Can we all agree that while there is such a thing as adult cartoons (you know, topics and humor kids can’t really appreciate), there is no such thing as cartoons for kids? So what if I am a full-grown adult with a full-time job and a number of commitments? If I want to watch DuckTales every evening, no one should judge me for that.
Cartoons, and especially cartoon shows, are one of the best forms of entertainment ever created. What works particularly well for them is that while you tend to question some of the things movies and live-action TV shows give you (unrealistic action scenes, for example), when you watch cartoons, you gladly accept and even welcome a lot of ridiculously unbelievable stuff. Moreover, you enjoy it.
If you are on the search for some new great cartoons to watch, you came to the right place. We collected a bunch of oldies and modern cartoon shows both the child and the adult in you will immensely enjoy. If you have already seen some of them, vote for your favorite ones so that they can reach the top where they belong.
What are other good cartoons you would recommend for us to watch? Head over to the comment section and give us the names.
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#21 Justice League And Justice League Unlimited
Tarkus_Edge said:
"Justice League and Justice League Unlimited get slept on too much."
"Justice League and Justice League Unlimited get slept on too much."
Faris531 replied:
"The entire DC animated Timmverse."
"The entire DC animated Timmverse."
Sipikay replied:
"I'm still to this day amazed that it was Marvel storylines and the Avengers that made it big in live-action. Justice League (in the Timmverse, at least) is just so much better. So much... more super hero. That no one has done anything with that well in a live-action setting is a crying shame."
"I'm still to this day amazed that it was Marvel storylines and the Avengers that made it big in live-action. Justice League (in the Timmverse, at least) is just so much better. So much... more super hero. That no one has done anything with that well in a live-action setting is a crying shame."
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#22 Samurai Jack
chillbros42 said:
"The snow episode is arguably the greatest piece of animated storytelling I’ve ever seen. I still remember watching it as a kid and being captivated by the silence."
"The snow episode is arguably the greatest piece of animated storytelling I’ve ever seen. I still remember watching it as a kid and being captivated by the silence."
Salt_master replied:
"I love them all but this one is certainly special."
"I love them all but this one is certainly special."
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#23 Adventure Time
pigeonsexer said:
"Adventure time for sure. it has such a deep message about trauma and maturing. it teaches kids to grow from their pain. the lore is also immense. for such a wacky cartoon it goes deep while also maintaining a child-like aspect. it’s a show for adults and kids. it has gotten me and I’m sure many others through hellish times."
"Adventure time for sure. it has such a deep message about trauma and maturing. it teaches kids to grow from their pain. the lore is also immense. for such a wacky cartoon it goes deep while also maintaining a child-like aspect. it’s a show for adults and kids. it has gotten me and I’m sure many others through hellish times."
SingleMalted replied:
"Finn going into the pillow fort and living a whole pillowy life was an emotional journey I was not prepared for."
"Finn going into the pillow fort and living a whole pillowy life was an emotional journey I was not prepared for."
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#24 Invader Zim
KillRockNRoll said:
"It’s one of my favorite tv shows (animated or live-action) ever! There’s a certain snarky cynical wit to it that cracks me up just as much now as it did when I was a child. It’s such a shame that it was canceled so soon.
"It’s one of my favorite tv shows (animated or live-action) ever! There’s a certain snarky cynical wit to it that cracks me up just as much now as it did when I was a child. It’s such a shame that it was canceled so soon.
The Netflix movie was also excellent!"
1337F0x_The_Daft replied:
"My girlfriend and I quote the movie all the damn time, we watched it high as hell and it's such a fun ride."
"My girlfriend and I quote the movie all the damn time, we watched it high as hell and it's such a fun ride."
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#25 Cowboy Bebop
nyctre said:
"I know anime is Japanese cartoons and you're technically correct, but they're still also technically two different genres, as made obvious by the lack of other anime being highly upvoted despite being amazing."
"I know anime is Japanese cartoons and you're technically correct, but they're still also technically two different genres, as made obvious by the lack of other anime being highly upvoted despite being amazing."
