The Splendorous Starlight Cooking Show | FFXIV Animated

[@rafagd]

The battle on the big fridge

[@dacomputernerd4096]

During this duty, you will play as Alisaie

[@Mocita]

This doesn’t even seem like a parody. Alphinaud would joke, Alisaie would go off like that, and Gilgamesh would definitely interrupt a private gathering to save Enkidu.

[@ibigfire]

What makes it a parody is that it takes their personalities and cranks them up a notch from what they are. Alisae is quick tempered for sure, but not to this level.

[@Mor1adim]

I'm sure big inspiration for this came from that one scene in Scotland.

[@Enixon869]

@@ibigfire this is just her no longer held back by a T rating

[@NotExactlySans]

@@ibigfire I'm pretty sure she would have dropped a few F bombs in her tirade towards Estinien.

[@Reycied]

I have no idea who this 'Gilgamesh' is. That's Greg. He's a friend of Inspector Hildebrand.

[@DeltaEternity0117]

I feel like Gilgamesh could make an entire Christmas dinner all by himself.

[@Water-vk1vs]

He does have uhh… 8 arms? Sometimes? 🐓

[@VastumTempus]

Who?

[@alfredovasquez774]

@@Water-vk1vs imagine all the knives and utensils in each hand.

[@gilessaint-loup2426]

​@vastumtempus they meant Greg.

[@Stormimi]

ENKIDIUUUUUUU-

[@bouncy2D]

Of the twins, Alisaie would be the one to swear like a sailor 🤣

[@Toffeehammer]

I've seen a whole bunch of polls asking which character in the Scions should get to swear and Alisaie always wins by a landslide.

[@Hammybread]

You mean like she would ingame if the developers had the BALLS to do it? Its already her personality.

[@ShxpxRok]

@@Hammybread balls? it's a T for teen game it's too late to raise the age rating xD

[@matthewbouman8155]

She’d drop so many F-bombs if the game weren’t rated T for teen 😂

[@Qardo]

Well, they somehow get away with that T rating. All with a lot of sexual innuendos, straight-up slavery, and child death. Top it off, that one Postal Moogle Quest......that one....yes, that one.@ShxpxRok

[@benedictgg]

Happy starlight! Be nice to your friends and family don't be like Alisaie

[@Hellshiel]

this is gold, thanks Bene

[@yoloswag8783]

Alisaie has always been a bitch in my eyes

[@ShadownetZero]

Idk man, Blue Alisaie would have fucked up bigtime if he forgot the turkey.

[@BM03]

Starlight joke's on you, they are ALL shitheads!

[@youngquality]

Cheers Bene! Hope you and yours enjoys the holidays as well!

[@TheReaLFrankage]

“Go on, Enkidu! It's Alphitoad -your favorite!”

[@cooliod00d]

Is it red or blue Alphitoad though?

[@gothfox8196]

​@@cooliod00dConsider: Blue Ali-Toad

[@Veezora]

I love how two-tiered this joke is. Makes me chuckle every time.

[@dacomputernerd4096]

You win the Internet. Congratulations

[@FluffyKiri]

*Lord Gaius bursts through the door* *Notices no feast has been prepared* S U C H S T A R V A T I O N

[@SteinarrBattlefist]

Gaius notices the stockings are filled with nothing but candy S U C H M A L N U T R I T I O N

[@emeraldpichu1]

Gaius begrudgingly returns from the market with a starlight feast and healthier snacks for the stockings. S U C H I N T E R V E N T I O N W A S N O T M Y I N T E N T I O N

[@hambor12]

THIS MUST NOT HAVE BEEN YOUR INTENTION.

[@hadson2460]

Tell me hero, for whom do you cook ?

[@saamjaza1742]

@@hadson2460 Your diet is unfilling. Empty to the core.

[@Sivrn-Val]

Meanwhile, WoL makes a five course Starlight Dinner by just tossing ingredients into a pan and shaking it a bit while Tataru has an existential crisis over wasting those long months learning to craft while watching him.

[@HaddaClu]

And somehow a radio also comes into existence from that frypan. WOL really is a master chef.

[@queencyrys6309]

Nah, see, cause tataru is crafting shit that’s better than Gerolt and Grendolt’s gear, she’s completely off the shits

[@Sivrn-Val]

​@@queencyrys6309Tataru hasn't created a sentient weapon so I'd say she's not at Gerolt's level...yet. And while yes she's an amazing Omnicrafter, she had to spend time practising. WoL just uses creation magic unintentionally and probably thinks that's how it's actually done.

