Annoying Villagers - Original Minecraft Animated Series by MrFudgeMonkeyz[1] (2013 -), or simply known as Annoying Villagers (abbreviated as AV) is an ongoing original comedy-action based YouTube animation series, based on the bestselling sandbox game Minecraft. The series was created by the Canadian animator MrFudgeMonkeyz who credits it as one of his main animations and shows done on his channel. All of the male voice-acting, story-boarding, and animation are solely done and directed by MrFudgeMonkeyz alone (Sometimes with texture/modeling assistant from others). The show is among the longest running Minecraft series still going strong, having 65 episodes and has been ongoing for over 9 years.
The series was at first, partly inspired and depicted by the iconic in-game characters from Minecraft (Villagers, Steve, Herobrine, etc.), though this ramifies very quickly. As the plot continues to follow the leads of Minecraft logistics, it also sees the implementation of other extensive references. The series starts off completely with comedic relief and no plot, but manages to develop over time with incredible speed, focusing across multiple storylines and even developing a more action orientated plot.
Though the series is inspired and based on Minecraft, it uses personalities and humor from characters, along with fast-paced dynamic action scenes, to help influence the plot. The series stays in check with Minecraft updates such as Village and Pillage, Update Aquatic, Nether Update, and Caves and Cliffs. In addition, MrFudgeMonkeyz enhances the animation by adding multitudinous new items and more vast context of Minecraft with its lore.
Description
"Follow the adventures of the Annoying Villagers, MrFudgeMonkeyz, and Steve as they explore the Minecraft world, while battling the evil forces of Herobrine and investigating the war between Villagers, Players, and Mob factions! There is deep meaning and philosophical discussion which take place as the story progresses. The seemly innocent adventure slowly reveal the corruption and conflict between different inhabitants of this world."
Characters
Main Cast
Other Characters
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Synopsis
Within the blocky world of Minecraft, a civil war ensues between the Villager Kingdom, created to defeat the collective identity for players who once used to abuse villagers, a player clan Resistance, who have revolted against the newfound power, and other mob factions who oppose both sides, such as United Mob Association and the Illagers. In the chaos, the Creator Herobrine begins his conquest to control the world for his own definition of peace, and a band of heroes, including the player Steve and MrFudgeMonkeyz, villager Boop and Mustard, and many others, must stop him and regain harmony back in the world.
Main Plot
Episodes 1-3: Beginnings
The first episodes are unofficially considered non-canon. The first episode includes villagers annoying an Iron Golem, the second episode has a player being annoyed by villagers, and the third is depicts a zombie invasion on the village.
Episodes 4-12: The Villager Kingdom
The story begins at first with a casual dance battle between villagers and zombies for the fate of the village (from Episode 3). This resolves to a quick chase after MrFudgeMonkeyz when the zombies and villagers catch him watching the dance battle.
This leads the group to a strange evil witch, and the warrior Steve is also present. A fight ensues between the zombies, who have sided with the witch, and Steve. The battle goes in favour for Steve until the mysterious Herobrine ambushes the warrior, turning the tides. Steve is almost killed, but villagers ambush and kill Herobrine with arrows. Herobrine turns out to be a reanimated version of the player Chris, Steve's friend.
Episodes 13-16: Choosing Paths
The white-robed villager, Green, Boop, MrFudgeMonkeyz and Steve split paths. The white-robed villager learns of the Villager Kingdom and its history from the scouts. On their way, powerful player rebels attack the scouts and win, taking the white-robed villager captive. Green gets lost and unknowingly enters the Villager Kingdom in the process. Boop, unconscious Steve and MrFudgeMonkeyz, on the other hand, are led by a creeper named Charlie, who wants to bring them to the swamp. Steve deserts the group for his own reasons.
