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Cartoon Network Dropping Gundam and Bebop?

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the what-is-going-on-here dept.

Lhadatt was among several who noted unannounced changes in Cartoon Networks' anime lineup. It's easy to speculate that Mobile Suit Gundam and Cowboy Bebop were dropped because of Tuesday's terrorist attacks since each show has a fair amount of violence, but nobody really knows. You can see the evidence on Cartoon Network's Listings. Tonight, episode 5 of Bebop was scheduled to air: one of the best episodes, too.

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  1. What the hell are you talking about? by DragonPup · · Score: 4, Informative

    I actually watched Bebop on CN, apparently unlike you. I also have the whole series on DVD. The ONLY 2 changes I have seen is the replacing of the word 'shit', and 'covering' the girls in porno mags(there was a porno mag in ep4). Other than that. nothing was changed so far. They even left the nasty messy headwound from episode 1 in.

    Please actually watch the series before acting like you do.
    -Henry

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  2. It's actually still listed... by DragonPup · · Score: 2, Informative

    On adultswim.com's schedule, which is here. In the past, cartoon network's whole website never even mentioned bebop due to the fact they didn't want to come in the open and show that they were showing a violent thing like Bebop, or something like that. Hopefully it wasn't cancelled.

    -Henry

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    "Useless organic meatbag" -HK-47
  3. Gundam gone because of poor ratings. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Informative

    From what I've been hearing Mobile Suit Gundam wasn't getting very good ratings, and was being considered for cancellation anyway. Perhaps this was simply a coincidence, or maybe all this just accelerated its cancellation.

  4. umm.. check it.. at www.animenewsnetwork.com by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 3, Informative

    Cowboy Bebop Off Adult Swim? (2001-09-15 22:47:12)
    According to the Cartoon Network web page, Cowboy Bebop will not be shown for at least the next two weeks (as far the the website lists). See here and here. Toonheads and the Bob Clampett Show will be shown in its place. One Cartoon Network representative has told us that Cowboy Bebop has not been cancelled. However, we've had some conflicting information in this story. We'll continue to update as we receive information from CN and Bandai. [ No More ]

  5. Gundam may be violent but ... by finalrain · · Score: 2, Informative

    Well, I don't know about Bebop, but Gundam (at least 08th MS Team and Wing) doesn't have any sex in it. Violence, yes, but mostly "big metal robots." Besides, from what I've seen, Gundam always shows just how real war is. There's a strong pacifistic message in Gundam Wing, and Shiro Amada (of 08th) doesn't enjoy killing either. It would be really disappointing to me if CN cancelled its airing of these shows for such shallow reasons.

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  6. The real reason Gundam is being dropped by EchidnaMan · · Score: 2, Informative

    Hey there, folks. I can't speak about Cowboy Bebop, but the original Gundam series is being dropped, but not for any reasons having to do with the attacks.

    According to Ain't It Cool, it's being dropped for the simple reaon of low ratings. It may a very important anime historically, but visually, compared to, say, Gundam Wing, and 8th MS Team (which is replacing MS Gundam in its time slot) is really dated.

    So, please, stop spreading FUD, people.

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