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118 channels
Animation on live television is one of the most versatile genres. It covers preschool learning, slapstick comedy, anime serials, and dark adult satire. The 89 animation channels available worldwide reflect that range. The best ones build a programming identity. Cartoon Network, for example, has mastered the art of mixing evergreen hits like Adventure Time with new discoveries. Adult Swim, by contrast, uses late-night blocks to push surreal humor and experimental animation. Brazil’s Gloob and Cartoon Network Brazil frequently showcase local productions like Turma da Mônica, giving a distinct cultural flavor. Russia’s Moolt channel focuses on domestic CGI hits, while Japan’s Animax offers a dedicated anime stream for purists. A good animation channel understands pacing: it knows when to air high-energy action and when to let a quiet, beautiful film breathe. The bad ones overplay the same handful of episodes into the ground. Live streaming gives you the bonus of event programming, marathons, premieres, and themed nights that feel more urgent than on-demand. Whether you’re watching a Russian dub of SpongeBob or an Argentine block of local cartoons, the global variety is staggering. Animation is not just for kids; it’s the most creatively free genre on television, and these channels prove it every day.