History WesternAnimation / AdventureTime

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[[AC:General examples:]]
[[index]]
* AdventureTime/TropesAToC
* AdventureTime/TropesDToH
* AdventureTime/TropesIToR
* AdventureTime/TropesSToZ
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** [[ContinuityNod/AdventureTime Continuity Nod]]

** [[DoesThisRemindYouOfAnything/AdventureTime Does This Remind You Of Anything?]]
** [[Foil/AdventureTime Foil]]
** [[GainaxEnding/AdventureTime Gainax Ending]]

** [[SequelEpisode/AdventureTime Sequel Episode]]
** [[ShipTease/AdventureTime Ship Tease]]
** [[WhamEpisode/AdventureTime Wham Episode]]

!!''General trope examples:''
[[index]]
* [[ContinuityNod/AdventureTime Continuity Nod]]
* [[DoesThisRemindYouOfAnything/AdventureTime Does This Remind You Of Anything]]
* [[Foil/AdventureTime Foil]]
* [[GainaxEnding/AdventureTime Gainax Ending]]
* [[Haiku/AdventureTime Haiku]]
* [[SequelEpisode/AdventureTime Sequel Episode]]
* [[ShipTease/AdventureTime Ship Tease]]
* [[WhamEpisode/AdventureTime Wham Episode]]
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Both the original short and subsequent series follow the adventures of two best friends, Jake the Dog (Creator/JohnDiMaggio) and Finn the Human[[note]]known as Pen the Human in the original short[[/note]] (Creator/JeremyShada [[note]]voiced by his older brother Zachary Shada in the short[[/note]]), who explore and battle evil in the magical, [[spoiler:post-apocalyptic]] land of Ooo, home to [[CloudCuckooland some really strange characters]].

Why? Because it's really frickin' weird, that's why!

On August 2021, Cartoon Network and HBO Max officially announced ''[[WesternAnimation/AdventureTimeFionnaAndCake Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake]]'', a spin-off featuring Finn and Jake's GenderFlip counterparts. It premiered on August 31st, 2023.

After the finale, a comic book series entitled ''ComicBook/AdventureTimeSeason11'' was released. Meant to be an unofficial 12-issue epilogue, it [[CutShort only lasted six issues due to not meeting sales expectations]]. Accompanying ''Season 11'' was another miniseries, ''[[ComicBook/AdventureTimeMarcyAndSimon Marcy and Simon]]'', which did manage to conclude its run and ended the latter's character arc.

Why? Because it's [[WidgetSeries really]] [[DerangedAnimation frickin' weird]], that's why!

->'''''[[{{Tagline}} What Time Is It?]] [[TitleDrop ADVENTURE TIME!]]''''' [[note]]'''*CHING!*'''[[/note]]

On August 2021, Cartoon Network and HBO Max officially announced ''[[WesternAnimation/AdventureTimeFionnaAndCake Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake]]'', a spin-off featuring Finn and Jake's GenderFlip counterparts. It is set to premiere on August 31st, 2023.

Both the original short and subsequent series follow the adventures of two best friends, Jake the Dog (Creator/JohnDiMaggio) and Finn the Human[[note]]known as Pen the Human in the original short[[/note]] (Creator/JeremyShada [[note]]voiced by his older brother Zachary Shada in the short[[/note]]), who explore and battle evil in the magical, post-apocalyptic land of Ooo, home to [[CloudCuckooland some really strange characters]].

The [[FutureSlang mathematical]] production blog, which also features [[FanArt art from fans]], is located [[http://adventuretimeart.frederator.com/ here.]] The algebraic [[TheWikiRule wiki]] is [[http://adventuretime.wikia.com/wiki/Adventure_Time_with_Finn_and_Jake_Wiki here.]]

On August 2021, Cartoon Network and HBO Max officially announced ''[[WesternAnimation/AdventureTimeFionnaAndCake2023 Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake]]'', a spin-off featuring Finn and Jake's GenderFlip counterparts. It is set to premiere on August 31st, 2023

On August 2021, Cartoon Network and HBO Max officially announced ''[[WesternAnimation/AdventureTimeFionnaAndCake2023 Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake]]'', a spin-off featuring Finn and Jake's GenderFlip counterparts. It is set to premiere at a later date.

On August 2021, Cartoon Network and HBO Max officially announced ''Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake'', a spin-off featuring Finn and Jake's GenderFlip counterparts. It is set to premiere at a later date.

Both the original short and subsequent series follow the adventures of two best friends, Jake the Dog (Creator/JohnDiMaggio) and Finn the Human[[note]]known as Pen the Human in the original short[[/note]] (Creator/JeremyShada [[note]]voiced by his older brother Zachary Shada in the short[[/note]]), who explore and battle evil in the magical, post-apocalyptic land of Ooo, home to [[CloudCuckooland some really strange characters]]. Much like ''WebAnimation/HomestarRunner'', the series is sort of a cross between a children's show and a parody of a children's show, with these elements still being very much present even after the show [[CerebusSyndrome took a turn for the darker]]. The stories bear more resemblance to a group of kids playing with action figures -- or a [[ThisIsYourPremiseOnDrugs particularly baked]] round of ''TabletopGame/DungeonsAndDragons'' -- than a coherent plot...which probably explains why it's [[RuleOfFun so dang fun]].

