Won't Look Back (LFLS ROTTMNT)

I drew this in a wild haze for a week, you're welcome ✌.
This is a for-funsies fan animatic, blah blah copyright I don't make money out of this, but like, feel free to commission or tip me on my Ko-fi (jinbugs).
Animatic by Jin
"Like Father Like Son" by eternalglitch
"Green" Character Design by dovelydraws
"Cookie Crumble." by Phony Ppl

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For context, this is an animatic based of of eternalglitch's fanfic. Here's a link, go enjoy a good read: archiveofourown.org/works/22166836/chapters/52916926

[@Basically_A_Gremlin_Lol]

I started reading it, its soooo good!!

[@mysticbear1637]

Thank you so much for linking it. I tried searching for it on AO3 before and it was like impossible to find

[@blankedeye1451]

@@mysticbear1637 bro how it's the most popular fanfic in the fandom Just search by most hits/kudos and its the first result

[@n0-b0dy]

man i gave up reading this fic a very long time ago. stuff got too boring and unappealing for me. but it was very well-written, i’ll give it that.

[@n0-b0dy]

wait, it actually ended? fr? finally? after all these *years*- uh i mean uh- few months, hehe. yep.

[@randomfandoms944]

Leo hugging Green broke my heart in the best way possible. This was so good!!

[@Trashpanda4evr174]

You mean raph?

[@Blue-mj5gm]

Oh my god. In the final scene he's throwing pizza slices at his brothers to slow them down? Like he did with his opponents in the first chapters? He can do that without triggering trauma that's an awesome detail

[@tobe8336]

IM GOING TO CRY edit: I MEAN THAT AS A COMPLEMENT. THIS IS SO COOL THE SONG CHOICE, THE EXPRESSIONS, THE SCENES AND POSES EVERYTHING IS STUNNING AND PERFECT I ALMOST CRUMBLED APART WATCHING THIS

[@uwa_ta2258]

The happy ending Leo needs 😭🙏I want my boy to live happily with the therapy he’s gonna desperately need after the fics events

[@Merida_Time_Yeet]

Wanna ask, LFLS is a good end? I didn’t watch the rest of this fiction 😭

[@GalaxyHanArt]

I could rewatch this animatic for hours it’s sO GOOD

[@ayameiris1419]

Currently rewatching this everyday. Forgot to start counting ;^;

[@skyazureeclipse1496]

I love this animatic so much you did such a good job at getting the emotion and fear across! this makes me want to go reread lfls now

[@justlingplease]

oh wow oh ow i don't think i can emotionally recover??? the art??? the bubbles??? ??? the angles the EXPRESSIONS holy shit i will actually cry

[@Mariemalvine1201]

we all need to hug our inner child like this... I wish to be able to do that for myself

[@miriama3887]

I'm don't usually comment on things but this is so underrated I had to say something! This is amazing, I specifically love the drawing scene and the last bit with Leo hugging Green

[@Lol-dx8vg]

Just finished reading the last chapters so I can finally watch this with no spoilers. And you know what? It's FIREEE nice job✌✌

[@mysticbear1637]

Mood

[@Kimer.paprika]

Where did you watch It? I've been trying yo see the series and i don't find It anywhere 😅

[@Lol-dx8vg]

@@Kimer.paprika ITS YOUR LUCKY DAY I JUST GOT THE FULL LINK GIVE ME SOME MINUTES AND ILL SEND IT TO YOU

[@Kimer.paprika]

@@Lol-dx8vg THANK YOU SO MUCH

[@Lol-dx8vg]

@@Kimer.paprika drive.google.com/drive/folders/13ZA1PIGDOBQZFnDG0MVrI7pALFW1BJ8m

[@Berlinscott1]

this is so scrumptious omfg words cannot describe how much i love this and you were SO RIGHT FOR USING THEIR MOZAIK ALBUM, IT'S THE BEST ONE AAAAA your art style is amazing,,, i want to eat your art, muy delicioso also this fic has left me in emotional shambles /pos

[@Berlinscott1]

also ur cute little character apologizing then saying "it will happen again" makes me giggle everytime i watch this

[@wavy8625]

Imagine after all the happy back together moments it cuts to him lying on the arena battlefield dying and hallucinating the entire thing HA 🥲🥲🥲

[@Toatekaha]

Now that would be super dark, but man that would be interesting to see.

