So... what do you think Adult Swim will pick up now?

[Sketch]

Well Gungrave is out and I'd say just about anything REALLY niche is as well.

Honestly I can only think of one anime I'd expect to see on Adult Swim next year and it isn't a sure thing by any means... and that's of course is Samurai Champloo.

So if Adult Swim were to focus on acquisitions that are so "deep" but still have some maturtiy to them what do you think they'd pick up? Honestly I don't know. Any ideas?

[Matt Hazuda]

Can we please for the love of all that is good and sweet just have one topic for this. We don't need people like you running around and doing 20 million specualtion and fantasty topics like your life depends on it, now do we?

[RD!]

Random fact: the last thread intended for an anime suggestion was by Gigan on 7/26

[Matt Hazuda]

I'm just saying, one combined speculation and fantasy schedule topic would be better. Not for just TZ, but for the world. Except Angola, they love to make fantasy schedules. In fact National Fantasy Schedule Day is coming up on October 17th. But we're not in Angola, are we?

[Killtacular]

Random fact: the last thread intended for an anime suggestion was by Gigan on 7/26
Unless you count Hyper putting random anime that CN doesn't own in his fantasy schedules, or all of his posts in new anime threads, in which case... it's just a little too frequent.

[RD!]

8/26

Really, if LFV made this topic you'd masturbate to it.

[Anime Freak]

Wasn't this topic supposed to be about predicting shows that Adult Swim might pick up. :rolleyes:

[Beat]

Wasn't this topic supposed to be about predicting shows that Adult Swim might pick up. :rolleyes:
Yes but now it's questioning titles in general.

No niche titles? What about Aqua Teen Milk Chan? Hadn't heard of that before WS picked it up.

[Lord Dalek]

Champloo and Paranoia Agent seem iffy now more than ever. I wonder, has CN dumped Geneon in favor for ADV and Manga?

[Killtacular]

8/26

Really, if LFV made this topic you'd masturbate to it.
and if your mom made this topic you would, which is pretty gross IMO

[Youko Recca]

Champloo and Paranoia Agent seem iffy now more than ever. I wonder, has CN dumped Geneon in favor for ADV and Manga?
How could they really do that? How do they dump? CN is the pimp and these companies are it's trademark floozies?

ADV's library is getting turned down way too much for that to make sence to me.

[Killtacular]

Yes but now it's questioning titles in general.

No niche titles? What about Aqua Teen Milk Chan? Hadn't heard of that before WS picked it up.
HAHAHAHAHAHAHA

I GET IT

AQUA TEEN MILK CHAN

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA

THAT'S SO BRILLIANT AND HILARIOUS

HAHA

YOU SHOULD KEEP SAYING THAT OVER AND OVER AGAIN BECAUSE IT'S COMEDY GOLD 5 5 5 5 5

JUST LIKE "SUCKMADA"

GET IT

TRANSFORMERS SUCKMADA? LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL



You haven't watched Milk Chan, you don't know what it's like, so JESUS CHRIST, stop saying that. It's irritating beyond belief, much moreso than "Suckmada" or "Di$ney". Because it's not even true! You're going to find that Milk Chan has really NOTHING in common with ATHF, in terms of delivery, storytelling, direction, and timing. (Well timing is obvious, it's anime and anime will never have American timing.)

[Killtacular]

As for show pickups I think now more than ever it's come down to a case by case basis. AS no longer buys shows JUST because they're by FUNimation or Bandai. They seem to buy shows that appeal to the staffers, who unfortunately seem to be pretentious and love pretentious garbage like Witch Hunter Robin and Wolf's Rain. Which means Paranoia Agent likely WILL be bought and aired on AS.

[Beat]

Appeal to staffers? That's what they're using to decide? That's like not serving soda at a resturant because you personally don't like it. In fact, that has to be Rule #1 of how not to run a buisness. You can't impose your taste on the viewing public, especially when they've proven to be as unpopular as WHR and Wolf's Rain.

