The [Adult Swim] Topic

[Toonami Tom]

This topic is to talk about [Adult Swim], the late night cartoon block on Cartoon Network.

I really enjoy Aqua Teen Hunger Force and Frisky Dingo. The writing for both is very good, this season's Frisky Dingo has a lot of spoofs on politics.

Then there are shows where Adult Swim doesn't try very hard..... examples of these shows would include Assy Mcgee and Tom Goes To the Mayor. Both of those are horrible.

[ZariusTwo]

Then there are shows where Adult Swim doesn't try very hard.....

...Like about every show except ATHF.

All of their classic stuff is cancelled now

[Hero]

I enjoy Leave it to Brak, Harvey Birdman and early ATHF.

===HERO

[gobo]

The grand-daddy of them all, Space Ghost Coast To Coast, is my favorite and always willl be (more than likely). Loved the first season of The Brak Show, but the second season was mostly bad due to the inclusion of the new character, Clarence. I couldn't stand him. >_< ATHF was pretty consistently good until the second Mooninites ep. Harvey Birdman was best under the control of Williams Street since those two eps are among my Top 3. Sealab started out awesome, but decided to stop making sense halfway through the first season. Then, it was just 'pretty cool'. After Goz (Capt. Murphy) passed, it was a chore to watch.
These days, I watch Family Guy, Futurama (neither originating on AdultSwim), Frisky Dingo, Venture Bros. and Robot Chicken. I also check out Metalocalypse every once in a while just to pick up the extra significance in the music, but I have a hard time staying awake through it.Then there are shows where Adult Swim doesn't try very hard.....
...Like about every show except ATHF.
Sorry, man. I don't see it. Granted, they have a cool ep every once in a while, but it seems like they really don't try on that one. It's like they're shooting blindfolded and don't even care if they hit their target.

[Spitfire]

I've been watching AS since it started. I remember the first batch of shows, the best batch I think. Course it all started with Space Ghost, or if you want to go even further Cartoon Planet. I was glad it was included on The Brak Show DVD Season 1.

Birdman was always a favorite, the first season of Sealab and The Brak Show are hilarious as well. Metalocalypse is the only series I watch now, I thought it would end up being pretty stupid but it's actually funny and the music aspect of it cracks me up because the metal jokes are dead on.

I never liked ATHF, Robot Chicken was kinda funny but the episodes I saw never made me feel like I had to see more. I don't even bother with the new shows. After I saw Tom Goes To Mayor and I stopped watching their new stuff.

[ToTheNines]

Samurai Champloo = best anime ever. No question.

[Spitfire]

Samurai Champloo = best anime ever. No question.

Funny you should mention that, I remember when they used to play anime as well, which they still do but I mean animes I liked. I ended up finding Cowboy Bebop and Outlaw Star that way.

I need to see Champloo. It's one of those shows I haven't seen enough of but after seeing just 2 episodes I know I'll like it. It's made by the guys who did Bebop so no surprise there.

[ToTheNines]

Yeah it's an exellent show, on all points. I mean I like some other anime like gundam wing and digimon, but only because of story and/or humor, but Champloo's animation is great, art is amazing, acting is excellent, story is unique and engaging. There is some silly stuff, but as far as anime goes Champloo is top notch.

Paranoia Agent was another pretty good anime on there... kind wierd, but cool. Sam Regal was one of the characters so that was cool too.

EDIT: You can't get SC on dvd at a good price, it's like 10 bucks for a 3 episode disk, and the series box set is around $100.

[ZariusTwo]

Granted, they have a cool ep every once in a while, but it seems like they really don't try on that one. It's like they're shooting blindfolded and don't even care if they hit their target.

Jersey humour never does hit every audience (Kevin Smith's a big example), just the ones that know what to expect, ATHF has always been more of a cult show that just stumbled on to mainstream notice but refuses to conform to the fact that it is and be broader.

[ToTheNines]

I've never seen a ATHF episode that I didn't like, granted I've never watched it avidly... but still.

