AX 2010 - TRSI & Nozomi Entertainment Industry Panel News and Info

[lockmastah]

Panel Time: Friday, 7/2 @ 3:30 PM (PST)

Please post all TRSI & Nozomi Ent. related AX news in this thread.

[TAS]

Found this in my email this morning. Countdown for a new license.
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PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 30 , 2010

CONTACT:
Alison L. Roberts, Director of Marketing & Communications
p: 515-986-1028 , ext. 7229 | e: alisonr@rightstuf.com



RIGHT STUF & NOZOMI ENTERTAINMENT
NEW LICENSE ANNOUNCEMENT at
ANIME EXPO 2010 & COMINGSOON.RIGHTSTUF.COM
Details revealed at approximately 7 p.m. EDT on Fri., July 2 , 2010


WHO:
Right Stuf Inc.’s Nozomi Entertainment

WHAT:
New License Announcement

WHEN:
Friday, July 2 , 2010
7 p.m. EDT / 6 p.m. CDT / 5 p.m. MDT / 4 p.m. PDT

WHERE:
- Visit comingsoon.rightstuf.com ( http://comingsoon.rightstuf.com ) to

- take part in the official countdown and
- chat and speculate about the announcement.

[Buckeye]

There is an hour left before Nozomi's new license is revealed, but the panel begins in a half hour. Can't wait to find out what they got this time around.

[WTK]

15:39:18 <bay|AX|TRSI> El Hazard the Wanderers trailer
15:40:58 <bay|AX|TRSI> recently announced the acquisition of this title..
15:41:06 <bay|AX|TRSI> one of the things you can see is we remastered the video for this show
15:41:11 <bay|AX|TRSI> the hardsubs and overlay have been remnoved

[Damius]

15:39:18 <bay|AX|TRSI> El Hazard the Wanderers trailer
15:40:58 <bay|AX|TRSI> recently announced the acquisition of this title..
15:41:06 <bay|AX|TRSI> one of the things you can see is we remastered the video for this show
15:41:11 <bay|AX|TRSI> the hardsubs and overlay have been remnoved

That's great, I really hope they have the rest.

[LOUiE]

15:39:18 <bay|AX|TRSI> El Hazard the Wanderers trailer
15:40:58 <bay|AX|TRSI> recently announced the acquisition of this title..
15:41:06 <bay|AX|TRSI> one of the things you can see is we remastered the video for this show
15:41:11 <bay|AX|TRSI> the hardsubs and overlay have been remnoved

Now that is pretty cool. That may be a little tempting to me now.

Beat by a few seconds.

[Buckeye]

As had been speculated, the first season of Super Gals has been rescued. Complete collection coming out on Oct. 5.

[Chris Beveridge]

As had been speculated, the first season of Super Gals has been rescued. Complete collection coming out on Oct. 5.

Speculated? It's in our upcoming list for at least a week now with full specs and pricing :D

[lockmastah]

15:39:18 <bay|AX|TRSI> El Hazard the Wanderers trailer
15:40:58 <bay|AX|TRSI> recently announced the acquisition of this title..
15:41:06 <bay|AX|TRSI> one of the things you can see is we remastered the video for this show
15:41:11 <bay|AX|TRSI> the hardsubs and overlay have been remnoved

That's great, I really hope they have the rest.

Hmmm, I might just double dip on Wanderers now. :D

[WTK]

15:44:10 <bay|AX|TRSI> Graviation trailer
15:45:40 <bay|AX|TRSI> her'es whats going on
15:45:56 <bay|AX|TRSI> we're going to put the tv and ova in one box
15:45:49 <bay|AX|TRSI> but the audio for this has been remastered in 5.1
15:45:52 <bay|AX|TRSI> winter 2010

EDIT (via Twitter): Gravitation Complete Collection (TV + OVA) w/ remastered English audio for Nov. 2010.

[Betenoire]

As had been speculated, the first season of Super Gals has been rescued. Complete collection coming out on Oct. 5.

Speculated? It's in our upcoming list for at least a week now with full specs and pricing :D

Wasn't on ESPN, doesn't count. :P

[LOUiE]

15:46:07 <bay|AX|TRSI> Dirty Pair trailer
If they announce a date, I know someone who will finally be happy. If they don't he'll blame Gravitation for a "delay".

[Betenoire]

15:44:10 <bay|AX|TRSI> Graviation trailer
15:45:40 <bay|AX|TRSI> her'es whats going on
15:45:56 <bay|AX|TRSI> we're going to put the tv and ova in one box
15:45:49 <bay|AX|TRSI> but the audio for this has been remastered in 5.1
15:45:52 <bay|AX|TRSI> winter 2010

....5.1....

Knock it off DLK! Stop trying to get me to re buy stuff.

[WTK]

15:46:07 <bay|AX|TRSI> Dirty Pair trailer
15:47:32 <bay|AX|TRSI> okay... old school fans
15:47:37 <bay|AX|TRSI> part 1 winter 2010, part 2 spring 2011

EDIT (via Twitter): Dirty Pair TV Set 1 for November 2010.

[LOUiE]

15:47:37 <bay|AX|TRSI> part 1 winter 2010, part 2 spring 2011

Two parts, that'll cause a riot I'm sure.

[Jackle]

15:44:10 <bay|AX|TRSI> Graviation trailer
15:45:40 <bay|AX|TRSI> her'es whats going on
15:45:56 <bay|AX|TRSI> we're going to put the tv and ova in one box
15:45:49 <bay|AX|TRSI> but the audio for this has been remastered in 5.1
15:45:52 <bay|AX|TRSI> winter 2010

EDIT (via Twitter): Gravitation Complete Collection (TV + OVA) w/ remastered English audio for Nov. 2010.

Hmm, I own the complete, but it's not like I bought it. It was a gift, so...I'll definitely buy this release!

[Betenoire]

15:47:37 <bay|AX|TRSI> part 1 winter 2010, part 2 spring 2011

Two parts, that'll cause a riot I'm sure.

It was solicited as such already...

[lumber]

Dirty Pair TV Set 1 for November 2010. (Twitter)

[Buckeye]

Junjo Romantica is getting some new merchandise courtesy of Great Eastern:

15:49:18 <bay|AX|TRSI> new merchandise coming from GE
15:49:41 <bay|AX|TRSI> this little sample bear... if i get back to the office and it hasn't been taken, ill be astonished
15:49:45 <bay|AX|TRSI> we have it in product now

[Fencedude]

15:47:37 <bay|AX|TRSI> part 1 winter 2010, part 2 spring 2011

Two parts, that'll cause a riot I'm sure.

Uhh...why?

Its a 26 episode show, of course its in two parts. No one was expecting it not to be.

[something]

15:47:37 <bay|AX|TRSI> part 1 winter 2010, part 2 spring 2011

Two parts, that'll cause a riot I'm sure.

But it's two cour according to what I'm seeing. That's... absolutely industry standard.

[Glorian]

15:47:37 <bay|AX|TRSI> part 1 winter 2010, part 2 spring 2011
Two parts, that'll cause a riot I'm sure.

It was solicited as such already...

And a two cour show being released in two sets is hardly unusual.

[LOUiE]

15:47:37 <bay|AX|TRSI> part 1 winter 2010, part 2 spring 2011

Two parts, that'll cause a riot I'm sure.

It was solicited as such already...
Yes but now it's actually going to be on their site that way. Of course if it wasn't for Gravitation, it'd be in one complete set. :P

[WTK]

15:49:08 <bay|AX|TRSI> Junjo Romantica trailer
15:50:00 <bay|AX|TRSI> season 2 coming spring 2011

EDIT (via Twitter): Junjo Romantica Season 2 early 2011. + Merch!

