I just put it together that the reason the friendship section was so massive was not just Brennan subverting expectations but because Ayda was so desperate for friendship that she sought out a literal horde of books on friendship to try and improve her situation
I fucking love Ayda. She was rough at first, but the more we see of her, the more I relate to her. I've been told the classic "You don't look autistic" because I'm high masking, but Ayda is how I feel inside when I interact with people. It's just all under the surface of someone who learned to act and charm from a young age because of an interest in human behavior and theater. I'm now 28, and one of the most healing thing is allowing myself to speak the way she does (maybe less harsh) by saying out loud things like "Are we friends?" or "Is it something that is ok to do?" Making my autism more visible (unmasking) is healing, neurodivergent communication is healing. Characters like me or Ayda in media are healing 😌
I'm autistic...and ayda speaks to me in a way that so many characters just don't, and when I tell you that the line about no one explaining things to her, and knowing seeing her for who she truly is and loving that person made me SOB, that is an understatement.
Fun fact: Brennan didn't intentionally code her as autistic. But when the fan base blew up, he did a whole bunch of research to make sure he represented the spectrum as best as possible. Hearing that made me cry so hard (not autistic myself, but def neurodivergent).
This made me tear up, your art for this is so powerful. Ayda was so clearly coded as autistic to some degree and the line of "all of the times where no ones explained to her" spoke so deeply to me as an autistic person who never knew as a kid, thank you for realizing it visually it's so beautiful
At the very end of the season she was talking with Jawbone about Autism, or something about it anyways. I can’t remember the specific scene of it, but it was hinted at that she was autistic there.
I has the same reaction. The guilt, loneliness, and feeling of worthlessness that kids who aren't diagnosed feel over the course of their lifetime. It was something I never thought I would see represented as well as fantasy high has managed to do.
For real. I love that their relationship is a representation of “the Party,” as Augefort defined it, as a group of friends devoted to each other and who embellish each other’s strengths and eradicate each other’s weaknesses.
The way you captured Ayda's past lives all speaking to her in unison was so simple and still crystal clear. That's on top of them being pseudo faceless and so impersonal. This is Art.
What I find interesting about this scene is how Ayda’s first memory of Fig is wrong. Fig offended Ayeda the first time they met Fig treated her like a pet and Ayeda almost didn’t help them, Ayeda even said how rude they were. It was Adine not Fig that showed Ayeda kindness. As Fig and Ayeda’s relationship grew Ayeda’s memories changed to reflect what we see in this scene.
This was by far my favorite moment from Fantasy High. That episode was also my favorite, and I don't think I will ever be able to watch this scene without getting multiple waves of full-body chills. Definitely was balling my eyes out the first time I watched it. Thanks for making this video.
The idea of voices constantly screaming to be better and then finding someone who has so much faith in you that it doesn’t matter you can’t have faith in yourself is beautiful. That even though no one ever bothered to explain anything, that the best you could do was work everything out longhand what everyone else seemed to have by instinct, someone could understand you and want you anyway is something I dream about ever day. Ayda is a goddamn icon and the writing in this is truly amazing.
I haven't seen this episode yet, but the way you translated the emotions so we'll was magical - I literally almost fell of my seat bc of how drawn to the screen I was
I just put it together that the reason the friendship section was so massive was not just Brennan subverting expectations but because Ayda was so desperate for friendship that she sought out a literal horde of books on friendship to try and improve her situation
hey man......... cany ou not (༎ຶ ෴ ༎ຶ)
I think he probably made that fit together afterwards but that is the canon
I know we're all crying, but I love the implication that Ayda has had a dope ass sidecut since she was a little child.
Well it’s to see that it’s her, if it was fully accurate, kid fig wouldn’t have horns.
