I saw a short of Hades watching Odysseus singing this from his window and that is now my headcanon that Hades can hear this and is like "that's nice now can you keep it down you crazy fuckin theatre kid I'm trying to read"
@@AreticGamingpretty sure they’re talking about Jojo Fraga’s animatics (the animator that made that one suffering animatic with myth accurate sirens), highly recommend their art and prints!
You can LITERALLY see the change in his eyes as he comes to accept he has to become a monster to be able to get back home. The absolute chills as he talks about the Cyclops with the imagery of the dead sheep, Circe and her injured nymph, the rage of poseidon then Odysseus himself dropping the baby. God this was beautiful!
As the prophet said, he saw a wife with a man that is haunting, a man with a trail of body’s, he saw a man that makes it out alive, but it’s no longer who Odysseus was, but who he is
I love this version of Monster because it doesn't have some kind of metaphorical monster shown, it actually shows Odysseus truly choosing to become the monster.
SHOWING POLITES DURING THE LINE “THREW THAT GUILT AWAY” AND THEN THE EYE OF THE CYCLOPS HOW DARE YOU XIMENA- /lh BUT THIS IS PHENOMENAL I LOVE IT SO MUCH
The fact that in his flashback it is just an armed Soldier that drops the infant and not a depiction of himself, shows that he cant accept or will not acknowledge the fact that it was him who dropped the infant. But when he accepts becoming the monster and says he would do it again, it is him who drops it, because he accepted this side or the need to be ruthless to get home. I swear..everytime i see an animatic to this musical or just hear the lyrics I find new parallels and easter eggs and i absolutely love it. It is heartbreaking… but i love it.
My favorite interpretation of this song is that he has two options. Either he doesn't become a monster, greets the world with open arms, keeps his morality, and never makes it back to Ithaca, perhaps Eurylochus would get home instead. But if he throws everything away, Imbraces being a monster and kills everything in his way (Different Beast, Mutiny) he gets home, but the Odysseus who got back to Ithaca is changed because he is no longer himself (No Longer You). Either way the man who left for war twenty years ago isn't the man who returns
It's why I feel the prophet was so powerful. He wasn't saying "I won't help you." he was saying "the you that currently exists, cannot survive in this world. If i help you, the you you know. Won't exist." the flaw in the prophet and the gods view was. None of them (other than ares) WANT the monster, but by constantly challenging odyssus, they are CREATING the monster. It shows the flaws of the gods. Zues used his almighty power because a sun god asked him to. Adding another challenge and loss. Athena Was the goddess of DEFENSIVE wars, but when defense goes offensively, it has to sacrifice justice Circe literally sings "maybe one act of kindness, will make a kinder world." Yet by not doing more, that act of kindness just bred a monster When the gods FINALLY get a chance, to prevent the monster, to prevent everything. They ask athena to make a god game. I like this depiction of the gods because you can SEE the reason their pantheon fell, you can SEE why eventually other options became more desierable and why their power languished and eventually was made moot. Their own ruthlessness and the monsters they kept creating destroyed them. Hence why in the future gods became "merciful, loving, caring, kind without any chance of brutality." the greek gods made so no one will ever worship a spiteful vengeful god. I love that depiction because again, as this song shows, they learned to be cold and ruthless, but never learned the lession Odyssus says to Athena "Mercy is a skill."
@@Leannerose29 One problem, the Gods clearly _want_ the monster. The monster that he becomes is what Athena wanted, it's what Poseidon prefers, because then Polyphemus would've had a glorious end rather than a life of shame. They don't want to prevent the monster, they would've preferred him being one to begin with. They wanted him to learn his lesson, which he ultimately does and makes it home. The Gods want him to be "ruthless" or "to be the monster" and it's clearly and constantly said, so much I'm confused how you missed it. It's the entire point behind "Ruthlessness is mercy upon ourselves". The Gods are never without kindness, but they are also never without ruthlessness. It's a false dichotomy to think you can't be both. And to act like they were replaced by a "merciful, loving, caring" god, when the one that replaced the Greco-Roman pantheon was more brutal than any other is kind of hilarious. Poseidon never _flooded the world_
Finally! Someone shows that 2:55 Odysseus it just yelling in anger or with a grumpy face, that cry of "So what if I'm the monster?!" is the cry of a hero that snapped, the cry of a good person realizing the world is cold, it's a cry of hysteria. it hurts him, he doesn't want to be the monster, but he sees no other way to get home.
