6/6 THE MAN I USED TO BE (animatic) 

It's been so long, but... That animator... That musical... That style... _I know those eyes..._

My jaw dropped when Dash's color returned. Go live a happy life, you've earned it.

damnnn you can literally SEE the improvement between the last animatics and this one!!!

Dashie: **Acts like he's moving on and that it's over** Also Dashie: **Murders Twilight later**

_AND NOW I REMEMBER MY FIRST TASTE OF MUSICAL THEATER_ _THIS CHANNEL IS WHAT STARTED IT ALL_ _I REMEMBER NOOOOOOOOOOW_ _Y'ALL PLANTED THE SEED IN MY HEAD HOW DARE_

me: huh, old inkpotts video me: me: WAIT WHAT DO YOU MEAN SIX

YEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSS THE NOSTALGIA IS KILLING ME Also damn Rainbow Dash makes a good stallion, fucc

The color shift at 2:05 got me shook man

4 years later and this is still the most popular version of this song. Congradulations for introducing so many people to this great soundtrack.

Never raced to grab my headphones so fast before

My God, it's been years, my love.

I waited three years And i told myself i wouldn't cry at the last part whenever it comes out *I LIED TO MYSELF THREE YEARS AGO*

I GOT THE NOTIFICATION AND FELL OFF MY CHAIR I CAN'T BELIEVE YOU GUYS FINISHED IT GOOD JOB

OH MY GOD YES! I'm so ready for this finale, years in the making

We only had to wait *Three* Y e a r s

A beautiful ending to a fantastic series. Seeing Dante finally get his color back, and then those WINGS! Fantastic work, and worth waiting for. Thanks so much for your beautiful work, and for introducing me to multiple amazing musicals.

I knew I was gonna cry at this but man when Dante unfurled his wings, those tears came pouring.

This was released 3 years ago???!! I remember when it first came out and I was loosing my mind… oh how time has passed

Bravo Inkpotts! Its super awesome to see the amount of improvement and growth in your animatics plus, you're incredibly good at hitting all the emotional beats of songs with your animation :3 Definitely continue to peruse that skill of yours

And with that, something truly magical comes to an end. A series that I loved and adored more than almost anything else over the last 5 years. A series that spawned so much adoration and devotion, and which inspired so many people to expand on it, basically creating its own contained parallel MLP-universe that, I would argue, is actually much more interesting than the show itself. With this animatic, you created something really beautiful. I'm happy that you returned to the more sketchy look that made your older animatics feel so very charming and unique. Of course, the polish that 5/6 had was really cool, but I feel this has even more of that original flair that made me fall in love with your animatics ^^ But the thing that blows me away the most in this is the artistic direction you took with the song. Monte Cristo lamenting over a dull grey hill, then reminiscing over his youth, filled with warm golden colors, and then finally letting go of his past and looking into a bright, free future, accompanied with a beautiful starry sky. It's like how I always envisioned this song, you totally nailed the atmosphere it was going to convey, which just shows how excellent of an animatic this really is. Thank you for concluding this series in such a powerful way. And no matter what the future brings for this channel, I will always be there support you two! Let your future be as bright as it is for Edmond in this video =)

coming back 5 years later to get goosebumps all over again, thank you inkpotts for making something so integral to making me the person i am now :)

YEEEES I REMEMBER YOUR FIRST VIDEO, AND NOW IT'S FINAL! SOOOO PERFECT

I never thought I would see the day, but... It is here. The series is complete.

Cant believe its been 5 whole fucking years....where has the time gone...

I had goosebumps all over and misty eyes, absolutely beautiful. It's been such an amazing ride, these animatics you guys made are among the best things to ever come out of the fandom. The inclusion of some scenes of the other animatics showed the way we've come twofold masterfully, with Dantes remembering his journey we can do the same on the meta level by also remembering the times we first saw them and the emotions they caused.Thank you so so much for taking us along for that ride

Years of waiting paid off through an astonishingly beautiful work of the purest art. Here, we behold creativity incarnate.

Even after several years, this still brings a tear to my eye... Words can't express it enough, this is just amazing.

YESSS, ITS BACK It also means we no longer have to wait another year for the next episode But we now have to wait even longer for the next series to even start

It’s always amazing yet heartbreaking to see something with which you have grown up end. I found this channel 4 years ago, and to me, that’s a pretty big portion of my life. And seeing a new notification was always something that made my day. One more thing... I think this will be the last video of this fandom that I will watch. A fitting song to close a chapter of my life in which I have dedicated so much time and that has always stuck with me over the years, even though my interest has been rapidly fading. I’ve already unsubscribed to most mlp channels and this is one of the last remaining few, always patiently awaiting this day. And now that it has come, I think I’ll move on. Thank you for the memories, everyone, and goodbye.

