International Animation Day: 5 Best Animated Classics To Watch Today

International Animation Day is celebrated on 28 October. The ASIFA created the International Animation Day in 2002  to honour the birth of animation. The central theme of the event is to commemorate the art of animation and bring it in the limelight at a global level. So this International Animation Day, take a break from your monotonous routine and take a walk done memory lane with these classic kids’ movies and series brought to you by ZEE5. Grab your popcorn and your kids and get ready to enter the world of animation.

1. Legend of Snow White

The story begins with the birth of a beautiful princess who is as white as snow. Her parents are the King and Queen of the Emerald Valley. they name her Snow White because of her appearance. However, the Queen falls ill and dies. The King remarries and Snow White gets a stepmom. However, things are not rosy for Snow White anymore. Her stepmom treats her with cruelty and she is subjected to torture. Jealous by her beauty the evil Queen decides to kill her. Does she succeed?

2. Cinderella

Another classic that will leave you nostalgic. Cinderella is a bright and beautiful girl who lives with her parents. However, her world turns upside down when her mother passes away. Cinderella’s stepmom is cold, cruel and has two daughters. After the death of her father, Cinderella’s stepmom turns her into a house servant, while she enjoys a lavish life with her daughters.

3. Welcome Back Pinocchio

The young lad Pinocchio manages to stay out of trouble while growing up. However. one day he stumbles across the vice of stealing and is manipulated to steal further. This brings trouble to Pinocchio. Because of his mistake, Pinocchio is turned back into the wood. How will he earn his humanity back?

4. Robin Hood

This classic movie will take you on an adventure of a lifetime. The story follows the adventures of  Robin Hood and Little John who steal from the rich and give it to the poor of the town. The Prince of the town is very greedy and steals from the people. The greedy Prince sends his henchman to catch Robin hood but they always fail.

5. Simba The King Lion

The series follows the plot of Shere Khan, a Bengal tiger who wishes to overthrow the king from his throne. The King’s son, Simba suspects something strange. After the death of his father, Simba and his sisters are adopted by a wolf. Simba grows up with the wolves and all the other animals of the jungle.

If the list falls short, head over to ZEE5 for some more exciting animated shows and films.