Wow! I am so humbled by all your words of kindness and support! The making of this episode required every ounce of my willpower, endurance and a sh*t tonne of perseverance to get it across the line so I'm relieved and reassured to know that this was all worth it. To all my loyal fans, I thank you!
Well quantity should never be rushed. And you do it in your own time, when you can, all I ever think about when I play maple is maple kombat, your videos are just as much part of my childhood as maple itself is. The two go hand in hand, I just wish nexon would be wise enough to offer you payment for licensing purposes to use your story in the main game, that would be sick. You're the only youtuber other than AVGN that makes me binge watch episodes over and over again like its my favourite anime. Thank you for your hard work and dedication. And for taking care of my boner.
Fans: ''Did you do it?'' Dray: ''Yes.'' Fans: ''What did it cost?'' Dray: ''Everything.'' This is literally my childhood. I started to watch this series when I was 12 years old. I am 23 right now and every day I have been waiting patiently for a continuation. I am so freaking happy and excited to finally see this next chapter. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for all of your hard work and dedication to this series! Can't wait for Maple Kombat X!
I noticed that in the credits of MKVIII, it said to the fans "hope you will continue to support me for the next 7 or so years" and that was 2012... the release window was in front of us the whole time.
Its just like when Madara declared that Guy Lee is the strongest Taijutsu user, i declare you, Dray, the best MS animator and story writer! I'm 26 years old, married and have a little child, and I watched your first episode when it just released, in addition me being a part of UndiePatrol for awhile. I will keep support you, donate to you, and to spread the world about you. Thank you.
That was absolutely phenomenal. Been such a long time in the making. It's honestly crazy that you're still dedicated to finishing this series even all of these years later. It's been a part of so many people's childhoods and it's honestly crazy. You've really affected so many people. Only one last part remaining. Thank you so much, Dray. Can't wait for the next one.
Dray…I’ve come back just now because something reminded me that I never finished Maple Kombat after starting when I was just a kid in elementary school. I’m 27 now, and when started watching I was 12… This is the greatest animation series I’ve ever watched in my entire life. Not just because of the amazing animations, but because of everything it meant to me when I was growing up. I played a lot of MS for sure, but it was the first time in my life I was watching something so amazing that it genuinely blew my mind. Not to mention being so amazed that I was yelled at multiple times by my mother to get stop watching your videos and go to bed! Your series blew my mind, the story, the drama and the concept, you are a true artist and RUclips OG. Thank you for putting so much heart and soul into this series, and from the bottom of my heart thank you for entertaining me and so many others as we went through life dreaming that we could live in the world of Maple Kombat. Cheers to you brother, and cheers to the greatest video series ever. PS. Before I watch the final episode I’m going to go rematch every episode to catch myself up! 🔥🥂🤟
Started playing MapleStory since summer of 2005, and stopped playing around early 2014. So much nostalgia watching from watch Maple Kombat. This is worth the long 7 years wait after the 8th episode. Awesome work Dray!
Dray's like the George RR Martin of Maple Story Animation. Takes forever but when it get's done and you finish it... it's like nothing else could top the greatest thing you've just ever witnessed.
13 years ago. I came here, watched your bossing videos that are now days considered the OG god content of maplestory. Yet here we are after years and years of waiting. Many things have changed, yet maple combat over decade old project will close its last chapter one day but its not this day. Thank you Dray for coming back to this project.
It has been many years since i played maple story, a lot of things changes during this 11 years period. But to see your motivation and dedication to finish this master piece , as a big fan of maple and you dray i take of my hat for that. Very nostalgic to remember those day's and these series, you made my day be sure about that! ;) Thank you very much Dray86! Cannot wait until the grand finale episode!
All the late nights up playing Maplestory...all the times I rewatched MK cause I just patiently waited for this episode. For years. You didn't let us down and you stuck with what you started man. Thank you, and I'm still enjoying the ride.
I remember when in 2007 when I saw the very first Maple Kombat, I was 11, addicted to Maplestory, not even out of primary school, fell in love with the series. 23 now, with a degree. You made me feel 11 again. I haven't been glued to my seat like this in a long time. I am so glad I stuck with this after so long. Thank you and everyone involved, for not giving up and perceiving through all the challenges we know you went through to complete the project. See you next episode, can't wait for you to blow our minds away again!
this just showed up in my recommendations, time to rewatch the entire series I guess. Cannot believe that It actually returned after all those years. Thank you man
When I first watched this series I was 7 years old, now I’m 17. Thanks for being a large part of my childhood! I’ll never forget how truly amazing Maple Kombat was
What an awesome episode!! Thank you Dray so much for the opportunity to be apart of something so awesome!! This was my childhood and now I’m in my 20s, this puts a smile to my face.