[Fencedude]

15:47:37 <bay|AX|TRSI> part 1 winter 2010, part 2 spring 2011

Two parts, that'll cause a riot I'm sure.

It was solicited as such already...
Yes but now it's actually going to be on their site that way. Of course if it wasn't for Gravitation, it'd be in one complete set. :P

You are making absolutely no sense. What does Gravitation have to do with anything?

[WTK]

15:50:06 <bay|AX|TRSI> Antique Bakery trailer
15:51:11 <bay|AX|TRSI> coming 2011
15:51:19 <bay|AX|TRSI> we did announce last year;.... we had some issues getting materials...
15:51:29 <bay|AX|TRSI> we're trying to get the best possible release, we have everything now
15:51:35 <bay|AX|TRSI> it'll probaly be very early 2011

[LOUiE]

I see everyone here is serious. No joking allowed at all.

[Buckeye]

Time for the big announcement. Nozomi has licensed Sora no Woto.

[Betenoire]

15:47:37 <bay|AX|TRSI> part 1 winter 2010, part 2 spring 2011

Two parts, that'll cause a riot I'm sure.

It was solicited as such already...
Yes but now it's actually going to be on their site that way. Of course if it wasn't for Gravitation, it'd be in one complete set. :P

I reserved it on the site that way months ago...

Sorry LOUiE but your reaching here. :P

[LelouchLamperouge]

FFFFFFFFFFF--- Sora no Woto!

[Herron]

Time for the big announcement. Nozomi has licensed Sora no Woto.

YES WILL BUY!!

[bluesilo]

holy shit soranowoto

Have my money!!!

[malazar]

Hmmm, I might just double dip on Wanderers now. :D

Yeah, I will definitely double dip now. :)

[Solid Slap]

Wow, I totally forgot they had Antique Bakery. I'm also glad to see a relative date for the first Dirty Pair set. It feels like it's been forever since I pre-ordered that thing.

[Draneor]

Fuck yeah! I'll be double dipping on this one.

[Jeremy J.]

I was just thinking that this would be an interesting show to watch. I love slice of life, so I'm pleased by this news.

[Damius]

Time for the big announcement. Nozomi has licensed Sora no Woto.

OH YESSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

That's wonderful!

[angelx03]

So they actually got a series that first premiered on Crunchyroll, huh?

[WTK]

Time for the big announcement. Nozomi has licensed Sora no Woto.
15:53:41 <bay|AX|TRSI> Coming 2011
15:54:15 <bay|AX|TRSI> we'll be releasing it as a single box set with all the dvd extra episodes and some extra stuff wegot from the original producers

[Fencedude]

Time for the big announcement. Nozomi has licensed Sora no Woto.

FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFUUUUUCCCKKKK

CAN WE HAVE BD PLEASE!?

[Glorian]

Yep, I'm definitely getting Sora no Woto, as I really enjoyed that show.

[Herron]

Eh, hold it. Sora no Woto dvd only... I want Bluray!! (won't stop me from buying, but man)

[TnAdct1]

Add Revolutionary Girl Utena to the list.

[Buckeye]

Also, Utena has been rescued at long last.

[magicalgirlj]

Time for the big announcement. Nozomi has licensed Sora no Woto.

OH YESSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

That's wonderful!
oh yeah baby, I love Nozomi. The moe equivlent of Hetalia Axis Powers

[LelouchLamperouge]

Amazing Nozomi, amazing.

[lumber]

TRSI told me via email that 1st releases will still be targeted towards collectors. I.E, thick chipboard artbox + thinpak one-cour releases.

It's the re-releases that will get the economy packaging. Different target audience. Gravitation counts as a re-release. So does Super Gals S1, unfortunately....

[The Great Bear]

Time for the big announcement. Nozomi has licensed Sora no Woto.

FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFUUUUUCCCKKKK

CAN WE HAVE BD PLEASE!?

A BD release would be nice.

[Herron]

Utena Awesome! I may rebuy... depending on specs.

[Hielostar]

Add Revolutionary Girl Utena to the list.

I FINALLY get to watch more than the first disk! Hooray!

[bluesilo]

Best press conference ever!!!!

[malazar]

Time for the big announcement. Nozomi has licensed Sora no Woto.

It was an alright show, but since I viewed it legally I am going to pass on it.

I will buy the Utena release though!

[angelx03]

Amazing Nozomi, amazing.

With remastered video!!!! :knowitall:

[WTK]

Also, Utena has been rescued at long last.
15:55:58 <bay|AX|TRSI> Coming 2011
15:56:01 <bay|AX|TRSI> including remastered video
15:56:04 <bay|AX|TRSI> I have worked on this forever
15:56:15 <bay|AX|TRSI> after much effort, im pleased to annouce the upcoming release
15:56:19 <bay|AX|TRSI> we have all the remaster video on this
15:56:27 <bay|AX|TRSI> the quality should be nothing less than prestine
15:56:31 <bay|AX|TRSI> we're going to do a bunch with this releases
15:56:37 <bay|AX|TRSI> a bunch of interactive things with the fans
15:56:52 <bay|AX|TRSI> at some points we're going to put up a request from the fans for interview content
15:56:57 <bay|AX|TRSI> as well as some extras

[chronoclast]

Holy fuck at Utena getting rescued. They got the remastered video too. Fuck yes.

[Betenoire]

Utena Awesome! I may rebuy... depending on specs.

^
This.

Then again, Nozomi would have to work to make the first eps look worse than CPM's.

[Fencedude]

Also, Utena has been rescued at long last.
15:55:58 <bay|AX|TRSI> Coming 2011
15:56:01 <bay|AX|TRSI> including remastered video

Awesomeness

[ZenErik]

Mark me down as a probable Utena and Sora no Woto buyer.

[angelx03]

Does it include the Utena movie as well?

[muhootsaver]

Holy... Utena. I think I'll get this one. This year's Anime Expo is pretty crazy.

[fates]

AWWWW HELL YEAH, Utena.

Buying the hell out of that.

[WTK]

Also, Utena has been rescued at long last.
15:55:58 <bay|AX|TRSI> Coming 2011
15:56:01 <bay|AX|TRSI> including remastered video
15:56:04 <bay|AX|TRSI> I have worked on this forever
15:56:15 <bay|AX|TRSI> after much effort, im pleased to annouce the upcoming release
15:56:19 <bay|AX|TRSI> we have all the remaster video on this
15:56:27 <bay|AX|TRSI> the quality should be nothing less than prestine
15:56:31 <bay|AX|TRSI> we're going to do a bunch with this releases
15:56:37 <bay|AX|TRSI> a bunch of interactive things with the fans
15:56:52 <bay|AX|TRSI> at some points we're going to put up a request from the fans for interview content
15:56:57 <bay|AX|TRSI> as well as some extras
via Twitter: Utena's 39 eps as 3 DVD box sets w/ remastered video from JP release.

[magicalgirlj]

Also, Utena has been rescued at long last.

Oh double yay, horray for more old school rescues

[Damius]

Also, Utena has been rescued at long last.
15:55:58 <bay|AX|TRSI> Coming 2011
15:56:01 <bay|AX|TRSI> including remastered video

Awesomeness

INDEED! WOOHOO! Just wonderful, I'll finally be able to watch this.

[Quarkboy]

Does it include the Utena movie as well?

