These characters are so quirky that you might call them animated. For this list, we’ll be looking at the most iconic cartoon protagonists that fully embraced their unique personalities.
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00:00 Overall, it's made it much more evil-ary in here.
00:03 Evil-ary? That's a great villain name, you should totally change your name.
00:07 It's never gonna happen.
00:08 Welcome to MissMojo, and today we're counting down our picks for the Top 10 Quirkiest Animated Characters.
00:13 Now it's just us humans, with our very human faces.
00:17 Alright, I just turned the corner. I like these guys.
00:19 For this list, we'll be looking at the most iconic cartoon protagonists that fully embraced their unique personalities.
00:25 We'll only be looking at movie characters in Western animation, because anime and TV leads could have lists of their own.
00:32 And watch out for spoilers ahead.
00:35 Which quirky character do you love the most? Let us know in the comments below.
00:51 On a typical Thursday, you might find this young girl juggling her hula dancing lessons,
00:56 with her obligation to give a weather-manipulating fish a peanut butter sandwich.
01:01 She'll likely unwind by listening to one of the Elvis songs she's memorised by heart.
01:05 Oh, and did we mention that Lilo adopted a pet alien named Stitch?
01:20 What makes this offbeat protagonist so endearing is the fact that she never apologises,
01:25 or makes excuses for doing things that other people might consider strange.
01:29 Lilo goes through life boldly marching to the beat of her own drum, or a tune from the king himself.
01:35 And whenever we think of this protagonist, we're reminded of someone who will always feel comfortable living outside the box.
01:42 Oh good, my dog found the chainsaw.
01:44 Lilo, don't hang!
01:46 Hello, did I wake you?
01:52 You have to play that!
01:53 Well, I have to practice, and I don't think of it as playing so much as hugging.
01:58 Okay, first day of school, very, very exciting.
02:01 Since Joy is a literal representation of the concept of happiness,
02:05 she spends most of her early years projecting a peppy aura.
02:08 Every ounce of her limitless amount of energy is directed at keeping a girl named Riley content with life.
02:14 Initially, Joy's intense focus on happiness made her overly controlling of her fellow emotions,
02:20 and a little too obsessed with keeping things joyful.
02:23 Just make sure that all the sadness stays in the circle.
02:28 See, you're a pro at this! Isn't this fun?
02:31 No.
02:32 But after spending a little more time with her colleague Sadness, she learns how to mellow out a bit.
02:37 And let go of her need to keep everything light and fun all the time.
02:41 Joy's great character development doesn't stop her from being an eccentric emotion.
02:46 By the end, she learns how to keep her quirks without discounting anyone else's.
02:51 You ready?
02:52 Yeah.
02:53 Alright.
02:54 Let's play some hockey!
02:55 Number 8, the entire Robinson family.
02:58 Meet the Robinsons.
02:59 Hey Aunt Billy, Lewis and me are looking for the garage.
03:02 We have a garage?
03:03 Apparently so.
03:04 Lewis, will you give me a hand and time my race?
03:07 It was impossible to single out just one branch of this quirky family tree.
03:11 Within the Robinsons, there are twins that hang out in planters,
03:14 an extreme painter, a frog chorus leader, and more.
03:18 One of the members of the family is even a hand puppet.
03:21 I'm going for a drive!
03:23 That's strange. She usually takes the Harley.
03:30 While their eccentric habits and personalities occasionally clash,
03:34 they all clearly have plenty of love for each other.
03:36 The Robinsons accept each other without reservations or concessions,
03:40 and there are moments when the beauty of their bond shines through the chaotic nature of their home.
03:44 No matter whether you search the future, past, or present,
03:48 you'll never find a family quite like the Robinsons.
03:51 Are you hurt? Any broken bones?
03:53 No, I'm...
03:54 Do you have a temperature?
03:55 Brain fog?
03:56 Scurvy?
03:57 Tapeworm?
03:58 Cellulite?
03:59 I'm fine. I feel fine.
04:00 Number 7. Abby Park. Turning Red.
04:03 Abby!
04:04 What's up, mate?
04:07 If you look up the words "energetic" in the dictionary,
04:10 you'd find a picture of this 8th grader's smiling face ready to burst out of the page.
04:15 Abby gives 100% effort to everything she does.
04:18 Even when she's not enjoying something, she's still incredibly expressive and passionate.
04:22 Abby's enthusiasm for the world allows her to instantly embrace new situations,
04:27 like the discovery that her friend can shapeshift into a big red panda.
04:32 You're so fluffy! You're so fluffy!
