Animejs

Anime.js is a lightweight animation library that handles DOM, CSS, SVG, and plain JavaScript objects without framework lock-in. It shines for timeline-based sequences and stagger effects, with built-in utilities for grid staggers, spring physics easing, and SVG path morphing. The timeline API uses relative positioning like `-=500ms` for precise choreography, and stagger helpers let you animate from center or custom grid positions. At 9KB gzipped, it's a solid GSAP alternative when you're doing heavy SVG work or want something framework-agnostic. The playback controls and scroll-triggered patterns make it practical for both fire-and-forget animations and interactive UI work.