all right I’m ready the small screen has
already offered its fair share of
unforgettable animated creations
in this half decade I can’t abide
bureaucracy I don’t like being told
where to go and what to do I consider it
a violation did you get those seats all
the way up your butt yeah Rick welcome
to watchmojo.com and today we’re
counting down our picks for the top ten
memorable TV cartoon characters of the
2010s so far are we headed the wrong way
no one to lead him back to the ship for
this list we’re looking at the animated
small screen characters that have made a
significant critical and cultural impact
throughout the first half of the 2010s
how would you feel about coming to live
with us what I can’t even imagine what
you’ve been through to be clear we’re
including both cartoons meant for
children and for adults
good news though Morty this whole
thing’s gonna be over really soon what
it’s a dream Morty we’re in your dog’s
dream we’re also including shows that
began during the 2009-2010 TV season as
technically this means its first season
was being broadcast during 2010 as well
number 10 kanan jarrus Star Wars rebels
what did you hope to gain by coming here
you’re clever figure it out the leader
of the ghost starships crew Kanan is a
great character addition to the Star
Wars Canon and has provided Freddie
Prinze jr. with his best role since the
90s
you can keep the lightsaber you stole
let it become just another dusty
souvenir or you can give it back and
come with us come with me and be trained
in the ways of the force you can learn
what it truly means to be a Jedi
described as a cowboy Jedi Kanan is a
different sort of Jedi than were used to
as he prefers not to fight and avoids it
when possible so you are the Jedi in
question whatever you want from me
you won’t get it a survivor of order 66
Kanan also has a fantastic but tragic
backstory making him a more human figure
than many of the characters in the Star
Wars universe
we have to move forward when the time
comes we have to be ready to sacrifice
or something bigger number nine mikasa
ackerman
attack on titan another character with a
tragic background Mikasa is the strong
and silent type which is unusual for a
female character and makes her that much
more memorable that we’re going to come
from beyond the grave
after her parents were killed Mikasa
becomes stoic and withdrawn but is
pushed to fight back by attack on Titans
protagonist Eren which gives her a solid
backstory and motivation for her
character lost any reason to live what
keeps pushing me she’s also very
protective especially towards Eren which
makes us care for her and the heart she
brings to the series I guess if I die
this memories of you die with me that’s
why I’ll do whatever it takes to win
meanwhile the fact that she’s a tragic
figure makes her a more mature and
enticing character than we’ve seen in
other animated series you’re absolutely
right sir
yes it’s what you call the greater good
still sometimes it’s not the light or
the death of a soldier that makes the
biggest difference
don’t you even game number 8 garnet
Steven universe Steven
another strong female character garnet
is the toughest looking and most
physically intimidating member of
crystal gem and as such it’s not
surprising that she took over as leader
from Rose can ink young man with the
energy of all existing matter channeling
the collective power of the universe
through your gem which results in and he
says my way of doing it rarely speaking
more than a few words at a time she’s
even more strong and silent than mikasa
ackerman
and while garnet comes across as serious
most of the time she actually has a
playful attitude especially towards her
student Steven let’s keep going alright
but be careful you might trigger a trap
with that gun show she’s a great role
model for children showing female
empowerment and leadership abilities all
while being fun and exciting for kids
and adults alike now that was a pretty
close one number 7 Rick Sanchez Rick and
Morty I’m gonna accomplish great things
Morty and you’re gonna be part of them
and together we’re gonna run around
Morty we’re gonna do all kinds of
wonderful things Morty a genius
scientist there certainly seems to be a
lot of them in cartoons doesn’t there
well you’re really gonna flip your lid
over this one Rick is hilarious but
definitely not a character you’d want
your kids watching on TV Rick and Morty
forever and for over a hundred years
Rick and Morty some things me and Ricky
morning running around and Rick and
Morty tie he is a raging alcoholic to
the point where his family worries about
the safety of his grandson Morty and he
often displays intense bouts of
sociopathic tendencies he could travel
through dreams
to travel through dreams that said he is
extremely intellectual often taking part
in space travel which gives the show
some of its fun well it’s possible that
your dog became self-aware made
modifications on the cognition amplifier
then turned on Terri Beth and summer
after learning about humanity’s cruel
subjugation of his species but your
guess is as good as mine Morty Rick and
Morty is a cartoon for adults and the
mature character of Rick is perfect if
you want to laugh along at his insane
