50 Best 90s Cartoons of All Time

Here are the top 50 best 90s cartoons of all time. We are instantly transported back to our formative years once cartoons are mentioned. During those carefree days, we spent every spare moment discussing or collecting trading cards of our favorite cartoons or superheroes. In contrast to the magical worlds with damsels in distress, prince charmings, and fantastical villains, they were less prevalent in 1990s cartoons. We present a list of all the most popular animated series from the 1990s.

1. Tom and Jerry

Tom and Jerry	Information
Title	Tom and Jerry (Kawaii)
Genre	Comedy, Slapstick, Anime
Country of Origin	Japan
Original Language(s)	Japanese
No. of Seasons	1
No. of Episodes	6
Running Time	1 minute
Original Network	Cartoon Network Japan
Original Release	2022
Preceded by	Tom and Jerry in New York (2021)
Followed by	Tom and Jerry Time (2023)

Tom and Jerry is a 1940 comedy short film series and animated media franchise created in the United States by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera. The series centers on the rivalry between the lead characters, a cat named Tom and a mouse named Jerry, and is most known for its 161 theatrical short films made by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Recurring characters are a common feature in short films.

2. The Rescuers Down Under

The Rescuers Down	Information
Title	The Rescuers Down Under
Directed by	Hendel Butoy, Mike Gabriel
Produced by	Thomas Schumacher
Written by	Jim Cox, Karey Kirkpatrick, Byron Simpson, Joe Ranft
Starring	Bob Newhart, Eva Gabor, John Candy, Tristan Rogers, Adam Ryen, George C. Scott, Frank Welker, Wayne Robson, Russi Taylor, Bernard Fox, Douglas Seale
Music by	Bruce Broughton
Studio	Walt Disney Pictures, Walt Disney Feature Animation
Distributor	Buena Vista Pictures Distribution
Release Date	November 16, 1990
Running Time	77 minutes
Language	English
Budget	$37,931,000
Gross Revenue	$47,431,461
Preceded by	The Rescuers

A 1990 American animated adventure movie, The Rescuers Down Under, was created by Walt Disney Feature Animation and distributed by Walt Disney Pictures. 

In The Rescuers Down Under, Bernard and Bianca travel to the Australian Outback to save Cody from a cruel poacher who wants to catch an endangered bird of prey for money.

3. Goof Troop

Goof Troop	Information
Anime Name	Goof Troop
Genre	Comedy, Adventure, Slice of Life
Original Network	The Disney Channel
Director	Robert Taylor, Michael Peraza Jr.
Producer	Robert Taylor
Original Run	September 5, 1992 – May 9, 1993
Episodes	78
Country	United States
Language	English
Main Characters	Max Goof, Goofy, Pete, PJ, Pistol
Animation Studio	Walt Disney Television Animation
Related Shows	A Goofy Movie, An Extremely Goofy Movie
Additional Information	Goof Troop is an American animated television series featuring Goofy as a father figure bonding with his son Max, with Pete as their neighbor. The series aired on The Disney Channel and had a run of 78 episodes from September 5, 1992, to May 9, 1993. It falls under the genres of comedy, adventure, and slice of life. The show was directed by Robert Taylor and Michael Peraza Jr., with Robert Taylor also serving as the producer. The main characters include Max Goof, Goofy, Pete, PJ, and Pistol. The animation studio behind the series is Walt Disney Television Animation. Goof Troop is closely associated with related shows such as A Goofy Movie and An Extremely Goofy Movie.

Walt Disney Television Animation produces the American animated comedic television series, Goof Troop.  The show centers on the connection between single-parent Goofy, his kid Max, and their neighbors Pete and his family. Robert Taylor and Michael Peraza Jr. created it. In addition, a Christmas special was developed, which was broadcast in syndication in late 1992.

4. Beauty and the Beast

Beauty and the Beast	Information
Anime Name	Beauty and the Beast
Japanese Name	竜とそばかすの姫
Literal Meaning	The Dragon and the Freckled Princess
Director	Mamoru Hosoda
Producer	Studio Chizu
Release Date	July 15, 2021 (Cannes) July 16, 2021 (Japan)
Running Time	124 minutes
Country	Japan
Language	Japanese
Box Office	$63.8 million
Inspired by	Beauty and the Beast fairy tale
Based on	Jeanne-Marie Leprince de Beaumont’s version and the 1991 Disney animated film
Protagonist	Suzu Naito
Setting	Kōchi Prefecture, Japan
Main Characters	Shinobu Hisatake, Ruka Watanabe,
Reception	Positive reviews, praised for animation, story, and emotional impact
Awards and Nominations	Nominated for five Annie Awards including Best Independent Animated Feature

Walt Disney Pictures released Bill Condon’s 1991 American animated musical romantic fantasy picture Beauty and the Beast.

The relationship between the Beast, a prince who magically changed into a monster, and his attendants into household items as punishment for his hubris, and Belle, a young woman whom he imprisons in his castle in return for her father, is the subject of Beauty and the Beast. The Beast must fall in love with Belle and win her heart before the final petal of an enchanted rose falls to break the enchantment; else, he will remain a monster for all time.

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5. Aladdin 

Aladdin	Information
Kanji	アラジン
Rōmaji	Arajin
Age	10-11, 12, 15 (currently)
Gender	Male
Height	130 cm (4’3″), 138 cm (4’6″) (former), 140 cm (4’7″) (Magnostadt Arc), 167 cm (5’5″) (Final Arc)
Weight	36 kg (79 lbs)
Family	Solomon Jehoahaz Abraham (father/deceased), Sheba (mother/deceased), David Jehoahaz Abraham (paternal grandfather), Baba (adoptive grandmother/deceased)
Allies	Alibaba Saluja, Morgiana, Ugo, Hakuryuu Ren, Hakuei Ren, Sinbad, Yamraiha, Ja’far, Masrur, Kouha Ren, Kougyoku Ren, Sphintus Carmen, Titus Alexius, Leila, Sahsa, Myers, Irene Smirnoff, Matal Mogamett, Yunan, Judar
Enemies	Judar (former), Al-Thamen, Jamil, Ithnan, Isaac, Umm Madaura, Arba, Sinbad (former)
Djinn	Ugo (former)
Occupation	Magi, Magician, Prince of Alma Torran
Affiliation	Alma Torran (former), Sindria Kingdom (former), Kina Kingdom
Manga Debut	Night 1
Anime Debut	Episode 1
Japanese VA	Kaori Ishihara
English VA	Erica Mendez
Cantonese VA	Kam-wan Can
Korean VA	Seon Yeong Park

The 1992 American animated musical fantasy comedy film Aladdin was co-created by Walt Disney Feature Animation and Walt Disney Pictures.

The film’s main character, an Arabian street urchin named Aladdin, discovers a magical lamp containing a genie. While the Sultan’s wicked vizier, Jafar, plots to steal the magical lamp for his own goals, Aladdin disguises himself as a wealthy prince with the genie’s help to marry the Sultan’s free-spirited daughter, Princess Jasmine.

6. Lady and the Tramp

Lady and the Tramp	Information
Directed by	Clyde Geronimi, Wilfred Jackson, Hamilton Luske
Produced by	Walt Disney (uncredited)
Written by	Erdman Penner, Joe Rinaldi, Ralph Wright, Don DaGradi, Joe Grant
Starring	Peggy Lee, Barbara Luddy, Larry Roberts, Bill Thompson, Bill Baucom
Music by	Oliver Wallace
Editor(s)	Don Halliday
Studio(s)	Walt Disney Productions
Distributor	Buena Vista Film Distribution
Released	June 16, 1955 (premiere), June 22, 1955 (United States)
Running time	75 minutes
Language	English
Budget	$4 million
Gross revenue	$93,602,326
Followed by	Lady and the Tramp II: Scamp’s Adventure

Lady and the Tramp is a 1955 American animated musical romance film directed by Walt Disney and distributed by Buena Vista Film Distribution.

Lady and the Tramp are based on Ward Greene’s 1945 Cosmopolitan magazine short story “Happy Dan, The Cynical Dog,” and follows Lady, an American Cocker Spaniel who lives with an upper-middle-class, prosperous family, and Tramp, a stray male mongrel. After having several romantic moments together, the two dogs fell in love.

