not only that but also loss of recognition! it seems like @ss has lost some sense of humanity but because of the trauma of having all of Ashivons trauma shoved into his brain in addition to his own of trauma he seems to be getting it somewhat back maybe?
I love how persistently and stubbornly kind Ashivon is portrayed to be in this series. He went into that cell to comfort Carnius. Carnius, his handler from the Church, his primary abuser, the one who forced him to kill countless people by taking control of his body like a puppet-master. Carnius, the man who hunted him down when he was just getting used to freedom and violated him AGAIN by forcing him to attack his lover and injuring her. He should hate Carnius. If he were anyone else but himself, he would have let him rot in that cell. But he is Ashivon and one of Ashivon’s biggest strengths is his ability to forgive and show empathy to others, even those who don’t deserve it. Even at the end, when Carnius was dragging him back to the hell that is Divinity, he doesn’t seem angry. Just shocked and sad. Sad that Carnius refused to change and become better, despite experiencing firsthand through Ashivon how horrible Divinity is and the suffering it inflicts on those it considers non-believers. Sad, because he’s leaving his new home, his lover, and his best friend alone.
It is a shame, but I would actually be kind of disappointed if he turned a new leaf because... It's not that simple. From what I've seen, From what generations of my family has experienced, It's just not that simple. It wouldn't have felt as genuine if he had actually changed.
Commenting to say I've watched this take shape over the past years and it's very exciting to have more! Thank you so much Toasty for not abandoning this project, we all love it and you!
an incredible portrayl of how hatred and dehuminization is taught and reinforced within exclusionary communities, with wonderful visuals. so wonderful to have another installation in this series!
i actually love that the guy wasn't immediately redeemed. It's been a long time for him to gain that sort of behavior and attitude, and it's going to take more than a sudden onset of empathy to make him change.
Love how it shows his hate being learned! He didnt know how to react at first and looked to the people around him for direction!! Following them even though he was hurt by them too
god................. at 3:23 the way Carnius sees Ashivon's loves through his eyes and just......... FULLY throws up, like his body is physically rejecting love and acceptance and care like it was poison. that shit got me fuckk totally worth the wait im going CRAZY
screaming and crying and SHAKING THE LACK OF FACE TO SHOW DEHUMANIZATION... THE WAY CARNIUS CLEARLY IS FEELING DOUBT BUT IS FALLING BACK ON WHAT HE KNOWS... THE CLIFFHANGER TOASTY! TOASTY!!!!!! THE WITCH THAT HAS CURSED MY HEART !!!!
Childrens minds are very easy to mold. They can be influenced by the older people around them. 0:50 That smile, encouraging him, telling him that this abuse and humiliation is the way. Absolutely chilling.
At first I was feeling such empathy for Carnius and I still DO because this is what he was raised into. Despite my frustration with his choice, I wholly understand that it's literally all he knows, and you can't just change your entire world view like flipping a switch. He's struggling with his own identity because he's seen Ashivon's pain, he's FELT it. And in the end they're not all that different. But I'm not surprised that he still clings to his views because is there anything more terrifying than losing everything that you are? Poor Ashivon tho HE'S STILL SO GODDAMN KIND and of course it gets him hurt. Still, I pray that he never loses that trusting, kind heart of his. His girlfriend is the one who kicks ass and doesn't apologise to those who deserve said beating so hey, they balance each other out. Lowkey tweaking here at 3am, screaming into a pillow cause I'm so hype. Ugh. Incredible work as always, Toasty.
I get the Epic Vengeance Saga AND the next part of Escape From Divinity in the SAME DAY?? One day away from Halloween and we're already getting SO many treats!!! THIS IS AMAZING. It's all I could have hoped for. The lore, the backstory, the angst, the art itself - Toasty, we are SO delighted to have this!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!
Oh I think the seeds are definitely planted and he just hasn't finished processing everything yet. He's trying to cling to what's familiar to protect himself, but he'll eventually have to reconcile all that with the new knowledge he'll gain from Ash's .
Especially after being forced to experience Ash's side of everything in the last video, yeah. Like the flashes of Ashivon's memories are here because Carnius is not just in a very similar place to where Ash was before, locked up with no way out, but because Ashivon pushed his own menories into Carnius's head - those moments are moments when Carnius himself is seeing those memories, linked to his own current experience. Yet still, the programming runs too deep. When Carnius's own face starts disappearing, that's because he's starting to question everything he's been taught, and it causes him to lose his grip on his own current identity. Ironically, if Ash hadn't given him an opportunity to flee, the process may have continued. They should've just cut through his Divinity tattoo...
