/co/ - Comics & Cartoons

Everyone knows the objectively best cartoon OP belongs to "Batman: The Animated Series".

>>245201
I don't know, Men In Black always gets the props.
//youtube.com/watch?v=mVAePIyC4kQ

>>424918
>>421566
I'm confused by your use of the NSFW tab

>>424952
I'm assuming it's because those openings are about the thundercats getting fucked.

That or he just confused it with the spoiler button, I dunno.

Underrated, song is a jam.
New Kappa Mikey Intro

>>424967
the first one was an accident. i dont remember putting a spoiler on the 2nd one.

Not enough classic examples in this thread.

Defenders of the Earth Theme Song/Intro (HQ - Remaster)
Cool ass intro song.

>>245198
>intro is just random snippets from the show
>doesn't even update
Instant fail-tier.

I think ATHF was a letdown of an intro, kind of just irrelevant, doesn't even introduce the personalities. I skip it usually.
Harvey Birdman: Attorney at Law is a solid intro, as far as the experience goes. It doesn't introduce too much but the title really says it all.

>>437228
That wasn't aired in America for the first couple seasons at all

BraveStarr Intro Opening Theme
Not so much a catchy song but the visuals are certainly what I like about this one.

>>437255
Any particular reason?

This is kind of an interesting one
Saber Rider - Intro | HD

Wasn't it in the original Japanese version the sort of generic red ranger japanese dude was the 'main character' but for the western version they retooled it so it was more the cool dude with the sword?

>>437617
So there's all these examples of Japanese shows being taken by Americans and remade into new shows using their footage, like Power Rangers, but does that ever happen the other way around?
Have you get footage from an American show used to make a completely different story in Japan.

>>437761
The closest thing is co-produced shows in the 70s, 80s and 90s having slightly different scripts for each region. The main story will be the same, but some small details will be different.

>>437367
Yeah, that's true. It's a nice track.

X Men Opening Theme (High Quality)

Its a crime no one mentioned this

>>438456
It truly is. Whereas the cartoon can be a disappointment writing wise, the OP will always be good.

And funny how high quality meant "better than terrible" in 2011, whereas anyone with a DVD set would be able to ACTUALLY see it in high quality.

Don't forget the Japanese dub intros while we're at it.
X-MEN　OP1-2(JPN)

>>438498
You will hate me for saying it, but the Nippon openings are too good. Way too good. Like, they should have relaxed a little. It's too loud and non-stop action.

>>438661
It is a bit weird when the intro is animated so anime and badass compared to the actual cartoon it was added to.
Might be a case of false advertising.

>>438456
It was wild when the two shows had a crossover.
Spiderman Opening Theme (High Quality)

Spider-Man was also a surprisingly good cartoon despite him not being allowed to punch anyone.

>>438692
>Batman isn't allowed to kill anyone
>"well at least I'm allowed to punch people"

Jayce and the Wheeled Warriors (intro)
this is a pretty jank show intro
though you can at least say it gets the concept of the series across and isn't forgettable

>>438736
In Batman the Animated series they were desperate to get around the censors and have people get killed when they could. That's why they had Clayface melt away. They talk about it directly in some commentary or interview.

>>438816
It was so crazy back in the day for cartoons where everyone had laser guns, even random beat cops, because that made things ok censor-wise.
They also had terrible aim so it was more like a rave light show than a firefight.

>>438692
And talking about the Spider-Man cartoon when Blade showed up they didn't even let him have a sword, instead he had some sort of vampire slaying lightsaber instead.

>>439103
I would go back in time and just rewrite the OG show slightly to make it less lame in parts. Otherwise, this is one revival I won't care for.

Someone posted about a new EWJ show being made on /cog/ so why not have the intro to the old cartoon.
Earthworm Jim - Intro / Outro Music

Mummies Alive Opening (High Quality)
Mummies Alive was a cool show, theme song hits right.

>>439179
I will not watch the new show, out of principle. When you shit on the original creator, you don't deserve attention to your reboot.

>>439236
The original creator is an nft-shilling faggot, fuck em.

>>439237
One of my favourite bands also shills NFT. And I don't get mad over it, let them have fun.

>>439238
This might be the dumbest thing you've said yet.
Its a ponzi scheme that is also artificially driving up the cost of the resources they use for it like computer parts, meaning it is negatively affecting even people who aren't dumb enough to fall for it.

