2006-04-23, 11:26 | Link #1 |
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Cartoon Network's Adult Swim
Pretty much showing all of Neon Genesis Evangelion uncensored earning it a TV-MA rating. I was a bit surprised that they showed naked Rei and left pretty much everything intact.
The AS block has come a long way from when it first started. They were reluctant back then to even put TV-14 shows on, but now it seems they are trying to be as faithful as possible to any new anime they put on. |
2006-04-23, 12:50 | Link #2 |
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What suprising me is that they even aired it. For the long time of venturing into the [AS] forums. Administarters constantly stated that they wouldn't air Neon Genesis Evangelion. Yet, they began to air it(which I keep forgetting about, but the dub really irriates me). They may just be airing it without editting because of fans, or the complaints they might recieve because of it. I could be wrong in that though.
If they keep it up, then I will most defendately be surprised. I even might reconsider watching [AS] like I used to. I want to see what they might do in the future. |
2006-04-23, 19:19 | Link #3 |
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As far as I've seen, Adult Swim has always been light with the censoring, which is something i like. Also, Adult Swim seems to get all the big titles and mainstream anime. I'm finding it hard to say I like Bebop without being told I'm a 'main-streamer' or a wannabe. It's not like I care, but I'd be nice to shake the stereotype-ers of anime, though I suppose I'm being hypocritical when I get annoyed with people when they're not completely educated in the ways of anime..
Overall though, I love Adult Swim and their airing talents. I tip my hat to them. |
2006-04-23, 21:18 | Link #4 |
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I still find it funny that when they aired eva that they actually bleeped out a phrase that bad mouthed God almighty himself. They bleeped it like when you see a movie on TV and know the person is going to say f@ck but hear a audible beep instead. Come on now it wasn't a swear word, what you can't insult God now oh no you'll go to hell your now evil.
Even though I've seen Eva and owned it since it first came out and is one of my favorite series of all time I found it ridiculous that Cartoon Network of all the edits they could have made got all worried about what some preachy christian religous nuts what have to say if they left it un-edited. Plus it was on like at 12:30 at night real late I was only up to see it cause I work during the mid day so I don't have to get up early for work. Like I really care I've seen every anime on CN long before they got their hands on it. And even though the edits or becoming less and less not as bad as the days when they went as far as whiting out blood stains etc. If your excited about anime on CN then obviously your not that big of an anime fan not like their is anything wrong with that. But if you want no censoring than either buy it or download it. |
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Next please make sure you know what you are talking about. Making a general observation about something that airs on TV and comparing it to the practices that were done in the past does not judge how big of a fan one is. Last, was the original post really complaining about censoring or asking for no censoring at all on AS and trying to form an angry mob? No it wasn't, it was an observation about a show that no one thought would be on. So next time you try and sound self-rightous, try and know what the hell you're (pay attention to the spelling of the word and how I used it) talking about. |
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Not to pick on you, just saying little comments like the one you made brushing off the importance of people being excited about anime here in the states (even if it is CN) serves as a deterrent...Not everyone is a mindless sheep...Sometimes it takes watching edited material to get you motivated into finding the truth and exposing you to more stuff (That was the case for me during the DBZ revolution--it made me look for the unedited eps and exposed me to other titles like I'm sure what's happening to some Naruto-dub fans as we speak).... And you are right Streetor they have come a long way...In alot of ways Adult Swim is the network for those younger guys who were big fans of Toonami back in the late 90's (Back when it was awesome)...These younger guys are now adults like you and me and adult swim has been the vessel to keep that type of quality alive...It went from some once a week treat to a full fledge network that can keep grown-up toonheads entertained...Each year it has gotten more and more independant and takes risks in it's programming that has paid off bigtime (Boondocks for example)...Now with Eureka Seven being in the line-up (Eventhough I've seen up to ep 35 in japanese) the progression the network has made has had a huge impression on me aswell...I don't even know why I have 500 digital channels because I pretty much just watch FOX, ESPN, and [adult swim]...
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Wow Streetor I didn't know I was back in school again Mr. spelling Nazi. I didn't write what I wrote to sound self rightous and a know it all like you. I'll bet you'll after reading this will get all worked up with a long reply to prove your better than me so you can feel all superior again. But hey what ever gets you off, me on the other hand I'm not going to drag this stupid flame war on so go ahead and write about a million posts in this thread until you get tired.
