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So wait he decides his creativity is better spent drawing weird porn? Wow how the might fall...Cant say you have my respect anymore if this is true you even changed your name to hid from us lol you suck at life dude.

Thanks Chdonga. ^_^

No wonder you couldn't find him. I misspelled his name. Silly me.
http://rukaisho.deviantart.com/

@Chdonga

You think you can post a link? I've been trying to find him DA, but I couldn't find him. And besides, I'm a bit of a furry. *hope no one thinks I'm weird for saying that*

@w0nd
I don't know why you think I should continue Super Mario Bros. Z just because I suggested someone should continue the series, but I'm on break for four months, I could totally do it. Animating sprites is easy. But It'll require time that could be spent looking for a job. If you fund this project, I will bring back SMBZ. You will have to pay for rent, bills, loans, food. I will even set up a Paypal account for you to put money in.

I'm not lying either. I WILL bring back the series if you give me dosh.

@Gundam-Meister
He's on DeviantArt.

@Chdonga

On what site?

@ManaSenshi
Alvin gave up animating to pursue his life of drawing furry porn.
If you don't believe me, look up the name Rukashio. He goes by that alias now.

Sooooo....are you ever going to make ANY more videos, Super Mario Bros Z or otherwise? I really miss your work, it's always a joy to see what you would create next.
I don't know if you will ever read this, but I hope to see more of your work soon. Please know that your videos were always a pleasure to watch. :)

Well, it was ovbious that this sould happen...

:')

its sad thinking how many plot elements you still had like in the theme song the ninja things and also the mecha mario or who can forget the bowser kids also you left in a crucial point like if i could i would make some fan fiction episodes but currently suck at flash but later on when i get better in this great series honer ill make atleast 1 fan fiction episode cause i need to get these ideas out of my head so thanks for reading and its a shme but no prob i thank you for giving the internet the honer of this show

Man, However would be your decision at least, please try to don't stop this series, i don't want to force you to do it , but maybe it's just a period, you were having a lot of compliments for it, so try to focus on . I'm waiting for the ninth episode for months... Don't delude us man <3

You will be missed and even if things are over, I honestly want to thank you for bringing such an amazing series to Newgrounds and the internet. Personally it was the greatest series on Newgrounds in my books, it gave the same feeling as waiting for a new episode of an anime to come out, was truly epic. Hmm, a suggestion if you ever do want to see the series finish, could always get others to animate it if they are willing to? But just a suggestion of course. Either way here is a big hug, and hoping all of your life ventures go well and are truly grand :).

From a big and forever supporting fan ^_^.

I don't know if you'll ever read this, but thanks for the series. It's was really entertaining, so although of course I'm sad it's over, I'm also glad that it's done. Not only was not knowing when the next episode's release date making the series hard to follow, but you could tell that it was bothering you. It's nice to have that closure of knowing that it's over, and it was fun while it lasted. So again, thank you for that, and best of luck where life takes you.

IS there a reason you didn't just finish it then....?

If people haven't forgotten about him that says something lol, including you. By all means if you can finish it then do so, but if you say it's easy but then don't do anything about it your claims are not valid. He grew tired of his hobby simple as that, big whoop. Pick up where he left off and do a better job of it.

We'll miss you

@w0nd
Sprite animation isn't time consuming at all. Regardless of how greedy and whiny the fans are, it's not difficult to disable comments. He didn't need to make free episodes all day every day. He just needed to keep his promises.
It's not like it matters now. Alvin Earthworm is dead and rotting. Someone should have long since taken his place and everyone should have long since forgotten about him.
Also I don't see how encountering a bug has anything to do with my opinion on others.

