TOP 10 best animated series for adults (10 photos)

Where is South Park, where is The Simpsons and where is Futurama? Yes, they are not in the ranking. Most likely because these are too obvious options that will always be out of the rating, since they are too iconic. Therefore, read the introduction so as not to shout again in the comments. But they are not the only ones, as they say. There are many cool cartoons for adult audiences that are worthy of attention. So, if you have long wanted to watch some cool cartoon, then you are welcome to add it to the selection.

Invincible (2021–…)





IMDb: 8.7

The series tells about the growing up of a schoolboy who is forced to cope with ordinary youth problems and not get lost as an individual against the backdrop of his father, the most powerful superhero. The cartoon will especially appeal to fans of superheroics and everyone who is just embarking on the path of growing up and separation.

Primeval (2019–…)



IMDb: 8.7

Every work by Genndy Tartakovsky is unique and fascinating. You can watch this cartoon in the original, because the main character is a primitive man. A dark and at the same time bright story of the partnership between the main character and the tyrannosaurus, which will penetrate the soul without a single word.

Blue-Eyed Samurai (2023-…)





IMDb: 8.7

The story is about an onne-musa (female samurai) whose main goal is to take revenge on four white men. This project attracts attention not only with high-quality visuals, but also with carefully written characters of the main and minor roles. This year, the animated series won six statuettes at the annual Annie Awards, which present awards in the field of animated films.

BoJack Horseman (2014-2020)



IMDb: 8.8

This animated series has a lot of black humor, surrealism and absurdity that exist as everyday life. And it is thanks to them that this deeply sad project touches on important problems that every person faces, if not directly, then through friends and family: addiction, depression, relationships and identity crisis.

Disappointment (2018–2023)



IMDb: 7.2

"Shrek" in the world of animated series: the princess does not look or act like a stereotypical princess. They are not saving her, but she is saving everyone around her. She creates most of her problems herself. Lives with alcoholism, a stupid elf and an insidious demon. In this situation, your whole life seems like a big disappointment. The creators of The Simpsons and Futurama weaved a lot of dark humor and real life into this fantasy world.

Special Agent Archer (2009-2023)



IMDb: 8.6

The pleasant atmosphere of Hollywood chic in the Bond style and incredibly ridiculous spy adventures are perfect for lifting your spirits! Graphics reminiscent of 50s cartoons, a deconstructed cult of the spy hero and witty dialogue mixed with anecdotal situations are the basis of this wonderful animated sitcom for adults.

Samurai Jack (2001-2017)



IMDb: 8.5

The work of Genndy Tartakovsky, which helped "Primeval" make its way onto the Oscar longlist. This project also forces you to thoughtfully observe the actions of the heroes, who, if they utter lines, do so at the most necessary moments. In the story, a brave samurai finds himself in a future ruled by the real embodiment of evil - the demon Aku, but the warrior does not intend to accept such a terrifying reality.

Love. Death. Robots (2019-…)



IMDb: 8.4

Each episode is a separate story with new characters, and retains all or two of the three main themes (love, death and robots). The animated project by David Fincher and Tim Miller almost immediately became a classic. In addition to the original, frequently changing visuals, it ruthlessly raises the most pressing social and philosophical themes: racism, free will and the essence of man.

Rick and Morty (2013-…)



IMDb: 9.1

The adventure black comedy has found a very large audience around the world. She managed to discuss everything with the viewer, and from non-standard angles: family topics (unequal position of parents), codependency (not only in a boy-girl pair), psychological problems and an incredible variety of social and philosophical issues. Even a portal gun doesn’t help you escape from both teenage and adult problems: something crazy is happening both at home and on strange planets. And this is what the heroes carry behind them, unable to throw off the burden.

Arcane (2021-…)



IMDb: 9

An adventure fantasy based on the game League of Legends attracted the attention of not only gamers, but also ordinary viewers who were ready to immerse themselves in a detailed and written world of eternal confrontation between the parties. The story of how war divides even loved ones leaves the viewer in complete shock.