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82-542: Chhota Bheem ( transl.  Little Bheem ) is an Indian animated comedy adventure television series, created by Green Gold Animations based in Hyderabad . This show is available in English , Hindi , Telugu , Tamil , Kannada , Malayalam and Marathi . Bheem is a brave, strong and intelligent young boy. He often manages to solve everyone's problems which endears him to the townspeople of Dholakpur. The series

164-493: A dhaba there named "Shivani ka Dhaba" along with her mother. Her father is falsely imprisoned by the cruel king, and to free him she needs 500 gold coins. But the pehalwan (wrestler) Dabbu tries to take over the Dhaba. Bheem comes to her rescue and even frees her father from jail. Their close relationship is demonstrated in an episode where she sent Bheem a letter on Raksha Bandhan , not writing much, leading Bheem to think something

246-515: A "few cult hits and flops in the '90s", with almost nothing in the 2000s and more in the 2010s. Some critics called Duckman , based on a comic of the same, a "Simpsons-inspired sitcom" which had a pilot in 1991 and premiered in 1994 on the USA Network as part of the "network's Saturday night programming." The show features humans, animals, and hybrids of both intermingling, with "every design intentionally exaggerated and distorted", looking like

328-411: A "force for adult animation." In 1999, Family Guy debuted on Fox . The series was cancelled twice in the first three years, but became one of the network's longest-running series. It would later be praised for its humor, "cynical commentary, and sci-fi adventures" while having a sincere but tragic and real relationship between Brian and Pearl Burton. Beavis and Butt-Head , which began airing in

410-532: A "surprise hit with adult audiences." Even though some argued that The Flintstones later influenced The Simpsons , other scholars said that although the show caused a boom in primetime animation and "subverted conventional TV", the result would be driving animation out of primetime "for almost three decades". Despite this, scholar John Libbey argued that the show utilized "subversive qualities of animation." From 1972 to 1974, Hanna-Barbera produced Wait Till Your Father Gets Home , an adult-oriented sitcom in

492-535: A Cartoon Masterpiece Documented an Era and Defined a Generation , argued that culture and events of 1990s "can all be understood through a Simpsons prism." Some critics argued that The Simpsons was responsible for "popularizing adult animation" while influencing "satirical cartoons" like South Park and Family Guy . Others even said that The Simpsons opened the "door for Cartoon Network's Adult Swim" and praised it for being "extremely unique and ... constantly evolving." Andrew J. Crow of Time magazine noted

574-416: A bully, they have kind hearts and have also won a trophy for their close brotherhood. But sometimes, they argue among themselves and get scolded by Kalia. They are differentiated by their clothing, each twin wears a similar set of olive green and brown turban, t-shirt and pants with opposite colouring. (Voiced by Jigna Bhardwaj) Dholu means “drummer” and Bholu means “innocent”. Rajkumari Indumati : Indumati

656-412: A chance. After five years of conception, Chhota Bheem made its first appearance in 2008 on Pogo TV. It succeeded and continued to run. He is financed by Samir Jain, who belongs to the famous Jain-cum-Agarwal business family from Meerut. Raj Viswanadha , who did the writing for the first four years of Bheem before leaving the series, Arun Shendurnikar, Nidhi Anand are prominent among those who have written

738-413: A common theme, as is the celebration of Indian festivities and the protection of nature. Chhota Bheem : Chhota Bheem is the main protagonist of the show. He is a 9-year old young boy. Bheem is an adventurous, fun-loving but virtuous boy who is gifted with superhuman strength. This strength can be powered up by consuming ladoos , his favourite food. Bheem appears bare-chested, wearing an orange dhoti and

820-528: A course on voice acting and dubbing. Kava began voice acting in 2000. He first gained recognition for his work after dubbing Jaggu Bandar in the animated series Chhota Bheem in 2008. In the following year, he began voicing for the titular character Harry Potter in the last three films of the franchise. He also voiced Legolas , an elf in the Lord of the Rings franchise and the main character, Jon Snow in

902-516: A family of five members: Professor Shastri Dhoomketu : He is an inventor who lives in Gyanpur (“village of knowledge”). He often ends up getting problems with his inventions, like getting his inventions stolen, or malfunctioning. His inventions include a time machine , a hot air balloon, a super-fast bicycle, etc. Shivani : Bheem's foster sister is Shivani. She lives in Pehelwanpur and runs