@@PureGoldNeverCorrodes I think that’s supposed to be Alistair since he’s a young tielfing on leviathan
The way that they shift into each other when they say "how could it be logical or reasonable" gives me chills
1 year later and that feels like.......genius
I fucking love Ayda. She was rough at first, but the more we see of her, the more I relate to her. I've been told the classic "You don't look autistic" because I'm high masking, but Ayda is how I feel inside when I interact with people. It's just all under the surface of someone who learned to act and charm from a young age because of an interest in human behavior and theater. I'm now 28, and one of the most healing thing is allowing myself to speak the way she does (maybe less harsh) by saying out loud things like "Are we friends?" or "Is it something that is ok to do?" Making my autism more visible (unmasking) is healing, neurodivergent communication is healing. Characters like me or Ayda in media are healing 😌
I'm autistic...and ayda speaks to me in a way that so many characters just don't, and when I tell you that the line about no one explaining things to her, and knowing seeing her for who she truly is and loving that person made me SOB, that is an understatement.
when i tell you that i BURST into tears when she discovered she was autistic too -
Fun fact: Brennan didn't intentionally code her as autistic. But when the fan base blew up, he did a whole bunch of research to make sure he represented the spectrum as best as possible. Hearing that made me cry so hard (not autistic myself, but def neurodivergent).
This made me tear up, your art for this is so powerful. Ayda was so clearly coded as autistic to some degree and the line of "all of the times where no ones explained to her" spoke so deeply to me as an autistic person who never knew as a kid, thank you for realizing it visually it's so beautiful
Brennan actually confirmed her as autistic during a q&a!!!
@@dextra9753 thank you!! He did a really good job portraying her and it makes me very happy
At the very end of the season she was talking with Jawbone about Autism, or something about it anyways. I can’t remember the specific scene of it, but it was hinted at that she was autistic there.
@@All54321 Not just hinted - Jawbone handed her a stack of books on autism and she started crying and saying "This is normal. I am normal."
I has the same reaction. The guilt, loneliness, and feeling of worthlessness that kids who aren't diagnosed feel over the course of their lifetime. It was something I never thought I would see represented as well as fantasy high has managed to do.
FIGAYDA OWNS MY WHOLE HEART
For real. I love that their relationship is a representation of “the Party,” as Augefort defined it, as a group of friends devoted to each other and who embellish each other’s strengths and eradicate each other’s weaknesses.
I have to say: Aydig it
Preach
We're crying in the club tonight bois!
The way you captured Ayda's past lives all speaking to her in unison was so simple and still crystal clear. That's on top of them being pseudo faceless and so impersonal. This is Art.
I cried during this scene for the same reason Emily did. It's so heartbreaking and yet beautiful.
Ayda literally defeated her own self-doubt using logic and reasoning. She just like me fr fr.
This is incredible!!! I love how you draw Ayda she's sooo cute,,,, this scene is so beautiful and your animatic makes it even more beautiful
I am in TEARS this is BEAUTIFUL
What I find interesting about this scene is how Ayda’s first memory of Fig is wrong.
Fig offended Ayeda the first time they met Fig treated her like a pet and Ayeda almost didn’t help them, Ayeda even said how rude they were. It was Adine not Fig that showed Ayeda kindness.
As Fig and Ayeda’s relationship grew Ayeda’s memories changed to reflect what we see in this scene.
Maybe, but she does remember Adaine as kind. Hence giving the fish name and making her a spell
I love everything about this but I especially loved the quick cuts between Ayda's former selves as they were speaking to her.
IM NOT CRYING, YOU'RE CRYING
absolutely how dare you make me cry over this again
Y’all this moment still gets me. Damn. This was so good.
AAH I love this! Your style is so cute and expressive! The scene with little Ayda and the other kids and Cheer Up Me Hearties got me tearing up
This was by far my favorite moment from Fantasy High. That episode was also my favorite, and I don't think I will ever be able to watch this scene without getting multiple waves of full-body chills. Definitely was balling my eyes out the first time I watched it. Thanks for making this video.
