Best United States Of America Animation TV Shows

2020 • Rating 8.7 • animation, action & adventure, comedy

An animated fantasy-comedy series that follows Luz, a self-assured teenage girl who accidentally stumbles upon a portal to a magical world where she befriends a rebellious witch, Eda, and an adorably tiny warrior, King. Despite not having magical abilities, Luz pursues her dream of becoming a witch by serving as Eda's apprentice at the Owl House and ultimately finds a new family in an unlikely setting.

Genre: Animation, Action & Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Family

Style: Mind Bending, Surreal

Audience: Family

Plot: Witch, Magic, School Of Witchcraft, Apprentice, Portal, Witchcraft, Lgbt, Casting Spells, Wonder, Children Cartoon

Time: Year 2020, 2020S, 2020-01-10

Place: United States Of America, Danish, English, Portuguese, Spanish

Cast: Sarah-Nicole Robles, Alex Hirsch, Zeno Robinson, Mae Whitman, Tati Gabrielle, Issac Ryan Brown

2013 • Rating 8.7 • animation, comedy, sci-fi & fantasy

Follows a sociopathic genius scientist who drags his inherently timid grandson on adventures across the universe.

Genre: Animation, Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure

Style: Mind Bending

Audience: Family, Teens

Plot: Time Travel, Grandfather, Alcoholism, Alien, Dysfunctional Family, Mad Scientist, Scientist, Adult Animation, Father Figure, Machinist

Time: Year 2013, 2010S, Time Travel Era, 2013-12-02

Place: United States Of America, English, Space

Cast: Chris Parnell, Spencer Grammer, Sarah Chalke, Ian Cardoni, Harry Belden

2023 • Rating 8.7 • animation, action & adventure, comedy

Fionna and Cake – with the help of the former Ice King, Simon Petrikov - embark on a multiverse-hopping adventure and journey of self-discovery. All the while a powerful new antagonist determined to track them down and erase them from existence, lurks in the shadows.

Genre: Animation, Action & Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Style: Mind Bending

Audience: Family, Teens

Plot: Depression, Cat, Magic, Universe, Lgbt, Adult Animation, Multi Dimensional, Existentialist, Fionna And Cake, With The Help Of The Former Ice King

Time: Year 2023, 2020S, 2023-08-31

Place: United States Of America, English

Cast: Madeleine Martin, Roz Ryan, Ashly Burch, Harvey Guillén

2012 • Rating 8.6 • animation, action & adventure, comedy

Twin brother and sister Dipper and Mabel Pines are in for an unexpected adventure when they spend the summer helping their great uncle Stan run a tourist trap in the mysterious town of Gravity Falls, Oregon.

Genre: Animation, Action & Adventure, Comedy, Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Family

Style: Cerebral, Mind Bending, Surreal

Audience: Adult, Family, Teens

Plot: Small Town, Dreams, Symbolism, Oregon, Usa, Magic, Time Travel, Uncle, Alien, Coming Of Age, Summer

Time: Year 2012, 2010S, Time Travel Era, 2012-06-15

Place: United States Of America, English

Cast: Jason Ritter, Kristen Schaal, Alex Hirsch, Linda Cardellini

2010 • Rating 8.6 • animation, comedy, action & adventure

The surreal misadventures of two best friends - a blue jay and a raccoon - as they seek to liven up their mundane jobs as groundskeepers at the local park.

Genre: Animation, Comedy, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Style: Mind Bending, Surreal

Audience: Family

Plot: Time Travel, Racoon, Slacker, Anthropomorphism, Park, High School Friends, The Surreal Misadventures Of Two Best Friends - A Blue Jay And A Raccoon - As They Seek To Liven Up Their Mundane Jobs As Groundskeepers At The Local Park

Time: Year 2010, 2010S, Time Travel Era, 2010-09-06

Place: United States Of America, English

Cast: J.G. Quintel, William Salyers, Mark Hamill, Sam Marin, Minty Lewis, Matthew Mercer

1992 • Rating 8.6 • action & adventure, animation, drama

Vowing to avenge the murder of his parents, Bruce Wayne devotes his life to wiping out crime in Gotham City as the masked vigilante "Batman".

