Please note!! MysteryBen says in the video description this is an *old* video they finished during the *ongoing* production of the next video we're all waiting on. Much love for the upload, MysteryBen ♥. Can't wait to see MSA 5 ♥
my first impression when seeing this was "this is looking like something out of rhythm heaven" and then I saw the description and went "oh that makes sense"
People don't read the description. ...If I were to work on a big project for 3 years and ONLY that one project - I would lose motivation to finish it entirely. It's good to do smaller projects while dealing with the big one, just to keep sane and motivated.
people shouldn't be expected to read the description to understand a video specially because you can't read the description without clicking on it, this is filthy clickbait regardless of your whiteknighting
Clickbait? How so? It's a song by Mystery Skulls called Higher and has a thumbnail that doesn't seem connected to the big series which the video is. What's clickbait-y about it? I said that people don't read the description because we do. Not that I demanded people to read the description, I just stated what I saw in this comment section and then told a thing to justify this video's existence as an animator myself. People are judge-y and instantly dog on something without the context, so sorry about that!
Damn, this animation makes it feel like a Rhythm Heaven minigame. The stoplight means this swing is going to take a 4-count, while the warning signs mean that you need to jump next beat (or on the next 4 beats, for the 4 signs). Very clever, very cool
Easter Eggs I noticed 0:53 Mystery as a "Rab-bot" 1:13 Sign skull is similar to Lewis's skull 1:16 Lewis and Vivi as Rab-bots 1:29 Rab-bot is watching "The Turntable Turnabout" but as Rab-bots 2:22 Arthur as a Rab-bot 2:42 Deadbeats as Rab-bots Updates from peers 1:13 "!?" signs possible reference to corrupted Mystery - @AxlMeferSky 1:29 Karate joe pose (left rabbit) - @saxolot2810 2:16-2:58 Item-1 from Mega Man - @sebastiansilvavalenzuela6897 Overall Rhythm Heaven inspired - @prototane The rabbits hammers and other stylings tie loosely back into moon bunny folklore - @PNGpyro
It doesn’t need to be connected to the main storyline for me to enjoy the video and find a new song to add to my playlist. Thank you, Ben! Take care of yourself always and keep getting higher and higher!
@@eg-drawyeppp it’s a chinese. it’s alw overshadowed by jap stuff but tbf a handful of japanese stories and cultures are inspired by the chinese so there’s a lot of interlap
This reminds me of the first videos I saw on this channel-rhythm heaven MLP parodies. So many references to rhythm heaven. I think your channel is how I was introduced to the series and I love it so much.
Thanks for alerting me to the description. So this was a concept for Mystery Skulls before he made Mystery Skulls? Weird how it's still cold Mystery Skulls, but it's still good.
@@michaelkindt3288 Mystery Skulls is the artist behind the original music! This song was released along time ago before this account started uploading their animations for the songs. So it's called Mystery Skulls because Mystery Skulls is the artist of the song :)
@@michaelkindt3288 mystery skulls is just the name of the band! :3 mysteryben27 does not own the mystery skulls name or music in these videos - the band mystery skulls and music is by Luis Dubuc 👍
@@michaelkindt3288The band is called Mystery Skulls. You know, the source of the music that these videos are based on. The animator doesn't make the music.
Can't wait for October for the next part of mystery skulls animation the suspense is killing me!! I have been waiting two years and this animation right here gives me hope that I know when the next video of mystery skulls comes out it's going to be peak!!! I'm looking forward to October cause of you so good luck!!!
How does MysteryBen design only amazing unique characters with a such distinctive style. Ghost Lewis is iconic and Shiromori is my favorite character design of all time
never before seen lost rhythm game UNEARTHED (delightful work as always. the otsukimi themeing and your execution of it is so charming. its crazy to think ive been a fan of your work since i was 10 ...)
I honestly enjoy this a lot! Sometimes simplistic is just as good as complicated things Plus it's nice you even made anything for us at all when you're so hard at work for the the next MS I'd love to see little side stories of these guys as well to be honest
This was nice! Honestly keep it up! When the main mystery skulls saga is over you can absolutely continue to do singular things like this! In your own time of course no rush! Got a new song to add to my playlist
Wow I'm so happy I checked this channel when I did. I was worried the main series had been abandoned thanks to burn out so it's very nice to see little projects in between
That was absolutely delightful. The song was catchy and vibrant, and the characters were fantastic. Adore the bunnies, but I am in love with your little winged angel girl. She is awesome!!!
