Gemsy-chan
Shrine Maiden
You aren't the only one who likes the anime...I did as well.
Shame about the manga going on hiatus as it was coming to a good bit.
The News Thread (for news that does not need a thread)
- Thread starter ilmaestro
- Start date
Shame about the manga going on hiatus as it was coming to a good bit.
Buzz201
Mad Scientist
Apparently it's standard for a series with regular gaps to rate more poorly than they otherwise might, and SJ's editorial team take this into account.
From a merchandising perspective, it apparently doesn't do too badly (WSJ told Ashihara the databook had sold well, and I think I saw a tweet saying they had to reprint it), so I suspect they'd be more likely to move it to a monthly magazine than kill it entirely. To be honest, that might be for the best, if Ashihara can't keep a weekly schedule without affecting his personal health.
Lutga
Mad Scientist
From what I can recall - World Trigger was selling about the same as Bleach was per volume recently. So about average for a Shonen Jump series - but not blockbuster figures either.
There's been a lot of talk about WSJ recently because of the number of series that have left the magazine recently. While I think there's a danger they'll lose long-time readers, I think it's also a good thing in terms of opening up the magazine in terms of more opportunities for new series to thrive. My Hero Academia shows how a series can go from a standing start to a genuine blockbuster in just two years. All we need is another talent like that.
There's been a lot of talk about WSJ recently because of the number of series that have left the magazine recently. While I think there's a danger they'll lose long-time readers, I think it's also a good thing in terms of opening up the magazine in terms of more opportunities for new series to thrive. My Hero Academia shows how a series can go from a standing start to a genuine blockbuster in just two years. All we need is another talent like that.
Gemsy-chan
Shrine Maiden
Buzz201
Mad Scientist
I've heard nothing but good things. It's a shame all episodes of the first were never made available in the UK (unless you count that ludicrously priced import).
Why do Sunrise have to be so difficult? *Sighs*
mrclt1994
Hunter
Thunderbolt was really odd, because Gundam info youtube channel streamed episode 1 for free for the UK and episode 2 IIRC (although, it was only for a couple of days). But for 3 and 4, they like forgot about the UK :/.
I wonder if, like with The Origin, we'll see it pop on Daisuki for free at some point
I wonder if, like with The Origin, we'll see it pop on Daisuki for free at some point
Buzz201
Mad Scientist
That Episode 1 & 2 stream was a preview to convince people to buy it, hence the lack of episodes 3 & 4. I don't know if it actually streamed in full in the US.
I don't really understand Sunrise's logic. I hope we get non-import sets at some point.
Peachy
Bumpkin
Title's going up on AOL for Manga/Animatsu/MVM: UK Anime Store
Including an unannounced title: DRAMAtical Murder Complete Series Combi (tbc) BD/DVD
Including an unannounced title: DRAMAtical Murder Complete Series Combi (tbc) BD/DVD
Gemsy-chan
Shrine Maiden
To be fair Sentai haven't even released the second season on bd/dvd yet.
thedoctor2016
Mushi-shi
Haikyuu s2 will be my dream March announcement from sentai
Lutga
Mad Scientist
I still think it's a big shame Haikyuu didn't get a dub - I know sports anime was long seen as a niche area, but it's really started to prove itself recently, with both Haikyuu and Kuroko's Basketball ranking in the NYT Manga Top 10. From what I gather, the Haikyuu anime has sold well in the West too, but you can only imagine how much better it would have sold with a dub two. But I guess at the time Sentai figured it was too much of a risk.
sniper_samurai
Railgun
Who knows, Kaze have it for UK distribution, but have already released it in France without the English dub/sub which is unusual for their releases where they have both UK and French rights.
Lutga
Mad Scientist
I think it's safe to say we won't get it until at least after the US gets it. The Toonami dubbed run of it only just finished this time last month - so I imagine they'll at least get a release within the next 6 months or so (they got Hunter x Hunter pretty soon after its Toonami run)
But yeah, the question is to see what happens here. Most Viz stuff does usually end up being a Kaze release - so we probably will have to count on them.
But yeah, the question is to see what happens here. Most Viz stuff does usually end up being a Kaze release - so we probably will have to count on them.
st_owly (witch)
Time-Traveller
I will be importing OPM if Khazi goes anywhere near it.
Buzz201
Mad Scientist
Kaze already has UK rights. And your US choice is Viz. It's really a question of which arm you want chopped off...
Though, if you're feeling wealthy, Bandai Visual's JP release has English subs, and I believe even for the OVAs (though you should probably check, rather than taking my word for it).
You're right about that. The JP release is excellent, though the lack of a decent but less expensive option for those who like money and/or dubs is a shame. Even ignoring my palpable dislike of Kaze I feel the series would have benefited from a bit more proper marketing and local love than the weird abandonment most of their releases seem to have been getting ever since they went silent on us.
R
Buzz201
Mad Scientist
I'm not sure it needs it. OPM is a monolithic beast, especially amongst more casual fans. If Manga can Facebook/Tweet about it, that will probably be enough. However, I would suggest it might very well have benefited from a specific coordinated merchandise push. I certainly wouldn't have been surprised to see it do as well as the AoT merch does amongst the youth.
I'm personally more concerned that the lack of subs/dubs on their French release means missing content (I wouldn't be too surprised if Bandai Visual wanted the English subbed OVAs for themselves), potentially DVD-only or perhaps even no release from Kaze UK.