TheGreatDirector
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What is this thread about?
This thread is essentially to provide a common sharing ground for western animation lovers. Much like Individual Anime OT tend to go unnoticed for lots of shows, several people on Gaf have noticed how the individual cartoon OT tend to also go under radar. This thread can act to find out information about western animation shows old and new while celebrating them.
What is western animation?
In my extremely broad definition I consider western animation to be any animation not specifically produced and catered in Asia. A western animation show can be animated in Asia but its writers and target audience are not.
Thereby western animation can include anything from Canada's Teletoons to French animation like Wafku.
What subgenres are there?
There are hundreds of animated shows of all kinds in the west. To be precise, there is no one specific target audience for these types of shows. Whether it be for kids, teens, adults, or families, you can practically find a cartoon for anyone.
Where can I watch these shows?
There are dozens of streaming platforms ranging from Netflix to Hulu all carrying multiple seasons of cartoon shows for your viewing pleasure. In addition, sites like Disney XD, Adult Swim, and Cartoon Network allow for the streaming of their shows directly from their sites so long as you have a eligible cable provider.
Where can I buy these shows?
Lots of media retailers such as Best Buy carry many of these types of shows in DVD format. Do take notice that many western animated shows tend not to get Blu-Rays very often. Still, standard DVDs are your option for having a physical copy of these shows.
