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JLightstar
Posts: 140 Location: Venice, Florida |
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This is interesting news but I thought the reason Free! wasn't licensed yet was because companies were classifying it as a "sport" anime. (Some people call it a "slice of life" anime) I was under the impression that Funimation wouldn't license any more Sports anime after the whole issue with "Big Windup!" I'm glad it's getting a release. Let's hope that the first season is licensed as well. Would be nice if a publisher would license the novel.
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zeo1fan
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LOLOL. I didn't even specify which low-end fanservice titles I was referring to. What are you offended over? |
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Rivailloli
 Posts: 562 Location: Virginia |
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Oh my god, is this really happening?? I'm not dreaming? I'm going to buy it when it comes out on DVD/BD of course!
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FrameFreeze100
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Not a show I'm interested in (might give it a chance someday) but I'm happy for the fans who will now get to own a copy of it.
(plus things were getting getting a bit stale with Sentai always getting these type of shows) If fanservice was the main reason this was licensed (and ignoring the sports element) hopefully Wanna be the Strongest in the World can get licensed too. |
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sakurablossom143
 Posts: 201 Location: Ewa Beach, Hawaii |
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Holy Fridge Moly!! I wake up to find the 2nd season of Free! licensed!!!
 ... I really do hope they get the 1st season... omg, I am soooo flippin' out right now!!! 
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sakuragtin
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I think my mind just exploded from how awesome this is!
Truth be told I didn't think anyone would license it since it technically is a sports anime but I'm so glad to be wrong! That makes two sports anime this year to get licensed for home video release! It's like a dream come true! Here's hoping for that season 1 announcement soon and maybe some more sports anime licenses on down the line. I know I'm going to do my part and buy it (and Haikyu!) when it's released. Maybe I'll buy 2. |
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TheAncientOne
 Posts: 1872 Location: USA (mid-south) |
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The did license Bamboo Blade, which could be seen as a much of a sports anime as Free! is. I expect Funimation sees this one as more of a "female appeal" title than a sports anime. |
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SpacemanHardy
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Provided that Aniplex is merciful, that is. |
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Stepppingoui
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Justin Rojas in an interview on "That Anime Show" podcast said Bamboo Blade did badly for Funimation but not as bad as Big Windup! as Big Windup! did very, very badly. I do not think Free! was licensed as a sports anime. I think it was licensed as a popular fan service anime and that is probably how it is going to be marketed as. |
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sakurablossom143
Posts: 201 Location: Ewa Beach, Hawaii |
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To be quite honest, it's true that Free! is in the sports genre, but there is more to it than just sports and swimming. Free! has a storyline, and a plot, and yes, they have those awesome triceps!! <3 <3... uhh..anyways lol...
I can definitely see this being passed as a fanservice anime, but I am believing that it will do well even in the sports anime genre. I really do believe that there are a lot of fans out there both females and males who do like this series. *Now if only someone will license KnB...* |
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shamisen the great
 Posts: 658 Location: Oregon, USA |
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I'm interested in getting it if they (or anyone) has season one as well. Otherwise I can't see the point of having only the second season.
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publicenemy333
 Posts: 563 Location: Los Angeles, CA |
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That so? That's a shame, its a really good show Also, never saw free, but still happy to see it get picked up. Hoping it does well for them |
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Ingraman
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Free! (pt2)'s licensed! That's nice to see.
Oh. Funi... Oh well... I did want to buy a US release of Free!, but that's less likely to happen with Funimation being the one who grabbed the license. They're going to have to do a really good job to get me to reconsider that. |
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Izu0
Posts: 195 Location: California |
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I can't wait to watch it!
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Ashen Phoenix
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My thoughts exactly. I'm a bit surprised they've licensed season 2 before it's even begun to air while not announcing a license acquisition for season 1. Curious, that, but I'm confident it'll follow suit. 
With FUNi I feel reassured the series will be treated well and see a lovely release, so while my wallet's whimpering in the background my heart is singing LMAO. |
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