The original Animaniacs animated television series premiered on Fox Kids and later continued on Kids' WB, introducing the Warner siblings Yakko, Wakko, and Dot to audiences.
The original run of Animaniacs concluded, ending its initial broadcast period after multiple seasons.
A reboot of the Animaniacs series was officially announced, signaling a revival of the beloved characters and new episodes for a modern audience.
The Animaniacs reboot premiered on the streaming platform Hulu, bringing back the classic characters with updated animation and new storylines.
Yakko, Wakko, and Dot Warner are locked away in the water tower on the Warner Bros. studio lot by the studio head Mr. Warner to contain their chaotic antics.
The Warner siblings escape from their tower prison allowing them to roam the studio lot and begin their wild adventures and interactions with various studio characters.
Pinky and the Brain, two lab mice who plan to take over the world, make their first appearance in the Animaniacs universe.
The Warners meet Slappy Squirrel, a wisecracking, veteran cartoon star, who becomes a recurring character and mentor figure in various shorts.
The studio lot where the Warners reside and roam becomes the primary backdrop for most adventures and encounters with other characters like Dr. Scratchansniff and the Goodfeathers.
Yakko, Wakko, and Dot participate in numerous musical numbers and satirical sketches that poke fun at pop culture, history, and television tropes.