Episodes 17-21: Herobrine's Conquest
We also learn more about the mysterious Herobrine, and how he is viewed by other players and mobs, as well as his powers, allies and abilities. He has been realised a threat to both villagers and players, but his powers make him seemingly unstoppable. It is also learned there are multiple Herobrines, re-animated players controlled and empowered by Herobrine. Boop also gains newfound powers- obsidian manipulation, like Herobrine.
Episodes 22-25: War and War
In these subsequent episodes, we are shown the perspectives of Steve, Herobrine & his forces, the Villager Kingdom, MrFudgeMonkeyz, Chris, and the Resistance. The story is told from these different standpoints. We are also introduced to the blue-robed villager, who seemingly betrayed Herobrine and is being hunted down. Boop is also chased by Herobrine. In addition, we learn more about Steve's past, the origin of the Resistance and a new friend.
Episodes 26-32: Super Duper Ultimate
We see Steve the Llama and Eddie the Enderman, part of the United Mob Association, attempt to protect Boop and MrFudgeMonkeyz due to Boop's powers. However, Herobrine and his warrior zombies are able to overpower them, as Boop is mostly unable to activate his powers. However, Notch appears to Boop and fuses with him, allowing the villager to gain his skills and abilities. This enables them to defeat Herobrine. However, that Herobrine, another re-animated player. transferred all his data to the other Herobrines, giving them information about his encounter with Boop.
Episodes 33-39: United Mob Association
A new faction, the United Mob Association, appears. These mobs possessed unique abilities and powers which differentiated them from normal mobs. These mobs included Steve the Llama, Eddie the Enderman and even Charlie the Creeper. The association escorts Boop and MrFudgeMonkeyz to the swamp. In addition, a drowned zombie, one of the top members of the association, rescues Steve from villager knights and trains him. The emergence of the illagers in the world also causes larger conflicts with players, villagers and the undead. Steve and the drowned zombie, soon ensue in a fight due to their conflicting ideals, with the drowned zombie the victor.
Episodes 40-44: Blue Demon
The following episodes focus on Steve's experiences after his supposed 'demise' from the drowned zombie. He meets a creator, Dinnerbone, who teaches Steve through observations in order for him to gain clarity and become wise. In addition, he meets the player Entity303, who tells Steve he will find him. The drowned zombie somehow revives Steve from his 'demise', but keeps him hostage. During their time together, the drowned explains his history and origin, as well as his name, Blue Demon. Steve decides to play along with the zombie and becomes part of the United Mob Association.
Episodes 45-48: Nether Update
With the release of the Nether Update, the piglins emerge and are protecting their homeland from the invading Resistance players who seek to strengthen. In the meantime, Boop and MrFudgeMonkeyz arrive in the swamp, only to get caught by Alex and are forced to submit to her. Mustard is also gaining powers from his past experiences and defeats Null, who has been hunting him down ever since his betrayal. Steve and his new companion, Fuzzy Cloud, begin their journey by ransacking a pillager outpost and a small player camp. Blue Demon is cornered by his former master and multiple Herobrine vessels and is forced to fight back.
Episodes 49-55: Resistance Desert Camp Raid
Blue Demon destroys many Herobrine vessels, and is on the run to reach the "checkpoint". The Resistance Clan searches for an ideal region to set up a new base. Once located, they construct an immense city castle. Blue Demon spots the checkpoint and arrives at the camp, laying waste to the players- Which were mostly vessels. Herobrine Greg and Swordsman Herobrine calculate his location and teleports to the desert camp, only to catch dozens of players. The Herobrine duo senses there are many worthy vessels and decides to prepare for a huge battle. Steve and Fuzzy Cloud are transported there via Dinnerbone, who helps deal with troublesome vessels. The Herobrine duo engages in battle, possessing all nearby players. The Illager King answered Steve's sword Woopie in a call for assistance, scaring away Fuzzy Cloud. He also recalls his own backstory while invading the camp. The Alliance is attacked by Villager Knights, but they retaliate and make quick work of the knights. Swordsman Herobrine eventually loses the battle from the combined forces of Blue Demon, Illager King, the players, and a Warden.