Operago - Official Short
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- Опубликовано: 4 окт 2024
- Phantom hunter duo Brio and Drusilla clash with an Opera singer from another realm.
Recipient of the 2022 "Woody Award" at the CalArts Producer's Show.
Film by Rayna Buxton -- buxton.animation@gmail.com
Voice of Brio -- Cherie Chan
Voice of Drusilla -- Kailee Evans
Habanera (Bizet) electric guitar rendition by André Antunes -- / @andreantunesofficial
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I can imagine the series now: those in the afterlife unsatisfied with a disgraceful death come back to the realm of the living in order to attempt to complete their final dreams/wishes. Unfortunately due to their weak grip on reality, they end up doing more harm then good; all this opera singer wanted was to perform for crowds of thousands, catching thrown roses and basking in the love and attention. Her ghostly form possesses humans and creates ushers out of thin air, ones she once dreamed of leading the wealthy to her sold out operas.
this plot actually works really well
I like this storyline concept.
I loved this interpretation of the video
You mean like the anime Wonder Egg Priority?
@@CerridwenVids idk, I never finished the anime lol
I just noticed that the giant figure never hits the final note. It feels inconclusive it’s wonderful. It’s like we’ll never know the full world of these characters.
Her falling to was so- depressing. An the tears that streek down her face when all she say "we all heard you" hit the feels
~3:54 for anyone wanting to skip directly to that part
I love how the climax gave all the characters, even the villain, so much depth. The singer crying after being acknowledged then gently setting Brio down before the entire theatre collapses. That was gold!
ya my farts are deep
@@86lngd25 ok child
@@hubertkazirod5048 my name chef
aw, the line "We all heard you" was so touching and beautiful. a hint of empathy that reminds you ghosts are just people with unfinished business.
I like how the ending shows the now old opera singer on her deathbed (apparently now dying peacefully) while someone played the music box of the song she always sing in her young opera singer days and maybe her wish was something like she hopes to sing on the stage with a bunch of enthusiastic audience like she used to do when shes young one last time. And maybe her wish is the reason why the phantom manifested in a form of her giant ghostly young self singing in theater clad in her signature dress ;v;
(also the fact that brio comforted her by saying "we all heard you" really made her accept her death peacefully by taking her final bow qwq)
@@lalaskii7814 its a text emoji thing like uwu or T-T
lmao, i thought she said "all of you", like all of those black figures were souls she captured, and they were being freed as well idk
@@ddsalvador8710 though, given that the fight started with the Giantess freeing the people she'd kidnapped on her own...
I love this so much, I know everyone always says, "I wish this was a whole show", but I do wish I had a whole show of this masterpiece. I love everything about it.
@:D You know what's funny, I've seen clips of that show, and it's EXACTLY what I thought of when I watched this! Like the moving patterns and stuff!
@@Bonnie_Mairead did you ever watch? its my favorite anime of all time and it always warms my heart seeing a new fan
@@geisterbilder I have not seen a full episode, and I'm not sure if I want to go through the show or not. I thought the art was interesting though.
I love how their face shapes are opposite each other! This is such a wonderful stylistic visually stimulating enthralling watch! Amazing work!
holy shit I love the aesthetic of this the 1700 European style mixed with steampunk and some abstract styles before as well!! I really like the opera singer as well, she has some pmmm with vibes and I like the way she ended her show. Really great job ^v^
yeah it feels like a combo of oktavia and walpurgisnacht I think
Actually I've never thought of them coming together though i love 2 aesthetic very well... Anyways, this mix is awesome.
as a matter of fact, I thought this was going to be PMMM
Yeah HIGHLY original 😂😂😂
@@Beforeitsgone00 really is
I kinda wish we can see more of Brio and Drusilla.
Love it~
It was tragic but beautiful. Specially when the opera singer turned to the empty seats after Brio said "We all heard you"
At the beginning one might suspect that she only said it in a sense to express they were done with her way of forcing people to listen and praise her, but after reading the comments section and how people have come out with this complex plot for a 5 min animation, it's completely the opposite.
