Only a few top television channels truly redefined the childhood of countless kids across the globe. One is Cartoon Network and its amazing set of cartoon shows. Another is Disney and its aesthetic fairy tales. However, the one channel that brought numerous diverse characters into the limelight is Nickelodeon. The American pay television channel started in 1979 and soon became extremely popular among young kids.
In 2022, Nickelodeon is just as famous as it was before. Moreover, it’s now part of all kinds of media, including regular shows, cartoons, YouTube shows, and video games. Their latest game, Nickelodeon Kart Racers 3: Slime Speedway, is similar to Nintendo’s Mario Kart series, except it uses some of the iconic characters from the memorable cartoon shows. Here are a few of the best ones.
10 CatDog
While cartoons featuring cats and dogs have been around since the 40s, none have been as whacky as CatDog. The popular animated television series began sometime in the late 90s and caught everyone’s attention due to the main character’s design. CatDog is a cartoon that shows the life of conjoined brothers, one of whom is a Cat while the other is a Dog.
The show ran only for 4 seasons with only 68 episodes. However, it became immensely popular within the short time it was on tv. Nickelodeon Kart Racers 3: Slime Speedwaypays homage to the iconic sibling duo by including them as one of the best riders in the game.
9 Arnold
Arnold is the iconic character from the classic Hey Arnold! TV show. The animated sitcom comedy drama began airing in the late 90s, similar to CatDog and quickly rose to popularity thanks to its relatable storylines and slice-of-life narrative. The cartoon showcased the story of a fourth grader, Arnold, who’s always on an adventure.
Over the years, Nickelodeon has used Arnold in various media, from movies to television films. Hence, his inclusion in Nickelodeon Kart Racers 3: Slime Speedway was a given.
8 Chuckie
Chuckie is an iconic character from the comedy adventure series Rugrats. The popular animated show began airing in the early 90s and was one of the most interesting shows on Nickelodeon. The cartoon ran for nine seasons, with over 172 episodes spanned across 14 years.
Rugrats is a show about a group of toddlers living their day-to-day lives and experiencing the crazy world around them. Chuckie is one of the main characters in the cartoon and is much older than many babies. He is also the show's mascot, which is why he’s part of Nickelodeon Kart Racers 3: Slime Speedway.
7 Patrick
Patrick may not be the star of the show, but he’s an excellent side character that compliments the craziness of SpongeBob. The pink starfish is famous for his ridiculous attitude and hilarious actions. He’s also popular for his iconic design and happy-go-lucky attitude that always gets him in trouble.
Patrick may not be the main protagonist, but he’s a deuteragonist who is part of SpongeBob SquarePants’ and is iconic enough to feature on Nickelodeon Kart Racers 3: Slime Speedway.
6 Lincoln
Lincoln Loud is the main character in the popular Nickelodeon show, The Loud House. The animated series is one of the newer shows on the network, as it began airing in 2016 and is still running in 2022. The famous new show has already crossed six seasons with over 227 episodes, which is commendable for its age.
The Loud House is a show about Lincoln dealing with everyday chaos as he’s the only son in a family with eleven children. Overall, his design is simple and relatable, with the only standout trait being his white hair. He is one of the newest characters on Nickelodeon Kart Racers 3: Slime Speedway.
5 Raphael
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is one of the wackiest comedy action shows ever. It showcases the story of four humanoid turtle brothers who've become vigilantes and want to save the city from terrible crimes. The four siblings include the blue turtle Leonardo, the yellow Michael Angelo, the purple Donatello, and the red Raphael.
Each one of the turtle brothers has some distinct traits, such as intelligence, resilience, leadership, and more. Raphael has the ability of relentless strength and unbeatable combat skills. He may be the strongest turtle of the bunch and certainly a welcoming addition to Nickelodeon Kart Racers 3: Slime Speedway.
4 Aang
Aang is the main protagonist of Nickelodeon's anime-style cartoon series, Avatar: The Last Airbender. The series aired from 2005 to 2008 and consisted of three seasons with 61 episodes. The popular show is also prevalent in other media, such as prequel novels, books, comics, films, sequel series, remakes, and multiple video games.
During the events of Avatar, the twelve-year-old boy, Aang, is on a journey to end the war alongside his friends Katara, Sokka, and Toph. Throughout the show, he showcased relentless strength and motivation that inspired countless viewers.
3 Garfield
Garfield is one of the oldest characters on the list, dating back to the mid-1970s. It started as a comic strip by legendary artist Jim Davis and soon became a classic cartoon series in the late 80s. The comedy series ran 7 seasons, with over a hundred and twenty episodes.
Garfield may be one of the most iconic characters in all media, not just limited to Nickelodeon. The cute orange cat has been there for ages and has become part of every media. No wonder it’s one of the best characters in Nickelodeon Kart Racers 3: Slime Speedway.
2 Danny Phantom
Next up is Danny Phantom from the animated superhero series of the same name. Danny is another newer addition to the Nickelodeon family, as his show ran through the late 2000s and had three seasons with over 50 episodes. The action-adventure cartoon is among the most nominated shows on this list and is known for its cult-like popularity.
The famous Nickelodeon show features Danny, a young boy who’s become a human-ghost hybrid in a supernatural accident. His black-and-white design is still iconic, and his popularity may be why he’s a part of Nickelodeon Kart Racers 3: Slime Speedway.
1 SpongeBob
SpongeBob from the SpongeBob SquarePants cartoon show is the mascot of Nickelodeon. He is the only character with the most accolades and seasons on this list. SpongeBob began airing in 1999 and continues to air over twenty years later. Moreover, his popularity is just as fresh as in the 90s.
SpongeBob SquarePants is in every media one can imagine, be it books, shows, comics, series, web shows, movies, films, music, theme park rides, theatre, spin-off shows, and video games. Hence, there’s no surprise that he is one of the best characters in Nickelodeon Kart Racers 3: Slime Speedway, alongside being on its cover.