[@Geebee_aBish]

Damn that dark af... well imma gonna make a comic about that now! SEE YA

[@mysticbear1637]

No! Stop! You're gonna make me cry why would you say that!? 😭

[@chaoticpoint8105]

Woah that was awesome, a really solid animation. You even kinda explored the possibilities for the continuation of the story and I subtly needed that. I look forward both to the story and your channel now ✌️

[@RiseLeon_Turtle]

I love this fanfic so much, i love how everyone cares so much for leo, i love how leo comfort green knowing green was always going to be part of him, but he did not shy away, he embraced green, even though it was the darkest times.

[@alandoodles]

I really hope the fanfic ends the way your animatic did. I read the lastest chapter so the turtles are still in that healing process and Leo still sees himself as Green and all that. Hopefully he'll be able to come to terms with everything he has experienced over time. Recovery is a long process and definitely isn't perfectly linear, however I hope he will be able to have fun with his brothers again in the end.

[@suchalem6686]

_homie stop that hurt so bad that was really good storytelling through visuals_ I haven't finished the fic cause around the time he left the battle nexus with Draxum it got a little too hopeless for me, but I will pick it back up if I can figure out where that arc ends.

[@kokoroalreves4250]

I beg you to make more animatics of this type and continue with Like Father Like Son PLEASE. I love it!!!

[@moostoonz]

This is so iconic to this fanfic It’s so well done and actually is sad

[@MANGLORIOUS]

You ever watched something that causes you great emotional pain, and you want to look away, but you can’t because it’s so well done and amazing that you need to keep staring at it to appreciate the craftsmanship?… Yeah that’s what’s happening right now, *why must you hurt me in this way*

[@scarletmoon95]

You're so amazing, so happy to find this on Tumblr and then here. My favorite part is when he hallucinated blood on his face. You brought that moment to life soooooo well

[@AegeusSkates]

I’ve watched this over and over while reading through the fic. Omg it’s literally perfect

[@Hello-nf2dg]

This just hits. So. Right. The expressions and the way it mix with the music made me feel feelings soooo... just gonna put this on loop and exist

[@smh_tuna]

god, this animatic is so devastating and comforting. each time I come back it gets better.

[@green_shell2213]

The animatic is astounding! It captures the emotions of each character so well and is just beautiful in general. Also I love the little conversation in the sticky notes at 1:53 nice detail 💙

[@chris_freaky305]

AHHHH THAT WAS LITERALLY AMAZING!!!! SO HEARTBREAKING BUT SO GREAT TO SEE LEO HEALING AT THE END. AAHHHH!!!!! KEEP GOING!!

[@supernova9216]

I keep coming back to this video it’s so flipping good and I can’t keep myself from thinking about it sometimes ❤

[@thatoneduckle4583]

This fic was one of the best and depressing I've ever read. the writing is perfect and the emotions are so strong its crazy! And this art is absolutely amazing, it matches perfectly and you can see the emotion amazingly! I love this so much :D

[@aynDRAWS]

LFLS is so good and has made me cry so much it's not fair

[@sharkfiinn]

AAHHH THIS IS SO PERFECT!!! YOU DID SO WELL !!! I LOVE YOUR STYLE AND THE BRUSH TEXTURE AND THE BACKGROUNDS AND AAHTGHGHHJRNRJ THIS IS SO SCRUMPTIOUS

[@therouge1250]

LFLS is a heart wrenching fic and this animatic perfectly captures it. i absolutely love the happy ending, great job!

[@goooosey_]

LFLS Would be a great episode(s) or movie for rottmnt 😭😭

[@t0orpid]

Ok, but we all agree that this is THE LFLS animatic? Like, the BEST and DEFINITIVE representation of the entire fanfic :000

[@RoseLord]

I watched this before I read the fanfic and I thought this was beautiful the poses, facial expressions and the animation and vibe fit the music perfectly! I love it! Amazing job! It made me read the fic and OMYGOODNESS it was awesome and I love reading it so thank you for introducing me to it in a epic way Now rewatching the video it has so many details and EVERYTHING Works marvelously with the story!

[@yuu_yii]

I can't deal with this on any level how dare you I am, sobbing

[@ayameiris1419]

the little notes in the bathroom just made me smile I just read the last uploaded part I cant wait for the next part! :>

[@nuggs5509]

You think Donnie still feels the deep guilt because Baron use his Tech to control and torture he own brother.....it understandable if he still has guilt. Though Leo doesn't blame him at all, all Leo was thinking is that he family probably seen him as a monster because what he did. So maybe Donnie and Leo can come to forgive themselves for something that was out of their control, it would be a sweet moments This animation broke my heart but give me hope for Lfls!Leo, looking forward to more in the future 😁

[@Heather-pl3gs]

Oh i really need to read this fic That said, this animatic is AMAZING. Leo looks so painfully young, and the expressions are so so so good. Your action poses are amazing and every time he got splattered with blood I got chills

