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Millennials and early Gen Zs know the quality of cartoons that used to air on TV. Shows likeBen 10, Avatar: The Last Airbender,and more have become legendary due to their creative animation and amazing storytelling. So many iconic moments have been witnessed by kids around the world and are still remembered.
However, the old-era cartoons have been perceived to be ended. A generation that has entered adulthood seems to have a disconnect with more recent animated shows for kids. Even popular shows likeAmphibiaare being criticized for deriving too much from classic anime likeDragon Ball Z.
American action cartoons are so cooked bro we’re never seeing another Ben 10 in our lifetimeshttps://t.co/9nK367E7pA
However, all is not lost. There are still some amazing shows out there that will shut down any complaints from older fans who have clearly not kept up with the latest cartoons. Here are three of the best recent cartoons that have the potential to be iconic in the future.
1Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Since the release of Sony’sSpider-Man: Into the Spider-verse, many animated films and series have experimented with animation styles and have seen varying degrees of success. The most recent example is the Seth Rogen-produced filmTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem. Delivered in a sketchbook animation style, the film received positive reviews and a sequel is in development.
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Acting as a bridge between the first film and the sequel, the cartoon showTales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtlesdebuted in August and received positive reviews.THRappreciated the storytelling of the series and complemented its slick animation style. One fan posted a pulsating action sequence from the show which sees the TMNT battle Goldfin.
This came out last month.These people don’t actually watch cartoons lmaohttps://t.co/lmtZcYPPcipic.twitter.com/qGs9Rdcg8e
While it received some criticism for staying true to its younger target audience, the response has been good so far.
Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtlesis available to stream on Amazon Prime Video.
2Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur
The Marvel showMoon Girl and Devil Dinosaurhas already been regarded as one of the best recent cartoons. Featuring the voices of Lawrence Fishbourne, Alfre Woodard, Alison Brie, and Diamond White, the show has been received positively across the world and has been appreciated for appealing to both kids and adults. The action sequences too have drawn praise.
And MoonGirl came out just last year. Folks grow up watching cartoons, stop watching them, then assume everything released after they stopped watching is of low quality. Amphibia isn’t even an action show lolJust have an open mind is all, there’s great stuff out!pic.twitter.com/7FxRm3Dyjt
Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaurhave also won multiple Children and Family Emmy Awards for their first season.It is available to stream on Disney+.
While it may be noBen 10, the Disney cartoonAmphibiahas already become iconic. The show has received praise for its animation, humor, and style. The show follows Anne Boonchuy, a Thai-American teen who finds a magical music box that transports her and her friends to a world inhabited by amphibians and other creatures. Brenda Song, known for her role inThe Suite Life of Zack and Cody, stars as Anne.
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Amphibiaended after a three-season run and its first season won an Annie Award for Best Character Design. It has also been praised for its voice acting from actors like Troy Baker and Bill Farmer.The show is available to stream on Disney+.
Nishanth A
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Nishanth A is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on TV shows with over 2,000 articles published. He has been an entertainment journalist for the past two years and a scriptwriter at various corporations before that, working on educational content. With a Communications, English Literature, and Psychology triple major, Nishanth usually covers news and analyses on Star Trek, particularly Strange New Worlds and The Next Generation; Doctor Who, the DCU, and more.A Nolan fan, Nishanth spends his time exploring the filmographies of various directors with an auteurial style or can be found making short movies of his own. He has also contributed as a feature writer for Film Companion, focusing on the South division.
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