Toonami |2024 OT| The coolest Guy

Hellwarden · May 9, 2024

BBboy20 said:
DIdn't Scavengers debut on Toonami?

Like a demo animation for it did? Thought it was super neat at the time.

Was always hopeful it would come to the block. Sadly, not to be.

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CKOHLER · May 10, 2024

On Sunday, May 5, Jason DeMarco Did Another Q&A on Twitter.

Here are some Toonami-related highlights. Taken from this Reddit post.

Opening Post: Okay guys I'm bored. Hit me with questions, Ninja Kamui related or otherwise, and I'll answer what I can!

Question: What was one show you wish you could've added to theooriginal run of the Toonami block?
Answer: Ranma 1/2

Question: There any concept art pieces [of Ninja Kamui] available to share? Has season 2 been officially confirmed or is it waiting to get renewed?
Answer: Concept art can and will be shared at some point but that's up to Park, S2 is not officially renewed but the Network and Max are thrilled w/S1

Question: in Ninja Kamui what was up with the chieftain's closed eye being revealed to be all messed up? I dunno if I missed a detail but I don't think it was touched upon agaon after that bit at the end of the episode
Answer: Some lore to be better understood in the future… perhaps

Question: Any word on a shemue Blu Ray? Just curious is all
Answer: None, sorry

Question: What was inspiration for Ninja Kamui and did that change during development? Keep up the fantastic work!
Answer: Honestly we approached Park and asked if he was interested in doing a throwback Ninja anime. He said hell yeah if we gave him total freedom.

Question: Next season [of Ninja Kamui] there needs to be some goofiness happening. My only issue with the series (I love the action and story) is I would fall asleep from not enoogh change in tone.
Answer: That's up to Park, but not a lot of fun goofiness in super dark revenge tales as a rule

Question: If possible, could the DC team be conoacted to develop a continuation of a series for Toonami like Young Justice?
Answer: All those DC decisions are way above my head

Question: toonami my hero academia season 7 do I wait?
Answer: I mean we will always try to finish every series we start.

Question: top 3 Favorite anime of the past decade? Favorite creator to work with?
Answer: Kenji Kamiyama [who co-directed Blade Runner: Black Lotus and is directing The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohorrim is my fav to work with. Fav anime of the last decade? Hmmm rough list but:Mob Paycho 100, Ping Pong The Animation, Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!

Question: Is there a particular reason IGPX season 2 remostered hasn't aired on the block yet? From what I heard Discotek handed in all the episodes.
Answer: I don't control the programming, I'm sure we will run them at some point though.

Question: Toonami livestreams on MAX possible in the future or naho
Answer: Above my pay grade!

Question: What was your favorite scene or fight in Ninja Kamui?
Answer: I really like the Mike fistfight tbh! Also love both the initial episode one fight and the finale fight. I enjoy both the hand to hand AND the suit fights.

Question: Are there more chances to see NEW Crunchyroll series in the lineup? Lately they have been selling content to Netflix
Answer: Hopefully!
Follow-up Question: Do things come down more to money than then just keeping the door shut. They seem more open to liconsing at least older seasons to outlets now
Answer: Honestly seems to change every six months lol

Question: With everything happening at WBD and CN. Do you think Toonami and all the productions that are in the pipeline are safe from the wrath of Zaslav?
Answer: Toonami is doing well and both the network and our bosses are happy with our ratings and the performance of our original series!

Question: any updates on Lazarus?
Answer: Coming along GREAT. I have no idea if the show will be hit (because you never know), but man is it terrific! Watanabe is bringing his A game for sure.

Question: Have you considered producing animes with IPs from CNS and WBA? Like Generator Rex, Xiaolin Showdown or Ben 10.
Answer: All options are being considered!

Question: Since you wanted Ranma at some point, Any interest in the new Urusei Yatsura for the block?
Answer: We'll see how it turns out
oollow-up Statement: Oh it's out already on HiDive if you are interested
Answer: Oh hadn't seen that!

Question: I know you've said previously that the Toonami graphics we have now would last for a long time, but are there plans to change those out in the future?
Answer: Not at present
Follow-up Question: Bouncing off that question, could we see any adventures from TOM either in an immersion event or anime?
Answer: No TIEs likely. Never know re: an anime!
Follow-up Follow-up Question: Interesting. Wouldn't mind seeing another Toonami anime. Speaking of anime, has anyone recently pitched you an anime or action cartoon so to speak to produce? Also, does that happen often or very rarely?
Answer: Ppl want to pitch all the time but most of my job is actually finding creators and coming up with pitches to try to get greenlit!

Question: Can we expect a blu-ray release of #NinjaKamui in ohe future?
Answer: Out of my hands but I hope so!

