toonamiremastered.com

What is Toonami Remastered?

Toonami Remastered is a fan-run archive project that restores classic Toonami, Cartoon Network and other network promos, intros and specials in higher quality. According to the site, the work is done by metroidman7 and SlimD716: they locate the original source clips and swap in DVD or Blu-ray versions, and for footage that can't be replaced—like shots of TOM or the Absolution—they clean it up with software. The stated goal is to collect as much old footage as possible and give it a better viewing experience.

What you'll find there

• Remastered videos such as a Cartoon Theatre top-10 movies collection and a remake of the Toonami Midnight Run: Special Edition.
• A downloads section with items like Voltron intros, Batman promos and a Lost Kingdoms game review.
• A requests channel: visitors can ask for specific old Toonami, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, Fox Kids or Kids WB material to be remastered.
• A call for contributions: the team asks people with old recordings to send them in, preferably as mpg or vob files, and credits sources they use.

Who it's for

It suits nostalgia viewers who want cleaner versions of bumpers and promos they remember, and collectors who may hold old recordings that could feed the project. It is not an official streaming service, so treat it as an enthusiast archive rather than a complete, licensed catalogue.

A practical next step

If you have old tapes or captures, check their format before offering them—mpg or vob is preferred—and note the program and approximate date, since that helps the team judge whether a clip is usable. If you're only watching, start with the Midnight Run remake to see whether the restoration style matches what you remember.

How can I submit my old Toonami recordings to be remastered?

Contact the Toonami Remastered team through the site and offer your recordings; they say they welcome footage contributions and will credit any source material they use. Toonami Remastered

What to send

• Preferred formats: MPG or VOB, per the project's own request.
• Accepted formats: They say they will take any file type, so don't discard a recording just because it isn't MPG/VOB.
• What's useful: Old Toonami, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim or other network footage—they specifically mention Fox Kids and Kids WB as examples—especially clips they can use to rebuild or clean up a remaster.

Before you send

• Label your files with the program, approximate date and source (VHS, DVD recording, capture card) so they can identify the material quickly.
• Keep the original file and send a copy; don't edit or re-encode it first, since re-encoding can reduce the quality they need.
• Ask about delivery for large files—upload link, physical media or another method—rather than attaching a big capture to an email.
• Note any known issues (dropouts, tracking lines, missing audio) so they know what can and can't be restored.

A practical example

If you have a VHS tape of a 1999 Toonami promo block, capture it at the highest quality your equipment allows, keep the raw capture, and send a short note describing the tape's contents and condition. They can then judge whether it fills a gap or improves on footage they already have.

Decision criterion

Send footage that is rare, complete or higher quality than what's already available. If a clip is already widely circulated in good quality, it's less likely to be worth the restoration effort.

Where can I watch the remastered Toonami Midnight Run: Special Edition?

The remastered Toonami Midnight Run: Special Edition is available on Toonami Remastered, the fan-run restoration project by metroidman7 and SlimD716. The site lists it on its home page with a "Watch Here" link, described as "completely remade in high definition" and "Restored, Rebuilt, Remade."

What to expect

This is a fan remaster, not an official Cartoon Network release. The project's stated method is to find the original source clips and replace them with high-quality versions from DVD or Blu-ray, while cleaning up footage that can't be replaced, such as shots of TOM or the Absolution. So the result is a reconstruction rather than a straight upscale of an old broadcast recording.

A practical next step

Open the home page and use the "Watch Here" link next to the Midnight Run: Special Edition entry. If you're looking for other classic material, the same page links to a Cartoon Theatre top-10 movies collection and a "Latest Downloads" section with promos, intros and game reviews. The site also takes requests for specific videos and accepts donated recordings, so it's worth checking back if the specific clip you want isn't listed yet.

Are the remastered Cartoon Theatre Top 10 Movies available to watch now?

Yes. The site's Cartoon Theatre section is headed "Top 10 Movies Now Available! Watch Here," so the remastered Top 10 Movies are presented as available for viewing now rather than as an upcoming project.

The practical next step is to open that Cartoon Theatre entry on Toonami Remastered and use its "Watch Here" link, then check the Latest Downloads list for related Cartoon Theatre promos if you want the surrounding bumpers and intros rather than just the main videos.

How do I request a specific Toonami or Cartoon Network video to be remastered?

Use the request channel described on Toonami Remastered: the project says it accepts requests for specific videos from classic Toonami, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim and other networks such as Fox Kids and Kids WB, and will reply about whether a given clip is feasible.

What to put in a request

• Identify the clip precisely: programme or block, promo/ident/bumper type, and any approximate air date or era (for example, a specific Midnight Run promo or a Cartoon Theatre movie trailer).
• Say what you have and what you want: whether you only want a restored version, or you can supply a recording that could serve as source material.
• Keep the scope realistic: the project rebuilds videos by swapping in DVD/Blu-ray clips where possible and cleaning footage of TOM or the Absolution where replacement isn't possible. Requests for material with no usable source are less likely to be accepted.

A practical next step is to check the site's existing downloads and featured remakes first, so you don't request something already restored, then send one clear request per clip rather than a long wish list. If you hold an old recording, mention its file type; the project prefers mpg or vob but accepts other formats and credits contributors whose footage is used.

What file formats should I use when sending footage to the project?

Use MPG or VOB if you can. The project states a preference for those formats for footage donations, while also saying it will accept other file types. So MPG/VOB is the preferred choice, not a strict requirement.

Why those formats fit this project

Toonami Remastered restores old Toonami, Cartoon Network and other network footage by replacing clips with high-quality DVD/Blu-ray sources and cleaning what cannot be replaced, such as shots of TOM or the Absolution. That makes an untouched, high-quality copy of your original recording more useful than a re-encoded or edited version. MPG and VOB are common containers for archived TV recordings, which likely explains the preference.

Practical sending checklist

• Send the original file rather than a compressed copy exported from editing software.
• Avoid re-encoding where possible; each conversion can soften detail the restorers need.
• Keep the full recording, including surrounding material, since usable clips may sit outside the main segment.
• Label the source (channel, programme, approximate date) so the team can match it to the original broadcast.
• Expect credit if your footage is used; the project says contributors are credited for the original source.

If you only have another format, send it anyway and mention what it is. The project explicitly says it will take any file type, so a usable recording in MP4 or another common format is better than withholding it. For context on the restoration work, see Toonami Remastered.