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Killtacular

10-11-2004, 12:17 AM

Jesus, Adult Swim. You think you can sell the anime simply on the premise of "IT'S SO JAPANESE AND INSANE, IT DOESN'T HAVE TO BE GOOD GEEZ?"

Welcome to ratings death. Hope you enjoy it.

Poor Knux, they made fun of the thing you liked the most about it.

Beat

10-11-2004, 12:40 AM

I'm going to go along with the general consensus and condemn Milk-Chan as well. I apologize for calling it "Aqua Teen Milk Chan," because well, ATHF is actually funny. Something I don't expect Milk-Chan to be.

bluedeucedodge

10-11-2004, 12:44 AM

I MIGHT watch it. It seems kind of lame, but I thought ATHF was stupid, till I got intoxicated and watched it upside down nearly passed out in my dorm, but it turned out to be a hillarious show. I guess I'll give it a chance.

note: I do not, in any way condone drinking.:D

Rabi~en~Rose

10-11-2004, 12:44 AM

hey buddy! time for super happy brak time fun ratings!

Sunday, October 3rd

ATHF - 785,000
Birdman - 723,000
Family Guy - 722,000

what?? :eek:

Wounded_Dragon

10-11-2004, 12:44 AM

Hmm...seems like their tactic is to make Milk Chan seem so much worse than it actually is that people will think they're kidding and that it's good...or something like that.

From the minds that brought you Wolf's Rain
[adult swim]

Way to go ATHF

Chad Bonin

10-11-2004, 12:45 AM

Something I don't expect Milk-Chan to be.Wait... you haven't seen it?

At least I sat through the Americanized Dub and gave it a chance...

PaQ

10-11-2004, 12:46 AM

Well, looks like the audiences are showing up for new ATHF, at least the last few episodes have been more entertaining than the ones from earlier in this season. Birdman beating FG too. Wow, looks like even Birdman reruns can still pack a ratings whallop.

bluedeucedodge

10-11-2004, 12:47 AM

Wow, Birdman actually beat out Family Guy. And ATHF whupping up on the ratings. Keep up the good work!

Duke

10-11-2004, 12:47 AM

hey buddy! time for super happy brak time fun ratings!

Sunday, October 3rd

ATHF - 785,000
Birdman - 723,000
Family Guy - 722,000

what?? :eek:
How the hell did both ATHF and Birdman BOTH beat Family Guy? And is Sealab really that awful that people change the channel for 15 minutes?

William C. Maune

10-11-2004, 12:48 AM

Those might be the best Sunday ratings ever.

livingfruitvirus

10-11-2004, 12:49 AM

Those might be the best Sunday ratings ever.
One time FG got 820,000. They weren't this close together though.

GMB

10-11-2004, 12:50 AM

Hmm...seems like their tactic is to make Milk Chan seem so much worse than it actually is that people will think they're kidding and that it's good...or something like that.

Oh well, that's how they justified the new season of Sealab innit? "So incomprehensibly bad it's art?"

Not sure that's a smart way to launch a show but I don't work in television. Clearly, a special kind of mind is required for selling a show like Super Milk-Chan.

William C. Maune

10-11-2004, 12:52 AM

One time FG got 820,000. They weren't this close together though.

I thought I remembered a show pulling over 800,000 one week, but I think this week's Top 3 average may be higher. We'll have to see what Rabi's ratings archive can tell us.

Rabi~en~Rose

10-11-2004, 12:57 AM

Sunday, October 3rd

ATHF - 785,000
Birdman - 723,000
Family Guy - 722,000

Saturday, October 2nd

Futurama - 450,000
Venture - 373,000
Inuyasha - 322,000

go team Venture!

Duke

10-11-2004, 12:57 AM

People are watching Venture Bros. Neat. Otherwise nothing too spectacular.

Shnay

10-11-2004, 12:58 AM

I missed this Super Milk Chan card that everyone is so abuzz about. Could someone give me the gist of it?

Also, go Venture Brothers.

William C. Maune

10-11-2004, 12:59 AM

Big boost for Venture Bros! And at least Inu Yasha has over 300,000 during the Midnight hour.

GMB

10-11-2004, 12:59 AM

Sunday, October 3rd
Saturday, October 2nd
Futurama - 450,000
Venture - 373,000
Inuyasha - 322,000
go team Venture!

That's gooooood soup. :) Not happening in ultra-staggering numbers or anything, but it IS happening.

Discloner

10-11-2004, 01:01 AM

I missed this Super Milk Chan card that everyone is so abuzz about. Could someone give me the gist of it?

