The Prophet || Rise of the TMNT Animatic

[@gallifreyansoldier4265]

One of my favorite shots from the movie was when Future Mikey settled onto his feet to open the portal, because it looked like the Earth had to *pull him* out of the air, like Mikey no longer really belonged upon it. I really loved that you included a similar moment here. Throughout this, the grief and acceptance on Mikey’s face just absolutely takes me out at the knees.

[@spiderlegs157]

One of my favorite shots too. They took two shots of mikey landing on the ground and then having his weight settle onto his feet. Absolutely stunning.

[@fanofall1163]

Deep.....

[@SavvyArtz]

The way you described this was so good!!!

[@shadowhawkrine1947]

Rise of the TMNT is a movie?

[@invisible_hoodie]

@@shadowhawkrine1947it’s a series and a movie after

[@fibromiteready2fight809]

“There is a world were I help you get home, but that’s not a world I know” oh my gosh. This makes me wanna cry. All your animatics are beautiful.

[@fibromiteready2fight809]

*where, darn it

[@Primetime_inc]

It was so perfectly accurate. Like "I see a man that gets to make it home alive, but it's no longer you." Like WHAT?!

[@missylveon576]

@@Primetime_inc I like to think that since Odysseus does come back home to Ithaca alive, the line means that yes, he did manage to make it home, but he’s been so changed and damaged by the journey that he’s no longer the man that he used to be when he left for the Trojan war (See: “When does a man become a monster”, “What if I became the monster?”). I know it’s the entire point of prophecies to be mysterious and have multiple meanings depending on how a person interprets it but damn is it annoying not knowing exactly what’s going to happen 😢

[@Primetime_inc]

@@missylveon576 thanks for the context and literary insight, but my comment was referring to the fact that the line was so accurate to the situation the Hamato brothers face in the movie. Leo "[makes] it home alive", but it's not the Leo that is being spoken to. A song that wasn't about the Rottmnt movie that was weirdly accurate to the movie. The same goes for the comment above aswell. That's literally what happens. Mikey "[helps]" Leo "get home", but it doesn't happen in Future Mikey's timeline so it's "not a world he [knows]".

[@akirakarguaki4646]

@@fibromiteready2fight809maybe he was talking about the past when their kids/teenagers

[@MadameQuackers]

It's so satisfying seeing ROT TMNT getting the attention it deserves. This show has gone underrated for too long 🤍

[@dontask9000]

FR I LOVE IT

[@RocknRocknRock]

I say we band together and bombard Nickelodeon with SO MUCH STUPID, UNSTOPPABLE love for this show and bring it back to that it could have the seven seasons it was promised!

[@boomgirlbucko]

There’s another show that was animated by the same people. It’s called Lego Monkie Kid, and it’s also a really good underrated show. Why is it always the shows animated by these people that don’t get recognized??

[@RocknRocknRock]

@@boomgirlbucko Because most people have mainstream tastes and don't actively seek out anything unless it's in their face all over the place or popular?

[@WhiteDarkness3113]

I personally think that Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles came at probably the worst time while the fans were grieving the end of the 2012 series and the tone always change of the characters we know.

[@SilentstreamTheMuteWarrior]

Oh my goodness gracious, once again you're absolutely knocking it out of the park with this! How gracefully Mikey moves, it really shows how much he's mastered himself and his powers- excellent work once again!

[@miaia9196]

0:29 - 0:44 is my favorite part, the way Mikey flows through the scene, and the shadows of Donnie and Raph (the lyrics really fit here omg) I'm in so much awe of this animatic

[@mchaela4045]

Same! I watched that and was like "goodbye artblock!" Because shots like that give SO MUCH inspiration !

[@sandramorenojimenez1447]

100 % de acuerdo ❤❤

[@dex1o_15]

I love how fluid you made Mikey's movements, and the way his cape moved with him, and how you established the smoke from the candles and used them as a tool to use in the narrative, and I love their expressions, and the Mikey's pupiless expression and I love the final shot with Mikey's burning bandana to represent not only the loss of his life but also the loss of his childhood and identity, and that final passage with only the music in the background and ARGH HOW ARE YOU SO GOOD?? AT MAKING ME HURT???

