Commander Amarao's eyebrow raising Anime thread.

[quote name='FriskyTanuki']Finally finished Whistle, which was pretty good. I like that it was true to the sport and didn't infuse DBZ-like attributes to try to keep it interesting.[/QUOTE]

I thought Whistle was a pretty generic sports anime, nothing awesome yet nothing bad. That said, I really enjoyed it as well (both anime and manga). I know I just somewhat contradicted myself. I dunno, it's late. I'll edit this post if it doesn't make since.

Also, does anyone know what chapter Hajime no Ippo is on?
 
[quote name='suko_32']I thought Whistle was a pretty generic sports anime, nothing awesome yet nothing bad. That said, I really enjoyed it as well (both anime and manga). I know I just somewhat contradicted myself. I dunno, it's late. I'll edit this post if it doesn't make since.

Also, does anyone know what chapter Hajime no Ippo is on?[/quote]
Strange. I liked it because it's so different than Prince of Tennis (no prodigy, no championship school, no players with DBZ-like powers).
 
I dunno, that's how i felt overall, but still liked it. Then again, I do like PoT manga. That's not to say I don't enjoy sports anime without the over the top specials. Hope that explains a few things.

And nevermind about Hajime no Ippo, I found out.
 
I can endorse Kuro-Hana's subs for Death Note 32-35. They aren't as good as Animanda's, and they definitely have some misspelled words and grammar issues, but overall there isn't anything terrible about their speed subbing.

Supposedly, they're going to shoot for getting 36 out before the June 22nd deadline mentioned in the C&D notice. Also, 37 is supposed to be the last episode.
 
[quote name='Z-Saber']I can endorse Kuro-Hana's subs for Death Note 32-35. They aren't as good as Animanda's, and they definitely have some misspelled words and grammar issues, but overall there isn't anything terrible about their speed subbing.

Supposedly, they're going to shoot for getting 36 out before the June 22nd deadline mentioned in the C&D notice. Also, 37 is supposed to be the last episode.[/quote]
Thanks for the heads up, stupid C&D, the last episode is supposed to air June 26th, they were oh so close to finishing an awesome series.
 
You know Death Note is awesome, just buy the DVDs when they come out. It's not like it would be a blind purchase.

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Anyway, saw Gunbuster 2 vol. 2 and all I can say is awesomeness! The series is really doing a respectable job of living up to its predecessor. It's not as good as it, but that's not a knock against it. Even Evangelion, the show I worship as my god, is only slightly better than Gunbuster. I really liked when it was revealed that
Nono was a buster machine.
I also like the "hard work and guts" theme. It sounds corny, but it's so well implemented. Especially with a character like Nono who believed in the Topless ideals more than the real members ever did. Hopefully the last two episodes will be just as good. I just wish it were cheaper. It's so hard to recommend at the price they're asking. But just know if you decide to take the plunge, you're getting a quality product.
 
[quote name='Chacrana']So do I need to have seen Gunbuster 1 to enjoy this, or could I theoretically jump right into 2?[/QUOTE]
The sequel is stand-alone, but of course it helps a bit to watch the predecessor first. Gunbuster 2 really is awesome.

Oh, and for once, I highly encourage downloading Gunbuster 2 instead of buying the DVD release. Bandai Visual USA, new to the American retail business, seems to think that a $40 price point for two episodes (and in the case of some shows, $40 for one episode!) is an acceptable business model. Did I mention that these releases have no English dub available? Bloody ridiculous.
 
Yeh, but isn't the video quality supposed to be R2 quality? I don't care about dubs at all, and I can get over the price point thanks to the semi-reasonable street price. Then again, I buy the Hellsing Ultimate LE's and think I'm getting the deal of the century cause I love that show so damn much.
 
[quote name='Chacrana']Yeh, but isn't the video quality supposed to be R2 quality? I don't care about dubs at all, and I can get over the price point thanks to the semi-reasonable street price. Then again, I buy the Hellsing Ultimate LE's and think I'm getting the deal of the century cause I love that show so damn much.[/QUOTE]
The video is beautiful. Basically we're getting the JPN release. You get a full color booklet with each DVD as well. This is obviously aimed at the hardcore fans.
 
[quote name='Kirin Lemon']The sequel is stand-alone, but of course it helps a bit to watch the predecessor first. Gunbuster 2 really is awesome.

