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qtjinla15 Since: Dec, 2010
#1126: Oct 24th 2011 at 8:38:51 PM

Shippers are fail! So yeah, the weirdness thing does make sense.

XSOLDIER Since: Mar, 2011
#1127: Sep 27th 2012 at 7:03:06 PM

Toonami.

October 6th.

Sym-Bionic Titan is running for a new audience.

Fingers crossed that it might finally find its place with a proper schedule, and maybe with enough of a fanbase that doesn't rely on toyline releases, it could manage to get a proper release on DVD, or maybe even another season. At the very least, it's wonderful that it's in the hand of people who honestly care about the show. Here're some quotes from Jason De Marco's Twitter to prove my point. (He's the VP of strategic marketing and promotions for Adult Swim)

"We've wanted those shows since the beginning. I think Sym-Bionic is Genndy's best work. Just took a little paperwork etc"

&

"For anyone thinking Sym-bionic is not "mature enough," watch this scene: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Nq12k4xM7I … This is advanced storytelling. Genius."

I couldn't be happier right now.

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vanthebaron Mystical Monkey Master from Carlyle, Il Since: Sep, 2010
Mystical Monkey Master
#1128: Sep 27th 2012 at 7:21:57 PM

Maybe this will get It a second season.

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Robbery Since: Jul, 2012
#1129: Sep 27th 2012 at 7:59:04 PM

This was a brilliant series that ended WAY too soon.

Cheshire Since: Jan, 2010
#1130: Sep 28th 2012 at 6:15:41 AM

Glad they're re-running it. Maybe they're hoping to join in on the Hotel Transylvania publicity, although I hear HT is a dog.

I would put Symbionic Titan as Tartakovsky's second best work. I loved it, but I don't think it comes close to Samurai Jack, even if you just compare first seasons.

Mio Since: Jan, 2001
#1131: Sep 28th 2012 at 6:45:29 AM

It's nice to see the show on the air again, but I doubt it will get enough ratings (even relative to other shows at that time slot) to justify another season.

maxwellelvis Mad Scientist Wannabe from undisclosed location Since: Oct, 2009 Relationship Status: In my bunk
Mad Scientist Wannabe
#1132: Sep 28th 2012 at 7:03:27 AM

[up]I know, I heard that Titan was really expensive to make. On the other hand, Adult Swim's been able to resuscitate shows before, so who knows...

Of course, don't you know anything about ALCHEMY?!- Twin clones of Ivan the Great
Jeorg from Thailand down South Since: Sep, 2011 Relationship Status: I'm just high on the world
#1133: Sep 28th 2012 at 9:26:54 AM

There was an ama thing featuring Genndy the other day, apparently he had 10 more episodes thought up that were even better than any of the first season, then it got cancelled...

A love that crushes like a mace.
Mio Since: Jan, 2001
#1134: Sep 28th 2012 at 9:45:24 AM

[up][up]At that late timeslot it is really unlikely. That particular slot is really only "manned" by shows that have already run their course, since only the most dedicated or insomniac will watch them.

edited 28th Sep '12 9:45:32 AM by Mio

kyun Since: Dec, 2010
#1135: Sep 28th 2012 at 10:20:39 AM

That block also attracts Toonami fans who really want anime to succeed on basic cable television in the US, and watch it either for the nostalgia or hope that the ratings will be enough to convince them to pick up newer shows in that time slot. Unfortunately, when we were little, our parents told us that we should SLEEP on a Saturday night! Humans usually DO that.

theoneguy theoneguy Since: Sep, 2010
theoneguy
#1136: Sep 29th 2012 at 2:42:15 PM

I'm way excited for reruns, and a DVD release is possible, but a revival on adultswim?...

Its near impossible, but I'll store that hope in the special corner of my heart where all my near impossible fan-gasms live. A man can dream, a man can dream...

Shota Since: Oct, 2010 Relationship Status: Dancing with myself
#1137: Sep 29th 2012 at 7:13:14 PM

It's also near impossible as Genndy would need to produce it again, and he's busy with his long-term contract with Sony Animation.

Theboywonder from Your house Since: Dec, 2011 Relationship Status: A teenager in love
#1138: Oct 1st 2012 at 7:58:47 PM

I just heard that Genndy is CONSIDERING reviving it.

Shota Since: Oct, 2010 Relationship Status: Dancing with myself
#1139: Oct 1st 2012 at 8:10:16 PM

Producing an animated feature film with a big studio take every hour of your life for years. Chris Sanders has a DA account and has not ever posted activity on it for 2 years, save for the occasional journal entry. I doubt he'd be open for another project.

Lionheart0 Since: Oct, 2009 Relationship Status: I'm just a hunk-a, hunk-a burnin' love
#1140: Oct 1st 2012 at 8:35:50 PM

Would be cool to see this show get brought back, if only to test the waters for a serious Western Animaton show made for older audiences. When it comes to Western Animation, the only types released for older people are always Animated sitcoms in the vein of The Simpsons or Family Guy. This could create a new market that CN could invest in.

Shota Since: Oct, 2010 Relationship Status: Dancing with myself
#1141: Oct 1st 2012 at 9:23:45 PM

Genndy pitched it to the wrong network. It was really more fitting for Adult Swim/ Toonami.

