CrunchyRoll Fall 2010 season

[something]

Per this news entry (http://www.mania.com/crunchyroll-gains-16-kadokawa-series-for-streaming_article_125176.html) it looks like we know the first three Fall series CR has acquired:


Sora no Otoshimono: Forte (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=11659)
Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=11605)
Fortune Arterial: Akai Yakusoku (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=11425)

Per this article (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2010-09-15/crunchyroll-adds-squid-girl-kaminomi-letter-bee-2) they've also picked up:


Shinryaku! Ika Musume (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=11421)
Tegami Bachi Reverse (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=11600)
Kami Nomi zo Shiru Sekai (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=11571)

Per this press release (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/press-release/2010-09-15/super-robot-wars-og/the-inspector-coming-to-crunchyroll) they've also picked up:


Super Robot Taisen OG: The Inspector (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=11760)

And like with the summer thread (http://www.mania.com/aodvb/showthread.php?t=101240), Fall season discussion of what CR licenses or doesn't license will go in this thread.

Continuing series:
BLEACH
Fairy Tail
Hime Chen! Otogi Chikku Idol Lilpri
Mainichi Kaasan
Naruto Shippuuden

Really, really hoping they pick up the continuation of Yumeiro Pâtissière, Yumeiro Pâtissière Professional.

[HitokiriShadow]

It's nice to see Crunchyroll announce these well ahead of time for a change.

Fortune Arterial is one I was planning on watching, so I'm happy to see Crunchyroll get it.

I'm planning on watching Sora no Otoshimono Forte as well, but that will depend on whether or not I actually get around to watching the rest of the first season in the next two weeks or so.

I might try an episode of Panty and Stocking, but all signs are pointing to it not being my thing.

[FUNiOP]

Sora no Otoshimono was expected, but it probably won't last long before Kadokawa takes it down to give it a better chance of being licensed like the first series. In fact, that's probably the case with at least all of these simulcasts. I don't know about the 13 older ones. Hopefully more licensors decide to let all their new series be simulcasts this season.

[Damius]

I'll be sure to watch:

Sora no Otoshimono Forte
Fortune Arterial

And 13more series from Kadokawa wonder what it will be...

[Suwako Moriya]

It will be curious to see what those backlog series mentioned in the article end up being. As for the new stuff?

I have a definite interest in trying Fortune Arterial. Mostly due to the designs. I just have to hope designs aren't the only thing it has going for it.

Sora no Otoshimono Forte will depend on how I feel about an additional season of the show. A show that did get better, but started off bad.

Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt will depend on whether or not curiosity motivates me to see the "WTF" in the context of a full episode. The preview has me mixed.

[EmperorBrandon]

Sora no Otoshimono was expected, but it probably won't last long before Kadokawa takes it down to give it a better chance of being licensed like the first series.

It's possible it could end up being similar to Strike Witches 2 (also a Kadokawa property) where Crunchyroll is doing the simulcast but FUNi will later announce the license to it (so there will be a home video release later).

I'm hoping the deal may mean the first series of Sora no Otoshimono will be back on Crunchyroll (or else FUNi decides to start streaming it soon) so I can actually finish the series before starting the second series. I definitely think I'm interested in seeing it, though.

I don't have high hopes for Fortune Arterial or Panty & Stocking, but I think I'll be trying at least some of them out.

[ilmaestro]

Nice, I didn't watch the first season of SoraOto (was that locked in the UK? Could have been the reason), but I'll be watching the other two. Good start CR! Now let's see if you can eventually get up to the ridiculous levels of awesome (for me, anyway) that you reached this season.

[einhorn303]

I like to see the relationships between Japanese companies and simulcast players becoming more formalized. It feels much better to know that Funi will air upcoming Noitamina shows, or CrunchyRoll will air Kadokawa shows, then having to live in vagueness.

The press release also says "the back catalog offerings of Kadokawa Pictures will be greatly expanded as well, with the 13 additional series from the Kadokawa Pictures library of anime titles." But the Kadokawa page right now only shows 6 titles: http://www.crunchyroll.com/publisher/kadokawapictures. I wonder what those additional ones will be, and if any of them haven't been simulcasted/streamed/licensed before?

Regarding these specific titles:
- I'll definitely be watching Panty & Stocking.
- I don't usually like eroge adaptions, but I do like the character designs of Fortune Arterial. I'll at least try the first episode.

[Tratious]

they have added

Kami Nomi
Super Robot Wars OG: The Inspector
Squid Girl ( Ika Musume)
Tagami Bachi 2

[something]

they have added

Kami Nomi
Super Robot Wars OG: The Inspector
Squid Girl ( Ika Musume)
Tagami Bachi 2

Wow, holy shit, really? They're up to 7 already. That's fantastic, especially because I plan to watch 5.

Ikamusume, Kami Nomi zo Shiru Sekai are definite watches and Tegami Bachi managed to be just tolerable enough, especially at the end, that I'll give the second season a chance.

[Fencedude]

Super Robot Taisen OG: The Inspector (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=11760)



Yes! yes yes yes!

I realize I'm one of like two people here who cares, but yes!

[HitokiriShadow]

Super Robot Taisen OG: The Inspector (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=11760)


Yes! yes yes yes!

I realize I'm one of like two people here who cares, but yes!

I'll be watching it. The preview looked really good, and it sounds like there should be several characters I'll like. And I like giant robots blowing crap/each other up, so there's that to look forward to as well.

[EmperorBrandon]

Very nice... I definitely wanted to try Squid Girl and The World God Only Knows, so it's nice Crunchyroll has them.

The announcement of the continuing titles reminds me, I sure hope they get to continue Yumeiro Patissiere...

[einhorn303]

Super Robot Taisen OG: The Inspector (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=11760)



Yes! yes yes yes!