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984-447: A family, but it gives a "new take on the typical American family." Some described The Boondocks as profound, comedic, smart, silly, has social commentary on class relations, racism, and with a unique animation style. Some said that Apple TV+ 's Central Park was one of the best shows of 2020 and described it as the network's "first foray into adult animation." Certain comedians have created their own animated sitcoms. This includes

1066-411: A fourth spin-off, launched in 2019 on Netflix . It is intended for younger children. In this series, the story's focus is on 1 or 2-year-old Bheem. Chhota Bheem: Kung Fu Dhamaka is the fifth spin-off of Chhota Bheem , and launched on January 12, 2020. It was the third series in 3D CGI format. Animated comedy The Flintstones , which debuted in 1960, is considered the first example of

1148-399: A gold pendant. He has brown hair. (Voiced by Sonal Kaushal ) His power is a boon for his village, Dholakpur, which is constantly beset by all kinds of problems. Bheem is beloved and respected by the village for being kind and using his strength to help those who are poor, wronged, or needy, and may be considered a little guardian of the villagers and the animals in and around Dholakpur. Bheem

1230-535: A massive hit among American audiences. In response, ABC , CBS and NBC each developed animated series to air in prime time, but none of the shows were successful. One series, Capitol Critters , focused on subjects such as gun control, interracial violence and political corruption. In his review of the series, Variety critic Brian Lowry wrote that he felt that the series' approach was "muddled", and that "the bland central character and cartoonish elements ... will likely be off-putting to many adults, who won't find

1312-507: A parody of The Real World , which follows the misadventures of the housemates in the fictional show of the same name and uses a sitcom format with a reality TV show setting, was followed by a direct-to-video film and series finale titled The Drawn Together Movie: The Movie! . Another antimated sitcom was Brickleberry which aired on Comedy Central from 2012 to 2015. It was created by Waco O'Guin and Roger Black , executive produced by O'Guin, Black, and comedian Daniel Tosh . It

1394-439: A popular streaming hub. Critics praised Tuca & Bertie and Solar Opposites for their take on humor and comedy . Shaurya Thapa of Screen Rant argued that Tuca & Bertie offered "a fresh and realistic take on the sitcom formula" while Rafael Motomoyer of Collider argued that Solar Opposites not only mixes "crude humor and knack for violence ... with a long-standing tradition of animated sitcoms" centered on

1476-517: A sneak peek on Cartoon Network on December 30, 2000, the series officially premiered on Adult Swim on September 2, 2001, the night the block launched. It ended on July 22, 2007, with a total of 39 episodes , over the course of four seasons. Later, in October 2018, a special , entitled Harvey Birdman: Attorney General , premiered, and a spin-off, Birdgirl , was ordered in May 2019. Some described

1558-605: A third spin-off series of Chhota Bheem , was launched in 2017. but originally it was launched in May 2016, with the birthday special movie Main Hoon Super Bheem . It is an updated version of Bheem with superpowers. Super Bheem is based on Chhota Bheem: Sky Dragon . The Super Bheem show is 3D animation whereas the Chhota Bheem is traditional 2D animation. It originally premiered on Pogo TV in 2017, and aired in 2019 on Cartoon Network . Mighty Little Bheem ,

1640-555: A unique style, and centered around "therapist discussions with real celebrities". In March 2000, the first few episodes of God, the Devil and Bob aired on NBC , with nine episodes unaired. The series didn't return until 2011, when the nine remaining episodes aired, from January to March 2011, on Adult Swim . Some said this was because Christian groups, like the American Family Association , had boycotted

1722-475: A walking stick. He is described as a sage who knows almost everything and has divine powers. He gives advice and also a solution to Bheem and his friends. Tuntun Mausi : Tuntun, or Tuntun aunt, she is Chutki's mother. She owns a sweet shop where she sells her famous homemade ladoos. Bheem often aggravates her by stealing ladoos, but she is also kind-hearted like Chutki. Sometimes she gives Bheem ladoos to make him stronger and help him defeat his enemies. Bheem has

