There Will Never Be Another Invader Zim | Series Retrospective & Analysis

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♡ happy halloween! it's time to take a look back at the 2000s cult classic nickelodeon animated series Invader Zim! we'll break down the characters, writing, and artistic endeavors, then chat about the 2019 revival film Enter the Florpus.
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Invader Zim - There Will Never Be Another Invader Zim - Dib Membrane - Gaz Membrane - Professor Membrane - Jhonen Vasquez - Nickelodeon - 2000s - Invader Zim Review - Cartoon Review

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@user-yr5gh9ye9e
@user-yr5gh9ye9e 11 ай бұрын
I get the confusion with the rat people "was a man" line, since I'm like 99% sure it's a reference to the GI Joe Movie. In the movie, Cobra Commander is transformed into a snake man and when he's discovered by one of the Joe's, he says, "I was once a man.", judt like the rat woman did in Zim. So I can totally see why it can be seen that way, but is mostly just a somewhat old and obscure reference to a kid's movie.
@offbeatkiki
@offbeatkiki 11 ай бұрын
Yep, that went right over my head!
@user-yr5gh9ye9e
@user-yr5gh9ye9e 11 ай бұрын
lol, I only saw the movie only recently and when I heard that line I was like "oooooooooh" 🤣@@offbeatkiki
@princessaur
@princessaur 2 жыл бұрын
Richard Steven Horvitz is one of the most underrated voice actors out there. Despite having a very recognizable voice in all of his roles, his range in the types of characters he can portray is incredible. From a frantic maniac like Zim, to a dumbass like Billy, to a soft boi like Moxxie.
@smart.but.stupid
@smart.but.stupid Жыл бұрын
I for one really like his Raz from Psychonauts. A curious, calm, gentle boy with a dry sense of humour. Also I cannot stop thinking about how this game artstyle and setting reminds me of Invader Zim, while the main character is more of a softer version of Dib.
@lordmcbutterfingers3300
@lordmcbutterfingers3300 Жыл бұрын
Dont forget about the evil overlord KAOS
@alchemistofsteel8099
@alchemistofsteel8099 Жыл бұрын
Also he can play a school shooter in Static Shock
@batcaveloner1383
@batcaveloner1383 7 ай бұрын
Dag was a pretty underrated character too.
@SeaSqueeze
@SeaSqueeze 6 ай бұрын
He was even pretty good in the first Skylanders as Kaos. Best VA in the game.
@violetsmokes5815
@violetsmokes5815 2 жыл бұрын
I think of my favorite part about Zim and Dib's relationship is that in the last episode of the series Dib accidentally causes a blackout and when he does he screams "I'm sorry everyone, again" implying he is cause multiple blackouts throughout the years and in an unaired episode, the trial, we see Zim caused at least 2 blackouts on his home planet along with sending half his planet into a blackout back when Tak was supposed to take her test.
@mathieuleader8601
@mathieuleader8601 2 жыл бұрын
Fun fact the episode Plague of Babies was intended to be a crossover episode with Rugrats and Tommy Pickles would be the leader of the baby aliens with E.G Daily set to reprise her role but Nicklelodeon refused to greenlight the crossover aspect of the episode but the crossover aspect can still be seen in the lead babies design chosen to resemble that of Tommy Pickles.
@offbeatkiki
@offbeatkiki 2 жыл бұрын
That's wacky to think about.
@gregzotter6189
@gregzotter6189 2 жыл бұрын
@@offbeatkiki I would've watched that version. Ah, well...at least we got a Rugrats crossover with AAAHH! Real Monsters.
@tommydiaz-millan2438
@tommydiaz-millan2438 2 жыл бұрын
@@gregzotter6189 Those were just cameos. What we got was Rugrats Go Wild the movie with The Wild Thornberrys and it failed.
@haz_522
@haz_522 Жыл бұрын
“IT IS I, ZIM!!” this guy never stops being funny
@RandomJayne
@RandomJayne Жыл бұрын
Would explain why Tommy and the gang have celebrated Xmas, Hannukah, and countless other holidays but are still somehow only 1 year old.
@catloaff
@catloaff 2 жыл бұрын
I love how Dib and Zim turned to sausages in Bolognius Maximus and the episode just ends. Surely did not traumatize my 10 years old self at all
@offbeatkiki
@offbeatkiki 2 жыл бұрын
right? xD
@Campion1201
@Campion1201 Жыл бұрын
Mine neither
@xxlasthopexx2603
@xxlasthopexx2603 Жыл бұрын
Always wondered how they turned to normal later on?