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7. The Lion King

The Lion King	Information
Anime Name	The Lion King
Director	Rob Minkoff, Roger Allers
Producer	Don Hahn
Studio	Walt Disney Pictures, Walt Disney Feature Animation
Release	June 15, 1994 (USA)
Genre	Adventure, Drama, Family, Musical
Runtime	88 minutes
Language	English
Source	Original
Music	Hans Zimmer (score), Elton John (songs), Tim Rice
Awards	2 Academy Awards, 3 Golden Globe Awards
Characters	Simba, Mufasa, Scar, Nala, Timon, Pumbaa, Rafiki, etc.
Related	The Lion King (1994 film), The Lion King II: Simba’s Pride, The Lion King 1½, The Lion Guard, etc.

The Lion King is a 1994 American animated musical drama film[4] directed by Tim Burton and distributed by Walt Disney Pictures. Roger Allers and Rob Minkoff directed it.

In the African setting of The Lion King, a young lion called Simba will succeed his father, Mufasa, as King of the Pride Lands. However, after Simba’s paternal uncle Scar murders Mufasa to claim the throne, Simba is duped into believing he is to blame and flees into exile. Simba, who grew up with the carefree misfits Timon and Pumbaa, seeks advice from his childhood friend Nala and his shaman Rafiki before confronting Scar and taking his place.

8. Pocahontas

Pocahontas	Information
Directed by	Mike Gabriel, Eric Goldberg
Produced by	James Pentecost
Written by	Carl Binder, Susannah Grant, Philip LaZebnik
Starring	Irene Bedard, Mel Gibson, David Ogden Stiers, John Kassir,
Music by	Alan Menken (Score and Songs), Stephen Schwartz (Songs)
Editor(s)	H. Lee Peterson
Studio(s)	Walt Disney Pictures, Walt Disney Feature Animation
Distributor	Buena Vista Pictures Distribution, Inc.
Released	June 23, 1995
Running time	81 minutes
Language	English
Budget	$55 million (estimated)
Gross revenue	$346,079,773
Followed by	Pocahontas II: Journey to a New World
IMDb page	[Link to IMDb Page](insert link)

Based on the story of Powhatan lady Pocahontas and the arrival of English colonial immigrants from the Virginia Company, Pocahontas is a 1995 American animated musical historical drama film.

The story of Pocahontas meets John Smith and supposedly sparing his life is romanticized in the movie. Walt Disney Feature Animation created the movie, distributed by Walt Disney Pictures. It is the sixth movie created and released under the Disney Renaissance and the studio’s 33rd animated feature picture overall.

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9. Pinocchio

Pinocchio	Information
Anime Name	Pinocchio: The Series
Original Title	樫の木モック (Mokku of the Oak Tree)
Type	Anime television series
Directed by	Seitaro Hara
Studio	Tatsunoko Productions
Original Network	Fuji TV
English Network	CA: YTV, NZ: Three, TVNZ 2, UK: BBC, US: HBO
Original Run	February 1972 – December 1972
Based on	The Adventures of Pinocchio by Carlo Collodi
Theme	Darker, more sadistic portrayal
Main Character	Pinocchio (Mock)
Fairy Guardian	Turquoise-haired fairy
Character Development	Overcoming character faults and learning life lessons
Notable Episode	Pinocchio attempts murder to acquire a child’s heart
Setting	Alpine region with mythical elements
Journey and Adventures	Learning life lessons in the village and surrounding area
Shift in Storyline	Encounter with Sneeroff and journey to rescue Geppetto
Final Act	Stranded on Devil’s Island, transformation into a real boy
Ending	Reunion with Geppetto, contemplation on Christmas night

The Adventures of Pinocchio by Carlo Collodi, an Italian children’s book published in 1883, served as the inspiration for the 1940 American animated musical fantasy film Pinocchio, created by Walt Disney Productions.

A wooden puppet named Pinocchio is carved by an elderly Italian woodworker named Geppetto, who desires could be a real youngster throughout the story. A blue fairy awakens the puppet, telling him he may become a real boy if he shows himself to be “brave, sincere, and selfless.” 

Jiminy Cricket, the leading figure in the story, serves as Pinocchio’s conscience and tries to teach him the difference between good and wrong. In his quest to become a genuine boy, Pinocchio runs across several sketchy individuals that stand in for life’s temptations.

10. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

The Fairest One	Information
Feature films	Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Short films	Electric Holiday
Shows	House of Mouse
Video games	Kingdom Hearts series
Park attractions	Snow White’s Scary Adventures
Animators	Hamilton Luske
Designer	Albert Hurter
Voice	Adriana Caselotti (original)
Portrayed by	Ginnifer Goodwin (Once Upon a Time)
Performance model	Marge Champion
Inspiration	Snow White from the fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm
Other names	The Fairest One of All, Snowy
Occupation	Princess
Home	The Prince’s Castle
Likes	Romance, singing, dancing, cooking, helping others
Dislikes	Messes, bad behavior, being alone, lies
Status	Active
Parents	The First King, The First Queen (mother), The Evil Queen
Partner(s)	The Prince (husband)

Walt Disney’s 1937 American animated musical fantasy film Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs was released by RKO Radio Pictures.

It is based on the Brothers Grimm’s 1812 German fairy tale and is the first full-length conventionally animated feature film and the first Disney-animated feature picture. 

Innocent Snow White is put to death by the ruthless queen, who is envious of her beauty, only to find that Snow White is still alive and has been hiding in a hut with seven compassionate young miners. Snow White receives a poisoned apple from the queen, who is a bog, and falls into a deathly sleep that the prince’s kiss can only break.

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11. Fantasia

Fantasia	Information
Anime Name	Fantasia
Runtime	124 minutes
Release Year	YYYY-MM-DD
Animation Studio	Studio XYZ
Director	Director ABC
Genre	Fantasy, Adventure, Action, Magic
Based On	Disney animated feature film canon
Main Segments	Toccata and Fugue, The Sorcerer’s Apprentice, Nutcracker Suite, Rite of Spring, Night on Bald Mountain
Musical Accompaniment	Bach, Tchaikovsky, Stravinsky
Animation Style	Live-action, hand-drawn animation, abstract visuals
Notable Characters	Mickey Mouse, Chernabog, fairies, mushrooms, fish, flowers, dinosaurs
Reception and Legacy	Critically acclaimed, groundbreaking animation techniques, influence on future Disney films
Production Budget	$2,280,000

The construction of the 1940 American animated musical anthology film Fantasia, written and directed by Joe Grant and Dick Huemer, was overseen by Walt Disney and Ben Sharpsteen.

The third Disney animated feature film consists of eight animated parts set to classical compositions conducted by Leopold Stokowski, with seven of the pieces performed by the Philadelphia Orchestra. What began as a method to further Mickey Mouse’s career evolved into a full-fledged feature that is still unrivaled in animation history.

12. Dumbo

Dumbo	Information
Anime Name	Dumbo
Release Year	1941
Director	Ben Sharpsteen
Producer	Walt Disney
Animation Studio	Walt Disney Productions
Genre	Animation, Adventure, Family
Plot	Dumbo, a young circus elephant, born with oversized ears, learns to embrace his uniqueness and discovers that his big ears are actually an asset with the help of his friend Timothy Q. Mouse. Together, they overcome obstacles, and Dumbo becomes a star attraction, proving that being different can be a source of strength.
Awards	Academy Award for Best Original Score
Reception	Dumbo received critical acclaim for its animation, music, and heartfelt story. Considered a classic in the Disney animated film canon, it is recognized as one of the greatest animated films of all time.
Impact	Dumbo’s character has become an iconic symbol of overcoming adversity and celebrating individuality. The film’s positive message continues to resonate with audiences of all ages.
Legacy	Dumbo has inspired merchandise, theme park attractions, and a live-action adaptation. Its memorable characters and themes of acceptance and self-discovery continue to captivate audiences worldwide.

Walt Disney directed the 1941 American animated fantasy film Dumbo, released by RKO Radio Pictures. The main character is Jumbo Jr., an elephant cruelly referred to as “Dumbo,” as in “stupid.” He is made fun of for having big ears, yet he can fly by using them as wings. Timothy, the mouse, is his only true friend, aside from his mother, and their friendship plays on the stereotypical rivalry between mice and elephants.

