diff --git a/autogen/convert_functions.py b/autogen/convert_functions.py
index 1f4486e1..8f90c70b 100644
--- a/autogen/convert_functions.py
+++ b/autogen/convert_functions.py
@@ -47,6 +47,7 @@ in_files = [
     "src/pc/lua/utils/smlua_text_utils.h",
     "src/pc/lua/utils/smlua_audio_utils.h",
     "src/pc/lua/utils/smlua_level_utils.h",
+    "src/pc/lua/utils/smlua_anim_utils.h",
     "src/pc/lua/utils/smlua_deprecated.h",
     "src/game/object_helpers.c",
     "src/game/obj_behaviors.c",
@@ -104,6 +105,7 @@ override_disallowed_functions = {
     "src/pc/lua/utils/smlua_audio_utils.h": [ "smlua_audio_utils_override", "audio_custom_shutdown"],
     "src/pc/djui/djui_hud_utils.h":         [ "djui_hud_render_texture", "djui_hud_render_texture_raw", "djui_hud_render_texture_tile", "djui_hud_render_texture_tile_raw" ],
     "src/pc/lua/utils/smlua_level_utils.h": [ "smlua_level_util_reset" ],
+    "src/pc/lua/utils/smlua_anim_utils.h":  [ "smlua_anim_util_reset", "smlua_anim_util_register_animation" ],
     "src/pc/network/lag_compensation.h":    [ "lag_compensation_clear", "lag_compensation_store" ],
 }
 
diff --git a/autogen/lua_definitions/functions.lua b/autogen/lua_definitions/functions.lua
index bd3261e6..9fbcbfdc 100644
--- a/autogen/lua_definitions/functions.lua
+++ b/autogen/lua_definitions/functions.lua
@@ -7868,6 +7868,19 @@ function save_file_set_star_flags(fileIndex, courseIndex, starFlags)
     -- ...
 end
 
+--- @param obj Object
+--- @return string
+function smlua_anim_util_get_current_animation_name(obj)
+    -- ...
+end
+
+--- @param obj Object
+--- @param name string
+--- @return nil
+function smlua_anim_util_set_animation(obj, name)
+    -- ...
+end
+
 --- @param audio BassAudio
 --- @return nil
 function audio_sample_destroy(audio)
diff --git a/autogen/lua_definitions/manual.lua b/autogen/lua_definitions/manual.lua
index 568a0cb7..309c3fe3 100644
--- a/autogen/lua_definitions/manual.lua
+++ b/autogen/lua_definitions/manual.lua
@@ -222,6 +222,19 @@ function djui_hud_render_texture_tile_interpolated(texInfo, prevX, prevY, prevSc
     -- ...
 end
 
+--- @param name string
+--- @param flags integer
+--- @param animYTransDivisor integer
+--- @param startFrame integer
+--- @param loopStart integer
+--- @param loopEnd integer
+--- @param values table
+--- @param index table
+--- @return nil
+function smlua_anim_util_register_animation(name, flags, animYTransDivisor, startFrame, loopStart, loopEnd, values, index)
+    -- ...
+end
+
 --- @param levelNum number
 --- @param func fun(areaIndex:number, bhvData:table, macroBhvIds:table, macroBhvArgs:table)
 --- @return nil
diff --git a/data/dynos_mgr_anim.cpp b/data/dynos_mgr_anim.cpp
index 19b42f46..983c88e0 100644
--- a/data/dynos_mgr_anim.cpp
+++ b/data/dynos_mgr_anim.cpp
@@ -4,6 +4,7 @@ extern "C" {
 #include "game/level_update.h"
 #include "game/object_list_processor.h"
 #include "pc/configfile.h"
+#include "pc/lua/utils/smlua_anim_utils.h"
 }
 
 //
@@ -25,7 +26,7 @@ static s32 RetrieveCurrentMarioAnimationIndex(u32 aPlayerIndex) {
 // Retrieve the current animation index
 // As we don't know the length of the table, let's hope that we'll always find the animation...
 static s32 RetrieveCurrentAnimationIndex(struct Object *aObject) {
-    if (!aObject->oAnimations || !aObject->header.gfx.animInfo.curAnim) {
+    if (!aObject->oAnimations || !aObject->header.gfx.animInfo.curAnim || smlua_anim_util_get_current_animation_name(aObject)) {
         return -1;
     }
     for (s32 i = 0; aObject->oAnimations[i] != NULL; ++i) {
diff --git a/docs/lua/functions-4.md b/docs/lua/functions-4.md
index 89c0b44f..4be078f6 100644
--- a/docs/lua/functions-4.md
+++ b/docs/lua/functions-4.md
@@ -6725,6 +6725,53 @@
 
 <br />
 
+---
+# functions from smlua_anim_utils.h
+
+<br />
+
+
+## [smlua_anim_util_get_current_animation_name](#smlua_anim_util_get_current_animation_name)
+
+### Lua Example
+`local stringValue = smlua_anim_util_get_current_animation_name(obj)`
+
+### Parameters
+| Field | Type |
+| ----- | ---- |
+| obj | [Object](structs.md#Object) |
+
+### Returns
+- `string`
+
+### C Prototype
+`const char *smlua_anim_util_get_current_animation_name(struct Object *obj);`
+
+[:arrow_up_small:](#)
+
+<br />
+
+## [smlua_anim_util_set_animation](#smlua_anim_util_set_animation)
+
+### Lua Example
+`smlua_anim_util_set_animation(obj, name)`
+
+### Parameters
+| Field | Type |
+| ----- | ---- |
+| obj | [Object](structs.md#Object) |
+| name | `string` |
+
+### Returns
+- None
+
+### C Prototype
+`void smlua_anim_util_set_animation(struct Object *obj, const char *name);`
+
+[:arrow_up_small:](#)
+
+<br />
+
 ---
 # functions from smlua_audio_utils.h
 
@@ -7665,1290 +7712,6 @@
 
 [:arrow_up_small:](#)
 
