OwlChemist81

Well, what do you know? Full numbers out early today, and just how many shows before it did MHA beat? Look below and find out! https://programminginsider.com/saturday-final-ratings-henry-danger-on-nickelodeon-hits-summer-high-in-total-viewers-with-special-musical-episode/ 7/27/2019 - Total Viewers Show Viewers Retention DBZ Kai 314,000 DBS (R) 287,000 91.40% TOONAMI DBS (P) 757,000 99.74% AOT #59 463,000 61.16% FireForce 388,000 83.80% LupinPt5 301,000 77.58% FoodWars! 304,000 101.00% B. Clover 346,000 113.82% Boruto 343,000 99.13% Shippuden 283,000 82.51% Gundam 278,000 98.23% MHA 362,000 130.22% AVERAGE 382,500 16 of 30 7/27/19 - Adults 18-49 Show Viewers Retention DBZ Kai 154,000 DBS (R) 154,000 100.00% TOONAMI DBS (P) 436,000 100.00% AOT #59 253,000 58.03% FireForce 217,000 85.77% LupinPt5 182,000 83.87% FoodWars! 175,000 96.15% B. Clover 215,000 122.86% Boruto 217,000 100.93% Shippuden 176,000 81.11% Gundam 195,000 110.80% MHA 222,000 113.85% AVERAGE 228,800 16 of 30 Note: Italics indicates an estimate. Yep, that's right--SIX shows in total viewers and SEVEN in Adults 18-49! But it's now the lamest duck on the lineup with only 3 episodes left, so no point moving it up now. And while it has given significant strength to Gundam as its lead-in, it obviously hasn't had the same effect on Gemusetto Machu Picchu or anything AFTER Toonami: We can tell that Family Guy edged out Dragon Ball Super's premiere in total viewers, but because the 436K figure is an estimate in Adults 18-49, we really can't tell which show if any edged the other out. But in 25-54, it IS clear that Super won the night! And of course, coming in 2nd in cable originals behind only Live PD ain't too shabby. Starting next week, with AOT's departure, we're down to only 3 dub premieres. But I think Fire Force is fresh enough and gen:LOCK will be able to bridge the gap well between it and Super. But looking long-term, it seems Toonami SHOULD be able to hang on to 11 PM for a while. Either MHA Season 4 or Demon Slayer is replacing Dragon Ball Super, and hopefully MHA's strength in a crappy timeslot to end Season 3 is a decent indicator of its potential to lead with dub premieres for the first time ever! Demon Slayer is a great alternative and would also be dub premieres, right? So while in August and September the number of dub premieres has just shrank to a low not seen since Toonami only had 7 time slots, I believe that will change again soon, and hopefully one of the newbies will be able to carry the block like Super has. But if not, I could easily see it drop back to a Midnight start time and only 8 timeslots in 2020.

So basically what you're calling for is a remake of the original Mobile Suit Gundam with the style of The Origin? I mean, that does seem like a logical step. I wonder if Japan will make it happen? It could be that The Origin is only the beginning, but of course nothing has been announced yet. From what I understand, Origin the TV series is airing in Japan kinda off-season, since it started April 29th and has 13 episodes. But it should still be about done by now since that's 3 months ago. I wonder what will take its timeslot in August and September (in Japan)? Normally, new series begin in January, April, July, or October.

Does the manga go on after the 6 OVAs (and 13 TV episodes)?

I guess Fire Force did OK with its U.S. TV debut, but Dragon Ball Super has soared back over not just 700K, but 750K again! And AOT posts its half-season high for its season finale: And Gundam once again beats shows at 12:30 and 1 AM. If I could re-arrange Toonami's schedule, I'd move Lupin and Food Wars down, Gundam and MHA (or whatever replaces it) up, and the Ninja Hour to 3:30 AM. Then again, Boruto HAD potential in the first quarter of the year before it got demoted to 2 AM in favor of 11:30 MHA in April. Sure we've got gen:LOCK now, but that's only going to last 8 weeks. So maybe Boruto moves back up to directly follow Dragon Ball Super after 11? But wait, Dragon Ball Super is ending soon, so it will either be a pre-gamer or no longer a headliner if it reruns. It would be neat somehow if Toonami went after a different Dragon Ball show, but what's left? Gen:LOCK is a temporary stop-gap, and the other 2 contenders for shonen staples, Black Clover and Boruto, are currently languishing in the 2nd half of the block. Perhaps pull a switcheroo with Super when it runs out of premieres if it's desired to remain on the block? Are Dragon Ball Super reruns equivalent to Boruto or Black Clover premieres? The ratings seem to support that hypothesis. Yet another X-Factor is that around the time Super ends, Toonami traditionally loses its 8 PM hour to CN for 3 months. Perhaps the Dragon Ball Power Hour and Toonami will converge once again, this time with only the RERUNS of Super sticking around? It will be interesting to see how they handle this when the time comes.