>>439240
That's cryptocurrency, not NFTs. NFT is the hipster equivalent of being a patreon fag. And you can just ignore that part easy.

>>439237
>faggot
The exact opposite. He is a conservative Christian. The type of one who judges you based on how you behave as a person, without any prejudice.

>>439240
I agree, what I said is dumb. I should get mad over what other people are doing in their spare time.

>>439246
NFTs still involve mining.

Star Trek: TAS
Star Trek: The Animated Series intro [HQ]

Animation is better for sci-fi than live-action as a general overall statement. Its easier to draw bizarre and non-human forms of alien life than to physically portray them, which is why Star Trek is known for just slapping some makeup on a dude's forehead to portray alien races.

Further proof, the reboot movies actually had the catgirl species that makes up one of the officers in the cartoon show up in them as some chicks Kirk fucks, but said halfassed girls look about the level of shitty cosplayers

Got reminded of an old stop-motion show (Was pretty decent, though I think the stop-motion nature of it had a hand in its cancellation because it was more expensive?)

The PJs theme song HD
The Pjs Intro 2

In this case the first intro is better than the second, having it resort to a bunch of clips flashed up just feels more soulless than what is basically a skit.

>>439317
That may be true for Star Trek, but if you want to have a long running sci-fi show, you will most likely have something heavily dialogue based, and then live action is simply cheaper, MUCH cheaper.

>>439642
What's cheaper than a couple of still shots of two characters who happen to have their mouths conveniently obscured in them as the voices actors record a discussion between them

Street Sharks intro was pretty bad.
Street Sharks (intro) 1994

Forgettable song, random clips strung together for visuals.
The Street Sharks were pretty low-effort in terms of "team of (mutant) animal dudes who are radical" concepts put out to chase the cliche.
Though suppose at least in terms of design they were more monstrous looking than other examples.

>>438457
>Whereas the cartoon can be a disappointment writing wise
The X-Men are inherently a disappointment writing wise.

>>245196
Are intros important?
Like it seems something you could do without, just get right into the show you are watching without an extended animation prefacing the thing.

>>441241
Back in the day it was used to catch your eye while changing channels. Now they are less important, BUT having a cool opening is always better than not having one. Going for no opening is almost always a cost issue.

>>438692
>>438456
Another old marvel cartoon of the time.
Fantastic Four Cartoon Intro
Not as good an intro as those ones but it does stick in my mind from all those years ago.

Remember that time the Harvey Birdman show had a crazy spinoff where he was a superhero instead of a Lawyer?
BIRMAD Cartoon Intro

Inspector Gadget Intro (HD Full Screen)
Ned's Newt Intro Theme
A.T.O.M. - Alpha Teens on Machines Theme
M.A.S.K. (1985) Intro
Theme Song | Milo Murphy’s Law | Disney XD
Theme Song ? | Phineas and Ferb | Disney XD
Theme Song ? | Kim Possible | Disney Channel
Magi-Nation Opening

>>441924
That's a wide range you've got there.

Does it make me some sort of retro-hipster or just an old fart when I say much prefer the older intros from that lot compared to the newer ones.

>>441964
Old cartoons were on TV, and the intro had to convince you to watch. New cartoons are on THE INTERNETS, and you already know what the show is about because you looked up the premise and people's reactions. You haven't changed, the world did.

>>441964
How old? Can you give some examples?

>>442117
Cartoon intros from the 80s/90s.

The mask cartoon had a really bitchin opening song. The lyrics are great.
The Mask Animated Series Opening Music

>>442306
Yeah readily 'member that show, example of a good cartoon spinoff for a non-kids movie (remember the Ace Venture cartoon at least being decent as well).
Seconding appreciation for the intro song.

>>442307
>>442306
the aceman cometh but only the parts that keep me up at night

COPS Cartoon Intro

An intro that is basically a high-quality animated short by itself.

>>438456
>>438692
>>441456
The Incredible Hulk Intro (1996) [2K HD]

Something else for the thread, a look at the S2 Black Dynamite cartoon intro at different stages of the process.
STUDIO TRIGGER/SANZIGEN BLACK DYNAMITE SEASON 2 OPENING: PROCESS SEQUENCE

Can you Dig It?

