Imagine the cops being called on moon for some noise complaint during the time he was building juka and they open the garage to see all the bones on the floor. And they're like "NOPE fuck it, I choose life!" 🤣
They'd probably have the same reaction when the police were called into HR Giger's bedroom in his studio in Switzerland when his first girlfriend (as she was suffering from depression and a real messed up life philosophy of "live hard, die young") ate the barrel of a pistol she used while he was away. Then again those were the very early 70s over 50 years ago. I'm sure the police in Japan have most likely seen everything and are open-minded. Pop culture has come a long way in the public eye. Especially since Japan is anime central.
If he was in America, Moon would have a file already, mainly because cops would prioritize detainment first and questions later, probably asking where Moon got those bones and would search his entire complex for any dead bodies. American cops really don't believe in context until after the fact, only in containing potential threats on sight.
Hey Moon, as a fellow custom figure, doll, and model creator I just want to say that this sort of video means a lot to me. For as long as I can remember I've repeatedly drawn and iterated on certain characters I made when I was younger, and I always dreamed of making them into something physical. And while I was no stranger to sprucing up dolls, models, and figures to suit my preferences I never really knew just what was necessary to bring my personal characters to life. But, like you, I randomly witnessed some techniques (from a Japanese model maker's UA-cam channel) that inspired me to try them out. From there it was like the fog that had been surrounding my creativity for years finally lifted and technique after technique, tool after tool fell into place. I'm still sloooooowly making my way through things, but it's been absolutely majestic knowing that I can finally materialize the designs that've been in my head since childhood without needing some overly expensive services or individuals to help me do it. Hilariously enough the video that set this all off for me was one randomly recommended by UA-cam after watching one of your videos a year and a half ago.
@@alessiobilleci7246 I wouldn't mind doing that. I actually used to have a hobby channel years ago that did pretty well. Unfortunately I no longer have anything that can take proper video. I ended up quitting making videos some 8 or so years ago now and have long since gotten rid of any equipment I had for it. So I'd have to get that again. People in various model-related communities I'm a part of have been increasingly telling me I should make videos again though, so I just might reinvest in everything once more.
@loli-knightxardej2252 I say go for it(no pressure ofc). Customizing models/dolls/figures is one of the coolest things ever, and if you're enjoying yourself, it's even cooler!
seriously: if you grow up next to nature you develop a whole separate personality that those who grew up in the herd. rummaging on the mud flats certainly builds character!
I love how the vibes went from "Cook book recipe backstory" to "Tony Stark building the first Iron Man suit."😄I had been quite curious about JUKA ever since she first appeared, so this video immediately had me exited. Love seeing characters coming together and becoming real, and you really made something awesome! Keep it up!
I love how - in the animations she's in - Juka seems to be this neutral character. She doesn't seem to like or hate anyone but she's willing to make pink armor if they ask.
Sooo basically juka is like ur first daughter creation. You made her in paper then you have this idea to put her in real life and you did it. It amazing how you built her for so many years.
It's honestly insanely cool seeing something that goes as far back as childhood stick with someone well into adulthood evolving along with them. It makes juka really special and stand out even more so while also maintaining that sense of mystery all the same
As the guy who turned all 150 of the original pokemon into Lovecraftian Monsters, I love this journey for you. I love good monsters, especially those that can be reasoned with.
It's so great seeing her progress, I loved seeing you post about her, she's absolutely creepy and just amazing, can't wait to see her in more animations!
Man, you were and are an amazing artist. Such an interesting backstory for junka and your own story. Can't wait to see what's next and maybe more videos on what inspired certain characters from the shrapnel-vers
Holy shit 🤯, I knew she was an impressively big girl, but the context of her origins makes her mass and your talents all the more impressive, thanks for sharing this Moon 😤👍.
Hearing all that story was moving and strangely I don't know why now I can't stop comparing you to dr. Frankenstein, but hey your work is too amazing and I hope you keep bringing crazy things like Juka.
Seriously Moon you are one amazing dude. It was nice seeing a bit about your past, and a lot of the older art of Juka was very nice. The artists you work with are nice.
Jukas an amazing charecter from her backstory and all of the mystery of her never being seen to actually seeing her and what she does to people I can’t wait to see her again
I’ve always wondered about her, and now I’m loving her even more than I already did! I’m glad you got to make your girl, it’s inspiring me to make my own characters.
