New YouTube report shows how online animators are reshaping the entertainment industry

The latest Animation Trends Report, "Animation’s New Wave: How independent, online animators are reshaping the entertainment industry," is officially live! We’re diving into how indie creators are expanding the horizons of what’s possible in animation.

Check out these standout stats from the report:

• 61% of 14- to 24-year-old animation fans agree that they like watching animated series created by independent animators for YouTube as much as or more than series created by a major studio.¹
• 63% of 14- to 24-year-old animation fans watch animated series created for YouTube weekly or more.¹
• 50% of animation fans (online 14- to 49-year-olds) agree that they watch animated series in languages other than their own.²

The animation universe is growing faster than ever, fueled by a new generation of creators and a global community of fans.

Visit the YouTube Culture & Trends site to read the full report.

1. _{Google/SmithGeiger, YouTube Trends Survey, U.S. April 2025, N=358 online Gen Z animation fans age 14-24.}
2. _{Google/SmithGeiger, YouTube Trends Survey, U.S. April 2025, N=671 online animation fans age 14-49.}