We all love animated shows, but we can all agree that some hit different than others. On the always popular subreddit r/AskReddit, Reddit user u/Impressive-Grass6438 asked: What animated TV show is a 10/10? Here are some of the top answers that prove great animation and tremendous story-telling is peak:
Batman combats Gotham City’s criminals and supervillains with the help of his allies.
2. “Over the Garden Wall (2014).”
Two half-brothers journey home through a mysterious forest housing all kinds of wonders.
3. “Gargoyles (1994–1997).”
A cursed clan of gargoyles awakens in modern New York City and must face the new world, their past, and an old nemesis.
A deep-space freighter crew finds themselves stranded on a planet that is as beautiful as it is deadly.
5. “The Tick (1994–1996)!”
A superhero assigned a sidekick must protect the city from the bad guys.
6. “Avatar: The Last Airbender (2005–2008). ‘MY CABBAGES.'”
In an element-bending world, a group of friends looks to help nations under attack by the Fire Nation, one of which is believed to be the master of all elements.
7. “Gravity Falls (2012–2016).”
Two twins spend the summer with their great-uncle in Gravity Falls.
8. “Pre-movie SpongeBob SquarePants (1999–present).“
An underwater sponge lives his misadventures alongside friends in Bikini Bottom.
9. “Futurama (1999–present).”
After waking up from being cryogenically frozen, a pizza delivery boy finds himself 1,000 years into the future, where he begins his new life alongside new friends.
10. “Cowboy Bebop (1998–2000).”
Aboard the spaceship Bebop, a ragtag crew of bounty hunters traverses the dangers of the galaxy in 2071.
11. “Seasons 2 through 8 of The Simpsons (1989–present).”
Follow the antics of the dysfunctional Simpsons family as they live their lives in the town of Springfield.
12. “Reboot (1994–2001). Ahead of its time, Toonami fans know.”
A band of friends must protect the digital world of Mainframe from the evil viruses.
13. “Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood (2009–2010).”
Two brothers lose parts of their bodies after attempting to use alchemy to bring their deceased mother back from the dead.
14. “Bluey (2018–present) is 10/10 if you have kids. Almost every episode has a lesson, but it is written in a way that kids don’t think it’s being shoved in their face. Beautifully written, and I’m going to miss it when it’s gone, even as a parent.”
A Blue Heeler puppy and her family live their lives in Australia, where they learn a bit more about themselves every day.
15. “The original Ben 10 (2005–2021). It’s creative thanks to its concept, the worldbuilding is fascinating, the Road Trip dynamic between Ben, Gwen, and Grandpa Max is very fun, scary villains, well animated, Banger theme song, the aliens and their designs are badass and feel like their own character apart from Ben, and the action is pretty cool to watch.”
A boy finds a mysterious alien device that allows him to transform into 10 unique and powerful alien species.
16. “Samurai Jack (2001–2004).”
A Japanese samurai prince battles the ultimate evil—the demon Aku.
17. “Pantheon (2022–2023) is a 10/10; most people haven’t heard of it.”
A bullied teen discovers her dead father’s consciousness lives on through the “Cloud” after an experimental brain scan.
18. “The Venture Brothers (2003–2018).”
A dysfunctional family is thrust into wild adventures.
19. “BOJACK HORSEMAN (2014–2020)!”
A former TV star and horse struggles with his personal relationships while also battling his addictions and depression.
20. “X-Men ’97 (2024–present).”
Mutants use their uncanny gifts to become protectors of a world that hates them.
21. “Adventure Time (2010–2018).”
Finn the Human and his brother Jake the Dog go on adventures in the magical Land of Ooo.
22. “King of the Hill (1997–2009).”
A traditional Texan family watches the world change from their own backyard with a beer in hand.
23. “Bob’s Burgers (2011–present).”
Watch as the Belcher family struggles to keep their family restaurant open, all while dealing with their many misadventures.
24. And finally, “Animaniacs! (1993–1998)”
The Warner siblings, locked away in the water tower at the Warner Bros. studio, escape and wreak havoc on the world.
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