Even if not, it wouldn't stop me from buying the set since the movie is a reimagining (and really very very different than the TV series)

[BlazinTy]

Time for the big announcement. Nozomi has licensed Sora no Woto.

I am sad there is no BD release of this coming. Dont know if I will buy it.

[lumber]

TRSI WON THE CON!!! :bowsmiley:

(And I'm speaking as someone who already owns all Utena DVDs. Defintely double-dipping!)

[DJ_72]

Not the ones I'd hoped for, but I think those are two good titles for them. Utena seems to have made a lot of people happy.

[lockmastah]

Amazing Nozomi, amazing.

Indeed. Well played DLK, well played. :bowsmiley:

[Suwako Moriya]

They have Sora no Woto! This is definitely good news. Too bad, there's no BD mention.

Oh, and they have Utena. Good for those that wanted a rescue.

[Fencedude]

Does it include the Utena movie as well?

Even if not, it wouldn't stop me from buying the set since the movie is a reimagining (and really very very different than the TV series)

Indeed. And the movie release was actually very nice, I see little reason to doubledip on it.

On the other hand, the TV release had any number of problems.

[ancar]

Utena, you say? Don't mind if I do! Nice job, TRSI! :catgirl:

[Vapors]

Will Utena have a Blu-ray release or DVD only? Just curious, but happy days. I've said it once and I'll say it again: BEST AX EVER!!!!

[Solid Slap]

Utena rescue and Sora no Woto? *wipes away tear*

I'd really love Nozomi to release Sora no Woto on Blu, but I'll be getting it regardless.

[lumber]

Utena's 39 eps as 3 DVD box sets w/ remastered video from JP release. (Twitter)

[LOUiE]

Not AzuDai. That was a lithograph I believe. The announcement countdown page is uploaded and AzuDai is not on there.

[MelancholicMariya]

Very happy that Sora no Woto got licensed. Utena too.

[chronoclast]

I am so double dipping for the Utena sets. Finally Nozomi actually got something I want. If they could somehow release it on Blu-ray, I highly doubt they could though, that would be even more amazing.

I'd still like to know if they've got Adolescence of Utena too though.

[Damius]

Nozomi thank you a lot a ton again! I'll be sure to pre-order Sora no Woto and Utena on day one!

[Buckeye]

With the way this con has gone, I will need to take a second mortgage to be able to keep up with all of the licenses that have come at AX. Sora no Woto and Utena = Huge win for Nozomi. Absolutely great.

[Daimao Raki]

Utena=buy for me.

[WTK]

Press Releases (http://www.rightstuf.com/rssite/nozomiEntertainment/pressReleases/individual/?ForumThreadName=FT0000001700) are now up...

[chronoclast]

Press Releases (http://www.rightstuf.com/rssite/nozomiEntertainment/pressReleases/individual/?ForumThreadName=FT0000001700) are now up...

They only have the Utena TV series right now. I hope they can get Adolescence later on.

[AVPen]

15:55:58 <bay|AX|TRSI> Coming 2011
15:56:01 <bay|AX|TRSI> including remastered video
15:56:04 <bay|AX|TRSI> I have worked on this forever
15:56:15 <bay|AX|TRSI> after much effort, im pleased to annouce the upcoming release
15:56:19 <bay|AX|TRSI> we have all the remaster video on this
15:56:27 <bay|AX|TRSI> the quality should be nothing less than prestine
15:56:31 <bay|AX|TRSI> we're going to do a bunch with this releases
15:56:37 <bay|AX|TRSI> a bunch of interactive things with the fans
15:56:52 <bay|AX|TRSI> at some points we're going to put up a request from the fans for interview content
15:56:57 <bay|AX|TRSI> as well as some extras
.... Holy f*ck, Right Stuf/Nozomi. :nosebleed:


Ok.... looks like I'm officially double-dipping on this one! :bowsmiley:

(and super cool news to hear about Sora no Woto as well)

[Suwako Moriya]

Eh, hold it. Sora no Woto dvd only... I want Bluray!! (won't stop me from buying, but man)

I'd much rather have it on Blu-ray as well, but I may ultimately have to accept DVD. Since importing the series would be quite expensive and when it comes to importing, I'm focused on other things.

Speaking of which, I wonder if I should just give in and start up a certain series or keep waiting a bit longer. Well, waiting would be cheaper, but....

[bored@lazy]

Bit disappointing if there's probably no BD for Sora no Woto but considering how high quality the release will inevitably be I'll probably still bite...

[LelouchLamperouge]

If it were anyone else, I wouldn't buy Sora no Woto. However, I <3 Nozomi, so I'm required to buy it. Count me in for Utena as well.

[Dack Ralter]

Time for the big announcement. Nozomi has licensed Sora no Woto.

Cool beans! Waiting to tinker with my license request list was the right decision, apparently. Thanks Nozomi!

EDIT: ...aaaaaand Utena too! Holy crap. Hot fucking damn!

[lockmastah]

To cover any inquiries about blu-ray for Soranowoto and Utena (or any other TRSI titles for that matter), not at this point.

16:04:12 <bay|AX|TRSI> Q; Expanding to blu-ray?
16:04:20 <bay|AX|TRSI> A: It's not as near cool as my laser disc...
16:04:28 <bay|AX|TRSI> I agree with you, I'd like more stuff out on bluray
16:04:41 <bay|AX|TRSI> as prices on the production of blu-ray come down, i anticipate we will move into it

[BigPants]

15:55:58 <bay|AX|TRSI> Coming 2011
15:56:01 <bay|AX|TRSI> including remastered video
15:56:04 <bay|AX|TRSI> I have worked on this forever
15:56:15 <bay|AX|TRSI> after much effort, im pleased to annouce the upcoming release
15:56:19 <bay|AX|TRSI> we have all the remaster video on this
15:56:27 <bay|AX|TRSI> the quality should be nothing less than prestine
15:56:31 <bay|AX|TRSI> we're going to do a bunch with this releases
15:56:37 <bay|AX|TRSI> a bunch of interactive things with the fans
15:56:52 <bay|AX|TRSI> at some points we're going to put up a request from the fans for interview content
15:56:57 <bay|AX|TRSI> as well as some extras
.... Holy f*ck, Right Stuf/Nozumi. :nosebleed:


Ok.... looks like I'm officially double-dipping on this one! :bowsmiley:

(and super cool news to hear about Sora no Woto as well)

This may be the first show I will double-dip on.

Of course, I'll sell off the other discs, so I don't know if its really double-dipping. :P

[Buster Blader 126]

Boy, did TRSI deliver or what!

[tablesalt]

Utena at Nozomi is the dream team.

I know it's a small announcement, but I'm happy that they're remastering the video for Wanderers, I'll buy it now.

Don't know about the other show, but I'm sure I'll get it anyways.

[WTK]

A couple things not mentioned yet...
- The anime publisher has plans to extend its line of lithograph art prints – which currently includes art from ARIA The NATURAL, CLANNAD and The IRRESPONSIBLE CAPTAIN TYLOR – with a potential second lithographs (to-be-determined by fan vote) for Clannad and ARIA, as well as a new print featuring art from the fan-favorite series AZUMANGA DAIOH.

- Right Stuf and Nozomi Entertainment have licensed both original and anime series artwork to MusicSkins, which produces protective coverings for phone, MP3, laptop, iPad, video game and other portable devices. Designs featuring artwork from the ARIA anime series, plus the original works Ninja Crossing and Crane Inspiration, are now available at www.musicskins.com (http://www.musicskins.com/) and will soon be available via the RightStuf.com storefront.

