Top 20 Kids Shows That Adults Love

who says adults can't watch cartoons welcome to watch mojo and today we're counting down our picks for the top 20 kid shows that adults enjoy for this list we'll be looking at various animated shows that are primarily aimed at children but which adults can genuinely enjoy as well and maybe even appreciate more in some cases while we'll only be looking at animated programs we won't be including shows like the simpsons or family guy as those are exclusively for older audiences oh great this is gonna be worse than the time i lived with marley matlin hi stewie oh come on marley i know you can't hear them but you gotta feel those things slapping out of there number 20 the tom and jerry franchise william hannah and joseph barbera are two of the biggest names in animation history creating the timeless tom and jerry franchise in 1940. the characters originally appeared in hundreds of theatrical shorts distributed by mgm throughout the 40s and 50s in that time the shorts won an astounding seven academy awards proving that adults appreciated the artistry that went into the production the franchise also spawned numerous animated programs including the original the tom and jerry show the daytime emmy nominated tom and jerry kidd show and the modern flash animated the tom and jerry show [Music] it's clear that adults are passing on their love of the franchise to their children resulting in decades worth of great content [Music] number 19. teen titans the teen titans are a superhero team introduced in the brave and the bold number 54 back in 1964. nearly 40 years later cartoon network began airing their seminal series that has since become known as one of the greatest animated programs of all time oh cool fascinating well all right the series continuously received critical acclaim throughout its five-season run with many critics and fans favorably noting its surprisingly mature themes and rich character work teen titans go writer jay torres admits that the show began as a children's program but started to develop deeper and darker themes when the producers took note of its all-encompassing popularity it's a great example of showrunners catering to a wide demographic it's been a long time hasn't it titans a month a year a millennium far too long for my tastes anyway number 18 the amazing world of gumball do children enjoy surreal comedy well if the amazing world of gumballs six seasons and 240 episodes or anything to go by the answer is a resounding yes hi honey uh i got something to ask you please don't look at me like that created by ben buckley for cartoon network this show centers around blue cat gumball and his adoptive brother goldfish darwin children can enjoy the eccentric humor relatable characters and brilliant animation while adults may appreciate its artistic qualities the show often cycles through animation styles encompassing traditional hand-drawn animation stop-motion claymation cgi and flash whatever you do do it fast he forced me to have a body my heart is in my mouth although judging by the taste it may be my lower intestine the show also utilizes a very satirical sense of humor ensuring that adults laugh just as often as children it is truly a good time for all number 17. scooby doo mystery incorporated hannah barbera struck again with scooby-doo the first incarnation officially titled scooby-doo where are you aired on cbs throughout 1969 and 1970. despite initially only airing for one year the show helped launch a bonafide media franchise that is still going strong to this day mystery incorporated is the 11th incarnation of the show and it helped reinvent the scooby wheel it introduced long-running story arcs incorporated personal drama between the characters and satirized various tropes of the franchise primarily the outlandish villain plans it also drew on a wide range of horror inspirations including lovecraft twin peaks and even the saw series here is where things get truly diabolical this was scooby-doo for a new more mature generation number 16 pokemon pokemon is a cultural institution one only needs to look at the pokemon go craze of 2016 to realize that it ropes in children and makes them fans for life but it's hard to pinpoint just what it is about pokemon that makes it so universally beloved it's not gonna end like this mewtwo we won't let it you're mine of course there's the seemingly unbound animation of the world building and monster creation but there's also something to be said about the character interactions and mature themes who amongst us didn't cry when charmander was abandoned on the rock oh no the flame on its tail is almost out let's get it to the pokemon center i'll make sure its tail flame stays lit and who amongst us didn't learn about maturity empty nest syndrome and the values of letting go from bye bye butterfree on the surface pokemon is a kid's show about battling monsters but it is so much more than that number 15 star wars the clone wars few franchises can balance demographics as well as star wars even from its inception in 1977 star wars has been delighting children and adults in equal measure and that continued in 2008 with the clone wars the future younglings the future of the jedi order while the show aired on cartoon network and was thus primarily aimed at children it gained a massive following from longtime fans of the series its strong writing eye-popping visuals and glorious world building all helped ensure that the clone wars proudly secured its place in the star wars canon in fact some may even argue that the clone wars is the best thing to come out of the franchise in the last 20 years more to say have you a message for skywalker perhaps number 14 teenage mutant ninja turtles children have been enjoying the tmnt franchise for generations the original series from 1987 is obviously a classic and rise of the teenage mutant ninja turtles certainly deserves a mention but the 2012 reboot is really where it's at while nickelodeon planned to reboot the franchise and market it to 6 to 11 year olds this iteration also proved wildly popular with old-time fans of the series it's an incredibly produced program that has won awards for its sound mixing and casting including the voices of jason biggs and sean astin and it's filled with