Description:  The Real Ghostbusters is an animated series that follows the supernatural pest control business of the original movie's characters in New York City, including paranormal investigators Peter Venkman, Egon Spengler, Ray Stantz, Winston Zeddemore, their secretary Janine, and their mascot, Slimer. The show, which ran from 1986 to 1991, features them using proton packs and other gadgets to capture ghosts, demons, and other spooks. It established its own continuity, introduced new characters and storylines, and was a massive hit, becoming an Emmy-nominated series and creating its own legacy.

Plot: The series continues the adventures of the Ghostbusters team as they fight supernatural threats in New York City and beyond.

Characters: The main cast includes Peter Venkman, Egon Spengler, Ray Stantz, Winston Zeddemore, and their secretary, Janine Melnitz. The ghost Slimer, originally a "bad guy," becomes a friend and ally to the team.

Tone: The show is a supernatural action-comedy with elements of fantasy and science fiction.

Impact: It was a very popular and successful show, gaining its own legacy and inspiring its own storylines and characters, including an eventual sequel series, Extreme Ghostbusters.