These animatics introduced me to The Count of Monte Cristo soundtrack and I THANK YOU for that. The music is so powerful, and I use it with my characters as well. You've done such an amazing job with these, well done! My favorite will always be I Know Those Eyes

OMG THIS WAS POSTED ON MY BIRTHDAY! BEST. BIRTHDAY. EVER.

I clicked immediately upon getting the notification.

Dash's slow transition into a stallion is so beautiful, and while probably unintentional, I like that you did make the change rather than keeping it with the original design.

The clouds of art progress...

So we've reached the end, at long last. It's taken years, and this story has finally concluded. That just leaves one question: What's next?

It's a joy that this popped up in my recommended feed again - brings back awesome memories

thE HAIR... THE EXPRESSIONS... THE ANIMATION... frick man this is beautiful

I CAME AS SOON AS I HEARD EDIT: HOLY OMG IM TEARING UP! THIS IS SO BEAUTIFUL!

There’s absolutely no words to describe the emotions I feel towards this animatic and those series in general. It all started just with one post on a small site with “Hell to your Doorstep” attached to it, and so it began. The curiosity, the interest, the appreciation and the inspiration. Those animatics and this story left an everlasting impact on my life and helped me in becoming who I am today: an artist, who creates videos with her friends and reads plenty of books like Dracula, The Count of Monte Cristo and etc. Your animatics are incredible, Ink Potts. The amount of professional work and symbolism you put in your videos is outstanding and even your sketches sometimes are rough, the emotions and the camera angles in your videos are beyond grand. This is the first time we actually see Edmond as a sailor in your animatics and, despite all the fan art of him we’ve seen, this is still one of the greatest reveals I’ve ever seen in an animatic. It is very clear that you put both parts of your souls and hearts in your videos, and even if your characters in your videos don’t move like in an animation they still feel very much alive. I became very emotionally attached to all five of the characters in those series, even if some of them didn’t appear as much. Every single emotion throughout those series felt alive and made us feel exactly what we were supposed to feel throughout the series; curiosity, love, despair, fear, sadness and joy. It breaks my heart to know that we will no longer see our beloved Count anymore, but he still lives in our hearts (and we always can re-watch your animatics, even though the feelings wouldn’t be the same as they were the first time I watched those series). Your animatics are life changing and are an incredible pieces of art this fandom needs more of, even if it’s slowly falling apart due to the end of My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic. I honestly did not expect the series to end so soon, those five years went too quickly and there was a part of me that never wanted “The Man I used to be” to come out, but it did and I honestly cried at my first watch and I am still re-watching this animatic. And the more I watch the more my heart breaks, even though I feel incredibly happy for Edmond for finally getting free from his past. I’m glad that you made the ending open for interpretation, since now everyone can imagine their own ending and stick with the one they like the best. (I still prefer the book’s ending.) Ink Potts, whatever it is you are planning to do next, we, your fans, will always be by your side and will support you no matter how much time we must wait for your next masterpiece. You are an amazing artists and I am very happy to consider myself to be one of your biggest fans. Thank you for giving new life to the Count of Monte Cristo, good luck on your journey and remember: “All human wisdom is summed up in these two words, -’Wait and hope.’”

16. I was 16 when I first watched the first part of this series. The songs were stuck in my head and I watched these videos countless times to learn the words as well as admire the art you created. I was mesmerized! 21. I’m now 21 and crying over this video as a series I’ve held so close to my heart comes to a close. I don’t really watch MLP anymore or consider myself a part of the fandom, but damn this makes me reminisce about the past and the woman I used to be. I was once naive and clueless to how the world is like. I just wanted to draw MLP oc’s and watch my cartoons. Don’t get me wrong, I still absolutely love cartoons! But this video has completed a part of me I didn’t realize was missing. I literally gasped while I was working super loudly when I saw the notification! It was like I was 16 all over again fangirling over ponies! In conclusion, I cried over this beautiful ending! I can’t wait to see more of what you create :) I’ve enjoyed seeing these creators improve over the years as well as myself! We’ve all been growing together without realizing it!

Holy Smokes I just about had a heart attack when your notif popped up

**The artstyle I used to haaave** Also literal chills..... This was the series I remember most, glad to see it end this way.

*Stone face with a single tear* Worth the wait.

So beautiful!!!!! The colors returning the Rainbow made my heart melt!!!!!!

CongRATULATIONS ON FINIshing these!!!!! This was such a joy to watch you complete over the years and was always a large source of inspiration for me. KEEP BEING AMAZING!!

I can’t believe it’s over. It was so beautiful though💗💕💕❤️💗💗💕❤️❤️❤️💗💕

I have been waiting for 2 years for this video and now I'm in tears because it's so BEAUTIFUL also your act has improved a lot over theses year. Keep up the good work because you deserve it

I'm not a grown adult crying because of this beautiful art. Leave me be.

