What the HELL is Hayop Ka? (An ADULT Furry Movie)

[@Saberspark]

Forgive me Lord but I'm back to that old me...

[@veltzon4322]

I don’t blame you

[@buzzlightyear8157]

Hi ( SECOND REPLY!! )

[@abanana]

uh

[@enzopuppydog7082]

Hello there

[@iw_0581]

Hi

[@juanmanuelpenaloza9264]

Filipinos: Furry girls Mexicans: Skeleton girls Don't ask.

[@trashythedemon4867]

Japan: Underaged girls

[@lovecatsniyumi7732]

POOR CATALINA

[@insertmemorableusernameher6795]

@@trashythedemon4867 She isnt underage, shes a 500 year old dragon

[@DingoAndAHalf]

I'm asking

[@thatguyoverthere8823]

USA: Gun girls

[@vanille]

There's some things you may have missed because you're a stranger to Filipino culture. Nimfa being a cat actually makes a lot of sense to us Filipinos, for example. I can't quite explain this clearly in English but when cats are making noises at night calling for mates, Filipinos would say "naglalandi nanaman yung pusa" which roughly translates to "the cat is being promiscuous again". So Nimfa being a promiscuous cat actually makes sense. The rest of the characters were made animals to complement that, I suppose. It could just be me, but my impression from Inigo being a Siberian Husky is because he's rich and Siberian Huskies are expensive dogs for Filipinos. Roger being what I believe is a bulldog, is likely because bulldogs have a reputation for looking tough and Roger is voiced by Robin Padilla who is known as a tough guy action star. Jerry being a frog made sense to me because frogs are usually considered "ugly" in pop culture and the frog was voiced by comedian Empoy, whose humor heavily relies on admitting his physical appearance to be unattractive.

[@talphazero1036]

Nice explanation. Makes it easier as a Caribbean native to get most of the references and themes from out the movie, when I watch it. (I'm Jamaican if you wanted to know🇯🇲)

[@abegailllarves800]

This explanation deserves more recognition in the comment section. I'm rooting for this comment as a Filipino!

[@rabbit0664]

Thanks for the explanation. Hopefully more see it

[@miyaberrybloo]

i agree, this comment deserves more recognition.

[@randomcomment7604]

The more you know, I guess

[@pinknyellox3]

"Hayop ka!" Does mean You Animal! In filipino xD but "Hayop Ka!" Is like calling someone "You Son of a *****!" Just to clarify :>

[@Wroar2020s]

Yup

[@firemangan2731]

Tama 😁🤣

[@firemangan2731]

@@Wroar2020s Bro leave that to Flamingo’s comment section

[@pyromaniacalmagpie3198]

That makes a lot of sense haha I love it

[@funfact3708]

yup

[@jx.lemons]

Fun Fact: As a Filipino, I, of course know the two words "hayop ka" is used to insult someone.

[@rillwyacandelario7449]

or a confirmation. Hayop naman ay isang hayop eh?

[@princessevangeline410]

Either "you animal/beast!" Or "you are an animal"

[@laizy-boy]

as a Filipino i love that they work hard since filipino animators are not well appreciated here in the philippines. ngl some filipino jokes are dubbed in english is kinda weird. hahah!

[@tavrosnitram1529]

i think jokes dubbed into any language makes them weird X3 (swedish especially since ive been learning allot of swedish phrases for no reason)

[@julbearii]

LAIZY ?? man I haven't seen your channel in 2 years

[@rjabrogar3492]

Ayyyy laizy boy!

[@tyronetalam8488]

Laizyyyyyyy 💜💜💜

[@cjkuromorimine4611]

Same here comrade, I just wonder why our industries would pick furries though

[@themailman9341]

"Furry girls, who doesn't want more of that?" Sir this is a *McDonald's drive thru*

[@Brownwolf502]

“Oh... is the new birdy cup out yet ?”

[@prince_nocturne]

Okay, this got a genuine laugh from me.

[@HeilRay]

Didn’t they have Zootopia toys?

[@kitkatbreaker1270]

@@HeilRay what kind of toys?

[@monado5937]

McFlurry... more like... more like.... *MCFURRY*

[@thatwolfinyourbackyard6011]

As a filipino, all i can say is that this is better than most of our damn low quality CGI films

[@nicolelouise9779]

You're watching a live action fantasy and then you're eyes just get burned when you see this weird ass dragon.

[@h0lodm0966]

@@nicolelouise9779 omg and the EDITING

[@aha.403]

@@h0lodm0966 PLEASE JUST MENTION GMA

[@nicolelouise9779]

@@aha.403 Oh my god I remember the shots where they just zoom in characters faces in a serious moments. For some reason when I see those cheesy dramas I can't remove my eyes from the tv.

[@achuuuooooosuu]

@@nicolelouise9779 Yung buntis na may watergun

[@sendere99]

Spark: "YOU KNOW WHAT YOU SIGNED UP FOR WHEN YOU SUBSCRIBED TO ME!" Me: Well Yes But Actually No.

[@salimamari5371]

Gimme that Philippino netflix boii

[@istolethispfpfromreddit]

I did for the memes

[@goodday3185]

For the furry man who talks about a movie

[@starscream8989]

Primus this human wants an relationship with a humanoid animal.

[@bakatoaster6000-yt]

Mostly no

[@keeprkyd]

Saber: “And I’m here for it!” Every single one of his subscribers: Ladies and gentlemen, we got him

[@spamtontv5648]

I smelling rule 34 in the air

[@Naterkix]

Cue the scene where all of mission control are high-fiving each other and whatnot.

[@Lonesoldier2268]

Hahaha

[@Tswa567]

Finally, after 8 unrelenting years

[@GriffinPhillis]

YEEES, HAHA~ I laughed. So good. :'D

[@katarisbailey7887]

Markiplier: "I'm not a masochist." Corpse Husband: "I'm not a weeb." Saberspark: "I'm not a furry." The fans: *squint* "Sure you're not."

[@itzrainy_outside4450]

Pfftt 101% accurate

[@nukeflower.1759]

Nuclear stuff: “I’m not a sadist” The little pool of fans that I have: we don’t really care you narcissistic asshole.

[@neithancaban109]

No

[@key7743]

Hot the fuq is mark a masochist?

[@RoyJERaiy]

I guess you skipped unnus annus

[@mariacillan9668]

Honestly the ending is bittersweet. It shows real social issues in the end, Nimfa being a single mother (she didn't marry Jerry, he just became a really good friend and a godfather to her child). She also joined the rally for rights one time, and is just still surviving. It's more realistic than I expected because tragedies like this really happen because of choices you make in your youth because you want some spice in your life. I also love how social issues really are in the background, but it ultimately affects each person's own story anyway. Nimfa isn't just a saleslady just because she has to pay rent. Most of her funds go to her sister in the province because she has to continue schooling.. but the sister got pregnant anyway so she had to stop schooling to provide for the child, much to Nimfa's hardwork for her to get a better future than her. I particular like the joke "Pakinggan mo ako", " ETO PINGGAN MO". I can't exactly translate it into a pun in English, but the words sound the same save for a missing syllable. "Please listen to me" "HERE'S YOUR PLATE".

[@FloatingSunfish]

As a Filipino, I can tell you that physical violence is sadly a staple here. Hopefully, it changes someday.

[@Orchidlettux]

We somehow convinced ourselves it's normal, 5 am on whatever day it is and people beating their child with a stick and all you hear are crying and nobody does crap, hooray

[@router9717]

Yeah, like, name one PH drama without guns on screen pointed at women and children

[@grigoriyefimovichrasputin7897]

I love having brawls with my friends doe Yall just wussies.

[@thelixhere]

I feel you, something that I do wrong leads to a punch in the face

[@kurinthekitty6842]

Sorry about that

[@warionumbahone7642]

Saberspark: This movie is a way for the animators in the Philippines to express the problems of their country, and their voices should be heard! Comments: Ok, furry.

