American Animation o_OI just want to know if any of you guys enjoy American animation along with anime. Granted, the scene isn't looking very good right now, but there's Wolverine and the X-Men which I really enjoyed, and of course early 90s stuff such as the original Nicktoons and Batman the Animated Series.
Thoughts?
There's not a lot i really enjoy anymore. I liked Ren & Stimpy and Invader Zim. They both made me laugh and i liked how invader zim was so dark yet still a cartoon. I watched a lot of others but nothing really stands out. Nothing I would really pay money for anyway.
As a whole, it just seems like nobody gives a crap about how bad their drawing is. It's like they're not even trying. Aside from the lack of art, there's nothing that really draws me in to american cartoons anymore. There's either no ongoing story to keep me tuned in or the jokes are unoriginal and unfunny.
My 2cents
Avatar the Last Airbender was cool. Though it's like a mix of American and Anime... =D I was totally into Avatar. *can't wait for live action movies*
Teen Titans!! though it was produced in Japan, so is it still Merican?
I do love Futurama though it is a bit old now but still funny as hell. Can't think of any new ones I watch currently
Teen Titans~! I forgot them! I have their GameCube game! ^_^
Oh yeah, I forgot about Teen Titans and Avatar. FG is still humorous at times and I just completely gave up on The Simpsons
Beetlejuice (1989-92)
Aaahh!!! Real Monsters
Animaniacs
Batman: The Animated Series
Courage the Cowardly Dog
Danger Mouse (1984-87)
Dexter's Laboratory
Dinosaucers (1987)
Duck Tales (1986-91)
Fairly Odd Parents
Family Guy
Futurama
G.I. Joe (1983-87)
Gargoyles
Ghostbusters (Filmation) (1986-88)
Gummi Bears (1985-89)
Inspector Gadget (1982-86)
Invader Zim
My Pet Monster (1987-88)
Ren and Stimpy
Rocko’s Modern Life
Samurai Jack
Silverhawks (1985-87)
Space Ghost (1981-82)
Teen Titans
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1987-96)
The Angry Beavers
The Powerpuff Girls
ThunderCats (1985)
Transformers (1984-88)
X-Men: The Animated Series
~to name a few :D
Ohh Animainiacs for got about them. Reminded me about Pinky and the Brain!
Are you pondering what i'm pondering, pinky?
loved that show
OMG! Danger Mouse rocked!!
All of the animation for Futurama was actually done in South Korea.
A Pup Named Scooby-Doo
Alvin and the Chipmunks
Chip & Dale: Rescue Rangers
Duck Tales
Eek the Cat
Garfield & Friends
Gummi Bears
Highlander: The Animated Series
Inspector Gadget
Pinky and the Brain
Popples
Pound Puppies
Sonic The Hedgehog
Reboot (CG, made in Canada)
Roswell Conspiracies: Aliens, Myths & Legends
Roughnecks: Starship Troopers Chronicles (CG)
Smurfs
Tale Spin
The Adventures of Teddy Ruxpin
The Real Adventures of Johnny Quest
The Real Ghostbusters
Thundarr the Barbarian
Tiny Toon Adventures
TransFormers (original)
Those are the classic, 80's - 90's vintage, cartoons I was really into growing up. The modern stuff mostly isn't on par with those when it comes to the actual animation quality or even the type of humor implemented. For example, there was a continuation made of Inspector Gadget in the mid-90's, but it lacked the overall essence and feel the originals had.
As far as more recent animation goes that I've watched/been watching:
Dexter's Laboratory
Star Wars: Clone Wars
The Venture Brothers
Total Drama Island (Survivor spoof)
I've actually watched a lot of Total Drama Island on youtube... lol. I did catch the end of an episode on TV the other day and found out they are making a second season. =)
No doubt for me it has to be the Boondocks
Beetlejuice (1989-92)
Aaahh!!! Real Monsters
Animaniacs
Batman: The Animated Series
Courage the Cowardly Dog
Danger Mouse (1984-87)
Dexter's Laboratory
Dinosaucers (1987)
Duck Tales (1986-91)
Fairly Odd Parents
Family Guy
Futurama
G.I. Joe (1983-87)
Gargoyles
Ghostbusters (Filmation) (1986-88)
Gummi Bears (1985-89)
Inspector Gadget (1982-86)
Invader Zim
My Pet Monster (1987-88)
Ren and Stimpy
Rocko’s Modern Life
Samurai Jack
Silverhawks (1985-87)
Space Ghost (1981-82)
Teen Titans
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1987-96)
The Angry Beavers
The Powerpuff Girls
ThunderCats (1985)
Transformers (1984-88)
X-Men: The Animated Series
~to name a few :D
Highlighted the shows that i thoroughly enjoyed. Although with X-Men, i thought that they could've done a much better job at it, than having most of the plot being, good story arch followed by NO MORE MUTANTS arch, then moderate story arch, followed by NO MORE MUTANTS.
As for other American cartoons:
The M'Fing Tick
Batman Beyond (if you think Western shows are dull, watch return of the Joker, and then come back to me).
Justice League
Beast Wars
Reboot
Darkwing Duck
Rupert (Yes, i know it's a kid's show, but it's still fun to watch every now and then.)
Little bear (grew up wth it, what more do i need to say)
Spiderman
Space Ghost: Coast to Coast
Tiny Toon Adventures
Beavis & Butthead
King of the Hill
I have to really push for Batman Beyond on this. Even though it was on a Kids network, it's plot definitely was not for Kids. Also, i think it's best to watch Batman the Animated series first, especially the later seasons.
I really enjoyed American animation back in the 80's, and 90's. I don't really give it the time of day anymore. The new series just don't do anything for me.