[gobo]

Course it all started with Space Ghost, or if you want to go even further Cartoon Planet.
Actually, Space Ghost Coast To Coast was the originator. Cartoon Planet was a spinoff that came no earlier than the second season as it was probably the entire first season that they were still doing the Gary Owen-esque voice for SG. If you watch the first ep of SGC2c, I'm pretty sure that isn't even Andy Merrill doing that bad Beavis & Butt-Head act that Brak and Sisto were guilty of.

[Jester]

The question comes in are we gonna talk the comedys or the anime or both?

I only watch the comedy, and for the most part non original series, FG, Futurama, Oblongs, Mission Hill, ect. Seldom do I find the original toons funny, Robot Chicken being the exception, because I'm a fan of Twisted Toyfare Theater and it reminds me of it.

[gobo]

Seems like a random appreciation/discussion thread thus far.

[愛]

Don't worry, the disagreeements will start soon. Then the fights. Then the fun begins....and then ends abruptly. :(

[Jester]

Don't worry, the disagreeements will start soon. Then the fights. Then the fun begins....and then ends abruptly. :(

Can I start it? Huh..huh? Can I?
Ok, here it goes:

ANIME SUCKS!!!

[Peanut]

ANIME SUCKS!!!

You know something? He's right.

Also, ATHF and Harvey Birdman are amazing. 12oz Mouse, The Brak Show, SGC2C and Sealab are also pretty decent for the most part.

[ZariusTwo]

Seems like a random appreciation/discussion thread thus far.

And curiously, the AS threads all seem disjointed, seperate, and clogging up the forum. Let's all consolidate them into one.

[愛]

It seems like people are really interested in this thread, so I'm going to sticky it for convenience. If it starts to die down, I'll unsticky it.

Aqua Teen Hunger Force is quite a show. To me, there's no better comedy on television.

[Ra]

I haven't watched Adult Swim in aaaagggeessss. I loved ATHF, Harvey Birdman, SGC2C, and, my all time favorite, the Brak Show. Sea Lab was alright, in my opinion. I kinda stopped watching after seeing an episode of Tom Goes to Mayor. That show just confused the hell out of me...

[That Matt Guy]

I rarely watch Adult Swim, but ATHF is the best thing they have. Robot Chicken, Venture Bros, and Saul of the Mole Men are okay... everything else isn't really worth my time.

[Toonami Tom]

Cool, I'm glad you guys like the thread.

Yes, ATHF is the best Adult Swim show, IMO. I'm glad to see that many people here enjoy it too.

I really haven't watched much of Adult Swim's anime.

Most of my Adult Swim viewing is online. Their website has premires on Friday nights at 6:00 PM, that way everyone can see the new shows earlier than Sunday night. I believe they change the shows on their website once a week. Check it out here: http://www.adultswim.com/video/index.html

They also have a new 3D game called Candy Mountain Massacre. It's pretty messed up, but fun at the same time.:D http://www.adultswim.com/games/candymountain/index.html

[Dr. Doom]

I looooooove Metalocalypse. It's not always the funniest show, but I the presentation just grabs me. The 1st season finale is a perfect example, everything's so epic.

Ther are actually relatively few shows on Adult Swim that I've given a chance to and just flat out didn't like. Most things, like Robot Chicken, for example, at least have their moments.

Now, am I the only one who's really uncomfortable with the idea of Futurama no longer being on Adult Swim after New Years (I think)?

[Toonami Tom]

Futurama is leaving Adult Swim after New Years? If so, oh man, that kind of bites. Although, I really haven't been watching it that much. I do enjoy it when I do watch though. Like the episode where Bender has a band with Beck.:D

I watched the first episode of Metalocalypse and decided that it just wasn't for me. Now, I do like the music.:) "Dunkin Hills! Dunkin Hills! Dunkin Hills Coffee!":lol:

Dr. Doom, I recieved a really awesome action figure of you in the mail today.:D It even has a removable mask. Best. Comic. Book. Villian. Ever.

So.... does anyone think they should bring back Space Ghost Coast to Coast? I'm talking about new episodes.:) That would be so neat, at least I think it would be.

