OHHHHH I love the idea of Grian turning the danger into stars, and then him putting the starry sky in his base for that season. Like he's keeping the watcher that came after him under lock and key :D
Rusty, you said this would take a month! Have you slept??? What is wrong with you??? I can't believe it's done. You're an absolute machine. I'm very excited for this!
I am literally so obsessed with this. the colors! the animation! Grian being apparently terrified of the watchers but then turning around to face them the second they threaten his family! The watcher/evo symbol in his eye! mumbo blowing up the watchers! jellie!!!! the fact that i can't tell if the ending is a happy one or not!!! are they unconscious? dead? what happened??? I am frothing at the mouth rusty
@@Messwiththehonkyougetthebonk Don’t worry! It travelled to an other dimenson where a pirate found it. They will have many adventures together I’m sure.
Literal chills. As the watcher's finger gets close to Grian's face, his wings tense up with his eyes, then world fades to purple and so does the elytra, and as the watchers start taking control, his eyes flicker purple. The Swoop. And then the angle change as Grian faces the watchers. The blurring of the screen at the end. Perfection.
The Watchers: "You cannot deny your past. You are one of us." Grian: *His watcher powers now fully manisfested.* "I know. But I choose them." *Blasts watchers back with those same powers.*
I think so too! It's really cool to see that. I actually think the reasoning behind that is that it's the easiest to visualize? Like, maybe it's what people are most familiar with.
That was so good!! I really like your AU. Also, Jellie at the end curling up next to Scar, like "Oh, I guess it's nap time. I guess I'll join." I love it!
The idea of the Watchers making their way onto Hermitcraft trying to find Grian again is such a neat concept! And I love how everyone from Boatem came to help their friend without hesitation. Storytelling was on point. Your work ethic scares me lol, DEFINITELY try to take a break, this was awesome!
That was so cool- what the hell? The idea that the whole "Moon" event in Season 8 was caused by the Watchers is RIDICULOUSLY cool, and something I didn't even think about. Plus, the whole fight scene was animated so well-
THIS IS SO COOL OMG So many small details and movements that just bring life into animation. they look so professional. You know exactly what you're doing, I'm amazed of your skill
The running and flying animations were _so smooth,_ they were amazing! And I love the blinks Grian did after the Watchers grabbed him, when his eyes turned purple and he was sort of fighting it off :D
AAHHHHHH I can’t tell you how much I love the detail of Jellie cuddling up next to Scar at the end! And everyone in Boatem helping protect Grian from the watchers, and then everyone coming together to fight against the watchers!??!!? Omg it was amazing, I loved how it told a whole story and was easy to follow without skimping out on any details
HOW IN THE WORLD DID YOU FINISH THIS IN SIX DAYS??? ABSOLUTELY ABSURD, SO IMPRESSIVE. The whole thing is so well-animated and fully lined and colored as well!!!! I especially love the action sequences in this, they’re so intense!! It’s always clear what’s going on, you did such a fantastic job storytelling on this one. Will be watching again and again!!
It's been so incredible getting to see each step of the process of this absolutely stunning animation Rusty. Literally counting down the seconds till this drops ;_;
I’ve loved the watcher lore, and this just took my obsession to a whole new level. I am very heavily influenced by my belief that relationships with people are super important, and I will do anything to protect people that I care about. So this this video combined two of my favorite things in one incredibly well done animation. Just wow.
I want to say two things. 1. I love your art soo much. and 2. grian has started every crazy thing in hermitcraft hasn't he? First the wars, then moon big, and staring + ending the diamond pilar race.
I am in absolute love with this and have watched it more than once. When Grian is flying away after Scar grabbed him free, and seeing him hug scar close was such a nice touch, then it going into the other Botem memebers doing their parts to protect Grian. Ah just the stoeytelling, the art, the coloring and the small details like the gradient change of color on Grians wings, or Jellie joining at the end. Absolutely in love and this is one of my most favorite hermitcraft animatic, props to you!! 💜💜
that shot of Mumbo coming to Grian's defense with the end crystal literally gave me goosebumps... the animation is so good, and the feeling of family protecting family resonated so strongly throughout the entire video, it's amazing!
PESKY BIRB SCREECH OF HAPPINESSS THIS IS SO GOOOOOOD IT GENUINLY GIVES ME TINGLES, THE WAY GRIAN LOOKS AT HIS HAND AT THE END JUST LIKE I didn't know I could do that. THIS IS AMAZING
Litrally crying, the friendship is so wholesome 🥺 Grians panic and then scar jumping in with a comforting smile. Then Mumbo using the end crystal to back scar up!! Then Impulse and Pearl as well. I also loved the detail of grian protecting the other Boatem crew with his wings at the end. I adore this! Right to the playlist.
hell knows there are nowhere near enough words to describe how many emotions this gorgeous work of art made me feel in all of a minute and a half. you must be magic
Ok now this. This, is what I call perfection. True art. I loved every second of it. The animation is so smooth and it's so full of references and little nods to what happened during season 8 and honestly I don't think there are many animations out there that can top this. Easily one of my all time favourites, just like the rest of your work. You're doing amazing. Please keep it up because I cannot stress enough how amazing you and your work are!
