Miguzi: Toonami's Forgotten Daytime Successor 

Hey everyone! In the description, I listed some cool webpages that had a lot of interesting information about Miguzi if you're inclined to check them out. Also, at 3:40, I misspoke and instead of saying shrunk, I said shrinked, which is grammatically incorrect. Thanks for checking out the video :)

I remember this. I remember loving this. Until Code Lyoko ended.

What's funny is that the Miguzi creature contest winner would go on to write for We Bare Bears, as the name of said person was Kyler Spears.

I always really liked Miguzi actually. Very fond memories with it.

Miguzi was a great afternoon block. Definitely has its place within the legacy of classic Cartoon Network.

I don't quite love Migizi as much as Toonami and I still am very questioning on the decision to replace Toonami with it way back in 2004. But I think it was was still a good action block and very underrated.

Miguzi wasn't that bad, the main reason Miguzi gets a bad rep is BC it replaced toonami on the weekdays. The block had good programing like code lyoko, totally spies, winks club, ect

I liked Code Lyoko, Yu-Gi-Oh! GX, Pokémon Chronicles & Totally Spies

Miguzi was my shit growing up! I watched it faithfully after school and I loved every day of it 😊 I miss those good old days and wish I was a kid again :(

I remember watching miguzi everyday after school it was definitely not as good as toonami but it was a cool block when they aired Robotboy and codename knd on their and it would be interesting if miguzi became its own channel

Miguzi was a great block, one of the best blocks Cartoon Network has ever had. My top favorite shows that aired on Miguzi were Totally Spies, Code Lyoko, Teen Titans, and TMNT 2003.

Love this block! Would watch it every day after school for Code Lyoko.

I remember growing up with the original daytime version of Toonami prior to it being replaced by Miguzi, and Miguzi was... well, it barely remember it in comparison to how fondly I remembered the cool robot in a spaceship voiced by Steve Blum. Yeah, I have more nostalgia for Toonami than I do Miguzi, even after it moved to Saturdays. In all fairness though, Miguzi was doomed from it's conception. The thing about Miguzi that was likely the reason few people remember it was it's selection of programming, being that 90% of it's programming was all shows that were either already airing on Cartoon Network in different time slots (like Totally Spies and Teen Titans) or were from other networks entirely (like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles), while Toonami's programming was 80% exclusive to that block, both before and after it's move to Saturday nights. Literally the ONLY show that was exclusive to Miguzi was Code Lyoko, which is likely the only show anyone remembers from Miguzi because it wasn't a show from another network or already airing in another time-slot. Honestly, I think Miguzi would have done better and would have been remembered more if it had more exclusive programming, rather than just being a depository for shows that were already airing in other time slots. Toonami was successful because of it's exclusive lineup of programming, since it was the only time of the day where you could watch Dragon Ball Z, Gundam, or other anime, while something like Teen Titans could be watched at any other time on the network, especially considering that beyond Code Lyoko, Miguzi almost NEVER aired new episodes, it was 90% reruns. If anything, this is what led to Miguzi's downfall. Also, what does the word "Miguzi" even mean? "Toonami" was obviously a word play on "toon" and "tsunami", the latter word being Japanese in origin, which is fitting given how much anime played on the network. "Miguzi" does sound very Japanese in origin when you say it... until I remembered that it would be pronounced "Miguji" as there's no syllable character for "zi" in Japanese, but instead it's pronounced "ji", so... yeah, it's a word they most likely made up.

Miguzi was alright, but I remember in school it was seen more like the Disney Junior of Toonami. This was because most of the programming was either made for younger audiences or censored for younger audiences. On the other hand Toonami showed Batman the animated series, Both justice league shows, Teen Titans, Naruto, DBZ, and Gundam all which where barely censored.

I really liked this block. It was because of Miguzi that I introduce me to Code Leyoko.

I remember the original Miguzi lineup, Code Lyoko was my absolute favorite of the bunch, but the others were awesome too

I loved watching Teen Titans and Code Lyoko back in the day. Those were some good times.

This is the oldest Cartoon Network block I actually remember watching! I also remember when they had the show schedule with the grey cement wall background.

