The Wingfeather Saga (TV Series) Leeli & The Sea Dragon Song (2022) User Reviews

A lovely introduction to the world of Aerwiar

[moviemind-53481 · 9/10 · 2 April 2023]

The first episode does a great job of introducing viewers to the different personalities present in the Igiby family. The family dynamics are immediately apparent. There is an excellent mix of whimsy, danger, and mystery present in this epsiode to give viewers a good sense of what the rest of the season will be like.

The art style is beautiful and the animators have clearly worked hard to ensure that Slarb is as creepy as possible. The framerate takes a bit of getting used to but once you adjust, you rarely notice it.

One of the things that really stands out in this first episode is the music. Both Armulyn's song and Yurgen's Tune are powerful in the context of the show, but they're even better on the soundtrack where you can hear them without interruptions.

Great story and excellent artwork!

[johnwildharber · 10/10 · 3 December 2022]

Great story line and artwork. Cannot wait for the rest! My family read the WingFeather Saga books and it had such a positive impact. We watched the first episode and it exceeded our expectations of bringing this story to life. It doesn't follow the story of the book exactly but what TV show or movie that is adapted from a book does? I do think it did a great job of setting the stage for knowing the characters and quickly getting into the meat of the storyline. Job well done and kudos to all the artists, voice actors, and visionaries who have worked so hard to make this story have a broader audience than just those who read the book.

Amazing artistic saga

[crescentgaragedoors · 10/10 · 3 December 2022]

It's the best animated series currently streaming. Safe for kids of all ages. Keeps the viewer drawn into the world of Wingfeather. Can't wait for more episodes. I'm buying the books after watching this first episode. It's so hard to find good trustworthy television. As father of seven children I'm so great full for everyone who donated to fund this series. I hope this series and more like it becomes the standard for children's entertainment. The dynamic between all the characters and creatures in this fantasy world leave us longing for more. Would love to have an open world RPG to be able to explore everything that is the Wingfeather Saga.

Thank you to the team behind this work art.

S1:E1 Meticulous Notes for the Wingfeather Team

[aerwiararchives · 10/10 · 1 March 2023]

It was mentioned that the Wingfeather Team could, at a later date, go back and touch up previous episodes of the show and fix some errors. Here are some standout ones I found to make that process easier! These did not ruin the experience for me, but I think this might be helpful to the team! Thanks again, Elijah Elliott (Aerwiar Archives)

• In the shots where Tink sees the cave blat, and when the arrow misses and bounces around, the first arrow is not present in the target sack.

• While Tink is throwing the ball at 20:04, Janner and Leeli are obviously static.

• In the shot from behind Armulyn when he says "don't you all look beautiful", some clones of the 2D background characters are very obviously pixelated despite the graphic having a higher-quality render in other parts.

Mixed first impression

[sjwestbrooks · 6/10 · 4 December 2022]

I watched this episode a couple days ago at a live premiere event. I think that most people have been waiting so long for this show to finally happen that they are automatically giving it ten star reviews. Personally, though, I had mixed feelings.

The soundtrack is one of the best soundtracks I have heard coming from a children's show. The voice actors do very well, an absolute must for any TV show. The dialogue is very witty and even has a few easter eggs hidden in it if you listen carefully.

The thing I had mixed feelings about, however, was the story. Some scenes and characters, like Armulyn the Bard, the Mayor's speech, and most of the sea dragon scene, are quite thought out, and, while not completely following the book, are very enjoyable to watch. Others, on the other hand, like Sara Cobbler, the ending, and the action scene at the beginning, seem to only make us want to scream, "That wasn't in the book! What are you doing?!"

All in all, I was more pleased than disappointed in the series' first episode. However, I would like for the second episode to follow the book better.