The Letter animation [Critical Role C2E115]

At long last an animation has been finished! Spoilers for C2E115!
Thank you so much to all of my supportive patrons and supporters. I will probably only come out of hibernation to animate a Beauyasha kiss or somethin.
Cheers!

[@Perpetual_stew_]

Marisha later said that Ashley went to her after the reading and said that she based it off what she loved about Marisha If that isn’t the sweetest fucking thing I might fight someone

[@MrBitz-om9vo]

Did she say that in talks?

[@samstrohmyer1010]

"Hair so shorn on the sides" might be the funniest thing Ashley has said at the table

[@caoimhecoady5783]

"I smell like a crayon" - Ashley Johnson

[@samstrohmyer1010]

@@caoimhecoady5783 "Well it's the first letter in the word A(le)..... oh shoot you wouldn't know that.... because you don't know how to read...." -Ashley Johnson

[@MostLikelyMortal]

“Well don’t get on my ass about it!” -AJ

[@clur136]

"Jazz is chaos" - Ashley Johnson

[@oligographer]

Beau: Saves Yasha from physical slavery and then mental domination. Yasha: "You make me feel safe, I don't even know if that makes sense." I love these two dorks.

[@Direwolf181]

our precious beloved disaster lesbians

[@calmcat8073]

0:28 Fjord knows whats up

[@MyRYNOrunsHot]

Fjord channeling Travis.

[@Unbid581]

Glad I saw this comment because it made me laugh so much XD

[@BrianHall33]

I just a live him looking back and forth, back and forth grinning and putting his face in his hand. Just loving to watch those 2, just like Travis

[@quietlodestar]

fjord also has low wisdom, so yashas not being that discreet

[@beepboop2816]

I think all of them except beau and yasha do at this point

[@cade11071994]

These two couldn't be more ment for each other. Simply beautiful!

[@hiitsy]

I absolutely agree and can't wait to see what's in store for them :D

[@andytaylor8795]

One of them will die

[@blacBroly2]

@@andytaylor8795 what’s really sad is that one of them almost killed the other. And if they had, they would have killed them selves after. 😢

[@chaospatriot76]

Your profile pic, sir! Could that possibly be the Grand Poobah of All of This and That?

[@broadwaybroad]

@@andytaylor8795 And then they end up being the only two that don’t die.

[@diandrar2896]

Knowing that the letter is also what Ashley thinks about Marisha makes this even more sweet

[@Direwolf181]

Wait really? Daww! That makes it 10x's more wonderful than it already was. I love these idiots and their friendship it's so wholesome

[@diandrar2896]

@@Direwolf181 Yeah! Marisha talks about it on the Talks Machina episode discussing up to C2E121

[@Direwolf181]

@@diandrar2896 aww that makes me wanna cry!

[@copycrow4486]

The letter moment in and of itself was a beautiful scene to watch amongst the crew. The way Ashley read the letter, and everyone listened in to what was unfolding. Marisha had her reaction once the letter was done, and then the episode continued. This is a point of why animation is better at doing character emotion than live-action in my opinion. While you are able to do a flashback in live-action, you can see the detailed expressions that you would with animation. The scene already invoked tears, but this has done so tenfold. Well done.

[@Rviere]

The calmness you give Yasha vs the energy you managed to give Beau is astounding, I'm loving the contrast haaaa

[@deminoles3804]

You made me cry... omg this is amazing. The way the moments are captured and the emotions are animated is beyond beautiful; I felt like I was watching a film. The little touch of music you put in the background was a brilliant choice as well! This is truly a delight to watch!

[@hiitsy]

I'm really glad you like it! I'm also super happy you noticed the music, I worked hard on that one!

[@fishwad2077]

me: I'm at risk of burnout, I should probably stop looking at so much CR media also me, watching this video on repeat: hmmmmm.... nah

[@ohthewhomanity]

The hand holding to looking up at Beau's face bit just grabbed my heart and didn't let it go. Excellent, excellent.

[@felipeparra551]

thisssss 🌸🌺🌻🌹🌷🌼💐

[@piper67890able]

That was beautiful. I can't even fully express the greatness that this entire thing was. Thank you for sharing this with the community.

[@hiitsy]

I'm so glad you liked it, and it's my absolute pleasure!

[@ShesAaRebel]

I loved this letter, and the way you animated it really shows off why Beau is such a great character, and so important to The Mighty Nein. I've read people's comments, disliking her because "She's an asshole", but deep down, she's really not.

[@bloglazer9410]

Character development is a WONDERFUL thing.

