Isn't anyone going to mention that Polites is watching Odysseus about to throw the baby with an expression of sadness and fear while the other soldiers just look upset? :´)
Bronze Age Warfare was kinda cruel, if i recall, this is the part where Zeus tells Oddysseus that whatever he does, if the child lives, he shall grow up to burn Ithaca and kill his family@@blakelogghe4542
I just feel so bad for everyone. Astanyax is, well, a child who died, so obviously I feel bad for him. Odysseus is basically feeling forced to give up his humanity. The fleet has to watch Odysseus do this. And Polites just looks so horrified in that one shot where I saw him-
I mean, the fleet didn't have to see shit if Ody didn't decide to be extra and make a production out of killing an infant. Babies are weak. He could have just snapped his neck. Instead he yeeted the poor thing so it had to die terrified and screaming as it plunged to its death.
@@tiph3802 And the worst part? Ody had no choice... And the baby's mother was still alive...and she might've watched everything helplessly...(idk, I saw this theory somewhere else)
I loved your interpretation of "Close your eyes / And spare yourself the view", it implies that Odysseus is talking to himself just as much as he is to Astyanax. It shows that he is trying to use what he learned under Athena and close his heart to his actions, and he instantly fails to do so
AHH words can’t describe how much I love Odysseus’s crew solemnly singing him on. They’re complicit in his horrors. He’s more than a man, driven to become a monster to protect his crew-he’s the monster at the helm of damned men.
It's also a great nod to how in some versions of the story Odysseus was encouraged to by his men because it was believed they would have favourable winds to sail by, thanks to some prophet. If the men knew this was a command by a God or any of what Zeus told Odysseus then they'd absolutely be encouraging this. In some versions its not even Odysseus that does it, but his men.
I like how they didn't show the baby specifically but rather just the cloth from the baby falling down. With how well made and cute the baby was, i would legit sob or just click off the video, i wouldn't hold myself, the babys were too much well made.
God this was so good, I love that you drew Penelope same as how the actress who voices her in the musical, also the backgrounds looked so good, the ''When does a man become a monster'' sequence was also incredible with it showing the visual through water and of course, the drop to the Trojan Horse and the tragic death of Hector's baby son, really loved how you didn't cut back on Ody's reaction cause we as an audience already know how he's feeling when dropped him into the fire.
The way you draw hands is so weirdly emotional, especially when he's holding his son at the beginning, and THEN the shift from blue to yellow as he's becoming more violent and more determined to win at whatever the cost- Ah, i really love this animatic
I don’t think I’ve seen a Penelope design with glasses before, very nice. Also the idea of the others (especially Polites) actually seeing Odysseus drop Astanyax was heart wrenching great job
i love how this song is about how Odysseus is coming to grips with the horrors he caused, but in real life he threw Astyanax of his own free will. later regretting it. obviously still a fantastic song.
Okay, this absolutely destroyed me - The most brilliant depiction of this song yet. Firstly, the water showing the lyrics from 1:31 onwards is absolutely breathtaking, the transition from the meteor to the candle was absolutely GENIUS. Secondly, the colors shifting to set the mood is a beautiful sense of the violence of the situation. Thirdly; His eyes dimming, losing what humanity he has left with what he's about to do was so beautifully shown. But I think the reason your animatic in particular made me cry is the last scene. In all other animatics, Odysseus kills Hector's son all alone. In yours, everyone is there to see him throw an infant off of a building. I also love how gentle his hands looked when he finally let him drop. I've never seen an artist put so much emotion into someone's hands. I can't say it enough. Thank you for putting so much love into every animatic you do. This is some of your best work yet.
@@that.drawer.mircsy Update: I showed this and a bunch of other animatics to my mother, who is an absolute chatterbox and also loves Greek mythology. She was dead silent the entire time your video played, your work had us both in awe. It lives up to the song and more!
"when does a ripple become a tidal wave".......a shiver just ran up my spine remembering what an origin myth of a certain city of a certain empire that would later crush and rule all of Greece nearly uncontested for hundreds of years.....and one connected to Troy
I find it kinda hard to fully judge him since the gods were like "This kid is going to become a menance to you and your loved ones, and if it comes to it, we'll help him." Odyessus never truly had a choice in the end since the entire deck was stacked agaisnt him. 😢
@mobthewolf7645 there's a lost story, as in we only have summaries of the original. It's called the Telegony In the original telling Circe has two sons with Odysseus, one of which is a boy named Telegonus. He goes on a quest to find his father and accidently crash lands on an island and starts to raid it. The local King and his Son face him in battle and Telegonus uses a poisoned spear to kill the King. Later its revealed he landed on Icatha and accidently fulfilled Zeus' prophecy of Odysseus being killed by a man who is the direct result of a failure in his past.
