Adventure Time. Even after Cerebus Syndrome sets in, it still remains sweet dreams fuel (most of the time, anyway) with its colorful characters and entrancing music. Plus there's the ending to the Grand Finale, where everyone gets a happy ending.
"Weird Like You and Me" is this at its finest, in which basically all the characters sing an upbeat lovely song about how everyone is a little weird and everyone has a place to belong and people to love them.
Nobody's a nobody And everybody is weird like you and me.
Nelvana's Babar series wasn't afraid of getting dark sometimes, but it still qualifies as this, with its wonderful soundtrack, fun stories, lovable characters (even the JerkassBig Bad was more of a Jerk with a Heart of Gold most of the time), feel-good lessons, and beautiful adaptation of the original books' charming artstyle. The intro especially stands out, with its warm, cozy, inviting, and just plain comfy feel.
Bagpuss. Of all Peter Firmin and Oliver Postgate's "small worlds", this may be the sweetest and most comforting. The songs will instantly transport Brits of a certain age back to their childhoods.
Batman: The Brave and the Bold is the one Batman series where it's lighter and softernote Despite its production values still coming from Batman: The Animated Series. compared to the previous animated takes on Batman. However what takes the cake is the Tear Jerker/Heartwarming Moment ending that shows almost every character, good and bad, have a little goodbye party, before the show is canceled. All topped with Batman telling that, so long as evil exists, he'll be there to stop it even in the next show and that is sweet dreams fuel indeed.
Batman: So, this is really it. Ambush Bug: Yeah, looks like. At least you can say you had a good run. Batman: A great run. (to the camera) And until we meet again, boys and girls, know that wherever evil lurks, in all its myriad forms, I'll be there, with the hammers of justice, to fight for decency and defend the innocent. Goodnight.
Big City Greens is a cartoon about a rural farm family adapting to life in the suburbs. While the show does get dark at times, especially during the second season, at the end of the day, it's a lighthearted family comedy that's bound to make you feel good. Plus, the theme song is a treat to listen to.
Bluey is an adorable Australian cartoon about a family of cattle dogs, with adorable animation and silliness galore.
Most episodes of Bob's Burgers. While it is a more adult cartoon, it's very sweet to see the whole family work together and love each other, while still being somewhat of a Dysfunctional Family and going on crazy adventures.
Pretty much any cartoon made by Bob Clampett is going to be Sweet Dreams Fuel for anyone who loves Zany Cartoons. Beany and Cecil in particular is loaded with this trope, with some of the most imaginative stories and gags of any cartoon from the 60's. However, Bob can just as easily switch to the complete opposite once the opportunity arises, as he demonstrates in Porky in Wackyland and The Great Piggy Bank Robbery.
Bubble Guppies, a pleasant Nick Jr. cartoon about the adorable good-hearted kids who love to sing, dance and go on the adventures of their imaginations for concepts of the episode's theme.
Care Bears. Because fluffy, plushie-like critters trying to bring happiness and smiles to people is just really cute.
ChalkZone might not have been popular on Nick, but the cute characters, fun atmosphere, catchy music, and the entire concept of a land made up of erased chalk drawings makes it one of the best Nicktoons to watch after having a bad day. A number of the music videos played at the end of the show could also qualify.
Chowder, with its candy-colored characters that get along happily and Seussian aesthetic. The finale is especially Sweet Dreams Fuel. Try not to d'awwwww at Scraps. We dare you.
Clarence: When the main character is the one that loves everything in the world, it's hard not to feel happy about Clarence and the gang's adventures.
Craig of the Creek is a sweet and positive series about a young boy and his friends having adventures in their neighborhood, running on Clap Your Hands If You Believe and Maybe Magic, Maybe Mundane. The show features an ever-growing cast of characters from all walks of life, and makes it abundantly clear that the Creek is for everyone. The end credits music is a beautiful guitar/piano piece with soft, comforting lyrics:
Cupcake & Dino: General Services, a rarely-discussed Netflix cartoon that has nonetheless earned a lot of praise from viewers for this, combining a gleeful atmosphere, contagious energy, lovable characters, valuable lessons, a bright outlook on life, a catchy theme song, and a playful attitude towards work that celebrates the value of honest labor from the working man. It's the perfect show to watch when in need of some comfort, and only the most bitter and jaded person could not smile while watching this show.
