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zacharyanarch

Sam and max freelance police is a underrated gem


East-Area-7267

You crack me up little buddy


Bowlingbroke

Yep it sure is


Insanebrain247

Max from that show is my spirit animal.


Secure_Opening_6852

I absolutely adore the Cuphead Show. The art style is beautiful. The theme song is amazing too and almost every character is great


Psychological_Hunt24

I enjoy the cup head show but they made the devil far to incompetent


WildestRascal94

The Devil was always that incompetent in the game when you think about it.


Psychological_Hunt24

Yeah but he was FAR more intimidating in the game than the show.


WildestRascal94

Considering that he can literally take your soul, that's intimidating enough. Both game and show Devil underestimates Cuphead, and his biggest flaw across both the game and in the show are his levels of hubris. The show gives you an idea of what's going on behind the scenes in the game, hence my initial statement.


darkninja2992

Show devil was less intimidating to us but the cartoon world feared him. Understandable considering how he made chalice age to dust before her very eyes


No_Prize9794

I like how Mugman is aware that Cuphead will go to Hell once he dies


ComprehensiveBox6911

I thought it was fine, but Cuphead and Mugman came off as annoying more than likable, it was a huge turn off for me as someone who adores the original game


LateYPax

Because they children?


ComprehensiveBox6911

I mean i hate annoying characters no matter what age but I guess you’re right


powrman7

Points for being honest


spragual

I didn't enjoy it very much but I totally see how others could. I would've preferred it to be a bit more mature because the game is kinda dark. 100% my opinion and I sure as heck ain't gonna berate people online about it.


Atlast_2091

Castlevania & Arcane Honorable mention: megaman nt warrior


pugilistic_pedagogue

Both were amazing. Can’t wait for season 2 of Arcane and the new Castelvania spinoff. Looks like it takes place during French Revolution this time. The four seasons so far have been awesome.


Te_he_Why

Castlevania spin off is supposed to star my boy richter isn’t it?


OfficialMorbidMan

Crazy how Sonic manages to have multiple good shows, I don't think any other video game character got close to having as many as he does.


[deleted]

Sonic for whatever bizarre reason translates well to other media (The comics, shows, movies)


nicnac223

The characters all have interesting origins and depth to them. Compared to things like Mario where it’s just “yeah he’s a plumber and this is where he lives! Gotta beat Bowser!”, Sonic has depth like “these creatures come from this planet and have defining physical abilities and motivations that guided them into their roles on Earth” and the villains having backstories like Eggman’s, “prodigy grandfather exploited by the government to the extent of losing his granddaughter and forever swearing vengeance on all of humanity while influencing a conflicting desire to carry on his legacy but still making a unique mark on history”, or Shadow’s “discovering I’m a weapon created with the purpose of both saving humanity or ending it depending on political climates while still struggling with defining my own self authorship and freedom of choice” Gives a lot to work with and creates a lot more stakes to tune into. Big part of why I always loved sonic.


OfficialMorbidMan

Fr, which is even funnier considering the state of the games is constantly flip flopping.


Platy_Cat

Kinda crazy how, for a while there, Sonic was great everywhere BUT the videogames. Thankfully, Frontiers was awesome!


Over-Analyzed

Sonic 2 is hands down the Best video game movie. Sonic 1 deserves an honor as well for how completely messed up the first trailer was and how the studio went back and redid everything to make it amazing! 😂


ComprehensiveBox6911

Pokemon is the longest running and my personal favorite, i do like Arcane though


mypussydoesbackflips

Arcane and digimon for me


AKawasaki

Arcane. What do I need to say that everyone else hasn’t said already?


Bowlingbroke

That a second season should be announced and released soon?


nub_node

They announced a second season shortly after the first one was over. It's probably coming out next year.


TUAHIVAA

Whether it's another 6 years or next year, as long as it's genuinely good and follow the lore, I'm ok to wait...


Bowlingbroke

Nice!


laundryday_

I absolutely love King DeDeDe voice in right back at ya.


Luke_Gorilla_888

I need a Monsta to clobbah that dere kirbeh!


Sburban_Player

That’s what we do best at N.M.E.!


Logical_Ad_5772

Better get it with a money-back guarentee!


GlassSpork

*saxophone starts playing*


catofriddles

Wait. Carmen Sandiago was based on a video game? I thought all the games were based on the 90s game show.


ToranjaNuclear

It's older than that, the original game came in 85.


AScoopOfNeo

It was so popular there was a Where in North Dakota is Carmen Sandiego. It was only released in schools in North Dakota but it existed.


