I absolutely LOVE that we filipinos are getting a really good presentation of our culture thanks to SAD-ist who is a filipino herself. The backgrounds are so gosh darn accurate and I’ve seen some mythological creatures that i’m familiar with such as tikbalang, kapre and more. I love every frame and details you put into this SAD-ist! Like I could never 😩 With that aside, Typhoon Odette is no joke and its straight up traumatizing, and i’m glad to know that people who got affected by it will somehow get the help they need.

Welp I know I’ll be re-watching constantly for the next few months

2:22 idk if anyone picked up on it, but the monster in disguise had an ear lifted up indicating it heard it's companion in the distance (showed a few seconds prior) before dropping into an emotionless and nonreactive state (the wind didn't affect it compared to everyone else) before attacking. Just that little detail made me have chills of how intelligent those things are.

4:02 it is INCREDIBLE how much emotion and intensity is conveyed through little bean guys with STICK LIMBS

I JUST CAME BACK AFTER WATCHING, THIS IS AMAZING SAD, the character designs, the bgs, the colours, the compositions, and animation itself. Absolute masterpiece, my favourite work from you so far! 💛💛💛💛

THE AMOUNT OF CHILLS I GOT WHILE WATCHING THIS AUGH with the the fight scenes, compositions, color, and sound design, i could totally see this as an animated series or shorts 💚 as south East Asian (viet) seeing how much effort you put into this animation based on your culture is so inspirational. It shows that cultures like these can be represented through stories authentically and with intention.

I love the fact that the Baybayin (the symbols) for Kuneho is actually accurate! A bit modernized but still recognizable!

Fun fact: The language used in this absolutely ASTONISHING animation is called "Baybayin", which is a very old Filipino script that no one uses anymore, so it's so cool to see it being used in such an amazing animation made by an equally amazing person! Also, at 4:20 the symbol on the top left translates to ko/ku, bottom translates to ne/ni, and the top right translates to ho/hu. If you put them together, you'll get "Kuneho" which is Tagalog for rabbit.

This needs to be turned into a game with 2 storylines that would eventually intertwine with one another. It gives off such hollow knight vibes and I am loving every second of it 🧡

Petition for an animated series of this We have no idea what the lore of this character is, but the movement and expression brings so much story to these characters, even if they don’t talk

as someone who is from filipino parents on both sides of the family but largely disconnected from its culture (raised only in america and only exposed to western culture), going through this animation with my grandmother and seeing her explain different parts of the animation she recognized was a good way to be introduced to my (technical) home country's folklore! incredible animation, absolutely maximum grade.

This could literally be turned into a full length movie

Incredible animation!! the subtle movement in the ambience gives so much more immersion and the background animation for fight scenes go so hard

THIS IS SO COOL I COULD FINALLY WATCH IT I LOVE IT SO MUCH!!!

OH MY LORD. You could FEEL the adrenaline, and anxiety, and hopelessness, and the wonder of this world as the animations progresses. Hats to you Sadist, this is going to go far.

Even with characters made out of circles and sticks, Sad-Ist manages to make astonishing animation. Everything here is beautiful and very well done. I got chills when the yellow boi turned in to the plant monster.

I’m a filipino, and I want to explain everything in this animation here. Kuneho is Bunny in tagalog which explains the designs of the characters. And the lore behind this is based on an old Philippine folklore, I think the monsters are based on the “Aswang” the most famous philippine mythical creature, which is a monster that is a vampire and a wolf combined together that can shapeshift and disguised as a human being. There was this one old filipino movie where there was a traitor amongst the village which is an aswang disguised, but I could be wrong. The monsters could be a mananaggal, but they only target pregnant women I think. The world building of the city is based on sari sari stores and poor homes stacked together. I don’t know if the symbols are from igorot tattoos or from another filipino tribe. And I want to say that this is the best animation comparing to the filipino tv shows and animations from GMA ngl. I hope to see more on Kuneho.

The world building and lore surrounding this is incredibly captivating! Such graceful storytelling as always!

You know an animation is great when you have those moments where you forget it's animated

I heavily regret not seeing this sooner. This is so well animated it’s jaw dropping. Don’t know if this is meant as a stand alone animation, or if it’ll be part of a series of some sort, but either way, I’m really excited to see what you do next!

