"Toonami" News & Discussion Thread

[SpecialColorfull]

There may not be an anime block. But THERE IS a an kids action Block that airs anime. Vortexx!

 

[HG Revolution]

There may not be an anime block. But THERE IS a an kids action Block that airs anime. Vortexx!

And it's all toy/card game shows plus DBZ Kai.

 

[SpecialColorfull]

I knew you would give me that rebutal. I thought you were better than that. Guess not

 

[macattack]

I knew you would give me that rebutal. I thought you were better than that. Guess not

Dude, I nearly gave you that same rebuttal. You left yourself wide open there.

 

[HG Revolution]

I knew you would give me that rebutal. I thought you were better than that. Guess not

How am I "worse" for saying it? I specifically lamented the lack of non-toy commercial anime on US kids' TV.

 

[SpecialColorfull]

Because you let that fact keep you from seeing Vortexx's potential. And its NOT that filled with Toy commercials. And even if it was you should know almost EVERY SINGLE ACTION SHOW AIMED AT KIDS is toy supported.

 

[Light Lucario]

Because you let that fact keep you from seeing Vortexx's potential. And its NOT that filled with Toy commercials. And even if it was you should know almost EVERY SINGLE ACTION SHOW AIMED AT KIDS is toy supported.

HG Revolution was still polite in pointing out the fact that the majority of the anime on the Vortexx is toy/card driven, so I don't see how it puts him in a worse light either. Most action shows aimed at kids are toy supported, but there are plenty of anime that are for kid that aren't completely driven by merchandise. Shows like that aren't likely to be put on the Vortexx, or any channel aimed at kids, because of how toy driven series are much more marketable and can have more money involved due to the merchandise. Unless it's toy driven, it's pretty unlikely that something like the Vortexx would air it. Toonami doesn't have that kind of issue because it's aimed at an older audience.

 

[SpecialColorfull]

OOPS! Sorry! I guess I overreacted. Ok he's right. Its sad that toy sales do come first before actual quality. But I think Vortexx can introduce kids to anime at a young age. And they will like and demand more Japanese animation on their "TV diet". And I dont think Vortexx cares about Toy Sales THAT much. They have high quality shows like Spectacular Spiderman and Justice League Unlimited.

 

[Light Lucario]

OOPS! Sorry! I guess I overreacted. Ok he's right. Its sad that toy sales do come first before actual quality. But I think Vortexx can introduce kids to anime at a young age. And they will like and demand more Japanese animation on their "TV diet". And I dont think Vortexx cares about Toy Sales THAT much. They have high quality shows like Spectacular Spiderman and Justice League Unlimited.

Both of those shows feature marketable superhero characters. Toys sales might not matter much, but marketability does and anime titles that are toy driven are easier to market to kids. And just because they're introduced the anime at a young age doesn't necessarily mean that they'll demand more as they get older.

 

[SpecialColorfull]

Ok they wont demand more. But they will come to understanding and appreciating it.

 

[gmster]

But they will come to understanding and appreciating it.

You have literally no way of knowing that.

 

[SpecialColorfull]

EDIT;Changed my mind and will continue to state it:Love for animation HAS to be engrained at a young age,especially for anime.

 

[gmster]

EDIT;Changed my mind and will continue to state it:Love for animation HAS to be engrained at a young age,especially for anime.

Before you edited your post, you admitted to being wrong. If you're going to change your mind simply because you're upset at being wrong, I don't see how anyone can take you seriously.

 

[SpecialColorfull]

Before you edited your post, you admitted to being wrong. If you're going to change your mind simply because you're upset at being wrong, I don't see how anyone can take you seriously.

I admitted it because I wanted to preserve the peace in the thread. But since you are all going to mock me anyway, I might as well do that.

 

[gmster]

I admitted it because I wanted to preserve the peace in the thread.

So you didn't actually believe it, you just didn't want people to keep telling you that you're wrong. Way to be passive aggressive.

 

[SpecialColorfull]

I dont care if you guys think Im wrong. I just wanted to be friends with everyone, but you cant be friends with everyone. That's what I realized.

 

[TheCtes]

This has nothing to do with being friends. It's entirely possible to be on two sides of an argument and still be friends, same thing goes if someone is wrong.

 

[Light Lucario]

With Adult Swim unfortunately getting the 8PM hour, I wonder how it could affect Toonami. Getting the 11PM hour does seem like a possibility now that they have more time to give more reruns of FOX animated shows. The ratings have been good, especially for Space Dandy, so I could see them doing that at some point after they get the 8PM hour. At least that would be something good coming from this decision.

 

[vegeta95748]

With Adult Swim unfortunately getting the 8PM hour, I wonder how it could affect Toonami. Getting the 11PM hour does seem like a possibility now that they have more time to give more reruns of FOX animated shows. The ratings have been good, especially for Space Dandy, so I could see them doing that at some point after they get the 8PM hour. At least that would be something good coming from this decision.

I feel as though that the expansion will definitely benefit Toonami in a way, if not immediately then within the year. My prediction is that if Space Dandy does well enough, they'll give Toonami a shot at 11:00 on Saturdays. My true dream is an hour long Midnight Run block on weekdays for Shippuden and One Piece, but that's only a pipe dream.

 

[adyniz]

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