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jlaking
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Fairy Tail has already a 2 two episode preview on the FUNimation Channel. More will be airing in 2012. |
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Megiddo
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Do you mind giving a concrete 'no' to Tatami Galaxy as well at this point? I'm happy that y'all at least gave it a shot. But I would much rather know now then continue waiting in wonder (particularly from a comment on ANNCast earlier about there being a chance it or House of Five Leaves could be released). Plus, I could then go ahead and get Siren Visual's release and finally own it. |
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Mario1234567
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Dammit... alright then.. At least I know now. The best show of 2010 gets the Shaft. Damn
Get Media Blasters on next! I wanna know where my Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei is at! Last edited by Mario1234567 on Fri Dec 02, 2011 5:40 pm; edited 1 time in total |
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jsieczkar
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Time of Eve is not an issue of the North American industry not wanting it, but it might be coming to the US via diffrent route. |
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PetrifiedJello
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I'm going to say it's because about 10% of fans would buy it, making it a very risky title to license. I concur it's a great series, but I can't help but feel those who appreciate it are those who can enjoy Blade Runner while everyone else says "Star Wars was better. At least it had action." |
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TitanXL
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I suppose I should have specificed besides an anime channel like Funimation Channel. |
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The Count
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I was very happy to hear that both Lain and Black Lagoon will be getting a Blu-Ray release. This also makes me hopeful for a Blu-Ray release of Texhnolyze and Gankutsuou. Funi has a large selection of upcoming titles that I plan on getting so it's good to hear home video release are pretty solid. |
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FrameFreeze100
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Everybody I know still uses and prefers DVD so it's not like I could give the blu-ray copies away.
IMO it makes sense to separate the formats if it's a long running series and someday there will be a re-release with more episodes included e.g. Fairy Tail 24 episode sets (kind of like the current 26 episode One Piece sets) I like Fairy Tail but I'd rather have larger DVD-only box sets, instead of combo packs with less episodes and with blu-rays I'll never use. I'm sure there are those who want a larger blu-ray only box sets too. Also if it's a title that you know will sell well (e.g. Sekirei: Pure Engagement), why not eventually re-release it on separate formats? Funimation never had problems in the past milking a series for all it's worth before - first release: 12-13 episodes half sets - second release: 24-26 episode sets, complete series - third release (or 2nd if it's only a 12-13 episode series): S.A.V.E. or Anime Classic (cheaper) Now Funimation doesn't want to have an excuse for an additional re-release for combo pack titles? (complete DVD only, complete Blu-ray only) 
I don't see anime combo packs being a long term plan, none of the other Region 1 anime companies are doing it (Sentai, Media Blasters). It works for movie home video market but not television. As for what 5D DVD is http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/5D_DVD If I'm reading things correctly it would be backwards-compatible with DVD players. If it does indeed have a higher disc capacity, then this combo pack strategy is a waste since this new format is going to make blu-ray obsolete. I guess one benefit of the new Funimation Elite Video Subscription service is that I could (legally) watch the shows I like online that I refuse to buy the combo pack for. Though Funimation is getting less money from me this way. $40-$50 for a DVD (I buy about 10 anime from Funimation per year) Money I could've used on anime in 2012: $400-$500 Money I would spend on EVS: $96 (12 months x $8) Money Funimation now doesn't get from me because all 2012 releases will be combo packs: $300-$400 Funimation loses quite a bit here. Their loss. Nobody needs 2 copies of a show. You either already watch your anime primarily on blu-ray only or DVD only. The only reason you want an extra copy is greed. I miss having choices and opinions... Hope they reconsider combo packs. I'll continue waiting patiently for separate format releases for the Funimation titles I want to own. Last edited by FrameFreeze100 on Fri Dec 02, 2011 6:02 pm; edited 4 times in total |
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Mario1234567
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You tryin to start something? Its been along time dude but I still got it. I am not gonna bother them about anything. Because I never thought I'd say this but Sentai Filmworks is getting all the good stuff and I keep tabs on them more. They are dubbing and Subbing the right stuff and as of now there getting more of my Money than anyone. All I want from FUNimation is Sengoku Basara season 2 and the Sengoku Basara movie (Which we may not get -_-) And the Phantom Blu-ray.. |
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Dorcas_Aurelia
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I think the question about getting live-action Moyashimon and not the anime was a complaint about why you picked up only the crappy adaptation and missed the good one. At least, that's what I would have asked had I remembered I wanted to.
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skyreno4
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Im waiting for sengoku basara 2 and movie also, right now is in Amazon Second Part ready for preorder, has cover too http://www.amazon.com/Sengoku-Basara-Samurai-Complete-Blu-ray/dp/B0069556SG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1322866702&sr=8-1 |
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The Count
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BTW, considering your avatar aren't you excited about Index? And I believe you also wanted Shana. Funi has way more unreleased titles than any other company and a good variety too, I'm willing to bet there's more than what you listed that you'd like in their catalog. |
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Aura Ichadora
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It's awesome that the roadblocks around the Geneon titles are getting cleared away. ^^ Hopefully that means I'll be able to complete my Tenchi collection sometime in the not-so-distant future (and deal with my brother's consistent begging of getting me to watch Index and Railgun).
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Mario1234567
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@The Count@
Dude I can't wait 100 more years for index to come out. Also I don't change my Avatat because I don't feel like looking for a picture small enough to put there. I stole that Avatar from someone on this site when I signed up (Or when I officially started posting here) I don't even notice it, but Seriously FUNimation is Failing me these days. I don't care about all the stuff they license because we gotta wait millions of years to actually buy them. |
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chrisc1978
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I am still waiting for the animes that was licensed last year like "Toaru Kagaku no Railgun" and Toaru Majutsu no Index, also "Shakugan no Shana" season 2, OVAs, & movie. |
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