[@Frost_Inferno]

"A brother's final stand" physically hurts-

[@Giorno-ova]

The way Leonardo tried hugging the shadow of Raph- BROTHER- I am NOT OKAY- ASFGUYADUFHRUGJEWF-

[@alexandrabrown068]

As a musical theatre kid first and foremost we’ve GOT to acknowledge the vocals of this singer there’s so much emotion in his voice which is perfect for the turtles’ personalities and own voicing of emotion and grief- and holy crap the lyrics and orchestration are so freaking good, the entire edit itself is so chilling from Mikey’s graceful illustration to seeing the last two brothers together and the way these lyrics work so well with the story???

[@Zarsla]

I mean the sound bite is from epic the musical, for Tireases the blind prophet. You can currently audition for it now.

[@traciekitten]

"There is a world where I help you get home, but that's not a world I know." Can we talk about how well that fits?? Mikey was the one that saved Leo from the prison dimension, bringing him home, but that was in a timeline that this Mikey will never see.

[@sbifuelv9837]

It's so satisfying seeing one of my favorite dsmp animators move on to the same fandom that I have as well. Both friccafracc and you have been making some amazing fan content in the rise fandom so it just makes me happy to see. Anyways, this is beautiful. I love how it almost completely resembles the Karl one you did nearly a year ago. I do feel like Mikey could have possibly had the power to look into the future. And I do agree that Mikey burned his mask because he didn't want to think about Leo putting it on his sword one day. I'm almost positive that the author is going in the direction of having Mikey the one who sent Leo back to his brothers, but It's still not confirmed yet so we'll wait and see.

[@editheberu]

I’ve never imagined that i can become this emotional by cartoon turtles in a dead timeline… THANK YOU, this is beautiful!

[@wanderingwildlife6639]

Phenomenal. The flowy ethereal way Mikey moves is just incredible and so perfect for this song❤ Also I don’t know why but the way Mikey lands softly on his tiptoes like a ballerina and how he drops so naturally into the musical spins makes me feel like he’s been practicing ballet in tandem with his mystic powers

[@bruhwtf6078]

He is a ballet master and mystic master :]

[@itisamesophia9525]

Mikey controlling the smoke and making images of his brothers out of it is just so creative and beautiful, I love it

[@jammss]

CRIED AND SOBS MY EYES OUT THIS IS SO BEAUTIFUL

[@itshere.run.6724]

0:21 MIKEY REACHING FOR LEO THROUGH THE SMOKE LIKE HE'S OPENING A PORTAL. I. I AM FOAMING AT THE MOUTH DON'T DO THIS TO ME OP Edit: me realizing the "It's no longer you" isn't Mikey telling Leo he's going to die before he finds peace (like I originally assumed the song was saying, and like how Leo originally would assume in MNMC). Instead it's Mikey morning the amount of loss of Leo's sense of self, and that he'll only reunite with the turtle fam so scathed by the horrors that he'll become almost unrecognizable from where he is in the animatic. Officially devastated I will never recover

[@CasseroleD]

You. You understand

[@mandisangwendu822]

You know too much.

[@fernandonava6693]

Why? Why? Whyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy???????😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@FenDweller13]

Honestly I had assumed he meant that it wouldn’t be Leo who goes back to save the past but Casey

[@anthonycrowley2264]

@@FenDweller13 same here

[@kattwat]

I actually could not contain my amazement and sprung up from my seat the first time I've watched this. Cause holy crap! This is one of the best animations I've seen in a long while! The way Mikey uses the smoke to form figures, the way he subtly snatches the family picture from Leo, the end scene!! Incredible, props to you a thousand times

[@The-watter]