[Jester]

I think it's leaving because it's coming back (with new episodes) to Comedy Central, that and there is a Direct to DVD movie being released soon.

[Dr. Doom]

Your minionship is appreciated. But leave the mask on. >:[

Cartoon Network's contract for Futurama expires on new years, I wanna say, at which point the old and new episodes will be broadcast on Comedy Central.

[Toonami Tom]

lol, I will be sure to leave the mask on. It's not a pretty sight seeing you without.... umm.... umm.... I mean such a great face must be protected by a metal mask. Yeah.... that's it!:D

New episodes on Comedy Central sounds good. It's too bad Adult Swim didn't get the new eps.


I am Thundercleese! Behold my power, and my pride and joy that is Mr. Tickles. He is my goldfish..... of destruction!

[gobo]

What I'd like to know is if they plan to have ATHF kill Space Ghost again. Seriously... I watched the ATHF movie almost exclusively for Space Ghost, and it was a 'blink and you'll miss it' 'SG ain't got **** on ATHF' thing. Needless to say, I was disappointed.

[Toonami Tom]

Hahahahahaha! Yeah, Space Ghost got owned in the ATHF movie.

The worst one was when his hands were blown off by that Squidbillie after the premire of Perfect Hair Forever. I was totally shocked and repulsed by that at the time. Then his head was squished down on top of Meatwad.:sick: I kind of took that as Adult Swim saying 'Space Ghost is dead, make room for the new shows' but maybe it didn't really mean that.

[Hero]

The ATHF movie has just been released on DVD here. Might have to pick it up sometime soon.

We have adult swim on Bravo here in the UK. We don't get as many shows esp the anime although we now have our own anime channel with Bleach, FAC, Ghost in The shell etc on.

Adult Swim normally starts at midnight too which sadly is too late for me unless its a friday. It's also a shame our version of Toonami self destructed.

===HERO

[The Terror of Death]

I sure hope Death Note is good. I read volume one of the manga and I couldnt really get into it. But I have enjoyed almost every anime AS aired so I shouldnt be that worried. They pick some of the best anime.

[Mr._Mutant_Man]

Futurama is the only reason I watch AS anymore. Family Guy has just gotten old.

Venture Brothers is by far the best thing on Adult Swim. I mean, the dude from Labyrinth turned into a bird!

Anime just doesn't appeal to me at all. The only stuff I've really been able to sit through is DBZ, Akira, and the Miyazaki movies.

Oh, and a long time ago I watched Ronin Warriors all the way through when it was airing one summer.

[愛]

I sure hope Death Note is good. I read volume one of the manga and I couldnt really get into it. But I have enjoyed almost every anime AS aired so I shouldnt be that worried. They pick some of the best anime.

I can vouch for Death Note as being an interesting and overall decent anime. I thoroughly enjoyed the two movies. So you can look forward to it.

[KROW]

Meh, I think all the shows should be longer than 15 minutes. I'm getting tired of these late night orgasms of humor. It's there, it's great, then it's gone. F**k that, make them longer. Let us enjoy them more.

I never watched most of the anime they offered, as it was that wacky hooplah that I don't care for. Yet of all the programs they've aired, there were little I hated. That one with the drunk mouse was downright stupid, as is Squidbillies. If I wanted to see crap fly in random and nonsensical directions, I'll go to the zoo and watch the monkeys.

Everything else was pretty decent; Birdman, Aqua Teen, Brak, Venture Bros., Robot Chicken, and Space Ghost among my favorites. I also like Metalocalypse, even though most of its appeal is having to like the music genre.

[ZariusTwo]

The worst one was when his hands were blown off by that Squidbillie after the premire of Perfect Hair Forever. I was totally shocked and repulsed by that at the time. Then his head was squished down on top of Meatwad.:sick: I kind of took that as Adult Swim saying 'Space Ghost is dead, make room for the new shows' but maybe it didn't really mean that.

Thad has been blown up on the show before. AS series dont care what happens to their characters so long as they tell the story because they act as if nothing happened the following week.

