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Thundercats
Lion-O is the leader of the Thundercats and fights the evil Mumm-Ra. Thunder. Thunder. Thunder. Thundercats HOOOOOOOO!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Na8ThDftsKk
Beast Wars
This show is my favorite rendition of Transformers. Instead of vehicles, they transform into (you guessed it) beasts. Also, Dinobot is easily the best Transformer ever.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FKpU0pnne8
Swat Kats
First off, this has one of the most killer intros ever in the history of mankind. Two mechanics pilot a tricked out fighter jet and fight the bad guys. Think Top Gun, Batman, and cats
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_AdxJWFUh4
Reboot
Reboot took place inside a computer and it's citizens were programs. Bob protects the city of Mainframe from virus and other nefarious programs. This show got really dark for a kids show, but holy crap was it great.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6X7CFlJK0z4
Batman: The Animated Series
This is a masterpiece of animation. For me this will always be THE definitive version of Batman.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wAG_7Ky4FY4
He-Man and the Masters of the Universe
By the power of Grayskull! I HAVE THE POWER!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7yeA7a0uS3A
X-Men
Arguably the best show on this list. Awesome intro, great characters, and relevant issues can all be found here. Also, if you haven't heard the Japanese intro yet, go check it out. It's pretty sweet too.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRmoy6bHUX4
BONUS Jap Ver. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfjAbXrvkFw
The Pirates of Dark Water
The world of Mer is being destroyed by Dark Water and a young prince, Ren, must find 13 treasures to save the world. This show was short-lived, but it was one of my favorites.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_5F1zYQF5M
Pokemon
Gotta catch 'em all! I think we all know what Pokemon is.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NcfdoSuC6MI
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
COWABUNGA! 4 turtles get mutated by the mysterious ooze and are trained in the ninja arts by a rat.Screw you Michael Bay.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AxuvUAjHYWQ
The Real Adventures of Johnny Quest
I could go have put the original Johnny Quest on here, but to be honest, I liked the Real Adventures better. Johnny Quest and Co. fight international criminals.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gIuuPTM3nSc
Recess
A group of 5 kids, led by TJ, and their misadventures during recess period. This show is the reason for my love of dodgeball.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zObiglKZKZc
Spider-Man: The Animated Series
Crossovers, villains, heroes, love, death, and action; this show had it all. This is right up there with X-Men, and even had them in a few episodes.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YEoPQ1-GC7I
Gargoyles
A BS curse got put on the gargoyles and some rich dude broke it for them. Now they protect Manhattan at night. Epic intro.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygrEVnrg3Ic
Chip 'N Dale Rescue Rangers
Chip and Dale are detectives and solve cases with their friends. Complete with incredibly catchy theme song.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFXTa2yeYWs
Darkwing Duck
Let's get dangerous. He's not the brightest superhero, but with the help of his pals, he gets the bad guys.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_ee6aZObyI
Digimon
Some kids get trapped inside the Digital World and team up with Digimon to beat the bad guys. Btw, Tentomon is the best.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=99qbst8qj0s
Batman Beyond
While not as perfect as the original Batman series, it is a fantastic sequel to it. Set in the year 2039, Bruce is retired and hands the mantle of the Batman to Terry McGinnis.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMXjtvMAFlI
Skeleton Warriors
Prince Lightstar and the Legion of Light protect the Lightstar Crystal that powers the world from Baron Dark. Grimskull is a badass character, even for a kids show. Sadly, it was cancelled because of poor toy sales.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3ZlpTp_dJA
Stargate: Infinity
A group goes through the Stargate and can't get back to Earth. It's basically them world hopping while being chased by the bad guys.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67E-_SQLVRo
superdeuces
I see a lot of these posts and although I do enjoy them no one ever includes biker mice from mars.
chelsaurus
Jayce and the wheeled warriors though!
pragmatao
Or Bucky O'hare.
BurtTurglar
I still have my Bucky O'Hare which my dog chewed the ears off. my mom said he had battle damage, so he was stronger.
BurtTurglar
Exo-Squad. I've loved mechs ever since.
CanadianMooseRider
God that show was awesome but I have to say the one I absolutely never see is Street Sharks. That show gets no love :(
SilverSound
I should have added that. I still have the lunchboxes.
