Top 5 Forgotten Cartoon Shows of the 90s
The 90s were a golden age for cartoons. From Saturday morning rituals to after-school binges, the decade gave us iconic shows like Rugrats and Batman: The Animated Series. But for every smash hit, there were plenty of shows that faded into obscurity, despite being just as imaginative (or bizarre). Let’s dust off some forgotten gems and celebrate the quirkiest, most underrated cartoons from the 90s.
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Street Sharks premiered in 1994 and introduced us to Ripster, Jab, Streex, and Big Slammu—brothers turned into half-shark crimefighters after a DNA experiment gone wrong. While it had a cult following, Street Sharks often got lost in the shadow of its mutant predecessors like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Still, who can forget the absurdity of sharks on rollerblades yelling “Jawesome”? The show also spawned a line of ridiculously fun (and bulky) toys, which are now highly collectible.
Biker Mice from Mars, which hit screens in 1993, featured three humanoid biker mice—Throttle, Modo, and Vinnie—who escape their destroyed planet to protect Earth from evil aliens. Despite its punk-rock aesthetic and catchy theme song, Biker Mice couldn’t quite ride into long-term fame. However, it still holds a special place in fans’ hearts for its unapologetically weird premise. Fun fact: Mark Hamill (yes, Luke Skywalker) lent his voice to one of the villains, Dr. Karbunkle.
Captain Simian & The Space Monkeys launched in 1996 and followed an intelligent monkey, Captain Simian, as he led a team of space-faring primates to battle the evil Lord Nebula. Think Star Trek, but with bananas. The humor was surprisingly clever, but it may have been a bit too niche for kids who didn’t care about sci-fi parody. The voice cast was stacked, featuring actors like Malcolm McDowell (A Clockwork Orange) and Jerry Doyle (Babylon 5).
Extreme Dinosaurs premiered in 1997, showcasing mutated dinosaurs who take on alien Raptors wanting to accelerate global warming. Yes, you read that right—dinosaurs battling climate change. Despite its environmental message, the show couldn’t escape being labeled a TMNT knockoff. But it deserves credit for its surprisingly topical themes. Interestingly, the show was a spin-off of Street Sharks, sharing the same wild and wacky DNA.
The Bots Master debuted in 1993 and followed Ziv “ZZ” Zulander, who created bots to battle The Corp, a corrupt tech giant bent on world domination. The bots weren’t just cool—they rapped. It had a unique mix of 3D effects and hip-hop, but its odd release schedule made it hard to gain traction. Still, it was ahead of its time with its critique of tech overreach. The show even came with 3D glasses, which you could use for certain segments, making it revolutionary interactive TV for the 90s.
These forgotten gems weren’t just fun—they were also ambitious, often blending genres and pushing creative boundaries. While they didn’t achieve the iconic status of their contemporaries, they’ve left an indelible mark on 90s pop culture. If you’re feeling nostalgic, you might just find a few episodes lurking on YouTube or streaming platforms. Who knows? You might discover that Street Sharks is still “Jawesome” after all.
Which forgotten 90s cartoon do you remember? Let’s bring these underrated classics back into the spotlight!
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