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NEWS: Funimation: No More Big Windup! Anime to Be Licensed

Zac wrote:

Splitter wrote: Can I just ask why the answer to a question on Twitter is being hailed as set-in-stone, permanent reality? Can I also ask why this is news? And finally, can I ask why this is all regarding a season that no one has seen any of it yet? No offense pal but you sound like you might not be great at running a news organization if you honestly can't see why this would be considered newsworthy

Zac, I know you've been around the block. You've seen series no one thought would ever be licensed get licensed, you've seen trends change... what makes you so confident you can post FUNi saying "We're not going to get Big Windup! S2" as news, or do you post every scrap of material that comes down the pipe that resembles new- *looks at the front page* Oh nevermind.

I have a question for members of ANN. How many of you are baseball fans? I am a huge baseball fan of a Major League League team located in the Northeastern part of the United States. A friend told me that baseball is more enjoyable if you know the rules and have been to a live baseball game. How many of you have ever been to a live baseball game?

Zac, I know you've been around the block. You've seen series no one thought would ever be licensed get licensed, you've seen trends change... what makes you so confident you can post FUNi saying "We're not going to get Big Windup! S2" as news, or do you post every scrap of material that comes down the pipe that resembles new- *looks at the front page* Oh nevermind.

But is it newsworthy because its actually news or is it newsworthy because its sensationalism?

Splitter wrote:

Zac wrote: Splitter wrote: Can I just ask why the answer to a question on Twitter is being hailed as set-in-stone, permanent reality? Can I also ask why this is news? And finally, can I ask why this is all regarding a season that no one has seen any of it yet? No offense pal but you sound like you might not be great at running a news organization if you honestly can't see why this would be considered newsworthy Zac, I know you've been around the block. You've seen series no one thought would ever be licensed get licensed, you've seen trends change... what makes you so confident you can post FUNi saying "We're not going to get Big Windup! S2" as news, or do you post every scrap of material that comes down the pipe that resembles new- *looks at the front page* Oh nevermind.

Uh... Considering this thread has made it to 7 pages already, I would guess it's newsworthy to a lot of people.

Going along with what a few random post have touched on, hopefully this news will motivate a nice surge in purchases and a nice wake up call and slap in the face to the fandom. Not all series have the power to survive the "wait for x reason" approach and really, if you like the series then buy it. No need to feel "duped" if you bought yours for $10 or $20+ more then people who got into the series after you did. In fact, your the reason other fans still have a chance to see the series and can get it at a cheaper price. Be proud.

FeralKat wrote:

Splitter wrote: Zac wrote: Splitter wrote: Can I just ask why the answer to a question on Twitter is being hailed as set-in-stone, permanent reality? Can I also ask why this is news? And finally, can I ask why this is all regarding a season that no one has seen any of it yet? No offense pal but you sound like you might not be great at running a news organization if you honestly can't see why this would be considered newsworthy Zac, I know you've been around the block. You've seen series no one thought would ever be licensed get licensed, you've seen trends change... what makes you so confident you can post FUNi saying "We're not going to get Big Windup! S2" as news, or do you post every scrap of material that comes down the pipe that resembles new- *looks at the front page* Oh nevermind. Uh... Considering this thread has made it to 7 pages already, I would guess it's newsworthy to a lot of people.

But is it newsworthy because its actually news or is it newsworthy because its sensationalism?

Splitter wrote:

Zac, I know you've been around the block. You've seen series no one thought would ever be licensed get licensed, you've seen trends change... what makes you so confident you can post FUNi saying "We're not going to get Big Windup! S2" as news, or do you post every scrap of material that comes down the pipe that resembles new- *looks at the front page* Oh nevermind.

First of all, ANN is a team and we have a news editor. His name is Egan Loo. I don't post the news.

Secondly, did you run to all the other sites that picked this up as an item or all the other people talking about it and tell them it isn't interesting or newsworthy? Because the response to the item pretty much proves it is news - or at least it's what our readers are interested in.

You seem to think otaku armchair quarterbacking the sentiment they made in the podcast - basically second-guessing statements from the company itself based on whatever you think is right - is somehow a better way to determine what's newsworthy and what isn't.

This is like the President saying "we'll be out of Iraq in 2011" and you're the guy printing the news and you say "Well, probably not, that timetable doesn't make sense to me" because you have some feeling about it one way or the other and so you don't print it as news.

Which is dumb. Not only that it isn't journalism.

Splitter wrote:

But is it newsworthy because its actually news or is it newsworthy because its sensationalism?

Did someone crown you King of What's News and What Isn't when I wasn't looking or something? I understand you probably believe your personal judgement on the issue is vastly superior to the people who actually do it for a living but just askin'...

I have wanted to go see a live baseball game for some time now, but that was more for the food than anything else (everyone says baseball hot dogs, fries, and nachos are the best). But now that I've been watching all this baseball anime (Major, Big Windup, Cross Game, Taishou Yakyuu Musume, Princess Nine), which has sort of piqued my interest, maybe I can actually watch the game itself with some enjoyment.

So this actually worked the reverse for me. The anime made me interested in the sport.

I don't think it's entirely fair though to act as if this is the norm. Rightstuf has some nice sales that can help fans save. That's assuming fans are able to shop there though. You need a credit card which many younger fans may not have. Also, if you are on a tighter budget, and can't always qualify for free shipping there may be added costs. Even if you shop exclusively there though they only have sales from a given publisher a couple times a year. It takes a great deal of patience and effort to get these bargains. I think it's great if fans are willing to do so if it helps make anime more affordable to them. However, it doesn't entirely dismiss concerns over some more costly releases.

First off, you're great at shutting posters down. I can only imagine the experience necessary to do it at the drop of a hat, but I'm being serious here. Are you producing sensationalism? I find it suspect when the "story" comes from ANN's podcast from a Twitter question where you said you were going to do your best to avoid "are you going to license this show" questions. I'm sorry if I've somehow crossed the line by wondering if this story is produced sensationalism. I'll be more blind next time.

Second off, I think it's pretty funny you're lecturing me on thinking I have superior judgment. Call the kettle black much?

do you post every scrap of material that comes down the pipe that resembles new- *looks at the front page* Oh nevermind.

I always wait for the periodic sales RightStuf to buy stuff. I usually end up spending enough to qualify for free shipping. It works for me since but by the time they have a second Funimation sale (in the future), they will have added more items to their catalog. It takes a lot of patience but it is worth it in the end.

It is interesting to note that RightStuf allows customers to mail or fax in orders. It takes more work but in the end but you would still be saving money. All it costs is an envelope, postage, and a money order fee. I must investigate further if the periodic sales' discount apply to orders made with this method.