>>443290
Black Dynamite - Light just turned motherfucking green!
Man I loved both the movie and the show.

>>443355
Head Ninja In Charge

>>421563
>>421566
LASTMAN is French.

And thus is anime.

What is the most egregious example of a kid's cartoon series that was spunoff from a movie franchise they weren't supposed to watch in the first place

ROBOCOP Cartoons Intros (1988-1998-1999) Sci Fi Action
Rambo Animated intro
The Toxic Crusaders Intro

>>443452
>what was the most egregious example
Yes.

>This fucking jank-ass 3-dollar ripoff intro song

Swamp Thing opening theme

>>443618
>music video ends with Will Smith being cucked by the alien
pottery

>>245196
Saturday Morning Watchmen HD (by Harry Partridge)

>>443929
>Was the Alien franchise meant to get a cartoon as well?
With all the crap during the development of Alien 3, I would not be surprised if a cartoon was on the cards. Robocop was dumbed down to that level right around that time too.

>>245196
Dexter's Lab had a good one
Dexter's Laboratory | Theme Song | Cartoon Network
The instrumental intro theme is memorable, the animated sequence is good and gives a feel for the show.

But growing up I've started to hate DeeDee, she's a fucking bitch. Its alot like how my feelings developed in regards to Jerry in Tom & Jerry (fucking vermin invading human homes, the cat is just doing its job)

>>444051
>Its alot like how my feelings developed in regards to Jerry in Tom & Jerry (fucking vermin invading human homes, the cat is just doing its job)

It gets dark in some episodes, the one parodying the French revolution has Tom guillotined on the end. The mice just say "c'est la guerre" ("that's how war is").

LIVING HERE IN JERSY FIGHTING VILLAINS FROM AFAR!

Megas XLR | Opening Theme (English) (HD)

YOU GOTTA FIND FIRST GEAR IN YOUR GIANT ROBOT CAR!

>>441924
Ned's Newt there has a surprisingly decent intro song.

Alright you faggots enough fucking around. Prepare yourself for some REAL hardcore shit, oldskool!

Postman Pat - intro theme - 1981 version (closed captions)

As a britfag have a couple from my childhood that I still remember.
The Trap Door Opening Theme

Count Duckula Intro

Button moon intro & Outro 1987

Don't think anyone gives a shit about cartoon intros.

The Chipmunks Theme Song/Intro (1989) - 720p HD Remaster
Don't remember the chipmunks voices being this annoying when I was a kid.

Harvey Birdman : Attorney At Law Intro [HQ]

>>444841
yeah well 80 replies says you're wrong, kiddo.

>>245196
Here's an intro that could fit both the Bad and Ugly parts.
Butt Ugly Martians Intro/Theme Song [HQ]

>>445652
MEGA Babies Intro (1999)

Posting this more out of nostalgia rather than it being an exemplary example of the genre.

Bananaman - intro (classic BBC cartoon series from 1983 to 1986 )

I've never seen the show but this intro is forever stuck in my head, it's just so goddamn surreal:
Fat Dog Mendoza Intro

>>445934
I remember watching that show as a kid.
Was pretty decent in my hazy recollections.

>>445928
The Beano Video (Opening)

Justice League Intro (Blu-ray 1080p HD)
Justice League Unlimited Intro (1080p HD)

>>446653
meh, I liked the first seasons opening more.
Beetlejuice Intro Opening

>>446664
>>446653
You're not wrong.

Who remembers this shit

Slim Shady Show Theme Song

>>446973
ah yes, I remember back when Eminem was relevant.
It's just that I can't remember a time when he was good.

>>446975
He once said you can rhyme with "orange", if you are not too autistic about your astronomically high purity standards. That is very wise, and I agree.

Kappa Mikey’s underrated.

>>447031
It's on my list, so someday. I know it may be shallow since it parodies only the anime creators seen at the time.

>>447077
Anime parodies in mainstream western series do tend to be pretty shallow and based on the same few anime like Speed Racer that got dubbed so long ago.

Sherlock Holmes in the 22nd Century Cartoon Intro
Odd concept for a cartoon.
More to the point the intro is awash with poor cgi and has a poor theme song.

>>447294
I heard it referenced on the last trivia episode of Anime World Order.

