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Finally, someone who isn't saying either "All Scott Pilgrim characters are toxic" or "Scott is the best person ever"

Scott Pilgrim is so cool I wish 24 year olds were real

i love how the scott pilgrim series is a reminder to the reader that we shouldn't dwell on the past nor try to forget it entirely, it teached to just live our life in the present and accept past mistakes

i think my favorite part of the scott pilgrim comic and basically my favorite part in any comic i've read so far has to be the paneling during the first call with Envy. MAN! The brilliant use of small panels to not only emphasize just how claustrophobic Scott feels at that particular moment, but it also breaks the fourth wall and subconsciously influences YOU the reader due to the fact that our eyes subconsciously read small and narrow panels very quickly because they are meant to represent a small moment in time. so the ultimate effect is a reading experience that feels tense and disorienting for all parties involved. bro, that was gold.

Finally a refreshing take on Scott Pilgrim media that doesn't focus on the negative of it. Good stuff.

This just made me cry, when you talked about scotts behavior and how hes just a fool i realized ive been doing the same shit. Helped me open my eyes though, gonna try and apologize to one of my ex-friends tomorrow due to this. Thanks

I just really hate how the fandom keeps calling Scott an asshole, a horrible person that only does horrible type of shit, but he's just an idiot that makes mistakes, like us. He's a person. If you're going to hate him or dislike him, do it for the right reasons at least PLEASE. I enjoyed watching this so much and I def will check your other stuff, great work!

New readers: HE DATEZ A MINOR????? old readers: Yeah, don't worry, he becomes a better person after that. Ish, he does try.

I'm gonna be honest, this was the best character study I have seen. Editing, script, and presentation are peak. Have a good day.

“i’ve never even kissed a guy” “hey me neither”

It’s impressive how much you’ve managed to improve your editing so much between your first video essay and this one! Keep up the fantastic work!

Scott Pilgrim has similarly been in my life since I was young. My dad showed me the movie when I was 11 and borrowed the comics from the library for me to read. I read it again at 15 and reread recently in December I believe? Now as an 18 year old. It’s so fascinating how this series has changed for me over time, as my perception of the characters and the world is informed by my own life experience. Rereading it recently, I felt it was the first time I ever felt like I saw my fears around emotional vulnerability outside of myself. It’s an alienating thing to be scared of the world, love, and your own feelings, but Bryan so beautifully humanises his characters that it felt like having a friend right there who understood me. It’s seriously such a special story-and it really reminds us to be kind to ourselves and the people around us as we grow and evolve with our changing selves and world.

Scott Pilgrim is literally me I dated a 17 y/o highschooler (I was 18) I two timed women (I met two women who I got along with at the same time but dated neither) I am 23 (I am 20) I am a clueless dumbass with no ability to make decisions on my own (_)

Great video essay, conveyed perfectly everything that makes this series, its world, its characters and methods of storytelling so compelling! Also @ 14:36 "Strongest fighter in his province of Toronto, Canada". Ontario is the province, Toronto is the capital city of Ontario. Sorry just had to correct you on that one bit as a Torontonian and a Scott Pilgrim fan.

Nu-uh! I’m not Scott Pilgrim! He’s dating a 17-year old! I’ve never done that!!! I’ve never dated anyone…😢

37 now, I'll say one thing about surviving my 20s. Two shows, two characters that are the epitome of a 20 something year old f'up. Scott and Mordecai from Regular Show. Those two character couldn't have been anymore perfect for representing 20 something years with no direction in life.

amazing video man, loved scott pilgrim since my brother showed me the comic when i was a kid and im glad that you are giving such a highlight to this amazing series that was so foundational for so many people

Was saving this video for after I finished mine, and it was well worth the wait. I love how u took a more holistic view of Scott Pilgrim.

This videos got me excited, terrified and hopeful for my 20's, just a year away

Wow, that's deep. I was really exited to see the anime adaptation of Scott Pilgrim and how it's different from the movie and comic. Now I'm even more eager to read the last one! Becoming older means your obsession over a silly nerd guy turns to understanding the exs and how he isn't actually the best guy in the world (both as a friend and as a partner). Regardless, he is still relatable, because you struggle with being adult yourself.

