Storytime animators are YouTubers who tell personal stories, often about their lives, using simple, character-based animation instead of a facecam, creating a blend of vlogging and animated web series that gained popularity around 2016 with creators like JaidenAnimations and TheOdd1sOut. They use animated avatars (often simple drawings with various poses) to represent themselves, animating them to act out their narrated life events, which can cover relatable topics like childhood and identity.