User blog:AceAttorney9000/Hellsing (2001)

In light of the unfortunate case of Hellsing Ultimate getting cut short due to miscommunication, I believe now would be no less appropriate a time as any to bring up another possible show for Toonami that could make up for this: the original Hellsing anime adaptation produced by Gonzo back in 2001.

While it's arguably inferior to Hellsing Ultimate, the original Hellsing anime is still an awesome show (on par with the likes of Cowboy Bebop and Trigun, honestly), and, just like Hellsing Ultimate, would fit Toonami like a glove. The only issues I could see with Toonami airing it are its age (it's 13 years old at this point, though granted, Jason DeMarco has said in his recent Reddit AMA that there's no "hard and fast rule" regarding a show's age), the fact that it aired on another channel (much like Black Lagoon, it previously aired on Starz Encore Action. Combined with its age, it's practically guaranteed a late timeslot on the block if it ever ends up airing, 2:30 AM at the earliest), and the mere existance of Hellsing Ultimate (which, similar to Fullmetal Alchemist 2003 and FMA: Brotherhood,  has practically overshadowed the original Gonzo adaptation and is considered  superior by fans due to being more faithful to the original manga).

What do you guys think? Do you think Toonami should give the 2001 Hellsing anime a chance?