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biolizard_alpha
Joined: 25 Aug 2004
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Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2007 12:43 pm
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So limit seeing the ending to people that can already see the ending? Smart move...
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kokuryu
Joined: 07 Apr 2007
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Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2007 12:46 pm
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DAMMIT!!!!
This is just what I was afraid of happening! Now I have to wait for the DVD release to see it!
Wow, they are being super secretive about it too - warning everyone not to even tell people the location that it will be shown at...
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biolizard_alpha
Joined: 25 Aug 2004
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Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2007 12:50 pm
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Don't worry, seeing how other (over-the-air) stations are already airing Higurashi, AT-X will most likely air School Days.
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DmonHiro
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Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2007 12:54 pm
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That is one of the best markening move i have seen in a while. That is how you boost sales
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tasogarenootome
Joined: 24 Feb 2007
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Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2007 1:41 pm
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Aww, hell no....
DmonHiro wrote: | That is one of the best markening move i have seen in a while. That is how you boost sales |
Unfortunately, you're right.
To be fair, the game has many possible endings and for all we know, the anime ending could be an original, so of course people who already played the game would also want to see. I'm feeling very doubtful that AT-X will air the last episode if Overflow is using it to boost sales...
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RayV
Joined: 15 Nov 2006
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Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2007 1:44 pm
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To see the last episode you have to have an UNOPENED version of the game?
Hahahahaha, that's a great marketing ploy.
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eazydoseit
Joined: 18 Aug 2007
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Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2007 2:09 pm
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i was really waiting to see this too.....now all i can do is wait...why oh why!!! ...... but the end was already spoiled wasnt it???
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Omegaforce
Joined: 25 Sep 2007
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Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2007 2:36 pm
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biolizard_alpha wrote: | Don't worry, seeing how other (over-the-air) stations are already airing Higurashi, AT-X will most likely air School Days. |
Agreed, I think Overflow just wants to boost sales like everyone is saying, after that AT-X will air it for all to see (and enjoy)
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rg4619
Joined: 30 Jun 2007
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Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2007 2:39 pm
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Remember that these shows are primarily aimed at otaku who've already played the original games (an attempt to sell collectibles to them, as opposed to an attempt to draw in new fans, although that's a potential side effect). People come into these series already knowing the whole story, which is why they're so anal in terms of faithfulness to source material.
Quote: | To see the last episode you have to have an UNOPENED version of the game?
Hahahahaha, that's a great marketing ploy. |
Yeah, that's the ridiculous and most shameless part of the whole thing. Any existing fan of either the game or anime would have to invest in a new copy if they want to attend the showing (no surprise since this is 0verflow's event, not Avex's).
Quote: | I'm feeling very doubtful that AT-X will air the last episode if Overflow is using it to boost sales... |
Yeah, it'd be odd for Stack/0verflow to host such an event if AT-X intends to broadcast the episode this week.
We'll find out soon enough.
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Omegaforce
Joined: 25 Sep 2007
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Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2007 3:37 pm
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rg4619 wrote: | Remember that these shows are primarily aimed at otaku who've already played the original games (an attempt to sell collectibles to them, as opposed to an attempt to draw in new fans, although that's a potential side effect). People come into these series already knowing the whole story, which is why they're so anal in terms of faithfulness to source material. |
I remember just clicking on this show trying to find a feel good anime, little did I know what I was getting myself into. After the 4th episode I was like "wait a minute this is all messed up, this guy is a player!?" Either way it drew me in and I dont think one of us here can't relate to this group of characters in one way or another.
We all knew that one guy in high school who was sleeping around with mutiple girls and his girlfriend was clueless to the whole thing. That other chick who stepped on others to get her way, or that person who was generally nice and innocent but got involved in the wrong crowd. Maybe thats why I like this show so much, but I could be wrong, those are just my thoughts after all...back to the main point, dear god let them air Episode 12 lol
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Calculusman
Joined: 02 Apr 2006
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Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2007 3:39 pm
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rg4619 wrote: |
Quote: | I'm feeling very doubtful that AT-X will air the last episode if Overflow is using it to boost sales... |
Yeah, it'd be odd for Stack/0verflow to host such an event if AT-X intends to broadcast the episode this week.
We'll find out soon enough. |
Not necessarily. Would you pay more money to see something that you really wanted to see a day early?
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calawain
Joined: 11 May 2007
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Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2007 3:51 pm
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The whole series, at times, seems as a way to get people to buy the game, heh. I haven't really enjoyed it, way too sensationalist for its own sake for me.
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Basroil
Joined: 29 Oct 2003
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Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2007 4:47 pm
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AT-X would be crazy not to show episode 12. They will have maximum ratings for it as the only broadcaster to show it. Every fan of the show (and curious onlookers) will be either watching live or have their video recorders going.
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kurotsuki
Joined: 02 Jun 2006
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Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2007 5:38 pm
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haha , basically , you have to be 18+ to see the end of an anime rated 15+ . how awesome is that to all those who where underage and following avidly the show .
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Akukaze
Joined: 08 Aug 2004
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Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2007 10:04 pm
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kurotsuki wrote: | haha , basically , you have to be 18+ to see the end of an anime rated 15+ . how awesome is that to all those who where underage and following avidly the show . |
I don't think there are very many underage fans.
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