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1804-455: Is a "veteran of adult animation" as he worked on Family Guy in the past. In June 2011, two scholars analyzed queer characters and themes in animated sitcoms, arguing that they create "space for queer resistance," analyzing themes, and text, in the animated series Family Guy . They also argued that analyzing the show using postmodern thematic analysis , it creates " deconstructionist instances" that, in their view, "expose and subvert

1886-401: Is a blue, talking monkey. Jaggu has a special way of solving problems, using tricks accompanied by his sense of humour. Bheem learns useful techniques like swinging from trees from him. He can also communicate with other animals. Whenever they are really hungry, Jaggu assists them in stealing ladoos. He also loves playing tricks on Kalia, Dholu and Bholu. (Voiced by Rajesh Kava ) Kalia : Kalia

1968-657: Is a daring, and mischievous 4-year old boy, he is a bald toddler with only two strands of hair on his head who wears nothing but his blue underpants. (Voiced by Julie Tejwani) Raju's size belies his courage, which he gets from his father, commander of the King's army. Raju also wants to be the commander of the Army. He is a prodigy at archery and has won the "Arjuna Cup". Raju is also very articulate and intelligent for his age, being able to converse and follow along with his older friends on their adventures with no difficulty. Jaggu : Jaggu

2050-516: Is a good Sorceress who helps Bheem in defeating Buri Jadugarni. She is also called Achhi Pari ( transl.  Good Fairy ). She lives in Agadam, a place of good wizards and witches or in the forest of Dholakpur. Avi Chacha : He is another scientist who lives in Dholakpur. He is also a friend of Professor Shastri Dhoomketu. He invented many gadgets but all were destroyed. Kaptaan Singh : He

2132-567: Is a member of Daku Mangal Singh his dialogue is "Chin Tapak Dum Dum". Ganesha : Ganesha was shown in the movie Chhota Bheem and Ganesha in the Amazing Odyssey and was also shown in some episodes and other films. Krishna : Krishna is a character who occurs in a few episodes and in the movies Chhota Bheem Aur Krishna , Chhota Bheem Aur Krishna Vs Zimbara , Chhota Bheem Aur Kaalsura Ka Jadui Jaal , Chhota Bheem and Krishna in

2214-515: Is a sidekick as well as a friend of Kichak, making various plans to defeat Bheem. Daku Mangal Singh : Mangal Singh is a bandit who used to terrorize Dholakpur when he was free. But he was arrested by Bheem. He often comes to rob Dholakpur. Dhooni Baba : Dhooni Baba is a sage who lives in a cave. In the former episodes, he was called "Baba Bol Bachchan" had a body smeared with ash and was seen meditating on some needles. Indeed, Dhooni means “incense”. Later, his body has no ash smeared and he walks with

2296-413: Is always defeated. Taking his adolescent age into consideration, Kichak's rivalry with Bheem can be a bit more severe than Kalia's. He has many friends like Chhota Manu, Birju, Manna and Popatya who are his loyal followers. (Voiced by Rajesh Kava ) Chhota Manu : He is also a character from Pehelwanpur. Chhota Manu is physically strong and clever. He is a rival of Raju, whom he never managed to defeat. He

2378-573: Is an Indian voice actor, fluent in Hindi, Gujarati and English. He is best known for being the third Hindi dub-over voice artist for Daniel Radcliffe 's role as Harry Potter , in the last three Harry Potter films , after it was passed on from Ami Trivedi 's brother, Karan Trivedi . He has also voiced for Orlando Bloom as Legolas in The Lord of the Rings film trilogy . Kava runs an academy, "Violet Wings Voice Academy", which offer workshops and

2460-429: Is an envious bully. He is 10-years old and depicted as an ambitious boy who is always outshone by Bheem. He has two fearful lackeys, Dholu and Bholu, twin brothers who sometimes help him with his plans and, at other times, quickly abandon him. He often blows his own trumpet by claiming he is the strongest and most courageous person. Whenever any problem arises, he runs away. Despite his competitive personality, he also helps

2542-404: Is changing, saying that it can be something that is "sophisticated, dramatic, beautiful and nuanced" rather than "crass and cruel." In January 2020, TZGZ , Syfy 's new adult animation block, ordered six 15-minute episodes of the series, which would later become Magical Girl Friendship Squad . At the same time, the short form version, Magical Girl Friendship Squad: Origins , began airing on

