Animated movies are my favorite. There are many companies who have done animation. Some examples: Disney/Pixar (Frozen, Little Mermaid, etc.), Don Bluth (Anastasia, Thumbelina, etc.), and Hayao Miyazaki (Spirited Away, Ponyo, etc.). The difference between their animation styles is amazing. Imagine a girl picking a comb up from a table. If Disney animated it, the girl would reach over and pick up the comb.

If Don Bluth animated it, the girl would nervously run her fingers over her hair, smooth down her dress, and then pick up the object, turning it over in her hand to look at the details.

If Hayao Miyazaki animated the scene, the girl might reach over, push some other items aside, accidentally knocking a mirror off of the table. She would then pick the comb up, and touch it delicately to feel the details.

All styles get the point across, but all in a different way. I’ve been fascinated by these differences for many years. I anticipate the new releases as they come out. I have quite an extensive collection of old and new animated film movies, but as with any favorite hobby, I never have enough. I like to rummage through old shops and book stores looking for something I’ve never seen before. On occasion, I hit the jackpot.

Next time you watch an animated film, try thinking about the differences I listed earlier in this article. You might find such difference intriguing.