Back in the day, I was in the 3rd grade when my parents switched the cable service from Dish to Verizon. When it was all set up the first channel to pop-up was the Funimation Channel It was airing Kodocha at the time and it was my first exposure to that type of show. I watched it and enjoyed it. My brother even tuned in for the next episode. It aired anime 24/7 and it was the first time I've ever encountered a channel like this. When I saw "Funimation" I thought it was one of those sponsers thingies after the credits (I didn't know how the business worked back then) and only saw it after the credits of anime like Dragon Ball Z. So they've aired Dragon Ball (first series) and it was my first time watching Dragon Ball and I actually liked it. They've aired Black Cat, School Rumble, Kenichi: The Mightest Desciple, Ouran Highschool Host Club, Hetalia, Black Butler, Aquarion, Peach Girl, Moonphase, Baki The Grappler, Hunter X Hunter(1999 verison), Sacred Blacksmith, Sekirei, Beck, Negima, Baka and Test and many other shows I don't remember the name of. They released all of these shows in dub form. Funimation Channel was taken off of my TV around early 2012 due to "low viewership". Which is crazy to think of because this was the only anime network airing anime. Many people in the Verizon Forum voiced their thoughts on how they didn't like the decision to drop the network from the cable service. Last thing I saw from there was a Trigun Movie I don't remember the name of the movie. TL:DR Would you like a TV Network that would air anime 24/7 in your region? (I can feel that mostly 99% will say "Yes") Also, for fun, what would you call this TV Network? Fun Fact: The Funimation Channel was the 2nd channel to air anime 24/7. The first channel to ever do so was literally called the Anime Network  I never knew that channel existed. It ceased broadcast in 2008. I wonder where this channel was or what cable service it was availalbe on as I would've definitely tuned in. Who's actually watched anime on either Funimation Channel or The Anime Network? P.S Not saying every showed that the Funimation Channel aired was good. I just brought up the shows it aired. |
| Sincerely, from Scorpio. |
| Nah, because it'll probably get an annoying Dutch Dub and I don't want that. But if it got english dub with dutch subs sure, even though I don't need the dutch subs, because I understand english |
| ~ Nas, The "OG Bulgarian"~ Formerly known as: ~ Gokuvich, The "OG Bulgarian"~  |
| I forgot to add that when Verizon was removing Funimation from the service. My brother saw the notification and actually called Verizon about it. LMAO He thought it was like an issue with the service or something. I am just assuming, this is how I interpreted it. Like "What the....why? This must be a bug. I'ma call them... They told him "WE TAKING YOUR ANIME AWAY, BITCH!" Him:  |
| Sincerely, from Scorpio. |
| We already have one in my country (ETC..TV), it is one of the few networks worldwide to be dedicated exclusively to asian productions (anime + some korean soap operas), unfortunately since for whatever reasons very few modern anime shows are dubbed in my native language nowadays (the network is still reluctant to air subbed anime) it mostly has to rely on old shows that did get a dub. |
| dont even have to read My answer is a total NO |
Glenfinnan said: We already have one in my country (ETC..TV), it is one of the few networks worldwide to be dedicated exclusively to asian productions (anime + some korean soap operas), unfortunately since for whatever reasons very few modern anime shows are dubbed in my native language nowadays (the network is still reluctant to air subbed anime) it mostly has to rely on old shows that did get a dub. What is this network called? I wonder why they wouldn't just air anime with subs. I mean most people I see just use subs and prefer it over dub. Maybe it doesn't apply for your region or country. |
| Sincerely, from Scorpio. |
| i first got into anime via tv in 2004 and back then i would have loved 24/24 anime airing but now i dont even have tv anymore so idc |
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romagia said: i first got into anime via tv in 2004 and back then i would have loved 24/24 anime airing but now i dont even have tv anymore so idc From which channel did the anime air from, man? |
| Sincerely, from Scorpio. |
Nas said: Nah, because it'll probably get an annoying Dutch Dub and I don't want that. But if it got english dub with dutch subs sure, even though I don't need the dutch subs, because I understand english Most dutch dubs for anime are pretty decent tho(even if there aren’t very many dubbed shows in dutch.)They’re on the same level as english dubs I would say. |
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Katsuo_ said: Nas said: Nah, because it'll probably get an annoying Dutch Dub and I don't want that. But if it got english dub with dutch subs sure, even though I don't need the dutch subs, because I understand english Most dutch dubs for anime are pretty decent tho(even if there aren’t very many dubbed shows in dutch.)They’re on the same level as english dubs I would say. They may be decent, but I just find them annoying lol |
| ~ Nas, The "OG Bulgarian"~ Formerly known as: ~ Gokuvich, The "OG Bulgarian"~ |
| TV is obsolete. Streaming is where it's at. Give us control. I don't need to adjust my daily schedule according to a machine. |
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| I watched both Funimation and Anime Network back then. I don't remember either of them being that good. Besides, they came out around the time streaming online was getting big, so it's a no brainer they died out. |