In the end; if the plot is to be true depending if you accept it or not; the opera singer dies happily after having her wish to be listened and watched by a crowd become true. Said crowd being US, the viewer behind the screen, she turned to watch us and she was more than thankful to repay such kindness by putting Brio down. We watched her, willingly, without her having to force us and we loved it. This is only but my interpretation but if you think it this way, makes it even more beautiful than already is
Simply magnificent
I think you're metaphorically spot on.
Gives me some Madoka Magica vibes, like when they fight the witches. I loved this and Carmen is always interesting to hear in media.
Especially the singer! She looks like walpurgisnacht
I had the same thought. One of the reasons I love Madoka Magica is because of the Art Style.
was thinking the same thing!
Indeed, Madoka and her witches are such a beautiful idea, I hope the original author take this as a big compliment!
Yo I literally came to the comments to see if anyone felt the same vibe. Fire.
This is so underrated! I love how the opera singer gracefully fell into a bow. No screaming or cusses upon her death like usual "villain" ladies
I keep re-watching the scene where Brio is gently put down by the opera singer after they were defeated. It feels so gentle despite the conflict they had previously. Interesting.
“We all heard you..”
After this, I feel the figure finally decides that she can rest in piece knowing the mission she likely lived for is complete.
There’s absolutely no way this doesn’t blow up on RUclips-everything from the character designs to the style to the level of detail looks absolutely fucking sick. I really hope this gets the attention it deserves :))))))!!
I smell potential for this
I KNOW RIGHT
If only this could be a series! this would be an awesome show!
Greatly agree my friend
Agree!!!
I came here to say this!!! So much potential and could even be made into an educational program about fine arts
@adultswim
Indeed
The character designs are so cool! I love that Brio looks like a cat and Drusilla looks like a dragonfly
What an amusing observation!! I definitely see it now thanks to you :)
character designs just as original as a frog in a cowboy hat i assume
I find Drusilla like a moth 😊
@@86lngd25 C'mon, frog in a cowboy hat is cool and cute; don't deny it.
Brio even has a tattoo of a dragonfly on her arm at 2:05
Can we appreciate how the two ladies are casually chatting while trying to fight? Also like someone else mentioned, has some amazing Madoka Magica vibes to it. Very well done
im a young artist and ive ALWAYS loved semi-realistic lineless art! This is so cool and gives me a bunch of inspo for later drawings!
That’s a thing?! I didn’t know you can not have lines!
Gives me a bit of Puella Magi Madoka Magica vibes!!! Absolutely love it, so amazing... The creativity, the style, the animation... Wow!
Right??? It literally reminded me of when they would fight against a witch!
It does remind me of their labyrinths
I thought the same thing, lovely stuff!
Walpurgisnacht
Walpurgisnacht
I don't get why everyone's first reaction to seeing something so creative and clearly borne out of passion is to demand more. This is more than enough, thank you and don't feel pressured to do anything you don't want to do (especially if you aren't being properly compensated)
its because creativity as people see it TENDS to be a product. commoditised. "more pls" comes from a good place 🤷
Obviously she doesnt have to do more even if people ask for it.
And theres nothing wrong with wanting more of something so creative. That is the point. It is such an original and creative concept that it leaves you wanting more. Theres nothing wrong with it.
The artist can decide for themselves, there's no pressure. Its literally just comments of people communicating how much they appreciated the concept.
What a dumb comment
if they produce smt good and ppl like it they will ask for more
and that dosent pressurise them but motivates them to create more content like this
u can take ur fake and stupid ‘caring nature’ somewhere else
It's because this is so uniquely creative. There isn't enough unique artist like this anymore who TRY, so it's usually desired. This is absolutely inspirational!
@@nimloc1670 So… You're telling an artist to recreate something not only creative, but also _unique_ on top of that? Do you know how much pressure that puts on them? Not to mention, "creative" people exist whether you see them or not. Most artists don't sell their work, or only sell a portion of it, therefore it's not publicly available, it's not accessible to you, etc.
I don't think there should be a market for art at all, but then again another "controversial" opinion of mine is that we should get our basic necessities met for free so we have time to create art or whatever we want to do, and it shouldn't be for sale, including for social capital. In my humble opinion, people should make what they want simply because they want to.
It's been proven time and time again that healthy people thrive on intrinsic motivation rather than external motivation - just look at how kids are so eager to learn until they start getting grades (good or bad), or how people love doing something (such as making art) until they start getting paid for it and it becomes a job rather than a hobby they do just to do it.