[@kmpg8037]

Honestly, anthro stories can do a whole lot more than live action imo

[@adoritowithlegs6468]

@@kmpg8037 I agree. I think that can be said about a lot of animated stuff. The animation aspect allows the artists to have more control over the expressiveness of the characters, whether that’s movement, facial expressions, etc. They also have more control over scenery, and just more creative ability in general. This is why I love animated movies so much, and I agree with you 100%.

[@robertjethrogallano1053]

@@adoritowithlegs6468 agree! And honestly i hope more animated movies get made here in the Philippines XD

[@mariakutsu5946]

@@robertjethrogallano1053 me too!

[@amber5539]

Ok, furry.

[@maya_bird]

As a side-note, the studio Rocketsheep first came into the public eye with their mixed-media movie "Saving Sally" that premiered during the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) that uses both live-action elements as well as animated ones. The film took 11 years to make with a small team of animators using shitty computers working on it without pay but was snubbed by a lot of theatres across the country since it didn't come from a major studio. It only premiered in 53 theatres across the Philippines but increased to 65 after a hashtag campaign in Twitter and Facebook. For context, the MMFF may say Metro Manila, but all the movies competing in it are shown in almost every movie theatre in the entire country. "Hayop Ka!" stands as their second film project so it's incredible to see them getting a lot of support. They've gone through so much and the fact that the studio is now getting more and more international recognition is amazing especially after they were basically blacklisted in a lot of local theatres on their first animated feature because of their status as an independent studio.

[@milkshake_sweet]

11 YEARS!!!! Wow! Their drawing was like drawn by one person

[@manuelalbertoromero9528]

Jesus! 11 years. Well, glad that it ultimately is paying off in some way.

[@Imps603]

Lol Saving Sally had a bad story tho even if the art was good

[@shoujokadyan5502]

They used blue screen for the animation effects! And the movie was well-received in Paris.

[@clippygoat]

Saving Sally has an awful story but i do respect the animators on this one and their animation.

[@zzzlulzzz5080]

I'm a Filipino and I'm sick of soap operas, every single tv shows in our local channels have the same formulas, action? Slap a love triangle on that! Sci-fi? Slap a love triangle on that! Adult animation? Slap a love triangle on that!

[@woahjen1513]

*"Guys, I'm not a furry!"* Everyone: *"HE IS THE FURRY"*

[@ashmyoshi3912]

Yes he is The Furry not just a Furry "THE FURRY"

[@mix3k818]

He needs to talk more about failed/unpopular/hated 90s furry mascots. Bubsy, Gex and Cheetahmen cross my mind most often.

[@BIGROYFAN7000]

*THE* FURRY

[@ashmyoshi3912]

@@mix3k818 hey I know Gex and Bubsy

[@Daniel_Lancelin]

"HE IS THE FURRY" As in, "look guys, _I'M_ not a furry. I just come here to roast Saber for being one. You gotta believe me!" Don't you try to lie to me, now; I know you guys too well.

[@commandercat10]

Everyone: he is a furry Saber spark: I’m not saying no any more

[@vikanitealt6229]

I'm a furry

[@gdcomponent4359]

@Courtney McClain FELLOW PEOPLE THAT EXIST THAT ALSO ARE LIKE ME

[@transformersguy2002]

HE'S NOT A FURRY!

[@Raccnnibal]

@@transformersguy2002 Yeh sure just likes sexy furry characters

[@anapaola7241]

The 666 like

[@skwash.9301]

“I’m not a furry!” Sir your actions say otherwise.

[@yoshee_ink6487]

This is gold

[@iwantabethatguy1735]

Especially at 11:32

[@Romcomm_]

Actions speak louder than words 😏

[@Romcomm_]

@@joshroehl6098 it was a waste of my time stfu

[@DanteTimberwolf]

We will still love him 👍

[@Davina_Kelly]

As a Filipino viewer, this story is just as usual as the other TV shows If there's romance, there's always gonna be violence(mostly slapping, like.. A LOT) and a love triangle. Just a typical love story here in the Philippines👌

[@Quario]

Jerry was the true protagonist. A humble and polite guy who has a crush on an attractive girl, sees everything happen but keeps on being polite and supportive, the true hero and winner of this story

[@Mrlaneck]

A simp?

[@gagesherman8826]

Imagine thinking "being a genuinely nice person" makes you a simp.

[@WhiteWolfos]

@@Mrlaneck that's the exact opposite definition. He got the lady my dude

[@Squeam9750]

@@Mrlaneck He got the lady scrub

[@artsekha802]

i mean i don't know.. he got the cheating pregnant hoe... not really winning there :0

[@guytorie]

I'm Filipino enough to be extremely moved by this movie's very existence, but white enough to have found out about it from Saberspark.

[@gargoyles9999]

Perfectly balanced, as all things should be

[@j4kz225]

Hindi ko nga inexpect to

[@flavortown6280]

Sad

[@JugglingLoser]

Mood

[@louiscq433]

If there was anything that would explain why im watching this is this comment right here

[@sunburstwolfdog]

Saber "isn't a furry" the same way Markiplier "isn't a masochist"

[@LegendStormcrow]

You right.

[@explolsivecake2045]

Unus Annus, Memento Mori

[@shaialvera6907]

You right

[@victoryjamz]

The same way i'm 'not chaotic evil'

[@t1nyp3bble]

BAHAHAH PPLLEASEE

[@calebthornblad1831]

Every day he gets closer to admitting he’s a furry

[@Torikakae]

I don't think Nimfa married Jerry. The image was Nimfa's baby's Christening, and Jerry was the Godfather

[@bruhmoment5289]

yeah, she just raise her own kid. that happen also in the philippines usually

[@Sinful_Ariq]

I honestly would have been ok with her getting with jerry honestly

[@Пинагод]

@@Sinful_Ariq I know right? He seems like a really good dude

[@HubertEcho]

I'm not required to watch this movie yet cause I'm not old enough but who is Jerry? Is that a dog? Or a rat?

[@Chinothebad]

@@HubertEcho Jerry is the frog AKA the guy that isn't a musclebound dog or a shallow playboy hound like the other two guys.

[@laprejones]

Its funny how he says that he is not a furry, and LITERALLY the first fanart that he shows is one that he is a furry almost making out with her

[@drue.09]

Lmao

[@pyroteknikk3127]

It wasnt fanart. I think it was in the movie itself

[@AxxLAfriku]

Me the ALPHA MALE of this comment section and me command RESPECT. Right now me ordering you to NOT view any of me v*de*s. Instead just look at me th*mbnails and be JEALOUS. Bye bye lapre

[@j.a.m8832]

First fan art ? That was the only fan art and it relates to the videos topic so it makes sense to show regardless of if he is a furry or not

[@allenmurallo3730]

I was gonna make a comment about that.

[@JustinY.]

Saberspark before reviewing this movie: *"Lord forgive me for what I'm about to do"*

[@nolife-w7v]

Why this has one like? It deserves 10k

[@Solemy]

Why are you everywhere!!!???!?

[@rakku4004]

I see you everywhere

[@subifyouhatetiktokandreddit234]

Ha justin is back

[@cameronbosch1213]

Me to Justin Y.: "You like Saberspark, don't you!"

[@promienodrzutowysamuel790]

"There's Pepe the frog and a JoJo reference in this movie" *Culture 100*

[@whatamistudio2557]

The slipper flies and hits random kids in the head giving them brain trauma

[@kamilo7473]

the Philippines is a very "family first" country, my parents are all about spending time together any time we can, so I was very surprised to see that there was a Filipino adult animated film, especially since I've never really seen much animated things in the Philippines :0 and yes the Philippines is very Catholic, I am Catholic myself but man all the religious stuff can be overwhelming sometimes. houses even have mosaics of Mary and Jesus on them! EDIT AS OF 2022: i am no longer catholic so now its feeling even more overwhelmling. and for why he philippines is so catholic, its because of spain's colonization. either you conformed to the religion or the friars were shit to you. and by mosaics, i meant like super tiny ones, like the size of a tile (i think its actually just a tile thats mosaic styled). theyre super small and a lot of them are just built into houses, at least in Batangas.

