Cartoons

A **cartoon** is a type of illustration that is typically drawn, sometimes animated, in an unrealistic or semi-realistic style. The specific meaning has evolved over time, but the modern usage usually refers to either: an image or series of images intended for satire, caricature, or humor; or a motion picture that relies on a sequence of illustrations for its animation. Someone who creates cartoons in the first sense is called a *cartoonist*, and in the second sense they are usually called an *animator*.

The concept originated in the Middle Ages, and first described a preparatory drawing for a piece of art, such as a painting, fresco, tapestry, or stained glass window. In the 19th century, beginning in *Punch* magazine in 1843, cartoon came to refer – ironically at first – to humorous illustrations in magazines and newspapers. Then it also was used for political cartoons and comic strips. When the medium developed, in the early 20th century, it began to refer to animated films which resembled print cartoons.

## Cartoons today

Because of the stylistic similarities between comic strips and early animated movies, *cartoon* came to refer to animation, and the word *cartoon* is currently used in reference to both animated cartoons and gag cartoons. While *animation* designates any style of illustrated images seen in rapid succession to give the impression of movement, the word "cartoon" is most often used as a descriptor for television programs and short films aimed at children, possibly featuring anthropomorphized animals, superheroes, the adventures of child protagonists or related themes.

In the 1980s, *cartoon* was shortened to *toon*, referring to characters in animated productions. This term was popularized in 1988 by the combined live-action/animated film *Who Framed Roger Rabbit*, followed in 1990 by the animated TV series *Tiny Toon Adventures*.

## List of Characters

### Kindi Kids

* **Kindi Kids:** Jessicake, Marsha Mello, Peppa-Mint, Donatina, Rainbow Kate, Summer Peaches, Cindy Pops, Tiara Sparkles, Berri D'Lish, Pearlina, Angelina Wings, Tropicarla
* **Kindi Fun Shopkins:** Kitty Cash Register, Kitty Scanner, Kitty Scale, Kitty Basket, Bunny Cart, Beary Chill, Pickup Pup, Zoom the Ambulance Unicorn, The Friendship Chair, Bobble Bus, Rainbow Star
* **Shopkins:** Apple Blossom, Mrs. R. Bow, Cupcake, Sprinkle Shaker, Cake Pop, Babycino, Ice Cream Sundae, Cereal, Slushy, Donut Cupcake, Peach Drink, Peaches and Cream Popsicle, Jam, Orange Juice, Shelly, Yolka, Lettuce, Berg and Sicle, Buncho Bananas
* **Kindi Babies:** Teenie Tiara, Mini Mello, Blossom Berri, Cutie Cake, Poppi Pearl, Bonni Bubbles, Mimi Mint, Winnie Wings, Patticake, Tulla Tropics

### Shopkins

* **Shopkins:** Apple Blossom, Cheeky Chocolate, Kooky Cookie, Strawberry Kiss, Lippy Lips, Spilt Milk, Chee Zee, Cupcake Queen, Dum Mee Mee, Toasty Pop, Slick Breadstick, Suzie Sundae, Shady, Milk Bud, June Balloon, Freda Fern, Connie Console, Lola Roller Blade, Mike Rophone, Yolanda Yo-Yo, Wally Water, Kylie Cone, Fortune Stella, Sadie Soccerball, Max Saxophone, Lynne Spring, Suzie Sushi, Choc N' Chip, V. Nilla Tubs, Choc E. Tubs, Fleur Flour, Buncho Bananas, Pippa Lemon, Sarah Fairy Cake, Ice Cream Kate, Lil' Blaze, Philippa Flowers, Tara Tiara, Becky Birthday Cake, Bree Birthday Cake, Celeste Zest Cake, Betty Bouquet, Opaletta, Pina Pineapple Drink, Nina Noodles, Yvonne Scone, Tocky Cuckoo Clock, Queen Cake, Lucky Fortune Cookie, Gino Gelati, Lynn Flight Meal, Lala Lipstick, Starletta Shades, Tayler Tee, Stella Selfie, Chico Pyramid, Celeste Rainbow Dress, Pamela Camera, Honey Hearts, Swirly Shirley, Mitzy Oven Mitt, Twinkle Cupcake, Bling Unicorn Ring, Rockin' Broc, Corny Cob, Cherie Tomatoe, Sweet Pea, Posh Pear, Sneaky Wedge, Casper Cap, Popsi Cool
* **Shopkins: Chef Club:** Miss Sprinkles, Berry Tubs, Bessie Bowl
* **Shopkins: World Vacation:** Captain Zoom, Crown Jules, Biscuit Bandits
* **Shopkins: Wild:** Bianca Banana
* **Shoppies:** Jessicake, Bubbleisha, Donatina, Peppa-Mint, Rainbow Kate, Rosie Bloom, Tiara Sparkles, Bridie, Pretti Pressie, Pineapple Lily, Gemma Stone, Skyanna, Macy Macaron, Pinkie Cola, Sara Sushi, Mystabella, Scarletta Gateau
* **Shoppets:** Rainbow Sparkle, Pupkin Cake, Foxy Lemons, Bunny Bow, Minty Paws, Duncan, Rubie Blaze

