Popular Animation Series in Pakistan, Bachpan Reloaded!
Intro: Bachpan ke Cartoon, Aaj ke Obsession
Yaar, you ever notice how we Pakistanis never really grow out of cartoons? Matlab, ek taraf we’re calculating percentages for exams and the next minute we’re rewatching Pokémon ka “Gotta Catch ’Em All” like it’s breaking news.
So, short answer for all the Google-searching dosts: the most popular animation series in Pakistan include Pokémon, Doraemon, Dragon Ball Z, Tom & Jerry, and our very own Burka Avenger.
Now grab your Chotu pack of Kurkure, kyunke hum chal rahe hain ek time machine ride pe — from 90s nostalgia to modern animated gems.
Tom & Jerry: The OG Cartoon Frenemy
Koi bhi bachpan Tom & Jerry ke bina complete nahi hota. No dialogues, bas maar-dhaad aur chori chupay ka masala. Perfect representation of apni sibling fights TBH.
- Still shown on TV channels today.
- Loved by both kids and “uncle-aunty generation.”
Kind of like biryani, har generation approve karti hai.
Pokémon: Karachi Kids’ True Love
Ah, Pokémon! If you didn’t try to collect fake cards from Sunday bazaar, were you even Pakistani? Ash, Pikachu, aur woh nostalgia jab hum ne Gameboy na hote hue bhi pretend kiya ke hum Pokémon Master hain.
- Pokémon dubbed in Urdu hit TV screens around early 2000s.
- Still popular with today’s kids (and millennials who refuse to grow up).
Pro tip: If you want to feel that same excitement, go read nostalgic TV shows from the 90s. Guaranteed flashbacks!
Doraemon: Nobita ki Befazool Troubles
“Doraemon, ek gadget do!” — Nobita was literally all of us before exams, praying for shortcuts. Doraemon ka gadget drawer was the ultimate fantasy.
- Still aired on multiple kids’ channels.
- Parents lowkey hate it, but kids? Obsessed.
Nobita ka character basically screams, “bhai, tu CSS exams pass nahi kar paayega.”
Dragon Ball Z: Gym Bros’ Inspiration
Dragon Ball Z wasn’t just a show — it was a fitness motivation. Every Pakistani ladka has tried a “Kamehamehaaa” at least once in front of a mirror.
- Huge 2000s fanbase, especially in teens.
- Still lives rent-free in meme culture.
Fun fact: If you’re into epic character energy, you’ll also vibe with Pakistani streamers & gaming YouTubers. Pure “power-up” content.
Burka Avenger: Pakistan’s Own Superheroine
Now let’s talk apna maal: Burka Avenger. Created in Pakistan, this show gave us a hijabi superheroine teaching kids about education, equality, and kindness.
- Launched in 2013.
- Won international awards.
- Proud desi moment!
Burka Avenger showed the world that Pakistanis can animate with style, not just binge international stuff. It’s in the same league as Pakistan’s first animated Oscar submission, The Glassworker.
Honorable Mentions (a.k.a. Bachpan Ki Side Characters)
- Beyblade – Every tiffin break = spinning top battles.
- Shinchan – Annoying, yet addictive.
- Scooby-Doo – Lowkey detective training for all of us.
- Ben 10 – Watch + aliens = childhood flex.
Wrap-Up: Humari Cartoon Crushes
So yeah, animation in Pakistan isn’t just “bachon ka scene” — it’s a cultural bonding agent. From Tom & Jerry ki ladai to Burka Avenger ki heroics, these shows shaped our childhood aur thoda adulthood bhi.
Now bolo — tumhara ultimate cartoon crush kaunsa tha? Tell me in the comments, or share this with your cousin jo abhi bhi Doraemon dekhta hai. No judgment (okay maybe thoda sa).
