Top Gun Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 Fucking yes. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CountFrylock Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 Paranoia Agent really doesn't fit well on such a high octane block....at least in my opinion it's awkward to jump from this to black clover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3ngag3 Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 So apparently, getting a new season of a show means a different set of rights which means that unless it's a long runner (Black Clover), that show will likely take longer to air on the block. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CountFrylock Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 14 minutes ago, 3ngag3 said: So apparently, getting a new season of a show means a different set of rights which means that unless it's a long runner (Black Clover), that show will likely take longer to air on the block. i heard the other seasons of Food Wars have rights owned by a completely separate company Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PokeNirvash Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 On one hand, disappointment that we're not getting Food Wars S3 (at least, not right away). On the other... let's just say my joy at seeing the show [as] was saddled with in order to air Champloo (no thanks to G4 picking up Gungrave while they were busy with a boards poll) being reaired out of their own volition this time has filled me with enough misguided excitement for eight people. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jman Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 (edited) Oh my God, DeMarco you complete hardheaded idiot. On one hand, I admire the sheer chutzpah of the man to air a show that bombed on Adult Swim Action to the point it signaled the beginning of that block’s downturn. “You will enjoy your anime equivalent of vegetables and you will like it!” You could not get anything else? On the other hand, Satoshi Kon is no longer with us, is he? It’s an unusual circumstance, but he’s a figure worth remembering. Edited April 15, 2020 by Jman 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PokeNirvash Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 Comparing Paranoia Agent to vegetables isn't too inaccurate. It's good, but it won't have as many takers in their audience as the Double Baconator that's DBZ reruns, or even the casual junk food that's our current offerings. And then there's stuff like Tenchi Muyo! GXP, which is just a tub of trans fat. Like, the actual trans fat itself. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CountFrylock Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 Food Wars can't be that expensive for the later seasons can it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CountFrylock Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 1 hour ago, Jman said: Oh my God, DeMarco you complete hardheaded idiot. On one hand, I admire the sheer chutzpah of the man to air a show that bombed on Adult Swim Action to the point it signaled the beginning of that block’s downturn. “You will enjoy your anime equivalent of vegetables and you will like it!” You could not get anything else? On the other hand, Satoshi Kon is no longer with us, is he? It’s an unusual circumstance, but he’s a figure worth remembering. I'm still waiting for those surprises Demarco said he had in store for us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daos Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 Well I did say Toonami should pick up some classic anime to air on the cheap. But not this. Not like this. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jman Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 (edited) Unlike 2004, we have a lot of other choices. A LOT of other choices. Y’all see Beastars? Edited April 16, 2020 by Jman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sympl&Klyn Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 Beasters is on Netflix tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Distinct Lunatic Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 Who knows, maybe it was something they were able to get for a pretty cheap price in comparison to anything else, it obviously meant as a holdover during the stuff going on. I don't even watch Toonami anymore, but I guess if they air this as the last show on the block then it won't be a big deal about it not fitting in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jman Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 29 minutes ago, Sympl&Klyn said: Beasters is on Netflix tho That’s my point. It’s not Toonami/ASA or suck a lemon anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CountFrylock Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 Demarco keeps saying stuff like "don't worry we have some new exciting stuff to share" but then that stuff never gets announced 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PokeNirvash Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 And some of you act surprised when we give him shit for doing things. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The1gairon Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 I'm ambivalent. For one thing, I never got into Paranoia Agent. I think I saw like 3 of the episodes and I formed no connection whatsoever. That said, this is a very weird choice as a replacement. I know times are tough and they're not getting as many new shows as easily these days, but it won't quite fit with the tone of the block. However, its director became even more famous after he passed away, and I feel like awaiting to see the entire thing for the first time as tribute to that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Distinct Lunatic Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 42 minutes ago, CountFrylock said: Demarco keeps saying stuff like "don't worry we have some new exciting stuff to share" but then that stuff never gets announced So you're saying Demarco is like this here, 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daos Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 42 minutes ago, CountFrylock said: Demarco keeps saying stuff like "don't worry we have some new exciting stuff to share" but then that stuff never gets announced He's just a corporate shill. Don't ever expect anything resembling honesty out of him. He's literally the kind of person who would tell you Toonami is doing fantastic the day before it was canceled. But remember, he's an influential tastemaker! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daos Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 22 minutes ago, elfie said: I'm ambivalent. That's a weird way to spell bisexual. POW GOT EM 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CountFrylock Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 48 minutes ago, elfie said: I'm ambivalent. For one thing, I never got into Paranoia Agent. I think I saw like 3 of the episodes and I formed no connection whatsoever. That said, this is a very weird choice as a replacement. I know times are tough and they're not getting as many new shows as easily these days, but it won't quite fit with the tone of the block. However, its director became even more famous after he passed away, and I feel like awaiting to see the entire thing for the first time as tribute to that. someone on gamefaqs jumped on my ass when i said it doesn't fit modern toonami they were all like "we've had stuff like promised neverland food wars and pop team epic i think this will fit in just fine" but i dunno...hopping from paranoia agent to black clover will be a bizarre transition 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sketch Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 They must have really wanted to replay this gem, considering they are throwing it on very quickly after it escaped licensing limbo. FUNimation probably see's this as an opportunity to promote the upcoming Blu-ray release. It's pretty wild they are throwing this on in the middle of Weekly Shounen Jump. If anything I would have expected it to slide in after Shippuden and have the rest move up. So I do give them props for not burying it because that would have felt pointless like when they brought back Outlaw Star and it went largely unnoticed. I would have liked to see something else get a chance to air for the first time but it's such a great show and new anime viewers ought to see it, so I'm for it. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Top Gun Posted April 16, 2020 Author Share Posted April 16, 2020 I forgot how much this folder sucks. I don't give a fuck if it fits, I don't give a fuck how many people watch it, it is one of the greatest motherfucking pieces of animated television ever created and I am goddamn thrilled to have the privilege of seeing it on my screen again. 4 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sympl&Klyn Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 2 hours ago, elfie said: I'm ambivalent. For one thing, I never got into Paranoia Agent. I think I saw like 3 of the episodes and I formed no connection whatsoever. That said, this is a very weird choice as a replacement. I know times are tough and they're not getting as many new shows as easily these days, but it won't quite fit with the tone of the block. However, its director became even more famous after he passed away, and I feel like awaiting to see the entire thing for the first time as tribute to that. It could be worse. They could always fill up a slot w/ Code Lyoko or Reboot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmpressAngel Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 Oh hell yeah. 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark_Cloud_Overhead Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 37 minutes ago, Sketch said: They must have really wanted to replay this gem, considering they are throwing it on very quickly after it escaped licensing limbo. FUNimation probably see's this as an opportunity to promote the upcoming Blu-ray release. It's pretty wild they are throwing this on in the middle of Weekly Shounen Jump. If anything I would have expected it to slide in after Shippuden and have the rest move up. So I do give them props for not burying it because that would have felt pointless like when they brought back Outlaw Star and it went largely unnoticed. I would have liked to see something else get a chance to air for the first time but it's such a great show and new anime viewers ought to see it, so I'm for it. Woah, so it finally got license rescued?! Surprised I missed that, unlike Tomo-chan... She's always on the mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben0119 Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 What's that? Food Wars isn't returning? But it's dubbed far ahead of where Toonami is! I guess Demarco finally figured out how crappy it is! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben0119 Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 7 hours ago, Top Gun said: Fucking yes. I am happy Food Wars is finally leaving the block, and I love this show, but is a show about paranoia, with this tone, really the best thing to be playing right now? People are already going crazy enough as it is! Well, I guess we'll just have to see how this show adds to it! And wow, it's not at the end! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben0119 Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 3 hours ago, elfie said: I'm ambivalent. For one thing, I never got into Paranoia Agent. I think I saw like 3 of the episodes and I formed no connection whatsoever. That said, this is a very weird choice as a replacement. I know times are tough and they're not getting as many new shows as easily these days, but it won't quite fit with the tone of the block. However, its director became even more famous after he passed away, and I feel like awaiting to see the entire thing for the first time as tribute to that. What?! Bruh, I deem you casual FILTH! Paranoia Agent is awesome and easily one of the classic must-see/required watching shows along the likes of Coyboy Bebop, Ghost in the Shell, and FLCL. Also, it's not very long. So maybe Demarco is confident they won't need more than a 6 week buffer. If he planned to air this all along, then LOL. Nevermind, it's 13 episodes! I thought it was 6 for some reason! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben0119 Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 4 hours ago, CountFrylock said: Demarco keeps saying stuff like "don't worry we have some new exciting stuff to share" but then that stuff never gets announced I think Demarco has announced some of the stuff, but I don't know that he's announced what all of it is. I haven't really kept that close of track, either. I remember him claiming there were some shows coming through but then said deals on 2 of the shows fell through. It would be smarter if he would just say they have anything until they can actually announce it. But yeah, he's full of shit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben0119 Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 7 hours ago, CountFrylock said: Paranoia Agent really doesn't fit well on such a high octane block....at least in my opinion it's awkward to jump from this to black clover Can you imagine Asta meeting Lil Slugger, though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben0119 Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 2 hours ago, Top Gun said: I forgot how much this folder sucks. I don't give a fuck if it fits, I don't give a fuck how many people watch it, it is one of the greatest motherfucking pieces of animated television ever created and I am goddamn thrilled to have the privilege of seeing it on my screen again. YES! Clearly these casual plebeian filth need to be educated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StarPanda Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 I'm okay with i havent seen this show in a cool minute I enjoyed it when it first aired 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CountFrylock Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 1 hour ago, ben0119 said: I think Demarco has announced some of the stuff, but I don't know that he's announced what all of it is. I haven't really kept that close of track, either. I remember him claiming there were some shows coming through but then said deals on 2 of the shows fell through. It would be smarter if he would just say they have anything until they can actually announce it. But yeah, he's full of shit. i don't want The Lead spot on toonami to be cowboy bebop in a few weeks... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daos Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 How about Gundam show number 58758485? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmpressAngel Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 7 hours ago, ben0119 said: What's that? Food Wars isn't returning? Might not wanna celebrate just yet: Ah hell, they're gonna have to cut down Paranoia Agent's OP aren't they. 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
💜 mahala_la_la Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 This should be perfect to fall asleep to on a Saturday night! Delighted to see it coming back to adult swim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PokeNirvash Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 6 minutes ago, EmpressAngel said: Ah hell, they're gonna have to cut down Paranoia Agent's OP aren't they. Truly the greatest consequence of its return. At least we'll get it for the premiere run. Wait, does FUNi even know that the show title's appearance in the opening credits is ridiculously easy to miss? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jman Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 7 hours ago, ben0119 said: What?! Bruh, I deem you casual FILTH! Paranoia Agent is awesome and easily one of the classic must-see/required watching shows along the likes of Coyboy Bebop, Ghost in the Shell, and FLCL. Also, it's not very long. So maybe Demarco is confident they won't need more than a 6 week buffer. If he planned to air this all along, then LOL. Nevermind, it's 13 episodes! I thought it was 6 for some reason! I would argue that DeMarco’s stated goal for the block, as a bespoke, premium content answer to Netflix, FUNi and Hulu’s next day delivery of anime is exemplified by PA. I also believe it’s going to tank just as hard as last time, except the anger against it won’t really be there this time. Ooh, Toonami’s airing Paranoia Agent on a Saturday night. Forgiving time has lost all meaning until this crisis ends, the options available to viewers have broadened immensely. “Oh man, Paranoia Agent? Let me fire up Netflix and watch...hey, Bleach movies! Ooh, a new Ghost in the Shell!” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OwlChemist81 Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 (edited) 8 hours ago, ben0119 said: I am happy Food Wars is finally leaving the block, and I love this show, but is a show about paranoia, with this tone, really the best thing to be playing right now? People are already going crazy enough as it is! Well, I guess we'll just have to see how this show adds to it! And wow, it's not at the end! I think Paranoia Agent is the PERFECT show for Toonami to be playing during the pandemic! It's interesting that DeMarco is saying Food Wars is being REPLACED completely. We're losing Demon Slayer just 2 weeks after PA hits the block. If they were bringing in 3rd Plate, that's when I would put it. I wonder what will be replacing Demon Slayer instead if that's NOT the case. But it's quite interesting that we have a show that really doesn't fit the feel of Toonami replacing ANOTHER show that never really seemed to fit the feel of Toonami. And that show replaced another show that really didn't fit the feel of Toonami (Promised Neverland), and then of course THAT show ALSO replaced a show that didn't really fit the feel of Toonami (Megalobox), and then...well, you get the idea. So perhaps this is just a stop-gap before 3rd Plate comes on? While Food Wars is different, I did enjoy First Plate and Second Plate, and would like to be able to see 3rd plate on Toonami. The question is: "When?" I guess the rights issue might be resolved in a month or two, and right now shows that are already dubbed are invaluable since due to the pandemic and the precarious situation of home studios, work on new dubs has slowed to a crawl or at least a slow waddle from its previous breakneck pace. So we COULD see Third Plate return to replace MHA (NOT at Midnight), Black Clover (if it goes into hiatus, which it seems it will) or JoJo. If Toonami is looking for "low-hanging fruit" for 12:30 to replace Demon Slayer, might I suggest Tokyo Ghoul: RE? Or maybe Blood Blockade Battlefront? How about Star Blazers 2199/2202? That should hold down a timeslot for a while! It seems 2020, with its unique challenges, might be the perfect year to explore some of these overlooked gems, especially during the 2017-19 time frame when the block was loaded, now that it's all they can do to fill 3 hours! Edited April 16, 2020 by OwlChemist81 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The1gairon Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 11 hours ago, Sympl&Klyn said: It could be worse. They could always fill up a slot w/ Code Lyoko or Reboot. No no the NEW Reboot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The1gairon Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 9 hours ago, ben0119 said: What's that? Food Wars isn't returning? But it's dubbed far ahead of where Toonami is! Is it? Isn't Season 3 the latest the dub has gotten? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The1gairon Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 (edited) 9 hours ago, ben0119 said: I think Demarco has announced some of the stuff, but I don't know that he's announced what all of it is. I haven't really kept that close of track, either. I remember him claiming there were some shows coming through but then said deals on 2 of the shows fell through. It would be smarter if he would just say they have anything until they can actually announce it. But yeah, he's full of shit. Well one of the "announcements" they appear to deem exciting is that MHA's dub is continuing on Toonami. But they don't say for how long. Like okay but a .... one or two week extension before the dub delay isn't really much to be happy about. Your exciting announcement is about one weekend?? I wonder if they're gonna announce another new show into the year. Edited April 16, 2020 by elfie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blatch Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 This is great. I was hoping the pandemic would make them grab some catalogue shows out of necessity, and their first choice couldn't have been better. It's also fitting because this was the last show my college's anime club watched before all the schools shut down, so I know a little bit about this one already. If they can get another show of this caliber to replace Demon Slayer, I'll be over the moon. As for Food Wars!, the rights are probably entangled because Crunchyroll is the primary streamer for seasons 3 and up. I'm sure the rest of it will show up eventually, which might be good for me because I haven't bothered with it past halfway through the first season. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasqueradeOverture Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 Never seen it, so I'm down for some Lynchian madness. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragonSinger Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 Food Wars Season 3 was a disappointment for me, so getting Paranoia Agent in its place is a big jump up in quality. And like @Top Gun said, I don't give a fuck about the reason. I want to relive the joy of live watching it with others because that was really fun on its original run. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OwlChemist81 Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 2 hours ago, elfie said: Is it? Isn't Season 3 the latest the dub has gotten? One more full season. AFAIK, 4th Plate is either not dubbed yet or partially dubbed, but 3rd plate is. It seems Toonami is working through the issues and might be able to get it in time to replace one of the other shows temporarily between Black Clover and JoJo that might run out of dubbed episodes prematurely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The1gairon Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 (edited) And now we get word that the Pokemon anime is going on hiatus. It's happening... Edited April 16, 2020 by elfie 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sketch Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 They should totally replace Demon Slayer with the recent Boogiepop anime. That would pair well with Paranoia Agent. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PokeNirvash Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 48 minutes ago, elfie said: And now we get word that the Pokemon anime is going on hiatus. It's happening... This thread is neither the time nor the place for general COVID news, Elfie. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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