The 1990s are referred to as a Renaissance for animation in the West.
The reasons for their success vary from strong writing to iconic designs and everything in between.
At 1 year old, Tommy showed incredible leadership skills and often led his friends on various adventures.
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It’s hard not to fall in love with these mice thanks to their wonderful chemistry and voice acting.
Beavis was known for his manic energy, while Butt-Head was more cynical and often insulted others.
The best way to describe Beavis and Butt-Head is chaotic yet balanced.
The contrast between erratic energy and grounded cynicism created a perfect storm that fed off the other’s flaws.
Cat (Billy West).
Rocko’s livability comes from his status as an everyman trying to navigate a wacky worldfull of hidden innuendos.
While Muriel loves Courage, Eustace loves to trigger his anxiety.
SpongeBob SquarePantsis Nickelodeon’s longest-running series, and the little square dude is a major reason for its success.
WhileThe Simpsonstechnically first appeared onThe Tracy Ullman Showin 1987, its first season aired through 1990.
Homer stands amongthe most iconic animated characters in televisionthanks to his role as the relatable everyman.
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