The Criminal Threats promos, also known as Better Cartoon Show promos, are Toonami promos that have been in use since Toonami launched in 1997. These promos were named by Toonami fans for the inclusion of two lines in each promo: "We won't be intimidated by criminal threats!", a line taken from the 1940's Superman cartoon "The Bulleteers", and "Building you a better cartoon show.", a direct message to the Toonami fans from the producers and delivered by the current host or announcer. Depending on the era the host or announcer would say either "Cartoon Network is building you a better cartoon show." or "Adult Swim is building you a better cartoon show." and then add "we call it Toonami."
Toonami Better Cartoon Show Promo (September 1998)
Toonami - 1999 Better Cartoon Show Promo (1080p)
Toonami - Better Cartoon Show Promo 1 (1080p HD)
Toonami - Better Cartoon Show Promo 2 (1080p HD)
Toonami - Better Cartoon Show Promo 3 (1080p HD)
Toonami - Better Cartoon Show Promo 5 (1080p HD)
Toonami - Better Cartoon Show Promo 6 (1080p HD)
Toonami - Better Cartoon Show Promo 7 (1080p HD)
Toonami - Better Cartoon Show 2012 (HD 1080p)
Toonami - Better Cartoon Show 2013 3 (HD 1080p)
Toonami - Better Cartoon Show 2014
Toonami - Better Cartoon Show Promo 2015 2
Toonami Better Cartoon Show Promo 2015 3
Better Cartoon Show (May 2016) - Toonami Promo
Toonami Better Cartoon Show 2016 Promo
Toonami - Better Cartoon Show 2018 (HD 1080p)
Toonami - Better Cartoon Show 2020 -2 (HD 1080p)
Toonami - Better Cartoon Show 2022 -1 (HD 1080p)
Toonami - Better Cartoon Show 2023 Promo (January 28, 2023)