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2624-471: Is not the only model for such animation, due to new shows coming to TV and streaming platforms like BoJack Horseman , Big Mouth , Rick and Morty and Undone , which some call a boom at the time that "high-quality adult animation shows" are being produced in France, Japan, and in other parts of the world, a new group of creators is pushing existing boundaries. Even so, fans of The Simpsons turned Hulu into

2706-428: Is often seen defeating enemies who attack Dholakpur or harm the villagers, like the evil demon Kirmada, the robber Mangal Singh, and the evil witch. Having gained King Indraverma's trust, Bheem discusses the village issues with the ministers of the kingdom. Being intelligent and strong he represents Dholakpur in various matters and competitions. Chutki : Chutki is a young 7-year old girl and the daughter of Tuntun Mausi,

2788-743: Is said that Jeremy is actually heterosexual but left his wife and children for Richard, who offered him an easy, no-maintenance life as his trophy husband. The following year, from January to December 2012, Unsupervised , an adult animated sitcom ran on FX . Although it was cancelled in November 2012 after one season, it was praised by critics as a coming-of-age story, with two clueless and ridiculous protagonists, while having "realistic looking backgrounds," contrasting with show's look in general. Jeff & Some Aliens , an animated sitcom aired on Comedy Central from January to March 2017. The plot surrounds three aliens who travel to Earth to find

2870-510: Is set in a village in the kingdom of Dholakpur. The series revolves around Bheem, sometimes referred to as Chhota Bheem due to his young age, a boy who is strong and intelligent. Bheem is a well-loved figure in the village, known for his good heart and helping hand. His closest friends are Chutki, a clever girl; Raju, a brave toddler wearing nothing but his underpants; and a talking monkey called Jaggu. The show revolves around Bheem and his team using their skills to solve various problems affecting

2952-480: Is shown to have a crush on Bheem. She first met Bheem, Raju and Jaggu when Bheem saved her from a raging bull. While she is responsible for her household chores and gentle towards all people and other creatures, she can be tough when the situation demands it. In many episodes and the film Chhota Bheem: Master of Shaolin: The Movie , she is depicted as being good at martial arts. Chutki frequently supplies Bheem with ladoos on missions to boost his strength. Raju : Raju

3034-399: Is the case with Disenchantment , Final Space , Solar Opposites , Central Park , the short-lived series, Hoops , and Q-Force . This positioned Netflix as a leader of adult animation content. The creator of Bojack Horseman , Raphael Bob-Waksberg , said that the show is about "ourselves looking outwards" and argued that the voice actor for Bojack, Will Arnett , can find

3116-562: Is the head captain of a ship of Dholakpur, Dholakpur Queen. Raaka : He is the sidekick of Daku Mangal Singh. Daku Chacha : He is an experienced dacoit uncle of Daku Mangal Singh. Kirmada : He is a demon who tries to attack Dholakpur. He has appeared in the Chhota Bheem and Krishna film series and also in a few of the Super Bheem film series. Kallasura and Chalchaaya : They are the sons or successors of Kirmada. Takia : He

3198-511: Is the princess of Dholakpur, the daughter of Indraverma, and the elder sister of Ravi Varma. She is a kindhearted 7-year old girl. She is also a friend of Bheem, Chutki, Raju, Jaggu, Kalia, Dholu and Bholu. She has blue eyes, and reddish-brown hair, and wears a blue and gold lehenga with an orange flower adorning her hair in a low ponytail. While she seldom joins the gang on missions, she is a trusted friend and supports them. (Voiced by Samridhii Shukla ) Raja Indraverma : The king of Dholakpur and

3280-633: Is the second spin-off series of Chhota Bheem based on the Chhota Bheem and the Throne of Bali character Arjun. Arjun is the young prince of Bali. It features his adventures with his friends and pet Zimbu, a baby tiger. Each episode consists of two stories and is targeted at kids up to 13 years of age. The series shows the adventures of Arjun during his childhood. It exists in the same timeline as Chhota Bheem . The series aired from 1 June 2014 to 11 September 2016 on Disney Channel India . Super Bheem ,