[something]

The amount of sheer, insane awesomeness TRSI/Nozomi is capable of is just beyond absurd.

Now, I already am buying the JP BDs of Sora no Woto and don't intend to stop. And there's no guarantee Nozomi will do a BD (unless we get updated info in the time it takes me to post this...). So as absofuckingloutely fantastic as it is that such an amazing show is going to the best R1 licensor possible, I don't particularly need to double dip.

But I will. Because it's Nozomi. And they actually deserve it.

And Utena? I'm not kidding when I say that is literally the one and only R1 back-catalog title that 1) I don't own and 2) have never seen but 3) would buy. And Nozomi just grabbed it. Seriously?

I mean, holy shit, Nozomi.

You just don't give anyone else in R1 a chance to compete (although NISA has appropriate potential).

Edit: okay yeah DVD on Sora no Woto... So I really shouldn't double dip, but still will anyway.

[Suwako Moriya]

So they actually got a series that first premiered on Crunchyroll, huh?

Which is nice because it shows it's not impossible for Nozomi to go after such series.

[angelx03]

16:15:05 <bay|AX|TRSI> Q: w.r.t Utena, what are your plans for the movie?
16:15:12 <bay|AX|TRSI> A: the movie is not the same licensor, we don't have any comment on that

I'll be waiting patiently...!!!!

[Fencedude]

And Utena? I'm not kidding when I say that is literally the one and only R1 back-catalog title that 1) I don't own and 2) have never seen but 3) would buy. And Nozomi just grabbed it. Seriously?


UTENA DISCUSSION THREAD!

[Herron]

Interesting Utena has english audio included. I'm sure it's the CPM dub, which I kinda didn't like.... woulda liked a new dub, but it's no biggie.

Still not sure I'm double dipping on this. If it was Bluray yes, but dvd... eh.

I don't like the answer of as prices come down we'll start getting in to the BR game, that just makes me think I should hold off on Utena at least... not buying it 3 times. Cuz I liked it but I'm not in love with it that much.

[something]

And Utena? I'm not kidding when I say that is literally the one and only R1 back-catalog title that 1) I don't own and 2) have never seen but 3) would buy. And Nozomi just grabbed it. Seriously?


UTENA DISCUSSION THREAD!

Guaranteed.

[Fencedude]

Edit: okay yeah DVD on Sora no Woto... So I really shouldn't double dip, but still will anyway.

Well, with any luck they'll translate the booklets that came with the JP release, and put them all together into a single book.

[Vegard Aune]

Time for the big announcement. Nozomi has licensed Sora no Woto.
That. Is. Awesome. Definitely picking that one up. I do think it's a shame that they seem to be indicating that it's DVD-only, (that series looked freaking gorgeous in HD...) but I'm not that picky. Besides, I don't even have a region-free BluRay-player, so there's no guarantee I'd even be able to watch a BluRay-release even if they did provide one. And seeing how I've heard pretty much nothing but good things about Nozomi, (except the lack of a dub, which doesn't bother me at all) I'm glad they were the ones to pick it up.

[something]

Edit: okay yeah DVD on Sora no Woto... So I really shouldn't double dip, but still will anyway.Well, with any luck they'll translate the booklets that came with the JP release, and put them all together into a single book.
And, since this is what I always bring up in terms of extras... Sora no Woto had commentaries. Commentaries are the only thing that could get me to watch this beautiful show in SD.

[Hrld]

I have a friend who has been waiting for the rerelease of Utena for years. After all these years, Shawne Kleckner has been granted the power to bring forth the revolution!

[Suwako Moriya]

Still not sure I'm double dipping on this. If it was Bluray yes, but dvd... eh..

I can confirm that I won't be double dipping on Utena. Nor will I be single dipping ever.

Personal feelings aside, I can't ignore the fact that Utena being rescued is big news. Especially since it's a more meaningful rescue. People are getting better video quality and it's supposedly a hard to find series. Well, it won't be any longer once they release it.

[TheGreenMan]

Sora no Woto? Nice. But no Blu-ray, no buy. I wonder how many people who saw it on CR will buy it (the subs will be better I guess).

[Draneor]

And, since this is what I always bring up in terms of extras... Sora no Woto had commentaries. Commentaries are the only thing that could get me to watch this beautiful show in SD.

What Nozomi should do is translate the bonus drama CD. It's one of the better stories, and it would make a great extra.

[sailormech]

Mark me down as a probable Utena and Sora no Woto buyer.

Right on Rightstuf!!

In my opinion, some of the license announcements from 2009 were relatively weak compared to the previous lineup of Aria, Emma and Maria-sama, but Utena and So-Ra-No-Wo-To give the brand a solid push back into the realm of high-quality cult-classic anime specialist, in my mind at least.

May have to double-dip on Utena if the product is remastered and high quality.

PRO TIP: Dig out a copy of the old CPM Utena DVDs, take a look at how poorly conceived and difficult to use their menus were, and do something completely different with the new release. You'd almost have my pre-order just for that.

[something]

Sora no Woto? Nice. But no Blu-ray, no buy. I wonder how many people who saw it on CR will buy it (the subs will be better I guess).
The subs on CR were just fine really, so unless Nozomi plans another subs-with-honorifics-(and-the-like) track like the beautiful one they have on Marimite, I'd actually strongly prefer they just leave CR's. The default track on Marimite kinda hurts me.

And, since this is what I always bring up in terms of extras... Sora no Woto had commentaries. Commentaries are the only thing that could get me to watch this beautiful show in SD.What Nozomi should do is translate the bonus drama CD. It's one of the better stories, and it would make a great extra.
This would be most welcome. I think I started giving it a listen but didn't catch enough of it to bother past about 5 minutes. Reminds me, I need to give Hidamari Vol. 4's mini drama a listen.

[Damius]

And, since this is what I always bring up in terms of extras... Sora no Woto had commentaries. Commentaries are the only thing that could get me to watch this beautiful show in SD.

What Nozomi should do is translate the bonus drama CD. It's one of the better stories, and it would make a great extra.

That would be wonderful! Let's hope!

[Mafty Allegro]

Nozomi/Right Stuf really hit it out of the ballpark with their panel announcements: Sora no Woto (never thought they would get that one), Utena (period; and remastered at that), and El Hazard (of what I saw, good show). Good collection news too, though they were mentioned earlier.

I thought SnW would go elsewhere, even BEI, but it's nice to see them get an Aniplex series. Utena, though, is the big one, and very welcomed given the muddy status on its license. The remastered video is the icing on the cake, and so great to hear for such a beautiful, deserving show. Certainly a title Nozomi/RS will be pushing hard in the coming months.

It's good to see some parity again in the North American anime industry, however much & long it will last (BEI - K-ON!, Sentai - HSotD, Nozomi/RS - SnW).

[Isuzu Inugami]

And Utena? I'm not kidding when I say that is literally the one and only R1 back-catalog title that 1) I don't own and 2) have never seen but 3) would buy. And Nozomi just grabbed it. Seriously?


UTENA DISCUSSION THREAD!

Guaranteed.

Hah hah! I'm so looking forward to your commentaries in that!

Utena is an instant double-dip for me (triple if you count the first cour VHS set), and Sora no Woto will be ordered just as quickly.

[something]

UTENA DISCUSSION THREAD!Guaranteed.Hah hah! I'm so looking forward to your commentaries in that!
I figure there's about a 98% chance I'll be the only person in the thread who is watching it for the first time, lol.