HttpWayne
I used to have the toys. I also had the Beast Wars toys. The white tiger was my favorite. GI Joe had the best toys of all (hall of fame)
SizzleSphinx
I had the biker mice from Mars lunchbox and my bro had the street sharks one. Great combo.
ChaoticWaha
DADADA NA NA NANA NA NAA~ DADADA NA NA SKELETON WARRIORS!
lazzywestside
I can still hear the opening song to X-Men. Seared into me like a cyclops burst to the heart.
NOTAlexJones
Batman beyond too... Bika Bika bwaaaarrrw
CorvusRaging
Da na na na naaaa naaa naaa da na na na naaa naaa naa
Lierofox
It's the slow, intense buildup ...leading to that badass guitar riff.
barbwirelove
Cyclops blasts are concussive, not heat based.
RazorAndBladeSavedTheDay
Amen! The best version of Cyclops and Gambit and that song!!
lostlittletimeonthis
With style petite with style
mollywobbles
I'm Your Baby Tonight, Whitney Houston
shyningknight
You may enjoy this then....https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nNLL_lxL-bQ
OPsFatMom
Do do do do doo do do do, BUH BUH BUH BUH, buttle le le le le.. buttle lelele Buh buh buh
millenniumf
More like Dananana naaa na na. Dananana naaa na na. Dananana naaa na na. Doo deet.
Mustachi0
There was an attempt!
somethingnotyettaken
I'm in my late 20s now and recently rewatched that series on Netflix. Still good ;)
DrunkenWeasel
It's on Netflix!
somethingnotyettaken
In the UK, at least, yeah. (Though it's missing the last season, for some strange reason.)
Blueb3
Ah! Pirates of Dark Water!! How could I have forgotten this show???
entillandersson
Where's M.A.S.K?
rubbarz
ZOIDS MOTHER FUCKER!
SilverSound
New Century Zero or GTFO
sunbleached
I've been trying to remember the title of Swat Kats for so long; it came out when I was so young I hardly remember anything from it, thanks!
ictinike
Land of the Lost (the ORIGINAL)
v
ictinike
OR this ENTIRE video! :) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBVyEPaY9ks
halfswing
Batman TAS a masterpiece but X-Men best on list? Also: fuck yeah Pirates of Dark Water
SilverSound
1) A masterpiece of animation. It did some really cool things with lighting that hadn't been done before. X-Men dealt with a lot of
SilverSound
2) issues that are still relevant today. There's a lot to take away from X-Men other than being totally awesome.
halfswing
Ah ok. I love both but hold TAS in higher regard personally
Knight2B
I HAVE BEEN SEARCHING THE DEEPEST PARTS OF MY BRAIN TO REMEMBER REBOOT!! Saw the faces and everything but couldn't recall the name. +1 @op
SilverSound
Then I have done what I set out to do.
Knight2B
Indeed you have. You also reminded me of Johnny quest.
BetYouCantHitMeWithaQuarter
Why does no one ever mention Bravestarr :(
SilverSound
I never saw it.
BetYouCantHitMeWithaQuarter
Scifi western! https://youtu.be/_n40Un4GP6E
SilverSound
"Speed of the PUMA" Holy crap that's awesome!
BetYouCantHitMeWithaQuarter
Seriously. It lasted only one season but that shot was my jam! The punny writing mixed with goofy characters is even better as an adult
OhMyCrapMoonCake
Tex-Hex? I remember the vhs box had an electronic sheriffs badge on it that lit up LEDs and made his guns sound. God I sound OLD!
fishwrecker
She-Ra. Princess Gwenevere and the Jewel Riders. WMAC Masters. Also, Captain Simian and the Space Monkeys. Anyone else? No? okay.
IgiveupIdontknowwhatusernametopick
No love for King Arthur and the Knights of Justice? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=USUucZVnno0
SilverSound
That intro though
IgiveupIdontknowwhatusernametopick
Right? And their weapons and shields had awesome abilities. Think one guy rode a giant ram, too. Which was kickass.
YouSufferWithCognitiveDissonance
ReBoot! Warning incoming upvote.
