When it comes to animated films, there are many things that are essential for them to succeed.

Some of it is the quality of the animation, other times it is the script or the story.

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The Machines (2021)

Voiced by Abbi Jackson

The lead character ofThe Mitchells Vs.

The Machines, Katie Mitchell (Abbi Jackson) has always been an imaginative weirdo.

In other words, shes the most realistic kid that Disney has ever had.

Hogarth sits on the ground in the woods as the Iron Giant crouches down to speak to him

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It’s also worth noting Roger’s sultry spouse is just as iconic as he is.

Dory is the heart of the entire enterprise, which continued in 2016’s billion-dollar smashFinding Dory.

That alone makes himthe most impressive character in theShrekuniverse.

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Finding redemption and a change of heart,the Beast is that ever-present reminder that beauty is found within.

But there are some, like the title character fromMy Neighbor Totoro, who remain something of an enigma.

Totoro (Hitoshi Takagi/Frank Welker) is a mysterious giant spirit who lives in the woods.

Lilo and Stitch dancing the Hula in Lilo & Stitch

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Nobody knows where he comes from.

Nobody knows too much about him.

Eddie Valiant attempts to saw off handcuffs attached to Roger Rabbit in Who Framed Roger Rabbit.

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Dory, a blue tang fish voiced by Ellen DeGeneres looking confused in Finding Nemo.

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Hopps is running with an amusing face

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Woody smiling and posing while standing on Andy’s bed in Toy Story.

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Puss in Puss in Boots: The Last Wish

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The Beast (Robby Benson) holds Belle’s (Paige O’Hara) hand as they sit outside in ‘Beauty and the Beast’.

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Totoro, Satsuki, and Mei waiting in the rain at the bus stop

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