Who is your favorite cartoon character?
Explicitly Christian mainstream cartoon and comic/animated characters are relatively rare, but a few notable figures are canonically or devoutly Christian:
- Nightcrawler (Kurt Wagner) from X-Men animated series and comics is a famously devout Catholic who frequently prays and wrestles deeply with his faith.
- Ned Flanders and the Flanders Family from The Simpsons are famously devout, church-going Evangelical Christians.
- The Proud Family (Penny Proud and her family) from Disney+’s The Proud Family regularly attend an African Methodist Episcopal (AME) church and feature explicitly Christian faith-based storylines.
- VeggieTales characters (such as Bob the Tomato and Larry the Cucumber) star in direct-to-video Christian animated media explicitly teaching Bible stories.
- Characters in Superbook and The Flying House (like Chris and Joy) are modern children who travel back in time to experience biblical events.
What are some of the best cartoons for Christians?
Some of the best cartoons for Christian families include VeggieTales, Superbook, and Friends and Heroes, which all combine engaging animation with solid biblical values.
Top Christian Cartoons by Age Group
- Ages 2–4:
- The Beginner’s Bible: Features a slow pace and simple, gentle storytelling without any scary imagery.
- Hermie & Friends: Uses cute garden bugs to teach young children about faith, love, and friendship.
- Ages 4–7:
- VeggieTales: A timeless classic featuring silly vegetable characters that teach strong moral and scriptural lessons through humor and catchy songs.
- Owlegories: Follows a group of student owls learning about God and His creation through nature and scripture.
- Ages 7–10:
- Superbook: An action-packed anime-style series that sends modern children back in time to witness major biblical events firsthand.
- Theo: An animated theology-focused short series that introduces kids to deep Christian truths in a fun way.
- Ages 9–12:
- Friends and Heroes: Combines high-stakes adventure with deep historical and biblical lessons.
- The Wingfeather Saga: A richly imaginative, fantasy-based animated series that explores profound themes of sacrifice, family, and following truth.