Every single background, every single frame, every single design RADIATES life and captivating creativity!! This is BY FAR one of the greatest animations I've ever seen. The emotions were clear, the body language told the story (which is harder to do thank most would think!), the creative liberty taken with each individual creature is GORGEOUS, and the music timing tied it all together so well! I am absolutely in love with this world and the characters! 💛

I love the detail that at 1:56 when the others are talking about the monsters, the yellow one that later is revealed to be a monster, subtly looks down. It's a neat bit of foreshadowing. Edit: oh god what happened in the replies

First off, the animation is austounding, second: I think the first monster introduced that had wings was probably a manananggal. Shapeshifters that discard their lower half at night to hunt, while blending in during daylight. The second ones, the ones that crawl are probably aswangs, or ghouls that shapeshift aswell, but can only hunt during night since they burn in daylight. The creature surrounded by the trees on the first seconds of the vid might be a kapre, not sure about the goat man with a spear so... the person shown in the last section might be a shaman, or an amulet(agimat) holder, perhaps even a (trece) or warriors who fight against the dark forces in phillipine mythology, the emphasis on the moon, means that its the time when these creatures come out, cause filipinos have a belief if the moon is full and bright yellow, the darkness is at its peak, hence why the monsters come out, anyways thats all I know, amazing animation, Mabuhay! Edit: I just read from another comment that the words from the mask head is read tikbalang which is a half man half horse creature in the phillipines, so it wasn't a goat mask at all lol.

This animation came out 10 months ago and I'm still praying we get a series out of this. I'm sooooo intrigued sadist plz

THIS IS SO AMAZING! I GOT CHILLS WATCHING THIS! its so incredible how beautifully u can animate! ur my inspiration!

I love how in this video she goes back to her roots and uses The Hollow Knight Artstyle she used to make so long ago and combines it with her country's rich and diverse culture. It's a refreshing switch from the normal Dream SMP stuff and is not at all an alienating change.

I don’t know if anyone noticed or if this was even intentional but there’s foreshadowing in the shadow hand puppet at 1:56 , which looks just like the monster that comes later

Bro this seems like it's 20x better than an animated movie trailer

I really like how Iho (the pink one) is portrayed in combat. They're clearly afraid and inexperienced with fighting. Yet their determination and drive to protect shines bright enough to make them a badass anyway.

I love how the few seconds before the gust blows out the lantern. The Beast heard it first and just stands there menacingly, waiting for the perfect moment to strike. It's a good early indication that he's not one of the others [2:26] And a nice little detail to foreshadow the twist in addition to some of the campfire scenes. Where the yellow bug shied away from the monster campfire stories even though the other bugs seem intrigued or delighted which we just assumed to be the bug being the scaredy cat of the group.

The intricate and beautifully detailed and realistic animation style Sad-ist has honed with their Dream SMP animatics is brought into full force to tell a wildly suspenseful, beautiful, and chilling story of folklore in an artistry that only they could have ever hoped to achieve. Best animatic yet, cannot wait to see what comes next.

It’s been 3 months after this animation was posted, but I can’t stop watching it every now and then, this is a really amazing and compelling animation. I hope you make more of this cause the small story that we’ve seen so far is binge worthy, keep up the amazing work.

You know what makes me happy? The fact that everybody is being happy with her animating, and come here despite it not being dsmp stuff. I love this animation!!

As a filipino, SAD-ist using the Filipino written language to spell out Kuneho at the ending is... AHHHHHHHH I LOVE IT!

This ABSOLUTELY needs to be greenlit for a TV show!

The conept of this would make such a good book/novel

another great animation from sadist! something I always love is how the environment around the action MOVES, the fighting never misses either, and the music by 2WEI is just chef's kiss, this was incredible!! bravo :)

I also love how accurate the settings and tools that the characters use are to The Philippines. The Dense Forests, The "Golok" Machetes, The Old Twisty Lanterns, The Bamboo Spears, The Small Streets of an (Abandoned) Urban City. It just reminds me of home and the stories My Grandpa used to tell me. Of course, it's a given if you know about SAD-ist's nationality. But it's still amazing if you count the tiny details, the fluid frames of the animation, the clear [2:28] emotions of the characters' faces who didn't even speak a word in this animatic. Truly wonderful. She's gonna go a long way, I just know it. We're all rooting for ya, SAD-ist. _Dream SMP or not._ Edit : I'm a goddamn idiot, I edited my heart away. SAD-ist, if you see this. Please heart me back, I'm desperate :(

this needs a series like NOW.

Wow, this is crazy man... I love characters who can portray emotion without dialogue

OMG SADDD I WAS JUST LIKE AUDIBLY CHEERING ALL THE LITTLE LADS ON, THIS IS WONDERFUL UEEEEEEE I can’t wait to see more of the story slowly unfurl !!!

something like this would be perfect for either an animated movie/series or even a video game. I think that pretty much shows how well made this actually is.

You are brilliant! Please continue this universe. This is my favourite animation of yours, beating all the DreamSMP ones. I love this.

This needs to be a video game. Or a movie. Or something! It's incredible, I'd love to see more of this world

Really excited to see an original animation from you Sad!