Ok so I've rewatched this I don't even know how many times and aside from the absolute artistry of the "when does a man become a monster" sequence (I'm OBSESSED with every little detail, from the fire reflecting on the water and going out and coming back in Odysseus's eyes to what you did with the heart to EVERYTHING) Can we please talk about how when it gets out of Odysseus's mind and the flame transitions into the siege of Troy, all of the men below look determined and bloodthirsty -whatever their Captain will do will be for them, right? EXCEPT ONE. Polites, sweet Polites, looks absolutely HORRIFIED, even though they know that's the royal palace and therefore who the baby must belong to. His face only says "you wouldn't, you couldn't, right?!" He's the only one who stayed in the "that's just an infant" mindset and I'm LOSING IT OVER HERE
I like that you included his men seeing what Odysseus did to the baby. I like to think it's what planted a seed of doubt in their minds about their leader that will come to bite them later.
Oh god... it was one thing to already know Odysseus would drop Astyanax, but to do it with ALL HIS MEN WATCHING!? I mean... it doesn't change what he has to do, but to have to bear that guilt so visibly before those closest to him... 😭
Whoa-the black void, subtle glow, and minimal backgrounds match the void of Athena’s quick thought powers. It’s like everything-the gods, the battle, the carnage-fades away to allow Odysseus this single, shining, quiet moment to reckon with this. To reckon with what he’s about to do.
loved the symbolism of the falling droplet resembling both meteor and candle... also amazing shift from blue to the familiar orange/red of the sequel animatics resembling his change of nature and personality.
my GODS. you did the thing at the _walls_ . the destruction. the flames. YES. I enjoy the focus in Epic on Odysseus' personal pathos in his journey, but I *love* when animatics like this can also pan back to show the larger scale of the myth, the atmosphere surrounding that pathos, alluding to the era-defining _tragedy_ of the war, the fact that killing Astyanax is also a public act, the ultimate extinguishing of Trojan hope ... that far from just Odysseus, many more of the Greeks became monstrous throughout their decade at Troy culminating on this night, a victory for which the gods made them suffer knowing how brutal it would be. I EAT. THIS. SHIT. UP. I have far too many feelings about the Trojan War, okay?
As alway, your Epic Animatics are a work of art ! Glad Jay took a break between saga , it'll leave you time to do more of them ^^ Your Peneloppe is BEAUTIFUL OH MY GAHHHD
On a more funny note; I do love Odysseus’ and Penelope’s reaction to the war note like. “Really? We’re trying to have a happy family” But the details of this animatic is amazing. And the way the transitions and certain frames fit the music/instrumentals. Scratched my brain right
The moment I saw those tiny hands holding onto Odysseus's, I started crying. I love how you incuded Penelopy, and him holding her hand like that makes it look like he's begging her for forgiveness as well. And little Tele reaching out to his father over Penelope's shoulder, wow 💕💕💕💕
Am not so familiar with Greek mythology, so I'm glad people in here are so informative. After first watch I was like nice but what happened, okay, well. Then I understood, played again and I was able to feel the emotions. It was completely different experience. And I still don't know much of the background. After seeing your Epic animations I will jump deep into Greek mythology (someday) and then play these again.
Thank you so much for being the only person to show Penelope with glasses like she is pictured with her voice actor!! And including glasses in general! Glasses do not equal less beauty! ( even if they are not technically historical ) You give the characters so much depth and pay attention to the traits of the voice actors so well. Please keep doing what you are doing, and hopefully, Jorge Rivera-Herrans will get word of it for his next trailer. (Don't be afraid to send it to him either)
GODDAMN THIS WAS INTENSE!!! I love the water effect, the design for Penelope, Odysquad watching as the baby is yoted and how heartbreaking the “when does a man become a monster” sequence was
Dear god... I swear my heart stopped when I saw the ending. I could have swore I was gonna hear the squelching and cracking sounds of something hitting the ground there... Holy crap was that good though. Truly, amazing song, and just as amazing animatic. Really well done. Keep up the good work.
Gosh mircsy, your animations are so detailed and clever, like the scene where the baby transitions into a memory of Telemachus and Penelope. Top tier animations. Bravo.
You have an uncany talent to make everything worse, in a good way I mean. You manage to make every single point and beat more painful and hurtful. My kindest regards, you made me cry a lot with your animatics.
What a masterpiece, I am at a loss for words. This whole animatic is strikingly beautiful. From Odysseus’s memories with Penelope and Telemachus to the battle in Troy, you depicted each scene so well. Do you plan to animate the entire musical? I hope you do. You are a masterful artist.
JESUS THE AMOUNT OF DETAIL PUT INTO THIS IS INSANE!!! IM SO SO GLAD RUclips RECOMMENDED IT TO ME... GOD THIS IS BEYOND AWESOME.... IT'S SO GOOD I LOVED IT.... the detail of odysseus' men looking up at him in shock as he threw the baby... god simply heartbreaking. i love this so so much
This is so hauntingly heartbreaking and beautiful. When watching this I felt how Odysseus felt, and it brought tears to my eyes. That sense of doing what’s right, but also having consequences and acting on those decisions, you can really recognize it here. Well done. Thank you for this beautiful masterpiece 🩷
Oh my gosh the level of feels in this! The agony you portrayed in his facial expressions and the way you framed the ending was so moving. It really gave me a whole new perspective on the song.
