Cartoon adventures and stories will always be fun, but there is a special kind of fun when characters have friends by their side. Cartoon friendships are often the most developed relationships within a show, so watching these friendships go through their ups and downs is always a fun ride.
In short, friendships are easy to come by in cartoons, but the best of the best are the ones that outlast and outshine others. Some friendships last the test of time, some power through war, and some are just too iconic in the cartoon sphere that ignoring them is a non-starter.
10 Mordecai And Rigby Have A Special Connection (Regular Show)
A lot of Regular Show is full of ironic absurdity and banter between characters. This banter is sometimes born out of anger, but the dynamics within still showcase a special type of friendship.
Mordecai and Rigby are constantly mean to each other, but that simply highlights the comfort level these two have. More specifically, acquaintances wouldn't exhibit this type of relationship, but this is a shared connection that is closer to that of siblings. Mordecai and Rigby, while not the nicest to each other, still care deeply for one another, and it shows.
9 Manny And Frida's Friendship Verged On Romance (El Tigre: The Adventures Of Manny Rivera)
In the Nickelodeon show El Tigre: The Adventures of Manny Rivera, Manny Rivera and Frida Suárez are shown to be two mischievous characters just looking for some fun. The fun they find themselves in is always adventurous, but would obviously be less exciting without each other.
Manny and Frida's friendship teeters on a romantic relationship, with times when jealousy had been shown when one character neglected the other or with a short yet iconic kiss, but for the duration of the show, Manny and Frida were mainly friends. Even if the show could continue with a romantic relationship between the two, their friendship would not be forgotten.
8 Marinette And Alya Share A Secret (Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Cat Noir)
Throughout the first three seasons of Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir, Alya and Marrinette's friendship consisted of Alya pestering Marinette to pursue Adrien and that's it. There were dramatic instances where Alya was trying to uncover Ladybug's identity, but for the most part, it was all Adrien-centered.
However, by Season 4 of the series, Marinette finally confides in Alya about her struggles at being a normal high school girl while simultaneously being the savior of Paris. This revelation amplifies their previous relationship and shows that their friendship is a lot more nuanced than previous seasons suggested.
7 Timmy, Cosmo, And Wanda Were Like Family (The Fairly OddParents)
Timmy, Cosmo, and Wanda's friendship on The Fairly OddParents was a more familial type of vibe due to Timmy's life being full of neglect and abuse. But even the found family trope is still under the friendship umbrella.
Timmy's deep trust in Cosmo and Wanda is conveyed masterfully, and ultimately gives off a feeling of real love between the three friends. Also, seeing Timmy receive the nurturing he needs from his Cosmo and Wanda makes The Fairly OddParents what it was intended to be: heartwarming fun.
6 Adora, Bow, And Glimmer's Friendship Was Heroic (She-Ra And The Princesses Of Power)
When facing off against Hordak's evil empire and dealing with a war brewing in the background, friendship might be the least of people's worries. However, Netflix's She-Ra and the Princesses of Power shows that during even the toughest of times, it is friendship that will help win the day.
After finally gaining their trust, Adora became the best of friends with Bow and Glimmer. Even with Bow and Glimmer's relationship being further explored as a romantic relationship, the original shared love of the gang could never be overshadowed.
5 Danny, Sam, And Tucker Have Eachother's Backs (Danny Phantom)
The ghost-fighting trio that was Danny, Sam, and Tucker from Danny Phantom exhibited the type of friendship that people dream of. This trio is comfortable enough to not let Danny's powers drive them apart, nor do they let the imminent ghost threats deny them of their companionship.
Danny, Sam and Tucker have their ups and downs, but when it comes to it, they have each other's back. In one episode, their friendship is shown through a vacation they have planned, with each destination catering to one of the trios' interests. If that isn't true friendship, what is?
4 Anne And Sprig Shared Their Cultures (Amphibia)
The series Amphibia starts off with Anne finding herself in an unknown territory with little idea how she got there. Fortunately for her, Sprig and his family are there to help. Anne and Sprig quickly find solace in each other's existence, thus a friendship was born.
This friendship, while being born from happenstance and convenience for both parties, springs to life with both characters actively sharing their cultures with each other. While their story together eventually had to come to a close, the impact they had on one another was everlasting.
3 The Avatar Gaang's Bond Brought The Nations Together (Avatar: The Last Airbender)
The fight against the Fire Nation was a daring feat, but fortunately for the other nations, the Avatar returned just in time. Aang, Katara, and Sokka forged a bond powerful enough to attract more allies in the war, like Toph and even the Fire Lord's son Zukko, in the Avatar: The Last Airbender series.
Aang, Katara, and Sokka had a charismatic friendship that in the end only benefited them in their fight against Fire Lord Ozai. Also, the fact that Gaang grew up together and learned from each other presents more evidence that these three were a harmonious group of friends.
2 SpongeBob And Patrick Are The Best Of Best Friends (SpongeBob SquarePants)
The optimistic sponge and the not-so-smart starfish already seem pretty interesting on their own, but paired together equate to one of the most iconic duos out there. In SpongeBob SquarePants, SpongeBob and Patrick find themselves in many wacky situations, much to the chagrin of the other characters in the show.
SpongeBob and Patrick's friendship is characterized through pranks, songs, and good old-fashioned guys' nights out. Together, SpongeBob and Patrick have both ruined and bettered the lives of many characters in Bikini Bottom, but one thing's for sure: they are going to do it together.
1 The Mystery Inc. Gang Are Iconic Friends (Scooby-Doo)
Fred, Daphne, Velma, Shaggy, and Scooby-Doo have been around since 1969, and have had their friendship showcased for many years. The Mystery Inc. Gang have even found themselves in multiple forms of media due to how iconic their friend dynamic became.
From solving mysterious happenings to uncovering people's schemes, the Mystery Inc. Gang always does it together. Even in the interpretations where their friendship was fractured, they all managed to find their way back to each other. From what many viewers can see, their friendship is not going anywhere anytime soon.