[@HaddaClu]

@@Sivrn-Val for all we know she made the clothes sentient instead so she could have a snitch.... err keep an eye on us since we worry her so much.

[@Sivrn-Val]

​@@HaddaCluWe all know what she really did when she got WoL's measurements in HW... and then there the suspicious fact that the Wayfarer set is lacking pants for some unexplained reason.

[@Spookybluelights]

I fully expected this to just be an animated lipsync of their actual VAs in that one cooking show they did together arranged in a funny way but this is also great. The economy of storytelling for the ending was 🤌

[@LainBlanc]

Where is the TURKEY ALPHINAUD?! Many thanks to BeneG. for having me on this project! And a fantastic round of applause for Arakawa to work with vocally!

[@twilightgryphon]

Bethan Walker would be proud of your portrayal 😂

[@wrathshorts2894]

You can't fault Greg's reaction. That is his literal only friend.

[@Zanithos]

What about Hildibrand? :(

[@NotExactlySans]

What about Daigoro?

[@waluigi6075]

don’t forget bartz

[@Gloomdrake]

What about his coworkers at the Saucer?

[@ShinyPrimarina]

The way alphinaud isn't even struggling😭 Either Greg's knocked his ass out or he's accepted his fate

[@Confused_Master]

After his twin, his flesh and blood that he shared a womb with called him all those things... Who wouldnt embrace death?

[@TNEQL]

Or he's dead.

[@boat02]

He'll talk his way out.

[@twilightgryphon]

He was choked out like a bitch 😂

[@InquisitorThomas]

I mean there’s no tank to Draw Agro.

[@fierceblu]

Can I just say I have huge respect for the fact that you got real VA's? Like, its so common for people to continue to use AI, but I respect your continued effort.

[@Magemaddd]

I was not expecting The Peep Show in a FFXIV animation but now I want more of it

[@IsilmeTuruphant]

Alisae: I should have known something was wrong when I saw it was GREEN. Alphinaud: The vendor assured me it just got into those fruits adventurers use to dye their chocobo's feathers! Alisae: Well what are we going to do now? Alphinaud: Well, we could as our friends... Alisae: NO. Thancred and Urianger have disappeared off on their own again, Y'shtola has no interest in anything that isn't a book, ancient, and/or related to cross-plane travel in some way, G'raha has been wrapped up in practicing for WEEKS to ask the Warrior of Light to share an eggnog with him, I'm still mad at Eistinien for calling me 'Alphinaud', and the last time we asked the Warrior of Light to bring home a turkey, it was glowing an eldritch blue and was the size of this house! I mean honestly, even if it wasn't likely to Temper us if we ate it, how could we possibly cook it in a reasonable time? Alphinaud: ... We could deep fry?

[@Everlarke]

Alphinaud trying, and failing, to land a joke with Alisaie at his expense is too accurate lmao.

[@coreymarcotte1240]

only Allsaie could pull off a "Chef Ramsay" moment perfectly....

[@Greco4915]

If this is what the Leveilleurs are up to during Starlight, imagine what the Mandervilles are up to, especially Julyan and Godbert. 😂😂😂

[@OMartinez91]

Whatever it is, it definitely involves going to Elpis

[@PsiKarth]

Appreciate that you referenced him as Greg. The Hildebrandt series forever tainted my mind in the best way possible 😆

[@gateauxq4604]

Imagine being on Aether. I automatically autocorrect ‘Gilgamesh’ to Greg now, that’s now his name. We all just broken WOLs lol

[@joinsideke]

@@gateauxq4604 Prior to that it was just shouting "Girugamesh!" Which is probably where Greg comes from.

[@ionrime]

those facial expressions, especially the subtle changes, are just tooooo goddamn gooood, youre killing meeeeeee

[@StarHakurei]

I don't know why, but Alphinaud's slow expression change after Alisaie says "you what?" is killing me xD

[@Heavon08]

I love how he's trying so hard not to cry

[@kathrynbigelow3735]

I'm alarmed by how incredibly canon this seemed.

[@vazanere]

These VAs are really good ZAMN.

[@SoushinSen]

I'm so happy you commissioned VAs for this instead of using AI voices.

