2015 in animation

Events

January
  • January 18: The first episode of Star vs. the Forces of Evil airs.[1]
  • January 19: Boomerang was rebranded as part of a global rebranding effort, offering original programming for the first time. It continues to emphasize its archival programming, but with a greatly increased emphasis on the archive's most popular brands and an explicitly family-friendly approach. The main aim of the rebranding is for Boomerang to become a "second flagship" on par with Cartoon Network.
  • January 31: The 42nd Annie Awards are held.

February

July
  • July 27: The first episode of We Bare Bears debuts on Cartoon Network.

August

September

October
  • October 5: "The '90s Are All That", a late-night program block featuring Nickelodeon live-action and animated series from the 1990s that has aired on TeenNick since 2011, relaunches as "The Splat" and expands from four hours to eight (running from 10:00 pm to 6:00 am.)

December

Specific date unknown
  • In the Flemish TV show, De Ideale Wereld on channel VIER, animated sequences titled Sociaal Incapabele Michiel are broadcast, created by Tom Borremans. These become very popular with viewers.[10]

Awards

Films released
Main article: List of animated feature films of 2015

Television series debuts
Main article: List of animated television series of 2015
Date Title Channel Year
January 12Little CharmersNickelodeon, Nick Jr.2015–16
January 16The Adventures of Puss in BootsNetflix2015–18
January 18Star vs. the Forces of EvilDisney XD, Disney Channel2015–19
January 29Like, Share, DieFusion TV2015
February 6Miles from TomorrowlandDisney Junior2015–18
Wishenpoof!Amazon Video2015–19
February 7Pokémon the Series: XY Kalos QuestCartoon Network2015
March 14Transformers: Robots in Disguise2015–17
March 27Inspector Gadget (2015)Netflix, Universal Kids2015–18
March 28Harvey BeaksNickelodeon2015–17
April 16Major LazerFXX2015
April 30Talking Tom and FriendsYouTube2015–21
May 22H2O: Mermaid AdventuresNetflix2015
May 28Chick FiguresFusion
Mondo
YouTube		2015–16
June 15Fresh Beat Band of SpiesNick Jr.2015–16
July 6Lego Star Wars: Droid TalesDisney XD2015
July 16Pig Goat Banana CricketNickelodeon2015–18
July 27We Bare BearsCartoon Network2015–20
August 1Guardians of the GalaxyDisney XD2015–19
August 3ALVINNN!!! and the ChipmunksNickelodeon2015–present
August 10Two More EggsDisney XD2015–17
August 14DinotruxNetflix2015–18
August 24Shimmer and ShineNickelodeon2015–20
August 25VixenCW Seed2015–16
August 31Da JammiesNetflix2015–present
September 2Pickle and PeanutDisney XD2015–18
September 7Total Drama Presents: The Ridonculous RaceCartoon Network2015
September 9Nina's WorldUniversal Kids2015–16
September 12Goldie & BearDisney Junior2015–18
September 16Moonbeam CityComedy Central2015
September 18PJ MasksDisney Channel, Disney Junior2015–present
Descendants: Wicked WorldDisney Channel2015–17
September 21New Looney TunesCartoon Network, Boomerang2015–20
October 1DC Super Hero GirlsYouTube2015–18
October 5Be Cool, Scooby-Doo!Cartoon Network, Boomerang
October 8SuperMansionSony Crackle2015–19
October 9The Mr. Peabody & Sherman ShowNetflix2015–17
October 19Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat NoirTF1, Nickelodeon, Netflix, KidsClick, Disney Channel2015–present
October 30PopplesNetflix2015–16
November 2SupernoobsCartoon Network, Teletoon2015–19
November 6Care Bears & CousinsNetflix2015-16
November 13Blazing Team: Masters of Yo Kwon DoDiscovery Family2015–17
November 14Bob the Builder (2015)PBS Kids2015–18
November 22The Lion GuardDisney Junior2015–19
November 25Nature CatPBS Kids2015–present
November 30Long Live the RoyalsCartoon Network2015
December 13Nexo KnightsCartoon Network2015–17
December 18F Is for FamilyNetflix2015–21
December 24Dawn of the Croods2015–17

Television series endings
Date Title Channel Year Notes
January 10Black DynamiteAdult Swim2012–15Ended
February 12Wild GrindersNicktoonsCancelled
February 14Robot and Monster
Astroblast!Universal Kids2014–15
April 1Curious GeorgePBS Kids2006–15Ended, until revived by Peacock in 2020.
April 4T.U.F.F. PuppyNicktoons2010–15Cancelled
April 14BrickleberryComedy Central2012–15
April 24Team UmizoomiNick Jr.2010–15Ended
June 12Phineas and FerbDisney Channel, Disney XD2007–15Originally ended; but the show was revived with two seasons in January 2023
June 14China, ILAdult Swim2011–15Ended
June 25Major LazerFXX2015Cancelled
June 28Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H.Disney XD2013–15Ended
July 3 Stone Quackers FXX 2014–15 Cancelled
July 15H2O: Mermaid AdventuresNetflix2015
July 27Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade NinjaDisney XD2012–15
August 7WordGirlPBS Kids2007–15
August 9Julius Jr.Nick Jr.2013–15Cancelled
August 30Aqua Teen Hunger ForceAdult Swim2001–15
September 12Strawberry Shortcake's Berry Bitty AdventuresDiscovery Family2010–15
October 9Total Drama Presents: The Ridonculous RaceCartoon Network2015
November 2Lego Star Wars: Droid TalesDisney XDEnded
November 8Dick FiguresMondo, YouTube2010–15
November 12Yo Gabba Gabba!Nickelodeon2007–15
November 30Henry HugglemonsterDisney Junior2013–15Cancelled
December 3Long Live the RoyalsCartoon Network2015Ended
December 9Moonbeam CityComedy CentralCancelled
December 19The Penguins of MadagascarNicktoons2008–15
Pokémon the Series: XY Kalos QuestCartoon Network2015Ended

Deaths

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

Specific date unknown

See also

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