[Youko Recca]

They seem to buy shows that appeal to the staffers, who unfortunately seem to be pretentious and love pretentious garbage like Witch Hunter Robin and Wolf's Rain. Which means Paranoia Agent likely WILL be bought and aired on AS.
Woah...those sentences are too close together now. Let's all calm down and pick diligently at our vichyssoise.

[wrenchien]

:ack: 8/26

Really, if LFV made this topic you'd

let's have a moment of silence. there.


to it.

you'd think pee wee herman getting in trouble for that would have had more people stay away from that sort of sick ... lifestyle.

:ack:

oh, i almost forgot. hail to the catbus for it does no such things, it's high off life and its catbus legally married wife.

[Eddie G.]

Can I ask what Paranoia Agent is?

You haven't watched Milk Chan, you don't know what it's like, so JESUS CHRIST, stop saying that. It's irritating beyond belief, much moreso than "Suckmada" or "Di$ney". Because it's not even true! You're going to find that Milk Chan has really NOTHING in common with ATHF, in terms of delivery, storytelling, direction, and timing. (Well timing is obvious, it's anime and anime will never have American timing.)Well to be a little fair both show are sort of similar in their appeal of being off beat and a little crazy. Of what I've seen of the series (which isn't much) I agree with most of what you've said, but still I don't think it is that out there to compare it to the AS originals.

[livingfruitvirus]

ADV's library is getting turned down way too much for that to make sence to me.
ADV's titles, sans a select few, just seem so otaku-centric, and it looks as if that's who they connect with the most. I mean they had panties as a DVD box extra for God's sake. CN is just meant to cater to more widespread audiences. I don't say "TV" because of all those low-operation specialty channels out there that are intended for every niche ever.

[Youko Recca]

Can I ask what Paranoia Agent is?

A great anime by Satoshi Kon.

[Lord Dalek]

Can I ask what Paranoia Agent is?
An anime that is as pretentious as they get. And I say that out of love.

[Youko Recca]

ADV's titles, sans a select few, just seem so otaku-centric, and it looks as if that's who they connect with the most. I mean they had panties as a DVD box extra for God's sake. CN is just meant to cater to more widespread audiences. I don't say "TV" because of all those low-operation specialty channels out there that are intended for every niche ever.Yep. Exactly, that's why it wouldn't make sence for CN to focus mainly on them if they aren't going to be offering enough to fill specific timeslots all over their entire scheduels. No reason they can't still converse with Geneon or any others.

[Killtacular]

Appeal to staffers? That's what they're using to decide? That's like not serving soda at a resturant because you personally don't like it. In fact, that has to be Rule #1 of how not to run a buisness. You can't impose your taste on the viewing public, especially when they've proven to be as unpopular as WHR and Wolf's Rain.
Unpopular on the internet maybe, but WR has scored more than 350,000 viewers, which seems to be all AS expects from Saturday night. If these shows aired on Sunday night that would be a different story.

Of course WHR did seem to bomb in the ratings which is why it hasn't returned and probably never will (sorry, but even if November's grids do have WHR i don't see it staying very long).

It really does seem to be a matter of personal taste. Otherwise we'd be getting the Americanized dub of Milk Chan instead of the dub that I guess some overweight e-taku who works at WS thinks is really funny. They don't really seem to pick shows because they might work well with the target audience.

[livingfruitvirus]

Appeal to staffers? That's what they're using to decide? That's like not serving soda at a resturant because you personally don't like it. In fact, that has to be Rule #1 of how not to run a buisness. You can't impose your taste on the viewing public, especially when they've proven to be as unpopular as WHR and Wolf's Rain.
Well when you have a show that hasn't even proven itself in the US, what are you going to do? You could focus test it, but do they even do that for anime like they do for TV pilots?

[Eddie G.]

A great anime
An anime that is as pretentious as they get. And I say that out of love.
Now all I know is that is an anime, could someone tell me what Paranoia Agent is about or maybe post a link to some screenshots? Please.