Dude i remember being 7 and playing the game on xbox360 with my uncle, and LOVING IT, i freaked out when i found it at best buy on sale for nintendo switch, and beat it will all the characters in less than 4 days, i also remember hearing that it had a movie too, and also freaked out

This was so good! Explained the characters and context perfectly even across the different adaptations!

The editing is amazing and the writing made me become one with my couch the best Scott pilgrim video essay in KZfaq

the comic is perfect, the movie is perfect, the anime is perfect.

I love how the anime creates a dark reflection of scott. when ramona said that scott is just another evil ex waiting to happen, the anime took that literally. A version of scott pilgrim (future scott) ended up being the most evil and powerful of ramona's exes to the point that he was willing to kill everyone related to scott, and soloed all 7 exes at once and then some. future scott is what would have happened if scott and ramona would never have overcome and acknowledged their flaws. this is why I love that future scott was the villain all along. it shows a possible path of scott and how he could have potentially become worse than every evil ex combined, and it even makes sense.

Great video essay, I always love seeing people talk about these books; I picked them up when I was 12 over a decade ago and each year I do a quick reread and always pick up on more themes or nuances my kid brain couldn’t identify

As someone who is constantly compared to Scott in the sense that people think i can be a charming asshole, its nice to hear that there are others who interpret the series the way i did. Growing up is something that makes me realize how small i am in this big world, and being able to read and watch and play everything Scott Pilgrim related makes me feel secure in knowing the fact that im not the only one trying to not hurt people in the process.

I don't think I could put into words how much I loved this video. Like, holy shit. I hope you're proud of this one. This really helped me understand Scott Pilgrim as a character and as the goddamn work of art the series is. Damn.

this is a really well put together video. I'm always slightly envious of poeple that can make longer form videos that still keep me enagaged. Tryna learn that skill myself

Such an awesome video mugen! Enjoyed the ff7 track at the exes part really fit well there 😂😅

what a great video!! thank you for this mugen, this inspired me to actually go check out the comic

I really appreciated this video and some other Scott Pilgrim videos - I can totally relate to where I am in my part in of my life and coming to terms with who I am and the choices and mistakes I've made in the past. And most importantly, facing who I am as a person and accepting that. Keep up the good work! Also side note - who did the Launchpad McQuack song at the end? It sounds a lot like Placebo but can't pinpoint it down.

Love your video. I’ve loved the movie for so long. And after watching the anime I started collecting the black & white reprints.

Loved the video, loved the analysis, commenting for the algorithm

It cool to learn something new about your highschool hyperfixation from a KZfaq video. Great job.

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Ty so much for making this video this showed me a lot for further in life!!! :))❤😊

Incredible video! I love Scott Pilgrim! The comic, the movie , and most recently the anime. As I got older I've gone back and been able to get more out if than I did after my first read when I was a teenager. After being in relationships myself, struggling in my 20s (still am lmao), and just living i guess.

Another banger video man , great stuff❤

Killer video!! Glad I stumbled upon your channel, subscribed and excited to see more!

I love how every character in Scott Pillgrim is believable as a person. Scott is not the worst but not nice either

Might have to re read Scott pilgrim 💪💪 love the editing man, I try to do stuff similar to what you do in my vids but it never ends up looking nearly as good 😂

Great video dude. I was having the same thoughts the last time I read the books, especially about how Scott can’t change because he forgets, and Ramona can’t change because she runs. The whole series focuses on change and them trying to be better, and takes until the last few pages before they both decide to make the real meaningful changes so they can try again.

This video is so well made!!! I love it.

