A WTF Toonami moment

Sun_Wukong · Post by **Sun_Wukong** » Sun Aug 26, 2007 5:08 pm

So last night at 10:30 Toonami aired 152/137 (cell's second transformation) out of the blue. Did anyone find this really weird?

BlueSky · Post by **Kaboom** » Sun Aug 26, 2007 5:10 pm

I didn't know Toonami started airing DBZ again or moved it or whatever it was. But I do know that if they continue it, I'll be watching.

Chuquita · Post by **Chuquita** » Sun Aug 26, 2007 5:42 pm

I think they had it at 7pm or some odd time I could never catch it beforehand.

I prefer 10:30. Then at least I can catch it some of the time.

Super Sonic · Post by **Super Sonic** » Sun Aug 26, 2007 6:45 pm

They probably aired it then so they could show the new Mega Man for 2 hours at 7.

Anonymous Friend · Post by **Anonymous Friend** » Mon Aug 27, 2007 12:58 am

Super Sonic wrote:They probably aired it then so they could show the new Mega Man for 2 hours at 7.

I also thought that was what happened. But I did check my digital TV guide and it's scheduled there again for 10:30 and something called “Props Special” is on from 7:00 - 8:30. I have my DVR programed to record all Dragonball program no matter what time or channel it's shown, it's set to the highest priority.

Did anyone catch the Mega program? Was it any good? I tried to record it but they changed the title of the program and my DVR didn't record it.

SuperSaiyan3Goku · Post by **SuperSaiyan3Goku** » Mon Aug 27, 2007 3:40 am

I was also surprised to see DBZ on Toonami at such a late time last night. I wasn't even at my House when I saw it, I was at my Cousin's house watching it on their Computer that has a hook-up for Live TV. I had no clue that they were even going to show DBZ, because I checked earlier to see if DBZ was even going to be on, and I didn't see it on the listing. I wonder if this'll continue, or if they'll keep it on the usual 7:30 spot?

Raki · Post by **Raki** » Fri Aug 31, 2007 1:04 pm

Toonami playing DBZ? ha,its nice to see that Cartoon Networking is shitting on the show that built that silly network.

laserkid · Post by **laserkid** » Fri Aug 31, 2007 8:45 pm

How exactly is showing the show that built their network, shitting on it exactly? O.o

I'm not a fan of the dub, but the dub of the show IS the show that built their network, as you put it, not the far superior Japanese original show.

JusticemilkVegetablewoman · Post by **JusticemilkVegetablewoman** » Fri Aug 31, 2007 9:21 pm

I thought DBZ always came on late... I also have my DVR set to record anytime it's on. I thought 10:30 was it's usual time. I should check that.

By the way, laserkid, I like your avatar.

Raki · Post by **Raki** » Sat Sep 01, 2007 8:14 pm

laserkid wrote:How exactly is showing the show that built their network, shitting on it exactly? O.o

I'm not a fan of the dub, but the dub of the show IS the show that built their network, as you put it, not the far superior Japanese original show.

They don't really show DBZ as much as they used to. But then again,anime has taken a back seat on Cartoon Network in recent years.

laserkid · Post by **laserkid** » Sat Sep 01, 2007 9:43 pm

them not showing it is an insult sure, but SHOWING it surely isn't.

and Justice Milk, thanks for the compliment - I just really like Sparking NEO/BT2 on Wii ^^;

Tsukento · Post by **Tsukento** » Sat Sep 01, 2007 10:34 pm

Looks like they wanted a replacement for One Piece now that the 4Kids dub is completely finished airing. Guess this is just to build up until FUNi's dub kicks in.

Super Sonic · Post by **Super Sonic** » Sat Sep 01, 2007 11:28 pm

Raki wrote:
laserkid wrote:How exactly is showing the show that built their network, shitting on it exactly? O.o

I'm not a fan of the dub, but the dub of the show IS the show that built their network, as you put it, not the far superior Japanese original show.
They don't really show DBZ as much as they used to. But then again,anime has taken a back seat on Cartoon Network in recent years.

The appearance of a certain orange ninja makes me question that, aside from CN screwing over Gundam and YYH which originally appeared like Funi was grooming to be DBZ's successor and looked like it would've been during the Dark tournament. It's more those new comedy cartoons that they promote like crazybut are dumb that get me.

Furu · Post by **Furu** » Sun Sep 02, 2007 12:03 am

If by "CN screwing over Gundam" you mean SEED, that probably has everything to do with the horrible ratings.

Super Sonic · Post by **Super Sonic** » Sun Sep 02, 2007 1:00 am

Yeah I meant SEED. Heck, when talking to Trevor Devall at con 2 weeks ago (Mu La Flaga) he was shocked that Seed Destiny didn't come on US TV.

Furu · Post by **Furu** » Sun Sep 02, 2007 1:09 am

I think the official call on the matter was that Toonami was tired of licensing Gundam series to try and recapture some of that Wing thunder and having it never pan out.

Tsukento · Post by **Tsukento** » Sun Sep 02, 2007 3:18 am

I think it was when they started airing the first Gundam series that ratings began dropping. Everyone loved Wing and G Gundam back then.

Sun_Wukong · Post by **Sun_Wukong** » Sun Sep 02, 2007 11:44 am

JusticemilkVegetablewoman wrote:I thought DBZ always came on late... I also have my DVR set to record anytime it's on. I thought 10:30 was it's usual time. I should check that.

By the way, laserkid, I like your avatar.

Not originally. If I remember right back in the early 2000's(man that makes me feel old) it aired at 5pm on weekdays.

Li'l Lemmy · Post by **Li'l Lemmy** » Sun Sep 02, 2007 12:19 pm

You're right; it did. In fact, I think that was the first timeslot it had on the Toonami block.

It never moved around too much after that, either, but it didn't particularly matter since anywhere it moved it was always a huge ratings hit anyway.

~Da Lemmy