Dude dray it’s over a decade man and I still love your work. Honestly thanks to you I now work at Game mechanic studios in la. I very much appreciate your videos and creativity. Stay with it. The world needs more of you.
Man, that was one hell of a ride! Despite everyone being very busy with our education/jobs, the episode everyone has been waiting for has finally arrived! Once again, I'm so happy for your success and it has been an honor having been granted the privilege of collaborating with a very talented team to help complete this relic of our childhood. I cannot thank you enough! Sit back and enjoy your break brotha. You've earned it. I wish you nothing but the best.
I just recently came back to maple (just briefly I can already tell) and your videos popped up in my mind while listening to points of authority. Man, I was so nicely surprised to see this video is only 3 months old. So many memories, dude, thanks!
Man i had to go back to this channel today to see if anything was uploaded. How did i miss this 11 months later!? Been watching since the beginning, im glad its here!
I cant belive I'm 29, sitting in my truck on NY Eve with nothing to do watching episode 9 of MapleKombat. Great job Dray and the whole team. Looking forward to watching the next one.
Im absoloutly losing my mind over how well this series has developed and how in every single episode, I seem to tense up at those great moments. This series will forever be one of my most favorite things I have ever watched. I cannot wait until the final episode. Also its really kool seeing my name up there on the Patreon support list. Im so glad I can contribute to something so amazing. Keep it up.
God damn what New Maple Kombat 1 year ago, the hell didn’t this pop up in my feed , haven’t mapled for a cool minute but definitely got to watch this 💯
I've waited for so long, and unlike Game of Thrones, this series does not disappoint! Dear Dray, thank you for making this happen! Thank you for not giving up on this animation that brings back all the good times that we've had playing the game and watching the series unfold! I will be more than happy to wait another 7 years if such an incredible piece is the outcome of it. And thanks to anyone else involved in the making of this!
The nostalgia is though the fucking roof dude, for real basically a reunion for all old maple story players. This means more to people than you know dude. Your the shit man, best wishes always.
I have only rediscovered this series today. I remember as a kid how excited I was when maple kombat 6 and 7 finally came out. But life happened and I have moved on to the next chapter of my life. The friends I have made in maplestory are long gone unfortunately, but watching this has made me feel like that kid again; made me re-live the times when I rush back from school to play maplestory with my friends, to escape the horror that is middle/high school. thank you for keeping this series alive. I dont know how to extend my gratitude(any words or expressions I know are not powerful or effective enough to communicate to you my appreciation for yout effort) except to comment on this video because I know you still read the comments. Sincerely, A stranger from the internet.
Dray i'm so thankful that you're actually finishing these, I have literally grown up with Maple Kombat much like everyone else, Good job for sticking it out for so long!
The madman actually did it. I remember first watching the series way back in 2008 when I started playing and now here we are a full 11 years later. Thanks for all your work on these over the years Dray, really awesome to see a beloved childhood memory nearing its conclusion :)
Many years ago we played Maple, sadly the game we once knew is long gone but the memory still lives. I think this is going to give me closure on that time in my life
I remember watching this as a kid and being so into it, seeing it now as a 21 year old it actually makes me so happy, makes me feel as though i was playing this game for the first time, thank you Dray!!
I don't know how it happened, but I'm glad the notification popped up. The old RUclips account I had over a decade ago that was subbed to you is long gone so this is a pleasant surprise. Time to watch. EDIT: Instant I saw that tele replacement thing I just knew it was gonna happen like that. Wonderfully put together. Managed to hit me right in the nostalgia. Thank you so much for this.
wow. i cant believe i just found this. i just want to let you know how much i appreciate you for doing this. i started watching this series when i was in middle school, possibly even younger. the nostalgia and happiness this brings me is unprecedented. from the bottom of my heart, thank you for creating this.
Yaaas QUEEN I am disappointed RUclips didn't notify me for this. Thank you for your dedication to this, I am hype to see the conclusion to something I've been keeping up with for more than 10 years!
The amount of work you put in each episode is remarkable, i always admired your animation skills.Thank you for returning to complete the series, we look forward to see how it ends.Today most of the things are driven by money so passion is a rare trait nowadays and people appreciate it.Nexon should hire you because you did so much service for them with this series.