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#26 Bluey
ANDYHOPE said:
"As a young dad I can very confidently say that Bluey does not miss."
Fuzzy_Muscle replied:
"Bluey is a parenting guide. Such a great show."
"As a young dad I can very confidently say that Bluey does not miss."
Fuzzy_Muscle replied:
"Bluey is a parenting guide. Such a great show."
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#27 X-Men: Evolution
Chuckeltard said:
"Everyone forgot how good this was. Multiple storylines that constantly continue through every season… previously on X-men…"
"Everyone forgot how good this was. Multiple storylines that constantly continue through every season… previously on X-men…"
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#28 Ben 10
jake03583 said:
"I gotta throw in Alien Force as my favorite iteration. I like the more serious approach and the expansion of the Omnitrix lore."
"I gotta throw in Alien Force as my favorite iteration. I like the more serious approach and the expansion of the Omnitrix lore."
Archery100 replied:
"I loved the dynamic between the trio, years later I never knew how much I'd relate to Kevin with his car constantly being destroyed."
"I loved the dynamic between the trio, years later I never knew how much I'd relate to Kevin with his car constantly being destroyed."
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#29 Steven Universe
Sparky678348 said:
"Steven Universe remains my favorite show today. I am hyper obsessed with it from beginning to end, and I'm absolutely ravenous for more content by Rebecca Sugar. The delivery of Steven Universe's plot and lore is just masterful, and the main characters (and their VAs) are all incredibly precious to me.
"Steven Universe remains my favorite show today. I am hyper obsessed with it from beginning to end, and I'm absolutely ravenous for more content by Rebecca Sugar. The delivery of Steven Universe's plot and lore is just masterful, and the main characters (and their VAs) are all incredibly precious to me.
Literally a life-changing show and my 10/10 standard that I compare character writing to."
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#30 Star Wars The Clone Wars
Justworkinglife said:
"It's a crime it took me this long to find this comment."
"It's a crime it took me this long to find this comment."
Cjlong1 replied:
"The last 10 minutes of the last episode hit me harder than any other movie/tv I’ve seen. The symbolism screamed volumes even though there was no dialogue. I don’t think it will ever be topped in my opinion. That was the pinnacle."
"The last 10 minutes of the last episode hit me harder than any other movie/tv I’ve seen. The symbolism screamed volumes even though there was no dialogue. I don’t think it will ever be topped in my opinion. That was the pinnacle."
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#31 Daria
eddyathome said:
"It's one of the few shows where the characters develop over time instead of just becoming caricatures of themselves. I loved seeing how almost all of them learn from their ways and become better people."
"It's one of the few shows where the characters develop over time instead of just becoming caricatures of themselves. I loved seeing how almost all of them learn from their ways and become better people."
Rozeline replied:
"They also resisted the urge to make Brittany and Kevin mean bullies. They're certainly dumb and inconsiderate, but never outright bullied Daria and Jane, which is usually the case for shows set in high school. The closest thing we got to a bully immediately died."
"They also resisted the urge to make Brittany and Kevin mean bullies. They're certainly dumb and inconsiderate, but never outright bullied Daria and Jane, which is usually the case for shows set in high school. The closest thing we got to a bully immediately died."
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#32 South Park
KennyfromSouthPark23 said:
"South Park is the best."
"South Park is the best."
krizzle2778 replied:
"Hands down. The older seasons are gold and nothing was off limits."
"Hands down. The older seasons are gold and nothing was off limits."
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#33 Rugrats
Zanki said:
"Yes! Finally, someone said it! It's such an awesome show. I loved it growing up and the adults crack me up as an adult. There are so many little jokes that go over a kid's head, I can see why my mum liked it when I was a kid."
"Yes! Finally, someone said it! It's such an awesome show. I loved it growing up and the adults crack me up as an adult. There are so many little jokes that go over a kid's head, I can see why my mum liked it when I was a kid."
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#34 Hilda
Ok_Tomato7388 said:
"Omg, this show captured my heart! I started eating cucumber sandwiches because of this show!"
