like WHY YOU CRUSH THE ADORABLE BEAN?!

[@kiakaha110]

I fucking burst out laughing, I’m a terrible person.

[@sophelya]

LMAO YEAH it was so pretty and gentle and then suddenly did she just smash it-

[@101be8]

Hahahahaha

[@ra8bit658]

No, yor work is breathtaking

[@cynthia6787]

Is that the pokemon Lotad I see? 👀 Also good job man! 👏👏👏 I aspire to be as good as you

[@yashashreedeb9912]

I noticed that too lol though brilliant art ❤️

[@xelaxon]

@@camtuck nah thats a Lotad. It's a spot on recreation of the pokemon, I'm impressed

[@yowoki1]

@@camtuck Definitely a Lotad at 1:09

[@ZurakciEntertainment]

​@@camtuck Yeah no. Thats a mutant lotad with 6 legs. Kappas are first of Japanese Folklore, which wouldnt make much sense in something that looks more Chinese. At the same time, Kappas are more or less Imps / Human like creatures. Lombre would make more sense for that claim. Now that I think of it... It wouldnt make much sense for a Lotad or a Lombre to be there either.. It too is japanese.

[@patan-chan]

@@ZurakciEntertainment I'm pretty sure Lotads normally have 6 legs anyway lol. But yeah you're right haha

[@_infires8543]

0:23 no one talking about how beautiful that flowy hair looks. it's so smooth and gracious! her hair and dress flowing just gives me such a sense of peace, im not stressed about my exams anymore haha

[@MrRakeshmalvi]

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[@spawnoftacobell1644]

1:10 I don’t know what that is but i need one.

[@patrix1585]

Spawn Of Taco Bell it’s a pokemon called lotad. U can get a lotad stuff toy😀

[@boigone1415]

No actually it’s a kappa

[@samanthaperry4543]

@@boigone1415 it's a lotad

[@sloogsketch]

pokemon lotad :)

[@king.dayana_3040]

It's a kappa This creature will make anyone that swim near him drown

[@Tejps]

1:08. pokemon company : copyright mode on!!!

[@akuma7601]

shhhhhhhhhHHHhhh no one's going to notice

[@logicai4928]

Translated into chinese : 1分08秒，任天堂律师函警告！

[@AnthonyNguyenlolz]

don't worry it's a kappa

[@laboon4679]

@@AnthonyNguyenlolz no it's not

[@joaogabriels.f.5143]

they added an extra leg, it's okay

[@gatolordjuju]

THIS IS JUST... INCREDIBLE! OH BOI THE ANIMATION IS SO FLAWLESS AND THE SCENE TRANSITION WAS SO SMOOTH TOO!! I'M IN LOVE WITH THIS!

[@shannonreyneke]

This gives me major Studio Ghibli vibes. Love the animation 🧡

[@berserkpartisan]

*when the making of the animation gets more views then the* **actual animation**

[@JeanneBook]

Where is the Making video?

[@peeweeallen517]

@@JeanneBook I'm pretty sure it's on the same channel. The link is also in the description.

[@yamidelacroix6729]

I'd pay any amount of money for this to be a full film. I can just imagine boisterous big brother summer herald, calm big sister autumn and calm and collected winter. Honestly, this is utterly beautiful. I felt the joy as they went through the land on dragon back just from the playful motions.

[@wangqiu2658]

Curie will definitely become Hollywood big-name In animation industry In the near future. we are all looking forward to seeing your movie one day!

[@pinkymcflufkinz9412]

This is some Studio Ghibli level animating here. It’s awesome!!

[@heens8403]

THE LOTAD SHOOK ME OMG everything about this is so great! i love your backgrounds and how fluid your animation is, it's really calming and mesmerizing to watch

[@lemonisnotcool3474]

You know when people say 'I have no words etc etc, you see this is probably the only time I've had this. Words cannot describe the beauty of this, so thank you

[@pawnshot]

I love how the line work looks very penciled in, makes this animation very unique compared to all the shows we are getting on television. Breath of fresh air

[@emilyyang3859]

this is so beautiful!!!!!!! but also....the lotad at 1:09 haha I love it

[@kaelanwashington2700]

I have respect for all the people that come together to make these animations, from the artist to the compusor to the script writter, director, everyone. Everyone that helps in the production of animations are great people. Not only are they able to entertain people but they have great patience. Imagine something this short took eight months... Eight freaking months.

[@serialtalker387]

This comment was made 8 months ago from when i replied. LoL

[@PikaPetey]

lovely attention to detail!

[@ronnorhgih3265]

0:46 this is gorgeous and may be my next phone background

[@cake-w3w]

この世界では春がこんな風に訪れるんだね... めっちゃ綺麗、好きです

[@radiocorrective]

THE WAITING HAS PAYED OFF ♡ You are my favourite animator and I will always support you!

