Forum - View topicNEWS: Viz Confirms Streams of Cross Game Baseball Anime in May
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Razzuel
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I will definitely be watching this. Also, I very much hope that it gets a DVD release.
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nightjuan
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I'm actually glad that Cross Game has been licensed, despite the fact that the streaming will probably be region locked and technically not available for my own use, but what I'm definitely worried about is whether or not it'll ever be available on DVD. I understand that sports shows generally don't do well in the U.S. market, for reasons others have already discussed far too many times, but it would be a shame if a series of this quality couldn't be legally purchased by those interested.
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Redlinks
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Sweet. Thank you viz. Now let's hope they'll bring it on dvd with an English sub/dub option.
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Otaking09
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I was referring to both manga and/or anime. True, Viz has dropped many titles, but that's because... DING! DING! No one bought enough!!! That's why we don't have Boys Over Flower and Maison Ikkoku re-releases. I feel you, but while Viz may not live by the "finish what you start" motto, they've at least stuck around 'till now because of it. And... we have legal Cross Game streaming because of it. Not to mention the rest! And, no offense, but I don't think comparing Big Windup! to Cross Game is a good example. Their manga sources are completely different in league and reputation. Sport similarities or not. |
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Key
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Think about it. . . |
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Dragynstorm
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Thank-you! If people want things to keep coming out, they actually have to BUY them. And Viz might not be the best with finishing their anime series, but they do finish their manga series! (Although back in the day they were bad about this too... I still want more Guyver! ) |
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albanian
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I had no expectations that this would ever be released outside Japan for all the reasons quoted above. But as the series has been one of the greater joys of the last few years for me, I do sincerely hope that it does come out on DVD - not the least because I'm another of those who will not benefit from streaming as I live in the UK.
I suppose it would be absolute wishful thinking to expect any R2 (Europe) release, despite the fact that Europe is the ancestral home of baseball. |
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Megiddo
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I think you mean Europe is the ancestral home of cricket and rounders, but I'll leave it at that.
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Otaking09
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Uhh..... I can't, for the life of me, figure out your turn of phrase!!! It's at times like these, when I curse myself for not getting simple(?) expressions... Key, are you referring to how everything else that aired last year paled in comparison to Cross Game? Or are you saying that despite it's faults it still managed to pull through with it's merits overall? I know you rated Cross Game a "Masterpiece" so I know it's a compliment... But... it I can't wrap my head around it!!!! 
It would be helpful if you could be my grammer/proverb teacher for one forum post more, but... that's probably asking waaaay too much. 
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kyokun703
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He means that the worst thing you can say about it, is it's one of the best series of last year. Which means it's VERY VERY GOOD. |
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3mapletrees
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I love the Cross Game anime! Yay to streaming it! Attention Viz: I will buy the DVDs if you release 'em.
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akitainu
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Very happy about this. Cross Game was easily one of the best shows I've seen in a long time... and I say this as someone who couldn't give a damn about baseball or sports in general. I know a disc release is still iffy, but if it comes to be I'll scoop it up in a heartbeat.
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enurtsol
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Heheheh, it's interesting that half the people don't even know how to play baseball....
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mudduck454
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what I do not understand, is why they are bringing a sports anime to america, we all know funimation has tried it also, and we will not get the second season of the big wind up due to poor sales, I have no idea how eyesheild 212 will do for sentai films, but since it is subtitle only, it might make a profit for them.
lets not forget all the other sports anime that have not sold well here in the states, we all know the names, so no reason naming them all, here is my take on it, sports manga might sell, sports anime, will sell but not enough, so what is viz doing???? they have been releasing the manga of roasio vampire, and it is doing well according to some sources, so why hasn't viz jumped on the anime version, that show is still popular, and it is ripe for picking, the first season was great, and the second season became a pantie shot parody of its self, but still watchable, so whats the hold up VIZ????? why not give us some good vampire comedy, |
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Dolza
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Colour me both surprised and pleased that this has happened. With the character designs and subject matter I thought Cross Game had the proverbial snowball's chance of an official release in North America.
Kudos, Viz. |
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