AHHHH, THAT CLIFFHANGER And Ashvion trying to help this man? Who’s still experiencing the mind magic from Ashvion that shared his memories, while his own memories are clashing, WTF This was done so well. Amazing job and thank you for this! ❤
The SHRIEKE i let out when i saw this, so angry i caught it late !!! Edit: i am now going to proceed and go cry myself to sleep. (loved that you could see the process of the dehumanization of "others" in his mind and why he became like this
I remembered the first part recently, due to hearing the song on the radio. I can't believe it's become a whole series of videos and it's amazing what you've done with this. This cliffhanger hurts, but what kills me is the flickering of faces. How far people go to dehumanize others, to see them nothing more than just a body, a weapon, a tool. Gosh, I can't it was just too good
AHHHHHHHHH! Ima cry from that ending ;-;. Such great work thank you so much for your work so far and no worries about the wait you should never feel rushed! I'm really loving all the little revelations from this. I was expecting a focus on Carnius but this I never could have guessed. I love the way you use faces in this it's truly amazing. Shall rewatch and analyse more in depth later once I've stopped gushing but guessing the facelessness is a sign of victimhood and or dehumanising as a way to justify evil or push away the guilt. Easy to throw a stone at a bleeding and trapped prisoner when you don't see them as a person :3. Fantastic work toasty and I'm so excited to see where this story goes from here!
crying screaming punching the wall eating drywall this is really good but CARNIUS WHEN I GET YOU....(especially because i'm like 98% sure that this isn't actually even going to solve his problems, he just THINKS it will)
it's so interesting to see Carnius suffer the emotional effects of Ash's transmission but still eventually resorting back to violence, almost as if it's instinctual (also Hozier's arsonist's lullabye is such a GENIUS choice for this part of the story, thank you so much!!)
YOU DID THE MAGIC ONCE AGAIN TOASTY, I am so incredibly happy your enjoyment of drawing and making art returned ❤ The pacing and momentum in this part is absolutely astounding, incredibly well done 😊 I only saw first half of the lullabye streams, and can't even say how delighted I was to have the second one as a surprise today!
Oh god all the lore went back to my head the first frame dropped. I the flashbacks and the faces being gone feel so intense and inhuman, the portrayal of the cult is insane. I love this sososososo much
-unholy screeching of LOTS of mixed emotions- OH NO!!!! Oh no oh no oh no. Next episode prediction time-! RESCUE MISSION and BRING THE CULT DOWN FROM THE INSIDE WITH /LOTS OF FIRE./ Poor Ashivon. Poor Sanga. Just when we thought things were getting a little better...
BROOOOOOO YOU CANT DO THIS TO ME 😭 THAT CLIFFHANGER WAS ABOLUTELY DIABOLICAL but in all seriousness holy shit ive been looking forward to the next installment of this for SO LONG it was gorgeous and heartbreaking and ALL THE PARALLELS of ashivon and carnius oh my goddddddddd. i gasped and screamed to myself in my room before pressing play cause i didnt realize this was coming out today, i love itttttt
I was so happy with the new part at first, and now I'm so angry that I'm now waiting for part 6, well done, you were able to evoke such emotions with your animation. I hope for a happy ending!!!
I rewatched all of these today as I was dealing with a fullblown meltdown. all the emotions help me settle...2 hours later this releases, and I'm up for 2 hours in the dark of the morning having woken to find this in the night. I feel so hollow. Toasty...Thank you. Thank you for every piece of this. And Thank you so much for the implication that part 6 will come sooner than later...this cliff hanger could break better folks than I.
I literally was gushing about this series a couple weeks ago and how much I wanted more. I love every part, all the parallels to the first one, and the symbolism in the faces. Not to mention how you never forget the other videos. Every new installment is expanding the world beautifully. 10/10 (except the cliff hanger ow)
Oh my god the symbolism is beautiful. You can totally understand why he was indoctrinated into the religion. But also I love that even back then, he had his moments of realization that, wait, this is another living human being. The brief flashes of their faces which caused him to hesitate. Beautiful. Wonderful. You did a great job!
I discovered this fantastic serie yesterday and I thought it wouldn't be finished because part 4 was 3 years ago. Now i discover this master piece and this is more than I hoped for. I'll be eagerly waiting for the next part!
It's here!!!!! I'm,,, happy??? I'm also 2 seconds from sobbing??? what was that clifhanger???? toasty??????? WHAT AM I SUPOSED TO FEEL???????? probably one of the best animatics i've seen in a while, the faceless, the flashbacks, the lyrics, THE FREAKIN ENDING??? wtf??? I love it???
I’m so sorry but you don’t even know how much this means to me I haven’t even watched it yet but I went on a whole like obsession streak over this little series you have and I thought it just ended there and seeing this is literally a highlight of my day oh my goodness please keep it up you’re amazing
Hurray! I'm so glad that there's another part. This series has inspired me deeply and I love the lore. 🎭 Update: The animation was absolutely fantastic. The way the lore and world expands with each installment is something I can only marvel at. The use of magic is fascinating as well. And of course, it touched my heart again. It would be an amazing movie.
