There Are Other Ways | EPIC The Musical | Animatic 

Circe: Surely Odysseus wont be able to 🥺🥺🥺 his way out of this Odysseus: *🥺🥺🥺 his way out of this easily*

Now I'm imagining Circe going out of her way to get that young nymph a new pet pig

SO COOL!! I love your Circe so much, she definitely fits with the musical interpretation of her character, being like a protective mother and a badass femme fatale. Not only with her design, but the way you animate her movements and expressions too! So amazing omg

I love how conflicted she is! She doesn't know this guy and he proved to be trouble, but he obviously cares about his wife and doesn't actually mean any harm to her and her nymphs, you can see her assessing the situation before deciding to help

I like that you showed that neither of them wanted this it was very obviously uncomfortable for both of them, and I think you portrayed it quite well !!

Odysseus' eyes is sparkling so much that he looks like an anime girl😂 But seriously though, the animation is *chef kiss*

It’s nice to see Polites’ Open Arms wisdom finally pay off in a way that helps Odysseus.

Putting the circe song out on MOTHERs day? Smart. Amazing work as always the tugging between the two just looks SO GOOD

I like that you emphasize that Odysseus is being coerced here. He is not a truly willing participant and his body language after he pushes away is defensive, flinching away from her touch.

I LOVE how even when she's being helpful there's these *little* tiny hints about just how utterly inhuman and dangerous she is. Like the flash of her face before she does her MAGNIFICENT twirl and changes his men back. I also LOVE how all of the gods and other god adjacent creatures get those void like faces. Like their divinity truly is something horrific to behold and is practically beyond incomprehension. IM LIVING FOR THIS ANIMATICS.

In a way this was Athena and Polites' philosophies fusing together. Kindness to trust her, ruthlessness to uphold his morals regardless if it would offend her.

I was literally just watching the WIP I love Circe having to yank one of the pigs away from a nymph like a puppy XD

Love how when she looks down at him with those big ol montrous eyes he takes it as her agreeing to help him- also the lil nymph that didn't want to part with the pig she got too attached to him, Sorry child maybe next time you'll get a pet that wasn't originally a human.

You know, fair play on Circe here. She lost the battle but then immediately switched to seduction to get him to lower his guard so that she could kill him there. And such a tactic would work if Odysseus wasn't loyal to Penelope here.

I love how Odysseus's eyes light up when he sings about Penelope!

I love how you showed the expressions in circe understanding that this is a good man and deserving to live, he didn't fail her test and she respected him for that

That poor little nymph being sad her pet pig being taken away nooooo 😢😢😢😢 Surely Odysseus can afford to leave one crewmen behind, it’s not like they’d see home anyway 😌

I love that shot where she's holding the knife behind her back and her fingers twitch like she considered to help but then thought better of it before ultimately deciding that she doesn't need to be the monster. I also like that moment where Odysseus can see the knife and realizes that he was at her mercy and keeps his guard up before realizing she would help.

There's one extra layer to Circe's change of heart that people might not immediately think about. Obviously she's moved by the fact he wants to remain faithful to his wife even after 12 years apart, but whats arguably even more impressive is that he confronted a minor Goddess to save his men, despite having so much to live for himself. Add onto that the fact that he's clearly knows first hand how cruel a god can be if you cross them, and his choice to risk it all instead of run becomes insanely admirable.

Great detail that odysseus keeps holding the hand that he touched circe with while saying he has a wife waiting for him

3:18 love that you only start showing the men transforming when the chorus comes in. Furthering Jorge idea that BGV can only happen when there are other people to sing them. Also matching the lyrics “so much power” to the men feeling the magic of the transformation, and then singing the lines they were singing before they became pigs “no she’s not a player she’s a puppeteer”

Odys shiver when starting to talk about his wife, circe wiping his tears, the passionate look when talking about "shes been in love once before" the transformation to colour and the actual melancholic happiness when she talks about maybe the world wont need a puppeteer no more, the uncomfortableness in circe and ody both at the start and the SMOOTH animations especially the mouth movements, shaking odys hands and her touching ody at the start its just PERFECT

1:49.I can just see her thinking : “well shit now I feel guilty”

she's an icon, she's a legend, and she is the moment. now, come one, now

I always dig how the colors get used to highlight things that are more blatantly supernatural, like Circe letting the more humanlike mask slip when discussing guiding them to the Underworld (and I still dig how her hair waves like she's floating underwater even when she's not) or the glimpse of it before going full color in the final spinning magic. (also the half frame shot of Circe with a somewhat suspicious grin while all the soldiers seem blissfully happy isn't ominous or anything). And you didn't have to, but that dip down below the island to Poseidon's fucking creepy ass horse eyes really hammers in how basically Odysseus has no way to get home EXCEPT travelling on something that is out to kill him and just *waiting* for him to step off land to finish the job. And I noted in the WIP, but again, that clench as Circe draws Odysseus in for the backstab is simultaneously both really hot and sensual and also deeply uncomfortable at the same time. The freaking leg lift and Circe's hand gripping the back of his tunic are just choice in that shot. It's darkly ironic that Circe is genuinely trying to help here by sending Odysseus to Tiresias because he showed his kinder side and she responded in turn, but the lesson Odysseus will end up taking from THAT encounter is "I should've been more ruthless, like Circe." Circe: Motherfucker, that was the exact opposite of what I was trying to say. Tiresias: Fate be doing a little trolling, it seems.