[@jonathansolberg5072]

This is ...gorgeous and Amazing. The letter was so beautiful and with this animation It became 10X better. Thank you for sharing this art

[@clumsyassassin9904]

Normally i see titles like these and I watch them and I think, "wow that wasn't an animation, that was an animatic." But this time. This shit really moved. Great job on it you kinda blew my mind with how much effort you put into this.

[@lyssatiny102]

Oh man, the soft look in Yasha’s eyes when she’s watching Beau, the little flashes of Beau laughing and arguing and looking back at Yasha… this was adorable🥺

[@AdamEspersona]

That was amazing, Yuri! All those moments, big and small. The harp playing. The support between Brjeaus on the ship. The Skingorger stabbing. The first time they met and the quick glances. THE HAND HOLDING! It's a perfect storm. And it was well worth it. Bravo.

[@BrianHall33]

Brjeaus? Sorry I don’t know that one

[@AdamEspersona]

@@BrianHall33 Beau and Fjord, the Captain and First Mate.

[@BrianHall33]

@@AdamEspersona ah got it

[@sadiemcc9363]

Brjeaus. That's so perfect. Did you come up with that?

[@AdamEspersona]

@@sadiemcc9363 No, that's been a thing among the Critter Community.

[@greeneyesgirl467]

I love it. Love it when Fjord noticed Yasha looking at Beau and he just faced palmed at her lesbian panic 😂😂😂 This was so beautiful. Thank you. ❤️

[@wizardlizard4496]

I don''t have enough words to describe how much I loved this, all of it: The animation itself is fantastic work, each of those perfect scenes were in order, every little detail added depth. Your work is so powerful, I honestly felt like I was watching this moment for the first time, even though I lost count on how many times I replayed it on CR's channel.

[@leighgasp]

I love how this feels like a scene from an actual tv show/ movie. It feels like you’re cutting to scenes we the audience have already seen before, but from Yasha’s perspective. I don’t know, just something random but I love it

[@galaxysloth955]

I really hope Ashley and Marisha see this, this is really amazing

[@c0niferal]

Woww wow wow, this is amazing !!! Really makes you feel it, the music and the gentle shading and just wow. Yaknow that feeling when you're reading a book n something happens that leaves you just smiling like a madman, and you wanna either scream or laugh into your pillow but you're not sure which? This was the first time I've felt that in quite a long time, thank you so much for sharing your incredible talents :)

[@dgiff07]

At first I was like 'dang, yak now, how do these kids keep coming up wi--- oh.' :D

[@bo_chloer]

The frame where beau is walking with Caleb is so heartwarming I love our empire siblings

[@iDongu]

this is so beautifully done! I love everything about it! also I loved the Veth and Beau relationship that was portrayed here, they are chaotic to the best degree. also also shoutout to the Brjeaus and the Empire Kids!

[@kerimullane298]

This is...i feel like gorgeous isn't strong enough of a word. This is so amazing. I love everything about this. Great job.

[@hiitsy]

I'm so so glad you like it!

[@Cheesegoddess]

wow the way you put those little moment in there showing us why Yasha loves her so much...*chef kiss*

[@1231237914]

This animation is absolutelu gorgeous. I literally cried because i felt every single emotion that was illustrated by you and narrated by yasha, and also i felt my own love for beau. She's so amazind, she's had one of the biggest (if not the biggest) character growth in the m9.... and marisha is absolutely awesome. Beauyasha is amazing. I love this animation so much my heart feels like bursting

[@AnyaTheRager]

Some of these animations gave me some STRONG Avatar: The Last Airbender vibes, and I loved it, they were amazing and really captured the moments that the letter was talking about. Keep up the good work!

[@creativcube5]

Why is this so amazing!! Every SINGLE frame could be sold as its stand-alone artwork!! Fantastic work ;)

[@Arkay24]

This was absolutely beautiful. For the first time, in a long time, I genuinely felt moved by the end. The flow of your animation, the pacing, attention to detail, and the faint, nostalgic-tinted music all made this something truly unique and emotional. Thank you for your work, and thanks for sharing!

[@Micaerys]

Me: Yasha is so cool, she peaked as a character Yasha: Hold my two great swords, I'm gonna do it again No, but seriously, congratulations, you captured the moment so perfectly 👏🏻

[@ellisk8139]

This actually almost made me cry. It's just a lovely compilation of moments.

[@shanerenfrow3275]

This is so simple and poetic and pure and it just feels like you’re watching someone’s life pass by. Such amazing editing and art

[@TerrorbyteTC]

Beautifully made. Just the right touch of sad and hopeful, with some humour in the background.