-<br />
-
----
-# functions from smlua_misc_utils.h
-
-<br />
-
-
-## [add_scroll_target](#add_scroll_target)
-
-### Lua Example
-`add_scroll_target(index, name, offset, size)`
-
-### Parameters
-| Field | Type |
-| ----- | ---- |
-| index | `integer` |
-| name | `string` |
-| offset | `integer` |
-| size | `integer` |
-
-### Returns
-- None
-
-### C Prototype
-`void add_scroll_target(u32 index, const char* name, u32 offset, u32 size);`
-
-[:arrow_up_small:](#)
-
-<br />
-
-## [allocate_mario_action](#allocate_mario_action)
-
-### Lua Example
-`local integerValue = allocate_mario_action(actFlags)`
-
-### Parameters
-| Field | Type |
-| ----- | ---- |
-| actFlags | `integer` |
-
-### Returns
-- `integer`
-
-### C Prototype
-`u32 allocate_mario_action(u32 actFlags);`
-
-[:arrow_up_small:](#)
-
-<br />
-
-## [camera_config_enable_analog_cam](#camera_config_enable_analog_cam)
-
-### Lua Example
-`camera_config_enable_analog_cam(enable)`
-
-### Parameters
-| Field | Type |
-| ----- | ---- |
-| enable | `boolean` |
-
-### Returns
-- None
-
-### C Prototype
-`void camera_config_enable_analog_cam(bool enable);`
-
-[:arrow_up_small:](#)
-
-<br />
-
-## [camera_config_enable_free_cam](#camera_config_enable_free_cam)
-
-### Lua Example
-`camera_config_enable_free_cam(enable)`
-
-### Parameters
-| Field | Type |
-| ----- | ---- |
-| enable | `boolean` |
-
-### Returns
-- None
-
-### C Prototype
-`void camera_config_enable_free_cam(bool enable);`
-
-[:arrow_up_small:](#)
-
-<br />
-
-## [camera_config_enable_mouse_look](#camera_config_enable_mouse_look)
-
-### Lua Example
-`camera_config_enable_mouse_look(enable)`
-
-### Parameters
-| Field | Type |
-| ----- | ---- |
-| enable | `boolean` |
-
-### Returns
-- None
-
-### C Prototype
-`void camera_config_enable_mouse_look(bool enable);`
-
-[:arrow_up_small:](#)
-
-<br />
-
-## [camera_config_get_aggression](#camera_config_get_aggression)
-
-### Lua Example
-`local integerValue = camera_config_get_aggression()`
-
-### Parameters
-- None
-
-### Returns
-- `integer`
-
-### C Prototype
-`u32 camera_config_get_aggression(void);`
-
-[:arrow_up_small:](#)
-
-<br />
-
-## [camera_config_get_deceleration](#camera_config_get_deceleration)
-
-### Lua Example
-`local integerValue = camera_config_get_deceleration()`
-
-### Parameters
-- None
-
-### Returns
-- `integer`
-
-### C Prototype
-`u32 camera_config_get_deceleration(void);`
-
-[:arrow_up_small:](#)
-
-<br />
-
-## [camera_config_get_pan_level](#camera_config_get_pan_level)
-
-### Lua Example
-`local integerValue = camera_config_get_pan_level()`
-
-### Parameters
-- None
-
-### Returns
-- `integer`
-
-### C Prototype
-`u32 camera_config_get_pan_level(void);`
-
-[:arrow_up_small:](#)
-
-<br />
-
-## [camera_config_get_x_sensitivity](#camera_config_get_x_sensitivity)
-
-### Lua Example
-`local integerValue = camera_config_get_x_sensitivity()`
-
-### Parameters
-- None
-
-### Returns
-- `integer`
-
-### C Prototype
-`u32 camera_config_get_x_sensitivity(void);`
-
-[:arrow_up_small:](#)
-
-<br />
-
-## [camera_config_get_y_sensitivity](#camera_config_get_y_sensitivity)
-
-### Lua Example
-`local integerValue = camera_config_get_y_sensitivity()`
-
-### Parameters
-- None
-
-### Returns
-- `integer`
-
-### C Prototype
-`u32 camera_config_get_y_sensitivity(void);`
-
-[:arrow_up_small:](#)
-
-<br />
-
-## [camera_config_invert_x](#camera_config_invert_x)
-
-### Lua Example
-`camera_config_invert_x(invert)`
-
-### Parameters
-| Field | Type |
-| ----- | ---- |
-| invert | `boolean` |
-
-### Returns
-- None
-
-### C Prototype
-`void camera_config_invert_x(bool invert);`
-
-[:arrow_up_small:](#)
-
-<br />
-
-## [camera_config_invert_y](#camera_config_invert_y)
-
-### Lua Example
-`camera_config_invert_y(invert)`
-
-### Parameters
-| Field | Type |
-| ----- | ---- |
-| invert | `boolean` |
-
-### Returns
-- None
-
-### C Prototype
-`void camera_config_invert_y(bool invert);`
-
-[:arrow_up_small:](#)
-
-<br />
-
-## [camera_config_is_analog_cam_enabled](#camera_config_is_analog_cam_enabled)
-
-### Lua Example
-`local booleanValue = camera_config_is_analog_cam_enabled()`
-
-### Parameters
-- None
-
-### Returns
-- `boolean`
-
-### C Prototype
-`bool camera_config_is_analog_cam_enabled(void);`
-
-[:arrow_up_small:](#)
-
-<br />
-
-## [camera_config_is_free_cam_enabled](#camera_config_is_free_cam_enabled)
-
-### Lua Example
-`local booleanValue = camera_config_is_free_cam_enabled()`
-
-### Parameters
-- None
-
-### Returns
-- `boolean`
-
-### C Prototype
-`bool camera_config_is_free_cam_enabled(void);`
-
-[:arrow_up_small:](#)
-
-<br />
-
-## [camera_config_is_mouse_look_enabled](#camera_config_is_mouse_look_enabled)
-
-### Lua Example
-`local booleanValue = camera_config_is_mouse_look_enabled()`
-
-### Parameters
-- None
-
-### Returns
-- `boolean`
-
-### C Prototype
-`bool camera_config_is_mouse_look_enabled(void);`
-
-[:arrow_up_small:](#)
-
-<br />
-
-## [camera_config_is_x_inverted](#camera_config_is_x_inverted)
-
-### Lua Example
-`local booleanValue = camera_config_is_x_inverted()`
-
-### Parameters
-- None
-
-### Returns
-- `boolean`
-
-### C Prototype
-`bool camera_config_is_x_inverted(void);`
-
-[:arrow_up_small:](#)
-
-<br />
-
-## [camera_config_is_y_inverted](#camera_config_is_y_inverted)
-
-### Lua Example
-`local booleanValue = camera_config_is_y_inverted()`
-
-### Parameters
-- None
-
-### Returns
-- `boolean`
-
-### C Prototype
-`bool camera_config_is_y_inverted(void);`
-
-[:arrow_up_small:](#)
-
-<br />
-
-## [camera_config_set_aggression](#camera_config_set_aggression)
-
-### Lua Example
-`camera_config_set_aggression(value)`
-
-### Parameters
-| Field | Type |
-| ----- | ---- |
-| value | `integer` |
-
-### Returns
-- None
-
-### C Prototype
-`void camera_config_set_aggression(u32 value);`
-
-[:arrow_up_small:](#)
-
-<br />
-
-## [camera_config_set_deceleration](#camera_config_set_deceleration)
-
-### Lua Example
-`camera_config_set_deceleration(value)`
-
-### Parameters
-| Field | Type |
-| ----- | ---- |
-| value | `integer` |
-
-### Returns
-- None
-
-### C Prototype
-`void camera_config_set_deceleration(u32 value);`
-
-[:arrow_up_small:](#)
-
-<br />
-
-## [camera_config_set_pan_level](#camera_config_set_pan_level)
-
-### Lua Example
-`camera_config_set_pan_level(value)`
-
-### Parameters
-| Field | Type |
-| ----- | ---- |
-| value | `integer` |
-
-### Returns
-- None
-
-### C Prototype
-`void camera_config_set_pan_level(u32 value);`
-
-[:arrow_up_small:](#)
-
-<br />
-
-## [camera_config_set_x_sensitivity](#camera_config_set_x_sensitivity)
-
-### Lua Example
-`camera_config_set_x_sensitivity(value)`
-
-### Parameters
-| Field | Type |
-| ----- | ---- |
-| value | `integer` |
-
-### Returns
-- None
-
-### C Prototype
-`void camera_config_set_x_sensitivity(u32 value);`
-
-[:arrow_up_small:](#)
-
-<br />
-
-## [camera_config_set_y_sensitivity](#camera_config_set_y_sensitivity)
-
-### Lua Example
-`camera_config_set_y_sensitivity(value)`
-
-### Parameters
-| Field | Type |
-| ----- | ---- |
-| value | `integer` |
-
-### Returns
-- None
-
-### C Prototype
-`void camera_config_set_y_sensitivity(u32 value);`
-
-[:arrow_up_small:](#)
-
-<br />
-
-## [camera_freeze](#camera_freeze)
-
-### Lua Example
-`camera_freeze()`
-
-### Parameters
-- None
-
-### Returns
-- None
-
-### C Prototype
-`void camera_freeze(void);`
-
-[:arrow_up_small:](#)
-
-<br />
-
-## [camera_is_frozen](#camera_is_frozen)
-
-### Lua Example
-`local booleanValue = camera_is_frozen()`
-
-### Parameters
-- None
-
-### Returns
-- `boolean`
-
-### C Prototype
-`bool camera_is_frozen(void);`
-
-[:arrow_up_small:](#)
-
-<br />
-
-## [camera_unfreeze](#camera_unfreeze)
-
-### Lua Example
-`camera_unfreeze()`
-
-### Parameters
-- None
-
-### Returns
-- None
-
-### C Prototype
-`void camera_unfreeze(void);`
-
-[:arrow_up_small:](#)
-
-<br />
-
-## [course_is_main_course](#course_is_main_course)
-
-### Lua Example
-`local booleanValue = course_is_main_course(courseNum)`
-
-### Parameters
-| Field | Type |
-| ----- | ---- |
-| courseNum | `integer` |
-
-### Returns
-- `boolean`
-
-### C Prototype
-`bool course_is_main_course(u16 courseNum);`
-
-[:arrow_up_small:](#)
-
-<br />
-
-## [deref_s32_pointer](#deref_s32_pointer)
-
-### Lua Example
-`local integerValue = deref_s32_pointer(pointer)`
-
-### Parameters
-| Field | Type |
-| ----- | ---- |
-| pointer | `Pointer` <`integer`> |
-
-### Returns
-- `integer`
-
-### C Prototype
-`s32 deref_s32_pointer(s32* pointer);`
-
-[:arrow_up_small:](#)
-
-<br />
-
-## [get_current_save_file_num](#get_current_save_file_num)
-
-### Lua Example
-`local integerValue = get_current_save_file_num()`
-
-### Parameters
-- None
-
-### Returns
-- `integer`
-
-### C Prototype
-`s16 get_current_save_file_num(void);`
-
-[:arrow_up_small:](#)
-
-<br />
-
-## [get_dialog_box_state](#get_dialog_box_state)
-
-### Lua Example
-`local integerValue = get_dialog_box_state()`
-
-### Parameters
-- None
-
-### Returns
-- `integer`
-
-### C Prototype
-`s8 get_dialog_box_state();`
-
-[:arrow_up_small:](#)
-
-<br />
-
-## [get_dialog_id](#get_dialog_id)
-
-### Lua Example
-`local integerValue = get_dialog_id()`
-
-### Parameters
-- None
-
-### Returns
-- `integer`
-
-### C Prototype
-`s16 get_dialog_id(void);`
-
-[:arrow_up_small:](#)
-
-<br />
-
-## [get_envfx](#get_envfx)
-
-### Lua Example
-`local integerValue = get_envfx()`
-
-### Parameters
-- None
-
-### Returns
-- `integer`
-
-### C Prototype
-`u16 get_envfx(void);`
-
-[:arrow_up_small:](#)
-
-<br />
-
-## [get_environment_region](#get_environment_region)
-
-### Lua Example
-`local numberValue = get_environment_region(index)`
-
-### Parameters
-| Field | Type |
-| ----- | ---- |
-| index | `integer` |
-
-### Returns
-- `number`
-
-### C Prototype
-`f32 get_environment_region(u8 index);`
-
-[:arrow_up_small:](#)
-
-<br />
-
-## [get_hand_foot_pos_x](#get_hand_foot_pos_x)
-
-### Lua Example
-`local numberValue = get_hand_foot_pos_x(m, index)`
-
-### Parameters
-| Field | Type |
-| ----- | ---- |
-| m | [MarioState](structs.md#MarioState) |
-| index | `integer` |
-
-### Returns
-- `number`
-
-### C Prototype
-`f32 get_hand_foot_pos_x(struct MarioState* m, u8 index);`
-
-[:arrow_up_small:](#)
-
-<br />
-
-## [get_hand_foot_pos_y](#get_hand_foot_pos_y)
-
-### Lua Example
-`local numberValue = get_hand_foot_pos_y(m, index)`
-
-### Parameters
-| Field | Type |
-| ----- | ---- |
-| m | [MarioState](structs.md#MarioState) |
-| index | `integer` |
-
-### Returns
-- `number`
-
-### C Prototype
