Best Non-Japanese Cartoons for Anime Fans
Love anime? Same! These cartoons are very similar to anime and can be enjoyed by cartoon fans and otakus alike! Please add some cartoons to the list! I've only added cartoons that I watch and/or know of. Most of these I don't actually watch. Quick note: it's a cartoon if it isn't Japanese and is animated.
RWBY is an American 3D web series created by Monty Oum for Rooster Teeth. The show is set in the fictional world of Remnant, where young people train to become Huntsmen and Huntresses to protect their world from the creatures of Grimm. Often mistaken for anime, but since it's American, it's a cartoon. Regardless, RWBY is amazing. At first, it's a little cheesy and has bad animation, but it gets so deep. Also, the animation does improve. With breath-taking fights, likeable characters with different yet believable intentions and an exhilarating plot, RWBY is one of the best cartoons. It is VERY similar to anime in every aspect, therefore, earning its place on this list.
It's an anime(considering an anime is technically any sort of animation) but regardless it's an amazing series. The characters are either supposed to be relateable(Jaune, Weiss, Blake, etc.)or not supposed to be relateable(Qrow, Ozpin, Pyrrha, etc.) and that contrast makes the series memorable. The action scenes are very impressive. The music just makes the highs higher and the lows lower. And to top it all off is a complex story that challenges the psychology of humans. This series is also on YouTube FOR FREE!
Avatar: The Last Airbender is an American animated television series that aired for three seasons on Nickelodeon from 2005 to 2008. Avatar: The Last Airbender is set in an Asiatic-like world in which some people are able to manipulate the classical elements by use of psychokinetic variants of Chinese martial arts, known as "bending". This show is often seen as one of the greatest cartoons of all time and is commonly thought to be an anime. Best Nick show, best animated show, best kids show. Just all-around the best! Two thumbs WAY UP!
I don't even watch this show but it is beautiful, from what I've gathered.
Best show ever made
It's just as good as the original
Teen Titans is an American animated television series created by Glen Murakami, based on the DC Comics characters of the same name. They blend American and Japanese influences
Samurai Jack is an American action-adventure chanbara animated series created by Genndy Tartakovsky for Cartoon Network. The series premiered on August 10, 2001, with a TV movie called The Premiere Movie, before ending in its fourth season on September 25, 2004, without concluding the story. A revival was produced twelve years later, giving the fifth and final season that concludes the series, which premiered on Adult Swim's Toonami on March 11, 2017. One of the best cartoons ever made
"Star vs. the Forces of Evil" is an American animated television comedy produced by Disney Television Animation for Disney XD. It was created by Daron Nefcy and developed by Jordana Arkin and Dave Wasson. The series follows teenage magical princess from the dimension of Mewni Star Butterfly and her teenage human roommate and best friend from Earth Marco Diaz as they live their daily lives, go on adventures in other dimensions, and try to prevent the forces of evil from stealing Star's magic wand. The first episode aired on January 18, 2015 on Disney Channel but its first season officially premiered on Disney XD on March 30, 2015 and ended on September 21, 2015. The second season premiered on ...read more. This is basically an magical girls anime
Gravity Falls is an American animated television series produced by Disney Television Animation that first aired on Disney Channel, and then on Disney XD from June 15, 2012 to February 15, 2016. The series follows the adventures of Dipper Pines and his twin sister Mabel in the fictional town of Gravity ...read more.It's Voltron. What can I really say? I'm pretty sure the original series was anime but still. This is probably the best cartoon reboot that I've seen (I've seen very few but oh well)
Steven Universe is an American animated television series created by Rebecca Sugar for Cartoon Network. The show's based around a young boy by the name of Steven Universe, who is a hybrid of a gem and a human. He lives with his gem friends, Garnet, Amethyst and Pearl.
Code Lyoko is a French animated television series created by Thomas Romain and Tania Palumbo and produced by Moonscoop. Highly underrated show. Clever story, likable characters, and complex mythology make for a great anime experience.
The most underrated series of all time. The animation is beautiful, the story is engaging, and some moments can make you cry. Would recommend for any anime fans
W.I.T.C.H. is a French-Italian-American animated television series based on the Italian comic book series of the same name. You can see the magical girl influence. The animation and action is awesome
Jackie Chan Adventures is an American animated television series starring the adventures of a fictionalized version of action film star Jackie Chan. The Chinese influence is a nice touch
Adventure Time is an American animated television series created by Pendleton Ward for Cartoon Network. The series follows the adventures of a boy named Finn (voiced by Jeremy Shada) and his best friend and adoptive brother Jake (voiced by John DiMaggio)—a dog with the magical power to change shape ...read more.
Xiaolin Showdown is an American animated television series that aired on Kids WB and was created by Christy Hui. It's actually more of a Chinese cartoon
Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi is an American-Japanese animated fantasy-comedy television series created by Sam Register for Cartoon Network.
BoBoiBoy Galaxy is a Malaysian computer-animated television series. It is a continuation of the BoBoiBoy TV series after it ended its third season. BoBoiBoy Galaxy focuses more on story-based adventures with different arcs every few episodes.The series took place after the original TV series and first film BoBoiBoy: The Movie (2016). It began airing its first season with 24 episodes from November 2016 to June 2018. The first season is followed by the second film BoBoiBoy Movie 2 (2019). ...read more.
Influenced by Naruto shippuden
Also called "Miraculous", "Miraculous Ladybug", "Miraculous Ladybug and Cat Noir", "Ladybug and Cat Noir" or simply "Ladybug" . It's a French show created by Thomas Astruc and Jeremy Zag, produced by Method Animation (by Zag) and SAMG Animation (in Korean version). The theme song singed by Cash Callaway and Wendy Child in English dub and Fiestar in Korean dub. Miraculous first time aired in South Korea. ...read more. France makes the best animesque cartoons
Shuriken School is a French-Spanish animated series that first aired on August 20, 2006. It has also been airing on Jetix in the UK since February 2006, as well as on CITV.
Beverly Hills Teens is an American animated children's television program produced by DIC Animation City.They love to swim!
An Arabic CGI Animated cartoon for kids ages 4 to 7 years old.