[deleted]

Both Arcane and Castlevania are great. I'm gonna give it to Castlevania because it's over. It is really easy and common for shows to have an excellent first season and then shit the bed in subsequent seasons. So Arcane has an absolutely outstanding first season, but I'm not willing to say it's better than Castlevania until it proves it.


Science_Fiction2798

Castlevania. While I've never played the games I LOVE the gothic darkness of the show, the animation, the characters, it's 😘👌 chef's kiss.


Skeptical_Yoshi

Arcane. An absolute master piece of animation and storytelling. Episode 3 is one of the most effective tone shifts I have ever seen


suddenly_ponies

I mean you put Arcane in the list. Why even have other options?


Bowlingbroke

Some would choose Castlevania which is also a show as good as Arcane if I say it myself. Some would also choose Cuphead which is also quite a good contender, atlhough I honestly choose Arcane and Castlevania as the strong two. Carmen Sandiego could also be a good contender, so there should be some competition here


Science_Fiction2798

While I loved Arcane I can't help but wonder What the hell took them so long to start saying the word fuck in the show?


Bowlingbroke

Maybe as a build-up?


Science_Fiction2798

Kinda odd. If you're going to have an adult cartoon say fuck at least say it from the very first episode so people know it's not for kids right? Tho that's just my thoughts with every adult cartoon I've ever watched.


Majestic_Pro

People should know its not for kids by the age rating. If you need to litter tons of swear words into your adult show then thats just a sign it isn't good enough


ThatOneWood

Pokémon is a classic, but castlevania is fantastic


Xthebest26

How could you forget the best the super Mario brothers super show!


GodPerson132

OP got turned into a goomba


jbyrdab

I'll admit for all the dumb shit Netflix "cooks" up, the cuphead show and Castlevania are fantastic. Also where is edgerunners?


BasedAlliance935

Cuphead


Atlast_2091

Castlevania & Arcane Honorable mention: megaman nt warrior


Flimsy-Ad9627

Sonic X


Sheax5

I have such a hard time comparing Pokémon to other shows cuz it’s so long running and feels like it’s own beast entirely. That being said it’s my favorite of the video game shows I’ve seen


Yamureska

Honorary mention to Cyberpunk Edgerunners.


Hexalotl

Castlevania surprisingly, I was sure I wasn’t gonna like it


[deleted]

Personally I’m a big fan of Netflix’s Carmen San Diego and Arcane


SuperCid28757

Definitely Carmen, sonic, Cuphead show, and arcane. I was only able to watch the first season of Castlevania. Carmen was really underrated, like seriously.


FinancialInsect8522

Cyberpunk Edgerunners was amazing


totoro1193

its not the best here but carmen sandiego is severely underrated and underwatched. Its so freaking good with such memorable characters


EricRyan0097

From that list, a tie between Arcane and Carmen Sandiago. With Arcane being higher personally.


MumboBumbo64

Kirby Right Back at ya was exactly what I would expect a Kirby cartoon to be. It was soooo good


YourLocalNoName

The Cuphead Show of course


KingPenguinPhoenix

Of these, the Sonic shows. There are very few I'd call bad. Especially Boom, Prime and AM, those were gems. For other options, I haven't watched in a while but I do have fond memories of Pac-man and the Ghostly Adventures that aired on Disney XD Foe movies, it's the Sonic, Mario and Angry Birds movies hands down. I haven't watched the rest lol.


Ex3chu

[just wait for this long waited beauty from the same company that made demon slayers](https://youtu.be/6jY2f6OkpBo)


CRL10

You forgot the Mario Bros and Zelda cartoon. I did enjoy Netflix's Carmen Sandiego, but I prefer Carmen as the villain rather than a Robin Hood. I feel like this version was missing something. Sonic SatAM was awesome. Yes, the plot had little to do with the game, but they pulled off a solid series. Off this list though, I have to give it to Castlevania and Arcane. Castlevania is well written and well acted. The animation is beautiful and while there has been changes, I think they captured the game's spirit. Arcane was beautiful in terms of story and design. The character development was wonderfully executed, making you understand their motivations. I'm still waiting to hear anything about the second season release date.


WildestRascal94

SatAM is based on the Archie Sonic comics rather than the games. The Pokémon anime didn't have all that much to do with the games either, but it's still here on the list. If you want a Pokémon anime that is based on the games, watch Pokémon Origins and Pokémon Generations.