The idea of voices constantly screaming to be better and then finding someone who has so much faith in you that it doesn’t matter you can’t have faith in yourself is beautiful. That even though no one ever bothered to explain anything, that the best you could do was work everything out longhand what everyone else seemed to have by instinct, someone could understand you and want you anyway is something I dream about ever day. Ayda is a goddamn icon and the writing in this is truly amazing.
STOPPP IM GONNA CRY
I'm on episode 4 of sophomore year, but I'm really glad I spoilersed myself on this one. What a phenomenal scene and a great artist interpretation
I am Crying !!!!! the bit where it cuts between all the other aydas,,,, poetic
So beautiful! My heart can’t take it!
the way that the different Aydas transition into each other is amazing, also this scene destroys me every time I hear it
In the words of a great man, YESUH, YESUH, I BLESS THIS UNIONUH!
how could I forget this scene like WHAT THIS IS SO BEAUTIFUL
YOU KILLED IT OHMYGOD
Fantastic! In addition to what other people have said, I like the detail of her book being "Cheer up me Hearties."
this KILLSSS ME your art is so beautiful
TRULY THIS IS SO BEAUTIFUL I LOVE THEM I LOVE THIS ND I LOVE U...... WOW
Growing up with Aspergers and listening to this again is a lot...brilliant animation mate (kinda pissed ya made me cry thou 😁)
Brennan: "... Scrying water..."
Me: *Immediate* crying.
this is the best thing i’ve ever seen
thank you for doing something so incredible
truly amazing, i love it so much
STUNNINGGGGGGGGG
I'm not crying your crying
This is absolutely lovely and I keep tearing up over it ♥♥♥ So very sweet
It's just too beautiful. And you have done a wonderful rendering of it here.
Time to rewatch Fantasy High
This is gorgeous and extremely emotional and so sweet
Oh god I’m crying
Ayda is my favorite D20 NPC hands down.
Omg this is wonderful
I haven't seen this episode yet, but the way you translated the emotions so we'll was magical - I literally almost fell of my seat bc of how drawn to the screen I was
I haven’t watched sophomore yet and I don’t care that I’ve spoiled myself I’m crying in the club
2:03 Definately seeing the thematic seeds that would later become Madame Loathing
Hi hey hello thankyou for slapping my heart in the face on this fine day yes mmmmhmmm yep
Just so gorgeous. Wow! The details, the love, the expressions....utterly fantastic. Thank you so so so much for doing this!
This is amazing
This made me so emotional, God..
This moment had all of us crying apparently, including Emily 😂
This got me in my feels
Amazing art!
Whoa this is incredible!
Incredible!
Ayda is by far my favourite FH character.
everyone's moments in this episode got to me so bad, i cried many times, lovely animatic!!
actually crying
Toooo many feels, this is so good!
You have a super cute art style love this keep it up
this moment almost had me burst into tears at work
I love this wow!!
Shala this is amazing
This is quite fantastic.
Brennan is so fucking good, I cried SO many times during sophomore year. Thank you for animating such an incredibly touching moment
I work with kids on the spectrum and I love Ayda’s character. I wish my students had more badass representations of themselves in media.
I always come back to this video when I need a good cry
MMMMM YOU REALLY GONNA MAKE ME CRY AT MY GRANDMA’S HUH?
IM NOT CRYING YOU ARE
i needed to remember this thx
This is BEAUTIFUL! I would love to see your take on their kiss
2:04 just timestamping for myself aha dont mind meeee
So good! I am crying!! Love your art style!
I cry
I love your style, this is fantastic!
I did not sign a permission slip for this FEELS TRIP
I C RIED UGH
i forgot aydas like 6 feet tall omg
i literally hate it here
I love this! Does anyone know the song used in this scene?
does anyone know the name of the song that plays behind this? btw your animatic is beautiful!!
I had to stop watching this show because it was making me feel too many things and it was having serious effects on my day to day life
😭😭😭
🥺
Bro this scene messed me up