[@pokoletsch.9030]

Check the back of those frames theres a hidden compartment

[@moondust2365]

Not all houses have mosaics tho. What's more common is a painting/sculpture of The Last Supper in the dining room plus an altar in the hallway or bedroom depending on the house. The altar usually has a cross with Jesus nailed to it and INRI on the top, a statue or two of Mary (usually local variants or ones borrowed from Latin America, such as Our Lady of Guadalupe), a few smaller statues and/or pictures of saints (usually the patron saint of the area), a few rosaries, and a sampaguita necklace bought from the local church/parish/cathedral.

[@TenshoWasHere]

You're not a Filipino if you have atleast a little miniature cave with a Mary in it

[@moondust2365]

@@TenshoWasHere I'm Filipino, but our house (and most Filipino households) doesn't have one (mostly because not everyone has the space and/or money to get one). However, my grandfather _does_ have one. And in our home altar, we have a statue of Our Lady of Guadalupe.

[@TenshoWasHere]

@@moondust2365 _hey buddy, you missed the sarcasm_

[@Kanono101]

I was actually one of the interns that worked on this movie. I had no idea what the movie was actually about while working on it. It might not be the best story/plot since it follows the typical Filipino dramatic plot. But I'm happy that people like you noticed the important issues of our country that was raised in the background of the movie. Also!! If you're interested in more Filipino animated films, I highly recommend reviewing Saving Sally, Rocketsheep Studios previous film. (it's an animation, live action hybrid like Roger rabbit)

[@spencerpetunia8268]

Oooh, thank you for the recs and your involvement in making this lovely film. :)

[@colonthree3782]

SAVING SALLY AAAAH I LOVE THAT MOVIE

[@mateonicolas1584]

Watch the vice ganda movies for Filipino humor

[@tsukipuppy]

Saving Sally .... a movie that took a decade to finish but was worth it

[@katykits587]

ohhh omg i remember watching saving sally!! my tita (aunt) was a screenwriter :D

[@marieso2293]

I just have to say: Yes, physical abuse is quite common in the Philippines especially in the poorer areas. Both to women and especially children.

[@sashimimisha]

To men too? It looks like the girl hits the guy as well from the clips in this video

[@otakumangastudios3617]

@@sashimimisha well that's just normal soap opera stuff

[@marieso2293]

@@sashimimisha Probably. Though the reports I've seen have been mostly about women and children. Though with children, boys are more likely to be physically abused than girls. I suggest looking up the child abuse report by UNICEF in the Philippines. Edit: I might be mixing up my stats. It's boys that are more likely to be s***ually abused than girls. It's been a long time since I read the report. My apologies. But yeah, the report of UNICEF has all the stats you need. It's primary focus is on children though. For adults, it might be a little harder to find. I only know what I know from reading articles and research papers, but we all know that abuse on adult men are very very underreported, so that might be why I haven't seen much on it. Plus, with the whole *macho* culture her in the Philippines coupled with a *shame* culture makes it really hard to admit to being a victim.

[@kb-ww1uw]

@@sashimimisha Well in your average Filipino computer shop you get whacked regardless of age or gender anyways lmao

[@cookiecutter3758]

@@marieso2293 poor children

[@stefanm.734]

I think everyone should be able to tell stories, regardless of where or how they grew up. I feel having that diversity is important in story-telling, as stories are one of the most basic ways we understand and relate to other people. So, I am definitely rooting for future Filipino animation. I hope this will help them get their foot in the door.

[@ivolize9764]

Can we take a moment to recognize how almost all males in this movie’s designs scream “I like em big, I like em chunky”

[@bweeeeniee1131]

Dude I'm wheezing

[@darfybagel]

Filipino furries, from what i've seen likes thier fursona's bara or or big buff muscle guys. I can p much see thta here

[@luiothatsit3517]

Can confirm baraness of filipino fursonas

[@titotomas7170]

moto moto

[@jacksonforver4267]

I like em Big (Big) I like em Chunky (Chunky!) They Like My Sound They Think I'm Funky (Funky!)

[@BlackGryph0n]

You knooooowwww, MLP G4 outsourced a TON of their animation to the Philippines... But you didn't hear it from me.

[@---pj1xz]

Really? Dang, now i envy Philippines.

[@FlyingEndeavor]

Wait.. they did? O_O I.. did not know that..

[@radical105]

the heck u doing here

[@jaygiroy6580]

Ok

[@colbbot3291]

I didnt know

[@houseemberwood4560]

at this point even if your NOT a furry, your an honorary one at this point

[@starcasm8674]

I just wanted to see what the hell is wrong with adults

[@_marshP]

true

[@netn0mad478]

I already am

[@jreprajanex5912]

It's funny how people think there are something wrong with furries in general.

[@_marshP]

@@jreprajanex5912 I mean, it's kinda obvious if you think that way

[@lynniellazo3171]

I watched the film just now. It was really great and it feels so good to see a different kind of setting from the usual animations that I normally watch. I'm Filipino and the dialogue and voice acting were surprisingly great! kudos! I unexpectedly loved the idea tho not much of the main story but more like the overall atmosphere and vibe of the film. Two thumbs up and a heart.

[@kateanimates1268]

“Marries the frog guy” Lady, you got the *right* idea

[@cyanistanimation3896]

Epic 👌

[@iliakatster]

Rerorerorerorero 🍒

[@riverzombie1504]

@Jacob J419 or it could be an anxious teen waiting for their mom to pick them up lmao

[@ixiahj]

I don't think she married Jerry. It seems more like Jerry was just Godfather to Nimfa's baby during the baby's baptism.

[@Symmetric_crowzzz]

Yep, Jerry became the godfather of Nimfa's child.

[@aries0329ab]

As a Filipino that natively speaks Tagalog, I can confirm that this 88.7% accurate. Also Hayop Ka is pronounced as well, Hayop Ka, the "ka" isn't really meant to be that strong. Also just to be clear, most Filipino movies are the same, so having stuff such as love triangles, kissing, sex, and other shit, and stuff is somewhat normal in the fillipino film market.

[@manuelalbertoromero9528]

Mh...Haven't tried branching out in other areas of entertainment?

[@percyap4271]

@@manuelalbertoromero9528 Yeah... The movies get stuck in cliche formulas most of the time

[@yoshishuhaist]

Yeah, it's really boring

[@angela.luntian]

@@percyap4271 i can confirm. As an animation enthusiast I'm proud of this companies second "breakthrough" in animation BUT still disappointed they couldnt create a better storyline. Saving Sally was a better story (their previous major work).

[@Wunderwaffles-nz1bh]

True. I might want a film on the Japanese occupation of our country in the 40s though, not some love stuff or horror.

[@squeaktheswan2007]

Sabre: boobs KZbin: (unholy screech) Sabre: they're animal boobs KZbin: oh so its a nature documentary ok

[@superjustin6439]

Yay, we're learning.

[@toastarkat]

Yeahhh... Learning.

[@user-sq3ey3jg4k]

Wow.... learning is sooooo great.

[@sivvinod3187]

Yep, looove learning about animals in jongle!

[@tonym3598]

Lol, yay e d u c a t i o n

[@SALshaNoma]

This animation is beautiful and I hope the studio does more work.

[@jesserioo4084]

I'm really proud that Hayop Ka managed to get into Netflix, it's something out of the ordinary in our country and I have a lot of hope for future Pinoy animations. Art and animation is considered as a hobby and not taken seriously here, they just say "oh you can draw? that's cool" and I know a lot of Filipinos that are great artists and it's a shame that they're not that well known yet. Most Filipino moms would just tell you to be a nurse or an accountant or teacher.