You had me in tears basically within the first few lines.. Truly a beautiful animatic, you've given it your all. I'm really happy that this got recommended to me by accident, because i have not cried harder in my life for a while ;-; The way he plays and holds Astyanax, comparing him to his son, I just could not.. And the end though, the crew burning down the city just to look up and see the man they respect and follow holding up an infant child, just to then have the baby fall down in slow motion broke my heart💔The expressions and character designs are amazing too, but the scenes feel so fitting to what they represent. Thank you for this magnificent piece!
This was beautiful but also an absolute EMOTIONAL GUT PUNCH,,, your EPIC animations just hit different even if I’ve already listened to the song dozens of times already
I love u adding more depth with the Characters with Eurylochous and Polites in This!!! Pls do Horse and the Infant, Man of the house and Polympheus I know it's alot so take your time to relax after making all amazing Epic animatics
This is a masterpiece. You did this beautiful song justice! The emotions are so well done. I could feel Odysseus's pain. You've earned yourself a subscriber ❤
Oh dear this is a very different style compared to others, but you really make a great drawing of the light, the fire and the character! I'm too sad to write more! Looking forward to your further works!!! T-T
Holy shit! This was heart breaking but so beautiful! Its so well drawn and every image has so much emotion behind it. I love the image of Eurylochus and Polites watching Odysseus drop the baby, because it adds so much more depth to Polites' line in open arms of "theres so much guilt inside your heart". Excuse me, but im going to go bawl in the corner.
This is the best animatic in the whole damn fandom. This is my favorite one I’ve ever seen, you did such an incredible job. I rewatch this all the time
Oh... man... This animatic was so emotional. 😭 Where do I even start... Astyanax's eyes were so adorable 😍 The entire flashback scene was so well done. The transition from Astyanax to Telemachus was so smooth. Penelope looks like the absolute ✨QUEEN✨ that she is. Odysseus' pure joy at seeing his son and the mood shift when he was called to the front was on point. The visual of Odysseus stabbing himself while dealing with his moral conflict spoke volumes 👍 He was still on his knees after talking to Zeus and was being tender with the baby MORE flashbacks of Penelope and Telemachus (also, cool that you designed Penelope to look like her voice actress.) THE WAY YOU ANIMATED THE TEAR AND ODYSSEUS' HEART?! THE RIPPLES AT "WHEN DOES A RIPPLE BECOME A TIDAL WAVE?! THE COLOR CHANGE FROM BLUE TO ORANGE?! *chef's kiss* 👌 You actually showed Odysseus doing the deed (and correctly too) You actually showed the destruction of Troy (the fire animation was great) You showed Eurylochus, Polites, and the rest of his men looking up at him. Would it be fair to say that my heart BROKE into PROGRESSIVELY SMALLER PIECES with each shot that we saw baby Astyanax falling?!!??! I think so 💔💔💔💔💔 All that aside, this animatic was beautifully done! Bravo! 👏👏👏
Plot twist number 1 to stop the tears- perhaps the bundle was empty to fake everyone out Plot twist number 2- he yeets the responsibility to the gods (hence the cliff drop rather than a knife) and some god takes mercy and saves/adopts the kid (a prince can be a powerful ally, even for a god)
this a work of art, it gave me chills. The baby, the memories from before the war, the visuals are astonishing. Also Penelope is gorgeous. This is one of my favorite animatics of Epic!
Animatic is outstanding, the ending in particular is breathtaking. I've checked your other videos animating Epic as well, and they are absolutely gorgeous. Please consider making Epic merch from your designs, I'd love a Odysseus and Athena print.
This might be my new favorite animatic for this song. There are a ton of amazing ones, but I really like how artistic you got with the visuals and your designs for the characters. Penelope was stunning. Also massive credit for actually showing the drop the way you did. You might be the first animatic, at least from what I've seen, to show the actual fall
Okay, i don't even know words to describe the way this animatic made me FEEL, like OMG This is the first time a Just a man animatic got me shivering trough my spine (In a good way, you did amazing here)
Your depiction at the end is exactly how I imagined it! I also live how you added the water as a sort of metaphor of fate and a chain reaction being set into motion!
Wow! Just amazing. I've watched so many animatics, and this is definitely one of the best I've seen! Amazing job with the expressions--I felt like I was right there in the moment!
This animatic is incredible all around, but the last scene was especially breathtaking. Odysseus will continue to grapple with the conflict between his humanity and the indifference to life that the gods expect him to uphold in order to be a ‘hero’. This last scene, both song and art, encapsulated the tired, spent Odysseus, who’s human nature is being slowly chipped away with time and hardship. The way Odysseus stands atop the battlements, presenting baby Astyanax to those below, is so beautifully done. It’s even more heart-wrenching when he howls ‘forgive me’ to all those around him: the Trojans, the Greeks, the dead, the gods, and even himself. The accompanying animation as he gently lets go of the child despite the horrific nature of his action is absolutely genius. This song was already so profound and displayed penetrating insight into the human condition, but the addition of your art and animation has only served to enrich the meaning of this tragedy. The other scene that I especially admired was ‘the man becoming a monster’ sequence. The light going out of his eyes as he stares down at the child, as if forgoing his own soul to commit this atrocity, was an apt depiction of his situation. The water was such a good metaphor. Personally, I interpreted it as the fluidity and the transitional nature of his humanity and his moral boundaries, but it can be interpreted in many ways. That’s what makes it so brilliant. I love your other work, and I look forward to seeing you continue to create beautiful and meaningful content like this!!