[@qrxtuv]

The scenery is so amazingly detailed (specially that dragon stone carvingg) and the animation is just sooo fluid >3< u are an inspiration curie

[@georgette5124]

Oooh, you're such an inspiration! I found you from your Cal arts sketchbook, which I go to whenever I don't feel like drawing and it always helps so much! You're so young yet creating these astoundingly beautiful films and drawings, I feel so honored and proud that I get to see your art journey! Thank you for being such a role-model for me and no doubt many others!

[@Nirilse]

Thank your for including my favorite pokemon lol. I really love this animation and the style!

[@acidic6174]

I like the detail you put into the cat when the dragon first flys by! its head turns too, and I think that’s really cute

[@beybey8253]

This concept is so amazing!! I wish I could see other seasons designs

[@beastrow2327]

Holy shit this is amazing, keep it up you have some serious potential no joke.

[@TubbyTarchia]

giving a special thanks to your Chinchilla is a major mood but also adorable

[@けぬたらいふぉぅじゃぅ]

That two old fisherman are OP looking

[@animationfan8009]

The most SUPERIOR type of 2d animation! Thank you so much!

[@billie1129]

at first i was like "NOOOO, she squished the dragon !!!"

[@thespectrumofcolours-offi]

been watching since your "Run" animated film and my lord how far you've come. You've cultivated your talent and I wish you luck in the future

[@me_dyrl]

You know that fluffy magical feeling???? YEP. Thats what im feeling right now

[@AoiBlu4]

A better animation then disney!

[@writist_]

8 months,,,, so worth it look at its BEAUTY

[@AlyBr]

Oooooh. The movement is so fluid! You did an incredible job!!

[@nicoong8944]

Video starts: Little dragon pokes the beautiful girl Me: ok, this is gonna be a good video, likes!!!

[@RKateb]

Same xD

[@muski3168]

AHHH!!! I've been waiting for this for so long omg!! It looks absolutely gorgeous and so professional and pretty, I'm q u a k i n g 💕💕

[@laboon4679]

So you're not gonna explain ?

[@jeremyneilsen1263]

WOW. The perspectives, placement, backgrounds, animation itself it's all beautifully done!

[@YOUFREAKINNERD]

InB4 "Holy crap it's so miyazaki!" But I guess the comments section probably already has that covered. Great work! Wonderful storyboarding. All of the action is very clear and concise. I haven't gone through frame-by-frame on some of the important sections but I really don't think that's necessary. Great job with giving the characters in the foreground the right amount of contrast and for using muted colors for the outlines of your background art that helped the characters stand out really well. There's so many good design elements in each shot and you weren't too afraid of going off-model for the sake of fluid movement, nice job. I love the little details of movement and some of the expressions of the characters were really lively and sweet. Just, dang. This is fantastic. I'm sure you probably won't see this and you already know this but you'll be going places. As someone who is very critical of animation overall I can honestly say this has hit all of my checks for quality without being derivative (I.E. Look at me I wanna be Miyazaki!) which I think is important. I particularly appreciate your proportions and how you aren't trying to make things look overly "weeby." I think a lot of people who draw "anime style" don't understand good art but this really stands out. Great work, once again. Thank you.

[@sockeyesoren]

holy moly that was so incredible! i love all the details, the story the characters and the smooth animation! This thing became a huge inspiration from the second it started. I wish i could watch this for the first time every time i watch it

[@Makaruu]

This is such a beautiful piece! I cant believe its only your first year! It was absolutely stunning I can't wait to see what you do next

[@GreinFein]

THIS SENT LITERAL CHILLS DOWN MY SPINE 😩👏👏

[@MrPierdole123]

This as a movie. No talking, no bullshit, no scripts or voice acting. Show-no-tell

[@auttet]

Ok can just acknwoledge the fact HOW SMOOOOTHHHH THE ANIMATION IS

[@kenabae]

The animation, setting, colors, and overall style are so beautiful! I'm in love! 😍 You and your team did an amazing job on this short, keep up the great work! 😊

[@aoifeboi2289]

This is an amazing piece of animation, I would love to see it as a series or a movie. Great theme and even the background characters have a defined look to them. Great job! I look forward to seeing any of your other animations

[@civ21]

So there is a personification for each season and the pointer in the middle telling them when to wake up? Neat!

[@noctisvigil470]

As another animation student from another country I take off my hat to you, and your fellow classmates if you did it with some. I am honestly in love with it, and I hope you get the best of lucks and once you graduate you get the dream job.

[@imen7610]

I loved the animation on her hair at the beginning

[@getoulover]

Those angles and shots are beautiful ❤ I live for the colours and smooth motions HNGGG

[@peter_s]

Thank you for sharing your incredible beautiful work with us.

