IGN.COM: Top 100 Animated TV Series. The ruining of your childhood, sponsored by IGN. - Blu-ray Forum

xtop · 01-28-2009, 12:29 AM

http://tv.ign.com/top-100-animated-tv-series/index.html

a terrible top 10 list...just terrible. i'll let you guys be surprised by the top ten

(searched..didn't see it posted)

anyone else agree?

[Show spoiler]

Sussudio · 01-28-2009, 12:32 AM

wtf is Neon Genesis Evangelion???

besides that i think their top 10 list isn't that bad. nice to see batman get thrown in there, definitely deserved it.

P@t_Mtl · 01-28-2009, 12:36 AM

I am ok with Batman at number 2 but Looney Tunes behind in 3rd place, The Flintstones all the way down to 9 with stuff like South Park, Beavis & Butthead and Family Guy ahead?? I just don't know.

xtop · 01-28-2009, 12:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sussudio

wtf is Neon Genesis Evangelion???

besides that i think their top 10 list isn't that bad. nice to see batman get thrown in there, definitely deserved it.

too many newer shows in the top 10 if you ask me. don't get me wrong, loved them all..but come on..looney tunes 3? meh

Sussudio · 01-28-2009, 12:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xtop

too many newer shows in the top 10 if you ask me. don't get me wrong, loved them all..but come on..looney tunes 3? meh

yeh true, i actually dont think beavis and butthead or family guy (sry blu man) deserves to be in the top 10 (maybe top 20), but overall i thought the majority of choices were good.

i didnt scroll through all 100...i'm hoping rockos modern life was on there somewhere?

McKellars · 01-28-2009, 12:40 AM

[QUOTE=Sussudio;1554793]wtf is Neon Genesis Evangelion???

QUOTE]

I was wondering the same thing. I mean, it only lasted 2 years, how good could it have been?

cathexist · 01-28-2009, 12:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by McKellars

I was wondering the same thing. I mean, it only lasted 2 years, how good could it have been?

It had a lot of influence...and definitely is a good animated show. Definitely top 25 in my opinion...probably not top 10.

Cowboy Bebop is a much better anime than Evangelion though...everything from story to music was amazing. And it was only 26 episodes like most anime story arcs

Blu Man · 01-28-2009, 01:10 AM

The Simpsons is good but doesn't deserve a top spot.

statikcat · 01-28-2009, 03:40 AM

Neon Genesis next to Akira is probably the most popular Japanese animated series ever made. It will also blow your mind if you watch the whole thing! You can't make an animation list and ignore Japan.

However, this list sucks. It mostly comes off as a "personal favorites" list by some guy at IGN. It lacks any real critical value. There is also no Johnny Quest in the top 40..

PreciseDisarray · 01-28-2009, 04:07 AM

I didn't go through all 100; a page for each show was just too long to wait for and go through, but I did hit up several. I didn't see anything in the write up on that site as to how they (the editors) determined why a cartoon was given it's placement. Seems like some of the old classics should have been further up the list, but that is just my opinion, of course. Many I haven't even heard of, but it has been awhile since I've watched tv with any regularity.

wow, way to go with The Simpson's in it's 20th season.

ajgoodfella7 · 01-28-2009, 04:22 AM

God, I hate Beavis & Butthead. Also, I'm looking forward to the day when the Japanese anime fad is over and done with, because I just can't take it anymore. I mean how is Ducktales, G.I. Joe, The Real Ghostbusters, Transformers, and Muppet Babies behind Neon Genesis Evangelion whatever the f' that is.

... and don't get me wrong, I'm no Scooby Doo fan, but there is no way that it should not be ranked in the top 15 cartoons of all-time.

... and I think Looney Tunes should be #1, but I don't have a real problem with The Simpsons being there. And I love the Batman:TAS ranking, even though it should probably be a little lower.

TonyDanzaRulz · 01-28-2009, 09:20 AM

I definitely think Simpsons deserve number 1 they are not only the longest running animated series of all time but is the longest running primtime show ever.

assydingo · 01-28-2009, 09:50 AM

Longevity isn't quality o.o.