HA! YOU SUCCUMBED TO THE WATCHER LORE! I remember on a stream awhile back, you said you weren't paying attention to any of that- But it seems like you could only stay away for so long >:) Now excuse me while I go rewatch this four times.
This is really amazing. I should probably thank you because I saw this a few days after you post it and it made me really want to start getting into Watcher lore. I have now read many a fanfic and started watching Evo and rewatching the life series with Martyn's pov. I knew Watcher stuff had been everywhere recently, but this convinced me to actually delve into it. I now absolutely love it and may have a mild obsession.
This was so well done! And, well, since everyone seems to be listing their favorite details, I'll list mine! And by god does it have to be Mumbo arriving and looking absolutely PISSED OFF. Like, you can TELL that Mumbo would be more than happy to throw away his peace love and plants thing, JUST to ensure the Watchers can't do anything to Grian. And just, it's really cool!
HOW DID YOU DO THIS IN ONLY 6 DAYSSS?! But seriously, absolutely amazing, and it's fully colored too!! Hats off to you, now please make sure you get some rest x D
AHHHHHHH I've watched it already three times! I love it so MUCH, thank you for another great animatic!!! It was worth the wait and was rightly hyped up!!! Can't get over how SMOOTH that running scene Grian did!
i knew it would be fire as soon as i saw those first two seconds, also its so joyful to come back to a fandom after a few month's break and recognise an artist you admire
THIS IS HECKIN' INCREDIBLE HOLY HELL, I LOVE YOUR ANIMATIONS SO SO SOOO MUCH, AND TO SEE SOMETHIN' FULLY COLORED?!?fdsHj INSANE !!!! Truly a masterpiece this is!!!
Omygod, Rusty this is so damn cool! I find myself stopping the video to like see it frame by frame, the animation is so smooth! Especially the run animation, I love that so much. AAAA love how you input their abilities/personalities in this (Mumbo's obsession with end crystals, Scar being so cheerful/always smiling at the start, and the same with Impulse and Pearl!). So cool!!!
This is EPIC!!!! How are you able to put out such banger animations in such a short amount of time?! This is crazy! Gosh the amount of emotion and action in this is insane. I nearly cheered out loud when everyone of boatem turned up to help Grian. And Jellie at the end! Soooo goood!
My favorite Animatic, probably EVER. This is a work of art (both literally and figuratively). I enjoyed every last second of it, and truthfully wish that you would continue with this amazing work! Great job!
This video was so good that I had to do this: Fandom: Hermitcraft Time/Setting: Season 8 Characters: Grian, Mumbo, Scar, Pearl, Impulse POV: Grian | 3rd Person It was a regular day on the Hermitcraft server, everyone was off doing their own things. Grian was sitting on the roof of his house in Boatem town, enjoying the view of the mountains to his left and the horizon that was in front of him. After sitting there for a few more minutes, he hops down, his wings flapping behind him to slow down his fall. With the sun setting and the large moon peaking over the mountain tops, Grian walked through the grassy fields, hoping to find someone to talk to. "This is nice, very peaceful," He told himself, looking up at the moon in all its glory. However, the peace didn't last long as Grian took notice of a familiar purple eye appearing on the whitish-grey surface of the moon. He looked at the eye and the eye looked at him, blinking only once. He quickly turns around to see two large hands and another large eye hovering above him, his wings spread out as a way of defense and a warning. His eyes widening with shock and his face filled with terror. He closes his eyes and wings as one of the hands reaches out to him, his body shaking and frozen in fear. He opens his eyes to see everything around him turn purple, while being surrounded by a large white circle. Hermitcraft completely disappears, leaving the world as a hazy, purple pocket dimension. Even his own wings have turned a purplish-lilac color. "N-No! I escaped you! There is no way-" "Oh, Xelqua, you may believe what you want to believe, but deep down in your heart. You knew we would find you again." The voice interrupted, with a low chuckle that echoes around him. "Because no matter how far you run, no matter where you escape to. We will find you, over and over and over again. You can't get rid of us forever, Xelqua." 'Xelqua' the name he chose to abandon ever since he left the Watchers and joined Hermitcraft during it's sixth season. He never thought he would be hearing that name again. Out of panic he begins running, trying to find a way of escaping this place. He knew it would be a difficult and risky move to take. As he was running, Grian felt a hand grab his ankle, causing him to fall to the ground. He tries to get back up, but more hands grab at him, pulling him back. It was as if the Watchers didn't want him to leave, to go back to Hermitcraft, the place he now called home. *I can't! I don't want to stay here! I got friends to go back to! A family who cares for me!* Grian tries to escape the grasp of the multitude of hands gripping at his shoulders. His eyes flicking to pure purple, causing slight confusion, and blurry vision. He reaches out his right arm, trying to find something to grab onto to anchor himself from being dragged back to the terror of the Watcher's castle. "*Someone! Please help me!