And yes I'm from the U.S. not some immigrant that came over and doesn't know that religion still has a big influence on just about everything. Anyways I just found it odd that with all the stuff on other programs CN airs or shows they make themselves they had to watch what they say about God. I'm catholic but not one of those hardcore religious nuts who would be all offended and make a big deal about it. If you want to say F@ck God or something it wouldn't bother me. For some CN and other cable channels is their primary source for anime and that's ok. One day maybe they'll show anime completely un-edited and/or subbed but guess what I'm not holding my breath. Even if they do so what you people act like promoting anime to the masses is the next big cause. Is the world going to end if everyone doesn't watch anime in the numbers like in Japan? But like I said who cares do whatever, I'm just one person ranting what I say isn't law your free think and feel however you want so why don't we drop the matter. |
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Yes, actually I do think I'm better than you. And no, I'm not a spelling nazi, it's just that when someone doesn't type well and can't use the language they learned after birth, it kind of reflects on the intelligence of the poster. Maybe the fact that everyone disagrees with you and thinks you are sounding like a moron tells you something? "Everyone's wrong but me!!!" |
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Though I guess I'm not one to talk, I think I only watch like four more channels than you do (and one of them, TNT, only because they show NBA games). EDIT: I actually am a spelling nazi.
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Now don't take me too literal I watch other stations...Gotta have HBO for Realtime with Bill Mahr and even watch BBC for these crazy sex driven shows like Footballers Wives and Mile High^^...But most of my favorite series like Lost, Weeds, 24, and Smallville I download new episodes each week...I never watch them when they actually air because the HDTV rips look so gorgeous on my flat-screen monitor...The audio and visual quality is 5 times better than digital cable and I don't have to watch any commercials either...But yes I do watch TNT just for basketball and I watch Fox for Kareoke Idol and their Sunday Night funnies, but everynight my TV always finds itself on [adult swim]...It's like the default station for me...Right now they're showing Saved By The Bell eps too that are cracking me up with nostalgia...It's by far the dopest network on cable for toonheads...It's easy to see why their ratings are so high...
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^Yeah I'm just the reverse...I accidently broke my 25 inch Panasonic and now have a crappy floor-model 1992 RCA in my game room were I'm sitting right now as I type and watch the Heat whip the Bulls a$$ (Yah!!)... The video matrix is shrinking so everybody's head gets cut off...You can't even see the "bottomline scores" on ESPN...My friends have laffed at me for that ...Now i have a Sanyo Tru-Flat type of TV in the living room, but it's only like 15 inches, so my monitor seems to have a better picture to me...Still trying to figure out how to link my CPU to the TV, but I'm just so lazy I haven't tried to really do it yet...
I watched the Serenity movie on TV then watched it on my CPU and it was a totally different experience, just like the eps i dl...Hi res eps of Smallville and 24 put TV to shame... You probably have Time Warner cable like me since they contol Texas, so you might know what i mean...Some stations look like crap no matter how dope the TV is...
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I could have counted the pores on Wade's cheeks tonight. And is it just me, or is Tyson Chandler's complexion getting worse the older he gets?
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2006-04-25, 03:24 | Link #16 |
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I love Adult Swim, they have introduced me to some pretty good series. It's just a shame they keep trying to shove crap like Squidbillies and 12oz Mouse down my throat. More anime plz . *Prays that Bleach doesn't get butchered like Naruto*
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They could have done much worse with this series, like what happened with Cardcaptor Sakura *shudders at the memory* or with One Piece (now THAT is butchered. Damn Fox...). But they didn't. If the worst that happens with Bleach is that it ends up like Naruto, I won't complain. Much. Still, I'm hoping that Bleach ends up on AS so that it doesn't need even that level of editing. |
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2006-04-25, 16:10 | Link #19 |
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CCS -> Nelvana, but Geneon got it released uncut anyway
One Peice -> 4Kids, no hope there Fox tried re-editing Escaflowne, but failed miserably. Naruto and Bleach, however, will not be edited anywhere near as intensely as the first two and will get uncut, uncensored releases with both audio tracks and subs. The unedited Naruto release is coming up in the next few weeks, IIRC. I certainly hope the tens of thousands of downloaders will back up their claims of fandom and support the official release... |
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