"And ever since then, I've had nothing but fascination to the creatures of this world that the average person would consider ugly or disgusting" I understand that feeling, it's fun when you share a fact about those creatures and people feel kinda disgusted.
I love the backstory, and also with the art design in 2:37 of Juka having a snake tail, she literally reminds me of the Seamstress from 9(Movie by Shane Acker)
This is why stopmotion is the best form of animation. You get to interact with figures you make directly rather than digitally. Sure it’s time consuming but it’s quite fun really. I used stopmotion for my animation thesis and, even though I encountered a lot of issues (mostly editing issues), it was fun to make the figures and puppets come to life through stopmotion.
I live here in Brazil, we don't have many national channels of this style around here, I met yours a while ago and I'm loving every video released. Congratulations !!! 🇧🇷
There is something straight up amazing about seeing this beautiful masterpiece be created. Moon, you take the term "scratchbuilding" to a whole new level, and its glorious
Dude, imagine the choir leader finding that drawing of Juka on the back of your music sheet. They'd probably think you're possessed by the devil or something. XD
Really enjoyed this look into Juka's history and development. Since she is almost always wrapped in shadow, I had no idea just how huge she really is :o Amazing stuff, Moon.
Jim’s, is an incredible masterpiece, & further proof of one can accomplish when they continue to pursue their dream, & let nothing stand in their way. You are an inspiration to us all Moon-sama!
Juka is one in any video that always gave me literally chills. Just because how huge and quiet she is. Also really a favorite of mine as well. I just love a woman that could kill me in the palm of her hand... Go ahead, tell me another wise.
Fucking awe inspiring. As an aspiring stop motion animator I just can’t begin to state how much of an inspiration you are to me moon. All of your works and series have really made me want to animate something of your quality man, it’s fucking amazing the shit that you’re able to do and accomplish, especially in such a fast manor too. Thank you so much for all that you do moon, and please keep up with your works. I’m super fucking excited to see what you do in the future
Really cool story for a really cool character! And I kinda relate to it too. Honestly was kinda having a hard time coming to terms with my own private development hell(s), among other things, and I feel a little better now. I guess I just need to go with what feels cool, and what I currently have inspiration, basis, and a basic itinerary for. Spasiba! And may the Eldritch and Old Ones favor your conquest!
Nice to see I’m not alone in my morbid and powerful fascination for deep sea creatures lol. While alas I cannot draw or properly visualize my imagination artistically (A limitation I find endlessly infuriating), I can fortunately wright and world build fairly well (They’re my main hobbies), and I can put that curiosity to use there. Your stop motion animations and the worlds within them (In particular a Side Of Shrapnel and Off The Grid, my two favorites) have always been a massive inspiration for me, especially the monsters and places. I find it interesting that for some reason we really seem to share a lot of the same interests in the creative process, such as what I like to call “Beautiful-Abominations” or “Beautiful-Monsters”, like from Bloodborne, which you seemed to enjoy. Idk, I guess it’s just nice to know I’m not completely mental and alone lol. Fantastic vid, I’m looking forward for more!
Love your stop motion. Not only is the flow in each fps perfect but the sound and the figures (Self made ones) are amazing I love the creativity that goes into the background for each scene as well.
Moon, you are an inspiration~!!! I'm so happy to see you making Juka finally come to life like this! AAAA She's so cool!!! (P.S. love Laika, Kubo and the Two Strings is an underrated film~)
It warms my soul hearing of your beginnings and the inspirations that brought you to where you are now. Knowing that those same inspirations gave new life to the eldritch sea beauty that is Juka truly is amazing.
Simply an amazing work of art. I really love that character figure creation. Juka could give Kyakko Saeki a run for her money. Thank you Moonshine for giving a backstory behind the creation of Juka.
Your videos are an inspiration Moon, the amount of care and attention really shines through, and seeing something enormous and completely custom built like Juka is just downright amazing. Hope to learn a bit more about this adorable eldritch(?) girl soon!
Awesome! I've enjoyed watching your behind the scenes just as much as your stop motion. OK I saw the box of bones and thought "huh your collection is larger than mine"
I swear, this video is the only time I've ever been able to see Juka in all her majesty. In every other video Moon makes, she's so massive that all we ever see are her tendrils.
