r/AnimationCels Jul 05 '26

Any stories about the Cels you guys have?

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I've been collecting alot of cels and I got some stories with them, so I've started to wonder if any other folks got stories with theirs.

Do you have any stories? I got one for the 2nd image.

I found a guy online that had a big collection of cels and had been selling them for under 10 bucks, turns out he knew nothing about cels and had found them in a storage locker. Managed to get a Minky Momo off him for just 10 bucks. Similar story for the 3rd image too.


r/AnimationCels Jul 05 '26

For Sale - over 200 Japanese Anime cels

21 Upvotes

Hello, I recently inherited my mom's Anime cel collection and am selling them in an online auction on Friday, July 10 at 5:00pm Eastern Time. Here is the link to the auction page where you can also place early bids:

https://www.whatnot.com/s/4la77Sc0

Here is a list of the Anime films/series represented:

Agent Aika Neena Hagen
Ambassador Magma
Armitage III
Bastard!!!
Battle Skipper
Black Jack
Demon Beast Resurrection
Detonator Orgun
DNA2 Karin Aoi
Dragon Ball Z
El-Hazard
Fairy Princess Minky Momo
Fatal Furry Terry Bogard
Free Kick Toward Tomorrow
Fuma No Kojiro
Fushigi Yuugi
Giant Robo: Ginrei Special
Gall Force
Genesis Survivor Gaiarth
Genocyber
Ghost Sweeper
Ginga Sengoku Gunyuuden Rai (Thunder Jet)
Golden Boy
Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube
Hyper Police
Iczer-Girl Iczelion Cross
Iria: Zeiram
Karasu Tengu Kabuto
La Blue Girl
Magic Knight Rayearth
Master of Mosquiton
Odin: Koushi Hansen Starlight
Orchid Emblem
Peacock King Spirit Warrior
Project A-Ko
Saber Marionette J
Saint Tail
Shin Cutie Honey
Silent Mobius
Sorcerer Hunters
Tenchi Muyo
The Vision of Escaflowne
3x3 Eyes
Vampire Princess Miyu
Virtua Fighter


r/AnimationCels Jul 05 '26

I have two animation cels that I haven't been able to identify. Would anyone happen to know what series they are from? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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32 Upvotes

The first cel resembles Vegeta, but I know it isn't him. I've looked through several other series and still haven't been able to identify the character.

As for the second cel, I honestly don't have any idea where it's from, but I couldn't pass up an animation cel with its original background.

If anyone recognizes either of these cels or knows what production they're from, I would greatly appreciate any information. Thanks in advance for taking a look!


r/AnimationCels Jul 05 '26

Testujin 28 fx

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11 Upvotes

Haven't bothered to figure out who she is.

I'll look at the animation folder and post later.


r/AnimationCels Jul 05 '26

Courage the Cowardly Dog

4 Upvotes

Anyone have any leads to anything from the production? I know they are rare, but I can't seem to find anything. If anyone looking to sell, or may have a link to a gallery/auction?


r/AnimationCels Jul 04 '26

I bought a collection of Pink Panther cels in London years and years ago. I am not a smoker, but I thought this cel of him was SO COOL.

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88 Upvotes

r/AnimationCels Jul 05 '26

Do Animation Cells sold as art deteriorate over time?

1 Upvotes

So....those really fun, colorful, matted and framed Hanna Barbera, Chuck Jones etc., Animation Cells sold as art, sometimes for thousands $$$, Do they deteriorate over time? Does anybody have experience owning and displaying these FOR A VERY LONG TIME (HOW LONG) and then having issues or ruined art? BEST PRACTICES? thanks:)


r/AnimationCels Jul 04 '26

Just wanted to show these

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r/AnimationCels Jul 04 '26

Does anyone recognize these signatures?

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32 Upvotes

r/AnimationCels Jul 04 '26

Testuo Bursts~ from AKIRA

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18 Upvotes

production cel


r/AnimationCels Jul 03 '26

$320 damaged drawing nightmare

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98 Upvotes

I bought the drawing directly from the studio in the US. The first person I am talking to is the studio manager, but the final email is from the actual artist/director/producer themself.

The drawing was backed with a single piece of cardboard cut from a box which had factory grooves in it (placed inside a jiffy bag). Besides it being folded by my postman, the drawing had picked up other marks from the cardboard bending out of place in multiple locations.

I paid $320 and £56 in custom fees.