@lawsuit_cat
@lawsuit_cat 11 ай бұрын
Do u know how to watch Zim the inveder?
@jonathancruz915
@jonathancruz915 6 ай бұрын
​probably a different dimension or timeliness similar to "The room with a moose" episode.
@michaellewis1545
@michaellewis1545 2 жыл бұрын
To this day. I still can't believe the episode Dark Harvest got on air.
@offbeatkiki
@offbeatkiki 2 жыл бұрын
It's shocking that it got cleared LOL
@ogbee9690
@ogbee9690 Жыл бұрын
The epitome of body horror
@kc_9970
@kc_9970 7 ай бұрын
And then there's Bestest Friend with Keef getting his eyes gouged...
@PhineasLover98
@PhineasLover98 4 ай бұрын
Jhonen Vasquez probably thought about it too
@Marie-fh9fr
@Marie-fh9fr 2 ай бұрын
I was a youngin when zim aired and i loved it but that episode made sense to me as a kid just because aliens are known for organ harvesting and whatnot. What grossed me out was zim being engorged after stuffing the organs into his body 🤣
@SYIBOI
@SYIBOI 2 жыл бұрын
I remember how facinated I was with the dark tones and weird world this show created and just how different it was to anything I had seen previously. My mom hated when I'd watch it of course but never went out of her way to ban it either. It definitely informed my future love of absurdist comedy and my often optimistically bleak outlook on the future.
@offbeatkiki
@offbeatkiki 2 жыл бұрын
I don't think my mom liked it either LOL
@pinkpugginz
@pinkpugginz Жыл бұрын
my stepdad loved the show thats funny lol
@naturalistmind
@naturalistmind 2 жыл бұрын
The aspirin commercial from invader zim has prepared me for my 30's
@offbeatkiki
@offbeatkiki 2 жыл бұрын
I'm 26 and already feel like that guy
@Eldritch-thing
@Eldritch-thing 2 ай бұрын
Im 17 and have felt that way for a few years 😭
@Mathue360
@Mathue360 2 жыл бұрын
Invader Zim, has influenced my life to the point where I'm still quoting multiple episodes to myself, my wife and anyone else! Love the video
@offbeatkiki
@offbeatkiki 2 жыл бұрын
that's awesome thanks for watching!
@mathieuleader8601
@mathieuleader8601 2 жыл бұрын
I always remember the flashback of Ms. Bitters being a kid and a astronaut and the shuttle implodes in space no wonder she's so nihilistic
@offbeatkiki
@offbeatkiki 2 жыл бұрын
she had some baggage D:
@FluffHead0
@FluffHead0 2 ай бұрын
WHAT? in what episode? I only remember the fairy princess flashback
@zeehero7280
@zeehero7280 9 ай бұрын
The successful dib timeline was actually a simulation Zim put dib through where he lives his entire life in a fake world JUST so zim can get him to admit that he was the one who threw a muffin at him.
@JordanFringe94
@JordanFringe94 2 жыл бұрын
Them Rarw XD vibes hitting strong with this one! Love this show so much and you're so right with it really being a feeling from that era as well with hot topic, the fandom and everything surrounding it! This was a great Retrospective and the perfect Halloween treat!