[@azurekuzma3598]

This is a bit similar to the U.S., there are people here who enjoy art and can make money off of it, but a huge portion of people will criticize you for trying to make a career in art. (AKA those jokes about parents making fun of kids or people who are in art school)

[@kawaiiemolga]

I think this happen everywhere, big part of the people don't see being an artist or animator as a good professional career. Like you said, they simply see it a hobby :/

[@kulrigalestout]

Used to be that way in Japan, too. Took a while, but art and animation has become the thing that Japan is most known for aside from the advancements in technology required to push the mediums even further. There will always be the parents who want their artistic kid to be a doctor instead, of course, but at least it's not literally every parent.

[@firemangan2731]

People who say careers in art and animation won’t get you anywhere are basically brain-dead.

[@dimitrescu182]

I wanna see more animators from the Philippines make adaptations for superheroes like Darna

[@narottamcecil1803]

“Hayop Ka” AKA “The Amazing World of Gumball gets Rated R”.

[@zaqareemalcolm]

Gumball but its a Pinoy Teleserye

[@Zoroislostagaian]

Oh God

[@wandering_fruitloaf7396]

The main character is just Nicole’s distant cousin that she never knew about

[@wandering_fruitloaf7396]

Either that or she’s what happened after gumball and Darwin got desperate during quarantine

[@Blu_Moon_VA]

Nicole but she's breathing properly.

[@mordeymay3739]

Psychiatrist: Moving Saberspark doesn't exist, he can't hurt you. Moving Saberspark: 8:30

[@Julius_Caesar69420]

0_o

[@jacobfenech7662]

Thats cursed.

[@veltzon4322]

0:42 and 0:44

[@theblandcharlie822]

heavy breathing

[@desmondmcclenahan7995]

Yeah it really threw me off

[@marieantoinette9326]

I don't think people are noticing the point why they're all animals, it's basically saying everyone is an animal, hence hayop ka, an insult, a bad thing to say to other people.

[@BJGvideos]

What does it mean? If he said it in the video, I missed it.

[@deaconfetundes7888]

@@BJGvideos Basically saying "you animal" as an insult

[@fredrickthenpc6149]

Saber: The Philippines is a very catholic country Me: yes VERY

[@dyelelat]

Muslims & Other religions in the Philippines watching this video: 👁️👄👁️

[@cianacharm]

A little too much sometimes...

[@alpha_jasperflair1097]

Im christian filipino

[@fredrickthenpc6149]

@@alpha_jasperflair1097 well the majority of Filipinos are catholic but there are some exceptions

[@ARC9652]

Aren't every Spanish-speaking countries? lol

[@r0xanne_d0ll]

I like how in the background, it shows the real issues of the Philippines while the whole movie was focusing on a cheap cliche story that the pinoy entertainment industry keeps promoting in their films, series and radio stories. Which is an indication of how often we turn away from the actual issues in the country and focus on the toxic escapism that is fed to us.

[@sofiasevilla74]

Agreed

[@guillerhonora717]

agreed There's so many subliminal messages to discuss but I'll keep it short

[@Lemonnitenite]

sadly agreed..

[@dangerouscolors]

heavily agree! we get glimpses of iñigo being a landgrabber and using police violence to quell dissent but its never at the forefront and thats so interesting to me

[@r0xanne_d0ll]

@@dangerouscolors I like that the audience only knows how bad his character was for being a landgrabber or someone who looks down at the poor but Nimfa only sees him as her sugar daddy.

[@shan3622]

As a Filipino I’m just happy to see Filipinos making animations

[@BlazeYT_]

No one knew that Filipinos were also the powerhouse of animation too than just nurses

[@theinternetaddict4190]

SIEMPRE

[@frostycap]

@@BlazeYT_ please explain how philippines is the powerhouse of animation

[@GTChucker86]

@@frostycap A lot of the animation staff in Pixar is Filipino. It was a filipino that suggested the P.Sherman idea in Finding Nemo cause P.Sherman sounds like a Filipino saying Fisherman. “Pisherman”

[@kane1109]

@@GTChucker86 lol

[@kaxcommentssomethingREAL]

3:39 hmm the dog'a artstyle kinda reminds me of that character from "Odd Taxi" looks pretty good!

[@lahar2412]

"there is a pepe the frog and jojo reference in this movie" i didn't know that the people from my country were *THAT* cultured.

[@swiss_cheese_0167]

Same here, there's a few people I've met that know what a JoJo is.

[@RiriRuruu]

I go to a school in ph that are full of weebs and nerds so I hear jojo references everyday lmao and I've also briefly worked as an intern in the studio that created this movie. And yes they're pretty cultured.

[@YourMajesty_1O1]

I think its automatic that if youre involvex with animation, you would be akdbjed

[@ltgironhide]

Your people are very cultured

[@TopsideCrisis346]

Nani!? *To be continued* 🎶

[@dimthecat9418]

Saber: “I’m not a furry” Comments section: “Ah shit, here we go again” Filthy self-promotion incoming): hey If anyone cares I make videos of my cat Dim and he’s pretty cute

[@wochi3426]

Lol

[@BugsyFoga]

We've been over far too many times

[@charlie_da_folf7316]

Well time to convert him.

[@callumfootitt5366]

My not a furry joke got no likes so I'm disappointed in people... I still liked yours

[@mynameisidk4012]

Not gonna lie he was making a good distraction until the end :|

[@johnbastion747]

The grandma is desperate for a grandchild? *OH THAT's NORMAL*

[@alexsiemers7898]

You’d be surprised on how weird parents can get

[@guy_does_nothing_productive]

Yep, can confirm

[@Japanthewoman]

@@alexsiemers7898 can confirm 🙄

[@pezimint]

@@alexsiemers7898 Can confirm ;w; It's annoying as hell >.>

[@elnyfadzlinadnan6023]

Same thing happen in most Malaysian dramas.

[@mazuma488]

Yeah, us Filipinos love drama. Especially live action drama. I am a Half Filipino and Half American and I can proudly relate to this movie

[@kaguramiochanlu9942]

As a Filipino, my whole reaction to the movie can be summed up with this: *amp*

[@profh3t323]

tngn amp

[@problemtf2532]

ampota

[@werpax1446]

Amp

[@jacobinghoy3551]

Absolutely amp

[@jesus9427]

Amp

[@Ryuujiish]

filipino drama shows and drama movies ALWAYS have love triangles, cheating and unfaithfulness.

[@echidnanatsuki882]

Only in the Philippines mga kababayan.

[@Ryuujiish]

@@echidnanatsuki882 agreed.... arinsu~

[@GloomGaiGar]

pretty sure every soap opera ever made not just filipino dramas

[@Ryuujiish]

@@GloomGaiGar never said they didnt. and i never said only pinoy movies and dramas has it. i said, "pinoy dramas always have it", not "only pinoy shows have the concept of it."

[@Phantom_Moth]

my grandparents watch filipino dramas and even though i dont understand what they're saying (unless it's in english, since im a filipino-american who grew up with english as their primary language and spanish as their second), i can tell that from what they are watching, there is a ton of what you said

[@saturniidace]

"let me cast a quick prayer" hes already thinking like a pinoy

[@war10zx98]

Pinoy? What's that, a part pineapple?

[@cerridianempire1653]

@@war10zx98 a secondary term for Filipino things

[@TheBoredo]

@@war10zx98 napaka offending naman

[@magniwalterbutnotwaltermag1479]

@@TheBoredo Yung joke - Yung ulo mo

[@donnovandalusong266]

I chuckled for a bit there

[@normaldefault2206]

Why animals? I think it's the principle of contrast. Like, you know how when horrific or shocking imagery is juxtaposed over nursery rhymes to create an unsettling dissonance? I think using cartoonish animal or even abstract designs in something that focuses heavily on characters and humanity sort of amplifies that vibe pretty effectively. That might not have been the thought process behind this particular movie, but I'm convinced it's a pretty impactful factor in stuff like Night in the Woods or Aggressive Retsuko where it's a slice of life sorta thing and the characters are meant to invoke real, relatable, uniquely human experiences.