I realize I'm one of like two people here who cares, but yes!

I haven't seen any of the Super Robot OG franchise, but I am interested in getting into it. So I also cared about this, probably more than any other title in that second wave.

The trailer looks pretty good. I can't quite tell if they're doing frame-animated mecha, or it's just reeeally well-integrated CGI.

[something]

The announcement of the continuing titles reminds me, I sure hope they get to continue Yumeiro Patissiere...
Heh just got done adding that to my top post.

It seems pretty likely. I bet Quarkboy could spill the beans if he desired. :sd: That would bring them up to 6 Fall shows. Granted, Fall is a bigger season so I'm hoping they can get twice this much... but even just another 3-4 I want to watch would be really really good.

[Damius]

they have added

Kami Nomi
Super Robot Wars OG: The Inspector
Squid Girl ( Ika Musume)
Tagami Bachi 2

Oh great!!!

3 more for me:

Kami Nomi
Ika Musume
Tagami Bachi 2

[Damius]

The announcement of the continuing titles reminds me, I sure hope they get to continue Yumeiro Patissiere...

I hope they do I really hope.

[HitokiriShadow]

Kami Nomi
Super Robot Wars OG: The Inspector
Squid Girl ( Ika Musume)
Tagami Bachi 2

*reads ANN article* Ooooooh, Kami Nomi is The World God Only Knows. I think I've heard some sort of abbreviated version of the Japanese title before, but it wasn't Kami Nomi, so I had no idea what that was. That's one of the titles I'm looking forward to the most this season (after Index 2 and OreImouto), as I've been hearing good things about the manga for a year or two, so I'm thrilled to see Crunchyroll get it.

I already mentioned Super Robot Wars OG: The Inspector. I know nothing about Squid Girl, but the title interests me. I never mustered up the interest to finish Tegami Bacchi's first season, and I certainly don't feel like trying to do it in the next few weeks, so I'll be passing on Tegami Bacchi 2.

[Suwako Moriya]

Wow. It looks like the list got updated. Let's see what we have to work with here. May as well take it one title at a time.


Sora no Otoshimono: Forte (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=11659)


The first season started terrible, but eventually got better. Thus that puts it under consideration.

Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=11605)

Again, depends on whether or not I'm curious enough to see how WTF it will really be.

Fortune Arterial: Akai Yakusoku (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=11425)[/list]

Thy designs call me to try it. I just hope it's a respectable adaptation and the source material has something going for it.


Shinryaku! Ika Musume (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=11421)

Yes! This is one of the titles I've been looking forward to. Especially after reading some of the manga. Let's just say it's going to be a fun series. Assuming the anime is a good adaptation of course.


Tegami Bachi Reverse (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=11600)

Considering the fact that I didn't hate myself enough to finish this, I'm not even going to bother with a second season. Sorry, but Niche wasn't enough to make up for the annoying aspects.


Kami Nomi zo Shiru Sekai (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=11571)


I'll likely try this out. Hopefully unlike the manga, I won't fall behind on it. Although I have to ask myself. Why did I fall behind?


Super Robot Taisen OG: The Inspector (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=11760)

Why not? It couldn't hurt to give it a try. I just hope certain reasons and by reasons I mean characters get a good amount of focus.


As for the continuing series, I'm mainly watching Mainichi Kaasan and Hime Chen! Otogi Chikku Idol Lilpri. Now if only the latter would remove it's greatest flaw. Aside from that the show has been a decent side series.

[Suwako Moriya]

The announcement of the continuing titles reminds me, I sure hope they get to continue Yumeiro Patissiere...

If they have any desire to keep their line up sweet, they will fulfill their destiny. That's the way I see it.

[Shiroi Hane]

Nice, I didn't watch the first season of SoraOto (was that locked in the UK? Could have been the reason)
It was, yes. I watched it anyway.

[bci110]

SoraOto: Forte is the one I'm definitely watching. The others depends on interest level and time.

[Mitsuki]

Yes! Kami Nomi is an awesome pickup.

[chronoclast]

I'm going to check out Panty & Stocking. Unless they pick up Star Driver or Rita et Machin, that's all I have interest in this season since Funi should already have Kuragehime.

[Shiroi Hane]

Oh, there's a SoraOto announcement video made specially for CR with the three main female seiyuu:
http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Sora_No_Otoshimono_Forte/-sora-no-otoshimono-forte-fall-2010-announcement-558672

"So then, what about those illegal download sites?"
"Their time is over. They're not just illegal, they can really get you in trouble!"
"Get in trouble?"
"Not only do you risk getting viruses, but you could even be arrested!"
*queue shameless plug for crunchyroll*

[einhorn303]

Oh, there's a SoraOto announcement video made specially for CR with the three main female seiyuu:
http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Sora_No_Otoshimono_Forte/-sora-no-otoshimono-forte-fall-2010-announcement-558672



I saw this and thought, "Original content with the Japanese VAs and staff specifically created for international simulcasting sites? It's like I'm really experiencing the Future of Digital Distribution™!"

[Chris Beveridge]

Super Robot Taisen OG: The Inspector (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=11760)



Yes! yes yes yes!

I realize I'm one of like two people here who cares, but yes!

I care!

[LKK]

World Only God Knows is a definite for me. As soon as I finish Letter Bee 1, I'll move into season 2.

[Nebamall]

Continuing series:
BLEACH
Fairy Tail
Hime Chen! Otogi Chikku Idol Lilpri
Katekyo Hitman Reborn!
Mainichi Kaasan
Naruto Shippuuden

Really, really hoping they pick up the continuation of Yumeiro Pâtissière, Yumeiro Pâtissière Professional.
May I ask where the list came from? ANN only lists 5 of those to be confirmed as continuing.