Dexter's Laboratory can make people smile just thinking about it, especially the "Justice Friends" cartoon.
The two shows that Chris Nee created, Doc McStuffins and Vampirina, also follow suit with a lot of the episodes acting like a soothing massage for the mind.
Doug is a really fun, sweet, and relatable Slice of Life show (notably one of the very first ones) with fun characters and good life lessons. The title character himself is very sweet as well.
Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist is an absolute delight to watch. It's funny, quirky and very low-key. If hearing Jonathan Katz's hilarious natural conversations with some of the funniest minds in comedy doesn't bring a smile to your face, then the sweet relationship between Katz and his son, Ben will.
Ditto for it's follow-up series Home Movies. It's the perfect love letter to the innocence of childhood, all told with a uniquely adult, but not overly crass, sense of humor.
Filly Funtasia is a pure show about incredibly cute horses having fun and being friends in their academy, and qualifies as this in spades (much like the show it's usually compared to). However, unlike that show, even the villains in the show (both being adorably cute in their own ways) retain a cheesy 90's cartoon feel, as does the show itself, and once again, one can always feel comfort in the fact that they lose in the silliest of ways.
Especially Mr. Herriman's "Funny Bunny" routine for Madame Foster. It's literal sweet dreams fuel both in context and out of context. In-context it's heartwarming to see the persnickety by-the-book house president act all fun and playful, out of context it's a sweet and cute bedtime story type of poem that's a nice reminder of a simpler time and childhood innocence.
Franklin: A genuinely laid-back, sweet, and all-around wholesome show about a young turtle learning and exploring the world around him, accompanied by his genuinely loving parents and his woodland friends. Much like its contemporary Little Bear, this is a 90's Canadian series that has a very large nostalgic feel to it, and its rustic 19th-century style setting definitely adds to the show's charm.
Futurama - great show, lots of moments that are Sweet Dreams Fuel, but there's something about the theme song that can just put a smile on your face every single time.
The theme song was so innovative, it almost didn't make it onto the show. It is based on "Psyché Rock", one of the more accessible compositions by musique concrète progenitor Pierre Henry. In that context, however, it's possible for music to be relatively accessible yet almost devoid of melody. (To be fair: both pieces somehow have a melody, despite being based almost entirely on percussion.)
The characters are enough. And the laughs make everything so great.
"Neutopia", an episode that aired shortly after the series got Un-Canceled, has the core cast gender-flipped... but not before becoming genderless first. The episode is about sexism, and to prove its point, the genderless Planet Express crew gets along really well before getting Rule 63'd. And before the dumpload of Fan Disservice that's the latter half of the episode... you get to see one of the cutest scenes in the entire series.◊
Goodnight Moon & Other Sleepytime Tales: It's a half-hour special about dreams, sleep, and nighttime featuring adaptations of children's books and soft songs.
The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy has plenty of Nightmare Fuel, but it's so hilarious that it often falls into this trope instead. Yes, it's full of monsters, but most of them either turn out to be Ugly Cute or far too ridiculous to be even remotely scary, and Grim's the freakin' Grim Reaper and even HE'S adorable.
Harvey Beaks isn't quite as comedy driven or lightning fast as C.H. Greenblatt's previous work but it's just as entertaining for having cute, likeable characters getting into shenanigans in the forest.
Hilda: The opening itself is Awesome Music in Sweet Dreams Fuel form. Plus, it has tons of likeable characters, and though it can get pretty scary in places, it has more than enough awesome, funny, and heartwarming moments to make up for it.
Jellystone! is a hilarious, light-hearted show about a quirky town full of Hanna-Barbera characters. The citizens prove time and time again that they really do love each other despite the chaos. Any episode with Augie Doggie and Doggie Daddy is especially Sweet Dreams Fuel. This little show will have you smiling with every episode.
