Adult Swim, usually stylized [adult swim], is an adult-oriented television network sharing channel space with the Cartoon Network in the United States. blank">Adult Swim/CN Split Cements Strategy. ICv2. March 3, _2005. The programming features animated shows, including original programming, syndicated shows, and Japanese anime, generally with minimal or no editing for content. The shows are geared toward an over-18 audience, in contrast to the child and pre-teen daytime programming on Cartoon Network.