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Funimation Channel's Pow Wasabi Block Starts Tonight

posted on 2007-01-29 07:30 EST by Jonathan Mays

The FUNimation Channel is adding a new Pow Wasabi block Monday-Friday from 9 to 11 p.m. Eastern starting tonight. The block will launch with Revolutionary Girl Utena, Dragon Ball, Slayers, and Baki the Grappler.

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