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Mesonoxian Eve
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I suppose we do learn something new every day. I'll have to check this out. Could be an opportunity to close my Netflix account since the only reason I have it is to watch anime on it. It's currently suspended because the CEO doesn't know what the hell he's doing.
Kickstarter, please. You give us what it'll take to bring it to the US and we'll throw baskets of cash to get it. Deal? Now, some questions: Strike Witches 2? Shana II? I know this is wrapped up in the whole Geneon fiasco, but anything, even if it's to say "Indefinitely shelved", is better than nothing. I'd hate to find out the license gets here but the original VAs have long since retired of doing roles, or worse, have passed away, by the time it's ready. |
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The King of Harts
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Funimation recently said on one of their Youtube con-things that they hope to get Shana stuff out this year. That's something, I guess.
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Mesonoxian Eve
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My hero. *smooches |
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Yoda117
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In the spirit of talking about research, the reporter used a nickname for one of the presenters. Here is her bio on ANN, so folks know who Sully is. person#96378 |
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Chrno2
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Katsucon is still alive? I say it this way because I look forward to hearing industry and license panels and for the past few years Katsucon has been really quiet. I know it's in Feb every year, but I hardly ever see may posts, but anyway...
So Funimation, what the heck happened to Toaru Index/Railgun series that you licensed? When is that supposed to happen? |
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Tempest
 I Run this place.ANN Publisher  Posts: 10429 Location: Do not message me for support. |
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I've corrected her name in the article. Thanks for pointing it out. |
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Yoda117
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NP.
Thanks for the edit. Hope your people had as much fun at Katsucon as I did 
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GhostShell
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At last, we're getting closer to an actual release date. It will be interesting to see what they come up with as far as packaging, limited editions, etc are concerned. |
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EnigmaticSky
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Wait, will we be able to get the first season on bluray? |
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Mesonoxian Eve
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Took a spin on the 360 this evening to take a look at some of the anime titles offered on the console, and it's rather... interesting. I suppose with the Netflix account, would the "anime app" be necessary?
In doing a quick look, I noticed there's a per-item cost to view/download and I'm concerned about this. DRM is never in the customer's interest and I'm definitely not going this route until there's some guarantee the titles remain forever available, even if FUNimation should no longer have the license. If not, then the asking price is unacceptable for a lease until removal. This is the very reason the DTO program failed FUNimation. I know there's some stupid belief this is to protect against piracy but these titles are already out there and it's stupid to punish customers who pay because of it. I've said my piece. I need much more information than just "Hey, download from our app, k!" |
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potatochobit
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uhhh, are there many shana fans waiting for a bluray release of the first season? I would be very surprised to see it make it to market. |
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superdry
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I've mentioned this else where - unless Funi does its own upscale the Japanese upscale is absolutely terrible. Detail is smeared away in both the first and second seasons (season 1 isn't as bad, but that's not saying much). The good thing is that Funi will probably release the second season as a combo pack so you potentially get the better video quality of the dvds unless Funi messes the mastering up. |
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TheAncientOne
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Given the quote from Sheehan that was mentioned, we StrikerS fans should cast our hopes elsewhere. Sentai? NIS? Anyone? |
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jlaking
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Those are wrapped up in the whole Geneon fiasco. |
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Chrno2
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WHAAAAAT? How that be the case? I don't recall Geneon planning on releasing them Funimation supposed licensed the first half. Unless there's an issue with Geneon overseas. You'll have to explain what I might have missed. |
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Especially since Funimation seems very intent on making sure it stays off Youtube.
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