Cytious
Finally someone who remembers Pirates of the Dark Water and Swat Kats!
iospace
I hate to say this, but Beast Wars and Reboot have not aged well, at least graphically.
GenerallyKenobi
To be fair reboot was the first fully computer animated show.
iospace
Point
TheWorldEndsWithYou
Beast wars writing has held up well but season 1 animation is terrible
ILikeToCallItLostWages
Try listening to some of the Reboot dialogue about technology. It's..difficult
Spetz47
Supposedly they are remastering reboot.
RincewindTVD
Sadly that's been said every couple of years for over a decade, I'm yet to see anything.
Spetz47
Yea, last I heard it was supposed to start in 2014 from Rainmaker Entertainment. My fingers are still crossed. I would enjoy a remake.
SilverSound
Beast Wars? No. Reboot? Kinda. The last 3 seasons are surprisingly good quality. Not the best animation, but still pretty good.
ishigoto
if you like beast wars, Check out the MTMTE comic. https://twitter.com/grahamkw/status/751097521003433984
MrNames
It was creepy when they fixed hexadecimals face and it started moving naturally. (currently watching series up to season 4)
BurlRavenscroft
They had some bad pacing issues and lots of shots just lingered on characters instead of having someone speak or do something.
ishigoto
The last two seasons of Beast wars kinda hold up. Also, if you like beast wars, Check out the MTMTE comic. https://twitter.com/grahamkw/st--
ishigoto
https://twitter.com/grahamkw/status/75109752100343398403433984">https://twitter.com/grahamkw/status/751097521003433984> http://blizzardwatch.com/2015/10/03/reading-transformers-meets-eye/
TheWorldEndsWithYou
MTMTE has been one of the best comics coming out in a long time
thunder2132
True, but @op is right, Dinobot is one of the best (and best written) Transformers. He had a great character arc.
SilverSound
"Tell my tale to those who ask, tell it truly, the ill deeds along with the good and let me judged accordingly. The rest is silence"
TheWorldEndsWithYou
him and depthcharge have my favorite arcs in the older shows
thunder2132
Spoilers below.
thunder2132
I'm pretty happy that they both died in the finale. Beast Machines would have ruined them like it did everyone else.
TheWorldEndsWithYou
agreed. I'm glad they had good arcs that ended in the show. Same with Rampage
NoLoSeRickPareceFalso
Are you seriously not going to add SILVERHAWKS, BRAVESTAR, and JAYCE & the WHEELED WARRIORS? PASUMECHA MARIMAR!
hstein3
Rare is the person who remembers Wheeled Warriors. I was so addicted to that show?
SilverSound
I couldn't add everything. Silverhawks was awesome thoigh.
NoLoSeRickPareceFalso
Right?! Right?!
itisntisit
Strength of the Bear!
TheGhostMinx
Beast Wars was so amazing.
SilverSound
IKR? Dinobot is an amazing character. Tigerhawk was really cool too.
TheGhostMinx
I think my favorite character was Cheetor (haven't seen it on forever so I'm not sure if I am spelling it correctly).
SigPistols
Dinobot, the greatest of Cybertron. @OP prepare for some feels. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6_rPogaOlU
SilverSound
"I am a warrior, let the battle be joined." Good stuff, man.
Walkerboh
Rattrap was my favourite, till they changed to the like machine city/alternate versions.
SilverSound
I hated Beast Machines. They made Rinox into a villain. You just can't do that.
Walkerboh
Yeah (thanks, forgot it went to Beast Machines). I rewatched the Beast Wars stuff and still love it, but Beast Machines sucked.
LazySolano
boomer0001
+1 for Reboot, Digimon and Gargoyles
Zordicron
RIP, Tony Jay.
yepn0pe
ReBoot is on Hulu now.
MrNames
And watch cartoons online. EU
SerialSeb
The Pirates of Dark Water!!! FInally... I've been trying to remember that for years.
boltactionjake
This just reminded me how old I am
FullGrownChild
This list is great! Only missing Street Sharks
TurboStonr
Thank you somebody said it.
SilverSound
I never saw Street Sharks.
FullGrownChild
Dang, really? It was right up there with them! How old are you @OP?