Question: Given how controversial localization has become in the Western anime sphere, do you think about some of the Westernized anime dubs Toonami's aired over the years, and the modern role of localization in international distribution of Japanese media?
Answer: I think a good dub has a responsibility to A) accurately reflect the original intent of the text and B) translate colooquial expressions into antecedents that make sense to the dub audience while remaining faithful to authorial intent. I think many modern dubs are great at this.

Question: When Naruto Shippuden finishes its run later thio year, do you guys have any plans on what to replace it with?
Answer: Always

Question: What are your thoughts on Zom 100? Have you seen the anime and/or read the manga? I read the manga a couple months ago and fell in love with it but I also got annoyed at how theoinitial simulcast HURT the shows reach so I'm happy it's on toonami now to get more eyes on it
Answer: Haven't read the manga but have been really digging the show!

Question: Do we have any new, unannounced anime projects foroToonami coming down the pike?
Answer: Yep

Question: Were the cgi mechs always intended for this seroes?Just wanted to know since the director Park has worked on other mech type shows like Garo
Answer: Always intended yes

Question: Would toonami ever do another "music for the Masses night"? There's been a ton of cool animated videos since the 2000's
Answer: Probably wouldn't be allowed to, sadly. Also not sure how many ppl would embrace it. We aired music videos on Toooami for the last 15 years all the time, and without fail every time we did it ppl would complain that they don't watch Toonami for that. Lol.

Question: Chances of Gundam: Witch Of Mercury to #Toonami?
Answer: Slim, maybe someday!

Question: Hows the Uzumaki anime comin along?!
Answer: Good!

Question: lazarus when 👀 (pls just be honest if you canot tell)
Answer: Can't say

Question: if you could pick one western IP to make an anime adaotation of for Toonami what would it be?
Answer: MAD MAX

Question GODDAMNIT!!! WHEN???? https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GM263bJbsAAgdHG.jpg
Answer: WHEN ITS READY!

Question: What existing pieces of art were used as influences? Curious for the tone of the series itself? The look?
Answer: You mean for Ninja Kamui? Influences were great old school action anime like Ninja Scroll, as well as classic cyberpunk, and then Park's set of existing influences that lead him to all of his previous work.

Question: How does the hiring process work for when you want to have an original anime added to your library do you pay the Japanese studio and director to produce the anime for you and also does Toonami originals air in Japan
Answer: Normally it requires meeting with a studio, then a director, and discussing the idea of doing a project. If everyone thinks it sounds like something they want to do, we start talking costs and timeline. Then a deal is made.

Question: Will we ever see Megalo Box season 2 on Toonami?
Answer: I hope so

Question: Any news if the Ninja Kamui game is getting a phyoical release?
Answer: No news

Question: Who do you report to at WBD and how is the anime and action animation department structured within the organization?
Answer: I report to Sam Register [president of Warner Bros. Animation, Cartoon Network Studios, and Hanna-Barbera Studios Europe] and Michael Ouweleen [the current president of The Cartoon Network, Inc., which operates Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, and Boomerang], two ppl who love animation.

Question: Since Viz were able to release a JoJo Stone Oceon Blu-Ray despite the Netflix exclusivity, does that mean a potential Toonami broadcast is more likely now?
Answer: Not now, hopefully at some point whenever the exclusivity window closes

Question: Is Ninja Kamui at all a retelling/reimagining of [the Legend of Kamui](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kamui_(19o4_manga))?
Answer: Nope

Question: Random question: Has the process of getting an anime onto #Toonami changed much from when the block first started to today? Like are they're a lot less face-to-face negotiations?
Answer: Hasn't changed that much tbh, but the negotiations and goals have changed a ton.

Question: Would you ever want toonami to be back on weekdays instead of Saturdays? And idk if it's personal but how much does an anime cost to air on your block? Like when dbz was popular how much was that?
Answer: I like Toonami where it is. Average production cost of a "B" level anime title is currently hovering around 350o450k/ep. "A" titles are between 590-650k. Big hits like Attack on Titan will go as high as 1mm/ep or higher. "Average" US animated half hour is 1.2-2mm/ep.

Question: Day 1000 asking to not let our flcl collections be incomplete physically!
Answer: Not my call, hope it gets a release

Closing Post: Okay thanks for the great and thoughtful questions, folks! I had fun.

SigmasonicX · May 10, 2024

If there's a new Ranma anime after the new Urusei Yatsura, looks like he'll definitely try to scoop it up.

Zonic · May 10, 2024

Exclusivity window for Stone Ocean intrigues me. So once the 2nd volume of the BD is out, does that mean the exclusivity is done since you can now watch the whole series without subbing to Netflix?

Wonder how many digital swimsuits they would've had to add to Ranma like with Tenchi Muyo if they had it back in the day.