It’s crazy to see how far you’ve come. This was worth the wait and you are beyond talented and have improved beyond belief. Thank you Ink Potts, I couldn’t have imagined having something this amazing but you never fail to impress.

**CAPS** (Deep breath) YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAS!!!!!!!!

I love the alternate ending as much as anyone else, but I prefer this as the canon ending. It's so satisfying to see that after years of hatred and betrayal, Dashie is able to move on and live his life without the burden of vengeance on his heart. Either way, both endings are a great way to say goodbye to such a moving story.

Definitely worth the wait! It's amazing how these animatics improved over the years. I was a child the first time I found this, so seeing this as an older person just gave me pure happiness and nostalgia. I'm really glad I found this channel, because this musical and these series have inspired me throughout my life, and I'm incredibly thankful for that ^^

Wow....the series I grew up with....just wow... Edit: HOLY COW! 50 LIKES?!?! THANK YOU ALL!

Here’s something I have noticed! Each scene from the second video “I will be there” to the final “The man I used to be” are like the five stages of grief for Dante and Mercedes. Let me clarify, I will be there: Denial, refusing to believe that he will be trapped forever. Another day another death: Bargaining, Mercedes prays everyday believing he will come back to her, while Dante keeps questioning why he deserved this or if he deserved it at all. Hell to your doorstep: Anger, Dante has finally had enough and lost sight of who he once was. This man is dead: Depression, no matter how many times Mercedes tells him that she loves him for who he was before, Dante now as Count tortures himself by refusing to let go of his pain and anger. The man I used to be: Acceptance, He finally lets go of all the hate that drove him and lets himself become Dante again filled with the love he once had for Mercedes.

I just recently read a book by Monte Cristo, which I started because of these animations, as here and the final episode of the animation, just fine, no comment, a masterpiece! Rus: Я только недавно дочитал книгу Монте Кристо, которую начал из за этих анимаций, как тут и завершающий эпизод анимации, просто отлично, без комментариев, шедевр!

Thank you so much. It's because of your series that I grew to love the Count of Monte Cristo. While I'm sad to see it end, I can't tell you how much I appreciate your sticking it out until the end. Thank you so much. You've earned at least one devoted follower in me.

the coolest part of this is that thanks to the "rainbow roadtrip special" we KNOW that the lack of color means hopeless magic. so it makes sense that the color returns along with rainbow's happiness and hope. 100/10 fantastic.

This is so beautiful, I loved every second of it! It's so nice to see him get his colors back, and I love the detail that when the colors do come back, he also lifts his ears up again *^* This was totally worth the wait, can't wait to see what awaits in the future! I wish you guys all the luck you can get!

this is such a phenomenal conclusion. i remember so clearly when i stumbled upon your video of "i will be there." at the time, the video was two months old. it was a wonderful journey and well worth the wait. Bravo Ink Potts

1:50 meta.. They're looking back at what they used to be and seeing how much they've improved, saying goodbye to this segment of their lives... That's emotional man. Kudos to them. Their animatics were a big part of my childhood and introduced me to Count of Monte Cristo and Jekyll and Hyde, among other things... Thank you for all the art you've given us, Ink Potts. You've added a lot of beauty into the world

You've made Dante super handsome too. Ponies shouldn't be that handsome!

It's been a blast following this amazing series for the last few years.

years later and coming back to this is always so amazing

NO WAY IT’S FINALLY HERE I’M FREAKING OUT

I am truly amazed by the amount of work that has obviously gone into all of these masterpieces and can easily say it was worth the wait to see the finished product. I've been following these from the start and you can imagine my excitement when I saw you had uploaded all 6/6 I can't emphasise enough how proud I am of you ink Potts. I would never have got into the story of the count of monte Cristo without you. Thank you so much xxx

looking at this, it feels like he hasn't flown in a long time. at least flying represents his release from his grudge.

Chills. I’m in tears. A truly beautiful, and amazing ending to such a great series. Your style really has evolved over the years, and I was surprised to see that this video had a sketchier style to it, almost like some of the earlier animatics in the series! I’m almost sad to see it go, but all good things must come to an end. I hope to see more amazing projects in the future!

OH my stars!! It's here!

After a long time, The Count of Monte Cristo has finally come to an end. I wonder what you'll do next for the Elements of Insanity. Either way, I'm looking forward to it. Congratulations.

After all this time, with every obstacle that came your way, you over came them, all to make a truly finished project instead of quitting when it got tough. Congrats Silhouette and GhostQuill!