-`f32 get_hand_foot_pos_y(struct MarioState* m, u8 index);`
-
-[:arrow_up_small:](#)
-
-<br />
-
-## [get_hand_foot_pos_z](#get_hand_foot_pos_z)
-
-### Lua Example
-`local numberValue = get_hand_foot_pos_z(m, index)`
-
-### Parameters
-| Field | Type |
-| ----- | ---- |
-| m | [MarioState](structs.md#MarioState) |
-| index | `integer` |
-
-### Returns
-- `number`
-
-### C Prototype
-`f32 get_hand_foot_pos_z(struct MarioState* m, u8 index);`
-
-[:arrow_up_small:](#)
-
-<br />
-
-## [get_last_star_or_key](#get_last_star_or_key)
-
-### Lua Example
-`local integerValue = get_last_star_or_key()`
-
-### Parameters
-- None
-
-### Returns
-- `integer`
-
-### C Prototype
-`s32 get_last_star_or_key(void);`
-
-[:arrow_up_small:](#)
-
-<br />
-
-## [get_lighting_dir](#get_lighting_dir)
-
-### Lua Example
-`local numberValue = get_lighting_dir(index)`
-
-### Parameters
-| Field | Type |
-| ----- | ---- |
-| index | `integer` |
-
-### Returns
-- `number`
-
-### C Prototype
-`f32 get_lighting_dir(u8 index);`
-
-[:arrow_up_small:](#)
-
-<br />
-
-## [get_network_area_timer](#get_network_area_timer)
-
-### Lua Example
-`local integerValue = get_network_area_timer()`
-
-### Parameters
-- None
-
-### Returns
-- `integer`
-
-### C Prototype
-`u32 get_network_area_timer(void);`
-
-[:arrow_up_small:](#)
-
-<br />
-
-## [get_os_name](#get_os_name)
-
-### Lua Example
-`local stringValue = get_os_name()`
-
-### Parameters
-- None
-
-### Returns
-- `string`
-
-### C Prototype
-`char* get_os_name(void);`
-
-[:arrow_up_small:](#)
-
-<br />
-
-## [get_skybox](#get_skybox)
-
-### Lua Example
-`local integerValue = get_skybox()`
-
-### Parameters
-- None
-
-### Returns
-- `integer`
-
-### C Prototype
-`s8 get_skybox();`
-
-[:arrow_up_small:](#)
-
-<br />
-
-## [get_temp_s32_pointer](#get_temp_s32_pointer)
-
-### Lua Example
-`local PointerValue = get_temp_s32_pointer(initialValue)`
-
-### Parameters
-| Field | Type |
-| ----- | ---- |
-| initialValue | `integer` |
-
-### Returns
-- `Pointer` <`integer`>
-
-### C Prototype
-`s32* get_temp_s32_pointer(s32 initialValue);`
-
-[:arrow_up_small:](#)
-
-<br />
-
-## [get_time](#get_time)
-
-### Lua Example
-`local integerValue = get_time()`
-
-### Parameters
-- None
-
-### Returns
-- `integer`
-
-### C Prototype
-`u32 get_time(void);`
-
-[:arrow_up_small:](#)
-
-<br />
-
-## [get_ttc_speed_setting](#get_ttc_speed_setting)
-
-### Lua Example
-`local integerValue = get_ttc_speed_setting()`
-
-### Parameters
-- None
-
-### Returns
-- `integer`
-
-### C Prototype
-`s16 get_ttc_speed_setting();`
-
-[:arrow_up_small:](#)
-
-<br />
-
-## [hud_get_value](#hud_get_value)
-
-### Lua Example
-`local integerValue = hud_get_value(type)`
-
-### Parameters
-| Field | Type |
-| ----- | ---- |
-| type | [enum HudDisplayValue](constants.md#enum-HudDisplayValue) |
-
-### Returns
-- `integer`
-
-### C Prototype
-`s32 hud_get_value(enum HudDisplayValue type);`
-
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-
-<br />
-
-## [hud_hide](#hud_hide)
-
-### Lua Example
-`hud_hide()`
-
-### Parameters
-- None
-
-### Returns
-- None
-
-### C Prototype
-`void hud_hide(void);`
-
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-
-<br />
-
-## [hud_is_hidden](#hud_is_hidden)
-
-### Lua Example
-`local booleanValue = hud_is_hidden()`
-
-### Parameters
-- None
-
-### Returns
-- `boolean`
-
-### C Prototype
-`bool hud_is_hidden(void);`
-
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-
-<br />
-
-## [hud_render_power_meter](#hud_render_power_meter)
-
-### Lua Example
-`hud_render_power_meter(health, x, y, width, height)`
-
-### Parameters
-| Field | Type |
-| ----- | ---- |
-| health | `integer` |
-| x | `number` |
-| y | `number` |
-| width | `number` |
-| height | `number` |
-
-### Returns
-- None
-
-### C Prototype
-`void hud_render_power_meter(s32 health, f32 x, f32 y, f32 width, f32 height);`
-
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-
-<br />
-
-## [hud_render_power_meter_interpolated](#hud_render_power_meter_interpolated)
-
-### Lua Example
-`hud_render_power_meter_interpolated(health, prevX, prevY, prevWidth, prevHeight, x, y, width, height)`
-
-### Parameters
-| Field | Type |
-| ----- | ---- |
-| health | `integer` |
-| prevX | `number` |
-| prevY | `number` |
-| prevWidth | `number` |
-| prevHeight | `number` |
-| x | `number` |
-| y | `number` |
-| width | `number` |
-| height | `number` |
-
-### Returns
-- None
-
-### C Prototype
-`void hud_render_power_meter_interpolated(s32 health, f32 prevX, f32 prevY, f32 prevWidth, f32 prevHeight, f32 x, f32 y, f32 width, f32 height);`
-
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-
-<br />
-
-## [hud_set_value](#hud_set_value)
-
-### Lua Example
-`hud_set_value(type, value)`
-
-### Parameters
-| Field | Type |
-| ----- | ---- |
-| type | [enum HudDisplayValue](constants.md#enum-HudDisplayValue) |
-| value | `integer` |
-
-### Returns
-- None
-
-### C Prototype
-`void hud_set_value(enum HudDisplayValue type, s32 value);`
-
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-
-<br />
-
-## [hud_show](#hud_show)
-
-### Lua Example
-`hud_show()`
-
-### Parameters
-- None
-
-### Returns
-- None
-
-### C Prototype
-`void hud_show(void);`
-
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-
-<br />
-
-## [is_game_paused](#is_game_paused)
-
-### Lua Example
-`local booleanValue = is_game_paused()`
-
-### Parameters
-- None
-
-### Returns
-- `boolean`
-
-### C Prototype
-`bool is_game_paused(void);`
-
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-
-<br />
-
-## [is_transition_playing](#is_transition_playing)
-
-### Lua Example
-`local booleanValue = is_transition_playing()`
-
-### Parameters
-- None
-
-### Returns
-- `boolean`
-
-### C Prototype
-`bool is_transition_playing(void);`
-
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-
-<br />
-
-## [movtexqc_register](#movtexqc_register)
-
-### Lua Example
-`movtexqc_register(name, level, area, type)`
-
-### Parameters
-| Field | Type |
-| ----- | ---- |
-| name | `string` |
-| level | `integer` |
-| area | `integer` |
-| type | `integer` |
-
-### Returns
-- None
-
-### C Prototype
-`void movtexqc_register(const char* name, s16 level, s16 area, s16 type);`
-
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-
-<br />
-
-## [play_transition](#play_transition)
-
-### Lua Example
-`play_transition(transType, time, red, green, blue)`
-
-### Parameters
-| Field | Type |
-| ----- | ---- |
-| transType | `integer` |
-| time | `integer` |
-| red | `integer` |
-| green | `integer` |
-| blue | `integer` |
-
-### Returns
-- None
-
-### C Prototype
-`void play_transition(s16 transType, s16 time, u8 red, u8 green, u8 blue);`
-
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-
-<br />
-
-## [save_file_set_using_backup_slot](#save_file_set_using_backup_slot)
-
-### Lua Example
-`save_file_set_using_backup_slot(usingBackupSlot)`
-
-### Parameters
-| Field | Type |
-| ----- | ---- |
-| usingBackupSlot | `boolean` |
-
-### Returns
-- None
-
-### C Prototype
-`void save_file_set_using_backup_slot(bool usingBackupSlot);`
-
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-
-<br />
-
-## [set_environment_region](#set_environment_region)
-
-### Lua Example
-`set_environment_region(index, value)`
-
-### Parameters
-| Field | Type |
-| ----- | ---- |
-| index | `integer` |
-| value | `integer` |
-
-### Returns
-- None
-
-### C Prototype
-`void set_environment_region(u8 index, s32 value);`
-
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-
-<br />
-
-## [set_last_star_or_key](#set_last_star_or_key)
-
-### Lua Example
-`set_last_star_or_key(value)`
-
-### Parameters
-| Field | Type |
-| ----- | ---- |
-| value | `integer` |
-
-### Returns
-- None
-
-### C Prototype
-`void set_last_star_or_key(u8 value);`
-
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-
-<br />
-
-## [set_lighting_dir](#set_lighting_dir)
-
-### Lua Example
-`set_lighting_dir(index, value)`
-
-### Parameters
-| Field | Type |
-| ----- | ---- |
-| index | `integer` |
-| value | `number` |
-
-### Returns
-- None
-
-### C Prototype
-`void set_lighting_dir(u8 index, f32 value);`
-
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-
-<br />
-
-## [set_override_envfx](#set_override_envfx)
-
-### Lua Example
-`set_override_envfx(envfx)`
-
-### Parameters
-| Field | Type |
-| ----- | ---- |
-| envfx | `integer` |
-
-### Returns
-- None
-
-### C Prototype
-`void set_override_envfx(s32 envfx);`
-
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-
-<br />
-
-## [set_override_far](#set_override_far)
-
-### Lua Example
-`set_override_far(far)`
-
-### Parameters
-| Field | Type |
-| ----- | ---- |
-| far | `number` |
-
-### Returns
-- None
-
-### C Prototype
-`void set_override_far(f32 far);`
-
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-
-<br />
-
-## [set_override_fov](#set_override_fov)
-
-### Lua Example
-`set_override_fov(fov)`
-
-### Parameters
-| Field | Type |
-| ----- | ---- |
-| fov | `number` |
-
-### Returns
-- None
-
-### C Prototype
-`void set_override_fov(f32 fov);`
-
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-
-<br />
-
-## [set_override_near](#set_override_near)
-
-### Lua Example
-`set_override_near(near)`
-
-### Parameters
-| Field | Type |
-| ----- | ---- |
-| near | `number` |
-
-### Returns
-- None
-
-### C Prototype
-`void set_override_near(f32 near);`
-
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-
-<br />
-
-## [set_override_skybox](#set_override_skybox)
-
-### Lua Example
-`set_override_skybox(background)`
-
-### Parameters
-| Field | Type |
-| ----- | ---- |
-| background | `integer` |
-
-### Returns
-- None
-
-### C Prototype
-`void set_override_skybox(s8 background);`
-
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-
-<br />
-
-## [set_ttc_speed_setting](#set_ttc_speed_setting)
-
-### Lua Example
-`set_ttc_speed_setting(speed)`
-
-### Parameters
-| Field | Type |
-| ----- | ---- |
-| speed | `integer` |
-
-### Returns
-- None
-
-### C Prototype
-`void set_ttc_speed_setting(s16 speed);`
-
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-
-<br />
-
----
-# functions from smlua_model_utils.h
-
-<br />
-
-
-## [smlua_model_util_get_id](#smlua_model_util_get_id)
-
-### Lua Example
-`local integerValue = smlua_model_util_get_id(name)`
-
-### Parameters
-| Field | Type |
-| ----- | ---- |
-| name | `string` |
-
-### Returns
-- `integer`
-
-### C Prototype
-`u32 smlua_model_util_get_id(const char* name);`
-
-[:arrow_up_small:](#)
-
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 ---
 
