#Asterix and the Vikings

[elitadream]

While searching for official Asterix concept art online, I stumbled on a few pencil tests that were made for the Vikings movie, and man... do I miss hand-drawn animation. 🥲💔 Nothing would make me happier than seeing a future Asterix film done traditionally like the old ones, it has such a special vibe and is so lovely to look at! ✨

One thing I will give to the new series though (and which was a bit lacking in the previous CG films by comparison imo) is that its use of color is absolutely phenomenal and really enhanced the dynamic energy and flow of the story. Ultimately, the best possible combo in my mind would be a blend of the two; something like the gorgeous and powerfully innovative movie 'Klaus' did. 🎇✏️

[haveyouseenthismovie-poll]

[rosie-chan92]

Background taken from one of the Asterix's games

The gentle Gallic 🐀🌻

Last week I was struggling with a particularly tough day at work 🤯 I took a little break and chilled out on Tumbrl to rest my mind for a moment. I came across this post and, intrigued, I spun the wheel. As a result I got "Viking" and immediately I had a flashback to a beautiful film, even if it aged a little badly, Asterix and the Vikings 🤩 And so why not, why not imagine a love story like the one between Abba and Justforkix 💕

[bl0xr0z3w4zt4k3n]

Idk why I have this in my Gallery

Olaf🗿

[lavirrey]

Commission of Abba from Asterix and the Vikings.

[angelshizuka]

There's this Dutch song called "Dapper and Sterk" (Brave and Strong) made for Asterix and the Vikings back in 2007, and I still apply it to basically all my ships. And yeah... it totally works for Stolitz, too. Just not sure if it works better from Stolas or Blitz's perspective.

Ik zoek heel mijn leven, het doel lijkt zo dichtbij (I've been searching all my life, the goal seems so close) Dus altijd zal ik doorgaan, want jij hoort bij mij (So, I will always continue, because you belong with me)

Ik heb angstig lopen dwalen, altijd doelloos in het rond (I have been walking anxiously, always wandering around aimlessly) Geen richting of geen reden totdat jij me eindelijk vond (No direction or no reason until you finally found me) Als jij me aankijkt weet ik waar ik heen moet gaan (When you look at me I know where to go) Want jouw liefde is de richting en mijn hart wijst het aan (Because your love is the direction and my heart points it out)

Ik zweef van geluk met jou in mijn dromen (I float with happiness with you in my dreams) Ik kan niet geloven dat het bestaat (I can't believe it exists) Hou me goed vast, we zullen er komen (Hold on tight to me, we will get there) Ik weet nu waar ik moet gaan, ik kom eraan (I now know where to go, I'm coming)

Alle krachten diep van binnen, ik wist niet dat het in me zat (All the strength deep inside I didn't know I had it in me) Want als iemand je helpt zoeken blijft het een verborgen schat (Because if someone helps you search it remains a hidden treasure) Ook zonder om te kijken weet ik dat je bij me staat (Even without looking back I know you are with me) Ik neem je in mijn armen, nee, het is nog niet te laat (I'll take you in my arms, no, it's not too late yet)

Want nu is het tijd om weer mezelf te zijn (Because now it's time to be myself again) Mijn angsten laat ik achter me, ze krijgen me niet klein (I leave my fears behind, they won't get me down) Ik zweef van geluk met jou in mijn dromen (I float with happiness with you in my dreams) Ik kan niet geloven dat het bestaat (I can't believe it exists) Hou me goed vast we zullen er komen (Hold on tight to me, we will get there) Ik weet nu waar ik moet gaan (I now know where to go)

Mijn angst overwonnen trotseer ik gevaar (Conquering my fear I brave danger) Dapper en sterk, nee, niet te verslaan (Brave and strong, no, can't be defeated) Ja, samen met jou ga ik dwars door het vuur (Yes, together with you I will go straight through the fire) En komen al mijn dromen uit (And all my dreams will come true)

Ik zweef van geluk met jou in mijn dromen (I float with happiness with you in my dreams) Ik kan niet geloven dat het bestaat (I can't believe it exists) Hou me goed vast, we zullen er komen (Hold on tight to me, we will get there) Ik weet nu waar ik moet gaan, ik kom eraan (I now know where to go, I'm coming)

Ik kan niet geloven dat het bestaat (I can't believe it exists) Hou me goed vast, we zullen er komen (Hold on tight to me, we will get there) Ik weet nu waar ik moet gaan (I now know where to go)

Wat ik zocht heel mijn leven was al die tijd dichtbij (What I was looking for all my life was close all along) Ik heb het nu gevonden, want jij, jij hoort bij mij (I have found it now, because you, you belong with me)

This song is like prime teenage years for me.

[the-ultimate-chaos-bringer]

How often do I think about roman empire? Considering I'm obsessed with Asterix... Well, pretty often. Eventhough I'm not a man, duh.

[fromhachiko]

I'm being currently obsessed with Asterix and the vikings yet I have no one to talk about this to

[badly-drawn-doflamingo]

Can I just say I am so fucking excited that Oda gets to showcase some of his biggest inspirations in this up and coming Elbaf arc?

We know of a few, such as DBZ, Astro Boy but two that really are going to shine this arc, and already have before and now, are Asterix and Obelix and Vicki the Viking. As the son of a French/Spainard, I personally grew up around the latter, so when I first started One Piece, it really came to mind, especially the color spreads.

Seeing Usopp wearing a Obelix's costume (as well to a degree Queen from The Beast Pirates but thats it's own thing) seems oh so fitting for an homage, as Obelix's entire character is kindness, and a strength of both physical and of heart. We also, the chapter before have a very similar design to Obelix, showing perhaps Oda had a favorite. (Not to mention the way Oda draws certain people seems to stem from some of these, uncharacteristic, designs.)

Than we have the Vicky The Viking insperation, which is absolutely undeniable and EVERYWHERE. From Kaido and his beast pirate uniform being clearly just Sven the Terrible, to a little boy wearing a very familar hat- right down to the barrel and dancing and singing, Oda clearly has taken the series to heart. I am BEYOND excited to see even more of this love for his childhood and comfort in his work.

To leave this post off-- have Zoro dressed as... Zorro.

[le-petit-gaulois-moustachu]

You can’t find more adorable than this.

[bl0xr0z3w4zt4k3n]

I wonder...

HOW THE FUCK DID I TOOK THE PICTURE LIKE THAT DAWG😭😭

He looks possessed

Yah I watched Asterix and the Vikings bc I can't find Asterix conquers America (idk what was called)💔💔

[missmeltycat]

More of these two goobers...

She got on a log to smonch him because she's a shortie.

[pluhich]

NASTY. SNIDE. FACE.

And I love that he's being held literally like a toy.

[crag-the-caveman]

Question: can you comprehend this

Yeah, that is a cat. Just because Crag am provincial doesn't mean Crag am not "with it"

[cathleen-and-co]

I went to a viking festival held by the Danish viking museum by Trælleborg today, and if there’s ever anything that gets me in the mood for Asterix content it’s visiting ancient history sites.

I was walking round that marketplace looking at jewelry, leather shoes that looked exactly like the Gauls’ shoes and people roasting whole pigs like: “…I feel like I need a woven basket on my arm and some gold hoop earrings”

I mean, I can’t make this shit up lmao

[monarcksewrrat]

I just watched Izzzyzzz's video for Sonic For Real Justice and it got me thinking, is it possible for a Sonic For Real Justice parody blog to be made by just one person?