The Hanzaki is quite the foe! It's intelligent will give Mushitarou an excellent challenge. #immortalbysoulfire #immortal #murkywatersshort #mushivshanzaki

Magnus has been around for quite a while, since ancient times it seems. They seemed to emerge from hell quite recently, but who knows how long they have truly been around... Find out more in "Immortal"! #immortalbysoulfirestudios #indieanimation #biblicallyaccuratemagnus #ancientmagnus

Happy Indie Animation Day! Take a peek behind the curtain to see what the first part of animatic for Murky Waters. #indieanimation #murkywaters #animatic #2danimation #immortalbysoulfirestudios

Is that a flaming sword?? Magnus can DO THAT?? Check out that action in our upcoming short "Murky Waters" #indieanimation #flamingmagnussword #noheroesonlymonsters #murkywaters #immortalbysoulfirestudios

Happy Halloween from everyone here at Soulfire Studios!! Can't wait to share with you all what we have cooking up next! #immortalbysoulfirestudios #happyhalloween #indieanimation #2danimation

One of our storyboard artists drew Kumori as Pim from "Smiling Friends". The project they're working on is hush hush right now so shhhh. #immortal #kumorilookslikepim #funnystoryboards #soulfirestudios #immortalbysoulfirestudios

The aftermath of the mythical Hanzaki attack. It's been plaguing the small village for so long. Will Mushi be able to defeat it with Magnus's help? See what happens in our upcoming short, "Murky Waters"! #immortal #immortalbysoulfirestudios #murkywaters #hanzakiattack #whatwillhappen

Time to see how the Hanzaki will drip and ooze! Fun fact: A Hanzaki is a monstrous Japanese salamander! #indieanimation #2danimation #noheroesonlymonsters #immortal #immortalyt #soulfirestudio #soulfirestdo #lgbtanimation #indieanime

Sometimes our storyboard artists come up with complete GEMS of expression or scenarios. Image 1: Give Magnus a beer, they deserve it. Image 2: Magnus is planning some devious shenanigans. Beware! #immortal #soulfirestudios #givemagnusabeer #deviousshenanigansbymagnus #weloveourstoryboardartists

Such a quiet, tranquil farming village. Nothing bad ever happens here, right? ...right!? Stay tuned for more production art from our upcoming short, "Murky Waters" #immortal #immortalbysoulfirestudios #noheroesonlymonsters #murkywaters

Here is a little lip sync test for Mushitarou. What do you think Mushi is reacting to and who died? Comment below 👇👇👇🔥 #immortal #immortalbysoulfire #lipsynctesting #whodied

There are many steps to making a short, and sometimes we wish it was that easy to just press a button like Lizard 🦎 #immortal #lizardmeme #soulfirestudios

A peek into a flashback with what awaits everyone in "Murky Waters" #immortal #noheroesonlymonsters #murkywaters #whatcausedthis

Magnus has always wanted to learn about modern technology for world domination, but they have a bit of setback because they have no fingies. What demon who wants to conquer the world have no fingies? #indieanimation #magnusonawacom #theyjustwannaconquertheworld #butnofingies

Since we deep diving into production, its time to show you all who/what Mushitarou and Magnus will be going toe-to-toe with in "Murky Waters"! #indieanimation #immortalsoulfirestudios #noheroesonlymonsters #murkywaters

Happy Indie Animation Day from everyone here at Soulfire Studios!! Taking a small break before going into "Murky Waters". This animation breakdown from "Scare Tactics" is courtesy of @ddk_art222 !! #indieanimationday #indieanimation #2danimation #soulfirestudios #immortalsoulfire

Coming soon! Check out the link in bio for when the short drops on Friday 8/1 (that's next week haha)! Can't wait to show you all what we have cooking up after!! #indieanimation #scaretactics #magnusandmushi #noherosonlymonsters

Hear pitches from new and upcoming indie projects this Saturday at our 2025 pitch night! 💗 Featuring: DROPOUTS IM/MORTAL Dungeon Flippers Funemployed Pastafazool Neo-Meso Post Wild High Beyond the Light

let them dink their oup in peace. Even demons need a break. #dinkmyoup #immortal #indieanimation #2danimation

Happy Pride 2025 from everyone at Soulfire Studios! Even though Pride Month has come and gone, it's important to remember that pride should be celebrated year round. Be proud of who you are, and who you will become! We see you! #indieanimation #immortalsoulfire #immortalpride

Even has a child, Mushitarou had typical mortal experiences... like waking your mom up in the middle of the night and telling her you threw up. Although, he did it a little differently... 😯 #immortalseries #indieanimation #mamakiyoko #papaotaku #littlemushitarou

Coming soon to a screen near you: "Scare Tactics" by Soulfire Studios! #indieanimation #scaretactics #immortal #2danimation #noherosonlymonsters

Magnus has quite the guilty pleasure. They wanna be just like Sailor Moon when they grow up! Grow stronger and become Sailor Magnus!! "In the name of Hel, I will possess you" (I think they are still working on that one haha) #sailormagnus #indieanimation #immortal #2danimation