I honestly dont think there's any words that can describe this moment.. but other than that I have to say this was a great episode, its quite awesome to see the changes in animation etc etc from the first episode and up to MK9. I'm proud of you, everyone behind this as well as us fans sticking with you all this time. 7 years worth waiting, and 7 more to come
I laughed. I cried. I got goosebumps. I have so much respect and loyalty for you man. You did wonderful on this and nobody could ever thank you enough for finishing it. We all love you and will continue to follow. Thank you so much Dray! ❤😍
Thanks Dray, I started playing Maplestory back in 2007 when my best friend showed me the game. We were playing nonstop then stumbled upon your Maple Kombat vids ever since. I’m just getting a feeling of the good ol days watching this since we don’t play maple anymore. Can’t wait for Maple Kombat X!
Finally had the time to watch this and man what an episode! Can't believe I grew up watching this and it's still going strong. I love all the nostalgic Maplestory jokes and classic dray86 humor from 2007 dude keep it up!!I can't wait to see how it ends. Thank you for everything Dray, and best of luck on the next episode! :)
Thank you so much Dray. You, Maplestory, and all the other RUclips Maplers were such a big part of my childhood. I started in ‘08 and played for several years before quitting but I never stopped watching you, Deity, and GC. Old school Maplestory was awesome and I made so many friends on it that sadly went with the game. Though I probably will never talk to them again, your videos kinda bring me back to those happy times. I’m proud to say both me and my brother are patrons of yours and that it was worth the wait. Thank you Dray. PEACE (my old guild from Bellocan) forever!
So happy to see maple kombat again!! cannot wait to see next episode, nice job and nice animations, still amazing how epic and awesome are the fights without losing that humor of the old mapling, simply amazing!
In the credits of MK8 you thanked the fans for the support and asked us to continue supporting you for the next 7 years or so. 7 years later, MK9 is released. Poetry. Congratulations Dray on completing the next chapter and thank you for your hard work! See you guys in 2026
FINALLY!!! AFTER LIKE 10 YEARS OF WAITING!! OMG!! thx for letting me time travel back to the past for 35 minutes! every second of this was a masterpiece!
Wow, Dray... I've been struck with nostalgia today and had to see very old videos of everything and I'm really surprised you actually continued this series. You have been a huge part of my teenage life, I hope you're doing good nowdays. Wishing you all the best
I was listening to the maplestory soundtrack and got nostalgic enough to remember watching this series back when I was around 10. Decided to find out what the actual name was and lo and behold you're still making this stuff 9 years later! That's absolutely insane, dude. Really wish I could support you on patreon but I can't. Wish all the best for you and hopefully another episode :)
Just went on a nostalgia trip and re-watched the entire series. The quality of the fights and animations have improved so much. Looking forward to the end!
Dray, DUDE! As someone who watched this series at the start and even got motivated to animate because of it, MK IX BLEW MAH MIND! Especially knowing how hard it is to do animations post-school, man, my respect for you is hitting critical mass! XD Everything turned out so good! And there were so many awesome people helping with it! Dray, man, I wish you the very best with MK X! Always love to see your work! Take care, dude!
Great video, as was all the others. I started watching these as a kid, playing MapleStory, and they had a big impact on me; even as an adult I still occasionally look back and feel nostalgia. Every single time I hear Points of Authority by Linkin Park, I think of Maple Kombat III; even though copyright forced you to change it. I thank you for making them. And while I most certainly wouldn't complain about seeing more, and would gladly encourage you to do so; make sure it's something you want to do. Everything ends, and there is nothing wrong with this being the same. Even if you do decide to discontinue it; I would not feel any type of burden or shame about it. You have produced great work that touched the hearts of many, and that is more than enough, I think.
found this series again by coincidence, re-watched for the funny/nostalgic moments but i had forgotten how genuinely amazing this series becomes as you got better and better at what you do. by the time i finished my re-watch of episode 7 (the last episode i saw more than 10 years ago) i was actually scared and a little sad that i'd be starting 8 & 9 because it felt like i would be "finishing" this story for a 2nd time. now that i'm here, i'm still about as sad as i thought i would be but it was definitely worth it. i know you probably get comments like these all the time and i'm sorry for being another one but thank you for putting in so much work. this watch-through solidified maple kombat as a core memory. i'll be remembering it until i'm gone lmao
"U get back here and train boars with me!!!" I lol'd. Relatable time. :D Thank you for the all the time and effort you've put into this. I miss the old days /o
Manji is the original Madara Uchiha Thank you Drey for finishing this. I thought you had given up somewhere in the hiatus you took after MK7. Just found this 3 years late and i'm so happy you finnished your masterpiece. Good job man seriously! This was a long awaited finale
Been a fan since Maple Makeover. 14 years man... 14 fricken years. i was 14 at the time and i laughed at it like an absolute maniac. Thank you for keeping MK up.. it's been such a joy watching this and remembering the good old days again..
