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PhatPhil
Joined: 03 Mar 2007
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Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2007 12:23 pm
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Well glad to hear that the subtitles will hold up to the actual saying for When They Cry and with an actual release date now, I'm even happier.
On a side note, glad to see Geneon putting out more of these classic things. I've wanted to check out Doki Doki School Hours for a while now...
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Deltakiral
Joined: 07 Oct 2004
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Location: Glendora, CA (Avatar Hei from Darker than BLACK)
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Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2007 12:52 pm
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Quote: | The steel case the special release will be packaged in will also contain an exclusive 200-page artbook that was prepared specifically for US fans. |
Wow 200 page? That's awesome I figured that it would have like 20 pages, I am really glad I've got that on preorder.
Great to hear that Black Lagoon actually has a release date, I really hope that this one is actually in stone; I am not sure if I could wait for another delay. Actually more then anything I really want to see what this special case looks like, I am thinking it will be similar to the Read or Die Artbook.
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CorneredAngel
Joined: 17 Jun 2002
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Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2007 1:00 pm
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What they passed around at the panel is a metal slimcase with space for the four discs (two on each side), pretty much like the one used for the collector's edition version of FFXII, if that tells you anything.
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thecactusman17
Joined: 26 Aug 2003
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Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2007 1:28 pm
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Regarding the Tenchi Muyo packs, have there been any announced plans to sell the original OVAs as a thinpack or for a discounted price? I find it stunning that a series that's been on shelves so long (for over a decade now) can only be bought in a collection for over $100 and still not include the "Mihoshi Special" volume. Looking at prices on TRI, it would actually be cheaper to buy the normal DVDs individually, and at most I would miss out on a few special features items.
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Neverwhere
Joined: 17 Jun 2006
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Location: socal
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Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2007 1:33 pm
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I'm quite surprised by their aquisition of Zero no Tsukaima (although not as much as I was for Innocent Venus) -- I suppose I shouldn't be since it stars the two leads from Shana (all hail Kugimiya Rie, Queen of Tsundere ;- ).
I really hope that if these sorts of series gain in popularity we might actually see the novels they're based on here as well. I'm sure I'm not the only one waiting for the Suzumiya Haruhi novels or Saiunkoku Monogatari to be licensed, and I'm sure if more fans knew about the books their favourite series are based on they'd be willing to purchase them as well. Probably. We're sometimes a rather frugal lot, aren't we.
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Deltakiral
Joined: 07 Oct 2004
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Location: Glendora, CA (Avatar Hei from Darker than BLACK)
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Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2007 2:08 pm
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CorneredAngel wrote: | What they passed around at the panel is a metal slimcase with space for the four discs (two on each side), pretty much like the one used for the collector's edition version of FFXII, if that tells you anything. |
Wonderful, I know exactly what your talking about. I have the Appleseed release that has (I assume) that same metal case and it really looks sleek with art on the front. Thanks for the update.
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HitokiriShadow
Joined: 09 May 2005
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Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2007 2:11 pm
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Meh. ZnT was a so-so series and not something I'm particularly interested in.
I want MariMite and Nanoha. There is little doubt they have MariMite at this point, but I guess they are saving that (and hopefully Nanoha too) for a later, bigger convention (like AnimeExpo).
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Heretic
Joined: 06 Mar 2007
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Location: Laurel, Maryland
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Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2007 11:16 pm
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I also thought the Hellsing artbook would be very "sparse" in its offerings...but 200 pages .I may pick up Zero no Tsukaima based on how I like the second season. Series like Zero usually tend to go a predictable (albeit enjoyable) route.
The Rozen Maiden box looks freakin' sweet. I have Rozen Maiden, BL, and Haruhi arriving next month. May couldn't be a better time.
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Ichigo77
Joined: 10 Dec 2006
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Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2007 2:17 am
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thecactusman17 wrote: | Regarding the Tenchi Muyo packs, have there been any announced plans to sell the original OVAs as a thinpack or for a discounted price? I find it stunning that a series that's been on shelves so long (for over a decade now) can only be bought in a collection for over $100 and still not include the "Mihoshi Special" volume. Looking at prices on TRI, it would actually be cheaper to buy the normal DVDs individually, and at most I would miss out on a few special features items. |
yeah I was wondering about that too. It is kind of wierd that they are releasing them all expect the first series.
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Steventheeunuch
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Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2007 3:19 am
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What I want to know is why it's taking so long for G-USA to put out the Hellsing OAV discs? I understand you need to produce a dub, secure materials, get everything approved and what not, but I also though since they were co-producing it, they could you know, get these things faster and out in less than one damn year!
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DKL
Joined: 08 May 2005
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Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2007 4:06 am
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Maybe there's this exclusive thing for Japan where Geneon has to wait a while before releasing the OAVs in the US...
You know... like, to prevent reverse-importation or something.
But I dunno.
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undeadben
Joined: 06 May 2006
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Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2007 4:35 am
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Steventheeunuch wrote: | What I want to know is why it's taking so long for G-USA to put out the Hellsing OAV discs? |
Just speculation of course, but maybe they are taking so long because they just can't find anything else really to add to the second disk in the special edition and are still looking in order to make it actually worth the price. Here they promise not only the DVD but also an extras disk, that's two entire disks for what is basically just a 40 minute episode. How many extras can they really add? Especially when they are trying to charge $50 for it.
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Zac
ANN Executive Editor
Joined: 05 Jan 2002
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Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2007 4:47 am
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Steventheeunuch wrote: | What I want to know is why it's taking so long for G-USA to put out the Hellsing OAV discs? I understand you need to produce a dub, secure materials, get everything approved and what not, but I also though since they were co-producing it, they could you know, get these things faster and out in less than one damn year! |
Why are you complaining about this at all when the third episode barely came out in Japan just now and it's pretty clear that Geneon is staggering the release so that we don't all have to wait 8 months in between releases.
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jvowles
Otakon Representative
Joined: 23 Nov 2004
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Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2007 8:25 am
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Zac wrote: |
Steventheeunuch wrote: | What I want to know is why it's taking so long for G-USA to put out the Hellsing OAV discs? I understand you need to produce a dub, secure materials, get everything approved and what not, but I also though since they were co-producing it, they could you know, get these things faster and out in less than one damn year! |
Why are you complaining about this at all when the third episode barely came out in Japan just now and it's pretty clear that Geneon is staggering the release so that we don't all have to wait 8 months in between releases. |
Because for some people, bitching about the price of anime is their *actual* fandom---watching it is secondary.
This crazy expectation that stuff will instantly come out in Japan and here, without waiting, and that it'll be $20 max here for 3-4 episodes while it's $50+ for a 1-2 episodes in japan? It's getting old.
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undeadben
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Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2007 8:43 am
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