[@SubduedRadical]

0:57 - "A TEST of your RE-"

[@TheGreatPretender3]

Ah it's that time of year again

[@KuroiErnest]

NOBODY EXPECT THE ENKIDU JUMPSCARE!

[@Lava_Spike]

I can totally see a scene like this going off as canon if the Scions were ever involved in these side quests. The voice actors were amazing as well! Alisaie's fury and Alphinaud's deadpan explanation really sold the scene.

[@Questionableaddict]

Any time you put something out i always love it. While i'm glad i found your Jem of a channel, i'm mad you don't have more subscribers!!

[@moonlandersgames]

Happy starlight 🎉

[@ViewTube_Dan]

I usually do not eat something that had a name. But after all Greg put me through I will make an exception.

[@Bridgetrollhaspizza]

Best part is how lore accurate everything here is

[@ZoiWolfdancer]

Not only a BeneG. video for the holidays but one with best boy Greg in it, wonderful!

[@JackOfSlades]

Absolute insane quality, thanks for making another beautiful animation BeneG!

[@mariiachu170]

This is definitely from Peep Show and I am all for it LOL

[@Waltsu1d]

She does have lovely way with words ^w^

[@cool2984]

omg Alisaie would lmao

[@jack_shippo]

It's funny. What Alisae said to Alphinaud was literally my reaction during the whole Crystal Braves thing.

[@DavidCruickshank]

You're videos are always so well done 🤣Hope you have a great starlight!

[@jadencoremusic]

I can't stop rewatching this, it's amazing and hilarious ❤😂

[@megagreatgodlywhiteshark2929]

This was super well deserved and sexy design dude!uwu awesome animation ✌️😍🫶🏼🤪👌

[@FiohSion-FFXIV]

Ahh this is so gooood! The animation work is so lovely!

[@Curriation]

I know it may never happen; but just once I would like one Manderville Quest line that had both the Scions and Greg in it. Oh the chaos that would be unleashed with the amount of absurdity.

[@tona4x7]

I loved it, please never stop making these! XD

[@breeannortega-roberts4776]

Man, your animation has gotten so good. This one was so smooth! Still love the early stuff though

[@Jowain92]

I like how it's a joke most probably have seen and will recognize, but get lost in the last part which only people who played the game and that specific questline can understand XD

[@Chrisdish]

What specific questline?

[@saamjaza1742]

@@Chrisdish The Manderville questline. That character's friend is the green chicken in the video and his name is Gilgamesh. Well...his 'actual' name is Gilgamesh. Everyone, npc and player alike, calls him Greg.

[@anudderrudder6880]

Never thought I'd see a FFXIV / Peep Show mashup and yet here we are!

[@themage1016]

When you got a Christmas ad right after the vid, 10/10

[@Perfection-ish]

"That wasnt very Starlighty"

[@MedusoJuegos]

The VA for Alisaie sounds exactly like Lady Dimitrescu when she is screaming and insulting.

[@thekiraworshipper2962]

Back it again with these banger animations!

[@elenhin]

I love this so much. Poor Alphi.

[@jeannecaelum5167]

Thank you, this was a fantastic animation. Very starlighty.

[@rammy4671]

this is how the cooking arc in dawntrail should've been

[@AnchorJG]

The only part that's unrealistic is Alisae sincerely apologizing on her own.

[@SimplyCozy777]

holy.. im new to this game and these twins act like this!!? cant wait to see them for real! :D Awesome animation and Voice acting.

[@UltimaKeyMaster]

The moment I saw Enkidu, my face fell so fast, it damn near broke the floor.

[@shadowcat1606]

Alphinaud found an organic turkey... at the library... that's actually a live, green chicken who just happens to be Gre-imean Gilgamesh's best friend.

[@pumpkinheadx3715]

LOL!!! beneG this was amazing

[@BM03]

At least she didn't make it personal and just called him all the lovely nicknames we all call him.

[@ProfessM]

WoL: I'm more of a star light ham kinda guy anyway.

[@thane2328]

I wasn't prepared for the theme kicking in.

[@Ryanmcc]

Amazing how they captured both their personalities in a single short lol

[@kattphive]

*Shows turkey* Oh, it's Enkidu, I mean I guess you've got to use what assets you've got. *Door busts open* I died laughing, thanks

[@ShxpxRok]

the pain in alphi's eyes xD

[@BlackfangDragon]

You can really tell she’s twice as rugged as Alphinaud!

