Yeah I know this is not the best animation you will find but break it down and think of the possibilites.
This man made a feature length movie in 5 months. Imagine taking a year, sprucing up the models and modeling. It is quite possible to make something awesome in less than a year.
Here is some inspiration. You know when creating a story feel free to think outside the box and created something new.
If you are going to make an awesome anime you need more than good art, giant robots and big breasts to make something awesome. You need a good story. Here is some great tips to coming up with a story idea.
I cannot say how much this quick animation inspired me. Just wanted to share it.
What inspires you?
You guys remember that quote? If you do you are probably 40. 
I’m not here to dig up the past nostalgia, I’m actually here to share more ideas on animation that might help you.
Going back to cut out animation. I know some folks hate to think of doing a series or movie that way but really it can add style, be fast and be beautiful.
Check out what you can do.
Here is a great little tutorial that shows you what you can do.
The software used is called SPINE. I think most animation software has some form of this type of animation but I really like how this one looks and moves. It is made for this very specific task and it does it well.
Check out who uses this method.
They do stuff like this using this cutout method.
Go for it. Cut out animation is not evil.
Watch and learn.
Here is another one of those videos combining 2d and 3d animation to get better results, especially if you are not the best artist and want to try 2d.
If you learn anything, learn how to tell a story first and foremost. Just wanted to share this touching animation.
I think there are ways around it by using 3d or CG type stuff but personally to do these awesome 2d things I think you need some skill in drawing. You be the judge.
Here is how to integrate 2d and 3d.
I really love this method and think for even folks who cannot draw very well you could do something like this.
I know a lot of you are overwhelmed with the idea of making a whole anime and truth is you’ll probably have to do it all by yourself. You will not truly find artists to help you in your endeavor for the long haul.
But could you still make something cool to watch in a somewhat animated form? Why yes! Yes you can.
I have fun watching this guys videos of popular manga. You could do something like this and it still be watchable as an anime.