I'll be honest, even though the majority of your fanbase originally came from dsmp (including me!) this one is by far my favorite! It's so unfortunate that your non-dsmp vids don't get as much recognition. I just hope you keep making vids like this even if they don't quite have the same popularity.

Now THIS is a video game concept I wanna see come to life, holy crap

The beginning had such comfy vibes I did not except things to get so real so quick. actual chills

This feels like a trailer for a movie that is already planned out a lot. I'm curious to see where the story goes and what secrets will unfold, there's a lot of foreshadowing.

It's nice that she doesn't feel restricted to making only dream SMP animatics and can make whatever she feels like making.

I could go on a rant about how amazing all your animations are, but holy shit, this one may be my favourite. You can feel the story and lore leaking from every frame, the magic and otherworldly atmosphere pulling me into the animation like nothing else. The smoothness of it, the care that was evidently put into it, and the unimaginable amount of time and effort that was clearly put into this blows me away. I know absolutely nothing about this world, but with the display of this animation alone, all I can think about is scouring the internet for more information; homebrewing monsters and bosses into my dnd campaigns; writing stories inspired by the insane amount of characterisation shown through body language; and perhaps most of all: the indescribable amount of inspiration that this ineffable animation has filled me with, and the urge to create. Thank you.

I just noticed the poem, and now I'm somehow even more interested in the lore also that eye at the end is beautiful

This shows how it doesn’t take only Dream Smp videos to make Sadists videos a work of art . No matter what she makes, the art, the lighting, and story are clear in every frame. Showing a tale of history, Sadist once again creates a beautiful piece of art that should be treasured by all people worldwide. Thank you Sadist, for this masterpiece depicting your country’s lore and myths in a poetic fashion.

This feels like both a game trailer, and the start to an animated series all in one, and honestly, it becoming either of those would be absolutely amazing in a way that words cannot begin to describe

The fact that I watched this on my bed and its dark, i use my earphones and it feels like I was watching in cinema..

Love love LOVE this! Please make it a series! The animation, the music, the characters, everything was just amazing! Keep it up!

This has major game potential. Like, I'm talking Hollow Knight level potential. The amount of story telling, worldbuilding, and lore that is behind these adorable little creatures can really make an awesome project to be involved in.

This honestly looks like a trailer for a game, this is so sick

There's something about silly little guys fighting against eldritch horrors beyond our comprehension that is just perfect.

if this was a show i would watch it. the silence because the little goobers have no mouths, the unsettling monsters that hide in plain sight. and the detail in backgrounds. The art style is beautiful and the world building is great. the animation is really smooth to.

This the perfect combination of "cool fantasy world" and "lovecraftian post apocalypse" and I seriously love it, well done

I don't know much about Filipino culture or history but I'm very excited to watch this!! your animation is so smooth and you tell wonderful stories with it that never fail to amaze!!

I come back to this every once in a while because this is just one of my favorite videos out there. It's so beautifully animated and the details and the story - I just can't get enough of it.

Not related to the animation but THANK YOU so much for speaking about the Typhoon Odette, I may not know a lot about the current situation there but I know that people are still struggling and it’s definitely gonna take super long for everything to be alright but this helps out a lot! Thank you again and to those who donated and is sending their prayers for the people affected by the typhoon❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ And related to the animation this Looks absolutely astonishing and AMAZING as always you’ve done a MAGNIFICENT job at this!🤩🤩🤩❤️❤️

Everything about this.. gives me chills. i have nothing else to say...

I like how everything seems so alive, like the tiny movements of the characters and monsters, to some of the background make actions like its breathing.

Sad-ist _NEEDS_ to work with Disney or something, they _NEED_ to make a movie of this, _NOW, RIGHT NOW!!_

Literal chills, that's all I'm gonna say.

I really want this to be made into a full fledged game , cute fights monstrosity type of thing , it could either be a very well stylized 2D game like Hollow Knight , or a 3D one like Ōkami , with a vague story alike to Journey for example , maybe a Souls-like even , open world , or chapter based ! The possibilities are endless , you get the point , especially since the video doesn't show much leaning to one aspect over another , Love the art direction , as well as the music. Keep up the good work !