I literally saw one of these books in my schools library a few years ago and fell in love with it and when the new show came out I was happy to see it and how this guy explained how exs were I was like "holy shit they kinda are" because I realized that that's how my relationship before mines now was and now I'm forgot and forgave even though I said hurtful stuff and she even hurt me more but still I'm not upset at all it's weird because yeah they are a stranger now and honestly they did try to come back but I didn't eat them and for anyone who does see this I'm sorry I just rambled but I just love how this guy has explained one of my favorites series and how he even explained how exs could be and make you feel

this is a wagyu cut video right here, you did a great job of analysis scott as a character(plus everyone else), fucken good editing too

Love your videos As always, perfectly made Thanks

I should check out the comic I loved the anime but I didnt feel like the movie lived up to the hype to the point i rewatched it to see if I missed something and I did like how knifes was a mirror to scott with him breaking up with her like envy did to him but even then I was disappointed but the comic seems to have alot of what I was missing from the movie

What a fantastic video. You really, really killed it, would love to see your take on the anime.

I agree with everything you said here and I'll add this: Almost every single person I've ever heard call Scott Pilgrim "an asshole" was almost entirely projecting. How can you imply an idiot in their 20s is such an awful person when it's clear that 1) he never meant to do bad things to others and 2) the whole point of his character arc is to grow up and mature. I can't stand the perpetually-online Twitter crowd who like to use Scott Pilgrim as an excuse to project their own insecurities and flaws onto others, cause it shows they fundamentally do not get Scott Pilgrim vs The World.

“spolier warning”i remember hating and loving scott pilgrim cause i saw myself when i see scott , when scott fights nega scott he learns to not forget but to forgive himself and eventually grow to be a better person. tho i may not have forgiven myself i choose to use to the past to learn but in a negative way I use it to torture myself, I hope i learn to forgive myself and finally heal

i love how you describe all the characters in a perfect way

Ahh. Finally. This is the kinda retrospective I’ve been wanting to hear. #justiceforLisa

Fantastic video man.

the song at the outro is Launchpad McQuack cover by Lovers Turn to Monsters

New favorite video on KZfaq ❤️

Wow a very eye opening video about life itself.😮

This is the first time a video essay made me emotional

the Province is Ontario, Toronto is the City.

title is the greatest insult i've ever received thx for that

3:51 This is mfing genuis lol. Gj.

thank you for this delicious video

24:35 yea bro every day

Fantastic video

really good video cuh

This is an amazing video

I love how much mugan is influenced by Super Eye Patch Wolf and I’m loving both of them

thx for the vid

Underrated channel

Damn instead of being Wallace I should be Scott.

Thank you. Ya made me fully understand fully what Scott Pilgrim is about, I have been struggling for awhile to articulate my thoughts on how I feel about the series as I finished it and... All it took realizing that I am Scott Pilgrim, in the fool part not in relationships because I don't think I will ever have a partner. (._. )

Me af I watch this OVER AND OVER all the time

Scott Pilgrim is truly the Naruto of comic books without a doubt

this title really hits home. I feel like specially, even compared to other watchers/readers, i relate to scott on most every detail. his situation with knives i had (minus the terrible age gap though she is a couple years younger), his situation with kim when he was moving i had, and even scotts feelings with ramona and how she influences his lifestyle (especially after leaving him), it all just hits too close to home. i carry the same traits as him, same coping mechanisms, same revisiting of video games, genuinly everything. Hell, his actor looks like a whiter me. that is to say, i think this video in specifically brought something out in my to spark genuine thought and put my own life into perspective. its like- because scott and I are so similar, the video was essentially speaking to me specifically. Im not afraid to say this video is probably going to make me think a whole lot- and probably try to change toxic traits of mine. very cool video, very cool title.

The video is nice, but it seems that for some reason you didn't talk about Gideon's use of the 'Glow'. We don't know when Scott got it, but most likely it was very, very early, my personal guess would be the beginning of the first volume. Gideon modified his memories and made him forget many things using it. Just remember how early Patel found out about Scott or how often Gideon was mentioned in the first volume. The 'Glow' didn't make him someone he wasn't before, but it amplified his 'foolishness'. The same goes for Ramona - her need to run was so strong, that she struggled to stay in Toronto, and ultimately left, even though Scott expressed his love for her so sincerely. Then she struggled to come back even that she wanted to. And of course she tried to run because of it in the middle of the final fight. Ramona didn't learn from her past mistakes did or confront Nega Ramona like Scott did. That's why Scott tells her Wallace's words in the elevator, when she feels unsure about restarting their relationship. The League's purpose was to control Ramona's love life and Gideon was doing it the whole time, not just in the final fight. We can't ignore it, because it is a very important part of the story.