Genre: Action & Adventure, Animation, Drama, Mystery

Style: Cerebral, Dark, Suspenseful

Audience: Adult, Date Night, Family

Plot: Detective, Asylum, Race Against Time, Cartoon, Deformation, Superhero, Based On Comic, Organized Crime, Robin, Super Power

Time: Year 1992, 1990S, 1992-09-05

Place: United States Of America, English

Cast: Kevin Conroy

1994 • Rating 8.3 • animation, action & adventure

Bitten by a neogenetic spider, Peter Parker develops spider-like superpowers. He uses these to fight crime while trying to balance it with the struggles of his personal life.

Genre: Animation, Action & Adventure

Style: Suspenseful

Audience: Family

Plot: Superhero, Based On Comic, Radioactivity, Bitten By A Neogenetic Spider, Peter Parker Develops Spider-Like Superpowers, He Uses These To Fight Crime While Trying To Balance It With The Struggles Of His Personal Life

Time: Year 1994, 1990S, 1994-11-19

Place: United States Of America, Japan, English

Cast: Christopher Daniel Barnes, Sara Ballantine, Jennifer Hale, Gary Imhoff, Ed Asner, Rodney Saulsberry

1999 • Rating 8.2 • animation, action & adventure, sci-fi & fantasy

As new villains overrun Gotham City of the future, the aging Bruce Wayne hangs up the cape of the once invincible Batman. But when troubled teenager Terry McGinnis stumbles upon the Dark Knight's secret, a new alliance is forged. And a triumphant new Batman is born.

Genre: Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Style: Dark, Futuristic, Suspenseful

Audience: Family

Plot: Father Murder, Future, Dystopia, Superhero, Based On Comic, Cyberpunk, Super Power, Teen Superhero, Teenager, Dc Animated Universe (Dcau)

Time: Year 1999, 1990S, Future, 1999-01-10

Place: United States Of America, English, Future City

Cast: Will Friedle, Kevin Conroy, Cree Summer

1989 • Rating 8.0 • family, animation, comedy

Set in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday adventures of the Simpson family; Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie, as well as a virtual cast of thousands. Since the beginning, the series has been a pop culture icon, attracting hundreds of celebrities to guest star. The show has also made name for itself in its fearless satirical take on politics, media and American life in general.

Genre: Family, Animation, Comedy

Style:

Audience: Family, Teens

Plot: Nuclear Power Plant, Middle Class, Cartoon, Satire, Parody, Dysfunctional Family, School, Adult Humor, Social Satire, Family

Time: Year 1989, 1980S, 1989-12-17

Place: United States Of America, English

Cast: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith, Hank Azaria, Harry Shearer

2000 • Rating 8.0 • action & adventure, animation, sci-fi & fantasy

An ordinary inner-city kid gains extraordinary powers and becomes an urban legend as the first teenage African-American superhero.

Genre: Action & Adventure, Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Kids

Style:

Audience: Family

Plot: Superhero, Teen Superhero, Electricity, Dc Animated Universe (Dcau), An Ordinary Inner-City Kid Gains Extraordinary Powers And Becomes An Urban Legend As The First Teenage African-American Superhero

Time: Year 2000, 2000S, 2000-09-23

Place: United States Of America, English

Cast: Phil LaMarr, Jason Marsden, Kevin Michael Richardson, Michele Morgan

2026 • Rating 8.0 • animation, comedy, sci-fi & fantasy

A life-long housecat decides that he doesn’t want to live with people anymore. Loosely inspired by a real break-up and the cat caught in the middle, Kevin dares to ask himself, "Is there a world where I don’t do the owner thing and am just… single for the rest of my life?"

Genre: Animation, Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Style:

Audience: Family

Plot: Cat, Friendship, Adult Animation, Finding Yourself, Breakup, Housecat, A Life-Long Housecat Decides That He Doesn, T Want To Live With People Anymore, Loosely Inspired By A Real Break-Up And The Cat Caught In The Middle, Kevin Dares To Ask Himself

Time: Year 2026, 2020S, 2026-04-20

Place: United States Of America, English

Cast: Jason Schwartzman, Amy Sedaris, Aparna Nancherla, Gil Ozeri, Aubrey Plaza, John Waters

1997 • Rating 8.0 • action & adventure, mystery, animation

After a long hiatus -- The Caped Crusader is back and cooler then ever, in the animated action-packed series -- The New Batman-Superman Adventures. Picking up years after Batman: The Animated Series, the series highlights Batman and his crimefighting cadre of Nightwing, Robin and Batgirl, as they join forces to battle Gotham City's classic super-villains.

