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Dark Paladin X
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about the Index/Railgun series:
It is really strange to license the spin-off and not the original even though the two shows tie in together. It would make more sense if you license them both together in one. I do understand that Misaka Mikoto is the most popular character in the series. But I hope someone will mention the license of the Index/Railgun series along with a dub. I really want to hear Johnny Yong Bosch as Accelerator, spoiler[the best anti-hero in anime]. |
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Oneeyedjacks
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I wasn't sure if this meant Funimation was licensing or simply distributing these titles for Geneon. Thank you for making that clear. |
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jwood
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More funimation confirms via twitter:
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Aura Ichadora
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Awesome on Railgun being licensed - my brother will like hearing this when he gets home tonight (as far as I know, he's only watched Index but has plans on watching Railgun so this will be interesting).
And I can just imagine the Gaia AMC blowing up in excitement over the Hellsing announcement, particularly a few people on there who are crazed Hellsing fanatics.  I may have to spend an hour or so on there tonight enjoying the fun.
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John Casey
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Hrrm. =_= It still feels weird that they're prioritizing Railgun over Index...
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AntztheGreat
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Maybe they're saving Index for the actual panel. I hope they're saving something for the panel at least.
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Oneeyedjacks
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I think the reason Funimation passed on Index but picked up Railgun was because Railgun is more character oriented, has a simpler story, and more fan-servicey. While Index has a rather confusing, convoluted story, and a less likable protagonist plus a lot less fan-service. Hopefully if Railgun sells well for Funi it'll motivate them to swoop up Index too. |
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Dark Paladin X
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Yeah, this brings more questions than answers. The storyline in the Index series is very interesting (particularly when you get to the Last Order arch spoiler[where someone like Accelerator is seen as a most feared person by others ends up having some redeeming qualities, thus effectively makes him an anti-hero]). |
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tuxedocat
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I could care less about Railgun/Index whatever, but I am happy about the Hellsing confirmation. I am even happier to see that Geneon is letting loose some of these titles. I had begun to think that they were holding back their catalog out of some perverse sort of spite.
I would really love the rest of Saiunkoku, but I know I am probably in the minority on that one. |
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Sima Yi
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I'm really excited at the prospect of Hellsing Ultimate getting dubbed again. Hellsing has one of my favourite dubs of all time.
Last edited by Sima Yi on Fri Jul 02, 2010 8:03 pm; edited 1 time in total |
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Tuor_of_Gondolin
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Regarding Railgun instead of Index, I wonder if the fact that Index has a lot of religious connotations (including The Church) made Funi more cautious about picking it up?
I like Misaka a lot, too. But to me, she is the ONLY reason to watch Railgun, and frequently that's not a strong enough reason. I pretty much dropped Railgun mid-season because the main supporting characters didn't do anything for me. Yeah, Index had its weaknesses, but it was overall a deeper, more moving series. I especially remember the scene with Touma and Misaka, and Misaka is terrified that the Accelerator is going to kill her the same way he has killed all of her clones. I don't recall anything in Railgun that had that sort of impact, certainly not on me. But, I guess I should be happy: if they're willing to license Railgun, then maybe Index itself will be in the offing at a later date. Edit: Ha! Looks like Funi did pick up Index (and a bunch of other stuff), so that's that. Now please excuse me while I go do my happy dance. |
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Dark Absol
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Well, Index got licensed by FUNi. No need to make the tons of question marks about Index anymore.
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Mohawk52
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bayoab
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As Zac already said, this would be massive typing fail on my part. That should read: A: For the dubs, we will discuss those with funimation but we do want to |
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Shiroi Hane
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Ah, so that explains why they passed on Trinity Blood, Chrono Crusade and Hellsing ;P |
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