Top Ten Best Action Cartoon Shows

1. Avatar: The Last Airbender

   

   Avatar: The Last Airbender is an American animated television series that aired on Nickelodeon for three seasons from 2005 to 2008. It is set in an Asiatic-inspired world where some people can manipulate the classical elements using psychokinetic techniques based on Chinese martial arts, known as "bending."... read more

   Undoubtedly one of the best animated series of all time. It provides all the things you want to see in a TV show: action, adventure, drama, comedy, thriller, suspense, and an epic ending. An epic storyline and well-developed characters made the series a masterpiece.

   A tale of good vs. evil, self-confidence, friendship, adventure, elemental magic, and a bit of romance. And the fact that they still use swords. What's not to love?

   Best episode by far: The Desert.

   The best cartoon ever. It was a big part of my childhood and can stand the test of time!

2. Star Wars: The Clone Wars

   

   Star Wars: The Clone Wars is an American 3D CGI animated television series created by George Lucas and produced by Lucasfilm Animation, Lucasfilm Animation Singapore, and CGCG Inc. The series originally aired on Cartoon Network from 2008 to 2013. It was later revived for a final season that premiered... read more

   Everything is amazing in The Clone Wars movie and TV series. The animation is fantastic and the characters are awesome. This show deserves to be number one!

   Great show! For sure there are a few boring episodes, but aside from that, an amazing show for kids and fans of Star Wars (like me)!

   Appealed to adults as well as kids. I would have liked to see episodes involving a young Han Solo and Lando.

3. Young Justice

   

   Young Justice is an American animated television series developed by Brandon Vietti and Greg Weisman for Cartoon Network. It follows a team of teenage superheroes who operate as a covert group under the supervision of the Justice League. The series originally premiered in 2010 and has continued with... read more

   Arguably the most well-written and well-plotted American action cartoon of the past 10-15 years. Very well-acted and animated with great characters, fights, and stories with real weight to them. One of the best comic book adaptations of all time, animated or otherwise, and the best thing put out by DC or Marvel in 10 years. Period.

   It's simply the best! It has great character development, tells the story in a great way, has great graphics, and the story is complex but easy to grasp. It appeals to everyone, and the characters are so lovable.

4. 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

   Best teen superhero show ever. Even though she is the darkest and hardest-to-please character on the team, I think Raven has some of the funniest lines in the show.

   Awesome animation and light yet in-depth and continuous storytelling.

5. Dragon Ball Z

   

   Dragon Ball Z is a Japanese anime television series produced by Toei Animation. It follows the adventures of Goku and the Z Warriors as they protect Earth from various villains. The series emphasizes themes of good versus evil and teaches values such as teamwork, loyalty, and perseverance.

   This is truly an ageless and timeless classic. This show appeals universally to not only kids but also teens and adults. The characters are so well-developed and charming, giving us reasons to both laugh and cry. It's a fascinating universe with an incredibly thrilling story that you can't possibly avoid being captivated by. Nothing beats Dragon Ball Z!

   Dragon Ball Z is the best action cartoon ever. Widely imaginative, intriguing stories, over-the-top fighting scenes, and the quality of the animation itself is great (considering it came out in the 80s). It doesn't get better than DBZ.

6. Justice League Unlimited

   

   Justice League is an American animated superhero television series produced by Warner Bros. Animation. It originally aired on Cartoon Network from November 17, 2001, to May 29, 2004. The show ran for two seasons and 52 episodes, featuring characters like Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, and the Flash... read more

   I got into it late but enjoyed it for the most part. I thought it was short, like most American cartoons, considering the amount of material they had in the comics.

7. 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

   It's an action cartoon for people who like butt-kicking women. And it is awesome.

8. Transformers: Prime

   

   Transformers: Prime is an American animated television series that premiered in 2010. It is part of the long-running Transformers franchise and centers on the battle between the Autobots and Decepticons on Earth.

   The series received praise for its mature storytelling, character development, and... read more

   It's a spectacular show! You won't regret watching it.

   Best cartoon I have ever seen. I love Optimus Prime.

9. Wolverine and the X-Men

   

   Wolverine and the X-Men is a 2009 American animated television series produced by Marvel Animation. It is one of five animated series based on the X-Men franchise. The others include Pryde of the X-Men, X-Men: The Animated Series, X-Men: Evolution, and the anime series Marvel Anime: X-Men.

   X-Men is a good show, awesome and badass. I hope they bring back the X-Men as badass and not like the damn Teen Titans Go. I need you to bring back X-Men to life in a TV series.

