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10 Anime That Toonami Made Famous Before Streaming Took Over

5.9× channel medianLong-form23:41EntertainmentPublished Oct 12, 2026, 7:00 PM · 1w ago
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1.0%
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Likes
886
0.9% of views
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169
0.16% of views
Est. ad revenue
$225–$505
lifetime, $2.16–4.86 RPM

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#2
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Description

Before streaming made anime more accessible than ever, there was Toonami. For one generation of Americans, Cartoon Network's programming block was the gateway to giant robots, battles between supernatural forces, outer space adventures, and stories they might never have encountered otherwise. Some of these shows were already popular, while others became real cult favorites after appearing on Toonami. From Gundam Wing to Outlaw Star, Naruto, The Big O, and even Hamtaro, here are 10 anime that Toonami helped make famous in America.

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