Collider writer Lucas Kloberdanz-Dyck presents a ranked list of ten animated series he considers underrated and worthy of wider attention. The piece argues that as animation has surged in popularity — with hits such as Arcane and long-running staples like The Simpsons shedding the medium's old "children's only" stigma — it has become easier for excellent shows to slip through the cracks unnoticed. The selections are judged on writing, animation, originality, obscurity, critical acclaim, overall quality and how much recognition they deserve.

The entries span different styles and eras of animation, including Western and anime titles. Number 10 is Scavengers Reign (2023), a visually striking, cult-favourite science-fiction survival series about a stranded deep-space crew that was nonetheless cancelled. Number 9 is the 1990s delinquent anime Kyō Kara Ore Wa!! (1993–1997), praised for its low-stakes, slice-of-life charm and gritty fights, while number 8 is Chaotic (2006–2010), a children's cartoon based on a card game in which teenagers scan creatures in the world of Perim for tournament battles. The remainder of the top ten is cut off in the supplied text.