MOONPHASE · 01-28-2009, 10:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sussudio

wtf is Neon Genesis Evangelion???

An anime that started in Japan in 1995 and lasted for 1 year becoming one of the most successful anime series of its time that came out before shows like Cowboy Bebop, Fullmetal Alchemist, Death Note, Code Geass, etc. It had 26 episodes total for the series(which is the normal amount for an anime). Even to this day a lot of Japanese still love it that they are even still making movies, video games, promotions at Pizza Hut in Japan, and just about anything you can imagine. It even has a descent size of fans in America(but most of them moved onto other series). Basically if you like giant robot anime series then this is the series for you.

Heres a commercial Adult Swim made for it http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkcCsfaPBa8

Firestreak · 02-18-2009, 01:57 AM

Captain Planet didn't even make the list?

Go Planet!!!!!

LoveHomeTheatre · 02-18-2009, 02:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by assydingo

Longevity isn't quality o.o.

+1, to me simpsons aren't what they used to be anymore, sometimes too lame to sit through the entire episode. At least they are in HD now, man it looked good.

dpomp · 02-18-2009, 02:10 AM

batman the animated series #2!?

what crap!!

209Mason · 02-18-2009, 02:30 AM

That is definitely an odd list and I wonder what the criteria was... I agree with statikcat that it certainly seems like 1 or 2 guys got in a room and picked thier favorites. It's almost like they googled cartoons and started picking pretty pictures.

Here are my thoughts:
Simpsons and Looney Tunes are definitely top 5 material.
Way too much new stuff up high too... not saying new stuff isn't good, but come on!
Scooby Doo should definitely be in the top 10. G.I. Joe should as well.
Muppet Babies should be in the top 20.
Tom & Jerry, Pink Panther, Popeye, etc. all should be in the top 50 too for crying out loud.
Talespin and Alvin & the Chipmunks should be higher than the 80's.
SMURFS at #97... give me a break.

masob98 · 02-18-2009, 02:42 AM

I agree with simpsons at 1, but most of the top ten was a joke. Come south park, beavis and butthead, give me a break. And transformers at 23, I almost punched my computer screen when I saw that. What a joke!!!

masob98 · 02-18-2009, 02:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 209Mason

SMURFS at #97... give me a break.

I totally agree

01-28-2009, 04:22 AM	#11
ajgoodfella7 Active Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Pittsburgh, PA Blu-ray collection:156 Trading Score:6	God, I hate Beavis & Butthead. Also, I'm looking forward to the day when the Japanese anime fad is over and done with, because I just can't take it anymore. I mean how is Ducktales, G.I. Joe, The Real Ghostbusters, Transformers, and Muppet Babies behind Neon Genesis Evangelion whatever the f' that is. ... and don't get me wrong, I'm no Scooby Doo fan, but there is no way that it should not be ranked in the top 15 cartoons of all-time. ... and I think Looney Tunes should be #1, but I don't have a real problem with The Simpsons being there. And I love the Batman:TAS ranking, even though it should probably be a little lower. Last edited by ajgoodfella7; 01-28-2009 at 04:30 AM.

Similar Threads
thread	Forum	Thread Starter	Replies	Last Post
IGN article	Blu-ray Technology and Future Technology	Blu-dock Saint	3	12-13-2008 03:42 AM
PS3 need IGN help??	PS3	fsavoie	11	12-09-2008 07:03 PM
IGN Top 25 Blu's!!	Blu-ray Movies - North America	KingBing	73	11-22-2008 01:15 PM
IGN Best of 2007	Blu-ray Technology and Future Technology	Banjo	14	12-28-2007 03:31 PM
BS Spin at IGN	Blu-ray Technology and Future Technology	BTBuck1	23	07-19-2007 07:07 AM

01-28-2009, 12:29 AM	#1
xtop Blu-ray Count Member since:Oct 2007 Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Digital collection:- Trading Score:3	IGN.COM: Top 100 Animated TV Series. The ruining of your childhood, sponsored by IGN. http://tv.ign.com/top-100-animated-tv-series/index.html a terrible top 10 list...just terrible. i'll let you guys be surprised by the top ten (searched..didn't see it posted) anyone else agree? [Show spoiler]

01-28-2009, 12:32 AM	#2
Sussudio Blu-ray Champion Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:11	wtf is Neon Genesis Evangelion??? besides that i think their top 10 list isn't that bad. nice to see batman get thrown in there, definitely deserved it.