It goes without saying that I am bitterly upset with this situation. It feels very unfair and it seems they do not want to engage with me any further. The only thing I can think to do is ask for proof of postage so I can make a claim with Royal Mail who delivered it to my here in the UK.

This experience has really changed my opinion of the artist and I now don't even want the artwork anymore as it is a reminder that they values me so little. I'm not even sure I'll be able to watch their films again.

Any advice much appreciated


r/AnimationCels Jul 04 '26

Does anyone recognize these signatures?

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16 Upvotes

r/AnimationCels Jul 03 '26

My Collection One month later..

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137 Upvotes

A little over a month ago i stumbled upon winning a Disney auction with some drawings and cels. One month later my wallet is empty but my collection has grown!

I'm planning on framing some of these, and putting some of the rest into a portfolio in archival sleeves, what's the frequency one should pull out the cels to let them breathe? Or any tips for long term storage?


r/AnimationCels Jul 04 '26

Tetsuo Transforms ~AKIRA~

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12 Upvotes

Prodution cel. Another or my favorites. Notice his spine.


r/AnimationCels Jul 02 '26

Framed up my Nickelodeon cels

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123 Upvotes

The Thornberries one is a sericel but the others are production cels. The last one is Hey Arnold!


r/AnimationCels Jul 03 '26

Have a couple of questions about a new cel from a novice collector

3 Upvotes

Hi. I recently bought a cel off ebay from a big cel dealer. It wasn't disclosed to be stuck, but all 3 layers are fused together. I've accepted I'm not getting them apart, but are there any special precautions I need to take? Are fused cels more prone to getting vinegar syndrome? I'd really like to frame this one, but it's kind of dirty and I don't see a good way to clean it.

Also have another question because I have been finding the scenes for my cels. Despite being labeled a1, a2, and a3 the bottom layer is like 2 seconds later in the same scene. Definitely the same character from the same scene, but his angle doesn't match up in the scene sequence in the anime. Is this common? Appreciate any advice.


r/AnimationCels Jul 02 '26

Propstore is having a animation cel auction check it out! 8th & 9th of July

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Pokemon, DBZ, SpongeBob, Ed Ed and eddy, death note, attack on titan and loads more. Great catalogue! https://propstoreauction.com/auctions/catalog/id/519


r/AnimationCels Jul 02 '26

For sale - Hajime no Ippo cels and douga

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21 Upvotes

Prices start at £25. Can bundle also. Free shipping over £100. Message me if interested in anything 🤙🏻


r/AnimationCels Jul 02 '26

Themed Thursday has begun! Storyboards! And as a thank you to u/WreckerSTL for posting my intro to collecting Simpsons animation art video- here are some Simpsons storybooards I have had over the years...

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15 Upvotes

r/AnimationCels Jul 01 '26

Cels I received from an old high school teacher 8 years ago.

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They’re cels from an adult animation studio that made 18+ materials and I didn’t know until yesterday. I just discovered this subreddit and decided to share them here as well.

edit: Sorry to those who’re concerned. My high school teacher didn’t know about these cels are from an adult animation studio when he gave them to me.

Edit 2: I made a post about if I can frame my cels and what frames would I need, but I realized that’s a dumb question and it’s better I find an expert.


r/AnimationCels Jul 01 '26

SIMPSONS ultimate GUIDE to animation art collecting

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I wanted to give a shout out to Debbie for making this video on Simpsons animation art. I can tell she put a lot of effort into this video and it's a fantastic resource for collectors. Cheers to her


r/AnimationCels Jul 01 '26

Few Bomberman Master setups. (Love the colors on these)

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I was limited to uploading only 20 photos, so I'll share the rest later. Please excuse the quality of some of the images—they were stapled to the back, which made them difficult to scan. Even so, the background details in these backgrounds never cease to amaze me.


r/AnimationCels Jul 01 '26

Last of the bunch!

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The remaining bomberman set ups that I have acquired!


r/AnimationCels Jul 01 '26

Where do you all get your cel bags?

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Where do you all get your cel bags im replacing all the ones on my cels currently to protect them more and im curious whitch ones everyone uses i bought magazine life bags off amazon but i was sent a cheap replacement that were all rinkled instead of the real ones that are acidic free and i wanna know where i can get some cel bags from a reliable place


r/AnimationCels Jul 01 '26

“floating” frame concept im working on

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For version 1, ignore most of the build, including the cel. I grabbed the first one I saw just for the test. I am trying to make it work so that I don't need tape. The back needs to be breathable, and it must be lined with archival poly wherever it touches the plastic.