Forum - View topicNEWS: Funimation to Simulcast Rainbow TV Anime on June 1
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GeminiDS85
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So let me get this straight, this show isn’t insinuating that spoiler[ Jo’s sister is going to be raped by the man who adopted her. Or perhaps, the doctor giving a unnecessary rectal examine to all the boys in the first episode isn’t considered a form of rape by the justice system. Or maybe Sukuragi’s friend wasn’t raped by the doctor before the boys joined him in the detention center.]
I have never seen this show, so I cannot comment on it. |
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ikillchicken
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No, the Youtube streams aren't blocked but they're awfully low quality. The streams on Funimation's site are done via Hulu though which as far as I know, does not stream to Canada ever. |
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Takeyo
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I wasn't terribly impressed with the first couple of episodes, but it's been growing on me. For fluff comedy based on a four-panel format, it's not bad. I'm kind of surprised CR didn't pick it up, based on previous streams.
Are they? From what I've seen of the 480p episodes of House of Five Leaves that Funi's been posting, the quality seems pretty nice. |
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firedragon54738
 Posts: 3113 Location: wisconsin |
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This is an ok show and why cant they pick up Maid-Sama well there at it
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LeanGreen
 Posts: 323 Location: New England |
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This is awesome because of the bad acting in the Japanese version and the fact that a Funimation dub will actually probably be an improvement over the original as long as they don't see the over-the-top voice acting as something that should be maintained. I'll probably start watching this show now.
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John Casey
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I think I missed something here. Sure, I only watched the first episode (too much other stuff), but...the show's actually crappy in the long run? That's an epic buzzkill... >:< |
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configspace
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leaving aside the "bad acting" claim, which I don't agree with at all given the direction... first, you might be waiting a very long time before the Funi dub appears, like some of their previous acquisitions. Second, the entire show itself is over the top (Cabbage, Turtle? lol ), which I doubt can simply be fixed in the dub. Of course, they can try and really screw up the fidelity to the original which I'm sure will raise hell, while not really fixing what's wrong the show. |
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hissatsu01
 Posts: 963 Location: NYC |
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I'd concur with Justin on this one. Senkou no Night Raid has turned out to be a big disappointment for me, though I can't say I feel much better about Rainbow. It's better, but the director seems like someone who would prefer to a paint a canvas with a bucket instead of a brush. The over the top nature of everything makes (very) serious scenes become unintentionally camp. And while I may like the sound of Megumi Hayashibara's voice, her omniscient narration popping up several times an episode really doesn't help. |
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egoist
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Yep. After episode 1, up to episode 6(which is the one I'm at), the episodes were rather dull and there was a whole filler episode(two protagonists chasing a cat), and if I recall correctly, there was another filler(with same protagonists taking pictures of dishes). One fansub group dropping it after another; that or they're awfully late with their releases. If even fansubs can't keep up with that, who else would. |
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Richard J.
 Posts: 3367 Location: Sic Semper Tyrannis. |
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Even though this doesn't sound like my kind of anime, it's too bad this is currently just a simulcast deal. I'm all for more anime legally streamed but the Canada blockage and the natural limitations of the media bother me.
Why do I care about the Canadian fans when I'm in the USA? 'cause Canada should get North American releases that are in English by default in my opinion. It just makes sense. Setting that aside though. . . . I wish Funimation would make some sort of statement regarding these streaming deals as they apply to potential DVD/Blu-Ray releases. Maybe give us a basis for figuring out how to get a full release out of the deal. As an anime fan and especially as a fan who prefers English dubs, I'd love to know how what I need to do to support a series that is just a simulcast deal if I really like it. What is the number of views needed per episode before a series streamed is considered a "success?" Is there a way to get sponsors for streaming to sponsor a physical release? Does a streaming release lower or raise the amount of money that has to be made on a physical release before the show is considered profitable? I know it's pretty unlikely I'll ever get answers but come on, someone has to know and darn it, can't someone get them drunk enough to talk? 
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KanjiiZ
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The series lost its touch with me. It simply stopped being cool when it tried to force you to cry. I prefer series that don't try to make me cry like Now and Then and such. It's ridiculous how much I overrated Rainbow in my head. The animation is pretty bad for a Madhouse series since it is much too dark to see nice animation.
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Megiddo
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Eh... I haven't cried once watching Rainbow. Nor have I felt like a scene was put in to "make me cry". I mean, this work I think was either autobiographical or biographical, so while I'm certain that some things have been exaggerated, the kids who were put in those prisons I'm sure went through hell. I'm pretty sure that's why there is that disclaimer at the beginning of the episode.
I more look forward to seeing the resolve of the inmates more than the decrepit surrounding they're in. Such as spoiler[An-chan's beating the hell out of those guys after they busted Mario's hand]. I mean, I understand what people say, and I completely agree that it's full of melodrama and radically evil antagonists, but I don't watch it for that. It's the bond between An-chan, Mario, Soldier, Turtle, Uncovered, Cabbage, and Joe that keeps me watching. |
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Sam Murai
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Outstanding news, as I've been wanting to see someone simulcast the show, but thought it would be too dark or heavy for someone to take the chance. I guess the good word-of-mouth played a roll in it, and I will definitely be aiming to catch it. Better late than never with this and Giant Killing...
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ikillchicken
Posts: 7272 Location: Vancouver |
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Really? I tried watching an episode of Five Leaves and thought it looked pretty bad. I had assumed the Hulu quality was better. You don't happen to know if it is do you? The thing is, I could see watching a show I'm less into through lower quality streams. (In that regard, them streaming Rainbow is good news). Except Funi keeps streaming the stuff I'm really into. With Five Leaves and Tatami Galaxy, I really think I should see them in higher quality. I guess I'll just wait for a DVD release, but then again, I'm becoming increasingly worried that there won't be one. Funi's 'always dub' policy is great normally but in this case, I'm worried it will translate into them not putting these shows out because they aren't profitable enough with a dub. Basically, it's turned into a big old clusterfuck. |
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hakojo
 Posts: 208 Location: NE Ohio. |
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BROMANCE the TV series, AKA RAINBOW, is totally the best comedy of the season. I'm glad I'll be able to keep watching it - I have this odd fascination with it, even though it's so amazingly over the top in its efforts to evoke any kind of emotional response that it ends up being downright funny. The Paku Romi character doesn't help, either; as much as I love her as an actress, singer, and my lord and savior, this is only the latest in a long string of roles she's had with character designs that don't fit her voice at all. The only one who's garnered any sympathy from me at all is An-chan, and that's mostly because of Koyama Rikiya.
Drive-by Hayashibara Megumi-ing FTW, though, even if she's just sort of there, phoning it in. What can I say, I love listening to her talk. |
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