Jimmy Two-Shoes: Yes, it's a cartoon about Hell, but the title character is so endearing that it's hard to hate him, the monsters and demons (including Lucius) are mostly Ugly Cute, and even the worst episodes will contain at least one funny moment. Let's not forget how they managed to create Heloise, the most adorable little bundle of pure evil to come along in years.
The Justice League episode "Comfort and Joy". Especially Ma and Pa Kent greeting their son's guest, the Martian Manhunter. "Oh, we're used to aliens around here." And Superman trying to use his X-ray vision to see through the wrapping paper. Love it. To say nothing of Flash's interactions with the Ultra-Humanite, including Flash getting his foe a Christmas Tree for his cell when he returns to prison.
The episode "Flash and Substance". A fun, lighthearted episode with wonderful dialogue. And Mark Hamill as the Trickster. And great character interplay. A fan favorite, and for good reason.
For extra Sweet Dreams Fuel, there is the tragically underrated Justice League Action. It is Lighter and Softer compared to the original, and a Happy Ending is almost always guaranteed. In addition to tons of likable characters, many famous DC heroes return, and even Nightmare Fuel-inducing villains like the Joker aren't nearly as scary as they are in other media.
KaBlam! can brighten any rainy day. Funny and at times, cute. We dare you not to smile when Loopy smiles.
Or if June sings.
Or if Race Rabbit appears. C`mon, he's a little animatronic (but very realistic) bunny! So cute!!!!
Sniz and Fondue can make a person smile too. Who can't resist their simple, yet cute looks?
Katie and Orbie is a cute, colorful, innocent and heartwarming series about the simple, slice-of-life adventures of a little girl and her pink alien friend, who she adopted as part of her family. The series plays as a storybook (having slideshow-like animation) with all of the action described by an off-screen narrator, who is none other than a certain actor known for his comedy roles and speaks in a sweet, grandfatherly tone.
From the same studio and crew, comes Pumper Pups, that shares many elements of Katie and Orbie (even the same narrator) but focusing instead on a group of firefighter dogs and their talking firetruck.
The Koala Brothers: Another kids show about a gaggle of colorful animals from the Australian Outback, who are always trying to help each other and in general just be good friends with one another. There is also No Antagonist, nor is there any one individual who drives whatever sort of conflict arises. Just a group of friends enjoying both the ups and the downs of their relationships.
The Legend of Korra: The Grand Finale - Varrick and Zhu Li marry, minor characters as far back as Season 1 are Back for the Finale, Mako pledges Undying Loyalty to Korra without Makorra rising again and possibly giving his support for Korra and Asami to be together, Tenzin is so proud of Korra for everything she’s accomplished as she still expresses that she feels like she’s only just begun learning and exploring the world and most of all, Asami and Korra become canon to earn their happy endings after so much crap thrown on them, especially Asami as they take off for a private vacation in the Spirit World with a whole wealth of potential and Fanfic Fuel over all their future together in changing the world.
Little Bear: A relaxing, sweet show in the 90s for those into cottagecore, about a little bear cub in 19th century North America who makes friends, explores nature, and uses his imagination to have adventures. Lots of delicious food and wonderful scores, too.
Little Einsteins, a simply adorable Disney Junior cartoon about four gifted children traveling the world in their music-powered rocket ship. It will make many classical songs composed during the Renaissance a nostalgic memory-fest for those who were born in the early 2000's and for good reason.
The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack may be chock full of extremely nightmarish content, even for a kid's show, but it's impossible not to crack huge smiles at the quirky, hilarious episode-by-episode antics of the infectiously cheerful Flapjack and the self-proclaimed super-sailor K'nuckles, and of course Bubbie, Flapjack's adorable whale mom.
Max and Ruby: Based on the book series by Rosemary Wells, it's a cute, silly, and very sweet show about two bunny siblings.
Milo Murphy's Law: Despite the titular character suffering from a hereditary case of bad luck that results in chaos and destruction everywhere he goes, he keeps an unfailingly positive attitude about it, and his two best friends are always there to support him.
