Clip Studio Paint vs Toon Boom Harmony: Which is Better for 2D Animation?

Thinking of getting into 2D animation, but unsure whether Clip Studio Paint or Toon Boom Harmony is the right fit for your goals?

We’ve taken a deep dive comparing both industry favorites, looking at everything from frame-by-frame drawing feel and character rigging to learning curves and studio pipelines.

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Crunchyroll Acquires The Apothecary Diaries Feature Film

Crunchyroll has officially announced it will bring The Apothecary Diaries: The Late Lady’s Treasure anime film to theaters worldwide. The new mystery feature follows Maomao and Jinshi as they travel to a bustling canal city to fulfill a concubine's final wish. Read more about the announcement here.

Animation Is Film Festival Announces Packed 2026 Lineup

The 9th annual Animation Is Film festival (produced by GKIDS, Annecy, and Variety) returns to Hollywood this month. Highlights include anticipated features like Knights of Guinevere, Iron Boy, and Hexed, alongside a selection of top Annecy short films. Watch the teaser trailer here.

Netflix & Mattel Announce New Animated Hot Wheels Movie

Building on the success of the popular series, Mattel Studios and Netflix announced Hot Wheels Let’s Race: Attack of the T-Rex, set to stream on October 20. Read more about the stats here.

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