### The Loud House

* **The Louds:** Lincoln Loud, Lori Loud, Leni Loud, Luna Loud, Luan Loud, Lynn Loud, Lucy Loud, Lana Loud, Lola Loud, Lisa Loud, Lily Loud, Lynn Loud Sr., Rita Loud
* **The McBrides:** Clyde McBride, Howard McBride, Harold McBride
* **The Santiagos:** Bobby Santiago, Ronnie Anne Santiago
* **Recurring Children/Teens:** Rusty Spokes, Liam Hunnicutt, Zach Gurdle, Stella Zhau, Girl Jordan, Sam Sharp, Benny Stein, Margo Roberts
* **Recurring Adults:** Albert, Bud Grouse, Scoots, Flip, Agnes Johnson, Coach Pacowski, Wilbur Huggins, Chunk, Mick Swagger
* **Minor Characters:** Carol Pingrey, Marisa
* **Movie Characters:** Angus, Morag, Lucille Loud, Scott

### The Casagrandes

* **The Santiagos:** Bobby Santiago, Ronnie Anne Santiago, Maria Santiago, Arturo Santiago
* **The Casagrandes:** Rosa Casagrande, Hector Casagrande, Frida Puga-Casagrande, Carlos Casagrande, Carlota Casagrande, Carlos Casagrande Jr., Carlino Casagrande, Carlitos Casagrande
* **The Changs:** Sid Chang, Adelaide Chang, Becca Chang, Stanley Chang
* **Pets:** Lalo, Sergio
* **Recurring Characters:** Casey, Nikki, Sameer, Vito Filliponio, Mr. Nakamura, Maybelle

### Mixels

* **Infernites:** Flain, Vulk, Zorch
* **Cragsters:** Krader, Seismo, Shuff
* **Electroids:** Teslo, Zaptor, Volectro
* **Frosticons:** Flurr, Slumbo, Lunk
* **Fang Gang:** Jawg, Gobba, Chomly
* **Flexers:** Kraw, Tentro, Balk
* **Glorp Corp:** Glomp, Glurt, Torts
* **Spikels:** Scorpi, Footi, Hoogi
* **Wiztastics:** Magnifo, Mesmo, Wizuwz
* **Orbitons:** Niksput, Nurp-Naut, Rokit
* **Infernite Cousins:** Meltus, Flamzer, Burnard
* **Glowkies:** Globert, Vampos, Boogly
* **Klinkers:** Gox, Jinky, Kamzo
* **Frosticon Cousins:** Krog, Chilbo, Snoof
* **Lixers:** Spugg, Turg, Tungster
* **Weldos:** Kramm, Forx, Wuzzo
* **Glorp Corp Cousins:** Dribbal, Gurggle, Slusho
* **Munchos:** Snax, Berp, Vaka-Waka
* **Mixopolis City Police Department:** Kuffs, Busto, Tiketz
* **Medievals:** Camillot, Mixadel, Paladum
* **Mixies:** Jamzy, Tapsy, Trumpsy
* **Mixopolis City Fire Department:** Splasho, Aquad, Hydro
* **Pyrratz:** Sharx, Skulzy, Lewt
* **Medix:** Surgeo, Skrubz, Tuth
* **Trashoz:** Gobbol, Sweepz, Compax
* **Nindjaz:** Mysto, Cobrax, Spinza
* **Newzers:** Screeno, Camsta, Myke
* **Mixamals:** Amphipod, Mixapod, Mixeloptors, Mixie Cat
* **Nixels:** Nixels, Major Nixel, King Nixel
* **Other Characters:** Booger, Teacher, Scrud, Principal Knave, Sergeant, Fire Chief, King, Referee, Zabo, Blip, Ranger Jinx, Gate Keeper