I can't believe it's over. AHHHHHH! I LOVE THIS SO MUCH AND NEVER WANTED TO SEE IT END! But all good things must come to an end, otherwise you'll be left wishing for it. Thank you Inkpotts for all your work on these and other animations, I hope that while this is over, maybe you'll pick up another musical francise and bring that to us if you can find the time. Congratulations of finishing your game development course and I hope you'll let us know when you have some games coming out. We'd love to see them :) Thank you again for the joy, the tears and the emotion you've given us all through these animatics and I wish you every bit of luck in your career :)

You cry watching this, then you see the musical and you cry even more

I was not expecting this today, but man this is great!

Ahhhh! IT'S FINALLY HERE!!!!!!!!!!! I will admit, this did make me tear up a little bit. Its nice seeing him so happy after all that he's been through. Kind've disappointed we didn't get to see Dante end up with Mercedes, but I get your reasoning for leaving it ambiguous (though I think you could have gotten away with having him be with Mercedes, since this series never introduced any other mare; but oh well, you made your choice, and I doubt you'll want to go back over it now ;)). CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!

4 years later and my jaw is still on the floor. Absolutely stunning from start to finish.

It finally happened. I can't believe it.

I feel like that meme of rose from titanic “it’s been 84 years” lol but so well worth the wait!! Congratulations on both of you graduating & the anniversary of your channel!! Thank you for giving us these amazing animatics, The Count of Monte Cristo was the first musical I ever listened to and that was because I watched your Hell to Your Doorstep animatic. Then I got into the Dracula, Jekyll & Hyde, Phantom of the Opera musicals as well and I love them all but The Count of Monte Cristo has a special place in my heart because of you guys and your amazing works. I hope to see more from your channel. Thank you!!! 🖤🖤🖤

I don’t know why, but the delivery on “Sweet redemption!” Makes me tear up.

"in the musical he gets back together with Mercedes" yEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

Actually started crying to this man. Loved the animatic back when it first came out but also cuz I feel like it kinda applies to me. I have a migraine and I'm being a huge sap

Miss Your Videos So MUCH

I think it's a little appropriate to play "this is the moment" before watching this.

Got this on my main page 6 years later and I still love it.

This might sound over dramatic but I want to cry, not only the storyline is good, but this animatic is AMAZING,*sniffles* Edit: Tysm fo the likes :D

I think there's a benefit to this taking as long as it did to complete. Through this Count of Monte Cristo series, we can see your progress as artists. Both in terms of the art itself and being more ambitious with things like editing and camera work. Not to mention full fledged animation. I am blown away by this series, and I eagerly look forward to whatever you two have in store in the future. Thank you or two amazing animatic series so far.

Peeps, this came out 4 years ago?! And I didn’t know a part 6 finally came out! My childhood animatic? OMFG what a fantastic surprise on such an amazing day for me! The art has improved so much! Dash looks amazing and I forgot how much I loved this design of her. Fantastic job with the animatic and that animation tho! Man, as the song built up, her colors came back, and her wings came out, I started tearing up! It made me so happy and emotional. Rainbow Dash flying around in that animation was so great and made me so happy! Congratulations Ink Potts! You made an amazing animatic series and I will cherish it for the rest of my life! Editing side note: I noticed that at 2:58 where Rainbow is flying, you can notice times where her hair changes or moves into the same style it was before. Or as far as MLP, the mane style RD already has. I don’t know if that was intentional but I just had noticed it and for me it made the scene better.

Oh my gods, you guys are still alive! I have been excited and anticipating your resurection for a while and i am glad you two finish this project.

I won’t get into details, but this being uploaded this year, this time, could not have been better for me. 2019 is my year of regaining my own colors. Thank you.

I can't count how many times I listened to these tunes on my way to and from work or just busy about at home, anxiously awaiting the next one, knowing that no matter how long we had to wait it was going to be something special, and Ink Potts did not disappoint one bit. coming back now to listen to the series one more time, and still amazed by it.

I squealed when I saw this!!! I felt so many emotions, truly a amazing end to this series.

This is wonderdul!!! The wait was worth it... I have no words to describe this masterpiece ❤❤❤

*applause* Thank you, Ink Potts. I enjoyed every single video. Damn, I'm going to watch them all again!

Now I can die in peace

I just got done watching your animatic of 'I know those eyes' when this uploaded. I love your work and your amazing.

This is almost 3 years old damn, time sure flies by

I’ve been waiting for this moment for years

HOLY CRAP I DID NOT SEE THIS COMING OH MY FRICK Edit: I have experienced TRUE beauty and I have never been so thrilled to watch a series of animatics. Thank you SO MUCH for the inspiration throughout the years, and I can’t wait to see your future works! (Also, I LOVE your new style. It’s WONDERFUL!)

I would die for those expressions! One thing I absolutely loved about these animatics were absolutely how expressive all the ponies’ expressions were. The facial emotions were so beautiful, I think that’s something I should have mentioned! Amazing!

Your animatics are and will be pieces of art that can draw me to cry from so many different emotions

Who accidentaly disliked this like seriously it's so good I want to know who disliked to ask WHY?!