Top 10 Best Nelvana Shows

Greetings! Let's talk about Nelvana. Nelvana is one of the most well-known brands in Canada and is recognized for producing several iconic shows.

Today, we will discuss the best of the best, the most iconic of all. Many of these shows are considered some of the finest that Corus Entertainment has to offer.

With that out of the way, here are the best Nelvana shows.

The Top Ten

Clone High

Now I haven't seen Clone High (or 6teen for that matter), but this show looks interesting! It's also worth noting that Clone High is one of the two adult shows from the studio, the other being Bob and Margaret.
Class of the Titans

Class of the Titans is a Canadian animated television series produced by Studio B Productions and Nelvana Limited. It premiered in 2005 and centers on a group of teenagers descended from ancient Greek heroes who battle mythological threats. The series is known for blending modern-day settings with Greek... read more

Firstly, awesome theme song. Secondly, this show is just awesome!
For a show that came out around the same time as Johnny Test, this show pretty much revolves around a group of adolescent children who are the offspring of Greek mythology icons fighting evil monsters created by the vile Chronos. I'm honestly surprised Toonami didn't pick up the rights to air this, considering the fact that Toonami did air non-anime shows during its run on Cartoon Network.
We Americans didn't get it until 2009 when Qubo picked up the rights to this show.
The Berenstain Bears

Yet another show about family. The Berenstain Bears revolves around a family of four bears.
While not as chaotic as the adventures from Willa's Wild Life, they're still fun nonetheless. Some episodes even tackle something that your typical kids do, such as not neglecting schoolwork or always telling the truth.
Sorry Peppa Pig, but there's another family out there that actually doesn't torment their father.
Babar

Babar is a Canadian-French animated fantasy television series produced by Nelvana Limited and The Clifford Ross Company. It is based on the French children's books created by Jean de Brunhoff. The series follows the adventures of Babar, an elephant who becomes king of the elephant kingdom.

You'd all expect this show to appear on the list. Did you? Well, Babar revolves around Babar, the king of the elephants, telling stories to his children.
Though in the later seasons, they go on adventures outside of Celesteville. Aside from the beautiful theme song, this show is very wholesome and has some pretty clever jokes and gags here and there.
This show was apparently iconic enough to warrant a reboot known as Babar and the Adventures of Badou, which is a somewhat inferior reboot to the original series from 1989.
Willa's Wild Life

Next up on the list, we transfer from an awesome show (Class of the Titans) to a rather comedic one.
Willa's Wild Life revolves around the zany adventures of 9-year-old (I think) Willa and her house full of animals. This show is pretty wholesome (but not as much as Babar), and most of the characters are pretty likable (except for those three girls who were jerks to Willa).
Also, the made-for-TV segments too. Those as well. I forgot about those.
6teen

6teen is a Canadian animated sitcom originally produced by Nelvana, with its 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.
Being Ian

Aside from the theme song, Being Ian revolves around a 12-year-old named Ian who wants to be a movie director.
From what I've seen, it's pretty much Home Movies, that UPN show but less of an adult show. I've seen some people call it a rip-off of a "show" named Lenny the Genius, but is it really?

Honestly better than Clone High in my opinion.
Rupert

This show was amazing! That's all I have to say.
Rolie Polie Olie

Rolie Polie Olie is a computer-animated children's television series produced by Nelvana and created by William Joyce. The series originally aired from 1998 to 2004 and follows the adventures of a robot boy named Olie. It won multiple Daytime Emmy Awards and a Gemini Award.

Yep, it's the one. If you grew up with Playhouse Disney, then you would've likely remembered this show.
Rolie Polie Olie was pretty much a kid-friendly version of Family Guy with Miss Spider mixed in. While the CGI looks like a shovelware Nintendo 64 game, most of the characters are likable and the concept is amazing.
Jacob Two-Two

Now we're getting into weird territory. Jacob Two-Two revolves around the misadventures of a kid named Jacob and his friends in a dystopian world that honestly looks like that one stage from Yoshi's Island (6-7).
Not to mention they have a balance between likability and someone you want to smash in the face. Even the most annoying characters (I'm looking at you, Principal Greedy Guts) have been made tolerable.
Not to mention that the plots are rather bizarre, such as one episode where they managed to end up in China.

Looks better than Clone High, actually (no offense, Clone High fans).

The Newcomers

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Z-Squad

Z‑Squad is a South Korean and Canadian animated television series that debuted in 2006. Aimed at a young audience, the show follows three girls who transform into magical heroes to fight evil. It incorporates themes of friendship, teamwork, and courage. Z‑Squad has been praised for its engaging... read more
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Franklin (1998)

The Contenders

Pippi Longstocking

Next on the list, we have a show revolving around a 9-year-old girl named Pippi Longstocking, who appears to be rather strong.
Pippi combines the action of Grossology with the comedy of Willa's Wild Life. Also, the main protagonist of the show is actually incredibly strong. I'm known to carry as much as 50 pounds, but Pippi can carry actual 300-pound men! That's pretty impressive.
The theme song is catchy, and yes, while Priscilla is very unlikable, most of the cast remains dumb and average at worst.
The Adventures of Tintin

The Adventures of Tintin is an animated television series co-produced by the French studio Ellipse Programme and the Canadian studio Nelvana. The series is based on the comic book series The Adventures of Tintin created by Belgian cartoonist Hergé. It originally aired from 1991 to 1992 and consists... read more
Pecola

Who wants to be square? Pecola is yet another show that's really chaotic and zany but knows its limits.
Pecola revolves around a young cube penguin named Pecola and his friends in Cube Town. This is pretty much Scaredy Squirrel done right. While the show did feel out of place for Cartoon Network (Toon Disney or Kids' WB would've been a better choice), it was still a decent show.

I wonder why the folks on the Qubo wikis think this is anime? Nelvana is Canadian, not Japanese.
Little Bear

In "The Red Thread," Little Bear has a beautiful sigh while relaxing on a leaf inside the watering can.
Grossology

Grossology is a Canadian animated television series produced by Nelvana. The show is loosely based on Sylvia Branzei's nonfiction children's books and premiered in 2006. It features teenage siblings who solve gross-themed mysteries using scientific principles and ran for two seasons.

Who knew that Canada would make even the most disgusting things somewhat entertaining? Here, we have Grossology, a sci-fi show revolving around two teenage kids (Ty and Abby) solving the grossest crimes known to humanity that even the bravest of adults shudder at.
That screams the "adults are useless" trope from a mile away. Not to mention that the villains have actual backstories, such as Lance Boil (the guy in the image) originally being a grossologist himself before pride and envy took over his personality, and Fartor, who was abused by his brother when he was a kid.
It's surprising to see a 52-episode show have that much lore, especially one that never really got recognized.
Redwall
Agent Binky: Pets of the Universe
Max & Ruby

Max & Ruby is a Canadian children's animated television series produced by Nelvana Limited. It is based on the book series by Rosemary Wells. The show centers on the relationship between Max, a rambunctious bunny, and his older sister Ruby, who tries to keep him out of trouble.
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The Fairly OddParents

The Fairly OddParents is an American animated television series created by Butch Hartman for Nickelodeon. It originally premiered as a series of shorts on Oh Yeah! Cartoons in 1998 before debuting as a full series in March 2001... read more
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Bakugan: Battle Brawlers
Beyblade

Beyblade is a 2001 Japanese anime television series based on Takao Aoki's manga of the same name, which was inspired by the Beyblade spinning top toys. The anime was produced by Madhouse and directed by Toshifumi Kawase. It sparked a franchise that includes additional anime seasons, movies, and a wide... read more
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