@@calebbyrd5108if you'd like to follow the creator, his yt is Jorge Rivera-Herrans He usually posts multiple times a week and it's quite a cool journey to watch along imo and you get to hear a lot about his process, inspirations and visions
This is the most brutal depiction of this song I’ve seen and I’m all for it! I’d like to imagine that the Underworld is making Ody’s surroundings as he sings about them since it’s a supernatural place during this too. Great work as always!
Not gonna lie, when he was imagining himself throwing another baby down to its death, determined to do it to return to his family, yet still his hands shook and his face was full of grief, I teared up. Such an amazing visual. He's forcing himself to be the monster, thinking that's what he needs to be for him and his men to survive, yet it goes against all that he is. Even the thought of it is enough to fundamentally destroy him, but still he will do it. For Penelope and Telemachus. Also, the image of Polites smiling so brightly only for the Cyclops's eye to open right behind him is gonna haunt me. Kudos!
"People don't understand the word ruthless. They think it means 'mean. ' It's not about being mean. It's about seeing the bright, clear line that leads from A to B. The line that goes from motive to means. Beginning to end. It’s about seeing that bright, clear line and not caring about anything but the beautiful fact that you can see the solution. Not caring about anything else but the perfection of it."
The way you designated the souls of the dead as the backing chorus is phenomenal! He's claiming this title, but when they echo him, it's an accusation. So so so good!
Actually obsessed!!! I love how not only you can see his turning point but also seeing each of the situations him and his crew has gone through was done so well, amazing work
I have been waiting for this, and I must say… THIS IS AMAZING! I love all of the visuals! I also like that near the end Odysseus starts to get hysterical and you can see how he’s changing as a person! Thanks for making this masterpiece!! ❤
OMG OKAY FIRST OF ALL COLORING IS GORGEOUS LIKE I WAS SO ENCHANTED BY IT ALL🥹 NEXT THAT POLITES SHOT WITH THE EYE BEHIND HIM WAS MWAH💋 CHEF KISS BRO NEXT THE SCENE OF ODYSSEUS RUNNING AND PENELOPE AND TELEMACHUS ON A FLOATING ISLAND WAS SO BEAUTIFUL THE SCENE WHERE HE FIRES A BOW AND ARROW WAS SO SMOOTH AND WHEN THE SOULS OF THE UNDERWORLD WERE CALLING HIM A MONSTER AT THE END LITERALLY GAVE ME CHILLS‼️ ODYSSEUS' EXPRESSIONS BECOMING MORE UNHINGED AND JUST ENDING IT ODYSSEUS SAYING HE'LL BECOME THE MONSTER IS MWAH MWAH I LOVE U SM XIMENA UR SO TALENTED‼️‼️❤️
EPIC animators literally never disappoint, y'all are insane. If all the animatic makers where to unite we'd have an EPIC movie within half a year, you guys are like hungry piranhas just waiting for the next song.
I LOVED THE WAY HE STARTS TO REALIZE HOW IS HE ALSO KIND OF SEEING HIMSELF OF A MONSTER IN THE REFLECTION AND THEN ALSO TURNING RED- like a journey of reflecting himself every decision he had made and will make- THE SKELETONS IN THE END, AAAA! So cool, loved it ❤
AAAAAAAUGH THIS IS SO GOOD!!!! POLITES??? THE INJURED NYMPH??!!! THE WAY HIS EYES LITERALLY CHANGE????!!! THE SECOND SHOT WITH THE INFANT????!!! Screaming (affectionate)
I love how every time The Chorus sings “Monster,” in every song it’s brought up, not just this one, there’s always a subtle accusatory tone/inflection. Like Odysseus already sees himself as a monster.