HONESTLY WATCHING YOUR ANIMATIC THESE PAST DAYS I'LL BE HONEST I THINK ITS MY TIME TO SUBSCRIBE TO YOU AND SUPPORT YOU THROUGH YOUR JOURNEY DUE TO HOW YOU ANIMATE SO WELL AND HOW YOU DESIGN WELL I REALLY LIKE YOUR ANIMATION BECAUSE IT CONTAINS SO MUCH EMOTION AND FEELINGS THEREFORE YOU EARN A SUBSCRIBER
You made Ody look like a wet puppy here 😭 This is absolutely incredible. I'm tearing up 😭😭😭 Penelope AAAAAAA The sword piercing Odysseus The backgrounds The visuals and transitions, the lighting The most beautiful water drop to exist Everything about this masterpiece is amazing ❤️ This song is loaded with emotion as is, but you somehow made it so much heavier 😭😭😭 Thank you for making this ❤️❤️❤️
WELL... AM CRYING! THAT WHAT YOU WANT?! 😢 But seriously, the animation was wonderful. Your vision of this song are similar as mine, but you do it better. In the end of song, when Odysseus stand on the wall and all his army starts sang like choir, at this moment I has formication. You can touch my heart, and I think, this is the main thing for animator. And I love your others Odyssey animatics! ❤ P.S. Sorry, for my bad English 😅
WTH is wrong with youtube's algorithm?! How come it didn't show me this masterpiece before?!!! The historytelling and the expressions are gorgeous, it's easily my favorite just a man animation and yet youtube didn't recommend it, I found it by accident after watching your other epic animations!
This is amazing as always. I was waiting for a cool animatic with this song and BSUABDJAJ HOLY CRAP THIS IS INCREDIBLE FR I LOVE IT 😭😭😭♥️♥️♥️. One of my favorite songs indeed, with incredible visuals and details DAAANG. Ur so talented ily
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Are you going to do remember them as well cause these vidoes are amazing
@@thebloodmoonwarrior Hopefully I will find the motivation for it because I would REALLY like to do it.
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Isn't anyone going to mention that Polites is watching Odysseus about to throw the baby with an expression of sadness and fear while the other soldiers just look upset? :´)
I would be: dude wtf that was a baby
@@blakelogghe4542 SAME😭
Bronze Age Warfare was kinda cruel, if i recall, this is the part where Zeus tells Oddysseus that whatever he does, if the child lives, he shall grow up to burn Ithaca and kill his family@@blakelogghe4542
@@blakelogghe4542 except Premides. He be like “Baby go yeet!!!”
@@shadowclaw7210 YEET THE CHILD
I just feel so bad for everyone.
Astanyax is, well, a child who died, so obviously I feel bad for him.
Odysseus is basically feeling forced to give up his humanity.
The fleet has to watch Odysseus do this.
And Polites just looks so horrified in that one shot where I saw him-
I mean, the fleet didn't have to see shit if Ody didn't decide to be extra and make a production out of killing an infant. Babies are weak. He could have just snapped his neck. Instead he yeeted the poor thing so it had to die terrified and screaming as it plunged to its death.
@@tiph3802 And the worst part?
Ody had no choice...
And the baby's mother was still alive...and she might've watched everything helplessly...(idk, I saw this theory somewhere else)
I loved your interpretation of "Close your eyes / And spare yourself the view", it implies that Odysseus is talking to himself just as much as he is to Astyanax. It shows that he is trying to use what he learned under Athena and close his heart to his actions, and he instantly fails to do so
I bet Athena picked up on that, too--that's why she was so quick to jump on him after the encounter with the lotus eaters
Loved Penelope's bombastic side-eye when the messenger bird delivered the call of war
Criminal side eye
In my imagination the baby fell asleep 😢 and never knew it happened, odyssey sung him his last lullaby
That better be waht happened or imma fist fight with sumone
@@AyzeeLumenI think he definitely threw it off a wall
Well... since monster... It's hard to stay in denial
I mean, flinging it off a wall is one of the worst ways he could have killed it. There were absolutely way more humane ways to do this.
AHH words can’t describe how much I love Odysseus’s crew solemnly singing him on. They’re complicit in his horrors. He’s more than a man, driven to become a monster to protect his crew-he’s the monster at the helm of damned men.
It's also a great nod to how in some versions of the story Odysseus was encouraged to by his men because it was believed they would have favourable winds to sail by, thanks to some prophet. If the men knew this was a command by a God or any of what Zeus told Odysseus then they'd absolutely be encouraging this. In some versions its not even Odysseus that does it, but his men.
@@AFiasco ooh, wow!
@@AFiasco in some versions one to kill kid is Neoptolemus (Achilles Son) and he does it by bashing kid up his grandpa aka Hector Dad Prim.
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Can see of the tears tho, mate?🥲
Um u make no sense cause I can't understand what your saying
@@trazermoon5997 Nowadays when people type they scramble the words to express joy , impressed ,etc …other synonyms of it
Bro mircsy and Wolfy make the best Epic animatics
Plus gigi
The way you drew the enthusiasm on Telemachus’ face, when babies see a person they like, is just so good- the unbridled joy
You’re the first person I’ve seen actually show him drop the kid. And not just cut away. I gasped. It was wonderful.
