You know what I think is the absolute most impressive thing about this series, even moreso than the absolutely amazing and flawless sense for visual storytelling and atmosphere that makes the creator look like a cinematic animation genius? The way it doesn't take a black-and-white, us-vs-them approach to the issues it covers. The ultimate message is that the love between individuals is far more important than whatever ideological conflict might surround it; that you should fight bigotry for the happiness of individuals, not for the sake of "scoring one for the team". Imagine some IN-YOUR-FACE Tumblr animator attempting this same premise; given the state of progressive politics in the west right now, it would likely be a complete and utter mess. Instead, not only does this series focus on the personal above the political, it specifically makes the point that you shouldn't over-politicize things to the point where you dehumanize the people you're fighting for. It's not just preaching to the choir and it encourages introspection among activists. This series is literally perfect. There is nothing wrong with it at all; the visuals are simple yet amazing in how effective and emotionally investing they are and the story & thematic content are utterly flawless.
@doctorletsplay9 жыл бұрын
+buster beam Its almost sad that this is almost not popular. This is real art! Not like "pewdiepie"
@ron_r_mph8 жыл бұрын
+doctorletsplay The series is hugely popular, it's just this upload that isn't.
@doctorletsplay8 жыл бұрын
Spiggy G. Yes, it WAS popular back then... This is OFFICIAL HD remake youtube video. Nobody cares about this now
@NegaRenGenX2gay2lift8 жыл бұрын
+doctorletsplay there are duplicates of the video who have a million views before this upload
@bobbaeba8 жыл бұрын
there is one thing wrong it. WHEN NABI GETS KICKED OUT OF THE CAFE, WHY DOES THE CAT SITTING OUTSIDE STAND UP BEFORE THE DOOR OPENS?
@OhNoTheFace7 жыл бұрын
The still smiling slowly beat up scene in the hospital is effective
@fhananis7 ай бұрын
I remember blasting this song at max volume with headphones on whenever I feel *angsty* maaan hearing this song is making me feel simultaneously young and old.
@amcb34917 ай бұрын
What song? hehe
@PinkIcedTea3 жыл бұрын
Man, coming back to this, it's crazy to think about how clearly this video portrays the story, without even saying a word. Even without any words spoken or any inner thoughts told, you *know* Nabi distances himself from Doki because he wants to protect her and keep her safe. You can SEE his internal thought process so clearly, and the image of Doki being beaten while maintaining a smile sticks out so much in the audience's minds. In his eyes, he's terrified that staying close with her is hurting her in the long run.
@richycline8 жыл бұрын
I remember when the first one of these debuted online. I can't believe that was nearly 14 years ago :o
@Marabonbon8 жыл бұрын
It was already sad but the scene where the little hedghog dies kills me everytime
@maxdv40633 жыл бұрын
I used to watch the original release on Newgrounds back in like 2008 and cried every time. Not much has changed for me in 2021. 😭
@meowmeowm30w2 жыл бұрын
its been years and i still cry and love this series. Only now at 5:07 i noticed the darker path this could have taken
@selenesoria15602 жыл бұрын
No puedo creer que ya haya pasado tanto tiempo desde la primera vez que vi esta animación... Esto es demasiado para mi corazoncito... El dolor de Nabi, la desesperación de no poder proteger a Doki de una sociedad que no acepta su amor... Definitivamente es algo muy fuerte. Lloré mucho en el 2008, y ahora 2022 sigo haciéndolo.
@mittensfastpaw7 ай бұрын
That so many still today are this against just two people loving each other with all their hearts.
@chyledebuser8 жыл бұрын
2:39 is the moment that shocked me the most when this was released.
@ParagonIsaac3 ай бұрын
I remember watching the originals on KZbin when I was young. It's mild now but, 2:39 back then gave me that cold, shocked sensation as if I was looking at gore. I'm so glad this series exists, I love every step. And that Nabi and Doki are together. T-T
@minicookievlogsofficial77486 жыл бұрын
What I see in 2:54 aftermath of Nabi's visit to Doki, His mind is thinking that he could've been there to protect her and that Cats cannot protect bunnies/rabbits, His scarf turned to black resembling that he is suffering from temporary depression. Meaning that he loved doki since day 1 and the first date, but after seeing Doki hurt, his mind and heart broke into many pieces, leading him to break up with Doki for her safety, Doki understands this and decides to go to the place called "Paradise", a place where different species love each other with no fear or sides, at least that's what I think. Good job!! This was always my favorite series!! You inspire me to make a series based on this!!
