C&C - Anything Else [2/27-3/5]

[Space Cadet]

Welcome to the Anything Else thread! This thread also covers reruns of older episodes of AS originals/anime series on AS Video. New episodes of the various AS originals continue.


New Episodes in Lime Green
New Arrivals in Red
Return to Weekday Glory in Orange
Very slight change in time in Light Blue


February 27th
9:00/4.00 Baby Blues
9:30/4.30 The Oblongs
10.00/5.00 King of the Hill
10.30/1.30 Family Guy
11.00/2.00 Family Guy
11.30/2.30 Childrens' Hospital
11.45/2.45 Robot Chicken
12.00/3.00 Superjail
12.15/3.15 Aqua Teen Hunger Force
12.30/3.30 Squidbillies
12.45/3.45 Mongo Wrestling Alliance
1.00/5.30 King of the Hill





February 28th
9.00/5.00 King of the Hill
9.30/5.30 King of the Hill
10.00/1.30 American Dad
10.30/2.00 American Dad
11.00/2.30 Family Guy
11.30/3.00 Family Guy
12.00/3.30 Robot Chicken
12.15/3.45 Robot Chicken
12.30 Aqua Teen Hunger Force
12.45 Aqua Teen Hunger Force
1.00/4.30 Metalocalypse
1.15/4.45 Metalocalypse
4.00 Mary Shelley's Frankenhole
4.15 Frisky Dingo


March 1st
9.00/5.00 King of the Hill
9.30/5.30 King of the Hill
10.00/1.30 American Dad
10.30/2.00 American Dad
11.00/2.30 Family Guy
11.30/3.00 Family Guy
12.00/3.30 Robot Chicken
12.15/3.45 Robot Chicken
12.30 Aqua Teen Hunger Force
12.45 Aqua Teen Hunger Force
1.00/4.30 Metalocalypse
1.15/4.45 Metalocalypse
4.00 Mary Shelley's Frankenhole
4.15 Frisky Dingo



March 2nd
9.00/5.00 King of the Hill
9.30/5.30 King of the Hill
10.00/1.30 American Dad
10.30/2.00 American Dad
11.00/2.30 Family Guy
11.30/3.00 Family Guy
12.00/3.30 Robot Chicken
12.15/3.45 Robot Chicken
12.30 Aqua Teen Hunger Force
12.45 Aqua Teen Hunger Force
1.00/4.30 Metalocalypse
1.15/4.45 Metalocalypse
4.00 Mary Shelley's Frankenhole
4.15 Frisky Dingo


March 3rd
9.00/5.00 King of the Hill
9.30/5.30 King of the Hill
10.00/1.30 American Dad
10.30/2.00 American Dad
11.00/2.30 Family Guy
11.30/3.00 Family Guy
12.00/3.30 Eagleheart
12.15/3.45 Childrens' Hospital
12.30 Robot Chicken
12.45 Mongo Wrestling Alliance
1.00/4.30 Metalocalypse
1.15/4.45 Metalocalypse
4.00 Mary Shelley's Frankenhole
4.15 Frisky Dingo



March 4th
9.00/5.00 King of the Hill
9.30/5.30 King of the Hill
10.00/1.30 American Dad
10.30/2.00 American Dad
11.00/2.30 Family Guy
11.30/3.00 Family Guy
12.00/3.30 Robot Chicken
12.15/3.45 Robot Chicken
12.30 Aqua Teen Hunger Force
12.45 Aqua Teen Hunger Force
1.00/4.30 Metalocalypse
1.15/4.45 Metalocalypse
4.00 Mary Shelley's Frankenhole
4.15 Frisky Dingo




March 5th
9.00 King of the Hill
9:30 King of the Hill
10:00 God, the Devil and Bob
10.30 Family Guy
11.00 The Boondocks
11.30 The Venture Bros.
12.00 Bleach
12.30 Kekkaishi
1.00 Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
1.30 Big O
2.00 Cowboy Bebop
2.30 Cowboy Bebop
3.00 Ghost in the Shell
3.30 Ghost in the Shell
4.00 Bleach
4.30 Kekkaishi
5.00 Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
5.30 Inuyasha

[Rabi~en~Rose]

going by the episode title they should have showed that viewer mail card before yesterdays Bleach episode

AS has an action block and its being propped up by young and old men


Saturday, February 20th

• Bleach (12:00): 374,000
• Boondocks (11:00): 344,000
• Family Guy (10:30): 341,000

thats a downer


Down: F-Guy (10:30, x3), Boondocks (11:00)
New: Bleach (12:00)



Sunday, February 21st

• Family Guy (11:00): 775,000
• Hospital (11:30): 560,000
• Family Guy (2:00): 550,000

thats also a downer


Down: Family Guy (11:00, x3), Family Guy (2:00)
New: Hospital (11:30)

[Beat]

Now those are meh ratings, even if adult Nel and her stripperific outfit beat Family Guy.