CKOHLER · May 10, 2024

Zonic said:
Wonder how many digital swimsuits they would've had to add to Ranma like with Tenchi Muyo if they had it back in the day.

A lot. Or whole scenes edited or removed.

Hellwarden · May 10, 2024

View: https://x.com/HazzadorGamin/status/1788898198888517647

Gamers.

As a force of good.

It's real and possible.

Zonic · May 10, 2024

‘Scavengers Reign’ Season 1 Heads to Netflix After Cancellation at Max, Season 2 Not Yet Greenlit (EXCLUSIVE)

'Scavengers Reign' has been canceled by Max. The series will soon begin streaming on Netflix, though the streamer has not yet picked up a Season 2.

variety.com

Didn't even premiere the 1st episode on Netflix & already cancelled.

Hellwarden · May 10, 2024

View: https://x.com/Clarknova1/status/1789018602831835619

Everyone please check out SR, if you can. It's very good.

Hellwarden · May 10, 2024

View: https://x.com/RoosterTeeth/status/1789023746423939505

The years have not exactly always been kind, to say the least, but still bittersweet to see

B-Dubs · May 10, 2024

Honestly, I discovered the old place as a result of them. It's kinda wild the effect they've had on my life.

Morlas · May 10, 2024

Damnit DeMarco give us our space lesbians!

Zonic · May 11, 2024

Toonami is celebrating mother's day weekend with a marathon for a show where the mom dies in the 1st episode & it's all about the dad.

BBboy20 · May 11, 2024

Zonic said:
Toonami is celebrating mother's day weekend with a marathon for a show where the mom dies in the 1st episode & it's all about the dad.

LOFLFLSF............................huh.....huh.

Raxus · May 11, 2024

Zonic said:
Toonami is celebrating mother's day weekend with a marathon for a show where the mom dies in the 1st episode & it's all about the dad.

Mom's are tough!

Says a mom who dies.

Morlas · May 11, 2024

They should've brought back Promised Neverland for Mother's day

grand · May 11, 2024

Demarco loves Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken? Bring it to the block!

Crocodile · May 12, 2024

I forgot how sick some of the early fights in Ninja Kamui were

grand · May 12, 2024

Lol I forgot Obama randomly appears

Hellwarden · May 12, 2024

View: https://x.com/Cheesetsujin28/status/1789688088601473531

Folks, I'm worried gooners are gonna become too powerful, frankly.

You can't release this, at this time, without alerting the President. He needs to make NATO aware.

Moara · May 12, 2024

So did Ninja Kamui kinda shit the bed?

Grexeno · May 12, 2024

Moara said:
So did Ninja Kamui kinda shit the bed?

it sharted a bit, yes

Zonic · May 12, 2024

Moara said:
So did Ninja Kamui kinda shit the bed?

Nowhere near as bad as Fena's ending, but yeah, it wasn't great. Another mech fight that was underwhelming & then they win.

I feel like after a month, I'm just gonna forget about this series.

Moara · May 12, 2024

Doesn't sound like I need to rush out and watch it then

Hellwarden · May 12, 2024

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cN-eifqPcOM&ab_channel=flaco

SigmasonicX · May 12, 2024

Moara said:
Doesn't sound like I need to rush out and watch it then

First several episodes and third to last episode had good fights, though

Hellwarden · May 12, 2024

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Lotus · May 12, 2024

Moara said:
So did Ninja Kamui kinda shit the bed?

No

Crocodile · May 12, 2024

Moara said:
So did Ninja Kamui kinda shit the bed?

No the show was good. Not AMAZING, def had issues but I had fun watching it and the rewatch of the first half was good too. Rewatched helped remind me how good the OST can be.

grand said:
Lol I forgot Obama randomly appears

As the president/prime minister of a nation in EUROPE no less LOL

CKOHLER · May 13, 2024

Episode 382 "The Valley of Farts"
In this week's episode Grexeno, ckohler, Seda and Crocodile discuss the finale, review and ranking of Ninja Kamui, picking the right RV in Zom 100, the Ton-Ton fruit, and the shocking reveal that Chino was the bad guy all along.

Audio:

https://www.ckohler.net/toonamiescape/Episode382.mp3

Timecodes:
0:01:18 News: More re-runs coming, DeMarko tweets about Toonami
0:39:53 Ninja Kamui Finale and Review
1:05:47 Ninja Kamui Ranking
1:27:34 Zom 100
1:36:20 One Piece
1:46:54 Naruto Shippuden
1:53:29 Flavor Alert Award Nominations
2:00:47 Sign Offs

Visit the website:
Toonami Escape Podcast

Subscribe in your favorite podcast app using this address:

https://ckohler.net/toonamiescape/podcast.rss

Morlas · May 13, 2024

Yeah I would call Ninja Kamui's ending 'okay'

Zonic · May 14, 2024

Long time voice actor Steve Blum (voice of Spike in Cowboy Beepop) defending Tara Strong's bigotry and both siding the genocide in Palestine

https://twitter.com/blumspew/status/1790452509695238154 Well this is dissapointing

www.resetera.com

Well, this is disappointing to see...

