20 animated series that will evoke pleasant nostalgia for the nineties and zero
Cinema / / December 31, 2020
20. Cat dog
CatDog
- USA, 1998-2005.
- Comedy, adventure.
- Duration: 3 seasons.
- IMDb: 6.5.
The Cat and the Dog have completely different personalities. The former prefers order and is always serious. The second childishly rejoices in trifles and wants to misbehave. The only difficulty is that they are one and the same creature named Catopes.
19. the little Mermaid
The little mermaid
- USA, 1992-1994.
- Fantasy, comedy.
- Duration: 3 seasons.
- IMDb: 6.8.
The continuation of the 1989 full-length cartoon tells about the adventures of the daughter of the king of the sea Ariel and her friends - Flounder's fish and Sebastian the crab. Heroes regularly face troubles because of people and confront the evil witch Ursula.
18. Total Spice!
Totally Spies!
- France, South Korea, USA, Canada, 2001–2014.
- Action, detective, comedy.
- Duration: 6 seasons.
- IMDb: 7.0.
Three loyal beauty friends work for the W.O.O.H.P. spy organization. They fight villains and prevent threats to the world with the help of various technologies such as a flying backpack and a laser in the labial lipstick. However, the heroines do not forget about purely girlish entertainment: shopping and romance with guys.
17. Aladdin
Aladdin
- USA, 1994-1995.
- Comedy, fantasy, adventure.
- Duration: 3 seasons.
- IMDb: 7.3.
The action takes place after the events of the second full-length cartoon about Aladdin The Return of Jafar. The main character is already engaged to Princess Jasmine, but has not yet moved to the palace. Together with the faithful Abu, the kind Iago and, of course, the Djinn, he is constantly looking for new adventures.
Russian-speaking viewers did not notice the difference, but the Americans were partly disappointed with the Return of Jafar and the animated series. Indeed, in the first "Aladdin" Genie was voiced by the famous Robin Williams, but then he was replaced by Dan Castellaneta.
16. Rugrats!
Rugrats
- USA, 1990-2006.
- Comedy, adventure.
- Duration: 10 seasons.
- IMDb: 7.4.
The Nickelodeon animated series follows Tommy, one year old, and his friends. Parents have no idea how busy life is for kids. As soon as adults turn away, children begin to communicate and immediately get involved in trouble.
15. Chip and Dale Rescue Rangers
Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers
- USA, 1988-1990.
- Detective, adventure, comedy.
- Duration: 3 seasons.
- IMDb: 7.6.
The Rescuers team consists of small rodents - two chipmunks and two mice - in the company of a fly. However, the heroes compensate for their tiny size with courage and resourcefulness. They fight any villains, be it the cunning scientist Nimnul or the cat Fat Cat.
Interestingly, Chip and Dale's costumes are copied from two famous characters in adventure stories. Namely Indiana Jones and detective Magnum.
14. Black cloak
Darkwing duck
- USA, 1991-1992.
- Comedy, detective, adventure.
- Duration: 3 seasons.
- IMDb: 7.6.
He is a terror flying on the wings of the night. The superhero Black Cloak keeps the underworld of Saint-Canar out of the cold, taking to the streets every night to keep order. And in his free time, he is a loving father who brings up a naughty daughter, Gusenu.
The plot of this animated series clearly parodies traditional stories from comics, most notably "Batman". And the presence of the Zigzag pilot in the plot makes one think that the action takes place in the same world as in the famous "Duck Tales".
13. Hey, Arnold
Hey Arnold!
- USA, 1996-2004.
- Comedy, drama.
- Duration: 5 seasons.
- IMDb: 7.6.
Schoolboy Arnold lives with his grandparents at the Sunset Arms Boarding House, which the family runs. The hero has the usual worries of a teenager, and he often helps his friends. Arnold's secret in love Helga, whose father is constantly making dangerous business plans.
In addition to the series, two full-length cartoons about Arnold were released. Moreover, in the second they told about the fate of his parents.
12. Miracles on the bends
TaleSpin
- USA, 1990-1991.
- Comedy, adventure.
- Duration: 1 season.
- IMDb: 7.6.
Pilot Baloo transports cargo on an amphibious plane to the undeveloped area. He is helped by the young navigator Kit, who escaped from criminals. Together they search for treasure and escape the air pirates.
Many of the characters in this cartoon are clearly similar to the characters in the Disney Jungle Book. However, there is no direct connection between the two projects, only a common visual basis.
11. Real Ghostbusters
The real ghost busters
- USA, 1986-1991.
- Science fiction, action, adventure.
- Duration: 7 seasons.
- IMDb: 7.6.
The animated series continues the events of the famous film. Four scientists and their assistants catch in New York all kinds of ghosts that disturb the peace of civilians.