### Clarence

* **Main Characters:** Clarence Wendle, Jeff Randell, Ryan Sumouski
* **Supporting Characters:** Mary Wendle, Chad, Ms. Baker, Belson Noles, Breehn, Chelsea Keezheekoni, Percy Dahmer, Joshua
* **Minor Characters:** Nathan, Dustin Conway, Guyler, Regis Gilben, Kimby, Malessica, Courtlin, Ashley

### Thomas & Friends

* **The Steam Team:** Thomas, Edward, Henry, Gordon, James, Percy, Toby, Emily, Nia, Rebecca
* **Recurring Steamies:** Duck, Donald and Douglas, Oliver, Bill and Ben, Harvey, Spencer, Rosie, Whiff, Stanley, Hiro, Victor, Charlie, Scruff, Bash and Dash, Ferdinand, Belle, Stephen, Connor, Caitlin, Millie, Porter, Gator, Timothy, Marion, Samson, Glynn, Ryan, Flying Scotsman, Sonny
* **Recurring Diesels:** Diesel, Daisy, Mavis, 'Arry and Bert, Diesel 10, Salty, Den, Dart, Sidney, Paxton, Norman, Philip, Hugo
* **Electric Engines:** Stafford, Kenji
* **Non-Rail Vehicles:** Flynn, Winston, Skiff, Terence, Bertie, Trevor, Harold, Bulgy, Cranky, Butch, Kevin, Captain, Merrick, Owen, Reg, Carly, Big Mickey, Beresford, Cleo
* **Skarloey Railway:** Skarloey, Rheneas, Sir Handel, Peter Sam, Rusty, Duncan, Luke
* **Arlesdale Railway:** Rex, Mike, Bert
* **China:** Yong Bao, Hong-Mei, The Mean Engines, The Chinese Diesel, An An and Yin-Long, Lei
* **India:** Ashima, Rajiv, Noor Jehan, Shankar, Charubala
* **Australia:** Shane, Tamika, Aubrey and Aiden, Isla, Ace
* **Italy:** Gina, Lorenzo, Beppe, Ester, Stefano, Mia, Dame Bella Canto
* **Brazil:** Raul, Gabriela, Marcia and Marcio, Fernando, Gustavo, Emerson, Cassia, The Batucada Players
* **The Mainland:** Duchess, Elizabeth II, Princes Charles
* **Rolling Stock:** Annie and Clarabel, Troublesome Trucks, Henrietta, Hannah, Toad, Bradford, Rocky, Judy and Jerome
* **Sodor Construction Company:** Jack, Alfie, Oliver, Max and Monty, Brenda, Darcy
* **Humans:** Sir Topham Hatt, Lady Hatt, Stephen Hatt, Bridget Hatt, Farmer Finney, Jem Cole, Farmer Trotter, Dowager Hatt, Jenny Packard, Cyril the Fogman, Farmer McColl, Allicia Botti, The Duke and Duchess of Boxford, Lord Callan, Mr. Percival, The Mayor of Sodor, Mr. Bubbles, Sir Robert Norramby, Captain Joe, Fergus Duncan, The Thin Clergyman, The Fat Clergyman, Willie, Ruth, Albert's Wife, The Second Teacher

### Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go

* **Main Characters:** Thomas, Percy, Nia, Kana, Diesel
* **Fix-It Crew:** Carly, Sandy
* **Supporting Characters:** Annie and Clarabel, Ashima, Beresford, Bruno, Bulstrode, Cranky, Darcy, Edward, Emily, Farmer McColl, Farona and Frederico, Flying Scotsman, Gordon, Harold, Henry, Hiro, James, Kenji, Riff and Jiff, Salty, Sir Topham Hatt, Skiff, Terence, Tess, Toby, Trainiac, Troublesome Tankers, Troublesome Trucks, Ultratrain, Whiff, Yong Bao

