The 10 Best Cartoon Characters of All Time
Introducation:
Cartoons have changed a lot in the last ten years. Some of the older cartoons, like The Simpsons, Family Guy, South Park, and SpongeBob SquarePants, still make new episodes every year. These shows have been on TV for a very long time. But now, there are many new cartoons with different types of stories and characters.
Not long ago, people thought that cartoons were only for children. Children used to watch cartoons on Saturday mornings. But now, cartoons are made for everyone! Some cartoons have funny jokes, interesting adventures, and deep stories. These cartoons can be enjoyed by children, teenagers, and even adults. Some cartoons are made only for adults because they talk about serious topics in a fun way.
Cartoon Network shows from the 2000sWith streaming services like Netflix and Disney Plus, more and more people can watch cartoons whenever they want. This has helped many new cartoons become popular. These shows bring new characters, new worlds, and new ideas to animation. Cartoons are more creative and interesting than ever before. Some people believe that cartoons in the West are becoming as big and important as anime in Japan.
Since cartoons have changed so much, we decided to create a new list of the top 10 cartoon characters of all time. We chose characters that are very important, loved by many people, and are still popular today. Some of these characters also appear in movies, books, and video games. But for this list, we will talk about them only as cartoon characters.
1. Bender ( 1999 )
Created by: Matt Groening, David X. Cohen
Voice : John DiMaggio
Bender is a robot made in Mexico. He is made of many metals such as iron, titanium and nickel. He sometimes does bad things, like taking Jay Leno’s head and sending his son to robot hell. But deep down, he has a dream – he wants to be a folk singer – by Farhan
2. Mickey Mouse (1928)
Created by: Walt Disney, Ub Iwerks
Voice : Walt Disney, Jimmy MacDonald, Wayne Allwine, Bret Iwan
Mickey Mouse is one of the most famous cartoon characters in history. He has big round ears, red shorts and white gloves. He is cheerful, brave and kind. Mickey was the first cartoon character to become an icon worldwide, and his debut in Steamboat Willie made history as one of the first cartoons with synchronized sound. His cheerful personality and adventures continue to entertain children and adults today.
3. Bugs Bunny (1940)
Created by: Tex Avery, Bob Clampett
Voice: Mel Blanc
Bugs Bunny is a funny and clever rabbit. He first appeared in 1940. Bugs loves to play tricks on people, especially Elmer Fudd. He is always calm and says, “Hey, what’s up, Doc?” Mel Blanc was the first person to voice Bugs Bunny.
4. Tom (Tom and Jerry) (1940)
Created by: William Hanna, Joseph Barbera
Voice: None (Tom does not speak)
Tom is a cat who first appeared in Tom and Jerry in 1940. He spends most of his time trying to catch Jerry, the mouse, but Jerry always outruns him. Tom does not talk, but his actions and funny voices make him one of the most popular cartoon characters. He always tries to chase Jerry, but never quite wins.
5. SpongeBob SquarePants (1999)
Created by: Stephen Hillenburg
Voice: Tom KennySpongeBob
SquarePants is a friendly and funny sponge who lives under the sea in a town called Bikini Bottom. He first appeared in 1999. SpongeBob works at the Krusty Krab and loves to go on adventures with his best friend Patrick. Tom Kenny is the voice of SpongeBob and makes him feel happy and excited all the time.
6. Dora the Explorer (2000)
Created by: Chris Gifford, Valerie Walsh, Eric Weiner
Voice: Kathleen Herles (original), Fátima Ptacek (later)
Dora the Explorer is a young girl who goes on fun adventures with her monkey friend Bots. She first appeared in 2000. Dora loves to solve puzzles and ask viewers for help. Her show is very interactive, and she teaches children Spanish vocabulary. Kathleen Hurley was the first voice of Dora, and later, Fatima Ptasek took over the role.
7. Scooby-Doo (1969)
Created by: Joe Ruby, Ken Spears
Voice: Don Messick (original), Frank Welker (later)
Scooby-Doo is a funny, talking dog who loves to eat snacks and solve mysteries. He first appeared in 1969. Scooby and his friends—Shaggy, Fred, Daphne, and Velma—travel in the Mystery Machine to catch scary villains. Don Mesick was the first to voice Scooby, and later, Frank Welker took over.
8. Bart Simpson (1987)
Created by: Matt Groening
Voice: Nancy Cartwright
Bart Simpson is the mischievous son of The Simpsons. He first appeared in 1987. Bart is known for being a mischievous boy, always causing trouble at school and at home. He loves skateboarding and says “Eat my shorts!” Nancy Cartwright is the voice of Bart Simpson.
9. Homer Simpson (1987)
Created by: Matt Groening
Voice: Dan Castellaneta
Homer Simpson is the funny father of The Simpsons. He first appeared in 1987. Homer is known for being stupid, lazy, and sometimes making mistakes, but he loves his family very much. He works at a nuclear power plant and is always getting into funny situations. Dan Castellaneta is the voice of Homer Simpson.
10. Shaggy Rogers (1969)
Created by: Joe Ruby, Ken Spears
Voice: Casey Kasem (original), Matthew Lillard (later)
Shaggy Rogers is Scooby-Doo’s best friend. He first appeared in 1969. Shaggy is known for being afraid of ghosts and monsters, but he always helps solve mysteries with his dog Scooby. He loves salty food and has a very funny, easygoing personality. Casey Kasim was the original voice of Shaggy, and later, Matthew Lillard took over the role.
11.Bart Simpson (1987)
Created by: Matt Groening
Voice: Nancy Cartwright
Bart Simpson is a funny and mischievous boy from The Simpsons. He first appeared in 1987. Bart loves pranks, skateboarding, and having fun. He often gets into trouble at school and at home, but he cares about his family. His famous catchphrase is “Eat my shorts!”. Nancy Cartwright is the voice of Bart Simpson.