@CountDVB2 жыл бұрын
Or more like just how many people are against them
@0xC47P1C34 ай бұрын
Idk why I thought of this video randomly today after probably a decade since I first saw it. Still hits as hard as the first time. Timeless flash animation, probably one of if not the best during the age of Flash.
@PablarEscabo8 жыл бұрын
Chills all over my body oh my god
@jasonarvel18423 жыл бұрын
Glad this still gets a reaction out of me so many years later.
@diamer-818525 күн бұрын
I realize how I've grown up and I'm now able to understand the deeper meanings behind this video and the series in general. This is so beautiful and so sad at the same time. It is also so nostalgic.
@백공환3 жыл бұрын
여러가지 편견과 선입견, 고정관념 등을 떠올리게 만드는 이 현대시대를 고증을 연애로 표현해서 비판하고자 만든 영상같다.. 모든 압박감과 편견을 찢어놓는 감동적인 만화.. 잘보구갑니다~
@Seraphina1234567894 жыл бұрын
I love that the bully rabbits are shipping them
@JonCundiff9 жыл бұрын
I was surprised I never seen this one, so this was a pleasant surprise. Interesting how a cartoon about cats and rabbits can make you think how humans act that way with each other over the colors of our skin or religions and whathaveyou and how absurd it is. Can't wait to see the conclusion.
@shinjones20648 жыл бұрын
This one has been my favourite step ever since I was little and I still absolutely love. I REALLY WANNA LEARN THE SONG
@ArmoredGriffon Жыл бұрын
Man, I remember when this animation first debuted, no small amount of discussion was on whether or not this was even really Step 4 or someone else making a video to troll people. Nobody could believe at first that TSI!! would go in this direction.
@amalloc Жыл бұрын
Really? I didn't realize that had happened. That's interesting. Thanks for letting me know. Now that I think about it, This may have been reinforced by the fact that the visual art style were disparate from the other steps.
@Jaxxiepop10 ай бұрын
What always gets me is the rabbit wirh the sharp cheekbones at 1:32... in the previous step he was holding up a sign condemning Rabbit/Cat relationships. They've been changing minds since the beginning. 😢😭
@alexandrosavraamides78725 ай бұрын
Same rabbit eats a blind punch from his friend at 4:30. Most touching part in the whole series for me.
@raggedy618 жыл бұрын
I don't think I'll never not be upset about the little buddy.
@PegiBruno8 жыл бұрын
back in early 2000s i didn't know it would hit as hard as it hits now, never knew all these scenes will become so familiar form nowadays life.
@wrip18813 жыл бұрын
Been a while, I still feel this!
@theillytellez3761 Жыл бұрын
Man this still makes me cry
@RikXtreme47 жыл бұрын
This step was not at all what I expected when I first saw it on Newgrounds, but it was definitely what was necessary . Life isn't always sunshine and rainbows.
@skr-cha31813 жыл бұрын
This video hurts soooo bad… 💔💔 I cry every single time
@GenesicShinZyraelKai2 жыл бұрын
The small squabble between the two which lead to the chaotic street fight, wherein all the main characters are fighting against the horde of people from both sides. Damn!!!
@Jeonsaryu4 жыл бұрын
The song in this episode is " 타부 tabu 월식" or " Tabu Lunar Eclipse" (translated title).
@hacksaw_noob4 жыл бұрын
Aaron Park you are my lord and saver tysm
@Zaikira5 ай бұрын
I always loved how some old characters reapear in this video showing support to Rabbit and Cat relationships 😢❤
@pongsapaksubpokatorn61387 жыл бұрын
Sadness and Madness.
@dorourke1059 ай бұрын
that hedgehog scene still gets me, i’m guessing Doki had to put him to sleep cause it was suffering 😢
@임지훟3 жыл бұрын
2:48 나비랑 도키가 사랑으로 마구 표현했던 증표이자 증거인 목도리의 색물이 점점 빠지고있음.. 그동안의 서로간 의 감정이 점점 무의미 해지고 있단걸 표현 한 걸까...?ㅜ
@dshim47318 жыл бұрын
dang rewatching it since i've seen it like, 10 years ago? don't remember it ever being this real/deep/serious hah dang
@robinthrush96727 ай бұрын
I think this was the last one I saw until today. That poor, little hedgie! Why am I crying?!
@AsparagusEduardo7 ай бұрын
Man, that 5th episode must have felt SO GOOD to finally experience after so long 😊
@areakastudios67043 жыл бұрын
I recently learned that this episode had a completely different original draft that was scrapped. I won’t say much, but it was much less emotional than what we got.