[@brook8340]

* sees the entire animation * ....... * ugly crying * the animation is beautiful AHHHH

[@KyleMDorr]

WHO'S CUTTING ONIONS OVER HERE!?!

[@RandomImaginings]

Veth's head expanding as she slowly gets annoyed had me dying.

[@acentric_]

ive watched this 10x and im not done

[@Kadel___]

This is so BEAUtiful. YA-SHAure did a great job on this.

[@BrianHall33]

Oh my god that was terrible. Like incredibly awful. I hated it. I fucking loved it. You are channeling major dad energy

[@Kadel___]

@@BrianHall33 Well I do try to JESTER and NOTT disappoint.

[@BrianHall33]

@@Kadel___ you are having way to much fun with this lol

[@petersenior5432]

@@Kadel___ How much Cad I pay you Fjord you to stop?

[@Kadel___]

@@petersenior5432 I know that you might be VEXed at the moment, but I am NOTT going to PIKE on this. I will PERCYvere in the end!

[@Abi-hr1vu]

The critters in this fandom are so talented wow!!! This is gorgeous it looks like something out of a movie I love it!!! :D

[@nicholaselliott339]

Sorry I found this so late Hiitsy! Well done! I agree with other commentators that the music, filled in scenes and flashbacks, as well as the expressions you gave this artful masterpiece are fantastic together. Keep being awesome!

[@UponThisAltar]

What an awesome way to animate the reading of the letter!

[@EyebrowsGaming]

Average Human lifespan: 75 years Average Aasimar lifespan: 160 years *cries in celestial*

[@RonnieFlare17]

This...this is beautiful! The expressions the perspective, the shots you chose that match up beautifully with the lines... chef’s kiss

[@crystalis79]

That was beautiful.

[@calvindogwhistle-coqui3673]

omg... i didn't really get emotional about this when it happened in the episode, bc despite being gay as fuck i'm not really invested in the ship. but this Got to me, tugged on my heartstrings. i fell in love with beau as yasha did, i felt the love in yasha's gaze when she played the harp and looked and the camera. my heart is pounding, i love it. wonderful job

[@Pr1nc3_R3my]

I didn't cry during the show... but I cried watching this animation. This is amazing.

[@fieldslulu]

I was honestly mostly expecting to just see beau's reaction but wow this was so much more. I really love a good montage but this is definitely one of the best uses I've seen and so well done. Honestly you captured more of what Yashas letter meant than words ever could have. You're an incredible artist and I don't just mean your drawing skills. It takes a true artist to be able to create the right moments and perspectives, and use them to set the perfect tone.

[@WobblezTheWeird]

aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa i fucking love this. all the little moments really show how yasha slowly fell for beau and its heart melting

[@ImJustMikayla]

Ahhhhh this is Beau-tiful work, Y!!!! You are absolutely amazing!

[@michivallieres8334]

This moment (of the campaign) was like a weight had been taken off my chest that I hadn’t even realized was there. And your animation captures it perfectly.

[@IncedoVir]

This is absolutely brilliant! Emotional subtlety is so difficult in animation, and your skill at it is sublime. Keep up the amazing work, Hiitsy!!

[@LML1415]

Dang this animation is AMAZING. Great moments

[@TheAlliageNote]

OH MY GOD You draw so freacking well it's amazing. I love it.

[@greykollasunneva]

Oh dear GOD! THE SOFTNESS! This is pure love and I am Here for it!

[@kylelunarioum4197]

how dare you, sir. you almost made me cry

[@amberpdavis]

This is so sweet, so well done ❤️❤️ so much love

[@pawakin]

I really like how you animate eye movement! You've made your facial expressions really pop!

[@hamalaka409]

You draw them both so beautifully!

[@lazynoodle6739]

aw man it made me really emotional. i love included all the little scenes during reading the letter omg good choice what a good work on all the expressions

[@ewoudvandenbogaart9681]

This is extraordinary, you are extraordinary

[@Hawk21480]

This video succeeds in making both of them look both powerful, and vulnerable. The way you captured them is truly beautiful

[@samnoonan6447]

this is fantastic, you should be very proud

[@TheOnlyFMP]

That is one good moment for a "Best of Marisha Ray (reactions only) video.

[@gazeuponmeandweep]

Fuuuckk, this is so good!! It's honestly beautiful and I'm obsessed with this. Especially that shot where Beau takes her hand and Yasha looks up at her, it's all so smooth! All in all, I love it!

[@nigeldepledge3790]

Fantastic. You've perfectly captured the mood from Ashley's speech.

[@trevorwilliams6362]

Damnit the montage here is absolutely beautiful! The subtlety of the expressions is fantastic! Thank you!