I can’t say how much I adore the scene of Odysseus noticing the dagger Circe left behind. The reflection and realization is immaculate. I love that detail so much.

I do like your interpretation that Circe's proposition is more rebalancing power since Odysseus had surprised her in a more direct confrontation, but Odysseus finding a line he won't cross even when it seems he has no other way forward (betraying Penelope) reveals his character in a way Circe wasn't expecting. I gotta say I really vibe with how Epic's humanized Circe as a deadly but ultimately not cruel enchantress, and one who finds some fellow-feeling with Odysseus as someone with people to protect and powerful enemies. (Makes me wonder if she sees a less world-weary version of herself in Odysseus, and if she'd be saddened to know he ultimately goes down the same path she did because of what he saw in the underworld!) Also poor li'l nymph. Don't worry, kiddo, I'm sure Circe will find you another pet soon. :(

The little Nymph being "MAMA CIRCE NOOOOO!!! MY PIGGY!!!"

i love how because these are normally not coloured in, everytime color does appear you know it related to deities and hits like a big wave! (pun intended)

1:21 o love how odysseus look where the owl pin used to be as if to remind himself to chose his words wisely

Wait, I never realized just how much Odysseus really wanted to get back to his wife. The expressions on his face, *chef's kiss* perfect

The scene where she turns the pigs back into men was spectacular.

whoa the part with circe’s hands on odysseus’s wrists going back and forth. he was such a puppet in that moment such a cool touch

It’s cool how Odysseus’ eyes regain its shine when talking about Penelope.

1:16 oh my God I zoomed into his eyes, and he looked like a lost puppy wanting his wife back 😂😂😂😂

*Odysseus looks Soo ADORABLE with those puppy dog eyes of his and I can't help but imagine Circe thinks the same*

I do like this version a bit better since in the orignal myth he just straight up went for it. It still paid off but this is a lot more impactful, that even with a beautiful actual goddess telling him he needs to do her if he wants to leave, he still refuses for his wife. And thats all she needs to see to trust him

Oh this is so frigging beautiful! I love how you portrayed the back and forth between Circe and Odysseus, especially with him nearly giving in only to come to his senses so suddenly!

I love how Ody is like "sob sob, twelve long years qq"

I love how Odysseus noticed the dagger and had a little moment of "oh she was still totally planning to kill me", such a good bit! I love her big shadowy monster frame, it looks so cool!

0:36 circie is so surprised that he doesn't immediately go for her

THIS IS SO GOOD THE ANIMATION OF THE PIGS TURNING BACK INTO MEN IS INSANE THIS ENTIRE ANIMATION IS INSANEE

I love the detail of us not seeing penelopes face.. shows how little he remembers!

I find it hilarious that Odysseus got anime eyes while talking about his wife. It definitely fits though, considering how he spends decades trying to get back to her

Don't worry baby nymph, a new batch of unlucky and unsuspecting travelers will come eventually and you'll get a new pet pig >=)

so freaking awesome!! definitely worth the wait!!! 3:03 the little one is like: noooo he was my best friend 😭😭😭

OH MY WORD! Circe walking at 2:55 literally GIVES ME LIFE!!!!!!

I love how genuine and open Odysseus was when talking about his wife.

The thing that makes Odysseus cry? Oh it's not his men dying in droves, them being viciously slaughtered or turned to pigs. It's the thought of betraying Penelope out of weakness. Truly an idol. What a guy. I really love how you made him seem genuinely distraught by the thought cheating on her/ never getting to see her again. Great work, fantastic animation

I’m obsessed with the detail of Odysseus’s eyes flickering over her before he pulls a face at 0:09 . It’s subtle and you didn’t have to add that, but you did and it’s so good

Omg this is so amazing!! When I tell you I gasped and clapped when I got this notifcation, I mean it! I love it, you did great!!

I love how she wipes his tears away in an unconscious motherly act

I love how aloof she was and first, then turned compassionate, the wiping Odysseus' tears was heart-warming

It’s really awesome how you tied it back to Circe’s original life as an ocean nymph in her true form! You don’t typically see that much detail and loyalty to the original myths in animatics and it’s awesome that you went ahead and included the mythology

2:46 shit hits so good.

