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starcade
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So no real hope from Japan about a second season of "Fruits Basket" at this point?
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biliano
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I don't know - maybe FUNi is waiting until the summer conventions to announce it, or maybe they're still in the negotiating phase with Air's owners (I don't know who owns Air), or maybe some other licensor beat FUNi in acquiring Air and are waiting for the "right moment" to announce it. |
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ultimanga
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No, there wasn't anything to be censored to begin with. The only thing different from the original TV broadcast and the DVD is that they added nipples to them but that's it. There's nothing graphic from what I remember since I got the R2 Japan DVDs already for Kiminozo. Also, the ending is extended a bit in the DVD version vs. TV airing and there's text and stuff for the book. It's a pity though that it'll only be 3 DVDs, but *shrugs* it really doesn't matter  The extras and the LE DVD cover art for the R2 were worth it anyways hehe I'm more than likely not going to rebuy (or at least any time soon unless there's extras and stuff not present in the R2 release) Kiminozo when it comes R2, but kuddos to Funimation to finally licensing it  Now I'm waiting for a R1 company to license Air and Yamibou hehe
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Zalis116
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Well, I guess any post like this brings the lovers and the haters out of the woodwork. . .I think that whatever your opinion about KgNE, this is still a big licensing announcement, since the series has been done for a couple years and most people weren't expecting it to be licensed ever. To contrast, I'm sure announcements of the various popular action shows will be "bigger" announcements and bigger sellers; take FMP! TSR, I'm sure that it'll be announced by ADV sometime this year, and everyone will be all "
 This is so awesome FMP is great!!" or the same way with Bandai and the inevitable Mai Otome announcement. But, those kinds of announcements won't carry much surprise or "significance," since unlike KgNE, they're shows from genres and franchises where licensing is a forgone conclusion. Let's just hope the lovers who promised to buy DVDs to replace their fansubs will come through and provide some good sales. (Perhaps Funimation, through its business position, is in a better state to take risks on high-cost but not extremely marketable properties  )
Now, I know I'm a KgNE fanboy, and I know it's fruitless to argue people into changing their opinions. Sure, KgNE shares some of the flaws native to its genre, but you have to admit that it's a romance/drama show where things actually get accomplished (no matter how stupid they are), as opposed to the average series where it's "Let's drag out this 'will they or won't they?' situation for 26/49/167 episodes and never resolve it!"  That's the advantage of dating-sim based anime over manga-based anime--you have better odds of getting a complete plot instead of "we animated 3 volumes' worth, so go buy the rest of the manga, suckers!"
Besides, I'm sure that these still-unlicensed "awesome series" from the past couple of years will be picked up eventually--why blame Funi for trying to put a little chronological order into these things? |
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darkchibi07
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Though I heard there's a considerable amount of improvements and touch-ups from the broadcast version in the DVD version, right? That'll be enough of a incentive for me to trash the old fansubs and buy the DVDs.
EDIT: Oh wait, ultimanga just confirmed it. Never mind! 
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ultimanga
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Yup, this is true. Though, if you haven't seen Kiminozo when it was originally broadcasted on TV, you wouldn't notice the difference lol Plus, surely fans could shell out money for 3 DVDs vs. the 7 volume R2 release hehe
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biliano
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Speaking of which, I wonder if FUNi acquired the Mayaru no Okurimono storybook that plays a part in the show. I know that it was an extra item along with the R2 release of Volume 1 (although consumers had to shell out an additional 800 yen over the regular edition), so maybe the storybook was part of the deal. Last edited by biliano on Sat Feb 18, 2006 10:21 pm; edited 1 time in total |
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lheiskell
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The Japanese licensor created the English name "Rumbling Hearts" for the English speakiing territories. We are adding a sub-title "Kimi ga Nozomu Eien" to the logo and full name to avoid any confusion. Lance Heiskell FUNimation Guy |
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lheiskell
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GONZO created the name "Desert Punk" for English territory use. People think that US companies make up these names, but that is not true. The correct name is Desert Punk. Lance Heiskell FUNimation Guy |
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ACDragonMaster
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Exactly. Kiminozo is certainly not my favorite series by a longshot, but it's a definite improvement over the many, many romance series that the characters just do nothing. Yes, in Kiminozo the various characters make some very stupid decisions/actions, but they did something in the first place. That, at least, I can respect in a character. except the doctor, who is an idiot |
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HitokiriShadow
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Thank you for clearing that up. I had suspected that may have been the case. Making such a drastic change for no apparent reason just didn't make sense. |
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TheVileOne
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Chill out. I thought they read they did. |
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Karala
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Rumbling Hearts?! What? What kind of name is that? Why would the Japanese pick that over something about An Eternity That You've Wished For? Was there something so wrong with that title? It was good enough for the Japanese, but they don't want that title for North America?
 I mean, I never liked KgNE and think it's the most over rated thing I've ever laid eyes on, but they could've tried a more direct translation on the series name.
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hikaru004
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There are no absolutes that any title will get licensed. Chronololgical order is no excuse for passing up on Air. While KgNE is a good title, Air TV is the superior title in the romantic drama and tragedy category with a more intricate plot, amazing artwork and an unresolved ending. It also appeals to a wider audience imo. It had a theatrical movie and an OVA. The soundtrack is awesome! It also has the advantage of being a more recent title. All aspects of its TV release were just stellar. Lia's (singer for OP and ED songs) concert for this title was also amazing. Anyway that's why I'm disappointed that Air got passed over for KgNE. |
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ACDragonMaster
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....did you even READ the thread? Lane Heiskel of Funimation just posted on the same page you posted that Rumbling Hearts was the English name chosen by the Japanese company. It wasn't Funi's idea, blame the Japanese company if you don't like it. |
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