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Trends and Influences in Recent Cartoons in America

Explore the evolution of American cartoons from classic giants like Disney and Warner Bros. to modern influences like superhero redesigns, computer graphics, and anime explosion. Discover how styles have changed over the years to cater to different audiences, from kids to grown-ups.

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Trends and Influences in Recent Cartoons in America

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  1. Trends and Influences in Recent Cartoons in America (A good excuse to talk about what I watched as a kid)

  2. Old Cartoon Giants Disney • Steamboat Willie (1928) • Silly Symphonies (1930s)

  3. Old Cartoon Giants Warner Bros. • Looney Toons • Merrie Melodies (1930s-1970s)

  4. Old Cartoon Giants Hanna-Barbera Productions William Hanna & Joseph Barbera • Tom & Jerry (1965) • The Flintstones (1960s) • The Jetsons (1960s) • Jonny Quest (1960s) • Scooby-Doo (1970s)

  5. Inspirations for Cartoons

  6. Computer Graphics Beast Wars (1996) Beast Machines (1999) Reboot (1994) Max Steel (2001) Jimmy Neutron (2002)

  7. Anime Explosion Dragonball Z (1989) Speed Racer (1966) Sailor Moon (1995) Pokemon (1998) Yu-Gi-Oh! (2000) Digimon (1999)

  8. It rubbed off. Jackie Chan Adventures (2000) Teen Titans (2003) Xialoin Showdown (2003) Avatar (2005)

  9. Changes in Style • Using the example of superhero-like cartoons: • designs tend to be sleeker, more streamlined and stylistic or abstract • older shows tended to look more realistic or proportional • Looks cool, but in some cases also cuts down costs • Shows often remade with updated fashions, culture, etc. • Marketed toward a “cooler”, young teenage group • Characters look (and often are) younger

  10. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1987)

  11. TMNT (2003)

  12. Biker Mice from Mars (1993)

  13. Batman Batman: The Animated Series (1992) The New Batman Adventures (1997)

  14. Batman Beyond (1999)

  15. X-Men: The Animated Series (1993)

  16. X-Men: Evolution (2000)

  17. The Real Ghostbusters (1986)Extreme Ghostbusters (1990s)

  18. Cartoons for “Grown-Ups” King of the Hill (1997) Daria (1997) The Simpsons (1989) Futurama (1999) Family Guy (1999) Dilbert (1999)

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