### The Grossery Gang

* **Main Characters:** Pizza Face, Rocky, Doc Broc, Sparkles, Egghead, Ricardo, Meathead, Surge, Fingers, Stinky
* **Movie Characters:** Vac Attack, Trash Head, Spray Bottle, Feather Duster, Wet Wipes, Buckethead, Mop Head, Bad Bleacher, Bad Beef Can, Cruddy Cat Food, Slimy Sardines, Faked Beanz, Sloppy Soup Tin, Tinned Slimeapple, Pvt. Poonut Butter, Pvt. Scummy Honey, Col. Sick Chicken, Gen. Germometer, Itchy Mosquito, Infantry Ant, Arak Attack, Crikey, Chunder, Chips McGraw, Franko, Cmdr. Sticky Jam Jar, Rot Bot Pizza, Rot Bot Pumpkin, Putrid Pear-Bot, Rot Bot Burrito
* **Guest Characters:** Gooey Chewie, Mucus Juice Box, Dirty Money, Ginger Dread Man, Slop Corn, Smelly Bean, Nasty Nacho, Putrid Pancakes, Disgusting Mustard, Flat Fizz, Gooey Smooch, Busted Football, Guzznugget
* **Webseries-Exclusive Characters:** Queso Grossery, Cockroaches, Lady Cheese, Meathead's Ancestor, The Loog, Nasty Looking Tissues, Overlord, Cheese Head, PukieHurlC

### Unikitty!

* **Main Characters:** Unikitty, Puppycorn, Hawkodile, Richard, Dr. Fox, Master Frown, Brock

### Lalaloopsy

* **Main Characters:** Bea Spells-a-Lot, Crumbs Sugar Cookie, Dot Starlight, Jewel Sparkles, Mittens Fluff 'n' Stuff, Pillow Featherbed, Peanut Big Top, Rosy Bumps 'n' Bruises, Spot Splatter Splash
* **Supporting Characters:** Ace Fender Bender, Berry Jars 'n' Jam, Blossom Flowerpot, Bundles Snuggle Stuff, Charlotte Charades, Dyna Might, Ember Flicker Flame, Forest Evergreen, Marina Anchors, Misty Mysterious, Patch Treasurechest, Peggy Seven Seas, Pepper Pots 'n' Pans, Peppy Pom Poms, Pickles B.L.T., Pix E. Flutters, Prairie Dusty Trails, Scribbles Splash, Specs Reads-a-Lot, Sprinkle Spice Cookie, Squirt Lil Top, Sunny Side Up, Suzette La Sweet, Tippy Tumbleina, Trinket Sparkles

### LazyTown

* **Main Characters:** Sportacus, Robbie Rotten, Stephanie, Ziggy, Pixel, Stingy, Trixie
* **Supporting Characters:** Mayor Milford Meanswell, Bessie Busybody

### Teletubbies

* **Main Characters:** Tinky Winky, Dipsy, Laa-Laa, Po
* **Supporting Characters:** Noo-Noo, Voice Trumpets, Sun Baby, Rabbits, Tubby Phone, Tiddlytubbies
* **Teletubbies & Friends Characters:** Squarie, Duckster, Drake, Fiona, The Blue Flowers, Cupcake, Pintcake, Francine Spritely, Ferguson Spritely, Ferny, Frieda, Elmo, Cookie Monster, Grover, Steal Meister, Barney, B.J., Baby Bop

### Pocoyo

* **Main Characters:** Pocoyo, Pato, Elly, Loula, Sleepy Bird, Nina
* **Recurring Characters:** Fred the Octopus, Baby Bird, Caterpillar

### Peppa Pig

* **Main Pigs:** Peppa Pig, George Pig, Mummy Pig, Daddy Pig
* **Other Pigs:** Chloé Pig, Alexander Pig, Uncle Pig, Auntie Pig, Granny Pig, Grandpa Pig
* **Rabbits:** Rebecca Rabbit, Richard Rabbit, Miss Rabbit, Mummy Rabbit, Daddy Rabbit, Grampy Rabbit
* **Sheep:** Suzy Sheep, Mummy Sheep, Charlotte Sheep
* **Cats:** Candy Cat, Mummy Cat, Daddy Cat
* **Dogs:** Danny Dog, Mummy Dog, Daddy Dog, Granddad Dog, Granny Dog
* **Pets:** Polly Parrot

### Team Umizoomi

* Milli, Geo, Bot, UmiCar, Dump Truck, The Shape Bandit, Squiddy the Squid, The TroubleMakers, DoorMouse, SharkCar

