Forum - View topicNEWS: Sony Consolidates Funimation, France's Wakanim, Australia's Madman Anime Into Joint Venture
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getchman
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no simuldub for this according to a tweet from funi two hours ago. just the subbed simulcast, so its a normal dub which likely still means Bang Zoom |
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JMmelegrito
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Interesting that there's no mention of Animax, which is still available in Germany and the Asia-Pacific region, especially that it's a direct corporate sister of Funimation.
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KabaKabaFruit
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Until Sony decides that they want that last 5% |
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Millennial Anime Fan
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Wait a minute I thought Funimation was supposed to collapse, go bankrupt, and lose the Dragon Ball license because of the Vic Mignogna lawsuit? I guess that doesn't appear to happening.
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Ali07
 Posts: 3333 Location: Victoria, Australia |
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I wonder if this will possibly mean that Madman is going to be getting the Monogatari Series? Because Hanabee doesn't seem to be licensing any anime anymore (sadly), and Owari Part 3 has never been released here (I've been meaning to import it myself).
I'm hoping that new Monogatari will pop up here soon, as I think that the Koyomi short series hasn't been picked up anywhere? |
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Lynx Raven Raide
 Posts: 412 Location: Central Coast, AU |
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This could have the reverse effect in that being fully under Sony Funimation might start releasing in higher quality. On other things, this makes things rather interesting now, especially in the ANZ market. It would explain why AnimeLab has changed its logo, and has started doing more simulcasts. I just wonder how it will impact licensing Sentai and other licensed products, since it will look like they will go for bundled region licences rather than Funi licencing for NA, Madman for ANZ etc. I know Sentai has HIDIVE and is partnering with Crunchy Roll though, but it just depends on what licences Madman are sitting on too. One thing I do hope from this, but not holding my breath, is maybe more anime in cinemas here in AU. |
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Lycosyncer
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Wow, with all of the Fate franchise titles under Aniplex now being streamed under Funimation and alongside some of their other new major titles, could this be a big sign that Funimation will get not only current Aniplex titles out under their label for a much more reasonable price instead of paying an arm and a leg for them but also get back past Aniplex titles that they used to have in the past like say Fullmetal Alchemist and Darker Than Black and have them back on the market for cheaper prices again? If so, I think this could be to everyone's benefit! It's quite a good idea to consolidate everything here under Sony's watch.
Also, those certain people I will not name claim that Funimation is done for after something involving a certain controversial and disgraced voice actor? According to this, it's only making them much stronger now! I am just laughing at that now! |
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Peter Hunt
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Anime is getting stupid expensive in Australia again. $90 for half a season of some shows in 'limited' editions just isn't going to get my custom. Good thing there's regular sales at other places to offset the greed. It almost feels like they're just charging extra for the hassle of printing physical media these days.
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omiya
 Posts: 1825 Location: Adelaide, South Australia |
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I still want to be able to buy high quality anime in Australia. Madman demonstrated a commitment to quality without excessive pricing of video releases.
If this doesn't continue we are better off with the Japanese companies just releasing "world product" box sets with several languages of dubs and subs included. |
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DavetheUsher
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Funimation employees may not be laughing at the moment. There's a very real chance this is going to lead to layoffs like the Otter Media consolidation and merger did for Rooster Teeth and Crunchyroll employees. A company is just a name. A brand. I suppose it's not uncommon to see posts like this which don't think about the people who work for said company and merely view them as interchangeable cogs that are easily replaced. So long as the name-brand survives, what else matters? |
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harminia
 Posts: 1997 Location: australia |
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Because when it comes to limited editions they have to...? Like, it literally costs more to make the limited editions so it makes sense people would pay more to balance the costs... |
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Advent_Nebula
Posts: 932 Location: Colorado |
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Sony owns 98% of Funimation |
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Kadmos1
 Posts: 13552 Location: In Phoenix but has an 85308 ZIP |
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Assuming that Aniplex of America is consolidated and essentially folds/dies out, ideally the employees can find work soon! I know what it is like to be laid off and not have regular work all too well.
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Errinundra
Moderator
 Posts: 6523 Location: Melbourne, Oz |
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It'll be sad no longer having the brand name Madman associated with anime.
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ARC-1300
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not to ruffle anyones feathers, but I don't think it does. isn't is getting what it needs? seeing overpriced boxsets at a low volume and still making a profit? why would they stop that? |
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