SilverSound
22. I lived off of reruns and what my older brothers had. I guess they didn't like Street Sharks.
FullGrownChild
Haha, guess not! Well I wouldn't go back and watch it now, because y'know, I'm sure it's awful. But it was awesome back then!
SilverSound
such is the nature of nostalgia. haha
KelseyJay
They bite~ They fight~ STREET SHARKS!
Amesus
And Tailspin.
heyguysimtom
Jawsome!!
tyrunn
Needs more Centurions and Visionairies
krummstuttsmuffin
any love for 'Mummies Alive'
DemonicGothBinx
I remember that!
hadadrumstickandmybrainisstillstuck
He made a part 2
heyguysimtom
Dammit I just left a comment about this
MethrandiroftheHighCouncil
Me too. Oops
Cyanide555
I loved that but it aged incredibly badly
Buckbeak1486
Unfortunately, almost all DiC shows die. Including Mighty Max.
Zephon
Better watch your mouth. Mighty max is a saint
ugn1
Make a second post! Add Bravestarr! Jayce and the Wheeled Warriors! Ulysses 31! Count Duckula! Transformers Gen 1! Mazinger! Voltron!
ugn1
Also, Dinosaucers
SilverSound
When I get time, I will. I'll tag you as well. Sound good?
ugn1
Of course!
luminousbeing
I'm glad I'm not the only one who remembers Pirates of Dark Water. That was the shit!
electrohed
I was so disappointed when I was watching a marathon of it and discovered they never finished the show.
luminousbeing
And then the sensation was repeated with Firefly.
IAmThePermabannedAccountOfMyNameIsMrTorgue
The game was hard as fuck, too!
Timmy622
I totally forgot about it until I saw the gif. Was a great show.
tantallous
same
chocomallow
I try to mention it on these nostalgia dumps, as it's usually missed. I loved it so much. My SO bought me the dvds for my birthday.
throwawayaccount117420
Did it ever end? Cartoon N played all the reruns but I never saw it in its entirety I think...same with the first few seasons of voltron
SnowMeowPlush
There was a fire in the studio and everything was lost. Might of been more like a second season but the fire put a end to that.
luminousbeing
Only 21 episodes were ever made. Never got resolved. It was Firefly'd.
sooligan
For a few years, I thought I was crazy because no one remembered it. Same with Astros Boy.
Element20Three
I'm so glad this post was made because I totally forgot the name. Only had the show concept in my mind.
rootwo
My fav episode was when that woman that was in love with Prince Ren's father was using Dark Water to be forever young - dark as shit
ILikeToCallItLostWages
Scut Pango, of course you're not the only one
EvenStevensEvenSemen
They MADE a Stargate cartoon?!
Dorsk84
I had the same thought.
thesplashingblumpkins
I thought it was pretty awful. I think it was just one season
TheYellowOne
Chevron... locked?
SilverSound
I was first introduced to SG because of that. I remember loving it, but I don't know if it was actually good.
EvenStevensEvenSemen
I gotta find it
SilverSound
let me know if it was actually good or if I have my nostalgia goggles turned up too much.
EvenStevensEvenSemen
3.7/10 on IMDB, this does not bode well
Berrycuda
Where is beetlejuice?
Amesus
Bought the series on dvd
FeralChicken
There was a series???
Amesus
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=J_A8RV0qH4U
Berrycuda
Or ghostbusters?
Walkerboh
beetlejuice?
Berrycuda
Don't say it again.
Walkerboh
Oh, is he like that candlejack charac
Berrycuda
He got you didn't he?!
Chr1s70
Another great show was "The Exo-Squad". Loved that one growing up
Timmy622
I had the toys. Was way better than G.I. Joes IMO
SilverSound
He'll yeah! That show was sweet. It was like a Western version of Gundam. I had completely forgotten about it till now.
Digicat
Thank you for bringing up my favorite show to watch as a kid.
FlatPlutoSociety
That show was HEAVY for an after-school cartoon. Racism, war crimes, PTSD... All while treating a young audience with respect.
Chr1s70
Very true. I think that is one of the reasons I enjoyed it so much. Plus having "mechs" fight was neat as well. Overall a great show
FlatPlutoSociety
It was also one of the few shows where the bad guys weren't incompetent boobs all the time. That made it so much more engaging.