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 [< prev](functions-4.md) | [1](functions.md) | [2](functions-2.md) | [3](functions-3.md) | [4](functions-4.md) | 5]
 
 
+---
+# functions from smlua_misc_utils.h
+
+<br />
+
+
+## [add_scroll_target](#add_scroll_target)
+
+### Lua Example
+`add_scroll_target(index, name, offset, size)`
+
+### Parameters
+| Field | Type |
+| ----- | ---- |
+| index | `integer` |
+| name | `string` |
+| offset | `integer` |
+| size | `integer` |
+
+### Returns
+- None
+
+### C Prototype
+`void add_scroll_target(u32 index, const char* name, u32 offset, u32 size);`
+
+[:arrow_up_small:](#)
+
+<br />
+
+## [allocate_mario_action](#allocate_mario_action)
+
+### Lua Example
+`local integerValue = allocate_mario_action(actFlags)`
+
+### Parameters
+| Field | Type |
+| ----- | ---- |
+| actFlags | `integer` |
+
+### Returns
+- `integer`
+
+### C Prototype
+`u32 allocate_mario_action(u32 actFlags);`
+
+[:arrow_up_small:](#)
+
+<br />
+
+## [camera_config_enable_analog_cam](#camera_config_enable_analog_cam)
+
+### Lua Example
+`camera_config_enable_analog_cam(enable)`
+
+### Parameters
+| Field | Type |
+| ----- | ---- |
+| enable | `boolean` |
+
+### Returns
+- None
+
+### C Prototype
+`void camera_config_enable_analog_cam(bool enable);`
+
+[:arrow_up_small:](#)
+
+<br />
+
+## [camera_config_enable_free_cam](#camera_config_enable_free_cam)
+
+### Lua Example
+`camera_config_enable_free_cam(enable)`
+
+### Parameters
+| Field | Type |
+| ----- | ---- |
+| enable | `boolean` |
+
+### Returns
+- None
+
+### C Prototype
+`void camera_config_enable_free_cam(bool enable);`
+
+[:arrow_up_small:](#)
+
+<br />
+
+## [camera_config_enable_mouse_look](#camera_config_enable_mouse_look)
+
+### Lua Example
+`camera_config_enable_mouse_look(enable)`
+
+### Parameters
+| Field | Type |
+| ----- | ---- |
+| enable | `boolean` |
+
+### Returns
+- None
+
+### C Prototype
+`void camera_config_enable_mouse_look(bool enable);`
+
+[:arrow_up_small:](#)
+
+<br />
+
+## [camera_config_get_aggression](#camera_config_get_aggression)
+
+### Lua Example
+`local integerValue = camera_config_get_aggression()`
+
+### Parameters
+- None
+
+### Returns
+- `integer`
+
+### C Prototype
+`u32 camera_config_get_aggression(void);`
+
+[:arrow_up_small:](#)
+
+<br />
+
+## [camera_config_get_deceleration](#camera_config_get_deceleration)
+
+### Lua Example
+`local integerValue = camera_config_get_deceleration()`
+
+### Parameters
+- None
+
+### Returns
+- `integer`
+
+### C Prototype
+`u32 camera_config_get_deceleration(void);`
+
+[:arrow_up_small:](#)
+
+<br />
+
+## [camera_config_get_pan_level](#camera_config_get_pan_level)
+
+### Lua Example
+`local integerValue = camera_config_get_pan_level()`
+
+### Parameters
+- None
+
+### Returns
+- `integer`
+
+### C Prototype
+`u32 camera_config_get_pan_level(void);`
+
+[:arrow_up_small:](#)
+
+<br />
+
+## [camera_config_get_x_sensitivity](#camera_config_get_x_sensitivity)
+
+### Lua Example
+`local integerValue = camera_config_get_x_sensitivity()`
+
+### Parameters
+- None
+
+### Returns
+- `integer`
+
+### C Prototype
+`u32 camera_config_get_x_sensitivity(void);`
+
+[:arrow_up_small:](#)
+
+<br />
+
+## [camera_config_get_y_sensitivity](#camera_config_get_y_sensitivity)
+
+### Lua Example
+`local integerValue = camera_config_get_y_sensitivity()`
+
+### Parameters
+- None
+
+### Returns
+- `integer`
+
+### C Prototype
+`u32 camera_config_get_y_sensitivity(void);`
+
+[:arrow_up_small:](#)
+
+<br />
+
+## [camera_config_invert_x](#camera_config_invert_x)
+
+### Lua Example
+`camera_config_invert_x(invert)`
+
+### Parameters
+| Field | Type |
+| ----- | ---- |
+| invert | `boolean` |
+
+### Returns
+- None
+
+### C Prototype
+`void camera_config_invert_x(bool invert);`
+
+[:arrow_up_small:](#)
+
+<br />
+
+## [camera_config_invert_y](#camera_config_invert_y)
+
+### Lua Example
+`camera_config_invert_y(invert)`
+
+### Parameters
+| Field | Type |
+| ----- | ---- |
+| invert | `boolean` |
+
+### Returns
+- None
+
+### C Prototype
+`void camera_config_invert_y(bool invert);`
+
+[:arrow_up_small:](#)
+
+<br />
+
+## [camera_config_is_analog_cam_enabled](#camera_config_is_analog_cam_enabled)
+
+### Lua Example
+`local booleanValue = camera_config_is_analog_cam_enabled()`
+
+### Parameters
+- None
+
+### Returns
+- `boolean`
+
+### C Prototype
+`bool camera_config_is_analog_cam_enabled(void);`
+
+[:arrow_up_small:](#)
+
+<br />
+
+## [camera_config_is_free_cam_enabled](#camera_config_is_free_cam_enabled)
+
+### Lua Example
+`local booleanValue = camera_config_is_free_cam_enabled()`
+
+### Parameters
+- None
+
+### Returns
+- `boolean`
+
+### C Prototype
+`bool camera_config_is_free_cam_enabled(void);`
+
+[:arrow_up_small:](#)
+
+<br />
+
+## [camera_config_is_mouse_look_enabled](#camera_config_is_mouse_look_enabled)
+
+### Lua Example
+`local booleanValue = camera_config_is_mouse_look_enabled()`
+
+### Parameters
+- None
+
+### Returns
+- `boolean`
+
+### C Prototype
+`bool camera_config_is_mouse_look_enabled(void);`
+
+[:arrow_up_small:](#)
+
+<br />
+
+## [camera_config_is_x_inverted](#camera_config_is_x_inverted)
+
+### Lua Example
+`local booleanValue = camera_config_is_x_inverted()`
+
+### Parameters
+- None
+
+### Returns
+- `boolean`
+
+### C Prototype
+`bool camera_config_is_x_inverted(void);`
+
+[:arrow_up_small:](#)
+
+<br />
+
+## [camera_config_is_y_inverted](#camera_config_is_y_inverted)
+
+### Lua Example
+`local booleanValue = camera_config_is_y_inverted()`
+
+### Parameters
+- None
+
+### Returns
+- `boolean`
+
+### C Prototype
+`bool camera_config_is_y_inverted(void);`
+
+[:arrow_up_small:](#)
+
+<br />
+
+## [camera_config_set_aggression](#camera_config_set_aggression)
+
+### Lua Example
+`camera_config_set_aggression(value)`
+
+### Parameters
+| Field | Type |
+| ----- | ---- |
+| value | `integer` |
+
+### Returns
+- None
+
+### C Prototype
+`void camera_config_set_aggression(u32 value);`
+
+[:arrow_up_small:](#)
+
+<br />
+
+## [camera_config_set_deceleration](#camera_config_set_deceleration)
+
+### Lua Example
+`camera_config_set_deceleration(value)`
+
+### Parameters
+| Field | Type |
+| ----- | ---- |
+| value | `integer` |
+
+### Returns
+- None
+
+### C Prototype
+`void camera_config_set_deceleration(u32 value);`
+
+[:arrow_up_small:](#)
+
+<br />
+
+## [camera_config_set_pan_level](#camera_config_set_pan_level)
+
+### Lua Example
+`camera_config_set_pan_level(value)`
+
+### Parameters
+| Field | Type |
+| ----- | ---- |
+| value | `integer` |
+
+### Returns
+- None
+
+### C Prototype
+`void camera_config_set_pan_level(u32 value);`
+
+[:arrow_up_small:](#)
+
+<br />
+
+## [camera_config_set_x_sensitivity](#camera_config_set_x_sensitivity)
+
+### Lua Example
+`camera_config_set_x_sensitivity(value)`
+
+### Parameters
+| Field | Type |
+| ----- | ---- |
+| value | `integer` |
+
+### Returns
+- None
+
+### C Prototype
+`void camera_config_set_x_sensitivity(u32 value);`
+
+[:arrow_up_small:](#)
+
+<br />
+
+## [camera_config_set_y_sensitivity](#camera_config_set_y_sensitivity)
+
+### Lua Example
+`camera_config_set_y_sensitivity(value)`
+
+### Parameters
+| Field | Type |
+| ----- | ---- |
+| value | `integer` |
+
+### Returns
+- None
+
+### C Prototype
+`void camera_config_set_y_sensitivity(u32 value);`
+
+[:arrow_up_small:](#)
+
+<br />
+
+## [camera_freeze](#camera_freeze)
+
+### Lua Example
+`camera_freeze()`
+
+### Parameters
+- None
+
+### Returns
+- None
+
+### C Prototype
+`void camera_freeze(void);`
+
+[:arrow_up_small:](#)
+
+<br />
+
+## [camera_is_frozen](#camera_is_frozen)
+
+### Lua Example
+`local booleanValue = camera_is_frozen()`
+
+### Parameters
+- None
+
+### Returns
+- `boolean`
+
+### C Prototype
+`bool camera_is_frozen(void);`
+
+[:arrow_up_small:](#)
+
+<br />
+
+## [camera_unfreeze](#camera_unfreeze)
+
+### Lua Example
+`camera_unfreeze()`
+
+### Parameters
+- None
+
+### Returns
+- None
+
+### C Prototype
+`void camera_unfreeze(void);`
+
+[:arrow_up_small:](#)
+
+<br />
+
+## [course_is_main_course](#course_is_main_course)
+
+### Lua Example
+`local booleanValue = course_is_main_course(courseNum)`
+
+### Parameters
+| Field | Type |
+| ----- | ---- |
+| courseNum | `integer` |
+
+### Returns
+- `boolean`
+
+### C Prototype
+`bool course_is_main_course(u16 courseNum);`
+
+[:arrow_up_small:](#)
+
+<br />
+
+## [deref_s32_pointer](#deref_s32_pointer)
+
+### Lua Example
+`local integerValue = deref_s32_pointer(pointer)`
+
+### Parameters
+| Field | Type |
+| ----- | ---- |
+| pointer | `Pointer` <`integer`> |
+
+### Returns
+- `integer`
+
+### C Prototype
+`s32 deref_s32_pointer(s32* pointer);`
+
+[:arrow_up_small:](#)
+
+<br />
+
+## [get_current_save_file_num](#get_current_save_file_num)
+
+### Lua Example
+`local integerValue = get_current_save_file_num()`
+
+### Parameters
+- None
+
+### Returns
+- `integer`
+
+### C Prototype
+`s16 get_current_save_file_num(void);`
+
+[:arrow_up_small:](#)
+
+<br />
+
+## [get_dialog_box_state](#get_dialog_box_state)
+
+### Lua Example
+`local integerValue = get_dialog_box_state()`
+
+### Parameters
+- None
+
+### Returns
+- `integer`
+
+### C Prototype
+`s8 get_dialog_box_state();`
+
+[:arrow_up_small:](#)
+
+<br />
+
+## [get_dialog_id](#get_dialog_id)
+
+### Lua Example
+`local integerValue = get_dialog_id()`
+
+### Parameters
+- None
+
+### Returns
+- `integer`
+
+### C Prototype
+`s16 get_dialog_id(void);`
+
+[:arrow_up_small:](#)
+
+<br />
+
+## [get_envfx](#get_envfx)
+
+### Lua Example
+`local integerValue = get_envfx()`
+
+### Parameters
+- None
+
+### Returns
+- `integer`
+
+### C Prototype
+`u16 get_envfx(void);`
+
+[:arrow_up_small:](#)
+
+<br />
+
+## [get_environment_region](#get_environment_region)
+
+### Lua Example
+`local numberValue = get_environment_region(index)`
+
+### Parameters
+| Field | Type |
+| ----- | ---- |
+| index | `integer` |
+
+### Returns
+- `number`
+
+### C Prototype
+`f32 get_environment_region(u8 index);`
+
+[:arrow_up_small:](#)
+
+<br />
+
+## [get_hand_foot_pos_x](#get_hand_foot_pos_x)
+
+### Lua Example
+`local numberValue = get_hand_foot_pos_x(m, index)`
+
+### Parameters
+| Field | Type |
+| ----- | ---- |
+| m | [MarioState](structs.md#MarioState) |
+| index | `integer` |
+
+### Returns
+- `number`
+
+### C Prototype