I honastly can't stop watching this. I imagine that Mike knows this timeline is going to be replaced and he is signing about Leo (the Leo we know) and all that the brothers will go through in the movie. Thats why he says "I see a man who gets to make it home alive but its no longer you." This is fantastic. ♡♡♡♡

[@bastez2729]

There no amount of likes that can show just how much I LOVED this. Beautiful work ❤❤❤

[@sharkylady]

I WILL NEVER SHUT UP ABOUT HOW INCREDIBLE AND SHOWSTOPPING THIS FANDOM IS CAUSE HOLY W OOOOOOW *W* - I just love how tight knit and passionate we all are- Making animatics for fics, and the fics reflecting inside jokes from outside of it- We're so passionate not only about the show, but what we as a fandom make and it's honestly so incredible to see. Not only do we create SHOWSTOPPING WORKS OF ART- We create it *for eachother* AND MAN, I CANT, THATS FUCKING BRAUTIFUL.

[@SIMPLY_GJ]

OMG THE FACT THAT YOU USED TIRESIAS FROM EPIC THE MUSICAL FOR THIS IS AMAZING! I love how you did it especially the scene at 0:42 to imply that Raph died trying to protect Leo 😭 IT MADE ME CRY 😭

[@mellcnimx]

Gosh I have watched this so many times now!! I'm absolutely floored by your animatics, the story, the emotions, you convey such a work of art with each animation!! ~ The way Mikey moves is amazing! He flows so well, guiding the smoke into a story, his face shows more than what we can see, acceptance perhaps? He seems so mysterious and at peace, knowing what will happen and accepting there is nothing that can be done to change this timeline! Leo looks lost and you really perceived his need for guidance within this animation!! Everything about this is truly phenomenal and I will pay millions to see a spinoff series of the bad timeline made by you!!/pos Your work is srsly so amazing!!

[@blankedeye1451]

Daaang dude, the future Leo fics have really taken ahold of your motivation! It's so fun to see, lol. And the song choice here was phenomenal too. So much heartache, yet acceptance, which is reflected in the extract you showed at the end from the fic .... Which, speaking of MNMC, I should definitely get on reading that sooner rather than later, so I no longer have to restrain myself from viewing fan content of it to prevent spoilers xd EDIT: ...Curse you. I have now fallen down the EPIC rabbit hole. (Though I regret nothing lol)

[@wiktoriagozdalska9601]

I watched the movie a few days ago and I'm totaly in love with it. For me this is a total masterpiecie and that what rottmnt is emotionaly doing with me... God, call me a masochist, but this is incredible.

[@skrip_skrip4814]

The emotion in mikey's movements has me so captivated each time I see this. This is definitely my favorite animation from the fandom

[@frosty_coco8339]

THIS IS SO GOOD OML!! I LOVE WHEN MIKEY WAS SHOWING THE FLASHBACKS THROUGH HIS MYSTIC POWERS THAT WAS SO AWESOME AND FLUID

[@cinissonicspeed]

I'M SCREAMING WHAT THIS IS GORGEOUS. Man you just convinced me to read the Fic XDDD

[@kirasigncomics]

this together. the music and the animatic. just so beautifull.

[@freezingspirit8975]

Holy shit! The fluid movement! The expressions! The song choice! MYKEYS HAIR! I love all of this.

[@SaphireRacer]

Absolutely gorgeous. The flow of the animation and the way the story just fits together. It’s beautiful in a very sad way.

[@julierivas4815]

0:16 - 0:27 is so INCREDIBLY ACCURATE when you think about how the movie ends

[@doro5013]

That animation got me.... Oh, my tiny heart, it's burns 😢❤

[@rolleyarts8919]

THIS FITS SO WELL OMG!! Your animated fluid movements are hypnotizing to watch. Spectacular work as always!!

[@reginem.8335]

this is absolutely incredible! the animation is so smooth and Mikey's movements are so fluid as graceful AAAAHHH i could literally see this as a scene straight from the movie and the song is so FITTING! ugh so melancholic and wistful and traGIC mmm immaculate vibes amazing job!

