{"id":10084,"date":"2022-12-15T16:42:42","date_gmt":"2022-12-15T07:42:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.fromjapan.co.jp\/en\/?p=10084"},"modified":"2022-12-15T16:40:26","modified_gmt":"2022-12-15T07:40:26","slug":"guide-to-anime-cels","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.fromjapan.co.jp\/en\/anime\/guide-to-anime-cels.html","title":{"rendered":"Guide to Anime Cels – How to Buy, Cel Care, and more!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Updated in December 2022 to give you more anime cel options to search for! Enjoy!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

What is an Animation Cel?<\/h2>\n

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If you\u2019re an animation buff, then you will know that \u201ccel\u201d is short for \u201ccelluloid\u201d. In the days before computer animation, objects were drawn or painted on these celluloid sheets as part of the process of animation. This practice is known as cel animation (also known as frame-by-frame animation) and is highly labor-intensive, with a feature-length film requiring tens of thousands of hand-painted cels. As cels are created in layers, this style of animation was cost-effective and allowed creative animators to produce some stunning special effects.<\/p>\n

While most anime studios in Japan have moved to computer-based methods for animation, anime cels are enjoying a renaissance as collector\u2019s items. Some of Japan\u2019s most iconic anime series used cel animation, including the likes of Neon Genesis Evangelion, Sailor Moon, Dragon Ball, Studio Ghibli films, Naruto, One Piece, and more!<\/p>\n

If you want to dip your toes into anime cel collecting but have no idea where to start – look no further! In this post we\u2019ll be guiding you through cel care, where to buy anime cels, giving you the low-down on commonly used terms, and more. Enjoy!<\/p>\n

Anime Cel Care Tips: Storage and Handling<\/h2>\n

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While there is debate about the best way to store cels safely, one thing all cel aficionados agree on is to keep cels out of direct sunlight. The black lines of a cel are very sensitive to bright light and especially to UV rays, so make sure to keep your cels out of direct sunlight to ensure your cels don\u2019t get damaged.<\/p>\n

When it comes to storing your cels, you shouldn\u2019t stack too many together or place anything heavy on top of them, as this damages the paintwork. To avoid this, make sure to stack your anime cels upright rather than in a pile. We suggest you use a specially made folder designed to keep cels safely stored.<\/p>\n

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As the paint typically used for cel animation is designed to stick well to the celluloid sheet, cels will get stuck together if there is no barrier between them. It is very difficult to avoid damage once two cels are stuck together, so make sure your cels are stored with at least a clean piece of paper between them.<\/p>\n

Just because cels are delicate, doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t show them off to the world! The most important thing when framing cels is to take the proper precautions to avoid UV damage. This is why you should make sure to use a frame with anti-UV glass. Not all types of anti-UV glass filter the same amount of UV rays, so be sure to check! Even if your cels are safe in a UV-protected frame, you should never put the cel under direct sunlight!<\/p>\n

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Anime Cel Glossary<\/h2>\n

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\nBelow we\u2019ve collected some useful terms for when you are hunting for cels.<\/div>\n