Ohhh im sooo obsessed over all of this. I check every so often every year to see if there's any new updates and the one time I check tumblr's got my back to remind me!!! The symbolism of losing their faces because they are no longer seen as human, the way as a child they're influenced to keep on that violence through social pressure and seeing older folk doing it first. Ouhh. This is perfect. But that cliffhanger is going to HAUNT ME
You know what I think was a good parallel that I’m not entirely sure was his real memory or if it was his face on top of where Ash’s should go? The part where he was being punished on the ground, being beaten with those light sticks, and then the (I think) higher priest coming to heal him while he was still on the ground. It reminded me a lot to that one scene where Sangna did that for Ash on (I’m pretty sure) the first video of this series. Like, the shots were pretty similar, as was the “choreography”. I really liked that! It made me think “Did this happen or is he blending some memories here?”
NOOOOO!!!!! AAAAA how am I supposed to survive this cliffhanger? TT__TT Gorgeous as always, loved the device with the faces coming in and out. I was not expecting to have any sympathy for Carnius.
T H R I L L E D to see another episode you've uploaded and Fascinated to see that it was about Carnius!! The faces flashing on and off and representing the dehumanization is so clear and effective! Excited to see what's next!
Love the different perspectives we get for the story. The willful blinding to the pain of others was beautifully illustrated with obvious removal of faces.
First, amazing job with the symbolism and style as always. It really does show how much work and dedication went into making this series and the love you have for this world and characters. Second, WTF
A masterpiece as always. You can see why this madness exists and how children can easily be dragged into it... It's kind of a common thing with our history I think, erasing faces to justify atrocities against a group of people. That's what makes it feel so real.
AHHH I HAVE NEVER BEEN MORE THRILLED TO BE IN PAIN, OUR BOI HAS BEEN KIDNAPPED T^T wonderful work as always toastyglow, you are such an inspiration and I always love seeing your work especially this series!! look forward to seeing more ❤❤❤
Carnius lived his entire life being taught to blind himself to the suffering of others, and it isn't until he's given a change in perspective that he starts to open his eyes. But in the end, his belief guided him into a path of malice and hate.
BLESSINGS UPON US ALL THIS DAY!!! ToastyGlow has uploaded the next installment of Escape from Divinity, and it is gooooooood!!! When I opened my subscription list thismorning and saw this I got all giddy and knotted in my tummy, such an unexpected treat for breakfast!! GREAT WORK, BEAUTIFULLY DONE!!! I will watch this a million more times, and then have to add this song, which I was previously unfamiliar with, to my playlist. With the songs from DAYS and HEAVEN, I intially didn't go much on them, and then after watching your videos over and over, I fell in love with them, and now anytime any of the songs from the series popup in my playlist, I immediately get a little passing thought on this series, or images from it and wonder and hope and wish for the next insallment! I am so interested and invested in the story!
ALSO!!! especially now, locked up with empathy for his targets forced into his mind, he's forced to confront the fact that the root of all this fear and the foundation for all the dehumanization is the idea that 'If I don't obey, if I don't behave, that will be me. If I did not show promise and obedience I would not have been saved' which, in that cage, no doubt turns to a desperate twisting terror that if he doesnt bring the demon back, he'll probably be brought back in chains and killed with them! His draw towards power and skill made him a fine candidate to be groomed, but fear rules all. He knows how utterly replaceable he his. Even if he does escape, theyll just -(summon another)- raise another. There is NO happy ending in his mind. this is as close as he can get.
YOU DID NOOOOOOT!!! We just escaped! We just found happiness! Nooooooo!! And he is being dragged back into that hell?!!?! I am screeching. I have so many thoughts about it, how excited I am about the story continuing, the symbolism, the faces disappearing, the way Carnius seems to mesh who he is with Ashivon's memories, Ashivon still trying to be kind despite everything...but the ending. THE ENDING!!!! Has me in a chokehold
Wake up babe new Escape from Divinity animatic just dropped! Seriously I LOVE your animatics - the art style, the expressions, the lighting, the motion, the anatomy, the timing .... your art is so amazing and inspiring, and your storytelling is so clear and emotional and I'm so happy you're still making this content!! Your art is definitely a role model for me, if that makes any sense. I hope you're having a lovely day!
THE TOASTY GLOW JUMP SCARE THAT WE ALL NEEDED IN OUR LIVES!!!! I’ve been following this project for years and I’m always excited to see updates for it. Thank you so much for sharing your storytelling and art with us. I’ll always be appreciative for that. Also, I hope that you’re doin well and that you have a good rest of your day o7
it's such a human experience.. when your perception of reality and things is disrupted so abruptly it's a truly terrible feeling, I felt that moment when he was sick very well... Thank you so much for your work!!❤❤ this is my comfort show, I constantly rewatch your animatics when I need it
AAAAAAAAA this is so peak!! I love your characters and this story/world so much, I come back at least once every few months to rewatch all of them cuz oh my god its just so good! I can't believe the first one came out over 5 years ago wow
THE WAY YOU PORTRAY DEHUMANIZATION IN ART IS AMAZING!!! THE FACELESS SYMBOLISM??!! The transitions as they are drawing the blood circle/sigil?! It's all so great thank you for sharing!!!
