Top 10 Cartoon Characters with the Worst Design

Characters whose designs are either dull, uninspired, awkward-looking, or just downright ugly.

Keep in mind though that a character design isn't the only thing that makes a character good (it's mostly character development), but I still would focus on having a character look as nice and realistic as possible. Also, keep in mind that just because a character looks bad doesn't mean the whole show, movie, game, or other media is bad. Never judge a book by its cover, you know.

The Top Ten

Mouse Fitzgerald - 12 oz. Mouse

These designs make me feel better about my own character designs, even though everyone I know in real life says they're apparently amazing. Eh, I'm very self-conscious about my artwork.

Literally looks like it was drawn by a first-grader. Makes all the designs listed look like artistic masterpieces.

At least Eliza Thornberry was made professionally. He looks like a kid playing around with MS Paint.
Horace - The Problem Solverz

All the characters in The Problem Solverz look absolutely hideous! But I personally think Horace is the ugliest of the trio since he looks like a human with an incredibly deformed face.

All the characters from The Problem Solverz have bad designs.
Julie De Longpre - Allen Gregory

Her forehead is just way too big. Who thought that was a good design decision for a character?
Sparky - Dumbland
Angela Anaconda - Angela Anaconda

This show is infamous for giving a generation of kids nightmares because of its horrifying art style, which features human faces on paper bodies. Keep this away from your children at all costs.
Peppa Pig - Peppa Pig
SwaySway - Breadwinners

At least the booty pic of him isn't showing up, for now...
Nick Birch - Big Mouth
Eliza Thornberry - The Wild Thornberries

Almost all Klasky Csupo characters are hideous, but I personally find Eliza to be the most awkward looking (especially with those little eyes of hers).

I love this show, but you are right about this item. However, Nigel is sexy and smashing.
Bessie Higgenbottom - The Mighty B!

She just looks ugly, even for a little girl.

The Newcomers

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Garterbelt - Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt
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Emily Elizabeth Howard - Clifford the Big Red Dog

The Contenders

Buhdeuce - Breadwinners

Buhdeuce is one of the main characters in the Nickelodeon show Breadwinners. He is often seen with his best friend, SwaySway, and both are anthropomorphic ducks. They deliver bread across their world in a flying van.

Number five and six go to these disgusting birdbrains. Seriously, they look more like frogs than ducks.
Sheep - Sheep in the Big City
Allen Gregory - Allen Gregory

To me, he just looks like Edna from The Incredibles if she dyed her hair brown. Surprised Pixar never sued Allen Gregory for stealing their character design.

Why would you remind me that this show exists?
Horat - The Nutshack
Alastor - Hazbin Hotel

Alastor, also known as the Radio Demon, is a fictional character from the adult animated series Hazbin Hotel. He is one of the most powerful and feared overlords in Hell. Alastor is known for his charming yet sadistic personality, and his voice carries a vintage radio filter, reflecting his 1930s background... read more
Bernie Barges - Watch My Chops

Never heard of this show? Well, I've seen it a couple of times on Nicktoons Network (I personally didn't care for it, though). It's a French show that follows the adventures of a talking dog named Corneil and his dogsitter Bernie, who is the only one who can understand him. He just looks odd with those weird lips of his (it doesn't help that all the other humans in the show have weird lips as well).
Sid - Sid the Science Kid

Since when did 5-year-olds have yellow skin, purple hair, and voices like grown men?

I thought he was a sentient piece of macaroni and cheese when I was a kid.

It looks like the Muppets with puppets.
Finn - Adventure Time

Finn Mertens, also known as Finn the Human, is a fictional character and the main protagonist of the American animated television series Adventure Time, created by Pendleton Ward. Finn starts as a childish and naive character but eventually grows into a mature and laid-back character in the show's later... read more

Yes, I agree with Finn's design. It looks like a four-year-old drew it. I've watched the show several times and, at least in my opinion, the show is extremely pandering and tries way too hard to be trendy and funny.

Never watched this show, but I'm going to be honest, I don't really care for Finn's design. It just looks poor and way too simple.
Billy - The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy
Di Lung - Courage the Cowardly Dog

Di Lung is a recurring character in the animated television series "Courage the Cowardly Dog". He often appears as an antagonist and serves as a key plot device in several episodes.
In the episode "Courage the Fly", Di Lung transforms Courage into a fly. In another episode titled "Courage vs.... read more
Robin - Teen Titans Go!

Robin is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics, commonly in association with Batman. Multiple characters have taken on the Robin identity, including Dick Grayson, Jason Todd, Tim Drake, and Damian Wayne. The character is also featured prominently in animated... read more
Cyborg - Teen Titans Go!

Cyborg is a fictional superhero featured in American comic books published by DC Comics. His real name is Victor Stone, and he was created by writer Marv Wolfman and artist George Pérez. Cyborg first appeared in DC Comics Presents #26 in 1980 and is known for being a key member of the Teen Titans and... read more
Izzy - Total DramaRama
Peg - Peg + Cat

Her eyes are too small and far apart, and it looks like she's balding since we can't see the hair that separates her bangs, and her hat is too small for her big head. Her outfit is cute, though, but she looks like an off-brand South Park character.
Gerald - Sid the Science Kid

Just like how I thought Sid was a piece of macaroni and cheese, I thought Gerald was a pig. Jeez, this show's animation has aged badly.