@offbeatkiki
@offbeatkiki 2 жыл бұрын
thanks homie :D
@hieithefox
@hieithefox Жыл бұрын
As a neurodivergent person with anxiety this show was amazing and I related so hard and still do to Zim
@mr.courtesy5690
@mr.courtesy5690 2 жыл бұрын
Me: Aw man I don’t think anyone likes the opening of enter the florpus more than me Offbeat kiki: NOT SCIENTIFICALLY POSSIBLE
@mr.courtesy5690
@mr.courtesy5690 2 жыл бұрын
Aw jeeze now I’m blushing
@dominic_19077
@dominic_19077 2 жыл бұрын
About the age, Jhonen has said that his age is over 160 (Earth) years old. Regarding “Bestest Best Friends”, watch it again. Keef is creeptastic on a literal stalker level, so Zim was understandably desperate to get rid of him (in his own way, of course, LOL!). Zim was a scintist (bio weapons) on Vort before becoming an Invader (and being banished to Foodcourtia) - according to the script for the episode ‘The Trial’. As for GIR, I hated him as a young adult (which is how old I was when it came out). Now I appreciate him, even laugh, but he’s still not a fave character, but I appreciate him and the dynamic between him and Zim. Ms. Bitters was great! Will forever be missed. kevin Manthei’s music is amazing, he made great choices for the series (and Florpus). One of my fave parts of the score is the music that plays when they swich to space and the Massive. Abducted really stood out to me a decade later. It’s so funny! Hobo 13 is one I liked a lot, because I liked seeing more alien stuff and learning a LITTLE more about Irkens, but my actual fave is ‘Backseat Drivers’ (and ‘Nightmare Begins”), then the Halloween episode. There are a lot of good ones, actually. The opening sequence of Florpus is amazing. It’s my fave thing about the whole movie. I do not like their style changes. I miss the darker, sharper look. The thing that bugged me the most, though, was them getting Tallest Red so terribly OOC (and dropping his second armor colours - red and black). Also, the shading in general seems washed out in a lot of scenes (some are great, though). I did like that Dib and Gaz had darker skin, since they’re supposed to be mexicans (pale mexicans, specifically). The Membrane family was amazng in Florpus. I really liked that a lot. Gazlene has been a canon thing since the 2000’s, though I don’t recall where it was first revealed (not in the series, so don’t feel bad). I would love to hear a review of ‘the lost episodes’.
@eatatjoes6751
@eatatjoes6751 2 жыл бұрын
Ridin' in late, but I feel as if Invader Zim works more than it did a decade ago for me because *holy crap do I understand Zim and Dib way more now that I realize I have autism.* Also, I'm kicking myself for watching Fairly Oddparents over this.
@offbeatkiki
@offbeatkiki 2 жыл бұрын
That's actually a really interesting interpretation of their characters; I can see it for sure
@laneatkinson6441
@laneatkinson6441 2 жыл бұрын
As someone with ADHD, I can relate so hard. Zim trying (and failing) to fit in on Earth reminds me of how I felt as a child. The adverse reactions he has to normal earth food and water is like my own struggles with sensory processing issues.
@MrMarxy
@MrMarxy Жыл бұрын
Same same! Zim and Dib are like the autism characters ever
@KamenRiderDragoon
@KamenRiderDragoon 11 ай бұрын
When she was describing zim, i couldnt help but relate with autism. Zim is incredibly smart but he doesnt stop to think or listen. Whether this is do to genetics or his own ego, its nice how he clearly cant pick up on the cues that the tallest hate him. Hes trying his best and failing. When zim and gir are in sync, they are just audhd incarnate. Especially in enter the florpus
@thewitchprince8887
@thewitchprince8887 2 жыл бұрын
i loved the video. my only problem with the movie was professor membrane's "redemption (?)" thing?- it just feels like he was so terrible at being a parent a basic im proud of you moment and ignoring your children, calling them crazy and refusing to believe things that are proven to you by them was a lot also i agree the new art style was great! i prefer the old one only because the darker colours and sharp edges (since i enjoy that kind of art and its similar to my art style)
@offbeatkiki
@offbeatkiki 2 жыл бұрын
no i get it. the bar was on the floor so any amount of 'good parenting' was redemption. i also prefer the older style in general.
@twindrill2852
@twindrill2852 11 ай бұрын
Not to mention he doesn’t even realize that Dib’s claims are actually true, he just thinks what happened was just a dream. So he barely developed altogether.
@cousinmajin
@cousinmajin 8 ай бұрын
For me, the characters get a pass since the movie is a bit of a soft reboot. I can imagine this version of Membrane as a guy who was a bit less shitty to his kids lol
@harriyanna
@harriyanna 2 жыл бұрын
gaz is a whole mood ok
@offbeatkiki
@offbeatkiki 2 жыл бұрын
an icon
@jacemclain4062
@jacemclain4062 2 жыл бұрын
Longtime Zim fan here. I was on the original Room with a Moose forums (anyone remember?) Would love to see a video detailing the unfinished episodes. They don't get talked about enough.
@offbeatkiki
@offbeatkiki 2 жыл бұрын
It's on my list now! Thanks for watching!
@Jian13
@Jian13 2 жыл бұрын
Ah, yes, Johnny the Homicidal Maniac author and writer Jhonen Vasquez, the perfect man to do a cartoon for... ...children?