[@meowharhar7193]

this just convinced me to read like father like son also i am crying profusely (/pos) if my thoughts were more together i’d say something other than “please can i eat your art (also /pos)”

[@mellcnimx]

Just finished catching up with this fanfic and my gosh you portrayed the story so well! It brings me so much comfort seeing this. And the music choice is beautiful This is srsly so gorgeous, the expressions, symbolism, your style it's just so beautiful I'm in awe Absolutely fantastic work

[@d1cklessdior]

wOAH DUDE I CAME HERE FOR TURTLES NOT GUT WRENCHING HEARTBREAK

[@d1cklessdior]

seriously, this is honestly so good, to the expressions, the storyboarding, an the music complements it wonderfully; i teared up near instantly

[@tomisveryverysad]

This fanfic scarred me

[@banana_walter_]

THIS IS SI AMAZING AND COOL AND IN AYNC AND THE SCENE CHOICES AND SONG CHOICE ARE/IS PERFECT AAAAAAAAH SO COOL OMG

[@cardinaltrash]

* sees this painfully traumatized character * omg hes so me frfr

[@NEONLEON-ss7qi]

I’m such a big Rise!Leo Kinnie that reading this fic broke my two-year streak of not crying at all. I’m such a big Rie!Leo Kinnie that my best friend almost couldn't read the fix because the Leo in that reminded her too much of me. This animation is one of the best ones I've seen so far and, as someone who has also reread LFLS fifteen times, I applaud the end. Because holy shit. That ending almost made me cry.

[@Justyahfam]

THIS THIS FANFIC MADE ME CRY SO MANY TIMES I SWEAR

[@aliaa-bk6ep]

Is it completed ?? I can only find until chapter 25 🥹

[@fnibbit]

KH MY FUSSING GOD SRE YOU SHOTTING ME RIGHT NKW RHIS KS SO COOL IM ABOUT TO CRY I HOPE YOU UNDERSTAND HOW AMAZING THIS IS!!! SONG WIRKS SO WELL FOR THE FIC AND THE STAGING AND ART AND ANIMATION ARE ALL SO GOOD WHAT WHAT WHAT PLEASE REE AAAHHH

[@treetwig5919]

this literally deserves so much love oh my god this is brilliant ong amazing

[@garbag3person]

I just finished reading chapter 22, and I was crying already and this made me cry even more. This is incredible

[@hannahthomas9299]

YOOOOOO THE EXPRESSIONS ARE SO GOOD I FLIPPING LOVE THIS

[@Berlinscott1]

THE EXPRESSIONS REALLY ARE GORGEOUS

[@elizabeth.k6196]

Not me JUST finishing the fiction like an hour ago- wtf- I love this smm

[@Ink4]

this fandom and it’s angst i stg-

[@ariebirb]

This whole animatic gives me anxiety every time. I love it so much! Great job!

[@Kurokkutawa]

NO IM BAWLING MY EYES OUT SO MUCH LSKEKEK THIS FANFIC WAS SO SAD AND THIS ANIMATION IS SO BEAUTIFUL

[@arciekatie]

this was made so beautifully I love this sm☹️❤️

[@Berlinscott1]

it's all i've been watching on yt rn fr

[@9g697]

THIS WAS SO GOOD! LIKE I DIDNT EVEN READ IT AND IM IN TEARS! beautifully done!! ❤❤

[@theepicgirlgamer209]

this animatic changes lives I love this so wholeheartedly

[@mateahissorry]

THIS HURTS MY ENTIRE BEING IN THE BEST POSSIBLE WAY

[@izzyball5857]

THIS IS SO GOOD I ACTUALLY WANT TO CRY RIGHT NOW

[@Sparkle8205]

I just got around to reading lfls and AUGH THE PAIN AND ANGST IS UNBEARABLE BUT THE WRITINGS SO GOOD-

[@justdrippyedits9000]

after speedrunning through the fanfic to watch this, I FRICKEN LOVE THIS SO MUCH!!!!

[@thenavybluewolf5648]

BACK AGAIN I still love this animatic. It is super underrated fyi. So sad yet full of hope.

[@dawnfoxx156]

Wow and wow and just woah! You’ve done amazing with this. Keep up the incredible work!