[Draneor]

Awesome. Maybe I'll actually watch Fortune Arterial if it airs on CR. Given summer was a total bust. I might also try out Kami Nomi zo Shiru Sekai (although I didn't like the manga so I probably won't like the anime).

[clipeuh]

Continuing series:
BLEACH
Fairy Tail
Hime Chen! Otogi Chikku Idol Lilpri
Katekyo Hitman Reborn!
Mainichi Kaasan
Naruto Shippuuden

Really, really hoping they pick up the continuation of Yumeiro Pâtissière, Yumeiro Pâtissière Professional.
May I ask where the list came from? ANN only lists 5 of those to be confirmed as continuing.

Reborn is a d-rights show which is why it wasn't in the TV Tokyo press release. :sweat:

I don't see why they would drop it, it's doing great.

[Nebamall]

May I ask where the list came from? ANN only lists 5 of those to be confirmed as continuing.

Reborn is a d-rights show which is why it wasn't in the TV Tokyo press release. :sweat:

I don't see why they would drop it, it's doing great.
There's very strong speculation that it will end because some series of Bakugan has taken over it's time slot for the Fall season, and that there's been no announcement of a new time slot yet.

My point is simply that it's not a definite for next season, so I would like a source.

[strangefour]

Super Robot Taisen OG: The Inspector (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=11760)



Yes! yes yes yes!

I realize I'm one of like two people here who cares, but yes!

As many as four people! I do hope it's good. It better be with Excellen and Kyousuke. Alt Eisen was my favorite original unit.

Squid girl should be fun too.

[something]

May I ask where the list came from? ANN only lists 5 of those to be confirmed as continuing.
I wasn't using ANN, I checked the website to see if there was anything else listed that hasn't been announced as ending. I don't watch Reborn so I don't know if it's about to wrap up but I haven't seen any news to that effect and with 200+ episode Shounen Jump action series I figure it's easier to assume it's not ending until proven otherwise. If there's been some announcement that it's wrapping up I'll remove it.

[something]

It better be with Excellen and Kyousuke.
Well they're both listed in the character list on ANN at least.

[something]

Oh, there's a SoraOto announcement video made specially for CR with the three main female seiyuu:
http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Sora_No_Otoshimono_Forte/-sora-no-otoshimono-forte-fall-2010-announcement-558672
I found this both incredibly cute and hilariously silly.

[Ashyukun]

Major props to them for both picking up a good selection of titles AND for actually being able to announce them a modest ways in advance. I'll be looking forward to at least checking out most of them (outside of the ones that are sequels to shows I didn't watch- which would be, well, all of the shows they've got that are sequels :sweat: ). Quite pleased they've got PanSto- at least assuming they've got it uncensored. KamiNomi & Squid Girl were both ones I had modest hopes for, so their being on CR coming out regularly & completely legally definitely boosts the chances I'll watch them. The rest I'll at least check out- I've been surprised before by shows that looked middling at best from their initial information (best case-in-point: Ga-Rei: Zero).

It'll be interesting to see as well whether they're actually done with simulcast announcements- there's still a good bit of time left, and it's not like they've not announced licenses after things have started airing in the past. And thankfully, unlike certain other streaming sources, they actually do a decent job of catching up. (No, I'm not annoyed that TAN is over 2 months behind on Maid-sama, not in the least bit... :beat: )

[einhorn303]

It'll be interesting to see as well whether they're actually done with simulcast announcements- there's still a good bit of time left, and it's not like they've not announced licenses after things have started airing in the past.

The news post on the CR front page does at least say:

We plan to have more announcements coming out so keep an eye out for them.

Though considering CR's past records and the uncertainty of the word "plan to," we'll have to wait and see.

Even just this many new simulcasts would be a good haul, though. I think it's already more than last season (even if last season had less shows overall). Either way, Funi still needs to announce their slice.

[Quarkboy]

Oh, there's a SoraOto announcement video made specially for CR with the three main female seiyuu:
http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Sora_No_Otoshimono_Forte/-sora-no-otoshimono-forte-fall-2010-announcement-558672



I saw this and thought, "Original content with the Japanese VAs and staff specifically created for international simulcasting sites? It's like I'm really experiencing the Future of Digital Distribution™!"

In case anyone cares, I was holding the camera :) (I didn't write it, though)

We filmed it at the Yokohama Animate right after they finished a live Soraoto web radio show on Sunday. All things told it went pretty smoothly!
It really goes to show you how much closer Kadokawa and other anime studios are working with people from the west than before.
(Ironically, of course, this is the same company that chose not to put subs on Disappearance. Go figure.)

[Draneor]

(Ironically, of course, this is the same company that chose not to put subs on Disappearance. Go figure.)

I'm not sure what is "ironic" about that. We know why (Bandai is releasing it). Having a licensed R1 release announced before the Japanese release is an example of working with the international community. Now, they just need to move to near day and date releases...

[Shiroi Hane]

It is probably *because* they're working closer with the West; they may be assuming that Bandai would think the same way they would in the same position if they were effectively 'competing' with their suppliers.

[Ashyukun]

The news post on the CR front page does at least say:

We plan to have more announcements coming out so keep an eye out for them.

Though considering CR's past records and the uncertainty of the word "plan to," we'll have to wait and see.

Even just this many new simulcasts would be a good haul, though. I think it's already more than last season (even if last season had less shows overall). Either way, Funi still needs to announce their slice.
Oh, I'm quite pleased with what they have already as well. And even without seeing that, given that Quark still has one unrevealed title in his sig for Fall 2010 I figure there's a least some hope. And given that the number of characters in that 'blanked' title matches up with a show that I'm both interested in and would make sense from past shows, I'm looking forward to seeing if I'm right. :)

[something]

And even without seeing that, given that Quark still has one unrevealed title in his sig for Fall 2010 I figure there's a least some hope.
Oh right, signatures. ::turns them back on::

"One can dream"? The heck is that?