@AH-is5yg
@AH-is5yg 2 жыл бұрын
great review. I read that there was supposed to be episodelike the return of Tak and the Tallest lost the empire because of their hatred of Zim in Invader Dib. Zim ends up taking over the Irken Empire at the end. Both Zim and Dib are alike and both wanted to be respected by their peers and their own race.
@TheInkTank
@TheInkTank 2 жыл бұрын
Great video! Very informative. Loved Invader ZIM growing up.
@offbeatkiki
@offbeatkiki 2 жыл бұрын
OH DAMN!!! Hi Ink Tank! Thank you for watching!
@Direbeetus
@Direbeetus 2 жыл бұрын
6:30 "This inferior equipment; Irkin babies play with more advanced toys." - Bolognius Maximus The Irkins are just so technologically advanced that even Zim seems competent.
@erikpng
@erikpng 5 ай бұрын
You know what? Your title sounds like a challenge. I dream of making a comic or show that's similar in spirit to Invader Zim, but a bit more adult oriented. Let's see if I can actually get the motivation. And also, filthy earthling, your content is outrageously well made for such a small subscriber count. In other (overused) terms, you're underrated. And yeah, this is a rewatch of the video. My hyperfixation decided it wants Invader Zim now.
@ArtClaws0
@ArtClaws0 2 жыл бұрын
The canceled episodes and such felt like I don't know world shattering or close to serialize than episodic. Dib what a found out more about himself and one time characters were going to be added to the main cast. These felt like game changers if they had continued on.
@Zekrel
@Zekrel 2 жыл бұрын
The commercial breaks were a nice touch, they reminded me of the early days of Nickelodeon. I loved that you went in depth about the show, the characters, and the episodes. Most episodes are somewhere around fifteen minutes but you went for thirty minutes which I am most grateful for. I only saw one episode of Invader Zim when I was younger and didn’t watch the rest until around 2018 and I loved it. I laughed a lot during the movie and wish they’d make another Zim tv show or movie. I know there are comics but I can’t seem to find them. I would very much love to see a video about the lost episodes Sorry for making this so long.
@kinnyboy
@kinnyboy 2 жыл бұрын
I’m probably the only 90s baby that never watched this show …. But MY GOD *stephen a smith voice* was the merch EVERYWHERE. Every girl i had a crush on prior to 8th grade had a Grr bag, lunchbox, stuffed doll, etc
@offbeatkiki
@offbeatkiki 2 жыл бұрын
sounds like they were some cool girls
@gumslice
@gumslice 2 жыл бұрын
@@offbeatkiki kind the girls I'd be into romantically but never have the balls to ask.
@SidneyScreams
@SidneyScreams 11 ай бұрын
Hurry Gir! What did you learn? “I saw a squirrel. He was doing something like this!! *chittering noises*”
@gregzotter6189
@gregzotter6189 2 жыл бұрын
This video title could really go two ways: There's no other show like it (which is true), or the show's never coming back (which is sad).
@offbeatkiki
@offbeatkiki 2 жыл бұрын
I mostly meant there's no other show like it - but it doesn't seem we will get more of it either. There is the comic series though!
@gregzotter6189
@gregzotter6189 2 жыл бұрын
@@offbeatkiki Which, sadly, is also over.
@marcuslombardo8615
@marcuslombardo8615 8 ай бұрын
8:16 Oh... The meaning of "wearing a dogsuit" has changed since 2001. 😂
@JayniacJr
@JayniacJr 2 жыл бұрын
Still have the original DVDs and the Hot Topic Merch! I love how you broke down more than just the show. You went into how the show feels on a whole. Much love for this channel, keep going Kiki!
@offbeatkiki
@offbeatkiki 2 жыл бұрын
Fun fact, I have two sets of the DVDs because I thought I lost the first one. I found it in my sock drawer after buying the second set. xD Thanks for watching friend
@Chip_Are_Fun
@Chip_Are_Fun 5 ай бұрын
My dad has them still but he lost them and now I've gotta hunt for them lmao
@Jen_issokool
@Jen_issokool 6 ай бұрын
Invader Zim is one of the only Nickelodeon shows that didn’t get ruined by seasonal rot
@Hocotate589
@Hocotate589 5 ай бұрын
Oh please deep dive into Dib being a clone of his dad....I really wish that episode was made it adds a whole new level to his character.
