Animated shows are often aimed at children, and that doesn’t make them bad; several of those shows, like Gravity Falls or Star vs. the Forces of Evil, have a lot for adults to enjoy. That doesn’t mean, however, that every single animated show is for children. Several of them are created exclusively for adults.While most of them focus on the comedic side of animation, these shows also have action, drama, and lots of introspection. Animation doesn’t just let you draw funny faces, it lets you explore universes that might be too expensive (or cheap-looking) if tried in live action.cnx.cmd.push(function() {cnx({playerId: "106e33c0-3911-473c-b599-b1426db57530",}).render("0270c398a82f44f49c23c16122516796");});IMDbHazbin HotelVivienne Medrano’s Hazbin Hotel exploded in popularity online, but many mainstream viewers still have not seen it. The musical comedy follows the princess of Hell as she attempts to rehabilitate sinners rather than punish them forever.IMDbBlue Eye SamuraiNetflix’s Blue Eye Samurai earned widespread critical acclaim for its animation, action, and storytelling. Despite rave reviews, many casual viewers missed this mature revenge tale set in Edo-period Japan.IMDbScavengers ReignOne of the most visually imaginative animated series in years, Scavengers Reign follows survivors stranded on a hostile alien world. Its focus on strange ecosystems and mature storytelling earned passionate praise from critics.IMDbPantheonBased on stories by author Ken Liu, Pantheon explores uploaded human consciousness and artificial intelligence. Despite excellent reviews, the series flew under the radar compared to larger science-fiction releases.IMDbUndoneUndone combines rotoscope animation with psychological drama and science-fiction elements. The series explores trauma, family history, and time perception in ways rarely attempted by animated television.IMDbPrimalCreated by Genndy Tartakovsky, Primal tells much of its story with little dialogue. The brutal tale of a caveman and a dinosaur surviving together became one of Adult Swim’s most acclaimed shows.IMDbThe Venture Bros.While it developed a devoted fanbase, The Venture Bros. never reached the mainstream popularity of other Adult Swim hits. Its sharp parody of adventure cartoons evolved into one of television’s richest animated universes.IMDbThe MaxxMTV’s The Maxx remains one of the strangest animated adaptations ever produced. Mixing psychological drama, surreal fantasy, and comic book storytelling, it became a cult favorite rather than a mainstream success.IMDbSuperjail!Known for its wildly chaotic animation and over-the-top violence, Superjail! developed a dedicated following on Adult Swim. Its bizarre visual style remains unlike almost anything else in television animation.IMDbHarley QuinnAlthough based on a famous DC character, Harley Quinn often feels overlooked compared to live-action superhero shows. Its adult humor, strong voice cast, and surprisingly heartfelt character arcs earned widespread praise.IMDbHit-MonkeyMarvel’s Hit-Monkey follows a Japanese macaque trained as an assassin by the ghost of a murdered hitman. The absurd premise masks a surprisingly entertaining action-comedy series.IMDbFired on MarsThis workplace comedy imagines a future where a corporate employee becomes stranded on a Mars colony. The show combines adult animation, existential humor, and social satire in a way that attracted critical attention.IMDbCaptain FallCreated by writers behind Norsemen, Captain Fall follows a naive sea captain unknowingly working for a criminal organization. Despite arriving on Netflix, it received far less attention than many animated contemporaries.IMDbThe Legend of Vox MachinaBased on the enormously popular Critical Role campaign, The Legend of Vox Machina delivers fantasy adventure aimed squarely at adults. Strong character work and mature humor helped it win over newcomers as well.IMDbCommon Side EffectsAdult Swim’s Common Side Effects follows a conspiracy involving a mysterious mushroom with extraordinary medical properties. Its mix of thriller elements, satire, and adult animation has earned strong reviews while remaining relatively undiscovered.IMDbCarol & the End of the WorldNetflix’s Carol & the End of the World takes place after humanity learns an extinction-level event is inevitable. Instead of focusing on panic, the series explores routine, loneliness, and purpose through a quiet, deeply human perspective that many viewers overlooked.The post The 16 Best Adult Animated Series You’ve Probably Never Seen appeared first on Den of Geek.