5 Nostalgic Cartoons That Deserve A Rewatch

Cartoons are timeless and have some of the most memorable characters, stories, and catchy theme songs. However, they’re often overlooked when choosing what to watch next. If you’re looking for a reset before you head back to school, or you just want something easy to watch, look no further than these unforgettable picks!

Adventure Time (2010-2018)

Adventure Time is a staple, and it’s more than just a cartoon. Adventure Time is a journey that follows Finn the Human and Jake the Dog as they adventure through the land of Ooo. This show pairs a lighthearted and fun nature with emotional narratives and complex relationships. One moment, Finn and Jake will spend an episode learning magic to one-up each other, and in that same episode, they’ll break a thousand year old cycle upheld by wizards that put the world at threat. Where Adventure Time succeeds as a cartoon is its ability to entertain all audiences and discover something new with every rewatch. There’s action, there’s comedy, but there’s also emotion and life that compel you to care for the characters deeply. Adventure Time never gets old, and watching it is an experience you can appreciate no matter how many times you rewatch it.

You can find Adventure Time streaming on Disney+, Hulu, Max, YouTube TV, and Amazon Prime Video with subscriptions!

Regular Show (2010-2017)

If you watched Regular Show as a kid and loved it, you’ll love it even more if you rewatch it now. Mordecai and Rigby are two hilarious protagonists that make even the most mundane activities crazy and unimaginable. When Mordecai and Rigby are tasked with retrieving a grilled cheese sandwich for their boss, they end up in an astronaut compound trying to stabilize antimatter all in one episode. Episodes will feel like trailers, seasons will feel like episodes, and before you know it, you’ll have made it all the way through in the blink of an eye. Regular Show is a gem worth watching, whether you put it on in the background or give it your full attention, it will not fail to entertain.

You can find Regular Show streaming on Hulu, Max, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, and YouTube TV. 

The Amazing World of Gumball (2011-2019)

The Amazing World of Gumball is the perfect show for casual viewing. The show is extraordinarily lighthearted, and every moment is comedic without many stakes. Where The Amazing World of Gumball separates itself from other shows is its unique animation; they often incorporate different animation styles throughout the show for various characters or moments. Gumball Watterson and Darwin are brothers who navigate through strange and absurd situations in the town of Elmore. The Amazing World of Gumball is a show that just feels fresh no matter when you watch it, whether that be now or in a year, it’ll always have that same innovative wit to it.

You can find The Amazing World of Gumball streaming on Hulu, Max, Amazon Prime Video, and Disney+!

Gravity Falls (2012-2016)

Gravity Falls is a cartoon that never gets old, and it’s jam-packed with secrets and mystery that make it more than deserving of a rewatch. Dipper and Mabel Pines spend the summer with their great-uncle Stan in the mysterious rural town of Gravity Falls. What starts off as a fun, lighthearted summer quickly shifts into an adventure full of cryptic messages, conspiracies, and strange creatures. Gravity Falls offers mystery and suspense you can’t predict if you tried, with well-developed characters that you can’t help but root for no matter what silly escapade they find themselves in.

You can find Gravity Falls streaming on Disney+, Hulu, and YouTube TV with a subscription!

Avatar: The Last Airbender (2005-2008)

Lastly and most importantly, Avatar: The Last Airbender is, and will always be, the perfect show to rewatch. If you’re feeling like humor, action, emotion, suspense, fantasy, or adventure are genres you’re interested in, Avatar: The Last Airbender has them all. Set in a world where people can control the elements, the show follows Aang, the last Airbender and the Avatar, as he tries to bring peace to a war-torn world. The storytelling is mature, the world-building is rich, and the characters are all complex and have great emotional depth. Avatar: The Last Airbender‘s target audience is everyone, regardless of age or background, so rewatching it is essential. 

You can find Avatar: The Last Airbender streaming on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Paramount+ with a subscription!

Despite their target audiences, cartoons of all shapes and sizes are always entertaining to watch and a top comfort show.