One of Toonami’s Classic Shows Is Finally Streaming (But With a Catch)

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Among the iconic classic series on Toonami, one fan favorite is now available for free streaming for a limited time. This show has a special place in the hearts of anime enthusiasts from a specific era, as Toonami played a significant role in shaping our viewing habits during that period. Toonami wasn’t just where many fans first encountered anime; it also introduced certain shows to its audience. Some of these were quite eccentric, even by Toonami standards, and none more so than the outrageous Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo.

First introduced in Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump magazine back in 2001, and then transitioning to anime in 2003, Yoshio Sawai’s “Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo” remains one of the most outrageously funny action series ever broadcast on Toonami. The show was particularly well-dubbed in English due to its eccentricity during that time period. Now, fans can revisit this classic series for free as part of Toei Animation’s Summer Weekend Splash streaming events this summer.

It’s time to rise and shine! Brush your hair quickly, as the action-packed anime series, Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo, has been included in our Summer Weekend Splash lineup! Don’t miss it when we broadcast it live every weekend morning starting from June 28th. Enjoy watching this classic show and many more in English on our streaming platform…

— Toei Animation (@ToeiAnimation) June 25, 2025

Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo Joins Summer Weekend Splash Lineup

This summer, Toei Animation is pulling out all the stops with a unique Summer Weekend Splash event! The event will feature some beloved English-dubbed anime series streamed on their official YouTube channel every Saturday and Sunday. Previously announced, the livestream will offer shows like Digimon, Precure (or Pretty Cure), Magical DoReMi, which have already seen significant dub releases that fans found difficult to access through streaming. Now, the excitement grows as Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo is added to the lineup, making it the only way for fans to rewatch the dubbed release via streaming.

Back in the day, Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo raced through an incredible 76 episodes on television. It was a hit, airing alongside Cartoon Network as part of their Toonami programming block. However, since then, the franchise has been rather silent. Its 20th anniversary came and went a few years back, but unfortunately, you can’t find the anime streamed anywhere in either English or its original Japanese language versions. But here’s some great news for fans who’ve been longing to revisit the classic dub: Toei Animation’s Summer Weekend Splash will be offering a legitimate chance to do so, marking the first viable option in quite a while. And get this—it’ll all be available at no cost!

What Is Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo Anyway?

The animated series “Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo” is renowned for its unbridled madness, standing out among the numerous comedies published by Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump magazine over the years. While other comedic series have graced the pages of this magazine, few have resonated with American audiences like “Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo” did. This success can largely be attributed to a strong English dub that transformed many of the jokes, which were already entertaining, into lasting memories for fans across different cultures. Essentially, it was an enjoyable and chaotic experience for everyone who watched the English version.

In the animated series “Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo,” the main character, Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo, is a warrior known for his golden afro. He battles an empire aiming to make everyone bald. Unique weapons hidden within his hairdo and his nose hairs used as fighting tools make him quite formidable. As he gathers companions along the way, this series stands out with its unique charm. Now, fans can stream classic dubbed episodes throughout the summer.

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2025-06-28 18:39