Ooooh the power of group think and dehumanization and the way it faulters and thrashes with care and proximity. still wanna see this guy get his shit kicked in again though. maybe he'll wake up in time to help burn divinity to the ground.
I love this lil series so much! i remember when I first found Church and I watched it over and over and over again, I love that you are still working on it and I appreciate you sharing your beautiful art with us!!!!
Got so excited when i opened youtube to this. Absolutely devastating to see the hatred being taught and forced upon them to survive. Looking forward to the next one.
I honestly Still talk about this series often in my friend group and to see a new one posted made me so happy. I fully accepted it might be ended and I enjoyed what was there to the fullest. But I can’t help but be more excited now 💜
OMG MY GOD!!!!! I have been following Escape from Divinity for so many years now, and OMG this cliffhanger!!!!! I really like how you portrayed the blending of memories and loss of identity!!! This is so beautiful but heart wrenching
OMG! As solid as ever! Thank you for continuing to make and share these! They're wonderful! Always makes my fingers itch ti draw. love the use of faces fading in and out!
HE'S GOT OUR BOY! NOT OUR BOY! You just show up out of nowhere, Toasty, and drop this?! Man, I know we hate him, but the guard's (dunno if he's been given a name) depersonalization of HIMSELF after setting 'the demon' free and then being beaten? And then only to gain his face back when the high priest healed him? That's messed up, man. That's tragic.
YOU DON’T EVEN KNOW HOW EXCITED I WAS WHEN THIS POPPED UP ON MY FEED AKNDKWNDKANSKANAKA. I’ve been following this series for so long, it’s almost surreal.
What a treat to come home to this after a long day of work But Ashvion...Ones Above, being dragged back to that place, where all that hurt happened... Such a deliciously angsty cliffhanger
Toastyglow is like my father, appears out of nowhere, hurts me emotionally and leaves again
Daddy issues 101
Holy crap 😭
HELLO???
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Most accurate shit I've ever heard
I LOVE the use of missing faces to show the dehumanization and loss of identity. It's such a simple way to get the point across so well
not only that but also loss of recognition! it seems like @ss has lost some sense of humanity but because of the trauma of having all of Ashivons trauma shoved into his brain in addition to his own of trauma he seems to be getting it somewhat back maybe?
And how he was losing his own face while panicking
It is amazing, yah
That cliffhanger was brutal and devious
it was
God, I’ve never hated good storytelling so much.
BRO THIS AND VENGANCE SAGA IN THE SAME DAY WTFFFFF
Someone’s the monster, Rawr Rawr Rawr 🦖 /hj
Ikr?! We're being served this Halloween!
BRO I KNOWWW WE ARE EATIN GOOD
I literally came from vengence saga to here
I know right!
I love how persistently and stubbornly kind Ashivon is portrayed to be in this series. He went into that cell to comfort Carnius. Carnius, his handler from the Church, his primary abuser, the one who forced him to kill countless people by taking control of his body like a puppet-master. Carnius, the man who hunted him down when he was just getting used to freedom and violated him AGAIN by forcing him to attack his lover and injuring her. He should hate Carnius. If he were anyone else but himself, he would have let him rot in that cell. But he is Ashivon and one of Ashivon’s biggest strengths is his ability to forgive and show empathy to others, even those who don’t deserve it. Even at the end, when Carnius was dragging him back to the hell that is Divinity, he doesn’t seem angry. Just shocked and sad. Sad that Carnius refused to change and become better, despite experiencing firsthand through Ashivon how horrible Divinity is and the suffering it inflicts on those it considers non-believers. Sad, because he’s leaving his new home, his lover, and his best friend alone.
It is a shame, but I would actually be kind of disappointed if he turned a new leaf because... It's not that simple.
From what I've seen, From what generations of my family has experienced, It's just not that simple. It wouldn't have felt as genuine if he had actually changed.
Commenting to say I've watched this take shape over the past years and it's very exciting to have more! Thank you so much Toasty for not abandoning this project, we all love it and you!
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an incredible portrayl of how hatred and dehuminization is taught and reinforced within exclusionary communities, with wonderful visuals. so wonderful to have another installation in this series!
i actually love that the guy wasn't immediately redeemed. It's been a long time for him to gain that sort of behavior and attitude, and it's going to take more than a sudden onset of empathy to make him change.
Or maybe he will never change…
The guy could be someone who willfully ignores anything that does not fit his beliefs.