+`f32 get_hand_foot_pos_x(struct MarioState* m, u8 index);`
+
+[:arrow_up_small:](#)
+
+<br />
+
+## [get_hand_foot_pos_y](#get_hand_foot_pos_y)
+
+### Lua Example
+`local numberValue = get_hand_foot_pos_y(m, index)`
+
+### Parameters
+| Field | Type |
+| ----- | ---- |
+| m | [MarioState](structs.md#MarioState) |
+| index | `integer` |
+
+### Returns
+- `number`
+
+### C Prototype
+`f32 get_hand_foot_pos_y(struct MarioState* m, u8 index);`
+
+[:arrow_up_small:](#)
+
+<br />
+
+## [get_hand_foot_pos_z](#get_hand_foot_pos_z)
+
+### Lua Example
+`local numberValue = get_hand_foot_pos_z(m, index)`
+
+### Parameters
+| Field | Type |
+| ----- | ---- |
+| m | [MarioState](structs.md#MarioState) |
+| index | `integer` |
+
+### Returns
+- `number`
+
+### C Prototype
+`f32 get_hand_foot_pos_z(struct MarioState* m, u8 index);`
+
+[:arrow_up_small:](#)
+
+<br />
+
+## [get_last_star_or_key](#get_last_star_or_key)
+
+### Lua Example
+`local integerValue = get_last_star_or_key()`
+
+### Parameters
+- None
+
+### Returns
+- `integer`
+
+### C Prototype
+`s32 get_last_star_or_key(void);`
+
+[:arrow_up_small:](#)
+
+<br />
+
+## [get_lighting_dir](#get_lighting_dir)
+
+### Lua Example
+`local numberValue = get_lighting_dir(index)`
+
+### Parameters
+| Field | Type |
+| ----- | ---- |
+| index | `integer` |
+
+### Returns
+- `number`
+
+### C Prototype
+`f32 get_lighting_dir(u8 index);`
+
+[:arrow_up_small:](#)
+
+<br />
+
+## [get_network_area_timer](#get_network_area_timer)
+
+### Lua Example
+`local integerValue = get_network_area_timer()`
+
+### Parameters
+- None
+
+### Returns
+- `integer`
+
+### C Prototype
+`u32 get_network_area_timer(void);`
+
+[:arrow_up_small:](#)
+
+<br />
+
+## [get_os_name](#get_os_name)
+
+### Lua Example
+`local stringValue = get_os_name()`
+
+### Parameters
+- None
+
+### Returns
+- `string`
+
+### C Prototype
+`char* get_os_name(void);`
+
+[:arrow_up_small:](#)
+
+<br />
+
+## [get_skybox](#get_skybox)
+
+### Lua Example
+`local integerValue = get_skybox()`
+
+### Parameters
+- None
+
+### Returns
+- `integer`
+
+### C Prototype
+`s8 get_skybox();`
+
+[:arrow_up_small:](#)
+
+<br />
+
+## [get_temp_s32_pointer](#get_temp_s32_pointer)
+
+### Lua Example
+`local PointerValue = get_temp_s32_pointer(initialValue)`
+
+### Parameters
+| Field | Type |
+| ----- | ---- |
+| initialValue | `integer` |
+
+### Returns
+- `Pointer` <`integer`>
+
+### C Prototype
+`s32* get_temp_s32_pointer(s32 initialValue);`
+
+[:arrow_up_small:](#)
+
+<br />
+
+## [get_time](#get_time)
+
+### Lua Example
+`local integerValue = get_time()`
+
+### Parameters
+- None
+
+### Returns
+- `integer`
+
+### C Prototype
+`u32 get_time(void);`
+
+[:arrow_up_small:](#)
+
+<br />
+
+## [get_ttc_speed_setting](#get_ttc_speed_setting)
+
+### Lua Example
+`local integerValue = get_ttc_speed_setting()`
+
+### Parameters
+- None
+
+### Returns
+- `integer`
+
+### C Prototype
+`s16 get_ttc_speed_setting();`
+
+[:arrow_up_small:](#)
+
+<br />
+
+## [hud_get_value](#hud_get_value)
+
+### Lua Example
+`local integerValue = hud_get_value(type)`
+
+### Parameters
+| Field | Type |
+| ----- | ---- |
+| type | [enum HudDisplayValue](constants.md#enum-HudDisplayValue) |
+
+### Returns
+- `integer`
+
+### C Prototype
+`s32 hud_get_value(enum HudDisplayValue type);`
+
+[:arrow_up_small:](#)
+
+<br />
+
+## [hud_hide](#hud_hide)
+
+### Lua Example
+`hud_hide()`
+
+### Parameters
+- None
+
+### Returns
+- None
+
+### C Prototype
+`void hud_hide(void);`
+
+[:arrow_up_small:](#)
+
+<br />
+
+## [hud_is_hidden](#hud_is_hidden)
+
+### Lua Example
+`local booleanValue = hud_is_hidden()`
+
+### Parameters
+- None
+
+### Returns
+- `boolean`
+
+### C Prototype
+`bool hud_is_hidden(void);`
+
+[:arrow_up_small:](#)
+
+<br />
+
+## [hud_render_power_meter](#hud_render_power_meter)
+
+### Lua Example
+`hud_render_power_meter(health, x, y, width, height)`
+
+### Parameters
+| Field | Type |
+| ----- | ---- |
+| health | `integer` |
+| x | `number` |
+| y | `number` |
+| width | `number` |
+| height | `number` |
+
+### Returns
+- None
+
+### C Prototype
+`void hud_render_power_meter(s32 health, f32 x, f32 y, f32 width, f32 height);`
+
+[:arrow_up_small:](#)
+
+<br />
+
+## [hud_render_power_meter_interpolated](#hud_render_power_meter_interpolated)
+
+### Lua Example
+`hud_render_power_meter_interpolated(health, prevX, prevY, prevWidth, prevHeight, x, y, width, height)`
+
+### Parameters
+| Field | Type |
+| ----- | ---- |
+| health | `integer` |
+| prevX | `number` |
+| prevY | `number` |
+| prevWidth | `number` |
+| prevHeight | `number` |
+| x | `number` |
+| y | `number` |
+| width | `number` |
+| height | `number` |
+
+### Returns
+- None
+
+### C Prototype
+`void hud_render_power_meter_interpolated(s32 health, f32 prevX, f32 prevY, f32 prevWidth, f32 prevHeight, f32 x, f32 y, f32 width, f32 height);`
+
+[:arrow_up_small:](#)
+
+<br />
+
+## [hud_set_value](#hud_set_value)
+
+### Lua Example
+`hud_set_value(type, value)`
+
+### Parameters
+| Field | Type |
+| ----- | ---- |
+| type | [enum HudDisplayValue](constants.md#enum-HudDisplayValue) |
+| value | `integer` |
+
+### Returns
+- None
+
+### C Prototype
+`void hud_set_value(enum HudDisplayValue type, s32 value);`
+
+[:arrow_up_small:](#)
+
+<br />
+
+## [hud_show](#hud_show)
+
+### Lua Example
+`hud_show()`
+
+### Parameters
+- None
+
+### Returns
+- None
+
+### C Prototype
+`void hud_show(void);`
+
+[:arrow_up_small:](#)
+
+<br />
+
+## [is_game_paused](#is_game_paused)
+
+### Lua Example
+`local booleanValue = is_game_paused()`
+
+### Parameters
+- None
+
+### Returns
+- `boolean`
+
+### C Prototype
+`bool is_game_paused(void);`
+
+[:arrow_up_small:](#)
+
+<br />
+
+## [is_transition_playing](#is_transition_playing)
+
+### Lua Example
+`local booleanValue = is_transition_playing()`
+
+### Parameters
+- None
+
+### Returns
+- `boolean`
+
+### C Prototype
+`bool is_transition_playing(void);`
+
+[:arrow_up_small:](#)
+
+<br />
+
+## [movtexqc_register](#movtexqc_register)
+
+### Lua Example
+`movtexqc_register(name, level, area, type)`
+
+### Parameters
+| Field | Type |
+| ----- | ---- |
+| name | `string` |
+| level | `integer` |
+| area | `integer` |
+| type | `integer` |
+
+### Returns
+- None
+
+### C Prototype
+`void movtexqc_register(const char* name, s16 level, s16 area, s16 type);`
+
+[:arrow_up_small:](#)
+
+<br />
+
+## [play_transition](#play_transition)
+
+### Lua Example
+`play_transition(transType, time, red, green, blue)`
+
+### Parameters
+| Field | Type |
+| ----- | ---- |
+| transType | `integer` |
+| time | `integer` |
+| red | `integer` |
+| green | `integer` |
+| blue | `integer` |
+
+### Returns
+- None
+
+### C Prototype
+`void play_transition(s16 transType, s16 time, u8 red, u8 green, u8 blue);`
+
+[:arrow_up_small:](#)
+
+<br />
+
+## [save_file_set_using_backup_slot](#save_file_set_using_backup_slot)
+
+### Lua Example
+`save_file_set_using_backup_slot(usingBackupSlot)`
+
+### Parameters
+| Field | Type |
+| ----- | ---- |
+| usingBackupSlot | `boolean` |
+
+### Returns
+- None
+
+### C Prototype
+`void save_file_set_using_backup_slot(bool usingBackupSlot);`
+
+[:arrow_up_small:](#)
+
+<br />
+
+## [set_environment_region](#set_environment_region)
+
+### Lua Example
+`set_environment_region(index, value)`
+
+### Parameters
+| Field | Type |
+| ----- | ---- |
+| index | `integer` |
+| value | `integer` |
+
+### Returns
+- None
+
+### C Prototype
+`void set_environment_region(u8 index, s32 value);`
+
+[:arrow_up_small:](#)
+
+<br />
+
+## [set_last_star_or_key](#set_last_star_or_key)
+
+### Lua Example
+`set_last_star_or_key(value)`
+
+### Parameters
+| Field | Type |
+| ----- | ---- |
+| value | `integer` |
+
+### Returns
+- None
+
+### C Prototype
+`void set_last_star_or_key(u8 value);`
+
+[:arrow_up_small:](#)
+
+<br />
+
+## [set_lighting_dir](#set_lighting_dir)
+
+### Lua Example
+`set_lighting_dir(index, value)`
+
+### Parameters
+| Field | Type |
+| ----- | ---- |
+| index | `integer` |
+| value | `number` |
+
+### Returns
+- None
+
+### C Prototype
+`void set_lighting_dir(u8 index, f32 value);`
+
+[:arrow_up_small:](#)
+
+<br />
+
+## [set_override_envfx](#set_override_envfx)
+
+### Lua Example
+`set_override_envfx(envfx)`
+
+### Parameters
+| Field | Type |
+| ----- | ---- |
+| envfx | `integer` |
+
+### Returns
+- None
+
+### C Prototype
+`void set_override_envfx(s32 envfx);`
+
+[:arrow_up_small:](#)
+
+<br />
+
+## [set_override_far](#set_override_far)
+
+### Lua Example
+`set_override_far(far)`
+
+### Parameters
+| Field | Type |
+| ----- | ---- |
+| far | `number` |
+
+### Returns
+- None
+
+### C Prototype
+`void set_override_far(f32 far);`
+
+[:arrow_up_small:](#)
+
+<br />
+
+## [set_override_fov](#set_override_fov)
+
+### Lua Example
+`set_override_fov(fov)`
+
+### Parameters
+| Field | Type |
+| ----- | ---- |
+| fov | `number` |
+
+### Returns
+- None
+
+### C Prototype
+`void set_override_fov(f32 fov);`
+
+[:arrow_up_small:](#)
+
+<br />
+
+## [set_override_near](#set_override_near)
+
+### Lua Example
+`set_override_near(near)`
+
+### Parameters
+| Field | Type |
+| ----- | ---- |
+| near | `number` |
+
+### Returns
+- None
+
+### C Prototype
+`void set_override_near(f32 near);`
+
+[:arrow_up_small:](#)
+
+<br />
+
+## [set_override_skybox](#set_override_skybox)
+
+### Lua Example
+`set_override_skybox(background)`
+
+### Parameters
+| Field | Type |
+| ----- | ---- |
+| background | `integer` |
+
+### Returns
+- None
+
+### C Prototype
+`void set_override_skybox(s8 background);`
+
+[:arrow_up_small:](#)
+
+<br />
+
+## [set_ttc_speed_setting](#set_ttc_speed_setting)
+
+### Lua Example
+`set_ttc_speed_setting(speed)`
+
+### Parameters
+| Field | Type |
+| ----- | ---- |
+| speed | `integer` |
+
+### Returns
+- None
+
+### C Prototype
+`void set_ttc_speed_setting(s16 speed);`
+
+[:arrow_up_small:](#)
+
+<br />
+
+---
+# functions from smlua_model_utils.h
+
+<br />
+
+
+## [smlua_model_util_get_id](#smlua_model_util_get_id)
+
+### Lua Example
+`local integerValue = smlua_model_util_get_id(name)`
+
+### Parameters
+| Field | Type |
+| ----- | ---- |
+| name | `string` |
+
+### Returns
+- `integer`
+
+### C Prototype
+`u32 smlua_model_util_get_id(const char* name);`
+
+[:arrow_up_small:](#)
+
+<br />
+
 ---
 # functions from smlua_obj_utils.h
 