I can't believe it has been THIS long Dray xD. Watching your videos right after class back in junior high school and I still can't stop myself today as a Master Degree student to move on from this series. Glad you are doing well and awesome animation as always. Thanks for the wonderful 10+years and keep it up as always!
bro I'm following you since I'm 16, I'm already 26 and I still find your maple kombat videos super cool (Y) Thanks for all, please don't forget finish maple kombat :)
Thanks for the work Dray! You really didn't disapoint this episode! Predictions: Dray dies. Diety will resurrect with his newly acquired resurrection skill. Grendel and Buttercast will make a surprise return and everyone will join in to fight the threat of Manji. I did prefer the music from the previous episode over this one, but overall that's the only con I could find. Keep up the great work! Btw, as a recommendation for a Patreon reward: Remember name tags in Maple Story? Offer to put your name on any MS item of a persons choosing for one of the rewards! It's like a digital autograph!
Legendary! Found this piece of art in quarantine again. I can see the the hard work and dedication you and your team put in to this episode. Much love from Holland. As many other people in here I also consider this series as part of my childhood. Big up, keep doing what you're doing
Wow! I am so humbled by all your words of kindness and support! The making of this episode required every ounce of my willpower, endurance and a sh*t tonne of perseverance to get it across the line so I'm relieved and reassured to know that this was all worth it. To all my loyal fans, I thank you!
Well quantity should never be rushed. And you do it in your own time, when you can, all I ever think about when I play maple is maple kombat, your videos are just as much part of my childhood as maple itself is. The two go hand in hand, I just wish nexon would be wise enough to offer you payment for licensing purposes to use your story in the main game, that would be sick. You're the only youtuber other than AVGN that makes me binge watch episodes over and over again like its my favourite anime. Thank you for your hard work and dedication. And for taking care of my boner.
Undiepatrol for life brother
Now let's train @ boars dray, im waiting on CH 2.
OH MY GOD MY CHILDHOOD FOR EVER
one question
still demonetized?
Avenger:took us 11 years to create this masterpiece
Dray:hold mah beer
And they said endgame was the most anticipated film of the year
LOLLLLLLLLLLLLLL not even close.
Fans: ''Did you do it?''
Dray: ''Yes.''
Fans: ''What did it cost?''
Dray: ''Everything.''
This is literally my childhood. I started to watch this series when I was 12 years old. I am 23 right now and every day I have been waiting patiently for a continuation. I am so freaking happy and excited to finally see this next chapter. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for all of your hard work and dedication to this series! Can't wait for Maple Kombat X!
Dray: Was it worth it?
Me: It was worth every goddamn second.
I noticed that in the credits of MKVIII, it said to the fans "hope you will continue to support me for the next 7 or so years" and that was 2012... the release window was in front of us the whole time.
WTFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF
Haha i knew i wasnt the only one that noticed that
Some people move on from this series.... but not us
This game is dead to me but not this series 😭
Hold on. How did this comment get posted 1 week ago? Lol rip Patreon
Articunoxx I think because this was some live countdown post or something ? Lol
*The game will never been the same but MapleRoyals now comes in the path of it*
*Same for MapleLegends*
@@MaritsView Maple Pheonix too. It's technically the only 1x server available that's old school. Just a little plug from me. :P
@@EscaBee The premiere was uploaded 1 week before it went live :)
Its just like when Madara declared that Guy Lee is the strongest Taijutsu user, i declare you, Dray, the best MS animator and story writer!
I'm 26 years old, married and have a little child, and I watched your first episode when it just released, in addition me being a part of UndiePatrol for awhile.
I will keep support you, donate to you, and to spread the world about you.
Thank you.
THX Dray for the great episode. see you in 2029!
2027 would be the 20 year anniversary lol.
I’m so happy for you man, you stuck to you guns and didn’t leave us hanging cough* (diety) cough*
Deity sucks
Halloween fever 6 finale coming in 6 days
That was absolutely phenomenal. Been such a long time in the making.