@rainbo323 жыл бұрын
The best episode
@sonofabicho7 жыл бұрын
this is my favorite of the whole series
@Kyoriichi9 жыл бұрын
Step 4 - Paradise Up next Imagine! Can't wait to see it remastered~, gotta love There She Is!! ^u^
@Rs2006REMAKEVids8 жыл бұрын
The visual storytelling is particularly superb in this step; one powerful moment is at 0:56, and everything from 2:25 onwards is amazing.
@xxslasher16xx7 жыл бұрын
That's the saddest episode in the series
@jon15806 жыл бұрын
Still a great episode, the song and animation is very powerful in this, but I do agree that the new colors in some of the scenes do detract from the overall feeling of the original.
@superpaytonmars88524 жыл бұрын
4:28 holy s*** I Don't think I ever noticed his friend in the crowd before!
@camaramccoy98073 жыл бұрын
This always made me feel so many conflicting emotions I loved there she is everyday I got off school til now
@pepitabatista2 жыл бұрын
those videos always makes me cry Dx
@NoriMori19928 ай бұрын
0:10 It's always bothered me how the flashing of the text is out of sync with the music 😂
@amalloc8 ай бұрын
Yes, it's intentional to make the audience feel uncomfortable.😊
@Marcimallows8 жыл бұрын
MY HEART GOT AN OUCHIE ONCE AGAIN ;w;
@bobproxmire36375 жыл бұрын
?Things in life and love are rarely easy. Thank you for showing the depth of complexity, and even though this is a fall (as are my tears) even in the deepest well there is light, :)
@EvanescencesAngel6 жыл бұрын
네 앞에 고개 숙인 보잘것없는 벌거숭이 Ne aphe goge sugin bojalgeot eobnun beolgeosung i In front of you, a naked worthless me with my head down 초라한 내 모습이 두려워 Chorahan ne mosubi duryeoweo My miserable state frightens me 네 눈을 피하려 Ne nunul phiharyeo And trying to hide from your eyes 너를 지우네 Neorul jiune I erase you 너를 지우네 Neorul jiune I erase you 말없이 날 바라보는 따스한 얼굴에 비친 미소 Mareopsi nal barabonun tasuhan eolgure bichin miso Your warm face looking at me silently with a smile 내겐 차가운 비수처럼 Negen chagaun bisucheoreom Comes to me like a cold dagger 두려운 네 눈을 가리려 Duryeoun ne nunul gariryeo And trying to blind your eyes 너를 지우네 Neorul jiune I erase you 너를 지우네 Neorul jiune I erase you 너를 지우네 Neorul jiune I erase you 너를 지우네 Neorul jiune I erase you 널 삼킨 미로 속 그 속에서 나 헤매는 Neol samkhin miro sok gu sogeso na hemenun... The labyrinth that swallowed you; and I lost in there 깨어진 거울 속의 내 모습 무참히 일그러진... Ke eojin geoul soge ne mosubi muchamhi ilgureojin... In the broken mirror, my image horribly distorted... 네 앞에 고개 숙인 보잘것없는 벌거숭이 Ne aphe goge sugin bojalgeot eobnun beolgeosung i In front of you, a naked worthless me with my head down 초라한 내 모습이 두려워 Chorahan ne mosubi duryeoweo My miserable state frightens me 네 눈을 가리려 Ne nunul gariryeo And trying to blind your eyes 너를 지우네 Neorul jiune I erase you 너를 지우네 Neorul jiune I erase you 너를 지우네 Neorul jiune I erase you 너를 지우네 Neorul jiune I erase you 널 삼킨 미로 속 그 속에서 나 헤매는 Neol samkhin miro sok gu sogeso na hemenun... The labyrinth that swallowed you; and I lost in there 깨어진 거울 속의 내 모습 무참히 일그러진... Ke eojin geoul soge ne mosubi muchamhi ilgureojin... In the broken mirror, my image horribly distorted... 널 삼킨 미로 속 그 속에서 나 헤매는 Neol samkhin miro sok gu sogeso na hemenun... The labyrinth that swallowed you; and I lost in there 깨어진 거울 속의 내 모습 무참히 일그러진... Ke eojin geoul soge ne mosubi muchamhi ilgureojin... In the broken mirror, my image horribly distorted...
@yermanoh8 жыл бұрын
im surprised this doent have more views . top quality work!!!
@YOKAIRAVE8 жыл бұрын
the changE FROM CUTE TO SAD HHGH
@fanlove873 Жыл бұрын
2023 and I come back to this! ❤
@turbokisiel6 жыл бұрын
cryin every time
@repeekyraidcero2 жыл бұрын
Still incredible
@roguepun62825 жыл бұрын
I watched this on newgrounds and i still love this. What is the name of the song
@xavir-px1tq3 жыл бұрын
I can't breathe
@lizzyvelasquez50523 жыл бұрын
Pain 😭😭
@TheLunaLoveForever4 жыл бұрын
The hedgehog always gets me
@anakarenmacedogonzalez47863 жыл бұрын
Linda cancion.