I was sitting here jaw dropped in shock, processing this brilliant piece of art and how I even comment on how beautifully done this was... the symbolism, the art, the way his eye changes, the emotions... all of this I was processing for a few seconds... and then monster rawr rawr rawr played and I burst out laughing 🤣 10/10 animatic, you are my favorite artist within the EPIC fandom
I’m sorry but I don’t see anyone commenting on how incredible the quality of the animation is, especially for an animatic. Just look at 2:25 really it’s amazing 🫣
Just came back from the Scylla animation and the foreshadowing at 3:00 with the fact he’s making the same face that he does when Scylla (a monster) tells him “you and I are the same” and then in this song “so what if I’m the monster” is so
I swear to all that is sacred, i mean this with no disrespect. The sound of off key-ness (in my opinion) somehow makes this creation beautfully hilarious and tickles all of my funny bone. Its so on point in a way that is faithful, but just off enough to make me have this be my hunger anthem
I like how his mouth wasn't moving in the beginning! It shows that the reflection and change was happening within and everything he was thinking about is inside him. I also really like the souls of the underworld pointing at him and saying: Monster Monster Monster. He knows and they know what he's become. Overall, amazing animatic!! :) 💙
Ximena, holy cow. You did so amazing, watching Odysseus spiral into insanity while accepting himself as the monster; you portrayed it so exquisitely, incredible. Keep it up, I love to see your stuff!!
THIS IS AMAZING!! I love how you animated him traversing through Poseidon's whirlpool and barely escaping, only to drop a baby whose drop serves as a grand entrance for Odysseus' monstrous nature. 😮
God I have never seen your animatics until now but these are BEAUTIFUL. I am absolutely obsessed with how you draw men. The colors are beautiful and it feels very cinematic.
Ximena I saw the official livestream last night for the premiere of the Thunder Saga. But, I cannot express how excited I was when I saw you were animating that portion of Survive since you have my favorite animation of Polyphemus. So excited to see what other animations you do in the future!
I will admit, I wasn't a big fan of your work, but your Underworld Saga animations have won me over. All of them are so well done. The action shot of Odysseus running from Poseidon's hand into the next scene is my favorite part of this one.
I'm gonna say it. I'm gonna say it. This right here, is my favorite animatic I've seen for this song. The animation, the symbols, the facial expressions. UGH it was perfect. Way to go, you just got a subscriber. I expect great things.
im sorry but at 2:08 i literally went "GOD DAMN" 😭 but um this was FUCKING GOOD, THIS ONE IS MY FAVORITE SONG NOW THE PART WHEN HE STARTS SINGING "I LOST MY BESTFRIEND" AND AFTER THAT I UGHHHHH CHILLS
Art and animation is amazing as always 💜!! I love how much you captured the descent into desperation he has after everything he's went through, and the colors are so good! Man you really had to hit us in the feel with Polites tho 😭😭😭
I'm going to throw myself out the window, every time I click on a Monster animmatic I know I'm going to watch this man lose his humanity in the most artistic and beautiful way possible and yet you guys still surprise me. It was beautiful, I am obsessed with your artstyle, so damn pretty and expressive, I really like those moments when you took the time to animate his mouth when he is talking, it makes the scene extra special. Great job! Keep going like this ❤️
So far I think Monster has had my favourite animations! Seeing your chara designs for almost everyone in one song plus all the expressions, the changes in tone and colours this is so good!!!!
Just realized this after listening to the Thunder Saga that the line at 2:59 is foreshadowing the lines later in Scylla. Showing more how they are similar
I saw someone comment that what Odysseus doesn't get even after this song about what Poseidon said is that when he says Ruthlesness is mercy upon ourselves, is ONLY upun ourselves. That's what happens to the crew. Odysseus became Ruthless, and Ruthlesness is mercy only upon ourselves and as such only he returns home.
This is amazing! Love the dynatacism I love the cave opening frames as an eye after Polyphemus’ encounter with Odysseus and Circe and Scamandarus hurtling like a comet after Odysseus drops him off the tower. Amazing work thanks so much for making and sharing this animatic!
Damn. This is up there for my favorite animatics for this song. Utilizing the image of the infant perfectly, and having the eye loom over Polites. Fantastic
2:58 I love this actually. Like his eyes go from being guilty and fearful to somewhat erratic (?) 1:55 also this was cruel. SHOWING POLITES DURING “threw that guilt away” LIKE OW.
Small detail I know, but I absolutely love all the work that was put into the mouth movements that make it actually look like they are saying the right words! Great job! I loved the cyclops flash and splash.
Ooooo, that final scene hit me hard! So good. Love it. It's a shame that Odysseus was literally two days from retirement...then he fucked up and pissed off one god, then another god, then a goddess, then another god, and another goddess. Man went through trials and tribulations that could only be chronicled in a novel named after himself.
