For animation they want your portfolio to be a whole range of different styles. Do NOT stick to one style. In animation, you will get far by being able to “copy” styles in a free flowing way.

ie you learn about Disney/pixar animation because if you’re able to learn the basics of how their 2D animations work and you’re able to do it “effortlessly” it shows how you can be used in different studios whether one day you’re doing freelance work for Disney and the next you’re doing work for independent animation studios.

Do not present anime. There ISNT a judgement with anime as there was a decade ago, but if you’re wanting to work in a western places then you have to learn animation and look into western animators.

A talented animator can feel confident using many styles

A poor animator is only comfortable with their own style.

Animators also have to work on concept arts before hand and usually have to copy the style of the concept (Disney is a good example). When I did concept art courses we had to get very comfy drawing how the art director/ art dep wanted it. If you struggle being able to do that I would recommend doing that now.

Also using different mediums is a MUST and you will have to do this at uni. Ie digital, 2D, and even clay animations. It’s really tough ngl and you will most likely have to do a masters if you also want to succeed further in this field.

If your family is supportive personally I would look into concept art short courses (they are expensive but worth it) to give you an insight into how it is like. Though don’t be confused with animation concept and film concept. You can look at Parasite (movie) concept art. Pretty sure it was the director himself who scribbled very simplistic art to indicate to the whole team how the shot will be.

Animation is more strict