Onto Generation 2 of the mini guide, there will be six this time.
1. Ed, Edd & Eddy - 1999
Adventures from the cul-de-sac featuring a group of kids who share similar names who just want to make some money for sweets.
Verdict: Everyone has known someone who's been a character in Ed, Edd & Eddy and that kind of connection makes it worth the watch. I was always the Double D of the group in school.
Fact: Cartoon Network's longest running show broadcasting more than 10 years before succumbing to the dreaded 2009 cartoon drought.
2. Mike, Lu & Og - 1999
A foreign exchange student ends up in the Pacific Islands as she tries to adjust to the culture shock between herself and the inhabitants. Think western animation version of Haru + Guu.
Verdict: Average, looks too much like a Nickelodeon production.
Fact: Features the voice of Bart Simpson: Nancy Cartwright
3. Courage the Cowardly Dog - 1999
A cowardly dog fights a number of aliens, monsters and other nightmare fuel in order to protect his family, an elderly couple living in the wastelands.
Verdict: Forgettable in places, it's very creative when you look at the amount of Nightmare fuel it shows. I do prefer Courage to not talk.
Fact: The original short was nominated for a short film Oscar on the year of release.
4. Sheep in the Big City - 2000
A sheep ends up in various unusual situations while being chased by an army general who wants him as a laser battery.
Verdict: I never got on with it, the story felt too surreal to be entertaining.
Fact: The show lists Rocky & Bullwinkle as it's biggest influence.
5. Time Squad - 2001
A team travels through various time periods correcting the mistakes that have been made.
Verdict: While interesting in theory it has been done better by better programs with the same plot.
Fact: Another Rocky & Bullwinkle inspired show, this one referencing Mister Peabody.
6. Samurai Jack - 2001
A Samurai from ancient Japan fights an evil shape-shifter named Aku only to be sent to a dystopian future ruled by the demon. The samurai named Jack by the inhabitants must battle to return to the past.
Verdict: Not just a good cartoon but one of the best cartoons ever created, entire episodes can be shown with very little dialogue and still accomplish more than a show of equal status and even the silliest episodes still look awesome.
Fact: A film version is still attempting production even now with the only issue holding it back is the death of actor Mako.