''Adventure Time''[[note]]also known as ''Adventure Time with Finn and Jake'' during the show's first season[[/note]] began life as a seven-minute short created by Creator/PendletonWard, produced as part of ''WesternAnimation/RandomCartoons'' for {{Creator/Nickelodeon}}. Originally meant to premiere in fall 2007, the [[VarietyShow animated variety show]] was delayed from public airing until December 2008. However, the short itself was shown solo on Creator/{{Nicktoons}} in early 2007, at which point it quickly went viral on the Internet.

After plans to develop the short into a series at Nick fell through, Ward and producer Fred Seibert took it to [[ChannelHop rival station]] Creator/CartoonNetwork, who saw its potential and ordered two full seasons off the bat. A preview aired on March 11, 2010, with the show formally beginning its run on April 5, garnering 2.5 million viewers.

After plans to develop the short into a series at Nick fell through, [[SavedFromDevelopmentHell it eventually]] [[ChannelHop found a new home]] at rival station Creator/CartoonNetwork, who saw its potential and ordered two full seasons off the bat. A preview aired on March 11, 2010, with the show formally beginning its run on April 5, garnering 2.5 million viewers.

After plans to develop the short into a series at Nick fell through, [[SavedFromDevelopmentHell it eventually]] [[ChannelHop found a new home]] at rival station Creator/CartoonNetwork, who saw its potential and ordered two full seasons off the bat. A preview aired on March 11, 2010, with the show formally beginning its run on April 5, garnering 2.5 million viewers.

Both the original short and subsequent series follow the adventures of two best friends, Jake the Dog (Creator/JohnDiMaggio) and Finn the Human[[note]]known as Pen the Human in the original short[[/note]] (Creator/JeremyShada), who explore and battle evil in the magical, post-apocalyptic land of Ooo, home to [[CloudCuckooland some really strange characters]]. Much like ''WebAnimation/HomestarRunner'', the series is sort of a cross between a children's show and a parody of a children's show, with these elements still being very much present even after the show [[CerebusSyndrome took a turn for the darker]]. The stories bear more resemblance to a group of kids playing with action figures -- or a [[ThisIsYourPremiseOnDrugs particularly baked]] round of ''TabletopGame/DungeonsAndDragons'' -- than a coherent plot...which probably explains why it's [[RuleOfFun so dang fun]].

''Adventure Time''[[note]]also known as ''Adventure Time with Finn and Jake'' during the show's first season[[/note]] began life as a seven-minute short created by Creator/PendletonWard, produced as part of ''WesternAnimation/RandomCartoons'' for {{Creator/Nickelodeon}}. Originally meant to premiere in fall 2007, the [[VarietyShow animated variety show]] was delayed from public airing until December 2008. After plans to develop the short into a series at Nick fell through, [[SavedFromDevelopmentHell it eventually]] [[ChannelHop found a new home]] at Creator/CartoonNetwork. However, the short itself was shown solo on Creator/{{Nicktoons}} in early 2007, at which point it quickly went viral on the Internet.

{{Creator/Nickelodeon}} passed on making it into a series twice, but rival Cartoon Network saw its potential and ordered two full seasons off the bat. A preview aired on March 11, 2010, with the show formally beginning its run on April 5, garnering 2.5 million viewers.

''Adventure Time''[[note]]also known as ''Adventure Time with Finn and Jake'' during the show's first season[[/note]] began life as a seven-minute short created by Creator/PendletonWard, produced as part of ''WesternAnimation/RandomCartoons'' for {{Creator/Nickelodeon}}. Originally meant to premiere in fall 2007, the [[VarietyShow animated variety show]] was delayed from public airing until December 2008. After plans to develop the short into a series at Nick fell through, [[SavedFromDevelopemntHell it eventually]] [[ChannelHop found a new home]] at Creator/CartoonNetwork. However, the short itself was shown solo on Creator/{{Nicktoons}} in early 2007, at which point it quickly went viral on the Internet.

''Adventure Time''[[note]]also known as ''Adventure Time with Finn and Jake'' during the show's first season[[/note]] began life as a seven-minute short created by Creator/PendletonWard, produced as part of ''WesternAnimation/RandomCartoons'' for {{Creator/Nickelodeon}}. Originally meant to premiere in fall 2007, the [[VarietyShow animated variety show]] was delayed from public airing until December 2008. After plans to develop the short into a series at Nick fell through, it eventually [[ChannelHop found a new home]] at Creator/CartoonNetwork. However, the short itself was shown solo on Creator/{{Nicktoons}} in early 2007, at which point it quickly went viral on the Internet.

