Top 20 Cartoon Theme Songs 

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Unpopular opinion: Total Drama Island's theme is severely underrated

The scooby doo theme song will always be my favorite I still occasionally listen to the song itself scooby doo was my whole childhood

I can’t believe the “Phineas and Ferb” theme didn’t make the list! It’s a total banger that my kids and I will still break out into randomly. Huge miss on that one!

A lot of people probably don't remember this, but "The Pink Panther" had his own cartoon show, and the Grammy-winning theme (written by Henry Mancini) was used for it.

This is one those rare occasions where WatchMojo got my FULL attention by both the thumbnail & the title of the video alone. So much nostalgia in a single video... And I still listen to some of the themes.

Pokemon and Danny Phantom's themes were my jams as a child. I still remember all of the lyrics, I'm unashamed to admit!

The fact that you left Johnny Quest completely off the list is mind-boggling. That big-band swing is the best by a mile.

How could you miss Voltron, Tailspin and Swatkats. Still insanely catchy today.

I love the Spider-Man and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles theme songs. So classic!

Ah man the Pokemon theme is always going to get me now for pure nostaglia. And literally the first lyrics of it: "I want to be the very best like no one ever was!" Ash is now the very best, and he'll be leaving us...

Nice list! An honorable mention: Jem and the Holograms (80s version). The song will instantly be in your head the rest of the day!

I've been rewatching Futurama and honestly forgot how much of a great opening them that show had.

As old school cartoon fans, we truly thank you, WatchMojo. Oh, and congratulations for reaching 25 million. 😊

I saw every episode of Batman the animated series on HBO max. Rest in peace good 'ol Kevin Conroy.

What’s New Scooby Doo is also one of the greatest cartoon theme songs ever. It’s just so 2000’s I love it

Sailor Moon is one of mine! The English dub from the 90s so iconic

The English opening of Sailor Moon is also pretty great.

Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes had a AMAZING into song for a criminally underrated series: Fight as one by Bad City. The Downstait cover is awesome as well. The Jackie Chan Adventures has an awesome theme by Wheatus but I don’t remember if it was an intro; I mostly remember it playing during the credits.

This list brings back memories. Love it. Disappointed that Darkwing Duck (nice honorable mention), Doug, Chip and Dale Rescue Rangers, and Samurai Jack didn’t make the list.

I'm happy to see Darkwing Duck, Gummi Bears got honorable mentions, but Chip n Dale Rescue Rangers should too. Tigersharks had a cool theme too.

The 2000s had a lot of great themes. I always remember the original Ben 10 theme being awesome

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Silverhawks, COPS, MASK, Spiral Zone, Bionic Six and Galaxy Rangers have all entered the chat. (And just like Thundercats and Jayce, all theme songs that promised more than the shows delivered.)

You missed four awesome opening theme songs. Goof Troop - always brings a smile to my face Magic School Bus - this show made it fun to learn and how can you ignore "Please let this be a normal field trip!" "With the Frizz? No way!" Gargoyles - Whether Goliath speaks or not, that melody gives me chills Chip and Dale: Rescue Rangers - how can you have a top anything list and this doesn't get even an honourable mention?

The disrespect of leaving out Classic Ben 10's banger theme right here.

I was hoping Captain Planet would be there!!!! I can’t argue a single note of this list. Absolutely perfect!!!

The Magic School Bus, Where In the World is Carbon San Diego, M.A.S.K., G.I. Joe, Gargoyles, Superman: The Animated Series, Brave Star, and The Real Ghostbusters are theme songs that will get you pumped up.

Hope to hear the X-MEN opening song again when they released the revived series this year .The X-MEN and Spiderman songs from the 90's are hands down the best in my opinion . Still listened to this day .

The classic Spider-Man opening theme song (1967-1970). 😮

"Fairly Odd Parents" and "My Life as a Teenage Robot" were really good and should have been on this list.

I also really like the "What's New Scooby Doo" theme song. It's a cool updated version that really makes me sing along

My favourite is I Wanna Be Famous from Total Drama, though I think they should have mentioned Chip “n” Dale Rescue Rangers.

