13 Retro Cartoons That Hit Different As An Adult

Look, we don’t like to think of the animations we grew up with as “retro” either, but if the 3-D animation style is any indication, then that stuff really is old. Revisiting our old cartoon favorites as an adult is a whirlwind of emotions, but truthfully the majority of cartoons in retrospect were just kind of boring. The animated shows of today have come a long way in regards to storytelling and continuity. It is, however, always impressive to watch shows where studios are willing to put money and allow for time into the art of animation, instead of always reaching the fastest and cheapest option. We wish we had a Steven Universe or Adventure Time growing up, but we’re grateful for the Recess and Magic School Bus. While we look forward to the future of cartoons, we look back on 13 TV shows and movies that are completely different from an adult's perspective…