From 2010 Cartoon Network finally dug itself out of a downward spiral and returned to making cartoons, it's worth noting that Cartoon Network had successfully made a cartoon every year since 1993 except for 2009.
Now we finish the mini guide with today's cartoons. 7 entries today.
1. Adventure Time - 2010
Fantasy epic about a boy and his shape shifting dog in a magical world of princesses, vampires, ice kings and everything awesome.
Verdict: Is well deserving of it's cult status even if some episodes are a bit lacking in content but always entertaining to watch and surprisingly dark in places.
Fact: The second time Nickelodeon has kicked themselves for letting a good cartoon go to their rivals. (The other being Ed, Edd & Eddy) Would you believe they chose Fanboy & Chum Chum over Adventure Time?
2. Regular Show - 2010
The surreal adventures of a group of park keepers which consist of a Blue Jay, a Raccoon, a Yeti, a Gumball Machine, a Lollyman, a small chubby Hulk and a Ghost with a hand on his head.
Verdict: One of the best cartoons on tv today, packed to the brim with 80s & 90s references and surreal humor created from mundane tasks, they even make Milk & Cereal look awesome.
Fact: Mordecai is creator JG Quintel with much of the show representing his college years.
3. Sym-Bionic Titan - 2010
Two alien humanoids and their robot escape to Planet Earth only to followed by the villains that took over their home world, they fight back with a giant mecha called Sym-Bionic Titan.
Verdict: Genndy Tartakovsky's trademark art style is plain to see and the show can easily compete with most anime series (seeing as it was inspired by early mecha anime) but I don't think the world was ready for it or Cartoon Network for that matter.
Fact: They listed the main reason for cancellation was "No toys attached to it" which is a load of crap, they couldn't afford to keep Genndy so they cancelled his project to save money.
4. Robotomy - 2010
Two outsider robots enter a world of murderous robots as they attempt to get through school.
Verdict: Terrible. Someone clearly watched Futurama and said "copy that" not realizing you need John Di Maggio to make any robot series work.
Fact: Shortest cartoon on the Network's history.
5. The Problem Solverz - 2011
A bunch of badly drawn characters solving problems.
Verdict: IT HURTS MY EYES!!!! The psychedelic color scheme really hurts my eyes and I can usually handle it having been an anime fan for years.
Fact: Technical Difficulties Please Wait. (Please note that I am currently on my computer chair in pain holding my eyes after re-watching Problem Solverz)
6. The Amazing World of Gumball - 2011
The Watterson family made up of blue cats, pink rabbits & a talking fish go through day to day life in a world full of advertisement characters in every animation technique possible.
Verdict: A fantastic show with some of the best child voice acting in the business along with some very memorable moments.
Fact: This show is British made. (Finally a cartoon I can be proud of) In fact some of it's writers live only a few miles away from where I live.
Bonus: I say advertisement characters seeing as most of the designs were used by creator Ben Boquelet as part of an advertising project in college.
7. Secret Mountain Fort Awesome - 2011
Five monsters come to Earth to try and live with humans but as with anything to do with this plot, hilarity ensues.
Verdict: Strange.
Fact: Placed on hiatus and eventually cancelled and will be replaced by the show it was originally attached to "Uncle Grandpa"
Bonus: How are Cartoon Network doing now?
While they still give up too easily on some good ideas, while making bad decisions with others and still insist on live action programming, Cartoon Network's powerhouse three of Regular Show, Gumball & Adventure Time keep the channel alive and as long as they keep going with shows like those and keep replaying the older works during the night run, there should be nothing to worry about.
Bonus: The new Cartoons this year - 2013
Quick look at the three latest cartoons coming later in the year.
Steven Universe: Looks like Scott Pilgrim channeling Charlie's Angels.
Uncle Grandpa: Idea is stupid, character is stupid, the whole series looks stupid.
Clarence: Blatant ripoff of Phineas & Ferb.
Yeah only Steven Universe looks interesting.