This is an interesting opening
Captain N the Gamemaster Intro
Being that it is very much an introduction to the show and its premise, with a mix of animation and live-action which is unusual.

Of course the ridiculous adaptations of particular game characters will always stand out from the Captain N cartoon.

>>446975
Eminem is still making music isn't he?

>>448253
Still rhyming things with orange, which is based.

>>446976
>>448273
A pirate I was meant to be HD

>>448458
Yer be lacking in courage!

All Animaniacs Intros (1993-2021)

>>448458
>A pirate I was meant to be
Pirate My Game - /v/ musical
Internet Pirate - /v/ The Musical 2

Samurai Pizza Cats Intro
Why was the west so obsessed with taking Japanese stuff and not only redubbing it but at times taking existing footage and reshooting new material around it or meshing multiple shows together into one thing so the plots were completely changed?

Power Rangers as a whole of course being the most standout example.
Mighty Morphin Season 1 - Official Opening Theme and Theme Song | Power Rangers Official

>>449785
Animation is expensive. It is much MUCH cheaper to pay the writers and editors to transform something existing into something you believe american children will like better. Obsessed with potential profits more like.

>>449041
They need to stop rebooting/relaunching old shows to cash in on nostalgia.

The Super Mario World cartoon, as like a spinoff from the Super Mario Bros Super Show animation, is really weird.

Super Mario World Cartoon Intro

Its clearly inspired by the Super Mario World videogame where the previous animation was more Super Mario Bros 2, hence Yoshi being here now instead of Toad.
But why did they decide to add a population of random cavemen to the cast? There was never really a hint of things being prehistoric in Super Mario World (the game).

Might as well post the previous cartoon's intros while at it.
Super Mario Brothers Super Show Intro
The Super Mario Bros. Super Show Cartoon Intro

But of course everyone know for a fact the best animation to come from all that was the LoZ cartoon.
The Legend Of Zelda Cartoon - Opening Theme (Higher Quality)

Teletubbies Intro and Theme Song Videos For Kids

Someone react to this thread you fucking prancing buttsucking faggots.

>>450232
Honestly looked more like a dragon to me with those teeny wings

>>450230
>Teletubbies
>prancing buttsucking faggots
wasn't there minor silly controversy about it being gay propaganda because the purple one had a purse or something

>Terrible fighting game cartoon adaptations
Street Fighter (Cartoon intro)
Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the Realm (The Animated Series) Intro

Flash Gordon is a franchise that has existed for decades, so its natural its had some animated shows.
New Adventures of Flash Gordon Intro & Closing Credits

Flash Gordon opening 1996
Happened to come across them on random browsing but stopped short when seeing the more modern one, since I actually vaguely recalled watching it as a child.

>>450346
There's nothing more terrible than the plot of the MK games, they used literal time-travel retcon reboots for multiple games in a row to try and unfuck the series plot and only managed to make things worse.

>>450808
They are just riding the wave with all the multiverse crap you see in... fucking everything nowadays.

and you can't blame them because MK was at its peak popularity for the original trilogy and the MK9 reboot of it.

>>450809
Multiverses are a cancer on storytelling.

>>450833
Amen.

>>450833
I disagree. Tres Acordes had a multiverse and split timeline episode and it was fun, nevertheless, it was a one shoot rather than long lasting part of the plot.

I hate when series, especially common with comicbook universes, don't bother to make use of the storytelling potential of the existing universe (or even whole single GALAXY) their setting takes place in and rush straight to OMG MULTIVERSE AT THREAT over and over again.

Its just so shallow, lazy and devalues everything that exists.

Sonic X Theme Song - Gotta Go Fast

The intro song 4kids made for Sonic X was actually pretty good.

>>445819
Why was this show even made.

>>443452
There's a new robocop videogame coming out soon. Apparently it looks like it'll be pretty good from the demo?

Were the cartoons based on it any good.

>>452039
oh yeah I heard about the new game. The problem with the old ones was that Robocop is a slow tank, so an FPS with him is pretty boring. The Xbox OG had one with that fault.

I dunno about the cartoons but the comics were all fun.

>>452041
I don't think the new Robocop Rogue City will give you bonus points for shooting criminals in the dick, so its clearly trash.

>>452042
Yes but will it allow you to thank people for their cooperation?

