Absolutely incredible!! 😍

Love that she sings the second "I've got you" to one of her nymphs instead

With a character like Circe, A Siren/Temptress archetype, it's common to emphasize the eroticism. However, this portrayal is more dainty, a non-threatening and welcoming presence. While still retaining some sensuality. It's unique.

1: Nailed the "a woman." "What?" Was not disappointed. 2: Circe's design was great, and I love how animated you made her. I felt like she never stopped moving. 3: You had Hermes pop in when his musical cue was playing! Nice detail! 4: That camera turn switching between Circe and Odysseus was A+.

2:05 The fact that they served roasted pig is *EXTREMELY MORBID* when you consider what happens next to the poor scouts.

"Hostile creatures that we could resist." You didn't really resist Poseidon, more like survived him

The way Circe is animated just sort of bouncing around her palace, skipping and spinning along is absolutely delightful. There's so much energy and charm to it even for such a dangerous person. This is probably one of my favorite Epic animatics now.

I love Odysseus' face when Eurylochus says "a woman". He's caught off guard and it's a very memeable face.

I am very gay for Circe

I LOVE THE DETAIL WHEN HERMES CAME WHILE HIS INSTRUMENT WAS PLAYING

1. The perspectives and the absolute smoothness of this is incredible, I love how bouncy and energetic Circe is and her design is just beautiful 2. My ass woulda gone inside too

that is the cutest circe i have ever seen in my life during the "a woman" part omfg she gave me cuteness aggression

I like how the men look so happy and comfortable until they realize what's actually going on. They're all smiling like "Pretty women who invited us for lunch! This day can't get any better!". Makes their transformation more dramatic.

Gigi is the puppeteer of this rutheless wait Edit: oink oink Edit: gigi is a monster for being the puppeteer of this ruthless wait Edit: ty 4 all da likes yall rlly brought the thunder to this comment section

We'll talk about Odysseus' face later but for now let's talk about Hermes!! HERMES WAS LISTENING TO ODYSSEUS TALKING!!

2:11 I love how she says “I’ve got you” and looks at one of her nymphs!! Such a small detail that shows she’s looking out for them, so cool!

Hamilton had Szin…I’m so glad we got Gigi for Epic :))

The smoothness of the animation when the chorus hits?? And when the camera starts rotating and switching between Circe and Odysseus??? Literal eye candy asdfjdkslfds

Oh my _gosh,_ Circe’s movements and expressions are sending me straight to Olympus. You can just tell she’s having the best time. Eury & Ody’s movements and faces convey their emotions so well too! The “wut” _sent_ me. 😂 The spider in the stained glass made me squee! Absolutely brilliant! The cuts between Ody & Eury and Circe were so cool. Everything about this is lovely, and it’s so amazing to watch your work improve over time!

I love how Odysseus was just like "Wait. After everything, it's a single woman who got them? Tf?"

"She had us in just two words - come inside" I am way too immature for a line like this

Omg...just the thumbnail alone looks majestic. I seriously can't wait.

YES!!! The "what was it" "a woman" Was captured PERFECTLY. I loved the almost grainy footage quality of the flashbacks around 1:16. It made it clear that this was him explaining the past and really gave an almost horror movie feeling.

the lioness traits in Circe's design are so clever. you cam see it in her silhouette with the flowers in her hair as the ears and her braid mimicking the tail, as well as her lioness style eyeliner

I would absolutely go inside for your Circe she is GORGEOUS and also the "what." SENT ME

The fact i had imagined Circe as this really pretty lady and then i see THIS MASTERPEICE on my reccomended- shes even prettier than my imagined Cice AAGH

That second “I’ve got you, don’t worry Circe‘s got you now” being said to one of her nymphs…. GENIUS!!!! I love to the sweeping motions you did, when you had her sing the words! Well done Gigi!!!

i like the swirlling scene! "our fates are intertwined they are attached." this scene show that they are the persons of the same type. they are in some kind of danger, and they have been determined to protect their people.

3:48 I LOVE The camera movement you did there gigi its just *chef's kiss*

bro i love Circe in this, she's so flowy and energetic (esp the end) ALSO THAT HAND ANIMATION?? 😍😍 love this!

Love how Circe is acting so innocent and playful, and Hermes just casually listening into Odys conversation 😂

3:40 THAT ANIMATION!?!?!? I AM FLABBERGASTED

Circe and her nymphs are so beautiful... As always you nailed the designs and expressions!

The "camera work" from 3:47 to 3:55 is nothing short of divine, Gigi! Well done!

