These are just a few of the many great 90s Cartoon Renaissance. This was a golden age for animation, and many of the cartoons from this era are still beloved by fans today.
- The Simpsons (1989-present): Cartoon Renaissance
- Story: Follows the lives of the Simpson family in the fictional town of Springfield. The show is known for its satirical take on American culture.
- Animaniacs (1993-1998):
- Story: Three zany siblings, Yakko, Wakko, and Dot, escape from the Warner Bros. water tower and create havoc while interacting with various characters in the entertainment industry.
- Batman: The Animated Series (1992-1995):
- Story: This darker take on Batman follows the Caped Crusader as he battles classic villains in Gotham City, while also delving into Bruce Wayne’s psychology.
- Power Rangers (1993-present):
- Story: A group of teenagers transforms into superheroes to battle monsters and villains, combining martial arts and technology to save the world.
- X-Men: The Animated Series (1992-1997):
- Story: The mutant superhero team battles evil mutants and other threats while dealing with societal prejudice against mutants.
- Pokémon (1997-present): Cartoon Renaissance
- Story: Ash Ketchum and his friends travel the world to catch and train creatures called Pokémon while aiming to become Pokémon Masters.
- Rugrats (1991-2004):
- Story: A group of adventurous babies, including Tommy, Chuckie, and twins Phil and Lil, go on imaginative journeys while navigating the challenges of babyhood.
- Dexter’s Laboratory (1996-2003):
- Story: A boy named Dexter has a secret laboratory where he conducts scientific experiments, often leading to humorous and chaotic results.
- Sailor Moon (1992-1997):
- Story: A teenage girl named Usagi Tsukino transforms into the magical warrior Sailor Moon to protect Earth from various supernatural threats.
- Spider-Man: The Animated Series (1994-1998): Cartoon Renaissance
- Story: Peter Parker, also known as Spider-Man, battles his iconic rogues’ gallery while dealing with personal struggles as both a superhero and a student.
- Doug (1991-1994):
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1987-1996):
- Story: Four mutant turtles—Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello, and Raphael—trained in ninjutsu by their rat sensei, fight crime and battle villains in New York City.
- Captain Planet and the Planeteers (1990-1996):
- Story: Five young individuals possess magic rings that control elements. They team up with Captain Planet to combat environmental threats and eco-villains.
- Tiny Toon Adventures (1990-1995):Cartoon Renaissance
- Gargoyles (1994-1997):
- Story: Gargoyles that come to life at night in New York City protect the city from supernatural threats while dealing with their own ancient history.
- Beavis and Butt-Head (1993-1997):
- Story: Two dim-witted teenagers, Beavis and Butt-Head, offer cynical commentary on music videos and engage in various misadventures.
- Aaahh!!! Real Monsters (1994-1997):
- Story: Follows three young monsters who attend a school to learn how to scare humans and deal with the challenges of their monster lives.
- The Real Ghostbusters (1986-1991):
- Story: A group of paranormal investigators battles supernatural threats and ghosts in New York City using advanced technology.
- Darkwing Duck (1991-1992):
- Story: Darkwing Duck is a superhero who fights crime in the city of St. Canard alongside his daughter and sidekick.
- The Tick (1994-1997):
- Story: Follows the hilarious adventures of the Tick, a dim-witted but well-intentioned superhero, and his sidekick Arthur.
- Inspector Gadget (1983-1986):
- Story: A bumbling detective, Inspector Gadget, fights crime with the help of gadgets and gizmos installed in his body.
- Hey Arnold! (1996-2004):
- Story: Arnold, a compassionate and kind-hearted boy, navigates the challenges of growing up in a diverse urban neighborhood.
- Rocco’s Modern Life (1993-1996):
- Story: Rocko, an Australian wallaby, faces bizarre and surreal challenges while adapting to life in a contemporary American city.
- The Powderpuff Girls (1998-2005):
- Story: Three kindergarten-aged girls with superpowers—Blossom, Bubbles, and Buttercup—fight villains and protect their city, Townsville.
- Johnny Bravo (1997-2004):
- Story: Johnny Bravo, a muscular but dim-witted ladies’ man, embarks on humorous misadventures while pursuing women and fame.
- Story: Dexter Douglas transforms into the zany superhero Freakazoid, known for his offbeat humor and unpredictable antics.
- Pinky and the Brain (1995-1998):
- Story: Two laboratory mice, Pinky and Brain, plot to take over the world using Brain’s intelligence, but their plans always go awry.
- Bobby’s World (1990-1998):
- Story: Follows the imaginative adventures of Bobby Generic, a young boy who often enters a world of fantasy to navigate the challenges of growing up.
- Ed, Edd n Eddy (1999-2009):
- Story: Three friends, all named Ed, have humorous misadventures in their suburban neighborhood while scheming to get jawbreakers.
- The Wild Thornberrys (1998-2004):
- Rocket Power (1999-2004):
- Story: A group of friends engages in extreme sports and adventures while growing up in a coastal California town.
- Daria (1997-2002):
- Story: A spin-off from “Beavis and Butt-Head”. he show follows Daria Morgendorffer as she navigates high school life with her sharp wit and sarcasm.
- CatDog (1998-2005):
- Story: Follows the bizarre adventures of CatDog. A conjoined twin consisting of a cat and a dog with very different personalities.
- The Magic School Bus (1994-1997):
- Story: Ms. Frizzle takes her students on educational adventures using her magical school bus to explore scientific concepts.
- The Adventures of Tintin (1991-1992):
- Story: Based on the popular comic series, the show follows the young reporter Tintin as he travels the world solving mysteries.
- Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers (1989-1990):
- Story: Chip and Dale lead a team of animal detectives solving various cases while facing off against a cast of villainous animals.
- Swat Kats: The Radical Squadron (1993-1995):
- Story: Two fighter jet pilots become vigilante heroes, defending their city from supervillains and monsters using advanced technology.
- TaleSpin (1990-1991):
- Story: Baloo the bear becomes a cargo pilot in a world populated by anthropomorphic animals. And he gets involved in various adventures.
- The Mask: The Animated Series (1995-1997):
- Story: Based on the film the show follows Stanley Ipkiss. As he transforms into the zany superhero known as The Mask.
- Street Sharks (1994-1995):
- Story: Four brothers mutated into humanoid sharks. By an evil scientist fight crime and battle their nemesis while protecting the city.
- Mighty Max (1993-1994):
- Story: Max, guided by a sentient cap named Virgil, travels across dimensions to battle evil forces and save the universe.
- G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero (1985-1986):
- Story: The G.I. Joe team fights against the terrorist organization Cobra. Led by the power-hungry Cobra Commander, to save the world from their schemes.