On the 17th, the iconic Toonami returned in full force to Cartoon Network in the United States. To mark this special occasion, the film Evangelion 1.11 – You Are (Not) Alone .
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However, what no one expected was the overwhelming success: around one million people tuned in to the channel, even though the broadcast was at 1 AM ! Inevitably, this number demonstrates the enduring appeal of the show among fans.
Anime viewership on Toonami
Furthermore, even before the airing of Evangelion , other major titles were already guaranteeing a significant audience. Check out the numbers recorded in the block below:
| Time | Anime | Audience |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | Bleach | 1.197.000 |
| 00:30 | naruto | 1.196.000 |
| 01:00 | Evangelion 1.11 | 959.000 |
| 03:30 | Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood | 802.000 |
| 04:00 | Cowboy Bebop | 748.000 |
| 04:30 | Cowboy Bebop | 702.000 |
| 05:00 | Inuyasha | 622.000 |
| 05:30 | Inuyasha | 602.000 |
Although Evangelion had a slightly smaller audience than Bleach and Naruto , the number is still impressive for a film shown at that time. After all, gathering almost a million people at 1 a.m. reinforces the cultural impact of the work.
Classics continue to dominate the early morning hours
Later, other iconic titles kept the audience loyal until dawn. Therefore, the return of Toonami not only rekindled nostalgia but also proved that anime remains relevant on television today. Surprisingly, even in unfavorable time slots, these productions still win over both old and new fans.
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