100. Josie and the Pussycats
99. MASK
98. Clerks
97. The Smurfs
96. Star Trek: The Animated Series (
MENTAL NOTE: MUST WATCH THIS!
95. Fullmetal Alchemist
94. The Boondocks
93. Darkwing Duck
92. Rugrats
91. Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law
90. Afro Samurai
89. Star Wars: The Clone Wars (
Original trilogy or GTFO.
88. The Woody Woodpecker Show
87. Frisky Dingo
86. Astro Boy
85. Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends
84. Spider-Man
83. Teen Titans
82. Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids
81. TaleSpin
80. Alvin and the Chipmunks
79. Sealab 2021
78. Dragonball Z (SHOULD BE TOP 5 WHAT IS THIS BULLSHIT)
77. Jonny Quest
76. Voltron: Defender of the Universe
75. Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist
74. Underdog
73. Mobile Suit Gundam Wing
72. Dexter's Laboratory (IN DEXTER'S LAAAAABORATOOOORYYYY, HE'S THE SMARTEST BOYYY YOU'VE EVER SEEEEEN)
71. Johnny Bravo (
YES)
70. Pokemon (GOTTA CATCH EM AAAAAALLLL)
69
tee hee. Mighty Mouse
68. Popeye
67. The Pink Panther Show
66. Tom and Jerry
65. Todd McFarlane's Spawn
64. Dungeons & Dragons
63. The Huckleberry Hound Show
62. Danger Mouse
61. Count Duckula
60. Chip 'N Dale Rescue Adventures
59. Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends
58. He-Man and the Masters of the Universe (BY THE POWER OF GREYSKULL, IIIII HAAAAAVE THE POOWEEEERRRR!!!!)
57. Invader ZIM
56. The Venture Bros.
55. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (the 1987 series)
54. Inspector Gadget
53. Freakazoid
52. Galaxy High
51. Death Note
50. SuperFriends
49. ThunderCats
48. Duckman
47. Pinky and the Brain (
Brain Brain Brain Brain Brain Brain Brain Brain)
46. The Jetsons
45. Gargoyles
44. Battle of the Planets
43. Samurai Jack
42. The Powerpuff Girls (CHEMICAL X)
41. Tiny Toon Adventures
40. Batman Beyond (I still watch Return of the Joker on a monthly basis.)
39. Aqua Teen Hunger Force
38. Naruto (
BELIEVE IT!)
37. Space Ghost Coast to Coast
36. Superman: The Animated Series
35. Avatar: The Last Airbender
34. Robotech
33. Schoolhouse Rock (
WE THE PEOPLE, IIIIN ORDER TO FORM A MORE PER-FECT UNIOOOONNNN...)
32. Liquid Television
31. Muppet Babies
30. The Spectacular Spider-Man
29. Speed Racer (the 1967 version)
28. Home Movies
27. King of the Hill
26. The Critic
25. Robot Chicken
24. Scooby-Doo, Where Are You! (omg i used to watch reruns for hourssss)
23. Transformers (are so much more badass without Shia LaPoop and Megan)
22. The Real Ghostbusters
21. Star Wars: Clone Wars (the 2003 series)
20. Justice League Unlimited (YES!)
19. GI Joe
18. DuckTales
17. Animaniacs (
we are the aaaaanimaaaaniaaaacs)
16. The Maxx
15. SpongeBob SquarePants
14. Cowboy Bebop
13. X-Men (omg here comes my childhood)
12. The Ren and Stimpy Show
11. The Rocky and Bullwinkle Show
10. Neon Genesis Evangelion
Original Air Date: 1995-1996
Network: Cartoon Network
If you were to ask the anime fanatics here at IGN what our favorite anime series of all time would be, we would answer Neon Genesis Evangelion. Why, you ask? Because no other anime series has been able to capture our attention with an intelligent adult sci-fi story that borrows heavily from religion, psychology and philosophy, while somehow meshing it with the angst-ridden teenage characters which have become a staple of the genre.
9. The Flinstones
Original Air Date: 1960-1966
Network: ABC
In 1960, Hanna-Barbera Productions broke the animation mold and launched the cartoon into primetime glory -- the toon previously occupied only the realm of kiddie programming hours. With the arrival of The Flintstones, however, the path was paved for such eventual success stories as The Simpsons and Family Guy.
8. Futurama
yay
Original Air Date: 1999-2003 & 2008-Present
Network: Comedy Central
The redheaded stepchild of Simpsons creator Matt Groening, Futurama nonetheless remains near and dear to the hearts of several of IGN's editors. A futuristic sitcom that was a cross between The Jetsons and The Simpsons, the adventures of the dimwitted Fry, mono-eyed Leela, drunk and disorderly robot Bender, and all the rest of the Planet Express crew aren't just often hilarious -- they're also loaded with references that will make the average sci-fi and genre fan feel smart. And isn't that what life is all about in the end? Feeling smart?
7. Family Guy
Original Air Date: 1999-2002 & 2005-Present
Network: FOX
This reminds me of the time IGN was making a Top 100 Animated Series list and didn't give Family Guy #1. Yeah, that happened, but you can't complain with making the Top 10. Surpassing animated comedies such as Futurama, The Flintstones and Scooby-Doo Where Are You! is a hell of a feat and Family Guy guru Seth MacFarlane deserves all the credit in the world for making it happen.