@lottafandoms7 жыл бұрын
DAMN IT, EVERY TIME I GO BACK TO WATCH THE SERIES, THIS EPISODE MAKES ME CRY EVERY TIME. ;A;
@sashamedrano96654 жыл бұрын
Porque ya no tiene sud títulos 😢 pero igual es bonito
@GoatJesus9 жыл бұрын
The thing is, I feel weird about this particular remaster. The dark blue background you guys used at 1:09 kinda' conflicts with the original. Later you have a similar red sky. Obviously, that reflects anger. But...In the original, they were black and white. In fact, everything was black and white EXCEPT for the important symbols (scarf/sign/bow/ticket etc.) It reflected the emotional state of the characters and the oppressive starkness of the yellow signs that were more overpowering than the characters' will. It sort of ruins the effect to *not* stay consistent with that. Having the sky as another element change is unnecessary. Otherwise, good work.
@retiredfnaf_playz5 жыл бұрын
I didn't read this
@lilypaddington17975 жыл бұрын
Imagine being such an asshole that in a series covering such an important topic you'd rather talk about the color of the fucking sky.
@CidZero5 жыл бұрын
It's good this is 5 years ago... but still; I find the blue shows emotion towards the scene. If it was like the others, it would not be as impactful.
@GoatJesus4 жыл бұрын
@@lilypaddington1797 As a person in an interracial marriage, the reason I care about the remaster -- like any work that's been altered -- is _because_ of how meaningful it was when I first watched it. You're being very rude, thanks.
@TJF5884 жыл бұрын
Aaaagh, now I'm noticing those colorized backdrops, popping out to me more than the crisp foreground elements.
@blackloficathana3 жыл бұрын
This makes me think of my sweetheart, Gabriel..
@flyffkid2 жыл бұрын
It's when the spiky gangster bunny punches his own brother(?) That gets me all teary eyed. I could never do that to my brothers 😭😭😭
@ivyshadesnursery Жыл бұрын
From what I heard, he didn't punch his brother on purpose, he tried to hit one of the attackers but hit his brother instead by accident. That's why he looks surprised at 4:30
@Ebus-ob2mq6 ай бұрын
The music perfectly adds to that moment too I swear 😢
@Murasaki_Bora6 жыл бұрын
저걸보며 안건데 진짜 차별..진짜 싫다;; 진심으로 사랑하면 같이 결혼할 수 도 사귈 수 도 있지..!!
@NotA3xCombo8 жыл бұрын
3:55 For some reason i keep rewatching this seen where the Nabi gets socked in the face.
@mysteryhatter4 жыл бұрын
The unexpressive face of Navi is so hurtful to see 💔
@rainflowersgachas54486 жыл бұрын
Noooo i cry
@ashtray38605 ай бұрын
WHATS THIS SONG??? IT HITS AS HARD AS SPIKY BUNNY DUDE
@amalloc5 ай бұрын
band : Tabu title : wolsik (a lunar eclipse)
@ashtray38605 ай бұрын
@@amalloc oh my god thank you so much!!!
@mikibird21996 жыл бұрын
Im crying
@alcidesalmengor627611 ай бұрын
Y LOS SIGO VIENDO EN 2023 BUEN GROPO A MI HIJA LE GUSTA
@MelanieOyarzun8 жыл бұрын
sooooo good!
@josefernandoarenalesvelasc5999 Жыл бұрын
2023 y aquí estoy ☺️
@Nickel_The_Wise3 жыл бұрын
What hideous beasts we can become when we are in pain.
@radical_lizard8 жыл бұрын
siempre me dio pena esta x"( asfgjjfka
@Just-a-Juggalo8 жыл бұрын
The feels
@Денчік-п7з9 жыл бұрын
This is cool toons!
@davidmen50055 жыл бұрын
What's the name of this song, I love this animation so much!!
@0tterhead9 жыл бұрын
I don't mean to sound pretentious, or like I know EXACTLY what I'm talking about, but I think we can all learn from these. Violence is almost always, the WRONG answer. So many people ignore this because they refuse to try to see things from a different perspective before turning their nose up in disgust. I am terrified, of fursuiting in public because, even though doing it in private or around friends is fine, I will always fear what others are thinking of me, and if they're just going to quickly judge me without looking at the world through my eyes. It may not be a very GOOD example, but its the best I had. Its the fact that things that are taboo are IMMEDIATELY shutdown, shunned upon, or ignored irrationally in THIS day and age, that makes me afraid to do something different. As a 7 year old to 13 year old, I goofed off and tried to be different, I thought differently, acted differently, and eventually found out that I was the weird kid in school. I had little to no friends, because I liked things that were different from normal 12 year olds.