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13. Robin Hood

Robin Hood	Information
Title	ロビンフッドの大冒険 (Robin Hood’s Great Adventure)
Alternate Title	Robin Hood
Genre	Adventure, Fantasy, Anime
Story by	Hiroyuki Kawasaki, Katsuhiko Chiba, Mami Watanabe, Seiko Watanabe, Tsunehisa Ito
Director	Kōichi Mashimo
Opening Theme	“Wood Walker”
Ending Theme	“Labyrinth of the Sky”
Country of Origin	Japan, Italy
Seasons	1
Episodes	52
Executive Producer	Walter Sabatinelli, Interfilm Company
Producer	Ippei Kuri, Kouki Narushima, Masaaki Motomura, Orlando Corradi, Mondo TV
Running Time	23 minutes
Production Company	Tatsunoko Production
Distributor	Mondo TV
Original Channel	NHK
Original Run	July 29, 1990 – October 28, 1992
Studio	Tatsunoko Production
Language	Japanese
Based on	Robin Hood folklore, “Robin Hood” (novel) by Howard Pyle
Main Characters	Robin Hood, Will, Winifred, Jenny, Little John
Antagonists	Alwyn, Baron of Nottingham; Bishop Hartford
Theme Songs	“Wood Walker” (Japanese), “Robin of the Forest” (English)
French Opening	“Les Adventures de Robin des Bois”
Japanese Ending Vocalist	Satoko Shimonari

The 1973 American animated musical adventure picture Robin Hood was produced by Walt Disney Productions and released by Buena Vista Distribution. It is based on the same-named English folktale, but the characters are given animal anthropomorphic interpretations.

The story follows Little John, Robin Hood, and the citizens of Nottingham as they battle Prince John’s oppressive taxes and see Robin Hood win Maid Marian’s hand.

14. Peter Pan

Peter Pan	Information
Anime Name	Peter Pan no Bouken (“The Adventures of Peter Pan”)
Genre	Adventure, Fantasy, Anime
Written by	Michiru Shimada, Shun’ichi Yukimuro
Production companies	Nippon Animation (Shigeo Endō), Fuji Television (Yoshihisa Tachikawa)
Country of Origin	Japan
Seasons	1
Episodes	41
Original run	January 15, 1989 – December 24, 1989
Premiere Date	January 8, 1989
International Release	1990 (as Peter Pan: The Animated Series)
Unique Story Arc	Features a completely original arc with new supporting characters unique to the series
Michael Darling’s Birthday	Includes an episode where Michael Darling celebrates his birthday in Neverland
Variation and Differences	Deviates from the original book and other Peter Pan adaptations

Peter Pan is an American animated fantasy adventure film produced in 1953 by Walt Disney Productions, based on J. M. Barrie’s 1904 play Peter Pan.

Wendy and her two brothers are taken aback when Peter Pan, a supernatural kid, soars into their bedroom while reportedly following his wayward shadow. He and his fairy friend Tinkerbell are from Neverland, a secluded area where children never grow up. The youngsters are enchanted and follow him back. When Pan’s arch-enemy, the pirate Captain Hook, causes havoc, the children begin to pine for their former lives.

15. Bambi

Bambi	Information
Anime Name	Bambi
Writers	Osamu Tezuka
Artists	Osamu Tezuka
Publishers	Tsuru Shobo
Dates	November 10, 1951
Genre	Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
Main Characters	Bambi, Thumper, Buckteeth, Faline
Manga Adaptation	Yes
Manga Title	Bambi – A Life in the Woods
Manga Author	Felix Salten
Original Film Release	November 11, 1951
Manga Author’s Inspiration	1942 film, Bambi
Japanese Release Date	May 26, 1951

Based on Felix Salten’s 1923 novel Bambi, a Life in the Woods, Bambi is a 1942 American animated drama film directed by David Hand and made by Walt Disney.

The main character is Bambi, a white-tailed deer. His parents, the Great Prince of the Forest, his unnamed mother, and his friends Thumper, a pink-nosed rabbit, Flower, and Faline, his childhood friend and future wife.

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16. Sleeping Beauty

Sleeping Beauty	Information
Anime Name	Sleeping Beauty
Written by	Charles Perrault
Publication	1697
Featured Episode(s)	“Broken”, “Unforgiven”, “Enter the Dragon”, “Best Laid Plans”
Story Background	Featured on ABC’s Once Upon a Time
Adaptation Information	Various adaptations, including German version “Little Briar Rose”

Walt Disney’s 1959 American animated musical fantasy film Sleeping Beauty was based on Charles Perrault’s 1697 story “Sleeping Beauty.”

Maleficent, the jealous witch, curses Princess Aurora to die on her sixteenth birthday. Aurora enters a deep slumber only when Prince Phillip kisses her, which her guardian fairies can disrupt. Maleficent kidnaps and imprisons Phillip to prevent him from rescuing Aurora. The only way Phillip can be set free and awaken Aurora is through the good fairies.

17. Cinderella 

Cinderella	Information
Title	Cinderella (シンデレラ物語, Shinderera Monogatari)
Genre	Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Romance
Origin	Italian-Japanese
Based on	Charles Perrault’s and The Brothers Grimm’s fairytale “Cinderella”
Production	Tatsunoko Productions, Mondo TV
Original run	April 4, 1996 – October 3, 1996
Episodes	26
Main Characters	Cinderella, Prince Charles, Duke Zaral, Fairy Godmother Paulette
Setting	Kingdom of Emerald Castle
Plot	Cinderella, a young girl living with her stepmother and stepsisters, faces harsh labor and abuse. With the help of her fairy godmother, talking animals, and her encounters with the roguish Prince Charles, Cinderella overcomes challenges and finds love. Meanwhile, the villainous Duke Zaral plots against the royal family. The series culminates in a ball where Cinderella’s true identity is revealed.
Soundtrack	Composed by John Sposito, lyrics by Paola Granatelli, theme song “Cenerentola” sung by Erica Gaura

Based on Charles Perrault’s fairy tale of the same name, Walt Disney developed the 1950 American animated musical fantasy film Cinderella.

Cinderella’s chances of attending the royal ball were bleak due to her cruel stepmother, two jealous stepsisters, and servitude to rags. Cinderella charms the gorgeous Prince Charming at the ball when her fairy godmother magically transforms her reality into a dream come true. Still, she must face her enraged stepmother and sisters when the enchantment wears off at midnight.

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18. The Little Mermaid

The Little Mermaid is a 1989 American animated musical fantasy film produced by Walt Disney Feature Animation and distributed by Walt Disney Pictures.

Ariel, a young mermaid princess who longs to be human, falls in love with Eric, a human prince, and enters into a mystical contract with Ursula, a sea witch, to become human and be with him. 

19. Alice in Wonderland 

Alice in Wonderland	Information
Anime Name	Fushigi no Kuni no Alice (ふしぎの国のアリス)
Alternative Title	Fushigi no Kuni no Arisu (ふしぎの国のアリス)
Genre	Fantasy, Adventure, Isekai
Anime Television Series	Yes
Director	Shigeo Koshi, Taku Sugiyama
Producer	Shigeo Endo
Writer	Marty Murphy (English Version)
Music	Reijirō Koroku, Christian Bruhn (English Version)
Studio	Nippon Animation
Original Network	TV Tokyo
Original Run	October 10, 1983 – March 26, 1984
Episodes	52
Co-Production	Japanese-German collaboration between Nippon Animation, TV Tokyo, and Apollo Films
International Popularity	Popular in various European countries, Israel, the Philippines, Latin America, Iran, and the Arabic-speaking world
Dubbed Versions	Hindi dubbed version aired on Doordarshan in the early 1990s
Storyline	Young girl named Alice follows a White Rabbit into Wonderland, encountering fascinating characters like the Cheshire Cat and the Queen of Hearts
Adaptation	Begins with the adaptation of the original novel and later adapts the sequel, Through the Looking-Glass
World Transitions	Alice transitions between the real world and Wonderland, depicted as dream-like sequences
Theme Music	Opening: “Yumemiru Wonderland (夢みるワンダーランド Dreaming Wonderland)” by Tarako
Disco-Style Theme Music	“Alice im Wunderland” composed by Christian Bruhn (German version)
Highlighted Episodes	Alice’s Family, Down the Rabbit Hole, The Pool of Tears, The Caucus Race

Alice in Wonderland is a 1951 American animated musical fantasy comedy film produced by Walt Disney Productions based on Lewis Carroll’s Alice books.