*" Grian shouts out into the empty world. As if on cue, a hand grabs his wrist, pulling him away from the hands. His vision clears and he sees Scar pulling him to safety with a smile on his face. "You called?" Scar chuckled. "Scar!" Grian cried. They began falling, in which Grian grabs onto Scar, flying away from the eyes and hands. He dodges in time to evade the end crystal that was in Mumbo's hand. Grian gently places Scar down on the ground, both boys watching as the crystal explodes, causing a cloud of dust and sparks to blind the floating eyes for a mere moment. Grian noticed as the large eyes turn to look at Pearl, standing there unafraid of the entities before her. The hands follow suit with the eyes, reaching out to grab the seemingly defenseless Pearl; however, a Wither floats above her, ready to attack the beings. Floating above them both was Impulse, his yellow top hat being held by his right hand. "Now attack those nasty creatures!" Impulse demanded. On command, the Wither goes and battles the eyes and hands. Grian and the others join by Pearl's side as the Wither fought. "Alright! Way to go, Impulse!" Scar cheers. Grian stood in awe and even shock. But the battle ended with the Wither being crushed into bits and pieces. The eyes looked furious, before joining together with the hands into one large energy wave, which went straight for Grian and the rest of Boatem. Without thinking, Grian pushes everyone behind him with one arm, while reaching out with his other towards the wave. His wings open up and surround his friends, shielding them. Grian's eyes change to where there was nothing but purple and the Watcher's symbol in them. As the wave made contact with Grian's hand, he began to absorb the energy, breaking whatever spell was set over Hermitcraft, returning the world to normal. The night sky was filled with stars, the mountains reaching above the clouds, and the moon just starting to set in the East. His hand falls to his side, before he collapses onto the ground between Scar and Mumbo, his wings covering them gently. Pearl was next to Mumbo, with Impulse in between her and Scar. All five were battered and bruised, covered in scratches, ash, smoke, and small burns. Scar, Mumbo, Pearl, and Impulse were passed out, exhausted from the earlier battle. Meanwhile, Grian just looked up at the sky in shock. He couldn't believe it, he actually did it. He actually managed to escape the hands of the Watchers for a second time. He looks at his hand, which was covered in a large burn from the energy wave making contact with his skin. His mind was racing with many thoughts, but those thoughts were pushed out as soon as exhaustion settled in. He closes his eyes, placing his arm down beside him, allowing for peace to take over. The sound of paw steps reach his ears, he could only assume they belonged to Scar's cat, Jellie. He listened as Jellie laid down in between Scar and Impulse. Those were the last sounds he heard as he fell asleep, hoping to regain energy by morning. He knew he had some explaining to do when everyone woke up, but it was worth it in the end. [The End.] Let me know if you wish to see the aftermath! Like Goal for Aftermath: 60 Likes
That's such a great take on this! And honestly I can imagine Grian being scared as the Watchers try and take him over again. Personally I've never seen EvoSMP, but now this makes me wanna check it out for myself! Also that Watcher name, "Xelqua", is pretty cool
@@LukeySkywookie 'Xelqua' was Grian's old channel name. And we've taken that to using it as his past EVO name and his watcher name in his lore. Also I do recommend that you watch EVO SMP because it's really good.
@xXlotusmoonXx i...did not know that. that's pretty cool. also now that i think about it, that beginning scene where Grian's underwater and, like, drowning or whatever... it makes me think of how he might've met Boatem... Maybe, when he escaped from the Watchers the first time, he fell into the lake, and almost drowned... but then the Boatem crew found him, saved him and took him in? (at least that's my interpretation of it)
sorry it's taken me so long to reply. having issues with restricted mode :( so can you tell me more about the whole Watcher thing? Like, are they evil and stuff? And what caused Grian to become a Watcher in the first place?
its so cute cause when scar holded grians hand it feels like they have a lovely relationship then that also means that scar really cares for grian as much as of the other boatem members keep up the great work rusty!!!❤
I keep coming back and watching this. the au, the colors, the music choice, AND the smooth animation done in SIX DAYS?? you're incredible!!! I am so glad you are here and making these things for us. WELL DONE!!!
BOATEM OMGGGG grian getting pulled away by scar and grian catching scar and flying away made me wiggle and shake with joy and I had to pause it. Also love floating impulse omg that's so good like him and the shulkers in his base and fizzy floating drink. Like omg this entire animation is so good like it's a scene straight out of a show like omg it's so good
OMG I love this so much. First of all ofc because I love boatem and I love the watcher fan lore and all that, but damn, I love the animation and the storytelling here
HOLY- Rusty this is incredible!!! I cannot express how much I love this, this is amazing and I am honoured to be able to witness another of your beautiful artworks! Legendary animatic as usual Rusty :D
I'VE WATCHED THIS OVER A DOZEN TIMES IT'S SO SO SO GOOD!!! one thing that gets me about the story here is how almost none of them know what they're fighting against. they don't know what watchers are or what they want, they just know that something is trying to take/hurt grian and that's enough to quickly spur them into action ;-; but omg you made such a spectacular (FULLY COLORED!!) animation so quickly!! you definitely deserve a break after that
@@LukeySkywookie I was more saying that the Life Series That happened after season 8 was Double Life. But I personally headcanon that the Watchers set up all the rules and systems of the game.
@@lolli_popples That would make sense actually. Especially considering the Watcher symbol on the Secret Keeper... It's like the Watchers were giving Grian the tasks to try and get him to come back, but their plan failed since he didn't win Secret Life
Rusty! Oh my goodness! This is so good! Boatem is my favorite group ever! Except for maybe swoop group… SWOOP SWOOP!❤ 💜 I would read or watch a whole Au! So good!
