20 Best Animation TV Shows on Hulu 2026
Discover Hulu’s top animated series, from Rick and Morty and The Simpsons to One Piece, Bob’s Burgers, and more fan favorites.
If you’re hunting for the best animation TV shows on Hulu, this list keeps things simple: standout series, easy picks, and plenty of variety. You’ll find cult favorites like Over the Garden Wall and Rick and Morty, long-running staples such as The Simpsons and Family Guy, and comfort-watch comedies like Bob’s Burgers and Futurama. There’s also room for epic adventure with One Piece and fan-favorite nostalgia with Pokémon. Whether you want something funny, heartfelt, fast-paced, or a little offbeat, these picks cover the styles animation fans return to again and again.
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Over the Garden Wall
Won 2 Emmys
animation · short · adventure · comedy · drama · family · fantasy · horror · mystery
Two brothers, Wirt and Greg, find themselves lost in the Unknown; a strange forest adrift in time. With the help of a wise old Woodsman and a foul-tempered bluebird named Beatrice, Wirt and Greg must travel across this strange land, in hope of finding their way home. Join them as they encounter surprises and obstacles on their journey through the wood.
Directed by Nate CashCast Elijah Wood, Collin Dean, Melanie Lynskey, Christopher Lloyd, Samuel RameyAmazon Prime VideoHuluDisney PlusMore details on IMDb → -
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The Apothecary Diaries
animation · drama · history · mystery · romance
Maomao lived a peaceful life with her apothecary father. Until one day, she's sold as a lowly servant to the emperor's palace. But she wasn't meant for a compliant life among royalty. So when imperial heirs fall ill, she decides to step in and find a cure! This catches the eye of Jinshi, a handsome palace official who promotes her. Now, she's making a name for herself solving medical mysteries!
Directed by Norihiro Naganuma, Akinori Fudesaka, Jun Ôwada, Wataru Nakagawa, Akira KoremotoCast Aoi Yûki, Emi Lo, Takeo Otsuka, Katsuyuki Konishi, Kaiji TangNetflixHuluMore details on IMDb → -
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The Simpsons
Won 37 Emmys 108 nominations
animation · comedy
Set in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday adventures of the Simpson family; Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie, as well as a virtual cast of thousands. Since the beginning, the series has been a pop culture icon, attracting hundreds of celebrities to guest star. The show has also made name for itself in its fearless satirical take on politics, media and American life in general.
Directed by Mike B. Anderson, Jim Reardon, Mark Kirkland, Steven Dean Moore, David SilvermanCast Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Harry Shearer, Yeardley SmithHuluDisney PlusMore details on IMDb → -
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Rick and Morty
Won 2 Emmys 5 nominations
animation · adventure · comedy · sci-fi
Rick is a mentally-unbalanced but scientifically gifted old man who has recently reconnected with his family. He spends most of his time involving his young grandson Morty in dangerous, outlandish adventures throughout space and alternate universes. Compounded with Morty's already unstable family life, these events cause Morty much distress at home and school.
Directed by Wes Archer, Jacob Hair, Pete Michels, Nathan Litz, Kyoung Hee LimCast Chris Parnell, Spencer Grammer, Sarah Chalke, Justin Roiland, Kari WahlgrenHuluMaxMore details on IMDb → -
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My Hero Academia
animation · action · adventure · fantasy · sci-fi
After he saves a bully from a Villain, a normal student is granted a superpower that allows him to attend a high school training academy for Heroes.
Directed by Kenji Nagasaki, Naomi Nakayama, Masahiro Mukai, Shôji Ikeno, Tomo OkuboCast Daiki Yamashita, Justin Briner, Nobuhiko Okamoto, Ayane Sakura, Yûki KajiNetflixHuluMore details on IMDb →
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Futurama
Won 6 Emmys 14 nominations
animation · adventure · comedy · sci-fi
The adventures of a late-20th-century New York City pizza delivery boy, Philip J. Fry, who, after being unwittingly cryogenically frozen for one thousand years, finds employment at Planet Express, an interplanetary delivery company in the retro-futuristic 31st century.
Directed by Peter Avanzino, Rich Moore, Dwayne Carey-Hill, Bret Haaland, Gregg VanzoCast Billy West, John DiMaggio, Tress MacNeille, Katey Sagal, Phil LaMarrHuluMore details on IMDb → -
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Curious George
animation · adventure · comedy · family
With the help of his friend “The Man in the Yellow Hat,” a curious little monkey named George sets out on adventures to learn about the world around him.
