I don't know if the Elsen were intended as an analogy for the average conformist white-collar worker, but the fact that they all look identical, are obsessed with rules and protocols and are constantly anxious really makes it seem like it.
Plus, the way that there are no actual flora or fauna, there's nothing but plastic in the supposed bodies of water, people breathe nothing but smoke, everything around them is metal, everyone is anxious, is constantly on the verge of "blowing up", and the burnt Elsens can easily be compared to a worker suffering from burnout. I feel like that part is especially on the nose.
@@nooneinparticular5256 I feel like Dedan was in fact the *best* boss. Japhet went mad because his people would no longer pay attention to him and Enoch... Well we all know what Enoch did wrong. In fact it might've just been a way to make his Elsen more efficient but went horribly wrong Edit: Dedan just wants to keep his Elsen working and in line because he knows that his Zone is the most important one
Probably one of the closest actual representations of that. Not some lone wolf power fantasy, nor some contrived misery spiral. Just bleak, anxious, mundane, and hopeless.
I don't know how this brought me up to tears but I really love it, everything will be okay Tan! We'll be here to support you on your way, you've been really successful and I know you're capable of do much more! Love you!
I really felt this animation, lately my entire schedule has been consumed by work leaving little time for things like sleep, Eating, and other mandatory things like that. This is because if the pressure and anxiety to always work hard much like the elsen. Often this leads to nervous breakdowns when im trying to sleep during the time i can leading to insomnia. I guess this is just a reminder to take a step back and care for yourself, its good to want to be at your full potential, but exerting yourself 24/7 is unhealthy, it’s important to take a break and heal.
I always get so sad when i think about the Elsen, they're doing their best and yet they're stepped on at every moment and treated like inferior beings, just for them to lose their minds and become burnt, they're just so tired of everything. I love them so much i wish I could help them
I’ve been going through a lot of change lately and it’s been a lot, I know it’s normal and whatnot but it’s still overwhelming and scary. Thanks for making this man, it’s a good reminder it won’t be scary forever
I only recently and finally got into OFF, and I'm loving the community sm, just as much as I love the game (Which is a lot, OFF is probably my favorite RPG)
Dude, I love you and your videos. Thank you so much for making OFF content even after 14 years since it came out. The OFF fandom is quite a devoted one, I'm happy to be a part of it. I still reminisce about the game from time to time and sketch stuff about it. I should replay it sometime...
Dude the elsen in the blanket and the sequence after that, hit close home. I'm really glad the elsen was comforted in the end. Thanks for the video i liked it very much.
Amazing work my boy! God, always wanna see a animation with the Elsens, and i think this show off really good how a society is and how your emotions change meanwhile someone grow up. Really, good work, and congrats to OFF for been a amazing game for 14 years! ^^
GAH I LOVE THESE GUYS!! The paper style is really cool too! man I keep forgetting how much I love OFF, I reaaaally need to get back into it. Love all ur animations
You devoted 6 months on this, the animation is impeccable and the message clear and heartfelt. Congratulations are in order, I hope you had fun creating this, I sure had fun watching/listening to it, well done!
I feel thissss ;-; ..your OFF content always impresses me !!💖💖 thank you so much for the effort you always put in for us to make these beautiful animations 🥺 take it easy tan ~
oh my god???? oh my god? what the hell dude this is so sick!!! I haven't seen any OFF content I enjoyed this much in a long time! You're doing gods work with this!!!!!!!
I love this song so much, your work never ceases to baffle me. If I had the talent I would have applied when y’all were looking for help. Please keep doing what you’re doing! :)
I don't know if the Elsen were intended as an analogy for the average conformist white-collar worker, but the fact that they all look identical, are obsessed with rules and protocols and are constantly anxious really makes it seem like it.
all things considered it almost certainly was, and there was even some demonstration of fear of authority and speaking up iirc
Plus, the way that there are no actual flora or fauna, there's nothing but plastic in the supposed bodies of water, people breathe nothing but smoke, everything around them is metal, everyone is anxious, is constantly on the verge of "blowing up", and the burnt Elsens can easily be compared to a worker suffering from burnout. I feel like that part is especially on the nose.
