IGN Top 100 Animated Series
Source: http://tv.ign.com/top-100-animated-tv-series/index.html, Created on 10/7/2012
The Top Ten
1 The Simpsons
The Simpsons is an American animated sitcom created by Matt Groening that originally started on April 19, 1987 as shorts on The Tracey Ullman Show. It got its own series on December 17, 1989 and is still running as of 2023, making it the longest running animated sitcom. It is about a man named Homer Simpson and his family (wife Marge and children Bart, Lisa and Maggie and pets, Snowball II and Santa's Little Helper) going through a long series of misadventures.
The Simpsons is an American animated sitcom created by Matt Groening that originally started on April 19, 1987 as shorts on The Tracey Ullman Show. It got its own series on December 17, 1989 and is still running as of 2023, making it the longest running animated sitcom. It is about a man named Homer Simpson and his family (wife Marge and children Bart, Lisa and Maggie and pets, Snowball II and Santa's Little Helper) going through a long series of misadventures. This show is okay, but lasted way longer than it should.
2 Batman: The Animated Series
Batman: The Animated Series is an American animated television series based on the DC Comics superhero Batman.
Batman: The Animated Series is an American animated television series based on the DC Comics superhero Batman.
3 Looney Tunes
Looney Tunes is an American animated series of comedy short films produced by Warner Bros. from 1930 to 1969 during the golden age of American animation, alongside its sister series Merrie Melodies.
Looney Tunes is an American animated series of comedy short films produced by Warner Bros. from 1930 to 1969 during the golden age of American animation, alongside its sister series Merrie Melodies.
4 South Park
South Park is an American adult animated sitcom created by Trey Parker and Matt Stone for the Comedy Central television network. The show is about four boys, who are Stan Marsh, Kyle Broflovski, Eric Cartman, and Kenny McCormick, and their adventures in South Park, Colorado.
South Park is an American adult animated sitcom created by Trey Parker and Matt Stone for the Comedy Central television network. The show is about four boys, who are Stan Marsh, Kyle Broflovski, Eric Cartman, and Kenny McCormick, and their adventures in South Park, Colorado.
5 Beavis and Butt-head
Beavis and Butt-Head is an American animated sitcom created and designed by Mike Judge. The series originated from Frog Baseball, a 1992 short film by Judge originally aired on Liquid Television.
Beavis and Butt-Head is an American animated sitcom created and designed by Mike Judge. The series originated from Frog Baseball, a 1992 short film by Judge originally aired on Liquid Television.
6 The Tick
The Tick: The Animated Series is an American animated television series adaptation of the New England Comics satirical superhero The Tick.
The Tick: The Animated Series is an American animated television series adaptation of the New England Comics satirical superhero The Tick.
7 Family Guy
Family Guy is an American adult animated sitcom created by Seth MacFarlane for the Fox Broadcasting Company. The series centers on the Griffins, a family consisting of parents Peter (Fat, Idiotic Dad) and Lois (Nagging Bitchy Wife), their children Meg (Socially Awkward Daughter) Chris (Fat, Idiotic ...read more.
Family Guy is an American adult animated sitcom created by Seth MacFarlane for the Fox Broadcasting Company. The series centers on the Griffins, a family consisting of parents Peter (Fat, Idiotic Dad) and Lois (Nagging Bitchy Wife), their children Meg (Socially Awkward Daughter) Chris (Fat, Idiotic ...read more.
8 Futurama
Futurama is an American animated science fiction sitcom created by Matt Groening for the Fox Broadcasting Company.
Futurama is an American animated science fiction sitcom created by Matt Groening for the Fox Broadcasting Company.
9 The Flinstones
10 The Flintstones
The Flintstones is the first animated prime-time American television series. It was broadcast from September 30, 1960 to April 1, 1966 on ABC.
The Flintstones is the first animated prime-time American television series. It was broadcast from September 30, 1960 to April 1, 1966 on ABC. This classic is a lot better than some of the stuff on here.
The Contenders
11 Neon Genesis Evangelion
Neon Genesis Evangelion, commonly referred to as Evangelion or Eva, is a Japanese animated television series produced by Gainax and Tatsunoko Production, and directed by Hideaki Anno.
Neon Genesis Evangelion, commonly referred to as Evangelion or Eva, is a Japanese animated television series produced by Gainax and Tatsunoko Production, and directed by Hideaki Anno.