THIS IS INSANE! It’s so fluent and cool and I love everyone’s designs AND THE EMOTIONS AND SKJSJSKSKSJSKSJKSKSJSKSKKSJSK this is the coolest thing ever
i am absolutely stunned. can't believe i missed the premier but it's alright!!! ur animations never (literally never) disappoint!! take a nap after this or smth because this is AMAZE
You, my friend, are an absolute legend! This is by far my fave animatic of all time! (the boatem crew are also my fave so... ) (i have made the boatem pole in lego and drawn them all as cats (cats are the only thing i can draw well.))
![DANCIN [Life Series Animation]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/owhk8KmB09I/mqdefault.jpg)
Boatem: *lose consciousness from the fight*
Jelly: Oh, sleeping pile!
O7
lol jelly with the sleeping group
Lol😂❤
o7
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What did we do to deserve this talent in the fandom.
the original creators are amazing, we are just lucky
truly blessed 😌😌
Answer: joined the fandom
@@Donut88648 xD
Sometimes the greatest of blessings are given without any particular reason, and you need only fight to keep in rather than fight to achieve it.
I love the idea of Boatem helping protect Grian from the vengeful watchers.
"this is OUR gremlin"
@@LeeLuvidlmao yess
@@LeeLuvid and no evil washer is going to tack him from us
@@jimmyg3835 WASHER 😂
@@jimmyg3835grian aint a evil washer, but you know what is? The warden, Etho’s dishwasher.
The shot of Grian running, almost getting caught, and then being saved by Scar. AND THEN JELLIE APPEARING AT THE END
I adore this
I love how Watcher!Grian's lore is essentially just: I was given cosmic power, BUT, I'd rather play minecraft
Yes.
Why does that summary just sound like a modern title of an anime series 😆
@@annika_pentagrin3098 I present to you The Life Series Anime Opening Credits th-cam.com/video/BnKg37tA71w/w-d-xo.htmlsi=DOalJcwRXI4M099y
Its more like "I thought you guys were cool but I guess not", but pretty much
As one should.
Man the watchers are real lucky that jellie decided not to join in the battle
She wanted to give them at least a fighting chance
lol she would’ve farted in their face
Lol
shes meow
OHHHHH I love the idea of Grian turning the danger into stars, and then him putting the starry sky in his base for that season. Like he's keeping the watcher that came after him under lock and key :D
I didn't even notice that until I saw this comment XD
Ooh, wow.
i freaking love this
He did it with LORE!
@@Winry-v5w Respect the Sheriff! Respect the lore!
Rusty is not immune to drawing Boatem all taking a nap together
No she isn’t
Rusty, you said this would take a month! Have you slept??? What is wrong with you??? I can't believe it's done. You're an absolute machine. I'm very excited for this!
Literally came here to say the same thing- Rusty, go to sleep, for the love -
Honestly, I can respect the 3am motivation
Rusty, Sleep. The Swoopers command you to.
@@Messwiththehonkyougetthebonk That made me laugh. Yes, the Swoop Group commands you to rest.
I am literally so obsessed with this. the colors! the animation! Grian being apparently terrified of the watchers but then turning around to face them the second they threaten his family! The watcher/evo symbol in his eye! mumbo blowing up the watchers! jellie!!!! the fact that i can't tell if the ending is a happy one or not!!! are they unconscious? dead? what happened??? I am frothing at the mouth rusty
having finally read the bottom of the description i am. so relieved they're not dead. they're just sleepy.
i cannot state enough how amazing this is
RIP Scar's hat, gone but never forgotten
@@Messwiththehonkyougetthebonk Don’t worry! It travelled to an other dimenson where a pirate found it. They will have many adventures together I’m sure.
@@hannamihaly2381PIRATES SMP!
@@jaceytran pirate life smp
Pearl: "Try me. Not losing anymore friends." _proceeds to summon wither_
Watchers: "I like my Withers on toast."
Literal chills.
As the watcher's finger gets close to Grian's face, his wings tense up with his eyes, then world fades to purple and so does the elytra, and as the watchers start taking control, his eyes flicker purple. The Swoop. And then the angle change as Grian faces the watchers. The blurring of the screen at the end. Perfection.
Also, I wanna read the AU.
The Watchers: "You cannot deny your past. You are one of us."
Grian: *His watcher powers now fully manisfested.* "I know. But I choose them." *Blasts watchers back with those same powers.*
I really find it great the idea that Scar's Boatem outfit is pretty much his fandom wide cannon outfit
I think so too! It's really cool to see that.
I actually think the reasoning behind that is that it's the easiest to visualize? Like, maybe it's what people are most familiar with.
That was so good!! I really like your AU. Also, Jellie at the end curling up next to Scar, like "Oh, I guess it's nap time. I guess I'll join." I love it!
Jelly said “nap time”
@@brandongonzalez-qg9jmJellie* :3
Only 1 comment, I’m going to fix it
I love Jellie
The Jellie cuddles were perfection!
The idea of the Watchers making their way onto Hermitcraft trying to find Grian again is such a neat concept! And I love how everyone from Boatem came to help their friend without hesitation. Storytelling was on point.
Your work ethic scares me lol, DEFINITELY try to take a break, this was awesome!
