A-Kon - Funimation Panel

By Andrew Tei     June 05, 2004

Lance Heiskell, a brand manager at Funimation led the panel. He started
by introducing what his job was. ?We?re the Johnny Cash of the con
scene.? <groan>. Next up, Lance went through the current release
schedule, especially mentioned Kiddy Grade Vol 4 which contains episode
11, which throws a wrench into the series. DB GT Lost Series DVDs will
contain autographed cards by one of 3 voice actors, and some of them
will have ones signed by all 3..



Yu Yu Hakusho Tournament DVD Boxset 2 - Oct 19



In August, Eclaire and Lumiere figures will be coming out, and they
are really nice looking. They remind me of garage kits that come
painted. Attention to detail is amazing. This will be available only on
Funimation?s website.



Funimation announced Gunslinger Girl, and they are also aiming for the
game rights and are waiting on them for a date



Spiral will be coming out on November 8.



Funimation also then announced an uncut Shaman King release, which they
got through 4Kids. Oct 19. There will be a dub and sub, though the dub
will still have the Saturday morning names.



Next up, Funimation then even announced an uncut Yu-gi-oh release. It?s
still the first season that 4Kids came out, and it also comes out on
Oct 19. Two volumes will be coming out for both Shaman King and
Yu-gi-oh, and pricing may be estimated at around 3 episodes at $19.98.
The release schedule is dependant on sales.



Sakura Taisen was delayed due to Sega wanting to approve a voice
actress, and there was a wait on approvals. Sumire will be coming out
on Oct 26.