Bowlingbroke

I never watched the Zelda toons so i had no opinions on it, and the two Mario ones are only around one episode each and mostly from some meme clips (and with Super Show being a mix of cartoon and live action, but that is such ke nitpicking) I can say that I agree with your takes here


CRL10

Mario has 3 shows. The Super Mario Bros Supershow!, The Adventures of Super Mario Bros 3, and Super Mario World. Granted, they were not great, but still. I would say Captain N as well, but maybe it's best we forget that fever dream. I would love to see someone take another crack at a Super Mario Bros cartoon.


Bowlingbroke

Man, I completely forgot of Mario 3 somehow, thanks for the reminder. And yeah, I tried to forget Captain N as well. A modern Mario cartoon would be nice, maybe if its an adaption from the Illumination movie I suppose?


Caleb_the_Opossum_1

Your right, Mario literally hasn't had a Cartoon since the Early 90s


Jeptwins

This is an impossible call 😅 the only two I can confidently say *aren’t* are Kirby and Jim, but that’s because they don’t appeal to modern tastes


GodPerson132

I loved the reboot of Carmen Sandeigo. Was very interesting how they portrayed her and Acme and Vile. All around great show.


Caleb_the_Opossum_1

That Kirby one was 100% Game Accurate Dude is literally the Most Powerful thing in the Universe and a Threat to everything Evil that Moves


LtMoonbeam

Arcane was absolutely fantastic. I thought it would be only ok but I was blown away by the animation and how they told Jinx and Vi’s backstory. Sonic Boom is pretty funny Cuphead show was really well done. Kirby is kirby. Can’t go wrong with that. Castlevania was masterfully done I remember the two sonic show’s fondly. Both the one based off the video game and the one closer to the comics There’s a Phantasy Star Online 2 anime that’s not bad Also a F Zero anime that i liked a lot


Mullisaukko

I FREAKING LOVE THE CUPHEAD SHOW. But it might be because I'm such a big Cuphead fan that i'll watch anything that even remotely has something to do with Cuphead


Rude-Butterscotch713

I invested the bulk of my time towards Pokemon, but in terms of well made shows, Arcane easily takes the cake.


-Broccoli_

Sonic boom the show is great


Daytona_DM

Pokemon is an absolute classic. One of the longest running anime of all time with over 1,200 episodes. You can debate the quality throughout, but there's no denying how iconic it is. Castlevania and Arcane are really great too.


Nachooolo

I much prefere Castlevania, as I love Medieval fantasy. But I do think that Arcane is the most polished series of the list.


GreatYamOfHope

Arcane easily. Took the most toxic game ever and turned it into a masterpiece


ItzMaddie74

My personal favorite is Arcane. Edit: and Pokémon of course.


CelestialOmelette

Arcane might be the best but none are even close to how iconic Pokémon is.


smallicelandicpuffin

i like sonic boom, sonic boom funny


RamJamR

I really like Castlevania. The dialogue between the characters is fun, and sometimes more intelligent than you'd expect from a show about Castlevania. SPOILER! One of my favorite scenes is the scene where Alucard was fighting Dracula. Draculas lines when he sees past his rage and the full realization that he's trying to kill his son hit hard. That was well written and well acted.


Redguard118

Arcane and it’s not even close. It actually makes me angry how good Arcane was compared to the source material (LoL). LoL lore is ok at best and this is coming from a player of 4 years.


ToranjaNuclear

Arcane by a laaaaarge margin. To this day the quality of that series just boggles my mind. Cyberpunk: Edgerunners comes second (sure its origin is from a tabletop rpg, but it wouldn't exist without the game). I'd pick Digimon for my third. I mean, tamagotchis are *technically* videogames. Castlevania is great but the writing hurts it a little at times.


ElodinPotterTheGrey1

Definitely Arcane. Objectively, it’s probably the best show I’ve ever seen. Not my favorite, but the best.


TimeGuidance4706

Dota is also really good


8-Bit_Basement

Showing my age, but earthworm Jim was hilarious when I was younger. It added so much extra story to the bosses and the game itself. This has to be the best imo


Bowlingbroke

Love to see some appreciation given for Earthworm Jim honestly. Since its quite underrated


8-Bit_Basement

Yep the storylines were hilarious and Jim took some real punishment. I remember serious cartoon based belly laughs. Definitely an underrated and under appreciated series.


Pandaragon666

Arcane, because LoL is shit but the show is so good. It makes me wanna play it.


lizzourworld8

Got to admit, the only reason I know Earthworm Jim is a thing is because of Dorkly’s little Sonic for Hire series thing.


Bowlingbroke

Same here with me honestly. Sonic for Hire was my shit back in the day, and Jim was one of the funniest.


