7. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

COWABUNGA! Ah, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. The name alone conjures up images of colorful characters in entertaining settings. Ninja Turtles has become a cartoon icon, not just for the 80’s, but for all time. The story is that four ordinary turtles were transformed into mutants by chemical ooze. Once changed, they were raised by Splinter, a sentient rat that was once the martial artist Hamato Yoshi. Under Splinter’s training, the four turtles become ninjas and protect the city above them from crime. Soon, these "ninja turtles" face a looming threat, the leader of the Foot Clan, The Shredder. These characters stayed imprinted on the minds of children everywhere. While the show was mainly popular for its focus on the good guys beating up on the bad guys, there’s plenty of humor to be had as well. It’s a lighthearted show and every kid can get into it. Also, its intro is probably the most awesome theme song for any show ever, animated or not.