You're the first artist I've seen hold Polites for only those lines about throwing that guilt away, at 1:54, and I DIDNT KNOW THERE WERE NEW WAYS FOR POLITES TO HURT but good job, you found it with calling back to his: "There is so much guilt inside your heart, so why not replace it...." 😢😭 good job!!
i was so excited to see this on my dash! I love the expressions, especially this one 2:57. I am watching this man have a breakdown in pretty colors and I am loving it.
this is so amazing!!! and omg im watching this after i watched your scylla animatic and that one shot where its his pupil all white that perfectly mirrors when he sings with scylla in the scylla animatic that was an amazing parallel omg i love it!
This is just talent. I not only felt the emotions from the song, but the animation made me feel everything 10x more. I actually started to cry cause this just hit so hard!
NO I"M LATE. Well, I looooved, this, adored it!. The expressions were absolutely amazing, the colors and shades were utterly breathtaking. The animation went off the rails in this one, and it's clear that you spent a tremendious amount of time on it. EXCELLENT.
I saw a short of Hades watching Odysseus singing this from his window and that is now my headcanon that Hades can hear this and is like "that's nice now can you keep it down you crazy fuckin theatre kid I'm trying to read"
Where is this, I need it
and Thanatos is like “im not letting him die, he can stay out of the underworld.”
@@AreticGamingpretty sure they’re talking about Jojo Fraga’s animatics (the animator that made that one suffering animatic with myth accurate sirens), highly recommend their art and prints!
I saw that! It's amazing
Hades: Bro thinks he's in a movie
You can LITERALLY see the change in his eyes as he comes to accept he has to become a monster to be able to get back home. The absolute chills as he talks about the Cyclops with the imagery of the dead sheep, Circe and her injured nymph, the rage of poseidon then Odysseus himself dropping the baby. God this was beautiful!
It’s shows how Odysseus
made foes and wanting to get home to son and wife that is his goal
As well, THE BABIES FACE IS SCRIBBLED OUT BECAUSE HE WON’T HIMSELF SEE IT AS A PERSON ANYMORE 😭😭😭
@@bidulebidule522if you mean with Odysseus, they haven’t gotten to Scylla yet, that’s 2 songs away.
As the prophet said, he saw a wife with a man that is haunting, a man with a trail of body’s, he saw a man that makes it out alive, but it’s no longer who Odysseus was, but who he is
I love this version of Monster because it doesn't have some kind of metaphorical monster shown, it actually shows Odysseus truly choosing to become the monster.
SHOWING POLITES DURING THE LINE “THREW THAT GUILT AWAY” AND THEN THE EYE OF THE CYCLOPS HOW DARE YOU XIMENA- /lh
BUT THIS IS PHENOMENAL I LOVE IT SO MUCH
THIS (ToT)
2:47
"We're empty handed, up against an archer... Our only chance is to strike him in the darkness!"
Now that was hella smart to think that line LOLLLL
"You think i don't know my own palace? *I BUILT IT!"*
"We know theses' halls the chances are tilled!"
@@ThatGreekFan you don’t think I know my own castle? I BUILT IT!!
“Where is he... WHERE IS HE!?”
The fact that in his flashback it is just an armed Soldier that drops the infant and not a depiction of himself, shows that he cant accept or will not acknowledge the fact that it was him who dropped the infant. But when he accepts becoming the monster and says he would do it again, it is him who drops it, because he accepted this side or the need to be ruthless to get home.
I swear..everytime i see an animatic to this musical or just hear the lyrics I find new parallels and easter eggs and i absolutely love it. It is heartbreaking… but i love it.
The expressions got me actin up fr, Circe's devestation and Odysseus's deranged smile fuels me. Wonderful animatic
What smile?
@@Mafia_Sancuary 2:57
@@KlairIconicsee they get it
When did Circe appear?
@@Bituin.O 1:20
My favorite interpretation of this song is that he has two options.
Either he doesn't become a monster, greets the world with open arms, keeps his morality, and never makes it back to Ithaca, perhaps Eurylochus would get home instead.
But if he throws everything away, Imbraces being a monster and kills everything in his way (Different Beast, Mutiny) he gets home, but the Odysseus who got back to Ithaca is changed because he is no longer himself (No Longer You).
Either way the man who left for war twenty years ago isn't the man who returns
It's why I feel the prophet was so powerful. He wasn't saying "I won't help you." he was saying "the you that currently exists, cannot survive in this world. If i help you, the you you know. Won't exist." the flaw in the prophet and the gods view was. None of them (other than ares) WANT the monster, but by constantly challenging odyssus, they are CREATING the monster. It shows the flaws of the gods.
