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NEWS: Funimation Named Best Independent Video Vendor


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takiko1999



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PostPosted: Wed Apr 02, 2008 12:34 am Reply with quote
That's is great news to hear. I am glad that an anime disturbor has reached that far. Funimation rocks. Very Happy I am also currently buying something funimation as well: XXXholic. Very Happy Congrads funimation. Anime smile
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bleuster



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PostPosted: Wed Apr 02, 2008 1:29 am Reply with quote
That's good to hear. They deserved it.
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fokkusuhaundo



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PostPosted: Wed Apr 02, 2008 1:37 am Reply with quote
Thats great to hear and congrats to Funimation, but who were Funi up against before recieving this award?
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teh*darkness



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PostPosted: Wed Apr 02, 2008 2:04 am Reply with quote
Hm, for anime distributor during 2006-07, that'd be ADV, Bandai Ent., Viz Media, Geneon, Manga Ent. and 4Kids, I believe. But yeah, gotta hand it to Funimation. I do believe I've bought more series from Funi, in their entirety, in the last 2 years than from any other company. Way to go.
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Arcwave



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PostPosted: Wed Apr 02, 2008 11:41 am Reply with quote
The Dragonball franchise MADE Funimation Cool
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PunchAPeach



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PostPosted: Wed Apr 02, 2008 12:09 pm Reply with quote
Funimation seems to have really taken off ever since they formed their relationship with Studio Gonzo. It's good to know that they're doing well even with the current R1 situation.
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CitizenGeek



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PostPosted: Wed Apr 02, 2008 1:32 pm Reply with quote
FUNimation deserve all the accolades they get!
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Yoda117



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PostPosted: Wed Apr 02, 2008 2:02 pm Reply with quote
I couldn't agree more. Just in seeing how they work and in the products they put out, you can tell that for the majority of the company these folks love anime as much as the average otaku.

/some of them make even the most rabid otaku look sane at time with their love for the genre.
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Tyrenol



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PostPosted: Wed Apr 02, 2008 2:30 pm Reply with quote
Truth be told: Funimation had earned the award by working with common sense and a sort of professionalism; more than most.

These guys over at Funi are along the idea of "anime being AWESOME," not "anime is a substitute for drugs" or "anime make our problems go away since we're miserable people."

Sure. Dragonball, Tenchi, et al had bought them the money. But they have something every other company seems to lack: MOTHER-[Censored] MARKET RESEARCH.

Yeah. Kudoes to 'em. Cool
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tygerchickchibi



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PostPosted: Wed Apr 02, 2008 2:35 pm Reply with quote
Contrary to what some people believe, Funimation doesn't suck after all, huh? =P
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bleuster



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PostPosted: Wed Apr 02, 2008 3:44 pm Reply with quote
Tyrenol wrote:
Truth be told: Funimation had earned the award by working with common sense and a sort of professionalism; more than most.

They were pretty consistent. No riffs, hubbubs, or hiccups from them to cause any major confusion or concerns.

In that aspect, I thought Media Blasters did a pretty awesome job last year, too.
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Mohawk52



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PostPosted: Wed Apr 02, 2008 3:56 pm Reply with quote
Next will be the "Best Surviving In Its Original Form Video Vendor" acolade. Wink
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JacobC
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PostPosted: Wed Apr 02, 2008 4:00 pm Reply with quote
Funimation always seems to hit the right mix of faithfulness to the desires of the fandom and smart business decisions. They're my favorite distributors. Go Funi! Very Happy
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Yoda117



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PostPosted: Wed Apr 02, 2008 5:20 pm Reply with quote
tygerchickchibi wrote:
Contrary to what some people believe, Funimation doesn't suck after all, huh? =P


Shhh... don't tell Matt. He tells such great stories.

/has flashback to ADV booth at Otakon 2007
//grabs smores and hotdogs for the cookout.
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luhead



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PostPosted: Wed Apr 02, 2008 7:18 pm Reply with quote
So I assume none of Funimation's titles have been fansubbed? Because of course, if they had been, they would not have sold at all, would they?
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