@PhineasLover98
@PhineasLover98 4 ай бұрын
if Invader ZIM wasn’t cancelled, Mysterious Mysteries would be the only spin off series based on Dib’s favorite show
@PhineasLover98
@PhineasLover98 4 ай бұрын
Mysterious Mysteries Anchor could appear in that project if John Garry wanted to reprise his role
@yoshikoopa9545
@yoshikoopa9545 2 жыл бұрын
I love invaders Zim! As you could tell, but I feel like the show is more than just another nicktoons show and that’s exactly what you proved in this video, great job!
@offbeatkiki
@offbeatkiki 2 жыл бұрын
Always glad to hear from fans of the series!
@phantasticgrump
@phantasticgrump 2 жыл бұрын
I have a mighty need. I remember memorizing the GIR song when I was 10. My name is gir here's my cupcake it's always here when I'm awake~~.
@wolfgang8140
@wolfgang8140 2 жыл бұрын
Love the commercial transitions and how this video was formatted
@offbeatkiki
@offbeatkiki 2 жыл бұрын
tysm!!
@argentin2306
@argentin2306 2 жыл бұрын
I still remember the first time I watched Invader Zim, I was like 2 or 3 years old, my parents brought me with them to a friend's house and left for a moment on the sofa with Nickelodeon on, and I got to see Invader Zim for the first time, more specifically the Halloween episode, I don't know why I didn't react like any other infant and got scared by the designs of the monsters from that episode, I actually liked it, I was a weird kid since te beginning for wht my parents told me xD
@offbeatkiki
@offbeatkiki 2 жыл бұрын
i thought it was cool when i was a kid too!
@KenseiSanjian
@KenseiSanjian Жыл бұрын
GIR was not made for Zim, No more working SIR units were available and a broken one was given to Zim. The Tallest also put trash in GIRs head when presenting GIR to Zim.😂 Also the Moose was chewing walnuts, shell and all!
@cooljunkproductions
@cooljunkproductions 2 жыл бұрын
23:00 hold on a sec, that doesn't seem to be a slam on trans people. The parking garage turned them into a woman. That's very different from someone willfully transitioning.
@michaelbradstreet3943
@michaelbradstreet3943 2 ай бұрын
It's actually a reference to Cobra Commander in the animated G.I. Joe movie from the 80's when he gets turned into a literal snake according to the official wiki
@ZodiacBoi42
@ZodiacBoi42 5 ай бұрын
When I was little I started watching it a ton, I was a little scared of it, but also absolutely loved it. I’m gonna rewatch this series soon, it’s been so long and I feel I’ll love more than I ever have
@Exotic_Butters1983
@Exotic_Butters1983 5 ай бұрын
2 HOURS AGO
@ZodiacBoi42
@ZodiacBoi42 5 ай бұрын
@@Exotic_Butters1983 3 hours ago
@FriendlyNeighborhoodGeek99
@FriendlyNeighborhoodGeek99 2 жыл бұрын
Kiki coming out of nowhere with the dope nostalgia thanks for talking about this show💕
@offbeatkiki
@offbeatkiki 2 жыл бұрын
thanks for watching!!
@Tinybeequeen
@Tinybeequeen 2 жыл бұрын
I’d love an IZ deepdive into the lore you were talking about! Love this vid!
@gorlheck5574
@gorlheck5574 7 ай бұрын
Yessss
@ZeallustImmortal
@ZeallustImmortal Жыл бұрын
This is a show that im extremely mixed on. It feels like it ended too soon, but I'm also so glad it didn't run on much longer and burn out. The show is also one of my biggest pieces of nostalgia. It's much better as an adult too (aside from Girs lol so random humor). The fact that the movie was so good almost makes me want a revival series but its also a risk im not sure anybody would make.
@TheDanTheManShow
@TheDanTheManShow 2 жыл бұрын
I specifically remember the Holiday Special, that’s my go-to episode, I loved it so much. Great video!
@justyourlocalpupper4937
@justyourlocalpupper4937 2 жыл бұрын
Please do a review on the unfinished episodes for IZ! This video was fantastic and I'd LOVE to see your take on them! ✌
@andrewmitchell2343
@andrewmitchell2343 2 жыл бұрын
A great essay. Also I don't mean to rant too much but Dib's treatment often feels to excessive and sadistic. I get it's a dark comedy but Dib doesn't deserve it most of the time and it feels just cruel for the sake of being cruel.