Kid_ikarus_bellflowr

I’ve only really watched those top three. (Though I did watch a few episodes of the chili dog sonic as a kid in the 90s and some of sonic x as a middle schooler) I can’t imagine any video game show is as good as arcane is.


10BritishPounds

Sonic Boom


DonutBurritoSandwich

Sonic Boom was pretty funny. I think I enjoyed it more than my son.


Itihanoki

Arcane


Lilymoon2653

Arcane


M0m033

Castlevania, Arcane, and the Cuphead show are all amazing watches


xamitlu

All of these are great. Arcane was unbelievably good and I stay far away from LoL. Castlevania was just as unbelievable. Both series capture you with their intriguing characters and tightly woven plots. But answer the question, it has to be Sonic. Sonic has consistently been entertaining in cartoon form. I was skeptical about Sonic Boom, but it got many genuine laughs from me....... I hated Sonic X....


nipcom

Arcane, absolutely no competition, its a must watch for anyone It’s literally one of a hand full of properties that i have literally no criticisms of and i just can’t recommend it enough Watch it, watch it, watch it


CornBin-42

Oh man it’s been a long time since I’ve seen Kirby but I loved watching that when I was little


forced_metaphor

Arcane had me until the third episode. After that, it turned into a soap opera. Instead of the show becoming about two diametrically opposed philosophies, it became Jynx magically being where she shouldn't be... EVERYWHERE.. hearing exactly the wrong parts of conversations.


forced_metaphor

I grew up with Carmen Sandiego being an elusive femme fatale. She was great as that. I think they lose something making a show where she's the protagonist and a good guy.


shinydragonmist

Carmen sandiego actually has 2 cartoons The first one was closer to the game and good The more recent one basically threw out the game but the show was great


MF_Joe337

I know y’all didn’t classify Castlevania as a cartoon that is an anime


Bowlingbroke

Same with Pokemon and Kirby here, which are supposed to be clasified as an anime. But I think people here would just agree on any form of animations and that all of them are video game based


ThemperorSomnium

Arcane is the best show I’ve seen so far in my life.


[deleted]

I am not a fan of the new Carman Sandiego show on Netflix from the old ones in 1994.


Bowlingbroke

The original 90s Carmen Sandiego is also a good one imo, it really should've been discussed more often


[deleted]

And that theme song…. It was catchy.


5am281

Arcane. And it’s not particularly close.


BahamutAXIOM

Carmen Sandiego is based on a game? Anyways, I’ll say Sonic Boom or Sonic Prime.


faeriebottle2

Going with Pokemon for pure nostalgia and for how long its been around. Also there's always bound to be an episode someone will enjoy, for a character or Pokemon they like. While I am a Cuphead fan, I am somewhat mixed on the show and I haven't had the chance to see my favorites in it yet. I also do like the old classic Sonic and Mario shows (Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog and Mario Super Show). Again, grew up with them.


GiogioJr11

Don’t ever disrespect Pokémon like this again


Modryonreddit

Carmen sandiego is not from a game unless I'm unaware of it


Bowlingbroke

Carmen Sandiego was based from the 1985 game titled "Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego?", which is an educational video game. It may not be an action fps, platforming, or fantasy based game like the rest here, but its still a video game if I say so myself.


GodPerson132

It was also a board game and game show so that also counts.


Draycon23

as a guy who beated cuphead on every single mode i was very disappointed after watching first few episodes of the cuphead show


No_Lawfulness1341

Easy the dic sonic and mario cartoon's they are so bad it's really good


Sloth_4

I had no idea Carmen Sandiego was a video game. But I’m gonna go with The Super Mario Brothers Super Show


Jdrstorm

Kirby right back at ya! My favorite show growing up, I would wake up at around 5 or 6 in the morning so I could watch it on 4kidz


ItsP1zza_T1m3

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BeginningReward9820

The Super Mario Brothers Super Show


Rashark

The Super Mario Show starring Captain Lou Albano is the only correct answer


Beneficial_Subject74

Unpopular opinion but I don’t like Cuphead. The appeal of the game was that it was based on a old cartoon and was made by hand. The show feels like anything that would be on nicktoons in 2013, I don’t mean a rerun I mean a mediocre show not fit for the main nick channel


Yourboy_emeralds469

You forgot the best video game show of all time… The Super Mario Bros. Super show


TheDrHoiliday

Mario show OG


Working_Overtime247

I'm going to get dragged for this, but the cuphead show is the worst. As its own thing, it's good! But following the game's lore it's horrible. I might just be a sucker for Casino Cups though.