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| If it shows on my local network and I don't need cable for that shit, sure. |
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| Hell no, the dubbing would be the worst |
Halpher said: Sit back and listen to the story of anime in Romania.romagia said: i first got into anime via tv in 2004 and back then i would have loved 24/24 anime airing but now i dont even have tv anymore so idc From which channel did the anime air from, man? Once upon a time, there was a cartoon channel called Minimax. Around 2004, after the regular broadcast ended (~20:00), there started an anime block called A+. There is very few documentation about it online, and the only reason i remember the year 2004 is because of the czech wiki article: https://cs.wikipedia.org/wiki/Animax (you can also see what anime aired on it; it also had some toonami stuff like Bebop and YYH so my nostalgia for those i think is similar to americans' xD) A+ was also the very first forum i participated on and now it's completely erased on the internet :( for the better maybe A few years later, Animax bought A+ but everyone knows about Animax, and by that time i didn't really watch TV anymore and i already answered the question so eh. This is a story for another time. |
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| Well, then I would need to buy a TV and also to pay for that network. Seems like poorly invested money, I'd rather just stick up with online streaming. |
romagia said: Sit back and listen to the story of anime in Romania. Once upon a time, there was a cartoon channel called Minimax. Around 2004, after the regular broadcast ended (~20:00), there started an anime block called A+. There is very few documentation about it online, and the only reason i remember the year 2004 is because of the czech wiki article: https://cs.wikipedia.org/wiki/Animax (you can also see what anime aired on it; it also had some toonami stuff like Bebop and YYH so my nostalgia for those i think is similar to americans' xD) A+ was also the very first forum i participated on and now it's completely erased on the internet :( for the better maybe A few years later, Animax bought A+ but everyone knows about Animax, and by that time i didn't really watch TV anymore and i already answered the question so eh. This is a story for another time. How was the block like? Did it go with a feel like Toonami with the ship flying in space or...? |
| Sincerely, from Scorpio. |
Pyro said: I watched both Funimation and Anime Network back then. I don't remember either of them being that good. Besides, they came out around the time streaming online was getting big, so it's a no brainer they died out. Where did you go to tune in for Anime Network? Also, tell me how it was like. |
| Sincerely, from Scorpio. |
Maelstrom said: ayy lmao i remember our local tv showing 3 episodes of bleach gahaha that's the farthest they got and i totally like the idea but only if it's english subbed or has a good dub. I've seen bakugan on cartoon network but i don't have it on my list cuz i dont remember anything lol I heard Bakugan was produced by Canadians. I’ma search to see if this is true. |
| Sincerely, from Scorpio. |
Hrybami said: Well, then I would need to buy a TV and also to pay for that network. Seems like poorly invested money, I'd rather just stick up with online streaming. Thats fine. I never think of folks who don’t have a TV. Everyone I see and know own a TV. |
| Sincerely, from Scorpio. |
Halpher said: for the time it was alive and from my vague memories i think for most of its life was something likeromagia said: Sit back and listen to the story of anime in Romania. Once upon a time, there was a cartoon channel called Minimax. Around 2004, after the regular broadcast ended (~20:00), there started an anime block called A+. There is very few documentation about it online, and the only reason i remember the year 2004 is because of the czech wiki article: https://cs.wikipedia.org/wiki/Animax (you can also see what anime aired on it; it also had some toonami stuff like Bebop and YYH so my nostalgia for those i think is similar to americans' xD) A+ was also the very first forum i participated on and now it's completely erased on the internet :( for the better maybe A few years later, Animax bought A+ but everyone knows about Animax, and by that time i didn't really watch TV anymore and i already answered the question so eh. This is a story for another time. How was the block like? Did it go with a feel like Toonami with the ship flying in space or...? -one or two kids friendly show (megaman, tokyo mew mew, captain tsubasa) -two "13+" shounens (yyh, slayers, kiddy grade, inuyasha) -one "15+" seinen (i only remember cowboy bebop and blue gender in this slot) near its death i remember it was just naruto bleach and some mahou shoujo (kirarin revolution maybe?) ... this was in the early 2010s it was just going for anime feel.. here is a promo from the channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_CmX77qY-Y it just uses anime clips... the youtube channel has more like that if you are curious a plus era stuff online is rare cause dvr was also rare back then i think... how i'd love to see parappa the rapper and kyoro chan subbed again xD i dont think those exist even in english btw we also had toonami but it was just american cartoons mostly superhero stuff iirc like batman beyond and justice league |
romagiaFeb 24, 2018 3:44 PM