@MamokZalku
@MamokZalku 2 жыл бұрын
this episode was excellent, and the format was thorough and really enjoyable, thanks for making these kiki, one of your best!
@offbeatkiki
@offbeatkiki 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! More coming soon
@invaderlav2722
@invaderlav2722 2 жыл бұрын
Invader zim is the best it helped me get out of a 2 year and month depression due to trauma of being attacked online in 2017 I think Jhonen Vasquez every day for making invader zim and Johnny as well and also I also support him and protect him on Twitter and also I traded love for Invader zim basically it's like trading rags for riches basically invader zim is like gold and jewls to me and it's all perfect
@AwesomeLaggy
@AwesomeLaggy 2 жыл бұрын
Very very very great Analysis!!!! Invader Zim has been my number one favorite show since I was a kid!!!!
@offbeatkiki
@offbeatkiki 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching :) I love it a lot too, it's right behind Danny Phantom for me
@seanbaritone
@seanbaritone 2 жыл бұрын
2:36 FINALLY YESS SOMEONE WHO UNDERSTANDS!!!!!!!!!!
@wyrmghost
@wyrmghost Жыл бұрын
Zim is just a Neurodivergent with a god complex but also a need to please his superiors (can relate)
@dariogallegos1779
@dariogallegos1779 2 жыл бұрын
so what youre saying is WE’RE GETTING A DOOM SONG COVER LETS FUCKING GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO DOOMY DOOMY DOOM
@offbeatkiki
@offbeatkiki 2 жыл бұрын
LMAOOOOO
@williamthompson1109
@williamthompson1109 Жыл бұрын
While there may never be another cartoon, or even animation, like Invader ZIM, I believe there ARE a few cartoons that can compete with this cartoon. Two in particular are Adventure Time and Regular Show. AT had a good mix of goofy and random, while Regular Show was a mix of goofy, shock and random. While they can’t compare to Invader ZIM’s amazing chemistry mix of themes and genres, they’re two cartoons that have been able to start and finish while using a small portion of Invader ZIM’s chemistry.
@Rekshva
@Rekshva 2 жыл бұрын
By definition Zim is defective, more specifically his PAK unit, is defective. It contains over a quintillions lines of corrupted code, rendering him "special". It is why he can't function as an invader. In Irken society a PAK is more than just a tool, it defines you, it allows you to live, and it bridges the gap between being a being and being part of the empire. It allows one to act for the benefit of the whole and stores / modifies the individual's persona, shaping his desires and ambitions. Not just to "assign" a function, no the PAK literary shapes you to yearn to complete this task at your core, it defines you completely. Without a PAK an Irken cant survive more than 10 minutes and will instantly lose all of his intellectual and motor skills. Some PAKs are even capable of reattaching to a lesser rank Irken and overwriting its personality and skills to match its previous host to prevent costly losses of gifted individuals of high ranking. When you consider that without it, an Irken is not even sentient, it becomes clear that having a defective one would make for a very interesting character.
@antwong6999
@antwong6999 Жыл бұрын
I never got into invader zim gowning up but i did decided to give the movie on Netflix a shot. Let me tell you it made me a fan and got me to watch the series
@ajlovesharpoons
@ajlovesharpoons 2 жыл бұрын
I loved this! This is the first video of yours that I’ve watched and i love how you put all of this together and the editing. I’m a fan of Invader Zim and you analyzed this perfectly ^_^ I’m definitely subscribing.
@offbeatkiki
@offbeatkiki 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for subbing! I've got more retrospectives on my channel and more coming your way soon!
@toon4thought
@toon4thought 2 жыл бұрын
This is one of those shows that I always knew about, as early as 2002 in fact, but surprisingly I never went out of my way to actually watch beyond 1-2 episodes I happened to catch and didn't think much about. And I don't know why this was, I guess it just always got lost in the shuffle for me.
@eatatjoes6751
@eatatjoes6751 2 жыл бұрын
I think that's because Fairly Oddparents and this show aired on the same day.
@Euclidiuss
@Euclidiuss 2 жыл бұрын
Very well put-together video. I'm glad to see others appreciating this masterpiece of a show. You've earned a sub.
@gmandub5190
@gmandub5190 2 жыл бұрын
I agree with many of your points on the movie. I like to feel the character development
@ChrisCarrasquillo
@ChrisCarrasquillo 2 жыл бұрын
This video is very well paced and organized. A great watch.