04:34 Although this 8th grader can get a little intense at times,
04:38 she's one of the best people to have in your corner.
04:40 Abby will never be shy about how excited she is for her friends and their accomplishments,
04:45 and it doesn't seem like she'll change who she is any time soon.
04:48 You're the bomb!
04:49 Number 6. Rapunzel. Tangled.
04:52 *music*
05:04 A few Disney royals have stood out as being more eccentric than many of their regal counterparts.
05:09 The thrill-seeking Vanellope von Schweetz is definitely not your average ruler.
05:14 So this is the real you. Princess.
05:17 Ah, Ralph, what are you, nuts? Come on, this isn't me.
05:22 This is me.
05:25 However, Rapunzel makes a strong case for being the quirkiest Disney princess of them all.
05:31 After spending a majority of her life in a tower,
05:33 she's given the opportunity to journey to the outside world for a day.
05:37 Rapunzel's excitement and sense of wonder about normal places is absolutely infectious.
05:42 And while others might avoid conflicts,
05:44 she solves problems by running headlong into them with her magical hair,
05:48 trusty frying pan, and animal companions.
05:51 Despite Rapunzel's dark origins,
05:53 she's always able to find light in places that others might overlook.
05:58 Drop it.
06:01 Oh, you're such a good boy. Yes, you are.
06:07 Number 5. Olaf. The Frozen Franchise.
06:10 Alright, let's start this thing over. Hi, everyone. I'm Olaf, and I like warm hugs.
06:16 The fact that this lovable character is a sentient snowman
06:19 automatically sets him apart as a unique snowflake in the ranks of Disney sidekicks.
06:24 But it's his whimsical approach to life that really makes him one of a kind.
06:28 Whether Olaf is being lightly impaled or in danger of melting,
06:32 he's almost guaranteed to have a smile on his face.
06:35 The curious snowman is also constantly questioning his surroundings
06:38 and philosophical concepts.
06:40 Growing up means adapting.
06:44 Puzzling out your world and your place.
06:48 When I'm more mature, I'll feel more totally secure.
06:52 Although Olaf's observations may sound strange,
06:56 his statements often encourage his companions to see things in a new light.
07:00 While the sunny snowman may be made out of ice,
07:02 he radiates nothing but warmth 24/7.
07:06 "Are you okay?"
07:08 "I could really use a bright side, Olaf."
07:11 "Bright side? Um, turtles can breathe through their butts?"
07:16 Number 4. Nimona. Nimona.
07:19 "Who are you?" "The name's Nimona."
07:21 "And how did you-" "Whoa! Sick arm!"
07:23 "Did it bleed a lot? Did they let you keep the old one?"
07:27 As soon as this shapeshifter appeared on screen,
07:29 she completely changed the energy of the story.
07:32 A serious narrative about a knight framed for a crime he didn't commit,
07:35 became a showcase for Nimona's bubbly personality.
07:39 We quickly learn that the shapeshifter is a little too happy about the idea of spreading misery.
07:44 Additionally, Nimona absolutely loves shapeshifting into everything
07:48 from unsettling children to sharks.
07:51 And unless she's legitimately pretending to be someone else,
07:54 her bubbly personality carries over into each of her forms.
07:57 "Hey, you ever put your head in the mouth of one of these?"
08:00 "Should've just stayed in jail."
08:02 "Come on! You marry a whiner!"
08:05 Nimona's strong sense of self in the face of a society that rejected her is inspiring.
08:10 And since she's a shapeshifter who aims to stay true to her morals and ideals,
08:15 she'll get along with the driven and eccentric Sisu.
08:19 "Ah! I just shape-changed! Into people!"
08:27 Number 3. Donkey. The Shrek franchise.
08:30 "This is gonna be fun! We can stay up late, swapping man-list stories,
08:33 and in the morning, I'm making waffles!"
08:36 What could have been an annoying animal sidekick,
08:38 became one of the most iconic characters in the Ogre franchise.
08:42 Donkey is an incredibly funny animal that doesn't hesitate to use his unique gift of the gab.
08:47 During adventures, you can expect him to speak his mind with no filter.
08:51 "You know what else everybody like? Parfaits. Have you ever met a person,
08:54 you say, 'Hey, let's get some parfaits', they say, 'Hell no, I don't like no parfaits.'
08:57 Parfaits are delicious!"
08:59 His brutal honesty can either get him into deeper trouble,
09:02 or get one of his allies to re-evaluate their actions.
09:06 When Donkey isn't busy chatting, he's likely spending time with his dragon soulmate.