Woke up and this is the first thing I see on my TH-cam page, immediate click! Love the rabbit on the moon references! But seriosuly, your music has gotten me through some rough patches in life and it's always a pleasure to hear more of it!
Ultra rare vol 1 was the one album i listened to nonstop during covid. Higher being one of my favorites in those times. Good on mystery ben for making this
I can already imagine the success and failure screens. Failing causes a sloppy jump that dishevels her more and more. (“What happened to you!?”) Heck, I can see the tutorial. I think you got a future in Rhythm Heaven Studio after you conclude your current series.
I like that they are taking some East Asian mythology inspiration with the rabbits pounding the clouds to make mochi(instead of making rices cakes or something on the moon), but still very cool. Although I can’t tell if they are actually trying to help the winged one get up there or if they are trying to knock ‘em off. Anyway nice little video to tide us over until we get the next mystery skulls gang video.
This is so CUTE! Love the simplicity, really reminds me of some of your older work, especially the phoenix wright animation lol! I love MSA but I would love to see you do more smaller projects from time to time :)
I know they've been busy but this renews so much hope for when we get the next look at Mystery and the gang. Keep going animators. I've been waiting for 3 years and while I don't want to waiting another 3, I will if need be
Wow, now this is something new and unexpected and I loved it. I loved the angel character, she had a good kid icarus vibe to her and the little quick easter eggs also. Good job Mystery Ben, keep up the good work 👍
I know I'll be burried but I have to comment. One of my favorite MS songs finally animated! I can't even! I just wanna say Ive been following you ever since I was 13, I'm 22 now, but in a worst place now.. But Mystery skulls' music has saved my life multiple times.. I'm so happy to see this 💜💜
wow ya'll released something!? *Happiness noises!* A music video related to your story or not, love your stuff. Just happy to see something made by you at all. I think a lot of fans would be happy even with small projects like this.
I didn't expect to see a Rhythm heaven like video from you, but it came out soo smooth. And also loved that the thumbnail was made by Kevin, the man behind the Rhythm heaven reanimated videos.
This is such a fun video. I love the character designs, and all the little easter eggs. I've never played a Rhythm Heaven game, but I absolutely love watching the animations!
@@L0st_in_Spacee they show up really fast but there’s a few references to the mystery skulls animated characters, and a reference to the Ace Attorney Money video! For example: 2:22 Arthur bunny 1:28 Phoenix on the tv 1:16 Vivi and Lewis
Im honestly happy this MV isnt a full blown animation. Likely means it's just a fun lil filler animation to hold us over till the next Mystery Skulls installment
I love everything about this animation. The choreography with each beat is perfect, its smooth, the artstyle for the characters gives me Skullgirls / Indivisible vibes almost too. Keep it up, can't wait to see what else you've got down the line!
Easter Egg list: 1:16 Vivi and Lewis bunnies in the background 1:29 Bunny on the left is watching The Turntable Turnabout 2:42 Deadbeat bunnies singing in the background Feel free to add if you found some more!
Waited for 5 Days with a Tab open on my computer for this. And while it isn't as action packed as the other Videos MysteryBen has released, I enjoyed the Music and the animation was cute and full of fun little snippets. Can't wait for the next one.
Okay, this was honestly a really fun animation!!! I've been following you since your Mlp and Rhythm Heaven days when I was a little kid so this felt like a bit of a blast from the past!!! Really well made!!!
My girlfriend literally told me, “Babe, wake up, new Mystery Skulls” because she has to be the biggest fan of Mystery Skulls I know
Take care of her🙏
I dream of someday chatting with a big MS fan and discussing his entire discography 💯
My ex was same way she actually got me into them and im hooked wish I could find someone else tho being single sucks ass 😅
Not me doing this to my bf too 😂❤
Dang, how did you reply that almost 1 week before the video got up lmao
I just yelled out to my wife saying the same thing lol
Please note!! MysteryBen says in the video description this is an *old* video they finished during the *ongoing* production of the next video we're all waiting on.
