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NEWS: AnimEigo Giving Out Yawara Volume 1




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AstroNerdBoy



Joined: 03 Feb 2004
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PostPosted: Fri Jul 27, 2007 5:16 pm Reply with quote
I had no clue AnimEigo had even licensed a "new" anime title. I guess I was asleep last year when it happened. Anyway, if any of you guys pick up that DVD, I'd be curious to see how it is.
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tasogarenootome



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PostPosted: Fri Jul 27, 2007 6:23 pm Reply with quote
Yeah, if you blinked, you missed it. I was searching for Yawara and their site popped up - some "No way in hell we'd license this" contest or something. And yet it's been a year and their release date keeps getting pushed back - when they said they were making a Yawara announcement at Comic Con, I hoped I would be seeing a preorder date or something. I really want this series to come out and hope that it doesn't get shelved.
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Deltakiral



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PostPosted: Fri Jul 27, 2007 8:51 pm Reply with quote
Damnit! I really really want this show and yet I am stuck here at work instead of getting Yawara. That really burns my noodle, and yet Animeigo all of us Urasawa are sitting here waiting to give you money for our preorders. Just make an announcement already, I wonder if AE will have them tomorrow.....I am going to need to call in a favor from my sister in SD.
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LordRobin



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PostPosted: Fri Jul 27, 2007 10:27 pm Reply with quote
I'm embarrassed to admit this, but I actually wasn't sure AnimEigo were still around. To think they once ruled the anime business...

------RM
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GATSU



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PostPosted: Fri Jul 27, 2007 10:44 pm Reply with quote
Delta: Don't feel so bad. The samplers aren't meant for you, but for newbie fans who otherwise wouldn't know about the series. Think of it as creating demand for the box set.

Robin: Animeigo was always niche, even when the market was smaller. Anyway, they're doing fine through their live-action films, so at least they're not out of the game.
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Chibi Alchemist



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PostPosted: Sat Jul 28, 2007 10:08 am Reply with quote
Oh damn, now I really wish I had gone to Comic-con!
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minakichan





PostPosted: Sat Jul 28, 2007 10:25 am Reply with quote
...They license Yawara?

AND STILL NO MONSTER?!
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kokuryu



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PostPosted: Sat Jul 28, 2007 10:27 am Reply with quote
Someone pick me up one and send it to me! I'll pay postage!
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haruhifan1200



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PostPosted: Wed Aug 15, 2007 10:56 pm Reply with quote
I actually picked up my DVD from their website a couple of days go. ^^ Can't wait to see how it is!
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kokuryu



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PostPosted: Thu Aug 16, 2007 12:19 am Reply with quote
Oooh ooh ooh - its on the website! Time to order!
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CloakBass



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PostPosted: Thu Aug 16, 2007 12:27 am Reply with quote
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tasogarenootome



Joined: 24 Feb 2007
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PostPosted: Thu Aug 16, 2007 12:36 am Reply with quote
*spontaneously combusts*

About time for them to do SOMETHING with Yawara! Gonna go order me a preview disc.
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Colonel Wolfe



Joined: 05 Aug 2004
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PostPosted: Thu Aug 16, 2007 11:47 am Reply with quote
You guys are welcome. I thought ANN would have already reported it but I sent the news item in after an entire day after ANimEigo had posted it on their homepage.

I hate to admit this too, but now I'm piqued at this release, even though the animation style isn't that attractive. Something about classic anime always gets in hooked ... ehehe ...

I know I plan on sending in for one of these disks myself, just to check it out ...
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Viga_of_stars



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PostPosted: Thu Aug 16, 2007 1:12 pm Reply with quote
GATSU wrote:
Anyway, they're doing fine through their live-action films, so at least they're not out of the game.


Whoa! I didn't know they licensed live action films too? I just thought they were just a small back player in anime only. Im surprised they're not belly up. But im glad they're not because they are part of anime history in the US.

tasogarenootome wrote:
*spontaneously combusts*

About time for them to do SOMETHING with Yawara! Gonna go order me a preview disc.


I just want to see what the fuss is about so count me in on trying it.
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enurtsol



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PostPosted: Wed Aug 22, 2007 12:32 am Reply with quote
Eh, I've seen only the first 12 or so eps when the VHS fansubs stopped back in the day. IIRC, this series was actually getting higher TV ratings than Ranma 1/2.

BTW, ya guys do know who the real Yawara-chan is and why the eyecatches have the days-countdown to the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, yes? Laughing
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