Most Popular Cartoon by Country 2024

by Writersroom Boardwalk: Naruto

The global landscape of kids' TV shows breaks down differently depending on which side of the map you're looking at. In the United States, Adventure Time holds the top spot, while across the border in Canada and Mexico, Naruto takes the lead. That same Japanese series dominates a massive stretch of Latin America including Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Venezuela, plus France, Portugal, Germany, Belgium, Egypt, South Africa, Ghana, Kenya, Japan, China, South Korea, Indonesia, Bangladesh, and even the Philippines where it's listed alongside CoComelon as a top contender. Meanwhile, CoComelon claims victory in Belize, Guatemala, Jamaica, the Dominican Republic, Paraguay, Uruguay, Guyana, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Pakistan, and the Philippines specifically for that show. Dragon Ball rounds out the big three by being the favorite in Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia, and Poland. Peppa Pig is the go-to choice for viewers in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Spain, the Netherlands, and New Zealand. Further north in Sweden, Bamse is the number one cartoon, followed by Tutas Lietas in Latvia and the classic Nu, pogodi! in Russia. Turkey tunes into Rafadan Tayfa, Palestine prefers Looney Tunes, and Nigeria along with Gambia (where it appears as Tom and Jerry) stick with Tom and Jerry. India has Motu Patlu as its most popular show, while Australia's top pick is Bluey. This data covers 50 countries across multiple continents, all sourced from TheToyZone's 2024 report on the most popular kids' TV shows in every country.