I LVE THE WINDOW DETAIL OF ARACHNE'S WEB WHEN SHE SINGS THE FIRST CHORUS OF NO IM NOT A PUPPETEER OMG XD

Eurylochus is like "i need a drink, give me the wine before I explain" 😂😂😂 lets just hope its not the one laced with Lotus seeds

The movement in this animatic is actually insane, it's so smooth?!?!?!

1:34 that one got me so bad it was awesome!😂 a giant monster in the island and then it suddenly switches into circe's profile picture

1:40 STOP THE CIRCE UWU FACE IS SO CUTE . i want to keep her in my pocket

Oh this was amazing. 1) 3:40 I love the dance Circe does at this part. Why does it look so familiar? 2) Great touch adding in Hermes showing up to hear Odysseus' speech. 3) I love how you draw Odysseus. Every frame it looks like he's one more bad day away from breaking and just needs a nap. 4)I'm amazed you didn't have like a little circle pop up at the bottom right with Odyssues' head inside when he says "Damn!". 5)The reveal of Circe when Eurylochus says "a woman" was perfect. It just reminds me of the dark souls meme where if you see a big intimidating boss. Your good this'll be light work. If they're human sized? Run for the goddamn hills. And after they had to deal with the cyclops and Poseidon that was perfectly accurate. Since without Hermes help, Circe would have wiped out the entire crew.

Holy shit the cinematography was unmatched here. Such smooth animation and powerful moments. I chose well when I started hyper fixating on mythology.

I live OBSESSED with each of Gigi's animatics, they are beautiful. If they animate the musical she has to be the director.

God damn I love this. The transitions, the colors, Hermes, and OMG Circes’ design! I love her design so much, she’s so elegant yet also kinda sporty, and the _braid_ omg the braid! I love it all so fucking much!

I feel like I am to immature for this song sometimes. "Come inside." "Damn." That part always just makes me laugh.

That was..AMAZING !!! The men transforming , the background , the transition between Circe and odyssey , EVERYTHING !! AGHHHHHHHHHHHHH I’M SCREAMINGGGG

Gigi!! Amazing job! I loved the detail at the end where you showed the pens full of pigs. That and the fact that Cersei served a pig to Odysseus's me is such a great and suble way of showing how ruthlessly she defends her nymphs.

AMAZING AS ALWAYS, But there were three things i liked in particular. 1. Eurolycus. I think this animatic has the most of him compared to your others, and i like that. 2. Circe. She was making feel things. 3. HERMES IN THE TREE. I like that you added him, because its clear he was there, with his opening line of wouldn't you like.

Loved that this Circe’s type of seduction is so full of energy and straight on happiness. To me it feels as this is not an memorable one time event in her life, but an old game she is fond of playing, so much so that the scouts didn’t even noticed they were in the battlefield until it was too late. Other animatic I’ve seem show her like this high level methodic damsel, this young astute strategist energy that only needs them to commit one or two mistakes for her to win is refreshing. Thank you. Yours are, in my estimation, the most Epic animatics of the fandom,

first of all I love the palace design, but also I love that you keep the one eyed soldiers character from keep your friends close we love continuity.

I love the detail of Hermes listening in on the conversation when the lyre shows up. Love your art!

3:22 Knowing the queue when Hermes arrives is incredible. I love how Jay takes the time to explain the musical importances that arise in “Epic” with the Danger motif, and the important of instruments. With Hermes being a lute and signaling he was listening.

I LOVE how you added Hermes where the music suggests his presence! It’s such a small moment and you hinted at it perfectly! Also the character designs and moments are amazing! I love how perfectly you captured Odysseus’ pain, and concern for Eurylochus. Also Cerci holding the face of the man then the pig is *chefs kiss* This video was actually made me realize how absolutely torturous it must have been to stand outside while the others went in. In the Odyssey ( and I’d argue in the musical) these men are STARVING. So Eurylochus- who hasn’t eaten in Gods knows how long- is smelling this delicious food (which you portrayed perfectly!) while he is waiting outside to make sure everything is okay. It shows that Eurylochus really DOES care for his crew- to the point of torturing himself keep them safe (which is what he’s doing- he’s keeping watch over them to intervene or get help if it’s needed). It also shows why his selfishness and cowardice takes Odysseus so off-guard- it is completely out of character (at least in the musical- the Odyssey isn’t so kind). And if the transformation he saw was as painful as the one shown here (excellent job!), it’s completely understandable why Eurylochus is so freaked out. It makes sense why he would so desperately want to save his friends (the rest of the crew), but most importantly his best friend. He couldn’t stand to watch yet another friend get killed horrendously. You actually succeeded in making Eurylochus so much more sympathetic and it’s amazing!

oh my god its so gorgeous already! I already know I'll be in tears whenever you animate the sadder songs, it's just beautiful.