### The Backyardigans

* **Main Characters:** Uniqua, Pablo, Tyrone, Tasha, Austin

### Bubble Guppies

* **Main Characters:** Molly, Gil, Goby, Deema, Oona, Nonny, Zooli, Mr. Grouper

### Wow! Wow! Wubbzy!

* **Main Characters:** Wubbzy, Widget, Walden, Daizy
* **Supporting Characters:** Buggy, Huggy, Earl, Kooky Kid, Sparkle, Shimmer, Shine
* **Recurring Characters:** Ty Ty the Tool Guy, Policeman, Chef Fritz, News Reporter, Miss Bookfinder, Moo Moo the Magician

### Bob the Builder

* **Main Characters:** Bob, Wendy, Spud, Mr. Bentley
* **Machines:** Scoop, Muck, Lofty, Dizzy, Roley

### Chuggington

* **Main Characters:** Wilson, Brewster, Koko
* **Recurring Characters:** Hodge, Emery, Zephie, Calley, Dunbar, Harrison, Chatsworth, Frostini, Irving, Mtambo, Olwin, Old Puffer Pete, Action Chugger, Speedy McAllister, Hoot and Toot, Skylar, Decka, Piper, Jackman, Asher, Zack, Fletch, Tyne, Hanzo, Payce, Cormac, Daley, Skipper Stu, Russ, Harry and Hamish
* **Ambiguous:** Vee
* **Humans:** Morgan, Lori, Eddie, Karen, Dr. Gosling, Mayor Pullman

### TUGS

* **Star Fleet:** Ten Cents, Big Mac, O.J., Top Hat, Warrior, Hercules, Sunshine, Grampus, Captain Star
* **Z-Stacks:** Zorran, Zebedee, Zak, Zug, Zip, Captain Zero
* **Supporting Characters:** Izzy Gomez, Lillie Lightship, Frank and Eddie, Lord Stinker, Coast Guard, The Fultan Ferry, Mighty Mo, Puffa, Little Owl

### Theodore Tugboat

* **Main Characters:** Theodore, Hank, Emily the Vigorus, George the Valiant, Foduck the Vigilant
* **Recurring Characters:** Bonavista, Barrington, Guysborough, Bobby, Northumberland, Pugwash, Rebecca, Constance, Pearl, Petra, Carla, Phillip and Filmore, Bluenose, Snorri, Sigrid, Digby

### Wreck-It Ralph/Ralph Breaks the Internet

* **Wreck-It Ralph Characters:** Wreck-It Ralph, Vanellope von Schweetz, Fix-It Felix Jr., Sergeant Calhoun, King Candy, Taffyta Muttonfudge, Markowski, Stan Litwak, General Hologram, Wynchel and Duncan, Sour Bill
* **Ralph Breaks the Internet Characters:** Wreck-It Ralph, Vanellope von Schweetz, Shank, Yesss, Fix-It Felix Jr., Sergeant Calhoun, KnowsMore, Double Dan, Stan Litwak

### Baby Einstein

* **Main Kids:** Julie Aigner-Clark, Aspen Clark, Sierra Clark, Madeline Pluto, Mia Mettais, Macrae Long, Brad Boller, Gabriel Mazon, Brandon Calbart, Maddison Long, Markie Scholz
* **Recurring Kids:** Olivia Reed, Selah Atwood, Emily Ruderman, Sophia Squires, Katie Gifford, Essence Nickies, Bailey Baker, Alice Denton, Cameron Denton, Amy Leigh-Quine, Sophia Denton
* **Puppets:** Baby Newton the Lion, Pavlov the Dog, Quackers the Duck, Neighton the Horse, Baby MacDonald the Cow, Opus the Octopus, Baby Neptune the Sea Turtle, Baby Beethoven the Giraffe, Lizzy the Tiger, Ladybug, Squirt the Pig
* **Other Characters:** CGI Clown, CGI Crayons

### Toy Story 3

* Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Jessie, Lotso, Andy Davis, Mr. Potato Head, Slinky Dog, Rex, Hamm, Mrs. Potato Head, Aliens, Barbie, Ken, Bonnie Anderson, Mr. Pricklepants, Trixie, Dolly, Peas-in-a-Pod

### The Super Mario Bros. Movie

* Mario, Princess Peach, Luigi, Bowser, Donkey Kong, Cranky Kong, Kamek, Foreman Spike, Lumalee, Penguin King