Another example from Nelvana would be Miss Spider's Sunny Patch Friends, a tranquil little show full of adorable, lovable insect and arachnid characters (even the show's few antagonistic characters were never truly evil), sweet, simple stories, and a beautiful, peaceful soundtrack.
My Little Pony: Most incarnations are this, despite some efforts by the pages themselves to make them look much worse than they really are.note Mind you, there are some scary moments, but still.
The show literally has this in the form of Princess Luna: the kind, beautiful, and incredibly powerful Princess of the Night who patrols her subjects' dreams (especially those of children) to protect them from nightmares.
Oswald has a very relaxed, and laid-back pace with a peaceful music track consisting of jazz and symphony elements, and a main character who is just so sweet-natured and wants to help everyone. It has arguably one of the most calming, gentle and soothing atmospheres of any preschool show.
Over the Garden Wall is half Nightmare Fuel and adventuring, and half dreamy, old-timey and lighthearted vignettes. Special mention to the third episode, which is almost devoid of conflict yet still a joy to watch, and the ending, which is Heartwarming Moment after Heartwarming Moment tied together by a beautiful and comforting song.
Pablo the Little Red Fox: A UK cartoon, it's a sweet little piece for kids, with a nice atmosphere of a city at night, and a simplistic silk painting style. With 5 minutes an episode, it is easy to fit into one's schedule. The plots are basic, and feel like a nice bedtime story. One should easily have a good day after hearing the heartwarming theme song.
PAW Patrol is a show about lovable rescue puppies. There are no life-threatening situations, no villain ever causes nightmares, and the characters spend a lot of time relaxing and having fun. You'll never see our heroes bickering as they clearly love each other.
PBS Kids, a programming block aimed at children, usually has shows that can spread out good feelings while remaining as educational. Good examples include:
Arthur: Based on the picture book series by Marc Brown, it's hardly without any of its darkest moments or times where it tackles very touchy subjects, but it's for the most part a very down-to-earth Slice of Life show filled with colorful characters (including the titular eight-year-old aardvark and his family), amazing writing, and Aesops that anyone of any age can easily relate to. The theme song perfectly ties in with the message and overall themes of the show: "It's a simple message/And it comes from the heart/Oh, believe in yourself/For that's the place to start."
Clifford the Big Red Dog (the 2000 version) is a delightful adaptation of the books by Scholastic, featuring the titular big red dog and his canine friends. The theme song certainly helps, as listening to it will make you feel like a child again.
Dragon Tales — pretty much the entire show, especially the theme song and Dragon Tunes. It's about two kids who use a dragon scale to visit their friendly dragon buddies in a magical world called Dragon Land.
Elinor Wonders Why is a very relaxing, lighthearted show that focuses on science and nature. It features adorable, sweet animal characters who live in Animal Town and the songs featured throughout are charming enough to listen to.
Let's Go Luna!: This show is fun-spirited that can also be funny and heartwarming at the same time. It features adorable characters who travel around the world each episode to learn about the country and its culture. Luna's singing also proves to be a fun experience, as it is mostly sweet and gentle.
Molly of Denali is a gentle Slice of Life show with adventure, silliness, and heartwarming friendship and family moments by the dozen.
Ready Jet Go!: The show is a sweet, light-hearted show that focuses on the joys of learning about outer space, science, and the like. It's also got an optimistic spirit, plenty of heartwarming moments, and positive, important messages that you don't usually find in shows targeted towards preschoolers (such as "You can't change the past, you can only learn from it"). It's even got sweet dreams fuel background music to boot, and lovable characters (even jerks like Mitchell are likable).
Rosie's Rules is a colorful show with a loving family, and the conflicts are light and comedic (such as Gatita being sent in the mail). You could say that this show is about "a cute girl doing cute things with her cute family."
Wild Kratts: No cartoon has ever been so devoted to real-life facts about animals and nature (although it gets a little too realistic when showing predator and prey relationships). Plus it's recommended for those who loved the Kratt brothers from their previousworks.
