Season of the Witch is a unique 2.5D animated cinematic we created for Supercell’s Clash Royale, exploring the emotional origin story of one of its most iconic characters: the Witch. This time, we brought her tale to life through a distinctive paper puppet-inspired visual style.
This cinematic reveals the roots of the Witch: a kind-hearted young girl who forms a bond with the skeletons… and ultimately sacrifices herself to save them. Her skeletal companion brings her back from the dead, reborn as the powerful Witch we know in-game today.
End-To-End 2.5D Animation Production
This production was handled entirely by the Mooncolony team, including concept development, storyboarding, illustration, animation, 2DFX, and polish. This project saw close collaboration across our internal teams and Supercell to ensure the uniquely stylized aesthetic and narrative landed exactly as intended.
Once Supercell signed off on the storyboard, our illustration team—led by Lead Artist Alexandre Leoni and under the guidance of Art Director Joris Dewolf—got to work, crafting the beautifully textured, layered visuals that reflected the essence of paper puppetry. Working closely with animators, they ensured every element was prepped for rigging and motion.
Director Dave Ferguson and our animation team then breathed life (and death) into the characters—down to the drifting snowflakes and waves of magical energy. The result is a gorgeous cinematic that blends a feeling of handcrafted charm with an emotional backstory, wrapped up in the distinctive universe of Clash Royale.
This animation was incredibly well received by fans, gaining over 7 million views on YouTube alone. It was an honor and a pleasure for the team to be a part of it.
The Team
Animation Team: Bobby Donald, Gordon Howie, Mathieu Lafay, Alan MacEachern
Music: Cezar Brandão (arrangements and music production), Jorge Mutarelli and Cezar Brandão (Lyrics and additional voices), Charly Coombes (main voice and additional voices), Cezar Brandão and Vitor Motter (sound design), Ganso Music and Blood Audio (Studio), Dani Monaco (executive production)
Artists: Daniele Santandrea, Mattia Rangoni, Florent Mounier, Kate Lischina, Lekso Tiger, Zhongyi Zeng, Rafael De Guzman, Mingzhi Liang
Lead Artist: Alexandre Leoni
Art Direction: Joris Dewolf
Director: Dave Ferguson, André Forni (Supercell), Fredrik Herneoja (Supercell)
Project Management: Meghan Hamilton, Katie Millar, Amy Paterson