Geez dude. Glad you stuck with Juka all this time. She's definitely a character I want to see more of in later videos! Not gonna lie, but with how much time, money, and effort you've spent on her, it's almost like she's sort of a child of yours.
i still remember juka just being this stone face on the wall where if i recall she lives behind but now getting to see her in person is so great to see and its cool that you were able to bring her to life thanks to kubo that movie was great
1:35 I can relate. Living on the East coast there are these things call Horseshoe Crabs. You wouldn't expect to find a Chelicerate the width of a dinner plate with blue blood living in New York, but they're actually quite common in the Summer. Around late May they come up to the shore to mate and I feel so lucky to have such a natural spectacle happen in my own hometown.
That skeleton from Kubo also inspired me as well, but I'm now inspired from you when you looked at the big rig now made me to get these when the time comes. Juka is literally pure masterpiece at her finest
That’s so impressive and inspiring… I’m not an animator but I certainly admire your work ! I guess it really shows that if you want something done, you have to pursue it even if it’s a long run~
Wow man awesome to see any BTS vids of your stuff and also as someone who wants to be a published author your comment of having a work that wastes away if you lag on just working on it made my always open draft tabs feel heavy.
Moon my man you are an fing genius. To do all this on your own. I am truly happy you make all of these videos. Still wish you would open a store to sell copies of your characters. Some of us do not have the skill to make them. Thank you for all your hard work.
Every time I get an idea of how much effort goes into each of Moon's creations, it's like "nope, waaaay more work than that".
Imagine the cops being called on moon for some noise complaint during the time he was building juka and they open the garage to see all the bones on the floor. And they're like "NOPE fuck it, I choose life!" 🤣
They'd probably have the same reaction when the police were called into HR Giger's bedroom in his studio in Switzerland when his first girlfriend (as she was suffering from depression and a real messed up life philosophy of "live hard, die young") ate the barrel of a pistol she used while he was away.
Then again those were the very early 70s over 50 years ago. I'm sure the police in Japan have most likely seen everything and are open-minded. Pop culture has come a long way in the public eye. Especially since Japan is anime central.
@@sonofeyeabovealleffoff5462 long live the empire of anime
If he was in America, Moon would have a file already, mainly because cops would prioritize detainment first and questions later, probably asking where Moon got those bones and would search his entire complex for any dead bodies. American cops really don't believe in context until after the fact, only in containing potential threats on sight.
Cop: nope, fuck this i quit.
@@sonofeyeabovealleffoff5462 wow that's a really interesting story. Is there anywhere I can read more about what happened?
Juka is beyond special. She’s a masterpiece!!!
I love your giant daughter!
It's amazing seeing a character become a reality like that.
I never imagine juka was inspired by marine life … but watching the clips moon showed now makes more sense
Which also fits eldritch horror with sea creatures
@@poenpotzu2865 that is true
It makes too much sense.
Hey Moon, as a fellow custom figure, doll, and model creator I just want to say that this sort of video means a lot to me. For as long as I can remember I've repeatedly drawn and iterated on certain characters I made when I was younger, and I always dreamed of making them into something physical. And while I was no stranger to sprucing up dolls, models, and figures to suit my preferences I never really knew just what was necessary to bring my personal characters to life. But, like you, I randomly witnessed some techniques (from a Japanese model maker's UA-cam channel) that inspired me to try them out. From there it was like the fog that had been surrounding my creativity for years finally lifted and technique after technique, tool after tool fell into place. I'm still sloooooowly making my way through things, but it's been absolutely majestic knowing that I can finally materialize the designs that've been in my head since childhood without needing some overly expensive services or individuals to help me do it. Hilariously enough the video that set this all off for me was one randomly recommended by UA-cam after watching one of your videos a year and a half ago.
Respect
Hey why dont you post some of your creations here on YT,would be great to see what your inspirations and imagination brought to life
@@alessiobilleci7246 I wouldn't mind doing that. I actually used to have a hobby channel years ago that did pretty well. Unfortunately I no longer have anything that can take proper video. I ended up quitting making videos some 8 or so years ago now and have long since gotten rid of any equipment I had for it. So I'd have to get that again. People in various model-related communities I'm a part of have been increasingly telling me I should make videos again though, so I just might reinvest in everything once more.
