{"id":10668,"date":"2025-10-14T10:37:01","date_gmt":"2025-10-14T10:37:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.animaker.com\/hub\/?p=10668"},"modified":"2026-01-21T15:20:02","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T15:20:02","slug":"2d-animation-examples","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.animaker.com\/hub\/2d-animation-examples\/","title":{"rendered":"35 Iconic 2D Animation Examples to Spark Your Creativity!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Have you ever watched a 2D animation and thought, “<\/span>How did they make that so cool?”<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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The catchy characters, the exaggerated facial expressions, and the creative storytelling – 2D animation has this unique ability to tug at our heartstrings and bring back that nostalgic feeling!<\/span><\/p>\n

But WHAT is 2D animation?<\/span><\/p>\n

2D animation is simply the art of creating movement in a two-dimensional space.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

While 3D animation focuses on <\/span>depth<\/i><\/b> and <\/span>realistic perspectives<\/i><\/b>, 2D animation emphasizes <\/span>shapes<\/i><\/b>, <\/span>lines<\/i><\/b>, and <\/span>vibrant visuals<\/i><\/b> to tell compelling stories or convey ideas.<\/span><\/p>\n

From traditional hand-drawn methods to modern digital techniques, the process has evolved significantly over the years.<\/span><\/p>\n

Eager to see 2D animation at its finest?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We have handpicked <\/span>35 <\/b>stunning<\/strong> 2D animation examples<\/b> across different categories.<\/span><\/p>\n

Movies\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

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  1. Tarzan<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n
  2. 101 Dalmations<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n
  3. The Lion King<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Spirited Away<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n
  5. Suzume<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    TV Shows<\/b><\/p>\n

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    1. Mr Bean<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n
    2. Tom & Jerry<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n
    3. Gravity Falls<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n
    4. Rick & Morty<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n
    5. Jackie Chan Adventures<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Games<\/b><\/p>\n

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      1. Hungry Hearts Diner Game<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n
      2. Stardew Valley<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n
      3. Discounty<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n
      4. Bear and Breakfast<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n
      5. Good pizza, great pizza<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Music Videos<\/b><\/p>\n

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        1. Billie Eilish – My Future<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n
        2. The Weeknd – Snowchild<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n
        3. Daft punk – One more time<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n
        4. Childish Gambino – Feels like Summer<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n
        5. Dua lipa – Levitate<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Explainers\/Commentary<\/b><\/p>\n

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          1. Kurzgesagt – Coronavirus Explained<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n
          2. TedEd – How do cigarettes affect the body<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n
          3. GMP Guidelines<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n
          4. Tango – Built for Teams<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n
          5. Andrea Terbea – How KSI saved Logan Paul\u2019s career<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            Business promotions<\/b><\/p>\n

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            1. Duolingo<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n
            2. Animaker<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n
            3. Slack<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n
            4. Mailchimp<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n
            5. Dropbox<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

              Training Content<\/b><\/p>\n

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              1. Interactive Animated Course<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n
              2. Workplace bullying<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                Ads<\/b><\/p>\n

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                1. Grammarly – Send with Confidence<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n
                2. Lyft – Life is Better When You Share the Ride<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n
                3. Swiggy Commercial<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                  Let\u2019s look at each one of these to understand what makes each of them so impactful.<\/span><\/p>\n

                  Best 2D Animation Examples<\/h2>\n

                  Movies<\/h3>\n

                  1. Tarzan<\/h4>\n