[@vantakenshi7978]

Therapist: Moving Saberspark isn't real. He can't hurt you. Moving Saberspark: 8:30

[@fruitystarstar949]

That part threw me off

[@grigoriyefimovichrasputin7897]

@@fruitystarstar949 Down the stairs

[@Buderus69]

I am scarred for life now

[@TheUltima_Werewolf]

𝘼𝘼𝘼𝘼𝘼𝘼𝘼-

[@pilesofkittens]

Oh no

[@catpressingabutton2422]

i feel like i know why the main three are animals at least. nimfa IS catty and seemingly uncaring. iñigo is a husky, expensive and wanted by many (here in ph at least). roger is a mongrel or askal (street dog), which relates to his job, status, and stuff like that. also, the dog iñigo is kind of with, marie, is a poodle, another breed that suggests class or money. the animals chosen fit the characters well, but why they chose animals in the first place is lost on me.

[@Izzatrising]

What about that Rabbit? Does it represents anything?

[@in_game.]

I don't know what your talking about but I will still agre

[@freaking_out]

Animals are much easier to animate than humans in my personal experience. There is more creative liberty with the anatomy. Animals are great to get across symbolism of character traits. Also furries.

[@constahood2724]

@@freaking_out that's true actually

[@nicolelouise9779]

@@Izzatrising Rabbits aren't really popular in ph, but she was pretty thirsty for 'roger?' the stray dog and did end up sleeping with him. It kinda reflects the saying 'breeding like bunnies' tho that saying is mostly for how many babies you have.

[@BBmetalhead04]

I’m just afraid general audiences will assume that this is a kids movie based off of the talking animals.

[@lebro4401]

Remember when Happy tree friends is a thing

[@-awezomexd-]

@Daddy Bigshlong *dear god*

[@ae1103]

@Daddy Bigshlong um- are you okay?

[@ae1103]

@@lebro4401 oh yeah can't deny I have seen it

[@simpleman8883]

Like Sausage Party...

[@hatkidsoldtheirsoul7850]

"There is a pepe the frog AND jojo reference in this movie" It seems they pulled it off well too. I'm sold!

[@terrencepanganiban5213]

Hayop ka is a satire for the mainstream Philippine soap operas. Like, almost every show televised here are about infidelity, rich vs poor, wife vs mistress, etc. I think some filipinos don't like it because the given medium is animation. Adults/ senior citizens treat cartoons as shows for children. The movie for me was beautiful to look at, humorous at some parts, especially the fight / confrontation scenes. But the story is meh, just because the plot is overdone. The creator said that he purposefully made the characters undesirable to a fault because it gives the audience a lasting impression. That they could talk about why they hate the characters or their actions. Also, Nimfa didn't marry the frog. I presume that the frog became a godfather to her son at the credit montage because that was a baptism scene.

[@dantalion1341]

dont forget twins separated at birth and MERMAIDS!!! lots of mermaids

[@hansolo6287]

And imortal cops

[@dantalion1341]

@@hansolo6287 oh right with guns that dont need reload unless the plot demands it

[@terrencepanganiban5213]

@@dantalion1341 Haha! Yess! Also evil step siblings, rags to riches plot, family vs. family, kindapping, bombing, sudden illness, etc.

[@jesusbarrera6916]

unlikable characters just make me hate a movie, especially when there's really no grand conclusion and the story is done a hundred times already it's basically just a waste of time

[@defaulted9485]

Honestly, those who claimed "This movie will make [us] look bad!" is probably a politician or egoist since we all know that people who experienced such hardship in life, wants to be heard and make someone else happy even under their own misery.

[@gelatinocyte6270]

I think every country has someone like this, it's something called "ultranationalism" I guess.

[@fishyfishyfishy500akabs8]

Also, there’s something here that is very common, crab mentality, many people I see will rabidly try to bring others down with them.

[@Demiurge7th]

As a Filipino, putting aside the humor and other shenanigans of the movie, the relationship between the main characters and the societal issues of the Philippines shown in the movie are sad. No need for other words to describe it, it's just sad. But what else can I say? A perfect country never exist. (To those arguing in the replies about which country is or isn't, let's just say every country has their own good shit and bad shit. No exceptions.)

[@foff1356]

Even America isnt perfect.

[@spoiledmilkii6983]

No country is perfect indeed As a Filipino, I also agree

[@danieltobin4498]

No country is perfect...but some got there shit together better than other countries.

[@aahhhhhhhhhh]

@@foff1356 not even close buddy

[@putridmoldyman306]

@@foff1356 You say "even america" as if its even close to being good

[@ptbarnum6977]

There's upcoming filipino animation called TRESE.

[@FFraciSS]

"The Nutshack" is a Really Bad Interpretation of The Philippines but "Hayop ka" is pretty Spot on like the Backgrounds and stuff I wish I can watch it but my Mom will Kill me

[@eslirastar666]

They don't actually show anything in the movie. Aside from some language I'd say it's on the same level as The Simpsons or American Dad

[@whitetomato]

Watch it with your dad then

[@gamot4183]

The nutshack, whats that?

[@chatboss000]

@@gamot4183 IT'S-THE-NUTSHACK. (It was just this very ugly looking adult animation series made in Flash that people made fun of online a few years ago, mainly the intro. Idk if there were filipino ppl involved in its production.)

[@blipster0074]

@@chatboss000 Oh there are, since it's a Filipino-American show. It's prob one of the few animated stuff released that's mainly created by Filipinos, but it's uh not a great representation of us to say the least

[@valentinus7776]

Saberspark: "I'm not a furry" Viewers: "You can keep lying to yourself, but we know the truth"

[@agente7202]

@Jacob J419 dang

[@agente7202]

Support gamer and CCC

[@bored_person]

Did he ever actually say he wasn't?

[@masternerd64]

actions speak louder than words

[@geardog24]

"Furry girls, who doesn't want more of that? If there ever was a unifying trait in all of humanity, that is it." Ah you know your audience too well.

[@J_MONEY68419]

Jojo

[@LowdownMonty]

Iggy

[@nukeflower.1759]

I mean I’d like to kill em but that counts

[@J_MONEY68419]

@@nukeflower.1759 what

[@m1ilmail]

i really do appreciate what you said at 10:15! we filipinos have the potential to create something amazing and something that represents our culture through animation, but vry often we’re used for outsource or move to different countries because of the low pay here.

[@shadowedshades5528]

As a Filipino-American, this movie is an inspiration. It is a decent movie made from the Filipinos, and most likely will land at a C+ or B- rating. Considering the physicality and concept. We are SO conservative, that we have our own TV channel. Seeing this does put things on an international scale. An adult film being a good representative isn't the best thing, but entertaining nonetheless. Reason many Filipinos dislike is because it's not what "they" watch as a movie. However, this movie can help start a movement. The animation is a nice original cartoon style, and the references show that they're trying to be more "English/American." Overall, I hope this inspires more conservative countries to make their own international film. Also Fun Fact: The Philippines had to be involved in fighting 3 countries (Spain/Mexico, America, and Japan), and the only credit they get is a simple nod or line of dialogue.

[@Пинагод]

Wait what's wrong with having our own TV channel- And the Philippines have fought way more than that, but the reason why we're only getting a line of mentioning is because we aren't as well-known or well-equipped as other countries, and they're used as a trump card and trump cards are mostly remembered, like America. America has more military weapons and is seen as the better military. I do hope that more would recognize other countries' efforts though.