[@TashstenWasHere]

OMG I LOVE THIS SO MUCH. THE FLUID MOVEMENTS MIKEY HAS AND THE SMOKE FLOWING AROUND HIM IS SO BEAUTIFUL

[@Ayvee_]

I cried in the first 5 minutes of the movie. Plus I'm happy that show is getting recognized. If theres a season 3 or something like that, I want to see more of the show.

[@Lee_aastar]

I can't explain how sad this made me feel, but woah, this is really incredible. The expressions and the body language are just stunning. This is infact a work of art. I loved this so much 🫶

[@NatalieJade9000]

The red and purple bandanas on the katana make me cry every time I see them in the movie. Okay, maybe not actually, but still makes me feel empty inside because NOOO. 😢

[@Chiscribbs]

Oh man - this gave me chills... The flow of the scene and the way the camera moves is just mesmerizing. The part where the smoke forms Donnie's silhouette and Mikey's hand goes through it alluding to his death is just...oof. And then the silhouette of Raph protecting Leo, implying that's how he dies - uGH, MY HEART This is all so amazing. Hauntingly painful, but amazing :'>

[@mbhoyt8504]

This is so fluid and beautiful. I’m so glad ROTTMNT is getting attention and appreciation. This is so good!

[@heartfullchild]

"There's a world where I help you get home" On the movie when Mikey opens the portal to save Leo from the prision dimmension I gasped so loud....

[@FenDweller13]

“But it’s no longer you,” for Leo wasnt the one who was able to back

[@phykoha]

Keeping this on loop while I draw Future Mikey and LORDY it helps a lot. The vibes are immaculate and fit him so well. And the art is so perfect- I adore this idea of Mikey. I really wish we got to see more of him in the movie.

[@NinaNooneknows]

ohhhh this is so much!! the animation and expressions and pacing and everything are absolutely beautiful, and the sort of wispy visions together with the lyrics...

[@RaelCreative]

Making me feel emotions… You work miracles!

[@chloegood4134]

This is powerful, so much movement

[@Thelocalbookreader]

Cool!! Also I love the prophets haircut. 10/10

[@froggo24]

As a person who watched you a while back with your Dream Smp animatics. I would like to say your work has grown so much, Your one of the best animators I know and now your in a fandom I have become obsessed with and now blessing the rottmnt fandom with your skill. This is one of the best animatics I have seen in a while. Kudos to you 👏 I’m subscribed to you on another account and have recently got a new account so this reminded me to sub here keep up the good work.

[@ijustwatchthings9127]

Okay, the visual of the smoke being suddenly harnessed by the prophet is so frickin cool, like that is such an awesome concept

[@Zebrafalter]

Now I wish for a ROTTMNT Musical movie.

[@greg5817]

I have rewatched this so many times, this is so flipping incredible!

[@MochaTea10]

that movie was so bussin tho, this animatic captures it perfectly, and no, why would i be crying, you’re crying

[@TheMediaMage]

The shots of Mikey practically dancing among the candle smoke is my favorite thing! It was so beautifully done! Excellent job! ^^

[@MesozoicRex]

THE FACT THAT THIS IS SO GOOD, JUST IMAGINE IF IT WAS FULLY ANIMATED, I DONT THINK I COULD TAKE IT❤❤❤❤❤

[@randomwizard4241]

....you along with some of my other favorite content creators are slowly but surely dragging me into this fandom with your beautiful art. i dont have time to add another show to my watchlist help /halfjoking absolutely wonderful animation everyhting you make is amazing

[@diabloviii4728]

Okay for TMNT this hits hard like emotionally

[@Nova3on]

This just hits my brain so good, the cor scheme, the movement, the expression, the music choice???? It's just so perfect and I can't get over how amazing everything you make is.

[@haileyiscommenting]

God this animation is incredible, the way the song fits perfectly with the characters makes me just want more ROTTMNT. Incredible job dude, i'm gonna think about this for a while

[@CathU500]

I absolutely love all of this, I really do. But can I just say a little random detail that just brings me joy for some reason? Mikey's freaking hair. I don't know why but I absolutely adore how it looks and the small details of it curling with the wind.