3362-493: The hegemony of heteronormativity ." Allen Gregory had a short run in 2011 and was cancelled after the first season. This series featured Richard and Jeremy De Longpre, the fathers of the title character, Allen. Jeremy is a former social worker who had a loving wife and family, although this changed after Richard became one of his clients. Richard was attracted to Jeremy to the point where he started stalking him and his family until Jeremy finally agreed to be his husband. It

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3444-455: The "foxhole humor" in Bob's Burgers has kept it going, and even argue that the humor in the children's animation, Animaniacs was "far more adult" than the original series in the 1990s . Later in 2020, the reboot of Animaniacs , an all-ages animation had an episode pulled which included a real sex hotline number, with the series no stranger to adult humor as the showrunner, Wellesley Wild,

3526-419: The "most watched cable television series." In 2019, it was announced that a writer for Disenchantment , Shion Takeuchi, would be heading her own upcoming Netflix show titled Inside Job , with Alex Hirsch as an executive producer, With a woman named Alma as the protagonist, Takeuchi said she hoped it would "push the boundaries" of adult animation. Hirsch was also quoted as noting that adult animation

3608-579: The Rise of Kirmada and Chhota Bheem and Krishna in the Patliputra City of Dead and Dwarka - The Lost City and Chhota Bheem and Krishna in Mayanagri . He also appears in one of the top recent films of Chhota Bheem released in October 2021, Chhota Bheem Ki Citti Pitti Gul . Hanuman : Hanuman was also shown in this show in a movie Chhota Bheem Aur Hanuman . Zimbara and Mayandri : They are

3690-467: The actions of the characters, as well as removing all references to fire from the episodes. As Beavis and Butt-Head began entered its last season in 1997, a new adult animation began airing on MTV which was titled Daria . It would praised for its "progressive characters", sense of humor, and ability to capture absurdity of teen life in suburbs. Beginning around the same time was South Park . It became an "icon for anti-censorship and free speech" and

3772-410: The animated sitcom genre. A similar cartoon, The Jetsons , which took place in the future rather than the past, followed in 1962. Marc Blake argued it started the " science fiction sitcom sub genre". Animated sitcoms have been more controversial than traditional cartoons from the onset. The Flintstones was originally oriented at parents, as an animated version of The Honeymooners , though it

3854-422: The comedy in anything. Nasdaq argued that shows like Disenchantment were "original content" which had helped Netflix "dominate the online video streaming market," and said that demand for original content will allow Netflix to expand its base of subscribers. This allowed Netflix to gain allegiance of smaller, but more fervent, fanbases, which garnered a wide viewership. Some critics noted that The Simpsons

3936-473: The content but that ABC, and their corporate owner Disney Company , reneged on their promises, and called the show "dead" even though there were six episodes that had not aired. Six episodes of the show, based on Kevin Smith 's 1994 comedy of the same title , were produced, but only two episodes aired before the show was cancelled by ABC. While the pilot of Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law first aired as

4018-449: The early 1990s, another sitcom, was also controversial. This was due to its portrayal of brief nudity, profanity and violence. Although the series was intended for adult audiences, it was shown in the afternoons, and multiple parents claimed that their children had imitated the show's characters. After an incident, MTV responded by moving the series to a later airtime and adding disclaimers to future episodes stating explicitly not to imitate

4100-548: The fantasy drama series Game of Thrones . Kava voiced for anime shows which ran on Cartoon Network India such as Dragon Ball Z , Beyblade: Metal Fusion , and Inazuma Eleven . In September 2021, Kava provided the voice of Seong Gi-Hun in the Korean television series Squid Game . He then voiced Beerus in Dragon Ball Super . From 2023, He began voicing Denki Kaminari and several other characters in

4182-443: The father of both Indumati and Ravi Varma. He lives in a palace on top of a hill overlooking Dholakpur. He mostly relies on Bheem for any crisis in the kingdom and trusts the boy greatly. (Voiced by Rajesh Shukla) Kichak : Kichak is a 16-year old wrestler from Pehelwanpur. Like Kalia, Kichak is also jealous of Bheem, since Bheem is more popular than him. He often challenges Bheem in various games to prove himself stronger than him, but