Zues used his almighty power because a sun god asked him to. Adding another challenge and loss.
Athena Was the goddess of DEFENSIVE wars, but when defense goes offensively, it has to sacrifice justice
Circe literally sings "maybe one act of kindness, will make a kinder world." Yet by not doing more, that act of kindness just bred a monster
When the gods FINALLY get a chance, to prevent the monster, to prevent everything. They ask athena to make a god game. I like this depiction of the gods because you can SEE the reason their pantheon fell, you can SEE why eventually other options became more desierable and why their power languished and eventually was made moot. Their own ruthlessness and the monsters they kept creating destroyed them. Hence why in the future gods became "merciful, loving, caring, kind without any chance of brutality." the greek gods made so no one will ever worship a spiteful vengeful god. I love that depiction because again, as this song shows, they learned to be cold and ruthless, but never learned the lession Odyssus says to Athena "Mercy is a skill."
@@Leannerose29 One problem, the Gods clearly _want_ the monster. The monster that he becomes is what Athena wanted, it's what Poseidon prefers, because then Polyphemus would've had a glorious end rather than a life of shame.
They don't want to prevent the monster, they would've preferred him being one to begin with. They wanted him to learn his lesson, which he ultimately does and makes it home.
The Gods want him to be "ruthless" or "to be the monster" and it's clearly and constantly said, so much I'm confused how you missed it. It's the entire point behind "Ruthlessness is mercy upon ourselves".
The Gods are never without kindness, but they are also never without ruthlessness. It's a false dichotomy to think you can't be both.
And to act like they were replaced by a "merciful, loving, caring" god, when the one that replaced the Greco-Roman pantheon was more brutal than any other is kind of hilarious.
Poseidon never _flooded the world_
@@xShadowChrisx This. The trials he goes through are all designed to eventually turn him into that monster.
Finally! Someone shows that 2:55 Odysseus it just yelling in anger or with a grumpy face, that cry of "So what if I'm the monster?!" is the cry of a hero that snapped, the cry of a good person realizing the world is cold, it's a cry of hysteria. it hurts him, he doesn't want to be the monster, but he sees no other way to get home.
"Told me to close my heart!"
"You said the world was dark!"
God Ody's decent into becoming the "Monster" is fucking incredible.
Singing without seeing his mouth moving is so awesome!!! Made me think of Prince of Egypt and a couple Disney movies
YESSSS!! AND THE CREATOR SAID IT MIGHT BE LIVE ACTION OR ANIMATED ONCE THE WHOLE THING IS OFFICALLY PUBLISHED!!!
@@zenari6471 NO FUCKING WAY!!!😱
@@calebbyrd5108if you'd like to follow the creator, his yt is Jorge Rivera-Herrans
He usually posts multiple times a week and it's quite a cool journey to watch along imo and you get to hear a lot about his process, inspirations and visions
I hope it’s animated then
@@ILoveJapan28A Either animated or a stage musical
0:57 ody sings ‘what if I’m the one who killed you’ and the frame is him spectated from his men. FORESHADOWING!!!
Astyanax's face being blurred out is an amazing touch
2:57 You did really well with catching Odysseus’s hint of madness during all of this
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Shoutout to the expression on 2:57 definitely the face of a man who is breaking and accepting his new role as the monster
This is the most brutal depiction of this song I’ve seen and I’m all for it! I’d like to imagine that the Underworld is making Ody’s surroundings as he sings about them since it’s a supernatural place during this too. Great work as always!
Yes this is amazing, but if you want brutal check Rochi Chan's out too
Not gonna lie, when he was imagining himself throwing another baby down to its death, determined to do it to return to his family, yet still his hands shook and his face was full of grief, I teared up. Such an amazing visual. He's forcing himself to be the monster, thinking that's what he needs to be for him and his men to survive, yet it goes against all that he is. Even the thought of it is enough to fundamentally destroy him, but still he will do it. For Penelope and Telemachus.
Also, the image of Polites smiling so brightly only for the Cyclops's eye to open right behind him is gonna haunt me. Kudos!
