Years in animation: 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999
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Years: 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999

Events in 1996 in animation.

Events

January

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.[15] It became one of the longest animated children’s programs of all time[16] and became generally acclaimed.
    • The first episodes of Hey Arnold! airs.

November

December

Films released


Television series debuts

Date Title Channel Year
February 3C Bear and JamalFox Kids1996–97
February 24The Spooktacular New Adventures of Casper1996–98
April 16Amazing AnimalsDisney Channel1996–99
April 28Dexter's LaboratoryCartoon Network1996–99, 2001–03
June 2Big Bag1996–98
August 26The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest1996–97
September 2Adventures from the Book of VirtuesPBS Kids1996–00
September 3Quack PackABC, Syndication1996
September 6Dragon FlyzSyndication1996–97
Mighty Ducks: The Animated SeriesABC, Syndication
Superman: The Animated SeriesKids' WB1996–00
September 7Road Rovers1996–97
Captain Simian & the Space MonkeysSyndication
Brand Spankin' New! DougABC1996–99
September 8Blue's CluesNickelodeon1996–06
Bureau of Alien DetectorsUPN1996
The Incredible Hulk (1996)1996–97
JumanjiUPN, Syndication1996–99
September 9Pocket Dragon AdventuresSyndication1996–97
September 13Dragon Ball ZSyndication, Cartoon Network1996–03
September 14Project G.e.e.K.e.R.CBS1996
The Oz KidsABC
Richie Rich (1996)Syndication
September 16Beast Wars: TransformersFox Kids1996–99
September 21The Mouse and the MonsterUPN1996–97
All Dogs Go to Heaven: The SeriesSyndication, Fox Family Channel1996–98
Cave KidsSyndication1996
Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the RealmUSA Network
Wing Commander Academy
September 23Bruno the KidSyndication1996–97
October 5Jungle CubsABC1996–98
October 7ArthurPBS Kids1996–22
Hey Arnold!Nickelodeon1996–04
October 11KaBlam!1996–00
October 19WayneheadKids' WB1996–97
November 1The Tex Avery ShowCartoon Network1996–02
November 3Inspector Gadget's Field TripThe History Channel1996–98

Television series endings

Date Title Channel Year Notes
January 5Highlander: The Animated SeriesUSA Network, Syndication1994–96Cancelled
January 16Mega Man (1994)Syndication
February 3Dumb and DumberABC1995–96
February 8Klutter!Fox Kids
February 24Biker Mice from MarsSyndication1993–96
Iron Man1994–96
Fantastic Four (1994)
Mutant League
March 1The HeadMTV
March 30Action Man (1995)Syndication1995–96
Creepy Crawlers1994–96
May 11Captain Planet and the PlaneteersTBS1990–96Ended
August 10The Adventures of HypermanCBS1995–96Cancelled
August 17Santo Bugito
September 15Itsy Bitsy SpiderUSA Network1994–96
October 10The Ren & Stimpy ShowNickelodeon, MTV1991–96Ended
November 2Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1987)Syndication, CBS1987–96
The Twisted Tales of Felix the CatCBS1995–96Cancelled
November 9The Oz KidsABC1996
Cave KidsSyndication
November 24Rocko's Modern LifeNickelodeon1993–96
The Tick (1994)Fox Kids1994–96
Adventures of Sonic the HedgehogSyndication1993–96
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 Riders1995–96
December 13Earthworm JimKids' WB
December 14Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the RealmUSA Network1996
December 21The Savage Dragon1995–96
Wing Commander Academy1996
Specific date unknownTenko and the Guardians of the MagicSyndication1995–96

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.[45]
  • June 11: Gin, Spanish comics artist, animator and illustrator (Macian Studios), dies at age 65.[46]

July

August

September

October

November

December

Specific date unknown

See also

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