This felt like a mini movie- or maybe just a long trailer! The plot, the expressions in simple faces, the action, the timing, it's all ✨ immaculate ✨ and I love that anyone could understand because there was no talking

I LOVE HOW YOU SHOWED EXPRESSIONS WITHOUT MOUTHS IT'S SO EASY TO JUDGE THE FACES AND EMOTIONS AAAAAAAAAAAA I LOVE IT

No matter how much I re-watch this, I always get goosebumps

Imagine this being a video game trailer. The story is so good that this can be made into a game. Hopefully, it will. Edit: mom, i'm famous

I was so engrossed in that story, the monsters were terrifying, the animation was gorgeous, the music was divine, I aspire to what you have achieved here Sad-ist

I love all the details in this from when pink took blue and ran off blue was in shock and pink was scared and sad but had to move forward the little detail of them holding hands is so cute I think blue holds pink hand to ease pink but also ease themself pink feels like the type who is scared and sometimes clumsy but does their best to make sure them and blue make it out alive and in dire situations can pull through I love how they both rely on one another and can’t do it alone

I know I'm commenting this years later, but the fact that the blue one switched to a bow an arrow makes me think that the change was because handling a close range weapon didn't give them enough time to save their old friends, so they switched to far range to have more time to save any more of their friends lives

SO SICK! Well done!! 🔥

I love how almost everything that happens makes a sound, it makes the whole thing seem so alive

I remember getting so much of those chills that it literally started to hurt. That's how good this is

ive rewatched this video so many times since it came out, but it still never ceases to amaze me

The lore of how these guys become those huge worm thingies I may never understand, nonetheless this animation is so amazing, the characters and the lore with their little world is insane, so cool to see someone making something surrounding their culture! I know other people do as well but this is another level of insane.

It’s absolutely crazy how one person can animate all of this. Bro this was almost like watching a full on movie, YOUR AMAZING SAD IST! YOU’VE ALWAYS BEEN MY INSPIRATION TO DRAW. :D

i live in the Philippines negros Occidental. thats where the typhoon odette was hit and alot of people had gone lost and lost some lives and alot of damage was made at that time but. i live in a very concrete house and we managed to survive a few days with a little bit of food and no electricity for days and ive just seen the intro and im so happy that my favourite animator of all time actually cares for us at that time..im sorry if i just noticed this to day but. thank you❤❤❤

PLEASE make more of this!! This is my favorite animation on KZfaq and I would love to see more of it!!!! IT. IS. THE. BEST!

As a south-east asian (indonesia), the thrill I got from watching this really went through my spine. Seeing more representation on south-eastern cultures is amazing to see. Once again Sad you manage to shock everyone with your skills that you hone and sharpen. I'm amazed how much lore there is impacted within this original animation. I actually had to look at twitter from filo users to see what the main inspirations are and it's so clear you put so much from your own culture within this master piece. I personally can't wait to see more of Kuneho and more original animations that you may have planned.

When the world needed her, she made another masterpiece

I'm literally almost crying over how good this is, if this was a series si would watch the hell out of it and gladly pay

Idk about you guys but I think another Kuneho animation would be absolutely healing for the soul 👌 Obviously, only if Sadist is up to it, I’m not gonna push for it, but if they’re willing I’d totally love to see more of this fantastical world! It’s all so creative and magical and dangerous all at once. Just. Beautiful work all around.

I love how she sends awareness to people about the huge typhoon that occured in the Philippines- Amazing work- keep it up!

I gotta say, I really enjoy when she animates her own stories. This was beautiful, so much emotion packed into just five minutes. Hope she continues this story, it's really interesting.

I have got to say that these animations are of the best I just can't imagine how much work you've put into this good job you've cleared it

this should be way more popular than it is i wish this was a series...

SOMEBODY GET THIS GIRL A NETFLIX SHOW

i got so immersed in my "aw, this is so cute" at the beginning I forgot about the blood warning so when the action started picking up I was caught completely off guard. i'm still in awe.

I rly like that the idea of creatures disguising themselves as other things is shown at the start of the animation. Like with the character looking at the tree, walking past, then the tree blinks at the character. I love that this is a motif; its even echoed in the design choice of the ending title: what we think are symbols…morph into letters & becomes the title. So cool how much thought and work was put into this 👏💗truly amazing

Let's pause,and take a look at the effort,details,colouring and shading. To create such a banger must have took long,it legit looks like a trailer. I'm obsessed, LITERALLY👏🏽👏🏽

the camera movement and the way you switch between shots is life-changing, a waltz with smoke. your improvement in the last couple of years has been astronomical, with every video you are raising the bar and frankly, i am more obsessed with your skill than ever.

i found myself rewatching this so many times. i definitely hope that sad-ist uploads more of her original content with her own characters and backstories, and i look forward to more kuneho videos! once again, sad-ist has me absolutely STUNNED in her amazing animation and talent. also, as a filipino myself i would like to thank you for spreading awareness of the recent typhoon that hit. fun fact to those who dont speak filipino, “kuneho” actually means “rabbit”. its like “conejo” in spanish but spelled differently :)

I need this as an official game, right *NOW* . This is so dang good. 😭

youre seriously the best at animating people pulling people out of danger, it packs such emotion!!