1996 in animation

Events

January

February

March

April

May

June

July
  • July: The Japanese animation studio Brain's Base is founded.

August

September

October
  • October 7:
    • Discovery Kids launches, the network which is a spin-off of Discovery Channel that primarily offered adventure, nature, and science-themed programs aimed towards a children's audience.
    • The first episodes of Arthur airs.[11] It became one of the longest animated children’s programs of all time[12] and became generally acclaimed.
    • The first episodes of Hey Arnold! airs.

November

December

Films released
Main article: List of animated feature films of 1996

Television series debuts
Main article: List of animated television series of 1996
Date Title Channel Year
February 3C Bear and JamalFox Kids1996–1997
February 24The Spooktacular New Adventures of Casper1996–1998
April 16Amazing AnimalsDisney Channel1996–1999
April 28Dexter's LaboratoryCartoon Network1996–1999, 2001–2003
June 2Big Bag1996–1998
August 26The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest1996–1997
September 2Adventures from the Book of VirtuesPBS Kids1996–2000
September 3Quack PackABC, Syndication1996
September 6Dragon FlyzSyndication1996–1997
Mighty Ducks: The Animated SeriesABC, Syndication
Superman: The Animated SeriesKids' WB1996–2000
September 7Road Rovers1996–1997
Captain Simian & the Space MonkeysSyndication
Brand Spankin' New! DougABC1996–1999
September 8Blue's CluesNickelodeon1996–2006
Bureau of Alien DetectorsUPN1996
The Incredible Hulk (1996)1996–1997
JumanjiUPN, Syndication1996–1999
September 9Pocket Dragon AdventuresSyndication1996–1997
September 13Dragon Ball ZSyndication, Cartoon Network1996–2003
September 14Project G.e.e.K.e.R.CBS1996
Richie Rich (1996)Syndication
September 16Beast Wars: TransformersFox Kids1996–1999
September 21The Mouse and the MonsterUPN1996–1997
All Dogs Go to Heaven: The SeriesSyndication, Fox Family Channel1996–1998
Cave KidsSyndication1996
Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the RealmUSA Network
Wing Commander Academy
September 23Bruno the KidSyndication1996–1997
October 5Jungle CubsABC1996–1998
October 7ArthurPBS Kids1996–2022
Hey Arnold!Nickelodeon1996–2004
October 11KaBlam!1996–2000
October 19WayneheadKids' WB1996–1997
November 1The Tex Avery ShowCartoon Network1996–2002
November 3Inspector Gadget's Field TripThe History Channel1996–1998

Television series endings
Date Title Channel Year Notes
January 5Highlander: The Animated SeriesUSA Network, Syndication1994–1996Cancelled
January 16Mega Man (1994)Syndication
February 3Dumb and DumberABC1995–1996
February 8Klutter!Fox Kids
February 24Biker Mice from MarsSyndication1993–1996
Iron Man1994–1996
Fantastic Four (1994)
Mutant League
March 1The HeadMTV
March 30Action Man (1995)Syndication1995–1996
Creepy Crawlers1994–1996
May 11Captain Planet and the PlaneteersTBS1990–1996Ended
August 10The Adventures of HypermanCBS1995–1996Cancelled
August 17Santo Bugito
September 15Itsy Bitsy SpiderUSA Network1994–1996
October 10The Ren & Stimpy ShowNickelodeon, MTV1991–1996Ended
November 2Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1987)Syndication, CBS1987–1996
The Twisted Tales of Felix the CatCBS1995–1996Cancelled
November 9The Oz KidsABC1996
Cave KidsSyndication
November 24Rocko's Modern LifeNickelodeon1993–1996
The Tick (1994)Fox Kids1994–1996
Adventures of Sonic the HedgehogSyndication1993–1996
November 28Quack Pack1996
December 1Bureau of Alien DetectorsUPN
December 7Project G.e.e.K.e.R.CBS
Richie Rich (1996)Syndication
December 12Princess Gwenevere and the Jewel Riders1995–1996
December 13Earthworm JimKids' WB
December 14Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the RealmUSA Network1996
December 21The Savage Dragon1995–1996
Wing Commander Academy1996
Specific date unknownTenko and the Guardians of the MagicSyndication1995–1996

Births

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

Deaths

February

March

April

May

June
  • June 5: Vito Scotti, American actor (voice of Peppo in The Aristocats), dies at age 78.[41]
  • June 11: Gin, Spanish comics artist, animator and illustrator (Macian Studios), dies at age 65.[42]

July

August

September

October

November

December

Specific date unknown

See also

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