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The Most Anticipated New Animated TV Shows of 2021
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The upcoming animated shows of 2021 are a cartoon fan’s dream. Some of the new animated TV shows in 2021 were supposed to premiere 2020 but didn't, making the most anticipated cartoons of 2021 even more anticipated. From adult animated series of your favorite franchises to new kids cartoons, the upcoming animated TV series have something for everyone. From streaming to network, which of the anticipated animated series are you most excited to see?
A terrifying Marvel Villain meets his match – middle age and family problems, in M.O.D.O.K. on Hulu. If funny adult cartoons are what you needed in 2021, no worries, because The Boondocks was ordered with a fresh new series from the original creator. Cartoons based on comic books are standard, and 2021 was no different, with Invincible adding a new twist to superheroes. Jaegers, Clone Force 99, and magically imbued barbarian princes are all also ready to save the day in Pacific Rim: The Black, Star Wars: The Bad Batch, and Masters of the Universe: Revelation. For the kids and kids at heart, a new SpongeBob series came as well as the return of Hannah Barbera favorites.
What new cartoons and upcoming animated series did you looked forward to the most in 2021? Vote up the TV shows you couldn't wait to watch.
Most divisive: Gremlins
Over 800 Ranker voters came together to rank this list of The Most Anticipated New Animated TV Shows of 2021
- 1Captain Fantastic works undercover as a teacher to raise a new generation of super-powered kids.
- 2The origins of two League champions, set in Piltover and Zaun.
- 3The Boondocks (HBO Max) is a canceled American animated comedy series and re-imagining of the Cartoon Network series of the same name created by Aaron McGruder. The series would have followed the adventures of the Freeman family in Maryland and had a two-season order in 2019.
- 4Son of the most powerful superhero on the planet, Mark Grayson, 17, develops powers of his own.
- 5Mighty teen Adam and his heroic squad of misfits discover the legendary power of Grayskull.
- 6Experimental clones find their way in a changing galaxy in the aftermath of the Clone War.
- 7A young woman finds the truth of her lost identity.
- 8Mechanic Tylor Tuskmon dreams of working his way up to the Laugh Floor at Monsters Inc.
- 9The war for Eternia begins again in what may be the final battle between He-Man and Skeletor.
- 10Animation studios from around the world bring their unique perspectives to the "Star Wars" universe.
- 11Goofy demonstrates how to make the best of challenging situations.
- 12The adventures of a warm-hearted and gentle jumping spider.
- 13Monkey finds a path to escape his life of killing, while Bryce attempts to repair damage.
- 14The adventures of Sam Wing in his youth and Gizmo the Mogwai in China.
- 15A head-of-household struggles to regain a higher status for herself after losing her job.
- 16Little blue people embark on rousing adventures as they battle the scheming Gargamel.
- 17Yogi Bear, Huckleberry Hound and other Jellystone residents cross paths in fun and ridiculous ways.
- 18Nicolas Cantu, Brennley Brown, Carlos Alazraqui5 Total VotesViking twins Dak and Leyla defend and protect dragons around their home of Huttsgalor.
- 19Elliott, a human boy from Earth, is transported to the Centrium, where he meets all kinds of aliens.
- 20A girl seeks to learn everything about anything in order to become a professional writer.
- 21A young orphan named Fena learns the truth about her family and a secret she must unlock.
- 22Two very different families join forces to create a new farm community.
- 23Aquaman gets used to being king.
- 24After smoking a magical strain of marijuana, the Freak Brothers wake up 50 years later in 2020.
- 25An imaginative boy acquires superpowers after finding five cosmic rings.
- 26An animated series following a group of neighborhood animals that help each other navigate life.
- 27Wolfboy discovers a realm where Sprytes create things for the natural world.
- 28Hansel and Gretel encounter strange and scary surprises.
- 29Optimistic Arlo and his eclectic group of pals learn how to live together in a community.
- 30A motley crew of young aliens in the Delta Quadrant find an abandoned ship, the U.S.S. Protostar.
- 31Adventures born from the colorful imaginations of Tommy, Chuckie, Phil, Lil, Susie and Angelica.
- 32Four middle school best friends are on a never-ending quest for clout on Fairfax Avenue in L.A.
- 33Funny takes Mickey, Minnie and their friends to the Kingdom of Majestica.