It's funny that in one of the episodes, the heroes go to the filming of a film about themselves. And this is the same 1984 tape that started the story "Ghost hunters».
10. Beauty Warrior Sailor Moon
Bishôjo senshi Sêrâ Mûn
- USA, 1992-1997.
- Action, drama, adventure.
- Duration: 5 seasons.
- IMDb: 7.7.
Anime based on the famous manga, it tells about the schoolgirl Usagi Tsukino. After meeting a cat named Luna, she gains the ability to transform into the warrior Sailor Moon.
In 2014, a new adaptation of the same story was launched, and it is even closer to the original. But still, many prefer the classic from the 90s.
9. Pinky and Brain
Pinky and the brain
- USA, 1995-1998.
- Comedy, fantasy.
- Duration: 4 seasons.
- IMDb: 7.8.
Experiments were carried out on laboratory mice Pinky and Brain. As a result, the first remained incredibly stupid, and the second turned into a genius. Now Brain makes plans every day to take over the world. And it fails every time.
8. Teenage mutant ninja turtles
Teenage mutant ninja turtles
- USA, France, Japan, Germany, 1987-1996.
- Science fiction, thriller.
- Duration: 10 seasons.
- IMDb: 7.9.
Due to a mutagen that got into the sewers, four turtles mutated into intelligent beings. Master Splinter taught them martial arts and weapons, and now the heroes defend the city from criminals.
Various Ninja Turtle cartoons are still being released today, but each time they have weirder animations. So the version of the 80s and 90s remained the reference for many.
7. Naughty animashki
Animaniacs
- USA, Japan, 1993-1998.
- Comedy.
- Duration: 5 seasons.
- IMDb: 7.9.
According to legend, in the 30s at the Warner Bros. invented three new characters - brothers Yakko and Vikko Warner and their sister Dot. The heroes turned out to be so badly educated that they were locked up for many years. But in the 90s they broke free and began to play naughty.
6. Dexter's laboratory
Dexter's Laboratory
- USA, 1996-2003.
- Science fiction, adventure.
- Duration: 4 seasons.
- IMDb: 7.9.
Young Dexter is a real genius. He built a huge laboratory in the basement under his room, where he conducts experiments. However, his older and not at all ingenious sister found out about his secret hideout, who now prevents the child from studying science.
5. sponge Bob Square Pants
Spongebob squarepants
- United States, 1999 - present.
- Comedy, fantasy.
- Duration: 13 seasons.
- IMDb: 8.1.
In the underwater town of Bikini-Bottom lives Spongebob. He works at the Krusty Krab diner and is friends with the stupid starfish Patrick. And the squirrel Sandy Cheeks often visits the heroes, however, she has to wear a spacesuit.
4. DuckTales
DuckTales
- USA, 1987-1990.
- Comedy, adventure.
- Duration: 4 seasons.
- IMDb: 8.1.
Three teenagers Billy, Willie and Dilly remain under the care of Scrooge McDuck's great-uncle. He is reputed to be a real curmudgeon and a grumbler. But in fact, he regularly sets out on adventures with young friends.
One of the most successful Disney animated series has become a legend over time. And in 2017, the story was restarted. Many viewers did not like the animation in the new version, but the plot was made more dynamic.
3. Spiderman
Spider-Man
- USA, 1994-1998.
- Action, science fiction, adventure.
- Duration: 5 seasons.
- IMDb: 8.3.
Student Peter Parker, who moonlights as a photographer, is bitten by a radioactive spider. After that, the young man receives super powers and decides to use them for the benefit of humanity.
One of the most popular characters in Marvel comics has appeared in both animated series and feature films, gradually reaching the cinematic universe. But it was the 1994 version that most viewers loved.
2. X-Men
X-Men
- USA, Canada, 1992-1997.
- Science fiction, thriller.
- Duration: 5 seasons.
- IMDb: 8.4.
A team of mutants led by Professor Charles Xavier vowed to protect humanity from threats. Unfortunately, they most often have to fight with representatives of their own kind trying to seize power.
1. Batman
Batman: The Animated Series
- USA, 1992-1995.
- Science fiction, thriller.
- Duration: 4 seasons.
- IMDb: 9.0.
The legendary film adaptation of DC comics is dedicated to Bruce Wayne, who fights the underworld of Gotham in a bat costume.
Surprisingly tough for a children's animated series "Batman»Combines the style of films by Tim Burton and classic noir motives. It was in this animated series that Mark Hamill gave his voice to the Joker. Here Harley Quinn first appeared, and only then the heroine moved to comics.
Of course, not all projects that were popular in the nineties and zero made it to this list. If you forgot to mention your favorite animated series, share it in the comments!
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