More comedy or more fan service seem to be the way to go. Too bad about Koth though.

[Scirel]

Now those are meh ratings, even if adult Nel and her stripperific outfit beat Family Guy.

More comedy or more fan service seem to be the way to go. Too bad about Koth though.

I`m fine with fanservice as long as it isn`t the entire purpose of the show or get in the way of the plot. Filtering by fanservice is pretty pathetic, even when AS has passed up numerous good series from the past that have very little by average standards, and the Seth shows as well as most of the other comedies have shown much more in terms of cartoon skin. It's the worst kind of double standard.

[Sketch]

Hmm slightly lower than average Bleach ratings but FG and Boon should have been able to do better. That's Saturday for you, the only constant is inconsistency.

But hey, second time Bleach beat Family Guy and I think this is the first time it's gotten #1 on Saturday in this batch of episodes. Actually I don't remember the last time it got #1.

Sunday's not so great either. Anything notable happen last weekend? These numbers seem rather low for both nights.

[Space Cadet]

Hmm slightly lower than average Bleach ratings but FG and Boon should have been able to do better. That's Saturday for you, the only constant is inconsistency.

But hey, second time Bleach beat Family Guy and I think this is the first time it's gotten #1 on Saturday in this batch of episodes. Actually I don't remember the last time it got #1.

Sunday's not so great either. Anything notable happen last weekend? These numbers seem rather low for both nights.

All I can think of is the NBA All-Star game. But I don't remember when it ended.

Also, AS posted dates for some of upcoming series. Mongo is coming back, as well as Superjail in April. Childrens' Hospital returns in June and its spin-off debut sometime later. I hope someone posts the dates.

[NightSpirit]

Does anyone actually think that fanservice is the reason Bleach is the most popular anime? You don't think it has more to do with the fact that it's by far the most recognizable property with by far the most diverse marketing outlets? I'm pretty sure if you put DBZ Kai on AS it would blow away Bleach in terms of ratings, despite having zero fanservice.

[Beat]

Does anyone actually think that fanservice is the reason Bleach is the most popular anime?.

This is actually a fascinating argument and one that warrants its own thread. Short answer is "Yes, but that's not the only factor, it also requires..."

Also, AS posted dates for some of upcoming series. Mongo is coming back, as well as Superjail in April. Childrens' Hospital returns in June and its spin-off debut sometime later. I hope someone posts the dates.

And no Black Dynamite.

[Space Cadet]

This is actually a fascinating argument and one that warrants its own thread. Short answer is "Yes, but that's not the only factor, it also requires..."



And no Black Dynamite.

Well, there was a show that's debuting in September that was crossed out by AS. So, maybe there is a chance that's Black Dynamite.

[animePWNS]

Spoiler:

Bleach #193:Nnoitora: Why did you stop your sword?
Neliel: Why did you stop yours?
Nnoitora: You idiot, it's obvious I stopped my sword because I saw you stop your sword! You're annoying. You're so annoying, when I'm fighting you, I think back. Except for those ridiculous ragtag clothes you're wearing, you haven't changed one single bit.
　
Kekkaishi #39:
Teacher: All right, Tokine, would you please read the next part of our lesson? Tokine?
Tokine: Huh? Yes. I'm sorry, I wasn't listening.
Teacher: Oh no! If Tokine has lost interest in my lesson plan, it can only mean that I'm...a failure as a teacher!
　
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood #34:
Miles: I did resent the military's actions. And I also had doubts as to why General Armstrong would keep me as her staff officer. The presence of someone with Ishvalan blood could cause discord among the soldiers stationed here. It would have been easier for her to get rid of me. Eventually, I just came right out and asked her.
Olivier: This is Briggs. No matter what happens, this territory must not fall. Every soldier here must be both strong and flexible. You must move as one cohesive unit, following me, your leader, in all things at all times. In short, we do not have the luxury of discrimination here. The blood of several races flows within you, and with that comes various strengths and values. You can see this country in a way that others cannot. I was born and raised in Amestris. In order to lead, I need someone with your eyes. Now shut up and follow me, Miles! Understood?
Miles: Her words made sense. I knew she was speaking without deception. I even went so far as to ask her, "What if the Ishvalan blood within me cannot forgive what the military did to my people?" And do you want to know what the General said to that?
Olivier: Fine then, bring it! On behalf of the military, I'll accept your challenge anytime!
Miles: That was it.
Edward: What a scary lady! Maybe she said that because she had her troops with her.
Miles: No, that wasn't it at all.
Armstrong: I'LL FIGHT YOU ONE ON ONE!
Miles: The look in her eye!

