A sponge who lives in a pineapple under the sea
SpongeBob SquarePants
This yellow Pokémon follows Ash everywhere
Pikachu
“I’m ready! I’m ready!”
SpongeBob — SpongeBob SquarePants
This character loves making Krabby Patties and doing a good job
SpongeBob
SpongeBob SquarePants
1999
A group of babies go on adventures when adults aren’t looking
Rugrats
This red-haired teen balances school and saving the world
Kim Possible
“Gotta catch ‘em all!”
Pokémon (commonly Ash / Pokémon brand)
Loves food, says “zoinks,” and gets scared easily
Shaggy (Scooby-Doo)
Rugrats
1991
A boy with a magic watch can turn into different aliens
Ben 10
This shy boy can turn into a ghost to fight villains
Danny Phantom
“What are we gonna do today, Brain?”
Pinky — Pinky and the Brain
This character is focused on proving they are smart and better than others
Dexter
The Fairly OddParents
2001
A kid summons monsters using cards to battle opponents
Yu-Gi-Oh!
This green-shirted kid is obsessed with aliens and the paranormal
Dib (Invader Zim)
“Hey Arnold! Move it, football head!”
Helga — Hey Arnold!
Bossy toddler who thinks she’s in charge and loves attention
Angelica (Rugrats)
Teen Titans
2003
A girl travels between worlds with a flying staff and hunts magical cards
Cardcaptors (Cardcaptor Sakura)
This monkey is raised by humans and becomes a martial arts hero
Monkey (Xiaolin Showdown)
Theme Song: “Life is like a hurricane, here in Duckburg!”
DuckTales theme song — DuckTales
This character is focused on getting back to the past and defeating Aku.
Samurai Jack
Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends
2004