[@beansbees]

This is SO fucking good. The animation is so nice, your frames are all so pretty, and the way it’s cut together is gorgeous!!!! Amazing work.

[@jessy1332]

aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa i need more beauyasha animation your art is amazing

[@rebe_draws]

Where to even start? This is so incredibly gorgeous. Of course it made me tear up! So incredibly skilled too - the emotion, the visual storytelling - just so goddamn good! AGH!

[@roriksavant]

Fjords reaction in the first flashback makes me laugh

[@zonmisty1231]

I love the accompanying music Some how brings Yasha's words to the forefront, like it's making them louder and clearer

[@chromatic_fate7114]

This is the official animation for this scene. You cannot change my mind. This is Perfection with a capital P and I will take that comment to my grave and then some. This is PROFESSIONAL STUDIO ANIMATION LEVEL right here and you deserve so much fucking praise, I swear to GOD.

[@cliffordrodrigue4037]

I'm not gonna lie this hit me pretty hard in the feels

[@Acebender]

I'm crying now so thanks for that

[@OttersDen]

That was AMAZING. Super awesome job. 😍

[@Lunawolf44]

This was so beautiful! I love your art style!

[@hellothere2945]

This is incredible!!! It feels exactly like a tv flashback/montage moment The like camera-pan maneuver when beau takes yasha hand at near the end was just 👏 Thank you for this animation 🥰🥰🥰

[@KunKunGun]

Such a beautiful animation! So sincere and awkward all at the same time! I LOVE IT!

[@oakenshadow6763]

The harp playing is so lovely. 0:38 This entire thing is so lovely. Thank you.

[@Caitydid561]

I absolutely love the way you animated the letter! It's so beautiful, and fits Ashley's narration so perfectly! Also, the way you animated Beau gives me such strong Sokka vibes--not just the kinda doofus-y parts of the character, like are usually meant, but the strong, caring parts, too. It's just...**chef's kiss**

[@softballcatcher2986]

Your just amazing, kudos to you and your work!!

[@kpalmer5971]

This is absolutely stunningly gorgeous and beyond impressive. Thank you so much for sharing this!

[@Salderosan99]

God fucking damnit. Now my eyes are waterfalls.

[@variansloth]

super super pretty animation! very good! i got emotional, the way you presented this was amazing

[@Brooke_Corbyn]

dude this is amazing, it deserves way more attention

[@railgun676]

@0@ Okay! THAT! THAT RIGHT THERE WAS A BEAUTIFUL AMAZING GLORIOUSLY GORGEOUS BRILLIANT MASTERPIECE OF PURE FLAWLESS PERFECTION MY GODDESS QUEEN OF AWESOMENESS FRIEND! IT WAS SO EXTRAORDINARY AND TRULY SUBLIME! THANK YOU! THANK YOU SO VERY VERY MUCH FOR THIS LOVELY MASTERPIECE OF PURE FLAWLESS PERFECTION MY GODDESS QUEEN OF AWESOMENESS FRIEND! *YETIHUG*

[@CasuKaga]

i'm obSESSED WITH THIS. SO OBSESSED. this is so good, holy shit!!! i LOVE the animation! everything just felt so,, cinematic. the whole montage...the ambience...ugh i just love this way too much, AMAZING job 👏👏

[@zenebean]

You're going to tear my heart out with such fluid animation over one of my favorite readings in that show.

[@MilesMario]

Keep up the animation work if you keep at it you will 100% make a animated show people will love. Just make sure you dont sell your soul and keep true to your vision.

[@RodasIsAlive]

This gave me CHILLS

[@rrsincerely5023]

Very well done! Aside from the great artwork, camera shots, and sound quality, I appreciate the scenes of past moments that illustrate Yasha's words. I imagine it took more time, and better understanding of the story than to animate only the moment of the reading. Thank you.

[@amandawray08]

This just showed up in my suggested videos and good golly am I glad it did! This is so beautiful! You improved this scene so much that I cried. Thank you for sharing this!

[@FuNeRoCk]

these are really good animations i love your style

[@victorym744]

This was gorgeous

[@gctypo2838]

Only just now found this but this is absolutely stunning. Beautiful animation work here, and some masterful visual direction. If the Nein ever get animated in full, this is how I would want this scene to look.

[@sierra2bork29]

This right here deserves a subscribe

[@Linkle-vs7hf]

Your art style...The Music...The Moments Picked Just Beautiful...

[@Aurora7]

Wow. This is really great. Thank you for sharing.

[@rowandakota9411]

This was awesome. The animation was beautiful but more than that, the cinematography was great. I've never thought about the cinematography in an animation before. This was incredible