[Isuzu Inugami]

I figure there's about a 98% chance I'll be the only person in the thread who is watching it for the first time, lol.

You should probably just hotkey "WTF???" ^^

[EmperorBrandon]

I'm still a little uncertain on double-dipping on Utena. I actually only have two of the three old box sets from CPM (one of them unfortunately got stolen...), so if I wanted to actually have the whole series again, this will probably be a great option since I don't doubt Nozomi's release will be much higher quality than CPM's anyway. I never really felt Utena was one of my absolute favorites, though, so I don't know if I care strongly enough. Chances are I'll be prioritizing other things.

[WTK]

As expected, a very informative panel coming from TRSI / Nozomi...


REVOLUTIONARY GIRL UTENA - I'm sure I will double dip. I didn't like it as much first time going through. However I'm willing to give a second try.
SORA NO WOTO - I have heard of this. I know I will be picking this up.
EL-HAZARD: THE WANDERERS DVD Collection getting video grade - This will equate to double dip now
GRAVITATION Complete DVD Collection with audio upgrade - I have the thinpak and the OVA already. It's a good series, but I probably won't be double dipping on this.
ANTIQUE BAKERY DVD Collection is currently scheduled for early 2011 - Delays happen. I always appreciate when reason(s) are given for delays. I will still be getting this.
Potential 2nd Lithogrpahs for Clannad and ARIA - This interest me though it may depend on what gets picked.
...as a new print featuring art from the fan-favorite series AZUMANGA DAIOH - I will chalk this one up as a maybe.
...original and anime series artwork to MusicSkins, which produces protective coverings for phone, MP3, laptop, iPad, video game and other portable devices. - I don't think this is something that is for me.

All in all a great panel. :)

[tadakichi]

Sora no Woto? Nice. But no Blu-ray, no buy. I wonder how many people who saw it on CR will buy it (the subs will be better I guess).

I saw it on CR and really liked it up to episode 10, but General Dickhead kind of killed the ending for me. If it were being released by anyone else I'd have serious reservations about buying DVDs, but it's Nozomi, so I plan on getting it.

[AVPen]

16:15:05 <bay|AX|TRSI> Q: w.r.t Utena, what are your plans for the movie?
16:15:12 <bay|AX|TRSI> A: the movie is not the same licensor, we don't have any comment on that
Considering that the R1 DVD release of Adolescence of Utena was one of the best that Software Sculptors produced, I'm not too upset about Nozomi not getting it.

(now if they could get it in 5.1 dolby, and god help me on Blu-ray, then I'd double-dip that sucker in a heartbeat :sweat: )

[doubleO7]

I figure there's about a 98% chance I'll be the only person in the thread who is watching it for the first time, lol.

Your not alone. I haven't seen it either.

[Tratious]

I figure there's about a 98% chance I'll be the only person in the thread who is watching it for the first time, lol.

Your not alone. I haven't seen it either.
well count me in too, I only saw the first episode on The Anime Network online player.

I will probably pick it up, If I can afford to.

[Hielostar]

UTENA DISCUSSION THREAD!Guaranteed.Hah hah! I'm so looking forward to your commentaries in that!
I figure there's about a 98% chance I'll be the only person in the thread who is watching it for the first time, lol.

I think I might actually participate in the discussion thread, and this will be my first watch of Utena (aside from the one disc I was able to manage from Netflix).

I'll be sure to have my 'WTF' ready for repeated copy and paste action. ;)

[HitokiriShadow]

Holy crap, Nozomi. Sora no woto AND what is only the most wanted rescue of all time, Utena. Wow.

Both are definite buys for me. I reeeeeeally want the BDs for Sora no woto, but for Nozomi, I'll make an exception and buy the DVDs if that's all they have. I didn't import it, so double dipping for BDs later wouldn't be a huge deal. I never bought the earlier Utena TV releases anyway, and even if I did, there are a number of reasons that Nozomi's release will be vastly better.

Looks like its going to be time for an Utena R1 thread in late 2011 or early 2012.

[doubleO7]

I'm not sure if I'll get these or not. Judging from RightStuf's trailer, Utena looks kinda like a yuri series, and I avoid yuri/yaoi like the plague. And Sora no Woto being sub-only pushes it pretty far down on my "to buy" list, but I'll probably get it eventually, if I can get it for a good price.

[bci110]

I figure there's about a 98% chance I'll be the only person in the thread who is watching it for the first time, lol.

Your not alone. I haven't seen it either.

I haven't either so that makes at least 4 of us :sd: .

[stfram]

And, since this is what I always bring up in terms of extras... Sora no Woto had commentaries. Commentaries are the only thing that could get me to watch this beautiful show in SD.

What Nozomi should do is translate the bonus drama CD. It's one of the better stories, and it would make a great extra.

Translate R2 Booklets - They've done that, and I doubt anything in the Sora release exceeds the complexity of the Rental Magica books. I'd be surprised if this didn't happen.

Commentaries - That would be incredibly awesome.

Audio Drama - That might be tough from a resources standpoint. How would it be presented? A DVD extra with still character images with subtitles?

[stfram]

I haven't either so that makes at least 4 of us :sd: .

Make that five. *runs*

[Pelianth]

Also, Utena has been rescued at long last.
15:55:58 <bay|AX|TRSI> Coming 2011
15:56:01 <bay|AX|TRSI> including remastered video
15:56:04 <bay|AX|TRSI> I have worked on this forever
15:56:15 <bay|AX|TRSI> after much effort, im pleased to annouce the upcoming release
15:56:19 <bay|AX|TRSI> we have all the remaster video on this
15:56:27 <bay|AX|TRSI> the quality should be nothing less than prestine
15:56:31 <bay|AX|TRSI> we're going to do a bunch with this releases
15:56:37 <bay|AX|TRSI> a bunch of interactive things with the fans
15:56:52 <bay|AX|TRSI> at some points we're going to put up a request from the fans for interview content
15:56:57 <bay|AX|TRSI> as well as some extras
So who do I sell my soul to in order to convince Nozomi to let me work on the graphic design for this?

[Vapors]

I'm not sure if I'll get these or not. Judging from RightStuf's trailer, Utena looks kinda like a yuri series, and I avoid yuri/yaoi like the plague. And Sora no Woto being sub-only pushes it pretty far down on my "to buy" list, but I'll probably get it eventually, if I can get it for a good price.

There are underlying elements of yuri/yaoi throughout the series, but I think that partly due to the element of sexual frustration and confusion on the part of nearly every character in the series. Makes sense since all the characters are teens after all and one of the generally understood interpretations of the series is an awakening from child to adult (or adolescence as you would). While this element exists, I don't believe these form the entire majority of the show like some others in the yuri/yaoi genre.

I would recommend checking the first set out (either rent or borrow from friend) and see if the elements are too strong for your tastes. It is a great series, because it was one of the first where I had to stop and begin interpreting hidden meanings and looking out for motifs scattered throughout.

Added: Oh yea, and please bring over the Utena OSTs. I recall we did not get all of the soundtracks in the US, plus I remember hearing that they released new remastered or remixed CDs around the time Utena got its remastered DVDs. Here's hoping anyways.

[something]

Audio Drama - That might be tough from a resources standpoint. How would it be presented? A DVD extra with still character images with subtitles?
I've watched plenty like this (not "dvd extras" but you get the point), so yes. It's quite effective. And can't be terribly complicated whatsoever to produce.

