The realm of animation continues to be a highly experimental and unique field. Although many associate animation with child-focused cartoons, the medium has proven its weird potential, offering everything from educational kids' programming to provocative adult stories.

Some of the strangest animated series are also the best examples of animation's potential. It takes sophisticated animation to make a weird series like ReBoot work or make the math-based combat skills in Cyberchase look good. Though it's often to their credit, these animated series feel more like fever dreams than anything else.

Updated on February 12, 2025, by John Curtin: Animation is a unique form of media that has offered up some of the most creative and experimental ideas throughout the years. As a result, many animated shows have gone in a very weird direction, setting them apart from any other form of entertainment. From kids' shows to adult cartoons and everything in between,...