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Big Hed
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Wait, wait, like, on the home video releases? That's going to require some processing... |
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Teriyaki Terrier
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Fantastic to see Bamboo here writing the column again. Truly an exceptional treat indeed. I usually don't read Shelf Life usually, so it's great to get to read some reviews from Bamboo again.
Yet, none of the listed reviewed shows really interest me that much. But that is okay, as long as Funimation is making money, that is enough for me. Because there is always Dragon Ball and One Piece. Thanks for the well written and very much enjoyable to read reviews Bamboo. But I have to admit, out of all the series, I probably would watch Line Barrels just because there is action if I were to watch any of the series. |
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Ian K
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I was affected similarly, always wanting to see what was around the corner. Unfortunately when the series reached the end of its run I felt like none of the events I had been waiting so eagerly for had been as good as I hoped they would be.  Still, I appreciate that it is trying to be different and intelligent, and I hope that other people like it more than I do and buy it so more series will follow its lead.
Apparently the BluRay looks pretty good (if not quite amazing). If it was me I'd go ahead and get the BluRays since they're so cheap, even though I'm in the same boat as you equipment-wise. |
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Mr Adventure
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Eden of the East in native 1080p, so really there is no reason NOT to spring for the Blu if you've got a player.
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here-and-faraway
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It's great to see you back Bamboo!
I saw episode 1 on Funimation's website and the accents really, really, really grated on my nerves. Looks like I missed the point. |
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Greg Aubry
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Personally, I'm happy that the Oasis theme is used even just for the first episode. That opening sequence has some of the best motion graphics work I've seen in an opener, and it's cut perfectly to that song. It's one of the smarter compromises I've seen a domestic company make to both keep costs down AND please its fanbase. Nice job, FUNI-- you earned my Blu-ray purchase.
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SpaceSavage
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The Oasis song was used in the Japanese broadcast. |
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Yorozuya
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Yep. I'm really glad they bothered to at least have it on one episode, since I love that opening :] |
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Big Hed
Posts: 1607 Location: Melbourne, Australia |
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(At risk of sounding like an ungrateful fanboy--don't worry Funi, I'm buying the BD soon enough!) I said as much before Funimation confirmed they would be using the Oasis song, but to reiterate, my view has always been that leaving it out of the license was a non-issue; an alternate OP soundtrack is about the last thing that's going to dissuade me from making a purchase, and it's pretty difficult to do that as is (so long as I'm getting DVD-quality video and audio [English track not necessary] at a decent price point, I'm good to go). When I've heard people talk about the OP as a necessary inclusion, they seem pretty adamant about it; a compromise like this doesn't seem like it would jive with them. Seems like a weird waste of money. But hey, the effort counts. I'll enjoy it. |
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ANN_Bamboo
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The Blu-Ray looks really, really pretty. But to be honest, the SD version looks just as nice, so unless you want to splurge, I don't think there's a big difference.
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Greg Aubry
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I'm sure virtually everybody talking abotu EotE is more than well aware of that. (It was a pretty widely fansubbed show, which I'll quickly admit is how and when I first watched it as it aired.) It's also mostly irrelevant to the discussion. Production IG's deal with Oasis' Japanese label is a completely different contract that has no bearing on Funimation's deal with Oasis' American label. |
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Greg Aubry
Posts: 224 Location: Detroit, MI |
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For the most part, I break ranks with that kind of thinking. The whole "purist or die" mentality is something I've outgrown. (Quick for-instance: I'd be more than happy to see Macross Frontier have music edited out if it would make the cost of a domestic release feasible.) I'd rather be 75% happy with something than 100% dissatisfied. |
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Greg Aubry
Posts: 224 Location: Detroit, MI |
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I prefer a hi-def option wherever possible, and in this case the price was more or less the same on Amazon. Made me one very happy shopper! Hopefully this pricing parity becomes more commonplace. |
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nobahn
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vashfanatic
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Okay, well, this'll probably be my Christmas purchase, and I guess I can wait until then to make up my mind Blu-Ray vs DVD. I just know that I won't be able to afford an HD-TV or Blu-Ray player for a very, very long time, so I'm guessing I will be doing the double-dipping.
Oh, and I stand as someone who wanted the opening theme badly, not to the point of "no sale," perhaps, but I adamantly wanted it. If for some reason Oasis only wanted them to use it on the first episode (which seems weird), that's fine -- at least I have it once and don't have to keep a fansub or something to see its original glory. Thanks so much, Funimation! |
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