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The domain of animated shows around the world is filled with characters of different forms, sizes,

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and species, making it an unfathomably vast and diverse medium. Many of the best cartoon

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characters have appeared in animated films, proving that cartoons are not just limited to small-screen

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adventures in TV series. Long before computer animation and Pixar movies were created, some cartoon

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characters have endured the test of time and dominated the childhood of so many of us. Some first

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appeared in anime shows before spreading to the West and taking over popular culture. Others,

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who are relatively new to the animation scene, have already had success. You would think it would

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be absurd for us to attempt to compile a list of the top cartoon characters given the abundance of fantastic

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shows over the years. Call us insane if you must, but we went ahead and did it. We have them all here,

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including cartoon stars from amusing comedy programmes as well as fierce action heroes and charming animals.

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Throughout the different cycles of Dragon Ball history, this villainous character goes on a quite interesting journey.

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