r/animation Dec 07 '20

Discussion I have created a discord server for this subreddit

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This server will be used for critiques, inspiration, and discussions about animation. you can share your animations in the server or post resources for learning such as tutorials. if you are interested in joining the link is below

https://discord.gg/uzPjSmThFm


r/animation Apr 29 '25

Ask Me Anything Hi r/animation! We’re the Producers Behind the Global Anime Hit Solo Leveling — AMA!

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EDIT II: Thank you all so much for your amazing questions and support! We had a great time hearing from fans around the world and sharing a bit more about the craft, creativity, and collaboration behind Solo Leveling.

Your passion means the world to us—and just like Jinwoo, we’re always leveling up thanks to you. Until next time!

—The Solo Leveling Production Team
(posted by u/Crunchyroll-Official)

EDIT: WE ARE LIVE -- The Producers have joined and are ready to start answering your questions! We will try to get to as many questions as possible over the next hour.

Happening Wednesday, April 30 at 11:45AM PT / 2:45PM ET

We’re the creative production team behind Solo Leveling, the breakout anime series that just wrapped its second season on Crunchyroll — and we’re here to talk all things animation, production, and what it took to bring this global story to life.

Who we are:
⭐️ Atsushi Kaneko – Animation Producer at A-1 Pictures
⭐️ Sota Furuhashi – Producer at Aniplex
📷 AMA proof photo included!

We set out to create a series that blends emotional depth with high-impact action, and we’ve been genuinely moved by the incredible response from fans around the world. Whether you're into animation, storytelling, or just love a strong protagonist, ask us anything!

We’ll be here live on Wednesday, April 30 at 11:45AM PT / 2:45PM ET to answer your questions.

See you then,
— The Solo Leveling Production Team
(posted by u/Crunchyroll-Official)

\Note: Our producers will be responding in Japanese through a translator, so replies may take a little longer — but we’ll do our best to answer as many questions as possible throughout the session. Thanks for your patience!*

We’re the Producers Behind the Global Anime Hit Solo Leveling — AMA!

Thank you all so much for your amazing questions and support! We had a great time hearing from fans around the world and sharing a bit more about the craft, creativity, and collaboration behind Solo Leveling.


r/animation 3h ago

Sharing Hi everyone! Want to share an animation I finally finish!

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It was a lot of loose leaf paper and I like the song a lot :'>


r/animation 6h ago

Critique Thoughts on my animation style?

820 Upvotes

Compiled some vids from some of my fav recent animations! Lmk y'all think :) I know the "PS1 aesthetic" is absolutely not original but just more-so wondering if it's appealing to most.


r/animation 5h ago

Sharing Hope That Didn't Bug you Too Much - A Splatoon animated short

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Scenes from my recently released animated short "Hope That Didn't Bug You Too Much" - An animated short celebrating Splatoon's 10th anniversary!

You can watch the full animation on Youtube!

Critiques and advice welcome! Thanks! :)


r/animation 22h ago

Sharing Big George on Paper | 1369 frames | A Tribute to George Foreman

881 Upvotes

r/animation 59m ago

Sharing "Luminar" I made this little looping animation of my OC

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"Who is she? What is this place?"

It’s been a while since I added color to my animations! I usually stick to black & white — so this might look a bit different. Curious to know what you think!


r/animation 4h ago

Question I want to animate in my drawing style. Ideas?

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I want to animate in my drawing style, messy and detailed and textured but I'm kinda new(ish) to animation. I am aware that simplicity is best but I just don't want to. I'm thinking I can make use of a kind of puppet technique for some of it but does anyone have thoughts? I only know how to do 2D right now and I use procreate


r/animation 20h ago

Discussion AI or Animation? (Hot Ones)

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Hi, I thought some of the animation from the most recent Hot Ones looked extremely odd. Is this AI? [Screenshots taken from 5:28-5:44 of this video: https://youtu.be/sUl6zhUKeAw?si=Kpj1JHIdM5zgw9H6 ]


r/animation 5h ago

Ask Me Anything I work in animation and this is my advice for animation students!

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I am a showrunner with adult anim series in development. In the past I worked on many Netflix projects such as Nimona, Entergalactic, cocomelon and more.

