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Why Scavengers Reign is Peak Horror
Scavengers Reign was the best animated series of 2023. The world of animation and cartoons is a much richer one for the existence of these bold new takes on horror and science fiction. Naturally, HBO did basically nothing to market it, and promptly abandoned it before it got picked up by Netflix in 2024. Fingers crossed a season 2, eh? Scavengers gonna Reign...
0:00 - 11:47 Setting the Scene
11:47 - 39:58 Analysis
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Nocturnals, Tunic: ruc...
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Why Does Steven Universe Look SO GOOD?
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Steven Universe, and its sequel series Steven Universe Future, are among the most beloved TV animations of all time, having been a huge success during its run on Cartoon Network, and earning its creator, Rebecca Sugar, worldwide acclaim. Today, we're going to break down one of the show's most valuable attributes: its art style! Join me in analysing and celebrating the distinctive stylings of St...
Lumity is Perfect | The Owl House
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Lumity is pretty much the standout part of The Owl House - join me as I take a look at Luz & Amity's relationship, and what makes it so important today! #TheOwlHouse #Disney #Lumity support us on Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/curmudgeonmedia76597 Follow me on Twitter: TomNel7 Check out my Tumblr: www.tumblr.com/tomnelart Check out my Instagram: tom_nel_art Join our Discord: discor...
Fire Emblem Engage: A Spectacular Mixed Bag
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Ed has emerged from his cave to tell us all about Fire Emblem Engage. When asked whether it was good or bad, he simply replied “yes” before uploading the vid and returning to slumber. So let’s fire up our various emblems and get ready to… Engage! … It’s okay I hate myself too. Curmudgeon Media Twitter: CurmudgeonMedi1 Follow Tom on Twitter: TomNel7 Come join our Discord:...
Inside The Owl House's COOLEST Scene
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The Owl House is BACK! The first episode of The Owl House Season 3, "Thanks to Them," was fantastic and today, we're gonna be talking about the coolest scene in the episode (and possibly all of The Owl House). Dana Terrace really knocked it out of the park, and the show continues to be one of the best Disney originals. Luz Noceda, with the help of Amity, Gus, Willow, Vee, and her mother, square...
Escapism - Steven Universe LoFi Cover
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Steven Universe ended with Steven Universe Future back in 2019, but the fandom (and the music!) lives on! Rebecca Sugar sure knows how to write a song...Here's my LoFi cover of "Escapism" music and looping animation by me Steven Universe is my favourite Cartoon Network show, and one of my favourite shows of all time expect more covers (and a couple of video essays) in the near future! #StevenUn...
Spiritfarer Analysis | Learning About Loss
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Spiritfarer made me cry and it probably made you cry, too. A beautiful video game produced by Thunderlotus Games, there's a lot to unpack about Spiritfarer and that's what we'll be doing in this video. Also I think it's on sale on Nintendo Switch at the time of uploading this video lol so go PLAY IT IF YOU HAVEN'T. #spiritfarer #nintendoswitch SUPPORT US ON KO-FI: ko-fi.com/curmudgeonmedia76597...
How My Hero Academia Improved on Barrage
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My Hero Academia was not Kohei Horikoshi’s first attempt at a shonen manga. Before Deku, there was Astro from his second series, Barrage. But why did Barrage fail and how did it end up laying the groundwork for My Hero Academia? Join Ed as he dissects Barrage and learns a lesson about the value of failure. #MyHeroAcademia #bokunoheroacademia #IzukuMidoriya Curmudgeon Media Twitter: ...
Steven Universe | Being Human Guitar Cover
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Steven Universe aired its finale on Cartoon Network in 2019 and I'm STILL thinking about it. Anyway, I recently watched Steven Universe Future for the first time and loved it. Rebecca Sugar is a stellar songwriter, and this is my guitar cover of the SU Future ending theme, "Being Human." This is a real passion project of mine that I've been working on for a little while now. I created the loopi...