Lionheart0 Since: Oct, 2009 Relationship Status: I'm just a hunk-a, hunk-a burnin' love
#1142: Oct 1st 2012 at 10:28:39 PM

[up]Even Adult Swim would've been a tough sell since they were still going through their Dork Age when the show premiered. All the action shows have been relegated to Saturday nights, so it would've need to gain a quick following for cartoon network to continue funding it.

XSOLDIER Since: Mar, 2011
#1143: Oct 5th 2012 at 11:52:12 PM

Genndy left another message on the AMA over on Reddit the other day that says, "I just found out that Adult Swim is gonna start airing it, I think on Oct-6. This is great because Adult Swim has been responsible for bringing back other cancelled shows so there’s hope!"

I think that's the best possible indication that we can get from the man in charge that if the showings on Toonami go well, that it might actually have a real chance at continuing. I really do hope that it gets a proper DVD release, or some other official merch of some kind that'll be able to help fans show support for the show.

Regardless, I can't wait to see it air again tomorrow.

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Shota Since: Oct, 2010 Relationship Status: Dancing with myself
#1144: Oct 6th 2012 at 9:06:45 AM

Maybe the problem will be that it was targeted at the wrong demographic. Most of Adult Swim's shows do not rely on merchandise to become successful.

TheHandle United Earth from Stockholm Since: Jan, 2012 Relationship Status: YOU'RE TEARING ME APART LISA
United Earth
#1145: Jan 22nd 2013 at 3:38:17 PM

Just had a look. It was awesome. We need more shows like this.

Such extreme badassitude... just to catch the bus.

edited 22nd Jan '13 3:42:02 PM by TheHandle

Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.
TheHandle United Earth from Stockholm Since: Jan, 2012 Relationship Status: YOU'RE TEARING ME APART LISA
United Earth
#1146: Jan 23rd 2013 at 11:24:37 AM

I am going to write Octo/Meat Slash Fiction. They're so cute together!

Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.
Byakuko Imperial Court Minstrel from Great Prosperity Sphere Since: Dec, 2012
Imperial Court Minstrel
#1147: Jan 23rd 2013 at 11:53:22 PM

what were the ratings titan pulled in it's origimal run?

because the adult swim ratings are around a MILLION.

"I will strike down all that threaten my clan!"
TheHandle United Earth from Stockholm Since: Jan, 2012 Relationship Status: YOU'RE TEARING ME APART LISA
United Earth
#1148: Jan 24th 2013 at 12:00:07 AM

Who cares? This show is beautiful! Lance is a total Hunk, and he pulls The Comically Serious with gusto. Ilana is literally the sort of girl that I want to marry some day, freckles and all. Octo is adorable.

Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.
TheHandle United Earth from Stockholm Since: Jan, 2012 Relationship Status: YOU'RE TEARING ME APART LISA
United Earth
#1149: Jan 24th 2013 at 12:40:53 AM

Roll it baby booty shake it...

What the fuck am I watching...

Most interestingly, I just feel embarrassed for the girl.

... I did that with a hamburger once... with exactly the results you'd expect...

Excellent metal concert...

I never thought I'd see She Is Not My Girlfriend executed that way... brilliant!

Octo is such a Chick Magnet, Even the Guys Want Him. He probably gets hit on more than hyper-cool Lance because he seems more approachable.

OMG we almost had a Glamour Failure then and there...

And then the Singin In The Rain of debris...

And then Ilana and Lance's reactions...

Obvious Alucard playing prisoner is obvious. Simple plan, but not a bad one, given who he's dealing with.

Octo's stroll in the wilderness with the Chirping Crickets and the billowing clouds reminds me a lot of Episode 2 of Evangelion, a.k.a. "Shinji's Stroll"...

Is that Lance's dad?

And now Lance has a female counterpart! Awwwww...

"Did you want my phone number? It might make it easier to find me."

... The Swamp episode... like so many horror stories, it required an Idiot Ball, but damn is it eerie...

LOL ILANA!

edited 24th Jan '13 2:08:27 AM by TheHandle

Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.
Shippudentimes Since: Dec, 2012
#1150: Feb 16th 2013 at 12:33:05 PM

Hi! Been watching SBT since Toonami first started airing it, and I absolutely love everything about it, from the characters, their designs, developments, personalities and voices, the story arcs, the mature tone of the world, the great balance between tense and exciting action, emotionally gripping (and realistic) drama, horrifyingly scary and genuinely touching moments, and the general look of the art style. I've also been managing to fit this series in with a mini-psych paper that I've started to work on (relate your favorite show to the current subject matter that's being covered in class, which is the different types of conditioning: operant, classical, and observational, the different biological, cultural, and cognitive barriers in learning, as well as the different types of cognitive learning), and narrow it down to a specific episode that would best demonstrate everything that I've just covered. Any tropers out there that are Psych students/ majors and are also fans of Titan, can you please lend a hand?

Also, get permission to stream it legally on Netflix, You Tube, Hulu, or one of the billions upon billions of video streaming sites available on the interwebs. That should help boost Cartoon Network's confidence.

Also, do DVR'd shows help boost the ratings when they're viewed at a later date?

edited 16th Feb '13 12:37:58 PM by Shippudentimes


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