It's honestly crazy that you're still dedicated to finishing this series even all of these years later.
It's been a part of so many people's childhoods and it's honestly crazy. You've really affected so many people.
Only one last part remaining. Thank you so much, Dray. Can't wait for the next one.
Thanks champ ❤️ I'm dedicated because of legends like you. Thanks for the support 👊
@@dray86 Supporting you as always too, love this series bro, keep it up.
I'm from Taiwan, I am Taiwanese. Your videos gave me a wonderful childhood 15 years ago. Thank you.
you still have fans that have been watching for 15 years waiting on the final episode, looking forward to it.
Dray…I’ve come back just now because something reminded me that I never finished Maple Kombat after starting when I was just a kid in elementary school. I’m 27 now, and when started watching I was 12…
This is the greatest animation series I’ve ever watched in my entire life. Not just because of the amazing animations, but because of everything it meant to me when I was growing up. I played a lot of MS for sure, but it was the first time in my life I was watching something so amazing that it genuinely blew my mind. Not to mention being so amazed that I was yelled at multiple times by my mother to get stop watching your videos and go to bed!
Your series blew my mind, the story, the drama and the concept, you are a true artist and RUclips OG. Thank you for putting so much heart and soul into this series, and from the bottom of my heart thank you for entertaining me and so many others as we went through life dreaming that we could live in the world of Maple Kombat.
Cheers to you brother, and cheers to the greatest video series ever.
PS. Before I watch the final episode I’m going to go rematch every episode to catch myself up! 🔥🥂🤟
Thanks for sharing your story with me brother. Love and appreciate ya
Started playing MapleStory since summer of 2005, and stopped playing around early 2014. So much nostalgia watching from watch Maple Kombat. This is worth the long 7 years wait after the 8th episode. Awesome work Dray!
Dray's like the George RR Martin of Maple Story Animation. Takes forever but when it get's done and you finish it... it's like nothing else could top the greatest thing you've just ever witnessed.
lmao thanks Goken
@@dray86 been a fan since the 1st episode. You've made my day entire weekend already. Of course champ 👍
13 years ago. I came here, watched your bossing videos that are now days considered the OG god content of maplestory. Yet here we are after years and years of waiting. Many things have changed, yet maple combat over decade old project will close its last chapter one day but its not this day. Thank you Dray for coming back to this project.
It has been many years since i played maple story, a lot of things changes during this 11 years period.
But to see your motivation and dedication to finish this master piece , as a big fan of maple and you dray i take of my hat for that.
Very nostalgic to remember those day's and these series, you made my day be sure about that! ;)
Thank you very much Dray86!
Cannot wait until the grand finale episode!
All the late nights up playing Maplestory...all the times I rewatched MK cause I just patiently waited for this episode. For years. You didn't let us down and you stuck with what you started man. Thank you, and I'm still enjoying the ride.
I remember when in 2007 when I saw the very first Maple Kombat, I was 11, addicted to Maplestory, not even out of primary school, fell in love with the series. 23 now, with a degree. You made me feel 11 again. I haven't been glued to my seat like this in a long time. I am so glad I stuck with this after so long. Thank you and everyone involved, for not giving up and perceiving through all the challenges we know you went through to complete the project. See you next episode, can't wait for you to blow our minds away again!
this just showed up in my recommendations, time to rewatch the entire series I guess. Cannot believe that It actually returned after all those years. Thank you man
This is the only masterpiece of maple story I will watch and finish after so many years
When I first watched this series I was 7 years old, now I’m 17. Thanks for being a large part of my childhood! I’ll never forget how truly amazing Maple Kombat was
12 years now that this series has been going on. I’ve loved every single episode.
Thank you Dray, thank you so much for not giving up.
What an awesome episode!! Thank you Dray so much for the opportunity to be apart of something so awesome!! This was my childhood and now I’m in my 20s, this puts a smile to my face.
People say they grew up with things like Pokemon and Spongebob Squarepants during their childhoods.... but I grew up with:
Dray86’s Mortal Kombat
Dude dray it’s over a decade man and I still love your work. Honestly thanks to you I now work at Game mechanic studios in la. I very much appreciate your videos and creativity. Stay with it. The world needs more of you.
You're a gift to the maple community, thank you for continuing this series with so much love!
Roller coaster of emotions seeing this pop up in my feed, thank you for all these years.