I like how they didn't show the baby specifically but rather just the cloth from the baby falling down. With how well made and cute the baby was, i would legit sob or just click off the video, i wouldn't hold myself, the babys were too much well made.
God this was so good, I love that you drew Penelope same as how the actress who voices her in the musical, also the backgrounds looked so good, the ''When does a man become a monster'' sequence was also incredible with it showing the visual through water and of course, the drop to the Trojan Horse and the tragic death of Hector's baby son, really loved how you didn't cut back on Ody's reaction cause we as an audience already know how he's feeling when dropped him into the fire.
Where i can find the vídeo showing the actress?? I thought when the released the song it was just the audio. Please tell me
*gods
@@carolinacabrera8560did you ever find it?
The way you draw hands is so weirdly emotional, especially when he's holding his son at the beginning, and THEN the shift from blue to yellow as he's becoming more violent and more determined to win at whatever the cost- Ah, i really love this animatic
Sounds like he's asking when does the boy grow up and becomes a revenge hungry monster, while asking if this makes him a monster.
I don’t think I’ve seen a Penelope design with glasses before, very nice.
Also the idea of the others (especially Polites) actually seeing Odysseus drop Astanyax was heart wrenching great job
It was definitely a nod to the vocalist who sings Penelope's songs, though they haven't been fully released.
I haven't seen all the vocalist yet, im not far enough into the story to even know Penelope was cast
i love how this song is about how Odysseus is coming to grips with the horrors he caused, but in real life he threw Astyanax of his own free will. later regretting it. obviously still a fantastic song.
Okay, this absolutely destroyed me - The most brilliant depiction of this song yet.
Firstly, the water showing the lyrics from 1:31 onwards is absolutely breathtaking, the transition from the meteor to the candle was absolutely GENIUS. Secondly, the colors shifting to set the mood is a beautiful sense of the violence of the situation. Thirdly; His eyes dimming, losing what humanity he has left with what he's about to do was so beautifully shown.
But I think the reason your animatic in particular made me cry is the last scene. In all other animatics, Odysseus kills Hector's son all alone. In yours, everyone is there to see him throw an infant off of a building. I also love how gentle his hands looked when he finally let him drop. I've never seen an artist put so much emotion into someone's hands.
I can't say it enough. Thank you for putting so much love into every animatic you do. This is some of your best work yet.
Thank you! You can’t even imagine how much reassurance this means and makes me think the animatic DOES live up to the song🥹🙏
@@that.drawer.mircsy Update: I showed this and a bunch of other animatics to my mother, who is an absolute chatterbox and also loves Greek mythology. She was dead silent the entire time your video played, your work had us both in awe. It lives up to the song and more!
"when does a ripple become a tidal wave".......a shiver just ran up my spine remembering what an origin myth of a certain city of a certain empire that would later crush and rule all of Greece nearly uncontested for hundreds of years.....and one connected to Troy
It's funny that we see Ody as a great hero alongside general Greeks, and the Roman's just HATE him despite their love of the Greeks.
I find it kinda hard to fully judge him since the gods were like "This kid is going to become a menance to you and your loved ones, and if it comes to it, we'll help him." Odyessus never truly had a choice in the end since the entire deck was stacked agaisnt him. 😢
Whats tragic is that, according to a lost sequel to the story, this child wasn't even the one destined to kill him.
@@Illier1.... Excuse me ? Lost squeal ? Wrong child?
@mobthewolf7645 there's a lost story, as in we only have summaries of the original. It's called the Telegony
In the original telling Circe has two sons with Odysseus, one of which is a boy named Telegonus. He goes on a quest to find his father and accidently crash lands on an island and starts to raid it. The local King and his Son face him in battle and Telegonus uses a poisoned spear to kill the King. Later its revealed he landed on Icatha and accidently fulfilled Zeus' prophecy of Odysseus being killed by a man who is the direct result of a failure in his past.
@@Illier1 huh. . . thanks for sharing didn't know that.
@@Illier11160 BC angst is cold man
Ok so I've rewatched this I don't even know how many times and aside from the absolute artistry of the "when does a man become a monster" sequence (I'm OBSESSED with every little detail, from the fire reflecting on the water and going out and coming back in Odysseus's eyes to what you did with the heart to EVERYTHING)
Can we please talk about how when it gets out of Odysseus's mind and the flame transitions into the siege of Troy, all of the men below look determined and bloodthirsty -whatever their Captain will do will be for them, right? EXCEPT ONE. Polites, sweet Polites, looks absolutely HORRIFIED, even though they know that's the royal palace and therefore who the baby must belong to. His face only says "you wouldn't, you couldn't, right?!" He's the only one who stayed in the "that's just an infant" mindset and I'm LOSING IT OVER HERE
I like that you included his men seeing what Odysseus did to the baby. I like to think it's what planted a seed of doubt in their minds about their leader that will come to bite them later.
