The Top 100 Animated Series: 75-51 | Part 3 - The 15th Anniversary Countdown

The climb continues! In this next installment of The GeekCast Radio Network’s Top 100 Animated Series 15th Anniversary Edition, host Steve Megatron is joined by TFG1Mike, OptimusSolo, and DJ Valentine to reveal numbers 75 through 51. After a premiere filled with shocking upsets and nostalgic heavy-hitters, the tension is rising as even our hosts don't know who made the cut—except for the man with the master list, OptimusSolo.We break down the data from the first quarter of the countdown, noting a strong early lead for Sci-Fi/Fantasy and Superheroes, while checking the scoreboard for production giants like Marvel, Hanna-Barbera, and Disney. Will the 1990s finally start to dominate, or will the "Pre-1980s" classics hold their ground? Plus, DJ Valentine gives his unfiltered reactions to the rankings so far. From franchise mainstays like Star Wars and Transformers to the shows that were "one and done," we are diving deep into the heart of animation history.What you’ll get out of this episode:The reveal of shows 75-51 and how they compare to the original 2011 rankings.A statistical breakdown of which networks and production companies are currently winning the list.Critical discussion on why certain reboots and spin-offs are outperforming their predecessors.The first look at the "Ties" and "Total Upsets" that are shaking up the 2026 leaderboard.Keywords (Comma Separated)GCRN, Top 100 Animated Series, Animation, Cartoons, TFG1Mike, Steve Megatron, OptimusSolo, DJ Valentine, ToonCast, 15th Anniversary, Transformers, X-Men, Batman, Spider-Man, Star Wars, Hanna-Barbera, Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, Disney, Superhero Cartoons.