Am I saying artists shouldn't be compensated or whatever for their work? Obviously not, my ideal conditions unfortunately are not reality. I'm just saying it sucks that social media has gotten to the point where everything is noteworthy apparently, did anyone ask you about your fucking opinion about this person's art? Like this sort of unwarranted commenting is the exact same to me as grades or money, the second anyone says anything about how I look or what I'm wearing or whatever I immediately just want to stop existing right then and there.
I wish everyone would just shut the fuck up, myself included, I'm not claiming to be a moral pariah or anything like that. Fun fact: accidentally had a freudian slip right then and typed "complaining" instead of "claiming". Hell is other people. With kind regards and much respect, go fuck yourself 💛
I love the madoka magica kinda design of the opera singer, it really fits in with the aesthetic of the animation! Great job :D
I was just looking through the comments to see if anyone else thought this! She reminds me of one of the Witches from the series, with her all-consuming power.
Omg yes that’s what I was thinking! Her design has a lot of similarities with Homulily in the humanoid sense since homulily is like the only witch we’ve seen with a vaguely human shape
@@kagitsune definitely homura’s witch like screeching hermit said! It’s very good :D
I WAS LOOKING FOR THIS COMMENT (also the whole thing kinda reminds me of the plot of madoka magica)
The 2 horns on her head and the dome dress also reminds me of walpurgisnacht
0:34 can we talk about how cute this dog's face is , I swear.
PLEASE IT'S SO CUTE
That's my dog!!😄❤❤ drive.google.com/file/d/1cq6PYz5YZOAWCNbewSzCWI0IsAbcS5Sd/view?usp=drivesdk
@@rainlark They're so adorable !! 💕
This animation is wonderful, by the way!!
Doggie!!!
The patterns shifting with movement on Brios skin and drusillas clothes remind me heavily of the count of monte cristo anime as well as the mononoke anime. Such wonderful interpretations of art. It’s is nice to see it hear as well with the love letters to a bygone world just as monogatari referenced bygone Japan and the count referenced a story of a bygone old france mingling with the story of a futuristic earth. Perhaps I am too used to smooth easily palatable art so the first viewing was jarring but I still could see the talent it took to create something like this. I found myself rewatching to catch little things like the different pieces of brios tattoos or the shifting color schemes whenever the singer was the focus. Well done.
Yesss I thought I was the only one who remembered count Monte Cristo anime :3
reminded me of fyucking CHOWDER
Gankutsuou's the name.
This is amazing! The concept kind of reminds me of the witches from Madoka Magic’s but the art is unlike anything I’ve ever seen before! I hope more people find this!!
Walpugisnacht and Oktavia Von Seckendorf
YO EXACTLY
Haha I said the same thing!
I WAS GONNA COMMENT THIS
I love when something insane is happening and characters chat casually while beating off monsters and the like ! Reminds me of The Midnight Gospel. Beautiful animation, I'm in love with the art style (and the very large lady)
It reminded me of The Midnight Gospel too!! Glad to know I wasn’t the only one! I love these kinds of dialogues, but there are people that find them weird :(
@@Clara-pl8my yeah I shared the series with my friends but they were immediately bored with it and said I was just as weird as it. I'm glad to see that the are people who appreciate the weird side of animated work and stories
Yeah it’s lazy they just don’t animate appropriate expressions and play it as humor.
" we all heard you " I NEED TO KNOW THE LORE MAKE A SERIES AHHHH
This was gorgeous! I particularly loved the overly exaggerated shoulders on the one outfit, the others tattoos and the lips of the opera singer. It’s popped up in my recommended a couple times but I didn’t click until now but I’m going to have to watch it again and again because the story is wonderfully compelling and the animation does it so much justice.
The way this uses dialogue is really cool because it manages to preserve a mysterious and kindof haunting mood that is most often achieved without any dialogue at all. The music, sound effects, or moments of silence still felt heavy and otherworldly, and when there was dialogue, it built up the characters and their relationship so beautifully. And fusing the opera with different genres/more modern instruments??? Depending on the environment, action, and characters?????? Thats so cool!! And obviously the visuals are fantastic. Color pallette, lighting especially!! Cool composition and smooth motion!!! Character design!!! The singer is really beautiful and i love that i didnt realize i got attached until the job was done. The final bow made me cry a little bit, and the music box? Damn 😭😭😭
Ah, I was wondering why we weren't getting an establishing shot where we could see the opera singer's whole body. Her being absolutely massive is so incredible! And shoutout to the relationship between the main two characters. I am so in love with their dynamic!