Love how it shows his hate being learned! He didnt know how to react at first and looked to the people around him for direction!! Following them even though he was hurt by them too
god................. at 3:23 the way Carnius sees Ashivon's loves through his eyes and just......... FULLY throws up, like his body is physically rejecting love and acceptance and care like it was poison. that shit got me fuckk totally worth the wait im going CRAZY
Oh THATS what that was! For whatever reason I interpreted it has “tryhard anime face” and was very confused
The end... the chorus was so impactful there. Ough I'm so ready for more!!!!!! Thank you for another amazing animatic.
screaming and crying and SHAKING
THE LACK OF FACE TO SHOW DEHUMANIZATION... THE WAY CARNIUS CLEARLY IS FEELING DOUBT BUT IS FALLING BACK ON WHAT HE KNOWS... THE CLIFFHANGER
TOASTY! TOASTY!!!!!! THE WITCH THAT HAS CURSED MY HEART !!!!
He almost had an epiphany. He was so close.
The indoctrination to not see people outside his circle AS people was so thougho. I hope he comes around.
Childrens minds are very easy to mold. They can be influenced by the older people around them.
0:50 That smile, encouraging him, telling him that this abuse and humiliation is the way. Absolutely chilling.
At first I was feeling such empathy for Carnius and I still DO because this is what he was raised into. Despite my frustration with his choice, I wholly understand that it's literally all he knows, and you can't just change your entire world view like flipping a switch. He's struggling with his own identity because he's seen Ashivon's pain, he's FELT it. And in the end they're not all that different. But I'm not surprised that he still clings to his views because is there anything more terrifying than losing everything that you are? Poor Ashivon tho HE'S STILL SO GODDAMN KIND and of course it gets him hurt. Still, I pray that he never loses that trusting, kind heart of his. His girlfriend is the one who kicks ass and doesn't apologise to those who deserve said beating so hey, they balance each other out.
Lowkey tweaking here at 3am, screaming into a pillow cause I'm so hype. Ugh. Incredible work as always, Toasty.
I get the Epic Vengeance Saga AND the next part of Escape From Divinity in the SAME DAY?? One day away from Halloween and we're already getting SO many treats!!!
THIS IS AMAZING. It's all I could have hoped for. The lore, the backstory, the angst, the art itself - Toasty, we are SO delighted to have this!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!
I KNOW RIGHT ?!!!
THE FUCKING VENGEANCE SAGA IS OUT!?! FUCK I GOTTA- IMMA- I GOTTA GO!
OMG ME TOO! IM LITERALLY IN AN ART COMA ROGHT NOW
GO GO GO GO!
Damn…he really got dragged back after all of that…I was hoping the guy would see them and realize there was a better way or smth.
Oh I think the seeds are definitely planted and he just hasn't finished processing everything yet. He's trying to cling to what's familiar to protect himself, but he'll eventually have to reconcile all that with the new knowledge he'll gain from Ash's .
Especially after being forced to experience Ash's side of everything in the last video, yeah. Like the flashes of Ashivon's memories are here because Carnius is not just in a very similar place to where Ash was before, locked up with no way out, but because Ashivon pushed his own menories into Carnius's head - those moments are moments when Carnius himself is seeing those memories, linked to his own current experience. Yet still, the programming runs too deep. When Carnius's own face starts disappearing, that's because he's starting to question everything he's been taught, and it causes him to lose his grip on his own current identity.
Ironically, if Ash hadn't given him an opportunity to flee, the process may have continued.
They should've just cut through his Divinity tattoo...
AHHHH, THAT CLIFFHANGER
And Ashvion trying to help this man? Who’s still experiencing the mind magic from Ashvion that shared his memories, while his own memories are clashing, WTF
This was done so well. Amazing job and thank you for this! ❤
3:36 Oh that flickering on his face. God I love the symbolism of the faceless in this animation
The SHRIEKE i let out when i saw this, so angry i caught it late !!!
Edit: i am now going to proceed and go cry myself to sleep.
(loved that you could see the process of the dehumanization of "others" in his mind and why he became like this
We’ve all read the meme, “The scream I scrumpt-“
but imagine the potential of
“The shriek I shrekt”
THE WAY I DROPPED *EVERYTHING* TO RUN HERE AND NOW I'M SOBBING
SAME 😭😭😭
I remembered the first part recently, due to hearing the song on the radio. I can't believe it's become a whole series of videos and it's amazing what you've done with this. This cliffhanger hurts, but what kills me is the flickering of faces. How far people go to dehumanize others, to see them nothing more than just a body, a weapon, a tool. Gosh, I can't it was just too good
AHHHHHHHHH! Ima cry from that ending ;-;. Such great work thank you so much for your work so far and no worries about the wait you should never feel rushed!
