Cartoons provide commentary on society and worldview through colorful characters. Animation allows for complex ideas and parodies that may be too sensitive elsewhere. Ranking considers cult followings and cultural impact
Spirou magazine N° 1954 listed 100 Smurfs in 1964. Characters were initially undifferentiated but became more specific over time. Smurfette first appeared in 1967 album, became regular character in 1981 TV series
Blair is Harold and Eleanor Waldorf's daughter, a wealthy Upper East Side family. Her parents divorced after Harold's infidelity with Giles. She has stepfathers including Roman Garrel and Cyrus Rose
Hannah McKay was a 15-year-old from Alabama who became Wayne Randall's accomplice. She spent six years in juvenile detention after pleading guilty. She poisoned counselor after molesting her friend Arlene Schwim
Marinette Dupain-Cheng (Ladybug) is a 13-14 year old fashion designer. Adrien Agreste (Cat Noir) is a rich model with superhero powers. Alya Césaire (Rena Rouge) is Marinette's best friend with fox powers. Nino Lahiffe (Carapace) is Adrien's friend with shell-like shield powers
Alice Nakiri represents culinary innovation in Food Wars!. Miko Nakano stands out as a studious and determined character in The Quintessential Quintuplets. Tatsumaki's complex personality shines in One Punch Man. Shinobu Kocho brings serene presence in Demon Slayer. Sheele combines lethal skills with genuine compassion in Akame ga Kill!