I think it's hilarious! Great comic relief right in the middle of a mostly-serious action block! Plus, I have this theory that the Food network was pitched this like 3 years ago and like totally passed on it! But I've been finding it entertaining, as long as my belly's full or currently being filled, of course! https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/food-wars-shokugeki-no-soma/episode-4/.87527 Grade: "B-." I thought it was a bit better than that! And of course the party scene overlaid by the exposition of the Council of Ten made for a nice juxtaposition of explanation and good drunken fun!

On the contrary, I feel these characters' arcs are intriguing since they hopefully will learn and improve to overcome their trappings (Mineta: lust; Bakugo: anger; Endeavor: pride) and let their greater nature as heroes shine through. The fact that they are humanly flawed is quite an asset to the series! https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/my-hero-academia/episode-60/.136534 Grade: "A". Man, it's sad that we've only got 3 episodes left...until Season 4, which hopefully gets a better timeslot, more in line with Season 1 & 2, and the first half of Season 3, on Toonami!

I haven't made this point yet, but I really like how Sentai will actually make use of different fonts in its on-screen translations of Japanese text. None of the others do that, and it was certainly in full display in this episode!

This seemed to be mostly an "exposition and setup" episode for the action that's to come! https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/lupin-the-third-part-5/episode-7/.131639 Grade: "A". I didn't get to watch it live, but I did try to watch it later that night (actually fell asleep to it on the West Coast feed, delayed 90 minutes), and I just watched it now, and I thought it was a good episode!

Didn't appear in the episode, but DID appear in the Bump! Also, no review available until Episode 2.

I can finally post this without a spoiler: I was a little spoiled on Lucifer's death from watching this video; I thought the poor kitty would be taken out in battle or something. But that wasn't the case...

This is a PSA: If you go to "Shows" on the Adult Swim website or app and try to watch JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, you'll only find Diamond Is Unbreakable (Part 4). As of tonight, exactly 2 years to the day since Toonami started airing JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part 3, they have officially lost the rights to it. Press F and submit to pay respects.

More like a "B-" pick. Will the Tenchi franchise ever release something good enough for Toonami instead? Also, somehow with the likes of Gundam the Origin and My Hero Academia relegated to the 3 AM hour abyss right now, the bar seems REALLY high...

Well, we finally reached the sea! https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/attack-on-titan/episode-59/.148544 Grade: 4.5⭐ Boy, it really does seem other than the Colossal (Armin) and the Attack (Eren), we might not even have any Titans going forward. That's going to be rather strange! Though I guess at some point Zeke and Reiner, a.k.a. the Beast and the Armored Titans, will show up again too. But I really hope this final season doesn't devolve to the Eldians and their Titans mowing down the Marleyans as if THEY are the villains! Such a twist wouldn't be outside the realm of possibility with Death Note's director, though!

Well, I guess this is good night!

What the hell is Camie up to?! OH, IT WAS NOT CAMIE!!!

Damn, I'm getting butt-sleepy... Well, that's cool that they still have a shot!

Wrong thread...

Damn, now Char is REALLY living up to his name! Get it? He's quite "Charred?"

Damn, Lucifer's dead already!?!

OK, you're right. So it's not the mother we're saying goodbye to... ...interesting!

Are you SURE? Then WHY is the title of the episode "Goodbye, Artesia?" Man, this show has EVERYTHING! A good old-fashioned Western saloon battle!!

You mean "Astraia"? Artesia IS the mother!

I think so! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!

Even better than Gundam Unicorn, right??

Awww... OP TIME!!