All children love cartoons. A whole generation has grown on some animated series, because they went every day for many years. Children grew up with the heroes and simultaneously participated in their adventures. The series turned out to be so popular that they continued to shoot them again and again.
And, of course, the largest number of episodes in the animated series created from Japanese books. They are first published in magazines with several thousand different stories and then recreated on-screen adventures.
Each child remembers his favorite cartoon, which he ran with pleasure to watch after kindergarten, and then after school. There were times when parents recorded the series on cassettes so that their child would not miss the episodes.
In this list you will find the longest animated series in the world in history that have managed to spark interest and delight viewers with many episodes.
List
- 10. Bob the Builder, 288 episodes
- 9. Smeshariki, 350 episodes
- 8. Scooby-Doo, 426 episodes
- 7. Luntik and his friends, 488 episodes
- 6. The engine Thomas and his friends, 507 episodes
- 5. The Simpsons, 663
- 4. One Piece, 925 series
- 3. Prince Mackaroo, 1 348 episodes -
- 2. Doraemon, 2 165 series
- 1. Sazae-san, 7,500 episodes
10. Bob the Builder, 288 episodes
A very kind cartoon that gathered a lot of children of different ages from the screens. First episode "Bob the builder”Was released in 1998 and since then 288 episodes aired. The plot is about the builder with his talking machines that cope with any difficulties and problems.
Scriptwriters were able to create a useful and at the same time entertaining animated series. Parents were happy to leave their children at the screens and were sure that the next 20 minutes on TV would show only good and positive. Another cartoon teaches courage and modesty.
9. Smeshariki, 350 episodes
This is one of the most popular cartoons. Funny round characters with their stories and adventures fell in love with not only the children's audience, but also the adult.
Bright, funny and at the same time deep cartoon fell in love with the first series. It has been shown on the screen since 2003. The last series was released in 2015 on New Year's, but still repeats on TV.
Recently replaced the animated series “Smeshariki“Came”Toddlers”Who also received high ratings and good reviews from children and parents. Hedgehog, Krosh and Nyusha will be remembered by all for a long time. Children grab souvenir products with their images with a bang.
Perhaps one of the most popular cartoons of our time, which is in no way inferior to the old Soviet cartoons in its deepest sense, only the graphics here are much better.
8. Scooby-Doo, 426 episodes
Incredible adventures on which a whole generation has grown. Every day, children fled from school and kindergartens to watch the mystical stories of a friendly team and a funny dog. Each character has his own character, but despite all this they are very friendly and help each other in dangerous situations, and most importantly - they save the world and reveal criminals. A team that will always find the truth.
The highlight of the company was an incredibly charismatic dog Scooby-doo. Brave guys rush to meet the mystical adventures from 1969 and did a restart in 2002.
7. Luntik and his friends, 488 episodes
The fantasies of the writer of this cartoon can only be envied. Each series is interesting and thoughtful.
Cartoon “Luntik and his friends”Is not only bright and colorful, but also instructive. The first series was released in 2006 and now you can watch them on several children's channels.
The plot is very interesting and kind. Once on the moon a baby was born and fell to the earth. There he found many new friends and adventures. A total of 488 episodes were released before 2016, which are being reviewed by both adults and children.
6. The engine Thomas and his friends, 507 episodes
The series is based on the book. At the head of the plot are trains that are endowed with human feelings and emotions. They do not just live their own lives, they help a small audience to understand important issues, to understand what courage and perseverance, kindness and modesty, courage and friendship are.
First episode "Train Thomas and his friends”Came out in 1984 and there were more than 500 pieces. This is one of the leading global brands, the cartoon was shown in more than 180 countries. In Russia, you can watch it today on the Carousel channel.
Interesting adventures that unfold on the railway and in the center of events is always a small blue train.
5. The Simpsons, 663
Adventures of an American family from an ordinary town. Each series tells a unique story in which the main characters fall. Often the series are released on a certain topic, for example, before the famous holidays: Christmas, Halloween and Thanksgiving.
The full-length film “The Simpsons" The director raises deep social topics that will be understood by the older generation. For children, it will be just an entertaining and colorful cartoon.
The first series was released in 1989 and so far on the 2x2 channel you can revisit this series again and again. The cartoon caused a great stir. Heroes are very famous among teenagers. In each character you can see a set of qualities that resembles, if not yourself, then definitely someone from the environment.
4. One Piece, 925 series
The animated series tells about the secret dream of all boys of preschool age - the search for treasures. A world famous pirate hid unprecedented wealth that he called “One piece" After his death, there is a real boom in piracy and everyone goes in search of this mysterious big jackpot.
So the guy Luffy, who lives in a small village, dreams of such adventures. By the will of fate, he gains amazing abilities and, having matured, goes to distant lands.
Anime “One piece”Is very different from the usual. Since 1999, the series has been shown so far. And as of August 2019, there were already more than 900 episodes.
3. Prince Mackaroo, 1 348 episodes -
The series was launched in 1998 based on the eponymous manga. Series continue to be released so far and there are already more than 1300. The cartoon has received many awards and has been distributed worldwide.
The action takes place in modern Japan, where he arrived Prince mackaroo from the Heiyang era. Together with him a firefly and three demons They. It is difficult for him to adapt in a new society and he gets into many adventures.
2. Doraemon, 2 165 series
Another popular manga series. The first series was released in 1973. To date, there are already more than 2100 pieces in 40-45 minutes.
The plot focuses on a robot cat who came from the XXll century to help a schoolboy. TV series "Doraemon”Received several awards, one of them as“The best children's anime”.
1. Sazae-san, 7,500 episodes
We got to the longest series in the world and the leader of anime. The comedy cartoon tells about the life of Sadzae, who lives in the post-war period. She’s typical “liberated woman of the East”, Inflexible in matters of family and moral values.
Since 1969, this series was released on weekends and for 7500 episodes were already watched in Japan. For this country, the animated series “Sazae-san”Became a landmark, and the Sadzae family became a real symbol.
By following the events, you can understand the Japanese mentality and their lifestyle. And despite the fact that the first generation, which watched the initial series, has already grown, and the characters have remained the same, the viewer is happy to watch a picture of what is happening. After all, the most important are ordinary things: home and family.
Characters are taught to empathize, admire, sympathize. After all, it is not the presence of an expensive car or a high position that makes us people, but simple human qualities. Therefore, the series “Sazae-san” will be at the peak of relevance for a long time.