10. 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

    By far, the most wonderful and number one action cartoon ever created. It combines ninjas, extraordinary technology, mutants, and, of course, multiple dimensions. Not to mention the characters and how they all fit perfectly into the show! Each one has a special place and an important role, providing a variety of plotlines and introducing new and interesting twists every now and then.

    Last but not least, the animators did a spectacular job! The 3D animation is outstanding! I am definitely enjoying this!

    Best show ever. This has to be number 1!

The Newcomers
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    Amphibia

    

    Amphibia is an American animated television series created by Matt Braly. It originally aired on Disney Channel from June 17, 2019, to May 14, 2022. The show follows a young girl named Anne Boonchuy who is magically transported to a fantastical world inhabited by anthropomorphic amphibians.

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    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.

The Contenders

13. The Legend Of Korra

    

    The Legend of Korra is an American animated television series that aired on Nickelodeon from 2012 to 2014. The show was created by Bryan Konietzko and Michael Dante DiMartino. It serves as a sequel to Avatar: The Last Airbender and continues the story in a new setting with a new Avatar.

    By far the most well-written storyboard with a bunch of charismatic and powerful antagonists. Probably the best of the genre.

    This had three great story arcs.

14. Naruto

    

    Naruto is an anime and manga franchise created by Masashi Kishimoto. The manga was adapted into a television anime series produced by Studio Pierrot and Aniplex. It premiered on TV Tokyo and other TX Network stations on October 3, 2002.... read more

    How is it at number 10? It is wildly imaginative and packs a nice punch. It is not too far off from reality like Dragon Ball Z. I love this series.

    Really the best cartoon I have ever seen.

    How can you forget this? Best series ever. Waiting for Akippuden.

15. The Spectacular Spider-Man

    

    The Spectacular Spider-Man is an American animated television series based on the Marvel Comics superhero Spider-Man. It was developed for television by Greg Weisman and Victor Cook. The show originally aired in 2008 and is celebrated for its strong storytelling and faithful adaptation of the comic book... read more

    Good lord, this is great. It had a unique art style and a pretty good take on the whole Spider-Man thing. I really enjoyed it and am disappointed that it ends so abruptly, but it's a good watch if you are desperate.

16. Batman the Animated Series

    Loved this show, from the storylines and characters to the action scenes.

    One of the best-written animated superhero shows ever. Very dark too.

    Personally, this is my favorite show of all time. Ever.

17. Pokemon

    

    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

18. Ben 10

    

    Ben 10 is a media franchise created by Man of Action Studios and produced by Cartoon Network Studios. The franchise revolves around a boy named Ben Tennyson who acquires a watch-like alien device called the Omnitrix, which allows him to transform into ten different alien creatures. The series has expanded... read more

    I loved this show. Ben and Gwen reminded me of my sister and me. We never get along. Sadly, I did not have a watch that could grant me alien superpowers. One of the top action cartoons for sure!

    Best action cartoon series ever made. Wish to see more new episodes in the style of classic or past Ben 10, a sequel to Ben 10: Ultimate Alien.

    I love this one. It's perfect along with the two sequels. The fourth one sucked.

19. Justice League of America

    

    Justice League is an American animated superhero television series produced by Warner Bros. Animation. It originally aired on Cartoon Network from November 17, 2001, to May 29, 2004. The show ran for two seasons and 52 episodes, featuring characters like Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, and the Flash... read more

    Justice League is the king of action cartoons and the god of all superhero cartoons (and Justice League Unlimited, obviously). Characters, development, complexity, animation, plot... And every episode even has classical literary, philosophical, and/or mythological subtext. Genius.

20. 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

21. X-Men

    Best American cartoon ever. All the movies are based on the episodes.

    There's a character that everyone can relate to in some way!

    Best show ever. I've watched nearly all these series.

22. Transformers

23. She-Ra and the Princesses of Power

    

24. Rick and Morty

    

    Rick and Morty is an American adult animated science fiction sitcom created by Justin Roiland and Dan Harmon for Adult Swim. The series premiered in 2013 and follows the misadventures of an eccentric scientist, Rick Sanchez, and his good-hearted but easily influenced grandson Morty. The show is known... read more

25. Beyblade: Metal Fusion

    Best of all other anime shows. In this anime show, my favorite character, for whom I will support forever, is the one and only blader number one, "Gingka Hagane." For him, bladers recognized the "true Bey spirit." He is the best. He has given the lesson of true Bey spirit. Love you, Gingka, forever.

26. Spider-Man

    He is amazing. His style, his speaking, his jokes - all are amazing, like an amazing Spider-Man.

27. Idaten Jump