behavior
listen I’m Rick Sanchez from Earth
dimension c-137 don’t mean you any harm
coming in peace it’s all cool in the
hood in the neighborhood that’s what I
was trying to come is what I meant
number six dipper pines gravity falls
whoa I have a really big head like a
smaller more childish Sherlock Holmes
dipper pines is one of the protagonists
of gravity falls and he helps solve the
many mysteries that occur in the town
known for their pale skin and bad
attitudes these creatures are often
mistaken for teenagers
beware gravity falls is nefarious
always on the lookout for the next big
riddle dipper is agile and attentive
often finding mundane situations lacking
in stimulation I guess I can be kind of
paranoid sometimes and wait what
all his twin sister is also great dipper
is brave and goal-oriented which makes
him both a good role model and an
entertainer for children all you got to
do is point and shoot like this on top
of that we actually don’t even know his
real name which adds a nice hint of
mystery to an already fascinating
character we’re not gonna get jealous
and turn on each other like the clones
and the movies are we
dipper please this is you you’re talking
about Plus hey you can always just
disintegrate me with water ah
number 5 Mordecai and Rigby Regular Show
you ticked me off ah dude no look at me
look at me too good together to separate
Mordecai and Rigby are a fantastic duo
that adds both hilarity and heart to the
great series known as Regular Show not
setting up the chairs next I’m not
setting up the chairs next time oh just
set up the chairs Mordecai is an
anthropomorphic blue jay while Rigby is
an anthropomorphic brown raccoon and
they both work together as grounds
keepers at the park Benson’s gonna drop
his balls when he sees how good we set
up these chairs he’s gonna be all like
oh no my gumballs
ha ha ha yeah we rule it setting up the
chairs well work isn’t quite the right
word as they often slack off but at
least their shenanigans make for some
memorable hilarity I can’t trust you
guys with something actually important
you’re always slacking off you calling
us slackers he did you he’s calling us
slackers however they’re also good
friends that stick by each other despite
their differences and this makes them a
great pairing both in terms of their
humor and their chemistry
don’t touch that cake it’s a medical
emergency you just ate a sandwich are
you a doctor now did you go to medical
school in the past 5 minutes number 4
pora the legend of korra thank you all
for baleen
in this acclaimed American animated
series Korra acts as the modern
incarnation of the avatar Amon has been
lying to you the spirits didn’t give him
the power to take people’s bending away
he uses blood bending to do it
Amon is a waterbender korra rarely shows
fear as she is strong and perfectly
capable of holding her own in a heated
battle you’re the only ones who are
gonna need a hospital and for your sake
I hope there’s one nearby who do you
think you are why don’t you come and
find out she’s also a great character to
watch develop and change we witness her
learning to master her skills but also
while she suffers from post-traumatic
stress disorder due to the events of the
story you said you saw your past enemies
now why do you think that is I don’t
know because they’ve made me and a lot
of other people suffer she’s not only a
terrifically strong female character but
three-dimensional and flawed as well
which makes her a more well-rounded
individual that adults can appreciate
and enjoy I saw a lot of the city today
and it’s totally out of whack I
understand now why you need to say
Republic city does need you but it needs
me too number three
Tina Ruth Belcher Bob’s Burgers you
hammy Tina yes and wear glasses not
hearing aids mom while Tina’s monotonous
and extremely low voice can prove
irritating to some there’s no denying
the phantom she is amassed throughout
Bob’s Burgers run I’m gonna take a nap
under a warm tortilla and then eat my
way out when I wake up I’ve heard of a
power nap but a flower nap cuz tortillas
are made of flour he’s under her
tortilla the geek of the family
Tina is an eccentric character what with
her love of writing erotic fan fiction
and her complicated relationship with
zombies hello honey seeing you here
whoa double trouble we didn’t even
mention her fascination with touching
people’s butts which she writes about in
her journal
Tina reach towards Jimmy juniors butt
your lips say no but your butt says yes
no hilarious it’s not meant to be
hilarious it’s supposed to be erotic
maybe you don’t understand it however
her eccentricities are what make her who
she is and what she is is one of the
more unique and original characters on
television I’m talking about Jimmy
juniors Valentine card here Tina from
all my heart was murdered by the word
from number two
sterling Archer Archer commence
operation something about I rescue Lana
and she begs me to take her back so then
she’ll commit suicide
voice actor H John Benjamin has been
taking the cartoon world by storm for
the last few years this is evidenced by
the fact that he also voices the
terrific character of Bob from Bob’s
Burgers you fail a marriage fail at