1:11 bro is just a little puppy who misses his wife- stop im not crying you are !-

I SCREAMED when I got the notif I swearrrr Their expressions are incredible, the hints of Circe's literal inhumanity, how you made it clear that NEITHER of them wanted this to go the way it was going, Odysseus noticing the dagger and then getting fixated on it before realizing what Circe really means (because lbr "I'll send you to the Underworld" is a VERY ominous sentence), Circe's god-eyes being the only ones with pupils even if they're odd bc she's part human, the COLORSSSS!! I knew you'd knock it out of the ballpark because you always do, but you surpassed yourself!!

You did a great job showing how uncomfortable it was for both of them :) GREAT WORK :) ... I felt so bad for Odesseyus when he was crying though-

The animation is so cool! Circe's hair? Perfect. The "there is so much power. So much power" bit? Excellent. Odysseus noticing the knife? Superb. Also me trying to see if the men are naked after being transformed back. Yep yep.

I am living for the smol nymph and her smol peegi frien My headcanon for this animatic storyline is that the smol pig is Elpenor and after the Underworld where he gets to sing his part of 558 men in Underworld, Circe brings him back to be the smol nymph's friend :D

I love how Odysseus while almost falling shows a done with this face, a disappointment face and also a regretful face when he almost falls but when he picks himself up it’s only the first face. Like he’s truly done with the thought of lustful temptation when he pulls away.

Getting Poseidon vibes from Circe... Or maybe all gods like to manhandle Odysseus? Did you rotoscope yourself doing the movements or something? Love everything about this ❤Ody thoroughly creeped out, Circe barely containing her murderous fury at having to stoop so low, until he draws away all big-eyed and vulnerable like some anime ingenue and she goes 'awww he ain't so bad ok you can stop crying I'm putting the boobs away now'. Penelope's warp-weighted loom looks perfect to my inner weaving nerd. Background Poseidon is SCARY. I can't stop watching the ending transformation it's so good❤

AHHHHHH absolutely loved this, first with it Odysseus obviously being very confused and uncomfortable, then understanding the meaning, also love Circe trying to convince him, the little rock and back motion was also very smooth, the colours blacking as soon as Circe is about to stab him was a great choice, then him pushing away, BTW I fucking love the little lip sync you did with "My Penelope" also saw in one of your previous posts that you technically don't have a design for Pen which is fair, but I just love that sequence, absolutely loved Circe typing up her hair and drying away Odysseus's tears, then the whole sequence was incredible, with the pigs slowly turning back into men (love the little nymph that cried because one of the pigs were taken away) just absolutely loved the vibes here and it might be my 2nd favourite of your Epic animatics

1:33 haha, her face is like, seriously, don't no one love they wife that much hehe, I think Circe secretly wanted Odysseus just a bit😂😅😮

the strings of "penelope"...i love it. the animation is beautiful as always

0:43 I can’t stop replaying this part; it’s just SUCH a good visual representation of manipulation through intimacy! And it’s so damn smooth and just matches up perfectly with the song itself. Honestly it’s one of the best shots in the whole damn thing and I’ve been looking forward to seeing this shot again since the WIP!

3:15 Sometimes pausing randomly gets you some of the coolest frames.

Circe: "I was going to send you to the Underworld anyway, but you going on your own means I won't have to wash the blood off of my throne. So... bye, lover boy!"

I liked the cut to the dagger when she says the path is dangerous, it's kind of like a reminder that it's dangerous for her too because she is taking his word that he wants to leave. Killing is just safer for her.

The way he looks up at her at 1:58 he looks like a lost little puppy you just want to cuddle. I couldn't stop myself from going awww~🥺🥺🥺 You are so awesome your depiction of the story is so well done, such great detail and such wonderful art!❤

0:44 It feels so much like a physical and emotional swing at the same time. Wow, how harmonious it looks!! 1:16 - 1:50 My heart was literally trampled by these moments - Odysseus is literally in despair, crying in front of Circe. Circe can barely believe him, she seems to want to, but she seems to be sitting with a sullen face, although she gives up in the end. Although we remember perfectly well what the men did when Circe trusted them - they harmed Circe's assistants. The mysterious eyes of Poseidon and Penelope, who is embroidering a carpet. Honey, you've painted everything so beautifully and harmoniously, wow!! 1:53 This look literally speaks about all the experiences of Circe, which gradually disappeared from her soul: "This man can be trusted, because he really speaks with love. And the tears are real. I can finally relax a little bit!" 2:49 Circe is an incredible sunshine!! She puts her hair in a ponytail, which, I think, literally means that she feels safe, strokes Odysseus' cheeks to wipe away tears. 2:54 - 2:58 This is a peephole paradise, I tell you, art lovers, this is a peephole paradise! 3:02 - 3:09 Circe's look at the nymph is like: "Honey, I'm sorry, it looks like this case is good and kind people got caught, so give me the pig" 😭💘 3:15 That was the last blow right to the heart! Incredibly beautiful and pastel colors, Circe who circles, pigs who become men again - this is something cosmic and incredible. I can't even imagine how long you've been mounting this! This animation is incredibly beautiful, smooth and wonderful! The explosive boom of pink, orange and yellow flowers at the end was a pleasant surprise. Cry Odysseus, Circe, who trusted him and turned the pigs back into men, just everything is at the highest level. Thank you very much, really, thank you, your animations on the Epic are a masterpiece, I really look forward to continuing your animations on the musical! Thank you for you and for your vision of the characters! 🎉

