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Toonami |Jan14| See you, Space Cowboy. Hello, Space Dandy
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So Toonami's been back for more than a year-and-a-half now and is going strong. The block changed a lot in 2013: A redesigned T.O.M., Absolution, SARA, and Clydes were all added to the package, giving a unique look to Toonami's rebirth. Popular shonen One Piece was added to the line-up, and it's not going away any time soon (ever). Soul Eater and Sword Art Online also got privilege to the channel-space for fans old and new to watch. Many thrills are had, I'm sure, as many take pleasure in seeing the reactions of first-timers. In 2013 we also saw the return of Toonami’s first and to-date only original series, IGPX, after an incredible amount of "wrangling with forces beyond comprehension", to get the show out of legal limbos. Toonami was also proud to air Masaaki Yuasa's Kick-Heart, a few times actually, which I'm certain BassForever appreciated greatly. Toonami was able to show both Evangelion 1.11 and 2.22, bringing the "game changing giant robot phenomenon" back to television. To cap off the year, Toonami decided to have a movie month, airing features such as anime classic Akira and more modern films such as Hosoda's Summer Wars. Oh yeah, Star Wars: The Clone Wars too. We also finally saw the end to the long repeating reruns of Cowboy Bebop, which really bummed GMN out, although Toonami gave him one last marathon last weekend.
And 2014 is off to a fast start, with Toonami handling the world premiere of Space Dandy, airing at 11:30PM EST, as well as picking up Naruto Shippuden - both of which start this weekend. In the coming months, Blue Exorcist will slide into the line-up, and Samurai Jack also returns (much to hehateme's delight).
The Toonami community on GAF, cleverly nicknamed "ToonamiGAF", has also grown in participation and activity over the course of the year. Many new participants have joined, some more talkative than others, and ToonamiGAF has formed a varying group of likes and dislikes for just about every show on the block - all adding to the community that has become somewhat sizable on the board. To put the growth in some perspective: the first Toonami |OT| ran for five months. The second, three-and-a-half months. Skip to |OT7|, which ran 35 days, and the most recent, |OT8|, 36 days. While activity during the week has certainly picked up as people talk about shows they are catching up on, discussion on current and upcoming Toonami episodes and features, some anime/manga tangents, and McDonalds, the majority of the activity lies in the live posting during the airing. Considering the regular nature of a weekly broadcast, and the active community here, and anticipating even more activity in the future, I want to try having a monthly thread instead of going by incrementing OTs. This will result in slightly more regular thread breaks, but otherwise not much should effectively change.
I was going to make a top five moments of the community or something along those lines, but there're too many posts to go through. I could comment on the odd rise of the also cleverly-named "InuYashaGAF" which comprises of around a half-dozen people, led by the passionate MikeMyers, who stay up to the end to watch Mike's favorite show ever. Or I could comment on the rollercoaster rides that some of the movies brought to the thread, or the 'fantastic' reactions to certain episodes, Tenchi Muyo GXP or Sword Art Online especially. Or Big O breaking minds once again. Or when the thread sort of lost its shit when King Star King graced us during the extra hour when Daylight Saving Time ended. ToonamiGAF was the first to notice my name go red as well. All in all, I think a lot of people here would agree the community is a fun place to react and chat. And with that, let's see if 2014 can out-do 2013.
And 2014 is off to a fast start, with Toonami handling the world premiere of Space Dandy, airing at 11:30PM EST, as well as picking up Naruto Shippuden - both of which start this weekend. In the coming months, Blue Exorcist will slide into the line-up, and Samurai Jack also returns (much to hehateme's delight).
The Toonami community on GAF, cleverly nicknamed "ToonamiGAF", has also grown in participation and activity over the course of the year. Many new participants have joined, some more talkative than others, and ToonamiGAF has formed a varying group of likes and dislikes for just about every show on the block - all adding to the community that has become somewhat sizable on the board. To put the growth in some perspective: the first Toonami |OT| ran for five months. The second, three-and-a-half months. Skip to |OT7|, which ran 35 days, and the most recent, |OT8|, 36 days. While activity during the week has certainly picked up as people talk about shows they are catching up on, discussion on current and upcoming Toonami episodes and features, some anime/manga tangents, and McDonalds, the majority of the activity lies in the live posting during the airing. Considering the regular nature of a weekly broadcast, and the active community here, and anticipating even more activity in the future, I want to try having a monthly thread instead of going by incrementing OTs. This will result in slightly more regular thread breaks, but otherwise not much should effectively change.
