Odyssey Club Tournament: Episode 1 - Simin vs Obsidius (RWBY Fan Animation)

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  • @SimpleNobody2420
    @SimpleNobody2420 Рік тому +2773

    So let me get this straight. Some of the Best Fan Indie animators got together to make a Tournament with their fan-made RWBY Teams to fight each other in the biggest crossover event since the Avengers. That's AWESOME!

    • @l4v4nya
      @l4v4nya Рік тому +44

      Are there other videos?

    • @mistressofdreams6031
      @mistressofdreams6031 Рік тому +34

      @@l4v4nya i’m looking for them as we speak

    • @mistressofdreams6031
      @mistressofdreams6031 Рік тому +19

      @@l4v4nya no not at this time

    • @l4v4nya
      @l4v4nya Рік тому +11

      @@mistressofdreams6031 ohhk thanks, I'll also tell if I find something

    • @Marinealver
      @Marinealver Рік тому +13

      Do we have the channels for the other fan animations?

  • @catherga
    @catherga Рік тому +1993

    Team SLVR’s dynamic is so wholesome and refreshing. I’d easily binge watch a full series about them

    • @maximusdebray6662
      @maximusdebray6662 Рік тому +113

      They have a whole routine memorized and perfected to make their designated bakugo chill out and it’s amazing! And mark continues to to come up with so many creative and inspired ways for the oc’s to use their stuff within the boundaries that he already set up for them. It really feels like these characters have been training and using their powers for most of their lives. Great work Mark

    • @neofulcrum5013
      @neofulcrum5013 Рік тому +29

      Would’ve been cool if they were an Easter egg in the background of one of the rwby episodes.

    • @enviousgaming3250
      @enviousgaming3250 Рік тому +9

      ​@@neofulcrum5013 i kind of hoped that would happen at some point

    • @voxthetvdemon1030
      @voxthetvdemon1030 Рік тому +4

      ​@@enviousgaming3250 would you like to hear my fan made rwby team?

    • @longliveteambrnz7936
      @longliveteambrnz7936 Рік тому

      Same

  • @DrMDHyde
    @DrMDHyde Рік тому +854

    Capturing that OG RWBY feel, love it.

    • @mrekozack7817
      @mrekozack7817 Рік тому +73

      With the good fight choreography too, really hits home

    • @msk-qp6fn
      @msk-qp6fn Рік тому +17

      The comedy style is very og rwby esque too

  • @sombraelerizo
    @sombraelerizo Рік тому +452

    You have no idea how happy it makes me to see team SLVR again, and their interactions.

  • @nealforreals2098
    @nealforreals2098 Рік тому +493

    Simin's tactics, dust combinations and mastery of different weapons is impressive.

    • @Hinokami777
      @Hinokami777 Рік тому +27

      Exactly he was even batched most of the fight. That shield is just too durable

    • @nealforreals2098
      @nealforreals2098 Рік тому +25

      @@Hinokami777 yea if the earth shield could withstand blasts better, the Exploding Shield technique could've worked.

    • @danzack900
      @danzack900 Рік тому +10

      ​@@nealforreals2098 I thought he dug his own grave when he used that move.Logically speaking his opponents custom-made shield would be more durable than something his own earth shield which he made in seconds right?

    • @Fallensnowch
      @Fallensnowch Рік тому +22

      @@danzack900What’s more the opponents semblance reflects force, so basically all the force from that blast was just reflected back to him. So technically Simin did dig his own grave when he tried to use the force of the explosion against obsidius

    • @sagaositygamez785
      @sagaositygamez785 Рік тому +13

      ​@fallensnow8859 Yeah it's essentially a risky gamble on his part; it's stated in Obsidius' bio that Throwback does have a limit to that which it can reflect but Simin trying to overpower it results in one of two things happening (Bye Simin or Bye Obsidius). He doesn't know it has a limit but the only way to win at that point is to go for an all out push considering he's nearly at his limit too and has seen how defensively resilient the shield + stun baton combo is

  • @brogrammerplus7683
    @brogrammerplus7683 Рік тому +655

    You have NO IDEA how much I freaked out when I saw this notification! I'M so happy! THE TIME HAS COME BROTHERS AND SISTERS LETS COME TOGETHER FOR THIS MASTERPIECE!

  • @TheGrayTy
    @TheGrayTy Рік тому +478

    A fan OC tournament crossover is such a cool concept, and it's so nostalgic to see fight choreography where every movement feels important and fluid. Amazing job to all involved.

  • @Halepeno
    @Halepeno Рік тому +374

    You’ve really captured what made rwby special in the first place I’m so happy you never stopped animating

  • @MoeHasubandoAbsolver
    @MoeHasubandoAbsolver Рік тому +526

    I love how your MC's dust obsession mirrors Ruby's weapon obsession. Using a character's love for a world element to flesh it out better is such a natural method of exposition that goes so underutilized in the actual show. Love to see it, keep up the great work!

    • @RenceAsANoob
      @RenceAsANoob Рік тому +32

      His love for Dusts also makes sense since it would benefit him a lot in battle as well.

    • @voxthetvdemon1030
      @voxthetvdemon1030 Рік тому +1

      @azurie580 you wanna hear my rwby ocs?

    • @voxthetvdemon1030
      @voxthetvdemon1030 Рік тому

      @azurie580 so you still interested?

    • @369destroyer
      @369destroyer Рік тому +5

      Imagine if Weiss had a dust obsession given her weapon and her family's business.

    • @369destroyer
      @369destroyer 10 місяців тому

      @@jrpgplayer Yeah but it was purely exposition, rather than a character trait.