Oh god... it was one thing to already know Odysseus would drop Astyanax, but to do it with ALL HIS MEN WATCHING!? I mean... it doesn't change what he has to do, but to have to bear that guilt so visibly before those closest to him... 😭
Whoa-the black void, subtle glow, and minimal backgrounds match the void of Athena’s quick thought powers. It’s like everything-the gods, the battle, the carnage-fades away to allow Odysseus this single, shining, quiet moment to reckon with this. To reckon with what he’s about to do.
loved the symbolism of the falling droplet resembling both meteor and candle... also amazing shift from blue to the familiar orange/red of the sequel animatics resembling his change of nature and personality.
my GODS. you did the thing at the _walls_ . the destruction. the flames. YES. I enjoy the focus in Epic on Odysseus' personal pathos in his journey, but I *love* when animatics like this can also pan back to show the larger scale of the myth, the atmosphere surrounding that pathos, alluding to the era-defining _tragedy_ of the war, the fact that killing Astyanax is also a public act, the ultimate extinguishing of Trojan hope ... that far from just Odysseus, many more of the Greeks became monstrous throughout their decade at Troy culminating on this night, a victory for which the gods made them suffer knowing how brutal it would be. I EAT. THIS. SHIT. UP. I have far too many feelings about the Trojan War, okay?
As alway, your Epic Animatics are a work of art ! Glad Jay took a break between saga , it'll leave you time to do more of them ^^
Your Peneloppe is BEAUTIFUL OH MY GAHHHD
Yes, it has come at the perfect time! ^^
On a more funny note; I do love Odysseus’ and Penelope’s reaction to the war note like. “Really? We’re trying to have a happy family”
But the details of this animatic is amazing. And the way the transitions and certain frames fit the music/instrumentals. Scratched my brain right
The moment I saw those tiny hands holding onto Odysseus's, I started crying. I love how you incuded Penelopy, and him holding her hand like that makes it look like he's begging her for forgiveness as well. And little Tele reaching out to his father over Penelope's shoulder, wow 💕💕💕💕
Telemachaus is Just too cute❤❤
YOU ACTUALLY ANIMATED THE BABY FALLING FROM THE WALL?!! I CANTTTTTT
1:59 Polites was the only soldier visible to show sorrow for this like Odysseys.
This was so heartwrenching when he dropped the baby into the fire with the vocals...it gives me chills.
Am not so familiar with Greek mythology, so I'm glad people in here are so informative. After first watch I was like nice but what happened, okay, well. Then I understood, played again and I was able to feel the emotions. It was completely different experience. And I still don't know much of the background. After seeing your Epic animations I will jump deep into Greek mythology (someday) and then play these again.
I remember it was the first song I heard from the album and god, this animation brought tears to my eyes 🥹❤️
The ending as the baby falls gave me chills (and tears)! This is so good!!
Thank you so much for being the only person to show Penelope with glasses like she is pictured with her voice actor!!
And including glasses in general! Glasses do not equal less beauty! ( even if they are not technically historical )
You give the characters so much depth and pay attention to the traits of the voice actors so well. Please keep doing what you are doing, and hopefully, Jorge Rivera-Herrans will get word of it for his next trailer. (Don't be afraid to send it to him either)
“How could I hurt you?”
*proceeds to toss the baby and kill him*
GODDAMN THIS WAS INTENSE!!! I love the water effect, the design for Penelope, Odysquad watching as the baby is yoted and how heartbreaking the “when does a man become a monster” sequence was
THE LIL BABY YAWN AWWW this is absolutely beautiful
I love that we all just unanimously agree that Polites needs glasses.
Dear god... I swear my heart stopped when I saw the ending. I could have swore I was gonna hear the squelching and cracking sounds of something hitting the ground there... Holy crap was that good though. Truly, amazing song, and just as amazing animatic. Really well done. Keep up the good work.
Gosh mircsy, your animations are so detailed and clever, like the scene where the baby transitions into a memory of Telemachus and Penelope.
Top tier animations. Bravo.
You have an uncany talent to make everything worse, in a good way I mean. You manage to make every single point and beat more painful and hurtful. My kindest regards, you made me cry a lot with your animatics.
Bro why you got me bawling at 3pm on a Tuesday?
Here, have a cup of hot chocolate and a blanket🥲
What a masterpiece, I am at a loss for words. This whole animatic is strikingly beautiful. From Odysseus’s memories with Penelope and Telemachus to the battle in Troy, you depicted each scene so well. Do you plan to animate the entire musical? I hope you do. You are a masterful artist.
0:51 Ultimate sad wet cat Ody
JESUS THE AMOUNT OF DETAIL PUT INTO THIS IS INSANE!!! IM SO SO GLAD RUclips RECOMMENDED IT TO ME... GOD THIS IS BEYOND AWESOME.... IT'S SO GOOD I LOVED IT.... the detail of odysseus' men looking up at him in shock as he threw the baby... god simply heartbreaking. i love this so so much
This is so hauntingly heartbreaking and beautiful. When watching this I felt how Odysseus felt, and it brought tears to my eyes. That sense of doing what’s right, but also having consequences and acting on those decisions, you can really recognize it here. Well done. Thank you for this beautiful masterpiece 🩷
Oh my gosh the level of feels in this! The agony you portrayed in his facial expressions and the way you framed the ending was so moving. It really gave me a whole new perspective on the song.