[@shizuko_zx8770]

Ngl I like how you draw Mikey with no pupils to contrast with Leo who does it really adds a subtle but impactful touch to show how in a way Mikey has not only transcended the normal world but also his sad acceptance cuz he’s not viewing it thru normal ppl lens like Leo anymore. Which is made more obvi by the fact that Mikey does have his pupils in the flashback tho I could be reading to much into it

[@Emily64878]

I will say that it knocked me to my knees every time I watch it I cry. I think if they added that, people would have heart attacks. You got talent keep it up. I would like to see more animations like this ❤️ 😉

[@gingersforever]

0:22 the part where he grabs leo's face and the look on Leo's face is just so great. Also the way he moves the smoke is just so great it shows how far he has mastered his powers

[@magoco7377]

I love this song with all my heart, and with this aninmatic, it's EPIC. Putting my 2 current hyperfixations together is all I could ask for

[@tigerrules898]

what’s the song name tho?

[@SomeNerdd]

@@tigerrules898 The Prophet from EPIC the musical

[@tigerrules898]

@@SomeNerdd Ty

[@SomeNerdd]

@@tigerrules898 np! 😊

[@xxroyalbloodxx1916]

Nah because the song isn’t available on Spotify!! 😭😭

[@Retr0Metr0]

GOD this is so pretty.

[@leonorlourenco5417]

I can’t describe how beautiful and well made this is! ❤

[@doodlebug8008S]

“ bro this ain’t a musical. This is the apocalypse.” “YOU HOST KARAOKE NIGHTS AT LEAST GIVE ME THIS!”

[@thedarkpotato6138]

This is way to good to be about crack turtles ninjutsuing crime wth. ROTTMNT is now my new hyperfixation.

[@samanthad9543]

Oh my goodness this is beautiful! Amazing work man this is incredable 🤩😍

[@JoanieOtey]

We see future Mikey for maybe 15 seconds in the movie,I hope that we can explore the cannon design more!

[@queenesther09]

My first thought seeing Future Mikey... "The Holy Chaloopa is back to save us all!"

[@XenViewing_o7]

If i had a nickel for every time Casserole posted a prophecy related animatic, i’d have two nickels, which isnt a lot but its weird that it happened twice-

[@sapphiredragon5236]

Beautiful animatic as always op, honestly disappointed in the lack of Future! Mikey appreciation in this fandom, my guy has so much mystic, mysterious wise sorcerer potential that the fandom doesn’t use BUT YOU GET IT! (Also this is great at 0.75x)

[@thegoobertrademark]

Casserole single handedly started my obsession with this show. They gimme happy feeling:D Thanks

[@lef2617]

Thank you so much for introducing me to EPIC 😭❤️

[@rosiearmy]

God I keep coming back to watch this over and over again it’s so good. I love how the lyrics fit so well with the lore - as though Mikey knows of the world where they win, but also the bittersweet truth that they won’t be a part of it, and worse they’ll have to lose to make it. Just- ahfkfnffk it’s so so good, and the fluidity of Mikey’s movements? Fits so so well with the waltz of the song. I could watch this for hours

[@MAHU_music]

I had to come back here once more now even more because The Underworld Saga has beeb release and we have the full version of this magnificent song ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Cosmiczmd]

OH MY GOD THIS IS BEAUTIFUL 😭 EVEN THOUGH ITS A ANIMATIC ITS STILL SO SMOOTH, EVERYTHING JUST FLOWS SO WELL

[@evakazoo]

Words cannot describe how beautiful this is ❤❤❤

[@Turtle_Fan9000]

Even after a year of being posted, it still blows my mind how many times I have watched it and seen it in other videos (with your credits of course) I love this video sooooooo much!!!! **Happy stemming hands**

[@acutiewithagun3796]

Why must you kill my heart with this angst TT^TT

[@jukori]

Mikey looks like he is in so much pain... like I am waiting for his tears to spill over in every single panel and they just didn't, and that makes it hurt even more...

