comment that this was Adult Swim/Cartoon Network. The English language DVDs (and manga) are not censored. I always find censorship unfortunate, but I have to admit, I never noticed these particular edits myself.
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Adult Swim is still a vital destination when it comes to the newest and most popular anime series. Adult Swim has maintained a diverse schedule since their inception, but there are several anime series that would become iconic series if they were given a chance on the programming block.
Adult Swim has frequently aired adult animation features, mockumentaries, sketch comedy, and pilots. The block's shows are known for their sexual themes, frank sexual discussion, nudity, strong language, and graphic violence.
Adult Swim is usually not paired with Cartoon Network due to local market conditions or government content restrictions and regulations – such as Ofcom in the United Kingdom. In such markets, Adult Swim programming is licensed to other broadcasters instead.
^ "Adult Swim Celebrates April Fools' Day with New Episode of Primal". Anime. ^ adultswim [@adultswim] (April 3, 2020). "What the internet wants, the internet gets. The pilot episode of Smiling Friends is now available for an unknown amount of time on the adult swim app and site.
Due to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, episodes of Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law, Cowboy Bebop, and Aqua Teen Hunger Force were delayed. In the winter of 2001 another Adult Swim CD was made available for free to anyone who purchased issue 28 of Hitch Magazine and the same CD came with issue 29.
Adult Swim (stylized as [adult swim]) is an American adult-oriented nighttime programming block of the basic cable network Cartoon Network that is programmed by its in-house production studio, Williams Street.
Original shows currently in-production and seen on Adult Swim include Robot Chicken, Squidbillies, The Eric Andre Show, and Rick and Morty. Adult Swim is best known for its inaugural slate of programming, which were mainly parodies and remakes based on Hanna-Barbera cartoons (including Space Ghost Coast to Coast, Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law and Sealab 2021 ).
A high definition feed of Adult Swim is available on many subscription-television providers, and is shared with its daytime counterpart Cartoon Network. The high definition feed was launched on October 15, 2007. Like all WarnerMedia networks, 4:3 -sourced content is stretched on the high definition feed to fill the 16:9 aspect ratio. Exceptions include 4:3-sourced content that has been remastered to high definition, such as Dragon Ball Z Kai, Cowboy Bebop (since 2015), Samurai Jack (since 2018), and Home Movies (since 2021), and any recent programming that intentionally uses the 4:3 aspect ratio for its visual style, such as season 1 of The Eric Andre Show and Jack Stauber's OPAL. Network bumpers and promos were still made in the 4:3 aspect ratio until 2010, and therefore also appeared stretched on the high definition feed. The network's HD content airs with letterboxing on the standard definition channel, and since May 13, 2013, the high definition feed is downscaled by the provider for the standard definition feed, resulting in all programming appearing in a 16:9 ratio with letterboxing. Unlike the other WarnerMedia networks, standard definition advertising is also stretched into 16:9 mode.
Debuting in 2001, Adult Swim serves as the nighttime identity of Cartoon Network, and it was established as alternative programming during late night hours when Cartoon Network's primary target audience would normally be sleeping.
The first Adult Swim logo, used from September 2, 2001, to February 23, 2002. Adult Swim officially launched on September 2, 2001, at 10 pm ( EST ), with the original debut airing of the Home Movies episode "Director's Cut", which had been shelved before airing on its original network, UPN.
In 2020, Adult Swim aired a night of sneak peek programming hosted by Post Malone and, later on, Swae Lee. The prank started with the intro for a sequel to 2019's prank Gēmusetto Machu Picchu, before being interrupted midway by Malone, leading into the actual programming for the night.
Flame of Recca is an action-heavy series from the late '90s that chronicles Recca Hanabishi's exciting journey to become an acclaimed ninja.
The Vision of Escaflowne is an impressive hybrid of mecha, fantasy, and isekai sensibilities where Hitomi gets whisked away to a magical world that's caught in the middle of conflict and at the precipice of war.
Parody and gag anime series are able to deliver jokes at a delirious pace and there are few comedies that are more unhinged than Excel Saga. The series operates as a loving parody of every genre of anime imaginable as each episode radically shifts tones in the name of selling out.
Great Teacher Onizuka is another eccentric anime series that feels tailor-made for Adult Swim's audience not only in its tone, but because its protagonist is a 22-year-old former gang member who finds himself at a surprising crossroad in his life. Eikichi Onizuka winds up as the teacher to an especially unrepentant and rowdy group of students.
Adult Swim has aired some psychologically challenging anime series in the past, like Paranoia Agent and Serial Experiments Lain, but Monster is a program that could have become a signature Adult Swim anime under the right circumstances.
Mushi-Shi is one of the better distillations of the wandering samurai archetype and over the course of 26 episodes it engages in thoughtful, episodic storytelling. The lack of a greater serialized arc in Mushi-shi means that it's ideal for audiences to casually encounter on Adult Swim and most episodes function as impressive standalone stories.
Racing series can be a mixed bag and they're not a variety of anime that Adult Swim has traditionally featured in the past.
Author (s): Hiroya Oku Genres: Action, Psychological Horror, Thriller, Science Fiction Release Date: April 12, 2004 – November 18, 2004 Episodes: 26
Author (s): Hiroshi Ōnogi Genres: Action, science fiction, supernatural Release Date: February 3, 2008 – July 6, 2008 Episodes: 6
Author (s): Mamoru Oshii Genres: Action, Political Thriller Release Date: November 17, 1999 Running Time: 102 minutes