AzureHowl

Content warnings.:  Cartoon Blood and Gore, Physical Violence, Minor Swearing, Slavery, Inhumane conditions, Abuse (Mental, Physical, Emotional), Child Death (Puppies), Death by Mutilation, Death by Incineration, Death.

Overview
AzureHowl, now know as AzureHowl Reborn, is an animated series made and released by Azurehowlshilach and posted on Youtube in long form episodes. AzureHowl was first released on YouTube in 2009. The series currently has a total of nine episodes ranging from seven minutes long to twenty five minutes long. The longest episode of the series currently is episode eight. The shortest episode is episode three. The series takes place on the fictional island of Delv Ihoo and features a large selection of wolf-like species. All of which have their own specific powers and appearances. Information on all the species and characters are available to read on Azurahowlshilach’s Devaintart page and the official DevaintART group for AzureHowl.

In 2011 some of the episodes of the series were re-released with an updated soundtrack and updated voices in some cases. The music was made by SaberClawProductions, the creator of the Vision Quest. Azurehowlshilach is credited with the animation overal. Violette Starkiller (later renamed to Vio Starkiller) the creator of Prophecy of the Sages, DeadlyNightShade7753, Chylk the creator of Whitefall, DetectiveRJ, and Lady Heren are credited as colorists as of episode nine.

In May of 2019 a video titled “Azurehowl’s Future -important update-” was released in which she discussed how she’d spoken to her audience over several platforms about the idea of rebooting the series. Azurehowlshilach explained she wanted to reboot due to creative choices she made in 2009 which caused problems in the greater story. She also stated that there were other reasons she’d share depending on reactions to the idea.

After episode nine, Shilach uploaded a video titled “Information about the Reboot + explanation” on December 4th 2019. In the video Shilach confirmed that the reboot would be happening thanks to all the positive feedback she’d received. In the video she shares more about why she wanted to reboot the series. Including that she’d been feeling demotivated and that she felt she’d written too many secrets in the series which now presented problems. She used a misunderstanding about the characters Kaitou and Ruuza as an example. The two characters were secretly siblings but due to it being hidden so well many viewers had begun shipping the characters. This was one out of several problems Shilach felt was present. She also wanted to take the opportunity to change the species designs to make characters more varied and interesting overall. The rebooted version of the series has since begun production with new species guides being released on DevaintART and updates being provided on Azurehowlshilach’s channel.

Plot
Legend tells of the great powers of the dragons Seiyru and Seiryu. Powers only gifted to a single white wolf. For many years on the isle of Delv Ihoo has gone without the powers of the legendary dragons but all of that changed with the birth of Ruzza. As a very young pup Ruzza is discovered by Matt and Kala hidden away in a bush with only a faint scent of her mother trailing off in a different direction. Matt goes to investigate but instead discovers the unfortunate fate of Ruuza’s mother who was killed by a wolf named Chaos.

Years pass by and Ruzza grows up under the protection of her adoptive parents Matt and Kala and the small pack lives happily in a secluded area of the forest. At least their home goes up in a blaze after a fire one night. While the group escapes unscathed they must now leave the remnants of the forest to find a new home. During their search however they run into acquaintances of Kala and Matt’s who share that they’d accidentally caused the fire while trying to save their friends from a black wolf. Ruzza and her parents recognize the wolf as Chaos who must still be searching for her after all these years. With Chaos's presence looming closer than before, the small pack sets off to hopefully find somewhere safe to once again hide Ruzza and whatever powers she may have.

Characters
The main cast of AzureHowl consists of Ruuza, Matt, Kala, Mutt, and Takaya. But also includes a large cast of side characters such as Kaitou, Seth, Chaos, Luna, Kane, Locin, Cobor, Acilla, Rose, and Boss/Leader. Due to the reboot it is unconfirmed which of the original characters will be returning in the series.

Links
Youtube, Official AzureHowl Site, AzureHowl Wiki, Patreon, AzureHowl DevaintART.