"How old are you?"
"I am 'Grendel the very young' - old"
COULD IT BE?!
Did this really just pop up in my Sub Feed?!
What a glorious day, Thanks Dray!
huh didnt know you played maplestory as well lol
@@Dnite13 to be fair, he is dutch. Most dutchies have played this game 😜
Man, that was one hell of a ride! Despite everyone being very busy with our education/jobs, the episode everyone has been waiting for has finally arrived!
Once again, I'm so happy for your success and it has been an honor having been granted the privilege of collaborating with a very talented team to help complete this relic of our childhood. I cannot thank you enough!
Sit back and enjoy your break brotha. You've earned it. I wish you nothing but the best.
That.. That was beautifull.. The best 35 minutes of my life. Started when I was around 16.. 25 now lol. Still here, still watching!
thank you Dray for bringing back my childhood
I just recently came back to maple (just briefly I can already tell) and your videos popped up in my mind while listening to points of authority. Man, I was so nicely surprised to see this video is only 3 months old. So many memories, dude, thanks!
Freaking amazing! See you in another 10 years my friend
Man i had to go back to this channel today to see if anything was uploaded. How did i miss this 11 months later!? Been watching since the beginning, im glad its here!
can't believe I'm gonna see this after so many years
I cant belive I'm 29, sitting in my truck on NY Eve with nothing to do watching episode 9 of MapleKombat. Great job Dray and the whole team. Looking forward to watching the next one.
Happy new year 🤣
Im absoloutly losing my mind over how well this series has developed and how in every single episode, I seem to tense up at those great moments. This series will forever be one of my most favorite things I have ever watched. I cannot wait until the final episode. Also its really kool seeing my name up there on the Patreon support list. Im so glad I can contribute to something so amazing. Keep it up.
It's finally happening, I'm so excited.
Maple story should sponsor this videos!
I stand by you to see you finish the series! You deserve all the love and support from the community, Dray. Excited for the next one!
Its been 12 years since Maple Kombat ep 1 was made. Its been a long time, you've done it!
God damn what New Maple Kombat 1 year ago, the hell didn’t this pop up in my feed , haven’t mapled for a cool minute but definitely got to watch this 💯
I've waited for so long, and unlike Game of Thrones, this series does not disappoint!
Dear Dray, thank you for making this happen!
Thank you for not giving up on this animation that brings back all the good times that we've had playing the game and watching the series unfold!
I will be more than happy to wait another 7 years if such an incredible piece is the outcome of it.
And thanks to anyone else involved in the making of this!
cant believe i remember this series 16 years later i still remember your youtube name, i watched a video about maplestory and instantly looked you up.
The nostalgia is though the fucking roof dude, for real basically a reunion for all old maple story players. This means more to people than you know dude. Your the shit man, best wishes always.
I have only rediscovered this series today. I remember as a kid how excited I was when maple kombat 6 and 7 finally came out. But life happened and I have moved on to the next chapter of my life. The friends I have made in maplestory are long gone unfortunately, but watching this has made me feel like that kid again; made me re-live the times when I rush back from school to play maplestory with my friends, to escape the horror that is middle/high school. thank you for keeping this series alive. I dont know how to extend my gratitude(any words or expressions I know are not powerful or effective enough to communicate to you my appreciation for yout effort) except to comment on this video because I know you still read the comments.
Sincerely,
A stranger from the internet.
Dad: why the heck are you crying so damn loud
Me watching IX:
Dray i'm so thankful that you're actually finishing these, I have literally grown up with Maple Kombat much like everyone else, Good job for sticking it out for so long!
The madman actually did it. I remember first watching the series way back in 2008 when I started playing and now here we are a full 11 years later.
Thanks for all your work on these over the years Dray, really awesome to see a beloved childhood memory nearing its conclusion :)
pog
Many years ago we played Maple, sadly the game we once knew is long gone but the memory still lives.
I think this is going to give me closure on that time in my life
I remember watching this as a kid and being so into it, seeing it now as a 21 year old it actually makes me so happy, makes me feel as though i was playing this game for the first time, thank you Dray!!
It feels weird to say this but my college experience now feels full. My childhood has come back again. Excellent work Dray!
I don't know how it happened, but I'm glad the notification popped up. The old RUclips account I had over a decade ago that was subbed to you is long gone so this is a pleasant surprise.
Time to watch.
EDIT:
Instant I saw that tele replacement thing I just knew it was gonna happen like that.