4:09 shook me to my core. I saw something EXACTLY like this I the theater when I was 5. The sudden shift in colors. For a moment I felt like a child in that dark theater. I don't have any problems with horror of any kind, but this? This touched something I had forgotten. Well done.
Stimulating, creative and thought-provoking! The BEST Calart's short film I've seen in youtube thus far! Simply amazing. All I would say is that the conversations between characters are a little bit akward. I would suggest using more sound effects and more dynamic lines for the characters (some times I didn't pay attention to the characters because the music was very loud). But apart from that, the video is absolutely amazing.
I wass going to comment something similar- the audio for the song was pretty loud for such soft spoken characters. I hope they take this into account for their next project!
@@loumona76 yes, I understand it is cool to see innovation in cinema, but I think in this case the viewer will just get a little bored. like, they put so much effort into these awesome action scenes, but it just sounds like they were recording this in a library. I am not against them talking calmly and low, but such a dynamic short requires dynamic sound design.
I care less about their voices than I care about sound effects.
@@loumona76 Having one voice be noticeably quieter than the other despite speaking in the same tone isn't innovative, that's just not good audio mixing.
@@loumona76 Sure it's good to innovate, but it needs to be intentional and the mixing here feels like it isn't. Some things are just objectively bad unless you have a very clear reason to do them - which is good because it gives artists a direction to improve in without endlessly going through trial and error.
As the saying goes, _know the rules before you break them_ .
The retired old opera singer is asleep and her subconscious is experiencing a dream, a nightmare of sorts where her yearning to be center stage again is taking over her subconscious world and she channels her anger at the world via her singing that engulfs everything; the two "hunter" girls are "projections" like in Inception, modeled after her two caregivers who come in and end that nightmare, mostly as it was time to wake up and take her medication; one of them gently plays the music box afterwards so that she could gently sleep. That is the story I could write up for that scene
Thats actually brilliant!
@@lexyshannon9428 yeah, would like to write the script for that film !
@@lexyshannon9428 thank you for your kind words, much appreciated!
I love Brio's design and animation so so much and how the phantom gently put her on the ground.
I can’t begin to tell you how badly I want an entire show about this. I do hope we’ll see more of Drusilla and Brio in the future; regardless, I can’t wait to see what you do next.
“I’m trying! I can’t use this silly little thing!” That animation in particular was so beautiful
4:13 this whole part…just so gorgeous!
right??!?!
I love the way she says “Drusilla”. their voices are phenomenal
This is literally oozing with creativity! I absolutely freaking adore the color pallet! The fact that this doesn’t have at least 2k views by now baffles me. I can see just how much hard work went into this and you are a criminally underrated bunch of creators.
heh. oozing
Agreed!
Same the color palette is superb
Is 111k better?
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I love how this chaotic scenario seems so natural to the girls. And the way this "naturality" was animated is insanely good!
2:41 OMFG❤️
I truly love that madoka-esque, surreal enemy design mixed with persona and a sincerely unique story. The artstyle in general seems to be made with so much love and emphasis on form - It's truly a masterpiece of animation.
OH MY GOD THIS IS AMAZING-!! the creativity with the face shapes and art style! The elegance + combined with stuff like weapons/motorcycle, the classical music + electric guitar.
I've always wanted to see animations exactly like this 😭 you are amazing!!
BRAVO! I hope you make more in this cool world you showed us of soprano giants, a musical hoarde, and a cool pair of heros!
I wish we can see more of Brio and Drusilla, I can imagine this becoming a series.
1:54 I've never related to a character as much as this XD
The color palettes and characterization in this is so awesome! I love how opposite they are from each other, yet compliment each other down to how they cover each other in combat. Also THANK YOU for making them both POCs (And on top of that not what people suspect from the stereotype. I'm an Asian person and I love seeing bigger feral Asian fems represented), we dont get enough of that.
Well that was remarkably amazing. Good work! Very very unique stuff.
