Adult Swim debuted on Cartoon Network 20 years ago and fans of the programming block are looking back with fond nostalgia. From Space Ghost Coast to Coast to Rick and Morty and everything in between, Adult Swim has built up a solid fan base in the past two decades since first airing. Its continued popularity is evident given the love it’s been getting from fans along with those involved with Adult Swim’s growth.
Once upon a time…#as20yearspic.twitter.com/jhRtBMWcOx
— adult swim (@adultswim) September 2, 2021
“20 years ago today, Adult Swim launched,” tweets the block’s SVP/Creative Director. “Proud to have been a part of it since day one and helped define it as a brand and identity. And a place for great, funny, weird animation, music, and comedy. Thanks to everyone who gave [adult swim] your time and attention all these years!”
20 years ago today, Adult Swim launched. Proud to have been a part of it since day one and helped define it as a brand and identity. And a place for great, funny, weird animation, music, and comedy. Thanks to everyone who gave [adult swim] your time and attention all these years!
— SPIRAL CURSE DEMARCO (@Clarknova1) September 2, 2021
“Twenty years ago today, Adult Swim launched,” another tweet reads. “The late-night programming block on Cartoon Network, it has since then launched some of the most well-known and loved adult animated shows and left an impressive legacy all these years later.”
Twenty years ago today, Adult Swim launched. The late-night programming block on Cartoon Network, it has since then launched some of the most well-known and loved adult animated shows and left an impressive legacy all these years later. pic.twitter.com/5QtTQVPGRq
— Animated Antic (@Animated_Antic) September 2, 2021
“Happy 20th anniversary to adult swim! Your one stop shop for surreal comedies, surprisingly poignant stuff, FOX shows, show revivals, and anime!!! Also the bane of soccermoms everywhere!” says another tweet, including images of Moral Orel, Cowboy Bebop, Harvey Birdman: Attorney at Law, and Aqua Teen Hunger Force.
Happy 20th anniversary to adult swim!
Your one stop shop for surreal comedies, surprisingly poignant stuff, FOX shows, show revivals, and anime!!! Also the bane of soccermoms everywhere! pic.twitter.com/lmwKjZx1Cn
— Eli ???? (@CallanCove) September 2, 2021
Another fan credits Adult Swim for saving shows that would have otherwise been doomed forever by tweeting, “Adult Swim turns 20 and could be one of the reasons why shows like Family Guy and Futurama was able to be brought back after getting cancelled by Fox. Even if Disney takes the shows from Adult Swim, what they did for the Fox shows will surely be remembered.”
Adult Swim turns 20 and could be one of the reasons why shows like Family Guy and Futurama was able to be brought back after getting cancelled by Fox.
Even if Disney takes the shows from Adult Swim, what they did for the Fox shows will surely be remembered. pic.twitter.com/z6q5zJWASC
— Out of Context 20th Century Fox (@OOC20thFox) September 2, 2021
One fan named many favorite shows introdued by the block and said, “NGL, Adult Swim become my sense of humor & personality. Robot Chicken, Venture Brothers, Samurai Jack, Squidbillies, Superjail, Naruto,Fullmetal Alchemist,Aqua Team Hunger Force.”
NGL, Adult Swim become my sense of humor & personality. Robot Chicken, Venture Brothers, Samurai Jack, Squidbillies, Superjail, Naruto, Fullmetal Alchemist, Aqua Team Hunger Forcd
— Da Mudda Shlap (@OfficialLadJoJo) September 2, 2021
“Home Movies, The Venture Bros, Robot Chicken, Case Closed and now the greatness that is Rick and Morty,” says another fan naming their favorites. “Adult Swim sparked my undying love of King of the Hill tho. Will never let a day go by without telling about how incredible that show is.”
Adult Swim sparked my undying love of King of the Hill tho. Will never let a day go by without telling about how incredible that show is. https://t.co/e2zcHeDfNi
— Vincent Adultman (@GritzBrown) September 2, 2021
Another tweet reads: “Ahh I loved Adult Swim growing up and was probably too young for it! I’m still obsessed with SuperJail and used to watch Home Movies, Robot Chicken, Aqua Teen Hunger Force, Family Guy,Space Ghost Coast to Coast, Mission Hill and the Oblongs!”
And another fan posted some fan artwork of various shows from the block and tweeted, “All kids out of the pool! Today is Adult Swim’s 20th Anniversary. Here’s some crossover art for the occasion. Thank you for all the great adult animation over the years, Adult Swim. I salute you!”
All kids out of the pool! Today is Adult Swim’s 20th Anniversary. Here’s some crossover art for the occasion. Thank you for all the great adult animation over the years, Adult Swim. I salute you! pic.twitter.com/hDubJ2jBrT
— Duck-Hunter????(Hunter Mills) (@HunterMillsArt) September 2, 2021
Fan favorite Adult Swim animated originals like Rick and Morty, Squidbillies, and Robot Chicken are still going strong on the block. Adult Swim also continues to air live-action originals live Black Jesus, Decker, and The Eric Andre Show. Some of the more recent original titles offered by Adult Swim include Birdgirl, Primal, and YOLO: Crystal Fantasy. You can see what fans are saying about 20 years of Adult Swim straight from Twitter below.
Adult Swim turns 20 years old today. I remember when me and my brother first watched when it started. Then laughing our asses off watching ATHF, Harvey Birdman, and Sealab 2021. Now I feel as old as the old guy in the first adult swim bumps. pic.twitter.com/YSLuLoPTcc
— carvebide (@carvebide) September 2, 2021
20 years already and the first show, best shows, best #anime on Saturday night and great reruns of #familyguy#adultswim#cartoonnetwork#ratedteenpic.twitter.com/8g6ZpYJPQI
— Sweet daddy Jay (@Stonecoldg4) September 2, 2021
Adult Swim raised me. They raised all of us. Happy 20 years!
— Indefinite Desire (@indefdesiresuxx) September 2, 2021
I came across Adult swim not long after it started and I fell in love with it. I remember staying up late so many nights to watch the shows. So glad they started it and that it stuck around. So many great memories!
— Alexis | DetectivesInLove (@AlexisDawn92) September 2, 2021
i remember being scared as shit when i was watching cartoon network sign off for the night and adult swim coming on and i couldn’t find the remote to switch channels ????
— anthoony (@anthoonytsunami) September 2, 2021
When I was a little kid, I use to turn on Adult Swim during my bedtime just to watch shows like Aqua Teen and The Boondocks.
Defiance is cool ????
— House of Uticah [email protected] mordecai and sonic stan zone (@party_beef) September 2, 2021
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