Moho Animation Needs to Step Up: The Future of Animation Demands More

I used Moho for years to create the characters from my books.

But animation in Moho was always a challenge for me, and now with AI tools that generate animations in seconds, it feels like a waste of time to spend hours editing just one scene.

So will Moho step up to the plate?

Moho has long been a staple in the 2D animation world. It carved a niche for animators who wanted a balance of power and accessibility. Its rigging system, vector tools, and affordability made it attractive compared to high-end alternatives. But the truth is—times have changed. And Moho needs to change with them.

The Current Problem

Animation today is faster, more collaborative, and increasingly AI-powered. While Moho is still a capable program, it feels locked in an older era. Animators don’t just want “tools”—they want workflows that accelerate creativity, not get in the way. Rigging is still more complex than it should be. Lip-sync feels dated. Motion smoothing requires too much tinkering. And worst of all, Moho doesn’t feel like it’s keeping pace with the future of animation.

Why AI is the Missing Piece

Artificial intelligence is transforming creative industries. Tools like Stable Diffusion, Runway, and Adobe’s Sensei are changing the game. Imagine if Moho embraced this wave:

• AI-Assisted Rigging: Drop in a character design and let AI build a working rig instantly.

• Smarter Lip-Sync: Instead of clunky phoneme mapping, AI could auto-match voices to mouth shapes fluidly.

• Intelligent In-Betweening: Let AI fill the gaps in animation, giving artists the option to refine instead of redraw.

• Style Transfer: Apply visual styles across frames consistently, without laborious cleanup.

Other tools are already experimenting with these features. If Moho doesn’t innovate, it risks being left behind.

Making Animation Easier

At its core, animators want one thing: to bring their ideas to life without unnecessary friction. That means fewer menus, fewer roadblocks, and smarter defaults. AI can’t replace creativity, but it can eliminate the tedious steps that drain time and energy. Moho should empower beginners to get results fast while still giving professionals deep control when needed.

A Call to Action

Moho has a passionate user base. People want to see it thrive. But the software has to listen. The future of animation will be defined by speed, intelligence, and accessibility. If Moho doesn’t step up and integrate AI, someone else will—and animators will follow.

The next generation of tools won’t just be about drawing and rigging. They’ll be about collaboration between human creativity and machine intelligence. Moho still has a chance to lead that revolution. The question is: will they?