A sub-division of Cartoon Network, Adult Swim attempts to make itself seem "edgy" by insulting, berating, and calling for the death of its own viewers. This attitude is only feigned to a certain extent, as the Adult Swim cast is aware that the vast majority of its viewers have no alternative to see the anime that it offers.
Adult Swim's primary target for this abuse are fans of the anime series "Inu-Yasha", as a number of fans of this series became angry and sent them angry email after it was taken out of the lineup. In truly childish style, Adult Swim felt that the proper response was to flame the fans in kind.
Adult Swim's primary target for this abuse are fans of the anime series "Inu-Yasha", as a number of fans of this series became angry and sent them angry email after it was taken out of the lineup. In truly childish style, Adult Swim felt that the proper response was to flame the fans in kind.
by Rann October 5, 2004
A block of cartoons on Cartoon Network of which 4 (Family Guy, Futurama, Sealab 2021 and Aqua Teen Hunger Force) are actually adult oriented. The anime shows are junior high school oriented material in Japan and shows that the U.S. still has a small complex about what is acceptable material in cartoons.
I watch adult swim for the hilarious U.S. cartoons, and not for the wapanese pleasing anime which they think is the Holy Grail.
by R. Kemp August 26, 2004
A thing on Cartoon Network that is not as good as it used to be.They are putting on a bunch of live action crap.They still have good shows like Aqua Teen Hunger Force,Bleach, Robot Chicken,and Shin Chan.A show that I get tired of is Inuyasha and Futurama.
by Gregory Hollenbeck June 14, 2007
Although the concept of Adult Swim is a fucking joke, some of the cartoons, such as Sealab and the Oblongs, are well crafted and chock full of humor.
by AYB June 16, 2003
A great late night block of shows on cartoon network. Greatly improved from when it just had anime crap.
It would be pretty damn funny if a young kid decided to stay up late watching Cartoon Network and end up watching shows like The Family Guy on Adult Swim
by Stroup December 13, 2003
by me October 16, 2003
A block of programming on Cartoon Network that airs later at night. It features mostly funny mid-90's cartoons like Family Guy and Futurama and the rest is filled with stupid shit like anime, talking food items, and whatever other shit they can find to throw on there. Known for their 'creative' and 'cool' segues to and from commercials.
"Hey, we can't go for a run....Adult Swim is on. We'd better sit on our asses and watch this shit instead."
by Brett September 13, 2004