You had me in tears basically within the first few lines.. Truly a beautiful animatic, you've given it your all. I'm really happy that this got recommended to me by accident, because i have not cried harder in my life for a while ;-; The way he plays and holds Astyanax, comparing him to his son, I just could not.. And the end though, the crew burning down the city just to look up and see the man they respect and follow holding up an infant child, just to then have the baby fall down in slow motion broke my heart💔The expressions and character designs are amazing too, but the scenes feel so fitting to what they represent. Thank you for this magnificent piece!
Your use of light and colour is astounding!!! Gorgeous!!!! It adds to the mood so well
This was beautiful but also an absolute EMOTIONAL GUT PUNCH,,, your EPIC animations just hit different even if I’ve already listened to the song dozens of times already
I love u adding more depth with the Characters with Eurylochous and Polites in This!!! Pls do Horse and the Infant, Man of the house and Polympheus I know it's alot so take your time to relax after making all amazing Epic animatics
This is a masterpiece. You did this beautiful song justice! The emotions are so well done. I could feel Odysseus's pain. You've earned yourself a subscriber ❤
Thank you so much!!🙏
"Do a flip"
winner comment xD
Oh dear this is a very different style compared to others, but you really make a great drawing of the light, the fire and the character! I'm too sad to write more! Looking forward to your further works!!! T-T
Absolutely devastating, thinking how many men must have faced that same task in history before.
I feel so bad for Odysseus man
He is indeed just a man
He’s just a man Who wants to see his son and wife, is that too much to ask for?!
Im actualy crying right now. the production of this was absolutely phenomenal and I can't wait to see what comes next
I cried to this song at least 3 times now, AGHSGD this is SO good though!!
Holy shit! This was heart breaking but so beautiful! Its so well drawn and every image has so much emotion behind it. I love the image of Eurylochus and Polites watching Odysseus drop the baby, because it adds so much more depth to Polites' line in open arms of "theres so much guilt inside your heart". Excuse me, but im going to go bawl in the corner.
This is the best animatic in the whole damn fandom. This is my favorite one I’ve ever seen, you did such an incredible job. I rewatch this all the time
Oh... man... This animatic was so emotional. 😭 Where do I even start...
Astyanax's eyes were so adorable 😍
The entire flashback scene was so well done.
The transition from Astyanax to Telemachus was so smooth. Penelope looks like the absolute ✨QUEEN✨ that she is. Odysseus' pure joy at seeing his son and the mood shift when he was called to the front was on point.
The visual of Odysseus stabbing himself while dealing with his moral conflict spoke volumes 👍
He was still on his knees after talking to Zeus and was being tender with the baby
MORE flashbacks of Penelope and Telemachus (also, cool that you designed Penelope to look like her voice actress.)
THE WAY YOU ANIMATED THE TEAR AND ODYSSEUS' HEART?! THE RIPPLES AT "WHEN DOES A RIPPLE BECOME A TIDAL WAVE?! THE COLOR CHANGE FROM BLUE TO ORANGE?! *chef's kiss* 👌
You actually showed Odysseus doing the deed (and correctly too)
You actually showed the destruction of Troy (the fire animation was great)
You showed Eurylochus, Polites, and the rest of his men looking up at him.
Would it be fair to say that my heart BROKE into PROGRESSIVELY SMALLER PIECES with each shot that we saw baby Astyanax falling?!!??! I think so 💔💔💔💔💔
All that aside, this animatic was beautifully done! Bravo! 👏👏👏
Plot twist number 1 to stop the tears- perhaps the bundle was empty to fake everyone out
Plot twist number 2- he yeets the responsibility to the gods (hence the cliff drop rather than a knife) and some god takes mercy and saves/adopts the kid (a prince can be a powerful ally, even for a god)
this a work of art, it gave me chills. The baby, the memories from before the war, the visuals are astonishing. Also Penelope is gorgeous. This is one of my favorite animatics of Epic!
Animatic is outstanding, the ending in particular is breathtaking. I've checked your other videos animating Epic as well, and they are absolutely gorgeous. Please consider making Epic merch from your designs, I'd love a Odysseus and Athena print.
I can't believe I didn't see this earlier. Mircsy you are an absolute genius!
I have to go and cry now
i love how you make the characters looks like the singer!! amazing details!
Man your art style and detail you add to it just adds to all of this.
Gosh. I'm sobbing now thank you very much. That was so incredibly well done. The emotion throughout all of this was just incredibly portrayed.
This might be my new favorite animatic for this song. There are a ton of amazing ones, but I really like how artistic you got with the visuals and your designs for the characters. Penelope was stunning. Also massive credit for actually showing the drop the way you did. You might be the first animatic, at least from what I've seen, to show the actual fall
Okay, i don't even know words to describe the way this animatic made me FEEL, like OMG
This is the first time a Just a man animatic got me shivering trough my spine (In a good way, you did amazing here)
Your depiction at the end is exactly how I imagined it!
I also live how you added the water as a sort of metaphor of fate and a chain reaction being set into motion!
