kantoons

Kantoons is a term used in online fan and indie animation circles with no single, widely recognized definition. It is formed from the combination of "Kanto," which can refer to the Kantō region of Japan or the fictional Kanto region in some popular media, and "toons," a common shorthand for cartoons or animated works. As such, kantoons may describe cartoons inspired by the Kantō region, or more commonly, fan-made or indie animation projects that evoke or reference Kanto-based settings or use the name as branding.

In practice, there is no official studio or franchise universally associated with the name. The term tends to appear in niche online communities, fan forums, or on independent video platforms, where creators experiment with animation styles, formats, and storytelling. Because it is not an established property, references to "kantoons" are typically descriptive rather than prescriptive.

Notable examples: there are no widely recognized productions that carry this exact label. When the term is used, it usually denotes self-published or community-created content rather than formal releases. Related concepts include traditional cartoons and animation, indie animation, and fan-made animated works, as well as region- or franchise-related media terms connected to Kantō or Pokémon, depending on the context.

See also: animation; cartoons; Kantō region; Pokémon Kanto.