[Featured Articles] Ugoira Animated Illustrations - Must-See Again and Again!

On pixivision, we often share features highlighting incredible ugoira, or animated illustrations, posted to pixiv!

In addition to still artworks, the ugoira (lit. moving illustration) feature on pixiv allows creators to upload pieces that come alive with subtle movement. From the sway of hair and clothing to delicate gestures and expressions, countless works capture these details with stunning precision.

This time, we’re rounding up past features of ugoira that you’ll want to watch on repeat. From Pokémon and chibi animations to irresistibly cute moments and breezy, wind-swept scenes!

These are tons of fun to watch, but they’ll also give you inspiration for your own art. Get moving with these features highlighting ugoira!

These ugoira featuring Pokémon are so cute, you can’t help but stop and stare! Seeing your favorite Pokémon come to life in animation is sure to warm your heart.

Pint-sized cuties come alive in ugoira form! Whether they’re happily munching on snacks or bouncing with energy, every moment is packed with maximum adorableness.

These dancing ugoira bring rhythm and life to every pixel! With dynamic movements and joyful expressions, you might just find yourself dancing along.

From flowing hair to rustling grass, these ugoira capture the feeling of wind with stunning detail. Let their breezy beauty carry you away.

With puffed cheeks and sparkling eyes, these characters eat with such pure joy that each ugoira becomes a feast for both the eyes and the heart!

Whether fluttering in the wind or blooming in full glory, these flower-filled ugoira combine characters and nature in a dazzling display. Some even let the flowers take center stage!

A blast from the 8-bit past, these pixel-style ugoira are bursting with nostalgic flair and clever animation. Every blink, flicker, and tiny movement is a pixel-perfect delight.

Still hungry for more? You're in luck, because there's plenty of eye-catching illustrations on pixiv beyond just ugoira. If you’re curious to explore more, dive in and keep discovering on pixiv!

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