Taking an opportune event to seize power, the Shogun is the embodiment of darkness in "Immortal". Corrupted by void, she seems to be a pawn in someone else's game. Mushitarou and his friends must stop her before its too late! #indieanimation #2danimation #immortal #soulfirestudio

Happy #indieanimationday ! Watch the animatic for our upcoming short Scare Tactics NOW! Watch for the full short to drop in JULY 2025! #soulfirestdo #immortal #lgbtanimation youtu.be/78nAPYKWr1w

Make way for Kumori! The next in line to the throne is on the run for his life, until he runs into the strange boy he met when he was younger. Could it be? Has fate brough then together? Find out more in "Immortal". #indieanimation #2danimation #immortal #soulfirestudio

Production is trucking along nicely, and we can finally see the lantern in all it's colorful glory! Find out why the lantern comes to life in our upcoming short, "Scare Tactics"! #indieanimation #2danimation #compositing #cleanupanimation #noherosonlymonsters #whyisthelanternalive #isitmagnus

It's time for Magnus Bear's nap nap. This frame is from the pilot's storyboards, and the bear is relatable haha. #indieanimation #2danimation #immortal #noheroesonlymonsters #nomonstersonlybears

Magnus has the ability to take on any form that they've possessed, and you can see the many animals that they become in our upcoming short, "Scare Tactics"! #indieanimation #2danimation #immortalanimation #noherosonlymonsters #immortal

Noriko has quite the mysterious past, and teaches Mushitarou more about magic of this world. To Mushitarou, she is a master arcanist. To others, she is known as the powerful Pheasant Witch. #indieanimation #immortal #thepheasantwitch #noherosonlymonsters #2danimation

Magnus has always wanted to conquer far lands, little did they know what they were getting into when they went through.... the portal (dun dun dun) They probably wouldn't need flint and steel to get the portal going anyway haha. #indieanimation #2danimation #immortal #noheroesonlymonsters

Not only is Magnus a scary fire demon, they can posses other creatures and take their form in our upcoming short, "Scare Tactics"! Here is an animation test for Magnus's bear form 🐻🔥 #indieanimation #2danimation #immortal #soulfirestudio #noheroesonlymonsters #animationtest #roughanimation

AHHH!! Tremble in fear in presence of this mighty fire demon!! Oh wait, they are so tiny. Tiny, BUT MIGHTY!! FEAR THEM!! Follow along for more Magnus shenanigans. #indieanimation #magnusthefiredemon #magnustheSCARYfiredemon #immortal #2danimation #noheroesonlymonsters #meetthemisfits

🎶You're the ellllllf, you can fiiiiight Trying to piece back your liiiife Oooo see that fiend, watch that void You're the immortal booooy🎶 #mushimeetsabba #youspinmerightround #mushimeme #immortal #noherosonlymonsters #indieanimation #soulfirestudio

Fire can present itself in all sorts of ways, and the crew has been working really hard to bring Magnus' fiery personality to life! See more in our upcoming short, "Scare Tactics"! #indieanimation #magnusthescaryfiredemon #immortal #noheroesonlymonsters #2danimation #fireanimation #fxanimation

It's time we give a proper introduction to Immortal's protagonist, Mushitarou! Follow along as we explore his story among others throughout the journey of Immortal. #meetthemisfits #mushitarouintro #immortal #2danimation #indieanimation

After working so hard on our upcoming short, the crew needed to blow off some steam. This is the rather (cursed) result! #indieanimation #animationcrew #cursedmaincharacter #spunchtarou #mushijohn #homestuckimmortal #2danimation #whatisthis

Take a peek behind the production curtain with a sketch to final comparison with a scene from our short "Scare Tactics"! #animation #indieanimation #noherosonlymonsters #2danimation #sketchvsshot #magnus #scaretactics

We are well into the production phase, testing out layouts for our upcoming short, "Scare Tactics"! #indieanimation #noherosonlymonsters #immortal #2danimation #composition #backgroundtest

Mushi wanted to take a break from fighting demons, so he is trying something new! What do you think? #indieanimation #mushimeme #immortal #soulfirestdo #noheroesonlymonsters #2danimation

Take a peek at an animation test from our upcoming short, "Scare Tactics"! #immortalyt #noheroesonlymonsters #indieanimation

Check out the animatic for our most recent short, “Happy Yuletide”—on YouTube now! youtu.be/bXR6Zs_kICw

Happy New Year! #immortalyt #soulfirestdo #happynewyear

Happy Holidays, from IM/MORTAL! #animation #indieanimation #holiday #soulfirestdo

The Im/mortal crew trying to finish the holiday short that comes out next week:

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow… Here’s a rough frame from a very special short coming up for the holidays! #immortalyt #indieanimation #animation

A hare? Where? Check out this design for our upcoming short, Scare Tactics! Magnus gets fluffy! #immortalyt #noheroesonlymonsters #indieanimation

Shogun never cry.

Happy #indieanimationday ! Here’s a sneak peek at our first mini episode, Scare Tactics! #animation #indieanimation #immortalyt #soulfirestdo #noheroesonlymonsters

Check out our teaser trailer! Tick. Tock. youtu.be/QgKPAO7xVIM?...