Much love for the upload, MysteryBen ♥. Can't wait to see MSA 5 ♥
Thank u for commenting this cuz I was low key a tad confused 😭
@@Snoozziing yea I was afraid the story won't continue
Make this the top comment, I was wondering what went on then I read the description after the vid.
Also credit Kevin! He made the thumbnail and the lead animation!
You know what I was about to ask but you beat me to the punch.
Good work knowing what people would ask.
my first impression when seeing this was "this is looking like something out of rhythm heaven" and then I saw the description and went "oh that makes sense"
Same 😅
People don't read the description.
...If I were to work on a big project for 3 years and ONLY that one project - I would lose motivation to finish it entirely. It's good to do smaller projects while dealing with the big one, just to keep sane and motivated.
(Based on my own experience)
people shouldn't be expected to read the description to understand a video specially because you can't read the description without clicking on it, this is filthy clickbait regardless of your whiteknighting
Clickbait? How so? It's a song by Mystery Skulls called Higher and has a thumbnail that doesn't seem connected to the big series which the video is. What's clickbait-y about it?
I said that people don't read the description because we do. Not that I demanded people to read the description, I just stated what I saw in this comment section and then told a thing to justify this video's existence as an animator myself.
People are judge-y and instantly dog on something without the context, so sorry about that!
@@KamiSanzook yeah but if someone is confused wouldnt they click on the description to look for an explanation?
@@KamiSanzowhat the actual fuck are you on about
*CAN WE GET MUCH HIGHER?!?!*
SO HIGHHH
Oh ohh o oh o oh
Sooo Highhhh
NO WE CANT HAHA
THE ONE PIECE IS REAL!!!
Babe, wake up! New Mystery Skulls MV!
🙋♀️🙋♂️ wake up!!
@@hahiri
But it’s not the one with Arthur, Mystery, Vivi, and Lewis. At least not until October. I just pray it comes this year.
I didn't see this as a reason MSA 5 was delayed... I saw this as "Oh Ben's still alive good"
HOLY SHIT A MYSTERY SKULLS UPDATE RIGHT BEFORE I GO TO COLLEGE THIS IS THE GOOD TIMELINE
Good luck! May you have a great semester!
It's crazy to think I was in my first year of college when Ghost dropped 10 years ago and I was 19..
Good luck buddy!
NO WAY, ME TOO
WHAT A DAY BROTHER
Legit the same happened for me too! I can't believe it's been 10 years
Damn, this animation makes it feel like a Rhythm Heaven minigame. The stoplight means this swing is going to take a 4-count, while the warning signs mean that you need to jump next beat (or on the next 4 beats, for the 4 signs). Very clever, very cool
I thought he [Ghost]ed us
But now I'm [Freaking Out]
I'm [Hellbent] in emotional dedication
The [Future] starts now
Can we get any [Higher]?
this comment made me laught like you don't have any idea, I love it hahaha
this is so 2014 tumblr coded ty anon
Clever word play. 😊
This comment is pure [Money]
@@chechico This comment is pure [Magic]
Good to see the MSA series doesn't steal all of your time and that you still got some for your own personnal projects
Oh my god, i actually lived long enough to still appreciate your work
Preach it! 🤩
Homie same!
Easter Eggs I noticed
0:53 Mystery as a "Rab-bot"
1:13 Sign skull is similar to Lewis's skull
1:16 Lewis and Vivi as Rab-bots
1:29 Rab-bot is watching "The Turntable Turnabout" but as Rab-bots
2:22 Arthur as a Rab-bot
2:42 Deadbeats as Rab-bots
Updates from peers
1:13 "!?" signs possible reference to corrupted Mystery - @AxlMeferSky
1:29 Karate joe pose (left rabbit) - @saxolot2810
2:16-2:58 Item-1 from Mega Man - @sebastiansilvavalenzuela6897
Overall Rhythm Heaven inspired - @prototane
The rabbits hammers and other stylings tie loosely back into moon bunny folklore - @PNGpyro
Signs "?!" is easter egg for corrupted Mystery, I think.
Not only that, but during 1:29, the rabbit's position references Karate Joe's own in Remix 7 of Fever!
