#KayAnimate

[satoshi-mochida]

Holocure(Hololive fan game based on Vampire Survivors) is now available for free on Steam.

[phonemantra-blog]

Independent game developers wear many hats. They're programmers, artists, designers, and sometimes, even reluctant voice actors. In the case of KayAnimate, the creator behind the upcoming beat-em-up "Holo X Break," the challenge of voicing the game's title turned into a hilarious and relatable anecdote for fans. From HoloCure to Holo X Break: A Collaboration Takes Shape KayAnimate, known for the popular "HoloCure Save the Fans!" – a game heavily inspired by "Vampire Survivors" featuring characters from the virtual YouTuber agency Hololive – recently announced a collaboration with Hololive's indie development initiative, holo Indie. This partnership will see Holo Indie publishing KayAnimate's newest creation, "Holo X Break." The excitement surrounding the announcement wasn't just about the publisher's backing. KayAnimate also secured the voices of nine popular YouTubers for the game, with hints of a potential tenth voice actor yet to be revealed. Players will get to take control of the beloved 5th generation Hololive virtual YouTubers (NePoLaBo) and face off against five virtual YouTuber bosses in classic beat-em-up action. The Price of Collaboration: Voicing Your Own Game's Title However, the collaboration came with an unexpected hurdle for KayAnimate – the seemingly simple task of pronouncing the game's title. Here's where the story takes a turn for the relatable and lighthearted. The "30 Minutes of Self-Doubt" In a recent announcement, KayAnimate revealed a surprising behind-the-scenes detail. He admitted the collaboration wasn't without its anxieties, particularly when it came to ensuring the YouTubers pronounced the game's title correctly: "Now that we've revealed [the collaboration with holo Indie] and can confirm that we miraculously managed to get all 9 bloggers to cast their votes, [I want to talk about how] the title at the end of the teaser is a bit of a painful memory for me. Let me explain - When I sent a request to staff to have each blogger pronounce the title, they wanted to make sure that it would be easy for the bloggers to write down and pronounce the title exactly as it should be pronounced... So they asked me... to record myself saying it to give them an example..." KayAnimate went on to describe a hilariously relatable internal struggle. He spent a full 30 minutes questioning his mental preparedness for having the YouTubers hear his attempt at voicing the title. The pressure of delivering a clear, accurate pronunciation for these prominent figures added a layer of anxiety to the collaboration process. A Developer's Triumph: Laughter and Community Connection While KayAnimate didn't elaborate on the specific anxieties surrounding pronouncing the title, his story resonates with the self-doubt creators often face when presenting their work to a wider audience. The fear of judgment, even for seemingly simple tasks, is a real experience for many. However, the humor in KayAnimate's self-deprecating anecdote ultimately fosters a sense of connection with the developer community. It reminds us that even successful creators experience moments of self-doubt and vulnerability. The story also highlights the collaborative spirit within the virtual YouTuber community. KayAnimate's willingness to overcome his initial apprehension to ensure a smooth voice-acting experience speaks volumes about his dedication to the project and his respect for the YouTubers involved. FAQs Q: What is Holo X Break? A: Holo X Break is an upcoming beat-up game where players can control characters from Hololive's 5th generation and fight virtual YouTuber bosses. Q: Who is the developer of Holo X Break? A: KayAnimate, known for the game "HoloCure Save the Fans!", is the developer behind Holo X Break. Q: Why was pronouncing the game's title a challenge for KayAnimate? A: While KayAnimate didn't elaborate on the details, he described feeling apprehensive about having the YouTubers hear him voice the title, hinting at a fear of judgment or a desire to ensure a clear pronunciation.

[viintage-orbitbxrst]

kayanim mo. kaya mo. please. delete her pictures na, pi. please.

[lawodcom]

HoloCure: Save the Fans! is a free-to-p... https://www.lawod.com/holocure-save-the-fans-download/ #gaming #game #videogame #pcgame #xbox #playstation #nintendo #steam #lawod

[the1920sisntaphasemom]

Did I get TikTok jus ta do this? Maybe.

[retronator]

When people ask what pixel art animations or TV shows are out there, the answer is, not that many. Besides Code Monkeys and some shorts, the rest is mainly music videos or pixel art demakes of TV show intros or movies (see here).

Well, I’m glad to add one bigger video to the list, a relatively long, 16 minute prologue episode of Black Crystal. At most times it’s more oekaki than low-res pixel art, but the animation is just fantastic. I was convinced some anime production studio must have gotten a crazy idea to do a pixel art animation, so you can imagine how surprised I was to find out it’s been done by a single animator with the nickname Kay Ani (with collaborators for sound, music, and voice acting).

Future production is unfortunately put on hiatus, until Kay can sustain a bigger budget through Patreon. Instead of the next episode, a beat-em-up game in the same universe was put in production, so check out the page if you want to support it.

[myspoonyart]

Black Crystal - Episode 1 Trailer

I’ve been following the creator of this series for some time on Twitter, and everything I’ve seen of it so far looks freaking AMAZING! I implore you guys to check this out, and support the creator in any way that you can!

Also, here’s hoping that dumb reaction channels don’t steal the audience away. If it happens, I will fight to protect all the hard work put into this wonderful thing. This animator did NOT spend months of their life drawing frame after frame of beautiful animation to have it re-uploaded wholesale, just in the corner with some already-well-known jackass going “Ohmagod so PRETTY!”

Okay, I’m done with my rant about reaction channels. Just watch and support @kayanimations on Twitter. I don’t think they’re on Tumblr.

[wyrdwulf]

My bbb (big biting bean)

[kaylonsartblog]

Just got a new pen display tablet and testing stuff out. Will most likely keep working on it and post stuff over at my twitter account (kayanimates).

[meme-in-progress]

An animator that I followed is going to be releasing the first episode of their animation next month. The animation was all done by one person only (@kayanimations on twitter) along with the few staff for voice and audio. I highly recommend watching it when it comes out because kayanimtions has been a big inspiration to me for animation and creating one's own show

[ever-e-ting]

TOP 10 ANIME BETRAYALS! NUMBER 1!

[truexzerox]

Always remember. Everyone starts somewhere, just start. You got this.

[the1920sisntaphasemom]

Lennon is very vocal lol

[myspoonyart]

Go see Black Crystal now!

https://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/704738

Give it a watch here! You can also catch it on YouTube, but it’s not up there yet. Here’s Kay Ani’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/extrahitpoints

And if you’re the generous type, here’s the Patreon and Ko-Fi links:

https://www.patreon.com/kayanimations

https://ko-fi.com/kayanimations

I loved seeing this episode in all its pixelly and sakuga-filled glory, so I wholeheartedly implore you to support this series and its creator in any way possible.

[myspoonyart]

I made a doodle of Kuro from Black Crystal, an upcoming pixel anime from Kay Ani on Twitter. From what I’ve seen, the animation is incredibly impressive, and the fight choreography is some of the best I’ve ever seen in any animation! DO WHAT YOU CAN TO SUPPORT THE ARTIST, PLEASE! (sorry for the allcaps)

You can find them here: https://twitter.com/kayanimations

[wyrdwulf]

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