The 1980s was an integral period in the history of animation.
This set the medium up for a renaissance in the 1990s.
One ofthe best Canadian cartoons,The Raccoonsstood out thanks to its strong environmental message and interesting themes.
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Inspector Gadgethas a simple formula, but it works thanks to how likable the characters are.
It also serves as a wonderful visualtime capsule of the 1980swith its colorful outfits and catchy songs.
One of themost iconic Hanna-Barbera cartoons,The Smurfsfound major success thanks to its simplicity.
She also receives the Sword of Protection, which she uses to transform into the powerful heroin, She-Ra.
The animation is also top-notch, which helps to bring all the various ghosts to life with unique designs.
The second, calledU.S.
6’G.I.
Their methods make use of experimental technology ranging from mass hypnosis to threatening to bring about the apocalypse.
Fortunately, America has assembled a daring, highly-trained unit code named G.I.
Joe, who battle Cobra wherever they appear.
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