Saerom Animation

Saerom Animation is an independent South Korean studio specializing in traditional and digital 2D animation for international television series and animated films. Based in Seoul, it works as an overseas production contractor for animation studios and entertainment networks, supporting productions intended for broadcast, streaming and theatrical release.

Its production services span pre-planning, storyboard translation, character layout, key animation, in-betweening, digital ink and paint, compositing and final delivery. These capabilities connect hand-drawn character animation with digital production and finishing, allowing the studio to undertake multiple stages of an animation assignment within its production pipeline.

International production work

Saerom has provided character animation and overseas production services for Cartoon Network Studios, Nickelodeon, Disney Television Animation, Warner Bros. Animation and Bento Box Entertainment. Its credited work includes television series such as Adventure Time, Regular Show, We Bare Bears, Craig of the Creek, Amphibia, Dora the Explorer and Hey Arnold!.

The studio’s portfolio also includes streaming productions and extensions of established television properties, including Adventure Time: Distant Lands, Close Enough and Regular Show: The Movie. Earlier credits include Johnny Bravo, Clerks: The Animated Series, Aladdin and Gargoyles. Across these assignments, Saerom’s role centers on providing animation production services to the studios behind the productions.

Company development

The business dates to January 1987. Its early development included the establishment of Saerom Art in 1989, followed by incorporation as Saerom Production Co., Ltd. in September 1991. It adopted the Saerom Animation corporate name in 1998.

During the 1990s, the company developed its international subcontracting business as an animation export house. It subsequently expanded its digital production capabilities while continuing to work in 2D character animation. As of November 2026, Saerom remains an active, privately held studio serving international animation productions.