2:16 THIS PART IS “EPIC” (see what i did there >:)

Oh my god that was BITCHIN. I love how Circe went from relctantly scheming, to clearly considering how to proceed, and finally all the way to kind and compassionate. I can't wait for your next one!

That pig was just like… “um okay. So we doing this?” (My favorite part and amazing video!)

I can’t stop watching it this is so cool! Not gonna lie I take references from your videos for my Epic the musical animatics. You’re really cool.

Odysseus' expressions are fantastic. First he's concerned, then unamused, and then he's a sad wittle man. Well done!

No let the little nymph have just the one piggy, He can do without just one of his men

your animatics always feel SO fluid, and the movement in them is incredibly satisfying like, circe's little gestures and movements have me shaking from excitement. her little pose here (1:59) especially makes me smile, maybe it's her expression and/or how fitting it is? i don't know, it scratches an itch in my brain. her tiny expressions, too, kill me. on another note: i love how you didn't shy from making circe topless! AND, the tonal shift at 2:16 is PERFECT! aghh, just another banger from anniflamma

I absolutely adore you Circe design the sun symbols she wares and on her wand to represent her father and how she also seems aquatic at some times since her mother is an oceanid but it still subtle enough for her to have her own look other than sun gods daughter or water nymph its just perfect

IM SO GLAD YOU WERE ABLE TO FINISH IT IT LOOKS AMAZING SKSKAKSJ

The little detail of him lowering his gaze just for microceund is just a *chef's kiss*. He's just a man, that's just what he does 🎶

I love how Odysseus is obviously shaken from almost cheating on Penelope

NAH THE WAY SHE STROKED THE SWORD MADE MY JAW DROP-

At 0:36 (and in the thumbnail) it kinda looks like Circe's hands are making a sheild symbol, since she's doing this to protect her nymphs and I think that's pretty neat 🩵

I love this Ahhh!!! I absolutely adore your art and how fluid this all looks!!

3:19 OH MY GOD AAAAAAAH, THIS PART IS SO GREAT 😭

Ive watched so many animatics but man... Your's are truly something special. Especially with the uncanny horror eyes you give all the magical folk

I, for some reason, loved the part when she put her hair in a ponytail.

Circe: *literally about to slay* Odysseus: *starts crying about his wife* Oh my gosh, I love this!!🤩

This was absolutely glorious. I love this portrayal of Circe. I love the coy expressions and the animation flexes throughout the video. It was your animated Ruthlessness that turned me on to Epic the musical in the first place. The Poseidon design was absolutely fantastic. Thanks so much for your hard work. The internet is lucky for your talent. 😊

Dios.... La incomodidad al principio; cuando Odiseo llora como niño pequeño; y cuando sus hombres regresan a ser humanos nuevamente es muy creativo y lo haz representado de forma diferente a como se había imaginado... Obra maestra en verdad ✨💚

I love the way she wipes his tears away 🥺

Wow Circes hair is like Megara from Hercules the Disney one

THE WAY SHE FRIGING WIPES HIS TEARS I CAAANT Also, I believe no other animator has emphasized this yet: Circe has a Sun symbol on her dress cuz she's Helios's kid, that's BRILLIANT

THE LITTLE NYPH WITH THE PIG!!! THE PIGS LOOK SO FREAKING CUTE AND THAT MIRROR SCENE WHERE SHES LIKE, “I GET YOU TO THE UNDERWORLD INSTEAD” IS JUST SO TASTY AND EPIC AND NOMNOMNOM

at the start hes just like: "i have a wife, i have a wife, i have a wife"

He looks so cute when he cried, the shining in his eyes showing he was crying was interesting detail👍🤌

Favorite rendition of Circe yet. That spin at the end has so much energy to it.

The way Odysseus looks so happy when he talks about Penelope

Odysseus looks so much like a wet dog crying i couldn't help but laugh 🤣 Also that shot of Penelope ? Gorgeous. Your animatics are so amazing i love your work 👍