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4264-548: The first part of season 2 of Disenchantment was released on Netflix . In February 2021, it was announced that Tyler, the Creator had teamed up with Lionel Boyce and Davon 'Jasper' Wilson to develop an animated comedy named Shell Beach . In March 2021 it was reported that King of the Hill would be revived, with characters aging 15 years from the end of the series. Rajesh Kava Rajesh Kava (born 18 March 1979)

4346-665: The gang out for important matters (such as an attack on Dholakpur) and will put aside his own rivalries and pride for the greater good. And whenever he witnesses Bheem's other rivalry with Kichak, he'll often show support towards Bheem. He is depicted as a tall and overweight boy wearing only a short tied-up grey dhoti and lots of gold jewellery. (Voiced by Shaily Dubey) Kalia is a nickname that means “dark one” or “tan-skinned”. Dholu and Bholu : Dholu and Bholu are identical twins and followers of Kalia. Though they are not strong themselves, they bask in Kalia's strength. Despite their support for

4428-417: The growing relationship between Fry and Leela and an "alien relationship" (Kif and Amy). John Evershed, formerly showrunner on Happy Tree Friends and current founder of Mondo Media , argued that the "enduring popularity" of this genre is a result of The Simpsons , a massive "animation franchise," and said this proves "the time-tested formula" of the genre works, even though it was "controversial" when it

4510-404: The history of television," in terms of shows like Family Guy and South Park . These shows, and their subsequent franchises, were said to be part of a shift in the early 2010s toward adult animation , with darker and "more intricate animated comedies" such as Bojack Horseman and Rick and Morty released, with the latter reaching nine million viewers after the first season. Drawn Together ,

4592-704: The influence of The Simpsons on adult animation, with Family Guy , King of the Hill , and Bob's Burgers , among others, featuring some version of the same structure, while "non-family-based shows" have drawn from "Matt Groening's hyper-referential style, irreverence and slapstick humor." He quoted Alex Hirsch , creator of Gravity Falls , as describing adult animation as an "arms race of different ways to copy The Simpsons ." Two of Hirsch's friends from CalArts, Pendleton Ward (creator of Adventure Time ) and J. G. Quintel (creator of Regular Show ) were also inspired by The Simpsons. In 1989, The Simpsons began airing on Fox Broadcasting Company in prime time, becoming

4674-494: The most average person to test and understand humans. Most episodes revolve around Jeff having a problem that the aliens can fix with a strange device. In December 2017, the series was canceled after one season. It was described as being "a witty and fun stoner alien romp" which is a comedy akin to Rick and Morty . Other animated sitcoms include Paradise PD , Tuca & Bertie , The Boondocks , and Momma Named Me Sheriff . Some series are on streaming platforms, as

4756-629: The most popular animated sitcoms in each U.S. state . They found that South Park is popular in Colorado , The Simpsons is popular in Oregon and Massachusetts , Family Guy popular in Connecticut , and King of the Hill popular in Kentucky and Tennessee. The report also stated The Simpsons and South Park are the two most popular animated sitcoms, while Rick and Morty is among

4838-633: The network, and 17 NBC-affiliated stations agreed, leading to the show being stopped only after four episodes had aired. Even so, some religious leaders in the United Kingdom supported the show, and critics like Caryn James called it "a little risky" but "relatively benign" when compared to South Park , The Sopranos , and Sex and the City which aired at the time. In June 2000, Kevin Smith criticized ABC over its animated sitcom, Clerks: The Animated Series , telling EW that they delivered

4920-461: The ongoing series, Duncanville , is airing on FOX , co-created by Amy Poehler , Mike Scully , and Julie Thacker . Poehler said the series is inspired by The Simpsons . Another animated sitcom on Fox, Bless the Harts , starred Kristen Wiig , and was created by former Saturday Night Live staff writer, Emily Spivey . A September 2018 report by AT&T , using Google Trends , identified

5002-412: The original comics, with theme music from Frank Zappa and set its sights on "1990s incarnations of political correctness and censorship", making it, a critic argued, a precursor to Family Guy and BoJack Horseman . As for King of the Hill , some noted it had the a great example of "young, adolescent love" within adult animation, specifically between Bobby and Connie. The show was also described as

