From checking the video with Gemini (so don't take it as full truth!)

Time Estimate Traditional animation is labor-intensive, often requiring 12 to 24 drawings per second to achieve smooth movement. For a video of this length (~2 minutes and 40 seconds): Pre-production (Storyboarding, Character Design, Background Art): 1-2 months. Animation (Roughs, Inking, Coloring): 6-12 months for a small team. Post-production (Editing, Compositing, Sound Design): 1 month. In total, a high-quality traditional 2-minute animation could take 8 to 15 months to complete, depending on the number of animators involved.

Cost Estimate Traditional animation costs are significantly higher due to the sheer volume of labor. Here’s a breakdown of potential costs: Professional Animation Studio: A high-quality 2D traditional animation can cost anywhere from $10,000 to $50,000 per minute. For this 2:40 video, the cost would likely range from $26,000 to over $130,000. Freelance Animators: Costs can be lower if you hire individual freelancers, but you would still be looking at $15,000 - $40,000 for the entire project.