@kaifkayesque7875
@kaifkayesque7875 2 жыл бұрын
thank you for this wonderful video! would genuinely enjoy a followup video of you talking about the unmade episodes
@Thejoyfulbunch
@Thejoyfulbunch 2 жыл бұрын
I legit was in the hospital and my dad told me “hey I got a strange message” I was obviously confused, so then he shows me this video and low and behold it was Richard horvitz the voice of Zim!! :D He made me feel so warm and motivated XD and he still does!!
@offbeatkiki
@offbeatkiki 2 жыл бұрын
That's awesome
@Thejoyfulbunch
@Thejoyfulbunch 2 жыл бұрын
@@offbeatkiki thx
@Evelyn_onfire
@Evelyn_onfire 5 ай бұрын
My family used to have the cds for Invader Zim and I’d watch them ALL THE TIME as a kid. It truly influenced the kind of stuff I love today
@CamelJam
@CamelJam 2 жыл бұрын
This is a great video for those who haven't seen the whole show!
@OmgItsKavi
@OmgItsKavi 2 жыл бұрын
i used to love this show as a kid, this was a great video!!
@offbeatkiki
@offbeatkiki 2 жыл бұрын
thank you for watching!
@pinkpugginz
@pinkpugginz Жыл бұрын
I rewatched a lot of 2000s cartoons this past year. this show is top tier for sure. it lead me to read johnny the homicidal maniac by jhonen v/ was also hilarious and you can see how his art style evolved over the years
@bearvanhelsing6035
@bearvanhelsing6035 2 жыл бұрын
What a fantastic video! I would love to see you talk about the expanded Zim stuff!
@offbeatkiki
@offbeatkiki 2 жыл бұрын
will do! thank you for watching!
@n30gn0sis9
@n30gn0sis9 7 ай бұрын
just stumbled upon this channel, great stuff. hope all is well 2 years on
@KeriAce
@KeriAce 2 жыл бұрын
Amazing job with the video I absolutely freaking love it Invader Zim will always be a rememberable show and will be one the best nicktoon of all time keep doing of what your doing and keep on making great content.👍❤👍
@lainey6474
@lainey6474 10 күн бұрын
I love how Enter the Florpus really truly proved how dangerous Zim can be.
@gorlheck5574
@gorlheck5574 7 ай бұрын
It’s funny how the tallest made GIR the way he is in order to inconvenience Zim, but it turns out they did him a service . If they gave Zim a functioning SIR unit, it would’ve tried to kill him for being too Zim-ish
@thegoodthebadandthenasty5843
@thegoodthebadandthenasty5843 Жыл бұрын
When I heard "Ahhhh! My spine!" I almost skipped a heartbeat laughing
@legiongamerworkbruhben6058
@legiongamerworkbruhben6058 2 жыл бұрын
I feel like all of us struggled to find our place growing up and this show really still continues to grow with its fanbase whether its at invadercon or just the sheer amount of weird shi* We were never really presented with the scope or purpose of operation impending doom 2... and zim always found a way to fk his dream job up granted it was not even a real invasion and the tallest screwed him over without him knowing........... but it was a show about how dark the world was, things are difficult and a lot of adult animated shows dig deeper into the darkness within our life, and growing up as adults most of us didnt really understand some of the jokes but going back to the show and the recent Netflix film it did its job it came full circle ;-;
@seanbaritone
@seanbaritone 2 жыл бұрын
I have fealt sorry for zim my whole life. The poor kid at school (or skool in this case) who gets picked on☹
@DefinitelyReagan
@DefinitelyReagan 2 жыл бұрын
Your videos are incredibly refreshing in a world that is flooded with KZbin content. That’s a huge feat. Bravo.
@offbeatkiki
@offbeatkiki 2 жыл бұрын
Wow, thank you!
@catysnow
@catysnow 6 ай бұрын
I have never deen this show before,but i have seen a lot of 2000s outfit with it.
@7thDeadlySinn
@7thDeadlySinn Жыл бұрын
I’m surprised Cartoon Network didn’t pick up Invader Zim seems like it would fit in with alot of other cartoons that were on that channel
@robertpresley1503
@robertpresley1503 Жыл бұрын
Has anyone seen that frame in Hazbin Hotel where it looks like the Tallest are in hell?
