This study aims to determine the effect of using photos and videos of animated caricature media on students in understanding anecdotal texts for class X SMA. This research method is quantitative with a descriptive approach and associative analysis. Data collection techniques, namely questionnaires and anecdotal writing tests. The study's results on the use of photo media in class X high school students, on average, were at a high level. A total of 35 students (48%) in the high category, 20 students (27%) in the medium category, and 18 students (25%) in the low category. On average, the use of animated caricature videos in class X high school students is in the medium category. A total of 20 students (27%) in the high category, 41 students (56%) in the medium category, and 12 students (17%) in the low category. Research on media of photos and videos of animated caricatures with the ability to understand anecdotal texts for class X high school students, on average, is in the high category. A total of 30 students (41%) in the high category, 29 students (40%) in the medium category, and 14 students (19%) in the low category.