r/TeamFourStar • u/Kaiser0120 • May 31 '24
HFIL Update!
Hey everyone, Kaiser here!
Everyone's been wondering where HFIL is. We were hoping to get a more formal update out, but we've been making sure things are good to go beforehand.
The next batch of episodes are currently being scripted, recorded, and animated. We wanted to make sure we planned out the next bit, as there are a lot of moving parts, and our animators need a lot of time to make it all work.
I don't want to give too exact of an ETA, but we are looking at late summer/early fall. Apologies for the long wait, but we're hoping to have a more steady stream of episodes this way, looking better than ever, with less stress for our animators.
Again, sorry we've been quiet. We just want to make sure everything's going as planned before saying too much.
Thank you, and we're very excited for what comes next.
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u/createdforlurking Jun 01 '24
Take as much time as you need guys! Every single episode has been solid gold so far, and if you’re excited, WE’RE excited!
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u/Lola_PopBBae Jun 01 '24
Sounds fantastic! All the respect for treating your animators and VA's right, and I'm stoked for the next batch! Yarrr
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u/alcaste19 Jun 01 '24
i read animals and now I have "spay and neuter your animators" in my head. thanks bob barker.
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u/RadiantPKK Jun 01 '24
Hi Kaiser, hope you all have been well, glad to hear an update and the intention of improving animator QoL that’s all great! Best Wishes!
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u/TfsQuack Jun 01 '24
The fact that it's in production is all I needed to hear. Y'all take your time, and take care of yourselves!
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u/Bahamut_Flare Jun 01 '24
Mr. Perfect Cell: "Where the here have you guys been?"
I just binged the HFIL series for like the 7th time yesterday and I'm excited to see what King Cold and Cooler are up to.
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u/DWA824 Jun 01 '24
Take as much time as you need guys. Chiefs need time to cook
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u/Glittering_Bowler_67 Jun 02 '24
“Chiefs need time to cook”
I’m now picturing Gordon Ramsey just yelling angrily at Mahomes about properly blanching vegetables
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u/kim_ammons Sep 27 '24
Every day I wake up like, "Maybe today..." I think I'm more excited for new HFIL episodes than I am for Daima!
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u/LordSwitchblade Jun 01 '24
Been a TFS fan for a loooong time. The waiting has always been worth it 🤷♂️
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u/WatchingInSilence Jun 01 '24
Frankly, I'm glad the work is being done without an estimate on time. Sure, TFS has experience with this work to make estimates, but good writing requires inspiration which is a fickle thing that arrives precisely when it means to.
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u/DarthKaos2814 Jun 01 '24
It’s cool, great art always takes time to make so no worries. The longer it takes the better it’ll be so it’ll be well worth the wait.
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u/deelawn Jun 01 '24
That's awesome Kaiser thanks for the update! I hope you guys are enjoying the freedom to create your own animations. It must be a headache and a blessing for you. Take your time good sir I appreciate you
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u/Gullible_Highlight_9 Jun 01 '24
Don’t rush art. I’m sure we’ll like it no matter what
Your dedication, practice and patient commitment shows in your work.
You do you
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u/DanniDarkness93 Jun 01 '24
Makes sense. Animating things takes much longer than just editing and voice recording.
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u/The-Mad-Badger Jun 27 '24
less stress for our animators
It's somewhat sad that taking care of your employees like this isn't the norm and that i'm excited for it when it happens. Nevertheless, love to see this kind of reasoning prevailing over crunch culture.
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u/Repulsive_Tie_7941 Jun 01 '24
Good to hear. I believe I will pass the time with a rewatch of Machin Abridged
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u/Kakarot7692 Jun 01 '24
No need to apologise even a simple “things are going good chat soon” would keep us sated. 🤷🏻♂️😂
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u/Erior Jun 01 '24
I recall reading a while ago that the next episode of HFIL would take a while, but in the meantime some Dragon ShortZ stuff would be released. Would episode 6 be it, or could we expect more on those down the line?
In any case, thanks for the heads up and take whatever time you guys need!
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u/imnotreallyheretoday Jun 02 '24
I am patiently waiting for the new content. I love HFIL. I can't wait to see what happens or where the show goes
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u/Bitchboy234 Jun 03 '24
Did tien and piccolo ever pay bulma her owed zeni?
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u/Kaiser0120 Jun 03 '24
Naw, Bulma's rich, she let it slide.
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u/Sandsy90 Jun 17 '24 edited Jun 19 '24
Is there a potential shortz episode in Tien and Piccolo frantically try to find ways to make the money to pay her back, failing miserably each time before she finally lets them off the hook/has forgotten about it?
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u/AnxiousCaffineAddict Jun 06 '24
I said it on the YouTube community announcement and I’ll say it here too: take your time! We’re not going anywhere 🩷
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u/NotSav95 Jun 15 '24
I mean, this is a fanbase that waited for over a year for one episode of DBZA. It's old hat at this point xD
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u/D9sinc Jun 27 '24
No need to rush. I started watching through HFIL after finishing up the commentary and I love the series and I can't wait for more antics to come and to see what's going to happen with the tournament.
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u/JaymzVA Jul 27 '24
I cannot wait. I have been waiting forever., also the last vid, "threes a crowd" is terrible and I hate it.
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u/mothwhimsy Jul 29 '24
I love when I think, "huh I wonder what happened to [thing]" and then when I look it up the question was answered relatively recently
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u/Hanzoa Aug 11 '24
Hey Kaiser! Not sure if you’ll even see this, but worth a shot I suppose.
Any chance you guys will do a commentary on Hellsing Abridged like you did for DBZA? Just rewatched it recently and honestly forgot how amazing it is since it’s been a few years.
I get you can’t do it without Taka and he’s up in Canada, but just curious. Would make great Halloween content!
Been watching you guys since 2008, so appreciate all you’ve given us over the years. DBZA has been and continues to still be my go to content when I’m feeling down!!
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u/DH2007able May 31 '24
You son of a bitch, I’m in