20 sci-fi cartoons that defined '80s and '90s Saturday mornings: from He-Man to the obscure
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Richard Edwards
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A nostalgic retrospective exploring 20 sci-fi cartoons from the 1980s and 1990s that shaped childhoods, from iconic series like He-Man to obscure, weird entries. The article examines how Saturday morning cartoons served as a gateway to science fiction for kids before the era of abundant live-action sci-fi TV, highlighting the unique tropes of the genre — exposition-heavy openings, catchy theme songs, and strong ties to toy merchandising.
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· 3 pulledKids who grew up in the '80s and '90s couldn't enjoy the massive selection of live-action sci-fi TV available right now.
With the biggest out-of-this-world adventures likely to be found in theaters, many of the most memorable — and undoubtedly the weirdest — concepts tended to be found in Saturday morning cartoons.
This is a realm of exposition-heavy opening credits, relentlessly earwormy theme tunes, and heroes who, for no obvious reason, choose to hang out...
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