A year later and I would still kill for the singing over the electric guitar to be uploaded separately for listening. Absolutely love this whole short with my whole heart.
Do we even know who sings it?
@@Boozies_AAA that’s what I’ve been wondering honestly. I know where they got the backing track, but not the vocals.
@@gegnabean no other singer quite lands the song as much as they do tbh
Okay if there’s anybody with an answer for this it would be here. What is the style called when animated objects/people have one still pattern behind them and when the object/person moves it just moves over the still pattern? For example at 3:20, her skin is just a floral pattern but it moves. The key on the opera singer also has this effect.
I remember being super fascinated with that style ever since I first watched Chowder as a kid.
Moare efect maybe 🤔
incredible work! the style is just surreal. its the kind of thing you get a glimpse of as a young kid, but never forget, the frames just burned into your mind
3:37 reminds me of the houseki no kuni lunarians, god i love these type of designs
Also this is just so good wtff
YOOO HOUSEKI NO KUNI MENTIONED!!!! RAHHH WTF IS AN ENCYCLOPAEDIA
I have a sneaking suspicion this will get VERY popular as the years go by
クリムトを彷彿とさせる色彩、光沢のある布の様なテクスチャ、精緻な建物、武器やオートバイ、オルゴール、キャラクターの造形が独特で美しくて素敵すぎる…！退廃的で、深夜に食べるチョコレートみたいな罪悪感に似ている…目が離せない魅力がありますね！主役の2人はこうやって街から街へ旅をしているのかな？銀髪の女性がパワーを発揮する時に四肢と目が白く光るのがカッコイイ！
途中に出てくる仮面舞踏会の様な人々は絵？で、オペラ歌手を操っている老女が黒い力を得る元にされていたのだろうか…考察も楽しい。
最後に出てくるオルゴールを商品化して欲しい〜♥(でも1番好きなのは、2:04に出てくるオートバイのヘッドライトの螺鈿のような美しさ)
I can't put into words how much I love this animation, I'm so glad I clicked on it! The concept, character design and atmosphere is so very beautiful. Hopefully we get to see more of these two, I would already die for them!
I now headcannon Drusilla and Brio as a married couple because I can.
blown away! enjoyed it throughout!
It looks exactly like my dream when i was a child. This is a masterpiece.
What a nostalgia.
"we all heard you" that's too good omg
3:27 pissed off white diamond
An underated masterpiece. Bloody love the character designs, the fluidity and the core concept that was well executed. Dead brilliant job there fellas, dead brilliant.
The beginning feels like a Madoka Magica Witch introduction, absolutely loved it and the rest of it as well💖
These character designs!!! ahh beautiful style and movement.
Sometimes youtube brings me a gem such as this.
この映像は全てが美しい。私はまどか☆マギカを連想させるような、絵本のようなデザインが好きです✨✨特にブリオの唸る声が好きです😘私はもっとこの映像が広まる事を望んでいます💗💗
私もマドカマギカと思った
beautiful, definitely deserves more attention! visually reminds me of the witch sequences in madoka magica a lot. also, amazing use of what i assume to be textured brushes? for the hair and other details, it isnt often i see someone use things like that effectively but it works wonders in this.
OH MY GOD I ALSO INSTANTLY THOUGHT OF MADOKA MAGICA
YES MADOKA MAGICA! Such a beautiful art style I’m glad to see similarities
This character design is EVERYTHING, I love Drusilla and Brio!
Watching again and realizing those are tattoos on Brio. And I love how Drusilla and that other person lifted the hems of their dresses to maneuver better.
Everytime I scroll through my RUclips this pops up always gotta watch it
Im speechless with how fantastic this short film was. I genuinely wish this was a full length show. The costumes, the colour palette, the music, the tension, the masterful animation, the comedy!!, it was all there (and wonderfully executed at that). Thank you for making this!
My only complaint is I wish it had subtitles :3
@Rayna Buxton you added the subtitles!! Now its perfect :D
Also, im noticing more and more details, like the way Brio's tattoos light up when shes using strength or other powers. And perhaps, are these two ghost huntresses wives?!
And that ending!! Was the ghost just a projection of an old lady's desires? To return to her past glory?
