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Toonami began as a programming block on Cartoon Network, but quickly became a cultural touchstone for a generation. Its choice of shows and aesthetic influenced countless fans, artists, and producers. Instead of an aggressive macho outlook to match cartoons like Dragonball Z and Samurai Jack, it affected a chill, reassuring demeanor. Its mascot, a sardonic robot named TOM, gave inspirational speeches to viewers set to electronic music. That music along with music from some shows featured on Toonami, especially the legendary Samurai Champloo soundtrack, became important influences of lofi hip hop. Noah, the podcast ronin (and co-host of Thinking Too Much about Anime) fills in the details.

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Music Sampled

Prayer by Joe Boyd Vigil/Tommy Guerrero
Hammer by Pelican City aka Dangermouse
Strings by Tommy Guerrero
Broken Promise by Joe Boyd Vigil

Additional Music

Toonami - Space is the Place Music Video
Alien by Joe Boyd Vigil/Tommy Guerrero
Dragon by Joe Boyd Vigil/Tommy Guerrero
Arabic by Joe Boyd Vigil/Tommy Guerrero
Classic by Joe Boyd Vigil/Tommy Guerrero
Toonami: Deep Space Bass
Toonami Deep Space Bass OST 07 D & B Remix
YouTube Playlist of more rare/unreleased Toonami music
Toonami Muzik Playlist on Spotify

Related Links

Toonami Remastered
SlimD716's YouTube Channel
Toonami’s “Broken Promise [Dreams]” is Still A Millennial’s Spiritual in the Darkest of Days

Credits

Music by: 2Mello  
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell  
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