Review by S. Horwatt

There are a wide range of reactions to this software, and I think they probably break down along differences in expectation and user experience/sophistication. For an animation package, this is farily straightforward to learn and use, especially if you already have a an understanding of the basic principles of animation. It won’t instantly transform you into an artist or an animator. If you want to do very straightforward things, like make simple cutout animations or animate portions of photos, it shouldn’t be too difficult to learn, even for a beginner.

Having played with Anime Studio Pro (which is ~$150), Debut is actually very similar, but with some of the more advanced features unavailable. If you are looking to do professional quality animations, you should look at the Pro version. If you’re looking for an inexpensive way to stick your toe in the water of making your own computer animations, Anime Studio Debut fits the bill pretty well.