Work It Out Wombats! is a sweet and colorful show about cute animals doing cute things. The conflicts are light and all of the characters are likable.
Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum is about three adorable kids who travel through time and meet famous people in history. Although the show can get dark at times, Xavier, Yadina, and Brad really do love each other and will stick together through thick and thin.
Perils of Love. Slap-Slap-Kiss never was so adorable, and the soundtrack is one of the happiest songs in existence.
Phineas and Ferb is one of Disney's most colorful and optimistic shows. It's about two kids who actually get to do the things other kids only imagine doing, like building roller coasters in their backyard, being superheroes or rock stars for a day, or traveling back in time to meet dinosaurs. A show where the meanest recurring character is a toddler and the closest things it has to villains are a bumbling wannabe-evil scientist and a high-strung older sister. A show where the characters regularly spend their time either just kicking back and having fun with their family and friends or doing nice things for others, yet rather than being sickly sweet is actually clever and hilarious.
Pocoyo features an adorable cast of characters (most of whom don’t talk) and takes place on a white background. It also features a lot of cute dancing moments, among many other things.
Postman Pat, set in the quiet English village of Greendale, follows kindly mail carrier Pat Clifton and his adorable kitty Jess, on their daily escapades of helping their neighbours while trying to deliver the post on time. As the series progresses, the audience is introduced to more and more friendly faces, most notably Pat's loving wife Sara and their feisty son Julian.
For those looking for something a little more fast-paced, cousin series Fireman Sam features Sam Jones, dubbed "The Hero Next Door" by many, and his adventures working for the fire brigade in the small, but lively Welsh town of Pontypandy, alongside his friends, the Kindhearted Simpleton Elvis Cridlington, and athletic, courageous Penny Morris. Both series encourage taking care of one's community in a gentle manner, have No Antagonist (movies notwithstanding), and have even been featured as mascots for the Royal Mail service and the UK fire service (though both have since retired).
Puffin Rock. An Irish cartoon made by Cartoon Saloon (same company who made The Secret of Kells and Song of the Sea, and later Wolfwalkers) with gorgeous visuals and adorable characters. Even if you’re older than the target audience, this show is a pleasure to watch.
A Pup Named Scooby-Doo: This is easily the one show in the whole franchise that has lots of sweet fuel, in comparison to some of the other showsandfilms. There's a much brighter and colorful palette scheme, a greater emphasis on humor, and even the monsters are much sillier. The show faithfully follows the usual Scooby formula while gently poking fun at its cliches, with several scenes full of guffaw-worthy moments by the minute. It's no coincidence that a lot of the behind-the-scenes crew who worked on it later went to work on Animaniacs.
Anything produced by Rankin/Bass. It just leaves you with a fuzzy feeling, the kind reserved for great and memorable Christmases.
The Raccoons: A wonderful classic full of lovable characters (even its Big Bad was likeable!) and feel-good stories. Its intro is impossible to watch without a smile on your face.
Recess: The show is built on awesome, heartwarming, and funny moments. The characters are all very likable, and the main six kids are adorable. The creators come from Rugrats, which is already full of Sweet Dreams Fuel to begin with, and most of the episodes have really good lessons about life at the end. This will bring anyone back to their elementary school days, as they want T.J. Detweiler to be their best friend.
Robotboy: An action packed, yet underrated Cartoon Network classic that has the eponymous protagonist protecting his friends from evil & learning how to behave & act like a real boy.
Rocko's Modern Life and Camp Lazlo by the brilliant Joe Murray, who also did Let's Go Luna! years later. They are funny, sweet and charming little shows in their own right. Whether it's the hilarity of Rocko's misadventures or Lazlo's ever-endearing optimism, you'll find something to smile about.
Rocky and Bullwinkle. Even with its darker moments it's such a fun and lighthearted show where everything turns out okay in the end.
Rolie Polie Olie: A vibrant, cheerful, innocent, imaginative, and fun-loving show about vibrant, cheerful, innocent, imaginative, and fun-loving children in a world that is just the same and perfect for accommodating its characters. Given that it's from the same Canadian studio behind Babar, Franklin, Little Bear, and the PBS Kids Bookworm Bunch, this should come as no surprise.
