It's relatively accessible compared to 3D animation (see below) and it allows a lot of flexibility since almost any style of art can be used. There are various 2D animation techniques.

From cel animation to stop motion and 3D, the best animation styles can captivate audiences, but which one is for you?

The Transformers franchise often shifted between 2D and 3D animation. The original show and corresponding movie used the hand-drawn style, but the 1990s saw the birth of Beast Wars and Beast Machines.

DreamWorks animators reveal how 'The Bad Guys 2' amps up its hybrid style with hand-drawn effects, anime-inspired flair, and ambitious action set pieces.