Can You Name All These 90s Cartoons?
- by Ricky Bambuto
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- in Movies and TV
If you grew up in the 90s, and there was a functioning TV in your home that was connected to the global network, you had access to a great number of interesting, surprising cartoons. This is a privilege, especially considering the relatively limited, kind of cheesy cartoons that were our only options in past decades. Sure, the old Batman and Spider-man shows are great, and series like He-Man had their place (we guess), but there was nothing like the animated nuance and zaniness that we had the opportunity to witness in our cherished 90s cartoons.
We like nostalgia, and to us, flipping through some classic 90s cartoons is one of the best way to experience the wave of feel-good chemicals that wash over our brain as we surrender ourselves to nostalgia. So, in that spirit, we've gathered some of the very best animated shows of the decade for you to get your nostalgia buzz on.
Millennials - real millennials - gather 'round. It's time for a party. There won't be any appetizers or drinks served here, only good, crystalline nostalgia. If that's your poison, stick around. It's time to see how many of these 90s cartoons you can name. Let's get started.
Name the cartoon!
Let's kick this quiz off with a no-brainer, because we're nice like that. Judging by the picture alone, it should be clear what show it belongs to. It featured a certain class of human beings known as mutants, each with their own special superpower. Certain members of this mutant class form a team to defend humanity, while others seek to destroy non-mutants in order to reign in a wholly mutant future. If you're a millennial, you'll get this one right no problem.
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Look at this sprightly young man holding some kind of orb to the camera, a look of clear determination in his eyes. When this guy wants something, you'd better believe that he'll go out and get it. If you've spent a good chunk of your 90's childhood watching cartoons, then you've probably run into this little number at least once. There are lots of mystical animals in the show, though they're not quite called animals. That's no regular ball he's holding, either.
Name the cartoon!
These little tykes essentially reigned over 90's childhood television, especially during the morning slots. Their activities were usually confined to a play pen or backyard, but they certainly used those settings for all their imaginative potential, which we've seen time and time again through numerous episodes. Recognize the little bald one, or how about that red shock of hair and glasses waving at you? That's Chuckie, and he's excited by the idea of you guessing his show correctly. Don't disappoint him.
Name the cartoon!
In this show, we see a brilliant young boy brilliantly thwarted by his sister before any of his master plans can reach their completion. Despite how much of a genius he is, this kid can't seem to catch a break. One way or another, his sister always seems to wreck his hard work, and sometimes his lab. In the end, this is all probably for the good of humanity. Answering this question right is also good for humanity, for sure.
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These four plain kids are much more than they appear to be. First off, they're all really young, obviously, but they've been around for over 20 years, entertaining at least a full generation of millennials. The best part is that they're still going strong, and this show looks like it will remain a major influencer for future generations. The humor shown here is not everyone's cup of tea, but it's certainly ours. Can you name this satirical animated show? We believe you can.
Name the cartoon!
Look at the furrow in the brow, the shards of jet black hair descending over the eyes. Then look at the eyes themselves, pointed like daggers in determination. This is the face of Goku, one of the most powerful beings in the universe. At least, in the fictional universe pertaining to his 90's cartoon. The show Goku belongs to is technically an anime, but that looks like a cartoon to us. Remember all the energy blasts and epic battles that flashed over your eyes in the 90's? Then you'll remember the name of the show.
Name the cartoon!
This little... mouse? Rat? Squirrel? Whatever this anthoropomorphic character is, he sure seems happy right now. Here he is, shown giving the double peace sign to the world in pure delight. We're not sure what he's celebrating, but we're happy for him. What's bothering us is how exactly he keeps his glasses over his eyes with his ears being on top of his head... anyway, this famous kids show was all the rage back in the 90's. We're sure you remember what it was called.
Name the cartoon!
These three girls look innocent enough, except for the one in green on the right. She looks like she's just about ready to mess things up. If you've seen the show that these girls were a part of, then you might remember that they were created from sugar, spice and everything nice. Somehow, these simple ingredients combine to make nigh-invincible superheroes capable of solving any mystery or thwarting any evil monkey genius named Mojojojo. Do you remember which show they're from.
Name the cartoon!
If we ask you, right now, to think of the most mystical - perhaps even magical - school bus you could think of, which would it be? Would it be that creeky old bus you took in the third grade, where your bus driver would perform card tricks for the students during red lights? Or, is this magical school bus confined to the world of animated television? If you're a millennial, then it certainly is. Do you know what we're talking about?