Also, go Venture Brothers.
We (Adult Swim) got the unAmericanized dub for Super Milk Chan because:
1)We liked the opening
2)You wouldn't understand the Amercanized version anyway, because its crazy and it's Japanese.
and 3)We didn't like the live action pieces at all.

And...something about dumbasses, but I missed that.

bluedeucedodge

10-11-2004, 01:01 AM

If the numbers were that good last week before the slot change, just imagine how great the numbers will be this week with it at a better time!

Rabi~en~Rose

10-11-2004, 01:02 AM

I thought I remembered a show pulling over 800,000 one week, but I think this week's Top 3 average may be higher. We'll have to see what Rabi's ratings archive can tell us.

me? :eek: ok I can deliver! :sweat:

yes straight 700,000's made that the best average week so far :)

Family Guy hit 820,000 and thats still the top single record

VB, ATHF & Birdman now have new personal highs

Futurama was down from last week but not as bad as the week before that

next week brings season 2 totals

bluedeucedodge

10-11-2004, 01:04 AM

And...something about dumbasses, but I missed that.
They said that the Americanized version left out the word dumbass, so they didn't want it.

PaQ

10-11-2004, 01:05 AM

Go Team Venture!

Nice to see it in the top 3, well deserved. Hopefully it'll get even higher with the switch. We shall find out next week. :anime:

Beat

10-11-2004, 01:05 AM

I guess people took those "Watch Venture Brothers or else" threats seriously. Too bad about IY.

William C. Maune

10-11-2004, 01:05 AM

We (Adult Swim) got the unAmericanized dub for Super Milk Chan because:
1)We liked the opening
2)You wouldn't understand the Amercanized version anyway, because its crazy and it's Japanese.
and 3)We didn't like the live action pieces at all.

Considering reason #1 they gave and considering that most openings on Adult Swim are cut or shortened, I wonder if the whole card was sarcasm or a joke. (Not to mention that the Americanized version likely actually wouldn't be crazy and Japanese because it is Americanized and also considering that most who have seen say the live action pieces are the saving grace (at least I think I've read more than just Knux commenting on them)).

Edit: Not to mention -
"They said that the Americanized version left out the word dumbass, so they didn't want it."

Is a pretty silly reason as well. I think the card is a joke.

Killtacular

10-11-2004, 01:09 AM

Unfortunately it seems like they know full well what Milk Chan is like, if they know about "you dumbass" and all. I guess there is some staffer at WS that is the 100% King of Otaku Nerds and gets every reference in Milk Chan and pushed them to buy that version.

That's the only reason I can see them liking the opening. Since the original opening is a horribly sung piece of crap whose every shot parodies some 70s anime that noone has ever heard of.

For the record: "You dumbass" is a phrase Milk says often in the original Japanese version and the phrase was only kept in the straight dub (which makes no sense considering all the rest of the cursing that goes on). People mention that this phrase is one of the only amusing moments of the show.

livingfruitvirus

10-11-2004, 01:11 AM

I guess there is some staffer at WS that is the 100% King of Otaku Nerds and gets every reference in Milk Chan and pushed them to buy that version.
You mean SwimTorrent?

Killtacular

10-11-2004, 01:14 AM

You mean SwimTorrent?
Probablee. But also SwimMod_Luuv seems suspicious (he also mentioned that the dub was crappy IHHO).

Karl Olson

10-11-2004, 01:19 AM

Unfortunately it seems like they know full well what Milk Chan is like, if they know about "you dumbass" and all. I guess there is some staffer at WS that is the 100% King of Otaku Nerds and gets every reference in Milk Chan and pushed them to buy that version.

Some one there not only bought an $1,800 Gundam kit, but they also bought an equivelently or higher priced Big O (yes, those 6ft tall things are kits. 1,500 of the Gundam kits were made, though the Big O was probably a bit more limited. Thanks Toyfare Magazine!)

You're wondering *if* there is some there is who'd get every reference? I'd say it's more a matter of who.

That's the only reason I can see them liking the opening. Since the original opening is a horribly sung piece of crap whose every shot parodies some 70s anime that noone has ever heard of.

IIRC ADV couldn't even get the rights to that music, so OP would be silent anyway. I could be confusing things though.

For the record: "You dumbass" is a phrase Milk says often in the original Japanese version and the phrase was only kept in the straight dub (which makes no sense considering all the rest of the cursing that goes on). People mention that this phrase is one of the only amusing moments of the show.

Oh. Snap.

livingfruitvirus

10-11-2004, 01:20 AM

SwimMod_Luuv is just some volunteer living in his mom's basement. SwimTorrent actually works at WS. He also seems to disapprove of ASF's existance.