I didnt understand this but loved the animations and details so had to do some research and wow, yes, amazing storyline
lol when i first watched this i didn't understand and now, 2 months later, i understand and i realize how amazing this is. ❤
That was so cool- what the hell? The idea that the whole "Moon" event in Season 8 was caused by the Watchers is RIDICULOUSLY cool, and something I didn't even think about. Plus, the whole fight scene was animated so well-
The watchers thinking they've won the war against Grian when all they've done is kill off the cast of Villager News.
This was SO CLEAN, and the SWOOP then mumbo blowing up the watcher was just ✨perfection✨
THIS IS SO COOL OMG
So many small details and movements that just bring life into animation. they look so professional. You know exactly what you're doing, I'm amazed of your skill
Thank you persefida!!!
AAAAAA ITS THE TWO HEST HERMITCRAFT ANIMATORS ON ONE COMMENT AAAAAA
@@hyzmarie ikr
@@hyzmarie idols, both of them.
@@imMittensKitten Oop I accidentally read idols as idiots for a moment and I was about to have some WORDS 😅
Yes, they are idols!
I like how Impulse didn't do anything to help, he was just casually flying.
Everything about this is wonderful, I adore it all, but the bit with Grian flying with Scar just GETS me that much more.
The running and flying animations were _so smooth,_ they were amazing! And I love the blinks Grian did after the Watchers grabbed him, when his eyes turned purple and he was sort of fighting it off :D
SO glad I was able to watch the making of this throughout! This is so gorgeous, Rusty!
SAME!
AAHHHHHH I can’t tell you how much I love the detail of Jellie cuddling up next to Scar at the end! And everyone in Boatem helping protect Grian from the watchers, and then everyone coming together to fight against the watchers!??!!? Omg it was amazing, I loved how it told a whole story and was easy to follow without skimping out on any details
Omg grian feeling alone, then everyone moves to save him
HOW IN THE WORLD DID YOU FINISH THIS IN SIX DAYS??? ABSOLUTELY ABSURD, SO IMPRESSIVE. The whole thing is so well-animated and fully lined and colored as well!!!! I especially love the action sequences in this, they’re so intense!! It’s always clear what’s going on, you did such a fantastic job storytelling on this one. Will be watching again and again!!
THANK YOUUUU!! ;;
@@rusty_courage
6 DAYS?! I couldent do this if i took 5 YEARS!! Also thank you for making the absolute top tiear animation, you are amazing.
@@Rose_petal4233ikr?
Literal chills.
This is so well made, the way Grian‘s eyes turn purpel…
And the flying animation…
After „TIMES UP“ probably my favorite ❤
1:00 is such a cool frame I LOVE this so much and the support from boatem is INCREDIBLE AND AMAZING
It's been so incredible getting to see each step of the process of this absolutely stunning animation Rusty. Literally counting down the seconds till this drops ;_;
I’ve loved the watcher lore, and this just took my obsession to a whole new level. I am very heavily influenced by my belief that relationships with people are super important, and I will do anything to protect people that I care about. So this this video combined two of my favorite things in one incredibly well done animation. Just wow.
1:30 aww jelly popping in right at the end
I want to say two things. 1. I love your art soo much. and 2. grian has started every crazy thing in hermitcraft hasn't he? First the wars, then moon big, and staring + ending the diamond pilar race.
I am in absolute love with this and have watched it more than once.
When Grian is flying away after Scar grabbed him free, and seeing him hug scar close was such a nice touch, then it going into the other Botem memebers doing their parts to protect Grian. Ah just the stoeytelling, the art, the coloring and the small details like the gradient change of color on Grians wings, or Jellie joining at the end.
Absolutely in love and this is one of my most favorite hermitcraft animatic, props to you!! 💜💜
the look on G win he was running light stayed to me he is tarufided thay that found him
that shot of Mumbo coming to Grian's defense with the end crystal literally gave me goosebumps... the animation is so good, and the feeling of family protecting family resonated so strongly throughout the entire video, it's amazing!
PESKY BIRB SCREECH OF HAPPINESSS THIS IS SO GOOOOOOD IT GENUINLY GIVES ME TINGLES, THE WAY GRIAN LOOKS AT HIS HAND AT THE END JUST LIKE I didn't know I could do that. THIS IS AMAZING
dude seeing how fast you progressed through this was insane. big props and i seriously hope you didn’t die in the process 😭😭
Litrally crying, the friendship is so wholesome 🥺 Grians panic and then scar jumping in with a comforting smile. Then Mumbo using the end crystal to back scar up!! Then Impulse and Pearl as well. I also loved the detail of grian protecting the other Boatem crew with his wings at the end. I adore this! Right to the playlist.
Even just the thumbnail is giving me CHILLS, can’t wait to watch!
frr
Dude! This is so dope! And that rescue from Scar! Ah, beautiful! I loved every second of this!
1:26 rest in peace Jellie
Fully colored, fully animated, fluid and an exelent song choice
Rusty, you have out done yourself 👏👏👏
hell knows there are nowhere near enough words to describe how many emotions this gorgeous work of art made me feel in all of a minute and a half. you must be magic
Omg not jelly walking in and laying by scar is so cute!!
Ok now this. This, is what I call perfection. True art. I loved every second of it. The animation is so smooth and it's so full of references and little nods to what happened during season 8 and honestly I don't think there are many animations out there that can top this. Easily one of my all time favourites, just like the rest of your work. You're doing amazing. Please keep it up because I cannot stress enough how amazing you and your work are!
