The News Thread (for news that does not need a thread)
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ConanThe3rd
Railgun
Sounds about on track.
I'm in it for Aretmis sounding and acting like vash.
I'm in it for Aretmis sounding and acting like vash.
SnowWolf
Adventurer
Someone else who saw it put their opinion up.
You know what, I think I'll just put these in their own thread.
Salem Saberhagen said:I posted a wall of text about my amazing day with a couple pics. Those who want to see it can go here. http://sailormoonforum.com/viewtopic.ph ... 20#p735720
Those who want to get straight to the dub review, I'll copy it here.
Note: First they showed us 2 on accident, then found there was something wrong with episode 1 so they showed us 2 and Sailor Moon Crystal while someone ran to get the timestamped version of episode 1. The panel ran out of time after Morga's death but we got to see most of the episode.
As for episode 2, the opening is perfectly intact, even showing the unfinished early version from the first few episodes, which ADV never screened. (Likewise the prototype ending sequence) Both the episode preview and Usagi’s self-introduction were included. Here’s the weird thing: When they first started showing episode 2 (then caught themselves that it was episode 2) Usagi says “I’ll punish you!” When they tried to get 1 and failed, then showed 2 again, she said “You will be punished!” I think one of these may be a beta version but there’s no telling which. Also of note, the second episode was read as “punishment awaits!” They did not show the next episode preview at the end of 2, but I think they merely stopped it for panel time. No surprise that “Senshi” is dubbed as “Guardian.” The timestamped version of episode 1 did not have an opening sequence but there’s no reason to think it won’t be on the set.
Now let me just say… it’s good. Usagi is adorable and hilarious, and she can call her transformations and attacks with might. The first couple episodes don’t really show off Usagi’s dramatic side, so we have yet to hear that, but I have faith in Sheh. Some might think Todd Haberkorn was an odd choice for Jadeite, but those who have seen him in Sword Art Online will understand. He’s an excellent Jadeite. Queen Beryl is really good too. Subtle. Nothing like the delightfully crazy Naz Edwards. Ikuko, Motoki, Naru, and Haruna all sounded good without particularly standing out. (No, Naru did not have an accent.) Benjamin Diskin as Umino was interesting. I think he’ll be polarizing. He’s undeniably funny and really expressive, (especially during his evil scenes) but it’s definitely a comical take, and some of the fans who like to imagine Umino being handsome behind the glasses might not take to him. Then again, maybe he’ll calm it down for Umino’s emotional scenes. Michelle Ruff as Luna sounds pretty much the same as her other roles. It’ll take some getting used to because it’s so very different from every other Luna, but I think we’ll grow to love her. My favorite part was where she was yelling “Fight back!” Mamoru’s voice sounds a bit similar to some of the old takes but without the overblown surfer persona. I’ll need to hear more of him, it was hard to get a good taste through all the screaming fans, but I think he’ll be good.
Morga was good, Baum had a very pretty voice. They gave her a slight gypsy accent, which I thought worked but some may not like. Another user noted that Haruna cries “I’ll never live this down!” rather than “Now no one will marry me!” I miss the original line but, it was very very Japanese.
Now onto the quips. The scenes of crowd wallah sounded kind of lame (the scene where the Beryl asks the Dark Kingdom Youma whether they’ve succeeded in gathering energy and they answer “NOO!” was sort of narm…) It might be that they were not final versions though. The Youma’s death screams weren’t quite up to my standard, but they are small roles. Unfortunately, I share some of the other trepidations about Shingo. (Who I was cosplaying at the time.) I’m not sure why they didn’t cast a woman in the role. I’m hoping he’ll surprise us in his focus episodes but I’m bracing myself.
On the whole, the acting was expressive, and the script is liberal while still being faithful. An example is when Morga said “am I supposed to be afraid of these ridiculous catchphrases?!” The performances are full of energy and I am really happy with what was shown. I’m really looking forward to the sets.
Bonus note: The marketer (I talked to her so much I’m sad I can’t remember her name) was very intent on saying the official terms, I caught her correcting herself to ‘Sailor Guardian’ from ‘Sailor Soldier.’ And at the end of my interview, and also when asking cosplayers to pose for photos, she asked us to say “In the name of the moon, I’ll punish you!” The episodes said “you will be punished” but this *might* suggest they’ll be changing it to “I’ll punish you.” Not confirmed, however.
You know what, I think I'll just put these in their own thread.
theirsbailiff
School Idol
While I'm fine with the dub cast, I'm still trying to get my head round Steh and Higgins being cast as Usagi and Ami respectively. Though that might have less to do with their abilities and more to do with me remembering the last show I watched that had them together.
Shiroi Hane
Dragon Knight
I believe I saw him say something positive about Sakurasou once also.ilmaestro said:
Not quite out of the blue - when Crunchyroll announced their regions (which didn't include the US and other English territories) it was looking like a distinct possiblity.NormanicGrav said:
Don't take it as read - their site has been wrong before and there's the weird thing where vols 9 and 11 are shows as NTSC while 10 is down as PAL.Just Passing Through said:
I've been getting that for a long, long time - one if the reasons I barely visit there any more. And I'm a moderator.ilmaestro said:
..so they can concentrate on finishing X?SnowWolf said:
Rosencrantz
Dragon Knight
ilmaestro said:
Well it seems like they've cut back on it a little, I'm sure it used to be 2 things to enter rather than one. I did leave feedback last time pointing out how annoying it was though
Latest BBFC news over the past few weeks:
Fairy Tail Part 8 receives an overall PG rating ([PG] 85-91: mild violence, threat, sex references, mild bad language | [PG] 92: mild violence, sex references, mild bad language | [PG] 93-96: mild fantasy violence, mild bad language).