[doubleO7]

I'm not sure if I'll get these or not. Judging from RightStuf's trailer, Utena looks kinda like a yuri series, and I avoid yuri/yaoi like the plague. And Sora no Woto being sub-only pushes it pretty far down on my "to buy" list, but I'll probably get it eventually, if I can get it for a good price.

There are underlying elements of yuri/yaoi throughout the series, but I think that partly due to the element of sexual frustration and confusion on the part of nearly every character in the series. Makes sense since all the characters are teens after all and one of the generally understood interpretations of the series is an awakening from child to adult (or adolescence as you would). While this element exists, I don't believe these form the entire majority of the show like some others in the yuri/yaoi genre.

I would recommend checking the first set out (either rent or borrow from friend) and see if the elements are too strong for your tastes. It is a great series, because it was one of the first where I had to stop and begin interpreting hidden meanings and looking out for motifs scattered throughout.

I have heard many good things about this show, so I'll at least give the first set a chance. Thanks

[magicalgirlj]

I am not holding my breath for Blu Ray, but you never know what will happen

[something]

And, since this is what I always bring up in terms of extras... Sora no Woto had commentaries. Commentaries are the only thing that could get me to watch this beautiful show in SD.
Aww man... I just double-checked my BDs and the official site, and it's actually only Vols. 1 and 7 that have commentaries. Still, there being less of them might increase the chance Nozomi goes for it...

[FUNiOP]

I know Utena is highly regarded, so it's good that people will be able to get that again. I wish Soranowoto was being dubbed, but I don't care about it enough, and it's only going to DVD so it looks like I won't be making any purchases from Nozomi in sight after all. Hopefully they don't get all the Anime no Chikara series, but Crunchyroll didn't, so I'm not worried. FUNimation should get one at least.

[something]

Hopefully they don't get all the Anime no Chikara series, but Crunchyroll didn't, so I'm not worried.
I would be incredibly surprised if Nozomi were at all interested in Night Raid in the first place.

[einhorn303]

This convention has now ascended to god-like levels of awesomeness.


15:54:15 <bay|AX|TRSI> we'll be releasing it as a single box set with all the dvd extra episodes and some extra stuff wegot from the original producers

Hallelujah.



Translate R2 Booklets - They've done that, and I doubt anything in the Sora release exceeds the complexity of the Rental Magica books. I'd be surprised if this didn't happen.

Commentaries - That would be incredibly awesome.

Audio Drama - That might be tough from a resources standpoint. How would it be presented? A DVD extra with still character images with subtitles?

The more the better. Really, Nozomi is the perfect licensor for this show, but I never thought they'd actually get it. That they at least have interest in BD is promising...I'd love to double dip on Soranowoto a year or two from now. That's a double dip I'd do so gladly.

I wonder if this might be related to CR's slowness in posting the DVD bonus episodes? Even if I have to wait till the DVD comes out to watch them, at least I can wait with peace of mind.

[radioactive28]

Sora no Woto is a nice bit of surprise in many ways.
Not a top priority at the moment, but good to know that Nozomi did the job, whenever I'm ready to pick it up.

[EyeOfPain]

Glad to see another CR simulcast get picked up for DVD.

I only ever saw the first episode of Utena on TAN OnDemand, but with so many people raving about it, I'll have to check out atleast the first boxset.

[LordGeo]

Sora no Woto, huh? Well, good for those who wanted it and it's certainly a surprise to see Nozomi get a uber-recent title for once, but it does nothing for me personally.

Oh, what's this? Utena got license rescued? Well, it's certainly no Ring ni Kakero 1-esque way of owing me back for the Dirty Pair trickery, but I'll certainly bite on that. I did enjoy the first 7 episodes I watched from the first set CPM released, so I'll definitely replace it and go for Nozomi's release instead, but it won't be super-high priority right now.

Dark Lord, Utena wasn't a bad way of owing me back... For now. It'll do... It'll do.

[Jaynin]

I'm probably more excited about the Azumanga lithographs. That's awesome!
I'm a sucker for pretty much any Azumanga merchandise.

Utena license is fantastic. When they got Super Gals season 1 I felt very strongly that was a good indication Nozomi licensing Utena speculation as being one of DLK's hints would actually pan out. I always regretted not getting CPM's discs, so I'll definitely be getting these sets.

Sora no woto sounds like something I would like, but I'm really disappointed they lack the capacity to do a blu-ray, so it's unlikely i'll get this dvd. (Yes, Utena on blu would be preferable too, but I've seen Utena and I'm fine with dvd quality for it, while it is much easier for me to ignore something I haven't seen like this)

[Mitsuki]

YES! Fucking awesome! I will be buying both Sora no Woto and Utena. And, of course, Antique Bakery; it's nice to hear some news about it.

[Noodle]

Two years in a row, TRSI wins Expo for me. :beatingheart:

THANK YOU, TRSI for the Utena rescue! Now I can finally stop kicking myself. I can't wait to buy this. Seriously.

[One Vorlon]

All Hail the Dark Lord, who hath brought Revolutionary Girl Utena back to our shores!

Oh, and from the trailer/opening, it looks like they might have gone back and changed the logo from the Software Sculptors/CPM release. Didn't the original just add an English translation next to the original Japanese titles?

I'm not sure if I'll get these or not. Judging from RightStuf's trailer, Utena looks kinda like a yuri series, and I avoid yuri/yaoi like the plague. . . .
I'm missing pieces of the tv series (so I can't speak definitively), but its not - its a tournament fighter set at a boarding school, with religious/European fairy tale overtones. Think Maria Watches Over Us, but with the Shaman King (or maybe Pretear) plotline, and hints of Fruits Basket.

"The Absolute Destiny Apocalypse"

[Buster Blader 126]

Now that I think about it a little, I have to seriously consider getting Utena at some point as well, despite having never seen it. While it'd be a lower priority with it being a blind-buy, the acclaim it gets and the release virtually guaranteed to be stellar are convincing selling points.

Well, that's one more majorly needed behemoth of a rescue down. Next up, Cardcaptor Sakura(?)! (I can imagine the brick-shitting that it would entail riiiight about now.)

[BlazinTy]

I would be kicking myself for not having sold my ccs dvds before the announcement if that happened.

[Ingraman]

Time for the big announcement. Nozomi has licensed Sora no Woto.

One of the few companies that puts out quality releases gets the show. I'm very happy to read this. I will be buying it.

[Ingraman]

Also, Utena has been rescued at long last.
15:55:58 <bay|AX|TRSI> Coming 2011
15:56:01 <bay|AX|TRSI> including remastered video

I'm very willing to double-dip for Utena (triple, actually, since I own the original LD release with those large gorgeous covers) with greatly improved video.

[memyselfandi]

Time for the big announcement. Nozomi has licensed Sora no Woto.

That is absolutely excellent news. I wasn't expecting Nozomi to get this series but I am pleased that they have done so. This is an automatic pre-order/buy as soon as available for me.

[Jimmie M]

Also, Utena has been rescued at long last.
15:55:58 <bay|AX|TRSI> Coming 2011
15:56:01 <bay|AX|TRSI> including remastered video
15:56:04 <bay|AX|TRSI> I have worked on this forever
15:56:15 <bay|AX|TRSI> after much effort, im pleased to annouce the upcoming release
15:56:19 <bay|AX|TRSI> we have all the remaster video on this
15:56:27 <bay|AX|TRSI> the quality should be nothing less than prestine
15:56:31 <bay|AX|TRSI> we're going to do a bunch with this releases
15:56:37 <bay|AX|TRSI> a bunch of interactive things with the fans
15:56:52 <bay|AX|TRSI> at some points we're going to put up a request from the fans for interview content
15:56:57 <bay|AX|TRSI> as well as some extras

And I just started re-watching it a couple of weeks ago. Oh well...
SOLD!