The vulnerability in odyssseus’ eyes and how he accepts that he has to become something more than he already is is so loud and I love it soo much
NEVER SKIP A XIMENA NATZEL ANIMATIC 😤😤😤🙏🙏
NEVER 💕💕💕💕
"People don't understand the word ruthless. They think it means 'mean. ' It's not about being mean. It's about seeing the bright, clear line that leads from A to B. The line that goes from motive to means. Beginning to end. It’s about seeing that bright, clear line and not caring about anything but the beautiful fact that you can see the solution. Not caring about anything else but the perfection of it."
The way you designated the souls of the dead as the backing chorus is phenomenal! He's claiming this title, but when they echo him, it's an accusation. So so so good!
The shaky hands as he drops the infant- this is so well done!!!
i love odys deranged smile and shaky eyes while he admits he IS the monster, and his eyes are soo terrifying, also ¨im the monster rawr rawr rawr¨
"I am the monster rawr rawr rawr" Such a deep line :')
in all seriousness, the most phenomonal depiction of the song I've seen, truly artistic!
Actually obsessed!!! I love how not only you can see his turning point but also seeing each of the situations him and his crew has gone through was done so well, amazing work
I have been waiting for this, and I must say… THIS IS AMAZING! I love all of the visuals! I also like that near the end Odysseus starts to get hysterical and you can see how he’s changing as a person! Thanks for making this masterpiece!! ❤
That bit at the end with the ghosts pointing at him, calling him monster sent actual chills down my spine. This was seriously amazing.
OMG OKAY FIRST OF ALL COLORING IS GORGEOUS LIKE I WAS SO ENCHANTED BY IT ALL🥹 NEXT THAT POLITES SHOT WITH THE EYE BEHIND HIM WAS MWAH💋 CHEF KISS BRO NEXT THE SCENE OF ODYSSEUS RUNNING AND PENELOPE AND TELEMACHUS ON A FLOATING ISLAND WAS SO BEAUTIFUL THE SCENE WHERE HE FIRES A BOW AND ARROW WAS SO SMOOTH AND WHEN THE SOULS OF THE UNDERWORLD WERE CALLING HIM A MONSTER AT THE END LITERALLY GAVE ME CHILLS‼️ ODYSSEUS' EXPRESSIONS BECOMING MORE UNHINGED AND JUST ENDING IT ODYSSEUS SAYING HE'LL BECOME THE MONSTER IS MWAH MWAH I LOVE U SM XIMENA UR SO TALENTED‼️‼️❤️
Why did I feel so emotional upon seeing Circe do her thing..? You know it's amazing when art instills emotion, incredible work!
Imagine being the crew watching this like-
“Is he ok?”
“Probably not”
“Should we do something…?”
“… I’m sure he’s fine what could go wrong”
his brother in law watching (Eurylochus)
EPIC animators literally never disappoint, y'all are insane. If all the animatic makers where to unite we'd have an EPIC movie within half a year, you guys are like hungry piranhas just waiting for the next song.
I LOVED THE WAY HE STARTS TO REALIZE HOW IS HE ALSO KIND OF SEEING HIMSELF OF A MONSTER IN THE REFLECTION AND THEN ALSO TURNING RED- like a journey of reflecting himself every decision he had made and will make- THE SKELETONS IN THE END, AAAA! So cool, loved it ❤
AAAAAAAUGH THIS IS SO GOOD!!!! POLITES??? THE INJURED NYMPH??!!! THE WAY HIS EYES LITERALLY CHANGE????!!! THE SECOND SHOT WITH THE INFANT????!!! Screaming (affectionate)
Oh my god the crazed but also slightly pained smile GOT ME. That’s exactly how I’ve been imagining him!
I love how every time The Chorus sings “Monster,” in every song it’s brought up, not just this one, there’s always a subtle accusatory tone/inflection. Like Odysseus already sees himself as a monster.
I was sitting here jaw dropped in shock, processing this brilliant piece of art and how I even comment on how beautifully done this was... the symbolism, the art, the way his eye changes, the emotions... all of this I was processing for a few seconds...
and then monster rawr rawr rawr played and I burst out laughing 🤣
10/10 animatic, you are my favorite artist within the EPIC fandom
I’m sorry but I don’t see anyone commenting on how incredible the quality of the animation is, especially for an animatic. Just look at 2:25 really it’s amazing 🫣
Omg I love the animation of the beach forming from waves and becoming Poseidon's fist, it's so smooth
Just came back from the Scylla animation and the foreshadowing at 3:00 with the fact he’s making the same face that he does when Scylla (a monster) tells him “you and I are the same” and then in this song “so what if I’m the monster” is so
I swear to all that is sacred, i mean this with no disrespect. The sound of off key-ness (in my opinion) somehow makes this creation beautfully hilarious and tickles all of my funny bone. Its so on point in a way that is faithful, but just off enough to make me have this be my hunger anthem
Oooooh my god the smooth as cream transitions in the last stretch before the final chorus! You're on fire with this one!