Fairy Tail the Movie: Phoenix Priestess receives a 12 rating (Film: moderate violence, injury detail, nudity)
Kokoro Connect receives an overall 12 rating ([12] 1-7: moderate sex references | [12] 8-13: moderate sex references).
La storia della Arcana Famiglia receives an overall 15 rating ([12] 1-7: moderate violence, sex references | [15] 8-13: strong bloody violence, moderate sexualised images).
Mysterious Girlfriend X receives an overall 15 rating ([15] 1-7: strong sex references | [15] 7-13: strong sex references, sexualised nudity, strong horror).
One Piece Movie Set 1 receives an overall 12 rating ([PG] Movie 1: mild violence, mild bad language | [12] Movie 2: moderate violence, nudity | [12] Movie 3: moderate violence).
Fairy Tail Part 8 receives an overall PG rating ([PG] 85-91: mild violence, threat, sex references, mild bad language | [PG] 92: mild violence, sex references, mild bad language | [PG] 93-96: mild fantasy violence, mild bad language).
Fairy Tail the Movie: Phoenix Priestess receives a 12 rating (Film: moderate violence, injury detail, nudity)
Kokoro Connect receives an overall 12 rating ([12] 1-7: moderate sex references | [12] 8-13: moderate sex references).
La storia della Arcana Famiglia receives an overall 15 rating ([12] 1-7: moderate violence, sex references | [15] 8-13: strong bloody violence, moderate sexualised images).
Mysterious Girlfriend X receives an overall 15 rating ([15] 1-7: strong sex references | [15] 7-13: strong sex references, sexualised nudity, strong horror).
One Piece Movie Set 1 receives an overall 12 rating ([PG] Movie 1: mild violence, mild bad language | [12] Movie 2: moderate violence, nudity | [12] Movie 3: moderate violence).
Rosencrantz
Dragon Knight
ilmaestro said:
It's a very weird system to be honest, normally you have it on signup screen to prevent bots joining and spamming you to hell.
Is it perhaps to stop bots streaming all their free stuff and sucking up a ton of bandwidth? In which case it should surely be put further into the website design so to not put people off that just want to browse.
ConanThe3rd
Railgun
Spare the rod, get the s'ty moe show.Shiroi Hane said:
New Anime Limited announcement incoming:
And Toei Animation is handling the World Trigger anime. Don't be surprised if we don't get access to the show.
And Toei Animation is handling the World Trigger anime. Don't be surprised if we don't get access to the show.
ConanThe3rd said:
Terrible moe shows which fit your personal preferences are ok though, right?
I feel it's best I say this in public: please tone your rudeness down or I'm going to have to start deleting things. There are ways to express feelings without resorting to poorly masked expletives or pushing the 'inciting flames' rule to the limits of the other forum users' patience.
R
Looks like the Funimation Exclusive set of Attack on Titan can be bought on RACS. Question is whether they ship to the UK/Europe. It also makes me wonder whether UP1 and Rightstuf can get the set since it kind of suggests that it flopped on Funimation's site.
UPDATE -
Manga UK won't license the Extended Edition of Psycho Pass:
Fairy Tail: Phoenix Priestess is available on Amazon Instant:
No plans on Squid Girl Season 2:
Fairy Tail's a so-so in terms of sales:
UPDATE 2 -
Funimation is aware that everyone wants the artbox with LE Part 2 of Attack on Titan and may do something about it:
UPDATE -
Manga UK won't license the Extended Edition of Psycho Pass:
Fairy Tail: Phoenix Priestess is available on Amazon Instant:
No plans on Squid Girl Season 2:
Fairy Tail's a so-so in terms of sales:
UPDATE 2 -
Funimation is aware that everyone wants the artbox with LE Part 2 of Attack on Titan and may do something about it:
Rosencrantz
Dragon Knight
NormanicGrav said:
Unless someone in the US picks it up and dubs it I guess we'll never get it
Gives me an excuse to post a link to this picture http://myfigurecollection.net/picture/1039013, not my collection, I just spotted it a few days ago and thought how popular Squid Girl must be to have that many figures.
Oh wow (those figurines). Stupid Media Blasters (they need to stop distributing anime and let their licenses go, they've done enough damage as it is).
I guess Sentai Filmworks would be the only licensor suitable to handle Squid Girl if Season 2 is still free to grab (they could pull a K-On! and get Season 1 later on).
Thankfully both seasons and even the OVAs are available on Crunchyroll.
I guess Sentai Filmworks would be the only licensor suitable to handle Squid Girl if Season 2 is still free to grab (they could pull a K-On! and get Season 1 later on).
Thankfully both seasons and even the OVAs are available on Crunchyroll.
I figured it would be interesting to post the Blu-ray/DVD sales figures for anime in Japan, here's the results between June 30th-July 6th.
My Anime List said:
Mangaranga
Za Warudo
I really enjoyed Kawaisou so it's a shame to see that it's not doing that great. I'm very much on the edge about importing it myself despite the lack of subs.
Can someone please explain why Love Live 2 is still selling shitloads? I don't get it, especially for what that show is.
Can someone please explain why Love Live 2 is still selling shitloads? I don't get it, especially for what that show is.