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NEWS: Funimation Streams Attack on Titan TV Anime


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skafreak51



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PostPosted: Fri Apr 12, 2013 5:52 pm Reply with quote
Late on Funi's part but essentially fantastic news. This one could be a decent hit.
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Chrno2



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PostPosted: Fri Apr 12, 2013 5:55 pm Reply with quote
Awesome. I'll have to take a look. Wink
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 12, 2013 5:57 pm Reply with quote
Are they streaming it only for subscribers like The Anime Network does, or with a week's delay for non-subscribers like Crunchyroll?
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Angel M Cazares



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PostPosted: Fri Apr 12, 2013 6:12 pm Reply with quote
Agent355 wrote:
Are they streaming it only for subscribers like The Anime Network does, or with a week's delay for non-subscribers like Crunchyroll?


I just went to funimation.com and apparently Attack on Titan is only available for elite (paying) subscribers. That's a bummer!
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rheiders



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PostPosted: Fri Apr 12, 2013 6:33 pm Reply with quote
YES.

Now the series is almost guaranteed a physical release with a dub as well! Great news! Very Happy But...It's a bummer if it's only going to be available for subscribers.
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Zilan



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PostPosted: Fri Apr 12, 2013 6:33 pm Reply with quote
Am I the only one who thinks this show looks goofy? Giant naked humans?
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leokiko



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PostPosted: Fri Apr 12, 2013 6:36 pm Reply with quote
So...US-only, right?

woohooo, let's go pirate this thing! Very Happy
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 12, 2013 6:36 pm Reply with quote
Yay! Though I wonder if it will be subscriber-only permanently, or if there will be a delay like with crunchyroll?


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Zilan wrote:
Am I the only one who thinks this show looks goofy? Giant naked humans?

I can see where you're coming from, and some of the Titan designs can look kind of odd, but let me assure you that any goofiness they may have disappears pretty quickly.

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agila61



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PostPosted: Fri Apr 12, 2013 7:06 pm Reply with quote
So, since the link to the promo material on the Funimation site leaked, the only question for the announcement to settle was where it was streaming and on what schedule ...

... and they don't bother to include in their announcement where it will be streaming and on what schedule?

Brilliant! !! !!!

Somebody find a facepalm gif, I can't be bothered.
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TheAncientOne



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PostPosted: Fri Apr 12, 2013 7:30 pm Reply with quote
angelmcazares wrote:

I just went to funimation.com and apparently Attack on Titan is only available for elite (paying) subscribers. That's a bummer!

I notice when I am logged in, AoT appears in the "Simulcast Shows" list, and when I am logged out, it is gone.

Going to the video page itself shows the "E" (Elite) symbol on the first episode and attempting to view it while logged out indeed results in the prompt that you must be an Elite subscriber to view it.

It remains to be seen whether Funimation is expirementing with the CR model (subscribers only at first, free later), or a more restrictive version of the TAN model (since they usually offer at at least the first episode for free, but the others stay subscriber only).
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Iridescent_Fall



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PostPosted: Fri Apr 12, 2013 7:35 pm Reply with quote
leokiko wrote:
So...US-only, right?

woohooo, let's go pirate this thing! Very Happy


This!!! (Except the 'Woohoo' would definitely be sarcasm : P) Every time I see Funimation pick up streaming rights for something I am disappointed. Hey Funi, I love supporting anime and creators, as well as those who make anime available in English. Why do you shun us Canadians? >.<

As for the show, I saw the first episode, and looking forward to more!
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Sky_Renzokuken



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PostPosted: Fri Apr 12, 2013 7:46 pm Reply with quote
Zilan wrote:
Am I the only one who thinks this show looks goofy? Giant naked humans?


they actually make a funny joke about that in the manga. The Commander says he wouldn't mind being eaten if it was by an attractive female titan. However titans are asexual and resemble chubby Americans.
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Kougeru



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PostPosted: Fri Apr 12, 2013 8:11 pm Reply with quote
I'm still hoping this proves more entertaining with the manga, but spoiler[the humans transforming into titans] ruined the manga for me anyway. Was loving it until that gimmick showed up. Might pick it back up if the anime goes beyond where I got (chapter 20 or so) and is better than my memory serves
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Stark700



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PostPosted: Fri Apr 12, 2013 8:13 pm Reply with quote
One of the best episodes that premiered last week imo and glad this finally got licensed.

Now, I wonder when Jojo's turn will come..
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The Mad Manga Massacre



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PostPosted: Fri Apr 12, 2013 9:06 pm Reply with quote
Iridescent_Fall wrote:
leokiko wrote:
So...US-only, right?

woohooo, let's go pirate this thing! Very Happy


This!!! (Except the 'Woohoo' would definitely be sarcasm : P) Every time I see Funimation pick up streaming rights for something I am disappointed. Hey Funi, I love supporting anime and creators, as well as those who make anime available in English. Why do you shun us Canadians? >.<

As for the show, I saw the first episode, and looking forward to more!

I live in Canada and it seems to be working fine for me. It takes a while for the page to load but it always does on their site.
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