THIS IS AMAZING 😍🤩!! Also, pulling out the bow and arrow to foreshadow his slaughter of the suitors is an amazing detail!
2:58 this expression is everything to me
this is INCREDIBLE. the motions, expressions, everything is AMAZING, im enchanted by it
I like how his mouth wasn't moving in the beginning! It shows that the reflection and change was happening within and everything he was thinking about is inside him. I also really like the souls of the underworld pointing at him and saying: Monster Monster Monster. He knows and they know what he's become. Overall, amazing animatic!! :) 💙
Ximena, holy cow. You did so amazing, watching Odysseus spiral into insanity while accepting himself as the monster; you portrayed it so exquisitely, incredible. Keep it up, I love to see your stuff!!
THIS IS AMAZING!! I love how you animated him traversing through Poseidon's whirlpool and barely escaping, only to drop a baby whose drop serves as a grand entrance for Odysseus' monstrous nature. 😮
wow, the animation of the _I am the monster rawr rawr rawr_ part is really detailed 👏🏾
This is breathtaking! Your art has improved so much it's wild
God I have never seen your animatics until now but these are BEAUTIFUL. I am absolutely obsessed with how you draw men. The colors are beautiful and it feels very cinematic.
Ximena I saw the official livestream last night for the premiere of the Thunder Saga. But, I cannot express how excited I was when I saw you were animating that portion of Survive since you have my favorite animation of Polyphemus. So excited to see what other animations you do in the future!
0:20 I know that's supposed to be Penelope's mole, but the way she's drawn makes it look like a derp face, lmao
I will admit, I wasn't a big fan of your work, but your Underworld Saga animations have won me over. All of them are so well done. The action shot of Odysseus running from Poseidon's hand into the next scene is my favorite part of this one.
THE MOON LOOKING LIKE THE CYCLOP'S EYE BEHIND HIM IS SO COOL
2:33 Goes so hard! The animation is so smooth
You're incredible! The composition, design and flow of this is amazing
This is by far the smoothest animatic I’ve seen of this song! Your expressions are spot on, the imagery was vivid, and I loved every second of it!
2:57 I’m loving the unhinged, anguished yet resolute expression!
"What if I'm the one who killed you" AND SHOWING THE CREW SEPARATED FROM HIM ACROSS THE RIVER OH MY GOD
I'm gonna say it. I'm gonna say it. This right here, is my favorite animatic I've seen for this song. The animation, the symbols, the facial expressions. UGH it was perfect. Way to go, you just got a subscriber. I expect great things.
im sorry but at 2:08 i literally went "GOD DAMN" 😭 but um this was FUCKING GOOD, THIS ONE IS MY FAVORITE SONG NOW THE PART WHEN HE STARTS SINGING "I LOST MY BESTFRIEND" AND AFTER THAT I UGHHHHH CHILLS
Art and animation is amazing as always 💜!! I love how much you captured the descent into desperation he has after everything he's went through, and the colors are so good! Man you really had to hit us in the feel with Polites tho 😭😭😭
I'm going to throw myself out the window, every time I click on a Monster animmatic I know I'm going to watch this man lose his humanity in the most artistic and beautiful way possible and yet you guys still surprise me.
It was beautiful, I am obsessed with your artstyle, so damn pretty and expressive, I really like those moments when you took the time to animate his mouth when he is talking, it makes the scene extra special.
Great job! Keep going like this ❤️
I adore your interpretations of these sagas. such creativity.
Truly and most genuinely, the way you draw Odysseus is my favorite out of all of them it’s so good
DUDE! love the color but also just how much movement and animation there is! Very well done!!!
This is the best representation of how he feels during this song I've seen, truly amazing
So far I think Monster has had my favourite animations! Seeing your chara designs for almost everyone in one song plus all the expressions, the changes in tone and colours this is so good!!!!
The shooshes, the hair at the end, OMG THE HAIR AT THE END!