Directed by Scott Heming, Andrei Svislotski, Cathy Malkasian, Jeff McGrath, Davis DoiCast Frank Welker, Jeff Bennett, Rino Romano, Jim Cummings, Annie MumoloHuluMore details on IMDb → -
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Naruto
animation · action · adventure · comedy · fantasy
Naruto Uzumaki, a mischievous adolescent ninja, struggles as he searches for recognition and dreams of becoming the Hokage, the village's leader and strongest ninja.
Directed by Hayato Date, Harume Kosaka, Masaaki Kumagai, Rion Kujô, Masahiko MurataCast Junko Takeuchi, Maile Flanagan, Kate Higgins, Chie Nakamura, Noriaki SugiyamaNetflixAmazon Prime VideoHuluFreeveeMore details on IMDb → -
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Adventure Time
Won 8 Emmys 16 nominations
animation · action · adventure · comedy · family · fantasy · sci-fi
Unlikely heroes Finn and Jake are buddies who traverse the mystical Land of Ooo. The best of friends, our heroes always find themselves in the middle of escapades. Finn and Jake depend on each other through thick and thin.
Directed by Bong Hee Han, Larry Leichliter, Elizabeth Ito, Andres Salaff, Adam MutoCast John DiMaggio, Jeremy Shada, Tom Kenny, Hynden Walch, Niki YangHuluMaxMore details on IMDb → -
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King of the Hill
Won 2 Emmys 8 nominations
animation · comedy · drama
Set in Texas, this animated series follows the life of propane salesman Hank Hill, who lives with his overly confident substitute Spanish teacher wife Peggy, wannabe comedian son Bobby, and naive niece Luanne. Hank has conservative views about God, family, and country, but his values and ethics are often challenged by the situations he, his family, and his beer-drinking neighbors/buddies find themselves in.
Directed by Wes Archer, Klay Hall, John Rice, Tricia Garcia, Kyoung Hee LimCast Mike Judge, Kathy Najimy, Pamela Adlon, Stephen Root, Johnny HardwickHuluMore details on IMDb → -
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Steven Universe
Won 1 Emmy 7 nominations
animation · short · action · adventure · comedy · drama · family · fantasy · musical · sci-fi · thriller
A young boy takes his mother's place in a group of gemstone-based beings, and must learn to control his powers.
Directed by Ian Jones-Quartey, Joseph D. Johnston, Kat Morris, Phil Rynda, Rebecca SugarCast Zach Callison, Deedee Magno Hall, Michaela Dietz, Estelle, Tom ScharplingHuluMore details on IMDb → -
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Attack on Titan
animation · action · adventure · drama · fantasy · horror
100 years ago, the last remnants of humanity were forced to retreat behind the towering walls of a fortified city to escape the massive, man-eating Titans that roamed the land outside their fortress. Only the members of the Scouting Legion dared to stray beyond the safety of the walls – but even those brave warriors seldom returned alive. Those within the city clung to the illusion of a peaceful existence until the day that dream was shattered, and their slim chance at survival was reduced to one horrifying choice: kill – or be devoured!
Directed by Tetsurō Araki, Masashi Koizuka, Yūichirō Hayashi, Jun Shishido, Hiroyuki TanakaCast Jessie James Grelle, Bryce Papenbrook, Trina Nishimura, Yûki Kaji, Yui IshikawaHuluMore details on IMDb → -
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Bob's Burgers
Won 2 Emmys 17 nominations
animation · comedy
Bob's Burgers follows a third-generation restaurateur, Bob, as he runs Bob's Burgers with the help of his wife and their three kids. Bob and his quirky family have big ideas about burgers, but fall short on service and sophistication. Despite the greasy counters, lousy location and a dearth of customers, Bob and his family are determined to make Bob's Burgers "grand re-re-re-opening" a success.
Directed by Bernard Derriman, Tony Gennaro, Simon Chong, Chris Song, Ryan MattosCast H. Jon Benjamin, Dan Mintz, Eugene Mirman, John Roberts, Kristen SchaalHuluMore details on IMDb → -
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Adventure Time: Side Quests
animation · action · adventure · comedy · family · fantasy
Young hero Finn and his magical dog best friend Jake embark on adventures across the fantastical land of Ooo — partying with cloud people and punching evil in the butt along the way.
Directed by Victor Courtright, Niki Yang, Rose Feduk, Katie AldworthCast John DiMaggio, Sasha Knight, Maria Bamford, Dee Bradley Baker, Tom KennyHuluDisney PlusMore details on IMDb → -
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Dragon Ball
animation · action · adventure · comedy · fantasy
Young Goku sets off on a quest with his teenage friend Bulma to find the seven Dragon Balls, which grant whoever possesses them a single wish.