"Omg, this show captured my heart! I started eating cucumber sandwiches because of this show!"
wilika replied:
"YES, thank you! There are so many good feelings in that show, it's unbelievable."
"YES, thank you! There are so many good feelings in that show, it's unbelievable."
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#35 Family Guy
arnber420 said:
"Agreed. Been watching it on a loop for the past 2 1/2 years. Is there something wrong with me? Probably. Do I love the show anyway? Yea."
"Agreed. Been watching it on a loop for the past 2 1/2 years. Is there something wrong with me? Probably. Do I love the show anyway? Yea."
peterpeterny replied:
"I don't feel like it gets enough respect."
"I don't feel like it gets enough respect."
West-Faithlessness35 replied:
"It’s genuinely looked down on because it isn’t as well written as it’s other animated counterparts but people fail to realize the whole point of the show is to make you laugh, they don’t care about how well plots are written."
"It’s genuinely looked down on because it isn’t as well written as it’s other animated counterparts but people fail to realize the whole point of the show is to make you laugh, they don’t care about how well plots are written."
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#36 Hey Arnold!
ChickenandtheEggy said:
"One of the great things about Hey Arnold is that it tackled some pretty hefty issues despite being a kid's show, like the whole Vietnamese War refugee thing with Mr. Nguyen's daughter, Oskar being illiterate, and Helga having an alcoholic mother."
"One of the great things about Hey Arnold is that it tackled some pretty hefty issues despite being a kid's show, like the whole Vietnamese War refugee thing with Mr. Nguyen's daughter, Oskar being illiterate, and Helga having an alcoholic mother."
pnwbraids replied:
"That's the best part IMO. It never felt like it was talking down to children. It was telling them complex stories in accessible ways."
"That's the best part IMO. It never felt like it was talking down to children. It was telling them complex stories in accessible ways."
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#37 Over The Garden Wall
danfromeuphoria said:
"A thousand percent agree. OVTGW is such a special thing that constantly leaves you craving more but at the same time happy that it is forever crystalized as the wonderful show it is. The only difficult thing is nothing else quite scratches that itch but you get over it by watching it for the 100th time."
"A thousand percent agree. OVTGW is such a special thing that constantly leaves you craving more but at the same time happy that it is forever crystalized as the wonderful show it is. The only difficult thing is nothing else quite scratches that itch but you get over it by watching it for the 100th time."
Grunherz replied:
"I watch it every single October and I love it so much! Nothing better to set the mood for the whole Halloween season."
"I watch it every single October and I love it so much! Nothing better to set the mood for the whole Halloween season."
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#38 Ed, Edd n Eddy
GenoKeno said:
"Ed, Edd n Eddy is INCREDIBLY underrated. The animation, music, dialogue, characters, voice cast… everything about it was so unique and I’d argue is still the coolest show CN has put out to this day. I’ll still watch some of it every once in a while and it has aged very well."
"Ed, Edd n Eddy is INCREDIBLY underrated. The animation, music, dialogue, characters, voice cast… everything about it was so unique and I’d argue is still the coolest show CN has put out to this day. I’ll still watch some of it every once in a while and it has aged very well."
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#39 Bob’s Burgers
Sentinell said:
"It's amazing how the show manages to be completely wholesome even though the characters can be so brutal to each other."
"It's amazing how the show manages to be completely wholesome even though the characters can be so brutal to each other."
Afalstein replied:
"You're my family, and I love you, but you're terrible, you're all terrible."
"You're my family, and I love you, but you're terrible, you're all terrible."
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#40 The Grim Adventures Of Billy & Mandy
KillRockNRoll said: "I recently rewatched the entire series with my girlfriend after not seeing it since childhood. It’s still hilarious! It’s like Cartoon Network’s equivalent of Invader Zim mixed with Looney Tunes! It also introduced me to the music of Aurelio Voltaire when I was a kid and he’s still one of my favorite artists to this day." Jhydro replied: "Oh yeah, Invader Zim is another one! They both still hold up extremely well."
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