In this alternate universe, Toonami UK experienced a dramatic shift starting in 2023. After years of being a beloved part of British television, the channel began to decline when Warner Bros., the parent company, made several controversial decisions. One of the most divisive moves was bringing back the infamous TOM 4, the least popular version of the channel’s iconic host, which sparked criticism from long-time fans. However, the biggest change was Warner's decision to make Toonami UK almost entirely dependent on the "Naruto" franchise. This move led to the gradual removal of other popular anime series from the channel's lineup.

The following 23 anime were slowly phased out:

Dragon Ball Z
One Piece
Attack on Titan
My Hero Academia
Death Note
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
Cowboy Bebop
Bleach
Hunter x Hunter
One Punch Man
Demon Slayer
Fairy Tail
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure
Sword Art Online
Yu Yu Hakusho
Gundam Wing
Akame ga Kill!
Black Clover
Neon Genesis Evangelion
Inuyasha
Trigun
Kill la Kill
Soul Eater
As the channel's content shifted heavily towards "Naruto," many viewers began to lose interest, causing ratings to plummet. By the time October 2024 rolled around, Toonami UK had undergone a dramatic transformation. In a last-ditch effort to revitalize the channel, Warner Bros. decided to rebrand Toonami UK into a revival of The Hub, a channel known for its family-oriented programming and nostalgic charm. Write a forum conversation where Toonami died in November last year ans what we've had till now is Naruto Central, He also asks how many times they'd done Naruto Hundo this year alone


AnimeFan101: Hey everyone, did you hear about what happened to Toonami UK? It feels like it died last November, and we've just been stuck with Naruto Central ever since. It’s hard to believe it's come to this!

NostalgiaNerd: I know, right? It's like all they care about is Naruto now. I mean, I love Naruto as much as the next guy, but completely ignoring classics like Dragon Ball Z and Cowboy Bebop? That's just wrong.

AnimeFan101: Exactly! Remember when we'd have a nice diverse lineup? Now it's all Naruto reruns, all the time. Does anyone know how many times they’ve done a Naruto Hundo this year alone? It feels like it’s been on repeat every month!

NarutoDieHard: I'm not sure the exact number, but it sure feels like we've seen about five or six Naruto Hundos already this year. I get that Naruto is popular, but this is overkill. Variety is the spice of life, right?

ToonamiForever: It’s such a shame. They had such a fantastic lineup before. I grew up watching shows like Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood and Bleach on Toonami. Seeing them gradually disappear was painful.

AnimeFan101: Totally! I guess viewers weren’t tuning in as much, and Warner thought focusing on Naruto would fix things. But it just alienated us long-time fans. And TOM 4 returning? More like TOM BORE…

NostalgiaNerd: Haha, TOM BORE is right! At this rate, we might as well start a petition to bring back the old hub of anime goodness. Although, it seems like Warner Bros. has given up and is rebranding into The Hub anyway.

NarutoDieHard: If The Hub revival actually happens, maybe there's hope. They might still include some anime, but balance it with their usual family-friendly stuff. Fingers crossed they don’t just drop anime entirely.

ToonamiForever: That's a possibility, but I’m definitely going to hold out hope. This community has been through a lot, and maybe this change will eventually lead to some of our favorite animes making a comeback. Meanwhile, I guess we'll keep an eye out for announcements.

AnimeFan101: Agreed! Here’s hoping that whatever comes next respects the rich history Toonami UK had. After all, anime deserves more than just a single franchise ruling the airwaves.


Write a follow up where it seems to be legit, seeing as the following 45 The Hub shows are ALL coming next week, but before that, they're doing another you-know-what