r/animation is a subreddit with 2.0M members. The community frequently discusses animation, struggling, looking for a, character, and looking, and they frequently recommend/review animation software, animation app, and animated shows, and the most common flair used is sharing, beginner, critique, question, and discussion.
News, Shorts, and Everything Else in the World of Animation
Popular Topics in r/animation
#1
Animation
315 posts
#2
Struggling
39 posts
#3
Looking For A
38 posts
#4
Character
31 posts
#5
Looking
30 posts
#6
Worst
26 posts
#7
Short
24 posts
#8
Fan
23 posts
#9
Video
18 posts
#10
Frustrating
16 posts
Products Discussed in r/animation
Animation Software
84 reviews
#1
Krita
4.2★ from 11 reviews
#2
Blender
4.9★ from 7 reviews
#3
Opentoonz
4.5★ from 6 reviews
Animation App
82 reviews
#1
FlipaClip
3.9★ from 15 reviews
#2
Krita
4.2★ from 10 reviews
#3
OpenToonz
4.0★ from 7 reviews
Animated Shows
66 reviews
#1
FLCL
4.5★ from 4 reviews
#2
Batman
5.0★ from 3 reviews
#3
Arcane
5.0★ from 3 reviews
Flair Used in r/animation
#1
Sharing
: "Opinions on my walk cycle animation?"
117 posts
#2
Beginner
: "My first and only animation"
28 posts
#3
Critique
: "What can I improve in this walking cycle?"
27 posts
#4
Question
: "Appreciation Post: Do you have a favorite show where the writing and/or animation may have started out rocky, but kept growing and improving over time? RWBY is an example of The Little Engine That Could, but what are your media that you love?"
15 posts
#5
Discussion
: "Why did Disney dip way from the classic styles of characters and storytelling?"
8 posts
#6
Fluff
: "Sleeping cat"
2 posts
#7
Tutorial
: "Remember animators, you can do a lot with a little!"
1 post
#8
Article
: "'Dragon Striker' Co-Creators Discuss One Piece Inspiration, Tama Magic, and Possible 15-Season Plans"
1 post
#9
Collaboration
: "Composer & Sound Designer looking to bring your animations and indie projects to life!"
1 post
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Last updated: June 11, 2026