Kids Cartoons for Grown-ups
by J_Frank_Parnell | created - 28 Aug 2020 | updated - 30 Mar 2022 | PublicCartoons for kids, that are worth watching for adults
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1. Wander Over Yonder (2013–2016)
TV-Y7 | 30 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Wander is is eager to help anyone in the galaxy, together with his friend Sylvia. Wander's friendliness often angers Lord Hater, who is bent on galactic domination, and his army of Watchdogs.
Stars: Jack McBrayer, April Winchell, Keith Ferguson, Tom Kenny
Votes: 4,763
2. The Bugs Bunny Show (1960–1975)
TV-G | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
TV series featuring the classic Looney Tunes animated shorts.
Stars: Mel Blanc, June Foray, Daws Butler, Arthur Q. Bryan
Votes: 35,671
3. Avatar: The Last Airbender (2005–2008)
TV-Y7-FV | 23 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
In a war-torn world of elemental powers, a young boy reawakens to undertake a dangerous mystic quest to fulfill his destiny as the Avatar, and bring peace to the world.
Stars: Dee Bradley Baker, Zach Tyler Eisen, Mae Whitman, Jack De Sena
Votes: 371,487
4. Popeye the Sailor: Volume 1 - 1933-1938 (2007 Video)
425 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
Spinach? Yuck. But not to the most famous, fearless comic strip sailor in the world: Popeye. Here are reunited some classic cartoons from the golden era of this beloved character, covering the years 1933 to 1938. Comedy. Animation.
Votes: 17
the first of a 3-volume collections of old Popeye shorts. The later, colour ones are pretty average, but the early, b&w ones are hilarious, and some of the best quality early animation you'll find.
5. Animaniacs (1993–1998)
TV-Y7 | 21 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
The zany adventures of a trio of 1930s animated characters in the modern world.
Stars: Rob Paulsen, Jess Harnell, Tress MacNeille, Frank Welker
Votes: 25,818
6. Invader ZIM (2001–2006)
TV-Y7 | 24 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
An alien named Zim from the planet Irk is sent on a secret mission to conquer Earth, not realising that his leaders were just trying to get rid of him and hoped that he would die. Once there, Zim manages to disguise himself as a human child, but one boy named Dib sees through his disguise.
Stars: Andy Berman, Richard Steven Horvitz, Rikki Simons, Melissa Fahn
Votes: 22,587
7. Chowder (2007–2010)
TV-Y7-FV | 11 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
In Marzipan City, excitable young food-loving Chowder is the apprentice of Mung Daal, a very old chef who runs a catering company with his wife Truffles and assistant Shnitzel.
Stars: Nicky Jones, Dwight Schultz, John DiMaggio, Tara Strong
Votes: 15,528
8. Gravity Falls (2012–2016)
TV-Y7 | 23 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Twin siblings Dipper and Mabel Pines spend the summer at their great-uncle's tourist trap in the enigmatic Gravity Falls, Oregon.
Stars: Jason Ritter, Alex Hirsch, Kristen Schaal, Linda Cardellini
Votes: 134,971
9. The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack (2008–2010)
TV-PG | 11 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
The comical seafaring adventures of a young, enthusiastic boy, his pirate captain mentor, and the talking whale that raised him from birth.
Stars: Brian Doyle-Murray, Thurop Van Orman, Jeff Bennett, Steve Little
Votes: 16,066
10. SpongeBob SquarePants (1999– )
TV-Y7 | 23 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
The misadventures of a talking sea sponge who works at a fast food restaurant, attends a boating school, and lives in an underwater pineapple.
Stars: Tom Kenny, Rodger Bumpass, Bill Fagerbakke, Clancy Brown
Votes: 111,169
11. Batman: The Animated Series (1992–1995)
TV-PG | 23 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
The Dark Knight battles crime in Gotham City with occasional help from Robin and Batgirl.
Stars: Kevin Conroy, Loren Lester, Efrem Zimbalist Jr., Bob Hastings
Votes: 116,785
12. Over the Garden Wall (2014)
TV-PG | 11 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
Two brothers find themselves lost in a mysterious land and try to find their way home.
Stars: Elijah Wood, Collin Dean, Melanie Lynskey, Christopher Lloyd
Votes: 70,236
13. Phineas and Ferb (2007–2024)
TV-G | 15 min | Animation, Short, Action
Phineas and Ferb invent, scheme, and stay one step ahead of their bratty sister. Meanwhile, their pet platypus plots against evil Dr. Doofenshmirtz.
Stars: Vincent Martella, Dan Povenmire, Ashley Tisdale, Jeff 'Swampy' Marsh
Votes: 56,621
14. Pinky and the Brain (1995–1998)
TV-Y | 30 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Pinky and Brain are genetically enhanced laboratory mice who reside in the research facility. Brain is self-centered and scheming; Pinky is good-natured but feeble-minded. In each episode, Brain devises a new plan to take over the world.
Stars: Maurice LaMarche, Rob Paulsen, Tress MacNeille, Frank Welker
Votes: 32,830
15. The Future Is Wild (2003– )
25 min | Documentary, Animation, Sci-Fi
A group of scientists predict what Earth and Life will look like in the future
Stars: Christian Rodska, Jeremy Rayner, Bruce H. Tiffney, Stephen Harris
Votes: 881
16. Star Trek: The Animated Series (1973–1975)
TV-Y7 | 30 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
The further adventures of Captain James T. Kirk and the crew of the USS Enterprise, as they explore the galaxy and defend the United Federation of Planets.
Stars: William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley, George Takei
Votes: 8,160
17. Herman and Katnip (1944–1959)
6 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
It tells the adventures and misadventures of the mouse Herman and the cat Katnip.