12 The Rocky and Bullwinkle Show
The Rocky and Bullwinkle Show is an American animated television series that originally aired from 1959 to 1964. Created by Jay Ward, the show is known for its wit, satire, and cultural references. The series follows the adventures of Rocky the Flying Squirrel and Bullwinkle J. Moose, as they thwart various schemes typically orchestrated by their nemeses Boris and Natasha. The Rocky and Bullwinkle Show has been lauded for its sophisticated humor and innovative animation techniques.
The Rocky and Bullwinkle Show is an American animated television series that originally aired from 1959 to 1964. Created by Jay Ward, the show is known for its wit, satire, and cultural references. The series follows the adventures of Rocky the Flying Squirrel and Bullwinkle J. Moose, as they thwart various schemes typically orchestrated by their nemeses Boris and Natasha. The Rocky and Bullwinkle Show has been lauded for its sophisticated humor and innovative animation techniques. I wish Boris and Natasha never appeared in The Rocky and Bullwinkle Show
13 The Ren and Stimpy Show
14 X-Men
15 Cowboy Bebop
Cowboy Bebop is a 1998 anime television series animated by Sunrise featuring a production team led by director ShinichirÅ Watanabe, screenwriter Keiko Nobumoto, character designer Toshihiro Kawamoto, mechanical designer Kimitoshi Yamane, and composer Yoko Kanno.
Cowboy Bebop is a 1998 anime television series animated by Sunrise featuring a production team led by director ShinichirÅ Watanabe, screenwriter Keiko Nobumoto, character designer Toshihiro Kawamoto, mechanical designer Kimitoshi Yamane, and composer Yoko Kanno.
16 SpongeBob SquarePants
SpongeBob SquarePants is an American animated television series created by marine biologist and animator the late Stephen Hillenburg for Nickelodeon. SpongeBob is currently the most popular show on Nickelodeon, as well as the longest running show, running for 23 years, and is beginning its 13th season. The show revolves around a sea sponge called SpongeBob SquarePants and his adventures under the sea. The show is considered to be one of the best Nickelodeon and cartoon shows of all time.
SpongeBob SquarePants is an American animated television series created by marine biologist and animator the late Stephen Hillenburg for Nickelodeon. SpongeBob is currently the most popular show on Nickelodeon, as well as the longest running show, running for 23 years, and is beginning its 13th season. The show revolves around a sea sponge called SpongeBob SquarePants and his adventures under the sea. The show is considered to be one of the best Nickelodeon and cartoon shows of all time. One of my childhood shows! Still love it to this day.
SpongeBob is the best in the world
17 The Maxx
Premiering in 1995, The MAXX is an animated series based on a comic book of the same name by Sam Kieth. It was aired on MTV and features a blend of psychological horror and superhero genres. The storyline follows the life of a homeless man who believes he's a superhero and his experiences in two interlinked worlds. The series is lauded for its artistic visuals and intricate storylines.
Premiering in 1995, The MAXX is an animated series based on a comic book of the same name by Sam Kieth. It was aired on MTV and features a blend of psychological horror and superhero genres. The storyline follows the life of a homeless man who believes he's a superhero and his experiences in two interlinked worlds. The series is lauded for its artistic visuals and intricate storylines.
18 Animaniacs
Steven Spielberg Presents Animaniacs is an American animated comedy television series produced by Amblin Television label in collaboration with Warner Bros.
Steven Spielberg Presents Animaniacs is an American animated comedy television series produced by Amblin Television label in collaboration with Warner Bros.
19 DuckTales
DuckTales is an American animated television series produced by Walt Disney Television Animation. It premiered on September 18, 1987 and ended on November 28, 1990 with a total of four seasons and 100 episodes.
DuckTales is an American animated television series produced by Walt Disney Television Animation. It premiered on September 18, 1987 and ended on November 28, 1990 with a total of four seasons and 100 episodes.
20 GI Joe
21 Justice League Unlimited
22 Star Wars: Clone Wars
23 The Real Ghostbusters
The Real Ghostbusters is an American animated television series, a spinoff of the 1984 movie Ghostbusters.
The Real Ghostbusters is an American animated television series, a spinoff of the 1984 movie Ghostbusters.
24 Transformers
25 Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!
Scooby-Doo, Where Are You! is the first incarnation of the long-running Hanna-Barbera Saturday morning cartoon series Scooby-Doo.
Scooby-Doo, Where Are You! is the first incarnation of the long-running Hanna-Barbera Saturday morning cartoon series Scooby-Doo.8Load More