The 101 best cartoons from the 90s that should come back – Methods to flirt

In case you want to relive the nostalgia of 90s cartoons, here we bring you a list of more than 100 animated series in which we will tell you a little about each one.

We will also tell you which cartoons were broadcast on channels such as Disney, Cartoon Network, Channel 5 and Channel 11.

1. Recess

Launched on the air at the end of 1997 through the Disney television network, it was a series that marked the youth of many. A group of 6 fourth grade children who had many adventures to go out to recess and enjoy the outdoors, always avoiding the Kindergardians.

2. Dragon Ball Z

If you are a lover of fighting anime, surely in one of your first memories – in terms of animated series – you find Goku with the Z Warriors, defending the Earth from the countless villains that stalked it.

Although it was released in 1989, its popularity peaked in the mid-90s.

3. Neon Genesis Evangelion

Without a doubt, a series that the older ones surely enjoyed, since it had a deep touch, mixing psychology with epic realism, but without leaving aside the excellent animation, considering the time in which it was produced.

4. Two dumb dogs

If you liked cartoons in which the characters did not have much intelligence, simple drawings and silly songs, then you were surely a fan of this production made by Hanna-Barbera Cartoons.

5. The 3 twins

Ana, Teresa and Elena, three very naughty sisters who were constantly taught by the boring witch through immersion in literary stories, to learn about moral values ​​and good behavior.

Each one has an unmatched personality:

Teresa, who wears a pink shirt, is the leader of the group. Elena is the girl who wears a shirt and a green bow on her head. She loves food, she only thinks about it and is always active. Ana dresses in blue and is the most romantic, sweet and tender of the three.

6. Transformers Beast Wars

Released in 1996, this series explores other Transformers universes by including robotic animals.

7. Digimon

Everyone who grew up watching Digimon surely dreamed of having their own digital monster, to have fantastic adventures in a parallel world dominated by these creatures.

It was released in 1997 and its success was such that they released several sequels, movies and even video games. They really marked the childhood and youth of at least two generations.

8. Happy Tree Friends

An animated series for adults and young people that was considered not suitable for all audiences, but that – without a doubt – entertained with its wild, violent and bloody adventures.

It was released in 1996 and was one of the first Internet series to be so successful that it reached the small and big screen with a very high audience.

9. Delfy and her friends

Produced by D’Ocon Films, it was a fun series that sought to educate about what is currently trending: environmental care, pollution, the extinction of species and the destruction of the planet with harmful habits.

Perhaps it was one of the best ways to teach us: a friendly and intelligent dolphin named Delfy who, together with his friends, decided to take the preservation of the planet and other species into his hands.

10. The Mozart Band

If your parents wanted to give you a love for classical music, you probably saw this animated series as a child. They were four boys who referred to musical greats with their names: Mozart, Beethoven, Chopin and Verdi.

Each of its episodes mixed art history with great adventures that delved into inspiring moments for each artist when creating one of their famous pieces.

11. Calimero

A cartoon that reminds us a lot of the story of the ugly duckling, since Calimero (main character) was a small black duck who lived with his family with majestic yellow plumage.

This friendly duckling had an iconic phrase well remembered by everyone: “No one loves me because I am small and black…”, which referred to his perpetual state of nonconformity in which he felt misunderstood, little accepted, insecure and melancholic.

12. Men in Black (the series)

Based on the famous film of the same name, the series tried to further explore the lives of agents J and K with a touch of humor.

It was an excellent animation to while away entire afternoons of entertainment, intergalactic adventures and eccentric aliens.

13. The Mask (the animated series)

After the success of the film with the same name and starring Jim Carrey, Film Roman and Sunbow Entertainment studios in association with New Line Television decide to launch a sequel in the form of a series that honors Stanley’s adventures every time he uses the mask.

Stanley transforms from a boring and shy bank employee to an outgoing superhero who fights evil through his funny antics.

14. Living with Louie

Aired in 1995, it tells the story of a slightly overweight 8-year-old boy named Louie Anderson, who lives in Wisconsin with his parents. The fun thing about this classic is that they are everyday adventures illustrated through the eyes of a child.

15. Ranma 1/2

A series that, if you saw it, you surely loved it. It was based on the humorous manga by Rumiko Takahashi, first published in 1987 and adapted to the small screen in late 1989 by Kitty Films.

The story tells the adventures of a boy (Ranma Saotome) who practiced martial arts and one day, by mistake, falls into a cursed well that turns him into a beautiful red-haired woman every time he comes into contact with cold water.

16. Ernesto, the vampire

A microseries with chapters of two to three minutes maximum. It illustrates the adventures of a small elephant-shaped vampire who desperately tries to get victims to drink his blood, although always without success.