>>452042
Apparently it counts as a critical hit like headshots if you shoot them in the dick.

Honestly it seems like Deus Ex if anything from the demo.
But with less stealth options meaning more shooting since you're robocop and not some highly-advanced special agent with augs that let you prance around silently with catlike-tread.

Specifically there's sort of 'hub' areas where you can walk around talking to people and looking for sidequests/dealing with various crimes as a police officer and you have different options in how you resolve it.

Scott Pilgrim has a cartoon coming now. Not sure why.
Scott Pilgrim Takes Off | Opening Credits | Netflix

The animation of this intro is nice but its the definition of soulless, even without the prominent splashing of NETFLIX at the end.

>>452484
Well yeah, cause in the end you're still shooting them in the 'head'.

Saw the Garfield thread and was reminded of this.
Classic Theme Song - Garfield & Friends

Its a stylish animation & song combination, though can't really remember much about the other characters on display. Really feels like they were trying to cash in on Garfield's popularity by crashing their show onto his.

This is a cartoon I remember from my childhood and was reminded of recently
Albert the fifth musketeer

Gadget and the Gadgetinis Opening Theme
Sonic Underground (1999-2000) - Intro
The New Adventures Of Madeline Intro
Madeline Intro
Clifford the Big Red Dog Opening Theme
Chuggington - Theme Song
Bibi und Tina Intro
Bibi Blocksberg, die kleine Hexe... Lied mit Songtext zum Mitsingen
A Miss Mallard Mystery Theme
W.I.T.C.H. - Season 1 | Opening Theme (UK English) (HD)
A Tale Of Redwall: Redwall - Intro and Credits
The Magic School Bus Intro
Les Enigmes de Providence IntroEng

>>464370
The cartoon of Heatcliff seems like its alot better than the newspaper comic

>>466400
Indeed. Heathcliff is one of the most unfunny newspaper comics ever made.

>>466400
Personally, I liked heathcliff more than Garfield, (although I haven't seen all his incarnations).

"My Life As A Teenage Robot" Theme Song (HQ) | Episode Opening Credits | Nick Animation
Pelswick (2000-02): Intro and Outro in High Quality

>>466436
Which is quite an achievement, considering how many desperately unfunny newspaper comics there have been.

>>466790
The Escape from Cluster Prime version of the MLaaTR theme is stylistically great:
Escape from cluster prime intro part 1

MEANWHILE, ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE UNIVERSE:

Bounty Hamster Intro

321 Penguins Theme song
Jane And The Dragon Theme Song
Babar - Intro / Outro Theme Music
Jakers! The Adventures of Piggley Winks Theme Music Version1
The New Adventures of Ocean Girl Theme
Ōban Star-Racers (English Intro) [HD]
Galactik Football Opening Titles
Team Galaxy Full Opening Theme - [Music] (HQ)

>>468393
The only cartoon amongst these I ever actually watched was Babar, though was so young can't remember much about it except for the elephant characters appearance.

Freakazoid (1995-1997) - Intro
Catchy theme song, as a show is better than most 'real' superhero media.
Does Freakazoid even need his human alter-ego?

The 'animation' of this intro is a bit of a mindfuck.

Mister T Cartoon Intro

Tutenstein: Theme Song
Disney's Marsupilami Intro
Aladdin The Series Intro
Ghostforce | Theme Song in English
"Danny Phantom" Theme Song (HQ) | Episode Opening Credits | Nick Animation
Dennis the Menace (1986) Opening and Credits

>>472328
Aladdin's cartoon was pretty good, better than the ones made for the likes of Tarzan or Hercules.

>>471248
>Does Freakazoid even need his human alter-ego?
His family was absolutely hysterical, so I'd say yes.

Freakazoid - The Computer Is My Life

Captain N the Gamemaster Intro

The characterisation of the Nintendo characters in Captain N was ridiculous/retarded, but what I really don't understand is why they made Mega Man green.

>>443452
Yknow I'm surprised the Terminator movies didn't have a kids cartoon too.

Apparently there was talk of one but unlike the other examples didn't amount to anything.
http://jamescamerononline.com/T2Cartoon.htm

Metalocalypse Theme Opening (HD)

Inspired lyrics

>>245199
I think it captures the shows' spirit pretty well. That particular sound/instrument means this show's gonna get *weird*