Ruby Gloom: It's fun, cute, and it's very straightforward wholesome slice of life stuff. Never has a cast of Creepy Good characters been so endearingly cute.
Rugrats. It's a series about a group of adorable toddlers going on adventures together and seeing relatively mundane everyday events through their vivid imaginations. Every 90's kid will probably get nostalgic when remembering this series.
Rupert, an Animated Adaptation of the British comic strip Rupert Bear, is this in spades. There aren't many things as nice as an amiable and selfless young bear boy with lots of friends who goes on whimsical adventures.
The Secret Show. The show is just filled to the brim with funny moments, loveable characters, and carefree attitude, you'll just be begging for more!
School of Roars. A show about 5 adorable young monsters who wake up at night to go to the titular school and have fun with their kind and quirky teacher. The theme song is very catchy and upbeat, and it has plenty of funny and heartwarming moments.
The Simpsons may be full of satire and bitingly sharp wit, but just three seconds of any town scene, or a single frame of the opening credits, let alone an entire episode; is enough to cause an explosion of cozy, bright-colored, safe, nothing-will-ever-change security.
Simpsonwave was born out of this, combining footage from earlier seasons with vaporwave, retrowave and lo-fi music (which is already sweet dreams-worthy) and retro effects.
The Small One is all about a little boy trying to find a home for his beloved pet donkey. As with most Don Bluth productions, even the Tear Jerkers are heartwarming.
Small Potatoes. A bunch of potatoes with British accents sing about things like being a good friend and enjoying the little things in life as is Small Potatoes Bill Thompson & The Small Potatoes. D'aaaaaawwww.
Both of Craig Gerber's shows, Sofia the First and Elena of Avalor, embrace this trope. Even with the darker moments, you can't help but smile whenever you watch the shows.
SpongeBob SquarePants definitely counts, considering it's firmly planted in the childhood of any '00s kid, and rewatching the show's glory days (season 1-3) will immediately hit you with nostalgia. It's just something about the memorability of each episode as well as the neverending optimism of SpongeBob that puts a smile on your face. Not to mention the heaps and bucketfuls of Awesome Music.
The season 9 episode, "Plankton's Pet", is possibly the cutest episode of SpongeBob and considered a highlight of that season because of this.
Spot the Dog: A show about an adorable yellow dog and his friends and family.
Steven Universe is about three magical-girl like extra-terrestrial beings (Garnet, Amethyst, and Pearl) who call themselves The Crystal Gems and a half human/half gem named Steven whose mother (Rose Quartz) gave up her physical form in order to let her son come into the world. Their ultimate goal is to protect our world from anything that threatens it no matter how difficult it may be to do so, which is mostly things from their homeworld and/or their past. Despite loads of Ascended Fridge Horror and Nightmare Fuel it constantly proves itself as one of the most concentrated examples of this trope with it's beautiful and colorful look, heartwarming and clever music, constant lighthearted humor, bright-eyed and optimistic outlook on life and everything in existence, and not a single truly shallow character in sight (except maybe Marty and Kevin). And especially with the main character being just like his mother. That is to say, he sees the beauty in everything and always wants to do what's right combined with what makes others happy.
Heck, Peridot used to be with along with Jasper in the list of possibly undeveloped characters, but that very quickly changed and just look at where she is at this point in time. One of her focus episodes, "Log Date 7-15-2," was one of the most heartwarming in the entire show.
"Here Comes A Thought", the song Garnet sings with Stevonnie to get through a rough mental patch in their fusion, is one of if not the most soothing songs in the show. Not only is it a beautiful, gentle song that would send you to sleep even without the content, it's essentially a step by step process for healing from painful thoughts and feelings.
Take a moment remind yourself to, take a moment and find yourself, take a moment and ask yourself if this is how we fall apart.
But it's not, but it's not, but it's not, but it's not. It's okay, it's okay, it's okay, it's okay it's okay.