17. Animaniacs

Who didn’t love seeing Yakko, Wakko and Dot doing crazy fun, mischief and singing around Warner Studios?

This cartoon for adults and children brings back nostalgic memories of adult humor, animated violence, references to the culture of the time and the antics typical of the golden age of Hollywood, in terms of animated series.

18. The Powerpuff Girls

Although they continue to be broadcast today, it is the first seasons that many consider the best.

It was released in 1998 and is based on the story of 3 girls created in a laboratory by mixing sugar, colors (many colors) and a substance X that gives them superpowers. His mission in the world is to protect the city from the countless villains who assault it.

It has a mix of humor, drama, explicit violence and action; all in a perfect balance for an unforgettable show that both adults and children liked.

19. Pinky and the Brain

His iconic phrase: “The same thing we do every night Pinky, trying to conquer the world” marked an entire generation.

They originally belonged to the Animaniacs series, but since these characters were so successful, their own series was launched in 1995.

What was it about? Two mice, genetically modified and belonging to the Acme laboratory, tried every night, after the researchers left, to conquer the world.

Their plans were never successful due to Pinky’s mistakes and Brain’s insecurities due to his short stature.

20. Dexter’s Laboratory

It doesn’t matter if you were a genius child like Dexter or a free and fun soul like Dee Dee, this sci-fi and humorous cartoon was super fun for young and old alike.

This North American animated series was produced by Genndy Tartakovsky and aired for the first time in 1995, although it was not until 1996 that it was decided to formally create a season of Dexter’s Laboratory.

21. Captain Planet and the Planeteers

Perhaps this is another of the animated series from the 90s that should return to educate new generations about ecological awareness.

Through his iconic phrase: “The power is yours!”, he made us understand that the conservation of the Earth and the species it inhabits is in our hands.

22. X-Men

If you are a faithful lover of Marvel Studio comics, you surely did not miss this cartoon. It was released in October 1992 and features characters such as Cyclops, Wolverine, Rogue, Storm, Beast, Gambit, Jubilee, Jean Gray and Professor X.

The series showed the daily lives of mutants and the conflicts they had to face every day to try to lead a normal life, while they fought against villains, keeping their powers and emotions in control.

23. Johnny Bravo

Considered an iconic character among all the ’90s series due to his spontaneous personality, Johnny Bravo is a children’s animated series that was aimed at a larger audience by including jokes for clever adults.

Its main character was a muscular, blonde-haired and somewhat egocentric man who always sought to conquer any woman who crossed his path. He almost never succeeded and ended up getting hit by them.

24. Hey Arnold!

Also known as Ballhead, it was impossible to forget all his characters: Arnold, Helga G. Pataki, Gerald, Steely (Arnold’s grandfather), Pookie (Arnold’s grandmother), Harold, Sid, Stinky, Eugene, Rhonda, Phoebe , Lila, Curly, Mr. Simmons, Nadine, Sheena and Iggy.

Arnold, the main character, suffered from constant bullying on Helga’s part; although this was only superficial, since she loved him obsessively.

The success of the American cartoon was such that in 2015 a film was released that explained the whereabouts of his parents.

25. Futurama

Original by Matt Groening, the same creator of The Simpsons, it premiered in March 1999 and tells the story of a young pizza delivery man (Philip J. Fry) who is frozen for 1,000 years by mistake.

It is a series that represents mature humor that reflects problems such as the inflexibility of bureaucracy, substance abuse, pollution and environmental warming caused by human ambition.

26. Doug

Launched on the air in 1991 initially by Nickelodeon and broadcast starting in 1996 on Disney, this series marked the childhood and youth of many. It narrated the stories that Doug wrote in his journal, including the imaginary scenes that he imagined.

It had a simple format, clean illustrations and an exquisite soundtrack that attracted adults and children alike.

27. Courage, the cowardly dog

Broadcast on Cartoon Networks and created by John R. Dilworth, it was a cartoon that mixed horror and comedy in equal parts.

It was about a little pink dog named Courage, who constantly had to overcome his fears to protect Muriel and her husband Eustace from the different monsters that haunted their home.

28. Bobby’s World

If what you wanted was to have fun with a cartoon that illustrated the hyperactive imagination of a 4-year-old child, then this was surely one of your favorite series in the 90s.

Bobby Generic was the main character and the animation told how the world was seen through his eyes.

29. Rugrats, adventures in diapers

How can we not remember the adventures of Carlitos, Tommy, Fili, Lily, Angélica and Susie? These babies could explore the world without parental supervision, which gave them more freedom…