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Best Openings in American Cartoons

PostPosted: Fri Nov 05, 2010 5:06 pm
by Htom Sirveaux
As much fun as the "Worst Openings" thread is (and would certainly encourage people to keep that one going), I think it's only fitting to offer a "Best Openings" thread as well. Starting with . . .

The Tick
Beetlejuice

I wanted to add X-Men the Animated Series, but I can't find a video with sound.

PostPosted: Fri Nov 05, 2010 5:09 pm
by Radical Dreamer
Batman: The Animated Series. Always. XD

Also, THIS. I wish I could find a clearer copy of it; I really don't care for the Disney version as much. XD

PostPosted: Fri Nov 05, 2010 5:12 pm
by Htom Sirveaux
Corrie wrote:Batman: The Animated Series. Always. XD


I always loved that bit (about :36 in that video) where Batman's eyes narrow. So bada--.

PostPosted: Fri Nov 05, 2010 5:54 pm
by Peanut
Oh I was so hoping someone could do this so I could post this. I love that show...

PostPosted: Fri Nov 05, 2010 6:56 pm
by Yuki-Anne
I can't for the life of me find it on youtube, but Avatar: The Last Airbender, just because that whole show was awesome.

Any of the intros from Warner Bros. cartoons in the 90's were awesome.

Animaniacs
Pinky and the Brain
Freakazoid

And, naturally...
Invader Zim

PostPosted: Fri Nov 05, 2010 7:11 pm
by Atria35
Megas XLR. I loved it so much. Kiva was my herione.
Then, there was Samurai Jack
and just for the epic music, The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest

PostPosted: Fri Nov 05, 2010 7:58 pm
by rocklobster

PostPosted: Fri Nov 05, 2010 8:22 pm
by Cognitive Gear

PostPosted: Fri Nov 05, 2010 8:34 pm
by Fish and Chips
The Animaniacs
Batman: The Animated Series
Darkwing Duck
Duck Tales
Pinky and the Brain
TailSpin

Yep.

EDIT: Somehow I forgot the Pirates of Dark Water because I'm stupid.

PostPosted: Fri Nov 05, 2010 8:37 pm
by K. Ayato
Biker Mice from Mars (the one from the Marvel Action Universe back in the '90s)

Iron Man (same as above)

Fantastic Four (same as above)

Fox's Peter Pan & the Pirates

Alvin & the Chipmunks

PostPosted: Fri Nov 05, 2010 9:49 pm
by animefanatic777

PostPosted: Sat Nov 06, 2010 1:13 am
by Yuki-Anne
rocklobster (post: 1435583) wrote:Care Bears (DON'T JUDGE ME!)


I really can't help it. :P

PostPosted: Sat Nov 06, 2010 5:30 am
by rocklobster
Now, for the Disney stuff. I am a huge Disney aficionado, so I am beyond ticked that Disney won't release most of their TV cartoons on DVD. (Oh, sure, we have Gargoyles, but only the first two seasons. They don't even want to release the Avalon arc!) So, as promised, here's my favorite Disney openings--in chronological order!
Gummi Bears Don't judge me! It was also the cartoon that introduced me to the genius of Rob Paulsen, one of the first voice actors I paid attention to. (He was also in Animaniacs)
(I also liked the openings to Duck Tales, Talespin, and Darkwing Duck, but you folks already posted them, so I'm skipping them)
Goof Troop--Well, Goofy was and still is my favorite Disney character, so of course I watched it.
Gargoyles--Keith David and the cast of several Star Trek shows as the voices. That is all.
Mighty Ducks--Such a shame this show didn't last. It had a kicking opening and best of all: Tim Curry was the show's Big Bad!

PostPosted: Sat Nov 06, 2010 6:55 am
by ShiroiHikari
Regarding Silverhawks: I don't know a darn thing about that show, but DAT OPENING.

PostPosted: Sat Nov 06, 2010 8:14 am
by Htom Sirveaux
Come home from school, watch Reboot. Homework can wait.

PostPosted: Sat Nov 06, 2010 10:50 am
by Sheenar
Mighty Max --Man, I loved that show. Wish I could find it on DVD.

PostPosted: Sat Nov 06, 2010 11:02 am
by Atria35
Htom Sirveaux (post: 1435665) wrote:Come home from school, watch Reboot. Homework can wait.
Win. I loved this show.

PostPosted: Sat Nov 06, 2010 11:30 am
by Mr. Hat'n'Clogs

PostPosted: Sat Nov 06, 2010 1:30 pm
by Nate
Radical Dreamer wrote:Also, THIS. I wish I could find a clearer copy of it

Oh, here you go.

Well, time to contribute!

Swat Kats season one

Swat Kats season two

The Critic (truly one of the greatest, most underappreciated shows to ever air)

And who could forget this classic?

PostPosted: Sat Nov 06, 2010 1:55 pm
by Peanut
Nate (post: 1435733) wrote:And who could forget this classic?


Oh Watchmen cartoon...its too bad more people didn't get to enjoy your glory.

PostPosted: Sat Nov 06, 2010 2:03 pm
by Nate
Oh I forgot to add this one in.

It's the Super Mario Bros. Super Show!

PostPosted: Sat Nov 06, 2010 3:06 pm
by ChristianKitsune

PostPosted: Sat Nov 06, 2010 3:54 pm
by Yuki-Anne
Reboot. Oh my gosh yes. It was my absolute favorite when I was a kid, hands down.

PostPosted: Sat Nov 06, 2010 8:54 pm
by Fish and Chips
Peanut (post: 1435737) wrote:Oh Watchmen cartoon...its too bad more people didn't get to enjoy your glory.
I hate that Alan Moore will never let them put it to DVD.

PostPosted: Sun Nov 07, 2010 6:00 pm
by Yuki-Anne
Oh my gosh, you guys.

The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh

Original Winnie the Pooh

I could not for the life of me find just the intro for the old Winnie the Pooh stuff. The link I provided is an actual episode.

PostPosted: Sun Nov 07, 2010 6:52 pm
by Peanut
Fish and Chips (post: 1435797) wrote:I hate that Michael Moore will never let them put it to DVD.


Yeah, curse him and his documentaries!

PostPosted: Mon Nov 08, 2010 1:31 am
by ChristianKitsune
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGeJ6jDPE2U Whatamess! (wish they had episodes/better quality openings)
Hey Arnold! (But I couldn't find a decent opening)

PostPosted: Mon Nov 08, 2010 6:20 am
by K. Ayato
Can't believe I forgot to include this one.

Beast Wars (okay, so it was CG and not cell animation but it was still cool!)

PostPosted: Tue Nov 16, 2010 11:28 pm
by Nate
Heavy Metal.

But that's not the real reason I bumped this thread, the real reason is this:

Rocko's Modern Life!

And that's the GOOD intro too, the original one, not that garbage intro from the later episodes.

PostPosted: Wed Nov 17, 2010 6:13 am
by Atria35
Nate (post: 1437725) wrote:Rocko's Modern Life!

And that's the GOOD intro too, the original one, not that garbage intro from the later episodes.
Oh, gosh, I LOVED Rocko's Modern Life! That was an awesome show... and an awesome OP to an awesome show.