''Adventure Time''[[note]]also known as ''Adventure Time with Finn and Jake'' during the show's first season[[/note]] began life as a seven-minute short created by Creator/PendletonWard, produced as part of the ''WesternAnimation/RandomCartoons'' initative on {{Creator/Nickelodeon}}. Originally meant to premiere in fall 2007, the [[VarietyShow animated variety show]] was delayed from public airing until December 2008. After plans to develop the short into a series at Nick fell through, it eventually [[ChannelHop found a new home]] at Creator/CartoonNetwork. However, the short itself was shown solo on Creator/{{Nicktoons}} in early 2007, at which point it quickly went viral on the Internet.

''Adventure Time''[[note]]also known as ''Adventure Time with Finn and Jake'' during the show's first season[[/note]] is an American fantasy animated television series created by Creator/PendletonWard for Creator/CartoonNetwork.

The series began life as a seven-minute short written and co-directed by Ward, produced to be a part of ''WesternAnimation/RandomCartoons'' on {{Creator/Nickelodeon}}. Originally meant to premiere in fall 2007, the [[VarietyShow animated variety show]] was delayed from public airing until December 2008. However, the short itself was shown solo on Creator/{{Nicktoons}} in early 2007, at which point it quickly went viral on the Internet.

The [[Recap/AdventureTime Recap]] page is in need of more love.

The Crowner for [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/crowner.php/BestEpisode/AdventureTime Best Episode]].

!!''Adventure Time'' provides examples of:

''Adventure Time''[[note]]also known as ''Adventure Time with Finn and Jake'' during the show's first season[[/note]] began life as a seven-minute short created by Creator/PendletonWard, produced to be a part of ''WesternAnimation/RandomCartoons'' on {{Creator/Nickelodeon}}. Originally meant to premiere in Fall 2007, the [[VarietyShow animated variety show]] was delayed from public airing until December 2008. However, the short itself was shown solo on Creator/{{Nicktoons}} in early 2007, at which point it quickly went viral on the Internet.

Both the original short and subsequent series follow the adventures of two best friends, Jake the Dog (Creator/JohnDiMaggio) and Finn the Human (Creator/JeremyShada, known as Pen the Human in the original short), who explore and battle evil in the magical, post-apocalyptic land of Ooo, home to [[CloudCuckooland some really strange characters]]. The stories bear more resemblance to a group of kids playing with action figures - or a [[ThisIsYourPremiseOnDrugs particularly baked]] round of ''TabletopGame/DungeonsAndDragons'' - than a coherent plot...which probably explains why it's [[RuleOfFun so dang fun]].

Much like ''WebAnimation/HomestarRunner'', it's sort of a cross between a children's show and a parody of a children's show, with these elements still being very much present even after the show [[CerebusSyndrome took a turn for the darker]]. {{Creator/Nickelodeon}} passed on making it into a series twice, but rival Creator/CartoonNetwork saw its potential and ordered two full seasons off the bat. A preview aired on March 11, 2010, with the show formally beginning its run on April 5, to the delight of 2.5 million viewers.

The show has spawned an increasing range of spin-offs in other media, details of which can be found at the [[Franchise/AdventureTime Franchise page]].

On October 2, 2014, Pendleton Ward [[http://www.rollingstone.com/tv/features/adventure-time-the-trippiest-show-on-television-20141002 announced]] to ''Magazine/RollingStone'' that he had quietly stepped down from his position as showrunner during its fifth season due to burnout, though he remained as a storyboard artist, script writer, and voice actor. Adam Muto, who had been involved with ''Adventure Time'' since the original pilot, would serve the role of showrunner for the remainder of the series, along with its various spin-offs.

On September 29, 2016, [[ScrewedByTheNetwork after months of erratic airings]], Cartoon Network [[https://twitter.com/cartoonnetwork/status/781549955282501632 announced on Twitter]] that the show would end in 2018. The hour-long series finale "Come Along With Me" aired on September 3, 2018 after an all-day marathon of the show's most popular episodes. With an eight-year run, ''Adventure Time'' is the fourth longest-running series on Cartoon Network, and at 283 produced episodes, is surpassed only by the ''Franchise/Ben10'' franchise and ''WesternAnimation/TeenTitansGo'' in episode count.

Both the original short and subsequent series follow the adventures of two best friends, [[ExpositoryThemeTune Jake the Dog and Finn the Human]] (Pen the Human in the original short), who explore and battle evil in the magical, post-apocalyptic land of Ooo, home to [[CloudCuckooland some really strange characters]]. The stories bear more resemblance to a group of kids playing with action figures - or a [[ThisIsYourPremiseOnDrugs particularly baked]] round of ''TabletopGame/DungeonsAndDragons'' - than a coherent plot...which probably explains why it's [[RuleOfFun so dang fun]].