[Ingraman]

And Utena? I'm not kidding when I say that is literally the one and only R1 back-catalog title that 1) I don't own and 2) have never seen but 3) would buy. And Nozomi just grabbed it. Seriously?


UTENA DISCUSSION THREAD!

Guaranteed.

I look forward to seeing your thoughts, along with those of all of the other first-time viewers, on this amazing series. ^_^ You haven't been _completely_ spoiled, I hope.

[something]

I look forward to seeing your thoughts, along with those of all of the other first-time viewers, on this amazing series. ^_^ You haven't been _completely_ spoiled, I hope.
Haven't been spoiled at all, or rather any spoilers I've seen were devoid of content so hell if I had any idea what I was seeing.

I did watch the movie, but it was years ago, and all I remember (for obvious reasons) is the final scene.

[tablesalt]

Oh, and from the trailer/opening, it looks like they might have gone back and changed the logo from the Software Sculptors/CPM release. Didn't the original just add an English translation next to the original Japanese titles?


They often replace the logo in the trailers, and leave the show alone.
But we'll have to wait and see for sure.

[Fencedude]

I look forward to seeing your thoughts, along with those of all of the other first-time viewers, on this amazing series. ^_^ You haven't been _completely_ spoiled, I hope.
Haven't been spoiled at all, or rather any spoilers I've seen were devoid of content so hell if I had any idea what I was seeing.

I did watch the movie, but it was years ago, and all I remember (for obvious reasons) is the final scene.

Its really hard to actually spoil Utena.

If for no other reason than its always even weirder than any possible description.

[The Great Bear]

Its really hard to actually spoil Utena.

If for no other reason than its always even weirder than any possible description.

Quoted for truth.

It's possible to describe Utena, but it requires charts and tables and the use of alcohol. Or mind altering substances.

[ELM]

Utena! Yes! Yes! Yes!

Between this an Funi announcing the rest of Hellsing Ultimate and the Trigun movie, I literally got all 3 of my top wanted licences in one hit. :bigsmile:

I'll be preording Utena as soon as it's listed... and I'm tempted to send TRSI a box of Tim Tams in appreciation... :P

[nekonene]

Time for the big announcement. Nozomi has licensed Sora no Woto.

Given the fact that this show was released on BD in Japan, I will not be purchasing the show until it is release on BD here in the US.

To cover any inquiries about blu-ray for Soranowoto and Utena (or any other TRSI titles for that matter), not at this point.

16:04:12 <bay|AX|TRSI> Q; Expanding to blu-ray?
16:04:20 <bay|AX|TRSI> A: It's not as near cool as my laser disc...
16:04:28 <bay|AX|TRSI> I agree with you, I'd like more stuff out on bluray
16:04:41 <bay|AX|TRSI> as prices on the production of blu-ray come down, i anticipate we will move into it

I understand the reasoning, Nozomi is a small company compared to say FUNi, however, this statement is the same BS that old-ADV gave us when asked about BD 3 years ago. The old "We'll see how it goes" bullshit. Look, either get with the BD program or say it'll be several more years before ya man up and do it. This waffling crap pisses me off to no end (more so in the early morning before the caffeine kicks in :sd: ). I find it inexcusable that a HD release in JP is given a lower quality release here than in Japan. And I am in no way excusing the boneheads in Japan who don't want to give up the HD/BD rights for a release in the US because of reverse importation fears. I don't care how many "extras" are thrown in or how pretty the art is on the box. The simply fact remains, the core product, the show, is sub-par quality to what is available.

Isn't this the same logic & reasoning that has given us the sub-only releases here? The cost of producing the dub is higher than the money we'd get back?

Don't get me wrong, I think Nozomi puts out some of the best releases in terms of packaging and content. I did buy the ARIA releases from Nozomi, since it was originally done in SD, I've no problem with purchasing the DVD.

Sorry for the rant. Like I said, I get the business decision, but the reason they gave is still weak. It looks like this release is going to be a Netflix only viewing.

Oh well, time to go to get some breakfast and then Best Buy to check out the under $20 BDs. :rolleyes:

[ZenErik]

I will take what I can get. Which will probably make me poorer in the long run. I have to watch an episode or 2 of Sora no Woto before I even decide whether I am interested. As much as I love slice of life shows about cute girls, some do it better than others. Is this one of the better ones?

The poor picture quality on the DVD release and some later episodes seemingly dragging too much put me off to the first 2 seasons of Hidamari Sketch. Considering jumping back in once the 3rd season is released here though.

[Senku]

Figures the day I couldn't follow AX is the day that it feels like 2003 again.

I look forward to seeing your thoughts, along with those of all of the other first-time viewers, on this amazing series. ^_^

I'll be picking up the new Utena as well, and it'll basically be a first time for me.

Very awesome about Sora no Woto! Not as big as K-ON! for me, but it's still a day one buy from me. It's a little disappointing that it's not going to be on BD initially, but if they release it sometime down the line, and I enjoy the show as much as I think I will, then I won't even blink twice about double dipping. :)

Time to go read the FUNi thread.

[einhorn303]

I will take what I can get. Which will probably make me poorer in the long run. I have to watch an episode or 2 of Sora no Woto before I even decide whether I am interested. As much as I love slice of life shows about cute girls, some do it better than others. Is this one of the better ones?


Soranowoto is much more story oriented than slice-of-life/comedy oriented, compared to Hidamari Sketch. Although it does have that element, I wouldn't say "slice-of-life" is really it's predominant genre.

I could ramble on about how better Soranowoto is all day. But I'll leave that for the thesis I'm writing, about how the show uses and subverts moe archetypes to serve the show's themes.


Isn't this the same logic & reasoning that has given us the sub-only releases here? The cost of producing the dub is higher than the money we'd get back?


As much as you might dislike it, that reasoning is sound.

[Sean_Connolly]

As much as you might dislike it, that reasoning is sound.

Given that Section 23 and, now, Aniplex, are doing more dubs, you would have to forgive someone if they believed otherwise.

Regarding a Soranowoto, if they couldn't get the rights to HD materials, that's one thing. However, if they could, there is no harm in going old school and opening up a pre-order program to gauge interest in a Blu Ray version like they did for DVD box sets years ago. The results may surprise them.

I mean, even Sentai is aiming for day and date BR releases. O.o

[Herron]

Regarding a Soranowoto, if they couldn't get the rights to HD materials, that's one thing. However, if they could, there is no harm in going old school and opening up a pre-order program to gauge interest in a Blu Ray version like they did for DVD box sets years ago. The results may surprise them.

I mean, even Sentai is aiming for day and date BR releases. O.o

Yes I'd love it if they opened a bluray preorder for both shows to gauge interest! I mean these shows aren't gonna come out for a little while anyway. The question is did Rightstuf get the BR rights? I'd assume they would to future proof the license, but ya never know.
If the preorder didn't reach the limited needed then they could cancel the order.

[lumber]

Its really hard to actually spoil Utena.

If for no other reason than its always even weirder than any possible description.

Quoted for truth.