family kids are failures and you’re fat
but Archer has the restaurant owner beat
thanks to the titular protagonists crass
behavior and diversion from the norm
oh oh it’s not enough like in therapy in
the world to undo that uh touch my
mother’s dildo as an intelligence agency
spy Archer is a little less professional
than James Bond and he’s also extremely
egotistical so when you filled out your
insurance funds you weren’t thinking
about my tan muscular arms or my ass in
the combat firing stance Oh
wasn’t he often doesn’t take his job
very seriously and only takes interest
in the women and the alcohol that come
with it
Bloody Mary full of vodka blessed are
you among cocktails pray for me now at
the hour of my death which I hope is
soon amen
is vulgarity and unlikable attitude may
be hard to watch for some but they make
him hilarious enjoyable and unique to
everyone else Lana your eyes are amazing
Archer I mean not compared to your tits
but Oh before we unveil our top pick
here are some honorable mentions six
hold on
six is down six is down this is all your
fault this party that’s for you please
right where you were yes number one Jake
the dog and Finn the human
Adventure Time hey seriously man I’m
your bro bros are supposed to tell bros
everything all the time where do you and
bubblegum up to is everything all right
a surprise hit that has taken the
internet by storm Adventure Time has
gained high ratings thanks to the
chemistry between a human named Finn and
his dog slash adoptive brother Jake I’m
afraid the brothers from another mother
are popular with children because
they’re so hilarious together but
they’ve also found a surprise audience
in teens and adults largely due to their
unique personalities and the unique
style in which they’re animated and also
swear to only speak in rhymes speaking
rhymes all the times I swear and pigs
have hair while antagonists the Ice King
also stands out no one sucks the life
from my penguins except me and maybe
polar bears because that’s just nature
Gunter it’s Finn and Jake that have not
only proved popular with cosplayers but
have also become a modern cultural
phenomenon you did it
you conquered your fear why you’re at
the bottom of the ocean maybe we should
celebrate our land do you agree with our
list
what animated character from the first
half of the 2010s is your favorite
stay back stay back for more
entertaining top 10s published every day
be sure to subscribe to watchmojo.com my
crotch is at you come in let me see
Linda no no no I’m just not sure if I’ll
be any good on the grill just one free
hand
you
already offered its fair share of
unforgettable animated creations
in this half decade I can’t abide
bureaucracy I don’t like being told
where to go and what to do I consider it
a violation did you get those seats all
the way up your butt yeah Rick welcome
to watchmojo.com and today we’re
counting down our picks for the top ten
memorable TV cartoon characters of the
2010s so far are we headed the wrong way
no one to lead him back to the ship for
this list we’re looking at the animated
small screen characters that have made a
significant critical and cultural impact
throughout the first half of the 2010s
how would you feel about coming to live
with us what I can’t even imagine what
you’ve been through to be clear we’re
including both cartoons meant for
children and for adults
good news though Morty this whole
thing’s gonna be over really soon what
it’s a dream Morty we’re in your dog’s
dream we’re also including shows that
began during the 2009-2010 TV season as
technically this means its first season
was being broadcast during 2010 as well
number 10 kanan jarrus Star Wars rebels
what did you hope to gain by coming here
you’re clever figure it out the leader
of the ghost starships crew Kanan is a
great character addition to the Star
Wars Canon and has provided Freddie
Prinze jr. with his best role since the
90s
you can keep the lightsaber you stole
let it become just another dusty
souvenir or you can give it back and
come with us come with me and be trained
in the ways of the force you can learn
what it truly means to be a Jedi
described as a cowboy Jedi Kanan is a
different sort of Jedi than were used to
as he prefers not to fight and avoids it
when possible so you are the Jedi in
question whatever you want from me
you won’t get it a survivor of order 66
Kanan also has a fantastic but tragic
backstory making him a more human figure
than many of the characters in the Star
Wars universe
we have to move forward when the time
comes we have to be ready to sacrifice
or something bigger number nine mikasa
ackerman
attack on titan another character with a
tragic background Mikasa is the strong
and silent type which is unusual for a
female character and makes her that much
more memorable that we’re going to come
from beyond the grave
after her parents were killed Mikasa
becomes stoic and withdrawn but is
pushed to fight back by attack on Titans
protagonist Eren which gives her a solid
backstory and motivation for her
character lost any reason to live what
keeps pushing me she’s also very
protective especially towards Eren which
makes us care for her and the heart she
