Man, 'Eddsworld' holds such a special place in my heart—it's wild how much creativity and chaos Tom and the crew packed into every episode. 'Moving Targets' getting canceled was a gut punch, but from what I've gathered, it really boiled down to the tragic loss of Edd Gould himself. The show was his brainchild, and without his vision, it just wasn't the same. The team tried to keep it going with 'The End' as a tribute, but the energy shifted. Then there were behind-the-scenes hurdles—rights, funding, the whole shebang. It's like trying to rebuild a sandcastle after the tide took half of it away.
That said, the legacy lives on. The fandom's still buzzing with fan animations and merch, and Tom's solo work carries echoes of that old charm. It's bittersweet, but I love rewatching the classics and imagining what could've been if Edd were still here to steer the ship. The canceled projects just make the existing stuff feel even more precious.
Ugh, this topic stings. 'Eddsworld' was my childhood, and 'Moving Targets' getting axed felt like losing a friend. The official reason was 'creative differences,' but fans know it was messier. Some say the remaining team burned out; others blame legal junk with the Edd Gould estate. Honestly? I think they ran out of steam. The later episodes like 'Space Face' were fun but didn't have that same chaotic spark. Still, I replay 'Tord's Invasion' monthly—some magic never fades.
From a production standpoint, 'Moving Targets' was doomed by a perfect storm. Animation's expensive, and crowdfunding only goes so far. The team split focus between YouTube shorts and the big project, which diluted momentum. Then there was the voice recasting drama—fans hated the new Tord soundalike. Plus, the script kept ballooning; they wanted musical numbers, CGI segments, the works. It became too much for a indie team. Shame, because the trailer's zombie gag still kills me. At least we got Matt's 'Eddisodes' to fill the void.
Ever notice how canceled projects haunt fandoms like ghosts? 'Moving Targets' is one of those. Rumor has it the original script got scrapped twice—once for being too dark, once for being too expensive. The animators tweeted about sleepless nights fixing rigging errors. And after the 'Legacy' reboot split fans, the pressure probably crushed morale. But hey, the unfinished clips on Tom's channel? Pure gold. Makes you wonder what could've been if luck had swung the other way.
As a longtime animation nerd, I've dug into this a lot. 'Moving Targets' was supposed to be this big, ambitious sequel to 'Fun Dead,' but production hell hit hard. Voice actor schedules clashed, budgets got tight, and—this is key—the team was still grieving. Edd's passing left a void that couldn't just be filled with jokes. I remember reading interviews where Tom admitted they kept rewriting scripts because nothing felt 'right' without Edd's input. The Patreon backers were patient, but delays piled up until the project just... fizzled. What's cool, though, is how much unreleased concept art leaked later. The villain designs were next-level!
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"I reject you, Alpha! I reject you!".
Elizabeth is an Omega ranked wolf; however, she does not realize she is an Alpha by birth. She has been rejected by her family, and her Pack, having suffered years of abuse from them. She is about to be given to the Pack Beta as his chosen mate when her fated mate finds her. Will her fated mate reject her as well?
I've been trying to woo Caroline Davis for the past five years just so I can receive a healthy body and return to my original world.
But Caroline, in her attempt to appease her first love, Kyle Holden, makes me the scapegoat for Kyle's crimes and gets me locked behind bars.
After getting released from prison, Caroline forces me to drink the alcohol that's given to me by Kyle despite knowing that I'm allergic to alcohol.
Flooded by despair, I try to commit suicide.
"I'd rather die than continue to pathetically woo a woman who doesn't love me at all!" I cry out.
But the system suggests that I exchange away 30 years of my lifespan for a brand new conquest target instead.
After failing to win the hearts of the first three targets, I decide to get engaged to Natalia Stone, the paralyzed heiress of the Stone family.
Soon, I use all of my points just to swap for Natalia's ability to stand up once again.
But the first thing Natalie does after recovering from her paralysis is to cancel the engagement with me. After that, she gives Irving Schmidt the grandest and most eye-catching wedding that will take place on the cruise.
At the wedding venue, all four of my targets stare at Irving with love and adoration in their eyes.
Suddenly, I feel like going home, so I jump into the sea without hesitation.
But when my body plunges into the sea, four silhouettes can be seen rushing toward me. Regret and fear are written on their faces.