Master Moron

10-11-2004, 01:21 AM

For the record: "You dumbass" is a phrase Milk says often in the original Japanese version and the phrase was only kept in the straight dub (which makes no sense considering all the rest of the cursing that goes on). People mention that this phrase is one of the only amusing moments of the show.

All the rest of the cursing that goes on in the Japanese version or the American version? I haven't seen the show so I'm not sure what you're saying. Which version has more cursing, the straight dub or the Americanized dub?

Killtacular

10-11-2004, 01:41 AM

SwimMod_Luuv is just some volunteer living in his mom's basement. SwimTorrent actually works at WS. He also seems to disapprove of ASF's existance.
Why doesn't he post a video about it?

Oh wait, he's too busy eating and getting fat.

Killtacular

10-11-2004, 01:41 AM

All the rest of the cursing that goes on in the Japanese version or the American version? I haven't seen the show so I'm not sure what you're saying. Which version has more cursing, the straight dub or the Americanized dub?
The latter, but the latter doesn't have "you dumbass" for some reason.

Killtacular

10-11-2004, 01:42 AM

IIRC ADV couldn't even get the rights to that music, so OP would be silent anyway. I could be confusing things though.
Cartoon Network has mysterious powers. Media Blasters didn't have the rights to the english Kenshin theme and that aired. I think that with all the travelling to Japan and back, they could work something out.

lostrune

10-11-2004, 02:07 AM

Saturday, October 2nd

Futurama - 450,000
Venture - 373,000
Inuyasha - 322,000

go team Venture!
Oh, just great. VB got a boost just before the timeslot switch. Now, how would we know if the switch has any effect? Something's fishy here, like WS wants to deflate fans' thunder on a potentially correct clamor. :D

Beat

10-11-2004, 11:03 AM

Some one there not only bought an $1,800 Gundam kit, but they also bought an equivelently or higher priced Big O (yes, those 6ft tall things are kits. 1,500 of the Gundam kits were made, though the Big O was probably a bit more limited. Thanks Toyfare Magazine!)

You're wondering *if* there is some there is who'd get every reference? I'd say it's more a matter of who.

IIRC ADV couldn't even get the rights to that music, so OP would be silent anyway. I could be confusing things though.
1. But most viewers don't buy $1,800 Gundam kits, or Big O kits that cost more than a home mortgage. No one's gonna get the jokes outside of a few uber-hardcore otaku who probably already watched Milk-Chan fansubs anyway.

2. Someone always finds a way to get the music. Some kind of music anyway.

Mysteryinfoman

10-11-2004, 06:14 PM

great news, VB has been getting ratings and all this talk about Milkchan, I guess I'll see an episode or two when it comes, and yeah i don't really like comendy animes.

Rabi~en~Rose

10-11-2004, 11:13 PM

eeeks! I was wondering when the F shows would switch and out of the blue tonight they have :eek:

Shnay

10-12-2004, 12:26 AM

I thought 12-12:30 was supposed to be Brak Show tonight? No?

Also, I saw Read or Die on Tech TV last night. I thought it was pretty good until there was a giant paper fight in the library. So, just to make sure I have this right, Adult Swim has picked up a few OAVs of this series?

livingfruitvirus

10-12-2004, 01:22 AM

I thought 12-12:30 was supposed to be Brak Show tonight? No?
That's what people get for not updating things.

TnAdct1

10-12-2004, 01:38 AM

Also, I saw Read or Die on Tech TV last night. I thought it was pretty good until there was a giant paper fight in the library. So, just to make sure I have this right, Adult Swim has picked up a few OAVs of this series? No, AS has the entire OVA series (aka the series in which Yomiko's the focus and Joker and Wendy aren't jerkasses). Tech TV has the TV series (in which the focus is on three "sisters" who, like Yomiko, have the power to use paper).

Karl Olson

10-12-2004, 03:42 AM

Cartoon Network has mysterious powers. Media Blasters didn't have the rights to the english Kenshin theme and that aired. I think that with all the travelling to Japan and back, they could work something out.

I'm glad that rather than maybe, oh, getting things organized to get a good, accessible anime for ASA or Toonami that they could own outright and have custom built for the network, they are getting the song rights for OPs they may or may not air.

Granted, it's just speculation, but it's irksome speculation.

And yeah, I know most viewers don't buy uber-expensive Gundam kits. Unfortunately, most viewers don't seem to be the type of people in charge at WS, now does it? Atleast when it came to Milk-Chan.

The Landstander

10-12-2004, 07:40 AM

Brak thing was my fault, should've updated.

Did I mention I suck at maintaining schedules?