And the yellow dashes damn well better be Yumeiro Patissiere Professional!

[einhorn303]

The news post on the CR front page does at least say:

We plan to have more announcements coming out so keep an eye out for them.

Though considering CR's past records and the uncertainty of the word "plan to," we'll have to wait and see.

Even just this many new simulcasts would be a good haul, though. I think it's already more than last season (even if last season had less shows overall). Either way, Funi still needs to announce their slice.
Oh, I'm quite pleased with what they have already as well. And even without seeing that, given that Quark still has one unrevealed title in his sig for Fall 2010 I figure there's a least some hope. And given that the number of characters in that 'blanked' title matches up with a show that I'm both interested in and would make sense from past shows, I'm looking forward to seeing if I'm right. :)

I dunno if the number of characters is supposed to actually match up. Plus, it could be totally different if it's an English localized title.

But with 25 characters, perhaps SoredemoMachiwaMawatteiru? And I guess it would fit alongside Natsu no Arashi.

[Ashyukun]

I dunno if the number of characters is supposed to actually match up. Plus, it could be totally different if it's an English localized title.

But with 25 characters, perhaps SoredemoMachiwaMawatteiru? And I guess it would fit alongside Natsu no Arashi.
That's kind of what I'm thinking, for much the same reasons- though obviously if it were a localized title, it would make things more difficult.

And yeah- I'm kind of wondering what, "One Can Dream" is as well...

[ilmaestro]

But with 25 characters, perhaps SoredemoMachiwaMawatteiru? And I guess it would fit alongside Natsu no Arashi.
Or possibly HyakkaRyouranSamuraiGirls?

[Nebamall]

I wasn't using ANN, I checked the website to see if there was anything else listed that hasn't been announced as ending. I don't watch Reborn so I don't know if it's about to wrap up but I haven't seen any news to that effect and with 200+ episode Shounen Jump action series I figure it's easier to assume it's not ending until proven otherwise. If there's been some announcement that it's wrapping up I'll remove it.Fair enough assumption. And yes, it's been confirmed to be ending now

http://myanimelist.net/forum/?topicid=261122.

[something]

Fair enough assumption. And yes, it's been confirmed to be ending now
http://myanimelist.net/forum/?topicid=261122.

Okay thanks. Took it off the list.

[oneeyedjacks]

I dunno if the number of characters is supposed to actually match up. Plus, it could be totally different if it's an English localized title.

But with 25 characters, perhaps SoredemoMachiwaMawatteiru? And I guess it would fit alongside Natsu no Arashi.

I bet Quarkboy's unrevealed title is "Toaru Majutsu no Index II". Its exactly 25 characters with spaces, and I'd imagine Funimation will simulcast it seeing as they've licensed the first season and have recently simulcasted second seasons of shows they haven't yet released.

[Ashyukun]

I dunno if the number of characters is supposed to actually match up. Plus, it could be totally different if it's an English localized title.

But with 25 characters, perhaps SoredemoMachiwaMawatteiru? And I guess it would fit alongside Natsu no Arashi.

I bet Quarkboy's unrevealed title is "Toaru Majutsu no Index II". Its exactly 25 characters with spaces, and I'd imagine Funimation will simulcast it seeing as they've licensed the first season and have recently simulcasted second seasons of shows they haven't yet released.
Wait... :eek: how the HELL did I miss that Funi had licensed Index and Railgun?!?!?

And yeah- Index II was the other one I thought it might be, but figured it was unlikely since it wasn't licensed.... I'm still in shock that I completely missed that announcement. :sweat:

[Damius]

I dunno if the number of characters is supposed to actually match up. Plus, it could be totally different if it's an English localized title.

But with 25 characters, perhaps SoredemoMachiwaMawatteiru? And I guess it would fit alongside Natsu no Arashi.

I bet Quarkboy's unrevealed title is "Toaru Majutsu no Index II". Its exactly 25 characters with spaces, and I'd imagine Funimation will simulcast it seeing as they've licensed the first season and have recently simulcasted second seasons of shows they haven't yet released.
Wait... :eek: how the HELL did I miss that Funi had licensed Index and Railgun?!?!?

And yeah- Index II was the other one I thought it might be, but figured it was unlikely since it wasn't licensed.... I'm still in shock that I completely missed that announcement. :sweat:

Well, now you know! Can't wait to watch these series.... I'm really curious about them.

[Ashyukun]

Well, now you know! Can't wait to watch these series.... I'm really curious about them.
Index I = Good show that gets much better once they stop talking as much... yet ironically the titular character gets VERY little screentime for much of the show. Apparently the light novels took a while to actually get going, and the anime reflects that. Hopefully Index II has gotten past that and will be closer to the level of Railgun.

Railgun = AWESOME show that requires little to no knowledge of the fact it's a spin-off from Index. Far better cast overall, better-paced and interesting plot despite the second half being anime original, and just a lot of fun. Much of the core Index cast make at least cameos. Most people who've watched both (myself included) would have preferred getting more Railgun before more Index.

I'll be picking both of them up when they get released- hopefully on Blu-Ray.

[agila61]

I dunno if the number of characters is supposed to actually match up. Plus, it could be totally different if it's an English localized title.

But with 25 characters, perhaps SoredemoMachiwaMawatteiru? And I guess it would fit alongside Natsu no Arashi.

I bet Quarkboy's unrevealed title is "Toaru Majutsu no Index II". Its exactly 25 characters with spaces, and I'd imagine Funimation will simulcast it seeing as they've licensed the first season and have recently simulcasted second seasons of shows they haven't yet released.