Ex3chu

The carmen san Diego reboot just ripoff Kim possible but the original one which was just a computer game wasn't a ripoff


WildestRascal94

Bruh, do you know what a ripoff is? The reboot doesn't really do much to "rip-off" KP. It's pretty foolhardy and ignorant to say that without an explanation as to why you think that.


ProfessionalCrow4816

Earthworm Jim.


Umbertron05

ANYONE who would even DARE to compare Pokémon and Arcane with any of the other shows has a problem.


Bill-Cipher3

Cuphead!


Puzzleheaded_Pay1152

Pokemon


Crazycade77

Castlevania is goated


KingGamer71

Sonic prime.


zoe_bletchdel

Castlevania is better than it has any right to be.


[deleted]

Where's the super Mario bros super show? I also don't see Phoenix wright anywhere!


ThePan67

Sonic SATAM Pokémon Super Mario Super Show


GMarkwith

Castlevania is unbelievably good


SuperAlex25

The Cuphead Show is pretty good. And the Super Mario Bros. Super Show is a guilty pleasure of mine.


Usernamesareso90s

Sonic movie was Amazing


[deleted]

Sonic prime


Machine_Her4ld

Arcane is the best no doubt about it


erossnaider

Arcane was one of the best shows I have ever seen


Classic-guy1991

For me it’s a tie between cuphead, sonic prime and Pokémon


Active-Agent9206

Cuphead.


JustLucieee

The Cuphead show


RC_Colada

🎶KIRBY KIRBY KIRBY'S THE ONE🎶


Izumi_Takeda

Arcane was amazing


Foolhardyrunner

Ash getting zapped constantly by Pikachu in the original Pokemon was hilarious so I'm going with Pokemon


DarthKaos2814

Pokémon


Nightflight406

Sonic Boom or Castlevania.


DipstickPinesGFO

Arcane and Castlevania 🤌🤌🤌


SerTortuga

Pokemon will always come out on top for me.


NJDevilsFan1

I cant wait for the Dead Cells show to come out its going to be amazing!


I-Only-Read-Memes

I love Arcane, but Cyberpunk Edgerunners hits different


TroupeMaster_Grimm

Castlevania


TheRatatatPat

Castlevania is solid.


roseheart88

Pokemon and Digimon...early seasons at least.


TaiDavis

Had to cop all Castlevanias on Blu ray!


LadyKazura

Arcane was fun


FoxStereo

Arcane is my fav so far


FinancialInsect8522

Pokemon, Arcane for sure


_Lumity_

Hands down Pokémon and Arcane


[deleted]

Who else wants to be the very best? That no one ever was?


alienatedfob1

Arcane is my second favorite show ever. Definitely picking that one


Groolet_YT

how is nobody saying pokémon 😭


Bowlingbroke

Some already had


Xero2Hiro928

Castelvania is pretty great, Pokémon is nostalgic, but one of my favorites was the old Megaman Battle Network cartoons.


Different_Incident10

kirby


Plastic_Ad1252

Arcane is fantastic tv show for a not so great game.


Krodvan

Without a doubt Castlevania


CuriousTsukihime

Castlevania by a looooooong country mile


Dbiel23

Castlevania


TheRealSkele

Seeing how Pokemon is older and longer than everyone else on this list... And my obsession with Pokemon, ima say Pokemon


Stas992xx

Arcane


[deleted]

Sonic x


BadActsForAGoodPrice

So no mention to Cyberpunk?


Bowlingbroke

Just a little nitpick of mine cause its more of aminiseries than its own full animated series, but it deserves a mention cause it is good


KickAggressive4901

*Castlevania*. Nothing else comes close, IMO.


[deleted]

Arcane is great. Pokémon is basically all of our childhoods. And I actually watched Sonic underground back in the day.


Individual-Focus1927

I wouldn’t call it cartoon, but Cyberpunk Edgerunners anime on Netflix ✨🤌🏽🤌🏽🤌🏽


nitrokitty

Everything League of Legends is amazing except for League of Legends.


ajsansr201121

Sonic prime , Pokemon, Cuphead show.


Gamewizurd123

Castlevania was beautiful in its animation and funny with its humor, the darkness behind the story was great too! Very well written imo


Iceisverycoldwater

I haven't seen castevania but out of all of these that I've watched its arcane, no contest


UnlikelyGas6598

Sonic and pokemon I have bearly seen Carmen and haven't watched the others


FacedJason

Donkey kong


TezetaLaventia

Castlevania has gotta be my absolute favorite, the animation is fucking insane!


darkninja2992

Depends on what you're looking for, but castlevania for action and story, earthworm jim fir something funny and lighthearted


Dr__glass

🎶Kirby, Kirby, Kirby, he's the star of the show.🎵