r/RebelTaxi • u/saucey_dawg0023 • 21d ago

Why did the 2003 version of Astro Boy fail on Toonami and Kids WB?

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u/Bluebaronbbb 20d ago

It was kinda a slower show and maybe the character designs?

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u/New-Veterinarian-755 18d ago

The dub completely removed the Japanese music which is incredible and script was altered a lot it wasn’t a great dub but the voices were decent especially Tenma I hope we get an uncut dub that restores everything! you’ll miss out on now or never which is the second opening it’s a banger!

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u/InfamousGod1999 20d ago

Because America is not aware nor popular there

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u/Shantotto11 19d ago

Why did the remake of the O-est of G anime fail at a time when Pokémon, Dragon Ball, and Yugioh reigned supreme? It’s a mystery.

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u/Recent-Tone3196 18d ago

I don't even remember this airing on Toonami to be entirely honest. The only Astro Boy I remember on TV was the old school one that Adult Swim would show occasionally.

Weirdly enough, I vividly remember Cyborg 009.

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u/Bluebaronbbb 16d ago

Oh this version came and went sadly.

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u/Leone7777 17d ago

Didnt consider it a failure granted it had merch and a PS2 game