On the 17th, the iconic Toonami returned 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 a million people tuned in, even though the show aired at 1 a.m. ! Inevitably, this number demonstrates the work's enduring power among fans.
Anime viewership on Toonami
Evangelion aired , other major titles were already attracting significant viewership. Check out the block's ratings below:
| Time | Anime | Hearing |
|---|---|---|
| 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 remains impressive for a film shown in that time slot. After all, attracting nearly a million people at 1 a.m. reinforces the film's cultural impact.
Classics continue to dominate the early hours
Subsequently, other iconic titles kept audiences loyal until dawn. Therefore, Toonami not only rekindled nostalgia but also proved that anime remains relevant on modern television. Surprisingly, even in unforgiving times, these productions still win over both old and new fans.
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