Top 10 Cartoons

[Turo602]

Originally Posted by Leo656

I think a thread like this is one of the few places where objectivity shouldn't really have anything to do with the conversation. I figured subjective opinions is what's implied from the jump.

I agree 100%. Unless you've seen like all cartoons ever and have some kind of criteria for what makes a show top 10 worthy, then it's all bias anyway. But in my case, I was more referring to the fact that my picks weren't influenced by the decade I grew up in.

[Vicky82]

1. Gargoyles
2. TMNT (2012)
3. Thunderbirds Are Go
4. Ducktales (2017)
5. TMNT (03)
6. The Animals of Farthing Wood
7. Kim Possible
8. X-Men (90s)
9. TMNT (80s)
10. Dungeons and Dragons


Honorable mentions -

Chip n Dale Rescue Rangers,
Mighty Ducks,
The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest,
She Ra (2018 ),
Darkwing Duck,
Ducktales (80s),
X-Men Evolution,
Wolverine and the X-Men.
My Little Pony (80s)

[Leo656]

I mostly went by, "On any random day, how likely would I be to watch, say, four or five episodes in a row of this?"

I flipped hard between TMNT '87 and Speed Racer several times, but nostalgia won out on that one. Like I said, Number 10 is definitely a rotational spot.

If objective quality was any factor in my reasoning whatsoever then MLP:FiM would be a lot higher than it is, frankly.

To me threads like this are interesting because I find out a lot about other people. I'm less interested in the number placement or anything like that. You can learn a lot about a person by this kind of thing. Generally speaking.

[sdp]

It's difficult to be objective, cartoons make the biggest impression when you're a kid and of course it's not meant to be a scientific study of cartoons either but a fun thread, I do mention my list had some guilty pleasures and nostalgia played a role. Still some lists are indeed a Cartoons of the 80s/90s 101, which are a little less interesting to read.

I haven't watched many cartoons in the 2010s either to say I have a real objective list but I tried, I let Mighty Max slip in because it deserves more credit. And the DCAU is mostly all great cartoons but there's more to the medium besides cape cartoons. Wasn't trying to be elitist Pap is the only one I know who actually watches animation of most eras enough to be objective for the most part but everyone has a bias.

[ZariusTwo]

I've posted my top 10s before, but f*ck it if I remember what it was, I flip flop constantly on them depending on my mood watching them or what episodes I stumble on.

I'll list a few of my favourites, but in no numerical order of preference

-Batman: The Animated Series (NBA is poopy and non-canon in my eyes)
-TMNT (80s)
-TMNT (00s)
-Avatar The Last Airbender
-Transformers G1
-Beast Wars
-New Adventures of He-Man
-Futurama
-Samurai Pizza Cats
-He-Man (80s)

[sdp]

forgot to mention exosquad, likely would take a place of one of my top 10s, easily one of the best shows from the 90s.

I get what you mean by BTAS being separate from TNBA, I love both, but BTAS is more "realistic" and year it takes place clashes with TNBA that clearly takes place in the modern era with more tech, and superpowers exist.

[MsMarvelDuckie]

The sad fact is, looking at the sheer number of "good" cartoons from the 80's/90's, vs what has come out in the past decade or so (arguably since around 2008--ish) there's not much of a contest. More to choose from on various networks=more choices listed from that era. Now you're pretty much limited to whatever Nick, CN, or Boomarang happen to be airing. Or some of the Disney stuff, but most of that has been around a while, anyway. Spongebob is far and away the most often aired cartoon (my gods, it seems to ALWAYS be on on Nick somewhere) and there's not a whole lot of original or newer stuff out in the last 15 years. Its gotten stale.

That said, I graduated high school in the mid 90's, so even a lot of my list is stuff I watched AS AN ADULT! And I'll add to it, with the original run/series of Ben 10, Batman Beyond, X-Men Evolution, and Boondocks, to name a few I enjoyed, but just didn't make the cut. And my gods, how did I ever forget Animaniacs and Tiny Toons??!! Pinky and the Brain, Static Shock, and maybe DuckTales should be up there, too.

[Wesley]

Not necessarily in this order.

1. TMNT 2003
2. Gargoyles
3. Spectacular Spider-Man
4. Cadillacs and Dinosaurs
5. Ducktales 2017
6. Sonic Boom
7. Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog
8. Batman: TAS
9. The Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes
10. TMNT 1987

Can’t think of any others tbh and there are even a few on this list that I have mixed feelings about (the last 3). I guess I’m not a big fan of cartoons (old and new) nowadays.

[TommyT]

Originally Posted by Leo656

I think a thread like this is one of the few places where objectivity shouldn't really have anything to do with the conversation. I figured subjective opinions is what's implied from the jump.

Originally Posted by sdp

Pap is the only one I know who actually watches animation of most eras enough to be objective ...

[PizzaPower1985]

Ya'll over here talkin' 'bout cartoons? You're gonna bring my EGO out.

You guys better be aware of somethin' REAL FAST. I am the cartoon king! I assume this thread is not just talking TV shows but ALSO actual cartoons, SO.

I love cartoons. So THE ABSOLUTE BEST TOP ANIMATED SHORT FILMS (cartoons) in the history of filmmaking ARE:

1) The Fleischer Superman Cartoons - 1941-1943
2) Batman: The Animated Series - 1992-1995
3) Spider-man: The Animated Series - 1994-1998
4) 4Kids TMNT - 2003 (it only lasted 4 seasons don't ya know)
5) Popeye The Sailor Man - various years but the 1940's were the best
6) The Simpsons - 1989 and it only ran about 8 seasons before it went bad.
7) X-men: The Animated Series - started in 1992 (Season 5 was Not the same but still decent)
8 ) Superman: The Animated Series - started in 1996. Not as good as Batman.
9) Spawn (HBO animation) - This must be watched in full to really get the full experience.
10) RoboCop - 1988 show, THE FIRST ACTUAL CARTOON PRODUCED BY MARVEL COMICS


** HONORABLE MENTIONS **

Thundercats - 80's
THE REAL GHOSTBUSTERS (the first 2 seasons)
TMNT 87 (The first season and Red Sky)
TOXIC CRUSADERS
MEGAMAN
ATTACK OF THE KILLER TOMATOES
CREEPY CRAWLERS
South Park
Celebrity Death Match
Beavis and Butthead
Daria
Tailspin
GARGOYLES
TINY TOON ADVENTURES
Animaniacs
Mighty Max

[turtle1237]

Originally Posted by PizzaPower1985

Ya'll over here talkin' 'bout cartoons? You're gonna bring my EGO out.

You guys better be aware of somethin' REAL FAST. I am the cartoon king! I assume this thread is not just talking TV shows but ALSO actual cartoons, SO.

I love cartoons. So THE ABSOLUTE BEST TOP ANIMATED SHORT FILMS (cartoons) in the history of filmmaking ARE:

1) The Fleischer Superman Cartoons - 1941-1943
2) Batman: The Animated Series - 1992-1995
3) Spider-man: The Animated Series - 1994-1998
4) 4Kids TMNT - 2003 (it only lasted 4 seasons don't ya know)
5) Popeye The Sailor Man - various years but the 1940's were the best
6) The Simpsons - 1989 and it only ran about 8 seasons before it went bad.
7) X-men: The Animated Series - started in 1992 (Season 5 was Not the same but still decent)
8 ) Superman: The Animated Series - started in 1996. Not as good as Batman.
9) Spawn (HBO animation) - This must be watched in full to really get the full experience.
10) RoboCop - 1988 show, THE FIRST ACTUAL CARTOON PRODUCED BY MARVEL COMICS


** HONORABLE MENTIONS **

Thundercats - 80's
THE REAL GHOSTBUSTERS (the first 2 seasons)
TMNT 87 (The first season and Red Sky)
TOXIC CRUSADERS
MEGAMAN
ATTACK OF THE KILLER TOMATOES
CREEPY CRAWLERS
South Park
Celebrity Death Match
Beavis and Butthead
Daria
Tailspin
GARGOYLES
TINY TOON ADVENTURES
Animaniacs
Mighty Max

Going old school with Popeye, but I think Betty Boop was the better cartoon. Kinda of shock 80's MLP goes not get the respect it should get. For 80's animated, escape from Midnight castle was as smooth as butter. And should make any 80's cartoon list. Swat Cats was also other favorite of mime. Scooby Doo were are you was a hit in the 60's, and the Flintstones was the number 1 cartoon in the 50's or so.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xaQ7F58pK2g

[Leo656]

The original Popeye stuff is golden. Really just awesome.

[sdp]

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Originally Posted by PizzaPower1985

CREEPY CRAWLERS

I like your enthusiasm for writing it in all caps, but where did you even find this to watch it? I've only located a few episodes online. I remember liking it as a kid somehow doubt that it's gtrsy but it's pretty obscure since I can't find it anywhere to rewatch.

[ABrown]

Here's a few countdowns that I came across from IGN: https://www.ign.com/lists/top-100-animated-series/100, TV Guide: https://www.tvguide.com/news/definit...-old-cartoons/, and IndieWire: https://www.indiewire.com/feature/be...tv-1202021835/.

[Leo656]

I had to tap out after the first entry.

First picture was Josie and the Pussycats, and now I need some napkins and a cold shower.

[turtle1237]

Originally Posted by Leo656

I had to tap out after the first entry.

First picture was Josie and the Pussycats, and now I need some napkins and a cold shower.

I don't agree with the list 100 percent, but there were some good cartoons in the mix. Again G1 MLP does not get the respect it should get. I am shock 80's Inspector Gadget made the top 60. Not sure about the Simpsons being number 1 though.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLxM-8drM2c

[PizzaPower1985]

Originally Posted by Leo656

I had to tap out after the first entry.

First picture was Josie and the Pussycats, and now I need some napkins and a cold shower.

LoL. That god awful live action movie had me needing a cold shower for weeks. Those chicks, man. Whew!

[TommyT]

I think we got ourselves a Brony up in here.

[Leo656]

There's several that I'm aware of.

Also: Labels divide people.

[PizzaPower1985]

Originally Posted by sdp

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I like your enthusiasm for writing it in all caps, but where did you even find this to watch it? I've only located a few episodes online. I remember liking it as a kid somehow doubt that it's gtrsy but it's pretty obscure since I can't find it anywhere to rewatch.

Go to conventions. I got BOOTLEGGED blu-rays of that show. The pilot ep. is amazing!