diff --git a/docs/lua/functions.md b/docs/lua/functions.md
index fbfaef7a..2c79d0ca 100644
--- a/docs/lua/functions.md
+++ b/docs/lua/functions.md
@@ -1459,6 +1459,12 @@
 
 <br />
 
+- smlua_anim_utils.h
+   - [smlua_anim_util_get_current_animation_name](functions-4.md#smlua_anim_util_get_current_animation_name)
+   - [smlua_anim_util_set_animation](functions-4.md#smlua_anim_util_set_animation)
+
+<br />
+
 - smlua_audio_utils.h
    - [audio_sample_destroy](functions-4.md#audio_sample_destroy)
    - [audio_sample_load](functions-4.md#audio_sample_load)
@@ -1524,75 +1530,75 @@
 <br />
 
 - smlua_misc_utils.h
-   - [add_scroll_target](functions-4.md#add_scroll_target)
-   - [allocate_mario_action](functions-4.md#allocate_mario_action)
-   - [camera_config_enable_analog_cam](functions-4.md#camera_config_enable_analog_cam)
-   - [camera_config_enable_free_cam](functions-4.md#camera_config_enable_free_cam)
-   - [camera_config_enable_mouse_look](functions-4.md#camera_config_enable_mouse_look)
-   - [camera_config_get_aggression](functions-4.md#camera_config_get_aggression)
-   - [camera_config_get_deceleration](functions-4.md#camera_config_get_deceleration)
-   - [camera_config_get_pan_level](functions-4.md#camera_config_get_pan_level)
-   - [camera_config_get_x_sensitivity](functions-4.md#camera_config_get_x_sensitivity)
-   - [camera_config_get_y_sensitivity](functions-4.md#camera_config_get_y_sensitivity)
-   - [camera_config_invert_x](functions-4.md#camera_config_invert_x)
-   - [camera_config_invert_y](functions-4.md#camera_config_invert_y)
-   - [camera_config_is_analog_cam_enabled](functions-4.md#camera_config_is_analog_cam_enabled)
-   - [camera_config_is_free_cam_enabled](functions-4.md#camera_config_is_free_cam_enabled)
-   - [camera_config_is_mouse_look_enabled](functions-4.md#camera_config_is_mouse_look_enabled)
-   - [camera_config_is_x_inverted](functions-4.md#camera_config_is_x_inverted)
-   - [camera_config_is_y_inverted](functions-4.md#camera_config_is_y_inverted)
-   - [camera_config_set_aggression](functions-4.md#camera_config_set_aggression)
-   - [camera_config_set_deceleration](functions-4.md#camera_config_set_deceleration)
-   - [camera_config_set_pan_level](functions-4.md#camera_config_set_pan_level)
-   - [camera_config_set_x_sensitivity](functions-4.md#camera_config_set_x_sensitivity)
-   - [camera_config_set_y_sensitivity](functions-4.md#camera_config_set_y_sensitivity)
-   - [camera_freeze](functions-4.md#camera_freeze)
-   - [camera_is_frozen](functions-4.md#camera_is_frozen)
-   - [camera_unfreeze](functions-4.md#camera_unfreeze)
-   - [course_is_main_course](functions-4.md#course_is_main_course)
-   - [deref_s32_pointer](functions-4.md#deref_s32_pointer)
-   - [get_current_save_file_num](functions-4.md#get_current_save_file_num)
-   - [get_dialog_box_state](functions-4.md#get_dialog_box_state)
-   - [get_dialog_id](functions-4.md#get_dialog_id)
-   - [get_envfx](functions-4.md#get_envfx)
-   - [get_environment_region](functions-4.md#get_environment_region)
-   - [get_hand_foot_pos_x](functions-4.md#get_hand_foot_pos_x)
-   - [get_hand_foot_pos_y](functions-4.md#get_hand_foot_pos_y)
-   - [get_hand_foot_pos_z](functions-4.md#get_hand_foot_pos_z)
-   - [get_last_star_or_key](functions-4.md#get_last_star_or_key)
-   - [get_lighting_dir](functions-4.md#get_lighting_dir)
-   - [get_network_area_timer](functions-4.md#get_network_area_timer)
-   - [get_os_name](functions-4.md#get_os_name)
-   - [get_skybox](functions-4.md#get_skybox)
-   - [get_temp_s32_pointer](functions-4.md#get_temp_s32_pointer)
-   - [get_time](functions-4.md#get_time)
-   - [get_ttc_speed_setting](functions-4.md#get_ttc_speed_setting)
-   - [hud_get_value](functions-4.md#hud_get_value)
-   - [hud_hide](functions-4.md#hud_hide)
-   - [hud_is_hidden](functions-4.md#hud_is_hidden)
-   - [hud_render_power_meter](functions-4.md#hud_render_power_meter)
-   - [hud_render_power_meter_interpolated](functions-4.md#hud_render_power_meter_interpolated)
-   - [hud_set_value](functions-4.md#hud_set_value)
-   - [hud_show](functions-4.md#hud_show)
-   - [is_game_paused](functions-4.md#is_game_paused)
-   - [is_transition_playing](functions-4.md#is_transition_playing)
-   - [movtexqc_register](functions-4.md#movtexqc_register)
-   - [play_transition](functions-4.md#play_transition)
-   - [save_file_set_using_backup_slot](functions-4.md#save_file_set_using_backup_slot)
-   - [set_environment_region](functions-4.md#set_environment_region)
-   - [set_last_star_or_key](functions-4.md#set_last_star_or_key)
-   - [set_lighting_dir](functions-4.md#set_lighting_dir)
-   - [set_override_envfx](functions-4.md#set_override_envfx)
-   - [set_override_far](functions-4.md#set_override_far)
-   - [set_override_fov](functions-4.md#set_override_fov)
-   - [set_override_near](functions-4.md#set_override_near)
-   - [set_override_skybox](functions-4.md#set_override_skybox)
-   - [set_ttc_speed_setting](functions-4.md#set_ttc_speed_setting)
+   - [add_scroll_target](functions-5.md#add_scroll_target)
+   - [allocate_mario_action](functions-5.md#allocate_mario_action)
+   - [camera_config_enable_analog_cam](functions-5.md#camera_config_enable_analog_cam)
+   - [camera_config_enable_free_cam](functions-5.md#camera_config_enable_free_cam)
+   - [camera_config_enable_mouse_look](functions-5.md#camera_config_enable_mouse_look)
+   - [camera_config_get_aggression](functions-5.md#camera_config_get_aggression)
+   - [camera_config_get_deceleration](functions-5.md#camera_config_get_deceleration)
+   - [camera_config_get_pan_level](functions-5.md#camera_config_get_pan_level)
+   - [camera_config_get_x_sensitivity](functions-5.md#camera_config_get_x_sensitivity)
+   - [camera_config_get_y_sensitivity](functions-5.md#camera_config_get_y_sensitivity)
+   - [camera_config_invert_x](functions-5.md#camera_config_invert_x)
+   - [camera_config_invert_y](functions-5.md#camera_config_invert_y)
+   - [camera_config_is_analog_cam_enabled](functions-5.md#camera_config_is_analog_cam_enabled)
+   - [camera_config_is_free_cam_enabled](functions-5.md#camera_config_is_free_cam_enabled)
+   - [camera_config_is_mouse_look_enabled](functions-5.md#camera_config_is_mouse_look_enabled)
+   - [camera_config_is_x_inverted](functions-5.md#camera_config_is_x_inverted)
+   - [camera_config_is_y_inverted](functions-5.md#camera_config_is_y_inverted)
+   - [camera_config_set_aggression](functions-5.md#camera_config_set_aggression)
+   - [camera_config_set_deceleration](functions-5.md#camera_config_set_deceleration)
+   - [camera_config_set_pan_level](functions-5.md#camera_config_set_pan_level)
+   - [camera_config_set_x_sensitivity](functions-5.md#camera_config_set_x_sensitivity)
+   - [camera_config_set_y_sensitivity](functions-5.md#camera_config_set_y_sensitivity)
+   - [camera_freeze](functions-5.md#camera_freeze)
+   - [camera_is_frozen](functions-5.md#camera_is_frozen)
+   - [camera_unfreeze](functions-5.md#camera_unfreeze)
+   - [course_is_main_course](functions-5.md#course_is_main_course)
+   - [deref_s32_pointer](functions-5.md#deref_s32_pointer)
+   - [get_current_save_file_num](functions-5.md#get_current_save_file_num)
+   - [get_dialog_box_state](functions-5.md#get_dialog_box_state)
+   - [get_dialog_id](functions-5.md#get_dialog_id)
+   - [get_envfx](functions-5.md#get_envfx)