If you like this sort of design you could try madoka magica, the enemies there look a lot like the opera singer. Check the content warnings before watching though, it's not your usual magical girl show
@@bruh-hr1mt thanks for the rec, I'll check it out!
This reminds me of the witches, underlings and their worlds in 'puella magi madoka magica' in like the best way!
Otherwordly but still semingly normal, at least in the eyes of the characters. absolutely stunning work! In the words of the offspring; you're gonna go far kid!
Saaaame!
I clicked on this randomly and I was completely mesmerized by the entire thing, this is amazingly well done
I love what they did with the patterns on their clothes, reminds me of good old chowder.
I don't even know anymore how much I've come here to watch this video
nahh, aint no way your gonna tell me the two protags of this short werent a couple. Loved the artistry behind this ! ❤️
I love the black woman’s hair. It’s so creative and captures the texture well while also being unique. Super cool. You don’t see that super often. Our character design is sometimes treated as if its limited (cornrows or Afros) but you guys definitely presented something super cool yet simple and well designed to her entire fit! Ik it’s not a big thing but it just kinda made me smile🥹
It’s not often I find something I like so much it hurts
I just remembered this short. Thankfully I was able to find it again
This gives off massive The Thief and The Cobbler vibes.
Valpurgisnacht in another world
Bro, I just finished my second watch-through of Madoka Magica. n just jesus.
It weirdly reminded me of Madoka (Kyoko vs. Sayaka, the last fight), but I loved it.
This was actually beautiful, how does this not have more recognition??
You're very skilled and talented
I’ve never been sucked into a little video so fast in my life. I felt whiplashed once the credits came on and I realized it ended.
Bro, I thought my screen froze, 2:17 also love the animation, the music slaps so hard. ❤
Epic!
Bruh how the lady died was beautiful, and the entire animation was just overall stunning!!!!
You got this!
Why was this so fucking rad
This should've been an entire animated series
I finally got around to watching this after letting it sit on my watch later list for far too long.
1. I want so much more of these 2 hunters. Their banter doesn't sound forced or too in line with the joking banter we see in movies lately. It nicely gives us a feel for their personalities.
2. I love the sound quality and sound effects. It makes me feel nostalgic for some of the older stylised animated movies I watched long ago that had it.
Love all of this, my only problem is that this got buried in my watch list that it took me so long to watch it.
I would love to hear something like an artist's commentary on the production of this animation... but if it's not feasible, it's fine. This is lovely as it stands. Moreso just a personal love of mine to hear the creative process behind different art.
As an art student I absolutely admire the victorian style and hope to draw similiar to this one day!
Can i ask how much time do you or your classmates spend to make these animation? cuz damn they look so smooth and fabricated too well with thier concepts!!
@@rainlark 2 YEARS?! That’s some dedication right there! This turned out so amazing! :)
@@rainlark I was going to say, 1 year for a film this long and engaged would have been insane! I commend all your hard work in making such an amazing piece.
@@rainlark makes sense. i was really taken a back by the smoothness of the animation, its a refreshing thing to see an animation like this your whole team desrves an award, truely i cant say i've ever seen someone finally take a style like this and adapt it to an animation. its akin to a portrait back in early france only much more impressive. sorry if im rambling i just have so many thoughts after seeing the video. truely fantastic work.
I am getting Puella Magi and Amethyst featuring Garnet vibes from this.
It's like a dystopian 18th century steam punk
How tf has this not craked 100,000 yet? This is one of the most creative animated short films I've seen in a long time. The techniques you use for things like brio's tatoos and the wind up key on the opera singer were clever, the characters were charming, the action was spectacular, and the animation was stunning. I'll definitely be sharing this one around.
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Wow, that was... that was florking amazing! It was gay, it was opera, it had surprisingly freaky goo monsters. The stakes of the film were well crafted, something that is hard to do particularly when you incorporate humor. Also the art, oh my gosh the art! Thanks for making my Sunday a bit brighter.
i want to dub this SOOOOOO hard!
Já consigo imaginar a Brio com a sua voz...
God, you can just feel the love for the project seeping out of this piece. the girl who dies at the beginning isn't even important and she's so beautiful
I’m very happy this showed up on my recommendation and I clicked it.
Simply breathtaking
Oooh i wish this was a whole series, its gorgeous, has an interesting setting and plot, and it just tickles my fancy.