The 90s marked a golden age for animation in Spain.
It was a decade where Japanese (anime), American and European productions coexisted, many of them becoming true classics that marked the childhood and adolescence of an entire generation.
From anime full of adventure and fantasy, to irreverent comedies that broke the mold, these series not only entertained, but also left their mark on popular culture and are still remembered with nostalgia today.
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water (Japan)
Adventure and science fiction.
Nadia and Jean travel alongside Captain Nemo to protect the mysterious Blue Water jewel and confront forces that want to dominate the world.
Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibouken (Japan)
Adventure and fantasy.
Dai and his friends fight against the evil Hadlar to protect the kingdom and fulfill his destiny as a hero.
Yu Yu Hakusho (Japan)
Adventure and the supernatural.
Yusuke, a rebellious teenager who dies in an unexpected accident, had no assigned place in the afterlife, so he is offered the opportunity to become a spirit detective; from then on he begins to face demonic creatures and make sure to maintain order between both worlds.
Sailor Moon (Japan)
Magical girl, romance and action.
Usagi and her friends awaken the powers of the cosmos and the planets, uniting to fight against evil forces to protect Earth and Princess Serenity, as well as their own future.
Crayon Shin-chan (Japan)
Comedy and everyday life.
The pranks of Shin-chan, an irreverent child, cause comical situations in his family and community.
Slam Dunk ( Japan )
Sports and comedy. Hanamichi Sakuragi discovers basketball and strives to improve, while facing rivals and experiencing friendship and growth.
Mobile Suit Victory Gundam (Japan)
Mecha and action.
A space war between federations and rebels, with young pilots battling giant robots to protect justice.
Gargoyles (United States)
Fantasy and action.
Gargoyle statues come to life to protect New York City.
Doug (United States)
Comedy and coming-of-age.
The experiences of a young man in his school and personal life.
Dexter's Laboratory (United States)
Science fiction and comedy.
A child prodigy creates inventions in his secret laboratory.
Pokémon (Japan)
Adventure and fantasy.
In a world where, instead of animals, you find fantastic creatures called "Pokémon," each with special abilities, which can be raised and with which young people travel and compete in tournaments to obtain badges, Ash Ketchum travels with Pikachu, his starter Pokémon, to become a Pokémon Master.
Rugrats (United States)
Children's and comedy.
The adventures of a group of babies and their view of the adult world.
The Backyard Gang (United States)
Comedy and coming-of-age.
A group of children faces the social dynamics of school recess.
Ghost Sweeper Mikami (Japan)
Comedy and supernatural.
Mikami, a professional ghost hunter, confronts evil spirits with humor and action.
Slayers (Japan)
Fantasy, adventure and comedy.
Lina Inverse and her friends face monsters and wizards while searching for treasure and adventure.
Fushigi Yûgi (Japan)
Fantasy and romance.
A student is transported to a magical world inspired by China, where she must gather seven priests to summon a god.
Rurouni Kenshin (Japan)
Action and samurai.
Kenshin, a former ronin assassin, seeks to redeem himself by protecting the innocent in the Meiji era without taking lives again.
Detective Conan (Japan)
Mystery and crime.
Shinichi Kudo, a high school detective, is transformed into a child and solves criminal cases while searching for those who transformed him, a dangerous organization called "Men in Black," in order to obtain the cure.
Neon Genesis Evangelion (Japan)
Mecha, psychological and action.
Teenagers pilot giant robots to protect humanity while dealing with trauma and inner conflict.
Pingu (Switzerland)
Children's stop-motion animation.
The antics of a penguin in a world of snow and ice.
Beavis and Butt-Head (United States)
Comedy and satire.
Two aimless teenagers face absurd situations while commenting on music videos.
South Park (United States)
Comedy, satire.
Four children experience surreal adventures in a town in Colorado.
Pepper Ann (United States)
Comedy and coming-of-age.
The adventures of a teenager with a unique personality.
The Thornberrys (United States)
Adventure and comedy.
A family travels the world filming nature documentaries.
The Fruittis ( Spain )
Children's Musical.
Anthropomorphic fruits live adventures in a colorful world.
Arthur (United States)
Educational and comedy.
A young man faces the challenges of daily life with his family and friends.
The pet shop in Transylvania (France/United Kingdom)
Comedy and fantasy.
An eccentric doctor takes care of animals in his magic shop.
Pinky and the Brain (United States)
Comedy and science fiction.
Two laboratory mice attempt to conquer the world with outlandish plans.
Animated series and anime from the 90s left an indelible legacy on Spanish television.
They were much more than entertainment: many conveyed values of friendship, overcoming challenges, irreverent humor, and overflowing creativity.
If you lived through this decade, you'll surely remember some of the ones we've mentioned, although there are probably many more.
There are also quite a few that remain popular thanks to reruns, new generations of fans, and even reboots.
Remembering them is like going back to a time when imagination had no limits and every afternoon in front of the screen was an unrepeatable adventure.
Do you find your childhood favorites?
I've found some of my favorites on this list, like Yu-Yu Hakusho ... although others are missing, like The Living Mummies! ... But without a doubt, many series here bring back good memories, and many others I still love!
Note: The list is not in any order, nor does it reflect a personal impression; it is simply the result of comments and statistics found on the internet.
