Aroba Invasion

Aroba Invasion (formerly named Animation Invasion from 1994 to 1999) was a made-for-syndication weekend program block that airs productions from Aroba Animation and other third-party sources, with feeds broadcasting on local Fox, UPN, The WB, and other independent stations.

Following agreements with Universal to expand the block, the Aroba Invasion block was relaunched and replaced by the ArobaCentral cable channel in 2007.

History
On January 24, 1994, animation studio Aroba Animation announced its joint venture with Viacom to debut their animated projects with the launch of an animation-focused programming block made for syndication, airing on Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The name 'Animation Grind' was considered.

The Animation Invasion block launched on July 1, 1994, with the debut of original series Wackballs, Intense Phys Ed, and Madmen''. ''The launch held a surprise 3.4 million viewers, funding production for future Aroba shows.

In 1995, the block reached an agreement with Nickelodeon (which was owned by Viacom since 1994) to air programming from the cable channel's Nicktoons, and several Nicktoons were added to the lineup.

Programming
Notes:

-Shows marked with a * fulfill E/I requirements. -The programming premiere and end years are based on weekday broadcasts.

Original programming

 * Deep In The Wild (1998-2003)
 * Ethan's Guide to the World (1996-2004)
 * Intense Phys Ed (1994-2005)
 * Lankyguy (1997-2003)
 * Madmen (1994-2007)
 * Mana Galactic (1995-2003)
 * Mercenaries: Side Missions (2006-07)
 * Midnight Maestro (1999-2007)
 * Rainmaker (1996-2002)
 * The Thrillin' Feeling (1995-2002)
 * Vegas Moptops (1998-2007)
 * Wackballs (1994-2007)

Acquired programming

 * .hack//Sign (2003-04)
 * .hack//Legend of the Twilight (2004-06)
 * .hack//Roots (2006-07)
 * Alaina Gleen (1994-2005)
 * Arthur* (1998-2007)
 * Bob in a Bottle (1994-97)
 * Bomberman B-Daman Bakugaiden (1998-99)
 * Bomberman B-Daman Bakugaiden V (1999-2000)
 * Calimero (1992 series; 1997-2001)
 * Cutie Honey Flash (1998-2001)
 * Cyberchase* (2003-07)
 * Cyborg 009 (2003-05)
 * Darkstalkers (1995)
 * Darling in the FranXX (1998-99)
 * D.I.C.E. (2005-06)
 * Dr. Slump (1997 series; 2000-05)
 * Dragon Ball (1995-96)
 * Dragon Ball Z (1996-99)
 * G.I. Joe Extreme (1995-97)
 * The Mr. Men Show* (1997-99)
 * Outlaw Star (2001-02)
 * Pretty Cure (2004-07)
 * Pretty Cure Max Heart (2005-07)
 * Pokémon (Season 1) (1998–99)
 * Samurai Pizza Cats (1995-98)
 * The Secrets of Akko (1998 series; 1999-2001)
 * Tenchi in Tokyo (2000-01)
 * Tenchi Muyo! (2001-02)
 * Tenchi Universe (2002-03)
 * War Planets (1998-99)
 * Yu-Gi-Oh! (2001-02)
 * Zoids: Chaotic Century (2004-05)
 * Zoids: Guardian Force (2005-06)
 * Zoids: New Century (2002-03)
 * Zoids: Fuzors (2003-04)

Affiliate list
The following is a list of stations, which carried Aroba Invasion programming between 1994 to 2007.