Wolfwalkers: The Best Animated Movie You've Never Seen
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Wolfwalkers is an underrated MASTERPIECE, and the latest animated movie from Cartoon Saloon-a studio that deserves as much recognition as animation giants like Disney and Studio Ghibli. Since Cartoon Saloon's Irish Folklore Trilogy was released, I thought it was high time I talked about it. Directors Tomm Moore & Ross Stewart bring us a beautiful, moving, exhilarating cartoon that you won’t wan...
Why Izuku & Bakugo are Perfect Rivals | My Hero Academia
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Izuku “Deku” Midoriya and Katsuki Bakugo are the 2 sides of the coin that is All Might. They are one of the most integral dynamics to My Hero Academia. But what makes them so special? And where do other series’ fall short? Join Ed as he explores the perfect rivalry between the Alpha Cinnamon Roll and Chronic Anger the Hedgehog. Sorry in advance to Black Clover fans… #MyHeroAcademia #bokunoheroa...
Getting Halfway Through One Piece
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One Piece is pretty damn long and pretty damn good. Ed has resurfaced with many a tale of what spending 500 chapters with the Straw Hat Pirates was like. Will One Piece steal Ed’s heart like My Hero Academia did? #onepiece #manga Curmudgeon Media Twitter: CurmudgeonMedi1 Follow Tom on Twitter: TomNel7 Check out our Instagram: curmudgeonmedia Come join our ...
How Amphibia Does Comedy (w/ OmgItsKavi)
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Amphibia is BACK! Season 3 of Disney's Amphibia has returned, and the timing couldn't be better since The Owl House just went on hiatus and we need cartoons to fill the void in our empty souls. In this video, join myself (Tom) and guest co-host OmgItsKavi as we dive into one of Amphibia's greatest selling points its comedy. #Amphibia #AmphibaS3 #Disney Check out Kavi's channel here: ruclips.net...
Mirio VS Overhaul: Anime/Manga Comparison | My Hero Academia
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Mirio VS Overhaul is one of the best fights in My Hero Academia. But with many saying its anime adaptation didn’t do it justice, what changes did it make to the source material? Join Ed as he compares the manga and anime adaptation of this emotional fight. Subscribe for more content, coming soon! Follow us on Twitter: CurmudgeonMedi1 Check out our Instagram: curmudgeon...
Lumity Isn't Rushed | The Owl House
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Lumity Isn't Rushed | The Owl House
Why The Owl House Has Great Characters
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Why The Owl House Has Great Characters
How Kirishima Depicts Masculinity | My Hero Academia
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How Kirishima Depicts Masculinity | My Hero Academia
Infinity Train Book 4 - The End of a Masterpiece
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Infinity Train Book 4 - The End of a Masterpiece
Persona 5 Strikers: Gameplay Analysis (Part 2/2)
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Persona 5 Strikers: Gameplay Analysis (Part 2/2)
Persona 5 Strikers: A Great, Pointless Sequel (Part 1/2)
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Persona 5 Strikers: A Great, Pointless Sequel (Part 1/2)
In Defence of Card Games on Motorcycles (Yu-Gi-Oh 5D's)
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In Defence of Card Games on Motorcycles (Yu-Gi-Oh 5D's)
Infinity Train Book 4 Clip Analysis w/ OmgItsKavi
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Infinity Train Book 4 Clip Analysis w/ OmgItsKavi
Infinity Train Book 4 may feature queer protagonists - here's why that matters
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Infinity Train Book 4 may feature queer protagonists - here's why that matters
Infinity Train Season 4 - Thoughts and Predictions
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Infinity Train Season 4 - Thoughts and Predictions
Why Wandersong is the Game We Need Right Now
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Why Wandersong is the Game We Need Right Now
Watchmen: The Death of American Mythology
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Watchmen: The Death of American Mythology
OH WOW you went to Falmouth University! Me too! : ) Studied Fine Art BA and Authorial Illustration MA!! : )
@@rook8808 omggg when did you study? O:
@ 2018-2022! also wow one of my MA essays was about the Sublime within books like Moominpappa at Sea! Although you dug into it much better than me tbqh haha! what did you study? : )
@rook8808 i studied film, and you entered the same year I left, so I just missed you! You should join the channel discord server and hit me up on there!
