More adults than ever are choosing animation on purpose — not as background noise but because it’s finally saying the things live-action keeps dodging. From the surreal honesty of Bojack Horseman to the cultural depth of Kisah Bawah Tanah, these series dig into identity, grief, absurdity, and the messy parts of adulthood we usually avoid. Animation isn’t the escape anymore. It’s the mirror.

Every generation grows up with its own ghost cartoon character — the gentle ones, the weird ones, the rebels, the ones who somehow feel a bit like us. From Casper’s soft-hearted innocence to Malaysia’s bold new take in Kisah Bawah Tanah, these spirits tell the story of how our fears (and our humor) evolved over time. Take a closer look and see which ghost still lingers for you.

Get ready for an epic animation lineup in 2025! From the wild streets of Zootopia 2 and the fierce beats of K-Pop: Demon Hunters to the mind-bending worlds of Love, Death & Robots: Volume 4, the slick action of The Bad Guys 2, the fiery battles of Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle, and Malaysia’s hauntingly beautiful Kisah Bawah Tanah — these cartoons are redefining what animation can be.