This post has not been vetted or endorsed by BuzzFeed's editorial staff. BuzzFeed Community is a place where anyone can create a post or quiz. Try making your own!Buzz·Posted on Sep 25, 201414 Reasons Animation Is An Important Achievement In StorytellingWhat would we do without it?by Nia AlavezosCommunity ContributorLinkFacebookPinterestTwitterMail 1. It brings us back to our youth. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 2. The best example of what the magic of cinema can accomplish. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 3. The worlds depicted are vibrant, marvelous, and lush. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 4. The possibilities are endless. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 5. The art form constantly pushes the boundaries of filmmaking. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 6. Not only for children but for people of all ages. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 7. Nothing else has made us laugh and cry simultaneously. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 8. It gives us the joy of the traditional movie musical. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 9. The simplicity of the story and characters. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 10. All the hard work that goes into making a single frame. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 11. Animation is a medium unlike any other. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 12. There's a plethora of different styles. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 13. There's also more than one way to tell a story. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 14. The scores that accompany the films. View this video on YouTube Studio Ghibli, YouTube / Via youtube.com Our favorite animated films wouldn't be what they are without the beautiful music that sweeps us away on endless exciting escapades. It's truly exciting thinking about where animation is headed in the future. Keep the films coming! Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF