Has Megas XLR ever been seen in Japan?

Crossroads Inc. · Post by **Crossroads Inc.** » 2008-01-07 02:23am

Seriouslly, it lampoons and paraodies every last Anime genera in the book. It makes referances to everything from Macross, Starblazers, Captain Harlock Transformers and a variety of 'Magical Girl' shows... And all I can think of is "wouldn't they get a Kick out of this over seas?"

But in all hounesty, how often do American shows, if ever, get over to Japan, sure it always goes in reverse, but is there even a Chance Megas would ever be Seen in Japan?

SAMAS · Post by **SAMAS** » 2008-01-07 07:45am

I have no idea. Although currently, Avatar and the Boondocks are being aired in Japan. Dunno how well they're doing, though.

une · Post by **une** » 2008-01-07 01:55pm

Hmm, when I was in Japan I only had a few channels, about five if I remember correctly, but I did see a few American cartoon shows. The ones that stick out in my mind are Beast Wars and Ninja Turtles. Cartoon Network exists in Japan, even though I didn't have it, and from what I understand has shown various CN shows like Dexter's Lab and Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends. In terms of older stuff, everyone there knows about Looney Tunes and the Disney characters. Snoopy also has a huge following in Japan. It's scary.

Gil Hamilton · Post by **Gil Hamilton** » 2008-01-07 02:10pm

If not, it should. Megas XLR is awesome stuff.

VF5SS · Post by **VF5SS** » 2008-01-07 02:20pm

There have been some Japanese people on 4chan /m/ board who have said something to the effect that America should be proud of Megas XLR because it is America's super robot.

I really wish we had something other than Megas to be proud of. That show was terrible.

Crossroads Inc. · Post by **Crossroads Inc.** » 2008-01-07 02:35pm

VF5SS wrote:I really wish we had something other than Megas to be proud of. That show was terrible.

I beg your pardon sir.. That show, was Awesome™

Cykeisme · Post by **Cykeisme** » 2008-01-07 08:03pm

There's a lot of anime that parodies other anime, with classics like Excel Saga and such.
I think one that comes from America would be fascinating.

Not to mention that Megas XLR is badass in itself.

VF5SS wrote:..America should be proud of Megas XLR because it is America's super robot.

Yeah, you should be!

Warsie · Post by **Warsie** » 2008-01-23 03:08pm

VF5SS wrote:There have been some Japanese people on 4chan /m/ board who have said something to the effect that America should be proud of Megas XLR because it is America's super robot.

Heh...the *chans

but seriously. AMERICA FUCK YEAH (at least for Megas XLR)

I really wish we had something other than Megas to be proud of. That show was awesome!.

corrected like some other people did. I remember watching that as a freshman in HS 3-4 yrs ago... XD

Post by **Ghost Rider** » 2008-01-23 05:03pm

And clack....jeebus.