  • @CRIS_IS_ON_INFINITE_EARTHS
    @CRIS_IS_ON_INFINITE_EARTHS 5 місяців тому +10

    I love that this mf Lycan is just blowin' through everyone in his path to get to this fight club But as soon as one of his pals stops him to ask what his problem is he just politely and concisely explains the situation😂 That's pretty delightful ngl

  • @Shack11
    @Shack11 Рік тому +86

    Wow, I love the *weight* of the animation. It really feels like Obsidius is wielding a small jet(and Simin's struggle in the fight is that he decidedly is not)

    • @sebas8225
      @sebas8225 Рік тому +18

      Simin packing lightweights. Obsidius packing Heavyweights.
      This is a good reverse of Mercury vs Yatsu fight and I love it.

  • @SuperGreenSmartie
    @SuperGreenSmartie Рік тому +856

    The way he kicks his big ass sword to change its trajectory while keeping up momentum at 3:32 is such a sick detail I had to rewind and watch it a few more times.

    • @businesscat1521
      @businesscat1521 Рік тому +25

      I just went back and watched this. It was so subtle but so cool once you pointed it out

    • @armandomendoza7371
      @armandomendoza7371 Рік тому +21

      I legit had to slow down the vid to see it because my brain couldn't keep up, i was simply amazed by what i was seeing, when i finally understood it i just had to kneel, so cool and well thought

    • @kaled20001
      @kaled20001 Рік тому +37

      Reminds me of Beidou from Genshin Impact, the exact same move is used at the end of her normal attack combo string.

    • @freemovies411
      @freemovies411 Рік тому +3

      0h 0h 0h that's c00l as shit

    • @IceZone27
      @IceZone27 Рік тому +23

      They really paid attention to how the weight of that massive sword would (more or less) be used. Because of how heavy it is you can see the whole time the dude uses it’s own weight to swing it around and if he block with it he has it resting on the ground. A lot of shows will just have he swing it like a kid swinging a stick with no difficulty but they really made me believe how heavy and powerful that weapon is just by how he fights with it. PLEASE KEEP DOING A GREAT JOB AS YOU ALL ARE!!! I BELIEVE I CAN SPEAK FOR EVERYONE WAY I SAY THANKYOU!!!

  • @aztrea8
    @aztrea8 Рік тому +261

    Youve really understood, captured, and put your own spin on Montys choreography, and your character design is no slouch either. It really feels like it belongs in the world and I think that's the highest compliment I can give. Love everything you put out and cant wait to see what comes next

    • @exudeku
      @exudeku Рік тому +18

      Simin's Longsword is hella realistic on his stance and grounded attacks, straight outta medieval books

    • @rai4119
      @rai4119 Рік тому +5

      it feels like it EXCELS *beyond* rwby

    • @aztrea8
      @aztrea8 Рік тому +3

      @@rai4119 Modern rwby i dont disagree. it feels like somewhere along the line they got so focused on the story monty wanted to tell, that they lost the way he wanted to tell it

    • @Hinokami777
      @Hinokami777 Рік тому +1

      @@rai4119 yeah you’re drunk go away lmao lacks the fluidity

    • @rinnest
      @rinnest Рік тому +6

      @@Hinokami777 Of early RWBY? Sure, of Volume 4+ RWBY? Nah mate, just because they add some spinny weapons with no weight doesn't make them fluid. Fluids have substance.

  • @businesscat1521
    @businesscat1521 Рік тому +545

    I think Monty Oum would proud of this. The choreography was fresh, dynamic and fun to watch. Good Job!

    • @spencerj18
      @spencerj18 Рік тому +8

      I honestly think he would hire him or work with him

    • @freelancerthe2561
      @freelancerthe2561 Рік тому +1

      @@spencerj18 I thought he did hired at RT?

    • @TJCID22
      @TJCID22 Рік тому +10

      The new RT rwby fights suck.

    • @businesscat1521
      @businesscat1521 Рік тому +5

      @@TJCID22 100% truth. This guy should be directing choreography at RT

    • @TJCID22
      @TJCID22 Рік тому

      @@businesscat1521 Wish he'd do a colab with Celtic Phoenix.

  • @weegee3917
    @weegee3917 Рік тому +490

    Simin throwing the fire axes first before slamming them resulting in an explosion was such a genius strategy, such a shame it got used against him.
    Really like the comedy and choreography here, thank you and all other creators for making this!

    • @darthmarr4155
      @darthmarr4155 Рік тому +14

      Yeah he shouldn't have tried to use strength to overpower his opponent that's what did him in

    • @qmchale5130
      @qmchale5130 11 місяців тому +9

      It seemed like a good idea, but you know what they say about the best laid plans.

    • @voxthetvdemon1030
      @voxthetvdemon1030 11 місяців тому

      @@qmchale5130 you wanna hear my rwby ocs?

  • @nuzzkue9371
    @nuzzkue9371 Рік тому +125

    Damn this made me feel like I was watching a Monty Oum Rwby fight, Damn Mark you're really skilled at this animation stuff. Hope you go far!

  • @adrianarballo179
    @adrianarballo179 Рік тому +403

    Mark is really stepping it up. I have to say this is good. One question still remains what happened after the end of the last character trailer?

    • @noobartist6009
      @noobartist6009 Рік тому +81

      they all went to a store and had chicken pizza, just like in Avengers.

    • @adrianarballo179
      @adrianarballo179 Рік тому +12

      @@noobartist6009 yeah I doubt that.

    • @erikroman1880
      @erikroman1880 Рік тому +7

      ​@@adrianarballo179maybe next video will show what happened

    • @adrianarballo179
      @adrianarballo179 Рік тому +8

      @@erikroman1880 hopefully.