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This show was released at the very end of the 80's, in 1989, and proceeded to run throughout the 90's right up till today. This is definitely one of the more iconic shows in this quiz, whether you're a millennial or not, so we doubt you'll be struggling for too long here. Just look at how yellow everyone is, that should give you enough of a clue. Click the right button so we could all move on to something more challenging.
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In the cartoon world, animals are shown in new, anthropomorphic light, and we get to hop in with them and experience daily life as they do. This show is a great example of that. It features two regular beavers living in a beaver dam. That doesn't sound like such an exciting premise when you first hear it, but anyone who's seen this show remembers how varied each episode was. Let's see how much of a millennial you are - name the show.
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This show is often compared to South Park as a slightly squeamish, stupid but also smart animated show released in the 90's. The two cartoons follow different formulas - South Park parodies literally anything while this show focuses on the daily lives of two dudes - but their ultimate impressions might be seen as similar. Maybe you haven't watched the show before, but even at that, you'll probably be able to match the name to the picture. Can you do that?
Name the cartoon!
If you can't get this one right, you can't really consider yourself a millennial at all. This is another 90's anime that was super popular, and for good reason. In the spectrum of 90's anime shows, Dragon Ball Z was more geared toward boys, this show appealed primarily to girls, and Pokemon floated somewhere down the middle. That's just broadly speaking, though - each of these shows were good enough to be enjoyed by any child regardless of classification. Did you enjoy it?
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Look at these four bozos, just standing around not doing much at all. While a great number of the cartoons on this list are animated in ways beyond their visual style, this show was much more static. In a way, it was a bit of a spin on The Simpsons, except, again, comparatively void of color. In so many words, we're trying to say that we enjoyed the other cartoons in our quiz more than this one. But maybe you feel differently.
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This show came screeching in right at the end of the decade, clearly following the wave started by the Pokemon anime. Despite its similarities to the series that inspired it, this show is definitely worthy in its own right. It featured a group of young kids trapped in a totally new world, one that's entirely digital in nature. In order to navigate their way back to the real world, they'll need some help from the creatures they find in this new one.
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Oh, would you look at that. It's a cat attached to a dog. That looks incredibly uncomfortable. And wait, how do they... nevermind. This species deserves a totally new name, and an obvious one at that, but we won't muse on about it any further. This classic cartoon is beloved to millennials - real millennials, that is. If that's what you consider yourself, then you'll already know what this strang species of animal is called, which means you'll know the name of the show.
Name the cartoon!
Here's another cartoon that was super popular in the 90's. It was the type of the show that you might not have followed religiously, but you were definitely happy when it was playing on a weeknight after dinner. There was some urban charm and grit in this cartoon that none of the others in the 90s really had. The main character had a bit of a football head, which he was teased about by his secret crush. Does that ring any bells?
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Look at this blank-faced young lady watching a movie. Everyone seems to find the movie pretty funny, but not this lady right here. It looks like she's only in the movie theater strictly to kill some time, and that this is the sort of face she has on wherever she goes, no matter what she's doing. Indeed, that's how the protagonist of this show carries out her life. Hint: the show happens to be named after her. Do you remember it?
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This is another show that you probably didn't follow religiously, but enjoyed seeing when it came on. That's just the nature of shows like these - each episode is a self-contained story, so you don't need to keep track of everything that happens in order to have fun. And boy, have fun we did. Although we were a little sad to see these little mice fail to take over the world time and time again, it sure was entertaining to see them try.
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When this show was released in the 90's, it obviously did not mark the first time that its main character was introduced to the world. That happened decades and decades back, and this show was only a modernization of his story line and presentation. The creators did a good job of rebooting this character's arc for a millennial crowd. You should be able to gauge the name of the show just from the picture, since this character is kind of famous.
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Every true 90's kid will remember watching this show like it was yesterday. Indeed, some of us wished that we lived within the confines of its colorful, animated world rather than our own bland one. Things just seemed so much cooler and more musical in it, which is probably why we watched it so voraciously. If you were a kid with your eyes glued to the TV during the 90's, there's a good chance you were glued to this show at one point or another.
Name the cartoon!
These three cartoon animals might seem like they're innocent, but don't let that fool you. They love having fun, and sometimes, that fun comes in the form of mischief. Just look at them here, shrugging their shoulders, acting like they have no idea what their accusers are talking about, clearly guilty of wrecking a building or something of that nature. If you're a millennial - a real one - then you'll remember the name of these crazy cartoon animals, and their show.
