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ninjapet
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I couldn't get in to the panel when I went so, this report is nice.
Good to see that they reported no loss in anime put outs. Just wish they would have said something about the Negima! OVDs and if there getting the rights to them. If they got the rights to the Lupin vs cased closed OVA I would go out and buy it. Epic cross overs need dubs |
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penguintruth
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| Posted: Thu May 14, 2009 4:20 pm |
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Now that I think of it, it's pretty convenient that Funimaiton holds the licenses for both the Lupin III TV specials and Detective Conan, with that crossover special.
I hope they can put subtitled episodes of Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood up on OnDemand.
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LordRedhand
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| Posted: Thu May 14, 2009 4:37 pm |
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Come on Funi get the Lupin the 3rd/Detective Conan cross-over special..... come on..... just saying.... (I'm hoping that the response was more of a "We can't say anything right now." over a "No"
And things are moving forward on the digital front so that's good, didn't know about seeing series like Romeo x Juliet (news to me I guess) |
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wilson_x1999
Joined: 04 Aug 2006
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Location: Monterrey, Mexico
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| Posted: Thu May 14, 2009 5:17 pm |
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| Looks like I'm never gonna be able to get Sgt. Frog on DVD :S |
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doctordoom85
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| Posted: Thu May 14, 2009 6:28 pm |
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-Wait, what was wrong with D. Gray-man's advertising? I don't remember it being any different from most of their series' advertising.
-Ooh, they played their Last Exile trailer on a big screen? That was such an amazing trailer, I immediately ordered the series after seeing it (but got the Geneon singles + artbox, since they were in Rightstuf's bargain bin).
-Hopefully being sold early at ACen might help Case Closed sales, as I'd love for us to get post-Season 5 DVDs, even if they have to start going back to 13-episode sets to help produce a profit
-if OP seasons are being released based on story arcs, I bet Season 2 ends on episode 130, as that would cover their journey through the Grand Line all the way to Arabasta
-I'm with you here, FUNi, I've watched every FMA Brotherhood episode on your site and I'm not stopping. The video quality is irrelevant to me, after all, I'm buying the DVDs as soon as they come out, so it's not like this will be my definitive viewing of each episode |
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Mysticmidnightmaiden
Joined: 14 Dec 2005
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Location: California (Bay Area)
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| Posted: Thu May 14, 2009 6:37 pm |
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| doctordoom85 wrote: | | -Wait, what was wrong with D. Gray-man's advertising? I don't remember it being any different from most of their series' advertising. |
Uhh... does "Death is his Gift" ring a bell? (Whatever someone thought that had to do with Allen is beyond me. Rather, it would be quite appropriate for the current Bleach arc...) |
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the Rancorous
Joined: 08 Feb 2006
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Location: Fighting the Templars in Kirkwal
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| Posted: Thu May 14, 2009 7:42 pm |
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| Quote: | Romeo X Juliet
Sheehan gushed about the dub, which mixes in lines from multiple Shakespeare plays and consistent use of iambic pentameter, saying, “This is one of the best dubs I've ever heard, and I don't say that about everything.” |
I've always disliked the story of Romeo and Juliet, greatly disliked it, but this actually makes me want to check it out.
Man, what I wouldn't give to have that FUNi-Channel on demand service... t'would be grand... |
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PlatinumHawke
Joined: 02 Nov 2006
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| Posted: Thu May 14, 2009 7:58 pm |
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| the Rancorous wrote: | | I've always disliked the story of Romeo and Juliet, greatly disliked it, but this actually makes me want to check it out. |
Lucky for you, Romeo x Juliet has nothing to with the actual play outside of sharing the same title, characters (in name only) and the two leads dying at the end. I expected in the early episodes for the show to take a "Rose of Versailles meets Romeo and Juliet," but that would be giving Gonzo a bit too much credit.
They did use the balcony scene, just not in the reverse manner that would have made sense within the context of the series, but instead completely straight -- like in the play -- and it didn't make any sense other than fanservice. |
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Teriyaki Terrier
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| Posted: Thu May 14, 2009 8:01 pm |
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| LordRedhand wrote: | Come on Funi get the Lupin the 3rd/Detective Conan cross-over special..... come on..... just saying.... (I'm hoping that the response was more of a "We can't say anything right now." over a "No"
And things are moving forward on the digital front so that's good, didn't know about seeing series like Romeo x Juliet (news to me I guess) |
the company has no plans as of yet to license Lupin III vs. Detective Conan= equates to "we probably won't license this."
They said the same thing about the Hare and Guu finale, the source is from Anime News Network itself.
| Quote: | | AN Entertainment's Jungle Guu (officially called Haré + Guu) license includes the first 6-episode OVA series (Jungle Wa Itsumo Hale Nochi Guu Deluxe ) but does not yet include Jungle Wa Itsumo Hale Nochi Guu Final. |
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LordRedhand
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| Posted: Thu May 14, 2009 8:31 pm |
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Different license holders
All it takes is a working relationship with TMS and they already have released the Lupin TV special and the Case Closed Series, so it may not be a "now, immediately thing" as opposed to "never, ever."
That is why I'm looking to find a way to buy Season 5 of Case Closed as soon as possible, need to show that Case Closed (showing Lupin the 3rd in the same way) as something worth continuing. That and going to their boards and sending them e-mails and polite letters about it.... |
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rinmackie
Joined: 05 Aug 2006
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Location: in a van! down by the river!
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| Posted: Thu May 14, 2009 9:30 pm |
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| What?!! No mention of when they're going to release Hellsing Utlimate Volume 5? |
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Taiyz
Joined: 16 Aug 2005
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| Posted: Thu May 14, 2009 9:54 pm |
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I'm glad that Kenichi is successful, even after the negative (from my perspective) reviews that it received on ANN. It's easily my favourite martial arts/dojo hijinks anime even though most people would point out Rurouni Kenshin and call it a day.
I also remember that only the first season was licensed, so this instills confidence that the series will actually reach completion on our side of the world.
Kaze no Stigma as well is a very under-appreciated shounen gem. It's one of the better examples of anime featuring badass male leads without getting pretentious. The best part is that there's no significant power-ups or training sequences; the main character just did all that before the series begun! |
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jgreen
Joined: 14 Mar 2005
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| Posted: Fri May 15, 2009 9:47 am |
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| Teriyaki Terrier wrote: | the company has no plans as of yet to license Lupin III vs. Detective Conan= equates to "we probably won't license this."
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Eh, my impression was that it's something they'd like to license, but it's not necessarily on the front burner or anything. It's kind of hard to read too much into the answer he gave, though, and he kind of seemed like he was caught pleasantly off guard by the question. I wouldn't completely write off the possibility.
| Taiyz wrote: | | It's easily my favourite martial arts/dojo hijinks anime even though most people would point out Rurouni Kenshin and call it a day. |
Or Ranma 1/2.  |
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Gewürtztraminer
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Location: Texas - Its like whole other country.
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| Posted: Fri May 15, 2009 5:10 pm |
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| Taiyz wrote: | | I also remember that only the first season was licensed, so this instills confidence that the series will actually reach completion on our side of the world. |
I rented the first half of Kenichi. It was a lot of fun and I was surprised at how much I enjoyed it. I was all set to buy it, then I found out there was more unlicensed. When the rest is spoken for, I will buy the first. |
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Fujikira
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| Posted: Sat May 16, 2009 12:39 am |
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| It's good to see that Funi is expanding it's sources, but i'm disappointed that they haven't gotten any new licenses I was looking forward to some Higurashi Kai license news sooner or later. |
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