I watched the ATHF movie almost exclusively for Space Ghost, and it was a 'blink and you'll miss it' 'SG ain't got **** on ATHF' thing. Needless to say, I was disappointed.

Well DUH, it WAS an ATHF movie, not a AS crossover with every series. If you were dissapointed with that, clearly you watch AS for predictable shenanigans and not the kind of humour ATHF has.

I would have liked them to have included the voiceover from SG in a fake ending detailing why "Wonderman" wouldnt return to Earth.:lol:

[gobo]

Futurama is leaving Adult Swim after New Years?
New episodes on Comedy Central sounds good. It's too bad Adult Swim didn't get the new eps.
You are aware that there's no single channel on American television with more fondness towards disrespecting religions, right? O_o
Hahahahahaha! Yeah, Space Ghost got owned in the ATHF movie.

The worst one was when his hands were blown off by that Squidbillie after the premire of Perfect Hair Forever.
Missed that one. Was it part of the PHF premiere or a Squidbillies ep? I refuse to watch Squidbillies due to its intolerable lameness.
Then his head was squished down on top of Meatwad.:sick:
Was that the ep where Dr. Weird decapitated SG in the intro? Otherwise, I don't remember it. :-?
I'm getting tired of these late night orgasms of humor. It's there, it's great, then it's gone. F**k that, make them longer. Let us enjoy them more.
:o Requesting sexual dysfunction?? XD That's hilarious! :lol:
Well DUH, it WAS an ATHF movie, not a AS crossover with every series.
Good point.
If you were dissapointed with that, clearly you watch AS for predictable shenanigans and not the kind of humour ATHF has.
I guess that's true, but not necessarily. I just prefer predictable silliness to other things that are supposed to be funny that I find to be uninspired shock-value. That's why I like Family Guy, but not South Park. FG doesn't focus nearly as much on gross-out humor, but doesn't try to put a moral at the end of the story to say, "See? We have SOME merit!" FG only aspires to be goofy, random entertainment. I guess that's why some love SP and hate FG. Diff'rent strokes, yo... :ohwell:

[Drtooth]

Firstly, am I the only one that knows that the "new" Futurama episodes are just going to be chunks of the DTV movies? it's not like we're missing anything epic. I don't have cable, and I can't watch CC, so I'll just get the movies, myself. I'd only be disappointed if these were new episodes I couldn't see. I hope they do well, so they can actually make new half hour episodes, and Fox could rerun them (Ala Adult Swim's Family guy deal).

I watch AS only online and DVD's. I love Space Ghost. I Love Harvey Birdman, and I really like ATHF. I thought the movie was just the most bizzarre fun I've had at the movies in some time. The only other movie that was that mishmoshed was that horrible "home on the Range" movie. And that one wasn't mish moshed on perpose.

You know, I'd love to see a new Space Ghost series, that is specifically a parody of the old Space Ghost series featuring the current style of SG.

[Dr. Doom]

I knew that.

[Drtooth]

Looks like they have a few scattershot whole episodes to watch on their website. They even have Astroboy!

[Cure]

I decided to check out Death Note since I was up at that time and it was pretty cool. A lot better than most other anime.

[The Terror of Death]

I was not entertained by the first episode of death note. Things seemed to move too quickly.

[Cure]

I was not entertained by the first episode of death note. Things seemed to move too quickly.

HAHAHAHA! That's why it's better than most animes. Long drawn out back stories, boring flashbacks, and full episodes with nothing but moping and/or explaining an attack is what makes anime so crappy. But if that's what you like, good for you.

[The Terror of Death]

Long drawn out back stories, boring flashbacks, and full episodes with nothing but moping and/or explaining an attack is what makes anime so crappy. But if that's what you like, good for you.

Thats not what I was looking for. When I said quick I meant really quick. I just wished they would have gone into Light's character a tad bit more before he started writing names down. This episode would have been better as a two parter imo.