01-28-2009, 12:36 AM	#3
P@t_Mtl Blu-ray Duke Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Montreal Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:452 DVD collection:513 Trading Score:3	I am ok with Batman at number 2 but Looney Tunes behind in 3rd place, The Flintstones all the way down to 9 with stuff like South Park, Beavis & Butthead and Family Guy ahead?? I just don't know.

01-28-2009, 12:40 AM	#6
McKellars Senior Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Detroit, Michigan Blu-ray collection:24	[QUOTE=Sussudio;1554793]wtf is Neon Genesis Evangelion??? QUOTE] I was wondering the same thing. I mean, it only lasted 2 years, how good could it have been?

01-28-2009, 01:10 AM	#8
Blu Man Banned Member since:Sep 2008 Location:United States Blu-ray collection:19 Blu-ray reviews:1	The Simpsons is good but doesn't deserve a top spot.

01-28-2009, 03:40 AM	#9
statikcat Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Washington, DC Blu-ray collection:67	Neon Genesis next to Akira is probably the most popular Japanese animated series ever made. It will also blow your mind if you watch the whole thing! You can't make an animation list and ignore Japan. However, this list sucks. It mostly comes off as a "personal favorites" list by some guy at IGN. It lacks any real critical value. There is also no Johnny Quest in the top 40..

01-28-2009, 04:07 AM	#10
PreciseDisarray Active Member Member since:Jan 2009 Blu-ray collection:19	I didn't go through all 100; a page for each show was just too long to wait for and go through, but I did hit up several. I didn't see anything in the write up on that site as to how they (the editors) determined why a cartoon was given it's placement. Seems like some of the old classics should have been further up the list, but that is just my opinion, of course. Many I haven't even heard of, but it has been awhile since I've watched tv with any regularity. wow, way to go with The Simpson's in it's 20th season.

01-28-2009, 09:20 AM	#12
TonyDanzaRulz Banned Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Saratoga, NY	I definitely think Simpsons deserve number 1 they are not only the longest running animated series of all time but is the longest running primtime show ever.

01-28-2009, 09:50 AM	#13
assydingo Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Oct 2008 Blu-ray collection:483 DVD collection:12 Trading Score:3	Longevity isn't quality o.o.

02-18-2009, 01:57 AM	#15
Firestreak Senior Member Member since:Mar 2007 Blu-ray collection:103 Trading Score:64	Captain Planet didn't even make the list? Go Planet!!!!!

02-18-2009, 02:10 AM	#17
dpomp ₯ Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Texas PSN: dpomp131 Blu-ray collection:231 Trading Score:19	batman the animated series #2!? what crap!!

02-18-2009, 02:30 AM	#18
209Mason Expert Member Member since:Mar 2008 Home Theater Gallery:28 Blu-ray collection:50 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:4	That is definitely an odd list and I wonder what the criteria was... I agree with statikcat that it certainly seems like 1 or 2 guys got in a room and picked thier favorites. It's almost like they googled cartoons and started picking pretty pictures. Here are my thoughts: Simpsons and Looney Tunes are definitely top 5 material. Way too much new stuff up high too... not saying new stuff isn't good, but come on! Scooby Doo should definitely be in the top 10. G.I. Joe should as well. Muppet Babies should be in the top 20. Tom & Jerry, Pink Panther, Popeye, etc. all should be in the top 50 too for crying out loud. Talespin and Alvin & the Chipmunks should be higher than the 80's. SMURFS at #97... give me a break.

02-18-2009, 02:42 AM	#19
masob98 Power Member Member since:Apr 2008 Home Theater Gallery:15 4K collection:9 Blu-ray collection:384 DVD collection:9 Blu-ray reviews:11	I agree with simpsons at 1, but most of the top ten was a joke. Come south park, beavis and butthead, give me a break. And transformers at 23, I almost punched my computer screen when I saw that. What a joke!!!

Best Blu-ray Movie Deals