Painted_Outlaw
The new Tendou Souji
You don't know that; I mean, while I can't speak for everyone, there most likely are people who would if it happened to come back.
Why I think Toonami is overrated
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You don't know that; I mean, while I can't speak for everyone, there most likely are people who would if it happened to come back.
FreedomR8G6B1
New Member
What Toonami should do is a "What A Cartoon"/"Cartoon Cartoon Friday"/"Cartoon U" motif...
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Action One Shots
Introduce DC Heroes not doing the whole DC Nation stuff.
Anime OVAs
US/Japan collaborations
Vitor
When The Fruit Of Life Corrupts Men
What I think you're not getting is that Toonami is a lot like MST3K
Sure, you could watch the movies by themselves (if you're fortunate to find them), but that would kind of defeat the purpose considering the atmosphere and unique style of humor that MST3K gives it
Sure, you could watch the movies by themselves (if you're fortunate to find them), but that would kind of defeat the purpose considering the atmosphere and unique style of humor that MST3K gives it
Algo Fonix
Actually back this time
Yeah, well, that's just, like, your opinion, man.
ReD-X
Member
I get your points at Toonami being over rated and I counteract them with this
CNX!
thats right! CNX is what should be brought back, at least for us UK'ers remember how bad ass that was when it started, it got all the cool anime shows that we had never seen on TV before Cowboy Bebop, Outlaw Star and obviously DBZ from the cell games on I belive?.
But it didnt only do that it introduced me to chinese movies like Goodbye Mr Cool and 2002! ive since gone on to import these movies as they weren't available to buy anywhere that I could find!
But I think your missing a few points with why people are so hyped up on toonami, for us that remember it its was cool! its nostalgic! and you should know to us UK'ers like yourself it was pretty much our only source of anime *once CNX got rebranded down and got lamer to toonami* also the whole buying DVDs thing, not everyone can do that, im one of them, to get an entire series on DVD can be quite expensive alot of familys over here now are poor with such a high percentage of people out of work.
Anyway sorry for the partial rant thing
just wanted to voice my opinion is all
CNX!
thats right! CNX is what should be brought back, at least for us UK'ers remember how bad ass that was when it started, it got all the cool anime shows that we had never seen on TV before Cowboy Bebop, Outlaw Star and obviously DBZ from the cell games on I belive?.
But it didnt only do that it introduced me to chinese movies like Goodbye Mr Cool and 2002! ive since gone on to import these movies as they weren't available to buy anywhere that I could find!
But I think your missing a few points with why people are so hyped up on toonami, for us that remember it its was cool! its nostalgic! and you should know to us UK'ers like yourself it was pretty much our only source of anime *once CNX got rebranded down and got lamer to toonami* also the whole buying DVDs thing, not everyone can do that, im one of them, to get an entire series on DVD can be quite expensive alot of familys over here now are poor with such a high percentage of people out of work.
Anyway sorry for the partial rant thing
just wanted to voice my opinion is all
shortboy
Member
You have to remember that when Toonami started, a lot of the animes were actively out on DVD for distribution. The original FUNi dubs were first aired on Toonami then had a DVD release afterwards. And why BUY them when you can technically watch it for free. It's a whole f'in block on free anime.
Of course now,all that's being shown on today's toonami is out to buy but again, who wants to buy them? The whole spectacle of Toonami were the bumpers and commercial breaks. Many of us who watched it during it's prime couldn't wait to see what the various TOMs had to say.
Of course now,all that's being shown on today's toonami is out to buy but again, who wants to buy them? The whole spectacle of Toonami were the bumpers and commercial breaks. Many of us who watched it during it's prime couldn't wait to see what the various TOMs had to say.
Bigdog
New Member
A laugher is that the company that had the majority of the shows (Bandai Entertainment) moved back overseas after finding out that Americans don't like to pay 100 dollars for 10 episodes and actually like paying for episodes if they are proportional to American show season set costs. I have rarely bought sets myself, but when I do , I watch them to its fullest extent.
The only places that sold anime were Media Play and Suncoast, where at the latter, I missed the chance to get exposed to Gaiking and Great Mazinger on VHS. Damn , that Media Play was the bomb, the very place that aside from Borders, I could get my manga and a bit of anime. Glad Barnes and Noble took the mantle and has that.
The main reason why I got into anime in the first place was that it was not only accessible like other shows, I could actually have a dependable network to see them on. Without Toonami, I would not be into anime at all.
Inui Takumi
The Ends JustiΦ's the Means
A lot of the hype does have to do with nostalgia. Even though I knew of some old anime, I didn't really know what anime was or that it came from Japan till I saw it on Toonami. The first show I saw on it was DBZ followed by Gundam, so on and so forth. That got me to research more about the shows and find out a lot of the history and backstory. For many of us 90s kids, and even slightly older folks, it was a way for us to get kick ass anime on TV and it introduced this genre to the mainstream audience. Without Toonami, I'm pretty sure shows like DBZ would still be rather niche. Lots of people would still know about it, but now, everyone knows of shows like this. Toonami was a big part of the anime boom in the US.
I also think that part of the reason for the hype is the potential for new things to be introduced. I mean, I never wouldve seen shows like Outlaw Star, G Gundam, or Zoids if it wasnt for Toonami. So there is a potential to bring in new media to the forefront. And for us, the potential to have Tokusatsu thrown in the mix makes some of us really excited. I mean, imagine if they decided to bring a Kamen Rider, Super Sentai, or Ultraman series to the states, subbed or dubbed. Either way, that would lead to more eyes on this genre, which means the potential for DVD sales here in the states.
So, the whole #bringbacktoonami campaign is a beacon of light for us fans of this small niche genre. It could lead to some great entertainment, or at the very least, some awesome nostalgia.
I also think that part of the reason for the hype is the potential for new things to be introduced. I mean, I never wouldve seen shows like Outlaw Star, G Gundam, or Zoids if it wasnt for Toonami. So there is a potential to bring in new media to the forefront. And for us, the potential to have Tokusatsu thrown in the mix makes some of us really excited. I mean, imagine if they decided to bring a Kamen Rider, Super Sentai, or Ultraman series to the states, subbed or dubbed. Either way, that would lead to more eyes on this genre, which means the potential for DVD sales here in the states.
So, the whole #bringbacktoonami campaign is a beacon of light for us fans of this small niche genre. It could lead to some great entertainment, or at the very least, some awesome nostalgia.
shortboy
Member
I just noticed a huge typo in my previous post.
I meant to say that a lot of the shows WEREN'T actively out on DVD at the time.
But I do wonder how many people knew of Toonami when Moltar was on... you know... when it was shown early afternoon as opposed to late.. and when they showed old Johnny Quest and the Adventures version.
I meant to say that a lot of the shows WEREN'T actively out on DVD at the time.
But I do wonder how many people knew of Toonami when Moltar was on... you know... when it was shown early afternoon as opposed to late.. and when they showed old Johnny Quest and the Adventures version.
Dark Heart
The Bun Is In Your Mind
↑ I watched Moltar's Toonami.