[@Otto_Captures]

Red Alphinaud, has no chill.

[@kuniohung8914]

Alisaie went full Kaine

[@ilakya]

Awww. Greg comes for Enkidu. That's so sweet.

[@fayeinoue7455]

"alphinaud where are the popotoes?" "no idea dude, not my area" "but you were on turkey and veg" "popotoes aren't veg" "uh yes they are" "uh... n.... are they? mm.... i mean they kind of are, but not really" "well what else are they?" "you sure potatoes aren't veg? aren't they, not earth, but... like... salt? i mean, tomato is a fruit and popotoes are... bread? no. I mean they're wheaty, they don't go in the drawer in the fridge so... yea?" "alphinaud OBVIOUSLY popotoes are vegetables" "well now you're goin on about it maybe you're right, but they're not exactly cabbage, are they? I mean they're brown, they're NICE" "oh for fucks sake" "look there must be popotoes, theres always popotoes" "yes, we do have popotoes, TWO popotoes" "two... oh that's not enough, i love popotoes, they're the best bit" "EVERYTHING is the best bit according to you, croissants, carver, smoked salmon, pineapple rings, having the heating on incredibly high..."

[@fezdalek]

Enough expository banter! Now we give presents like men! And ladies! And ladies who dress like men! For Gilgamesh...it is Starlight time!

[@Hachiimi]

*CLICK OPEN 1 SEC AFTER NOTIFICATION*

[@JaitsuStudios]

One Two, Greg is coming for you

[@ArchonRahal]

We need a follow up with Alisaie putting turkey and gravy thorugh Fourchenault's shredder

[@dormantlime215]

I would be fighting the urge to turn Alisaie into the turkey at that point

[@trannington]

She quite literally went "YOU WOT!?"

[@yeetleskeelte3460]

Greg just wanted to join in on cooking Enkidu

[@kei7834]

Red alphinaud is sure angry

[@saamjaza1742]

SHE...IS NOT...*ALPHINALD!*

[@superriley1093]

thats just fucking amazing lol. alisaie going off like a proper brit! love it!

[@SuikodenGR]

Happy Starlight to you! This was great 😂

[@Mor1adim]

Another quality video i will watch hundreds of times

[@nailed999]

i can watch the red twin swear and the blue one all night. The blue after all could not heal the man with warm choclate

[@4ndersongui]

Happy Holidays 🎉

[@cyan_wings5420]

"This turkey is so raw, I can still hear it clucking!!!!"

[@kalorathekau]

I don’t know what, or even if, this is a reference to something, but it was so hilarious, regardless 🤣. I absolute loved Alisaie just immediately flying off the handle, and the lip-syncing was incredible! Amazing job from the VAs, too!

[@DucksAreEpic]

Check description

[@Dostwyn]

It's a recreation of a scene from the British TV show "Peep Show".

[@Bloodslawx]

I wish the ingame cutscenes were this good 😂

[@LazyVanny]

Meanwhile the WoL was waiting in the other room. . . " Damn what is taking so long ? And why do I hear Battle on the Big Bridge? I havent heard that since good ol. . ." Rushes into the other room to help sort this out.

[@solidsnake434]

The battle at ghe big kitchen

[@Wampa842]

Even in a conversation, Alisaie immediately activates limit break.

[@jasonboone4908]

*Futurama Fry squinting meme at the "turkey" *

[@AyantanoAzem]

You should get a cameo of those 2 saying these things. They would laugh their ass off. 😂

[@VaktheFox]

Alphy just hanging there, like a used-up dishrag.

[@142crystal]

"Featuring Greg." 'wheeze'

[@Jaimethepanda]

The holidays do bring out the worst in people.

[@sandytower6016]

A great parody of an amazing skit. Well done! 😂

[@eithiana1602]

Happy starlight!

[@Daecoth]

This is every sibling relationship ever.

[@LGTheOneFreeMan]

I asked this a while ago, but I'm curious still; what do you use to pull the models and animate these? Where do you put together the animations? I've wanted to play around with FFXIV animations but I have no idea where to start.

[@Aurwenn]

Everything is probably done in blender

[@Ryder.Draconis]

I'm about to start the next Hildebrand quest and I can't wait to see Greg again.