[Ra]

HAHAHAHA! That's why it's better than most animes. Long drawn out back stories, boring flashbacks, and full episodes with nothing but moping and/or explaining an attack is what makes anime so crappy. But if that's what you like, good for you.
Quoted for truth.

Also, slot in "powering up". After watching Goku power up for about 10 episodes in Dragon Ball Z, I decided that things were getting a tad stupid. Death Note is just a giant gust of fresh air, in that sense...probably because I love looking at the state of the human mind and the state of the world, but that's just me, I guess...

[Toonami Tom]

Missed that one. Was it part of the PHF premiere or a Squidbillies ep? I refuse to watch Squidbillies due to its intolerable lameness.

Was that the ep where Dr. Weird decapitated SG in the intro? Otherwise, I don't remember it. :-?


Both of those incidents were on the same show that aired after Perfect Hair Forever. It was Space Ghost talking to a squidbillie, a shark from Sea Lab, and Meatwad. It was on a night when Adult Swim told everyone that Squidbillies was going to premire, but instead they showed Perfect Hair Forever.

And I agree, Squidbillies is very stupid. I watched part of an episode and then changed the channel.

[VaughnMichael]

glad you all hate it more granny squid for me to love:lol:

[Toonami Tom]

lol, granny squid.:D

Adult Swim has a new live action show called Stiff. It's really, really messed up....:ohwell: Hopefully it will get cancelled and replaced with something good.

I watched part of a Bleach episode the other night. I was kind of cool.

[gobo]

'Stiff' is likely a one-shot. It's one of those ATHF short-films. It's not coming on this weekend, and I dunno if there was anything at all animated about it (as I didn't bother watching), but I sincerely doubt it was a pilot.

[Mr._Mutant_Man]

I just happen to have Dr. Phil on right now, and there is a lady who sounds like a living female equivalent to Uncle Ruckus.

[AquaParade]

can anyone tell me what the lineup is for tonight? It's 1045 here if that helps haha.

[Toonami Tom]

Well, for November 8th, tonight, it's:

Futurama
Family Guy
Robot Chicken
Bleach
Blood Plus
Trinity Blood
Inuyasha
And then they repeat these shows after Inuyasha airs.

Oh, and don't forget about adultswim.com They have full length shows on their website, just click on 'video' at the top of the page.

I believe there will be new episodes of Aqua Teen Hunger Force in December. I could be wrong....

The Aqua Teen Hunger Force PS2 video game has been released. The stores I went to didn't have it, but it's probably just those stores. I haven't called Game Stop yet.

Does anyone know if Frisky Dingo season 2 is over? I had hopes that there would be more episodes.

[ZariusTwo]

Does anyone else have an opinion on Xavier: Renegade Angel?

It's from the creators of Wonder Showzen, it's hysterical, it's about time CGI animation was parodied and mocked on an incurably drug-dependent level.

[Toonami Tom]

I watched the first episode of Xavier. I thought it was okay. They could have made it funnier though. I will probably watch the second episode. I like Xavier's character design.:D

[gobo]

I'm desperately seeking the Fix FLV-video of 'Space Ghost Coast To Coast - Gum, Disease' which was taken down sooner than expected yesterday. PM if you can help.

[Toonami Tom]

How do you do that? I would like to collect them, sounds good to me.

Oh and here's a picture of when Space Ghost was killed in the special after Perfect Hair Forever:
http://www.aquateencentral.com/epguide/images/screenshots/specialpresentation/full/specialpresentation54.jpg
This pic is in black and white and fuzzy because it was suppose to represent 'technical difficulties.'

I love Space Ghost, I'm sorry that happened to him. LOL@Meatwad's expression in that pic.

[AquaParade]

Just caught the first 2 episodes of Death Note. Really impressed. Is it on tonight by any chance?

[The Terror of Death]

Anyone got comments about Boondocks S2? I have really been enjoying it so far.

[ZariusTwo]

I love Space Ghost, I'm sorry that happened to him.

...You DO know Thad's been killed on his own show about twenty times right?

