Chamomile

ok here

tell me if this works 👍

I think some BGs would improve it, i usually take google images and add filters/blur or use AI to make them more/less realistic

some feeling of tensity or action could also add work. the key to good animations is realziing that even though your characters are sticks, they should act human

their movements should never be too precise, whether its stumbling, taking a few steps forward while stopping, or just overall movement

another key is torso movement. it makes your animations so much more real when you add realistic torso movements. like during a punch, the torso goes forward, during a kick, the torso goes backward. slowly going into a running stop, the torso goed back, then wobbles into its normal position. its always the small details that add up to make your animations more visually nice to look at.

you also might want to look at easing, heres a gif of easing references

i also recommend you watch a youtuber called Mr. Onyx

his tutorials are the only reason I can animate the way i do now

i recommend some main ones like pose dynamics, easing, anticipation, and anything else that seems useful

also, i really like your animation style. reminds me of early pivot/sn times

ohh you mean near the ending? I double framed the last 2 frames on purpose because it was hard to see the final couple seconds without it

if i continue on this tid bit, thats when id remove the double frames and replace them with real movement

who are you talking about, black or grey?

also, running is my weak spot