Top 90s Best Series
The 90s marked a golden age for animation in Spain.
It was a decade where Japanese productions (anime), American, and European shows coexisted, many of which became true classics that shaped the childhood and adolescence of an entire generation.
From adventure and fantasy anime 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 with Captain Nemo to protect the mysterious Blue Water jewel and confront forces seeking world domination.
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 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 confront demonic creatures and ensure order between both worlds.
Sailor Moon (Japan)
Magical girl, romance, and action.
Usagi and her friends awaken the powers of the cosmos and 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 slice of life.
The antics of Shin-chan, an irreverent child, create comical situations in his family and community.
Slam Dunk (Japan)
Sports and comedy. Hanamichi Sakuragi discovers basketball and strives to improve, 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 fighting with 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 person in their 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 earn 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.
Recess (United States)
Comedy and coming-of-age.
A group of children navigate 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 confront monsters and mages while searching for treasures and adventures.
Fushigi Yûgi (Japan)
Fantasy and romance.
A student is transported to a magical world inspired by China, where she must gather the seven priests to summon a god.
Rurouni Kenshin (Japan)
Action and samurai.
Kenshin, a former ronin assassin, seeks redemption 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 "Black Organization", to obtain the cure.
Neon Genesis Evangelion (Japan)
Mecha, psychological, and action.
Teenagers pilot gigantic robots to protect humanity while dealing with trauma and internal conflicts.
Pingu (Switzerland)
Stop-motion children's show.
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 have surreal adventures in a Colorado town.
Pepper Ann (United States)
Comedy and coming-of-age.
The adventures of a teenager with a unique personality.
The Wild Thornberrys (United States)
Adventure and comedy.
A family travels the world filming nature documentaries.
Los Fruittis (Spain)
Children's musical.
Anthropomorphic fruits experience adventures in a colorful world.
Arthur (United States)
Educational and comedy.
A young boy faces the challenges of daily life with his family and friends.
Count Duckula (France/United Kingdom)
Comedy and fantasy.
An eccentric doctor cares for animals in his magical shop.
Pinky and the Brain (United States)
Comedy and science fiction.
Two laboratory mice try to conquer the world with crazy plans.
The animated series and anime of the 90s left an indelible legacy on Spanish television.
They were much more than entertainment: many conveyed values of friendship, self-improvement, irreverent humor, and boundless creativity.
If you lived through this decade, you surely remember some of the ones we mentioned, although there are probably many more.
Many are still relevant thanks to reruns, new generations of fans, and even reboots.
Remembering them is returning 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 mine on this list, like Yu-Yu Hakusho... though others are missing, like Mummies Alive!... But without a doubt, many series here bring back good memories, and many others I still love!
Note: The list has no particular order and does not reflect a personal opinion; it is simply the result based on comments and statistics found online.
