The (like v7 and v8.1) are ongoing builds that include:
These beasts don't have flesh. They are made of solidified plasma and ancient grudges. As the zenith hits, the ground erupts. A Lupine-Flare beasts in the sun ongoing version ep1 sup top
If you watch the Standard Cut of EP1, you will be lost in EP2 because the SUP TOP cut introduces a (glyphs on the floor, directional wind markers) that will become plot-critical later. The (like v7 and v8
The tension is masterful: a standoff with salvaged crossbows, a child pickpocket, and a sudden dust storm that forces a chaotic escape. This scene alone justifies the SUP TOP upgrade, as it fills a plot hole (how did they get water for the next journey?) and builds world depth. A Lupine-Flare If you watch the Standard Cut
Critics have also taken note. Animation Pulse called it "a bold rethinking of what an 'ongoing version' can be," while Sci-Fi Gazette praised the SUP TOP enhancements as "setting a new standard for indie serialized animation."
But only if you appreciate experimental cinematography.