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Halpher said: What is this network called? I wonder why they wouldn't just air anime with subs. I mean most people I see just use subs and prefer it over dub. Maybe it doesn't apply for your region or country. It's called ETC...TV. They don't (mostly) air subbed because since it's birth that has never been part of its business model and because of traditions. The largest part of its audience are kids -13yo or less- (the same as Cartoon Network or any other kids network) and you are not going to show subbed anime to kids, despite they can obviously read subs the same way they can do it with the movies broadcasted by a network like HBO. They feel more comfortable with dubs. Their whole lives they have been watching animated productions dubbed and everyone feels this is "the way" those should be consumed if broadcasted by local TV. And yes, you can surely show them anime or cartoons with their original language, but the most likely outcome is that your viewership will be reduced -since dubbed is more comfortable to these young audiences- and that's clearly not what the network wants. But I said "mostly" because despite this, and given how costly it is to dub nowadays in relation to the potential benefits of doing so, which has resulted in less and less shows available with a dub, they have indeed broadcasted subbed anime, but this is something very recently and is still in a experimental phase. Obviously, these handful of shows are all for adult audiences (they include bad language, mild nudity, dark themes, and so on) and have been broadcasted only after midnight. (I have no idea what the results were tbh). |
SoldierDreamFeb 24, 2018 3:44 PM
| I don't think we ever had an anime-centric channel but I definitely remember Naruto airing at some point, I'm not sure what channel though sadly but it was one of the generic kid's tv ones. Though common things like Pokemon still airs today. I would like a channel dedicated to it but I don't like dubs and they'd probably be too lazy (and scared) to air subbed episodes. |
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Glenfinnan said: Halpher said: What is this network called? I wonder why they wouldn't just air anime with subs. I mean most people I see just use subs and prefer it over dub. Maybe it doesn't apply for your region or country. It's called ETC...TV. They don't (mostly) air subbed because since it's birth that has never been part of its business model and because of traditions. The largest part of its audience are kids -13yo or less- (the same as Cartoon Network or any other kids network) and you are not going to show subbed anime to kids, despite they can obviously read subs the same way they can do it with the movies broadcasted by a network like HBO. They feel more comfortable with dubs. Their whole lives they have been watching animated productions dubbed and everyone feels this is "the way" those should be consumed if broadcasted by local TV. And yes, you can surely show them anime or cartoons with their original language, but the most likely outcome is that your viewership will be reduced -since dubbed is more comfortable to these young audiences- and that's clearly not what the network wants. But I said "mostly" because despite this, and given how costly it is to dub nowadays in relation to the potential benefits of doing so, which has resulted in less and less shows available with a dub, they have indeed broadcasted subbed anime, but this is something very recently and is still in a experimental phase. Obviously, these handful of shows are all for adult audiences (they include bad language, mild nudity, dark themes, and so on) and have been broadcasted only after midnight. (I have no idea what the results were tbh). How did the subs look? Big and yellow or like small and white? |
| Sincerely, from Scorpio. |
Have no idea. I didn't watch the shows. I just know they broadcasted them because they announced it in their webpage. |
| back then, even my local TV already airing some of the finest Anime out there, Conan, One Piece, Naruto, Doraemon, Eyeshield 21, Yu Gi Oh, Saint Seiya, InuYasha, Ghost Stories, Tsubasa, Law of Ueki, etc. yeah some of them are early 2005, because in the 2008-2010, the government has banned anime to airing in my country because “it lowers the morale of kids and young people”, even though Doraemon has been aired in my local TV for at least 25 years, nothing wrong with that, it just makes me hiatus on watching anime for 9 years, until now. now it looks like a good time to subscribe for those anime channel, cable network is still allowed in my country so that’s fine. but the thing is that right now we dont have time to watch TV anymore:( |
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Inukanura said: back then, even my local TV already airing some of the finest Anime out there, Conan, One Piece, Naruto, Doraemon, Eyeshield 21, Yu Gi Oh, Saint Seiya, InuYasha, Ghost Stories, Tsubasa, Law of Ueki, etc. yeah some of them are early 2005, because in the 2008-2010, the government has banned anime to airing in my country because “it lowers the morale of kids and young people”, even though Doraemon has been aired in my local TV for at least 25 years, nothing wrong with that, it just makes me hiatus on watching anime for 9 years, until now. now it looks like a good time to subscribe for those anime channel, cable network is still allowed in my country so that’s fine. but the thing is that right now we dont have time to watch TV anymore:( When you bring up Ghost Stories do you mean that funny dub that everyone refers to as the”Greatest Dub of All Time |
| Sincerely, from Scorpio. |