[@y33t88]

I'm Filipino-American too but I never knew this existed

[@Nouno470]

Yeah but I think there's still a lot of shit to fix within the country. I mean, I agree with you but I think even though we're conservative or not really international-thinkers, the colonial mentality is still very strong. I think we also need to retell the old stories especially now that things are moving really quickly and old history and culture is being forgotten.

[@alw2839]

@@Nouno470 As a mainland American I agree with you and all the previous comments it's not good for a country to lose its culture plus too many forget we have territory's too.

[@thehuman2cs715]

"We are so conservative we have our own TV channel" Is that unusual? Where I come from most TV channels are unique to us

[@shoujokadyan5502]

According to an interview Rocketsheep and Spring Films did for Rappler, the reason why the characters are animals was because of the title, "Hayop Ka!". They were inspired by radio dramas that air here every afternoon on AM stations. 99.9% of the time "hayop ka!" will be uttered by someone in those dramas. ("You animal" is a more literal translation. "Son of a b****" is a more apt translation.) ETA: Oh, and Nimfa's in-character Facebook page is hilarious. They even animated Nimfa doing TikToks (called TikTik in-universe). She's... really horny on main over there. Also, Inigo is pronounced E-knee-goh.

[@joshprice4855]

This needs more traction so Saber can see it.

[@gard3boi311]

Anyway to find these pages?

[@madmanvarietyshow9605]

Wait she's got a Facebook page???

[@madmanvarietyshow9605]

Ok did a quick look and I found one, but not really having the content I was expecting. Lots of interesting fanart though.

[@shoujokadyan5502]

@@madmanvarietyshow9605 yep! I've been following this movie's development for years now. Nimfa has a FB profile where she posts memes, TikToks, and even fanart! She's broken the fourth wall so much on that account.

[@RecklessBucket2]

When he asked if the physical abuse is common or comedy, yes it is both

[@yankoelgueta1116]

That sucks

[@bubskeyboi9564]

It's true i'm a Pinoy born Canadian but ang spanking is both a joke and a form of punishment.

[@RecklessBucket2]

@@bubskeyboi9564 yes and yes, im also quite literal when I said its both, because even if someone punish a person, theyll joke about it. Toxicity has been a norm in the Philippines for quite awhile, even myself has a bit of that influence within me but i'm keeping it deep down locked, but it hasnt really taken over the country yet, there are still plenty of cool nice fellas around.

[@juliusnepos6013]

@@RecklessBucket2 yes

[@radxavier2269]

plus, for things like getting pregnant as a teenager, it's "accepted" for older family members to physically take out their anger on the teenage parent, which is kinda f'd up since they're going to help raise the kid anyway. that's the irony in this country, people ostracize teenagers for getting pregnant and yet are also adamantly against sex education and reproductive health.

[@ninjafoxko_fox-devil_4964]

I find international movies to be very interesting, and gives us a view of what their storytelling is like in other parts of world, and it's nice

[@Thestellarquarrion]

"there is alot of physical abuse in this movie not sure if it is common in the philippines" Well you see everyday in the philippines we see two nanays or girls in a nearby kalsada tearing their hairs and clothes off because of something like fishballs. everyday.

[@Fuji_Echo]

Nanays = Mothers Kalsada = Road/Street (For those who are unfamiliar with the words)

[@radiantberserker8857]

@Purple Emerald physical abuse is kind of normalized here

[@Fuji_Echo]

Yes, physical abuse isnt really taken seriously here and it is very sad. It’s essentially part of Philippine culture. But thanks to most generational changes a lot more younger parents want to break the chain. But not all of it, though. Edit: Grammar

[@WahhaC]

Yeah sadly, when I was young and at the Divisoria with my mum and sister. We came across an old woman with a black eye alongside a bulky old man that was huge both in height and body That man gave me chills, an abusive aura around him and I will never forget the way the woman was stiff and obedient to him.

[@myowwa]

*Laughs in doesn't live in a probinsiya*

[@LouieKablouie]

This and No Straight Roads have definitely shown me that Southeast Asia has got some serious talent.

[@whoareyoutoaccuseme6588]

There’s a philippine animated series coming to Netflix next year. The word is that this one will be way better.

[@someguywithabirdface2583]

Terms of gameplay , no straight roads needs improvement.

[@LouieKablouie]

@@someguywithabirdface2583 I won't disagree there. The art direction and sound carries that game. Jumping feels to loose, attacks too stiff, and I don't much like those platforming sections before a boss.

[@mmyr8ado.360]

@@someguywithabirdface2583 graphics need to improve on the switch

[@someguywithabirdface2583]

@@LouieKablouie for sequel, I prefer the boss mechanics mix of guitar hero and puzzle vs game

[@looweestew2733]

He should get a furry version of his avatar, for when he talks about these kind a things.

[@adyhottie]

Everyone spam this

[@Chaosmancer7]

He has one, pretty sure

[@thisiswhatilike54]

Stay until the end

[@Habiyeru]

He’s probably gonna end up like TheOdd1sOut where he starts off with a joke fursona, and then a few months later we see him “ironically” commissioning a $2000 fursuit.

[@omnibusofbo2484]

Probably an anteater

[@wesleyoldham4222]

Saber: "I'll name a few. There's the rabbit friend, who's name I forget..."

[@seakeyk]

Really happy this got into Netflix, especially since a lot of us animation students interned and contributed for this film as well. I wasn't able to join the internship cuz I had to prioritize my mental health when lockdown happened in the PH but was still so proud of my friends and school mates who are able to get their names on the credits after it released.

[@waewae]

Where do you go to school po?

[@seakeyk]

iACADEMY

[@f.palmero5010]

That is radical. Hope your life goes we'll.

[@thirteenlets]

Wow, iAcademy ❤️❤️❤️ you guys did a pretty good job.

[@DingoAndAHalf]

I'm gonna watch it because I'm weird

[@Heroshine]

Saber: "And im here for it (Furry Girls)" Also Saber: I shouldn't have said that- I should NOT have said that.

[@kinglattice705]

I'm glad he said that

[@sleeplessindefatigable6385]

Thanks for putting Hagrid's voice in my head.

[@danielwhite4392]

“I’m not a furry!” First stage of grief: denial

[@Roeclean]

GOTTTTEEEEMMMMMMMM

[@ximenagonzalez7237]

XD lol

[@glitchex9121]

I live in the Philippines and I can say that they are so many dramas about heart break and divorce

[@jinx8995]

I think the fact that hes a furry shouldn't even be debated at this point.

[@OtakuUnitedStudio]

He only plays along with it for the same of the joke. He explained that he's not really a furry but just likes the art. Being a furry means being part of a community he isn't part of.

[@Utter_Disc]

Furry

[@null7493]

@@OtakuUnitedStudio haha furry spark go bbrrrrr

[@tori5004]

@@OtakuUnitedStudio yeah he’s a furry

[@NaiyaTheTiger]

Yeah he a furry

[@yeetoskeeto913]