@loli-knightxardej2252 I say go for it(no pressure ofc). Customizing models/dolls/figures is one of the coolest things ever, and if you're enjoying yourself, it's even cooler!
Not only was this a juka back story it's your back story to moon this was heartwarming
seriously: if you grow up next to nature you develop a whole separate personality that those who grew up in the herd. rummaging on the mud flats certainly builds character!
I love how the vibes went from "Cook book recipe backstory" to "Tony Stark building the first Iron Man suit."😄I had been quite curious about JUKA ever since she first appeared, so this video immediately had me exited. Love seeing characters coming together and becoming real, and you really made something awesome! Keep it up!
6:36 Casually whips out box of spinal columns and skulls.
You don't have one too?
I want one
I love how - in the animations she's in - Juka seems to be this neutral character. She doesn't seem to like or hate anyone but she's willing to make pink armor if they ask.
So she was your very first character you created and became your most gigantic model...I think/hope. Very cool
"See? Juka protects"
Sooo basically juka is like ur first daughter creation. You made her in paper then you have this idea to put her in real life and you did it. It amazing how you built her for so many years.
It's honestly insanely cool seeing something that goes as far back as childhood stick with someone well into adulthood evolving along with them. It makes juka really special and stand out even more so while also maintaining that sense of mystery all the same
here is creativity at it's purest, and now everyone can make there own juka for honor her and moonshine animation channel
As the guy who turned all 150 of the original pokemon into Lovecraftian Monsters, I love this journey for you. I love good monsters, especially those that can be reasoned with.
It's so great seeing her progress, I loved seeing you post about her, she's absolutely creepy and just amazing, can't wait to see her in more animations!
Man, you were and are an amazing artist. Such an interesting backstory for junka and your own story. Can't wait to see what's next and maybe more videos on what inspired certain characters from the shrapnel-vers
Like Reznya & the Death Engines! :D
Holy shit 🤯, I knew she was an impressively big girl, but the context of her origins makes her mass and your talents all the more impressive, thanks for sharing this Moon 😤👍.
Kinda funny you say that about octopus because my dad is the kind of Korean man that immediately would say, “Let’s eat!” after seeing it.
Hearing all that story was moving and strangely I don't know why now I can't stop comparing you to dr. Frankenstein, but hey your work is too amazing and I hope you keep bringing crazy things like Juka.
So it makes sense that Juka is this Abberant, but to be an Abberant of the Deep based on your love for deep-sea creatures… this is gold.
Seriously Moon you are one amazing dude. It was nice seeing a bit about your past, and a lot of the older art of Juka was very nice. The artists you work with are nice.
I love this, Juka is a real eldritch monster brought to being
Wow! I never thought a cute anime girl and lovecraftian horror can mix so well into one character.
Juka was definitely worth the effort, when I think of your channel she and Potato are the first things on my mind. You are a very good artist
"Man creates his childhood monstrosity, and it's beautiful."
Man, imagine if Moon life in Toy Story universe. Can't imagine if that abomination just keep lurking in dark side of the house.
"I fear no man...but that thing"?
*"That thing scares me."*
Jukas an amazing charecter from her backstory and all of the mystery of her never being seen to actually seeing her and what she does to people I can’t wait to see her again
That is so cool! She went from an imaginary monster, to a development monster, to a REAL Monster!~
MOONSHINE BUILT JUKA IN A CAVE, WITH A BOX OF SCRAPS
-Iron Monger
Love seeing Juka origin story and that's a big beautiful girl also great job on the hard work, well done
I’ve always wondered about her, and now I’m loving her even more than I already did! I’m glad you got to make your girl, it’s inspiring me to make my own characters.
Imagine if juka was a haunted stop motion puppet and started moving around the house that would be terrifying
"And ever since then, I've had nothing but fascination to the creatures of this world that the average person would consider ugly or disgusting"
I understand that feeling, it's fun when you share a fact about those creatures and people feel kinda disgusted.
The passion you have for your work is amazing. Juka is like a daughter to you
I love the backstory, and also with the art design in 2:37 of Juka having a snake tail, she literally reminds me of the Seamstress from 9(Movie by Shane Acker)
Moon, you're determined and ambitious and that's what I admire about you.
