Toonami 101

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Content curation is the process of gathering information relevant to a particular topic or area of interest, usually with the intention of adding value through the process of selecting, organizing, and looking after the items in a collection or exhibition (“Toonami Wiki | Fandom,” 2009). Toonami was the curator of anime culture and content to an American audience, which was done in a tasteful and meaningful manner (kaptainkristian, 2017). Toonami is an animated programming block that formerly aired on Cartoon Network and currently airs on Adult Swim, the programming block is geared toward action animation, mostly consisting of American cartoons and Japanese anime. Toonami is notable mostly because of its Japanese anime content. The name is a combination of the words cartoon and tsunami, suggesting that the block is a "tidal wave" of animated shows (“Toonami Wiki | Fandom,” 2009). Sit down with us as we discuss the amazing history and lasting legacy that Toonami has had not only on the generation before, but currently as it was revived by a dedicated fanbase who are still thriving today having made a home for Japenese Anime Culture in the United States for young and older millennials alike.  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/slimandthickpodcast Anchor Link: https://anchor.fm/slimthickpodcast Website: slimthickpodcast.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/slimandthickpodcast/ References Bonsai Pop. (2020, March 7). Toonami’s Lasting Legacy [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4sNeFFkv0U Channel Awesome. (2019, May 1). Toonami - Nostalgia Critic [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLuFS4XRRQU Content curation. (2021, April 10). In Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Content_curation Richie Branson. (2012, May 27). @richiebranson - #ToonamisBackBitches [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29MIkOROI0M Get In The Robot. (2018, December 14). How Toonami Changed Anime Forever: Creating a New Generation of Anime Fans | Get In The Robot [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UnjfzQRCYWQ kaptainkristian. (2017, January 19). Toonami - A History of Broadcast Anime [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Et4vu4lpPI SlimD716. (2013, April 2). Toonami - Tom Introduction [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1Fp9ECthdY SuperSaiyanGokuTV. (2012, April 13). Toonami- Tom’s Farewell [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oz9ju0GmMGs Toonami Wiki | Fandom. (2009, November 8). In Toonami Wiki. https://toonami.fandom.com/wiki/Toonami_Wiki ToonamiHDTV. (2012, April 1). Toonami Returns (April 1st, 2012) [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjoFj8LHDgc

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