I feel for these little guys. They worked hard just to all turn into black goo
This is what we can call burnout
@@echeffe4168 gasp... is that why theyre called "burnt" elsen ......... 🫢
Incendié 🤔
@@LeafyCooldown Calciné🔥
But also because of dedan
all the art is always so good im such a huge fan of all the work oh my goodness
love
hi crumb!! nice 2 see u liked it too!’
I had no idea you liked OFF, that's so cool !
why am i not surprised that ur an OFF fan 😭 /lh
Crumb
Elsens are always adorable and sad at the same time
I feel bad for them because of dedan
@@ssquiddy4049 Dedan wasn't the only problem, nor the only bad boss.
@@nooneinparticular5256 I feel like Dedan was in fact the *best* boss. Japhet went mad because his people would no longer pay attention to him and Enoch... Well we all know what Enoch did wrong. In fact it might've just been a way to make his Elsen more efficient but went horribly wrong
Edit: Dedan just wants to keep his Elsen working and in line because he knows that his Zone is the most important one
WHY DOES THIS GO SO HARD IT'S AN NPC IN AN INDIE GAME
I felt this video so much, after having a rough day, seeing this relatable beautiful content was lovely. Keep up the good work!
I really felt this. It’s really overwhelming sometimes and it’s so difficult to pull yourself out of situations like these. Wonderfully animated!
Only you and Mortis can make me look at these little box dudes devoid of individuality and make me go HES JUST LIKE ME FR
Probably one of the closest actual representations of that. Not some lone wolf power fantasy, nor some contrived misery spiral. Just bleak, anxious, mundane, and hopeless.
@@nooneinparticular5256 E X A C T L Y
I’m loving the style used! It gives off a mixed media vibe! I love how you portrayed the emotion in this!
I don't really know what "OFF" is but MAN this is beautiful! I love the handcrafted look this has
it’s an rpgmaker game, you should try it if you like surreal horror!
It's also free, and pretty short.
Elsens are pretty much my comfort characters, and this hit too close to home. Thank you for this video, this was beautiful
So glad to see Off still getting some love
glad u went with the happy ending, bc you're right. everyone deserves happiness and support :)
Tan, this looks beautiful. I hope things goes well for you. We will always support you when you feel down ❤️
Wow…that was…wow. That was one of the best animatics I've watched.
becoming an elsen and confirming to reality being fully sentient about it .. that's what hurts
I don't know how this brought me up to tears but I really love it, everything will be okay Tan! We'll be here to support you on your way, you've been really successful and I know you're capable of do much more! Love you!
so beautifully done!
It just came out you did not watch it yet
Glad you uplifted the tone.
Great work as always!
1:55 Hey, maybe a burnout (with a bit of depression) is what cause the elsens to transform...
The imagery of the Elsen breaking down was very relatable and well done. I'm glad he got a happy ending.
*Brb gonna cry real quick-*
YOU DIDNT HAVE TO HIT ME WITH THAT HUG HOMIE >:'0
I really felt this animation, lately my entire schedule has been consumed by work leaving little time for things like sleep,
Eating, and other mandatory things like that. This is because if the pressure and anxiety to always work hard much like the elsen. Often this leads to nervous breakdowns when im trying to sleep during the time i can leading to insomnia. I guess this is just a reminder to take a step back and care for yourself, its good to want to be at your full potential, but exerting yourself 24/7 is unhealthy, it’s important to take a break and heal.
I love the fact I discovered the song a few days earlier, and now here's an off video to it😄
i am now on a mission to hug all the elsen
The fandom is still alive :0
I always get so sad when i think about the Elsen, they're doing their best and yet they're stepped on at every moment and treated like inferior beings, just for them to lose their minds and become burnt, they're just so tired of everything. I love them so much i wish I could help them
I’ve been going through a lot of change lately and it’s been a lot, I know it’s normal and whatnot but it’s still overwhelming and scary. Thanks for making this man, it’s a good reminder it won’t be scary forever
There's something wonderfully cathartic about this.
it's incredible how much expressiveness you put in the scribbly part. i absolutely loved it! great job!
0:46 BABY ELSEN
feels bad after killing those burned elsens
i have no choice
I come back to this video from time to time. It's very comforting
CRYING SOBIGN CSREAMING I LOVE THEM
Honey wake up Tan released more Off content for *me to consume*. Sad flavor!