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Out of all shows on this list, this one is probably the most psychedelic. Okay, it's definitely the most psychedelic. The animators were clearly taking some liberties when solidifying the shapes seen in the show, and even the characters themselves. When you watch it for the first time, you don't quite know what's going on. It takes a few minutes to really get into the flow of the show. Once you do, though, you're fully hooked into it. Do you know what we're talking about?
Name the cartoon!
Here's another 90's cartoon centered around a character that's been established since way, way before the decade began. Of course, like Mr. Batman above, there's a strong chance that you'll be able to identify this character and his show from the picture alone. He loves to climb up buildings and watch over his city, descending to thwart bad guys when he sees them up to no good. If you're a millennial - or anyone who likes TV and movies - this should be no problem.
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Some cartoon TV families prefer to allow their stories to unfold in urban settings, under circumstances that we're all familiar with. Other families prefer answering to the call of the wild, exploring the vast natural expanses of the world. If you recognize the picture here, you might know that this show followed the latter formula. The family was slightly cooky, a little alternative, but in the end, they always stuck together. Let's see if you can get this one right.
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Animated shows in the 90's were cool in that they dug a little deeper into imaginative concepts that would really blow audiences away. This show is definitely a good example of that. Its premise is based on story lines that are right in front of us - or, rather, towering over us, perched on the world's great buildings and making sure everything works out alright. If you've seen this one, you'll know exactly what we mean. Go ahead and name the show.
Name the cartoon!
Look at these two ole salts right here. We won't reveal their names, since that might reveal the name of the show, but there's no doubt that you recognize them already. You are a millennial after all, right? if you are, then at the very least, you'll remember seeing these two animals for the first time in The Lion King movie. Of course, that film was so successful that it warranted a spinoff or two, which is how we have this delightful 90's show.
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It just got a lot colder, a lot darker, and slightly muskier in this quiz, didn't it? That's because a certain morbid family just appeared in the frame, and they were the subjects of a popular show that started airing in the late 90's. As it turns out, this show was a spinoff of another that appeared on-air decades ago. Each of its characters are super iconic, so we doubt you'll have much trouble with this one. Go ahead and name it.
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Here are two age old friends in one of their many cherished moments together. You might have missed this 90's show, but even if you did, there's a good chance that you've seen A Goofy Movie, the 90's film that featured their epic adventure. Well, this spinoff show has no shortage of adventures, which any millennial will know if they've seen it. In order for us to truly assess you as a genuine millennial, you'll need to click the right button here.
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We're entering into the final five entries of this quiz, and it's been a super nostalgic ride so far. We can just hear the dopamine and serotonin igniting in your millennial brain as the waves of nostalgia keep washing over you. Of course, we still don't know if you're a true millennial yet, but this last stretch will tell us for sure. If you can name this classic 90's kid's show character, then you just might have been a kid in the 90's after all.
Name the cartoon!
You didn't think that this list would've been strictly filled with Batmans and Spider-mans, did you? Exclusively iconic characters would be too easy, thus too boring. Instead, try naming this show, whose existence was basically restricted to the 90's and a bit of the early 2000's. It featured a smart lady as its protagonist, whose name matched the color of her hair. Did that give it away? Probably not, since this show was more on the obscure side. Can you name it?
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If you caught this show back when it aired in the 90's, chances are that you were hooked almost instantly. And, if you were anything like us, you begged your folks to get you some of the action figures based on the characters shown here. Those action figures were the very best, since they allowed you to transform from an animal into a war-built machine animal, and back again. Those were the days... remember this show? Let's find out if you do.
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We're almost done, but we haven't figured out if you're a true millennial just yet. If you really are, then you should be able to name this one without breaking any sort of sweat at all. This 90's cartoon is a tinier, more toony take on some classic Warner Bros. characters. We won't give away much more than that, since we're looking to challenge you here. But, the picture should be more than enough for you - if you're a real millennial, that is.
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This show might be comprised strictly of stick figure-based characters, but don't let that fool you. It had some depth in is subtext that went far beyond the thinness of its characters' limbs. It also had some serious depth to the smelly gym socks that it often featured - in fact, as we remember it, every episode had at least one appearance by smelly gym socks. Does that ring any bells for you? Then let's see if you can name the show.
Name the cartoon!
Okay, this is it - our final 90's show. And boy, this one is a whopper. As we mentioned above, the cartoons released in the 90's were a great deal more experimental and interesting than the ones that came before, and this one is a great example. It's special because it takes place entirely inside a computer, which is a totally mind-blowing concept. If you like quality 90's show, then you probably like this one. Of course, if you like it, you'll remember its name.