Genre: Action & Adventure, Mystery, Animation, Kids

Style: Cerebral, Psychological, Suspenseful

Audience: Adult, Family

Plot: Detective, Vigilante, Deformation, Superhero, Based On Comic, Robin, Super Power, Ward, Double Identity, Dc Animated Universe (Dcau)

Time: Year 1997, 1990S, 1997-09-13

Place: United States Of America, English

Cast: Kevin Conroy

2019 • Rating 8.0 • animation, comedy, mystery

The Mystery Inc. gang solve bigger mysteries while also encountering many memorable celebrities.

Genre: Animation, Comedy, Mystery, Family

Style: Cerebral

Audience: Adult, Family

Plot: Detective, Friendship, Friends, Talking Dog, The Mystery Inc, Gang Solve Bigger Mysteries While Also Encountering Many Memorable Celebrities

Time: Year 2019, 2010S, 2019-06-27

Place: United States Of America, English

Cast: Frank Welker, Matthew Lillard, Grey DeLisle, Kate Micucci

2026 • Rating 7.8 • animation, sci-fi & fantasy, action & adventure

After the Clone Wars, Maul plots to rebuild his criminal syndicate on a planet untouched by the Empire.

Genre: Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure

Style: Suspenseful

Audience: Family

Plot: Crime Boss, Criminal Underworld, Master Apprentice Relationship, After The Clone Wars, Maul Plots To Rebuild His Criminal Syndicate On A Planet Untouched By The Empire

Time: Year 2026, 2020S, 2026-04-06

Place: United States Of America, English

Cast: Sam Witwer

1967 • Rating 7.7 • kids, animation, action & adventure

The bite of a radioactive spider transforms a teen into a superhero.

Genre: Kids, Animation, Action & Adventure

Style:

Audience: Family

Plot: New York City, Superhero, Based On Comic, Super Power, Super Villain, Children Cartoon, Animation, The Bite Of A Radioactive Spider Transforms A Teen Into A Superhero

Time: Year 1967, 1960S, 1967-09-09

Place: United States Of America, English, New York

Cast: Bernard Cowan, Paul Soles, Paul Kligman, Peg Dixon, Billie Mae Richards, Corinne Conley

2012 • Rating 7.7 • kids, action & adventure, animation

While being trained by S.H.I.E.L.D., Spider-Man battles evil with a new team of teen colleagues.

Genre: Kids, Action & Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family

Style:

Audience: Family

Plot: New York City, Superhero, Based On Comic, While Being Trained By S, Spider-Man Battles Evil With A New Team Of Teen Colleagues

Time: Year 2012, 2010S, 2012-04-01

Place: United States Of America, United Kingdom, English, New York

Cast: Drake Bell, Misty Lee, J.K. Simmons, Chi McBride, Ogie Banks

1996 • Rating 7.7 • animation, action & adventure, sci-fi & fantasy

Superman, an incredibly powerful alien from the planet Krypton, defends Metropolis from supercriminals. Superman hides his identity behind the glasses of Clark Kent; a mild-mannered reporter for the newspaper the Daily Planet. At the Daily Planet Superman works with fellow reporter Lois Lane and photographer Jimmy Olsen.

Genre: Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Kids

Style: Mind Bending, Psychological, Surreal

Audience: Family

Plot: Secret Identity, American Dream, Hope, Superhero, Based On Comic, Alien, Justice, Super Power, Super Villain, Dc Animated Universe (Dcau)

Time: Year 1996, 1990S, 1996-09-06

Place: United States Of America, English

Cast: Tim Daly, Dana Delany

1979 • Rating 7.5 • animation, mystery, comedy

Everyone’s favorite mystery-solving Great Dane is here to find clues, along with a little help from his energetic nephew and four human companions.