    • @ObsoletePerson
      @ObsoletePerson Рік тому +9

      The helicopter was piloted by an AI and it picked them up and dropped them off at Beacon.

  • @ohmichael1348
    @ohmichael1348 Рік тому +329

    the old rwby vibes....so amazing!!!
    this was even the first time simin's earth dust was revealed to be a giant shield!
    obsidian's weapon was insanely cool btw.

    • @msk-qp6fn
      @msk-qp6fn Рік тому +8

      I also love that the guy from 1:50 gives me monty vibes. He also sounds kinda like neath too.

  • @sunbrolq84i88
    @sunbrolq84i88 Рік тому +126

    You gotta remember that Obsidius here had a Semblance to take advantage of, and a very powerful one at that, while Simin does not. On top of his own natural prowess, the fact that Simin was still able to give him such a good fight is impressive enough on its own!

    • @mlgsamantha5863
      @mlgsamantha5863 Рік тому +1

      I thought Simin's semblance was making those dust weapons?

    • @BlueBlazeKing
      @BlueBlazeKing Рік тому +20

      @@mlgsamantha5863that’s his weapon’s ability

    • @mlgsamantha5863
      @mlgsamantha5863 Рік тому +1

      @@BlueBlazeKing Oh. I thought all it did was supply the raw dust for him to use, I didn't know it was what was actually forming it too.

    • @NovaThorn
      @NovaThorn Рік тому +27

      he does have a semblance, but it isnt clearly shown in the animations, only really properly explained by the creator - Simin is able to make things more durable when touching them, which is how he makes his fragile dust weapons not break or explode in his hands

    • @juicebox7372
      @juicebox7372 Рік тому +1

      ​@@NovaThornThe creator said Simin doesn't have a semblance where are you getting this information?

  • @tavianfloyd6589
    @tavianfloyd6589 Рік тому +303

    They should honestly just greenlight a spin off for you and give you a team with a budget. This was awesome

    • @SwitchbackCh
      @SwitchbackCh Рік тому +66

      I seriously have my reservations about "them" touching Mark's work, but I'd love to see him collab with Dillon Goo's team someday.

    • @DespianGrimmPaldea
      @DespianGrimmPaldea Рік тому +31

      I dunno, I don't think he would have the creative freedom with "them" if he ended up getting a job there, especially in light of the allegations about the company. But if he did collab with other peeps who made RWBY Teams or just RWBY OCs in general, that would certainly be cool.

    • @tavianfloyd6589
      @tavianfloyd6589 Рік тому +4

      Geez lol. I don't know much about rooster teeths situation, I'm just saying this person deserves more success.

    • @DespianGrimmPaldea
      @DespianGrimmPaldea Рік тому +20

      @@tavianfloyd6589 You're not wrong about that. His work is similar to Mounty Oum's, and reminds me of both his work and the fights in Season 4. Magnificent. So if he got more success, then it is more than well deserved given the quality of his work.

    • @observer2484
      @observer2484 Рік тому +22

      Better that he does it himself with unofficial funding. Takes longer, yet he can do it how he likes it.

  • @randomlightning154
    @randomlightning154 Рік тому +168

    I have been waiting literal years to see what the fourth dust type did, and I love every bit of this animation so much!

    • @animefan-ji8rd
      @animefan-ji8rd Рік тому +14

      those axes looked like just another fire dust construct though. there nothing saying each dust type is limited to one weapon (heck ice we already knew before this could be a sword or a shield.) Edit: ok i must've looked away for a second because i completely missed him pullnig out the earth dust.

    • @louised2818
      @louised2818 Рік тому +11

      I think they mean the earth dust, cuz I’ve only ever seen the first three types in previous videos

  • @blazingstudios7781
    @blazingstudios7781 Рік тому +75

    This is why I love the RWBY fandom (for the most part), they inspire such creative and amazing OCs and fan animations that leave people breathless.

  • @dudeguy1894
    @dudeguy1894 Рік тому +199

    I love how well you gave Obsidius's sword a feeling of weight. Like he's not just lifting it; he's using its momentum to *swing* it around.

  • @DDespicable
    @DDespicable Рік тому +88

    I had no doubt the animation was gonna be top notch. What i didnt expect was the sheer amount of personality you packed into these 7 minutes. Bravo sir, you surpass my expectations once again.

  • @brogrammerplus7683
    @brogrammerplus7683 Рік тому +43

    Can't believe I have finally gotten to witness see Simin use the earth dust.

  • @nmc3283
    @nmc3283 Рік тому +175

    I'm so shocked and happy this was released. I completely forgot about this. I was so into a couple years back

    • @jondalarsexton5537
      @jondalarsexton5537 Рік тому +2

      same, but as soon as I saw this I was like time to rewatch every video again from the start. How far his work has come is amazing.

  • @catherga
    @catherga Рік тому +504

    Love how Obsidius’ semblance, weapon choice, and fighting style all blend together to make one momentum-based battle strategy.

    • @eliasochoa8880
      @eliasochoa8880 Рік тому +15

      What is his semblance anyway?

    • @sebas8225
      @sebas8225 Рік тому +55

      Obsidius would absolutely make it to Vytal festival finals with what he was packing, greatsword turned into Shield and lance on top of his semblance pretty much would likely allow the dude to easily win most mids of the tournament in a fight, only way I can see some losses is if he has to face Pyhrra, or his teamates cant pull their weight in the 4 on 4 or 2 on 2 match ups and he aint enough to flex the win.

