Why Cartoon Animation Still Works in a 3D-Dominated World

Jennifer Stevenson 3 D

Despite advances in 3D, cartoon animation remains highly effective. Flat visuals load faster mentally and emotionally. Character design in cartoon formats allows exaggeration, which helps highlight key actions or emotions. Many cartoon animation studios in the USA use this to simplify storytelling, especially for educational or explainer content. Character animation does not need realism to feel human; it needs consistency and timing.