I only recently and finally got into OFF, and I'm loving the community sm, just as much as I love the game (Which is a lot, OFF is probably my favorite RPG)
Hi man, hope you're doing well! Your work carrying the whole OFF fandom is fantastic and I Love your animations. We love you, good work
This was absolutely beautiful T_T
OMG more off ? Yes plis!
HELL YEAH LOOKS AMAZING AS ALWATS DUDE
That hit home. This is really well done!
Hes just like me fr fr
Cool animation btw
I don't know how many times I'm watching it...🙃
Literally subscribed like 1 min ago and this pops out? Wow, thanks
such a sweet ending, definitely did not expect it!! beautiful work as always
YEAHHHHHH
I hope the Renaissance of OFF fandom glory is coming
Dude, I love you and your videos. Thank you so much for making OFF content even after 14 years since it came out. The OFF fandom is quite a devoted one, I'm happy to be a part of it. I still reminisce about the game from time to time and sketch stuff about it.
I should replay it sometime...
Aww man... I love this. Thanks, Tan
Dude the elsen in the blanket and the sequence after that, hit close home. I'm really glad the elsen was comforted in the end. Thanks for the video i liked it very much.
i love the animation style and chosen son it fits so well with the elsens’ characters and burning aaaaaa
SO COOL
UA-cam did not do this justice
it looks so beautiful and sad...
I am very happy to see your new videos
I'm so happy this fandom is still alive
This is phenomenal
Absolutely incredible work
This is so cool!
It's always nice to see your notifications about a new video!
The little elsen ☹️
This too shall pass. Chair up we all lookin up on you. Captain.
beautifully done as always tan!! love the paper style, and the portrayel of the elsen is really well done- i love the elsen so much its unreal
How gentle and lovely... thank you
Amazing work my boy! God, always wanna see a animation with the Elsens, and i think this show off really good how a society is and how your emotions change meanwhile someone grow up.
Really, good work, and congrats to OFF for been a amazing game for 14 years! ^^
I can't handle changed
MAN. I really love this. awesome.
Super good
Half a year?!? Your incredible
I really love the song and the art style of animation! All of your art is so amazing! 💚
ANOTHER DAY ANOTHER GOOD VIDEO.. KEEP OT UPPPP!!!
GAH I LOVE THESE GUYS!! The paper style is really cool too! man I keep forgetting how much I love OFF, I reaaaally need to get back into it. Love all ur animations
You devoted 6 months on this, the animation is impeccable and the message clear and heartfelt. Congratulations are in order, I hope you had fun creating this, I sure had fun watching/listening to it, well done!
This is amazing, thank you for this! >.
Thank you for doing god's work
Beautiful
Wow this so well made I love the off fandom
who the hell is making OFF content in 2022 you got to respect it
I feel thissss ;-; ..your OFF content always impresses me !!💖💖 thank you so much for the effort you always put in for us to make these beautiful animations 🥺 take it easy tan ~
Amazing I love your videos there are massively underrated the part were he melts the animation is flawless keep it up
BROOOO I LOVE THISSSSSS
Amazing!! Love all the OFF content you make 😊😊😊
Npc love
kakagising ko palang pero ito agad lumabas sa yt, salamat lodsss
the Off fandom loves you and your work
THANKS SM YT OFF CONTENT 🤲🏻👑
I discovered this year OFF bc of you! Thank u so much!! ♥️♥️
Damn this sums up my entire life in one video good job tan!
Lovely work. Thanks for having my back with such lovely content when I needed it most
Yup this is me
I am tired every day, and this video sticks in my mind.😢Oh...I want to be liberated.
you are the best content creator related to OFF
Keep up the good work!!! ✨
oh my god???? oh my god? what the hell dude this is so sick!!! I haven't seen any OFF content I enjoyed this much in a long time! You're doing gods work with this!!!!!!!
THIS IS SO GOOD !!
Love tha elsen. Good on you for keeping off alive
Excellent stuff! This hits hard!
My life in 10? 5?! 3?!! Years?!
Joking, i will give up.
I love this song so much, your work never ceases to baffle me. If I had the talent I would have applied when y’all were looking for help. Please keep doing what you’re doing! :)
slay
I need to replay off i forgot what these dudes even do
this.. very cool I'll clap bro