Honestly here's what I personally think regarding "Hayop Ka" as a Filipino. I'll also give some more insight as much as I can. Feel free to ask questions or add more to what I said if you like ^^. I. ANIMATION Like SaberSpark said, it couldn't be more smooth and gorgeous than it ever is. All backgrounds are eye-catching and beautiful. I also really love how they just include little snippets of memes and references to actual Filipino culture, the problems included. Btw, the credits scene is full of concept art and character art (of which that follow art challenges and MEMES). Everything from the movie is something you just cannot miss, even the credits scene :0. I absolutely love the bonuses and amount of detail the artists and animators put to this whole project. It really just makes me proud as a Filipino and artist myself :'>. II. VOICE ACTING I personally think that the voice acting is really good (I'm speaking for the original Filipino dub). I find the voices really suit all of the characters, though for the rabbit character, I think it's a little off to me for some reason. III. CHARACTERS I personally like the characters a lot. Even the background character's are quite interesting. Their character designs and stylization just seems to say a lot about them. At most I can say that their being animal designs can say a lot about them, but this mostly for the main characters. • Nimfa (+ her fam)- is I think a tabby cat but I think she's a "Puspin" or "Pusang pinoy" meaning a stray cat in the Philippines. Stray cats in the Ph are often large in numbers and you literally see them everywhere. I like how Nimfa and her family are struggling in poverty, and Nimfa's sister is already having a kid. This somehow just really goes well for their chosen animal because again, lots of stray cats often reproduce quickly and are large in numbers. And idk, they somehow represent charm for Nimfa, while also struggling as a stray, like a mother cat trying to take care of her children (a.k.a. family) • Roger- I love Roger's character design so much. He definitely is a "macho" type just by his character design and voice. I do think that he is a stray dog as well. An "Aspin" or "Asong Pinoy" meaning stray dog in the Philippines. Stray dogs are usually domesticated here and they also tend to overpopulate a bit (not as much as cats in my opinion though). Stray dogs are often associated with the poor, since they often have to look for scraps or look towards humans for their survival. Bottomline is that Roger is an Aspin and pretty much represents the dogs or a person who lives in poverty. • Inigo (plus fam)- Inigo is a husky and he represents to be a rich and classy dog. Pretty much huskies are quite a popular dog breed in the Philippines and are considered to be quite expensive and dogs for the rich, so I can see why they chose for Inigo to be a husky. • Jerry- I also like his character design, though I don't know if I can really give insight as to why he's a frog among all other things. I really like how he's really kind and hardworking. He's really the kind of guy who's very likeable. • Rabbit (Nimfa's friend)- I also can't remember her name ^^'. Can't really justify for her chosen animal design either. At most I can say she has a nice character design, but there's not much i can say since rabbits in the Philippines are not much of a common thing. • The radio guy- from what I can remember the guy bull. I somehow think that they represent animals who are very like harsh sometimes or very giddy in a sense. Kind of hard to justify why they're that animal but their character design really suits who they are. Pretty much the main characters have a good reason to be the animals for who they are. I'm thinking the reason why why they made the characters animals is because, asides from how anthro characters are really interesting and can be utilized, the creators wanted to play them off as animals because of the movie title, "Hayop Ka" which means "You animals". Though this is just a guess ^^. Of course what they do is an exaggeration since the film is animated and the animators had fun with the opportunity. Their personalities are like an amplified and animated version of soap operas or love story tv series in the Philippines, not that it's a bad thing. IV. PLOT Honestly for a storyline, it isn't that bad. There are many tv shows here that direct romantic dramas, especially with love triangles or romance in general. Of course, this isn't how all tv series are like. We also have our fair share of action, fantasy, and horror movies/tv series. Though the ending seems to make me think that it's too short of an ending because the movie spends so much time showing the problems and the love triangle drama, while the ending seems to be so quick and have a quick resolution, but I can justify the ending a bit. Pretty much Nimfa is a hopeless romantic and she pretty much is looking for someone who is supportive as a partner and hardworking. During her time with Inigo, Jerry has proven to be very reliable and nicely charismatic. So yes, I find it to be a nice ending for Nimfa. But the reason why I was sort of alright with this ending because it somehow seems pretty real. Now I'll be diving a bit more about poverty in the Philippines but do your own research as well since I'm only one person, plus this is just some insight being a Filipino. About 73% of Filipinos live in poverty, which is sadly a reality many of those individuals have to live. Many of them really have to go through so much just to earn money, so they would often get a blue collar job to earn money. Now idk what a salesperson is labeled but Nimfa is pretty much doing her best to earn money, and she is especially doing this for her younger sister to study. The youth is pretty much relied on and given many sacrifices for their education because they're usually the fam's best opportunity to get out of their situation. (For those who assume Filipinos are unducated, pls don't stereotype us this because we really value education so much; and if you look into our curriculum via the Department of Education or GovPh, you can see that we have just as good an education that includes our own culture. You can make more research about this stereotype yourself, but I figured I'd include this bit in even if it's straying off topic). This stuff is pretty much explained in a harsh and exaggerated way by the radio guy at the end of the scene. Bottomline, Nimfa's living situation isn't the best. Like i said before, romance dramas are pretty common here in the Philippines and the studio did want to try this plot out first before making more animations. Going back again to the poor, a sad thing that is done as well is that some have resulted to looking to rich ppl for their money. While Nimfa isn't exactly looking for money (but genuine love and peepee), she does have some degree of wanting to live the life of a rich person. Though again, this just seems like a subtle reference to how there are actually some who do this. It both upsets me as a Filipino, but I also can't blame them because they're doing what they can to survive. You can't really blame someone for being poor. By the end of the movie, Nimfa finds out she's pregnant with Roger's kid, and breaks up with both dogs. She ends up with Jerry. Yes, the ending was a little off putting though I find that the ending is somehow a little satisfying in a sense. I somehow think it's because I like how Nimfa finds someone who can now support and love her (both romantically and financially), which I think is what really eveyone mostly settles with. Nimfa has always fantasized for a richer life. It so happens she at first went for dogs that only have one out of both things. One had no money but loved Ninfa, while the other had money and seems to have an affair on her too. So it's really just her dating ppl who don't seem to satisfy her. But lo and behold the person she needed was there all along, Jerry. And he was there to support her even if she had a child that wasn't his. An ending that's a little off, but overall okay in a sense to me. V. REPRESENTATION Tbh, I love how the studio included controversial problems in the Philippines. The power struggle of the poor, the indigenous ppl wanting justice for their lands, the abortion debate, teen pregancy, pretty much What SaberSpark mentioned. Of course I'm not saying this is a good thibg, but for them to to raise the concerns and problems we actyally have to deal with is really good because really, animation is one way to spread awareness of these problems. I just wish the studio could give more focus on them. As for those Filipinos who say it's too raunchy and gives bad light to Filipinos. Sure, go ahead with your opinion, but this is an adult animation. What did you expect. Plus many romantic dramas in the Philippines are similar to this. The studio wanted to go for this idea to bring one of our romantic drama soap operas to international viewers. I get that many Filipinos are tired with this kind of genre and love triangle trope directors won't stop going for, but honestly this movie does more than just be a trope because it shows off bits of our culture while also giving light to controversial issues here. This is a step up for our animation industry and it's best that we support it as much as we can. It honestly sucks when there are some people trying to boycut the movie just because they support the "president" (which *ehem* has lots of controversy). Ik the current admin sucks but you can't be that shallow for boycutting this movie. Support your creators and the industry because this is a step up for us Filipinos and this project is a work of art. Really rooting for this studio to do more prokects. Who knows what else they can do if they use stories that many Filipinos and international viewers can love?

[@riannlim991]

Gives light? You mean a few seconds of still images in the credits or the scenes where it shows it in the background for 3 seconds? Feels trivial to me.

[@theeleventh805gamer7]

Fun fact, Jerry’s VA: Empoy, was in this Filipino movie called Kita Kita (I see you), a live action film and practically plays the same roll, good movie, always recommend this to friends

[@osets2117]

@@riannlim991 sometimes you have to make sure things can go under the radar or the government stops it from being made, the very fact it's in there too begin with is a testiment to these people willing to try and expose what's going on in their country

[@cassandranova6541]

Quite a nice review you made here dear, as a researcher myself and one who is interested in politics and culture. You said this movie supports the current President and you also stated in your opinion that the current admin sucks does that imply you experience this first hand? Does the current admin suck more than the previous administrations? Just need more info since the Philippines got into the top 50 safest countries in the recent survey and the majority of its citizens still love the president.

[@riannlim991]

@@cassandranova6541 Survey is rigged. Don't believe it. Just research about extra judicial killings and you'll see how much innocent lives died under Duterte's drug war. Our admin last term was pretty bad but Duterte is just way worse. Also this movie doesn't support Duterte btw, it's one of the voice actors that does. (Roger's voice)

[@cousinmajin]

Indie/foreign movie: exists Saberspark: This studio has POTENTIAL!

