10 Great Cartoons from The 90s

We were all kids once, and many of us enjoyed morning or afternoon watching cartoons if we could, right? Most of us know which shows were the 10 greatest cartoons from the 90s, but the list below is one that many might agree on, even if they’re arranged in a different order.

Batman: The Animated Series

There aren’t a lot of characters that can top so many others simply by saying…Batman. The character’s legend was established well before he became a cartoon legend, but this program was still fun to watch since it furthered the idea that Batman was an unstoppable force that even the most hardened criminals knew to worry about.

The Animaniacs

Some might think that the Tiny Toons cartoon was a fitting heir to the Looney Tunes, but honestly, this is more along the lines of what the Looney Tunes were all about. New characters were rolled out, but they were engaging and great for the 90s. As Wakko would say, “Faboo…”

X-Men

A cartoon was great when they brought it back to the modern era since Disney+ brought the X-Men back. It’s not hard to see why the X-Men did great as cartoons and not live-action since animation can offer a much easier method of showing the story.

Spongebob Squarepants

Not everyone is in love with the group from Bikini Bottom, but that’s not enough to deny the fact that a legion of fans kept this cartoon going for so long. Considering how long it’s been around, it’s fair to state that Spongebob has entertained generations of kids in a way that’s not bound to be forgotten.

Dexter’s Laboratory

As one of the Cartoon Network’s slightly lesser-known titles, Dexter’s Laboratory was still amusing thanks to the dynamic between Dexter and his ditzy sister, Dee-Dee. In fact, this is one of the best parts of the cartoon.

Recess

Cartoons that help viewers relate to them are effective because they depict life in a way that kids and even adults find soothing. Recess is pretty simple and doesn’t challenge people significantly, but it’s so familiar that it’s a big comfort to those who watch it.

King of the Hill

The fact that this was born from the Beavis and Butthead cartoon makes it less than adequate for kids, but it’s not so over the top that kids can’t watch it. There are plenty of jokes and subject material that kids might not understand, but there’s enough comedy laced into every scene that’s suitable for all viewers, kind of like The Simpsons.

Blue’s Clues

If you remember Blue’s Clues as a kid, you’re one of the millions who enjoyed this show. Teenagers might have bypassed it in the 1990s, but recognizing its appeal wasn’t tough at all.

South Park

Hands down, this cartoon is not meant for kids, no matter how simple it is. But if parents do allow their kids to watch it, then oh well. It’s simply important to offer context to what Trey Parker and Matt Stone decided to parody so as to let kids understand that this show is absolutely nuts, but it’s still all for entertainment value.

Rugrats

This is another child-friendly (kind of) show that many people remember fondly. There were definitely moments in which innuendo and less-than-proper subject matter were sneakily introduced, but overall, this show produced laughs and good feelings when watched.