    • @gluttonousdragon635
      @gluttonousdragon635 Рік тому +57

      ​@@eliasochoa8880 i think its something of momentum Acceloration/ energy transfer
      As he can use his aura to enhance his movments as well attacks that his him to enhance his own attacks as he takes them

    • @catherga
      @catherga Рік тому +56

      @@eliasochoa8880 there’s a link in the description with Obsidus’ bio, but I think it’s that he can take the active energy from attacks and redirect it as he would like. It’s kind of like Yang and Adam’s but the main difference being that they can store energy and dish it out when they want and he has to immediately redirect it.

    • @danielramsey6141
      @danielramsey6141 Рік тому +12

      @@catherga
      There’s clearly a limit to this power. I’m guessing a REAL BIG Hit can cripple Obsidius’ Momentum!

  • @ace0318
    @ace0318 Рік тому +64

    I liked how in the sword fight Simin is pushed back when blocking Obsidius’ larger blade, makes it feel like the weapons have weight to them and in general their moves have impact. I really enjoyed the choreography

  • @sagaositygamez785
    @sagaositygamez785 Рік тому +37

    It would be fun to go in depth on all the detail in this fight but one thing I love about it in particular is actual back and forths between the two characters without needing to slow the pace of the fight
    3:41 in specific is a really neat showing of how the advantage in combat actually flows between the two as opposed to one person dominating the fight, and it happens in just 10 seconds: Simin gets knocked down and recovers, goes on an offensive flurry of attacks after predicting the greatsword's movements which is Obsidius' weakness, and is about to land what would be a critical knockdown but Obsidius effectively uses his semblance to turn that momentum (haha) against him
    Stuff like that is really enjoyable to watch because then it isn't just someone showcasing how broken they are, rather it's a combination of using powers effectively and reacting to an opponent
    These things are amazing and I truly hope in the future it'll go well!

  • @messeduplogic
    @messeduplogic Рік тому +57

    I'm so glad you're crossing over with other RWBY fun animators like NYON

    • @ChangedMyNameFinally69
      @ChangedMyNameFinally69 Рік тому

      I'm not, he's much too talented and not tainted by fandom drama like the others. I lost a lot of respect for a lot of RWBY fan creators after they got mad about people's valid complaints about the oversexualized holiday art collabs.

    • @manuelkfc7916
      @manuelkfc7916 Рік тому

      @@ChangedMyNameFinally69 Holiday Art Collabs, what?

    • @ChangedMyNameFinally69
      @ChangedMyNameFinally69 Рік тому +1

      @Manuel kfc So a bunch of RWBY fan artists, a good chunk of which were porn artists started doing art collabs mainly around holidays, they started with a Christmas collab and predictably they couldn't control themselves. And people had pretty reasonable complaints, mainly that they invited porn artists to draw sexualized art for a SFW holiday collab, and that art amounting to nearly all the female characters wearing tight skimpy clothing with pornstar bodies that their male counterparts didn't (one or two male characters were shirtless or wearing shorts and an open shirt but it's not nearly as sexualized and they all had vaguely canonical body proportions). Also there was other cringe like Sytokun drawing art of Tyrian abducting Fiona with rapey vibes and trying to excuse it as a Krampus reference or the fact Fiona and Robin were the two Happy Huntresses that got art and coincidentally are the two conventionally attractive ones versus Joanna the masculine black woman and May the trans women. And of course they tried to call people that think that female characters don't always need to be drawn with vacuum-sealed clothes prudes for calling out blatant misogynistic double standards. Because NSFW artists are fragile as fuck. And sadly all the HTDM, roaches they are and a good chunk of the FNDM took their side and I lost a lot of respect for artists and other creators like Aestheticc-Meme, JumpinJamz, A.G. Nonsuch, and the guy that made NYON that either contributed to the collab and defended the sexual art or weren't part of it but still defended it. And it only solidified my hatred for people like Syto or Keith Montalban, who was one of the main organizers and whose OCs are in this video. Didn't help a good few of the artists were in the HTDM anyway so they were never gonna take criticism well and get asspats from their circle but also probably did this all to be spiteful at least somewhat. They then did a Chinese New Year collab that was less horny but still pretty horny, and while I don't know if I can agree with the cultural appropriation accusations considering some Asian people worked on it (most weren't Chinese though), moreso it's kinda shitty how often anime sexualizes traditional Chinese clothing. But that's a bigger issue than an art collab. Their more recent art is less sexualized as a whole but still.
      Basically I lost a lot of respect from most of the fan artists and fan creators and I feel Mark dishonors himself associating with them and in general he's just so much more talented than everyone else here and you can see from how better designed his OCs are in comparison to say Keith's cringey self-insert that dates Weiss. People are of course gonna act like the fans were solely overreacting here because the HTDM thinks they're prosecuted.

  • @Raxacory
    @Raxacory Рік тому +71

    Your blade-to-blade choreography is still impressive as always, very much worth the wait!

    • @Shamshiro
      @Shamshiro Рік тому +3

      It's awesome to see creators bring their ideas together and feature them all in the same show. Here's looking forward for more SLVR and DARK, among others :3

  • @autumnfaraday5649
    @autumnfaraday5649 Рік тому +74

    You have no idea how much I’ve missed this channel. Fights like these were why I loved RWBY. I really hope to see a reappearance of the Charcoal character!!!

  • @MissdermeanerJ
    @MissdermeanerJ Рік тому +26

    I thought I was gonna be in love with Lycan but here I am absolutely adoring Simin! He's so witty and fun, and a clutz to boot. But I can just tell He's gonna be a total hero. I LOVE Ragora's new outfit, too! This was so well done. I feel like I'm watching Monty's world and animation coming to life all over again. Awesome work!