😮
In some roundabout (heh) way, this whole video is also inspired by rhythm heaven. So a bit of a callback to his roots i suppose
And the Item-1 reference from Mega Man!?
It doesn’t need to be connected to the main storyline for me to enjoy the video and find a new song to add to my playlist. Thank you, Ben! Take care of yourself always and keep getting higher and higher!
Yeah money is one of my favorite amvs
oh, this is revisiting an idea that came before MSA? im excited, the character designs are so cute!!!
the moon rabbit’s design is so beautiful oh my days…
It may not be the fifth one but the time for that may come to pass soon and this will be a hope I suppose
I was going to say "This would be wonderful in a rhythm heaven game" then I read the description. Very nice.
I love this so much Ben, what a fun side project! The character designs are on point as always :D
So glad to see you are still working on other projects aside from MSA. Beautiful work! Can't wait to see more! Been a huge fan for forever!
AHH I get it, Aiya is a play on words to mean "Higher" as well as Bird, hence the Angel motif!
yeah and Ai means love in Chinese (if i remember correctly)hence the love motifs
@templecatt They are referring to the biblical name Aya which means "to fly swiftly", "Bird of prey", "falcon" or "bird"
Dude thank yall for being so awesome and communicative. Love your work!!!!Thank youuuuu
eeee! the references to your old rhythm heaven videos!
You've improved so much ^ ^ yet you're still an instant classic. Amazing work!
It was super nostalgic to see that Turntable Turnabout reference in there.
I dont care what happens in 2024, Mystery Skulls dropped a banger which instantly makes this the best year
"Oh, a mystery skulls animated video."
"WAIT WHA-"
right?!!
35 hours to go ... I can wait. Right here.
YEAS
THAT WAS MY REACTION
@@SoupshrimpishMine too
So much Japaneesy stuff -- moon/rabbit motif, the mochi hammer -- plus Ben's signature everything bopping to the beat…
Glorious!
Not to mention the dango traffic lights!
Now im friggin hungry
I thought moon hare it's Chinese stuff.
the moon rabbit reminds me of the chinese legend of chang e
@@eg-drawyeppp it’s a chinese. it’s alw overshadowed by jap stuff but tbf a handful of japanese stories and cultures are inspired by the chinese so there’s a lot of interlap
Love the Angel design. Always a joy to see these songs getting love
Superb! [98]
You’re really good at timing your jumps.
And you really nailed the quick ones!
This is the kind of comment I was waiting for, beautiful
Baby, Mystery Skulls has a new video in 23 mins, are we staying awake? Yes we stay awake! THAT'S TRUE LOVE! ♥
mine
This reminds me of the first videos I saw on this channel-rhythm heaven MLP parodies. So many references to rhythm heaven. I think your channel is how I was introduced to the series and I love it so much.
Great return to roots imo.
To yall complaining about this, did you even read the description? Or the title?
Thanks for alerting me to the description. So this was a concept for Mystery Skulls before he made Mystery Skulls? Weird how it's still cold Mystery Skulls, but it's still good.
@@michaelkindt3288 Mystery Skulls is the artist behind the original music! This song was released along time ago before this account started uploading their animations for the songs. So it's called Mystery Skulls because Mystery Skulls is the artist of the song :)
@@michaelkindt3288 mystery skulls is just the name of the band! :3 mysteryben27 does not own the mystery skulls name or music in these videos - the band mystery skulls and music is by Luis Dubuc 👍
@@michaelkindt3288mystery skulls is just the name of the band
@@michaelkindt3288The band is called Mystery Skulls. You know, the source of the music that these videos are based on. The animator doesn't make the music.
The angel and the sky bunnies are so adorable! 😻 2:12 Also I got the Jade rabbit reference there! This was really cute overall!
Totally agreed!! Also nice pfp, i love mlp!! ^^
This was so cute! I've missed watching your animations! You have such a great style!
Can't wait for October for the next part of mystery skulls animation the suspense is killing me!! I have been waiting two years and this animation right here gives me hope that I know when the next video of mystery skulls comes out it's going to be peak!!! I'm looking forward to October cause of you so good luck!!!