[NightSpirit]

This is actually a fascinating argument and one that warrants its own thread. Short answer is "Yes, but that's not the only factor, it also requires..."

So can you explain why shows with non-existent fanservice like FMA and GITS were so popular? Bebop barely had any fanservice either, outside of Faye's outfit. But I've never met a Cowboy Bebop fan who's said they watched that show because of Faye.

Or how about fanservice-heavy shows like Code Geass and Samurai Champloo that failed to find a larger audience?

[Beat]

If the second half of FMA and Brotherhood's ratings are to be believed, it isn't that popular.

[macattack]

I'm personally shocked that AS hasn't released a new advanced schedule yet.

Is it really so hard to make one in Excel? I swear.

[NightSpirit]

If the second half of FMA and Brotherhood's ratings are to be believed, it isn't that popular.

It was popular enough for them to keep it around for 6+ years and license the new series. And it did score the highest ever ratings for an anime, and I think until recently, the highest ever ratings for a Saturday show on AS.

[Sketch]

If the second half of FMA and Brotherhood's ratings are to be believed, it isn't that popular.

Well it is airing premieres at 1AM and long after FUNimation streamed the whole thing.

[Paradox295]

I think the crossed out show is an anime that's gonna replace Kekkaishi when that's over. My money's still on Fairy Tail

[Space Cadet]

Adult Swim
Across February 2011, Adult Swim ranked #1 for Total Day delivery of young adults 18-34, adults 18-24, men 18-34, men 18-24 and adults 18-49. Compared to February 2010, adults 18-34 delivery (508,000) grew by 2%, adults 18-24 delivery (274,000) remained unchanged, men 18-34 delivery (330,000) grew by 12%, men 18-24 delivery (186,000) grew by 16%, and adults 18-49 delivery (718,000) grew by 5%.


Adult Swim telecasts of Family Guy accounted for 13 of the Top 50 telecasts of the month on ad-supported basic cable among adults 18-34. This shows also accounted for 22 of the Top 50 telecasts of the month among men 18-34, more than any other network.


The Saturday night premiere episodes of GOD, THE DEVIL, AND BOB (10 p.m.) posted double-digit delivery increases with adults 18-34 (308,000/ up 20%), adults 18-24 (164,000/ up 41%), men 18-34 (214,000/ up 40%) and men 18-24 (116,000/ up 84%).


New episodes of BLEACH (12 a.m.) also scored delivery gains among adults 18-34 (437,000/ up 24%), adults 18-24 (234,000/ up 16%), men 18-34 (330,000/ up45%) and men 18-24 (169,000/ up 30%).

Bleach is mentioned again.


Also, Family Guy is the Spongebob of adults 18-49 cable ratings, but no surprise there: http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/201...-ratings/84261

[Sketch]

Do you suppose those numbers for Bob and Bleach are averages of the month's totals or the last week's ratings?

[Space Cadet]

Do you suppose those numbers for Bob and Bleach are averages of the month's totals or the last week's ratings?

Not sure. We'll find out this Sunday.

[{Shadow}]

Also, AS posted dates for some of upcoming series. Mongo is coming back, as well as Superjail in April. Childrens' Hospital returns in June and its spin-off debut sometime later. I hope someone posts the dates.

Here's the full bump:

AS Premiere Calendar:

Premiere Calendar
[Dates Subject to Change/Whim]

April 3
Superjail

May 8
Aqua Teen Hunger Force

June 5
Childrens Hospital

June 19
Mongo Wrestling Alliance

July 21
NTSF:SD:SUV

September 11
Squidbillies

October 13
The Heart, She Holler

October 16
Professor Brothers

October 23
Robot Chicken

[adult swim]