This was animation made very specifically for adults, rather than trying to incorporate humour for all ages. Adult Swim was launched in the UK on CNX but lasted little over a year.

In 2001 Cartoon Network launched Adult Swim with shows such as Cowboy Bebop and Aqua Teen Hunger Force, which ran on Cartoon Network throughout the night in the US. The Simpsons led the way with high quality comedy and drama, setting a trend which would be followed in both TV and Film You only have to look at Pixar and DreamWorks to see evidence of The Simpsons’ influence, both animation giants managing to create top quality entertainment that resonated on a number of levels, delighting both kids and adults. The Simpsons led the way with high quality comedy and drama, setting a trend which would be followed in both TV and Film. We must, of course, pay a little trip to Springfield to trace the roots of this movement.

‘Adult Animation’ (we need to find an alternative term for this guys, something less risqué) has blown up in recent years with shows such as BoJack Horseman, Bob’s Burgers and Archer. Could this be of some explanation as to why ‘adult cartoons’ are more popular than ever? Or is something else afoot? In an article recently published by the BBC it was suggested that adolescence now lasts from 10 years of age up until 24, rather than 19 as previously believed.

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