HA! YOU SUCCUMBED TO THE WATCHER LORE! I remember on a stream awhile back, you said you weren't paying attention to any of that- But it seems like you could only stay away for so long >:)
Now excuse me while I go rewatch this four times.
What I really love is whenever someone animates mumbo with end crystal it looks so badass
Everyone has praised pretty much everything in this animation but rustly ima just say, I appreciate the jellie cameo at the end
This is really amazing. I should probably thank you because I saw this a few days after you post it and it made me really want to start getting into Watcher lore. I have now read many a fanfic and started watching Evo and rewatching the life series with Martyn's pov. I knew Watcher stuff had been everywhere recently, but this convinced me to actually delve into it. I now absolutely love it and may have a mild obsession.
Can someone explain the context behind this video- I love it so much but, like, have no context whatsoever 😅
@@storm-the-wize Me and another guy have been having a conversation about it. Check the replies at the fandom story.
Literally gasped! I love watcher lore and can’t wait for this!
same
This was so well done! And, well, since everyone seems to be listing their favorite details, I'll list mine!
And by god does it have to be Mumbo arriving and looking absolutely PISSED OFF. Like, you can TELL that Mumbo would be more than happy to throw away his peace love and plants thing, JUST to ensure the Watchers can't do anything to Grian. And just, it's really cool!
He protecc
He attack
But most importantly:
Potato man is back!
1:24 Rest in peace Jellie. You will be missed.
HOW DID YOU DO THIS IN ONLY 6 DAYSSS?! But seriously, absolutely amazing, and it's fully colored too!! Hats off to you, now please make sure you get some rest x D
H drawlistics! I just subbed to you!!!
6!? SIX?! DAAYYSS???????? my god you are insane in the best way possible, this is so good it gave me actual chills!! (also jellie
AHHHHHHH I've watched it already three times! I love it so MUCH, thank you for another great animatic!!! It was worth the wait and was rightly hyped up!!! Can't get over how SMOOTH that running scene Grian did!
i knew it would be fire as soon as i saw those first two seconds, also its so joyful to come back to a fandom after a few month's break and recognise an artist you admire
THIS IS HECKIN' INCREDIBLE HOLY HELL, I LOVE YOUR ANIMATIONS SO SO SOOO MUCH, AND TO SEE SOMETHIN' FULLY COLORED?!?fdsHj INSANE !!!! Truly a masterpiece this is!!!
LOCALWHEEL THANK YOUUU 😭😭
Omygod, Rusty this is so damn cool! I find myself stopping the video to like see it frame by frame, the animation is so smooth! Especially the run animation, I love that so much.
AAAA love how you input their abilities/personalities in this (Mumbo's obsession with end crystals, Scar being so cheerful/always smiling at the start, and the same with Impulse and Pearl!). So cool!!!
and *THIS* is why I both think mumbo is an absolute spoon, and also incredibly cool.
This is so good, and I kinda got inspired to work on my own Watcher AU thanks to you.
(Also Jellie curling up against Scar is adorable)
This is EPIC!!!! How are you able to put out such banger animations in such a short amount of time?! This is crazy! Gosh the amount of emotion and action in this is insane. I nearly cheered out loud when everyone of boatem turned up to help Grian. And Jellie at the end! Soooo goood!
Oooohohohoho this is AMAZING YOO! Boatem banding together to protecc our bird boi is so sweet dude…
damn Rusty you outdid yourself on this one. I love the fight scene, especially mumbo’s end crystal. excited to see what comes next!
Omg. Tell me that scene wasn’t the best thing ever. I love that so much! I love it when scar saves Grian like it’s so good!
SWOOP GROUP FOREVER!!! This is genuinely so good! I don’t understand how you could get this done in 6 days, this would take me at least a year!
Swoop group! And yes she did a great job on the animation!👏🏼
SWOOP GROUP FOREVER!
Great job Rusty, it's amazing!
Just seeing jellie at the end just made me sad like I feel so bad for scar
My favorite Animatic, probably EVER. This is a work of art (both literally and figuratively). I enjoyed every last second of it, and truthfully wish that you would continue with this amazing work! Great job!
I just noticed, at 1:08 Grian's wings are wrapped protectively around the Boatem crew! That's a really nice touch
This makes me feel warm and happy inside
That hasn’t happened in a while.
I think I’m crying
This video was so good that I had to do this:
Fandom: Hermitcraft
Time/Setting: Season 8
Characters: Grian, Mumbo, Scar, Pearl, Impulse
POV: Grian | 3rd Person
It was a regular day on the Hermitcraft server, everyone was off doing their own things. Grian was sitting on the roof of his house in Boatem town, enjoying the view of the mountains to his left and the horizon that was in front of him. After sitting there for a few more minutes, he hops down, his wings flapping behind him to slow down his fall. With the sun setting and the large moon peaking over the mountain tops, Grian walked through the grassy fields, hoping to find someone to talk to.
"This is nice, very peaceful," He told himself, looking up at the moon in all its glory.
However, the peace didn't last long as Grian took notice of a familiar purple eye appearing on the whitish-grey surface of the moon. He looked at the eye and the eye looked at him, blinking only once. He quickly turns around to see two large hands and another large eye hovering above him, his wings spread out as a way of defense and a warning. His eyes widening with shock and his face filled with terror. He closes his eyes and wings as one of the hands reaches out to him, his body shaking and frozen in fear.