Oh, and for once, I highly encourage downloading Gunbuster 2 instead of buying the DVD release. Bandai Visual USA, new to the American retail business, seems to think that a $40 price point for two episodes (and in the case of some shows, $40 for one episode!) is an acceptable business model. Did I mention that these releases have no English dub available? Bloody ridiculous.[/quote]

Gah!

I much prefer dubs. :bomb:
 
[quote name='GuilewasNK']Gah!

I much prefer dubs. :bomb:[/QUOTE]
Really? I can't stand dubs myself, except for the one in Hellsing. Plus I'm a huge fan of Japanese voice actors like Tomokazu Seki and Fumiko Orikasa.
 
[quote name='Rei no Otaku']Really? I can't stand dubs myself, except for the one in Hellsing. Plus I'm a huge fan of Japanese voice actors like Tomokazu Seki and Fumiko Orikasa.[/quote]

I can deal with subs, Haunted Junction is a sub-only dvd set that I own and I will eventually by the sub-only Urusei Yatsura, but I would much rather hear English dialogue with the option of watching subs later. That may change if I ever start those Japanese language books and software I have though.

Certain shows just seem more appropriate for english dubs IMO. Big O and Cowboy Bebop just don't sound as awesome when subbed IMO.

If it wasn't for dubs, I don't think I would be as into anime as I am now. That is the main reason I am buying Haruhi. I already have the fansubs, but I really want to support the English voice actors. Kashimashi is being released as sub only and that is going to hurt Media Blasters bigtime. Most people who want to see it have already downloaded the fan-subs and now there is no incentive for a lot of those folks to buy the official DVD's other than to support the licensee. Unless the cost of sub-only DVD's is less than hybrids, that is really going to cut into their sales.

Sorry, that was a bit of a tangent. :)
 
I just have a hard time watching something that wasn't meant to be in English, in English. Also in some shows a lot of meaning is lost in translation. A good example being Evangelion where Rei refers to Shinji as "Ikari-kun." Or the way the dub in End of Evangelion completely changed the meaning of Misato's explanation to Shinji about the origin of humans. And that's not even getting into cultural things they end up changing, such as in Azumanga when Osaka compares Chiyo's dad to the emperor of Japan.
 
[quote name='Rei no Otaku']I just have a hard time watching something that wasn't meant to be in English, in English. Also in some shows a lot of meaning is lost in translation. A good example being Evangelion where Rei refers to Shinji as "Ikari-kun." Or the way the dub in End of Evangelion completely changed the meaning of Misato's explanation to Shinji about the origin of humans. And that's not even getting into cultural things they end up changing, such as in Azumanga when Osaka compares Chiyo's dad to the emperor of Japan.[/quote]

Yeah, but isn't a lot lost in the sub-title translation as well?

I understand where you are coming from with the cultural references because those will not be easy to understand unless you speak the language. I just hate it when a company goes sub-only, because DVD allows both the sub and dub fans to get what they want. The extra cost of a dub is always justified IMO because it increases the potential marketbase.

I have always wondered what it might be like in reverse, say if Japanese fans of Justice League Unlimited, Batman: TAS, The Simpsons, or Disney movies would prefer dubs or subs of our shows? I guess the difference is that they teach English in a widespread fashion in Japan and the same cannot be said for Japanese in the US.
 
Yeah, but isn't a lot lost in the sub-title translation as well?
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Depends on the company. For example, there was quite an uproar over the Z Gundam DVDs because the subtitles weren't a strict translation. So most subs don't try to change the dialogue to make it more understandable for American audiences. Which is what most dubs do.
I just hate it when a company goes sub-only, because DVD allows both the sub and dub fans to get what they want. The extra cost of a dub is always justified IMO because it increases the potential marketbase.
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I agree, but at the same time I don't see most people who would want a dub caring about a show like Gunbuster 2. Rather than taking time out to try and capture a market that will likely not adopt the show, they're focusing on the people who will. The whole show will be released in about a months time, and the video transfer is one of the best I've seen. It's a fast, high quality release aimed at a certain market. I can see how it would stink if you're not in that demographic, but I am. So it's hard for me to complain TOO much XD
 
Found this cool Fullmetal Alchemist vid someone did with the Batman Beyond theme. Very cool IMO. I love that theme.

