Warning!

Watch The Video before reading this post! I don’t want to spoil such a great video for you.

Onibaku

Draw with me is a short story created by Mike Inel which revolves around two characters and their connection with each other through drawing. The story itself had no vocals and simply explained itself through the video. The story was well thought out and had many hidden meanings. Though I don’t know if I caught them all I’ll name a few. My portrayal was about a couple living a long distance relationship through the internet. I believe that the glass represents a computer screen. They got to know each other and communicated through their shared interest which was, of course, drawing. Now what if you somehow lost the only way to communicate with your special person? The arm really didn’t represent cutting off your body like an idiot, it probably just meant sacrificing something to continue communicating with each other.

Goo!

Yeah, I actually found this video when someone on a certain image board posted a random link to a youtube vid. I didn’t know what to expect at first, but seeing the large amount of views when it was only uploaded 2 weeks before I watched it, I had to check it out. And let me tell you, this was some good stuff. The video only lasted for 3 minutes, but the story touched me and made me a little teary-eyed at the end. The characters and the music were simple yet excellent and the story was really touching. And to think that the creator of this video made this as a gift for his girlfriend just makes things more moving.

Onibaku

I actually didn’t really care about it when you first sent it to me but after i watched it , I couldn’t stop for about three weeks. I even downloaded a wallpaper that Mike made. It was also suprising to hear that he designed and drew everything on Photoshop! It must have taken him a long amount of time to draw something and thinking up something so well.

Goo!

Yeah, I’m guessing it’s around 900 frames or so. Drawing everything page for page will get tiring but I guess if you are used to it, it might be alright.

Onibaku

Agreed, he also chose a good song for the video, Ai Otsuka’s “cherish”. The song seemed to set up a good mood for the story. So overall that was a totally awesome video and I would like to give it a 10/10! How about you G0o?

Goo!

With simple yet excellent animation, good choice of music, combined with a short yet deeply moving plot, its difficult to give this video a lower score below a 9. But since it got me a little teary eyed and I greatly admire Mike’s inspiration and determination, I just have to give this a perfect 10!

Whew, after reviewing this, I guess its time for another rewatch… Be right back!

Unanimous!: 10/10

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