Tantei Opera Milky Holmes is also 25 including spaces.

A big question on how many title Crunchyroll ends up with is how aggressive Funimation will be on streaming-only licenses as they launch their revamped site. Outside of their ongoing deals, One Piece and noitaminA, they had six simulcasts this last season. If the barriers to simulcast really did fall last season, then somewhere in the range of six to twelve per series deals for Funimation. And Magical Index 2 seems high up on the list of likelies with their DVD licenses of Magical Index and Scientific Railgun.

If they are aggressive, I'd expect some announcements these two weeks and a big bang at NYAF the second weekend of the season.

Say 5 out of 25 either no available for simulcast or taken by TAN/Viz, would leave Crunchyroll with 8 to 14 new series (barring kiddie shows and the two card game shows) ~ they have already announced 7 and "expect" at least one more announcement to come.

OTOH Summer could have been a false dawn due to the weakness of the season ~ lots of production committees willing to reach simulcast deals because they had not hopes of a DVD release anyway.

[einhorn303]

Yeah, I guess "with spaces" makes sense too. I'd love for Milky Holmes to be on CR. It kind of seems to hit that right range for CrunchyRoll, too, of being:

- Too niche for the mainstream, but...
- Still not the most hyped among the 2ch/otaku taste-makers.

That makes it unlikely to go to an R1 distributor, but easy and cheap to pick up.

Though I suppose Quarkboy could also be translating that unknown title for someone other than CR. Not too much precedent, but he did do The Tatami Galaxy and is freelance now.


OTOH Summer could have been a false dawn due to the weakness of the season ~ lots of production committees willing to reach simulcast deals because they had not hopes of a DVD release anyway.

Though CrunchyRoll's # of titles this season have already outstripped their # of titles last season, and Funi's streams (presumably) do include an (eventual) DVD release, and it's Funi's announcements we're still waiting on.

[agila61]

Funi's streams (presumably) do include an (eventual) DVD release, and it's Funi's announcements we're still waiting on. ... I'm only guessing, but my guess if part of their revamp of their site is they are going to be getting more stream-first simulcasts where any license for a dubbed DVD distribution is "we'll wait and see how popular it is".

For example, I'm a little skeptical whether they'll dub House of Five Leaves from last season or Legends-Squared from this season for a DVD release, but as sub streams, they are just fine. Its hard for them to lose money on a Hulu stream, and very low risk to stream three or four simulcasts exclusive at Funimation.com and the rest via Hulu.

And for a Japanese production committee, a 1 in 2 or 1 in 3 chance of a dubbed R1 DVD release is still worth putting Funimation at the head of the simulcast queue.

I really have my fingers crossed for a Magical Index II simulcast from Funimation, as I expect it would make a Scientific Railgun stream more likely. Other than that, I've got an anime subscription at Crunchy, so I want as many of my prospective shows to end up at Crunchy as possible.

[Nebamall]

Though CrunchyRoll's # of titles this season have already outstripped their # of titles last seasonSeasonal titles yes, total titles no. They are losing 9, gaining 7. The losses don't include Tono to Issho, while I'm not including the sequel to Yumeiro in the gains just yet, even if it is almost a certainty.

[agila61]

Though CrunchyRoll's # of titles this season have already outstripped their # of titles last seasonSeasonal titles yes, total titles no. They are losing 9, gaining 7. The losses don't include Tono to Issho, while I'm not including the sequel to Yumeiro in the gains just yet, even if it is almost a certainty.

Quite, substantially more 26 episode series in Fall and Spring than in Summer and Winter.

But the prospects are good, since we have a week to go on Summer still, and they have only announced one individual streaming license. With the six titles from the two package deals, they have time to focus on negotiating for individual streaming licenses.

And of course, Funimation as well as the others will have been knocking on doors to line up titles for their new look site, which will also push production committees to be prepared to negotiate streaming rights earlier than they have been doing before.

[Konoha]

Finally! Yumeiro Patissiere Professional confirmed!

http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2010-09-28/crunchyroll-simulcasts-yumeiro-patissiere-professional

Still way behind on s1, but I'll catch up by a few eps in of the new season!

[something]

Finally! Yumeiro Patissiere Professional confirmed!
YESSSSSSSSSS!

This is, actually, my most anticipated Fall show out of what CR has grabbed.

Up to 8. Keep 'em coming, CR.

[Damius]

Finally! Yumeiro Patissiere Professional confirmed!


WOOOHOOO!!!

Thanks CR! Continue like this!!!!

[Suwako Moriya]

Finally! Yumeiro Patissiere Professional confirmed!


Ah, definitely good news! I just need to remember to wrap up season 1 later. I think I was close to or in the 40s.

[Suwako Moriya]

Remember that lineup page (http://www.crunchyroll.com/lineup) that was never actually updated during Summer? Well, they decided it was worth updating for Autumn.

Also, it seems that some of the series include preview videos. Such as for example, Squid Girl (http://www.crunchyroll.com/squidgirl).

[something]

Remember that lineup page (http://www.crunchyroll.com/lineup) that was never actually updated during Summer? Well, they decided it was worth updating for Autumn.
And there's at least one TBD listed. =D

Also, it seems that some of the series include preview videos. Such as for example, Squid Girl (http://www.crunchyroll.com/squidgirl).
Yeah, been seeing a few of those hit the RSS. two for Ikamusume, one for Tegami Bachi 2 and one for KamiNomi as of last night.

[Damius]

Remember that lineup page (http://www.crunchyroll.com/lineup) that was never actually updated during Summer? Well, they decided it was worth updating for Autumn.
And there's at least one TBD listed. =D


I wonder what it will be. I hope we will know as soon as possible. But, I have to say that CR are pretty fast this season!

