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Animated shows coming out this year

Here are a few animated series that you shouldn't miss out on

Published Jan 13, 2024 06:37 pm

At A Glance

  • For me, animation is the caricature of life. It's something that we create, from the ground up. — Genndy Tartakovsky
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Animation has always been a wonderful medium for bringing your wildest dreams to life. It allows people to visualize limitless ideas and share them with the world. In the modern age, everyone can access tools that make animation more accessible. This year, plenty of series to look out for are sure to leave you wanting more. We’ve gathered a list of the hottest upcoming animated series for 2024. 

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Masters of the Universe: Revolution

In the ‘80s, everyone who glued their eyes to TV screens on Saturday mornings was no stranger to He-Man and his troupe of heroes. Hoping to breathe life anew into the beloved Saturday morning cartoon classic, Netflix’s Masters of the Universe: Revolution has He-Man facing off once more against a mechanized version of his rival, Skeletor. This series is perfect for those who want to sit through an action-packed adventure or for those who are feeling nostalgic about the character.

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Hazbin Hotel

Hazbin Hotel originally made waves online when its pilot episode was uploaded on YouTube in 2019 by its creator, Vivienne Medrano (known online as VivziePop). It centers around Charlie Morningstar, the princess of hell, and her quest to rehabilitate demons to allow them entry into heaven. Based on the views alone, currently sitting at 93 million, there’s no denying its large following. A24 was fast to pick up the series, as its first season is set to come out this Jan. 19. If that’s not enough, there’s also a spin-off series set in the same world, Helluva Boss, available for all to enjoy on VivziePop’s channel. 

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Invincible

Taking the spotlight as one of Amazon Prime’s highest-rated animated series, the show based on the graphic novel of the same name is set to return for the second part of season two early this year. For the uninitiated, Invincible centers around Mark Grayson, a teenager whose father is the most powerful superhero on the planet, Omni Man. Aside from the brilliant action and fluid animation, the show has a remarkable roster for its cast with Steven Yeun voicing Mark and J.K. Simmons as his father. 

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In the Know

Who remembers Adult Swim’s Space Ghost: Coast to Coast? In the Know follows a similar format, but instead of having a 1960s Hannah-Barbera cartoon as its host, the show has a stop-motion puppet named Lauren Caspian interviewing real-life celebrities. Finn Wolfhard, Hugh Laurie, Norah Jones, and Mike Tyson are among the few who are set to make an appearance.  Bringing the show to life Mike Judge, an icon in the adult animated series industry for bringing us shows like Beavis and Butthead, Daria, and King of the Hill. 

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Suicide Squad Isekai

In Japanese anime series, the term isekai is used to refer to a trope wherein characters are sent off to another world. In Suicide Squad Isekai, DC villain favorites Harley Quinn, Deadshot, Peacemaker, Clayface, and King Shark are sent off to a medieval-type setting. All while dealing with the notorious Amanda Waller. It makes for a great watch for fans of DC and medieval-themed shows. 

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