Top 12 YouTube Animator Channels You Should Follow
Animation on YouTube has come a long way from quirky stop-motion cartoons made on MS Paint. With its accessibility and global reach, YouTube has naturally attracted thousands of independent and studio-backed animation youtubers, who use the site to entertain, educate, and inspire viewers with their unique styles.
Animation has the power to make content that pulls you in, even when you’re watching an ad. Check out any of these top 10 animated ads of all time to see what we mean.
Whether you’re a creative professional, an animation enthusiast, or someone who just likes watching cool stuff, animation YouTube channels have something for everyone.
As a Singaporean animation studio, we love knowing what’s out there in the world of animation. That means keeping up with unique and popular creators across platforms from the top 10 animated TikTok accounts to Instagram’s top 10 animator accounts.
But if short form content like TikTok has you wondering if it’s even worth posting or watching, and you’re looking for longer videos that’ll entertain you and maybe even teach you something, here are the top 12 animated/animation YouTubers you should follow!
1. TheOdd1sOut
With over 20 million subscribers on YouTube and more than 5 billion views, TheOdd1sOut is one of the top animation YouTubers. Notably, some of the channel’s most popular videos are simple stories about work or daily life
Work Stories (sooubway)
Robert Rallison, the man behind the channel, isn’t sticking his now iconic chubby little character into anything and everything and churning out as many videos as he can. What makes TheOdd1sOut one of the most successful animation YouTubers is that each video feels like a story being told by a friend, or an opinion being shared over a meal.
People keep coming back to the channel because of the distinctive storytelling and the sense of humor that pairs so well with the animation style. It’s just plain entertaining, and one of the must follow animation YouTubers.
2. GOBELINS
Gobelins is a visual communication and arts school in Paris, France known formally as Gobelins, l’École de l’Image or just Gobelins Paris. Their YouTube channel, focuses on their particularly famous animation program, uploading some of the most visually interesting animations on the site.
“LEFTOVERS”
Unlike most of the other animation YouTube channels on this list, Gobelins isn’t an independent individual or team. But if you’re interested in animation, their videos are something you wouldn’t want to miss.
You’ll find dozens of different animation styles in their videos. If you’re someone who works in animation or a creative field of any kind, it can be a real source of inspiration to consume the wide catalogue of content they have available.
3. Worthikids
Ian Worthington describes himself very simply in the about section of the Worthikids YouTube channel: his name is Ian and he makes animations and music. What he fails to mention is just how well he does that.
Wire
His content spans from anime parodies to full-on original series. He’s also one of the rare animation YouTubers who doesn’t confine himself to one art style, uploading a mix of 2D and 3D styles, each one of which he executes masterfully.
4. Pencilmation
One of the YouTube animators who does stick to one style, but does it very well, is Pencilmation. The creator Ross Bollinger’s characters Pencilmate, Pencilmiss, and a host of other Pencil friends go through wacky adventures that could be expressed through no other medium than animation.
Pencilmate’s Lucky Penny!
Pencilmation’s characters convey these exaggerated expressions and experience some truly bizarre storylines, but it always feels like it makes sense in the universe that Bollinger created. The vibrant visuals paired with the goofy, bouncy style work so well together to tell a cohesive story that it’s no wonder the channel has 20 million subscribers.
5. Ice Cream Sandwich
Ice Cream Sandwich videos are entertaining. They get straight to the point without wasting time on a hello or an introduction. You get to dive straight into whatever topic the title promised you – just like their animation!
trouble
The comics are simple without sacrificing expressiveness, which makes each scene easy but interesting to look at. You’re not going to be bombarded with flashy visuals on this channel like you might be on other animation YouTube channels. What you will get is funny, to-the-point animated content.
6. Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell
If you’re looking for something interesting, but you don’t want to feel like you’re drowning in brainrot, Kurzgesagt is one of the animation YouTubers that you should follow.
The Real Reason Why You Have Allergies
Their content is both educational and aesthetically pleasing. Their use of colour and motion keeps the visuals vibrant and interesting. Their slightly nihilistic sense of humor also imbues their videos with a unique charm
In their own words, nothing is boring if you tell a good story, and Kurzgesagt uses animation to demonstrate that! .
7. Aaron Blaise
A former animator, director, and illustrator at Disney, Aaron Blaise has over 35 years of experience in animation. On YouTube, he shares the techniques and skills that helped him craft some of the most well known animated classics such as Mulan, Aladdin and Brother Bear.
Snow Bear. 2025
While his videos focus more on the craft of animation, many of his videos feature animated clips that showcase the concepts he explains.
If you’re someone who wants to learn about what goes into producing animated videos instead of just consuming them, his channel is the perfect pick for you.
8. Alan Becker
Alan Becker’s animated videos first went viral nearly two decades ago with his Animator vs. Animation series. He utilises no dialogue, but simply lets the dynamism of his characters speak for themselves!
Animation vs. Addiction
His content features the same simple, coloured stick figures in every video. It’s a testament to his skill as a storyteller that even without faces, the movement of his characters, paired with effective camera movement and sound design can convey distinct personalities and complex storylines.
9. Gracie’s Corner
If you’re looking for animation YouTube channels to follow for children, odds are you already know about Cocomelon, but here’s another children’s animation YouTuber that’s worth a follow – Garcie’s Corner!
Hot Cross Buns
It provides a combination of educational, fun, and encouraging songs for children, and features individuals from diverse backgrounds. The animation is 2D and somewhat calmer than other children’s animation YouTube channels. However, it still has vibrant colours and expressive characters, which help keep more than five million subscribers watching.
If you’ve been on the hunt for animated YouTubers like that, give Gracie’s Corner a look!
10. Toniko Pantoja
Toniko Pantoja is on the smaller end of animation YouTube channels, at just over 300 thousand subscribers. But having worked with Dreamworks Animation, Cartoon Network, and Netflix Animation to name a few clients, the tips and techniques they share on their channel are as valuable as they are interesting.
How I turn my crappy storyboards into a polished animatics
Toniko takes the form of a cute yellow dog avatar that guides you through each concept and topic, while simultaneously showcasing their unique, hand drawn animation style. All of their videos are fully animated, seamlessly blending educational and entertaining elements to anyone interested in learning about animation.
11. Flashgitz
Good news for those of you who like to poke fun at pop culture – Flashgitz is a channel made up of Tom and Don, two animators and comedy writers who have dedicated their careers to memes and YouTube videos.
Jake Paul knocks out Mike Tyson
They couple their absurd humour with their exaggerated and sometimes comically distorted animation style to tell stories that they describe as having a “low-brow exterior and a gooey high brow interior”.
With a style that blends humour and pop culture references, along with a selection of original content available, Flashgitz is a must follow animation Youtube channel.
12. The Infographics Show
The team behind The Infographics Show has one mission: to make facts come across as fun as they can with the use of engaging storytelling and good editing.
What Does it Actually Feel Like to be Shot in the Head
This animation YouTube channel focuses on educating audiences with visually satisfying, vibrant 2D animation. Each scene is filled with dynamic movement and exaggerated character expressions, making the content engaging to viewers of all ages.
If watching any of the YouTube animation channels above has you wanting to make your own animated videos, CraveFX can help you make the whole process a breeze. Contact us today and start creating!