This was a great video! Really well edited and your voice is very soothing to listen to, thanks so much for making it! : )
Such an amazing show ❤
2:56 ok but can we talk about how Catra isn't even toxic anyway. her best friend of her entire life literally left her for the people their organization is against. you cant really lame her for being so rude and arrogant. also Lumity is actually my fav ship like ever its just so comforting and I don't know why its just a masterpiece
I'm 100% a catra defender but I am not of the mind that she did nothing wrong. Catra is a terrific character whose arc is written very well, but that arc is still a redemption arc, and that redemption is grounded in the acute knowledge that Catra did a lot of things very, very wrong. Adora can, if nothing else, plead ignorance before being presented with irrefutable evidence that the horde were evil colonizers. Catra, on the other hand, outright says out loud that she knows the Horde were evil from the start and basically didn't care, displaying her highly mercenary and callous attitude from the start. In the face of literal war crimes, Catra's feelings of abandonment don't excuse the things she does, and that's completely intentional on the writers' part. Catra IS Toxic--she's Toxic to Adora, to Scorpia, to Entrapta. She literally sentences Entrapta to death by exposure for trying to go back on what was a disastrous science experiment with world-ending consequences, entirely for the sake of her own ego. The important thing to keep in mind here is that this doesn't mean Catra is beyond redemption. I LOVE Catra, I love how she's written, and I love that she won me over in the end. Red from Overly Sarcastic Productions put it best in saying that if we reserve redemption only for the characters who basically didn't do anything wrong, is it really redemption at all?
Yea- best sub ever.
I actually love this so much, immediately subbed
the fact that Kirishima’s inspiration to enroll in UA was the news stories about Deku saving Bakugo is so heartwarming and ties this idea together
4:21 idk why but i laughed so hard i got a nosebleed 😭😭
Kirishima is my boy
34:41 Just close your eyes and imagine a mod where she says yes and accepts at one random point 🙂
I took years to finish the game, more because of the intense farming requirements and similar stuff (and also because I locked progression with Bruce that delayed some upgrades); but, even then, when I finally finished it this year it just broke me. Atul had remained in the ship with me since I started the game back in 2021, and how he left was painfully similar to how a family friend left us when I was a teenager; Jackie hit very close to home, with his worries and internal conflicts; Stanley's childish worries just destroyed me, and Gustav's leaving after such a long time, with those hugs he gave me, felt like watching that cool professor you had go away. It's a very kind game, which can make you cry a lot, but never because it's trying to hurt or cheaply tear-jerk you: instead, it speaks from the heart, and that's why it hits so hard. Thanks for the vid, Curmudgeon!
lovely video and analysis!! - have you seen solar sand's video about the sublime? it's an excellent (much longer) watch. you demonstrated a high level of proficiency in this area here that really lines up with what was said there. - i was BLOWN AWAY by the primitive technology connection- i'm a long time lover of his work, and it seems to be having a huge influence on a lot of new art/media. i still remember my jaw dropping when i saw it referenced in an episode of rick and morty for the "perfect level" bit. john plant's editing style really seems to hit something deep and comforting for folks. - something that came up from me initially that was resolved by the end of your essay was the difference between the "sublime" and the"Eldritch". they're really similar, but there is a useful distinction between them that I feel justifies, keeping both in my vocabulary. i want to say more about the show and some of the ideas it stirred in me- thinking about alienation, what it means to be alien, and why "alien" sci-fi has gained such traction in the last half-decade or so- but I think I'll save that for a video of my own instead of trying to fit it all in here lol. a couple of final recs for the road: - 8 million species of aliens (YT video, exurbia) - an unkindness of ghosts (novel, rivers solomon) thanks again for making this 💜💜💜💜
Great video!