List: 20: Arthur 19: Batman: The Animated Series 18: Spongebob Squarepants 17: The Transformers 16: Inspector Gadget 15: The Flintstones 14: Tiny Toon Adventures 13: Danny Phantom 12: Kim Possible 11: Dragon Ball Z 10: Teen Titans (Original) 9: ThunderCats 8: Animaniacs (1993) 7: The Simpsons 6: Pokémon (Series 1) 5: DuckTales (Original) 4: Scooby-Doo, Where Are You? 3: TMNT 🥉 2: X-Men 🥈 1: Spider-Man🥇

I'm glad Wheeled Warriors theme got a mention. They went above a beyond on that theme. No way did it have to be that good, but it is. 🙌

Maybe you could do variations like Top Nickelodeon theme songs, Top Disney Channel theme songs, Top Cartoon Network theme songs, etc.

Theme tunes like this were such a hallmark of so many of our childhoods in fact I often seem to remember the tune tunes better than the actual programmes themselves

You should have added one of the opening themes from Jem and The Holograms.

Glad to see Jayce and the Wheeled Warriors mentioned! That song is so epic. Only other one I can think of that wasn’t mentioned is Bobby’s World, that song is pure nostalgia.

Thank you for this! This list brings a tear to my eye. Such simpler times!

Did you miss The Jetsons

I'm showing my age but George of the Jungle was both funny and self explanatory. It deserves a place of honor with any cartoon themes.

Im sorry, but personally there is one opening theme that reigns supreme for me above any other: There’s a 104 days of summer vacation-

I think Freakazoid's theme song deserves at least an honorable mention ^^ So fun to sing! Oh, and Marsupilami!

The dangermouse theme tune is one of the greatest ever

I've never been more happy to be a 90s baby. Original and awesome cartoons, reruns of awesome earlier decades cartoons (80s and back) and getting to see cartoons evolve (and devolve.) Though this could apply to anyone too

For me the Samurai Pizza Cats theme song is still one of my all time faves. Also Danger Mouse!

First time I've watched a redone list of a past one where they've given the top spot to the same entry both times. Congrats on consistency!

So many amazing childhood memories with all of these 😢

Such a memorable childhood memories of the 80s and 90s

Personal faves of mine that were missed: Dexter's Lab, Hey Arnold!, Tom and Jerry (Kids if you want lyrics), Jimmy Neutron, Magic School Bus, and Family Guy. But I can't disagree with your choices.

Can't forget about an all time classic: The Smurfs

The X-Men theme did appear in the Multiverse of Madness, or at least the opening part. When Xavier came out the song played and there was a collective squeal among the audience.

congratulations on your 25 million subscribers. Keep doing these amazing top lists.

The 90's were hands down the golden age of cartoons

1. Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids (Na-na-na, gonna have a good time) 2. He-Man and the Masters of the Universe 3. The Jetsons 4. Looney Tunes & Merrie Melodies 5. Jem 6. G.I. Joe 7. Super Friends franchise

I would like to mention the following Huntik: Secrets and Seekers Wild Kratts Generator Rex Iron Man Armored Adventures Garfield & Friends Quack Pack Lego Ninjago And for the same reason that they included DragonBall and Pokemon on this list, I'm mentioning the old Shaman King show.

Amazing video Rebecca from watch mojo of the best cartoon theme songs ever,fantastic job.

Probably you'll best list yet! 🙌 Got everything right.

The Gravity Falls theme song is one of my favorites. I was hoping it would be somewhere on this list

I was expecting Sonic X to be on the list because the theme song feels like a Sonic track and let’s everyone know Sonic’s gotta go fast

thx for the vid! Interesting topic which I never really paid attention to.

You could of filled this list with almost all the old Disney toons: Duck Tales, Darkwing Duck, Chip N Dale Rescue Rangers…

I feel genuinely sick that Phineas and Ferb wasn't on this list

Spongebob's Intro Song is the best in my oppinion. And the funniest.

The Sailor moon theme for the original dub was a pretty big earworm Also I loved the gummi bears and loved the fact that the theme song was quoted in the revived 2020's duck tales finale, loved that easter egg.

I will always love the He-Man and the Masters of the Universe intro. Although, it was more of a voice over with a tune in the background.

My fav hands down was Danny Phantom. Who didn’t want to rap along? 🙌🏽😭

My number 1? Dangermouse! Any UK kid on the 80s would remember it.

Histeria, Totally Spies, Winx club, Sandokan, Biker Mice from Mars are among my favorite themes that are not listed here 😇

How come nobody tried mentioning the theme to the Mighty Ducks? Seriously, both the opening and closing themes are real head bangers!

