OwlChemist81

Shenmue goes ahead of AOT, but I believe those 2 shows will compliment each other well. Ass Class is a bit of a departure and would probably work better with the goofiness of One Piece, so if they're gonna lead off with Shenmue, why they don't switch Ass Class and Made In Abyss is a mystery to me. Except for potentially dropping an OP, I feel the lineup is stable now. There is the possibility of another special event when The Batman hits theaters in March (the 5th), as well as perhaps a special lineup or lineups to celebrate Toonami's 25th Anniversary on March 12th and/or 19th (probably with Shenmue and AOT still on, but if AOT needs a dub hiatus this would be the time), but notwithstanding THAT, I believe the next time we'll see a significant change will be in April when MiA ends. Will Toonami somehow be able to roll right into Season 2, or is it time for Food Wars Season 5 or Lupin Part 6 as a stopgap instead?

Huh? What the heck are you babbling about now? It's true we haven't had a lineup promo in months but I missed them saying flat-out there would never be one again. We may not see one for at least a few more, but "never" is news to me.

I'm not so sure this is true. The subtitled version was streaming in the usual places subtitled versions stream for 6 months by the time it made its way to Toonami in October 2019. That period is where it got the most of its popularity; in fact when it came to Toonami, we were dumbfounded that they would give it a 1:30 AM timeslot in mid-block instead of a headliner like One-Punch Man, but thankfully that error was corrected when the calendar rolled over to 2020 (and Fire Force ended), and its first run concluded at 12:30 AM behind only MHA. And as far as I can tell, Aniplex's contract with Toonami was a 2-year deal, so they would have fairly recently lost the rights, allowing Netflix to swoop in last October.

The only good thing about Fena potentially getting a second season is there might be an opportunity to retcon the last couple of episodes of the first season. I actually didn't hate the ending, but I do wish they would have done more with Fena's training. Having her shoot a bow and arrow at a pivotal moment in the fight when Abel had the upper hand would at least have been nice. I also would have preferred some kind of showdown between Fena and Grace O'Malley if she wasn't blown to smithereens, apparently, in Episode 7.

Another winner of an episode! https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/made-in-abyss/episode-4/.119493 Grade: A. A funny note toward the bottom: this show first aired on ANIME STRIKE--remember that bizarre double-paywall venture from Amazon Prime? This is why I say Demon Slayer Season 2 WILL air on Toonami someday...and probably JoJo Part 6 as well.

Damn, can barely hold my eyes open! Oh well; bring on the jizz... ...um I mean JAZZ!!! Session #13: Jupiter Jazz Part 2!

10 tails JINCHURIKI!?! Oh dear, this isn't good! Oh well; ON to Cowboy Bebop and the conclusion of the Jupiter Jazz 2-parter!

Obito is NOT done...

All the times Kakashi had sparred with Obito coming back during this savage battle!

I don't know how much longer I can stay awake. Jupiter Jazz will probably put me to sleep!

Is this filler yet? It definitely doesn't feel like filler!

What an explosive way to start the episode! Man, I can't believe I'm still awake. Been up since 9 AM!

It's on tonight (2/5/22 at 3 AM) But first, a weird video...

Us One Piece on Toonami watchers from the middle batch of episodes (2013-2017; 207-360-something) were hearing them say "Next Stop, Fishman Island!" I guess they're finally gonna get there...next week!

Oh wow, we're gonna get "WE GO" FOUR times tonight!!

"Hard as a rock!" Good one, FUNimation!!

Wow, taking that nosebleed gag to a stratospheric level!

Man, the Straw Hats crew are a bunch of PERVERTS!!!

Perona may be beautiful, but don't hit on her! NOT SMART, SANJI! "I'm lower than earthworm poop!"

Wait, what!? PERONA!?!

And Gundam...and Gridman, and, hell, Ballmastrz...

Got me a fresh beer for the 2nd episode; LET'S DO THIS!! EPISODE 522 - EVERYONE TOGETHER! LUFFY, SETTING OUT FOR THE NEW WORLD!

I'm shocked that the only show that actually GAVE me robots blowing up tonight was... ONE PIECE!?

Yeah, I guess we're gonna get to hear it 3 times tonight!

I never thought we would see robots blowing up on One Piece!