I reached the end of the animatic crying but then "I'M THE MONSTER RAWR RAWR RAWR" starts and let me tell ya I snorted so loud my nose hurts
I"VE NEVER CLICKED ON A VIDEO FASTER! This is beautiful Ximena!!!
Just realized this after listening to the Thunder Saga that the line at 2:59 is foreshadowing the lines later in Scylla. Showing more how they are similar
I saw someone comment that what Odysseus doesn't get even after this song about what Poseidon said is that when he says Ruthlesness is mercy upon ourselves, is ONLY upun ourselves. That's what happens to the crew. Odysseus became Ruthless, and Ruthlesness is mercy only upon ourselves and as such only he returns home.
Wait... the Circe part actually made me FEEL something.
Amazing work!
Odysseus has come to accept what he must become. Meanwhile I imagine Athena is watching this and realizing what a terrible mistake she has made.
2:56 I love the way you drew him smiling, like he is scared and relieved about this decision! soooo cool
This is amazing! Love the dynatacism I love the cave opening frames as an eye after Polyphemus’ encounter with Odysseus and Circe and Scamandarus hurtling like a comet after Odysseus drops him off the tower. Amazing work thanks so much for making and sharing this animatic!
Damn. This is up there for my favorite animatics for this song. Utilizing the image of the infant perfectly, and having the eye loom over Polites. Fantastic
Jorge's vocals are INSANE
YOUVE DONE IT AGAIN ANOTHER FREAKIN BANGER
It’s such a small thing, but for some reason I LOVE the way it looks when Poseidon flips the trident around in his hand
Eurylochus and one of the crew at beginning 0:07
2:58 I love this actually. Like his eyes go from being guilty and fearful to somewhat erratic (?)
1:55 also this was cruel. SHOWING POLITES DURING “threw that guilt away” LIKE OW.
That face change at 2:58, you can just see the madness set in. Wonderfully done :)
the video: *amazing visuals and symbolism of Odysseus making his life changing choice*
the end: *i am da monstah rawr rawr rawr >:3*
You are, hands down, my favourite EPIC animator, every single one of your animatics has been a banger
Small detail I know, but I absolutely love all the work that was put into the mouth movements that make it actually look like they are saying the right words! Great job! I loved the cyclops flash and splash.
My goodness I love every pose and expression in this!! Odyseeus seieng his future self in the water, the past foes and dead allies, this is so good!!
Bruh the chills I get when I watch your videos is amazing
1:11 This shot looks earily similar to the one from the Rottmnt Movie
What movie?
@@pandoratheclay The rottmnt movie
WHY IS NO ONE TALKING ABT ITS SO GUTWRENCHING AND THEN AT THE END “I am the monster rawr rawr rawr 😊” THE EMOTIONAL WHIPLASH HELLO??????
"yo, captain's gone crazy!" - Eury probably
I love how this is more like a music video than like movie! It feels so authentic and so much like a music video and I love that!
This is so well done. The storyboard is incredible
Ooooo, that final scene hit me hard! So good. Love it.
It's a shame that Odysseus was literally two days from retirement...then he fucked up and pissed off one god, then another god, then a goddess, then another god, and another goddess. Man went through trials and tribulations that could only be chronicled in a novel named after himself.
You're the first artist I've seen hold Polites for only those lines about throwing that guilt away, at 1:54, and I DIDNT KNOW THERE WERE NEW WAYS FOR POLITES TO HURT but good job, you found it with calling back to his:
"There is so much guilt inside your heart, so why not replace it...."
😢😭 good job!!
i was so excited to see this on my dash! I love the expressions, especially this one 2:57. I am watching this man have a breakdown in pretty colors and I am loving it.
this is so amazing!!! and omg im watching this after i watched your scylla animatic and that one shot where its his pupil all white that perfectly mirrors when he sings with scylla in the scylla animatic that was an amazing parallel omg i love it!
Incredible work. I love how he had the dead eyes at the end. Perfect for every villain.
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PRODUCTION VALUE THROUGH THE ROOF HOLY SHIT???? this looks amazing!!
"this took longer than it should have" YEAH I BET IT'S STUNNING
This is just talent. I not only felt the emotions from the song, but the animation made me feel everything 10x more. I actually started to cry cause this just hit so hard!
NO I"M LATE. Well, I looooved, this, adored it!. The expressions were absolutely amazing, the colors and shades were utterly breathtaking. The animation went off the rails in this one, and it's clear that you spent a tremendious amount of time on it. EXCELLENT.