@Chdonga

"But the fact is, it is a time consuming process and I have grown tired of working on it. Sprite animation no longer has the same appeal to me as it did several years ago. What was once a fun hobby of mine has now turned into a chore from the constant demand"

I don't recall him saying anything about it being hard, he just wasn't motivated anymore. Don't read so much into it and make up some backstory as to why he quit. I have noticed greedy whiny fans so yeah considering this hobby turned into a high demand

"where the hell is the next episode" spamming his page and deviant art, I can see how that would be annoying. Not only that but he said a SMALL amount of his fans were annoying not all of them. People pick and choose what they want to read. He thanked all the others for the support and everything else.

He has a life and can't continuously make free episodes all day every day, for people who rarely showed any gratitude

You finish it then problem solved lol. You couldn't even figure out how to post here without it duplicating it like 6 times, youre in no position to hate on anyone

As much as I would have loved a conclusion to the series, it's time to face facts. Alvin Earthworm gave up not because of his fans, nor was it because sprite flashes are difficult to make (because they're not). He gave up because his ego got the best of him and he couldn't deal with the critics. He developed a God complex. When he realized he wasn't the amazing animator he thought he was, he had a breakdown and gave up.

It's been over a year since Alvin Earthworm became Rukashio and dedicated his life to furry porn. It's time to stop crying over it and to pick up the torch where he left off.
Sprite flashes are easy to make. They just require lots of spare time and a bit of humility. If anyone here can make a sprite flash without blaming the fans for every one of his shortcomings, that person should continue the series.

Don't feel bad bro, you tried keeping the series alive for a few years. Like some other good people have said here, everything gets tiring if you're always doing the same thing. You should have given yourself variety instead of just sticking to one thing just to satisfy some people. If you had moved on it would've given you more experiences in making other things. Next time somebody rages with you just tell them that nothing lasts forever and that it's better to just cancel it than to let it go on and ruin it because of the lack of motivation. Don't keep your head down, walk forward with your head held high, you did what you had to do and if some people don't like it they should deal with it.

It's sad to know that we will never get to see the conclusion of SMBZ, but I respect your decision.

Also kisame, go kill yourself.

All I have to say is the best things always get cancelled. How could something so many people thought was amazing not give you motivation. Life sucks, but don't make it suck more by depriving humanity of awesomeness.

Some may hate you for what you did but I understand completely. Alvin, I'd like to say thank you for creating an awesome series that hooked me from day 1. Very enjoyable with epic over-the-top battle scenes as it was heavily inspired by it's namesake (being Dragon Ball Z). I can't blame you for not wanting to continue this series. It was so long ago I last heard any sort of news about it that I did think you had finally stopped. That's life, sometimes the things we love doing do not become fun anymore. It's like being an athlete in a sport, you can only be the best for so long before/keep doing what you want until you start to feel that there's no point in doing so. But I do hope that one day you find the joy and passion in doing this series again and continue from where you left off.

I'll use one good example: Kirbopher15/Chris Niosi on Newgrounds created a series back in 2005/2006 called "TTA" which was a series of animated shorts using redone megaman sprites that spanned 75 episodes, a small movie and lasted for three years. The problem was that it was meant to go for one final season but Kirbopher did not have the passion for it anymore, he wanted to move onto bigger projects and thus TTA was done, ending on a cliffhanger that had fans cry for ages....at least for a few years. Fast forward to 2011 and after finishing his last big project (Parody Rangers Movie), Chris Niosi finally revealed "TOME" which was an animated remake of the original TTA series (and is still going on to this day, worth watching).

My point is if you don't have the passion to continue this series now, there's a very good chance you will want to come back and do it again. In the meantime though, well done, hats off to you Alvin and good luck in whatever you wish to do next.

please make episode 9! PLEASE!!!

Alvin-Earthworm... It's amazing that you've kept the series alive for soooo long. Normally you never see any popular animations go further than 3 episodes (Egoraptor/Terkoiz, they are still awesome though). But you've pushed yourself to the limits. And we can respect you for that. Smart choice you made to focus on reality. But in my opinion, maybe 2, last episodes could fulfill your duty. It's just an idea. It's just a thought. I hear that someone else is going to continue your series from where you left off. Let's see if they actually pull it off. You are awesome, Alvin, and I hope to hear from you again.