Halpher said: When you bring up Ghost Stories do you mean that funny dub that everyone refers to as the”Greatest Dub of All Time that dub was something special, it ahead of its time, why and how the dub actors saying that is beyond me, early 2005 is such a simpler time man, even such dub can be Accepted by Aniplex back in the day. but most if the anime in my local TV only use a sub, only a handful of famous show receives dub |
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| If it would lead to more exposure then yeah, I don’t think that’s a bad thing. Plenty of western anime fans found their way into this medium through shows that aired on TV when they were a kid. TV is becoming increasingly obsolete though, and I sure as hell would rather watch anime through torrenting than on TV. |
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| We got rid of cable/satelite television here at my place, since we barely used it and every service we tried kept raising the bill so it doesn't really matter. It's cheaper to pay subscriptions to Amazon Prime, Netflix, Crunchyroll, and HiDive anyway and watch via the internet. I can just connect my laptop to the television or use the apps on my BD player if I want to watch streaming stuff on a big screen. |
KruszerFeb 24, 2018 4:31 PM
| "The name's Gambit. Remember it." -Gambit "X-Men '97"  |
| We already have HS, so I'm good enough as is. |
_Ako_ said: We already have HS, so I'm good enough as is. What is HS? I have never heard of HS. This is new to me. |
| Sincerely, from Scorpio. |
Kruszer said: We got rid of cable/satelite television here at my place, since we barely used it and every service we tried kept raising the bill so it doesn't really matter. It's cheaper to pay subscriptions to Amazon Prime, Netflix, Crunchyroll, and HiDive anyway and watch via the internet. I can just connect my laptop to the television or use the apps on my BD player if I want to watch streaming stuff on a big screen. Makes sense. What cable or satelite service did you use? |
| Sincerely, from Scorpio. |
Halpher said: Kruszer said: We got rid of cable/satelite television here at my place, since we barely used it and every service we tried kept raising the bill so it doesn't really matter. It's cheaper to pay subscriptions to Amazon Prime, Netflix, Crunchyroll, and HiDive anyway and watch via the internet. I can just connect my laptop to the television or use the apps on my BD player if I want to watch streaming stuff on a big screen. Makes sense. What cable or satelite service did you use? We used Dish Network, Charter cable, and DirectTV which were pretty much our only options. |
| "The name's Gambit. Remember it." -Gambit "X-Men '97" |
| would be cool for some people. anime on my tv was from cartoon network and more recently disney channel |
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| I rarely watch tv anymore, so no thanks. |
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| Well in chile have ETC TV ... it's something but usually use internet to watch the anime xd |
| i wouldnt mind, even if it was dubbed tbh but i dont watch tv too much, i also always forget to watch toonami (?) on saturdays |
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| We had Animax up till 13th April 2017, now they have shifted their services online so I didn't bother subscribing again. It's convenient to have at least one 24x7 anime channel that mostly shows subbed anime (local dubs suck!), I can switch on the TV and do other things on my laptop at the same time so I'd love to have such a channel. |
| I'm seriously surprised that in this day and age TV is still relevant. Then again people worship TV shows like whoa. |
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itoones said: i wouldnt mind, even if it was dubbed tbh but i dont watch tv too much, i also always forget to watch toonami (?) on saturdays Toonami airs shows in this weird resolution. They cut the openings of many shows and they're too late for me to really stay in and watch. I wish Toonami aired at 7 PM like it did back in the day. |
| Sincerely, from Scorpio. |
TheBrainintheJar said: TV is obsolete. Streaming is where it's at. Give us control. I don't need to adjust my daily schedule according to a machine. I agree. However, what if there was a new show that you've never seen before and it airs on TV first before it is available online? |
| Sincerely, from Scorpio. |
| I literally don't care. I would never watch it televised at this point, and with things like Hulu, Netflix, and Crunchyroll you would never need it to be. I don't think there's any reason to do it, but at the same reason I don't see a real reason against it. |
| *Cringey anime weeb stuff* |
FreakyTy said: I literally don't care. I would never watch it televised at this point, and with things like Hulu, Netflix, and Crunchyroll you would never need it to be. I don't think there's any reason to do it, but at the same reason I don't see a real reason against it. What about the option to watch it on TV? I see many anime watchers don't watch TV compared to others. Shows like Rick and Morty blew up in this age which is funny considering things. |
| Sincerely, from Scorpio. |
| Cable tv? Hell yes, they did good job with subs and few dubs. At now the tv channel in my country that aired anime in 24/7 is : toonami, waku-waku, animax or sometimes cnn About Local tv? They're always aired dub anime, mostly in early 2000's with kids show like yugioh, dragon ball, pokemon, digimon, dorameon , or anything related. But now there are only doraemon (2005) left aired due the copyright and cencorship. I'm feel so sad now because i didnt use cable tv and my local tv now is filled by bunch off shitty variety show and low-cost drama with hundread or 'maybe' thousand episodes I really hoped there are many anime aired in my local tv. |
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