Forum - View topicNEWS: Funimation to Offer 2009 Fullmetal Alchemist on April 9
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TsukasaElkKite
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This is so awesome. THIS IS SO F****** AWESOME.
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v1cious
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why so long? Crunchyroll and Gonzo do things day and date. i like the idea but this is definitely not the right way to go about it, especially with every fansubber and their cousin working on this series.
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zanarkand princess
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Funi might be doing their own subs. I think AS likes FMA and so they will want it.
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Altorrin
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I honestly cannot believe you even said that. Isn't Crunchyroll still the minority? Can't you be a little more grateful that it's getting released online the same week at all? |
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v1cious
Posts: 6202 Location: Houston, TX |
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i'm more than grateful, i just don't think it's gonna work. consider that this is the most anticipated anime series of the year. most fansub groups are gonna have this show out literally hours after it's released. Last edited by v1cious on Fri Apr 03, 2009 4:04 pm; edited 2 times in total |
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Tofusensei
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Be that as it may, he makes a valid point. I am just making these numbers up, but I would honestly not be surprised if you saw a 50% drop off in viewers per episode from day 4 versus day 0.
That's a LOT of time to let fansubbers get their torrents out there, especially for a show this popular. The uber-popular shows (and FMA is definitely one of them) can get 200,000+ downloads/views in the first 24 hours. This is a step in the right direction, but the solution is still 0 day, not 4 day. Note to mention the 4 day lag is practically taunting less-than-ethical fansubbers to make nightmares for Funimation and Japan. -Tofu |
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Altorrin
Posts: 313 Location: Florida, United States |
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I guess you're right. But still, the quality of fansubs that are released 5 hours later must be trash. It'll be hard to restrain myself, but I'm not gonna watch fansubs this time. Not even fansubs of the opening. |
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Shadowlord
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Just curious: How good is the video quality on Funimation's webstite? What video resolution do they use?
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LordRedhand
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But see now the less than ethical fansubbers can be seen for what they are, as another user put it "Douchebags"
As in the announcement it says "Funimation also holds the licenses for television broadcast and packaged video releases in North America." |
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Zac
ANN Executive Editor
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Fansubs were all over the place for the first series as well. FMA is a big title, a hit with more than just otaku who download fansubs - the DVDs will sell, it might run on Cartoon Network, yadda yadda. Yes they aren't going to get the uber-fans who will be scouring the net for fansubs 2 hours after it airs in Japan. But that's like saying Toei has a big problem with Dragonball Kai fansubs - no, not really. Yes they'll exist and yes they'll have some impact but the audience for the show is much larger than just those who can't wait a few days for a legal stream. |
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bayoab
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i cast fira
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I'm conflicted. I'm not a fan of the Japanese dub, but I really REALLY want to see this.
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xia83
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wow, wasting no time in getting it streamed huh?
This is good news, happy for the people who get to see it now. |
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Altorrin
Posts: 313 Location: Florida, United States |
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Check yerself. http://www.funimation.com/ It's very, very average but maybe they'll make an exception for FMA? |
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Dante80
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Can we Europeans get some feedback too on this?...post a png screenshot or sth...^^ Regarding fansubs now, the important thing is that anime fans have the opportunity to watch this show legally and free of charge. As Tofu said, simulcasting or streaming in the same day could maybe even double the views. But this is better than having to wait months for DVD releases, end of story (of course, physical media will be later released for the title, and as Zac said, they are going to sell very well, the fanbase is big and varied). Image/sound quality is another issue yes, but I bet that any stream given by Funi for the title would be very watchable, and enjoyable. Go for it people...^^ |
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