brings to the series I guess if I die
this memories of you die with me that’s
why I’ll do whatever it takes to win
meanwhile the fact that she’s a tragic
figure makes her a more mature and
enticing character than we’ve seen in
other animated series you’re absolutely
right sir
yes it’s what you call the greater good
still sometimes it’s not the light or
the death of a soldier that makes the
biggest difference
don’t you even game number 8 garnet
Steven universe Steven
another strong female character garnet
is the toughest looking and most
physically intimidating member of
crystal gem and as such it’s not
surprising that she took over as leader
from Rose can ink young man with the
energy of all existing matter channeling
the collective power of the universe
through your gem which results in and he
says my way of doing it rarely speaking
more than a few words at a time she’s
even more strong and silent than mikasa
ackerman
and while garnet comes across as serious
most of the time she actually has a
playful attitude especially towards her
student Steven let’s keep going alright
but be careful you might trigger a trap
with that gun show she’s a great role
model for children showing female
empowerment and leadership abilities all
while being fun and exciting for kids
and adults alike now that was a pretty
close one number 7 Rick Sanchez Rick and
Morty I’m gonna accomplish great things
Morty and you’re gonna be part of them
and together we’re gonna run around
Morty we’re gonna do all kinds of
wonderful things Morty a genius
scientist there certainly seems to be a
lot of them in cartoons doesn’t there
well you’re really gonna flip your lid
over this one Rick is hilarious but
definitely not a character you’d want
your kids watching on TV Rick and Morty
forever and for over a hundred years
Rick and Morty some things me and Ricky
morning running around and Rick and
Morty tie he is a raging alcoholic to
the point where his family worries about
the safety of his grandson Morty and he
often displays intense bouts of
sociopathic tendencies he could travel
through dreams
to travel through dreams that said he is
extremely intellectual often taking part
in space travel which gives the show
some of its fun well it’s possible that
your dog became self-aware made
modifications on the cognition amplifier
then turned on Terri Beth and summer
after learning about humanity’s cruel
subjugation of his species but your
guess is as good as mine Morty Rick and
Morty is a cartoon for adults and the
mature character of Rick is perfect if
you want to laugh along at his insane
behavior
listen I’m Rick Sanchez from Earth
dimension c-137 don’t mean you any harm
coming in peace it’s all cool in the
hood in the neighborhood that’s what I
was trying to come is what I meant
number six dipper pines gravity falls
whoa I have a really big head like a
smaller more childish Sherlock Holmes
dipper pines is one of the protagonists
of gravity falls and he helps solve the
many mysteries that occur in the town
known for their pale skin and bad
attitudes these creatures are often
mistaken for teenagers
beware gravity falls is nefarious
always on the lookout for the next big
riddle dipper is agile and attentive
often finding mundane situations lacking
in stimulation I guess I can be kind of
paranoid sometimes and wait what
all his twin sister is also great dipper
is brave and goal-oriented which makes
him both a good role model and an
entertainer for children all you got to
do is point and shoot like this on top
of that we actually don’t even know his
real name which adds a nice hint of
mystery to an already fascinating
character we’re not gonna get jealous
and turn on each other like the clones
and the movies are we
dipper please this is you you’re talking
about Plus hey you can always just
disintegrate me with water ah
number 5 Mordecai and Rigby Regular Show
you ticked me off ah dude no look at me
look at me too good together to separate
Mordecai and Rigby are a fantastic duo
that adds both hilarity and heart to the
great series known as Regular Show not
setting up the chairs next I’m not
setting up the chairs next time oh just
set up the chairs Mordecai is an
anthropomorphic blue jay while Rigby is
an anthropomorphic brown raccoon and
they both work together as grounds
keepers at the park Benson’s gonna drop
his balls when he sees how good we set
up these chairs he’s gonna be all like
oh no my gumballs
ha ha ha yeah we rule it setting up the
chairs well work isn’t quite the right
word as they often slack off but at
least their shenanigans make for some
memorable hilarity I can’t trust you
guys with something actually important
you’re always slacking off you calling
us slackers he did you he’s calling us
slackers however they’re also good
friends that stick by each other despite
their differences and this makes them a
great pairing both in terms of their
humor and their chemistry
don’t touch that cake it’s a medical
emergency you just ate a sandwich are
you a doctor now did you go to medical
school in the past 5 minutes number 4
pora the legend of korra thank you all
for baleen
in this acclaimed American animated
series Korra acts as the modern
incarnation of the avatar Amon has been