It's possible to describe Utena, but it requires charts and tables and the use of alcohol. Or mind altering substances.
Actually, it only requires a crazy person who thinks in metaphors. Like said director. Fortunately for society, those are few and far in between.... :relief:

[lumber]

From a stealth rescheduled panel, one of TRSI's unannounced licenses is from Production I.G.:


17:14:11 <bay|AX|ProIG> Shawne Kleckner... omg, I'm so sorry...
17:14:20 <bay|AX|ProIG> You did announce it?... Just the TV....
17:14:25 <bay|AX|ProIG> I did this again... OMG...
17:14:30 <bay|AX|ProIG> I wasn't supposed to announce that yet....
17:14:45 <bay|AX|ProIG> Press people don't write it...
17:15:17 <bay|AX|ProIG> Is it okay Shawne? DLK: It's okay...

Any guesses on what show this is? The DLK hints + Production I.G. should provide a clue for those who are up on the latest and greatest...

[EyeOfPain]

Pretty sure that was the Utena movie. My guess is Right Stuf planned to wait and announce it later.

[WTK]

Pretty sure that was the Utena movie. My guess is Right Stuf planned to wait and announce it later.
16:59:11 <bay|AX|ProIG> And licensing, what i Have recently done is Revolution Girl Utena movie with rightstuf
16:59:21 <bay|AX|ProIG> they are going to be releasing both the tv series and the movie and they got the movie from me

[chronoclast]

Pretty sure that was the Utena movie. My guess is Right Stuf planned to wait and announce it later.
16:59:11 <bay|AX|ProIG> And licensing, what i Have recently done is Revolution Girl Utena movie with rightstuf
16:59:21 <bay|AX|ProIG> they are going to be releasing both the tv series and the movie and they got the movie from me

Yay Nozomi. I'm glad they got the movie too.

[lumber]

Pretty sure that was the Utena movie. My guess is Right Stuf planned to wait and announce it later.
16:59:11 <bay|AX|ProIG> And licensing, what i Have recently done is Revolution Girl Utena movie with rightstuf
16:59:21 <bay|AX|ProIG> they are going to be releasing both the tv series and the movie and they got the movie from me

That answers that question. Yay for ALL of Utena!

[AVPen]

And yet another "Holy f*ck" from me again, Nozomi. :blush1:

Depending on the specs (5.1 audio, pretty please!), I may go and double-dip this sucker as well. :bigsmile:

[Solid Slap]

Ha ha, from the bits and pieces of that feed it almost seems like DLK appeared out of nowhere once the guy goofed on the announcement.

[WTK]

If I'm double dipping on the TV sets, I mind as well do the same with the movie now. It's kind of a funny turn of events of an accidental license. It did make me wonder when this was supposed to be licensed. I don't think they would have waited until the next AX.

[EyeOfPain]

Three weeks seems like it would be a long wait just to announce the movie. Makes me think they may have planned the reveal this way.

Kleckner is the Dark Lord. He probably does appear out of nowhere.

[Damius]

Well, Nozomi...WOOHOO! Thanks once again.

[lumber]

Three weeks seems like it would be a long wait just to announce the movie. Makes me think they may have planned the reveal this way.

Kleckner is the Dark Lord. He probably does appear out of nowhere.
Going back and re-reading that panel, the thought did occur to me too. Just maybe, DLK left one spotlight to be shined upon Production I.G. If so, bully for them. Sure made the Production I.G. panel...

[lockmastah]

From a stealth rescheduled panel, one of TRSI's unannounced licenses is from Production I.G.:


17:14:11 <bay|AX|ProIG> Shawne Kleckner... omg, I'm so sorry...
17:14:20 <bay|AX|ProIG> You did announce it?... Just the TV....
17:14:25 <bay|AX|ProIG> I did this again... OMG...
17:14:30 <bay|AX|ProIG> I wasn't supposed to announce that yet....
17:14:45 <bay|AX|ProIG> Press people don't write it...
17:15:17 <bay|AX|ProIG> Is it okay Shawne? DLK: It's okay...

Any guesses on what show this is? The DLK hints + Production I.G. should provide a clue for those who are up on the latest and greatest...

LMAO!! I didn't read bayoab's live blog until after sending this tweet (http://twitter.com/lockmastah/status/17687908848). :sweat:

[bayoab]

Three weeks seems like it would be a long wait just to announce the movie. Makes me think they may have planned the reveal this way.

Kleckner is the Dark Lord. He probably does appear out of nowhere.
Going back and re-reading that panel, the thought did occur to me too. Just maybe, DLK left one spotlight to be shined upon Production I.G. If so, bully for them. Sure made the Production I.G. panel...

This definitely wasn't planned. The dark lord kinda looked like you could throw a cloak over him and he would really look like the dark lord.

[Mitsuki]

This is great. Now all my Utena can match. :)

[lumber]

Three weeks seems like it would be a long wait just to announce the movie. Makes me think they may have planned the reveal this way.

Kleckner is the Dark Lord. He probably does appear out of nowhere.
Going back and re-reading that panel, the thought did occur to me too. Just maybe, DLK left one spotlight to be shined upon Production I.G. If so, bully for them. Sure made the Production I.G. panel...

This definitely wasn't planned. The dark lord kinda looked like you could throw a cloak over him and he would really look like the dark lord.

That HAD to be a Kodak moment! LOL. Wonder if DLK wanted to save the Utena movie license announcement for Otakon? Does TRSI got to Otakon?

[malazar]

That HAD to be a Kodak moment! LOL. Wonder if DLK wanted to save the Utena movie license announcement for Otakon? Does TRSI got to Otakon?

They haven't been at Otakon in years. I want to say 2004 or 2005 was the last time.

[WTK]

That HAD to be a Kodak moment! LOL. Wonder if DLK wanted to save the Utena movie license announcement for Otakon? Does TRSI got to Otakon?

They haven't been at Otakon in years. I want to say 2004 or 2005 was the last time.
You were very close. According to ANN, it's 2006.

[TAS]

While reading the "Massive Geneon Properties Rescued" threadI remembered that Rightsuf have just announced El Hazard TV...
Give that there are a few big holes in the Funimation list, I wonder if Rightstuf have more Geneon titles to announce in the near future?

El Hazard (original OAV), Battle Athletes (#1 on my wish list), Master Keaton?

[chronoclast]

While reading the "Massive Geneon Properties Rescued" threadI remembered that Rightsuf have just announced El Hazard TV...
Give that there are a few big holes in the Funimation list, I wonder if Rightstuf have more Geneon titles to announce in the near future?

El Hazard (original OAV), Battle Athletes (#1 on my wish list), Master Keaton?

I think Niea_7 would be a good Geneon rescue for Nozomi. I doubt Funi or Sentai will pick it up and it seems like something that would fit in their catalog.

[LOUiE]

I'm not sure if I'll get these or not. Judging from RightStuf's trailer, Utena looks kinda like a yuri series, and I avoid yuri/yaoi like the plague. And Sora no Woto being sub-only pushes it pretty far down on my "to buy" list, but I'll probably get it eventually, if I can get it for a good price.

There are underlying elements of yuri/yaoi throughout the series, but I think that partly due to the element of sexual frustration and confusion on the part of nearly every character in the series. Makes sense since all the characters are teens after all and one of the generally understood interpretations of the series is an awakening from child to adult (or adolescence as you would). While this element exists, I don't believe these form the entire majority of the show like some others in the yuri/yaoi genre.

I would recommend checking the first set out (either rent or borrow from friend) and see if the elements are too strong for your tastes. It is a great series, because it was one of the first where I had to stop and begin interpreting hidden meanings and looking out for motifs scattered throughout.

I have heard many good things about this show, so I'll at least give the first set a chance. Thanks
Avoid the movie though. Lots of yuri even though that wasn't really the main point of it (never did get the main point of the movie, it still confuses me.