[Nagato-san]

Hmm, looks like SRWOG2 has been moved to Sundays at 10 AM. I had already scheduled it for Friday nights, so I guess I'll have to delay it by a week.

[Fencedude]

Hmm, looks like SRWOG2 has been moved to Sundays at 10 AM. I had already scheduled it for Friday nights, so I guess I'll have to delay it by a week.

Damn. I was looking forward to it this Friday. Interesting that it changed though, I guess they couldn't work out a deal to have it simultaneous with the first airing? Well, it doesn't matter much, I can survive a two day delay easily.

[FUNiOP]

The last fall simulcast: Otome Yokai Zakuro Announced! (http://www.crunchyroll.com/forumtopic-668670/otome-yokai-zakuro-announced)

Also, Fall Simulcast PVs are Live (http://www.crunchyroll.com/forumtopic-668566/fall-simulcast-pvs-are-live) for all the other ones.

[something]

The last fall simulcast: Otome Yokai Zakuro Announced! (http://www.crunchyroll.com/forumtopic-668670/otome-yokai-zakuro-announced)
Not one I was dying to see or anything, but I'll try it out. In fact I'll be trying all their shows except PantyStocking and SRW.

[Fencedude]

and SRW.

;_;

[Konoha]

The last fall simulcast: Otome Yokai Zakuro Announced! (http://www.crunchyroll.com/forumtopic-668670/otome-yokai-zakuro-announced)


YES!!!!

Looking forward to this the most this season by far. Hopefully it will turn out to be as good as I hope it will ^^;

[Nagato-san]

Hmm, looks like SRWOG2 has been moved to Sundays at 10 AM. I had already scheduled it for Friday nights, so I guess I'll have to delay it by a week.

Damn. I was looking forward to it this Friday. Interesting that it changed though, I guess they couldn't work out a deal to have it simultaneous with the first airing? Well, it doesn't matter much, I can survive a two day delay easily.

Yeah, same here. I have plenty else to tide me over (I still need to catch up on Sekirei and start Occult Academy) for now, though I hope this doesn't happen again with anything else.

I am looking forward to seeing Ibis though.

[angelx03]

So is this really all Crunchyroll is simulcasting for fall season? I'm assuming they have some surprise announcements in the future. Otherwise, I wonder what FUNimation has in store for the rest of the fall season simulcasting.

[something]

and SRW.;_;
Well, unless it's stand-alone. I assume it's focused on a cast that's been in multiple shows.

So is this really all Crunchyroll is simulcasting for fall season? I'm assuming they have some surprise announcements in the future.
Well they're up to 9 already. They didn't say this is the last one, they just didn't list another "TBD" on the lineup. However they have announced things without having spots on that lineup page plenty of times.

A good deal of what's left is sequels to stuff they didn't simulcast, or kiddy shows. If they pick up anything else, I'd put my money on MM!, SoreMachi, or Tantei opera Milky Holmes.

[Fencedude]

Well, unless it's stand-alone. I assume it's focused on a cast that's been in multiple shows.

Well, one. But I provided a *cough*little*cough* writeup for those who didn't watch the first.

[The Great Bear]

Well, unless it's stand-alone. I assume it's focused on a cast that's been in multiple shows.

Well, one. But I provided a *cough*little*cough* writeup for those who didn't watch the first.

You have? I am slightly curious where, as I might just read it.

[something]

Well, unless it's stand-alone. I assume it's focused on a cast that's been in multiple shows.

Well, one. But I provided a *cough*little*cough* writeup for those who didn't watch the first.

You have? I am slightly curious where, as I might just read it.

http://www.mania.com/aodvb/showthread.php?t=102970 GA thread

[Draneor]

Well, CR didn't pick up any of the three titles I'm interested in watching the most. With only Fairy Tail remaining, I'm not sure if I should keep my membership this season.

[LKK]

I hadn't really planned on watching this show. It's fairly low on my priority list. But since I have a CR subscription and it'll be available for streaming, I'll at least give it a try.

*still hoping for some other more desired titles to be announced*

[Moe Moe Taiga]

Well, CR didn't pick up any of the three titles I'm interested in watching the most.

OreImo, Yosuga no Sora, and Index II, right? I'm interested in trying most everything (Except for Panty/Stocking, Iron Man, and the kiddy shows.), but those 3 are the standouts. I'll be importing OreImo and Index II.



With only Fairy Tail remaining, I'm not sure if I should keep my membership this season.

I just canceled mine yesterday. I've had it for a year now and have never used it. I thought they would eventually fix their player (make the buffering time larger...) but they never did. My comp always catches up to the loaded portion and I have to stop and let it buffer more, the other method is so much easier.

[Draneor]

OreImo, Yosuga no Sora, and Index II, right? I'm interested in trying most everything (Except for Panty/Stocking, Iron Man, and the kiddy shows.), but those 3 are the standouts. I'll be importing OreImo and Index II.

The third is Fortune Arterial. I completely forgot about Index II.^^; I might try The World only God Knows, but since I did not like the manga after reading a couple volumes, I have a feeling I won't like the anime.

[Moe Moe Taiga]

OreImo, Yosuga no Sora, and Index II, right? I'm interested in trying most everything (Except for Panty/Stocking, Iron Man, and the kiddy shows.), but those 3 are the standouts. I'll be importing OreImo and Index II.

The third is Fortune Arterial. I completely forgot about Index II.^^; I might try The World only God Knows, but since I did not like the manga after reading a couple volumes, I have a feeling I won't like the anime.

I believe Crunchy has Fortune Arterial, but still 2 shows is not worth the membership fees by no means.

Edit: Yeah, they have (http://www.crunchyroll.com/fortunearterial) it.