[@TheMediaMage]

I REALLY hope the actual ending of LFLS ends the way this animatic does. ;w;

[@matchakreen]

Hi. I originally watched this video 1 day after it was made, and I would like to thank you for shaping my entire 6th grade year 😂 I can’t describe it but this video was the beginning of an era. I used to not relate to the music but now that I’m going into seventh grade it’s really nice to come back and reflect on the year I’ve had. Thank you ❤

[@Cabalistic-Brainrotts]

The cycle I'm going through for the past 14 days rereading the fanfic then watching this..... Then Rereading the fanfic......then AGAIN watching this Help me

[@thenavybluewolf5648]

omgggg I love this im trying not to cry in class right now. I love the melancholy hope in both the song and in the story you drew.

[@happy483]

Everytime I see LFLS my heart drops istg

[@Ozloz]

I PROMISED MYSELF I WOULDNT CRY DAMMIT

[@miwhitty8316]

OH MY GOD I LOVE THIS FIC! And oh my gosh your animatic is perfection!!!!!👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽💕💕💕😭😭

[@junnaldmuyco6010]

Freya: YOU MADE ME *ALMOST* CRY HALFWAY THROUGH THE END OF THE VIDEO...!!!!!!! :'C 😭

[@ch00ks]

this is fucking crazy??? i am shitting myself over how cool this is

[@Venus-ku5xs]

THE AMOUNT OF TIMES IVE WATCHED THIS ANIMATIC. GODDDD ITS SO GOOD

[@forgetmenotdraws]

Love the animatic! The song fits so perfectly, ah and yes, he should not look back but move on instead. :3

[@LeafyGreens726]

I felt this in my soul, like this got to me on such a visceral emotional level that I don't even know how to describe it. Especially the part where his past self grabbed him by the ankle and he hugged him, its just, so so emotional. And such a good representation of ptsd. That scene reminds me so much of my own journey with trauma, ouch but like,, not nesscarily in a bad way? Damn. Good job.

[@thefancysquid671]

I keep watching this and keep crying. When I think back to this I also cry. It’s so good and amazingly captures the story so well. I love this so so much

[@danielasanchezmecias7456]

I want the comfort part of this fanfic TT

[@c4llm3blu33]

SOBBING, SCREAMING, CRYING, ROLLING ON THE FLOOR, HELLPPPPPPP HEAERRRRTTT😭😭💥😭💥💥😭💥😭😭😭‼️‼️💥💥‼️‼️

[@mandz-h9y]

god this is one of the best rottmnt animatics ive seen and fits the mood of the fic so well and the song choice 10/10

[@mxliya3352]

Thank you for making me bowling my eyes out, this animatic was so lovely 💖💖💖💖💖

[@spamlevant]

im gonna hurl (from da absolute yesness from this animatic btw)

[@Bubu-ub4hk]

THE ANIMATION IS AMAZING !! nice job ⭐(the song hits hard, gah damn;;-;;)

[@ItzLevi2009]

CRYING. THIS IS TOO GOOD

[@flamesage6796]

Oh my here comes the tears um damn I wow this is too good you're good really good

[@doee7289]

I love how this one fanfic has traumatized the whole fandom

[@barcode2008]

I hope the story ends how u ended it here. Although it paused at chapter 25 for now. I can't wait for the end. If it does end like this, then I'm going to cry for the first time over a fictional thing. Since I'm not really sensitive to thing like that. but all I wanna say is TYSM for making this :D it brings a lot of joy to all of us

[@sydneyjamison4010]

THIS IS SO GOOD?!!!!!!

[@jerseydevil9398]

had to come back and watch after the new chapter ;__;

[@noramartinez8919]

I couldn't hold back the tears any longer

[@isaac_aple]

I kept on rewatching this animatic for a week. I cant stop watching it, ur animation and the expression, the story is perfect. I kid u not, I was speechless the first time I watch this beautiful masterpiece. Your videos are really different, I do not know how to explain.. it's too pretty. Overall I really love your animatics.. Never stop doing it

[@saki7017]

This is so amazing :D I can't wait to see more from you

[@theslimes8385]

Bro this fanfic broke me soul.

[@queenaliababwa]

I just finished reading the fanfic and watching this straight up made me tear up!

[@lilliedawn1715]

This is so good I'm genuinely crying

[@kaylabutcher3565]

This is beautiful 🥺

[@ch00ks]

coming back to this banger ueue i listen to this song all the time

[@vincentThe_oil]

I dunno, man, that was a little more than just being thrown off a roof...

[@leahhhhhh732]

This is so incredible, im going to think about this forever now thank you so so much for creating this

[@hannaho1817]

OMG I read this fic due to another animatic, I’m so glad to see it getting this love!! This animatic is so amazing, literal chills. Making me feel feelings!

[@asa_rozu967]

Leo: our suffering has ended... You can rest now green..... Green: ......... Finally.... *disappear's*