Not even an honorable mention for G I Joe?! That's crazy. Also, The Cuphead Show has a nice theme song as well.

Ed Edd N' Eddy and Aqua Teen Hunger Force are the best cartoon Theme songs

congratulations WatchMojo on 25 million subscribers!

How on earth did the M.A.S.K theme not even get an honourable mention!!!! The Visionaries theme is also good.

Speaking of x-men and Danny Elfman, the composer used the tune of the cartoon when professor Xavier appears in the second Doctor Strange movie

Mucha Lucha, Spectacular Spiderman, Ben 10... those were bangers

I never thought Jayce and the Wheeled Warriors would have made this list. I was so surprised to see it - even as only an honourable mention! Bravo! All the Disney Afternoon songs were great - but you really nailed it with #1. An infinitely catchy tune. Great list!

I loved The Gummi Bears Show!!! So good!

The best cartoon opening theme songs between 1960s and 2010s. 😊

TaleSpin has a good theme song

Thank you for reminding us on what makes cartoons great, their theme songs! Arthur is my personal favorite of mines.

super video. you just can´t hate it ^^ and Nostalgia is high ^^

One of the key parts to making a memorable cartoon is to make a contagiously catchy theme song. You have to have alliteration, rhyme, rhythm, but also don't forget to have time to introduce the whole premise in a couple of lyrics. For example, we have the Animaniacs theme, which introduces the entire show's plot and most of it's cast in a quick jaunty second. Or, if you're choosing no lyrics, that works too as you can show the plot and/or the cast in a quick second without a word. An example of that type of theme is the Invader Zim theme song, where you see Zim get kicked into his ship by the Tallest, and then a short second of introducing the rest of the cast and their personalities. We get a look at Zim's base, Dib rises up from the screen with a glare in his eye, Gaz doesn't want to be there, and GIR crashes into the screen because he's crazy. And to end it, we see Zim dreaming of talking over the world, along with his trademark cackling. Cue show title. Both shows mentioned have cult followings, and are very iconic because of their array of characters, memorable moments, and lastly their catchy themes.

From a Great theme Song are catchiest, some of the most memorable theme songs ever burned into our memories.

So glad people are finally giving recognition to the underrated gem that is the Tiny Toon Adventures theme.

This is memory lane for me, as this is my childhood on play

WatchMojo, congratulations for having 25 million subscribers! 🎉🎉🎉

I love listening to these cartoon theme songs!

An underrated theme intro Men in Black the animated series that shows intro and the show itself was a huge bop and that 90s x-men theme is such a huge theme that it lives in my mind rent free

The 80s to early 2000s put out some absolute BANGERS

You didn't include josie and the pussycats. That's always been a favorite of mine. I agree with your picks though.

Honorable mention; Pirates of Dark Water. This show deserved far better, and it's theme was so good. It absolutely nails that grand adventure feeling that so many shows rarely get right. The fact that it's got narration rather than song lyrics just adds to it, making it feel like a story unfolding. Every time my Canadian friend says "Loonie" when talking about money, I always start singing the Tiny Toon theme. He absolutely hates it. Kim Possible's art style always bugged me. Only having an upper lip always made me think they had thick mustaches. I know that's not the case, but it's stuck in my head. Thundercats' opening is one I love. I wish it had more episodes or a faithful and worthy modern version, but it's a cursed series in that regard. The original English Pokemon theme is so damn good. None of the English openings from later series have ever compared to this one. Scooby has had a ton of great openings, but the original is just too perfect. Shame the series is being dragged through the mud nowadays.

the 80s and 90s really had some of the best cartoon themes ever made

Thanks for including Pokémon. Sure it’s a Japanese anime show, but the original English theme song for the show is awesome. Nothing’s wrong with the Japanese version’s theme song either

Ben 10 and Phineas & Ferb also deserve to be on the list.

I got introduced to Thundercats thanks to the 2011 version. And it's a really good version.

You also forgot to mention that Power Rangers creator Haim Saban (along with his executive producer Shuki Levy) composed the theme to Inspector Gadget. Great video Watchmojo 😁👍🏻

great list agree with one and two

This list was great, and it was great to see that one of my favorite childhood cartoons almost ended up at number 1 because on most cartoon lists, it is always overlooked. That being spectacular Spiderman from 2008 to 2009 which unfortunately got cut short.