+   - [get_environment_region](functions-5.md#get_environment_region)
+   - [get_hand_foot_pos_x](functions-5.md#get_hand_foot_pos_x)
+   - [get_hand_foot_pos_y](functions-5.md#get_hand_foot_pos_y)
+   - [get_hand_foot_pos_z](functions-5.md#get_hand_foot_pos_z)
+   - [get_last_star_or_key](functions-5.md#get_last_star_or_key)
+   - [get_lighting_dir](functions-5.md#get_lighting_dir)
+   - [get_network_area_timer](functions-5.md#get_network_area_timer)
+   - [get_os_name](functions-5.md#get_os_name)
+   - [get_skybox](functions-5.md#get_skybox)
+   - [get_temp_s32_pointer](functions-5.md#get_temp_s32_pointer)
+   - [get_time](functions-5.md#get_time)
+   - [get_ttc_speed_setting](functions-5.md#get_ttc_speed_setting)
+   - [hud_get_value](functions-5.md#hud_get_value)
+   - [hud_hide](functions-5.md#hud_hide)
+   - [hud_is_hidden](functions-5.md#hud_is_hidden)
+   - [hud_render_power_meter](functions-5.md#hud_render_power_meter)
+   - [hud_render_power_meter_interpolated](functions-5.md#hud_render_power_meter_interpolated)
+   - [hud_set_value](functions-5.md#hud_set_value)
+   - [hud_show](functions-5.md#hud_show)
+   - [is_game_paused](functions-5.md#is_game_paused)
+   - [is_transition_playing](functions-5.md#is_transition_playing)
+   - [movtexqc_register](functions-5.md#movtexqc_register)
+   - [play_transition](functions-5.md#play_transition)
+   - [save_file_set_using_backup_slot](functions-5.md#save_file_set_using_backup_slot)
+   - [set_environment_region](functions-5.md#set_environment_region)
+   - [set_last_star_or_key](functions-5.md#set_last_star_or_key)
+   - [set_lighting_dir](functions-5.md#set_lighting_dir)
+   - [set_override_envfx](functions-5.md#set_override_envfx)
+   - [set_override_far](functions-5.md#set_override_far)
+   - [set_override_fov](functions-5.md#set_override_fov)
+   - [set_override_near](functions-5.md#set_override_near)
+   - [set_override_skybox](functions-5.md#set_override_skybox)
+   - [set_ttc_speed_setting](functions-5.md#set_ttc_speed_setting)
 
 <br />
 
 - smlua_model_utils.h
-   - [smlua_model_util_get_id](functions-4.md#smlua_model_util_get_id)
+   - [smlua_model_util_get_id](functions-5.md#smlua_model_util_get_id)
 
 <br />
 
diff --git a/src/pc/lua/smlua.c b/src/pc/lua/smlua.c
index 9c9c27d5..2e0bd462 100644
--- a/src/pc/lua/smlua.c
+++ b/src/pc/lua/smlua.c
@@ -7,6 +7,7 @@
 #include "pc/lua/utils/smlua_audio_utils.h"
 #include "pc/lua/utils/smlua_model_utils.h"
 #include "pc/lua/utils/smlua_level_utils.h"
+#include "pc/lua/utils/smlua_anim_utils.h"
 #include "pc/djui/djui.h"
 
 lua_State* gLuaState = NULL;
@@ -198,6 +199,7 @@ void smlua_shutdown(void) {
     smlua_clear_hooks();
     smlua_model_util_reset();
     smlua_level_util_reset();
+    smlua_anim_util_reset();
     lua_State* L = gLuaState;
     if (L != NULL) {
         lua_close(L);
diff --git a/src/pc/lua/smlua_functions.c b/src/pc/lua/smlua_functions.c
index 2cc491c4..3af72eb4 100644
--- a/src/pc/lua/smlua_functions.c
+++ b/src/pc/lua/smlua_functions.c
@@ -13,6 +13,7 @@
 #include "pc/djui/djui_hud_utils.h"
 #include "include/level_misc_macros.h"
 #include "include/macro_presets.h"
+#include "utils/smlua_anim_utils.h"
 
 bool smlua_functions_valid_param_count(lua_State* L, int expected) {
     int top = lua_gettop(L);
@@ -647,6 +648,69 @@ void smlua_func_level_script_parse(lua_State* L) {
     gLevelScriptModIndex = currModIndex;
 }
 
+  ///////////////////////
+ // custom animations //
+///////////////////////
+
+static u16 *smlua_to_u16_list(lua_State* L, int index) {
+
+    // Get number of values
+    s32 length = lua_rawlen(L, index);
+    if (!length) { LOG_LUA("smlua_to_u16_list: Table must not be empty"); return NULL; }
+    u16 *values = calloc(length, sizeof(u16));
+
+    // Retrieve values
+    lua_pushnil(L);
+    s32 top = lua_gettop(L);
+    while (lua_next(L, index) != 0) {
+        int indexKey = lua_gettop(L) - 1;
+        int indexValue = lua_gettop(L) - 0;
+
+        s32 key = smlua_to_integer(L, indexKey);
+        if (!gSmLuaConvertSuccess) { LOG_LUA("smlua_to_u16_list: Failed to convert table key"); return 0; }
+            
+        u16 value = smlua_to_integer(L, indexValue);
+        if (!gSmLuaConvertSuccess) { LOG_LUA("smlua_to_u16_list: Failed to convert table value"); return 0; }
+
+        values[key - 1] = value;
+        lua_settop(L, top);
+    }
+    lua_settop(L, top);
+    return values;
+}
+
+int smlua_func_smlua_anim_util_register_animation(lua_State* L) {
+    if (!smlua_functions_valid_param_count(L, 8)) { return 0; }
+
+    const char *name = smlua_to_string(L, 1);
+    if (!gSmLuaConvertSuccess) { LOG_LUA("smlua_anim_util_register_animation: Failed to convert parameter 'name'"); return 0; }
+
+    s16 flags = smlua_to_integer(L, 2);
+    if (!gSmLuaConvertSuccess) { LOG_LUA("smlua_anim_util_register_animation: Failed to convert parameter 'flags'"); return 0; }
+
+    s16 animYTransDivisor = smlua_to_integer(L, 3);
+    if (!gSmLuaConvertSuccess) { LOG_LUA("smlua_anim_util_register_animation: Failed to convert parameter 'animYTransDivisor'"); return 0; }
+
+    s16 startFrame = smlua_to_integer(L, 4);
+    if (!gSmLuaConvertSuccess) { LOG_LUA("smlua_anim_util_register_animation: Failed to convert parameter 'startFrame'"); return 0; }
+
+    s16 loopStart = smlua_to_integer(L, 5);
+    if (!gSmLuaConvertSuccess) { LOG_LUA("smlua_anim_util_register_animation: Failed to convert parameter 'loopStart'"); return 0; }
+
+    s16 loopEnd = smlua_to_integer(L, 6);
+    if (!gSmLuaConvertSuccess) { LOG_LUA("smlua_anim_util_register_animation: Failed to convert parameter 'loopEnd'"); return 0; }
+
+    s16 *values = (s16 *) smlua_to_u16_list(L, 7);
+    if (!values) { LOG_LUA("smlua_anim_util_register_animation: Failed to convert parameter 'values'"); return 0; }
+    
+    u16 *index = (u16 *) smlua_to_u16_list(L, 8);
+    if (!index) { LOG_LUA("smlua_anim_util_register_animation: Failed to convert parameter 'index'"); return 0; }
+
+    smlua_anim_util_register_animation(name, flags, animYTransDivisor, startFrame, loopStart, loopEnd, values, index);
+
+    return 1;
+}
+
   //////////
  // bind //
 //////////
@@ -671,4 +735,5 @@ void smlua_bind_functions(void) {
     smlua_bind_function(L, "djui_hud_render_texture_interpolated", smlua_func_djui_hud_render_texture_interpolated);
     smlua_bind_function(L, "djui_hud_render_texture_tile_interpolated", smlua_func_djui_hud_render_texture_tile_interpolated);
     smlua_bind_function(L, "level_script_parse", smlua_func_level_script_parse);
+    smlua_bind_function(L, "smlua_anim_util_register_animation", smlua_func_smlua_anim_util_register_animation);
 }
diff --git a/src/pc/lua/smlua_functions_autogen.c b/src/pc/lua/smlua_functions_autogen.c
index af1517a1..ac697a1f 100644
--- a/src/pc/lua/smlua_functions_autogen.c
+++ b/src/pc/lua/smlua_functions_autogen.c
@@ -30,6 +30,7 @@
 #include "src/pc/lua/utils/smlua_text_utils.h"
 #include "src/pc/lua/utils/smlua_audio_utils.h"
 #include "src/pc/lua/utils/smlua_level_utils.h"
+#include "src/pc/lua/utils/smlua_anim_utils.h"
 #include "src/pc/lua/utils/smlua_deprecated.h"
 #include "src/game/object_list_processor.h"
 #include "src/game/behavior_actions.h"
@@ -25850,6 +25851,46 @@ int smlua_func_save_file_set_star_flags(lua_State* L) {
     return 1;
 }
 
