Cartoons used to go off the rails, and we just accepted it. A sponge lived in a pineapple, a dog solved paranormal crimes, and no one ever questioned why a talking baby was British. These shows ...

Anime has a long history in the United States, but much of its success in the ’90s can be pinned to Cartoon Network. The company pushed forward plans to air titles like Dragon Ball on Toonami, ...