🎶 Squad Song 🎶

There's a show on the internet, it's about Pokémon.
It's been runnin' for years, and still it's not done.
It's a parody show, so that means it's not real.
But it has so much heart, it gives me the feels.
Starter Squad - Is it gonna resolve?
The Pokémon starters and their quest to evolve.
My favorite fan series without a doubt.
But when is the next episode gonna come out?
At the start of the show it was a little bit rough.
The first few episodes had some cringey stuff.
But as the show goes on, it gets so damn fine!
I love the ROCK SMASHER song in Episode 9.
Starter Squad - My God what show.
I hope they don't forget about that MissingNo.
My favorite fan series without a doubt.
But when is the next episode gonna come out?
I don't really know why they take so long.
So I'll just keep on waitin' and singin' this song.
I remember this series from so long ago.
I'm gonna be an old man when they finish this show.
Starter Squad - It's funny as hell!
The green one, the angry one, and the one with the shell.
My favorite fan series without a doubt.
But when is the next episode gonna come out?
Oh when is it gonna come out?
When's it comin'? I don't know.
Starter Squad - I love that show.

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This video features in-progress footage from Starter Squad: Episode 11. Images are not final and subject to change.

PLEASE WATCH STARTER SQUAD:

This song is free for everyone. Use/remix it however you like. You can download it here:

You can also use the instrumentals and do your own version:

Featuring SHIPP.TV emoticon art by DoopieDoodles and jackalkadejo.

[Shippiddge]

I apologize that I have to keep coming back to you all with an unfinished Episode 11. In the meantime, I had this cute song made so that I could post something and keep the channel alive.


Episode of 11 of Starter Squad has come leaps and bounds since last upload. A few shots from the episode are mixed in with the others in this video. However, the included shots have not gone through a camera pass or a rendering/lighting pass. They are still rough versions because the episode has not yet reached what I like to say is the "post-production" stage.

I tend to give more detailed updates at Patreon.com/Shippiddge, but at the time of this post, I'm trying to finish off character animation and move towards post-production. I have ONE SCENE (a big one) left in the character animation process. The current Patreon funding has covered (among other things) the cost of other animators animating other scenes, and is still ongoing. However, I have become very attached to animating certain characters a certain way. I find myself unable to delegate certain work that I consider personal, and opt to do the animation of those characters myself, and there is (unfortunately for me) a lot that I've gotten particular over. I am extremely grateful to current Patrons who allow me to get this particular with the episodes and the look I'm trying to achieve. Thus far, the finished sequences look almost identical to how they did in my head.

When the episode is finished, I will be posting several trailers and teasers leading up to its release, and not a moment sooner. When it's about to come out, I'll make sure you all know. Until then, any updates will appear on Patreon.com/shippiddge.


FAQ's:

Q: When is the next episode coming out?
A: I genuinely don't know. Last year, I believe I said "early 2024", and I have now passed that supposed deadline. Most of the episode is now "finished" or at least watchable, but it continues to be a long process. I often underestimate workloads and face delays but still opt to put a lot on by myself because the project is so personal to me. I'm desperately trying to get it out this year. I'm so so sorry. I want it out soon too, but am very anal about what it should look like.

Q: How long is Episode 11?
A: 30 minutes, almost exactly.

Q: When did you decide to make this a series?
A: Around Ep3. Ep.1 was a skit, Ep.2 was the sequel. Ep.4-6 was largely me winging it. Ep.7+ follows the path to Ep.12 I've decided on.

Q: Will Charmander ever return?
A: No spoilers!

Q: Will they evolve?
A: No spoilers!!

Q: What about Mewtwo/MissingNo/other character?
A: NO SPOILERS!!!

Q: What will you do after Ep.12?
A: After episode 12 releases, I plan to focus on an original animated series with original characters. I hope you stick around to watch it.

Q: No Ep.13? No Season 2?
A: At this time, I don’t have any more Pokémon content planned aside from Episodes 11 and 12 as well as “One Episode Left”. I’m open to doing spinoffs and shorts in the future, but as it stands, the Starter Squad story ends at Ep.12.

[Fredericksocool]

No matter how long it takes for episode 11 to come out… it’s gonna be worth it

[everfreeadventures]

"The green one, the angry one, and the one with the shell" is fucking amazing

[Predatornc]

Starter Squad is like a really fun uncle. You rarely see them, and you never know when they’ll visit, but when they do in your in for one of the best days of your life.

[GamingPixel]

“I’m gonna be an old man when they finish this show” OUCH, that is true 😂

[ethanreyes]

Dude, you can't just jumpscare us like that! But it's still really endearing that I've literally grown up alongside this series. I'll still wait for the next episode.

[Ninja_Starz]

This series is so nostalgic, I got chills to see you uploaded

[Mateo-vq]

I love how the song makes a nod to the whole “when is the next episode coming out” and “this is taking forever” thing that we all say every time.

[Arachninja]

I just wanna say that I and many others deeply admire your dedication to this series. It is clearly taking so much more time and effort than you bargained for, and most creators would've understandably gotten tired of this project by now, and maybe even abandoned it. But you? Come hell or high water, you're finishing this thing. You're telling your story if it's the last thing you do. And dang it, that's genuinely inspiring! It's like watching someone run a marathon. Keep running, dude! That finish line is closer than ever now!

[OceanBagel]

I love how the lyrics sound exactly like a rambling Youtube commenter impatiently begging for the next episode

[StealthySceptile]

This song is as fire as Charmander’s tail from episodes 1-9 🔥

[not]

I like how happy the song is dispite the emotional rollercoaster the show sends you on.

[BeignetParty]

Time to analyze this for hidden lore!

Edit: I did not expect this to get attention, yall really want me to be the Starter Squad theorist. Because I’m more than happy to make a video. 👀

[PhonyLyzard]

I've been watching this series for like 5-6 years and can't believe it's still not done. I can't imagine what it must be like for the people who've been here since episode 1.

[neodesigns]

0:11 if you look at the blurred episode it says “SOON”

[Lana-Jae]

Wow, it's been a while since I've thought about starter squad.

It definitely still holds a special place in my heart though, and I'll 100% be here for the next episode no matter now long it takes. Hope you guys make sure to take care of yourself!

[ianriccillo]

I love that you still care about this series the way we do. It makes me feel like getting older doesn’t mean growing out of what made us smile

[eng]

We're getting GTA 7 before this finishes

[Saiyan_pokemon]

Dude I can’t wait any longer!!! PLEASE HURRY WITH THE NEXT EPISODE

[ThePunisherSpider]

I love this show, discovered around episode 4 I think, and I'll wait as long as needed. I've finished college, gotten married, and lost my father in the mean time, but I come back to this show to have a laugh and remember simpler times. It's so good, happy you're still working on it.