Worldbuilding in Under Two Minutes: Television Cartoon Opening Sequences
March 18, 2024
I was recently reminded how many opening sequences of television cartoons are masterpieces of exposition, specifically the monologue. A first-time viewer hears everything they need to understand the setting and characters they are about to see. I present two of the best that I know of.
First, a rare two-minute sequence for Thunderbirds 2086 that extolls the higher, non-violent calling that is International Rescue:
The best there ever was is for Thundarr the Barbarian. Not just worldbuilding but defining of the heroic protagonists—in 60 seconds:
Perfection.
