Matt Hazuda
02-13-2002, 11:54 AM
I was doing some searching online, when I came across this interesting little piece courtesy of the Anime News Network (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com) This is Media Blasters rep John Sirabella speaking on what almost happened.
When asked about anime on television, John told a tale of what "may have been" with Magic Knight Rayearth: Back during the days before Toonami on Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon began seeking anime titles for a block similar to Toonami, but with a more kid-friendly leaning. Nickelodeon wanted to acquire Magic Knight Rayearth for this block, but wasn't happy with the dramatic nature of the series. Nick asked MB to make the show more comedic, and MB refused. "Everyone wants the next Digimon," John said. As Toonami gained a foothold on Cartoon Network, Nick abandoned its plans for an anime block and instead went to its own studios to produce animated titles more in-line with its audiences' expectations. To see the entire article, which includes the reason why on the later Kenshins discs there's only an english opening song, go to http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/archives/news/cons/2001/acen/industry.php
When asked about anime on television, John told a tale of what "may have been" with Magic Knight Rayearth: Back during the days before Toonami on Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon began seeking anime titles for a block similar to Toonami, but with a more kid-friendly leaning. Nickelodeon wanted to acquire Magic Knight Rayearth for this block, but wasn't happy with the dramatic nature of the series. Nick asked MB to make the show more comedic, and MB refused. "Everyone wants the next Digimon," John said. As Toonami gained a foothold on Cartoon Network, Nick abandoned its plans for an anime block and instead went to its own studios to produce animated titles more in-line with its audiences' expectations. To see the entire article, which includes the reason why on the later Kenshins discs there's only an english opening song, go to http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/archives/news/cons/2001/acen/industry.php