[@superfluffyshmoopy299]

I cant stop watching this. Amazing work of art!

[@effel7]

my second time watching it i noticed the flowers blooming on the branches @ 0:20 and 0:58 (i guess i was too caught up in the cool dragon movements to notice lol) i love the details, that's really awesome!! and i love how flouncy the hair and fabric is

[@eyes6689]

This looks SO GOOD! This is literally on par with CGI animation!

[@claudiag.9307]

This is the most visually pleasing 2D animated short film on KZbin that I've seen in a while - Good job!

[@duchi882]

*Woah this is stunningly beautiful* I hope this blows up and get the viewsnit deserves

[@karamina2906]

it’s beautiful... I would die after trying to replicate one frame of this

[@suhaininununana424]

I like the bird in water.. so cuteee

[@nyetnyetsu]

Oh my god it is so smooth and pretty. Holy shit

[@lonelytouka6422]

omg it’s so good! It’s clean smooth! I hope you get much more subscribers the details are amazing, you are inspiring me. I love you videos! ❤️❤️❤️

[@mendBOT]

Oh my god, that's incredible, amazing, simply amazing, great job!

[@pandachangotjams4333]

This girl is graceful in everything she does I'm- *falls over something while watching*

[@therealKrak]

That Lotad right there xD for all the Pokémon fans this was a great pleasure to see

[@bellyjean6652]

If this doesn’t get some sort of award, I swear...

[@bu1aw4n]

you should get an oscar for the best animation in world history!

[@ann1ka_p]

This needs to b a webtoon 😭

[@TheFishWhat]

this gives me big fish and begonia vibes! beautiful! love the Lotad ;)

[@brinsley4599]

This is sooo much better than Studio Ghibli. OMG I love it!

[@unknown-js1wh]

Don't say that it has it's own beauty

[@unknown-js1wh]

It's way different

[@brinsley4599]

@@unknown-js1wh sure I didn't mean that in an offensive way, the animation caught my eye faster than the others did. I still love studio ghibli anime quite alot

[@unknown-js1wh]

@@brinsley4599 oh I didn't mean it like that sorry dude

[@brinsley4599]

@@unknown-js1wh Nahh It's cool

[@thesandwich5321]

Beautiful... this is going to be one of these hidden gems that appears everywhere soon.

[@colorful2007]

This animation is goals

[@eyia4526]

I suddenly missed Haku and Chihiro

[@Noel_Joel]

1:10 I choose you, Lotad! I got shivers when that girl smack that Dragon! Absolutely Stunning!

[@thesauce2031]

Oh my days, the progression. i looked at your film run and wanted to see if you made a follow up but this is next level, going from a 5 fps film that looks good to this gorgeous animation. I'm still in shock that you made this!

[@feral_binky]

The smoothest animation I ever did see, WOW

[@lorettadg6815]

Beautiful! Reminds me of Studio Ghibli!

[@evangelinrobinsons2951]

Damn it just reminded of my favorite anime movie "spirited away" 😍

[@02370clement]

it remind me the movie "Big fish & Begona" and that's a pretty good thing ^^ gj!

[@tabithajax]

You are AMAZINGLY talented. This is so buttery smooth. I especially love the soft movement of her hair.

[@te_deum]

Omg, I can`t imagine how much time and effort was spent on this amazing animation, but it was worth it! It's great! The author, you are just a god in the world of animation, thanks for your hard work.

[@merlinsiervo]

I'm curious, how long did it take you to make this? It's so good! What program did you use?

[@natiisabio255]

i have the same question

[@carduelischloris7955]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4jCgXyVmbt7fJY

[@wickeddave5148]

it takes 8 month

[@adroitws1367]

@@wickeddave5148 and a glass of blood, a bucket of sweat, also a portion of soul

[@imblack6953]

Make this into a real movie i swear i'll pay-

[@pooch7449]

So good 😍 How long does it took for you to animate

[@amirhossain1692]

0:39 NOO! SHE-SHE SQUISHED THE ADORABLE LITTLE DRAGON THING NOOOO 0:42 *oh* the little cute dragon thing is now a cool giant dragon haku thing yay

[@meghan369]

I have watched this a few times now... This is so incredibly beautiful. A first year film... I am stunned.

[@StudioARMAND2012]

Beautiful work. Reminds me on studio Ghibli's movie "Spirited away"

[@2KXMKR]

Are we not going to discuss the Lotad?!

[@dju164]

Already happening lol. Look for Cynthia's comment.

[@lilyreyes6760]

Omygod my fav movies is here -kung full panda -Pokèmon -sprite away -mulan -avatar

[@ryujin8754]

I have three words for you Curie Lu: Yes, yes, YES!!!

[@zukoshonor7435]

I don’t know why but I’m getting massive spirited away vibes from this