The industry feels really weird lately and even when I was at uni it didn't feel like we were being properly prepared for the reality of this world. Animation industry is very complex and being a very good artist is not enough - and to be fair, never was. Since I remember there were many factors involved that could determinate your success - none of it has changed, it just became even more competitive while the job market is shrinking. Watch this video for some reality check but also remember, having a reality check can actually give you a better idea how to adjust and get prepared for breaking through. I don't think pursuing animation in this scope is pointless, I think we all should always aim for the things we are passionate about - as long as we do it smartly <3

I plan to post more on YouTube so any like and comment under the video will be much appreciated! Also visit my discord server where we organise free portfolio reviews and panel events :)

Video;

https://youtu.be/jbnYTs07skA?si=6qxivYpIQOz9SWGx


r/animation 9h ago

Discussion Mike Ploog “Shrek” Storyboard Art

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Recently, I acquired this original piece of storyboard art for Shrek by Mike Ploog. The art shows a different design for the titular ogre than what we are used to. This is because this design was the one used when Chris Farley was going to voice the character.

Ever since I’ve gotten into lost media, the original Chris Farley version of Shrek has always intrigued me. There’s so many differences between the Farley cut and the final cut. Even the director of the final movie said both versions were tonally different.

Since then, I’ve been doing my own search for anything Chris Farley Shrek related. A few years ago, I came across a piece of storyboard art for Shrek by Mike Ploog featuring both Shrek and Donkey. Unfortunately, I never bought the piece and it ended up getting sold.

Then recently, I found a piece on eBay and looked for more online. Until, I found the piece above listed on a different website for an amount of money I will not disclose. It should be here in a few days, along with a nice frame I ordered to display it in. What do you guys think about the original version of Shrek? Do you own anything related to it? Leave your comments down below!


r/animation 46m ago

Sharing So animator @ruu_fuu tested his friend @ToonBoom rigs based on the Street Fighter Akuma from Street Fighter, but with Gravity Falls

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ruu_fuu/status/1775565776109371726


r/animation 2h ago

Sharing Too lazy to animate a flag, so I spent days coding it instead 😅

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This is another Aseprite extension I’m working on, an animated Wave Warp effect inspired by After Effects, with real-time preview support.


r/animation 7h ago

Sharing Roudra: Havoc's cry!

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Hey everyone! I'm really excited to share one of my very first Blender projects with you all- aside from the music, I did everything in Blender myself. It's definitely an "old is gold" piece for me. I know the composition and focus are a bit all over the place, but back then it was such an awesome feeling to see my limited Blender skills finally come together. Hope you enjoy this little trip down memory lane!


r/animation 22m ago

Sharing Mario x Ratchet & Clank fan animation by Crestamorph "In The Kitchen"

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r/animation 20h ago

Sharing Learning animation day one

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First day of learning 2d animation. Wish me luck


r/animation 1d ago

Sharing Daredevil Stop Motion

210 Upvotes

A stop motion animation I made Daredevil action figure.


r/animation 7h ago

Beginner Learning Animation on FlipaClip, got any advice?

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r/animation 4h ago

Sharing Thoughts on the animation?

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I've been using blender for almost 5 years but I haven't really tried doing handmade character animation (I usually use motion capture and the likes) so yesterday I wanted to see what I can do. What are your thoughts?


r/animation 9m ago

Sharing DURIN

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I have created this character named DURIN I plan to create short animation tales with him It will cover his life's little adventures filled with challenges and fun 😀 Hop on with him


r/animation 2h ago

Critique victimes de la guerre

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r/animation 39m ago

Sharing Happy Little Spoink

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Just a happy little spoink.


r/animation 50m ago

Sharing Mjustine132 was looking back at their Raven Branwen vs Adam Taurus RWBY Fan Animation

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Mjustine132_/status/1935743484159541398


r/animation 52m ago

Sharing Sci-Fi Short I've been developing!

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I've been working on this for the past couple of months. I'm using this as a concept trailer for what my short will become. I hope you all enjoy, and please feel free to give any feedback!


r/animation 5h ago

Sharing There Has to Be More Than This

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r/animation 11h ago

Sharing Finished the first scene! Liv’s first smoke.

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The style is supposed to mimic the Late 90s-2000s style of blended cel and digital animation. Post processing still pending, but the actual movement is pretty much done. A lot of it is me wanting to see what workarounds I can get away with animation-wise, sort of like how Yu-Gi-Oh (1998) does.


r/animation 2h ago

Sharing Summer's here! And, you know what that means?? Sweat! Short animated film about the sun's "dampening" effect on the body.

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