It’s 7am why you got this shi playing on my tv

The new Tetris game music, nice!

Awesome editing! What software do you use?

Im literally Scott Pilgrim

this is totally off topic but... 9:41 ,, meltdown!! i love this song :3

Can I just say Scott and Ramona are like... Shinji Ikari Just running away from their past and refusing to do anything that will make them take responsibility for their mistakes

I clicked on the video "oh i like the pilgrim boy this'll be fun" got the ad, persona 5 music nice nice! Got the celeste music and i think it's meant to be. A person who has very similar interests! i'll be seeing you around mugen :D

This makes sense

Scott Pilgrim himself though...is literally men and well done. Actually well done, but also done from a perspective of being that guy in the movie, and trying to unpack what it feels like to be on the other end of him in the anime- and in my opinion not doing that great on either thing in terms of finishing the arc. The problem with his stories is he still after growth and whatever. Earns the girl. And this anime done 100% right for me would have ended in him realizing he has to change to get something nebulous in a future he can't see... and let Ramona go. Ramona needs to figure her crap out with a new guy too after asking herself what makes her run. I think my problem with this show is... Scott is a guy I ran from and was right to do so with back in my college days. He is needy he validates himself with his relationships and I just really want to see this guy figure himself out after losing Ramona forever, and having to accept it. And be better with no visible reward in front of him. The biggest being in your 20s reality of this would have been the mess ending and then characters still growing from it separately.

I watched Scott Pilgrim when it came out and I just didn't see why people liked it. Of course there's no accounting for taste, both mine and yours, but I suppose it's possible that the movie just didn't successfully convey the ideas that you covered in this video. I don't really feel the desire to try to enjoy the comic, the video game, or the animation at this point. My initial thoughts of the movie were "I may be a geek and a gamer, but it takes more than a bunch of retro Zelda sound effects and vague video game references to get my attention," but if it meant more to you, that's great. Thanks for sharing your thoughts about the story so I can at least partially appreciate it the way you do, even if only vicariously.

I’d like to see his other comics to get adapted.

actually very good

I love Scott Pilgrim

Scott Pilgrim is literally me

Honestly the rest of my time isn't spent on people or relationships since I don't have the time for them between Work, School, and Video Games and Anime/Manga

What’s that music when he was talking about exes are evil

Ramona Flowers is Literally me.

JUSTICE FOR LISA!

Am I crazy from too many hours in game, or was that persona music behind the ad?

Great stuff. What's the outro song?

I love how vegans having superpowers isn’t even presented as a joke, just a fact of life. It sorta goes along with what you were saying about people not just pointing out weird things like the coins when people die and stuff

overall idk how to feel about scott pilgrim since its sorta like, one of those types of media that i cant really call or describe well (The closest thing that comes to my mind is Studio Ghibli with really good world building but pretty short plots on their own) When i finish it all im immediately like: thats all? thats really everything? It leaves me wanting more, and although that can be seen as a positive i cant help but also feel disappointed It sets up this perfect world for all these characters which you really fall in love with, but they keep fighting in-between each other or keep getting into hijinks and before you know it, theyre all leaving and the comic is over i also feel like, the plot is built in such a way that it cant be dragged out any further at all, since while reading i already felt like the goal post was getting moved: beat this number of bad guys, you win end of comic, and before you know it, scott already beat like two out of the seven evil exes. and scott pilgrim has tons of media but its always the same plot: seven evil exes. i think this especially goes for the video game i played with my friend. after reading the comic i realized how similar the pacing is, like the first level is extremely long and its just walking around Toranto, and before i know it we're on the fourth ex and it feels like, wow weve been moving real fast, is the game just that short, are we already half way done??? i havent finished the game since my friend was ill lol, so i ill come back to you on that later but i think im making sense anyway thank you for reading my rambling comment uh byebye

Dude we ain't dating highschoolers at 20 years old.

Why does the thumbnail look like the jjk panels, like the have only brought out 120% of their potential or the three way domain expansion 😭