This is easily one of my favorite animations from you Gigi. Easily the definitive version of Puppeteer. Additionally, such beautiful animations for Circe, including that adorable little hop she does, and the little details in the facial expressions of Eurylochus and Odysseus has already made me rewatch this four times. I hope you feel up for giving full versions of Done For and There are Other Ways as well, but I understand if you feel burnt out or are too busy

I’m in love with what you did with perspective. The camera circling them and switching between Cerce and Odysseus was just gorgeous. This whole thing was amazing. I love Cerce’s design and just how ‘peppy’ she seems.

you and Ximena with the "a woman..." "what-" part is getting to me and I can't stop replaying it

I have an event to go to at the time this premieres, so I'll look forward to watching this afterwards! ❤

What I like about your work is that it shows the characters' true personalities instead of what the song is... Circe is bubbly and energetic. But she is protective. Which is also I like because in your work, you showed that Circe communicating to the Nymphs as well. Showing her interacting is very impactful in my opinion. I can see her being more of a mother figure to them now.

OH MY GOD THE PERSPECTIVE! Hermes showing up on his instruments, circy actually being free and singing in her castle. I LOVE THIS SO MUCH one thing i would like to see is at the "come inside! damn" part. it would be nice to see you lean in on that joke a bit more, but everything else makes up for it

I love the windows Circe has! And the way the camera moved around while all of them are walking! And the horrifying detail that she served them a pig for dinner!

SO MANY of these shots are amazingly animated!! the way circe moves is reminiscent of her being in her own little pop music video, the scene with the camera spinning around and cutting from odysseus to circe to back to ody is done extremely well without the viewer getting motion sick !!! all the detail from the body language to the camerawork is so, SO cool

1. 2:49 They looked so sad omg😭😭😭 2. Beautiful animatic

Dang it Gigi! This such a beautiful animatic. You're forcing all of us to accept the fact that we would've gone inside.

OH MY GOSHHH just when i think ur animatics couldnt get any better, your circe design is so good 😭 her movement is so smooth i loev it smm

3:30 IM STILL SO OBSESSED WITH THIS PART 😭😍

0:20 awww finally after 100 chapters of this romcom its the confession scene 🤣

I'm captivated by the way you animate Circe; she's absolutely gorgeous! I love her. The little dances she does are so infectious whenever she moves, I can't help but move along with her (I am her puppet lmao) anyways as always, another awesome animatic from you. You're awesome gigi 🩷🩷🩷

I like so much how circe just have the « good » energie side! It’s the only animatic i’ve seen that she seem nice and good! And i love soooo much the desing the « a woman » « what » everything about this video is just perfect Also the bond between circe and her nyphme! Wow

1. OH MY GOD THE EFFORT PUT INTO THE ONE SCENE WITH CIRCE WAS SO WORTH IT why is no one talking about this, it was so smooth AND THE PERSPECTIVE 2. circes design holy shit im so gay for her. love her hair, the constat moving, the poses. im literally speechless 3. including the circes nyphs and hermes is such a nice detail love to see this 4. the bouncing from circe to odysseus is so good, and the "camera moving"?? too LIKE HOW CAN THIS ANIMATION BE SO KXDBDJSJDN

I will probably be sleeping when it starts but just in case I don't make it in time: 1. Amazing art 2. I love this video 3. You are amazing 4. Never give up 5. I love this song 6. I love the characters' designs 7. You are really talented and amazing at art The list goes on, I just gotta think of more to add 💞

Pfft i love the dramatic switch of a giant monster to circe looking innocent and all

"A woman!" / "What" is the best exchange cause it's the perfect combination of surprise and disapointement, 10/10 Odysseus your men are himbos

YOU WILL UNDOUBTEDLY SERVE US A MASTERPIECE

OH MY GOODNESS EVERYTHING IS SO GORGEOUS HOLY SHIT- THE FLUIDITY OF THE. MOTIONS AND THE EXPRESSIONS AND MOVEMENTS ITSELF, ABSOLUTELY CHEFS KISS!!

The little dance circe does kills me. I love it!! I love how small and dainty Circe feels, even compared to her nymphs. Like... She genuinely looks harmless.

A small thing compared to your incredible art, but I very much appreciate the time taken to add accurate subtitles to your animatics.