He opens his eyes to see everything around him turn purple, while being surrounded by a large white circle. Hermitcraft completely disappears, leaving the world as a hazy, purple pocket dimension. Even his own wings have turned a purplish-lilac color.
"N-No! I escaped you! There is no way-"
"Oh, Xelqua, you may believe what you want to believe, but deep down in your heart. You knew we would find you again." The voice interrupted, with a low chuckle that echoes around him.
"Because no matter how far you run, no matter where you escape to. We will find you, over and over and over again. You can't get rid of us forever, Xelqua."
'Xelqua' the name he chose to abandon ever since he left the Watchers and joined Hermitcraft during it's sixth season. He never thought he would be hearing that name again. Out of panic he begins running, trying to find a way of escaping this place. He knew it would be a difficult and risky move to take. As he was running, Grian felt a hand grab his ankle, causing him to fall to the ground. He tries to get back up, but more hands grab at him, pulling him back. It was as if the Watchers didn't want him to leave, to go back to Hermitcraft, the place he now called home.
*I can't! I don't want to stay here! I got friends to go back to! A family who cares for me!*
Grian tries to escape the grasp of the multitude of hands gripping at his shoulders. His eyes flicking to pure purple, causing slight confusion, and blurry vision. He reaches out his right arm, trying to find something to grab onto to anchor himself from being dragged back to the terror of the Watcher's castle.
"*Someone! Please help me!*" Grian shouts out into the empty world.
As if on cue, a hand grabs his wrist, pulling him away from the hands. His vision clears and he sees Scar pulling him to safety with a smile on his face.
"You called?" Scar chuckled.
"Scar!" Grian cried.
They began falling, in which Grian grabs onto Scar, flying away from the eyes and hands. He dodges in time to evade the end crystal that was in Mumbo's hand. Grian gently places Scar down on the ground, both boys watching as the crystal explodes, causing a cloud of dust and sparks to blind the floating eyes for a mere moment. Grian noticed as the large eyes turn to look at Pearl, standing there unafraid of the entities before her. The hands follow suit with the eyes, reaching out to grab the seemingly defenseless Pearl; however, a Wither floats above her, ready to attack the beings. Floating above them both was Impulse, his yellow top hat being held by his right hand.
"Now attack those nasty creatures!" Impulse demanded.
On command, the Wither goes and battles the eyes and hands. Grian and the others join by Pearl's side as the Wither fought.
"Alright! Way to go, Impulse!" Scar cheers.
Grian stood in awe and even shock. But the battle ended with the Wither being crushed into bits and pieces. The eyes looked furious, before joining together with the hands into one large energy wave, which went straight for Grian and the rest of Boatem. Without thinking, Grian pushes everyone behind him with one arm, while reaching out with his other towards the wave. His wings open up and surround his friends, shielding them. Grian's eyes change to where there was nothing but purple and the Watcher's symbol in them. As the wave made contact with Grian's hand, he began to absorb the energy, breaking whatever spell was set over Hermitcraft, returning the world to normal.
The night sky was filled with stars, the mountains reaching above the clouds, and the moon just starting to set in the East. His hand falls to his side, before he collapses onto the ground between Scar and Mumbo, his wings covering them gently. Pearl was next to Mumbo, with Impulse in between her and Scar. All five were battered and bruised, covered in scratches, ash, smoke, and small burns. Scar, Mumbo, Pearl, and Impulse were passed out, exhausted from the earlier battle. Meanwhile, Grian just looked up at the sky in shock.
He couldn't believe it, he actually did it. He actually managed to escape the hands of the Watchers for a second time. He looks at his hand, which was covered in a large burn from the energy wave making contact with his skin. His mind was racing with many thoughts, but those thoughts were pushed out as soon as exhaustion settled in. He closes his eyes, placing his arm down beside him, allowing for peace to take over.
The sound of paw steps reach his ears, he could only assume they belonged to Scar's cat, Jellie. He listened as Jellie laid down in between Scar and Impulse. Those were the last sounds he heard as he fell asleep, hoping to regain energy by morning. He knew he had some explaining to do when everyone woke up, but it was worth it in the end.
[The End.]
Let me know if you wish to see the aftermath!
Like Goal for Aftermath: 60 Likes
That's such a great take on this! And honestly I can imagine Grian being scared as the Watchers try and take him over again. Personally I've never seen EvoSMP, but now this makes me wanna check it out for myself!
Also that Watcher name, "Xelqua", is pretty cool
@@LukeySkywookie 'Xelqua' was Grian's old channel name. And we've taken that to using it as his past EVO name and his watcher name in his lore. Also I do recommend that you watch EVO SMP because it's really good.