Wonderfully put together. Managed to hit me right in the nostalgia. Thank you so much for this.
I can't believe Altar and Titan were in there. May the power of the earrings bless you, Dray!
I've lived a life with no regrets.
wow. i cant believe i just found this. i just want to let you know how much i appreciate you for doing this. i started watching this series when i was in middle school, possibly even younger. the nostalgia and happiness this brings me is unprecedented. from the bottom of my heart, thank you for creating this.
You're welcome bro
Yaaas QUEEN
I am disappointed RUclips didn't notify me for this.
Thank you for your dedication to this, I am hype to see the conclusion to something I've been keeping up with for more than 10 years!
The amount of work you put in each episode is remarkable, i always admired your animation skills.Thank you for returning to complete the series, we look forward to see how it ends.Today most of the things are driven by money so passion is a rare trait nowadays and people appreciate it.Nexon should hire you because you did so much service for them with this series.
I honestly dont think there's any words that can describe this moment..
but other than that I have to say this was a great episode, its quite awesome to see the changes in animation etc etc from the first episode and up to MK9. I'm proud of you, everyone behind this as well as us fans sticking with you all this time. 7 years worth waiting, and 7 more to come
I laughed. I cried. I got goosebumps. I have so much respect and loyalty for you man. You did wonderful on this and nobody could ever thank you enough for finishing it. We all love you and will continue to follow. Thank you so much Dray! ❤😍
Thanks Dray, I started playing Maplestory back in 2007 when my best friend showed me the game. We were playing nonstop then stumbled upon your Maple Kombat vids ever since. I’m just getting a feeling of the good ol days watching this since we don’t play maple anymore. Can’t wait for Maple Kombat X!
Thank you Dray for making this, it means a lot to all of us! We know this wasnt easy to get time for in adulthood!
Finally had the time to watch this and man what an episode! Can't believe I grew up watching this and it's still going strong. I love all the nostalgic Maplestory jokes and classic dray86 humor from 2007 dude keep it up!!I can't wait to see how it ends. Thank you for everything Dray, and best of luck on the next episode! :)
Thank you so much Dray. You, Maplestory, and all the other RUclips Maplers were such a big part of my childhood. I started in ‘08 and played for several years before quitting but I never stopped watching you, Deity, and GC. Old school Maplestory was awesome and I made so many friends on it that sadly went with the game. Though I probably will never talk to them again, your videos kinda bring me back to those happy times. I’m proud to say both me and my brother are patrons of yours and that it was worth the wait. Thank you Dray. PEACE (my old guild from Bellocan) forever!
Had to revisit this, thanks for all the childhood memories @dray86. This gives me crazy nostalgia.
So happy to see maple kombat again!! cannot wait to see next episode, nice job and nice animations, still amazing how epic and awesome are the fights without losing that humor of the old mapling, simply amazing!
...What.
I haven't played Maple Story in 8 years, yet RUclips knows to recommend me this.
just wtf. The memories
This was worth wayyyyy more than 7 years of waiting.
THANK YOU for the great work.
Your Still alive!!! Your one of the original animators that inspired me back in the day to try this !!! GLAD YOUR STILL AROUND
In the credits of MK8 you thanked the fans for the support and asked us to continue supporting you for the next 7 years or so. 7 years later, MK9 is released. Poetry. Congratulations Dray on completing the next chapter and thank you for your hard work! See you guys in 2026
SO. DAMN. EPIC. BEEN WATCHING YOUR MAPLE KOMBAT SERIES SINCE I WAS IN 4TH GRADE. IT'S BEEN A JOURNEY DRAY
This makes me oddly sad to watch, just because it's so nostalgic and I miss the good ol' Maplestory days.
Amazing job.
Now these kind of memories... will never fade. Thank you soooo much for continuing the story line!
FINALLY!!! AFTER LIKE 10 YEARS OF WAITING!! OMG!! thx for letting me time travel back to the past for 35 minutes! every second of this was a masterpiece!
This is top-tier animation. Thanks for enriching my childhood with this series Dray.
Wow, Dray... I've been struck with nostalgia today and had to see very old videos of everything and I'm really surprised you actually continued this series.
You have been a huge part of my teenage life, I hope you're doing good nowdays. Wishing you all the best
Well shit. It's finally out, and my childhood has become complete. Thanks, Dray.
