Vincentdante
Time-Traveller
I hope that Sony let Crunchyroll remain independent to license out to UK studios, I know I keep comparing it to Aniplex but it's the closest example. To be frank I don't trust Manga UK.
UK Anime Distributor Anime Limited Discussion Thread
- Thread starter jonno394
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I love how everyone is saying Manga will take over on the Aniplex titles, if anything Aniplex loves money and Anime Limited fits the bill with their collector's editions. Also if Funimation were going to distribute Aniplex titles then how come Darwin's Game, Magia Record: Madoka Magica, Persona 5 and Fate/Grand Order Babylonia are available region free from Aniplex USA and not with Funimation despite Funi dubbing Darwin's Game lol, my guess is that it's because Demon Slayer is a one-off due to being a super popular series.
Of course there's always a chance Funimation could distribute more standard edition sets but I would think that Aniplex USA would want their sets to be geolocked first before doing so. Not to mention Manga has to my knowledge annoyed Aniplex in the past with Madoka Magica and the whole artwork issue with Sword Art Online.
Jon O Fun
Combat Butler
It'll be interesting to see how UK companies move forward, its an ever changing landscape so I wonder if it would be possible for Manga to sub license to AL & MVM sort of like a middle man? Obviously it would be shows they didn't want to release themselves and they'd have first pick. I hesitate to use the word 'scraps'... but it would see shows that they weren't interested in releasing getting a release.
And its going to be easy to say thats not how things work but like I said, things are changing and to be brutally honest I'm scared there won't be room for three anime distributors in such a small niche market when one of them holds 75% - 90% of the licenses.
And its going to be easy to say thats not how things work but like I said, things are changing and to be brutally honest I'm scared there won't be room for three anime distributors in such a small niche market when one of them holds 75% - 90% of the licenses.
Vincentdante
Time-Traveller
No I was talking about Crunchyroll and comparing their sublicensing to Aniplex's and how they are both owned by Sony. Sorry for the confusion. Buuuut that said now you have to tell me how did Manga annoyed Aniplex?
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2 Orders on Day 1, 1 Order on Day 1:
Received a shipping notice for the 2nd Order on Day 1, but tracking claims that the parcel has not yet reached Royal Mail. Others did not yet receive shipping notices...
Orders did not include any pre-orders. At the time of order, all items were listed as "in stock", however now 3 items (Space Dandy, 2x Gundam) are listed as "awaiting reprint".
A little annoying, as the longer the wait, the more risk of paying Import-VAT
Gemsy-chan
Shrine Maiden
Don't know if it's a mistake but I got a dispatch email for FMP: IV. The website says Jan 11th release.
CommanderZx2
Magical Girl
Same, I didn't realise it was shipping so soon.
Gemsy-chan
Shrine Maiden
But still waiting for Demon Slayer which was meant to be released on Monday.
Birdie Num Num
Straw Hat Pirate
Same here, I thought the confirmation was for Demon Slayer.
animefan2017
School Idol
i had dispatch notice for fmp too i guess its a early christmas wish
RebelNotorious
Student Council President
Just got a dispatch notification too, it has a tracking number so I don’t think it’s a mistake
NottJim
Brigade Leader
I received the poster and art cards from the SLA Crowdfunder this morning.
The poster wasn't rolled, instead, it came flat in a paper A3 envelope and was basically ruined on arrival (crinkled and creased). I'm not especially bothered as that wasn't why I backed the campaign, but please don't send posters like this in future.
The poster wasn't rolled, instead, it came flat in a paper A3 envelope and was basically ruined on arrival (crinkled and creased). I'm not especially bothered as that wasn't why I backed the campaign, but please don't send posters like this in future.
RebelNotorious
Student Council President
Did you get the update email? They’re sending out replacements in better packaging as both AL and the printing company were under the impression they’d be sent in more protective packages.
Wicker
Dandy Guy, in Space
Not a mistake, they said that for some of the pre-orders they would get in some early stock before Christmas. (similair to how Bartender had some early stock)
RebelNotorious
Student Council President
I’ve had some AL stuff arrive a whole month before release date before which is always nice, personally I’m surprised they had time to ship the stock between all the Christmas orders, props to them for getting through everything so quickly this year
xp_version1
Great Teacher
Hoping this means my day 1 order, that included this as an early bird redux gets moving soon
NottJim
Brigade Leader
I must have missed that one, but that's good to hear
mikezilla2
Adventurer
already releaased stock going out when the pre orders are dispatched ?
RebelNotorious
Student Council President
My order with Twin Star Exorcist and an other order with Penguin Highway and Lupin Part IV arrived today and had shipped out on Friday.
Tracking for Promised Neverland shows that it’s at a sorting centre in England for me atm, so it’s with Royal Mail but it’s probably taking a bit longer than usual because they’ve been really struggling these last few weeks.