Stars: Arnold Stang, Sid Raymond
Votes: 31
18. The Legend of Korra (2012–2014)
TV-PG | 23 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Avatar Korra fights to keep Republic City safe from the evil forces of both the physical and spiritual worlds.
Stars: Janet Varney, P.J. Byrne, David Faustino, J.K. Simmons
Votes: 137,645
19. Adventure Time (2010–2018)
TV-PG | 23 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
A 12-year-old boy and his best friend, a wise 28-year-old dog with magical powers, go on a series of surreal adventures in a remote future.
Stars: John DiMaggio, Jeremy Shada, Tom Kenny, Hynden Walch
Votes: 112,042
20. The Mighty B! (2008–2011)
TV-Y7 | 24 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Overachieving Honeybee scout, Bessie Higgenbottom, attempts to earn every last Bee Badge.
Stars: Amy Poehler, Dee Bradley Baker, Grey Griffin, Dannah Feinglass Phirman
Votes: 2,693
21. Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends (2004–2009)
TV-Y7 | 30 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
A boy and his beloved imaginary friend are able to stay together at an orphanage of sorts for imaginary friends that children have outgrown to be adopted by new children.
Stars: Keith Ferguson, Grey Griffin, Sean Marquette, Candi Milo
Votes: 24,712
22. Rocko's Modern Life (1993–1996)
TV-Y | 30 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
The wacky misadventures of an Australian wallaby and his friends as he finishes his transition to American life.
Stars: Carlos Alazraqui, Tom Kenny, Charlie Adler, Mr. Lawrence
Votes: 21,584
23. The League of Super Evil (2009–2012)
TV-Y7 | 22 min | Animation, Action, Comedy
This show follows the wannabe super villains that make up "The League Of Super Evil".
Stars: Lee Tockar, Scott McNeil, Colin Murdock, Tabitha St. Germain
Votes: 492
24. The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy (2001–2007)
TV-Y7-FV | 30 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
The ill-tempered Grim Reaper gets into a wager that forces him to become the life-long companions of two scheming youngsters after he loses.
Stars: Greg Eagles, Grey Griffin, Richard Steven Horvitz, Vanessa Marshall
Votes: 26,434
25. Spliced (2009– )
TV-Y7-FV | 22 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
The lives of all of the "spliced" mutants/animals on keep away island.
Stars: Joe Pingue, Rob Stefaniuk, Katie Crown, Patrick McKenna
Votes: 313
26. Yakkity Yak (2002– )
TV-Y | 15 min | Animation, Comedy, Fantasy
Yakkity is a 12 year old Yak who aspires to be a stand-up comedian and is so serious about his career that he's already gotten himself an agent, Mr. Trilobyte, a small but gruff insect.
Stars: David Kaye, Peter Kelamis, Sam Vincent, Kelly Sheridan
Votes: 275
27. Endangered Species (2014–2015)
TV-Y7 | 22 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
Pickle the adrenaline-junkie bunny, Merl the safety-conscious squirrel, and Gull the naïve but loving seagull find themselves in ridiculously dangerous-and always hilarious!-situations whenever they try to go about their daily life.
Stars: Tabitha St. Germain, Sam Vincent, Lee Tockar
Votes: 79
28. The Amazing World of Gumball (2011–2019)
TV-Y7-FV | 11 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
The life of a twelve-year-old boy who happens to be a blue cat as he lives with his family and other strange creatures.
Stars: Dan Russell, Teresa Gallagher, Kerry Shale, Kyla Rae Kowalewski
Votes: 40,953
29. Regular Show (2010–2017)
TV-PG | 23 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
The surreal misadventures of two best friends - a blue jay and a raccoon - as they seek to liven up their mundane jobs as groundskeepers at the local park.
Stars: J.G. Quintel, William Salyers, Sam Marin, Mark Hamill
Votes: 57,443
30. Camp Lazlo! (2005–2008)
TV-Y7 | 30 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Bean Scout Lazlo, a fun-loving, free-spirited monkey, and his two bunkmates Raj and Clam, wreak havoc on a very structured summer camp.
Stars: Carlos Alazraqui, Tom Kenny, Jeff Bennett, Steve Little
Votes: 10,899
31. The Looney Tunes Show (2011–2015)
TV-PG | 23 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
An updated iteration of the classic Looney Tunes characters focusing on their satirical misadventures living in suburbia.
Stars: Jeff Bergman, Bob Bergen, Fred Armisen, Kristen Wiig
Votes: 15,467
32. The Big Knights (1999– )
10 min | Animation, Family
The stories tell the adventures of the two Big Knights, Sir Boris and Sir Morris, who are incredibly strong and brave, but are also incredibly dim-witted. They solve crises, usually of ... See full summary »
Stars: David Rintoul, Timothy West, Morwenna Banks, Prunella Scales
Votes: 165
33. Scaredy Squirrel (2011–2013)
TV-Y7 | 11 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
A squirrel uses his quirks and creativity to tackle the daily challenges in Balsa City with help from his skunk friend Dave.
Stars: Terry McGurrin, Jonathan Gould, Patrick McKenna, Jamie Watson
Votes: 568
34. Spider-Man (1967–1970)
TV-Y7 | 25 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Original cartoon series based on the web-slinging Marvel comic book character, Peter Parker, who, after being bit by a radioactive spider, assumes extraordinary powers.
Stars: Paul Soles, Peg Dixon, Paul Kligman, Bernard Cowan
Votes: 4,089
35. Roobarb (1974)
5 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
Roobarb the green dog's enthusiasm for inventions and harebrained schemes to liven up life in the garden know no bounds. It's up to Custard the indolent, grinning purple cat, and the rest ... See full summary »
Star: Richard Briers
Votes: 276
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