History Heartwarming / TheBookOfLife

* The level of Manolo's devotion to Maria. He ''literally'' goes through Hell for her.
** Manolo's proposal to Maria is just beautiful. [[http://jackie-sugarskull.tumblr.com/post/117255282406/dreamberks-deactivated20160209-what-youre This gif]] shows him holding her closely.

** A quote from ''The Art of the Book of Life'': “- Her dress is red because it represents love, passion, and life. The only blue in her design is in her eyes, because she only has eyes for Xibalba. - His flames burn green with envy. The only red in his design is in his skull-shaped irises, because he only has eyes for La Muerte.”

* Young Manolo giving Maria Chuy and Maria giving him his guitar.
** And if you look closely at adult Manolo's suit, you'll notice how he modeled it after the guitar Maria gave to him.

* Xibalba when Joaquin enters the ring:

** [[https://64.media.tumblr.com/0a2036c2c9aeb5750e26070f570bc384/tumblr_p3gjtwNA0X1ww12fgo2_1280.jpg Xibalba’s teeth are square]]. According to the film’s art book, Xibalba’s teeth become square when he is more honest. He is legitimately proud of his champion.

* The jerk he can be sometimes, General Posada really loves his daughter and only wanted what was best for her. Heck, when Maria was leaving, he teared up a little.
** He even called her his "little girl" when it was believed she died. He couldn't even finish his threat to Malono before he carried her off.

* All of the deceased Sanchez members warmly welcoming the newly departed Manolo in the Land of the Remembered. It's particularly poignant because not one of them is sad about his death, effectively teaching that death isn't something to be scared of. It is supposed to be accepted.
** The biggest heartwarming aspect is that ''they aren't mad for his choice of being a musician'', especially his mother. Even Luis, the only one to ranting about it, looks more like he's joking rather than being serious.

* Manolo being reunited with his mother in the Land of the Remembered. Carmen is ectastic for the reunion, but also distraught that Manolo died so soon, but she's more than eager to enjoy her afterlife with her son.
** There's also the fact that she ''didn't want him to be a bullfighter'', she's happy with whatever Manolo wants to do. Now ''that's'' being a [[GoodParents good parent]].

* Manolo calming the giant skeleton bull (made of all the bulls his family killed) by playing "The Apology Song" instead of killing it, as well as the bull turning into marigold petals as its spirit is calmed.
** When Manolo's sword and guitar fall to the ground, and he must pick up the weapon to fight again, he goes for the guitar instead. His family are shocked and dismayed - his father even looks disappointed -, but Carmen and Jorge at first just give each other a knowing smile.

** Xibalba's reaction to said hug, on the other hand, is ''[[SugarWiki/FunnyMoments hilarious]]''.

** One more; apparently Manny and Frida time traveled once in order to see them when they were younger, and Maria actually made a painting of them (it can be seen for a second in her room)!

* WordOfGod confirms that Carmen died saving baby Manolo from the war.

* According to [[WordOfGod Gutierrez]], Scardelita lost her eye (and possibly her life) when she took a bullet for her sister.

* The fact that WordOfGod confirmed that Joaquin was going to back out of the wedding had they not been interrupted; he knew Maria was being forced into it and didn't want to do that to her.

* This is from WordOfGod, but after Manolo and Maria move in with her father and things don't work out, Joaquin offers his friends a place to stay at his mansion.


!!Meta
* All of the song choices used in the movie were special to Gutierrez because they were his family's favorites: his grandfather was a big Music/ElvisPresley fan, his dad was a fan of Music/RodStewart, and, perhaps most adorably, the use of Music/[=BizMarkie's=] "Just a Friend" was for Gutierrez's son, who is a big fan of ''WesternAnimation/YoGabbaGabba''.
* [[http://theflyingredpig.tumblr.com/post/100764794832/fuckyeahbookoflife-the-score-album-is-out Manolo and Maria]] on the original score soundtrack cover.
* A [[http://mexopolis.tumblr.com/post/104354721519/panel-cut-from-a-cut-story-board-sequence-i cut storyboard]] showing Xibalba and La Muerte's first wedding night.
* On his Twitter, [[WordOfGod Jorge]] revealed the real name of "Goth Kid" to be Luka Ramirez. This fact becomes absolutely adorable when you know that Luka is his son's name.
* "My father sat next to me and put his hand on my arm… At the end of the film he said, ‘This is the best conversation we’ve ever had.’” - Jorge Gutierrez.
* [[http://cartoonheroinenamednikki.tumblr.com/post/108112759970 Sandra draws La Muerte for a happy fan in Mexico.]]
* [[http://mexopolis.tumblr.com/post/109238642734/back-in-the-day-chuy-was-a-goat-he-then-became-a Concept art]] of Maria with Chuy, when he was a goat.
* A moment between Xibalba and La Muerte an [[http://nocturnalpigeon.tumblr.com/post/100607035714/chinchillalace-super-cute-illustration-from-one illustration]] from ''The Book of Life'' storybooks.
* This storyboard: "[[http://mexopolis.tumblr.com/post/113892337169/storyboard-panel-by-paul-sullivan-from-the-la Their love was endless.]]"
* Jorge's [[http://fannishcodex.tumblr.com/post/108226245869 tweet]] after not being nominated by the Oscars.
* In the DVD commentary, Jorge revealed that the scene where Manolo confesses his love for Maria is based off of his own proposal to his own wife, Sandra Equiha. So romantic!
* [[http://mexopolis.tumblr.com/post/134360436824/some-amazing-and-lovingly-painted-boards-by-paul This deleted love montage]] of La Muerte and Xibalba.
* Jorge confirming that, if the planned sequels are ever made, Joaquin will eventually find a partner in the Bandit Princess Chela.

* Manolo, Maria, and Joaquin's [[ThreeAmigos friendship]] in general. It literally transcended death.

* [[http://mexopolis.tumblr.com/post/134360436824/some-amazing-and-lovingly-painted-boards-by-paul This deleted love montage]] of La Muerte and Xibalba.

* The [[{{Jerkass}} jerk]] he can be sometimes, General Posada really loves his daughter and only wanted what was best for her. Heck, when Maria was leaving, he teared up a little.

'''Grandmama:''' (''chucks a pineapple at his head'') Quiet, Carlos! (''gently'') Manolo, if María didn’t say “Yes” to Joaquin, ''then she said “No”''.

-->“What you’re feeling… that’s how I feel every time I’m with you.”

** Xibalba's apology to La Muerte at the end: “You deserve better than me. I know that now. Will you ever forgive me?” La Muerte's response? ''"I do."'' And they kiss.

--->'''Xibalba:''' Well, I believe you won the wager, ''Mí Amor''. Along with my heart, all over again.

-->'''Xibalba:''' Well, I believe you won the wager, ''Mí Amor''. Along with my heart, all over again.

* La Muerte not looking the least bit annoyed at Carmen for slapping her husband. She knows that Carmen has every right to be ''pissed'' at Xibalba for his cheating/making her son commit suicide, and helps the departed soul exact her revenge.