THEimpossible to resist to the acronyms of the cartoons of one’s childhood, above all when the protagonists come from the 2000s and surrounding areas. A period that produced the ninja universe of Naruto, the (slightly disturbing) sweetness of Peppa Pig, the fairytale world of fairies Winx And the Pokémon. For those who are nostalgic for the adventures of their animated favorites or want to go back to being a child together with their little ones, here is a list of classic cartoons from the 2000s: the most beautiful and famous series to watch in streaming.
2000s cartoons: the most beautiful and famous series
2000s cartoons: Geronimo Stilton on RaiPlay
In 1997, the writer Elisabetta Dami he presented his first book featuring a mouse lover of mysteries. Thus was born the irresistible success of Geronimo Stiltonwith one 3 season animated series (2008 – 2016), all available on RaiPlay.
Geronimo he is the young director ofRodent Echo. He loves literature and domestic tranquility. Too bad that the energetic and enterprising younger sister Theawho works at the newspaper as a correspondent, involves him in a thousand adventures. A pride of Italian creativity that has also become a musical.
“Geronimo Stilton” (Rai Press Office)
2000s cartoons list: Shaun the Sheep Movie on Netflix, Disney+ and RaiPlay
The most famous sheep from the 2000s animated series it never sets. Originally, he was a minor character in British slow motion animated works Wallace & Gromit. Then, she became the protagonist of 3 feature films. THEn a farm in the green English countryside, Shaun causes trouble every day.
Fortunately, Helping her is the faithful sheepdog Bitzer. The series (7 seasons with 7 minute episodes each) is available for streaming on Netflix and Disney+ While the last season is on RaiPlay.
“Shaun the Sheep Movie” (Netflix)
2000s cartoons TV series: Masha and the bear on Netflix and RaiPlay
Masha and the Bear was born from a Russian folk tale to become a popular animated series adored by today’s children. Little Masha is a lively and cheerful little girl who lives with his family in the Taiga. Bear, neighbor and dear frienddespite himself he is always involved in his reckless adventures. The series, whose first season dates back to 2009is available on Raiplay and streaming on Netflix.
“Masha and the Bear” (Netflix)
Old cartoons from the 2000s: Martin Mystere on RaiPlay and YouTube
Martin Mystere, the famous one Detective of the impossible, created in 1982 by Alfredo Castelli for Sergio Bonelli Editore, in 2003 it turned into a French animated series lasting 6 seasons. The TV protagonist has undergone changes compared to the original, so much from attract numerous criticisms. Martin is no longer an adult, a scholar of age-old enigmas and mysteries, but a high school student who secretly deals with aliens. Some seasons of Martin Mystere I am available on RaiPlay and on the YouTube channel.
“Martin Mystère” (RaiPlay)
Famous 2000s cartoons; Winx Club on Raiplay
All the little girls of the 2000s went crazy when faced with the arrival of Winx. The colorful fairies, born from the imagination of the Italian producer Iginio Straffi, they are the protagonists of a long series, Winx Club (2004 – 2019), as well as countless projects such as a musical and a Live Action film.
Young Bloom and her friends they study at a college for aspiring fairies in the world of Magix. They divide their time between books, epic battles to save the world from evildoers and, above all, they experience teenage love and the problems of all girls their age. The clothes and features of the Winx they took inspiration from the pop stars of the period as Britney Spears and Beyoncé. The series is available on RaiPlay.
2000s children’s cartoons; Peppa Pig on Netflix, YouTube and RaiPlay
This British animated series it is a phenomenon of custom which, since 2004, has not yet exhausted its great success. Peppa Pig is 4 years oldattends nursery school, he lives with his younger brother George, his father and his mother. He loves to bathe in puddles and is a great talker.
Incredible but true: in 2022, was target of fierce criticism from some Italian politicians. In episode 41 of the ninth season, there is a character with two mothers. The series (not complete) it is available on RaiPlay, streaming on Netflix and on the official YouTube channel.
“Peppa Pig and her world” (Netflix)
Early 2000s cartoons: SpongeBob on Netflix and Prime Video
The legendary yellow sponge sponge arrived on small Italian screens on the eve of the new millennium. The series takes place in the underwater town of Bikini Bottom. SpongeBob lives there with his friends: Patrick the rosy starfish and Sandy the female squirrel. SpongeBob works in Mister Krab’s restaurant and has the evil Squidd as a neighbor. A short-tempered octopus who always ends up in trouble because of Bob.
Despite the childish graphics and innocent stories, this American series does not lack subtle humor and voluntary hints at its protagonist’s homosexuality. On Netflix and Prime Video. January 1, 2026 he arrives the fourth feature film in Italian cinemas: SpongeBob – a pirate adventure.
“SpongeBob” (Netflix)
Japanese cartoons from the 2000s; Naruto on Prime Video
Naruto it’s a another Japanese animated phenomenon of the early 2000sadored in particular by the boys of the new generations. The young man Naruto Uzumaki ha 12 years and a big dream: become a skilled ninja. The inhabitants of his village marginalize him because within him lies a demon who, years before, had tried to destroy everyone.
The author Masashi Kishimotoinspired by historical periods and legendary characters of his country, he created a complex imaginary world dotted with symbols and a real glossary. The story is divided into two series. The first is Narutothe second is Naruto: Shippuden (2008 – 2024), both available on Prime Video.
What happened to 2000s cartoons: Pokémon
From the distant world of nineties video games, Pokémon have transcended timetransforming themselves into increasingly loved media characters, even today. For American fanatics they are creatures of the devil. For those with business acumen they have become a lucrative trading and collecting business. The serial plot puts a boy at the center, Ash Ketchum, who dreams of becoming a Pokémon trainer.
Due to a mix-up, receives the last little being left in the laboratory, by name Pikachu, with its yellow color and sweet look, from which it will never be separated. Together, they will meet new characters with whom they will travel in search of pocket monsters. The countless seasons (about 22) of the 6 series produced are partially available in Italy on Netflix, Prime Video and Apple TV.
Cartoons from 2000 – 2010: Detective Conan on Prime Video and Apple TV
The well-known Japanese manga, created in 1994 by Gōshō Aoyama, it found its natural path in television series. The protagonist is high school student Shinichi Kudo. Great lover of detective novels and Sherlock HolmesDespite being only 17 years old, he has already helped the police several times to solve difficult cases. After discovering a mysterious secret criminal organization, he is captured by one of its members who tries to kill him with a powerful poison.
Luckily, the mysterious drug it didn’t kill him but made him 10 years younger. The numerous episodes (2002- 2016) are available in Italy on Prime Video (Anime Generation section) and Apple TV.