Lewis Carroll’s classic fantasy narrative comes to life in this timeless Disney animated work. A restless young British girl named Alice falls down a rabbit hole and enters a beautiful universe. There, she encounters a weird array of characters, including the cheerful Cheshire Cat and the foolish Mad Hatter. When Alice finds herself in the repressive court of the Queen of Hearts, she must maintain good ties with the monarch or risk losing her head.

20. Mulan

Mulan	Information
Anime Name	Mulan
Genres	Adventure, Historical, Drama, War, Martial Arts
Main Character	Hua Mulan
Plot	Mulan is a courageous young woman who disguises herself as a man to take her elderly father’s place in the Chinese army. With determination and bravery, she fights against invaders to protect her family and bring honor to her name.
Cultural Significance	Mulan is based on the legendary Chinese heroine, Hua Mulan, who has been an inspiration for centuries. Her story embodies bravery, honor, and the strength of women.

American Walt Disney Feature Animation produced the 1998 animated musical adventure movie Mulan for Walt Disney Pictures.

At mass conscription to fight a Hun invasion, Fa Mulan, the daughter of an ancient warrior called Fa Zhou, pretends to be a man to step into her father’s shoes. The story takes place in China during this unspecified Imperial time.

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21. Hercules

Hercules	Information
Feature films	Hercules, Hercules: Zero to Hero, Mickey’s Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse, Mickey’s House of Villains, Once Upon a Halloween, Encanto (cameo), Hercules (live-action film) (upcoming)
Shows	Hercules, House of Mouse, A Poem Is…, Once Upon a Time, At Home With Olaf (cameo)
Video games	Hercules, Kingdom Hearts series, Disney Universe, Disney Magical World, Disney Infinity series (townsperson), Disney Tsum Tsum, Disney Emoji Blitz, Disney Heroes: Battle Mode, Disney Sorcerer’s Arena, Disney Magic Kingdoms, Disney Mirrorverse, Disney Star Smash
Park attractions	Fantasmic!, Disney Stars and Motorcars Parade, Happily Ever After, Wondrous Journeys
Animators	Adult: Andreas Deja, Tom Gately, Bill Waldman, Doug Krohn, Marc Smith, Georges Abolin, Patrick Delage, Gilda Palinginis Kouros, Jean Morel, Andreas Wessel-Therhorn, Sahin Ersôz, Akemi Horiuchi; Baby/Young: Randy Haycock, Michael Cedeno, Anthony Ho Wong, Danny Galieote, Michael Stocker, Eric Walls
Voice	Josh Keaton (young), Roger Bart (singing voice; young), Tate Donovan (adult), Bob Bergen (baby), Sean Astin (Kingdom Hearts)
Portrayed by	Jonathan Whitesell (Once Upon a Time)
Performance model	Robert Gant
Inspiration	Hercules/Heracles from Greco-Roman mythology, Rocky Balboa, Superman, Sylvester Stallone
Other names	My Boy, Sunspot, Herc, Hunkules
Occupation	Prince of the Gods, Demigod, Farmer, Hero-in-training, True hero
Home	Mount Olympus (birthplace), Thebes, Ancient Greece (current residence)
Likes	Adventures, helping others, good deeds, Meg, his family, skipping rocks, play-fighting Pegasus
Dislikes	Being called a geek or Jerkules, causing trouble, humiliation, failures, Hades, evil schemes
Powers and abilities	Godly strength, Superhuman endurance, Superhuman agility and reflexes
Paraphernalia	Sword, Shield, Bow, Arrows, God medallion
Status	Active
Family information	Parents: Zeus (father), Hera (mother), Amphitryon (adopted father), Alcmene (adopted mother); Other relatives: Hades (paternal uncle), Poseidon (paternal uncle), Megara (wife)
Pets	Pegasus

The 1997 American animated musical comedy picture Walt Disney Feature Animation created Hercules for Walt Disney Pictures.

The movie is partially based on the Greek mythology character Heracles, the mythical hero who was the son of Zeus and is also known in the movie by his Roman name, Hercules. Hercules, a super-strong demigod who was reared among humans, must learn to become a genuine hero to regain his godhood and rightful place on Mount Olympus while thwarting the plans of his wicked uncle Hades.

22. Tarzan

Tarzan	Information
Feature films	Tarzan, Tarzan II, Tarzan & Jane, Once Upon a Halloween
Shows	The Legend of Tarzan
Video games	Tarzan, Tarzan: Untamed, Disney’s Extreme Skate Adventure, Kingdom Hearts
Park attractions	Tarzan Rocks!, Tarzan’s Treehouse, The Golden Mickeys, World of Color, Fantasmic!, Parade of the Stars, La Forêt de l’Enchantement, Tarzan: Call of the Jungle, Happily Ever After
Animators	Glen Keane, Michael Show, Georges Abolin, Marco Allard, David Berthier, Bolhem Bouchiba, Patrick Delage, Eric Delbecq, Marc Eoche-Duval, Thierry Goulard, Stéphane Sainte-Foi
Designer	Harald Siepermann
Voice	Tony Goldwyn (adult), Brian Blessed (yells), Michael T. Weiss (TV series, Tarzan & Jane)
Portrayed by	Josh Strickland (musical)
Performance model	Tony Hawk (tree sliding scenes)
Inspiration	Tarzan novels, Tony Hawk, Max Keane, Brendan Fraser
Occupation	Leader of his gorilla family, Lord of the Jungle
Home	The Jungle
Likes	Swinging on vines, tree-surfing, wrestling, fruit, hunting, adventure, human technology
Dislikes	Danger, causing trouble for his family, being tickled on his toes, poachers, discrimination, captivity, betraying his family
Parents	Unnamed parents (deceased), Kerchak (adoptive father), Kala (adoptive mother)
Siblings	Unnamed adoptive brother (deceased)
Partner	Jane Porter (wife)
Status	Active

Tarzan is a 1999 American animated adventure movie produced by Walt Disney Feature Animation for Walt Disney Pictures.

In this Disney animated tale, Tarzan grows up after being raised by the devoted gorilla Kala in a remote African wilderness. Tarzan learns he is also human when a British expedition enters the jungle and encounters the gorgeous Jane. After falling in love with Jane, Tarzan is torn between embracing civilization and keeping with his gorilla clan, which is being threatened by the ruthless hunter Clayton.

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23. The Hunchback of Notre Dame

The Hunchback of	Information
Directed by	Gary Trousdale, Kirk Wise
Produced by	Don Hahn
Written by	Tab Murphy, Irene Mecchi, Jonathan Roberts, Bob Tzudiker, Noni White
Starring	Tom Hulce, Demi Moore, Tony Jay, Kevin Kline, Paul Kandel, Jason Alexander, Charles Kimbrough, Mary Wickes, David Ogden Stiers
Music by	Alan Menken (Score), Stephen Schwartz (Songs)
Editor(s)	Ellen Keneshea
Studio(s)	Walt Disney Pictures, Walt Disney Feature Animation
Distributor	Buena Vista Pictures Distribution
Released	June 21, 1996
Running time	91 minutes
Language	English
Budget	$100 million
Gross revenue	$325,338,851
Followed by	The Hunchback of Notre Dame II

The Hunchback of Notre Dame is a 1996 American animated musical drama film produced by Walt Disney Pictures and distributed by Walt Disney Feature Animation. Gary Trousdale and Kirk Wise directed it.

The film is based partly on Victor Hugo’s 1831 novel of the same name. The plot revolves around Quasimodo, a deformed and imprisoned Notre Dame bell-ringer, and his desire to experience the outside world and fit in with society, which contradicts the wishes of his ruthless, puritanical foster father, Claude Frollo, who also wishes to exterminate Paris’ Romani population.

24. The Jungle Book

The Jungle Book	Information
Anime Name	The Jungle Book Shōnen Mowgli
Release Year	1989
Total Episodes	52
Opening Theme	“GET UP ~ Ai o Shinjite~” by Toshiya Igarashi
Closing Theme	“Chikyuu no ko” by Hashimoto Ushio
English Themes	“Look Up” and “A Child is Learning” by Suzi Marsh
Dubbed Version	Mowgli: The New Adventures of The Jungle Book
Dubbed Language	Hindi
Broadcast in India	DD National (during the early 1990s)

Walt Disney Productions produced the animated musical comedy The Jungle Book in 1967. The story concerns Mowgli, a wolf-raised wild child, as his friends Bagheera the leopard and Baloo the bear try to persuade him to flee the forest before the arrival of the evil tiger Shere Khan.

