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The rating included not only foreign animated serials, but also ours, Russian cartoons.
Cartoons are more than just a TV story. These are entire universes with your favorite characters, stickers, toys, constructors, etc. We have collected 8 of the most popular animated series in Russia and in the world. If you suddenly missed them, save our selection for the holidays – in case you have a new favorite family video.
“Tom and Jerry”
An animated series of all times and peoples. The first series was released in 1940, and over the entire existence of the cartoon, 164 episodes were shot. The famous confrontation between the cat Tom and the mouse Jerry fell in love with both adults and children. And 7 episodes were awarded the Oscar. Some criticize the series for the fact that the characters are constantly in conflict. But in the most difficult situations they always come to the aid of each other. And most importantly, the cartoon is funny and amusing. He is known and loved all over the world.
“Masha and the Bear”
Today it is the most famous Russian TV series in the world. It gained its popularity through the Internet, where everyone could download and watch it. The children immediately liked the series, because there are few dialogues, a cheerful bright picture and catchy music. It has the largest online audience with 18 million subscribers. It is shown in 130 countries of the world, and according to polls, more than 70% of children in Europe recognize Masha. During its existence, the animated series has acquired all kinds of spin-offs for a wide variety of children’s audiences: “Fairy Tale Machines”, “Horror Story Machines” and the TaDaBoom musical project. Moreover, the series got into the Guinness Book of Records.
“DuckTales”
The American animated series was the first to air weekly. Later, observing his success with the audience, “Chip and Dale”, “Miracles on the bends” and “Black Cloak” appeared. In 2009, it was included in the Top 100 Animated TV Shows and was ranked 18th, and in 2013 – 1st among all Disney animated series. The adventures of Scrooge McDuck and his three nephews are still popular all over the world. In 1990, a full-length cartoon was released, and in 2017, the updated adventures of the famous ducks were released.
«Avatar: legend of Aange»
It is considered by many to be a Japanese TV series, but Avatar is actually made in America. This is the first American animated series that they tried to keep in the style of anime, and it turned out pretty well. So far, only three seasons have been filmed, each of which has 20 episodes plus a pilot. But the success with “Avatar” is deafening: a sequel to the animated series has already been released, a film has been made, children are begging their parents for game constructors, video games, action figures and board games.
“Three cats”
Another animated series that Russian boys, girls and their parents can be proud of is Three Cats. The cartoon is only 4 years old, but it has already been translated into 29 languages and is shown in 150 countries of the world. Many people liked the adventures of Korzhik, Caramelka and Kompot, because the episodes tell about themes that are close to any child: kittens play, invent, communicate with friends, learn to help others and obey their elders. The animated series is becoming more and more popular, books and toys with characters are sold in Italy, Poland and Latin America. Kittens have also fallen in love in China: the animated series is broadcast on Chinese platforms, as well as on one of the main children’s channels of the Celestial Empire, CCTV kids.
The Smurfs
The little blue men came from the pen of the Belgian artist Peyo and existed for a long time in the form of comics. In 1981, the American company Hanna Barbera decided to “revive” them, and the first episodes were released on television screens. The Smurfs instantly won the love of all children, and as a result, 255 episodes about the adventures of little gnomes were filmed. Curiously, in all languages they are called differently. In French – the original language – their name is Schrumpf, in Spanish – Pitufos, Italian – Puffy, and in English – Smurfs. In 2011, “The Smurfs” was released as a full-length film on the big screens, reminding of itself to those who watched them in childhood, and conquering an even larger audience of children and adults.
“My little pony”
This animated series is considered a phenomenon of modern television, because the whole universe has grown out of ordinary plastic toys of the American company Hasbro. Several little horses learn to be friends, help each other and others to solve various problems, and also joke and sing funny songs. Although the cartoon was originally intended for children, it quickly fell in love with viewers of all ages. Today there is even a movement of “brony” – fans of the series and its main characters.
Smeshariki
But children all over the world love this animated Russian TV series for their funny adventures of funny round creatures, and adults appreciate it for good jokes. For 15 years of its existence, cartoons have been translated into 15 languages and shown in 60 countries. The animated series has received well-deserved awards at international festivals in China, Italy and Russia. In recent years, various educational spin-offs for children have been released: “Alphabet of Smesharikov”, “Smeshariki. Sport “and” Pin-code “. And the spin-off “Malyshariki” was filmed for the smallest viewers who are just starting to watch cartoons.