@lauraluvbi5 жыл бұрын
Yeah, the new world is pretty mind-closed
@dbean72964 жыл бұрын
I think fucking dogs is different than two different races not being able to love
@Tioni_Shorts5 жыл бұрын
Everyone in the series:BUNNIES AND CATS CANT BE WITH EACH OTHER Doli and Nabi:Fuck It We Still can
@giank.53732 жыл бұрын
Man the song, the video, breakes my heart, does somebody knows the theme?
@amalloc2 жыл бұрын
The song is artist : Tabu title : wolsik (a lunar eclipse)
@giank.53732 жыл бұрын
@@amalloc oh thanks for telling me, and also telling me where to buy another step haha ;) im about to buy a copy :D
@amalloc2 жыл бұрын
@@giank.5373 SCHIZO's "FIGHT AGAINST THE WORLD" album is a long time ago, so it's hard to get it even in Korea. I don't know how to buy from abroad.
@Repyu48353 жыл бұрын
너무 슬프다...ㅠㅠ
@volico72 Жыл бұрын
Every time I watch this, I have to take a break to be emotionally ill. It's really hard to watch this with all of the political challenges for non-conforming couples of today.
@amalloc Жыл бұрын
That was the hardest part of directing this episode for me. I can't watch movies based on accidents that I've been involved in myself, too. Conveying the pain but not hurting, feeling the sadness but not being sad... I think it's an eternal challenge for directors.
@seongpum9 жыл бұрын
This step is best for me, though I have tears everytime when I watch this.
@jeka076 жыл бұрын
Amaizing :'3
@ue4_is_so_hard6 жыл бұрын
아저씨 제가 알기론 여기 삭제장면 있다고 들었는데 어디서 보나요 원본 사이트 가서 찾아봐도 안보임
@shady80456 жыл бұрын
4:56 ricegum vs gabbie in a nutshell (only gender swapped)
@StebanHusk2253 жыл бұрын
I'd like to know the lyrics this song. As in english and spanish. I lov SamBakZa.
@orlandopizarro51133 жыл бұрын
kzbin.info/www/bejne/foiVfHZ9ptWJqac
@gabitex4 жыл бұрын
Man they really know how to make things depressing.
@k83932 жыл бұрын
that's reality for yu
@OGB093 жыл бұрын
근데이거보면서생각했는데 외국인들이이걸보는게너무않어ㅋㅋㅋ
@andrewfong1019 жыл бұрын
I don't want to watch it because it will make me sad,but who care HAHAHA
@rinlingyo8 жыл бұрын
I have always wondered about Il-ho's motivation in this episode. Why did he beat up Nabi? Is it because he disapproves of Nabi abandoning Doki? Is it because, now that Doki is away from Nabi, he can let out all his frustrations on Nabi without her interfering? Maybe episode 6 will shed light on this.
@SchwhatNow8 жыл бұрын
+rinlingyo I've always taken it as Il-ho seeing how sad and hurt Doki is, and taking out his anger on Nabi. He blames Nabi for not sticking by her, and Nabi feels like he is doing the right thing in leaving because of the pain Doki has gone through because of their inter-species relationship. Nabi feels miserable and won't even fight back because he feels he deserves it. Like it's his fault Doki suffered.
@Meteorite_Shower8 жыл бұрын
My interpretation was that he was trying to 'knock' some sense back into Nabi. Not the best of ways to do it, but I'm guessing Il-ho doesn't know much other tactics.
@AngryNerdBird4 жыл бұрын
Surely someone by now has pointed out the obvious reference to Eddie Money, with Doki's 2 tickets to paradise right there?
@chyledebuser8 жыл бұрын
I wonder why this is the least viewed?
@valentds6 жыл бұрын
people not would cry again
@lonewolf-up8by6 жыл бұрын
because its always raining
@kitty-tr7so5 жыл бұрын
More it's cute
@nguyenhainguyenhaidt227 жыл бұрын
poor the bunny
@Shurizzler5 жыл бұрын
Did you mean doki? (her name is doki)
@luckyslob33598 жыл бұрын
WHAT ARE THEY SAYING?!? THATS ALL I WANT TO KNOW!!!!
@Lucios19955 жыл бұрын
Same here, the other ones had subtitles and this one doesn't :(