GIGI THIS IS GORGEOUS!!!! The fact that we’ve been able to see your already beautiful work transform and get even BETTER is an absolute delight! The animation of her hand toward the end in addition to the turnaround switching back and forth was a masterclass move. Brilliant! Oh, and of course, your Circe is just unbelievably gorgeous! Love how bouncy she is. 🫶

“A woman.” “What?” THE WAY THAT IS ANIMATED XD

everything abt this animatic was stunning, but what got me the most was the detail of her bringing the men a pig and the large number of pigs she has in pens at the end. it makes the meal even more sinister like they could very well be eating someone who was once human :0 this has to be one of my favorite EPIC animatics to come out recently

OURGH everything in this is so incredible!! But what really stood out to me are Circe's hand motions, they really made everything so dynamic and were animated so so smoothly!

i think i just may be in love with your animations (this is beautiful and awsome and TAYLA IS HERE BAHAHA)

Amazing work as always. I really like everything you did with Circe; I'm having a hard time putting it into words, but I feel like you balanced her really well, equally cute and cunning and playful and mischievous. She's not a girl boss OR a villain; she's both, which is how she should be. What I REALLY liked though was at 1:26 The way you animated him from the moment he says "Sir!" is almost exactly how I've always pictured that verse going down. Like he's a soldier giving a report, but it slowly devolves the more worked up he gets about the chain of events.

MAN YOU OUTDID YOURSELF GIGI!!! this is so cool, all the transitions r so damn cool. circe's design, her interactions w the nymphs.... MAN i love your animatics so much, they all have so much character!!! aaaaaaaa i love this sm

This is animated so beautifully! I love how Circe is constantly moving and is presented as such a beautiful threat, the actual conflict. The way the crewmen transformed looked painful as heck and the way Circe seemed to mock them after they were fully transformed. Should have been cautious of taking food from strangers. Delicious~! Also look at Hermes watching them talk about Circe likely deciding on how he wants to help Odysseus and this was just an amazing animatic. You put so much work into this!

I LOVE the style of Circe and her movements are so smooth and you really managed to bring this song to life, how?????

I’m officially and all over again falling in love with Circe ! Especially yours she’s so playful dancy and powerful !!! Love the designs of the nymphs and the change of camera and perspective between Ody and Circe !!! So cooool 🤩🤩🤩

I LOVE THIS SM, 3:48 THESE ANGLES AND THE SWITCHING BACK AND FORTH BETWEEN CIRCE AND ODYSSEUS/EURYLOCHUS IS SICK!

THE CINEMATIC CUTS BETWEEN EURYOCHUS, ODYSSEUS AND CIRCE

This was so good!!!! I loved the sudden turn at "a woman" "what?" Haha. And Circe's design is beautiful!

this is amazing!! circe is beautiful and all her movements make her so elegant and fun at the same time. also expressions of odysseus and eurylochus, the tension and resignation between them, you portrayed everything so well

Your rendition of Circe is the most attractive character I've ever seen drawn.

3:22 *HERMES!!!!!!!!!!*

Your animatics just keep getting better and better. I THOUGHT RUTHLESSNESS KILLED ME BUT THIS??? So beautiful, I love your Circe design so much and I just love everything about her and like how she acts here LIKE BRO I AM SO INFATUATED WITH YOUR ART STYLE LIKE- I can’t wait to see what else you’ll make :D

SO EXCITED! GIGI THIS COVER LOOKS AWESOME SO FAR!!

1:00 putting this here as its when the song really starts also amazing work! the art was brilliant!!!!!

Odysseus looks so tired at the beginning, you can feel the weariness in his face 1:36-1:41 That perfectly captures the mental process that happened there in Odysseus' mind The little nose boop! All the different animals in the different windows I like that the nymphs look so unique from each other 2:20 Circe's affection for her nymphs! And how much her nymphs love her! Circe is so pretty and moves so smoothly! The spider window behind her while she calls herself "puppeteer" I like the transformations 2:37 Again, the nymphs are such individuals and I love all of them 3:18 I love Odysseus' expression here on this line Hi, Hermes! 3:28 The leaves! 3:40-3:47 CIRCE IS SO FLUID WHEN SHE MOVES 3:47-3:56 My favorite part, I love this sooo much, the camera circling and setting them up as foils in this arc by going back and forth between Odysseus and Circe The hanging pig and Odysseus at the end are cute Thank you for the great animatic! Drink fluids, eat some food, rest and take care of yourself, you no doubt worked really hard!

Thank you for making her tall. ALSO SHES HAVING SO. MUCH. FUN. And I love her so much.

This whole animation is so gorgeous - Circe moves with such dancelike grace that makes her whole character feel all the more magical. Also can we just appreciate how dynamic and cool this shot is at 3:40

OH MY GOSH GIGI!!!! You always knock it out the park every time you and Jay are an inspiration! I love your designs! Seeing hermes too!

I used to think these animatic really bring back to the times when i used to watched szin's animatics of hamilton but this is just another insane level of quality, we just getting closer to a full on animated video