Ah, I remember Miguzi. I didn't know it took over Toonami initially, as I wasn't old enough (or had cable until around the City era), but I remember I was sucked into the block because it gave me my initial love for series like Code Lyoko and Yu-Gi-Oh! GX

I remember Miguzi so vividly. Never knew the name of it tho so kid me called it Day-Toonami. This block has some gems tho. Yugioh GX, Totally Spies, Code Lyoko, Xiaolin Showdown, KND, whew the nostalgia

Code Lyoko and Totally Spies bring back fond memories :)

This unlocked a memory I didn’t know I had. I totally remember watching Code Lyoko, Totally Spies, TMNT, and Teen Titans, but I COMPLETELY forgot it was part of Miguzi!! This always made me happy when I got home from school!

Watching code lyoko on CN was some of the best memories of my life. It’s hard to believe ‘06 & ‘07 were years cause I could remember that time period like it was just yesterday. Maybe because it was yesterday :O Yknow?

Aye. Look who's back. Gonna share this video right now.

I think miguzi was fantastic and was a nostalgic icon in the 2000’s because to be honest if you take a block and put good shows in it, logically everyone should want to watch it.

COOL FACT: The Cinelume/Rai dub of Winx Club was also on Miguzi.

I remember watching this when I was young then I completely forgot about it, this video jogged my memory, thanks

This is a piece of childhood bliss right here. I would always come home from school everyday just to catch this block. Why can't we go back 2 this?!

I’m 15 and I remember watching Toonami in 2008 At 4 years old

I remember violently rejecting the end of Toonami and its replacement with this block, but I did still like some shows from it (mostly 2000s TMNT), and I did begrudgingly admit that the aqua lair was really cool too even if I missed Tom2/ Tom 3, and his ship, and Sara.

I've never even heard of Miguzi, great video, really interesting!

I would always watch miguzi to catch up on episodes on Code lyoko and Totally Spies. And catch up on rerun episode of zatch bell, when I missed out on Toonami airing.

I completely forgot about this set, I very vaguely remember the group of monster/alien thing but I mean very vaguely. I was like 6 with it started but it seems their line up was amazing so I bet I liked it.

This unlocked a very odd memory for me. I vaguely remembered the host characters but could never remember where they were from.

I used to watch Miguzi every evening up in my room when it came on. I loved this block because the shows actually had substance.

I miss my childhood

Maguzi was amazing to me!!!! And the Saturday morning block was cool to me too!!! I was a Teen Titans fan, Juniper Lee, Totally Spies, Code Lyoko, and the anime and I think some 4Kids stuff. I miss it just as much as Toonami!

This & The Old Toonami Was Awesome!

dude it is so great to have you back

Nah! I absolutely loved Miguzi! Code Lyoko, static shock, Teen Titans, Shaolin showdown, Yugioh GX after school?! Enough said! 👀💙

To me I thought Miguzi was pretty good block I do have more memories of Miguzi during the city era than toonami because I wasn't home during the toonami Saturday night block I think it was hugely better than fried dynamite and har har thursdays i got into zatch bell! and code lyoko and vice versa on Miguzi I did watch some toonami in like 2005 but more of not watching toonami.

OMG OMG OMG! I have seen this and watch this video on RU-vid and it was awesome! I have seen Code Lyoko, Codename: Kids Next Door, Teen Titans and Totally Spies! but I think Miguzi is a good block although I never saw it on television! I love how Jessica DiCicco provided the voice of Erin! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

4:25-4:30 I agree, I always had fond memories of watching these great shows whenever I would come home after school

I was so upset when Miguzi replaces Toonami. Everyday I would get home from school and wait for dragon ball to come on. After Miguzi started, I watched some Code lyoko and then just kind of quit watching Cartoon Network.

Broooo O how I wish I could go back to these.... "Simple" days. Miguzi was awesome! When Code Lyoko was removed, I died a little :(

It feels so good to watch your videos again😄

YOOOO YOURE BACK! im so happy yoooooooo

Some of you guys aren’t the only ones who grew up with Miguzi as a kid. Those shows were a joy to watch especially Code Lyoko

It was a happy time when Toonami came back. Seeing Tom and the Ghost Planet Absolution again was a joy.

Fun fact: While all 4 seasons of Code Lyoko aired on Cartoon Network, the last seven episodes of season 4 only aired on their website.

I was pretty pissed about Miguzi replacing Toonami. After not having CN for like 2 years (my parents switched our cable companies in ‘01) and desperate for any information I could find about DBZ, we finally got CN back and I was able to finish watching DBZ… only for Toonami to move to Saturday, and Miguzi replacing it. Still somewhat bitter about it to this day.