The Diamonds even get more complex characterization as the series goes on. Despite Yellow Diamond's callous dismissal of Earth's potential out of spite, the zoo episode made it painfully clear that she's still hurting from Pink Diamond's apparent assassination, and is shown trying and failing to prove to Blue Diamond that she's not emotionally compromised. Even Rose's Broken Base status is quelled somewhat by Steven confronting cloud!Rose about the choices she made, and whether having him was out of love or a need to foist her responsibilities on him. He finally reaches the conclusion that the things she did had both positive and negative consequences, and that her past decisions don't invalidate her love for him or anyone else. Regardless, the negative consequences still need to be addressed, and he's fully accepted that responsibility independently of Rose's potential wishes. Rebecca Sugar made a point of stating that true evil doesn't exist in the show's universe. Each character is capable of doing both good and bad things, and the decisions they make in this regard are almost always motivated.
The Strawberry Shortcake franchise takes place in a universe themed after fruits, sweets, and pastires focusing on humanoid characters with names based on real life food. The franchise' tone is completely cheerful, colorful, and idealistic. Most notably the original 1979/1980s incarnation which has a Mouse World setting and takes place at a peaceful meadow.
Summer Camp Island is made out of ultra-contentrated high-octane sweet dreams fuel, in tsunami form. What better concept for a cute cartoon than a bunch of sweet animal kids and friendly monsters having fun adventures in a magical summer camp, all backed up by the soothing theme song and all the adorable character designs.
If your nutbladder was not destroyed by Pajamas, he'll keep doing it again.
Team Umizoomi is a Nick Jr. cartoon show about a tiny team of superheroes who do math. It has adorable animation, and nothing scary happens as the team has fun and works in Umi City.
Classic-era Thomas & Friends. With sunny backdrops and lighting, calming synthesizer music that mimics that of an orchestra, lovable characters, a gentle tone, and friendship lessons to spare, it's a very comforting watch for 80s/90s kids. Seasons 17-21 of the CGI series replicated that feel very well.
YMMV, but Transformers: Prime, in spite of its themes of war and loss, and some Nightmare Fuel courtesy of the Decepticons, can still be this if looked at it a certain way. While the show picks no bones about the effects of war, it still manages to have likable Autobot characters such as Optimus Prime, Bulkhead, and Bumblebee and relatable human characters such as Jack, Raf, and Miko. Plus, the theme song assures you that the Autobots will always be there to protect you.
Its sister show, Transformers: Rescue Bots, is also this, as it focuses on a second team of Autobots involved in rescue missions in another part of the same continuity and learning to live amongst humans as a rescue force squadron.
Unikitty! from The LEGO Movie now has her own self-titled show. And it's just as bright, happy, and optimistic as the movie, if not more.
The first episode of VeggieTales is a nostalgic watch for pretty much any Christian 90's kid. It's sweet, low-key, quiet, but still manages to be goofy and witty, and somehow the old, blocky 1993 CGI manages to be endearing rather than landing in the Unintentional Uncanny Valley. It just has a way of making you feel four years old again.
The TV adaptation of Viva Piñata is MADE on this. Peppy music, parties galore, lovable characters... It's indeed filled with fun!
Wander over Yonder is a brilliant, colorful throwback to space operas and rubberhose cartoons. Wander, with his unwavering optimism and down-home sweetness, is the perfect partner to Sylvia, who truly has the kindest heart under all her rough edges. Add a vibrant, cosmic color palette, bouncy animation, and enough hamminess to fill the entire galaxy. Just try to listen to the opening titles without smiling immediately.
We Bare Bears, where the whole show is just so good-natured and (mostly) innocent, with star characters who clearly love one another and want nothing more than to have friends, that it's hard not to smile while watching it. The muted watercolor art and soft edges only add to the charm.
The World of Peter Rabbit and Friends: A faithful play-by-play animation of Beatrix Potter's books, with a peaceful live action opening of Beatrix herself coming in from the rain and settling down for a nice cup of tea with her animal friends.
is this at its finest, in which basically all the characters sing an upbeat lovely song about how everyone is a little weird and everyone has a place to belong and people to love them.Nobody's a nobody
