Bugs Bunny, Bart Simpson, and Betty Boop have long since been ingrained into the fabric of pop culture, becoming some of the most recognizable animated characters in history. However, since the turn of the 21st century, there have been a number of characters that have managed to find their way on the same level as the legends that came before them — and in what feels like no time, as these are the most iconic cartoon characters of the 21st century, so far.