(Peace man!)

wow ur awesome smbz is cool but its so sad you stop.
hehehe i see a sad face where the comments thing is.

I just wanna give a round of aplause to Alvin-Earthworm for making such an amazing series. I am really sad that it had to end but if you felt as if you couldn't do it any longer it's understandable. It's like Dualpeppy said give it some time and maybe you'll find that pasion again which made you start in the first place. Or you could do what jado1skt said (even though the majority of what he said was complete bs) and pass it down to someone else if you dont think you'll find that passion. I'm not saying you had an obligation to the fans or anythng but you were such an awesome animator. You probably won't read this coment anyway but one day I hope to see you return and finish up the S.M.B.Z series up. and I'll be waiting for ya, right along with the millions of others dying to see where this goes. Good luck man. Come back soon.

The only reason it is a chore is because the demand and asking puts an effect on the mind. When someone tells you to do something and you are not in the mood, then you'll never be. This is a really great series. The series can still be continued if my advice is taken. Stay off of new grounds for a few years. At some point you will feel in the mood again. I play the piano and the same thing happened to me. Everything gets old at some point but waiting it out may give the urge to continue. I am really disappointed about that decision, but canceling it forever is a big call. Yes it is time consuming but the outcome is just amazing. I really hope you understand. P.s. Don't listen to jado1stk, he is the perfect example of what you should avoid.

Sorry for Super Mario Bros. Z

2012 marked the end of quite a few things I loved. Riddle School, Eddsworld, Nintendo Power and now Super Mario Brothers Z. I remember my friends and I checking everyday for an update. Well I respect your decision and understand the things that you're going through. I'm sorry if this bothers you, but I suggest that maybe you pick it back up in a few months or years and see if you like it again. I'm not forcing you to go back, but we'll be happy to see you back to making flash animations (as long as you enjoy it though). This post was written close to April Fools day, but I'm almost completely certain it's serious (unless you're trying to finish the episode without us complaining about the hiatus. Joking. You already did your joke). Good luck with your future endeavours and remember; we'll love to see you back.

When I saw this my heart just dropped, I kept up to date everyday looking for a new video every time. But now seeing this, a epic series that has been discontinued is so saddening to the people. I'm no one to make demands but how about some help?
You say this is a chore that's what every kid says then the parent tells their child MAKE IT FUN
This is no demand just an offer US all of your fans asking you if you need help
Don't stop the series. Don't stop being that mario sprite maniac with the cool animations, Alvin-Earthworm!

It has been more than a privileg, but an honor to show all of us in Newgrounds.com the skills and the determination of your work. I hope in the future, whatever ideas or dreams you come to agree on, it will guide you with the wisdom and the strength to push through. Thanks for the incredible series. sorry it had to end the way it did. we all have to do something else in our lives ya know!!

If you don't want do it; don't do it! I respect your decision not to continue the series and I also figured out some of the reasons why you quit. Anyway not going to say in front of 701 people but, hey if you ever need a friend; I'm here for you. I'll always be your fan.

please... just do at least one more episode. at least make it an epic fight scene for most of it and quickly end the series (if you want) while giving your fans what they want -- an actual ending to the series.

I know how you feel bro. I remember a time that I was making this really awesome book called Super Mega Sonic Bros. X. A book about Sonic, Mario, Megaman X, and Darth Vader all team up to fight against the Emperor and Bowser, etc. Vader at first possed as a threat to Sonic and the gang when they all first met up with each other. But after a while of making this I just dueenly lost the urge to ever finish it. You are 1 out of hundreds of people who have inspired me to make stuff like this. So I can totally understand that you have lost the feeling to finish Super Mario Bros Z.

well, that still doesnt mean you cant make comedy sprite animations right? that wiiiiiiiiiiiiiii one got me cracking up

He say this, yet on his YT channel, episode 9 part 1 comes 4 days after this.