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Eurie Sanchez is just a simple high school student. Her future is already planned: go to college, find a good job, and reclaim her father's house. But, everything changes when one day a man from another universe, named Kaizer Dragunflare, barged in to her play, sliced arms, and saved her to some possessed kidnappers.
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Before we submit our college applications, I help our homeroom teacher hand out each student's sealed official records envelope as the class monitor.
But the class belle, Vivian Nash, says she's an art student who's about to debut as a celebrity. To thank everyone for taking care of her, she asks the whole class to tear open their sealed envelopes and slip one of her glamor shots inside so they can "share in her good luck."
My boyfriend, Brandon Dunn, immediately steps up as her childhood friend. He says he doesn't just want one of her photos, but he also wants her autograph on his envelope.
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I'm so furious I can't even find the words.
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She accuses loudly, "Why did you isolate me? It's your fault I made a mistake on my college application!"
I'm dumbfounded.
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After my death, Brandon and our classmates all defend Vivian. They even paint me as the class bully. Meanwhile, she goes viral by livestreaming her sob story and quickly becomes a rising celebrity.
When I open my eyes again, I'm back at the moment Brandon is eagerly playing the gallant knight backing up his damsel.
This time, I take the initiative and hand him his sealed envelope. "I think Vivian is right. It'd be nice to keep one of her photos as a souvenir."
I’ve rewatched 'Eddsworld: Moving Targets' more times than I can count, and it’s one of those episodes that perfectly captures the chaotic charm of the series. The plot revolves around Edd, Tom, and Matt being hired as bodyguards for a rich guy named Mr. President, who’s paranoid about being assassinated. The twist? The trio is hilariously incompetent at their job, leading to a series of absurd mishaps, like accidentally blowing up their own car or mistaking a harmless old lady for a hitman. The episode’s packed with iconic moments, like Tom’s deadpan reactions and Matt’s obliviousness, all while the actual assassin—a literal walking target—keeps missing his shots because of sheer dumb luck.
What really stands out is how the episode balances slapstick humor with the series’ signature animation style. The pacing never lets up, and the jokes land perfectly, especially when the guys somehow manage to 'save' Mr. President despite their utter incompetence. It’s a classic example of how 'Eddsworld' thrives on its characters’ flaws and the absurdity of their situations. I still laugh every time Tom dryly remarks, 'We’re professionals,' right before everything goes wrong again.
Man, 'Eddsworld Moving Targets' is such a nostalgic trip! The series actually has 6 episodes in total, each packed with that classic TomSka humor and chaotic energy. I binge-watched them all last weekend, and it’s wild how well the animation holds up. The way Tom carries Edd’s legacy forward is honestly touching—especially in episodes like 'The End Part 2,' where the humor and heart hit just right.
If you’re new to 'Eddsworld,' this spinoff is a great way to dip your toes in. The episodes are short but dense with gags and references to older works. It’s a bittersweet reminder of how much Edd Gould’s creativity shaped internet animation. I still giggle at the zombie apocalypse bits!
Eddsworld's 'Moving Targets' is one of those gems that feels like it’s hiding in plain sight sometimes. If you’re looking for it online, the best place to start is the official Eddsworld YouTube channel. They’ve uploaded most of their classic episodes there, and the quality is solid. I stumbled upon it a while back while revisiting some old favorites, and it’s still as chaotic and fun as I remembered.
For something a bit more niche, you might also check out fan sites or forums dedicated to web animations. Some fans archive older content, though I’d always recommend supporting the official releases first. The humor in 'Moving Targets' is so uniquely Eddsworld—quirky, fast-paced, and packed with inside jokes that hit harder if you’ve followed the series for a while.
'Moving Targets' is one of those episodes that really stands out. From what I know, the series itself started as a webcomic by Edd Gould back in the day, but 'Moving Targets' is actually part of the animated series. It doesn't directly adapt a specific comic, though it carries the same chaotic energy and humor that made the comics so beloved. The episode feels like a natural extension of the comic's spirit, with its fast-paced gags and iconic character dynamics.
I remember watching it for the first time and being struck by how well it translated Edd's style into animation. The voice acting, the visual jokes—it all feels like the comics come to life. If you're curious about the origins, I'd say dive into both the comics and the animated stuff. They complement each other perfectly, even if 'Moving Targets' isn't a straight adaptation.