  • @TheAnchorArmsChad
    @TheAnchorArmsChad Рік тому +5

    THIS DUST JACKET....
    Best thing a RWBY Fan's ever done

  • @xrmatt7383
    @xrmatt7383 Рік тому +304

    This is exactly what RWBY is missing these days. Interesting, creative and well-choreographed fight scenes. Rooster Teeth, hire these people!

    • @Domain0fDom
      @Domain0fDom Рік тому +2

      Rooster teeth is cancer and sold out to woke ideology instead of good story Monty would be pissed off if he was still alive

    • @aeonnova82
      @aeonnova82 Рік тому +77

      They better not dude. Else, we lose this guy too

    • @mca7314
      @mca7314 Рік тому +36

      Dont forget good camera work to match with the fight

    • @FixTheWi-Fi
      @FixTheWi-Fi Рік тому +10

      Have we been watching the same show?

    • @daunyoku
      @daunyoku Рік тому +24

      @@FixTheWi-Fi yeah, the new stuff is choreographed well but it is completely different in spirit

  • @shadowyghost2330
    @shadowyghost2330 Рік тому +43

    Holy hell is it good to see you post RWBY content after years.

  • @TVHead003
    @TVHead003 Рік тому +4

    I love how “Cordo” acts like a familiar and not just a construct.

  • @n0ame1u1
    @n0ame1u1 Рік тому +45

    4:58 Interesting to see Simin go out of his way to pick up his weapon, even though he can make more. I guess he needs to preserve dust. Would be cool to see a kind of Unlimited Blade Works style attack, where he just throws a bunch of weapons at his opponent. With the added twist that throughout the rest of the fight he would be hopping around picking up all those scattered weapons.

    • @christianvirtudazo3106
      @christianvirtudazo3106 11 місяців тому +4

      Limited dust resources

    • @CRIS_IS_ON_INFINITE_EARTHS
      @CRIS_IS_ON_INFINITE_EARTHS 5 місяців тому

      I actually thought up a lot of head cannon based on this like maybe he gets all of his dust from smaller shops because doesn't support skeevy large corporations and that's the reason he was trying to buy the eruption dust from a small street vendor instead of a bigger dust dispensary like a one owned by the Schnee dust company, it would probably take months for a small business to get that type of rare dust in stock verses a monolithic industry like the Schnee dust company but since they abuse faunus for cheap labor he prefers to have less dust to work with for longer periods of time rather then buy any more accessable but Inhumanly sourced dust, it'd be kind of a cool thing for him to go out of his way to do in spite of how obsessed he is with dust since he actually has a faunus on his team, that and the fact that Lycan dresses kind of like a White Fang member gives them gives them a sorta more punk edge.
      Alternatively though it could just be a result of how Simin grew up, maybe he didn't have a lot and had to use anything he could get his hands on or it could just be a mindset brought as a result of his clumsiness, he never stumbles in battle and makes thorough use of every weapon he makes so that the dust it's made of doesn't go to waste. It could also be a whole combination of these ideas or none of em

  • @Insomniaaron
    @Insomniaaron Рік тому +11

    Odyssey Club, aka OC. See what you did there. Also a hearty welcome back to SLVR & NYON.

  • @ArdenDemonic
    @ArdenDemonic Рік тому +6

    Mark uploads- I drop everything to watch. It's a simple life

  • @BigB173
    @BigB173 Рік тому +97

    I’ve literally been praying for this day I’m so happy you decided to continue this👍

    • @xonicallstar9951
      @xonicallstar9951 Рік тому +4

      Me too i waiting for a long time. I hope Team Rwby have some cameo in one of these days.

  • @PRINCEofNONE
    @PRINCEofNONE Рік тому +6

    🔥🔥🔥
    I honestly was in disbelief when I got the notification. So hyped for this.

  • @7760jackjack
    @7760jackjack Рік тому +4

    Dunno if youve seen this video but a UA-camr named shadiversitu tackled idea of how u can functionally use a fanstasy giant greatsword in various combat situations. This video almost seems like a perfect realization of that conceptual fighting style he talked about using the momentum and weight of the blade as linking points into other moves and keeping the blade on the shoulder for block attacks and moving to other strikes. Amazing animation 👏🏽👏🏽

  • @fightmanx
    @fightmanx Рік тому +15

    Im not gonna lie, this animation with Simin had Unlimited blade works vibes of emiya. Like I can feel him seeing Simin fight, was so good I was at the edge of my seat just hearing there blades crash together.

  • @IntonerCaim
    @IntonerCaim Рік тому +35

    Oh my god the absolute charm and not to mention the amazing animation for the fight scenes really just made me smile the entire time watching this!! It really reminds me of classic rwby with the cute yet hilarious interactions that really makes everyone just seem like they’re all having a good time. Amazing work yet again!

  • @arkossunset6947
    @arkossunset6947 Рік тому +67

    Awesome choreography! So much happened, loved the witch’s apparel and it’s awesome you collabbed! Great work!!

  • @shdig
    @shdig Рік тому +262

    The humor and overall feel of this episode was very close to early RWBY, I loved it.

  • @wasonceavengefuldemonbutno4176
    @wasonceavengefuldemonbutno4176 Рік тому +12

    Probably one of the best-choreographed fight scenes I have ever seen and I'm sad no one else is talking about this. From Simin checking Obsidius' sword in one of the exchanges to keep his pressure and flurry of attacks going to Obsidius torquing his body after getting swept by Simin and using the giant shield he had planted beneath him to save his fall and the boosters from the shield to carry on and boost the momentum into a spinning kick to the ribs- all of that and MORE.
    Words can't even begin to properly describe this masterpiece

  • @ChaoticFrenziedStar
    @ChaoticFrenziedStar Рік тому +4

    I just realized a Monster Hunter Charge Blade fits so well into RWBY because of this Video

  • @TheGamingSpartanA113
    @TheGamingSpartanA113 Рік тому +113

    Four Years later, we return to Mark's beautifully envisioned characters.