[@journey9641]

0:05 Love how he goes from smiling to a frown as he looked into the future

[@JustaPlant]

How can i get tatooed a video this is amazing, i'ven listening this song the hole day and i adore the concept with the movie, it hypes me more the fact that it fits so well. Also the expressions are gorgeous, the way that the smoke of the candles tell the story AHHHHHHH

[@VikkiVibe]

THIS GAVE ME SO MUCH SEROTONIN-

[@GhostenLuvs]

I AM IN PAIN AND ALSO IMMESSURABLE WONDER THIS IS SO GOOD. SO SO GOOD. your art is so awesome and cinematic. the littlest details always show up and hit me with the emotions hammer i swear. have an amazing day.

[@theemotionalsupportghost6344]

Omi GOSH THIS IS SO GOOD OH MY ANCIENTS on my knees for Mikey istg holy razzmatazz

[@aster-risk2082]

I can NOT get over how awesome the animation in this animatic is! Oh my god, it's beautiful! Not only the way you use the smoke from the candles and Mikey's movements but also the facial expressions! The music and the fluid movements of not only Mikey but of the candle smoke as well is phenomenally well synced too! Absolutely beautiful! No, beautiful wouldn't even begin to describe this animatic. In fact, there is nothing that comes close to describing how amazingly well made this animatic is! It's gorgeous and it makes me watch it again and again! The animation for this animatic is so smooth! So seemless as if it doesn't belong in the realm of being described as an animatic! I love this so much! You have made something very beautiful, Casserole. I applaud your talent and skill.

[@d.d1306]

I'm addicted to see your animatics

[@Honey_Sweets]

I saw this on Tumblr and I Loved it so much and I suddenly saw this on my recommended and I freaked out

[@Nikki_Lizard]

GRAHHSVVSSVSBHSS DAMMIT OMFG IM IN TEARS WHAT-

[@stephaniewolfe8583]

ohmigosh! ohmigosh! i have watched this over and over again. I LOVE IT!!!!!

[@Monkey_D_addy]

Its been months and I still cant get over this animatic. Its just so--✋ 😩👌

[@Charapa_520]

Omgshusdjdj this is amazing!!! Thinking of the song’s lyrics, imagine if future Mikey could see different timelines! “There is a world we’re I help you get home. But that’s not I world I know” Mikey quite physically got Leon out the prison dimensions, it could be an indicator that he saw that Timeline???!

[@charmseeker]

Why does this fit so well

[@sunyisa7182]

Crying ;-; this is so good holy moly the camera and posing ;-; am sad now but in the best way

[@justdrippyedits9000]

OMIGOSH! This song works perfectly with this well made animation! I know this musical but i haven't listen to all the songs but WOW. THIS IS EPIC!!!! THE ANGST IS REAL! 😭😭💙💙

[@polly77477]

This gave me chills! It itches my brain in every right way ❤️❤️❤️

[@JoeLow-yr1zs]

OMG IT FITS SO WELL UR A GENIUS

[@soba_ren]

Even though I’m not in the fandom, the amount of times I watched this is unhealthy

[@carmenlincovich2045]

This song is the only thing on my mind when it's quiet around me. This song is on loop constantly in my brain bc of this video and I couldn't be happier about it. /Pos

[@shootingstar8199]

I'll probably watch and listen to this for the next 2 month until the original song will come out lol its absolutely beautiful - I cant find the right words to describe it - so emotional and the movements are so on point. the way my heart just shatters while watching it again and again

[@skulltrot]

I love how you made everything flow together here with Mikey, the smoke, and the camera movements. And omg the song fits so well. I really like how you chose to add the bit at the end with Mikey still wearing a mask and then the mask burning because it shows so much about him and really puts the demeanor his future self has into perspective. anyways this made me think very hard about the future timeline I am in shambles