[gobo]

Hence the 'Ghost' part of his name... :D O' course, the only example I can think of off the top of my head is the ep, "Terminal", where he only plays dead. It was extremely heavily suggested that the whole crew died at the end of "Snatch", but only that porn-site administrator who won the original ending on eBay knows if they were saved at the last minute or not.

[ZariusTwo]

The real ending was leaked on torrents years ago. It's just two words on a blank screen, "The End"

Thad died during his classic "drunken rampage", crashing the Phantom Cruiser, as he ascended to Heaven, a bear shot him, killing him for the second time. The entire crew were ran over by a rollercoaster cab in the series finale "Live At The Filmore"

[gobo]

That was the alternate ending?? O_o In that case, I've never seen anything other than that. How disappointing...

[Jack Skellington]

ATHF robot chicken and home movies all the way!!!:P:P

[Toonami Tom]

New ATHF episodes begin this Friday on adultswim.com and Sunday on tv.:)

[gobo]

The fact that the Frisky Dingo - Season 1 DVD will have no bonus features whatsoever distresses me... :( And, what happened to all the bonus content that used to be on the site?? The 'All That Jizz' MP3 I can live without. But, I loved those ridiculous reasons Killface had for wanting to destroy the world. I remember raisin toast and penis medication, but I forget the third (if there was one). Anyone else know?

[Toonami Tom]

Adult Swim to show Aqua Teen movie Friday and Saturday nights at 11:00 PM. So if you haven't seen it yet, I totally reccomend it.

[ThirdMarioBro]

Drinky Crow is the most fu*ked up thing I have ever seen. About the closest TV can get to smoking weed.

[Ninjinister]

Drinky Crow is the most fu*ked up thing I have ever seen. About the closest TV can get to smoking weed.

What is perhaps even more disturbing, is that it is based on a comic strip that has been around for nearly 20 years.

I've seen only the commercials thus far, and it seems to be far from my cup of tea. I'm actually seriously considering not seeing the episode guest starring Flight of the Conchords just because the show disinterests me so much.

[Spike Spiegel]

Anyone else think they're sort of mocking their anime fans??

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bENylsMxmtg

[Oculus Orbus]

Squidbillies is one of my favourite cartoons ever, no doubt. Sorry guys.

And I really enjoy Drinky Crow a lot. I just love Tony Millionaire's work so much (Billy Hazelnuts, Sock Monkey or the Drinky Crow strips are highly recommended).

[Daniel Orduna]

family guy robot chicken titan maximum are greaaat:D

[wilddiverse]

Venture Brothers is pretty much the only thing on Adult Swim that does anything for me anymore. I love, love that show.

But put me down for Home Movies, Space Ghost C2C, Harvey Birdman, and a handful of Sealab eps as my all-times.

I've occasionally found humor in, but generally just feel my time is wasted by ATHF and Robot Chicken. Metalocalypse bores me.

I did appreciate Drinky Crow's toon, but mainly because I'm a fan of Tony Millionaire and Maakies.

[Leo656]

RC and ATHF are 15 minutes each, and yet your time is still wasted? Weird. :lol:

I'm completely of the opinion that unless you smoke weed daily, Adult Swim is not for you. I was perversely amused last year when they full-on acknowledged it, putting the intro "Stay tuned for the acclaimed Stoner Series..." or something to that effect before every show except King of the Hill. :lol:

Me? Aside from Family Guy (which is always better on AS anyway), Robot Chicken and Aqua Teen are mostly the only shows on tv I find funny, mostly because all three shows never bother pretending there's any story or point to anything. Cheap pops, random gags, on to the next thing. I like that. I don't like standard comedies, in either TV or movies. But that's me.

My girlfriend loves Metalocalypse, and I laugh at it a little bit but I don't know. I think the people making it think it's funnier than it really is. But at least poor Mark Hammil still gets work.

[erick620]

Anyone else watch Loiter Squad or Check it Out With Dr. Steve Brule?

[Peanut]

Why is this a sticky?

[Lethal Lullaby]

Faves: Family Guy, Boondocks, and ATHF. :tlove: