Top 10 Cartoons with the Best Theme Songs

1. DuckTales

   

   DuckTales is an American animated television series produced by Walt Disney Television Animation. It premiered on September 18, 1987, and concluded on November 28, 1990, spanning four seasons and 100 episodes. The show follows the adventures of Scrooge McDuck and his grandnephews Huey, Dewey, and Louie... read more

   This song is so unbelievably catchy! Why isn't it number one? As the Nostalgia Critic says, "It will never leave! It will never leave!"

2. Spongebob Squarepants

   

   SpongeBob SquarePants is an American animated television series created by marine biologist and animator Stephen Hillenburg for Nickelodeon. It has become one of Nickelodeon's most popular and longest-running shows, attracting both children and adults.... read more

   Guess "who lives in a pineapple under the sea." You should know who it is, so I'll just be too lazy to type the name and ironically type much more than the name of this character actually has. Basically, I'm rejecting something easier to say in favor of increasing the work and being more verbose without saying the answer.

   It can be a little bit annoying but overall very catchy and instantly recognizable.

   Who lives in a pineapple under the sea?

3. Animaniacs

   The most creatively written and composed theme song I have ever heard. I listen to it every day, and it never gets old. A great song for a greater show.

   What a catchy song. This song has amazing rhymes and it introduces all of the characters greatly. It gives goofy and funny vibes in the song.

   They're zany to the max. There's baloney in their slacks! Such a catchy theme song. I love it, even with the changing of the ending line.

4. Gravity Falls

   

   Gravity Falls is an American animated television series produced by Disney Television Animation. It first aired on Disney Channel before moving to Disney XD, running from June 15, 2012, to February 15, 2016. The series follows the adventures of Dipper Pines and his twin sister Mabel in the fictional... read more

   Is that whispering I can hear at the end of the intro, or is it just me?

   This is an amazing song. It needs to go higher.

   This is what made me watch the show!

5. Star vs the Forces of Evil

   

   Star vs. the Forces of Evil is an American animated television comedy produced by Disney Television Animation for Disney XD. The series was created by Daron Nefcy and developed by Jordana Arkin and Dave Wasson. It follows Star Butterfly, a teenage magical princess from the dimension of Mewni, and her... read more

   This intro is very creative. I don't understand the hate behind this.

6. Total Drama

   

   Total Drama is a Canadian animated comedy television series that serves as a homage and parody of the conventions commonly found in reality television. The series debuted with Total Drama Island in 2007 and has since spawned multiple sequels and spin-offs. The franchise is known for its satirical take... read more

   Obviously enjoyed the theme song.

7. Phineas and Ferb

   

   Phineas and Ferb is an American animated comedy-musical television series. It was initially previewed on August 17 and September 28, 2007, before officially premiering on February 1, 2008. The series ended on June 12, 2015, after a successful run on Disney Channel.... read more

8. What's New, Scooby Doo?

   

   It's awesome. I love cartoon theme tunes that have drums and guitar in them. I think it makes them epic. I always headbang to this cool song.

   Yes, I love this one. What's New Scooby Doo? We're coming after you, gonna solve that mystery. Amazing.

   I love this theme song because it's Simple Plan! One of my favorite bands! Cool show too!

9. The Loud House

   

   The Loud House is an American animated television series created by Chris Savino for Nickelodeon. It follows Lincoln Loud, the only boy and middle child in a family of eleven siblings, as he navigates daily life with his ten sisters. The show portrays the chaos and humor that arise from living in such... read more

10. The Simpsons

    

    The Simpsons is an American animated sitcom created by Matt Groening. It originally aired as shorts on The Tracey Ullman Show starting April 19, 1987, and debuted as a standalone series on December 17, 1989.

    As of 2026, it remains the longest-running animated sitcom. The show follows Homer Simpson... read more

    This is one of the greatest, most simple, and instrumental cartoon show intro themes.

    Such a classic and simple intro, yet it lets you know you're watching The Simpsons.

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    6teen

    

    6teen is a Canadian animated sitcom originally produced by Nelvana, with the final season produced by Fresh TV. It premiered on November 7, 2004, on Teletoon. The show follows six teenage friends as they navigate adolescence while working part-time jobs in a shopping mall.

    The theme song was a rocker, and it was amazing! In fact, the theme song actually won an Emmy Award. What a deserved award!

    This show is underrated, especially in the US.

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    Clone High

    

    Clone High is an American-Canadian animated television series that originally aired from 2002 to 2003. Created by Phil Lord, Christopher Miller, and Bill Lawrence, the show is set in a high school populated by clones of famous historical figures like Abraham Lincoln, Cleopatra, and Gandhi. The series... read more

    The theme song is a rocker. The band Abandoned Pools had their music included in the show, including "Start Over."

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13. Pokémon

    

    Pokémon, abbreviated from the Japanese title Pocket Monsters and currently marketed in English as Pokémon: The Series, is a Japanese anime television series adapted for international audiences. It was first broadcast in Japan on April 1, 1997, and in the United States on September 8, 1998.... read more

    Nothing will dethrone this masterpiece from the number one animated theme song spot!

    Diamond and Pearl theme seasons are great, like Orange, Johto, Advance, and Battle Frontier theme. Plus, those seasons are great.

14. Kim Possible

    

    Kim Possible is an American animated children's television series created by Bob Schooley and Mark McCorkle for Disney Channel. It originally aired from 2002 to 2007, with a television movie and revival episode airing later. The series follows teenage crime-fighter Kim Possible as she balances high school... read more

    The theme song for Kim Possible is incredibly catchy and memorable.

    Seriously though, it's kind of nostalgic for me. My favorite cartoon theme song for now.

    The theme song is catchy and memorable. One of my favorite theme songs of all time.

15. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

    

    Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is an American 3D computer-animated television series based on the superhero team of the same name. It aired on Nickelodeon in the United States from September 29, 2012, to November 12, 2017. The series received praise for its storytelling, animation style, and character... read more

    Heroes in a half shell! Turtle power!

    I've always liked the theme tune to the original TMNT. The beat was so catchy.

16. Scooby Doo, Where Are You!

    Hands down the catchiest cartoon theme song of all time. Once you hear it, you will never get it out of your head. It's iconic.

17. Darkwing Duck

    

    Darkwing Duck is an American animated action-adventure comedy television series produced by Walt Disney Television Animation. It originally aired from 1991 to 1992 on both the syndicated block The Disney Afternoon and ABC Saturday mornings. The show followed the adventures of the titular superhero, Darkwing... read more

18. Danny Phantom

    The only theme song in the world that tells the protagonist's whole backstory in less than a minute! It's darn catchy and doesn't need to explain the backstory in every episode!

    The prime example of a rap theme song done right with a funky bass line.

19. The Flintstones

    

    The Flintstones is considered the first animated prime-time American television series. It was broadcast on ABC from September 30, 1960, to April 1, 1966. The show was set in the prehistoric town of Bedrock and followed the lives of the Flintstone and Rubble families.

    Flintstones, meet the Flintstones. They're the modern Stone Age family.

20. Arthur

    If you listen to the lyrics, you can see that the theme song has a great message.

21. Teen Titans

    

    Teen Titans is an American animated television series created by Glen Murakami, based on the DC Comics superhero team of the same name. It originally aired on Cartoon Network from 2003 to 2006 and later on Kids' WB. The series follows a team of young superheroes as they battle villains and navigate growing... read more

    Of course, this theme song for the original Teen Titans is awesome. The beats, lyrics, and vocals are great. I also think that the background music sounds like a video game soundtrack.

    When there's trouble you know who to call: Teen Titans! Best theme song.

22. X Men the Animated Series

    

23. Code Lyoko

    

    Code Lyoko is a French animated television series created by Thomas Romain and Tania Palumbo. It was produced by Moonscoop and originally aired from 2003 to 2007. The show combines traditional animation with CGI and follows a group of teenagers battling a malevolent artificial intelligence in a virtual... read more

    Why, why on earth is this the most underrated cartoon theme?

    Amazing theme song. I love Code Lyoko, but I'd go as far as to say the theme song is probably better than the show itself.

24. Inspector Gadget

25. Futurama

    

    Futurama is an American animated science fiction sitcom created by Matt Groening for the Fox Broadcasting Company. The show follows Philip J. Fry, a pizza delivery boy who's cryogenically frozen and wakes up 1,000 years in the future. It blends satire, science fiction, and social commentary.

    Insert the low chimes because this song has a good tune with the deep and low chimes.

26. Steven Universe

    

    Steven Universe is an American animated television series created by Rebecca Sugar for Cartoon Network. The show centers around a young boy named Steven Universe, who is a hybrid of a gem and a human. He lives with his gem friends, Garnet, Amethyst, and Pearl.

    Great singing from the actors, and it starts with a ukulele. The song enhances as it goes on, giving it more of a "Steven Universe" feel. It ends in a cool rock 'n' roll guitar note as the main four characters (Steven, Pearl, Garnet, and Amethyst) say their names in a musical measure. Steven says his out of tune, adding a short moment of humor with bad timing.

    The best cartoon of all time, with the best cartoon intro of all time.

27. Looney Tunes