Omnia mutantur, nihil interit (that's Latin)

**Jeff Harris** · 12-23-2002, 08:45 PM

Hey reader, this is probably my last post before Christmas (got plans with the family starting tomorrow afternoon), and I'm just here to say, well, have a happy holidays, have a little fun, and come the weekend, we'll end 2002 with a bang (I would have had the Toonami Year in Review article done earlier, but one particular category [Villian of the Year] has me stumped).

See ya then, and have a happy!

Later.

**Chad Bonin** · 12-23-2002, 09:45 PM

Merry Christmas Jeff.

Best villain?

Uhh... I dunno... that IS a hard one.

Majin Buu turned good after mercilessly killing millions (Yes, the Earth of DBZ has millions of people).

Major Uluube wasn't revealed to be the big baddie until the last episodes, and Kyoji never really was the real bad guy.

Hamtaro could have been the villain of Toonami, along with the K-Beast.

Zoids:CC... I haven't really followed much.

Megatron and Skeletor aren't the smartest....

**JohnCrichton** · 12-23-2002, 10:30 PM

Master Asia, I'd have to say.

His was the best death sequence I've ever seen on Toonami.

Not to mention his miles of melodramatic anguish and turmoil he went through in trying to make a better world.

Still... I can see how this would be a tough choice.

**AinaMacil** · 12-23-2002, 11:16 PM

Originally posted by JohnCrichton
Master Asia, I'd have to say.

His was the best death sequence I've ever seen on Toonami.

Not to mention his miles of melodramatic anguish and turmoil he went through in trying to make a better world.

Still... I can see how this would be a tough choice.

JC...I'm disappointed. In your list of the things about Master Asia that make him great, you forgot to list SUPER ASIA...

**JohnCrichton** · 12-23-2002, 11:24 PM

How could I forget!

Yeah, I'd say even tho the pickings this year weren't obvious as to who the top Villian was, Master Asian definately wins.

I any villian with the gaul to stop and proclaim himself, "SUPER!!!" it's pretty unforgetable.

**Nik Jam** · 12-24-2002, 02:02 AM

Gbye. Merry Christmas

Villian of the year would probaly stay as Majin Buu, but there's always COBRA.

**Mr. Obsession** · 12-24-2002, 02:23 AM

Enjoy the time with your family Jeff.

Originally posted by JohnCrichton
Master Asia, I'd have to say.

His was the best death sequence I've ever seen on Toonami.

Not to mention his miles of melodramatic anguish and turmoil he went through in trying to make a better world.

Still... I can see how this would be a tough choice.

I think you're confusing antagonist with villain here JC. See, even though Master Asia's actions can be considered villainous, once you know the whole story, his goal turns out to be that of a hero, likewise with Kyoji.

an·tag·o·nist ( P ) Pronunciation Key (n-tg->st)
n.
1. One who opposes and contends against another; an adversary.
2. The principal character in opposition to the protagonist or hero of a narrative or drama
3. One who contends with another, especially in combat; an adversary; an opponent.

vil·lain ( P ) Pronunciation Key (vln)
n.
1. A wicked or evil person; a scoundrel.
2. A dramatic or fictional character who is typically at odds with the hero.
3. The principle bad character in a work of fiction.

In G Gundam, PM Wong and Major Uluube are villains, while Master Asia and Kyoji would be antagonists.

**Ultra8** · 12-24-2002, 02:33 AM

I'm stuck between
Wong-

pocky eating wearer of shades
Ulube- stoped 4 special attacks with his abs!
Magin(super)Buu- Human Genocide Attack!

I'd like to include Kid Buu but anyone watching CN won't see his deeds till next season.

He'd be a shoe in for best villian.

**Nin-Nin69** · 12-24-2002, 08:21 AM

And the award of MVGG this year is Dabura.

**JohnCrichton** · 12-24-2002, 08:52 AM

Originally posted by Mr. Obsession
Enjoy the time with your family Jeff.

I think you're confusing antagonist with villain here JC. See, even though Master Asia's actions can be considered villainous, once you know the whole story, his goal turns out to be that of a hero, likewise with Kyoji.

In G Gundam, PM Wong and Major Uluube are villains, while Master Asia and Kyoji would be antagonists.

Yeah, yeah..... whatever.

Master Asia is still the year's best villian.

**Outlander00** · 12-24-2002, 09:02 AM

Have a merry, Jeff...

I'll go with Buu, btw... With a runner up going to the Ham-Hams

**j32885** · 12-24-2002, 09:56 AM

Marry Christmas Jeff and have a happy New Year !

Hopefully, you will find the right villian to be Toonami's "Villian Of The Year ". It could be an outside entity or a particular villian from a certain series.

**Orion_of_Chaos** · 12-24-2002, 10:12 AM

Zoids wasn't finished on Toonami, but it did have one run...
Raven is pure greatness...
I'd say Master Asia in 2nd...

**Artimus Gigan** · 12-24-2002, 10:49 AM

Skeletor
Megatron close 2nd

because they eat humans

**AinaMacil** · 12-24-2002, 02:48 PM

Originally posted by Artimus Gigan
Skeletor
Megatron close 2nd

because they eat humans

So does Buu. And hey, maybe Master Asia's a cannibal too. He's certainly pretty weird.

Anyway, folks, have a merry christmas, a happy hanukkah (i know, i know, it's over), a krazy kwanzaa, and a solemn, respectful ramadan.*

*Proudly stolen from Krusty The Clown of The Simpsons. Please don't be offended by it.

Again, everyone, no matter what religion you are, have a happy, safe, and enjoyable holiday.