3:08
Deku barely has a grudge against Bakugo and he has 7 quirks now that pretty much makes him more powerful than bakugo. So how could they even be "perfect rivals" at that point?
There is a friend... he calls me luz.. I call him Amity... I want him... I don't know if he want me... damn..
Great video!
Ok, this is such a great Video. Thank you so much for this :D I got into Steven Universe in February this year and it is such a great show^^ I love how it is so creative and sometimes even handling such dark topics. Bold move for a kids show, but great choice. Btw, does someone know what the name of the song at 32:18 is? Edit: Nevermind just found out that you made it yourself! Even more impressive O.O Is it released somewhere?
@@junkylarsy haven't released the song yet but I plan to as soon as I can!
@@CurmudgeonMedia Okay, thanks for the answer :) Really looking forward for it's release now ^^
@junkylarsy I recorded a cover of a song which I'm really proud of and I'll be posting that real soon c:
@@CurmudgeonMedia Oh, how nice!!! Looking forward to that then aswell :D Definitely going to keep an eye out for it! Btw sorry for my rusty english, it's not my native language...
@@junkylarsy your english is terrific, never let anyone make you feel bad about your english. most english people can barely speak their own language, let alone two or more languages
Just my opinion so no one gets butt hurt but… mha is hot trash & my anime essay playlist completely shits on it. No would be defender could do so after seeing this.
Something i’ve noticed, is that the first time we ever see White diamond in ‘legs from here to homeworld’, she has pencil-like line art, as well as an off center coloring. This implies a sense of an inhuman and distant prescence, and also a sense of that she has not left or moved from her head or even homeworld.
@@DarianJamezPolaris it also matches how they do the background
4:22 "manly" 😎👍
Jacob Drawfee! 🎊 🎉😊
@@Mars_Hallow20 wait...are Jason and Julie...?
Man, what a cool video. He's been one of my favorite character designs and I loved his moments he got to shine. Never really put much stock in his character traits, or maybe I forgot how good they were over the years. Thanks!
i've always read robyn as being Welsh, rather than English, which i think lends itself to the themes rather well.
@@heroboof8595 fun theory but incorrect--they came from England. The original script included a pre-amble of them leaving England to go to Kilkenny which was cut for brevity Also, Robyn and her father don't have Welsh accents. I actually wouldn't agree with you that it would fit the themes well--i think the opposite is true, it would defeat Robyn's place in the story thematically. The Welsh were as much victims of English colonialism as the Irish were, and Robyn's entire arc in the story is as an unwitting child of English Imperialism who does an about-face in support of the indigenous pagans of the Irish countryside
You just made me wonder how Bakugo became such a piece of work while having the same positive role model as Izuku.
Kirisihima is the anti-Andrew Tate, he's super macho but respectful, he isn't bigoted or perverted, and he's a chill dude
as a trans man, i really love eijirou's take on manhood and masculinity! he's the kind of man that should get held up as an example of masculinity more- strong and brave and kind.
I absolutely loved in the anime when kirishima fights rappa. Dude feels like he is failing then he digs himself back out and strengthens his resolve and continues on. Especially when fat gum even admits to underestimating him and that he’s proud of him
What baffles me is they made male byleth canon even tho female looks way better and fits 3 houses better thematically being the sothis successor.
Ok i haven't finished the vid yet so if it says it i won't be needing this, but what can i watch it on?
I’ve been looking for an amazing video like this. Steven universe really is a beautiful show that deserves a lot of love
I’ve seen one other movie from this studio and that was Song of the sea and that’s one of my favorite animated movies.
