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Nyren
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BigOnAnime
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http://myanimelist.net/blog.php?eid=781052 Given Darker Than Black was a big title for FUNi, it seems rather strange it'd go OOP, they also lost S2. What seems most likely at this point is Aniplex is blocking companies/forcing companies to lose their Aniplex titles. At this point it's possible FUNimation may even lose Fullmetal Alchemist despite how successful that's been (Just like Darker Than Black, albeit not nearly on the same scale). |
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louis6578
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I own DTB but thank god I do. I just got fired from my job, so I couldn't buy it on the quick after hearing this news. I own both seasons, so at this point, I have to say that I'm satisfied.
PS: It makes total sense that they'd suddenly release the premium version with the promise of only a couple hundred copies existing. They were trying to get as much money as they could out of it before it expired. |
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DangerMouse
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Yeah, loved this show. Would be good if they could get it back. Thank goodness I already own this. Now I'm even more glad I bought it while Funi had it. Both in case AoA puts out one of their insanely priced releases or in case the show basically goes out of print since AoA is nuts like that. A shame it won't be up on Funi's subscriber streaming anymore though just to pop on sometime.
Me too. I also find it super weird since it got into their Classics line since it's a great show that did well, so it definitely feels like an Aniplex cockblock since I can't imagine Funi would give this show up and that this hasn't kept selling well for them. |
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Zoneflare
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why does AoA even want to spend money on licenses of older series' if they have no intention of releasing them? Seems like a huge waste of money unless there is a hidden motive that would screw over fans in the long run.
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PurpleWarrior13
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I own Season 1 on Blu-ray, but not Season 2. I've heard it sucks (or at least pales in comparison to Season 1), and I'm not sure it's worth suddenly dropping $40 on it, as I'm trying to conserve money right now.
I've noticed that Aniplex of America titles do seem to stay out-of-print once they're gone. I missed my chance on the Baccano Blu-ray, and am wondering when (if?) it will come out again. I don't blame them too much though on their physical releases, since IIRC, on ANNCast, they said Aniplex of Japan could shut them down if they don't do exactly what they want. Also, they seem to be making up for it by making these shows widely available through streaming. |
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rinkwolf10
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I thought it seemed weird that Nis America would not only not license Working season 3 but they also would allow season 1 to expire when there was obvious interest in the previous seasons as season 3 was airing then.
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Emerje
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It's a shame that FUNimation isn't more upfront about this stuff and waits for someone to ask before bringing it up. I'm not talking about full transparency, but when Crunchyroll loses a title they let people know in advance so they can watch it before it's gone. Why wouldn't FUNi want to do the same to get the most out of what time remains of their license to get a few more stream views. I can't believe this sort of thing happens suddenly and without warning to them, there must be some sort of exchange between the two companies beforehand, right?
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EmperorBrandon
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Crunchyroll does sometimes lose titles without it being announced. There was no notice about the later two seasons of Hell Girl being removed, for instance, yet another casualty of expired Aniplex licenses. |
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BigOnAnime
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Thespacemaster
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Exactly what is this i am hearing about old Aniplex all having there license expired and revoked? can some one inform me.
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mgosdin
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This may explain the presence of Funimation on a production committee. Harder for Aniplex to pull a title when you can look them in the eye and say "You can't have it either."
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Just Passing Through
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Aniplex is like the annoying kid in school, the one that no-one likes, but is the only one with a ball, so he has to play, but as soon as the match doesn't go his way, he takes the ball and goes home.
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Ali07
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Looks like AoA may end up hoarding the Aniplex titles that other companies licensed. Glad I ended up buying Zakuro when I did. If not, that could become a series where it's physical release could become harder to get. I'm happy it's safely on my shelf.
As for DtB, glad that Madman still has copies of both seasons...if I want one. Unsure if it is worth a blind buy though. |
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addiemon
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They may be hoping they can still renew it up to the last minute, maybe even after the license expires, given the popularity of the title.
Don't they get titles directly from Aniplex Japan? They may not be spending money on the license- though I don't know for a fact. |
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