6. The Tick (1994 Series)
Original Air Date: 1994-1996
Network: FOX
"SPOOOOOOOON!" Nuff said? Probably. But for those of you who've never seen The Tick, or read the Ben Edlund comic book series that it's based on, you sure missed out on some rich chocolate, because it was the first great lampooning of the superhero genre. Sure, we've read Spider-Ham and Groo the Wanderer, but they didn't hit the nail on the head like The Tick. Combining the comedy stylings of Mel Brooks, Monty Python and... we dunno, maybe Emo Phillips... the Tick was ready to protect "The City" at all costs. Which city? Why, the one with all the ridiculously costumed heroes and villains of course. Like a guy who dressed up like a giant blue tick, and yet exhibits no powers or abilities that have to do with ticks. Or the dude who's got a chair for a face and is named Chairface. But the best part of this show was the Tick's own personal harebrained hero rhetoric. Some of our favorites include "Mucal invader! Is there no end to your oozing?" and "Evil is out there making hand-crafted mischief for the swap meet of villainy! And you can't strike a good deal with evil. No matter how much you haggle!" And of course... "You wouldn't lie to me, would you, Little Wooden Boy?"
5. Beavis and Butt-head
Original Air Date: 1993-1997
Network: MTV
The genius of Beavis and Butt-head was that they both shared the simple goals of the common teenage boy -- to be able to score without actually having to leave the couch or stop eating nachos. It was an admirable dream, and one that we could all relate to. There was something cathartic about watching these two miserable nitwits fail at just about everything they tried to do but still walk away with the feeling that they were both utter "badasses." And even though the show's fans weren't actually delinquents from the fictional town of Highland, Texas, they all still took their cues from what both Beavis and Butt-head thought was "cool" and what they thought "sucked." If Beavis and Butt-head liked a band, all of a sudden we found ourselves discovering a new "appreciation" for their music. And if Beavis and Butt-head thought a band sucked, all of a sudden we started second-guessing our own fandom. Mike Judge took real life Gen X slacker idiocy and put it out there for all of us to love and admire. And as frequent identifiers of every single double entendre, it could be said that Beavis and Butt-head started the whole "that's what she said" craze. The animation was often crude, but we were still transfixed on this parade of stupidity.
4. South Park
I don't even care I love this show
Original Air Date: 1997-Present
Network: Comedy Central
Very few shows -- animated or not -- have been on for 12 seasons and still retain the relevance and entertainment value of South Park. Episodes alternate between sharp satirical looks at society to pop culture parodies to scatological humor, sometimes all within the same half-hour. Seemingly unafraid to take on any subject, Matt Stone and Trey Parker have created a forum for their opinions that's unfiltered and raw, making some of the freshest comedy currently on the air.
3. Looney Tunes
Original Air Date: Syndicated theatrical shorts
We debated this one a bit because, yes, it's kind of a cheat. After all, the content of this show was originally produced as shorts for movie theaters. However, several generations have since been introduced to these truly wonderful animated segments as part of a television program. Whether it was simply called Looney Tunes or The Bugs Bunny Show (or the many variations, such as The Bugs Bunny/Road Runner Hour) didn't matter, because what was offered was cartoon bliss for children and adults alike -- hysterical and highly imaginative adventures starring iconic characters like Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, created by amazingly talented men like Friz Freleng and Chuck Jones. From Bugs and Daffy arguing over whether it was duck season or rabbit season, to Elmer Fudd declaring "Kill the wabbit!", to Michigan J. Frog singing "Hello! Ma Baby" to a surprised construction worker, there is one memorable moment after another delivered here that have truly stood the test of time and continue to entertain decades after they were first created.
2. Batman: The Animated Series (
YES YES YES YES YES!!!! SHOULD BE NUMBER 1 BUT I DON'T CARE. MY LOVE FOR THIS SHOW IS UNDYING AND ETERNAL.)
Original Air Date: 1992-1995
Network: FOX
The Gotham night sky burns black and red. The bat signal shines bright and puts a few shady crooks on notice. And then the jet engine of the Bat's sleek tank ignites, the theme music kicks in and an animated icon is born. The opening titles of television's best take on a superhero to date signaled an era-defining change whose impact echoes to this day. From Justice League to Chris Nolan's recent adaptation of the Caped Crusader, TAS' Batman raised the bar and redefined what quality storytelling is. It tested how far one could go in the kid-friendly arena of cartoons and deliver something all ages could respect and appreciate. The stark and deliberate animation style, Kevin Conroy's gravel-lined voice and Mark Hamill's chilling Joker made the majority of TAS' episodes an event. The show even managed to give Batman things to do outside the trouble caused by his rogue's gallery: See the HARDAC episode "Heart of Steel" and "The Forgotten"'s depiction of Bruce Wayne as a homeless amnesiac for proof. "Near-perfect" is a phrase we don't use lightly around here, but one must give credit where credit is due when a show tells a mini-movie in its opening credits that's better than what most feature films can do. Why are you still reading this? See the episodes now for the first time or crack-out the boxset and settle in for a retrospective. Thank us later.
AND THE #1 ANIMATED SERIES OF ALL TIME IS.... DRUMROLL, PLEASE! (EVEN THOUGH I THINK WE ALL KNOW WHAT IT IS)
DRAGONBALL Z!
Nah, just kidding. It's the same thing we all thought it was.
1. The Simpsons
Original Air Date: 1989-Present
Network: FOX
Currently airing its landmark 20th season, The Simpsons is a veritable pop culture icon. The Simpsons is not only the longest running American animated program, it's also the longest running American sitcom, and is currently tied with Gunsmoke for the longest running American primetime series. Those records alone don't earn it the top place on our list, however. The Simpsons is also an incredibly funny show that's produced more amusing characters and situations than the vast majority of all other American sitcoms.
what's your opinion istoryans?
No One Piece?
Xncia na mods, taas kau... delete if necessary. thanks.
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