Mr. Idea Box

Figures that we have two Uzumaki-led shows that are long in the tooth in Toonami's current record books. I stand by that if it's not out this year, I'm assuming it's been written off Batgirl-style. Toonami remaining a three-hour block with the same graphics just makes me hope they get better shows in the future. It's a start with Ninja Kamui, though. The idea of Gundam: Witch from Mercury still being on the table is just copium at this point. And even if it was on the table, someone's pet cat would knock it off anyway. For Demarco's sake, I hope the Naruto replacement is something long-running that we don't know about. But I'm of sound mind to assume we're just getting a second DBZ Kai episode. Every six months? Looks like the only way to truly get a Crunchyroll project on Toonami is to go directly to the animation studio like with One Piece. The problem is not every anime studio has the notoriety of Toei Animation, if there's any that come close to begin with. On a more positive note to end on, a Mad Max anime could actually be great.

I'm morbidly curious on what this means for MeTV's baseline animated offerings. As much as I would enjoy this network, I have a sinking feeling this would cannibalize the existing blocks. To say nothing about Boomerang.

On the one hand, I hope this is meant to be a joke. On the other hand, between My Adventures with Superman and Unicorn: Warriors Eternal being meant for Cartoon Network and the "reputation" this show has amassed, plus the original show's prior history on Miguzi, it wouldn't be that out of the ordinary when given a second thought. Maybe even a third or fourth.

While I agree that 3:00 AM is useless now, there are good elements of this lineup. Shippuden's last cycle of episodes have a chance of getting higher ratings. It might not be a big chance, but it IS a chance. They're airing more Demon Slayer, meaning they still have the show available. My Hero Academia's season premiere could be the same night as Superman's season finale, meaning July 20th could be a passing of the torch. Fitting, considering All Might in particular. But yeah, I would have tossed that slot or given it to IGPX if it was up to me.

In that case, Bill and Joe would be proud with how frugal their animation budget is for Coast to Coast.

(whistle) Well, I certainly wouldn't have expected THIS to show up so soon! Back-to-back Superman premieres on Memorial Day Weekend. Neat. And from the looks of that trailer, they're really shooting for the stars here. No pun intended. I wonder if the 4-episode MHA recap airs on Toonami as well as the new season. If it does, that means November could see a double dose of Plus Ultra. Either way, we're fully booked until mid July. Naruto pushed up an hour for its last 10 episodes does sound good, though. Better not expect that to happen, then.

As the Summer season approaches us, we should consider what lies ahead for Toonami. Gone: Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead: July 6th Naruto Shippuden: August 17th (pending) To Be Added: My Adventures with Superman: Season 2: June My Hero Academia: Season 7: June IGPX (HD): Season 2: TBA Scavengers Reign: TBA This leaves a couple slots open throughout the months, likely with a marathon or two within.

The talent they could afford back in 1995. Although Space Ghost Coast to Coast could technically qualify for Checkered Past by now.

I agree on how it should be, but I wonder how old a show at 1:30 is allowed to be.

No argument there. And even if they are overestimating their audience, keep in mind Rick and Morty have Toonami history due to their third season prank. Not to mention they made cameos in Space Jam 2 when barely anyone else from Cartoon Network did, if at all. Just my two cents.

Imma be real with you, chief. Premiering right before Toonami would be the best timeslot the R&M anime could possibly receive. Any other timeslot would rely entirely on its existing fanbase, but putting the show at 11:30 means it can be sandwiched between an episode of the original Sanchez antics and whatever Toonami wants to give star billing. And if it doesn't do well in the ratings, it's not like there's anything else on at that time of night.

I do too, but I know that safety is the best possible scenario for any WB division nowadays. We all know the reasons why, so let's not beat a dead stampede.

I would agree with the shows on this prediction. The AOT finale on Memorial day, the 3:00 AM slot being kept until November, and the Rick and Morty anime airing on Toonami. Seems reasonable to me. Now watch it be nothing like this.

I understand that you're upset about this, but that doesn't mean you have to swear that much to show your disdain. Although I wouldn't be opposed to a Superman marathon, come to think of it. My guy, I WISH we would get schedules this expansive. But this is modern-day Warner Bros. we're talking about, a company that has been reduced to Z*****'s newest whipping mule.

I really doubt that. Not only would it be a dumb idea to do another two weeks of Ninja Kamui marathons, but a sub-only Toonami run would tank in the ratings. At least that April Fools prank from a few years back was a one-time thing with multiple shows.

Maybe this is just a dry spell, and the hype clock resets in June. Then again, by that logic, September would look worse without Shippuden reruns holding up the rear.

Are you kidding me? Two straight weeks of Ninja Kamui marathons? In the middle of May? I should've known that the Spring season would end on a wet fart, but this is ridiculous.

To think we may very well have Superman the week after Star Wars Day. And paired up with the Eastern equivalent to Superboy. Or Robin, depending on how you view Izuku. And if it does become a legit Toonami premiere, that's all the better. Pretty sure Zom 100 will get pushed back to 1 AM in this event, which might sting a little. But that's business.

I'm sorry to say this, but if his profile picture reflects how he really looks, then I guess he was just at the right place at the right time in 1997. I don't know how he can be this renowned otherwise with that kind of attitude.

Looks like I was right. One of the Shonen staples was doubled, and people are upset about it. However, since it's One Piece that is doubled, I could see why the complaints are being made. Not only are we given five shows for seven timeslots, but unless proven otherwise, this cuts into OP's 50-episode maximum renewal. Meaning we might be getting a few more marathons this year. But hey, maybe something good can happen next month. I doubt it would, but it's possible.

Should I be surprised that the same studio behind Harvey Birdman and Primal would want to mix crass behavior with blood? Better question: Should I fear what the next show like this would do?

Well, the next schedule update seems to be late, which means a few outcomes: One of the Shonen holdovers is getting doubled up. Most likely DBZ Kai if true. IGPX finally airs its last remastered episodes. Whatever they were gearing up to replace Lycoris has hit a snag in the negotiations. Someone on Toonami got high two weeks early. Either way, someone will find a reason to complain about it.

Titles like these make me wish MAD Magazine was more relevant today, because "Ninja Kamooey" sounds exactly like something they'd write.

If it's not here in 2024, I'm just going to assume it was Z*****ed.

If we don't hear about the replacement by Monday, I'm afraid we'll have to double DBZ Kai or get the last episodes of IGPX remastered. But what I'm wondering is whether or not we'd get something at 3 AM again. Granted, we'll likely not be that lucky, but we just spent three months with a half-hour expansion PLUS a DBZ Kai marathon that ended at 6 AM. I'd imagine someone up on the exec board at Toonami would find some filler for that odd timeslot.