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!!!

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

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

Never raced to grab my headphones so fast before

The color shift at 2:05 got me shook man

_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_

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

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

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*

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

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

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

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

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

I clicked immediately upon getting the notification.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

The clouds of art progress...

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.

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.

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?

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 =)

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

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

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

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

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

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.’”

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

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

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

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

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

"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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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!

My canon he’s back with fluttershy

I've seen a thousand wonders I've lived a hundred lifetimes But not until this moment Have miracles seemed real As fleeting as a shadow The time goes by unnoticed The hate that drove me forward Is gone, and I am face to face with The man I used to be Dreams I dared to dream When love was all, the innocence of youth Like memories of truth return to learn forgiveness The man I used to be cannot be outrun Albert still lives, whatever else I've done Forever in his eyes, she'll see The man who I used to be And all the years will melt away The nights will be much softer now, for All the pain is gone Hope is what moves on I will be there, as near as her next prayer As merciful as sweet redemption Once blind, now I see Once a slave, I'm free Give me a star, to home would guide my heart To resurrect a part of me The man that I used to be

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

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

I'd like to think he moves on for himself, so it doesn't matter who he ended up with :) It took me a while to see this but it's lovely! You really came so, so far with your work! The shapes and movements and expressions are so beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing!

This has absolutely put itself in the upper echelon of MLP projects over the years. A project this long and beautiful deserves to be praised. Thank you for everything, the visuals, the animation every single one of it is beautiful. Thank You InkPots.

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 ^^

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

You guys probably won't even see this, but I just wanted to thank you for creating this series of animatics. Seriously, you guys are the reason I even got into musicals, which is a huge part of my life now. I remember sobbing the day this came out and how I was crying along to the lyrics the whole time. Again, thank you so much, I wish you guys the best (｡･ω･｡)ﾉ♡

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 :)

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.

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

Its over isnt it? It over! No, seriously this series has been a wonder to watch progress over the years. I'm so happy to see it completed and not just another W.I.P.

I still remember when I was obsessed with this series as a kid THERE'S SO MUCH IMPROVEMENT OH MY GOD

Now I can die in peace

It finally happened. I can't believe it.

THOSE WING FLAPS THOUGH. And the way that Dash changed back to his normal colors, just... yes. There is so much yes in this animatic, and I am glad to see his happy ending. The other animatics in the clouds, the whispers of the past, THOSE FREAKING WINGS MAN- I'm glad to see the conclusion. Congratulations on finishing this project and best of luck in the years to come!

The moment his colors come back, prominent, it's like a healing spot for my soul. What a great animatic.

Miss Your Videos So MUCH

OH my stars!! It's here!

I am so happy after growing up with your animatics as kid am glad to see this series be done my favorite part was the clouds with all the past videos thank you so much for introducing me to this musical as a kid.

Three years, but... alas, the time has come for the story to end. Thank you, Inkpotts. Im sure these will be treasured by many for times to come.

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!

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

oh my gosh! this video came out exactly the day I finished the book! I love there animatics and I'm looking forward to watch more wonderful inkpotts videos!

literally in love w this animatic series. thank you, silhouette and ghostquill ❤️

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.

If you're rewatching these videos in 2021 (even if you're not a brony anymore), you're a legend. ❤️

I've been following this story since the first animatic was released, and each time I watch it I cry, my God This is art

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.

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!!!!!!!!

I grew up with watching u animate this serie and omg did i love how u got major art style improvement and i really enjoyed watching it again after 8 years (i was 8 and now I'm 16) but i just rlly enjoyed it :)

These Animatics have been the breathe that gives me life for 4 years now, especially when i need something cute to watch and sing my heart out. And honestly, looking back at the first one (A Story Told) and seeing this one and the last one (I Know Those Eyes) before this i can see how much your skills have grown, and it is amazing, you're amazing. Thank you so much for your beautiful works, including the Jekyll and Hyde, and all your other works.

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

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

You absolutely NAILED the expressions. You can really tell exactly what he’s feeling. A mix of conflicting emotions. Love it so much

This song just, it makes me so happy. Like, hes finally healing. I'm so proud of you Edmond

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

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!

Because of this animatic series I've binge listened to the entire count of monte cristo ost and let me just say. Holy crap it's amazing. Every song has emotion and beautiful music along with making the listener become drawn in. Seriously it's a great ost no matter how sad or happy or mad the song may be it's just amazing.

OH MY GOD I REMEMBER I WATCHED HELL TO YOUR DOORSTEP WHEN I WAS LIKE 13 YEARS OLD??? AND NOW IT'S FINALLY COMPLETED OMG!! I am in love with every single frame in this, you put all of your effort into it!!

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 :)

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

Perhaps the pony version of Haydee can now help you heal. Perhaps now you can truly live again, Dash.

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