@xXlotusmoonXx i...did not know that. that's pretty cool.
also now that i think about it, that beginning scene where Grian's underwater and, like, drowning or whatever... it makes me think of how he might've met Boatem... Maybe, when he escaped from the Watchers the first time, he fell into the lake, and almost drowned... but then the Boatem crew found him, saved him and took him in? (at least that's my interpretation of it)
@@LukeySkywookie Actually, Grian escaped from the Watchers during Season 6 of Hermitcraft (According to us fans that is with the Watcher Lore).
sorry it's taken me so long to reply. having issues with restricted mode :(
so can you tell me more about the whole Watcher thing? Like, are they evil and stuff? And what caused Grian to become a Watcher in the first place?
its so cute cause when scar holded grians hand it feels like they have a lovely relationship then that also means that scar really cares for grian as much as of the other boatem members keep up the great work rusty!!!❤
also mumbo used his ender crystal as of a protection for grian and scar their relations ship is so well done i cant unsee it ❤
Dude, actual CHILLS I love this animatic!! the details, the smooth animation, I love it so much! this is absolutely amazing!
I keep coming back and watching this. the au, the colors, the music choice, AND the smooth animation done in SIX DAYS?? you're incredible!!! I am so glad you are here and making these things for us. WELL DONE!!!
jelli laying on scar was adorable
I had to rewatch this so many times. CRIMINALLY underrated. You are so so skilled
I love when people animate the found family that is the Hermits and their friendships so much
BOATEM OMGGGG grian getting pulled away by scar and grian catching scar and flying away made me wiggle and shake with joy and I had to pause it. Also love floating impulse omg that's so good like him and the shulkers in his base and fizzy floating drink. Like omg this entire animation is so good like it's a scene straight out of a show like omg it's so good
this is AMAZING. Every little detail has made me watch multiple times throughout today, i would love to see more of this AU
OMG I love this so much. First of all ofc because I love boatem and I love the watcher fan lore and all that, but damn, I love the animation and the storytelling here
HOLY-
Rusty this is incredible!!! I cannot express how much I love this, this is amazing and I am honoured to be able to witness another of your beautiful artworks!
Legendary animatic as usual Rusty :D
0:48
Hugs save lives.
_(And dang bruh, this animation is the bomb)_
I'VE WATCHED THIS OVER A DOZEN TIMES IT'S SO SO SO GOOD!!!
one thing that gets me about the story here is how almost none of them know what they're fighting against. they don't know what watchers are or what they want, they just know that something is trying to take/hurt grian and that's enough to quickly spur them into action ;-;
but omg you made such a spectacular (FULLY COLORED!!) animation so quickly!! you definitely deserve a break after that
This is so cool!!! Oh my god I love this so much, Boatem is always gonna be my favorite hc group
This is gonna be RADICAL!!!! I love Brian :))))))
WHOMST is this BRIAN character????
🤣🤣
You mean Grain?
Yet again you've made something I can't help but watch repeatedly.
Boatem: Helps Grian fight the Watchers
Watchers: You gon regret that fam
*starts working on Double Life*
Are you suggesting that the Watchers were responsible for the soulbound curse? (It's what I've taken to calling it.)
@@LukeySkywookie I was more saying that the Life Series That happened after season 8 was Double Life. But I personally headcanon that the Watchers set up all the rules and systems of the game.
@@lolli_popples That would make sense actually. Especially considering the Watcher symbol on the Secret Keeper... It's like the Watchers were giving Grian the tasks to try and get him to come back, but their plan failed since he didn't win Secret Life
I have no words... THIS WAS ABSOLUTELY BREATHTAKING OMGGG
WOOOOO THIS IS SO GOOD GJ RUSTY!!!!!
also live premiere was so fun everyone is so nice! Live laugh swoop
This is AMAZING in just 1 minute and 28 seconds you gave me the same feeling an anime has to take a whole season to build up to!
Rusty! Oh my goodness! This is so good! Boatem is my favorite group ever! Except for maybe swoop group… SWOOP SWOOP!❤ 💜 I would read or watch a whole Au! So good!
I may not be able to make it to the premier but, just know I was here in spirit, SWOOP SWOOP!
SWOOP!!!
Swoop group unite!
SWOOP!
SWOOP forever
THIS IS INSANE! It’s so fluent and cool and I love everyone’s designs AND THE EMOTIONS AND SKJSJSKSKSJSKSJKSKSJSKSKKSJSK this is the coolest thing ever
When Mumbo pulled out that End Crystal, *(I think it was an End Crystal)* I was like, "You're a wizard Mumbo! A wizard!"
I’m obsessed with this I don’t even know where to start the way it flows between each person the way jellie comes over to nap at the end AAAAA
Oh my God, I need more. This was amazing!!!
Oooooooooooooooo this is so cooool! I absolutely love the part where the other Boatem members come in to defend him, that is so awesome!
i am absolutely stunned. can't believe i missed the premier but it's alright!!! ur animations never (literally never) disappoint!! take a nap after this or smth because this is AMAZE
This is my new fav animatic ever! I get chills every time at watch it and the art is soooo good!
I’m just in awe. Fully colored and animated is impressive on its own, but the fluid expressions and action make it more so!
I love that you added jellie just coming over to chill, you are so talented
I am so excited for this!!! I watched the stream with the rest of Swoop Group and I cannot wait to see how it all turned out :DDD
Swoop Swoop!
Swoop grooouuuupppp!!!!
S W O O P G R O U P A S S E M B L E
Swoop group squad!😄🎉
You, my friend, are an absolute legend! This is by far my fave animatic of all time! (the boatem crew are also my fave so... )
(i have made the boatem pole in lego and drawn them all as cats (cats are the only thing i can draw well.))