Killtacular

10-12-2004, 01:03 PM

SwimTorrent sez:

'There was audio in the opening when I saw it.'

So..

Karl Olson

10-12-2004, 06:11 PM

SwimTorrent sez:

'There was audio in the opening when I saw it.'

So..

Wellity then. My bet is still towards this flopping, but I would like to be wrong for the sake of Keroro, Kodocha and Guu.

Rabi~en~Rose

10-12-2004, 08:52 PM

SwimTorrent sez:

'There was audio in the opening when I saw it.'

So..

of course theres audio but what kind? :confused: sound effect? music? vocals? any or all of those paired together? :confused:

Shnay

10-12-2004, 11:08 PM

Interesting advertising strategy they're going with for these wall-painted ads. As someone pointed out a while back, the Venture Brothers posters they put up lacked details about what Adult Swim was, or where people could see it.

Now, the wall-painted ads have three characters, an "[adult swim]" logo, and "watch it," (at least, that's all I could make out. If there's more, disregard the following). So, they're basically assuming that people are either a). already aware of what Adult Swim is, and is simply reminding them to "watch it," or b). that people will be so curious about it, that they'll try and find out what Adult Swim is on their own. It might not look as cool, but including a time or a channel might go a long way.

Also, they're still including Space Ghost. Mmm.

livingfruitvirus

10-13-2004, 01:03 AM

caught ROD promo at the tail end of IY. Amusing choice of music.

TnAdct1

10-13-2004, 01:37 AM

caught ROD promo at the tail end of IY. Amusing choice of music. ...and considering the OVA's plot, appropriate too.

Mr. Pedro

10-13-2004, 01:49 AM

So that's what ROD (OVA) looks like. Not too shabby.

I too was intrigued by the musical selection for the promo.

Shnay

10-14-2004, 01:29 AM

I had Case Closed on in the background, and I heard:

"Conan, I found a rock with pee on it!"
"Good work, George!"

I figured out what they meant, but it was still funny. Just thought I'd share that because it was so interesting.

Chad Bonin

10-14-2004, 01:32 AM

I swear...

Read or Die looks like the mutant child of Blue Gender and Legend of the Monkey King.

wrenchien

10-15-2004, 12:03 AM

well, well, well landstander, looks like your name made it to a card with your knock knock joke.

good job, sir. my hats off to you.

wrenchien

10-15-2004, 01:15 AM

and to be honest.. i saw that 'read or die' promo.. from what little i saw of him, genjo , for a priest apparently... kicks so much butt.

i'm still not sure why it's called 'read or die' over here, or what it's called overseas.. but i'm sure it's got to be worth a watchthrough.

Karl Olson

10-15-2004, 04:15 AM

I swear...

Read or Die looks like the mutant child of Blue Gender and Legend of the Monkey King.

well, sure it has a guy who was into bugs.

and, Genjo... with extendable pole.

However...

Read Or Die OVA just rocks.

Don't question it.

And the promo music was the perfect choice. :D

lostrune

10-15-2004, 12:35 PM

I swear...

Read or Die looks like the mutant child of Blue Gender and Legend of the Monkey King.
Heh, that's only one legend in the story.... :)

i'm still not sure why it's called 'read or die' over here, or what it's called overseas.. but i'm sure it's got to be worth a watchthrough.
It's called the same. I guess it means that's what could happen to you if you ever disrespect the paper. :D

Mr. Pedro

10-15-2004, 01:58 PM

It's called the same. I guess it means that's what could happen to you if you ever disrespect paper. :D Hehe. Personally though, I think the whole idea of ROD might be best put to use when your child is giving you a hard time about reading:

Little Pedro: I hate reading! It's so borring and dumb!
Me: But son, you have to read, or else.
LP: Or else what?
Me: ROD.
LP: What's that mean?
Me: Read Or Die. All children must learn to read, or else THEY WILL DIE. Tell me son, you don't want to die, do you boy?
LP: *Gulp* N-n-n-no sir.
Me: Good boy. Now, I want you to sit back down and quietly finish that unabridged copy of "My Pet Goat". Afterwards, I'll expect a five-page book report on my desk, first thing tomorow morning. If I like what I see, I might let you start on "Yurtle The Turtle". Understood?
LP: Yes sir.

Chad Bonin

10-15-2004, 02:45 PM

I never noticed this before, but considering "Stimutacs" is one of my favorite episodes, I'm especially glad I finally got the joke.

The whole thing about the Sun God Marduk, son of Ea and slayer of Tiamet, is an actual Mesopotamian legend. Now, Marduk didn't exactly play the guitar or anything, but my World Literature teacher especially liked the reference.