Like always, the great fall. Farewell :(

Hey, In 6 days it's gonna be the one year anniversary of him canceling the show. I'M STILL PISSED ABOUT THIS EVEN A YEAR LATER!

That's a real shame. D: But, thanks for all the hard work you've put onto this series. It was a blast watching them. :) Good luck in your future endevours!

Please go on with animating!!!! You're really talented... please

;( I... I understand..... :) That smbz made me laugh so much and It would always cheer me up from the many bad day's that I've been having. I understand how you feel... But You've inspired me, Ever since you released smbz episode 1 I was watching it and inspired by your amazing sprite animating. You're.... my hero :) And I respect your decision. Good luck with you're future animations

All this time and we're only getting more and more comments here...It really does suck that the series has ended, guys, but it's Alvin's choice. As much as it pains me to say it, he has the right to make or not make stuff. It's not like he ever made any profit with it.

I'm still enjoying those 8.25 episodes of sheer awesomeness, and with a heavy heart I am facing the reality that that is all we'll get. But, it's your choice. I can't make you do anything, neither can anyone else. Farewell, Alvin.

Guys, if you're getting angry about this, you're being an ungrateful piece of crap. Be glad we got as much as we did. Given how well the series is done, I bet it would be a pain in the butt to do.

My siblings and I have watched this series for awhile now. While we will be sad to see this great series go, we will enjoy rewatching them and looking back at the fun times the series had. Thanks for making such a cool series dude.

DFTBA!
Laterz,
M

Damn..... I'd been waiting since December 2011. Six months no response. i waited and waited. And now this?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?! WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

well i will be doingIT also be doing it is MJSONIC1, FREAKSHOW10, AND possedmofo

what if i told u guys that smbz is coming up soon.

what this cannot be u gave up but now im going to take over super mario bros z to finish the series for u don't u worry u may lost ur creative spark but i did't so im going to finish it guys make sure to donate and sopport me anyway u can and alvin earthworm send me everything including the backgrounds sounds even the characters smbz may be down but it's not out yet long live SUPER MARIO BROS Z!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

When I first saw Episode 9 in the series I was wondering why did it say "The End?" I couldn't understand why until I looked at your channel (Alvin Earthworm) it said that it was discontinued. When I first read that I was mad and sad at the same time. Saying to myself why did he cancel a wonderful show. I couldn't get my head in it. Thinking that the series are over, I told myself maybe wait for a few months maybe he'll make another episode just like what he did with episode 8. It never happened. Then I soon became worried saying to myself is it "The End?" is really over? These questions blew up in my mind. Worried if he will make another episode hopefully. Worried if he will cancel it. Worried if all of the discontinuing is true. Unfortionally it was all true. My heart crumbled and shattered. It felt like a drill being drilled to my heart. This show was the only show that would make me happy no matter what I felt like. This show has encouraged me to do anything I can do. Now that this show is over I can do the things I love to do. It may sound weird or confusing but in my heart that show has brought me courage to stand up to myself. Now I don't know who wins the good guy or the bad guy. This type of worrying doesn't make me have the energy to stand up to myself anymore. When I first read this summary about how sorry Alvin is I began to feel comfortable in a way (not in a weird way). I felt happy to know WHY he canceled the series but sad to know that it's ALL OVER. Now that I read his thought above I am GLAD AND THRILLED that I got to see how the SMBZ ended even though it ended in a weird way but glad to see it end. Over all the years of me watching the SMBZ series I am GLAD that I had the chance to see it all. Thank you Alvin for your AMAZING, SPECTACULAR, WONDERFUL, HEART POWNDING, AND SUSPENSEFUL series. I pray that you will once again have your spark back. Have a wonderful day and if you ever need help in your series I will be happy to help you just contact me through new grounds or email me (msonicrush1@yahoo.com). Thank you again for your wonderful series.