[@greymissile3447]

He wouldn't say that about Polish animations. Trust me XD

[@TjtheSquishyLegomanic]

@@greymissile3447 would anyone say that about anything in Poland?

[@RedMoon814]

This movie looks interesting. I'm not a fan of soap operas but the animation and the societal/political commentary makes it seem like a good time. Hope the Phillipines can continue to tell their own animated stories

[@Kortlandt]

9:38 Me: “-and I just realized why Bojack was a horse; he’s literally a work horse and the world has beaten him like a dead horse... man that’s smart.”

[@lovelyrodriguez2190]

Oh my God...

[@Fizzlepop72]

You missed the best one. Why the long face? Which is a horse related joke, and he's depressed a large amount of the time

[@commandercat10]

@@Fizzlepop72 oh my god

[@lazitazi5645]

Oh

[@clump6412]

OH BOY. It's true, if you've ever watched a pinoy drama, there's always yelling, and slapping, and fighting, and crying

[@spongebobfan78]

Don't forget cheating and hair pulling

[@eldavid8774]

Just like mexican soap operas!, glad to see we have so much more in common

[@greencreeper9144]

Don't forget petty evil people that are petty and evil for no reason

[@Abyzzol]

@@eldavid8774 bro fucking telenovela lmao

[@Spoons213]

Also add the lack of common sense of every character and they can hear someone else's whispered conversation from dozens meters away

[@chr0min0id]

Posts: "Guys, I'm not a furry!" Viewers: *That sign won't stop us because we can't read!*

[@old_acct667]

Sorry I can't read this :/

[@old_acct667]

Help

[@old_acct667]

@@jordanshaw9941 r/woosh

[@jordanshaw9941]

@@old_acct667 yeah sorry I was trying to play off of what you said earlier but it ended up not being as funny.

[@GrindyVine]

I literally laughed when he said "she marries the frog guy" Like that was unexpected ending

[@spiritofthewolf15x]

Getting harder to believe that whole "I'm not a furry" thing there Saber.

[@Ballsdeep-xs5ls]

I present to the jury the following evidence. 11:33 I rest my case.

[@juviebridge78]

I like how your profile picture represents your comment 🤣🤣🤣

[@dewackypianist]

@@Ballsdeep-xs5ls and evidence no. 2, the chosen fan art at the end

[@jinxiejae]

He's not an in-furr furry. He doesn't practice furry culture , but keenly appreciates it. ( lenny face).

[@JargonMadjin]

Your pfp matches your comment so well

[@johnvan962]

Indian soap opera: So, how many camera angles do you want in one second. Director: Yes.

[@Vincent-rq2hy]

YES HAHA

[@tavrosnitram1529]

it was edited like an early ytp and i find that amazing

[@birthdayfruitecake8158]

Maybe this film proves that Filipinos are people just like everyone else, in that there are people in their nation who have affairs, and that Filipinos have aspirations, and with them showing the political issues surrounding everybody it shows that they too struggle. Things like that. It's a story about (furry, for the film) people doing stuff.

[@magosexploratoradeon6409]

It's accurate actually... Well accurate as far as a soap opera's plot can be anyway. The amount of problems we have internally, and the consequences of that shown in the slums and the overworked and low income situation of the protagonist and in the shallow mindset of priority that is often selfish at times. As well as the domestic abuse that is honestly waay too prevalent here tho it is exaggerated in the movie.

[@nursmalik6024]

Sorry but I haven't seen people hating on Fillipinos yet but ok

[@birthdayfruitecake8158]

@@nursmalik6024 No need. I didn't mean "in response to hate", or any dehumanization. I just meant that this film is made by people about people, as opposed to portraying the Filipino people as crass, as this movie has been criticized for.

[@paladinfrost]

Hard Agree

[@KamawnTH]

"There's a lot of physical abuse" My dad who owned a belt and a dissapointing child: yes.

[@turtleninja16tn66]

Moving stills Saberspark isn't real, he can't hurt you. Moving stills Saberspark: 8:30

[@0ctopusComp1etely]

DUDE I THOUGHT THE SAME THING. I'm gonna have nightmares of still images shrugging now until the day I die.

[@mayberryyam]

I THOUGHT I HALLUCINATED IT, so glad someone else caught it too...

[@vasya_cat]

Why i rewatch this part every 5 seconds???

[@content6907]

I had to rewatch that. I thought I imagined it, but he literally tweened the picture. I'm scared

[@vasya_cat]

@@content6907 where goggles

[@bazzfromthebackground3696]

All that "Big Money" Studio outsourcing, just turned into practice.

[@mile290productions3]

At least he doesn't discriminate against furries.

[@LazyLoonz]

You must be new, he's no furry hater I assure you.

[@reddpoint3788]

@ウィーブ・トラッシュ You'd be surprised

[@furimindustries3410]

I discriminate against humans and supposedly everyone thinks I'm one so I think you can discriminate against what people think you are.

[@nickspencerfishingrodd2383]

@@reddpoint3788 lmao, on point

[@goldenwolf2462]

As a furry I’m happy he dosent discriminate other furries like I see most people do on the internet there’s nothing wrong with furries which is obvious yet some people still fails to realize that makes me so mad

[@KaleidoSTAR_PH]

I didn't know you covered this, thanks! Its unusual for us Filipinos encounter an all-original animation that is made locally despite how racy the animated movie's theme for my country's conservative background I hope you cover RPG: Metanoia, my brother-in-law was the head storyboard artist for this full 3D animation movie12 years ago and it was the first 3D animation movie to be featured in our annual Metro Manila Film Festival every December

[@moargl00mym0ndayz2]

"Lot of Abuse in this movie" Totally normal in the philippines DRAMA HAPPENS EVERYDAY

[@echidnanatsuki882]

Here in the Philippines, messed up dramas are nothing more than normal everyday kindergarten squabbles. Trust me, pnoy din ako.

[@GloomGaiGar]

domestic violence is more than just drama, it's an infection in society

[@JOMU_MAKU]

Welcome to philippines

[@h0lodm0966]

war flashbacks to telenovelas where you get assassinated for hanging out with a married rich man

[@mr.foxasmg]

@@JOMU_MAKU d r u g s

[@vantablacc3264]

Damn, Imagine if they made a furry animation about Spanish Colonization lmao.

[@watermelon1219]

that would be... interesting

[@Khalickey]

I'd..... actually watch that.

[@vogonp4287]

That would be wonderful.

[@veryoriginalname7932]

Now that is what I'm talking about!

[@mctwisp7175]

I'm down for it. As a Filipino, I know how sexually repressed everyone in this country is despite being aggressively Catholic (i think that's the reason why lol) and considering how hung up a lot of people are from our history of colonization, I think taking the h*rny, furry avenue is the way to go lol

[@snautslovering7270]

“The one with the anthro characters!” Was i the only person who thinks he said it a little too joyfully

[@katsukibakugo9715]

Hi @SaraMahaney I love ur pfp

[@snautslovering7270]

@@katsukibakugo9715 ;0

[@katsukibakugo9715]

@@snautslovering7270 it’s very beautiful

[@rogerramiussergeialexander5541]

Probably not, but you probably shouldn't. Furry stuff gets a /really/ bad wrap because of the small amount of weird/gross stuff that people share around for the shock value, and like any other community/genre, there are always going to be a small percentage of really awful people that get more attention than anyone else. However; This and many other communities are full of wonderful people that just aren't as vocal or visible. You have probably met and know quite a few people in various communities/fandoms that they just don't talk to anyone about.

[@snautslovering7270]

@@rogerramiussergeialexander5541 yeah, as a furry myself it’s a little difficult with everyone saying “EWWW FURRY”

[@coolest_time]

AS A FILIPINO THIS WAS TWO YEARS AGO AND I HAVEN'T EVEN HEARD ABOUT IT ONCE?!