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5084-567: The political satire biting enough to merit their continued attention. Similarly, kids probably won't be as smitten with the cartoon aspects or look". The series was cancelled after one month. The Critic was somewhat more successful, but achieved low ratings because of ABC's sporadic scheduling, and was cancelled by the network. Fox picked up the series, but cancelled it four months later. While Fox allowed The Simpsons to portray animated depictions of human buttocks, ABC would not allow similar scenes to appear on The Critic . Others stated that it

5166-424: The same late-night programming block. In February 2020, Fox released an animated sitcom produced by Seungyong Ji and Jordan Grief titled Duncanville , focusing on the story of a kid who "daydreams of making it big without having to wear a suit and tie to do so." In September 2020, Magical Girl Friendship Squad began airing on SYFY. In interviews the same month, series creator Kelsey Stephanides hoped that

5248-532: The series as funny, entertaining, zany, and amusing. From August to October 2002, the final few episodes of The Oblongs , another adult animation, would air on Adult Swim after The WB did not air the last five episodes of the series. The latter, which some called a "stray gem in the early 2000s," was noted for the romance between a married couple, Bob and Pickles Oblong, who had a healthy relationship where both would "constantly support each other." In 2008, Usha M. Rodrigues and Belinda Smaill argued that bro'Town

5330-438: The series would expand the "types of new animated stories" with more variety in adult animation, allowing for "different ways" to do adult animation in the future. In December 2020, Hoops was cancelled by Netflix after its first season received low ratings and negative reviews. Hoops was described as "puerile comedy ... perfect for Trump 's America," not funny, and "crude, rude, and aimless." On January 15, 2021,

5412-485: The siblings of Kirmada. Rajiv Chilaka wanted to create his own intellectual property instead of working for other companies. He established his animation studio Green Gold Animation in 2001. He had to struggle as no TV channel was ready to pick up the Indian animation content and most Indian contents aired were mythological. His company produced Vikram Betal and Krishna animation shows which convinced Pogo TV to give it

5494-538: The sole English-language mainstream adult-oriented animated sitcom until the 1990s, which saw the debuts of Beavis and Butt-Head , King of the Hill , South Park , Daria , Family Guy and Futurama . Some scholars argued that Matt Groening emulated the sci-fi genre shown in The Jetsons . Futurama would be complimented for its "intelligent, scientifically accurate, and humanized" approach to adventures, romances, and parodies of sci-fi. This included

5576-543: The stories for the show. Rajiv Chilaka had conceived an adventurous young boy with the strength and attributes of Bhima from Mahabharata , living in an unspecified period in medieval India. He was also influenced by his childhood spent with Disney 's animated shows, Tintin , Amar Chitra Katha and other superhero comics. It is aired on Pogo TV in India. As of August 2011, more than 200 episodes, 5 movies have been released and aired. In April 2020 DD National acquired

5658-747: The style of All in the Family . The series dealt with subjects such as feminism and the generation gap . In the late 1980s and early 1990s, a number of animated television programs appeared which challenged the Standards & Practices guidelines, including The Simpsons , Beavis and Butt-Head , The Critic , The Brothers Grunt , The Ren & Stimpy Show , Rocko's Modern Life , Cow and Chicken , I Am Weasel , SpongeBob SquarePants , Duckman , and All Grown Up! . In 1987, The Simpsons shorts debuted on Fox 's The Tracey Ullman Show . This show aired in prime time, meaning it

5740-467: The sweet-maker. She often helps Bheem sneak ladoos from her mother's shop. Chutki is the brains of the team. She's depicted as fair-skinned having pink blush applied on her cheeks wearing a purple floral lehenga and has her brown hair in twin braids. Her name means young or little one. (Voiced by Rupa Bhimani) Chutki is Bheem's closest friend and he often relies on her to solve any puzzles or difficult situations with her intelligence. On many occasions, she

5822-406: The syndication rights of the series from 17 April 2020 to 3 May 2020 when the production of the ongoing series had to be stopped by the channel due to COVID-19 pandemic . Mighty Raju is the first spin-off series of Chhota Bheem focusing on the character Raju in the modern world, who has superpowers and is known as "Mighty Raju". He lives in the modern city, Aryanagar. Arjun – Prince of Bali

