UK Anime Distributor Anime Limited Discussion Thread
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Smeelia
Thousand Master
What was the issue that Mai Mai had? In terms of Hokusai being historical, that aspect barely seems relevant in the film.Shiroi Hane said:
I have to say, I was actually expecting more about the actual historical figures/history and I suspect I might enjoy the film more on my second viewing without having those expectations. It's really more of a slice of life story that could just as easily have been about anyone, though I'd imagine people familiar with the historical aspects may see some references. I'm guessing some of the art style changes were referencing things, at least.
I wouldn't say it's at all necessary to know about the history and I don't think many people would feel they've learned a lot about it by the end of the film either. If I'm honest, I do kind of wonder if the film would have been better without the link to "real" historical figures. I could certainly see people being disappointed to not get what they might have been expecting.
It could also be my fault that I misunderstood what I'd heard about the film before seeing it, I may have been reading the wrong things. At the end of the day, I did enjoy it anyway and I'll most likely pick up the AL release.
IncendiaryLemon
Captain Karen
Buzz201 said:
Just because people aren't dub only doesn't mean they won't appreciate an English dub. I watch a ton of shows in Japanese, it would never put me off a show, but if there is a dub there I'll always take it.
Smeelia
Thousand Master
I think the point was more that it may not be worth doing a dub unless it causes enough people to be willing to buy or pay more to cover the costs. If they'd just be releasing at the same price for much the same sales then it'd be tough to justify the dub, even if some people might appreciate it. I guess maybe there's a benefit in terms of offering a better product (even from a business point of view, happier customers are more likely to be repeat customers). Still, they could also risk building up false expectations and the less profit from each show the less they have to invest into other shows in the future.IncendiaryLemon said:
I have to admit, I can't see a dub being responsible for enough sales to justify the cost (and potential delays) but I can't say that's based on solid evidence. I'd guess Anime Limited probably have a decent idea (which is presumably why they're not really planning a dub). I do think it's interesting that Andrew said they're willing to consider the possibility rather than just giving an absolute "no".
It's probably too late to raise the price for a version with the dub too, since the prices have been decided. Even if they technically could, it'd risk upsetting people. I wouldn't complain about a dub but I don't think I'd be so happy having to pay more for one (though I'll admit I'm not the most likely to actually watch the dubbed version, I tend to stick with whatever I see first).
I guess it's not going to be early 2016 at this point. I'm guessing they won't be able use the opportunity of the delays to try and get a Blu-ray release, I don't think it's got a Blu-ray in Japan.britguy said:
As I understand it, it's a music heavy show so I wonder if that's a factor in the delays. Maybe there's some hidden license issue with the music or something. It's still on my list anyway.
Buzz201
Mad Scientist
Mrclt1994 said:
I don't know, but I'm fairly confident they're sharing masters not discs, so AL won't be shipping theirs until their scheduled release date. Hence thedoctor2016's continuous complaining about it, apparently 36 years is fine, but add a month on top and you're taking the piss...
Buzz201 said:
I thought the Collector's Editions were directly from Japan hence the extra payment for shipping and Anime Ltd handling the customs.?
mrclt1994
Hunter
Haha no worries. I can't wait to get the CE MSG the Origin II set - i watched it B2B with Origin I at MCM Loves Anime but hopefully this time I can enjoy it without an overexcited lady shouting 'oooo' everytime a character landed a punch lool. Oh and not to mention it looks pretty
thedoctor2016
Mushi-shi
Sadly I couldnt afford origin II and when i could it was post the the deadline i will surely be getting Origin III as its no longer about Char
Also I forgot how tight my KLK set 3 is still sad i can't get a replacement but hey i got it through moaning a month early
Also I forgot how tight my KLK set 3 is still sad i can't get a replacement but hey i got it through moaning a month early
thedoctor2016
Mushi-shi
Buzz201 said:
Glad to get a mention and its 2 MONTHS not 1 but 2 and anyway I'm on Zeta which is getting a vague 2016 release
Buzz201 said:
Heck I wouldn't mind getting the DVD version of ∀ Gundam if they have a chipboard box with this (Minor NSFW) art on it:
[spoilerbutton]
thedoctor2016
Mushi-shi
Yeah i want that art though its the blu ray art also i hope i can get that set after 24/12 when it goes oop
thedoctor2016
Mushi-shi
Buzz201 said:
Well we don't have a date for set 2 so it could 2 and half months or even 3 and i will have to see the booklet comes out as i rarely read them
)and after watching the first 7 episodes I'm really enjoying fate/Kaleid and already want more.
thedoctor2016
Mushi-shi
well if they do get more prism illya I hope the release isn't a year after America and AUS