a ton of fun pop culture references that adults can enjoy i think this plan is gonna work no plan ever survives contact with the enemy it is how you react to the unexpected that would determine if you and your brothers succeed the modern animation and spectacular action sequences also help bring the franchise into the future number 13 the power puff girls the powerpuff girls is notable for being the final cartoon produced by the legendary hanna-barbera productions as the company went defunct in 2001 following hannah's death but what a way to go out yes emergency emergency what is it my seeds were stolen the powerpuff girls received lots of attention throughout the 2000s with critics praising the series adult satire and numerous pop culture references while also criticizing the overt violence it won numerous industry awards including two prime time emmys for outstanding individual achievement in animation it entertained children and thrilled adults through its impeccable production and clever writing everyone knows the names blossom bubbles and buttercup such is the legacy and reach of the powerpuff girls did you see that whenever their masculinity is threatened they shrink in size number 12. hey arnold airing on nickelodeon and nicktoons tv from 1996 to 2004 this show followed the football-headed arnold as he lived his life in an inner-city neighborhood it's just a hat why don't you go buy another one you don't understand gerald my hat is special it's part of me it's all in your mind arnold while the city remained nameless to guarantee universality it bears a strong resemblance to brooklyn the grimy setting is certainly unique as is the series realistic portrayal of urban life there are no superheroes or monsters or talking animals just a regular 4th grader and his motley gang of friends children obviously relate to the young characters but the series grounded approach everyday setting and universal themes certainly resonate with adults as well boy howdy i'm gonna spend the whole saturday morning watching cartoons number 11. samurai jack samurai jack was creator gendy tartakovsky's second big hit following dexter's laboratory and it's one of those shows that effortlessly tows the line between children and adult entertainment i thought once like you but the sword is only a tool what power has it compared to the hand that wields it kids will obviously enjoy the exciting samurai action and story but adults may appreciate the show's technical and artistic qualities as well as the storytelling of course for example the show broke artistic ground in numerous ways like its unique visual style and 10 dialogue free minutes that opened the first episode samurai jack was showered with praise and industry awards including eight emmys and six annies it's no use no one can fight like this a great warrior must be in tune with all of his senses only then will you be able to extend your awareness it's one of the all-time great animated programs children's or otherwise number 10 the looney tunes franchise you simply can't go wrong with looney tunes introduced way back in 1930 looney tunes brought many timeless characters into the cultural lexicon including bugs bunny daffy duck elmer fudd and tweety and sylvester it's one of those rare programs in which every character is a fan favorite thanks to a wonderful cohesion of writing animation direction and vocal performance the franchise has launched numerous timeless television programs including the bugs bunny show the road runner show and tiny toon adventures it's the type of wholesome encompassing entertainment that transcends demographics and generations be very very quiet i'm hunting rabbits number nine phineas and ferb creators dan povenmeier and jeff marsh had been pitching the idea for phineas and ferb for nearly 20 years before it was picked up by disney in the late 2000s come on ferb if we let a little heat stop us from having the best day ever then the morning djs went and what a catch it was this is a surreal comedy that explores two intersecting stories the one of phineas ferb and their overbearing sister candice and the b plot involving perry the platypus its style has been compared to that of the adventures of rocky and bullwinkle while others have compared its self-referential humor and pop culture references to adult shows like family guy and the simpsons this clever awareness of itself has made it incredibly popular with older demographics it is a certified classic oh cool all my college acceptance letters i guess we're gonna let fate decide this one okay cube start academy which one was that again great physics department norway hmm number eight my little pony friendship is magic creator lauren faust really hit on something with this show they'll never get the chance shining armor's protection spell will keep them from ever even reaching us oh i doubt that isn't that right referred to by fans as the fourth generation of my little pony friendship as magic is notable for its rich characterizations that challenged stereotypical gender norms as well as its adventurous scope and despite being targeted at young girls the show has reached an older and surprisingly male audience bronies have become targets for pundits and the wider internet at large and while the culture may come across as an ironic joke many are deeply sincere in their appreciation of the program the producers have rewarded the sincerity in many surprising ways like the inclusion of fan in jokes and acknowledgement on promotional material there are so many things that magic can't explain where science and mathematics are the real magic like these they're pretty ah yes my flameless fireworks never could quite figure out how to get them to ignite number seven spongebob squarepants speaking of the internet it's largely to thank for the propagation of spongebob squarepants of course the show was wildly popular before the wide and global integration of the internet but there's no denying that the countless memes have contributed to its devoted fan culture at its surface or its depth spongebob follows the life of its titular sponge as he navigates life in bikini bottom but the show's surreal style of comedy has made it popular with older audiences and the timeless characters like patrick and squidward