5904-504: The village, unravel mysteries, fight evil villains that seek to harm Dholakpur and/or its inhabitants, or foil the plans of their rivals Kalia, Dholu, and Bholu, who aim to embarrass Bheem. Their antics also sometimes get them into trouble. Supernatural events have often been used in some episodes like Dholakpur being attacked by the demon Zimbara, the evil witch, or the rival kingdom of Botakpur. Bheem and his team participating in various competitions in Dholakpur or adjoining kingdoms are also

5986-428: Was a "home grown animated sitcom" that is comparable to The Simpsons . Adult animation became more popular, premiering critically acclaimed shows such as Drawn Together , Family Guy , American Dad! , Archer , Bob's Burgers , Rick and Morty , BoJack Horseman , F Is for Family , and Big Mouth . Some argued that animated sitcoms have formed some of the "most enduring and valuable franchises in

6068-699: Was called "one of the most controversial shows on television." In May 1995, another adult animated sitcom began airing on Comedy Central . It was titled Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist , featured the voice talents of Jonathan Katz , Jon Benjamin , and Laura Silverman , won a Peabody Award in 1998. and was animated in a crude, easily recognizable style produced with the software Squigglevision in which all persons and animate objects are colored and have constantly squiggling outlines, while most other inanimate objects are static and usually gray in color. Some critics stated that this series offered "plenty of cleverness and humor for those who looked", with funny lines,

6150-408: Was described as a welcome addition to the "Sunday lineup," with passionate relationship between Bob and Linda Belcher while maintaining a large audience. In November 2020, the show was approaching its 200th episode. and that Some reviewers called Drawn Together a "bizarre and highly entertaining series" which has a unique style of humor and "level of self-parody." Some reviewers would point to how

6232-481: Was later described as one of the "more vulgar adult-animation offerings" of the 2010s, with Kaitlin Olson only staying "for the first season as the female lead," voicing a "recently transferred Yellowstone ranger named Ethel." It was also said that show had a divided reception from critics but received favorably by audiences, who appreciated the show's "shameless sense of offensive humor and fast-paced writing." Archer

6314-464: Was not self-censored as much as programs intended to air on Saturday mornings. As such, the show would have brief nudity and mild language, while dealing with mature themes and subjects such as death, gambling addiction, religion, and suicide. The first full-length episode, " Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire ", debuted on December 17, 1989. It is the first American animated sitcom not to have a laugh track , unlike other animated sitcoms prior. It remained

6396-409: Was not until the early 1990s that "cartoons specifically for adults" rather than children, did not come to "mainstream prominence" until after the success of The Simpsons , with Fox later airing King of the Hill and Family Guy both of which "generated massive audiences." As animation critic Reuben Baron described it, for a long time, "adult action/drama cartoons" were scarce on television, with only

6478-484: Was primarily popular with children. David Bennett argued that when it was originally released, it was aimed at an adult audience, and called it the "direct ancestors" of current adult animation, because it covered adult subjects. Bennett stated that it specifically influenced The Simpsons , along with animations on Adult Swim and Netflix . His argument was confirmed by the fact that The Huckleberry Hound Show , created by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera , became

6560-488: Was released. Evershed also said that the show made clear that animation is "more than just kids content ." Others also argued that the show marked a turning point in U.S. attitudes "toward cartoons written primarily for adult audiences" The Simpsons would later win the Guinness World Records award for "Longest-running animated sitcom (by episode count)." Chris Turner , author of Planet Simpson: How

6642-478: Was said to be a "standard bearer" for adult animation and an "eclectic comedy" and praised for its "tight, fast-paced, and ever impressively intelligent dialogue," with a "power couple": Sterling Archer and Lana Kane. American Dad! was praised for breaking away from the "cynicism and formulas of its adult animation contemporaries" with the romance between Stan Smith and Francine said to be a wonderful romantic pair akin to Archie and Edith Bunker . Bob's Burgers

6724-501: Was suspicious and going to see her. After he solved her problems she tied a rakhi on his wrist. Buri Jadugarni ( transl.  The Evil Sorceress ) : Buri Jadugarni is an evil sorceress who is an enemy of Bheem. She tried to become the queen of Dholakpur but never succeeded because of Bheem and his team. She is also called Buri Pari ( transl.  Evil Fairy ) or Buri Chudail ( transl.  Evil Witch ). Acchi Jadugarni ( transl.  The Good Sorceress ) : She

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