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The most important animated works of the last 100 years

  • Early Classics & Golden Age (Pre-1970s)

  • The 1970s and 1980s - Expanding Horizons

  • The 1990s - Disney Renaissance and CGI Breakthroughs

  • The 2000s - Globalization and Diversity in Animation

  • The 2010s - Innovation, Representation, and Artistic Experimentation

  • The 2020s - Technology-Driven Animation and Cultural Diversity

  • Classic & Pioneering Series

  • 1970s & 1980s - Saturday Morning Cartoons and Early Adult Animation

  • 1990s - Renaissance and Experimentation in Animated TV

  • 2000s - The Rise of Adult Animation and Animation on Cable

  • 2010s - New Genres, Diversity, and Streaming Platforms

  • 2020s - Expanding Diversity and Technology-Driven Innovation

  • Influential Limited Animated Series