  • @frozenfreehand1997
    @frozenfreehand1997 Рік тому +35

    That fight between simin and obsidius was fantastic! You could actually see the weight behind every swing with Obsidius's great sword, using the momentum to his advantage! Very nicely done! I'm so glad to see stuff from you again. Your slvr animations are some of the best RWBY fan content I've seen!

  • @superpeanut9662
    @superpeanut9662 Рік тому +5

    RETURN OF THE KIIIING!

  • @Hheartless101
    @Hheartless101 Рік тому +2

    I like the fighting style of the Broadsword guy (probably wrong name for the sword xD). It reminds me of a fighting style used in God Eater since they're weapons are usually behemoth sized. Great job showing the cqc and making sure that the character can handle himself even if the weapon isn't readily available which shows experience and versatility. Ugh, I love RWBY fan OC

  • @dragon_ninja_2186
    @dragon_ninja_2186 Рік тому +6

    HE HAS RETURNED!
    And with multiple of crossover no less!

  • @emilianomerendino3311
    @emilianomerendino3311 Рік тому +13

    Incredible work, guys, I'm very happy to see Mark back and this time alongside other talented animators. The fight was truly majestic and the dialouges spot on, that trough had to be the most exxaggerate sword and shield combo ever( not that is a bad thing). Best of luck with the rest of the project.

  • @SwitchbackCh
    @SwitchbackCh Рік тому +19

    I absolutely love the idea of OC tournaments. Ever since the Velvet outfit contest I have always wished the show would feature fan OCs as characters in Remnant, and this is the first time I've seen it fully realised. Thank you so much Mark for keeping these dreams alive.
    EDIT: Also you mentioned 4 episodes, so this means a member of Team SLVR is each gonna fight a member from the different OC Teams?! I'M SO HYPED Y'ALL

  • @Aaerkos
    @Aaerkos Рік тому +23

    THIS IS SO COOL MAN , with how RT has handled rwby im so glad there’s still people who care !😊

  • @jackjohnston5710
    @jackjohnston5710 Рік тому +11

    AHHHHHH this is amazing! The animation, the fights, the banter, the humor. This reminds me of what I loved about RWBY and why I got into it in the first place. Glad to see you and other animators coming together to create this, it’s turned out really god so far!

  • @badowner
    @badowner Рік тому +95

    After 10 years, I have finally found a fan work that rivals Monty's worth my commenting, and I don't say this lightly. Great camera work, no wasted movements, great flow, weights on the attacks, slow mos, lines are all superbe. I wonder though, how much time did this take you? Signed up to your Patreon to support your work.

  • @dicksimmons3147
    @dicksimmons3147 Рік тому +661

    The addition of making Simin a dust fanatic makes him probably my favorite character of the 4

    • @FlareOfProminence
      @FlareOfProminence Рік тому +34

      Seems like Weiss as the resident dust user of the team. It's a nice touch

    • @shadowclaw7210
      @shadowclaw7210 Рік тому +20

      Yeah for all importance of Dust it’s really was often overlooked

    • @ViriDeniaVT
      @ViriDeniaVT Рік тому +42

      It feels very fitting for him since his weapon literally is 100% dust. Youd need to really like the stuff to make something like that be 100% of your fighting style

    • @NearAir
      @NearAir Рік тому +18

      “Gonna read some new dust monthly”

    • @msk-qp6fn
      @msk-qp6fn Рік тому +3

      ​@@NearAiri love that line

  • @DinoCam1795
    @DinoCam1795 Рік тому +53

    Wasn't expecting this today. And it looks like Simin has Makoto Naegi levels of luck. Can't wait to see the other episodes.

  • @javiervasquez2942
    @javiervasquez2942 Рік тому +28

    It was worth the wait! :)
    Edit: Obsidian reminds me of a Beyblade, A Pokémon, or a Yu-Gi-Oh Character

  • @daniredux
    @daniredux Рік тому +5

    Both the battle choreography and animation were on point. Spectacular work!!

  • @popollolopo6914
    @popollolopo6914 Рік тому +20

    The way I actually almost cried, I missed this kind of fight sequence in rwby I really do R.I.P. Mounty Oum

  • @gamerk1058
    @gamerk1058 Рік тому +8

    Dude, I’ve been a fan of yours since the first charcoal trailer. The animation and the characters are slicker now it’s amazing to see how well your animation has gotten. I think the feeling Simin has issues with luck, I love your characters and I can’t wait for the next one

  • @farriez-3119
    @farriez-3119 Рік тому +30

    Great animation, Mark, and with more new characters, I just can't wait to see the possible outcomes you're about to put in, new semblance, new location, new plots and more.

  • @n.k.central8279
    @n.k.central8279 Рік тому +6

    Not gonna lie this has a lot of the things that I miss from the older RWBY series. Really well done animation and VA.

  • @creepstopherfearingtoniii1732
    @creepstopherfearingtoniii1732 Рік тому +2

    When the fan stuff has more oomph than the original series, ya know something is up.