[Damius]

The last fall simulcast: Otome Yokai Zakuro Announced! (http://www.crunchyroll.com/forumtopic-668670/otome-yokai-zakuro-announced)

Also, Fall Simulcast PVs are Live (http://www.crunchyroll.com/forumtopic-668566/fall-simulcast-pvs-are-live) for all the other ones.

Another one I will watch! What a great season!!

[something]

I believe Crunchy has Fortune Arterial, but still 2 shows is not worth the membership fees by no means.
Edit: Yeah, they have (http://www.crunchyroll.com/fortunearterial) it.
I'll be watching 9 (8 Fall + Fairy Tail) so gotta say they've done nicely by me. I may not continue with all 8 Fall shows but I'll at least be checking them out.

[Ashyukun]

I'll be watching 9 (8 Fall + Fairy Tail) so gotta say they've done nicely by me. I may not continue with all 8 Fall shows but I'll at least be checking them out.
I've not been keeping track, but I'd likely keep my subscription even if there were just one. I long said that the simulcast model they've pioneered is the best way for us to get anime and that I would readily support such a model financially, and I firmly believe in putting my money where my mouth is. I'll probably be keeping my TAN subscription as well, even though I'm only really watching Maid-sama there (though I'll still happily bitch about their being 2 months behind...). Hopefully they (and Funi) will pick up a few that I'm interested in as well. I'd LOVE for this season to be one where I can watch everything legally simulcast (this last season's only exception was K-ON!!).

Not particularly interested in the newest addition, but at the same time I'll likely check it out- it looks a lot more balanced cast-wise than the initial stuff I read about it seemed...

[Suwako Moriya]

The last fall simulcast: Otome Yokai Zakuro Announced! (http://www.crunchyroll.com/forumtopic-668670/otome-yokai-zakuro-announced)

Ah, I'll consider trying at least a couple of episodes of that one. It looks like it might be interesting, but then again I also have a fear it could get annoying and boring. I just have to hope for the best.


Also, Fall Simulcast PVs are Live (http://www.crunchyroll.com/forumtopic-668566/fall-simulcast-pvs-are-live) for all the other ones.


Except Fortune Arterial seems to lack a preview. I also find it amusing that I need an anime membership to see the SRW preview, but the normal episode falls under the "Wait a week to see it for free" rule. Maybe the preview cures cancer?

[Suwako Moriya]

I'm tempted to try all of the Autumn series out with the exception of one. That one would be "Letter Bee Reverse". No point in watching season 2 when I dropped season 1.

Well, I suppose there's also the issue of Panty and Stocking since it's one of those shows you avoid or try for almost the same reason. If that makes any sense. I'll see how I feel later.

[einhorn303]

Also, Fall Simulcast PVs are Live (http://www.crunchyroll.com/forumtopic-668566/fall-simulcast-pvs-are-live) for all the other ones.


Except Fortune Arterial seems to lack a preview. I also find it amusing that I need an anime membership to see the SRW preview, but the normal episode falls under the "Wait a week to see it for free" rule. Maybe the preview cures cancer?

It might not have a trailer on the Japanese side either. I can't find one on the TV anime site, at least (http://newtype.kadocomic.jp/fortune/index.php?var=off).

[something]

On the topic of previews, I really, really like that Crunchyroll is getting so many up. To be honest, I infrequently watch previews but just the fact that we get some of this stuff, officially, is really a step in the right direction.

[FUNiOP]

Also, Fall Simulcast PVs are Live (http://www.crunchyroll.com/forumtopic-668566/fall-simulcast-pvs-are-live) for all the other ones.


Except Fortune Arterial seems to lack a preview. I also find it amusing that I need an anime membership to see the SRW preview, but the normal episode falls under the "Wait a week to see it for free" rule. Maybe the preview cures cancer?

It might not have a trailer on the Japanese side either. I can't find one on the TV anime site, at least (http://newtype.kadocomic.jp/fortune/index.php?var=off).

It sure does. (http://randomc.net/2010/09/20/fall-2010-preview/#fortune)

I guess Crunchyroll just didn't get the rights for some reason or something.

[einhorn303]

It says on TV Tokyo's website that the first episode of Squid Girl is being aired today: http://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/anime/animetable/

The ANN article on said that it and the other TV Tokyo shows would be "stream on the same day that each of their episodes air in Japan." on CrunchyRoll: http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2010-09-15/crunchyroll-adds-squid-girl-kaminomi-letter-bee-2

However, the site says the episode won't be streamed until 5 days from now, instead of today.

[Quarkboy]

It says on TV Tokyo's website that the first episode of Squid Girl is being aired today: http://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/anime/animetable/

The ANN article on said that it and the other TV Tokyo shows would be "stream on the same day that each of their episodes air in Japan." on CrunchyRoll: http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2010-09-15/crunchyroll-adds-squid-girl-kaminomi-letter-bee-2

However, the site says the episode won't be streamed until 5 days from now, instead of today.
The text from the press release says:
", and five continuing TV TOKYO titles which will simulcast on Crunchyroll following their broadcasts across Japan"

In this case, ANN assumed something from past streams that is not true in this case.

[something]

It says on TV Tokyo's website that the first episode of Squid Girl is being aired today: http://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/anime/animetable/
Aired on TV Tokyo, yes, but 2010-10-08 2:58AM on TV Aichi, 2010-10-10 2:55AM on TV Oosaka and not until Nov 11 on AT-X. It sounds like CR's airing is more in line with TV Oosaka. Wouldn't be the first time CR was going by a different channel.

[Damius]

I realized there is a new feature on CR. You can now, open the video in a new window. (Like on You Tube)

[einhorn303]

The text from the press release says:
", and five continuing TV TOKYO titles which will simulcast on Crunchyroll following their broadcasts across Japan"

In this case, ANN assumed something from past streams that is not true in this case.

