Cartoonrelated

Cartoonrelated is a broad umbrella term used to describe content, scholarship, and activities connected with cartoons and cartooning. It includes animated works, comic strips, graphic novels, caricature art, and other media that depict or employ cartoon imagery or storytelling techniques. The descriptor is commonly used in media databases, library cataloging, academic discourse, and online tagging to signal relevance to cartoons and animation culture.

Scope and formats: The cartoonrelated domain covers traditional 2D animation and modern 3D animation, short subjects, feature-length films, television series, streaming series, web cartoons, and animated shorts. It also encompasses non-animated cartoon forms such as comic strips, single-panel cartoons, manga and graphic novels, and satirical caricature. Cross-media franchises, merchandise, and fan-created content are frequently analyzed within cartoonrelated contexts.

History and development: Cartoons emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as standalone drawings and animated shorts, evolving through radio, television, and digital platforms. The rise of television in the mid-20th century popularized children's cartoons; later, computer-generated imagery and streaming services expanded production and distribution globally, leading to diverse styles and international influence, including styles from Japan (anime) and Western animation.

Industry and practice: Cartoonrelated fields include animation studios, comic publishers, licensing and merchandising, and educational or informational media. Professionals work in writing, design, storyboarding, voice acting, animation, and post-production. Academic studies examine narrative structure, visual humor, genre conventions, audience reception, and the cultural impact of cartoons.

See also: related topics include animation, comics, manga, and webtoons.