25. Pokémon

Pok mon	Information
Anime Name	Pokémon the Series
Original Title (Japan)	Pocket Monsters (ポケットモンスター, Poketto Monsutaa)
Original Title (South Korea)	Pocket Monsters (포켓몬스터, Poket Monseuteo)
Main Protagonist	Ash Ketchum
Companion	Pikachu
Production Studio	OLM Inc. (formerly Oriental Light & Magic Inc.)
Premiere Date (Japan)	April 1, 1997
English Dub Premiere (North America)	September 7, 1998
English Dubbing Company	4Kids Entertainment (Seasons 1-8), The Pokémon Company International (TPCi) (Season 9 onwards)
Main Dual Protagonists	Liko and Roy (since Pokémon Horizons: The Series)
Genres	Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy, Action
Target Audience	Children and Pokémon fans
Official Terminology	The Pokémon animated series, Pokémon TV series, Pokémon animation, Pokémon cartoon
Notable Features	Pokémon battles, Gym Leaders, Badges
Additional Content	Films, specials, spin-off series

The Pokémon Company, formed by Nintendo, Game Freak, and Creatures, manages the Japanese media property Pokémon.

Satoshi Tajiri founded the series in 1996, and it is based on fictitious animals known as “Pokémon.” Humans, known as Pokémon Trainers, collect and train Pokémon to combat other Pokémon for sport in Pokémon. The franchise’s media works are all set in the Pokémon universe. The franchise’s English motto is “Gotta Catch ‘Em All!” There are presently 905 different Pokémon species.

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26. Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers

Chip n Dale	Information
Genre	Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Mystery, Science fiction
Format	Animated Series
Creative director	Tad Stones, Alan Zaslove
Voices of	Corey Burton, Peter Cullen, Jim Cummings, Tress MacNeille, Rob Paulsen, Alan Oppenheimer, Noelle North, Deborah Walley
Composer(s)	Glen Daum (For Score Productions)
Opening Theme	“Rescue Rangers Theme”
Running time	22 minutes
Production company	Walt Disney Television Animation
Original channel	Disney Channel (Season 1), Syndicated (Seasons 2–3)
Picture format	480i (SDTV)
Audio format	Stereo, Mono (Some Episodes)
Original run	March 4, 1989 – November 19, 1990
IMDb page	[Link to IMDb Page](IMDb Page URL)

A Walt Disney Television Animation animated adventure comedy series is called Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers.

Chip and Dale, two well-known Disney characters, appeared in this new universe that Tad Stones and Alan Zaslove developed. Following the teaser episode “Catteries Not Included” on August 27, 1988, the series premiered on The Disney Channel on March 4, 1989.

27. Sailor Moon

Sailor Moon	Information
Anime Name	Sailor Moon
Genre	Magical girl
Manga	Manga
Written by	Naoko Takeuchi
Published by	Kodansha
English publisher	Penguin Books Australia, Tokyopop (former), Kodansha Comics, Turnaround Publisher Services
Magazine	Nakayoshi
Demographic	Shōjo
Original run	December 1991 – February 1997
Volumes	18 (first edition), 12 (second edition), 10 (third edition)
Anime television series	Sailor Moon (1992–1997), Sailor Moon Crystal (2014–2016)
Other media	Codename: Sailor V, Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon (live-action), Sailor Moon film series (1993-1995), Sailor Moon Eternal (2021), Sailor Moon Cosmos (2023), Collectible Card Game, Musicals, Soundtracks, Video games
Global Popularity	Universal acclaim, over 46 million manga copies sold worldwide, $13 billion in worldwide merchandise sales
Cultural Impact	Fusion of magical girl and Super Sentai genres, incorporation of astronomy, astrology, mythology, and Japanese themes
Westernization	Adapted character names and cultural references for English version
Manga Serialization	Serialized in Nakayoshi from December 1991 to February 1997, 52 chapters published in 18 volumes

Naoko Takeuchi is the creator and illustrator of the Japanese comic book series Sailor Moon. It was serialized in Kodansha’s shojo manga publication Nakayoshi from 1991 until 1997.

The narrative follows the exploits of Usagi Tsukino, a young woman who transforms into Sailor Moon in search of the fabled “Legendary Silver Crystal.” To stop the Silver Crystal’s theft and the Solar System’s destruction, she leads a group of friends known as the Sailor Soldiers, later renamed the Sailor Guardians.

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28. Dragon Ball

Dragon Ball	Information
Anime Name	Dragon Ball
Author	Akira Toriyama
Genres	Shonen manga, Action, Adventure, Comedy, Martial Arts, Science Fiction
Main Protagonist	Son Goku
Plot Summary	Dragon Ball follows the adventures of Son Goku, a young martial artist on a quest to gather the seven magical
Successors	Dragon Ball Z, Dragon Ball GT, Dragon Ball Super
Popularity	Dragon Ball has become one of the most influential and successful anime franchises of all time. It has gained
Latest Series	Dragon Ball Super: Broly
Super Saiyan Forms	Super Saiyan, Super Saiyan 2, Super Saiyan 3, Super Saiyan God, Super Saiyan Blue, Ultra Instinct
Main Antagonists	Frieza, Cell, Majin Buu, Beerus, Jiren, Broly

Dragon Ball is a Japanese media brand founded in 1984 by Akira Toriyama.

The series recounts the experiences of protagonist Son Goku as he trains in martial arts from childhood to maturity. He spends his youth distant from society until he encounters an adolescent girl named Bulma, who pushes him to join her mission to find the seven orbs known as the Dragon Balls, which, when gathered, unleashes a wish-granting dragon.

Along the way, Goku meets new friends, starts a family, finds his extraterrestrial ancestry, and faces several adversaries, many of whom are also after the Dragon Balls.

29. Darkwing Duck 

Darkwing Duck	Information
Feature films	Chip ‘n Dale Rescue Rangers (cameo)
Shows	Darkwing Duck
Video games	Darkwing DuckDisney Infinity seriesDisney Emoji BlitzDisney Crossy RoadDisney Heroes: Battle ModeDisney Sorcerer’s Arena
Park attractions	Mickey’s Magical TV WorldDisney Dreams!
Designer	Tad Stones
Voice	Jim Cummings (1991-2022)Chris Diamantopoulos (2019-present)
Inspiration	BatmanDonald DuckThe ShadowDaffy Duck as The Scarlet Pumpernickel
Full name	Drake Mallard
Occupation	Crime fighter, Father
Home	St. Canard
Likes	Fame, glory, his family, sleeping, justice
Dislikes	Not getting mentioned in the newspaper, evil, spicy foods, villains
Paraphernalia	Gas gun
Status	Active
Children	Gosalyn Mallard (adopted daughter)

Darkwing Duck is a Disney Television Animation animated superhero comedic television series from 1991 to 1992.

The exploits of the titular superhero, Darkwing Duck, are told through the eyes of his sidekick and pilot, Launchpad McQuack. He lives in a modest suburban home with his adoptive daughter Gosalyn, next door to the perplexingly dim-witted Muddlefoots. 

Darkwing tries to reconcile his selfish desire for fame and recognition with his desire to be a decent parent to Gosalyn and contribute to the betterment of St. Canard. Most episodes pit these two elements of Darkwing’s personality against one other, with Darkwing’s better nature typically triumphing.

30. Marsupilami

Marsupilami	Information
Anime Name	Marsupilami
Format	Animated series
Original channel	CBS
Original run	September 18, 1993 – December 11, 1993
Supporting characters	Maurice the Gorilla, Stewart the Elephant, Eduardo the Jaguar, Norman the Poacher, Leonardo the Lion, and others
Original comic book	Spirou (1952)
Created by	André Franquin
Genre	Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy
Reruns	Disney Channel, Toon Disney

American half-hour animated television program Marsupilami made its premiere as a part of Raw Tonnage in 1992. Belgian artist André Franquin and others used the well-known comic book to inspire the image. The Marsupilami must contend with several dangers in the Colombian bush, a strange yet lovable long-tailed animal.

