8 Classic Toonami Anime That Might Not Hold Up Today

"G-Force: Guardians of Space Was The Best Version Of Gatchaman Possible At The Time"

Before modern anime, G-Force (Japan's Science Ninja Team Gatchaman) was crucial for anime's early Western popularity, predating even Super Sentai with over a hundred episodes.

"Star Blazers Was A Hint At Anime's Potential In The West"

Star Blazers, adapted from Space Battleship Yamato, showcased anime's potential in the West with its complex, long-running plots and deep character development.

"MAR Never Even Got To Finish Its Run On Toonami"

Marchen Awakens Romance (MAR), a battle shonen by Flame of Recca's creator Nobuyuki Anzai, found success but never completed its full run on Toonami.

"Rave Master Was Overshadowed By Other Battle Shonen"

Haru Glory's quest to collect Rave Fragments on Toonami was a mid-2000s hit, but Rave Master eventually became overshadowed by other popular battle shonen series.

"Zoids: Chaotic Century's Popularity Faded After The Mid-2000s"

Zoids, a franchise predating Pokémon, saw a Toonami revival in the early 2000s with Chaotic Century, but its popularity ultimately faded after the mid-2000s.