- 34Small-time crook Johnny Bolt recruits the ultimate crew for one last heist.
- 35Scientists send genetically enhanced dogs into space to find a new world to call home.
- 36Exuberant tween Molly McGee and a grumpy ghost named Scratch become bound to each other forever.
- 37After Kaiju ravage Australia, two siblings pilot a Jaeger to search for their parents.
- 38A Gen Z kid is sent to a newly gentrified hell, where he works as Devil's social media manager.
- 39Rory lives with The Summoner, an alien that has magical powers but never summons anything useful.
- 40Birdgirl is an adult animated series that debuted on April 5, 2021. Serving as a spin-off to the classic "Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law," the show tracks the eponymous heroine, Birdgirl/Judy (Paget Brewster). After her father, the original Birdman, steps down, Judy inherits the CEO position of Sebben & Sebben Worldwide. As Birdgirl, she must balance her superhero escapades with the chaotic reins of the corporate world. The series dives into themes of corporate satire, identity, and the struggle of modern-life responsibilities. The show adds a quirky twist to the superhero genre, mixing workplace comedy and dramatic action.
- 41The humorous misadventures of Dug from "Up."
- 42While trying to conquer the world, a supervillain runs his evil organization into the ground.
- 43The duo unleashes mayhem across the Big Apple, inciting chaos uptown, downtown and everywhere.
- 44Something bad is in a refinery's pipes.
- 45A former runaway teen mom is accidentally resurrected in her family's funeral home.
- 46Seven-year-old Ellen DeGeneres lives hilariously and unpredictably.
- 47The musical adventures of three best birdie buddies.
- 48Spidey teams up with Ghost-Spider and Miles Morales to make up the Spidey Team.
- 49Johnny Test has adventures with his dog and his science-loving sisters.
- 50Young SpongeBob and his pals spend the summer at the craziest sleepaway camp in the kelp forest.
- 51Ten-year-old Max and his best friend, Sharkdog, embark on adventures.
- 52A rain cloud, a shipwrecked sailor turned postman and a magic walrus form a wacky postal service.
- 53Aspiring rapper, Karma, uses her talent, ambition and heart to solve any problem.
- 54Bradley Trevor Greive travels the globe, imparting weird and wonderful nature factoids.
- 55A company dedicated to bringing happiness to the world tries to help an unhappy person smile again.
- 56Two detectives investigate the disappearance of the last honest politician in their dark city.
- 57Patrick Star hosts his very own talk show, with the support of his family.
- 58Ridley and her friends protect the Museum of Natural History's treasures.
- 59Pup Tag chases adventure with her best pal, Scooch.
- 60A comedy about the adventures of Archibald Strutter, a chicken who improvises his way through life.
- 61Diane is always the life of the party as she helps neighbors and stays true to her mantras.
- 62Headspace Guide to Sleep (Netflix, 2021) is an American animated documentary miniseries. The series unpacks misconceptions about sleep, offers friendly tips, and concludes with a guided wind-down.
- 63Covering a range of U.S. civics lessons, set to original songs with a mix of animated styles.
- 64Andy Puddicombe showcases the benefits and science behind meditation.
- 65Adorable kitten Oggy Oggy is always on the lookout for fun and adventure, along with his cat pals.
- 66A youngster puts up with the bad influences in his life from parents, teachers, and other grown ups.
- 67After a scandal rocks the foundations of the North Pole, all hell breaks loose.
- 68Ghost Club members embark on adventures all around Los Angeles as they interview ghosts.
- 69Ada Twist explores people through scientific discovery, collaboration and friendship.
- 70A cartoonist in Rome reflects on his path in life.
- 71Adorable cat characters live inside Gabby's dollhouse.
- 72Life in a changing Saudi Arabia, with stories about a media war, a tribal feud and a health craze.
- 73Baby animals Franny, Bailey, Kip, Lulu, and Tilly use math and sing songs to solve problems.
- 7414-year-old Roi and his best friends travel to parallel worlds through the multiverse.
- 75Two Slavid warriors do everything in their power to defend their village from an evil order.
- 76A group of misfit kids uncover the truth about dragons after a fissure in the Earth's surface opens.
- 77Twin hosts Skip and Treybor go on a tour of Saturday-morning cartoons from the 1980s and 1990s.
- 78Candy Smalls sets out to become the first woman Santa Claus in the history of Christmas.