[Captain Harlock]

Now all I know is that is an anime, could someone tell me what Paranoia Agent is about or maybe post a link to some screenshots? Please.

From ANN (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=3169)

Plot Summary: A kid dubbed with the title "shounen bat" has been going around attacking people with bats. now two detectives are on the case to stop this kid from any more attacks... but they will find out soon enough, that this is much more than they can handle.

The show, however, is more in depth than what is said about it.

[Lord Dalek]

Now all I know is that is an anime, could someone tell me what Paranoia Agent is about or maybe post a link to some screenshots? Please.Honestly I can't tell you what it's about. It defies description.

But here's what Chris Beveridge had to say about it: http://www.animeondvd.com/reviews2/disc_reviews/3239.php

[Youko Recca]

It's one you really have to watch for yourself to get the best description...

[True Noir]

Gantz! Yeh right....

I agree with the majority. Probably Paranoia Agent or maybe even Samurai 7?

[Demonic Raven]

Samurai Champloo almost seems certain to come to AS. Quite frankly, I hope it does.

[SirLemming]

Plot Summary: A kid dubbed with the title "shounen bat" has been going around attacking people with bats. now two detectives are on the case to stop this kid from any more attacks... but they will find out soon enough, that this is much more than they can handle.Ah, I see. So it's exactly like FLCL.

[/joking]

[ClockStomper]

I disagree they go after anime that they watch and like. It may have been the case ealry on (even then they picked the ones that had the biggest buzz on the net and elsewhere among anime fans) and now they pick the ones up that the dubber lobby to them. WR, WHR, etc. Obviously they screen them before deciding, but I think now they're being catered to rather than going out looking.

This has to be the case for the aquisitions in the last 2 years, because the airings now often predate the DVD releases. That's why Kyle Pope has nothing to do anymore,

[Artimus Gigan]

Maybe they could go for Dokkoida!? since they seem to like SMC and FLCL

it's comedy.....but it's not without feeling....just like Futurama....but with Excel Saga and Abenobashi's spoofing...done well.

[Lachesis]

Ah, I see. So it's exactly like FLCL.

[/joking]

Actually, no. It's more like a thriller and police procedural with some mindbender twists. The same writer did "Boogipop Phantom," but "Paranoia Agent" is much easier to understand. Sort of.

[Zero Kagayaki]

Gungrave on Tech Tv AS won't pick it up now :zim:

[True Noir]

They should pick up Abenobashi. It's funny, entertaining, and good.

[LordByronius]

Woot Paranoia Agent. I'd love to see it on the air, just to watch all of the "omg anime an woolfs reign is sooo pretentious and stoopid lol" people soil themselves in horror. There's also the fact that it's a ******* great show, but whatever.

And quite honestly, if Samurai Champloo doesn't make it to the lineup, I will give up the sins of the flesh and join a monestary. A monestary with strippers and jello shots.

[Rurouni Kenshin]

Hopefully no super serious animes, they stink and always fail, its the ones that have a fun mood to them that work, like Bebop, at least from what I have seen of this show, Inuyasha, and DBZ, they all have a fun feel to them, unlike the wanna be deep shows like .hack//sign, WR and that weird show about the people with long legs, not lupin but the other one.

[bassist]

How many episodes do you give a show to succeed? Family guy got 3 seasons and still didn't make it. Home Movies had four episodes before it was pulled by UPN.

I assume that anime works the same way. Critical acclaim and good reviews mean nothing if the ratings aren't there. If you were a netwrok exec, how long would you stick with a poorly rated show to see if it succeeds?

[The Koopinator]

Ah, I see. So it's exactly like FLCL.

[/joking]Actually, no. It's more like a thriller and police procedural with some mindbender twists. The same writer did "Boogipop Phantom," but "Paranoia Agent" is much easier to understand. Sort of.
You realize the tags there, don't you?