Shit, what a ride.
Although this was an April Fool's day joke, there's no doubt in my mind that Cartoon Network is definitely going to look over at all this fan reaction, great buzz, and loads of social-media hype, all coming in at a time of day that usually shouldn't get that kind of attention for a TV block.
When you're getting "bring TOONAMI back" tweets at like 5 AM, then I think you have something on your hands. Something old fans want to see, and something that will draw new fans as well. You see, no matter how old something is, quality is quality. People remember these series not only because they were a big part of their childhood, but because all these shows were truly special. They all had these underlying, intangible parts that worked together to give us hours of entertainment, with stories we couldn't forget, and characters we all loved and hated.
I think it's obvious that people want this back, now it's up to CN to see if they do bring it back, but more importantly is how they bring it back. Is it going to be all classic anime that was previously on the show, or will they try to infuse it with new blood? Only time can tell, but I'm really hoping tonight proved that this is special to people, and CN have a huge base of possible fans that are willing to return, if not just for a few hours every Saturday night to see their old friend TOM.
Personally, I want to thank all you Gaffers for making this so special. The commentary was superb throughout the whole run, and I loved all the enthusiasm and excitement. You all are alright in my book.