I was going to make a top five moments of the community or something along those lines, but there're too many posts to go through. I could comment on the odd rise of the also cleverly-named "InuYashaGAF" which comprises of around a half-dozen people, led by the passionate MikeMyers, who stay up to the end to watch Mike's favorite show ever. Or I could comment on the rollercoaster rides that some of the movies brought to the thread, or the 'fantastic' reactions to certain episodes, Tenchi Muyo GXP or Sword Art Online especially. Or Big O breaking minds once again. Or when the thread sort of lost its shit when King Star King graced us during the extra hour when Daylight Saving Time ended. ToonamiGAF was the first to notice my name go red as well. All in all, I think a lot of people here would agree the community is a fun place to react and chat. And with that, let's see if 2014 can out-do 2013.
lazybones18
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Goodbye OT9, you left this world too soon
Sword Art Online on Toonami; Hinata/Shard twittter beef; rise of InuyashaGAF. Top 3.
Dominican Power
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Only one episode of Inuyasha? smh
I know, and the next modern world one is a 2-parter as well.
lazybones18
Banned
it's Jaken's fault for spamming Final Act
Final Act it's revealed LORD SESSHOMARU
can read Jaken's mind
I'm sad I didn't get a mention in the welcome post
I need to be less boring in 2014 I suppose.
Great post by the way. Grinned stupidly a few times.
Year of Levyne.
Doctor Decimate
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lazybones18
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1st and only time I'll crack the Top 6
maybe I should subject myself to Filler Hell for more posts
Schadenfreude
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Off by a few posts. Also, I didn't think we'd be doing this so soon. Goodbye, OT9.
Dr.Palutena
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I made that list once, and now i just post once every weekend (and by next weekend there is a new thread)
lazybones18
Banned
Yay, I actually beat people!
Best gif of 2013:
that's not a SAO gif. Disqualified
But we get a new episode of SAO in less than 12 hours.
Wait what?!?!
Schadenfreude
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Yes please. I truly enjoy your witty commentary. Especially during Inuyasha.You can post more if you want to
Schadenfreude
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The beach/extra episode/way to announce a new season is tomorrow.
Oh, and because it's still relevent and was on the last page, GOTY lists for everyone that had at least 2 posts last thread
Levyne's List
Seda's List
bigkrev's List
Mik317's List
ezekial45's list
Slamtastic's List
I'm debating writing a long thesis as to what I didn't like about Gone Home.
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I'm debating writing a long thesis as to what I didn't like about Gone Home.
*Requisite outraged post over more SAO*
I'm apathetic to it if anything. Half hour of snack time on the block.
Hmm. I thought I bought that but I guess I decided against it. I really like playing every game I buy, you know.
Just meaningless friendly ribbing by the way.
I'm apathetic to it if anything. Half hour of snack time on the block.
Hmm. I thought I bought that but I guess I decided against it. I really like playing every game I buy, you know.
Just meaningless friendly ribbing by the way.
lazybones18
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Please let there be a new season of SAO. Please let there be a new season of SAO
Man, way to end this shitty year, Japan.
Schadenfreude
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That opening post was magnificent, Seda. Here's to Toonami's continued success!
Sugu's crossed, lazybones!
lazybones18
Banned
Year going out on with a bang, not a whimper. May the Beater Gods bless us with another glorious plot-filled season
What could they possibly do after he rescues his digital wife? The two of them can't possibly be stupid enough to go into another game after all this.
lazybones18
Banned
live the good life? detective stories?
Yeah, I'm a day early, likely was going to be too busy tomorrow to post / write up stuffs.
Doctor Decimate
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Schadenfreude
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Isn't there like a shit ton of novels in the series?
Dr.Palutena
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You can post more if you want to
Maybe now that movie month is over and I now have a 3 day weekend this semester. Though no more double inuyasha kills a lot of desire to stay up for the non-new stuff.
Tanner1495
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Wow the 2014 line up looks good, can not wait!
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