I'm really loving all the little revelations from this. I was expecting a focus on Carnius but this I never could have guessed. I love the way you use faces in this it's truly amazing. Shall rewatch and analyse more in depth later once I've stopped gushing but guessing the facelessness is a sign of victimhood and or dehumanising as a way to justify evil or push away the guilt. Easy to throw a stone at a bleeding and trapped prisoner when you don't see them as a person :3.
Fantastic work toasty and I'm so excited to see where this story goes from here!
crying screaming punching the wall eating drywall
this is really good but CARNIUS WHEN I GET YOU....(especially because i'm like 98% sure that this isn't actually even going to solve his problems, he just THINKS it will)
God the moment at 1:24 is sooo good. The way his eyes just glance over the child and the skulls and looks straight to the sigil.
it's so interesting to see Carnius suffer the emotional effects of Ash's transmission but still eventually resorting back to violence, almost as if it's instinctual (also Hozier's arsonist's lullabye is such a GENIUS choice for this part of the story, thank you so much!!)
HOLY SHIT it's finally here and I'm so extremely glad to have gotten to see this extraordinarily beautiful animation
2:45 that transition is amazing
YOU DID THE MAGIC ONCE AGAIN TOASTY, I am so incredibly happy your enjoyment of drawing and making art returned ❤
The pacing and momentum in this part is absolutely astounding, incredibly well done 😊
I only saw first half of the lullabye streams, and can't even say how delighted I was to have the second one as a surprise today!
Oh god all the lore went back to my head the first frame dropped. I the flashbacks and the faces being gone feel so intense and inhuman, the portrayal of the cult is insane. I love this sososososo much
Nah, just the whole concept of not seeing their faces/ dehumanizing them- I'm in tears.
-unholy screeching of LOTS of mixed emotions-
OH NO!!!! Oh no oh no oh no.
Next episode prediction time-! RESCUE MISSION and BRING THE CULT DOWN FROM THE INSIDE WITH /LOTS OF FIRE./ Poor Ashivon. Poor Sanga. Just when we thought things were getting a little better...
BROOOOOOO YOU CANT DO THIS TO ME 😭 THAT CLIFFHANGER WAS ABOLUTELY DIABOLICAL but in all seriousness holy shit ive been looking forward to the next installment of this for SO LONG it was gorgeous and heartbreaking and ALL THE PARALLELS of ashivon and carnius oh my goddddddddd. i gasped and screamed to myself in my room before pressing play cause i didnt realize this was coming out today, i love itttttt
I was so happy with the new part at first, and now I'm so angry that I'm now waiting for part 6, well done, you were able to evoke such emotions with your animation. I hope for a happy ending!!!
NOOOOO!!! I love how you flesh out this villain but NOOOO!! the cliffhanger!!!!! thank you for blessing us with this art you've made
I rewatched all of these today as I was dealing with a fullblown meltdown. all the emotions help me settle...2 hours later this releases, and I'm up for 2 hours in the dark of the morning having woken to find this in the night. I feel so hollow. Toasty...Thank you. Thank you for every piece of this. And Thank you so much for the implication that part 6 will come sooner than later...this cliff hanger could break better folks than I.
I literally was gushing about this series a couple weeks ago and how much I wanted more. I love every part, all the parallels to the first one, and the symbolism in the faces. Not to mention how you never forget the other videos. Every new installment is expanding the world beautifully. 10/10 (except the cliff hanger ow)
PART 5?? WITH HOZIER, NO LESS?? I’ve been blessed
Oh my god the symbolism is beautiful. You can totally understand why he was indoctrinated into the religion.
But also I love that even back then, he had his moments of realization that, wait, this is another living human being. The brief flashes of their faces which caused him to hesitate.
Beautiful. Wonderful. You did a great job!
I’ve subscribed for 4 years now and I still come back to rewatch their story and now this when I just rewatched it last week I’m crying tears of joy
I don’t understand how these continue to give me chills every single time. How can something be THIS good
I discovered this fantastic serie yesterday and I thought it wouldn't be finished because part 4 was 3 years ago. Now i discover this master piece and this is more than I hoped for. I'll be eagerly waiting for the next part!
It's here!!!!! I'm,,, happy??? I'm also 2 seconds from sobbing??? what was that clifhanger???? toasty??????? WHAT AM I SUPOSED TO FEEL????????
probably one of the best animatics i've seen in a while, the faceless, the flashbacks, the lyrics, THE FREAKIN ENDING??? wtf??? I love it???
I’m so sorry but you don’t even know how much this means to me I haven’t even watched it yet but I went on a whole like obsession streak over this little series you have and I thought it just ended there and seeing this is literally a highlight of my day oh my goodness please keep it up you’re amazing
SCREAMING, THROWING THINGS
Hurray! I'm so glad that there's another part. This series has inspired me deeply and I love the lore. 🎭 Update: The animation was absolutely fantastic. The way the lore and world expands with each installment is something I can only marvel at. The use of magic is fascinating as well. And of course, it touched my heart again.