You truly have made a beautiful piece of art and you should be proud of what you made.
Words cannot describe how much I want to see more of Juka
This is why stopmotion is the best form of animation. You get to interact with figures you make directly rather than digitally. Sure it’s time consuming but it’s quite fun really. I used stopmotion for my animation thesis and, even though I encountered a lot of issues (mostly editing issues), it was fun to make the figures and puppets come to life through stopmotion.
I love how with what started as a drawing as kid is brought to life as the Goddess of darkness we fear and love
I live here in Brazil, we don't have many national channels of this style around here, I met yours a while ago and I'm loving every video released. Congratulations !!! 🇧🇷
What a impeccable creation! A fantastically designed monster of metal and bone! You did a excellent job!
That was a phenomenal story! This entire video felt like that scene in Iron Man where Tony was hammering the mark 1 helmet
There is something straight up amazing about seeing this beautiful masterpiece be created. Moon, you take the term "scratchbuilding" to a whole new level, and its glorious
Great video, I loved seeing you showcase your masterpiece with pride like this.
Dude, imagine the choir leader finding that drawing of Juka on the back of your music sheet. They'd probably think you're possessed by the devil or something. XD
I want to hear that conversation
This isn’t the backstory of Juka, this is the lore and Moonshine’s universe world of Juka.
That scene where Moon in the singlet, has the grinder and the goggles, and all I can think is that it's Tony Stark working on his Iron Man suit.
Yooo this is freaking cool !!! a really awesome and heartwarming back story dude. All glory for miss juka💙💙💙
Really enjoyed this look into Juka's history and development. Since she is almost always wrapped in shadow, I had no idea just how huge she really is :o Amazing stuff, Moon.
Jim’s, is an incredible masterpiece, & further proof of one can accomplish when they continue to pursue their dream, & let nothing stand in their way. You are an inspiration to us all Moon-sama!
Juka is one in any video that always gave me literally chills. Just because how huge and quiet she is. Also really a favorite of mine as well. I just love a woman that could kill me in the palm of her hand... Go ahead, tell me another wise.
I love behind the scenes vids! Your world and characters are amazing!
Fucking awe inspiring. As an aspiring stop motion animator I just can’t begin to state how much of an inspiration you are to me moon. All of your works and series have really made me want to animate something of your quality man, it’s fucking amazing the shit that you’re able to do and accomplish, especially in such a fast manor too. Thank you so much for all that you do moon, and please keep up with your works. I’m super fucking excited to see what you do in the future
I always wanted a Juka related review, FInally the time has come, rejoice my brothers, for we are witnessing a masterpiece!
Watching him work on Juka is like watching Tony Stark work on the Iron man Mk1 ^^
Really cool story for a really cool character!
And I kinda relate to it too. Honestly was kinda having a hard time coming to terms with my own private development hell(s), among other things, and I feel a little better now. I guess I just need to go with what feels cool, and what I currently have inspiration, basis, and a basic itinerary for.
Spasiba! And may the Eldritch and Old Ones favor your conquest!
Moon: Cannibalizes models to make new characters.
Also Moon: Cannibalizes -people- animals to make an eldritch monstrosity. (With a cute face too!)
You are such an inspiration, the passion into each proyect...the dedication it´s a moral boost, thank you Moon, now I´ll procede to kitbash a bit
Nice to see I’m not alone in my morbid and powerful fascination for deep sea creatures lol. While alas I cannot draw or properly visualize my imagination artistically (A limitation I find endlessly infuriating), I can fortunately wright and world build fairly well (They’re my main hobbies), and I can put that curiosity to use there. Your stop motion animations and the worlds within them (In particular a Side Of Shrapnel and Off The Grid, my two favorites) have always been a massive inspiration for me, especially the monsters and places. I find it interesting that for some reason we really seem to share a lot of the same interests in the creative process, such as what I like to call “Beautiful-Abominations” or “Beautiful-Monsters”, like from Bloodborne, which you seemed to enjoy. Idk, I guess it’s just nice to know I’m not completely mental and alone lol. Fantastic vid, I’m looking forward for more!