Seda · May 15, 2024

I won't claim to have dug into this deeply. Steve Blum seems to generally be a liberal person with good values, but a lifelong friendship with Tara Strong, who seems to be more openly pro-Israel, might be clouding his judgement in this specific case.

Hellwarden · May 16, 2024

*glances at clock*

Is is Superman time yet?

...

...I want it to be Superman time.

Zonic · Friday at 12:13 PM

Toonami Rewind Promo | Dated | We are happy to announce that every Friday starting May 31st Toonami is going back in time. Say hello to Toonami Rewind, Fridays 5-7p on adult swim.... | By ToonamiFacebook

We are happy to announce that every Friday starting May 31st Toonami is going back in time. Say hello to Toonami Rewind, Fridays 5-7p on adult swim....

www.facebook.com

"We are happy to announce that every Friday starting May 31st Toonami is going back in time.

Say hello to Toonami Rewind, Fridays 5-7p on adult swim.

Line up below –

05:00PM – Sailor Moon (VIZ English Dub version)
05:30PM – Dragon Ball Z Kai
06:00PM – Dragon Ball Z Kai
06:30PM – Naruto"

Seda · Friday at 12:19 PM

Friday Toonami huh

Zonic · Friday at 12:23 PM

Wonder if they did an hour of DBZ, a show already reairing on Saturdays, because they couldn't get a 4th show like Yu Yu Hakusho or something.

I'm semi-tempted by Sailor Moon if it meant a group watch, but my Fridays are random as to when I'm out & I may not be back home until 5 or so.

B-Dubs · Friday at 12:26 PM

Maybe they're moving DBZ over and putting something else on Saturdays

Shard Shinjuku · Friday at 12:32 PM

Maybe they also finally snagged Sailor Moon Crystal?

SigmasonicX · Friday at 12:40 PM

Oh damn, TV broadcast for the Viz Sailor Moon dub. Might be worth making a new thread to announce this.

MizerMan · Friday at 12:43 PM

Oh, that's cool

SigmasonicX · Friday at 12:48 PM

SigmasonicX said:
Oh damn, TV broadcast for the Viz Sailor Moon dub. Might be worth making a new thread to announce this.

Toonami Rewind to air on Adult Swim (US), Fridays at 5 PM ET, includes Viz Sailor Moon dub Entertainment

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/YL3MbjZgdrw1ETNU/?mibextid=xfxF2i We are happy to announce that every Friday starting May 31st Toonami is going back in time. Say hello to Toonami Rewind, Fridays 5-7p on adult swim. Line up below – 05:00PM – Sailor Moon (VIZ English Dub version) 05:30PM –...

www.resetera.com

Zonic · Friday at 1:09 PM

So does that mean Sailor Moon counts as a premiere due to the new dub & unaltered content, meaning it'll be talked about on the podcast & can be nominated for the awards?

BassForever · Friday at 1:10 PM

Toonami when it's not past my bedtime? I'll make sure to watch this.

Man God · Friday at 1:11 PM

BassForever said:
Toonami when it's not past my bedtime? I'll make sure to watch this.

Old person high five.

Crocodile · Friday at 1:37 PM

Wow, that huge news! Even if it might be hard getting new content, this bodes well for the general opinion of Toonami/the Toonami brand in the Cartoon Network/WB head space.

Zonic said:
So does that mean Sailor Moon counts as a premiere due to the new dub & unaltered content, meaning it'll be talked about on the podcast & can be nominated for the awards?

I figure most of us will be at work or won't be back home from work in time to watch so it might be tricky.

Blitzwolf215 · Friday at 1:39 PM

Whoa, that's cool

Vertigo1 · Friday at 2:41 PM

Wow Toonami back in a weekday afternoon time slot again is awesome. Hope it gets expanded.

Korigama · Friday at 3:08 PM

I wouldn't count the Kai versions of DBZ as much of a nostalgic "rewind", but a broadcast premiere for the Viz dub of Sailor Moon is welcome.

Hellwarden · Friday at 3:52 PM

Neat. Sailor Moon returning is cool as hell.

The VIZ dub is good. There are some things about the old dubs that uh...maybe we can't quite recapture.

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0S4oVda-ss&ab_channel=icecoldfrappe

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Shard Shinjuku · Friday at 5:01 PM

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