New Programming Additions to FUNimation Channel

Joseph Luster August 18, 2008

FUNimation’s open-like-7-11 anime channel is adding a slew of new shows to their lineup come September 1st, and by slew, I mean five. Slew just sounds way more intense. The lineup includes some fan favorites like Mushi-Shi, School Rumble, Tsubasa, Beck, and Basilisk. Hot off their press release, here’s a rundown of the shows that provides scheduling information for anyone that might have access to the channel:

Mushi-Shi (TV-14) — The FUNimation Channel has picked up 26 episodes of this supernatural series. Mushi are neither plants nor animals, instead they resemble the primeval substances of life. Few humans are aware of their existence, among them in Ginko, a •mushi-shi’ who studies them and investigates strange occurrences that are related to their appearances. Slated to premiere Monday, September 1 at 8:00 a.m. Eastern (30 minutes. Airs M-F at 8:00 a.m. and again at 12:30 p.m., 7:00 p.m. and 10:00 pm)

School Rumble (TV-PG) — This comedic drama is about the tangled love triangles of teens. Premiering Monday, September 1 at 10:00 am (30 minutes. Airs M-F at 10:00 a.m. and again at 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.)

Tsubasa: Reservoir Chronicle (TV-PG) — This dramatic action-adventure about four travelers on an epic journey. Their goals are different, their destiny the same. Premiering Monday, September 1 at 10:30 a.m. (30 minutes. Airs M-F at 10:30 a.m. and again at 5:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.)

BECK: Mongolian Chop Squad (TV-MA) — In this comedy about a garage band trying to make it there is one thing to remember: music can change your life, sometimes against your will! Premiering Monday, September 1 at 12:30 a.m. (30 minutes. Airs M-F at 12:30 a.m. and airs again at 4:00 a.m.)

Basilisk (TV-MA) — This 24 episode drama is set in feudal Japan as the young leaders of warring ninja clans fall in love. Their love is ill-timed. A forbidden love amidst a battle for blood. Who will be left standing? Premiering Monday, September 1 at 1:00 a.m. (30 minutes. Airs M-F at 1:00 a.m. and again at 4:30 a.m.)

Source [FUNimation]