  • @hoyitsmiguel
    @hoyitsmiguel Рік тому +1

    I was literally thinking about the SLVR trailer the other day after the recent Season 9 finale, and thinking "Oh yeah, I hope there's more of that to come!"
    And within 24 hours, we see a new release, and I'm very happy

  • @bluecheese7447
    @bluecheese7447 Рік тому +7

    Ok just finished. The animation came so far omfg. The movements were so fluid and the effects were on point. Love Simon’s arsenal per usual but seems like he got some additions. The fire axes were cool and we finally got to see his earth weapon. Obsidius was great too, his weapon is awesome. That big ass sword expanding to a rocket shield was badass. I was jumping with excitement when I saw the rest of SLVR, and damn near fainted when I saw the other characters. Like be fr, SLVR, NYON, & DARK all in one place???? The other OCs are great ofc but that’s literally 3 of the most iconic fan teams??? I cannot wait to see where this goes. Good work to everyone who worked on this, and thank you for carrying the RWBY spirit. Monty would’ve loved this collaboration I know it. Here’s to Volume 10+ and more amazing fan work like this!!!!

  • @littleg5664
    @littleg5664 Рік тому +56

    I am absolutely ecstatic to see your incredible fight choreography back at it again.

  • @wolfwing5602
    @wolfwing5602 Рік тому +12

    I was already completely overjoyed to just get to see these characters hanging out, being themselves outside of the fight, I was having so much fun with the dialog and voice acting and quirkiness. Then you reminded me that you're also an unbelievably skilled fight animator with an immense pool of talent and a tendency to improve by leaps and bounds every time. Amazing stuff, Mark, can't wait to see what you pull off next.

  • @DuneDDog
    @DuneDDog 5 місяців тому +10

    Love how it took the whole team to get Lycan a chill pill.
    I also get the impression that the club teacher is meant to resemble Monty, which is a banger way to honor him.
    Not to mention both the choreography and characterization were top notch.
    The torch burns bright; as you've been inspired, so too has your audience. Thank you for your craft and vision.

  • @inalatumarianna5510
    @inalatumarianna5510 Рік тому +7

    OHMYGOD, they need to make this a series. This is so cool and so good. I'm loving the characters already!

  • @PianoMyHeart
    @PianoMyHeart Рік тому +5

    HE LIVES!! Can’t wait for MurderofBirds’ reaction

    • @neoforrester4401
      @neoforrester4401 Рік тому +2

      My toughts exactly. Has anyone notified Arnold as of yet?

  • @TyTimeIsAwesome
    @TyTimeIsAwesome Рік тому +4

    The GOAT is back! I love Team SLVR's relationships. Your animation is top notch as always, but I wouldn't mind just an episode of them goofying around and chilling with each other so we can get to know them better :D

  • @KaguyaKimimaro4
    @KaguyaKimimaro4 Рік тому +41

    The current RWBY actually can't compare to your raw talent Mark. If there's a next Monty; It's you for sure. It's refreshing to see that the ideas behind Monty's work aren't lost entirely, because there's astounding animators out there, like you, who make these projects with extraordinary passion.
    Made my day man, and honestly, reminded me of why I used to enjoy this series so much.

    • @CrimsonXE
      @CrimsonXE Рік тому +11

      Current RWBY has story, characterization, music, etc. So while this is awesome as a fan work, its just that. Also the ideas behind Monty aren't lost at all, they're being carried forward by his friends, brother, and fans that were inspired by him.

    • @TyTimeIsAwesome
      @TyTimeIsAwesome Рік тому +6

      @@CrimsonXE I stopped watching RWBY after the end of Volume 4 or 5. Forgot, but it was when Raven fought Cinder as a Maiden. Everything up to it was terrible and I dropped it because it was absolutely not the same show as Volume 1-3. Hopefully it has improved for you remaining fans.

    • @Step43099
      @Step43099 Рік тому +4

      @@CrimsonXE I'd argue their action and fight scenes don't compare I'm assuming that's what the first comment meant. I can't speak for everyone but in my honest opinion Mark's fight scenes are more dynamic and finely choreographed than most of the fights in recent Volumes of RWBY barring a few exceptions. It's nice to see so many people be so greatly inspired by Monty even a decade after his passing

    • @neofulcrum5013
      @neofulcrum5013 Рік тому +3

      @@CrimsonXEyeah a lot of people forget Monty didn’t do everything alone. Or perhaps they choose to ignore that bit. I miss his style as well but the fact it’s difficult to replicate shows how unique it was.

    • @KaguyaKimimaro4
      @KaguyaKimimaro4 Рік тому +4

      @@Step43099I was in fact referencing the quality of the fights. Classic RWBY's combat just had so much passion in them. Complex fighting styles, use of tools, terrain, etc. It was all just amazing.
      Fights these days..? They're pretty boring. I mean, go watch most of the fights in these most recent volumes. It's a yawn fest.

  • @Hiya8partyz
    @Hiya8partyz Рік тому +1

    I love SLVR’s dynamic! Simin’s also different than I expected, but in a good way. I thought he was a calm, serious guy who liked to have his humor every now and then, but it turns out he’s just a huge dust nerd. I love it.
    Wonderful fight too; I’ll have to rewatch it multiple times to absorb the details, but it was a delight feeling the impact of each hit, seeing more of Simin’s weapons, the first use of rock dust of his, and Obsidius’ constantly shifting and changing weapon. A lot to juggle and a lot to take in, but it’s done super seemlessly in a way that doesn’t overwhelm.