+  ////////////////////////
+ // smlua_anim_utils.h //
+////////////////////////
+
+int smlua_func_smlua_anim_util_get_current_animation_name(lua_State* L) {
+    if (L == NULL) { return 0; }
+
+    int top = lua_gettop(L);
+    if (top != 1) {
+        LOG_LUA_LINE("Improper param count for '%s': Expected %u, Received %u", "smlua_anim_util_get_current_animation_name", 1, top);
+        return 0;
+    }
+
+    struct Object* obj = (struct Object*)smlua_to_cobject(L, 1, LOT_OBJECT);
+    if (!gSmLuaConvertSuccess) { LOG_LUA("Failed to convert parameter %u for function '%s'", 1, "smlua_anim_util_get_current_animation_name"); return 0; }
+
+    lua_pushstring(L, smlua_anim_util_get_current_animation_name(obj));
+
+    return 1;
+}
+
+int smlua_func_smlua_anim_util_set_animation(lua_State* L) {
+    if (L == NULL) { return 0; }
+
+    int top = lua_gettop(L);
+    if (top != 2) {
+        LOG_LUA_LINE("Improper param count for '%s': Expected %u, Received %u", "smlua_anim_util_set_animation", 2, top);
+        return 0;
+    }
+
+    struct Object* obj = (struct Object*)smlua_to_cobject(L, 1, LOT_OBJECT);
+    if (!gSmLuaConvertSuccess) { LOG_LUA("Failed to convert parameter %u for function '%s'", 1, "smlua_anim_util_set_animation"); return 0; }
+    const char* name = smlua_to_string(L, 2);
+    if (!gSmLuaConvertSuccess) { LOG_LUA("Failed to convert parameter %u for function '%s'", 2, "smlua_anim_util_set_animation"); return 0; }
+
+    smlua_anim_util_set_animation(obj, name);
+
+    return 1;
+}
+
   /////////////////////////
  // smlua_audio_utils.h //
 /////////////////////////
@@ -30705,6 +30746,10 @@ void smlua_bind_functions_autogen(void) {
     smlua_bind_function(L, "save_file_set_flags", smlua_func_save_file_set_flags);
     smlua_bind_function(L, "save_file_set_star_flags", smlua_func_save_file_set_star_flags);
 
+    // smlua_anim_utils.h
+    smlua_bind_function(L, "smlua_anim_util_get_current_animation_name", smlua_func_smlua_anim_util_get_current_animation_name);
+    smlua_bind_function(L, "smlua_anim_util_set_animation", smlua_func_smlua_anim_util_set_animation);
+
     // smlua_audio_utils.h
     smlua_bind_function(L, "audio_sample_destroy", smlua_func_audio_sample_destroy);
     smlua_bind_function(L, "audio_sample_load", smlua_func_audio_sample_load);
diff --git a/src/pc/lua/utils/smlua_anim_utils.c b/src/pc/lua/utils/smlua_anim_utils.c
index 851ad49f..271a2f2e 100644
--- a/src/pc/lua/utils/smlua_anim_utils.c
+++ b/src/pc/lua/utils/smlua_anim_utils.c
@@ -87,3 +87,116 @@ struct GlobalObjectAnimations gGlobalObjectAnimations = {
     .wiggler_seg5_anims_0500EC8C      = (struct Animation**) wiggler_seg5_anims_0500EC8C,
     .yoshi_seg5_anims_05024100        = (struct Animation**) yoshi_seg5_anims_05024100,
 };
+
+  ///////////////////////
+ // custom animations //
+///////////////////////
+
+struct CustomAnimation {
+    const char *name;
+    struct Animation *anim;
+    struct CustomAnimation *next;
+};
+
+struct CustomAnimation* sCustomAnimationHead = NULL;
+
+static struct CustomAnimation *get_custom_animation_node(const char *name) {
+    for (struct CustomAnimation *node = sCustomAnimationHead; node; node = node->next) {
+        if (node->name && strcmp(node->name, name) == 0) {
+            return node;
+        }
+    }
+    return NULL;
+}
+
+void smlua_anim_util_reset() {
+    for (struct CustomAnimation *node = sCustomAnimationHead; node;) {
+        struct CustomAnimation *next = node->next;
+        if (node->name) {
+            free((void *) node->name);
+        }
+        if (node->anim) {
+            if (node->anim->index) {
+                free((void *) node->anim->index);
+            }
+            if (node->anim->values) {
+                free((void *) node->anim->values);
+            }
+        }
+        free(node);
+        node = next;
+    }
+    sCustomAnimationHead = NULL;
+}
+
+void smlua_anim_util_register_animation(const char *name, s16 flags, s16 animYTransDivisor, s16 startFrame, s16 loopStart, s16 loopEnd, const s16 *values, const u16 *index) {
+
+    // NULL-checks
+    if (!name) {
+        LOG_LUA_LINE("smlua_anim_util_register_animation: Parameter 'name' is NULL");
+        return;
+    }
+
+    // Check if the name is not already taken
+    if (get_custom_animation_node(name)) {
+        LOG_LUA_LINE("smlua_anim_util_register_animation: An animation named '%s' already exists", name);
+        return;
+    }
+
+    // Create a new node
+    struct CustomAnimation *node = calloc(1, sizeof(struct CustomAnimation));
+    node->name = strdup(name);
+    node->anim = calloc(1, sizeof(struct Animation));
+    node->anim->flags = flags;
+    node->anim->animYTransDivisor = animYTransDivisor;
+    node->anim->startFrame = startFrame;
+    node->anim->loopStart = loopStart;
+    node->anim->loopEnd = loopEnd;
+    node->anim->unusedBoneCount = 0;
+    node->anim->values = values;
+    node->anim->index = index;
+    node->anim->length = 0;
+    node->next = sCustomAnimationHead;
+    sCustomAnimationHead = node;
+    LOG_INFO("Registered custom animation: %s", name);
+}
+
+void smlua_anim_util_set_animation(struct Object *obj, const char *name) {
+
+    // NULL-checks
+    if (!obj) {
+        LOG_LUA_LINE("smlua_anim_util_set_animation: Parameter 'obj' is NULL");
+        return;
+    }
+    if (!name) {
+        LOG_LUA_LINE("smlua_anim_util_set_animation: Parameter 'name' is NULL");
+        return;
+    }
+
+    // Check if the animation exists
+    struct CustomAnimation *node = get_custom_animation_node(name);
+    if (!node) {
+        LOG_LUA_LINE("smlua_anim_util_set_animation: Animation '%s' doesn't exist", name);
+        return;
+    }
+
+    // Set animation
+    obj->header.gfx.animInfo.curAnim = node->anim;
+}
+
+const char *smlua_anim_util_get_current_animation_name(struct Object *obj) {
+
+    // NULL-checks
+    if (!obj) {
+        LOG_LUA_LINE("smlua_anim_util_set_animation: Parameter 'obj' is NULL");
+        return NULL;
+    }
+
+    // Check the animations
+    for (struct CustomAnimation *node = sCustomAnimationHead; node; node = node->next) {
+        if (node->anim == obj->header.gfx.animInfo.curAnim) {
+            return node->name;
+        }
+    }
+    return NULL;
+}
diff --git a/src/pc/lua/utils/smlua_anim_utils.h b/src/pc/lua/utils/smlua_anim_utils.h
index 6991a7f5..f21006a6 100644
--- a/src/pc/lua/utils/smlua_anim_utils.h
+++ b/src/pc/lua/utils/smlua_anim_utils.h
@@ -1,6 +1,8 @@
 #ifndef SMLUA_ANIM_UTILS_H
 #define SMLUA_ANIM_UTILS_H
 
+#include "types.h"
+
 typedef struct Animation* ObjectAnimPointer;
 
 struct GlobalObjectAnimations {
@@ -64,4 +66,9 @@ struct GlobalObjectAnimations {
 
 extern struct GlobalObjectAnimations gGlobalObjectAnimations;
 
+void smlua_anim_util_reset();
+void smlua_anim_util_register_animation(const char *name, s16 flags, s16 animYTransDivisor, s16 startFrame, s16 loopStart, s16 loopEnd, const s16 *values, const u16 *index);
+void smlua_anim_util_set_animation(struct Object *obj, const char *name);
+const char *smlua_anim_util_get_current_animation_name(struct Object *obj);
+
 #endif