Warner Bros. Discovery needs to bring this back as a weeknight block on either TruTV or TBS as a comedy anime counterpart to Toonami's (mostly) Drama titles. I know what I will be watching after Impratical Jokers! 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

I still remember Miguzi. It was how I know cartoon network at a 5 or 6

Code Lyoko and TMNT were a great combo.

I was a big fan of Code Lyoko back in the day!

I remember drawing a monster for that competition. I can't remember exactly what it looked like except that it was probably pink and had tentacles

Ya I was one of the kids absolutely PISSSSSSSSED that Toonami was moved. It was my staple for so many years for new shows and familiar ones like DBZ, Sailor Moon, Gundam however I really loved Code Lyoco as it transitioned from Toonami. I miss it all.

Happy 20th Anniversary Miguzi 🌊🟢⬛⬜ 2004-2024 🥳🎊🎉🎊🎉🎊

I liked Static Shock, Totally Spies, Teen Titans, and TMNT.

Dude, loving your channel.

Miguzi should come back to Cartoon Network someday.

Oh man I completely forgot about this!

no body ever talks about the action block of cartoons that predated Toonami that focused on Hannabarbera action shows like Johnny quest and the Herculoids. even now when I tried looking up "the Action Hour" ( I think thats what it was called) I cant find a thing :(

I'm glad I'm one of these people to always remember Miguzi

Aww, I wanted to be the first to do a video on Miguzi one day. But anyways nice video dude.

I miss Erin. :(

I was the one who is doing that making a new monster for miguzi on Cartoon Network because I know how cool my new character would just be like on Cartoon Network with miguzi.😇🦎

I never forgot about it. It was amazing

Damn, kids these days wont know SD Gundam, Cyborg soldier 009, etc. I still remember the bump city bumps and cartoon network summer festival. Good times when things were a lot simpler

I loved miguzi back in the day it was a good after school program

Used to love this when k was a kid. Was super sad to see Tom go but creamed my teenage dungeres when toonami and actual tom came back.

I'm creating a cartoon. It's called, Forgotten Tales! It's about these forgotten and obscure characters that go on wacky and crazy adventures.

I love Miguzi, but Cartoon Network should've thought about the scheduling and time slot for Toonami.

Better than any of the crap vailskiskum94 has uploaded this week

the memories

Maaan watching Miguzi with my brothers after racing home from school was the highlight of my day mosy of the time.

Man where did the time go. I remember Miguzi but nothing can come close to Toonami

Great video

love your vids and i NEED more, maybe u can make one on bad endings to amazing cartoons or the best finales of the best cartoons..?

hey i was born in 95 and i showed my parents this and we all got timeblasted together! lol

I remember my brother changed the channel to Cartoon Network at 5 one day and told me about this show “naruto” been over 15 years since that day and I wonder if I would have been a fan if my brother didn’t introduce me to it .

Zatch was on migizi? Man my memory is crap. I did fine teen titans, & code lyoko solid shows

Miguzi clearly died when Code Lyoko went off air

Lost but not forgotten

Episodes of Totally Spies was also officially uploaded to RU-vid a few years ago. Totally Spies!: ru-vid.com

welcome back i miss u ;-;

They need to bring this back just like They need to bring back Jetix

after Toonami, there were two more action blocks: You Are Here and The Biggest Night of Action

My childhood memories

I remember 1 day coughing, pretending to be sick at age 7 just to watch muguzi! Good times. :)

I’m so glad you’re back!

Totally forgot about Miguzi until just now.

Love ur content I wish u uploaded more often 👍

I remember watching this afternoon school while doing my homework lol. I would only watch totally spies and Teen titans lol. But I was pissed about the toonami thing xD

It's no Toonami, but I put Miguzi as my second favorite block of all. That Code Lyoko, Totally Spies amongst many others were still great shows.

I didn't have Cartoon Network until 2010 so I completely missed it and Code Lyoko :(

We're Tom? Who think it was good idea to replace Tom no one replace Toonami

I really wish they would bring miguzi back. As a show at least.

I liked Miguzi when i was younger despite its lighthearted tone. the only good shows on miguzi are tmnt 2003 and Teen Titans mainly because they have storylines.But Tbh Toonami is better than Miguzi in terms of Action/Adventure and Serious storylines

I don't remember the name but I will always remember the block.