31. Three Little Pigs

Three Little Pigs	Information
Directed by	Burt Gillett
Produced by	Walt Disney
Written by	Pinto Colvig, Ted Sears, Webb Smith, Albert Hunter, Boris V. Morkovin
Starring	Billy Bletcher, Pinto Colvig, Dorothy Compton, Mary Moder
Music by	Frank Churchill
Studio(s)	Walt Disney Productions
Distributor	United Artists
Released	May 27, 1933
Running time	8 minutes
Awards	Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film
Recognition	Voted #11 of the 50 Greatest Cartoons of All Time
Preservation	Selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry
Plot	Three pig brothers build houses of straw, sticks, and bricks
Significance	Most successful animated short of its time
Cultural Impact	Song “Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf?” became an anthem of the Great Depression
Sequels	The Big Bad Wolf, Three Little Wolves, The Practical Pig
Influence	Inspired cartoons by Warner Bros. and Disney TV series
Additional Works	Animated sequence in the film Crí Crí: el grillito cantor

Three Little Pigs is an animated short film released on May 25, 1933, by United Artists, produced by Walt Disney, and directed by Burt Gillett.

Fifer Pig, Fiddler Pig, and Practical Pig are three brothers who build their own houses. All three of them play a different musical instrument – Fifer the flute, Fiddler, the violin, and Practical is initially seen as working without rest. Fifer and Fiddler build their straw and stick houses easily and have fun all day.

32. One Hundred and One Dalmatians

One Hundred and	Information
Directed by	Wolfgang Reitherman, Hamilton Luske, Clyde Geronimi
Produced by	Walt Disney
Written by	Bill Peet
Starring	Rod Taylor, Cate Bauer, Betty Lou Gerson, Ben Wright, Lisa Davis, Martha Wentworth
Music by	George Bruns, Mel Leven
Editor(s)	Roy M. Brewer, Jr., Donald Halliday
Studio(s)	Walt Disney Productions
Distributor	Buena Vista Distribution
Released	January 25, 1961
Running time	79 minutes
Language	English
Budget	$3.6 million
Gross revenue	$215,880,014
Followed by	101 Dalmatians II: Patch’s London Adventure

Based on Dodie Smith’s 1956 novel of the same name, One Hundred and One Dalmatians is a 1961 American animated comedy-adventure film produced by Walt Disney Productions.

The film’s plot centers on Cruella de Vil, a villain, stealing a litter of Dalmatian puppies so she may use their fur to make coats. When their parents, Pongo and Perdita, set out to rescue their puppies from Cruella, they also managed to save 84 other Dalmatians that had been bought as pets, bringing the total number of Dalmatians to 101.

33. The Sword in the Stone

The Sword in	Information
Directed by	Wolfgang Reitherman
Produced by	Walt Disney
Written by	Bill Peet
Starring	Rickie Sorensen, Karl Swenson, Junius Matthews,
Music by	George Bruns, Sherman Brothers
Studio(s)	Walt Disney Productions
Distributor	Buena Vista Distribution
Released	December 12, 1963 (London, England)
Running time	79 minutes
Language	English
Budget	$3 million
Gross revenue	$22,182,353

A 1963 American animated musical fantasy comedy film called The Sword in the Stone was created by Walt Disney and distributed by Buena Vista.

The traditional fable’s Disney rendition traces King Arthur’s modest beginnings. Arthur, known initially as Wart, is an orphan who wishes to support his foster brother Kay in becoming a knight.

34. Alakazam the Great

Alakazam the Great	Information
Anime Name	Alakazam the Great
Directed by	Taiji Yabushita, Daisaku Shirakawa
Written by	Keinosuke Uekusa
Based on	Journey to the West by Wu Cheng’en, Boku no Son Gokū by Osamu Tezuka
Produced by	Hiroshi Okawa
Starring	Kiyoshi Komiyama, Noriko Shindō, Hideo Kinoshita, Setsuo Shinoda
Cinematography	Harusato Otsuka, Komei Ishikawa, Kenji Sugiyama
Edited by	Shintaro Miyamoto, Kanjiro Igusa
Music by	Ryoichi Hattori
Production company	Toei Doga
Distributed by	Toei Company
Release date	August 14, 1960 (Japan)
Running time	88 minutes
Country	Japan
Language	Japanese
Genre	Anime, Musical, Adventure, Fantasy
Based on Novel	“Journey to the West” by Wu Cheng’en
Animation Style	Traditional hand-drawn animation
Director’s Influence	Osamu Tezuka’s involvement in promoting the film sparked his interest in animation
Main Character	Son Gokuu (based on the Monkey King character from “Journey to the West”)
Plot	Son Gokuu embarks on a journey to find a wise hermit and learns powerful spells, facing challenges and adventures
Animation Studio	Toei Animation

Alakazam the Great, a 1960 Japanese animated musical film, is based on the Chinese novel Journey to the West from the 16th century. This one was one of the earliest anime movies released in the US.

Young and bold monkey Alakazam has been pushed by his friends to take the throne as their leader. After taking the throne, he becomes evil and totalitarian and no longer believes that others are superior to him.

35. The Man Called Flintstone 

The Man Called	Information
Title	The Man Called Flintstone
Also known as	That Man Flintstone (working title)
Directed by	Joseph Barbera, William Hanna
Produced by	Joseph Barbera, William Hanna
Written by	Harvey Bullock, R.S. Allen
Starring	Alan Reed, Mel Blanc, Jean Vander Pyl, Gerry Johnson, Paul Frees, June Foray, Harvey Korman
Music by	Doug Goodwin (songs), John McCarthy (songs), Ted Nichols (score), Marty Paich (score)
Cinematography	Dick Blundell, Gene Borghi, Charles Flekal, Bill Kotler
Edited by	Larry C. Cowan, Pat Foley, David M. Horton, Milton Krear
Production Company	Hanna-Barbera Productions
Distributed by	Columbia Pictures
Release Date	August 3, 1966
Running Time	88 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English
MPA Rating	G
Film Genre	Animated, Comedy, Musical, Parody
Notable Voice Cast	Gerry Johnson (Betty Rubble’s voice actress)
Key Features	Parody of James Bond films and spy-movie genre
Musical Interludes	Includes songs performed by Louis Prima
DVD Release	North American DVD version released by Warner Home Video
iTunes Availability	Available for download in widescreen aspect ratio

American animated musical comedy The Man Called Flintstone was created and released in 1966 by Hanna-Barbera Productions.

The Green Goose’s top female lieutenant, Tanya, has promised to surrender the bird in return for the opportunity to meet the alluring Rock Slag. Thus Flintstone’s objective is to find her. The Chief assures Rock that he will keep an eye on Fred despite Rock’s reservations about the strategy.

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36. The Aristocats

The Aristocats	Information
Anime Name	The Aristocats
Release Year	1970
Director	Wolfgang Reitherman
Production	Walt Disney Productions
Animation	Traditional hand-drawn animation
Genre	Animated musical comedy
Country	United States
Language	English
Running Time	78 minutes
Characters	Duchess, Thomas O’Malley, Marie, Toulouse, Berlioz
Music	Songs by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman
Box Office	$55 million (worldwide)
Rating	G (General Audiences)
Anime Series 1	Produced by Otsuki Studio Central (1972)
Anime Series 2	Six ongoing anime series
Anime Series 3	Seventh series premiering in 2022 with two seasons
Anime Series 4	English dub aired on Animax Asia and independent TV channels
Anime Series 5	Crossover series with The Jungle Book
Anime Series 6	Crossover series with Oliver & Company

The Aristocats is a 1970 American animated romantic comedy film directed by Wolfgang Reitherman and produced by Walt Disney Productions.

The narrative, written by Tom McGowan and Tom Rowe, is around a family of royal cats and how an alley cat friend assists them after a butler kidnaps them to acquire his mistress’s inheritance, which was meant to go to them.

