Top Five Greatest Animated Characters
Little late, but last week's Top Five list:
1) Optimus Prime
I think my thoughts on the greatest hero that ever existed are well documented. This should come as a shock to none.
2(tie) Darkseid & Apocalypse
Numbers 1 & 2 on my Villians List are two of my favorite characters of all time, and I just can't choose between the two. However, what makes these characters so exceptional in the animated realm is their voice actors. Michael Ironside (Darkseid) and the late John Colicos both brought a combination of calm, haughty, and incredibly evil tone to each of these characters that added to their allure exponentially. Like Peter Cullen & Optimus Prime, I'm not interested in anyone voicing these characters other than these two men.
3) Lord Sesshomaru
From the anime Inuyasha, Sesshomaru will definitely make an appearance in my forthcoming "Almost Heroes" blog. Sesshomaru is a character that started the series as almost pure evil, but has transformed as the series has progressed into--well, not a caring character, but one who is loyal and, while harsh, does follow a more just path. To his chosen companions and loved ones, he is caring. He and Ren's, his adopted daughter, dynamic is facinating.
4) A Pimp Named Slick Back
One of the funniest animated characters, ever. Hailing from The Boondocks, A Pimp Named Slick Back--not Mr. Slick Back, you say the entire name, like A Tribe Called Quest--is exactly what he says he is: a pimp. A charicature of pimp's everywhere, his straitforward and honest outlook on his lifestyle and how it operates in the world around him cracks me up. Excellently voiced by Katt Williams, he is my favorite character on a show full of excellent characters.
5) Samurai Jack
The ultimate samurai: strong, humble, dedicated to the cause of righteousness. What separates Jack, though, is his subtle sense of humor. Jack does occasionally make jokes, and is able to roll with it when others do, as well. His stoicism in facing an almost impossible quest is also an inspiration.
Honorable Mention
Grimlock, Wolverine (of course), Homer Simpson, Stewie Griffin, Bender, Lord Nibbler (I agonized between him & Jack, I LOVE the overdramtic Nibblonians), Bubbles, Prowl.
1) Optimus Prime
I think my thoughts on the greatest hero that ever existed are well documented. This should come as a shock to none.
2(tie) Darkseid & Apocalypse
Numbers 1 & 2 on my Villians List are two of my favorite characters of all time, and I just can't choose between the two. However, what makes these characters so exceptional in the animated realm is their voice actors. Michael Ironside (Darkseid) and the late John Colicos both brought a combination of calm, haughty, and incredibly evil tone to each of these characters that added to their allure exponentially. Like Peter Cullen & Optimus Prime, I'm not interested in anyone voicing these characters other than these two men.
3) Lord Sesshomaru
From the anime Inuyasha, Sesshomaru will definitely make an appearance in my forthcoming "Almost Heroes" blog. Sesshomaru is a character that started the series as almost pure evil, but has transformed as the series has progressed into--well, not a caring character, but one who is loyal and, while harsh, does follow a more just path. To his chosen companions and loved ones, he is caring. He and Ren's, his adopted daughter, dynamic is facinating.
4) A Pimp Named Slick Back
One of the funniest animated characters, ever. Hailing from The Boondocks, A Pimp Named Slick Back--not Mr. Slick Back, you say the entire name, like A Tribe Called Quest--is exactly what he says he is: a pimp. A charicature of pimp's everywhere, his straitforward and honest outlook on his lifestyle and how it operates in the world around him cracks me up. Excellently voiced by Katt Williams, he is my favorite character on a show full of excellent characters.
5) Samurai Jack
The ultimate samurai: strong, humble, dedicated to the cause of righteousness. What separates Jack, though, is his subtle sense of humor. Jack does occasionally make jokes, and is able to roll with it when others do, as well. His stoicism in facing an almost impossible quest is also an inspiration.
Honorable Mention
Grimlock, Wolverine (of course), Homer Simpson, Stewie Griffin, Bender, Lord Nibbler (I agonized between him & Jack, I LOVE the overdramtic Nibblonians), Bubbles, Prowl.
Labels: Animated Characters, Heroes, Villians
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