09:11 He might also be working on some new ways to annoy his old buddy Shrek.
09:15 Although Donkey is far from the only talking animal in his universe,
09:18 there's no one else quite like him.
09:21 Like an onion, he has a few unconventional layers.
09:25 "The sun will come out tomorrow. Bet you're bottom."
09:33 "Bet my bottom?"
09:35 "I'm coming to visit you!"
09:37 "Donkey?"
09:38 Number 2 - Dory - The Finding Nemo Franchise
09:41 Shortly after this blue regal Tang fish swam into the narrative,
09:44 it was revealed that she had short-term memory loss.
09:47 "See, I suffer from short-term memory loss."
09:50 "Short-term memory loss? I don't believe this."
09:54 "No, it's true! I forget things almost instantly. It runs in my family.
09:57 Well, at least I think it does."
10:00 Dory's difficulty with retaining information made her very enthusiastic about any details
10:05 or fellow fish that she could remember.
10:07 Even when she struggled, she always tried her best to have an optimistic outlook on life.
10:12 It also helped that Dory had an interesting assortment of random skills and traits.
10:16 She could make friends easily, was willing to try new experiences,
10:19 and could even speak whale if the occasion called for it.
10:23 "Oh, oh, oh, big fella. Big fella. Whale. Okay."
10:27 "Maybe he only speaks whale."
10:29 "We need to find his..."
10:36 As Dory got better at remembering things, she never forgot to express the personality that made her so unique.
10:42 Her eccentricity was so beloved that she headlined a full movie.
10:47 "Nah, never work. It's too crazy."
10:50 "What do you mean? Just tell me. I'm okay with crazy."
10:52 Before we highlight our top pick, here are a few honourable mentions.
10:56 Kronk - The Emperor's New Groove
10:58 This lovable henchman is fluent in squirrel language and ridiculously fun to watch.
11:03 "No, no, it's not you. She's not the easiest person to get close to. There's a wall there. Trust me."
11:10 "Are you talking to that squirrel?"
11:13 "I was a junior chipmunk, and I had to be versed in all the woodland creatures. Please continue."
11:18 Agnes - Despicable Me Franchise
11:21 The unicorn-obsessed girl is quirky enough to melt the hearts of the coldest villains.
11:26 "You know unicorns, I could pet one if they were really real. And they are. So I bought one so I could pet..."
11:35 Russell - Up
11:37 A very, very dedicated wilderness explorer who embraces weird adventures.
11:42 "See these? These are my wilderness explorer badges. You may notice one is missing. It's my assisting the elderly badge."
11:51 "If I get it, I will become a senior wilderness explorer."
11:56 "The wilderness must be explored! Go, go!"
12:00 Honey Lemon - Big Hero 6
12:04 A one-of-a-kind inventor who lets her imaginative ideas guide the way.
12:09 "Ta-da! It's pretty great, huh?"
12:12 "So... pink."
12:14 "Here's the best part!"
12:16 "Whoa!"
12:19 "I know, right?"
12:21 Parrito - Puss in Boots The Last Wish
12:24 This offbeat therapy dog provides lots of warmth and laughs.
12:29 "Wanna rub my belly?"
12:31 "Hmm?"
12:32 "What's happening?"
12:34 "Rub!"
12:35 "Hard buzz."
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12:51 Number 1 - Genie - Aladdin
12:54 "The ever impressive."
12:56 "The one contained..."
12:59 "Duck!"
13:00 "But never..."
13:02 "Duplicate!"
13:05 "Genie of the Lamp!"
13:09 This magical blue being taught us that spending 10,000 years in a lamp tends to give you one bad crick in the neck and a ton of quirks.
13:18 When Genie met Aladdin, the loud magical being had fun showing off his considerable abilities.
13:24 The blue powerhouse's fast-paced sense of humour made it feel like his mind was moving a million miles a minute.
13:31 Whether Genie cracked a joke or gave advice, there was a chance he'd impersonate someone or something.
13:37 "Rule number 3!"
13:38 "I can't bring people back from the dead."
13:41 "It's not a pretty picture. I don't like doing it!"
13:45 "Other than that, you got it."
13:47 But he still clearly cared about his loved ones no matter what form he was in.
13:51 Despite being an out-of-the-world being, there's always something about Genie's personality that feels relatable.
13:58 We wish we had a quirky friend like him around.
14:01 "Wish for the Nile, try that!"
14:02 "Uh, I wish for the Nile."
14:04 "No way!"
14:05 "Hahahahaha!"
14:07 "Oh, does that feel good! Oh! I'm free! I'm free at last!"
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