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FUNimation Channel announces new summer programming.




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jlaking



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PostPosted: Wed Jul 13, 2011 4:19 pm Reply with quote
On their blog, the FUNimation Channel has revealed the premier dates for their new shows coming this Summer:

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July primetime shows:

Starting Wednesday, 7/20 at 9:30pm eastern – Gunslinger Girl (first airing in HD) *Note – we will air seasons 1 & 2.

Starting Tuesday, 7/26 at 9:00pm eastern – RideBack

August primetime shows:

Starting Monday, 8/1 at 10:30pm eastern – Baka and Test

Starting Monday, 8/8 at 9pm eastern – Baka and Test *New time

Starting Monday, 8/8 at 10:30pm eastern – The Sacred Blacksmith

Starting Tuesday, 8/9 at 9:30pm eastern – Yu Yu Hakusho (first airing in HD)
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ethanftw



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PostPosted: Thu Jul 14, 2011 1:13 am Reply with quote
I've heard of all of these shows before, but sadly I haven't seen a single one of them. Can anyone tell me how good some of these are?

I'm particularly interested in The Sacred Blacksmith, as it looks epic, but I'm not quite sure. Could be an interesting Summer for Funi though.
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ArsenicSteel



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PostPosted: Thu Jul 14, 2011 1:26 am Reply with quote
The Sacred Blacksmith packed in a bunch of plot twists and background elements for the story but did not resolve any of them by the time the series ended. The series is just one big tease begging for another season or a 12 episode advertisement for the books.
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potatochobit



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PostPosted: Wed Jul 20, 2011 3:18 am Reply with quote
are you sure yuyu hakusho will air in HD?
maybe for subscribers or something?

I never got around to watching much of baka and test or kore wa zombie on crunchyroll so I'll have to watch out for those
the only thing I watch on funimation weekly has always been one piece
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Meygaera



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PostPosted: Sun Jul 24, 2011 4:50 pm Reply with quote
I've seen the Sacred Blacksmith. I thought it was surprisingly good however. It contains a somewhat interesting plot, a bit of fan-service, and very likable characters, especially Cecily Campbell (the main character voiced by Cherami Leigh).

I think it really does deserve a 2nd 12 episode season. If they do make it I will definitely buy it.
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