Edit: okay. To be continued. Omg. LOL
I was listening to the maplestory soundtrack and got nostalgic enough to remember watching this series back when I was around 10. Decided to find out what the actual name was and lo and behold you're still making this stuff 9 years later! That's absolutely insane, dude. Really wish I could support you on patreon but I can't. Wish all the best for you and hopefully another episode :)
Just went on a nostalgia trip and re-watched the entire series. The quality of the fights and animations have improved so much. Looking forward to the end!
My childhood has been restored. Thank you so much.
Dray, DUDE! As someone who watched this series at the start and even got motivated to animate because of it, MK IX BLEW MAH MIND!
Especially knowing how hard it is to do animations post-school, man, my respect for you is hitting critical mass! XD
Everything turned out so good! And there were so many awesome people helping with it!
Dray, man, I wish you the very best with MK X! Always love to see your work! Take care, dude!
Great video, as was all the others. I started watching these as a kid, playing MapleStory, and they had a big impact on me; even as an adult I still occasionally look back and feel nostalgia. Every single time I hear Points of Authority by Linkin Park, I think of Maple Kombat III; even though copyright forced you to change it.
I thank you for making them.
And while I most certainly wouldn't complain about seeing more, and would gladly encourage you to do so; make sure it's something you want to do. Everything ends, and there is nothing wrong with this being the same. Even if you do decide to discontinue it; I would not feel any type of burden or shame about it. You have produced great work that touched the hearts of many, and that is more than enough, I think.
found this series again by coincidence, re-watched for the funny/nostalgic moments but i had forgotten how genuinely amazing this series becomes as you got better and better at what you do. by the time i finished my re-watch of episode 7 (the last episode i saw more than 10 years ago) i was actually scared and a little sad that i'd be starting 8 & 9 because it felt like i would be "finishing" this story for a 2nd time. now that i'm here, i'm still about as sad as i thought i would be but it was definitely worth it. i know you probably get comments like these all the time and i'm sorry for being another one but thank you for putting in so much work. this watch-through solidified maple kombat as a core memory. i'll be remembering it until i'm gone lmao
This series is still going, this isn't the last episode!
"U get back here and train boars with me!!!" I lol'd. Relatable time. :D Thank you for the all the time and effort you've put into this. I miss the old days /o
Welcome back Dray, missed this series from when I was a teen. Nostalgic overload!
I am the "train at boars" guy. Definitely the moment that defined the episode. 6:40
I am the guy that the ''train at boars'' guy spoke to. I am basically more important than Derek and Deity to the story now
Manji is the original Madara Uchiha
Thank you Drey for finishing this. I thought you had given up somewhere in the hiatus you took after MK7. Just found this 3 years late and i'm so happy you finnished your masterpiece. Good job man seriously! This was a long awaited finale
Been a fan since Maple Makeover. 14 years man... 14 fricken years. i was 14 at the time and i laughed at it like an absolute maniac.
Thank you for keeping MK up.. it's been such a joy watching this and remembering the good old days again..
Thanks for 14 years of support ! ❤️
I'm so happy that the 9 year hiatus basically gave you a lot more time (and new effects) to animate with.
It's cool.
This was actually a 7 year hiatus and it took him under 3 years from when he first began, and he was quite rusty at the beginning of that, but yeah
the nostalgia nearly brought me to tears. thank you good sir.
I can't believe it has been THIS long Dray xD. Watching your videos right after class back in junior high school and I still can't stop myself today as a Master Degree student to move on from this series. Glad you are doing well and awesome animation as always. Thanks for the wonderful 10+years and keep it up as always!
bro I'm following you since I'm 16, I'm already 26 and I still find your maple kombat videos super cool (Y) Thanks for all, please don't forget finish maple kombat :)
Thanks for the work Dray! You really didn't disapoint this episode!
Predictions: Dray dies. Diety will resurrect with his newly acquired resurrection skill. Grendel and Buttercast will make a surprise return and everyone will join in to fight the threat of Manji.
I did prefer the music from the previous episode over this one, but overall that's the only con I could find. Keep up the great work!
Btw, as a recommendation for a Patreon reward: Remember name tags in Maple Story? Offer to put your name on any MS item of a persons choosing for one of the rewards! It's like a digital autograph!
Legendary! Found this piece of art in quarantine again. I can see the the hard work and dedication you and your team put in to this episode. Much love from Holland.
As many other people in here I also consider this series as part of my childhood.
Big up, keep doing what you're doing
Holy shitttttt. A decade later and it's finally here! The next 35 minutes is about to be epic.