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NEWS: Sci Fi to Air Ghost in the Shell's Solid State Society, Noein, Tokko

Yes but you're missing my point. To get this new block off to a good start they need a sure fire hit. Something with not only hype, but the approval of the online community. And what are the 3 most hyped, highly respected series right now? Death Note, Haruhi, and Code Geass. After you have the big attention grabber, then you can air Noein or Tokko as a supplement, not the main course. Toonami has Naruto, and AS has Bleach. Sci Fi doesn't have anything nearly comparable to Cartoon Network's big guns.

I get what your saying it would be great if Sci-fi could get DN, Haruhi or Code Geass on their channel. But considering that this block only includes Manga titles I think that the titles presented are pretty strong. I think that DN will eventually find it way onto Television, Haruhi probably not so much considering it's has a lot in jokes, but I know there's plenty of Otaku who would like to see it aired in the US. As for Code Geass were still waiting for Bandai to announce this title, well at least it's Bandai and not Bandai Visual.

Naruto we know has been a pretty big hit in the US, I didn't realize that Bleach was doing that well. I thought that it was doing just alright but many had higher hopes for it, I still think that Noein (which had similar buzz to CG) could be hit. And with the GITS:SSS movie airing I am sure that the anime fans are going to be switching channels at least one night. And lets not forget [AS] has only repeats of Futurarama/Family Guy and Shin Chan.....and Inyusuha for about the 100 time. Although [AS] is airing new Voltrons at 5:30 AM.....so there really isn't any competition for Sci-Fi on Mondays no new heroes/24 and there aren't really anime worth watching on [AS] I don't see why people wouldn't want to watch something new.

I purchased the first volume of Noein, it wasn't bad, but it wasn't great. It definitely has potenial though. I read a ANN review and it looks like the show really picks up in the second volume. I forgot the block is gonna air on monday. But don't get me wrong, I and all anime fans should have our fingers crossed that this block will be a great succses for Sci Fi.

Also, Sci Fi is nowhere near the powerhouse that Adult Swim/CN is; if any anime companies want to air a major hit show, Sci Fi channel will not be their first choice.

Agreed but if [AS] doesn't want to air your show it would be nice to know that there are other channels that might possibly give you a shot at having your show on their station. I wonder if IFC is going to expand there anime lineup, but then again there probably in an exclusive deal with Funimation. But I am sure there are other Funimation shows that could be on IFC, Mushishi anyone?

AHH...you're so right about Mushishi. That's right up IFC's alley. I'm glad you brought up IFC, since that seems to be the best comparison for what Scifi is doing. A small block, but not a major thing. I definitely want to see both of them do more. SciFi doesn't need any hit shows...that doesn't necessarily mean those shows are better. IFC never showed any mega hits but they were successful. Something like Gunslinger Girl would probably never have aired on AS.

Oh man, some of the best news in a while, AND I DON'T GET TO PARTICIPATE IN IT!!!!!!

Stupid Sci-Fi channel being on digital cable and not regular, and me not being able to afford it!!! I mean we used to have it back in the day our family could afford it, but now.......GAH!!!!!

Oh well. I guess I still wish it luck in it's new anime block. I hope this doesn't mean the end of [AS]'s anime block though, since I don't have any faith in them whatsoever even if their anime block is being competed against. That'd only take away the only other source of anime I have other than Toonami, which is a good block and everything, but I also need something that won't limit itself in the types of stuff it shows at the same time.

Although I'm not sure exactly why it's competition in the first place since [AS]'s block is on Saturday nights instead of Monday.

Like many, I still have fond memories of the old Sci-Fi Saturday with Robot Carnival, Galaxy Express and many others that I have not had a chance to see since they stopped showing them those many years ago.