How does MysteryBen design only amazing unique characters with a such distinctive style. Ghost Lewis is iconic and Shiromori is my favorite character design of all time
WOOO LET'S GOOOOOOO. I honestly didn't expect to get another video from y'all
never before seen lost rhythm game UNEARTHED (delightful work as always. the otsukimi themeing and your execution of it is so charming. its crazy to think ive been a fan of your work since i was 10 ...)
I honestly enjoy this a lot! Sometimes simplistic is just as good as complicated things
Plus it's nice you even made anything for us at all when you're so hard at work for the the next MS
I'd love to see little side stories of these guys as well to be honest
This was amazing. Such a good song to go for. Brought a tear to my eye seeing this. Much love
This was nice! Honestly keep it up! When the main mystery skulls saga is over you can absolutely continue to do singular things like this! In your own time of course no rush!
Got a new song to add to my playlist
For anyone who might not know: the hammers the bunny guys are using are mochi hammers used to pound mochi!
This was such a cute MV with adorable character designs!!! Thank you for the MV, mystery crew!!! ♥️💙💛💜❗❗❗
Wow I'm so happy I checked this channel when I did. I was worried the main series had been abandoned thanks to burn out so it's very nice to see little projects in between
That was absolutely delightful. The song was catchy and vibrant, and the characters were fantastic. Adore the bunnies, but I am in love with your little winged angel girl. She is awesome!!!
Sometimes I forget that MysteryBen is a huge enough fan of Rhythm Heaven to basically make a whole mini game!
i love all the little easter eggs to previous work you put in here that people might not even notice.
1:15 Getting an old Neopets Ice Cream game vibe from this and I LOVE IT ❤❤❤
I love all the little easter eggs in this video from past videos you've done!
The Turntable Turnabout reference was cute
This was AMAZING!!! Thank you so much, Ben! It always makes my day to see your work. Incredible job!
A good day to see this channel posting again
Woke up and this is the first thing I see on my TH-cam page, immediate click! Love the rabbit on the moon references!
But seriosuly, your music has gotten me through some rough patches in life and it's always a pleasure to hear more of it!
Even tho it's not MSA related it's still a nice song and video! Really cute and always happy to see these proyects shine ♡
This is 100% going into my “Songs to jam out to” playlist. Great animated video! Aiya and the Lagonauts are adorable!
Ultra rare vol 1 was the one album i listened to nonstop during covid. Higher being one of my favorites in those times. Good on mystery ben for making this
This is so cute! And of course they way your animation is always on beat is incredible!
This was really fun to watch, especially all the little easter eggs! Nice treat to enjoy while wating for MSA 5 😋
What a satisfying watch!! Great work as usual
I can already imagine the success and failure screens. Failing causes a sloppy jump that dishevels her more and more. (“What happened to you!?”) Heck, I can see the tutorial. I think you got a future in Rhythm Heaven Studio after you conclude your current series.
I love the Rythem Heaven vibe from the music video. Good to see more videos from you Ben. Looking forward to more of your work in the future.
Not what I expected but you never disappoint.
Oh! This is different than the story-driven MVs you've previously done! Very nice, though I'm still craving another installment of those characters!
TURNTABLE TURNABOUT *AND* GHOST REFERENCED??? LESGOOOO
Turntable Turnabout is my jam
thank you for this lovly video ben. appreciate any work you do
I like that they are taking some East Asian mythology inspiration with the rabbits pounding the clouds to make mochi(instead of making rices cakes or something on the moon), but still very cool. Although I can’t tell if they are actually trying to help the winged one get up there or if they are trying to knock ‘em off. Anyway nice little video to tide us over until we get the next mystery skulls gang video.
This is so CUTE! Love the simplicity, really reminds me of some of your older work, especially the phoenix wright animation lol! I love MSA but I would love to see you do more smaller projects from time to time :)
I know they've been busy but this renews so much hope for when we get the next look at Mystery and the gang. Keep going animators. I've been waiting for 3 years and while I don't want to waiting another 3, I will if need be
Wow, now this is something new and unexpected and I loved it. I loved the angel character, she had a good kid icarus vibe to her and the little quick easter eggs also. Good job Mystery Ben, keep up the good work 👍
Awwwww, I wanted to see her on the moon for all her hard work
I know I'll be burried but I have to comment. One of my favorite MS songs finally animated! I can't even! I just wanna say Ive been following you ever since I was 13, I'm 22 now, but in a worst place now.. But Mystery skulls' music has saved my life multiple times.. I'm so happy to see this 💜💜
Me: This feels very Rhythm heaven inspired.
