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So is it true about Sailor Moon!?

A resurgence of interest in the Sailor Moon property has led to a return of the classic magical girl anime series on the Japanese airwaves last fall. Now Toei Animation is hoping to revive the property on a global scale starting in Italy. Toei is partnering with Backstage, which will handle the property’s rights in publishing, TV, and merchandising. Mediaset has acquired the TV rights to the 200-episode anime series and plans to begin broadcasting it in Italy in the fall of 2010.

Toei Animation’s Kanji Kazahaya told Global License: “We are certain that strategically Italy is the ideal country to initiate a global re-launch of the classic Japanese animated series such as Sailor Moon. The Italian public has traditionally been passionate about anime.”

No word yet on a possible North American revival of the property. DIC introduced the series (in a bowdlerized form) to American TV, while Pioneer and ADV released uncut versions of various elements of the extensive library of Sailor Moon anime. Tokyopop released the Sailor Moon manga here, but the licensed lapsed before it could issue the new revised editions that were issued in Japan starting in 2003.

The King of Harts wrote:

Sailor Moon what? *keeps fingers crossed*

As someone who knows what's going on but cannot tell, I will say: give up. It's officially in licensing hell.

Edit: Utena also has issues, though not as bad. Feint hope on that one.

Tenchi wrote:

Hmm... I've been suspecting that a major announcement from Funimation in regards to a Sailor Moon re-release with a new dub is imminent, and, since they didn't announce it at Anime Expo, San Diego Comic-Con is the next logical venue for such an announcement.

I don't know where you're picking up these signals, but according to things I've learned first hand, abandon all hope for a license rescue of Sailor Moon for the foreseeable future. There is a significant issue in Japan preventing further release of that property in the States.

I would post more info if I could, but my source made me swear secrecy. I'll only say that I've yet to see a single fan post anywhere correctly guess where the problem is. Point is, don't waste your time and your tears hoping and guessing for Sailor Moon. Ain't gonna happen, unless the stars move.

I've lost track. Is this the third or fourth forum that you've made this exact same thread. I'm starting to wonder if you're just trolling to get hits for those videos on YouTube...lol

dragonrider_cody wrote:

I've lost track. Is this the third or fourth forum that you've made this exact same thread. I'm starting to wonder if you're just trolling to get hits for those videos on YouTube...lol

I never made the thread on Mania.com or the thread on Funimation forums.

Even if it is re-licensed, do you want the original Japanese with a new dub, or the old nostalgia dub? You can't have both of those options.

Even if it is re-licensed, do you want the original Japanese with a new dub, or the old nostalgia dub? You can't have both of those options.

walw6pK4Alo wrote:

Even if it is re-licensed, do you want the original Japanese with a new dub, or the old nostalgia dub? You can't have both of those options.

Re-dubbing would cost a ton of cash and depending on the company that would license the series, that may not actually happen. Though considering how outdated the original English audio is, it would be a tough call.

But subtitle only would be a waste of time.

walw6pK4Alo wrote:

Even if it is re-licensed, do you want the original Japanese with a new dub, or the old nostalgia dub? You can't have both of those options.

Re-dubbing would cost a ton of cash and depending on the company that would license the series, that may not actually happen. Though considering how outdated the original English audio is, it would be a tough call.

But subtitle only would be a waste of time.

Teriyaki Terrier wrote:

walw6pK4Alo wrote: Even if it is re-licensed, do you want the original Japanese with a new dub, or the old nostalgia dub? You can't have both of those options. Re-dubbing would cost a ton of cash and depending on the company that would license the series, that may not actually happen. Though considering how outdated the original English audio is, it would be a tough call. But subtitle only would be a waste of time.

Initial D was redubed

chrisc1978 wrote:

Teriyaki Terrier wrote: walw6pK4Alo wrote: Even if it is re-licensed, do you want the original Japanese with a new dub, or the old nostalgia dub? You can't have both of those options. Re-dubbing would cost a ton of cash and depending on the company that would license the series, that may not actually happen. Though considering how outdated the original English audio is, it would be a tough call. But subtitle only would be a waste of time. Initial D was redubed

Initial D didn't have video edits for it's original dub.

walw6pK4Alo wrote:

chrisc1978 wrote: Teriyaki Terrier wrote: walw6pK4Alo wrote: Even if it is re-licensed, do you want the original Japanese with a new dub, or the old nostalgia dub? You can't have both of those options. Re-dubbing would cost a ton of cash and depending on the company that would license the series, that may not actually happen. Though considering how outdated the original English audio is, it would be a tough call. But subtitle only would be a waste of time. Initial D was redubed Initial D didn't have video edits for it's original dub.

Sorry I misread the comment up there, I thought Teriyaki Terrier was saying redubbing Sailor Moon would not be worth doing.

The response from fans of a Sailor Moon sub-only would be like ten times worse then not dubbing Clannad. The only company I can see wanting to pick up Sailor Moon would be Funimation, maybe Sentai Filmworks if they are willing to redub it. I think you can count out all other licensing companies.

Edit: You can count out VIZ, Bandai has there hand full right now, also Media Blasters, and RightStuf it just wouldn't happen not for 200 episodes not including the movies or specials. That also would be with negative feedback for no dub.