But the daring qualities of animation have never limited themselves to the big screen; over time, there have been plenty of remarkable, funny, complex, and intelligent animated shows on TV.
So let’s look at the 25 best examples of animated TV series, ranging from the ridiculous to the charming to the profound.
We’re in a new golden age of modern animation, with plenty of feature animated films breaking technological and storytelling barriers that were thought impossible just years ago.