For the love of cel animation, today we will be talking about the top 15 cel animation studios who are very much dominating this niche market even in 2025. Plus, why you need to follow them as an animation nerd. But before that, let’s just start with a short, interesting history of cel animation for those who’re new.
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Hand-drawn or Cel animation is a traditional animation technique that was popularized in the 20th century. The term “cel” refers to celluloid, a transparent sheet that was used to draw the animated characters and backgrounds in the past.
While the current animation market is cluttered with computer-generated and generic looking videos, it has become challenging to stand out as a brand. To stay unique, many brands are returning to making old-school animation, not only because of their nostalgia and emotional impact but also their rarity.