It would be an amazing movie.
Ohhh im sooo obsessed over all of this. I check every so often every year to see if there's any new updates and the one time I check tumblr's got my back to remind me!!!
The symbolism of losing their faces because they are no longer seen as human, the way as a child they're influenced to keep on that violence through social pressure and seeing older folk doing it first. Ouhh. This is perfect. But that cliffhanger is going to HAUNT ME
That screaming sound you heard was me. Oh the angst juice. Holy heckin froolies, you are MAD GOOD
Awesome animation and storytelling ae always, 10/10 thumbs up for you, Toasty! ❤
Oh so many treats today! Watch parties, listening parties, a catholic coded man in a fit of anguish and madness! Who needs to trick or treat?
You know what I think was a good parallel that I’m not entirely sure was his real memory or if it was his face on top of where Ash’s should go? The part where he was being punished on the ground, being beaten with those light sticks, and then the (I think) higher priest coming to heal him while he was still on the ground. It reminded me a lot to that one scene where Sangna did that for Ash on (I’m pretty sure) the first video of this series. Like, the shots were pretty similar, as was the “choreography”. I really liked that! It made me think “Did this happen or is he blending some memories here?”
that's a real carnius memory! but it was also an intentional parallel to the moment with ash in part 1, well noticed!
NOOOOO!!!!! AAAAA how am I supposed to survive this cliffhanger? TT__TT
Gorgeous as always, loved the device with the faces coming in and out. I was not expecting to have any sympathy for Carnius.
T H R I L L E D to see another episode you've uploaded and Fascinated to see that it was about Carnius!! The faces flashing on and off and representing the dehumanization is so clear and effective! Excited to see what's next!
Love the different perspectives we get for the story. The willful blinding to the pain of others was beautifully illustrated with obvious removal of faces.
DAAAANG I was not expecting that ending! The flickering faces was an interesting concept too!
First, amazing job with the symbolism and style as always. It really does show how much work and dedication went into making this series and the love you have for this world and characters.
Second, WTF
A masterpiece as always. You can see why this madness exists and how children can easily be dragged into it... It's kind of a common thing with our history I think, erasing faces to justify atrocities against a group of people. That's what makes it feel so real.
AHHH I HAVE NEVER BEEN MORE THRILLED TO BE IN PAIN, OUR BOI HAS BEEN KIDNAPPED T^T
wonderful work as always toastyglow, you are such an inspiration and I always love seeing your work especially this series!! look forward to seeing more ❤❤❤
So many years in the making, so many tears in my gut from being wrenched
Carnius lived his entire life being taught to blind himself to the suffering of others, and it isn't until he's given a change in perspective that he starts to open his eyes. But in the end, his belief guided him into a path of malice and hate.
BLESSINGS UPON US ALL THIS DAY!!! ToastyGlow has uploaded the next installment of Escape from Divinity, and it is gooooooood!!!
When I opened my subscription list thismorning and saw this I got all giddy and knotted in my tummy, such an unexpected treat for breakfast!!
GREAT WORK, BEAUTIFULLY DONE!!! I will watch this a million more times, and then have to add this song, which I was previously unfamiliar with, to my playlist.
With the songs from DAYS and HEAVEN, I intially didn't go much on them, and then after watching your videos over and over, I fell in love with them, and now anytime any of the songs from the series popup in my playlist, I immediately get a little passing thought on this series, or images from it and wonder and hope and wish for the next insallment! I am so interested and invested in the story!
ALSO!!! especially now, locked up with empathy for his targets forced into his mind, he's forced to confront the fact that the root of all this fear and the foundation for all the dehumanization is the idea that 'If I don't obey, if I don't behave, that will be me. If I did not show promise and obedience I would not have been saved' which, in that cage, no doubt turns to a desperate twisting terror that if he doesnt bring the demon back, he'll probably be brought back in chains and killed with them!
His draw towards power and skill made him a fine candidate to be groomed, but fear rules all. He knows how utterly replaceable he his. Even if he does escape, theyll just -(summon another)- raise another. There is NO happy ending in his mind. this is as close as he can get.
YOU DID NOOOOOOT!!! We just escaped! We just found happiness! Nooooooo!! And he is being dragged back into that hell?!!?! I am screeching. I have so many thoughts about it, how excited I am about the story continuing, the symbolism, the faces disappearing, the way Carnius seems to mesh who he is with Ashivon's memories, Ashivon still trying to be kind despite everything...but the ending. THE ENDING!!!! Has me in a chokehold
HOLY MACKEREL!!! I was wondering when this would continue! This chapter is outstanding!
Can't wait to see what happens next!
Wake up babe new Escape from Divinity animatic just dropped!