@treetheoak8313
@treetheoak8313 2 жыл бұрын
God that intro hit close to home... It's one of those shows that I say "wow they got some closure? What's next a reboot reboo-oh wait..."
@theresacherco3503
@theresacherco3503 2 жыл бұрын
This is like one of my favorite and Glr and Gaz was my favorite love this show also in the pilot Billy West voices Zim
@-catlove64-
@-catlove64- Жыл бұрын
Started liking zim after the movie even came out :( IMAGINE WATCHING INVADER ZIM LIVE ON TELEVISION WHAT
@jahmirwhite7807
@jahmirwhite7807 2 жыл бұрын
Pause at 6:25 It looks like Zim has a human nose. Perhaps an animation error.
@NintenFan518
@NintenFan518 2 жыл бұрын
The ad breaks 😍 such a great video!
@offbeatkiki
@offbeatkiki 2 жыл бұрын
thank you for watching!
@powermetalcarnivore5088
@powermetalcarnivore5088 Жыл бұрын
How could you not like Hobo 13!!!!????? It’s got THROBULATOR IN IT!!!!!!!
@Pikaweedle
@Pikaweedle 2 жыл бұрын
This show needs a tv 14 revival
@christianottlein7293
@christianottlein7293 2 жыл бұрын
This was great! Keep up the great work! ^-^
@ultima1033
@ultima1033 2 жыл бұрын
Pfft. Squeedely Spooch. Just why? XD Well done retrospective, kiki. Invader Zim was messed up for it's time and I kinda love it for that. The organ harvest episode will always haunt my darkest nightmares. On another note, are you okay? Not to alarm you, but you seem to have the same skin condition that Zim has. Could it be that you too are an Irken invader in disguise? ...On second thought, I retract that statement. Starting to sound like Dib.
@offbeatkiki
@offbeatkiki 2 жыл бұрын
The writing is hilarious, there are so many random words for Irken stuff. I am a perfectly normal human worm baby, there is nothing wrong with my skin. :D Thanks for watching!
@herodontus
@herodontus 11 ай бұрын
When you said the embodiment of adhd i finally understood why so many people thought i watched this cartoon as a kid.
@superdiruiz1086
@superdiruiz1086 2 жыл бұрын
Normal plots: first you have an introduction, a build up, a problem and then a resolution Invader zim: no u
@kimberlybogert7031
@kimberlybogert7031 2 жыл бұрын
I'm still kinda mixes on this show but I admit it can be pretty funny😂and I like the art style some too:)oh agree the op still gives me chills a bit.😅
@offbeatkiki
@offbeatkiki 2 жыл бұрын
epic opener!
@shaamex2
@shaamex2 2 жыл бұрын
Invader zim was my 1st dark cartoon and i currently like Villainos by alan ituriel also Rascal the imp from catalina la catrina is good charater too.
@MylingCyrus
@MylingCyrus 2 жыл бұрын
Bloatys pizza hog is my night paralysis nightmare
@1986BNick
@1986BNick 9 ай бұрын
I think the finale of the show was the creators' way and the shows' cartoonish way of showing the dangers of treating someone or something as a joke for so long. The whole show treated Zims' domination plans as a joke along with his cartoonish extremism because it was a Nickelodeon older kids' cartoon. As much as Dib seems pestering to all the other people in the show? He is right about Zim. And it had to end on a high note somehow.
@slam4488
@slam4488 6 ай бұрын
I love invader zim
@mr.pastaman
@mr.pastaman Жыл бұрын
I'm not sure why this made me cry, but it did, in a happy way. Great video and great analysis!! I'm finding that I'm watching your videos a fuck ton lately so I'm glad I discovered you!! 😁
@offbeatkiki
@offbeatkiki Жыл бұрын
thanks so much for hanging out :))))))))
@MostlyMildMidnights
@MostlyMildMidnights 2 жыл бұрын
Great video Kiki! Thank you for your hard work and effort
@offbeatkiki
@offbeatkiki 2 жыл бұрын
thank you for watching!
@someguy1894
@someguy1894 Жыл бұрын
decided to binge the show after remembering it a bit i regret nothing though i reallt wished florpus kept the whole darkish style the og show had
@XchampionXFTW
@XchampionXFTW 2 жыл бұрын
Great video, love Zim so much
@ohshit4860
@ohshit4860 2 жыл бұрын
My fav part of this show will always be that tallest purple is voiced by Kevin Macdonald
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