Genre: Animation, Mystery, Comedy, Family, Kids

Style: Cerebral

Audience: Adult, Family

Plot: Criminal Investigation, Gang Solves Mystery, Everyone, S Favorite Mystery-Solving Great Dane Is Here To Find Clues, Along With A Little Help From His Energetic Nephew And Four Human Companions

Time: Year 1979, 1970S, 1979-09-22

Place: United States Of America, English

Cast: Casey Kasem, Don Messick

1999 • Rating 7.4 • animation, comedy

Sick, twisted, politically incorrect and Freakin' Sweet animated series featuring the adventures of the dysfunctional Griffin family. Bumbling Peter and long-suffering Lois have three kids. Stewie (a brilliant but sadistic baby bent on killing his mother and taking over the world), Meg (the oldest, and is the most unpopular girl in town) and Chris (the middle kid, he's not very bright but has a passion for movies). The final member of the family is Brian - a talking dog and much more than a pet, he keeps Stewie in check whilst sipping Martinis and sorting through his own life issues.

Genre: Animation, Comedy

Style:

Audience: Family, Teens

Plot: Rhode Island, Middle Class, Satire, Parody, Dysfunctional Family, Adult Humor, Social Satire, Boy Genius, New England, Adult Animation

Time: Year 1999, 1990S, 1999-01-31

Place: United States Of America, English

Cast: Seth MacFarlane, Alex Borstein, Mila Kunis, Seth Green, Patrick Warburton, Arif Zahir

1991 • Rating 7.4 • action & adventure, animation, comedy

The adventures of superhero Darkwing Duck, aided by his sidekick Launchpad McQuack. In his secret identity of Drake Mallard, he lives in a suburban house with his adopted daughter Gosalyn, next door to the bafflingly dim-witted Muddlefoot family. A spin-off of DuckTales.

Genre: Action & Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family, Kids

Style: Dark, Psychological

Audience: Family

Plot: Superhero, Cartoon Duck, Children Cartoon, The Adventures Of Superhero Darkwing Duck, Aided By His Sidekick Launchpad Mcquack, In His Secret Identity Of Drake Mallard, He Lives In A Suburban House With His Adopted Daughter Gosalyn, Next Door To The Bafflingly Dim-Witted Muddlefoot Family, A Spin-Off Of Ducktales

Time: Year 1991, 1990S, 1991-09-06

Place: United States Of America, English

Cast: Jim Cummings, Christine Cavanaugh, Terence McGovern

2013 • Rating 7.2 • action & adventure, animation, kids

Set during Bruce Wayne's early years as the Batman, following his initial period of battling organized crime. He hones his skills with the assistance of his butler, Alfred Pennyworth. Bruce is introduced to Alfred's goddaughter, Tatsu Yamashiro. Tatsu is a martial arts swordsmaster hired to act as Bruce's bodyguard, but also recruited to act as a superhero partner to Batman.

Genre: Action & Adventure, Animation, Kids

Style: Suspenseful

Audience: Family

Plot: Night Life, Superhero, Computer Animation, Super Power, Set During Bruce Wayne'S Early Years As The Batman, Following His Initial Period Of Battling Organized Crime, He Hones His Skills With The Assistance Of His Butler, Alfred Pennyworth, Bruce Is Introduced To Alfred'S Goddaughter, Tatsu Yamashiro

Time: Year 2013, 2010S, 2013-07-13

Place: United States Of America, English

Cast: Anthony Ruivivar, JB Blanc, Sumalee Montano, Kurtwood Smith

2005 • Rating 7.0 • animation, comedy

The series focuses on an eccentric motley crew that is the Smith family and their three housemates: Father, husband, and breadwinner Stan Smith; his better half housewife, Francine Smith; their college-aged daughter, Hayley Smith; and their high-school-aged son, Steve Smith. Outside of the Smith family, there are three additional main characters, including Hayley's boyfriend turned husband, Jeff Fischer; the family's man-in-a-goldfish-body pet, Klaus; and most notably the family's zany alien, Roger, who is "full of masquerades, brazenness, and shocking antics."

Genre: Animation, Comedy

Style: Cerebral

Audience: Family, Teens

Plot: Central Intelligence Agency (Cia), Alien, Social Satire, Adult Animation, Burlesque, Sitcom, Disturbed, Direct, Hilarious, Domestic Comedy

Time: Year 2005, 2000S, 2005-02-06

Place: United States Of America, English

Cast: Seth MacFarlane, Wendy Schaal, Rachael MacFarlane, Scott Grimes, Dee Bradley Baker