have helped see it through decades worth of content see anything yet patrick i need my glasses its golden age is over but spongebob may just live on forever number six batman the animated series the batman franchise has enjoyed a lot of success in recent years with most of the praise centered around its more mature traits [Music] when it comes to superhero franchises few are as morose as batman and despite its younger demographic the animated series was nevertheless widely praised for its mature themes and dreary noir-esque tone the show's style was a major influence on the later arkham series of video games and it launched the dc animated universe which would later include shows like justice league unlimited the animated series strikes the perfect balance between comic book trappings for kids and methodical storytelling for grownups this is how i'll always remember you surrounded by winter forever young forever beautiful rest way all my love the monster who took you from me will soon learn that revenge is a dish best served cold number five steven universe creator rebecca sugar was just 26 years old when steven universe premiered in november 2013. yet despite her young age sugar gave us one of the greatest animated programs of our time perhaps even of all time following stephen as he protects the world from monsters and bad guys the show has been widely acclaimed for its imaginative world building committing to screen one of the best fantasy worlds in recent memory the show's overall production and its integration of lgbtq plus themes have also been favorably acknowledged and the series became the first animated program to win the outstanding kids and family program glaad media award dearly beloved gems humans lions big and small living gourds onion we are gathered here today to celebrate ruby and sapphire it's clear that steven universe is far more than just another children's animated program number four regular show despite its intentionally simple title regular show is anything but regular do you know the bride or the groom uh the one with the cake airing for eight seasons and 261 episodes regular show follows the zany often surreal misadventures of two working-class groundskeepers a blue jay named mordecai and a raccoon named rigby the show contains elements that will entertain a wide swath of viewers including adults these include a unique visual style hilarious dialogue an eccentric sense of humor and a host of zany characters all of whom are more bizarre than the last good because it's just wing sauce muscle man got me hooked on this stuff before you got him fired yeah about that the humor also tends to veer into the crude and inappropriate which seems a knowing nod to the show's more mature demographic number three adventure time the cartoon network struck gold with pendleton ward's adventure time this show follows the magical adventures of finn and his shape-shifting dog jake in the fantastical and post-apocalyptic land of ooh i'm okay oh do the thing that i like now do the thing that i like like steven universe adventure time has become renowned for its imaginative world building and it wears its influences primarily dungeons and dragons on its sleeve the show explores many mature themes and complex issues characters are given surprising depth and it explores intriguing philosophical conundrums see man the ocean is beautiful there's no reason to be afraid of things that are beautiful it has also generated academic interests thanks to its exploration of gender norms and it enjoys an enormous fandom that regularly cosplays and participates in online communities like reddit and tumblr this isn't just a fun animated show it's a cultural phenomenon number two avatar the last airbender when it comes to mixing anime with traditional western animation there's simply no dethroning avatar even the separation of the four elements is an illusion if you open your mind you will see that all the elements are one four parts of the same hole even metal is just a part of earth that has been purified and refined [Music] avatar concerns the journey of twelve-year-old aang the last survivor of the air nomads and the one responsible for restoring peace and balance to the world as the avatar the series has an enormous following of adults and it's notable for incorporating heavy concepts into the story including themes of genocide and totalitarianism we need to talk to the king about the war it's important you're embossing sei now everyone is safe here kids can certainly enjoy the story and gorgeous visuals but adults better appreciate its messages this is evident in the show's seemingly endless list of accolades which includes five annie's and the coveted peabody award its success gave rise to the extended avatar franchise which includes the equally sophisticated the legend of korra before we continue be sure to subscribe to our channel and ring the bell to get notified about our latest videos you'll have the option to be notified for occasional videos or all of them if you're on your phone make sure you go into your settings and switch on notifications number one gravity falls gravity falls is essentially just twin peaks rolled into stephen king and made into a children's animated program and yes it is every bit as amazing as it sounds you may be wondering what we're doing in a golf cart fleeing from a creature of unimaginable horror [Music] rest assured there's a perfectly logical explanation the show follows siblings dipper and mabel as they investigate supernatural goings-on in the town of gravity falls oregon they also find time to help their great uncle stan run his tourist trap shop kids love it but adults really love it having grown deeply invested in the show's mythology and numerous mysteries it's one of the most original and personable animated programs to ever grace our television screens and it has rightfully cultivated a devoted following of which adults are most definitely included wait no wait we have so much to talk about do you agree with our picks check out this other recent clip from watchmojo and be sure to subscribe and ring the bell to be notified about our latest videos you

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Length: 21min 5sec (1265 seconds)

Published: Thu Aug 06 2020