10 Shows & Movies Like ThunderCats (1985)

Description: Revolves around a team of paranormal investigators using advanced technology to combat supernatural threats. The show combines humor with action and a unique visual style.

Fact: The animated series was based on the hit 1984 film but took creative liberties with the characters and stories. It spawned a popular toy line and several video games.

Description: Follows a team of cybernetically enhanced heroes battling intergalactic villains. The series mixes futuristic technology with superhero tropes, set in a vibrant, outer-space environment.

Fact: Created by the same team behind ThunderCats, featuring a similar blend of action and sci-fi. The show's theme song was composed by the same musician who worked on ThunderCats.

Description: Depicts a futuristic war between humans and genetically engineered beings. The series combines military sci-fi with deep character development and complex storytelling.

Fact: Notable for its serialized narrative, rare in children's animation at the time. The show tackled themes of racism, war, and freedom, making it more mature than typical cartoons.

Description: Features a heroic protagonist with a dual identity, wielding a powerful weapon to defend a fantastical world from evil forces. The show blends science fiction and fantasy elements, with a strong moral undertone.

Fact: The character of He-Man was originally created to sell a line of action figures by Mattel. The show's famous catchphrase, 'By the power of Grayskull!', became iconic.

Description: Brings together classic comic strip heroes to fight a common enemy. The series features a mix of science fiction, fantasy, and adventure, with a focus on legacy and heroism.

Fact: The team included characters like Flash Gordon, The Phantom, and Mandrake the Magician. The show was produced by the same studio as ThunderCats and had a similar animation style.

Description: Follows a young hero on a quest to rescue a princess and defeat an evil warlord. The series blends fantasy, adventure, and puzzle-solving, with a strong emphasis on exploration and mythology.

Fact: Based on the popular Nintendo video game series, it was one of the first animated adaptations of a video game. The show's theme song, 'Excuse Me, Princess', became a cult favorite.

Description: Centers on an elite military team fighting a global terrorist organization. The show emphasizes action, teamwork, and moral lessons, with a mix of high-tech gadgets and military strategy.

Fact: Each episode ended with a PSA segment titled 'Knowing is Half the Battle'. The show was created to promote the G.I. Joe toy line by Hasbro.

Description: Features a team of pilots who control robotic lions that combine to form a giant warrior. The series blends mecha anime with space opera, focusing on teamwork and epic battles.

Fact: Originally a Japanese anime called 'Beast King GoLion', it was heavily edited and dubbed for American audiences. Voltron became one of the most popular robot shows of the 1980s.

Description: Follows a covert team using transforming vehicles and masks with special powers to combat crime. The series combines espionage with sci-fi elements and high-speed action.

Fact: The acronym M.A.S.K. stands for 'Mobile Armored Strike Kommand'. The show was part of a multimedia franchise that included toys, comics, and a short-lived animated series.

Description: Centers around a female warrior with a magical sword, leading a rebellion against a tyrannical force. The series combines high fantasy with sci-fi elements and emphasizes themes of friendship and courage.

Fact: She-Ra was introduced as He-Man's twin sister in the original series. The show was groundbreaking for featuring a strong female lead in an animated series.