Directed by Daisuke Nishio, Kazuhisa Takenouchi, Yoshihiro Ueda, Mitsuo Hashimoto, Minoru OkazakiCast Masako Nozawa, Jôji Yanami, Hiromi Tsuru, Mayumi Tanaka, Kôhei MiyauchiHuluMore details on IMDb → -
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Frieren: Beyond Journey's End
animation · adventure · comedy · drama · fantasy
Decades after her party defeated the Demon King, an old friend's funeral launches the elf wizard Frieren on a journey of self-discovery.
Directed by Keiichirô Saitô, Tomoya Kitagawa, Kazumasa Isogawa, Kôta Mori, Kôki FujimotoCast Atsumi Tanezaki, Kana Ichinose, Mallorie Rodak, Jill Harris, Nobuhiko OkamotoNetflixHuluMore details on IMDb → -
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Family Guy
Won 9 Emmys Outstanding Comedy Series (2009) · 32 nominations
animation · comedy
Sick, twisted, politically incorrect and Freakin' Sweet animated series featuring the adventures of the dysfunctional Griffin family. Bumbling Peter and long-suffering Lois have three kids. Stewie (a brilliant but sadistic baby bent on killing his mother and taking over the world), Meg (the oldest, and is the most unpopular girl in town) and Chris (the middle kid, he's not very bright but has a passion for movies). The final member of the family is Brian - a talking dog and much more than a pet, he keeps Stewie in check whilst sipping Martinis and sorting through his own life issues.
Directed by James Purdum, Dominic Bianchi, Peter Shin, Pete Michels, John HolmquistCast Seth MacFarlane, Alex Borstein, Seth Green, Mila Kunis, Mike HenryHuluMore details on IMDb → -
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Tokyo Revengers
animation · action · drama
Takemichi Hanagaki is a freelancer that’s reached the absolute pits of despair in his life. He finds out that the only girlfriend he ever had, in middle school, Hinata Tachibana, had been killed by the ruthless Tokyo Manji Gang. The day after hearing about her death, he’s standing on the station platform and ends up being pushed over onto the tracks by a herd of people. He closes his eyes thinking he’s about to die, but when he opens his eyes back up, he somehow had gone back in time 12 years. Now that he’s back living the best days of his life, Takemichi decides to get revenge on his life.
Directed by Kôichi Hatsumi, Toshiyuki Yamashita, Rina Mitsuzumi, Masato Tamagawa, Ryûhei AoyagiCast Darren O'Hare, Yuuki Shin, Yu Hayashi, Sho Karino, Azumi WakiHuluMore details on IMDb → -
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Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
animation · action · adventure · comedy · drama · fantasy · sci-fi
Disregard for alchemy’s laws ripped half of Edward Elric’s limbs from his body and left his brother Alphonse’s soul clinging to a suit of armor. To restore what was lost, the brothers seek the Philosopher’s Stone. Enemies and allies – the corrupt military, the Homunculi, and foreign alchemists – will alter the Elric brothers course, but their purpose will remain unchanged and their bond unbreakable.
Directed by Yasuhiro Irie, Takuya Igarashi, Tsutomu Yabuki, Ikurô Satô, Kiyomitsu SatôCast Kent Williams, Iemasa Kayumi, Romi Park, Muriel Hofmann, Lili TroncaleNetflixHuluMore details on IMDb → -
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One Piece
animation · action · adventure · comedy · drama · fantasy
Years ago, the fearsome Pirate King, Gol D. Roger was executed leaving a huge pile of treasure and the famous "One Piece" behind. Whoever claims the "One Piece" will be named the new King of the Pirates.
Monkey D. Luffy, a boy who consumed a "Devil Fruit," decides to follow in the footsteps of his idol, the pirate Shanks, and find the One Piece. It helps, of course, that his body has the properties of rubber and that he's surrounded by a bevy of skilled fighters and thieves to help him along the way.
Luffy will do anything to get the One Piece and become King of the Pirates!
Directed by Munehisa Sakai, Kōnosuke Uda, Katsumi Tokoro, Tasuku Shimaya, Yûsuke SuzukiCast Mayumi Tanaka, Akemi Okamura, Tony Beck, Laurent Vernin, Kazuya NakaiNetflixHuluMore details on IMDb →
Wrapping Up
This lineup gives you a solid mix of animation, short-form stories, adventure, comedy, and drama, so there’s something here for nearly every kind of viewer. From the clever humor of Bob’s Burgers to the wild sci-fi of Rick and Morty and the timeless reach of The Simpsons, these shows make Hulu an easy place to start. Save this page for later, since it’s updated regularly as the catalog changes and new favorites move in. When you’re ready for your next binge, come back and pick the show that fits your mood.
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