[MEDIA]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WgiFNLTXv8Y[/MEDIA]
 
[quote name='Rei no Otaku']I agree, but at the same time I don't see most people who would want a dub caring about a show like Gunbuster 2. Rather than taking time out to try and capture a market that will likely not adopt the show, they're focusing on the people who will. The whole show will be released in about a months time, and the video transfer is one of the best I've seen. It's a fast, high quality release aimed at a certain market. I can see how it would stink if you're not in that demographic, but I am. So it's hard for me to complain TOO much XD[/QUOTE]
Bottom line - if Bandai Visual USA wants to charge me an insane price for two episodes, I'd better get a fucking dub. Hell, even then, I'm not very likely to make a purchase at that price point. Until they take up a reasonable business model, I'm getting my Gunbuster 2 for free.

[quote name='GuilewasNK']Found this cool Fullmetal Alchemist vid someone did with the Batman Beyond theme. Very cool IMO. I love that theme.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WgiFNLTXv8Y[/QUOTE]
Wow, that was some terrible video editing. I thought the point of doing stuff like this was to make the scenes flow with the music. This was just... lazy.
 
Bottom line - if Bandai Visual USA wants to charge me an insane price for two episodes, I'd better get a ing dub. Hell, even then, I'm not very likely to make a purchase at that price point. Until they take up a reasonable business model, I'm getting my Gunbuster 2 for free.
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Again, you're not the audience then. Therefore they never expected you to buy the DVD. It's the same logic behind Atlus's low print runs and NIS America's fanboy bundles. They know who their market is, and that's what they aim for.
 
There's no dub? I mean, I prefer subtitles, but I typically watch it through subbed and then dubbed. But no dub? Holy crap. I'll wait for a price drop or sale.
 
[quote name='Kirin Lemon']Wow, that was some terrible video editing. I thought the point of doing stuff like this was to make the scenes flow with the music. This was just... lazy.[/quote]

Not everyone is NHMK. ;)
 
[quote name='Rei no Otaku']Wow, Gungrave is wicked good...[/quote]

I wanted to get the whole series at the Rightstuf sale, but I need to save my money for other more important things....like bills >.>
 
[quote name='Rei no Otaku']Wow, Gungrave is wicked good...[/quote]Everyone keeps recommending it, but I can't see how a series based off of a frickin' game could be anything but crappy. That and the previews I've seen looked extremely lame.

Well, I think they have a few volumes at the library so if I get bored, I guess I could check it out.
 
[quote name='Z-Saber']Everyone keeps recommending it, but I can't see how a series based off of a frickin' game could be anything but crappy. That and the previews I've seen looked extremely lame.[/QUOTE]
I thought the exact same thing. People in this thread even recommended it to me awhile ago, but I didn't listen. I just picked it up in the Right Stuf sale, and it blew me away. Excellent characters and a great story. I can't recommend it highly enough.
 
[quote name='Z-Saber']I can endorse Kuro-Hana's subs for Death Note 32-35. They aren't as good as Animanda's, and they definitely have some misspelled words and grammar issues, but overall there isn't anything terrible about their speed subbing.

Supposedly, they're going to shoot for getting 36 out before the June 22nd deadline mentioned in the C&D notice. Also, 37 is supposed to be the last episode.[/QUOTE]
Well thats crap. Hopefully someone will put out 37.

Anyone catch Devil May Cry? Feels like a typical "badass dude kills things" series so far but I'm crazy over the music.
 
[quote name='Z-Saber']Everyone keeps recommending it, but I can't see how a series based off of a frickin' game could be anything but crappy. That and the previews I've seen looked extremely lame.

Well, I think they have a few volumes at the library so if I get bored, I guess I could check it out.[/quote]

Its definately worth checking out; its a lot more deep than your normal gun toting, zombie killing undead guy anime. It has plenty of action, and a storyline that rivals Saikano & Rumbling Hearts as far as the 'depressing' factor.
 
[quote name='CouRageouS']Well thats crap. Hopefully someone will put out 37.

Anyone catch Devil May Cry? Feels like a typical "badass dude kills things" series so far but I'm crazy over the music.[/quote]

DMC music always makes it worthy :p

It's like Guilty Gear ^^
 
[quote name='Bezerker']It has plenty of action, and a storyline that rivals Saikano & Rumbling Hearts as far as the 'depressing' factor.[/quote]
I wouldn't go as far as saying it's as depressing as Saikano. That show made me depressed for days after viewing it. Just looking at a picture of Chise makes me want to cry. But, Gungrave is a very sad story. I just finished the episode where
Grave kills Bear, and I teared up. Was just so well done. Also the scene where Harry kills Brandon. Had to be one of the best death scenes ever. Finally that scene where Harry kills Big Daddy. Harry's crying as he shoots him, yelling how he took away his best friend. They could have easily just made Harry your average evil guy, but they showed a bit of that human side that everyone has.
3 more episodes until I finish it...
 
