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NEWS: Funimation Provides Statement on Lawsuit with A.D. Vision

Man this horrible I just really hope none of these components go under, I just hope to see this is settle out of court.

Where is stated that they will go under if the assets are not payed?? Call me a bit of conspiracy nut I think sentai/crunchy-roll are working together on a large amount of licenses "look at previous license from sentai film-works". CR might have the money to pay back some of the debt that is owed.

We believe these counterclaims are frivolous and will soon be dismissed. Funimation is obviously not a monopoly, has not sought a monopoly, and has never been in violation of any antitrust laws. Rather, these claims were brought in a transparent attempt to gain leverage in the case because the defendants lack any defense to Funimation's original claims.

That's not how it works Crunchyroll has to own part of Sentai for Funi to go after Crunchyroll, besides why would Crunchyroll bail out Sentai it's not like they have 8 million dollars lying around.

Where is stated that they will go under if the assets are not payed?? Call me a bit of conspiracy nut I think sentai/crunchy-roll are working together on a large amount of licenses "look at previous license from sentai film-works". CR might have the money to pay back some of the debt that is owed.

Arrogance. It's just as easy to claim someone else to be transparent as it is to claim that you yourself are not a monopolist.

jree78 wrote:

That's not how it works Crunchyroll has to own part of Sentai for Funi to go after Crunchyroll, besides why would Crunchyroll bail out Sentai it's not like they have 8 million dollars lying around.

And Crunchy Rolls liscenor and distibutor are Bandai Entertainment and FUNimation; they have no involvement in this. ADV was sued by FUNimation for the 8 billion dollars and fell for the bait.

Either way, ADV is beyond screwed, including its split-asset companies: Sentai Filmworks, Section 23, AEsir Holdings, Seraphim Studios, Valkyrie Media Partners who are still being run by former ADV, so much for trying to rename yourself and still being connected with the former company as before.

We believe these counterclaims are frivolous and will soon be dismissed. Funimation is obviously not a monopoly, has not sought a monopoly, and has never been in violation of any antitrust laws. Rather, these claims were brought in a transparent attempt to gain leverage in the case because the defendants lack any defense to Funimation's original claims.

The exclusive possession or control of the supply or trade in a commodity or service.

Based on the way that the other companies manage their money and license and release shows, it's like Funimation is going to be the last man standing rather than simply a monopoly.

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Totally agree with you.

Cecilthedarkknight_234 wrote:

Where is stated that they will go under if the assets are not payed?? Call me a bit of conspiracy nut I think sentai/crunchy-roll are working together on a large amount of licenses "look at previous license from sentai film-works". CR might have the money to pay back some of the debt that is owed.

If Crunchyroll was smart they would stay the heck out of it.

And um I'm a little confused as to why you think CR is conspiring with Sentai to get shows licensed, I mean how exactly does it benefited CR get if a show is licensed anyways? Do they get some part of the money or something? Maybe Justin will cover that in one of his future articles.

larinon wrote:

Based on the way that the other companies manage their money and license and release shows, it's like Funimation is going to be the last man standing rather than simply a monopoly.

That's how I see it, unless it's uncovered that FUNi was manipulating the system to cause other companies to fail. I doubt it though, and FUNi wasn't going around buying up smaller companies to kill competition and raise their prices due to scarcity and control. Luckily with entertainment media, a true monopoly wouldn't be able to exercise control like rail, steel, and oil companies could.

I also hope this doesn't hurt Sentai too bad, as they're the only other company that matches FUNi's large scale licensing of new titles. Sure you've got your Aniplexes, NISAs, Rightstufs, Discoteks, and so forth, but those combined don't really compete on the same level.