I started this game back in December of 2022 after seeing Discord's official channel post a video about it. The game looked interesting, but at the time, I didn't know the meaning behind it, until I had sent Gwen through the Everdoor. I slowly realized what this game's deeper meaning was, and let me tell you, it was extremely impactful to me, in a fantastic way. It was the only game I could play for the longest time. I unfortunately took a break for awhile and only recently started playing again. This game really has changed me and how I view a lot of thing about life, and life as a whole. And I just wanted to say thank you for making this amazing video <3.
Thank you for making this! I'm so intrigued by the animation Industry and I enjoyed learning about it😊
I just got 100% on spiritfarer today. And dead god, this game made me bawl my eyes out. It's such a soft, yet hard hitting game. It's painful, yet it's my favorite game
At 4:35 amity and her pals kind of remind me of the heathers Bocsha - Heather Chandler❤ Skara - Heather McNamara💛 Glasses girl - Heather Duke💚 Amity - Veronica Sawyer💙
This video deserves more!!
Before I watched toh for this first time this year, Lumity was the aspect I heard most about and I never understood the hype around it. Then I decided to watch the show for myself a few weeks back and after finishing it, yeah I can definitely see why ppl hype the ship as much as they do and the more I think about it, the better it is. Definitely one of my favorite ships of all time now.
Man, i really hope Netflix greenlits more seasons of this show. It is truly the best animated Sci-Fi series in years! I so adore it! Also, great video essay, pal. 😁👍
Hey, a bit late to the party, but I just wanted to say how incredible this video is. Your passion shines through during every single minute, and it's honestly rare for me to sit down and watch essays like this, but it's just so refreshing to see an absurdly insightful, genuinely well-written analysis on this show. I love your editing style and I know you probably hear this a lot but damn your channel is underrated lol. I am not the biggest Steven Universe fan in the world, but the audiovisual design of the series always stuck out to me, and getting to see someone take a passionate deep dive into the beautiful complexity of the show's aesthetics was such a treat. Awesome stuff! Hoping you blow up eventually, haha!
I was shocked that Disney did this when they kissed I cheered I'm a straight white guy in my 40's I'm really outside the whole dating thing I have never had an relationship. But I have always felt Love is love as long as the other person feels the same it's not my concern,I swear I had no Idea how great this show is and Lux and Amity it one big reason I love it. Right now my country is in a bad place well soon find out if were turning a corner or driving off the cliff I fear for the people not in the "norm" I say that as they do.
I finished this a month ago and I still think about it. Also I kept Atul hostage all the way til the end lol
Man, the dynamic and rivalry between these 2 characters has always been one of my favorites in fiction since I first watched MHA 1st season back in 2017. Seeing how their relationship has grown and become more complex was a joy to watch, and when Deku and Bakugo finally started to work together, especially in Heroes Rising against Nine, damn it was such a massive payoff. This show is juat a masterclass in writing and characters.
Kirishima is a himbo: sweet, strong, and occasionally a little dumb, which is why he's such a wholesome character
What an incredible video. To anyone thinking of trying Spiritfarer, go for it. It’s a beautiful game and the maker of this video did it justice.
No one is talking about it because the beautiful cartoon saloon sold out a bit and as far as I know have released this film exclusively through apple. The most predatory, inhumane, outdated, overrated company. Apple 🍎
i'm resistant to classifying that as "selling out." It is not "selling out" to find a distributor. That's how every film works--you take what deal you can, and you take the one that you feel is most favourable to you as the creator. What compelled them to go with Apple over other companies, I don't know, but I'm hesitant to call that "selling out."
The show is so f……ing lame, this video is lame and your take was lame. Idk endeavor is the only masculine thing about this stupid show
Calm down, Jeffery.
lol calm down Jeffrey
4:23 HELP WHAT
This show had so much soul and heart it’s quite unbelievable to me. The sound design is also out of this world, it’s been a while since I’ve loved a show as much as this one and I watch a lot of media. Amazing video!
What's the song that plays between 3:00 and 3:30? I was looking through the music credits, but couldn't find that one.
it's called mo ghille mear