lying to you the spirits didn’t give him
the power to take people’s bending away
he uses blood bending to do it
Amon is a waterbender korra rarely shows
fear as she is strong and perfectly
capable of holding her own in a heated
battle you’re the only ones who are
gonna need a hospital and for your sake
I hope there’s one nearby who do you
think you are why don’t you come and
find out she’s also a great character to
watch develop and change we witness her
learning to master her skills but also
while she suffers from post-traumatic
stress disorder due to the events of the
story you said you saw your past enemies
now why do you think that is I don’t
know because they’ve made me and a lot
of other people suffer she’s not only a
terrifically strong female character but
three-dimensional and flawed as well
which makes her a more well-rounded
individual that adults can appreciate
and enjoy I saw a lot of the city today
and it’s totally out of whack I
understand now why you need to say
Republic city does need you but it needs
me too number three
Tina Ruth Belcher Bob’s Burgers you
hammy Tina yes and wear glasses not
hearing aids mom while Tina’s monotonous
and extremely low voice can prove
irritating to some there’s no denying
the phantom she is amassed throughout
Bob’s Burgers run I’m gonna take a nap
under a warm tortilla and then eat my
way out when I wake up I’ve heard of a
power nap but a flower nap cuz tortillas
are made of flour he’s under her
tortilla the geek of the family
Tina is an eccentric character what with
her love of writing erotic fan fiction
and her complicated relationship with
zombies hello honey seeing you here
whoa double trouble we didn’t even
mention her fascination with touching
people’s butts which she writes about in
her journal
Tina reach towards Jimmy juniors butt
your lips say no but your butt says yes
no hilarious it’s not meant to be
hilarious it’s supposed to be erotic
maybe you don’t understand it however
her eccentricities are what make her who
she is and what she is is one of the
more unique and original characters on
television I’m talking about Jimmy
juniors Valentine card here Tina from
all my heart was murdered by the word
from number two
sterling Archer Archer commence
operation something about I rescue Lana
and she begs me to take her back so then
she’ll commit suicide
voice actor H John Benjamin has been
taking the cartoon world by storm for
the last few years this is evidenced by
the fact that he also voices the
terrific character of Bob from Bob’s
Burgers you fail a marriage fail at
family kids are failures and you’re fat
but Archer has the restaurant owner beat
thanks to the titular protagonists crass
behavior and diversion from the norm
oh oh it’s not enough like in therapy in
the world to undo that uh touch my
mother’s dildo as an intelligence agency
spy Archer is a little less professional
than James Bond and he’s also extremely
egotistical so when you filled out your
insurance funds you weren’t thinking
about my tan muscular arms or my ass in
the combat firing stance Oh
wasn’t he often doesn’t take his job
very seriously and only takes interest
in the women and the alcohol that come
with it
Bloody Mary full of vodka blessed are
you among cocktails pray for me now at
the hour of my death which I hope is
soon amen
is vulgarity and unlikable attitude may
be hard to watch for some but they make
him hilarious enjoyable and unique to
everyone else Lana your eyes are amazing
Archer I mean not compared to your tits
but Oh before we unveil our top pick
here are some honorable mentions six
hold on
six is down six is down this is all your
fault this party that’s for you please
right where you were yes number one Jake
the dog and Finn the human
Adventure Time hey seriously man I’m
your bro bros are supposed to tell bros
everything all the time where do you and
bubblegum up to is everything all right
a surprise hit that has taken the
internet by storm Adventure Time has
gained high ratings thanks to the
chemistry between a human named Finn and
his dog slash adoptive brother Jake I’m
afraid the brothers from another mother
are popular with children because
they’re so hilarious together but
they’ve also found a surprise audience
in teens and adults largely due to their
unique personalities and the unique
style in which they’re animated and also
swear to only speak in rhymes speaking
rhymes all the times I swear and pigs
have hair while antagonists the Ice King
also stands out no one sucks the life
from my penguins except me and maybe
polar bears because that’s just nature
Gunter it’s Finn and Jake that have not
only proved popular with cosplayers but
have also become a modern cultural
phenomenon you did it
you conquered your fear why you’re at
the bottom of the ocean maybe we should
celebrate our land do you agree with our
list
what animated character from the first
half of the 2010s is your favorite
stay back stay back for more
entertaining top 10s published every day
be sure to subscribe to watchmojo.com my
crotch is at you come in let me see
Linda no no no I’m just not sure if I’ll
be any good on the grill just one free
hand
you
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