Seriously I LOVE your animatics - the art style, the expressions, the lighting, the motion, the anatomy, the timing .... your art is so amazing and inspiring, and your storytelling is so clear and emotional and I'm so happy you're still making this content!! Your art is definitely a role model for me, if that makes any sense. I hope you're having a lovely day!
Haven't watched it yet just posting a comment do say what a surprise and delight it was to see this on my feed! Always love to see your work.
You didn't- no.... wait... how dare you tear my heart out. The poor baby was finally happy
THE TOASTY GLOW JUMP SCARE THAT WE ALL NEEDED IN OUR LIVES!!!! I’ve been following this project for years and I’m always excited to see updates for it. Thank you so much for sharing your storytelling and art with us. I’ll always be appreciative for that. Also, I hope that you’re doin well and that you have a good rest of your day o7
I’ve been watching since the beginning, and it is wonderful to see how much the story has evolved since the beginning
it's such a human experience.. when your perception of reality and things is disrupted so abruptly it's a truly terrible feeling, I felt that moment when he was sick very well... Thank you so much for your work!!❤❤ this is my comfort show, I constantly rewatch your animatics when I need it
great visuals! horrifying dread!
BRO WHAT?! I have loved this series for YEARS im so soaked
literally shaking as i watch FULL BODY CHILLS IN ALMOST EVERY SCENE
AAAAAAAAA this is so peak!! I love your characters and this story/world so much, I come back at least once every few months to rewatch all of them cuz oh my god its just so good! I can't believe the first one came out over 5 years ago wow
Cannot believe I woke up this morning to be blessed by another Toasty Glow animatic only to end up crying at the ending
I JUST REWATCHED THE WHOLE SERIES I SUMMONED THIS
THE WAY YOU PORTRAY DEHUMANIZATION IN ART IS AMAZING!!! THE FACELESS SYMBOLISM??!! The transitions as they are drawing the blood circle/sigil?! It's all so great thank you for sharing!!!
Ooooh the power of group think and dehumanization and the way it faulters and thrashes with care and proximity. still wanna see this guy get his shit kicked in again though. maybe he'll wake up in time to help burn divinity to the ground.
seeing this after the events of the vengeance saga tonight has ruined me in all the best ways
It’s insane that 5 years ago I watched part 1 and had my mind blown. Still feels like just yesterday.
I feel like I am falling endlessly. Your way of telling a story is remarkable.
The visuals are incredible! Felt like I went through an entire seasons worth of emotions❤
Noooo! Carnius, I was rooting for you! There's still time to stop being an abusive freak!
I love this lil series so much! i remember when I first found Church and I watched it over and over and over again, I love that you are still working on it and I appreciate you sharing your beautiful art with us!!!!
ToastyGlow!
GIMME PART 6 NOW AND MY LIFE... IS *YOURS*
Got so excited when i opened youtube to this. Absolutely devastating to see the hatred being taught and forced upon them to survive. Looking forward to the next one.
How dare you come back after so long and leave us with this?!!!!! I love it but I hate it at the same time!!!!!!!!
The desspearing faces are so genius! I love this series, and I honestly thought ut wouldn't continue. This is the best!
that Cliffhanger did emotional damage, I cant believe this. Toasty you've grown too devious. YOU'RE GONNA MAKE US ALL CRY.
THIS WAS WORTH THE WAIT, BUT OMG NOOOO 😭😭😭😭
this is INSANE. i'm so happy whenever a new part comes out, im so invested. Your art and your storytelling are astounding
I honestly Still talk about this series often in my friend group and to see a new one posted made me so happy. I fully accepted it might be ended and I enjoyed what was there to the fullest. But I can’t help but be more excited now 💜
BROOOOOO and the same day as the vengeance saga too
Another one, another one, another one!!!! Omg, I haven’t even listened yet and I know this is going to be absolutely amazing!
OMG MY GOD!!!!! I have been following Escape from Divinity for so many years now, and OMG this cliffhanger!!!!! I really like how you portrayed the blending of memories and loss of identity!!! This is so beautiful but heart wrenching
OMG! As solid as ever! Thank you for continuing to make and share these! They're wonderful! Always makes my fingers itch ti draw.
love the use of faces fading in and out!
HE'S GOT OUR BOY! NOT OUR BOY!
You just show up out of nowhere, Toasty, and drop this?! Man, I know we hate him, but the guard's (dunno if he's been given a name) depersonalization of HIMSELF after setting 'the demon' free and then being beaten? And then only to gain his face back when the high priest healed him? That's messed up, man. That's tragic.
YOU DON’T EVEN KNOW HOW EXCITED I WAS WHEN THIS POPPED UP ON MY FEED AKNDKWNDKANSKANAKA. I’ve been following this series for so long, it’s almost surreal.
What a treat to come home to this after a long day of work
But Ashvion...Ones Above, being dragged back to that place, where all that hurt happened...
Such a deliciously angsty cliffhanger
I never thought I would see this series again! I am so happy it's back