Checks description
Me: Aaaahhh~ 👉😎👉
wow ya'll released something!? *Happiness noises!* A music video related to your story or not, love your stuff. Just happy to see something made by you at all. I think a lot of fans would be happy even with small projects like this.
This was such a cute side project. Can't wait for the next MSA installment!
I didn't expect to see a Rhythm heaven like video from you, but it came out soo smooth. And also loved that the thumbnail was made by Kevin, the man behind the Rhythm heaven reanimated videos.
1:16 We can hope for the best for their non-bunny selves
For a moment I thought you said non binary
This is such a fun video. I love the character designs, and all the little easter eggs. I've never played a Rhythm Heaven game, but I absolutely love watching the animations!
Rhythm Heaven who? You ate up with this. Anything from you gets me hype, and it's always worth it
MORE THAN 10 YEARS OF ABSOLUTE PEAK! THANK YOU ONCE AGAINNN!!
1:28 The Turnabout Turntable reference on the TV screen!!!
Oh wow, welcome back again!✨️💟✨️ I love how colorful your videos are.
I LOVED ALL THE LITTLE REFERENCES TO PAST VIDEOS 😭
there were references? when? where? how blind am i?
@@L0st_in_Spacee they show up really fast but there’s a few references to the mystery skulls animated characters, and a reference to the Ace Attorney Money video!
For example: 2:22 Arthur bunny
1:28 Phoenix on the tv
1:16 Vivi and Lewis
@@SomeartistfromChile Ohh thank you!!
GUYS, THANK YOU FOR COMMISSIONING KEVIN FOR A THUMBNAIL AND FOR ANIMATING THE VIDEO, DUDE'S AMAZINGLY TALENTED!
I loved it, i was totally under the impression it was the next story one, read the description lmao XD
It's like I'm watching your Rhythm Heaven stuff back in the day. I really do love your character designs.
Im honestly happy this MV isnt a full blown animation. Likely means it's just a fun lil filler animation to hold us over till the next Mystery Skulls installment
I love everything about this animation. The choreography with each beat is perfect, its smooth, the artstyle for the characters gives me Skullgirls / Indivisible vibes almost too.
Keep it up, can't wait to see what else you've got down the line!
Oh...this is a song about an angel and an alien bunny girl hooking up. NIce.
HOLY SHIT, NEW MYSTERY SKULLS ANIMATION!! LET'S GOOOOO!!
I'm actually so hyped rn, this is awesome
Easter Egg list:
1:16 Vivi and Lewis bunnies in the background
1:29 Bunny on the left is watching The Turntable Turnabout
2:42 Deadbeat bunnies singing in the background
Feel free to add if you found some more!
1:29 is also rhythm heaven fever remix 7 reference.
As a fan of the Rhythm Tengoku series it's so awesome to see the little references in the video! Great work!
Waited for 5 Days with a Tab open on my computer for this. And while it isn't as action packed as the other Videos MysteryBen has released, I enjoyed the Music and the animation was cute and full of fun little snippets. Can't wait for the next one.
omg was so exiced to see a new vid from you, also I love the little reference/cameos to past videos throughout the song, super dope
I needed these good vibes today.
The return! 😍 nice to have visuals to a song i've listened to waaaay to many times.
After seeing mystery skulls in person this year, it’s so nice to also have this 💛
Just checked the channel after forever and this was for days ago. Awesome to see you're still around!
Wait, was does the vid say four days but the comments say 11?
When we dont know it most, HE DELIVERS. TAKE US HIGHER MYSTERY SKULLS!!!!
You're so good at character design it's incredible, I swear you're one of the greatest chara designer I saw
“Friend wake up you’ve been in a coma for 4 years!”
“Five more minutes…”
“But mysteryben posted a new video..”
*”Aight im awake”*
Okay, this was honestly a really fun animation!!! I've been following you since your Mlp and Rhythm Heaven days when I was a little kid so this felt like a bit of a blast from the past!!! Really well made!!!