10 Best Animated Series Of All Time In Ten Years
From Disney classics to lesser-known animes, there are many animated shows that will be turning 10 this year and are highly rated according to IMDb.
With popular shows like Bob's Burgers getting their own movie and Star Wars announcing season 2 of The Bad Batch, animated pieces are making a huge impact this year. On an interesting note, 2012 was actually also a pretty notable year for animation.
As already popular animated shows are getting their own movies, it's a great time to look back at some old shows and see which ones fans may have forgotten about. There are many shows turning 10 this year that still hold up, despite whether or not they are still running. Many of them scored impressively on IMDb.
Ben 10: Omniverse (2012-2014) - 6.0
Streaming on Hulu
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Fans first met Ben Tennyson in 2005, in the first installment of the Ben 10 franchise. After the success of that first show, Cartoon Network put together three more shows only to end with Ben 10: Omniverse, which first aired in 2012.
The final show didn't do as well as its predecessors, and that could be due to it jumping back and forth between 11-year-old Ben and 16-year-old Ben. The animation style was also slightly different than it had been in previous seasons, so fans that were used to the consistency of the animation style might have been thrown off. Seeing Ben with a new partner (not Kevin, Gwen, or his grandpa) might've also been what made fans lose interest in the series, but even with all the changes, the series still has a high fan base and is well-loved.
Doc McStuffins (2012-2020) - 6.6
Streaming on Disney+
Doc McStuffins listening to a stuffed dragon's heartbeat in Doc McStuffins
Kids' shows are unique in the fact that they have to find ways to engage the children and subtly teach them things as well. In Doc McStuffins, kids learn the basics of being able to take care of someone.
A decade ago, children around the world were introduced to Dottie Doc McStuffins, who worked hard with her assistants to help make sure that all the stuffed animals, dolls, and toys were in tip-top shape. It showed kids that they could be the one to help someone out, whether it was physically or emotionally. Teaching kids the importance of being a good person, as well as being engaging and making it something they could act out themselves at home is what led to the show's success
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The sequel to Eureka Seven came out ten years ago, only to underwhelm fans of the show, slightly. Eureka Seven: AO still did well overall, but fans believe that the plot was lost a little bit and that the characters weren't nearly as good. That being said, a follow-up show for Eureka Seven won't be in the running for highly anticipated anime shows coming this summer.
Ao, the main character, was supposed to be looking for his mother but seemed more focused on figuring out the secrets of the scub coral. Overall, the show was still beautiful, and well-done, which can be expected since it was produced by the same people that did Fullmetal Alchemist, which was a success itself.
Eureka Seven: Ao (2012) - 6.7
Streaming on Funimation
Brickleberry (2012-2015) - 7.3
Streaming on Hulu
Yogi Bear meets American Dad in the Comedy Central animated series Brickleberry. A group of misfit park rangers tries hard to redeem the Brickleberry National Park to become a tourist attraction once more.
With executive producer Daniel Tosh, well-known for his show Tosh.O, on the cast and crew, the show delivered crude, relatable, and hilarious jokes for its short time on TV. The new angle of taking place in the forest and dealing with issues there helped it excel for a bit, but ultimately the classic late-night shows beat it taking it off the air. Brickleberry is still a highly rated show, and one of the best adult cartoons.
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Jormungand (2012) - 7.5
Streaming on Hulu
Anime shows have grown in popularity over the last few decades. As streaming services like Netflix and Hulu are picking up more anime shows, it is making them easier to access. Many anime shows are based on manga series, and this is the case with the show Jormungand.
The show Jormungand only had two short seasons, both of which took place in 2012, but it was well-loved. The show is about an arms dealer who recruits a child soldier that hates arms dealers. The show took on complex problems like warfare, peace, and world affairs, which is part of why it was so good. Since it is short, it's a great show for fans who are trying to get into anime as well
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2012-2017) - 7.8
Streaming on Direct TV
The loveable band of turtle brothers has been crime-fighting, shredding, and eating pizza since 1984. There have been a wide variety of different editions of the show and movies made about the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
Their story had been told many times, but the 2012 show took it on all over again, starting right from the beginning. With a whole new animation style, the great superhero family the teenage mutant ninja turtles were revived and went about doing what they normally do. The already popular show gained even more popularity from this revival with the help of Nickelodeon buying them out and placing the show on a TV platform that was heavily for kids.
Dragons: Riders Of Berk (2012-2014) - 7.9
Streaming on Fubo TV
One of Dreamwork's more popular film series has been How To Train Your Dragon. Since its release, there have been three movies and several shows created to accompany it, with one of the shows to stand out compared to the others being Dragons: Riders of Berk.
The show takes place between the first two movies and explores the relationship between the people of Berk and their dragons. As they are still fairly new to the village, there is still much to learn. Throughout the series, Hiccup and his friends help train their dragons and show the others how useful and friendly they really can be. It is the perfect segway between the two movies, as it shows the growth of the village.
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (2012- ) - 8.4
Streaming on Netflix
It is not uncommon for shows with multiple seasons to take place over a few years, but for the year to change drastically each season is something that JoJo's Bizarre Adventure can add to the list of what makes the show a unique anime show. With five seasons and over 160 episodes, it's no wonder JoJo's Bizarre Adventure is among the best anime on Netflix.
Each season stars a different member of the Joestar family, all of who have psychic strength and go on many adventures. While all connected as a family, the time in between each season can be jarring for newcomers. Also, every season follows a different story depending on what the main character gets into, making it truly unique.
The Legend Of Korra (2012-2014) - 8.4
Streaming on Netflix
There's no doubt that Avatar: The Last Airbender was a hit when it came out, and the show that followed, The Legend of Korra, didn't miss the mark by much. There was some backlash at first due to how different the plot was compared to the original series, but once fans got over that, the show was received very well.
Having more strong female figures in power, and addressing questions about the spirit world, the Avatar, and some of the original characters' past was what kept fans intrigued. Compared to the original show, having a different villain in each season, and showing the Avatar's vulnerable side made it relatable, and that's what helped make it really good.
Gravity Falls (2012-2016) - 8.9
Streaming on Disney+
Disney channel has created some memorable shows since the 2000s. Gravity Falls is one of the shows that although it only lived briefly, is well-loved by fans and is still remembered today.
The twins, Mabel and Dipper, find themselves battling monsters, and going on adventures that they didn't expect they would by spending the summer with their great-uncle Stan. Taking a unique twist on the whole spending the summer with a distant relative story, and allowing the kids to be excited to explore made the show feel more relatable and tangible. The animation style is also to be noted as it was becoming a popular style during that time and has even been transferred to newer animated shows today like Amphibia.