[quote name='Inf^Shini']DMC music always makes it worthy :p

It's like Guilty Gear ^^[/QUOTE]
I love Guilty Gear music, I used to use a few tracks as ringtones.
 
[quote name='CouRageouS']
Anyone catch Devil May Cry? Feels like a typical "badass dude kills things" series so far but I'm crazy over the music.[/QUOTE]
Is a subbed version out?
 
[quote name='Z-Saber']Everyone keeps recommending it, but I can't see how a series based off of a frickin' game could be anything but crappy. That and the previews I've seen looked extremely lame.

Well, I think they have a few volumes at the library so if I get bored, I guess I could check it out.[/QUOTE]

Yeah, I expected the worst from the fact that it was based on a game and because the trailers that came out for the show were fucking terrible. There was a two page spread in Newtype though back in August of 2004 and the shot they had there along with the description made it clear that the show was going to be good. Grabbed the first DVD and was blown away. The show's fantastic.
 
[quote name='Rei no Otaku']I wouldn't go as far as saying it's as depressing as Saikano. That show made me depressed for days after viewing it. Just looking at a picture of Chise makes me want to cry. But, Gungrave is a very sad story. I just finished the episode where
Grave kills Bear, and I teared up. Was just so well done. Also the scene where Harry kills Brandon. Had to be one of the best death scenes ever. Finally that scene where Harry kills Big Daddy. Harry's crying as he shoots him, yelling how he took away his best friend. They could have easily just made Harry your average evil guy, but they showed a bit of that human side that everyone has.
3 more episodes until I finish it...[/QUOTE]

The show has one of the best endings I've ever seen.
 
[quote name='whoknows']Is a subbed version out?[/QUOTE]
Yea theres a handful of subbed versions out for the first episode, most are in Spanish if you look at the comments. The only English Sub I found was from Kuro Hana.
 
Does anyone watch Lucky Star? The show is frickin' hilarious with all the references and the random stuff that happens.

Although, the Lucky Channel shorts suck.
 
Heres a review of Freedom Vol 1; the first anime to hit R1 on HD-DVD.

http://hddvd.highdefdigest.com/freedomvol1.html

$40 for 25 minutes, i think im gonna pass on a buy; especially since its going to be 6 hd-dvds for the series...

I just hope that when the major players (ADV, Geneon, Funi) start getting into HD-DVD they release boxsets, not 2 episodes on one HD-DVD. God knows regular anime dvds are expensive enough.

I'd kill to see a FMA HD transfer. Rahxephon would be a good one as well (i know they already released a boxset with the movie on HD-dvd; but hell if im gonna spend the $300 to import it). I'm getting a PS3 in a few weeks; so soon ill be on the Blu-train as well. Paprika comes out tomorrow on Blu Ray/DVD.
 
[quote name='EXStrike']Does anyone watch Lucky Star? The show is frickin' hilarious with all the references and the random stuff that happens.

Although, the Lucky Channel shorts suck.[/QUOTE]
Excel Saga.
 
[quote name='Rei no Otaku']You know Death Note is awesome, just buy the DVDs when they come out. It's not like it would be a blind purchase.[/QUOTE]yeay rite, wait 2 years to conclude something that will be done in 2 weeks -_-

they c&d's FMA also, but that didnt stop subbers! ^_^v

ep. 35 was mad thumbs up! like three, three thumbs up!!

the third thumb comes from my hunger gets what hunger wants arm!
 
[quote name='Chacrana']This statement is unprecedented.[/quote]

It took me a couple tries to actually read that right

Where oh where does this third arm actually extend from on the human body? Hmm......
 
[quote name='Bezerker']Paprika comes out tomorrow on Blu Ray/DVD.[/QUOTE]
What region? Certainly not in America yet.

As for the Ball Park commercial, I'm really afraid of having hairy man-hands bust out of my torso whenever I'm around hot dogs since this compaign started.
 
There are a few different releases of Death Note 36. I'll pick one tomorrow, though it's definitely going to be a crapshoot.
 
[quote name='Kirin Lemon']What region? Certainly not in America yet.
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France. Theyre getting 4 different packages for Paprika, single disc, 2 disc SE, Paprika/Tokyo Godfathers Double Pack & the Blu Ray.

Not sure if the PS3 is a region free BR player, but it looks like france is a diff region coding. Theres also the japanese BR release (which is region 1), but ive yet to see any confirmation on whether it has english subs.
 
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