Time Traveler ⏰ 20th bday [flash warning]

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ITS MY 20TH BDAY!!!!! (on feb 6th, i decided to post a day early cause of timezone and tooo excited loool)
This year birthday crystal has a theme related to time and i thought this meme and song was super fitting :D

sometimes it can be easy for me to lose myself in the past, instead of really focusing on the present. yes it's good to look back and see how much has changed, but it can get to the point where i dissociate from the current time. I made this theme to both see how far i've come, and to remind myself the present is a gift, there is infinite possibilities where u are.

it's also been 10 years of me posting animations online. Idk the exact anniversary, but I first posted to Flipnote Hatena in 2013. And i still feel like, it's only just the beginning, scratching the surface of what i want to create. There's so much more I want to and will create in my life, and even though its been 10 years i'm still excited about animation :3

YT birthday animations:
(2014 / 2013 arent bday animations cause i didnt make bday animations those years)
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fps: 20 (more in editing but idk how many)
programs used: adobe animate 2022, procreate, flipaclip, video star
time taken: 19 days (on and off)
characters: crystal (20th bday version), experi (sillhouette), meowself (cat in present)
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#animationmeme #timetraveler #birthday #10yearanniversary

[Yoshipup]

HAPPY It's so awesome to see this animation finished, it looks so cool! I love the symbolism and all the references to your old birthday videos ^^ happy bd kd!

[imgoungtoecplode]

Happy birthday kittydog!! I know it's early but i'm

[LoopyLamb]

Gosh this is so cute! your art just makes me want to squish each of their cheeks!! i love the throwback to the previous bday videos as well and Crystal being there through all of it! <3 Happy early birthday KittyDog!! May it be a good one this year!

[FoolzCanvas]

i never realized how long ive been watching your videos until now. youve really been a huge inspiration to me and a ton of other young animators im sure. it still surprises me how much youve improved over the years and i cant wait to see more from you

[CosmixAnimals]

Man I've been a fan of you since you were 17. You've made my life so much better, happier, you've made me found myself, my hobbies and made me learn something: your past can't be changed, bur your future can. You have inspired me so much, and these 3 years of supporting you, watching your grow, improve, they have been amazing. Thank you so much Zola for all this. I wish I was here earlier, but I'm glad I'm even here. Thank you, and happy birthday. :D

[TiradoProductions]

This is absolutely amazing but can we just admire how good the editing was and the storyline

[angelthegamer]

Happy 20th Birthday! Your animations are a joy to watch and they're only going to get bigger and better. Here's to whatever the future holds! And remember, feel free to take breaks whenever you need to.

[moonycat]

1:06 THIS PART IS LITERALLY SO CUTE 😭😭😭
Crystal showing up in all the past bday animations was so epic and cool, this whole animation is just AAA <333
I can't believe you're 20 now, time really flies doesn't it? But oh man your art has improved so much! I've been around since you were 18, and although that doesn't seem like that long compared to your earlier fans, it feels like a while to me, and even through all this time, you never failed to inspire me.

It doesn't matter how old you are. You're always gonna be you, and that's what truly matters!

Also, that gift with the label "the present" really reminds me of this movie quote "Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, and today is a gift. That is why it is called the present"

[NOVLOVE]

0:41 i always think there's a car about to crash into my house i love the small detail when crystal opens up the portal💝💜💙

[SlushiCharm]

happy birthday! youve improved a lot, from your character designs, story telling through animations, and so much more! we are all so proud of you, zola! happy birthday! may the rest of this year be great to you! :3

[BlackieSootfur]

aaa happy birthday kd!!! i love seeing the progression of birthday crystal so much it's such a sweet way to see how much you've grown both as an artist and a person! i hope being 20 treats you well! 💞💞💞

[Psychedelipup]

Happy Birthday :3💙 The animation is epic! it feels like an actual opening of a show and I LOVE THAT SO MUCH

[ryrRyu]

i love how you put your old birthday videos, and you always select the best songs! happy birthday kittydog! i hope your channel grows more

[katrynprotogeno]

the scene at the end was so touching that i cried 😭💜
happy birthday!! 💗💜💙✨

[Artisparks]

hbd kd!! Its crazy how 10 years ago you started publishing your content
you've come a long way!! your artstyle improved so much from then!!!
can't wait to see more animations from you!!!

[KittTheKittydog]

Kittydog this is absolutely gorgeous!!!! Happy birthday forever kd!! You’ve inspired me to make this channel, to do everything that I do today. I love your art and animations and you are growing so much everyday getting better by the second faster than the speed of light💫 tysm for doing the things you do and just being you! I really don’t know where I’d be in life rn without your help :33 it’s so amazing how much you’ve changed over just the span of 1 year like Omg that prtty frggin crazy bro. I CANNOT wait to show you my art I made for you tomorrow when the next day comes, I’ll be waiting patiently as I can in hope that you’ll like it. Thank you so much for being my friend and biggest inspiration Zola, your animations and everything you do and say just always seem 2 bring a smile to my face Everytime you upload something new. I hope you will stay with us furever!!!1! Again, happy birthday and keep going and being the shining star you are. ily !! (Platonically) Never forget that and I’m always here for u💙💜💗 ;33

[sweetbaconz]

HAPPY EARLY BDAY KD!!!! ABSOLUTELY LOVED THE ANIMATION AND BACKGROUNDS!!!

[WideEyedCat]

Happy early birthday kd!! i’ve been watching you since you were 17!!

[Asua]

Happy bday kd! You’ve been such an inspiration for long for me and so many other people.. I’m so happy your 20 now and continue animating! I hope today is amazing <33

[AbbyCat]

Happy birthday KD! Your animations and storytelling are always breathtaking!! I really feel the emotion you put into this one and I relate to it. I turn 19 in less than a month now and I get scared of getting older too. But it’s never ever too late to be yourself and do what makes you happy. Love the metaphors too and it’s a such a good message 💕💕💕 thank you for inspiring me all these years 💕💕💕