I have been dying to know who this beautiful creation was. I'm horrified in the best way possible.
Love your stop motion. Not only is the flow in each fps perfect but the sound and the figures (Self made ones) are amazing I love the creativity that goes into the background for each scene as well.
Moon, you are an inspiration~!!!
I'm so happy to see you making Juka finally come to life like this! AAAA She's so cool!!!
(P.S. love Laika, Kubo and the Two Strings is an underrated film~)
Love, Effort, Passion. A real artisan and his work of art.
I have no words, the effort and creative mindset that moon puts into everything he does is just amazing
I wouldn't be surprised if one day Juka moves around your house alone without you noticing
It warms my soul hearing of your beginnings and the inspirations that brought you to where you are now. Knowing that those same inspirations gave new life to the eldritch sea beauty that is Juka truly is amazing.
Juka truly is one of a kind
This is a truly hardworking and inspiring part of Moon. So damn cool!
Your daughter is so gorgeous, your dedication made her so beautiful, like Mayuri Kurotsuchi bringing life to birth.
Amazing story and character to bring along from a young age to now. I loved this back story
Simply an amazing work of art. I really love that character figure creation. Juka could give Kyakko Saeki a run for her money. Thank you Moonshine for giving a backstory behind the creation of Juka.
Your videos are an inspiration Moon, the amount of care and attention really shines through, and seeing something enormous and completely custom built like Juka is just downright amazing.
Hope to learn a bit more about this adorable eldritch(?) girl soon!
Juka is definitely a masterpiece like no other
Awesome! I've enjoyed watching your behind the scenes just as much as your stop motion.
OK I saw the box of bones and thought "huh your collection is larger than mine"
I swear, this video is the only time I've ever been able to see Juka in all her majesty. In every other video Moon makes, she's so massive that all we ever see are her tendrils.
Awww baby Moon looked so cute :)
Also big mama Juka looks awesome and scary af can’t wait to see what happens next :)
Geez dude. Glad you stuck with Juka all this time. She's definitely a character I want to see more of in later videos! Not gonna lie, but with how much time, money, and effort you've spent on her, it's almost like she's sort of a child of yours.
god i love your works i hope theres more of you in this platform
i still remember juka just being this stone face on the wall where if i recall she lives behind but now getting to see her in person is so great to see and its cool that you were able to bring her to life thanks to kubo that movie was great
Absolutely incredible vid. Really inspiring to see all the thought process and efforts behind your creations.
1:35 I can relate. Living on the East coast there are these things call Horseshoe Crabs. You wouldn't expect to find a Chelicerate the width of a dinner plate with blue blood living in New York, but they're actually quite common in the Summer. Around late May they come up to the shore to mate and I feel so lucky to have such a natural spectacle happen in my own hometown.
Thanks for this.
And congratulation on doing so well with her.
That skeleton from Kubo also inspired me as well, but I'm now inspired from you when you looked at the big rig now made me to get these when the time comes.
Juka is literally pure masterpiece at her finest
That’s so impressive I have mad respect for you and the content you make
That’s so impressive and inspiring… I’m not an animator but I certainly admire your work ! I guess it really shows that if you want something done, you have to pursue it even if it’s a long run~
Wow man awesome to see any BTS vids of your stuff and also as someone who wants to be a published author your comment of having a work that wastes away if you lag on just working on it made my always open draft tabs feel heavy.
Moon my man you are an fing genius. To do all this on your own. I am truly happy you make all of these videos. Still wish you would open a store to sell copies of your characters. Some of us do not have the skill to make them. Thank you for all your hard work.
the amount of passion put into this project is inspiring
You are an inspiration to me I even have more of a drive to go out and make my own custom figures now that I've seen this keep being awesome
Just *seeing* Juka's rig being built made me excited, I can't imagine the amount of joy you must have felt when putting it together
This is was awesome, thanks for bringing to life such a interesting character.
As someone who understand the pain of having a living evolving character, she seems really happy with what you've done.
I gotta say this was awesome and I enjoyed learning the creative process behind her. I would love to see a videos like this for your others characters
The bit about making excuses about designs or thoughts not being perfect really hit home.
Really cool hearing and seeing how you brought your long term creation to life.
Thanks, Moon,
It motivates me to work on my own creations. Hope to show them one day!