  • @TsubasayaYami
    @TsubasayaYami Рік тому +2

    That greatsword wielding was satisfying af, really well done

  • @merikmalhads1676
    @merikmalhads1676 Рік тому +48

    Ahhh after so long. I'm so glad that people still exist who care and can. I think we've all lost so many fandoms over the years, it is good that people are keeping an ember of hope alive in these dark times

  • @mizel.i
    @mizel.i Рік тому +6

    This work is phenomenal and so many people worked on it too. Thank you love it!! 🤩

  • @EAZILLA07
    @EAZILLA07 Рік тому +6

    Dude that was amazing
    I just watched RWBY for the first time again

  • @christianchrispey
    @christianchrispey Рік тому +5

    I was surprised to see this in my recommended and I have to say I truly enjoyed this! It has a lot of potential and I hope to see it go as far as possible. Makes you wonder what kind of show RWBY would've been if they kept things low-scale and fun.

  • @Cornel101
    @Cornel101 Рік тому +2

    This is awesome, the return of Mark Zhang animation, seeing all different RWBY oc characters together, I am all for this.

  • @howlingfang3215
    @howlingfang3215 Рік тому +30

    I’ve seen all kinds of 3D animation, and you have a whole bunch of potential. I honestly hope one day I can be able to create something similar to your projects

  • @Nylnezz
    @Nylnezz Рік тому +32

    camera work, pacing, weight, choreography EVERYTHING is perfect just like i remembered you're a legend mark !!!!!

  • @Madman13K
    @Madman13K Рік тому +7

    I don't think I've seen choreography that smooth in the official RWBY canon in years. You've gotten so good that at this point they could stand to learn from you. I'm pretty excited to see where this goes.

  • @Shamshiro
    @Shamshiro Рік тому +3

    In any point where Team NYON's Nero would be featured in this miniseries, I'd like to hear him scream at least once.

  • @jackieacevedo6629
    @jackieacevedo6629 Рік тому +1

    this was so good!!! I love the old RWBY feel of it with the comedy and the fights! The main fight was amazing; it was so smooth and had clever moves!! The characters' animations and dialog made them all feel real and entertaining to watch, even when they're just chatting with each other! This was so refreshing!!! Thank you so much for making this - I will come back and watch it whenever I need some beacon fun! I will be there if you release any future episodes! :D

  • @gigabyteguru2452
    @gigabyteguru2452 Рік тому +5

    Can I just make one small remark on a detail? The fact that the fire dust greatsword is serrated is so cool, seeing as a greatsword with undulations meant to mimic serration actually existed and was called the flamberge (flame-blade). It might not have been intentional, but it is still awesome to see.

  • @denizplays1307
    @denizplays1307 Рік тому +6

    Lets fricking go Mark! You have been improving since the last video, especially the fighting choreography, already looking forward for whats coming next!!!

  • @robertcurley8406
    @robertcurley8406 Рік тому +510

    I’m no longer interested in RWBY Canon, but I’m ALWAYS down for awesome fan-made shit like this, that fight was intense

    • @Cally_bbykid
      @Cally_bbykid Рік тому +61

      Same!!!! Been bummed ever sinced the creator passed away and the later stuff all felt different

    • @Marinealver
      @Marinealver Рік тому +14

      if only it was more often than every 2 years

    • @LumenFox777
      @LumenFox777 Рік тому +20

      I kept up for awhile and fell off too and Rooster Teeth has it's own questionable practices but I love seeing fan work like this too! It's awesome some of the stuff the show inspired people to make.

    • @andresmarrero8666
      @andresmarrero8666 Рік тому +13

      They do seem to fill the world of Remnant more than the actual show which is strange.

    • @sebas8225
      @sebas8225 Рік тому +5

      @@LumenFox777 Vol 9 was kind of a breath of fresh hair, but the missed potential going forward is just too much to bear, Vol. 10 wont be as great now.

  • @zKite00
    @zKite00 Рік тому +35

    I'm not sure if this is intentional detail, but at 4:24, the reason the fire sword breaks is because if you look back during the clashes Obsidius has been hitting the sword in the same spot over and over

  • @253Monty
    @253Monty Рік тому +2

    This was so damn good, love the humor and team dynamic, gives me season 1 RWBY vibes a little. And the fight choreography was cool as helll. Simin seems a little bit like an ode to Jaune a little bit? "C'mon!"

    • @princeofqrow3181
      @princeofqrow3181 Рік тому

      Only different his cooler than jaune.

    • @253Monty
      @253Monty Рік тому

      @@princeofqrow3181 lol yeah for sure, and way better in a fight. I guess he's just laid back enough that he's willing to let himself be the butt of the joke.

  • @AmetistJones
    @AmetistJones Рік тому +6

    This... This is WHY I felt and felt out of love for the RWBY World. Comedy, dynamics, characters, weapons, semblances, fighting styles... Just perfect.

  • @gnomed6154
    @gnomed6154 Рік тому +19

    I don't want to sound presumptuous, but this is making me feel RWBY Red Trailer levels of obsession, impressment and awe. Incredible work, cant wait to see the rest!

  • @Knightblade490
    @Knightblade490 Рік тому +7

    The fight sequences were beautiful.

  • @thebakery3802
    @thebakery3802 Рік тому +1

    wait this is flames. really captured old RWBY in feeling and art style i think im in love. Fantastic stuff.

  • @darkreflection9087
    @darkreflection9087 Рік тому +4

    This reminds me of the good old days of old school RWBY

  • @Lilpenguino1028
    @Lilpenguino1028 Рік тому +5

    SHOW ME WHAT YOU GOT!
    Having now watched the vid: THIS WAS AWESOME! I don't normally notice the choreography of fights except with hindsight or in a reaction video lmao but Obsidius kicking his weapon to get an overhead attack was genius.
    Finally, who is the female appearing in orange and black? I'd kinda like to put a ring on that, I love that color combo, and the outfit design was stellar!