NOT U MAKING ME CRYYY
THIS WAS SO GOOD BABE💖💖💖
This is the saddest song and can't help but cry every time. And with this animation you killed me. 😭😭😭😭😭
Great animation, loved it.
AAAA so good. I love all of the expressions, all of the drama, all of the everything great job
The use of blue to color the characters is really striking and clean 👍 excellent work :)
I got literal chills in the end. Thank you so much.
Holly shith this is beautiful 😢😢❤❤❤
I am absolutely blown away by this! Your style is so expressive and beautiful
Wow! Just amazing. I've watched so many animatics, and this is definitely one of the best I've seen! Amazing job with the expressions--I felt like I was right there in the moment!
HOW AM I JUST SEEING THIS NOW????
OMG!!! AMAZING!!!!
THE BLANKET AT THE END??!?! 😭😭😭
This animatic is incredible all around, but the last scene was especially breathtaking. Odysseus will continue to grapple with the conflict between his humanity and the indifference to life that the gods expect him to uphold in order to be a ‘hero’. This last scene, both song and art, encapsulated the tired, spent Odysseus, who’s human nature is being slowly chipped away with time and hardship. The way Odysseus stands atop the battlements, presenting baby Astyanax to those below, is so beautifully done. It’s even more heart-wrenching when he howls ‘forgive me’ to all those around him: the Trojans, the Greeks, the dead, the gods, and even himself. The accompanying animation as he gently lets go of the child despite the horrific nature of his action is absolutely genius. This song was already so profound and displayed penetrating insight into the human condition, but the addition of your art and animation has only served to enrich the meaning of this tragedy.
The other scene that I especially admired was ‘the man becoming a monster’ sequence. The light going out of his eyes as he stares down at the child, as if forgoing his own soul to commit this atrocity, was an apt depiction of his situation. The water was such a good metaphor. Personally, I interpreted it as the fluidity and the transitional nature of his humanity and his moral boundaries, but it can be interpreted in many ways. That’s what makes it so brilliant. I love your other work, and I look forward to seeing you continue to create beautiful and meaningful content like this!!
omg!!! IT`S SOOOCOOL! I really love ur animatics!
And i will wait for all of them :3
Just gasping. So beautiful as expected and just amazing artwork and artistry. I love how they all connect.
THIS IS PERFECT!! Thank you for your amazing work!
He droped him 😳 Oh my gosh.. I never thought anything could touch me so deep after all the version of this song, but this..
My god that amazing, it's so smooth and well drawn
This is so beautiful and well done! I love all the little details you put in.
This is absolutely gorgeous! Your mastery over the human body and expressions is amazing. Absolutely gorgeous
Seriously, you're so talented, and your work is beautiful in this! I'm amazed
HONESTLY WATCHING YOUR ANIMATIC THESE PAST DAYS I'LL BE HONEST I THINK ITS MY TIME TO SUBSCRIBE TO YOU AND SUPPORT YOU THROUGH YOUR JOURNEY DUE TO HOW YOU ANIMATE SO WELL AND HOW YOU DESIGN WELL I REALLY LIKE YOUR ANIMATION BECAUSE IT CONTAINS SO MUCH EMOTION AND FEELINGS THEREFORE YOU EARN A SUBSCRIBER
You made Ody look like a wet puppy here 😭
This is absolutely incredible. I'm tearing up 😭😭😭
Penelope AAAAAAA
The sword piercing Odysseus
The backgrounds
The visuals and transitions, the lighting
The most beautiful water drop to exist
Everything about this masterpiece is amazing ❤️
This song is loaded with emotion as is, but you somehow made it so much heavier 😭😭😭
Thank you for making this ❤️❤️❤️
Wet puppy Odysseus will make more sense after I animate The Horse and The Infant😆
@@that.drawer.mircsy lol Zeus caused a rain
WELL... AM CRYING! THAT WHAT YOU WANT?! 😢
But seriously, the animation was wonderful. Your vision of this song are similar as mine, but you do it better. In the end of song, when Odysseus stand on the wall and all his army starts sang like choir, at this moment I has formication. You can touch my heart, and I think, this is the main thing for animator. And I love your others Odyssey animatics! ❤
P.S. Sorry, for my bad English 😅
God this was incredible so full of emotion and the art is so beautifully creative ❤
I am excited to see if you animate remmember them. Its my favorite of he songs and i beleive you would do an amazing job.
WTH is wrong with youtube's algorithm?! How come it didn't show me this masterpiece before?!!!
The historytelling and the expressions are gorgeous, it's easily my favorite just a man animation and yet youtube didn't recommend it, I found it by accident after watching your other epic animations!
I always hold back tears during this song and you HAD to make it even more painful. The end ended me. I'll go cry now
Mission complete /j
This is amazing as always. I was waiting for a cool animatic with this song and BSUABDJAJ HOLY CRAP THIS IS INCREDIBLE FR I LOVE IT 😭😭😭♥️♥️♥️. One of my favorite songs indeed, with incredible visuals and details DAAANG. Ur so talented ily
Does anyone get Lion king vibes when Odysseus starts holding the baby like that? 🤣
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Great animatic though it’s very detailed and amazing!!
Oh my gosh, the way you do lighting is absolutely beautiful!!