1996 in animation

Events in 1996 in animation.

Events

January 8 – Detective Conan debuts on NNS (Japan, 1996–present).
February 7 – Dragon Ball GT debuts on Fuji TV (Japan, 1996–1997).
February 24 – The Spooktacular New Adventures of Casper debuts on Fox Kids (1996–1998).
April 28 – Dexter's Laboratory debuts on Cartoon Network (United States, 1996–2003).
August 14 – Stickin' Around debuts on YTV (Canada, 1996–2004).
August 26 – The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest debuts on Cartoon Network (United States, 1996–1999).
September 2
- Adventures from the Book of Virtues debuts on PBS Kids (United States, 1996–2000).
- Arthur debuts on PBS Kids (Canada, United States, 1996–present).
September 6 – Superman: The Animated Series debuts on The WB (United States, 1996–2000).
September 8 – The Incredible Hulk debuts on UPN (United States, 1996–1997).
September 16 – Transformers: Beast Wars debuts in syndication (Canada, 1996–1999).
October 7
- Hey Arnold! debuts on Nickelodeon (United States, 1996–2004, 2017).
- KaBlam! debuts on Nickelodeon (United States, 1996–2000).