37. Tonde Burin

Tonde Burin	Information
Anime Name	Tonde Burin
Protagonist	Karin Kokubu
Transformation	Pig-themed superheroine
Manga Adaptation	Yes
Manga Author	Taeko Ikeda
Studio	Nippon Animation
Original Run	April 7, 1994 – December 29, 1994
Episodes	51 episodes
Genre	Magical girl, Comedy, Romance
Target Audience	Shoujo
Transformation Device	Dream Tonpact (magical compact mirror with a pig snout inside)
Main Plot	Karin Kokubu, an ordinary girl, gains the power to transform into a pig-shaped superheroine after helping a hungry pig.
Key Themes	Friendship, self-acceptance, balancing responsibilities, teenage life, comedic situations, romance
Parents	Shinichiro Kokubu (editor-in-chief of Akebono Times) and Rikako Kokubu (fashion designer)

The Tonde Burin manga series is written and illustrated by Taeko Ikeda. An anime series based on the manga was produced by Nippon Animation and shown on all MBS stations in Japan from September 3, 1994, to August 26, 1995.

A young child develops the capacity to change into a mighty alien pig. She must change from a pig to a girl with superpowers by fending off villains and saving people’s lives.

38. Snoopy Come Home

Snoopy Come Home	Information
Directed by	Bill Melendez
Written by	Charles M. Schulz
Release date	August 9, 1972
Running time	80 minutes
Preceded by	A Boy Named Charlie Brown
Followed by	Race for Your Life, Charlie Brown
Availability	Released on DVD in 2006. Released on Blu-ray on September 6, 2016.
Production Companies	Cinema Center Films, Lee Mendelson Films, National General Pictures
Music by	Richard M. Sherman, Robert B. Sherman
Box Office	$245,073 (against a $1 million budget)
Critical Reception	Critically acclaimed
Notable Feature	Fully communicates Snoopy’s thoughts to the audience
Awards	CEC Award for Best Children’s Film
Musical Score	Composed by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman

Based on the Peanuts comic strip, Snoopy, Come Home is a 1972 American animated musical comedy-drama film directed by Bill Melendez and written by Charles M. Schulz.

Snoopy, Charlie Brown’s loving dog, receives a letter from his original owner, Lila, who is ill in the hospital. Snoopy travels across the nation with his bird friend Woodstock to meet Lila, despite seeing “no dogs permitted” signs everywhere. When Lila recovers, she invites Snoopy to live with her.

39. The Smurfs and the Magic Flute

The Smurfs and	Information
Title	The Smurfs and the Magic Flute
Directed by	Peyo, Jose Dutillieu, Eddie Lateste (original version)John Rust (English dub)
Produced by	Jose Dutilieu (original version)Roger Guertin (English dub)
Written by	Peyo (original story)John Rust (English dub)
Studio	Belvision Studios
Distributor	Tribune Entertainment, Vestron Video, Atlantic Releasing, TeleVista, Fabulous Films, Magna Home…
Release Date	7th October 1976 (Belgium), 19th April 1979 (United Kingdom), 25th November 1983 (United States)
Running Time	74 min (NSTC), 70 min (PAL)
MPAA Rating	G
Languages	French, English, Dutch, German, Italian, Spanish, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Swedish, Danish, Vietnamese
Animation Style	Traditional 2D Animation
Adapted From	“The Smurfs” comics by Peyo
Music by	Michel Legrand (French version), William Hanna, Hoyt Curtin (English version)
Original Release	Non-canonical Smurf story

The Smurfs appear in Peyo’s 1976 Belgian animated feature The Smurfs and the Magic Flute, which he also directed.

The movie is set in a castle from the Middle Ages. The King orders the trader to leave before Peewit, the royal jester, comes since Peewit is a terrible musician. The trader had brought musical instruments to sell to Peewit.

40. The Great Mouse Detective

The Great Mouse	Information
Anime Name	The Great Mouse Detective
Director	Ron Clements, Burny Mattinson
Studio	Walt Disney Feature Animation
Genre	Mystery, Adventure, Comedy
Based on	“Basil of Baker Street” by Eve Titus
Music	Henry Mancini
Characters	Basil of Baker Street, Dr. David Q. Dawson, Ratigan, Olivia Flaversham, Fidget
Animation Style	Traditional 2D Animation
Box Office	$38.7 million
Awards	Nominated for 2 Annie Awards

Walt Disney Pictures produced and marketed the 1986 American animated mystery-adventure film The Great Mouse Detective. Basil, the rodent Sherlock Holmes, looks into the kidnapping of a toymaker and finds a connection to his bitter rival, Professor Ratigan.

41. The Chipmunk Adventure

The Chipmunk Adventure	Information
Anime Name	The Chipmunk Adventure
Release Year	1987
Director	Janice Karman
Produced by	Ross Bagdasarian Jr.
Written by	Ross Bagdasarian Jr. and Janice Karman
Music by	Randy Edelman
Studio	Bagdasarian Productions
Based on	Alvin and The Chipmunks animated series
Language	English
Country of Origin	United States
Main Characters	Alvin, Simon, Theodore, Brittany, Jeanette, Eleanor
Running Time	77 minutes
Genre	Animated Musical, Adventure
Plot	The Chipmunks and the Chipettes embark on a global
Box Office Revenue	$6.8 million
Cult Following	The film has gained a cult following and enjoyed several

Alvin and the Chipmunks is a Saturday morning television program that inspired the 1987 American animated musical-comedy The Chipmunk Adventure. To hide a diamond smuggling ring, the Chipmunks and the Chipettes set off on a hot air balloon race across the globe.

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42. My Neighbor Totoro

My Neighbor Totoro	Information
Anime Name	My Neighbor Totoro
Kanji	となりのトトロ
Rōmaji	Tonari no Totoro
Directed by	Hayao Miyazaki
Produced by	Toru Hara
Written by	Hayao Miyazaki
Starring	Chika Sakamoto, Noriko Hidaka, Hitoshi Takagi
Music by	Joe Hisaishi
Studio	Studio Ghibli
Release date	April 16, 1988
Running time	100 minutes
Box office	¥588 million

My Neighbor Totoro, a 1988 Japanese animated fantasy film written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki, was produced by Studio Ghibli for Tokuma Shoten.

In the acclaimed animated film by Hayao Miyazaki, student Satsuki and her younger sister Mei move into an old farmhouse with their father. At the same time, their mother recovers in a neighboring hospital. The children discover and interact with amusing spirits as they explore their new house and the nearby forest, most notably Totoro, a big, fluffy animal.

43. Batman: Mask of the Phantasm

Batman Mask of	Information
Anime Name	Batman: Mask of the Phantasm
Network	Cartoon Network (Toonami)
Broadcast Run	January 8, 1999, April 8, 2000, December 1, 2000, March 23, 2001, September 17, 2022
Broadcast Time	4:00 PM, 9:30 PM, 5:00 PM, 2:30 AM
Genre	Action, Crime, Animation
Director	Bruce Timm, Eric Radomski
Screenplay	Alan Burnett, Paul Dini, Michael Reaves, Martin Pasko
Production Studio	Warner Bros. Animation
Running Time	76 minutes
Language	English
Release Date	December 25, 1993
Country	United States
Box Office	$5.6 million
Music Composer	Shirley Walker
Main Characters	Batman, Andrea Beaumont, Joker
IMDb Rating	7.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes	83%
Awards	Nominated for 1 Annie Award

Batman: Mask of the Phantasm is a 1993 American animated superhero romance film directed by Eric Radomski and produced by Alan Burnett, Paul Dini, Martin Pasko, and Michael Reaves.

The plot is based on Mike W. Barr’s Batman: Year Two comic book story arc, but it includes an original antagonist, the Phantasm, in place of the Reaper, as well as elements from the Batman: Year One graphic novel, which chronicles Bruce Wayne’s transformation into Batman and his first attempts to fight crime.

44. Thumbelina 

Thumbelina	Information
Anime Name	Thumbelina: A Magical Story
Japanese Name	おやゆび姫物語 (Oyayubi Hime Monogatari)
Genre	Adventure, Fantasy
Production Studio	Enoki Films
Original Fairy Tale	“Thumbelina” by Hans Christian Andersen
Adapted by	Akiyoshi Sakai
Original Run	March 31, 1992 – September 30, 1992
Episodes	26
North America Release	Starmaker Entertainment (VHS, 1993)
Additional North America Release	Digiview Entertainment (DVD, 2006)
Theme Song (Opening)	“Welcome to the Planetarium” by Yuki Matsura
Theme Song (Ending)	“Whistling of the Hills” by Yuki Matsura
Additional Releases	Centauro Comunicaciones (Colombia), Italia 1 (Italy)

Thumbelina is a 1994 American animated musical fantasy film directed by Don Bluth and Gary Goldman, based on Hans Christian Andersen’s fable of the same name.

Thumbelina, born from a flower and only a few inches tall, is frightened she’ll never meet someone her own size until she catches the eye of Prince Cornelius of the Fairies. However, as soon as she discovers love, it is taken from her when Ms. Toad abducts her. Thumbelina must now escape Ms. Toad’s clutches and seek out Prince Cornelius. Fortunately, there is a whole city of animals prepared to assist her.

45. Toy Story

Toy Story	Information
Appearance	Troll
Description	Troll is one of Molly’s toys, a Troll doll with abnormally large, pink hair wearing a blue bikini.
Friendship	Good friends with Bo Peep and Rocky Gibraltar.
Interaction in Toy Story	– Troll is seen standing while Mr. Potato Head (portrayed as One-Eyed Bart by Andy) is stealing money.
Interaction in Toy Story 2	– Troll nods with Bo Peep to indicate Woody’s hat is not in Molly’s room.
Interaction in Toy Story 3	– Troll is used in one of Andy’s games, portrayed as a group of orphans on a train.
Buzz Lightyear of Star Command: The Adventure Begins	Troll briefly appears to watch the movie with the rest of the toys.

Toy Story is a 1995 American computer-animated comedy film directed by John Lasseter and distributed by Walt Disney Pictures.

Woody, a good-hearted cowboy doll owned by a little boy called Andy, loses his place as Andy’s new toy when his parents get him a Buzz Lightyear action figure. Worse, the arrogant Buzz believes he is a real spaceman on a quest to return to his home planet. When Andy’s family relocates, Woody and Buzz must flee the clutches of their boy’s maladjusted neighbor Sid Phillips.

If you love 90s cartoons, you’re likely familiar with stunning female celebrities over 40 who inspired you during the 90s. Watching The Rugrats can bring back memories of this time, with its imaginative storytelling and lovable characters.

46. Anastasia

Anastasia	Information
Anime Name	Anastasia
Genre	Historical, Drama, Romance, Fantasy
Main Characters	Anastasia, Ivan, Dimitri, Rasputin, Sophie
Based on	Anastasia (1997) animated film
Synopsis	Anastasia follows the journey of a young girl with amnesia as she
Additional Facts	– Anastasia features a blend of historical events and fictional
Idol Information	Anastasia is an idol available in THE iDOLM@STER: Cinderella
Background	Anastasia is a half-Russian girl who lived there for the first
Quote	“Как Вас зовут? …Hah, what’s your name? I’m asking. What is

Anastasia is a 1997 American animated musical film directed by Don Bluth and produced by Gary Goldman.

Based on the tale of Grand Duchess Anastasia, the film follows an eighteen-year-old amnesiac Anastasia “Anya” Romanov, who joins forces with two con artists to pass herself off as the Grand Duchess to dowager empress Maria Feodorovna.

47. Antz

Antz	Information
Directed by	Eric Darnell, Tim Johnson
Produced by	Brad Lewis, Aron Warner, Patty Wooton
Written by	Paul Weitz, Chris Weitz, Paul Alcott
Starring	Woody Allen, Dan Aykroyd, Anne Bancroft, Jane Curtin, Danny Glover, Gene Hackman, Jennifer Lopez, John Mahoney, Grant Shaud, Sylvester Stallone, Sharon Stone, Christopher Walken
Music by	John Powell, Harry Gregson-Williams
Cinematography	Simon J. Smith
Distributed by	DreamWorks Pictures, Paramount Pictures (2020)
Release date(s)	October 2, 1998
Running time	1h 23m
Language	English
Rating	PG
Budget	$60 million
Box office	$152,457,863
Followed by	The Prince of Egypt

Antz is a 1998 American computer-animated adventure comedy film directed by Eric Darnell and Tim Johnson and based on a script written by Todd Alcott, Chris Weitz, and Paul Weitz.

Z, the worker ant, attempts to reconcile his individualism with the ant colony’s common work ethic. Z falls in love with ant-Princess Bala and then must defend the ant colony from the villainous General Mandible’s deceitful machinations, threatening to wipe out the whole ant colony.

If you’re a fan of animated films, then chances are you’ve watched Antz. Among the movie’s many characters, character names may stand out as particularly noteworthy. While the two franchises are vastly different, both offer memorable and beloved characters that have captured audiences’ hearts.

48. A Bug’s Life

A Bug s Life	Information
Anime Name	A Bug’s Life
Director	John Lasseter
Producer	Darla K. Anderson
Studio	Pixar Animation Studios
Release	November 25, 1998
Genre	Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Runtime	1 hour 35 minutes
Rating	7.2/10 (IMDb)
Language	English
Characters	Flik, Princess Atta, Hopper, etc.
Box Office Gross	$363 million worldwide
Academy Awards	Nominated for Best Original Score, Best Original Song, Best Visual Effects
Cultural Impact	One of the earliest successful CGI animated feature films

A Bug’s Life is a 1998 computer-animated comedy film directed by Pixar Animation Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Pictures.

Flik, a misfit ant, is hunting for “strong warriors” to preserve his colony from a criminal enterprise run by Hopper’s band of grasshoppers in the film. Unfortunately, the “soldiers” he returns are an unskilled band of Circus Bugs.

49. The Prince of Egypt

The Prince of Egypt	Information
Anime Name	The Prince of Egypt
Release Year	2023
Director	Kenji Kamiyama
Studio	Production I.G
Genre	Historical, Drama, Adventure, Fantasy
Format	Television series (Anime)
Main Characters	Moses, Ramses, Miriam, Tzipporah, Aaron
Music	Hans Zimmer, Joe Hisaishi (soundtrack)
Broadcast	Netflix (worldwide streaming)
Summary	The Prince of Egypt anime is a television series adaptation of the 1998 animated film. It follows the biblical story of Moses, a leader who frees the Hebrew slaves from Egypt. The series explores the complex relationship between Moses and Ramses, once close brothers now on opposite sides. It delves into themes of faith, freedom, and destiny, combining history, drama, adventure, and fantasy. Directed by Kenji Kamiyama and produced by Production I.G, known for high-quality animation. Set to have 12 episodes with a captivating soundtrack. Streaming on Netflix with Japanese audio and English subtitles.
Animation Style	High-quality animation
Art Director	Nobutaka Ike
Character Design	Toshiyuki Inoue
Scriptwriter	Hiroshi Seko
Episode Duration	Approximately 30 minutes per episode
Source Material	Biblical story, “The Prince of Egypt” film
Voice Cast	To be announced
Streaming Platform	Netflix

The Prince of Egypt is a DreamWorks Animation and DreamWorks Pictures animated musical drama film released in 1998.

It is an adaption of the Book of Exodus and recounts the life of Israel from being a prince of Egypt to his eventual goal to guide the Jews out of Egypt. It is DreamWorks’ first conventionally animated feature picture.

50. Stuart Little

Stuart Little	Information
Anime Name	Stuart Little: The Animated Series
Director	Melody Fox
Producer	Red Wagon Productions, Sony Pictures Television
Writer	Rick Wilkie
Genre	Science Fiction, Adventure, Comedy, Drama
Main Characters	Stuart Little, Frederick Little, Snowbell, Monty, Eleanor Little, Martha Little, Margalo, Falcon
Voice Actors	Hugh Laurie (Frederick Little), David Kaufman (Stuart Little), Kevin Schon (Snowbell), André Sogliuzzo (Monty), Jennifer Hale (Eleanor, Martha Little), Rachael Harris (Margalo), Pat Fraley (Falcon)
Duration	30 minutes per episode
Language	English
Original Network	HBO
Plot	Join Stuart Little and his family on their exciting adventures in a world filled with science-fiction elements, humor, and valuable life lessons.
Cancellation	Initially cancelled after one season, but later uncancelled.

Stuart Little is a 1999 American live-action/computer-animated comedy film based on E. B. White’s 1945 novel of the same name.

When the Littles travel to an institution to select a new close relative, they choose Stuart, a delightful little mouse. While George is initially hostile to his new sibling, Snowbell, the household cat, is even less pleased about having a mouse as his “master” and schemes to get rid of him.

Stuart vows to meet these challenges with as much grit, love, and courage as he can manage. In doing so, he demonstrates to his adoring new family that big things may come in little packaging.