I imagined as such. That's unfortunate.

[Suwako Moriya]

I realized there is a new feature on CR. You can now, open the video in a new window. (Like on You Tube)

Seems, it's a members only feature. Ah, well, it's not like I ever use it at youtube which has the option free of charge. Seriously, I can always just re-size windows and reposition them. Plus, unless the pop out has an always on top feature, it won't make much difference for me.

[Suwako Moriya]

Not sure if the first post is still being updated to keep track of the titles, but we can add Tantei Opera Milky Homes to the list. Note the below.

------------------------------------------------------
14:51:07 <bay|NYAF|CR> these aren't live yet but as soon as this is over, these will be up
14:51:35 <bay|NYAF|CR> Tantei Opera Milky Holmes
-----------------------------------------------------

[Shiroi Hane]

And the rest

Demonbane
Macademi Wasshoi
Lucky Star
Cosplay Complex
MS Gundam
Z Gundam
Gundam 00

http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2010-10-09/crunchyroll-adds-milky-holmes-demonbane-macademi

[einhorn303]

From the series I circled as being "interested in" on the final Fall 2010 chart, now 70% of them are being streamed. That's pretty good. Simulcasting has come a long way.

[FUNiOP]

And the rest

Demonbane
Macademi Wasshoi
Lucky Star
Cosplay Complex
MS Gundam
Z Gundam
Gundam 00

http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2010-10-09/crunchyroll-adds-milky-holmes-demonbane-macademi

Another simulcast, some more catalog titles, and all that Gundam and dubs returning after the panel. Along with all the simulcasts they announced and started already, Crunchyroll is really doing great this season.

[EmperorBrandon]

Not sure if the first post is still being updated to keep track of the titles, but we can add Tantei Opera Milky Homes to the list.

I was kind of expecting this one might pop up. I don't think I'm expecting much of this series, but I'll probably give it a try anyway.

[einhorn303]

Not sure if the first post is still being updated to keep track of the titles, but we can add Tantei Opera Milky Homes to the list.

I was kind of expecting this one might pop up. I don't think I'm expecting much of this series, but I'll probably give it a try anyway.

Yeah, it seemed exactly the sort of lower-profile thing that CR would get. Also, the company behind it, Bushiroad, does seem rather international market-oriented (their English website (http://bushiroad.com/english/index.html) and blog (http://bushiroaden.blog126.fc2.com/) is cute that way).

[agila61]

Yeah, it seemed exactly the sort of lower-profile thing that CR would get. Also, the company behind it, Bushiroad, does seem rather international market-oriented (their English website (http://bushiroad.com/english/index.html) and blog (http://bushiroaden.blog126.fc2.com/) is cute that way). And its one of the seven Nico Nico Douga streams this season, and last season all six Nico Nico Douga streams ended up streaming overseas as well.

Star Driver and Index II are the two remaining. I thought sure that Funimation would be announcing a stream only license for Star Driver at their industry panel, but instead they went the route of basically having no announcements at NYAF except for a couple of updates on already licensed works.

[HitokiriShadow]

Not sure what the best thread to put this in is, but since its still part of the Fall season, this seems like the best place:

Cruncyroll adds Demonbane and "Student Council's Discretion" (http://www.crunchyroll.com/forumtopic-685228/student-councils-discretion-demonbane-launches).

What, haven't heard of that last one? Yeah, I had no idea what it was when my brothermentioned it to me a little while ago. The Japanese title for it should sound a lot more familiar: Seitokai no Ichizon.

I've already seen Seitokai no Ichizon and might pick it up if it gets licensed for R1 but don't feel like rewatching it in the near future. However, I have an interest in Demonbane, so I'll probably watch that at some point.

[Suwako Moriya]

I've already seen Seitokai no Ichizon and might pick it up if it gets licensed for R1 but don't feel like rewatching it in the near future. However, I have an interest in Demonbane, so I'll probably watch that at some point.

I remember trying some of Demonbane, but I also remember never finishing it. Perhaps, I'll give it another chance once all the episodes can be accessed and depending on whether there's indication of worth of starting it up again.

As for Seitokai no Ichizon, I feel compelled to say the series is awesome and people deserve to bask in the glow of it. Well, assuming one is not not pre-programmed to dislike the type of show it's meant to be.

As for the licensing, if it ever got licensed, it would be under definite consideration.

[einhorn303]

Not sure what the best thread to put this in is, but since its still part of the Fall season, this seems like the best place:

Cruncyroll adds Demonbane and "Student Council's Discretion" (http://www.crunchyroll.com/forumtopic-685228/student-councils-discretion-demonbane-launches).


Yay for reasonable localized English names. I've never seen Student Council's Discretion, but with an exact scene parody of Strike Witches...I basically have to watch it, right?

I do want to watch the Demonbane anime, but I'll wait until after I've played the game. As soon as the NA release gets out of delay purgatory.

[agila61]

Today (Thursday afternoon, 30 December), they announced the last three of their Kadokawa Pictures catalog titles: Venus to Mamoru, Magician's Academy & Canvas 2: The Rainbow Colored Sketch.

Its not exactly if you've seen one, you've seem them all, but lots of the Kadokawa Pictures catalog titles would seem to appeal and fail to appeal to the same groups of people.

[Draneor]

Its not exactly if you've seen one, you've seem them all, but lots of the Kadokawa Pictures catalog titles would seem to appeal and fail to appeal to the same groups of people.

That would be because Kadokawa, as a company, targets very specific segments in Japan with their anime and publishing. Not including the mainstream stuff they distribute, of course. Nevertheless, they are largely an otaku-targeted company.

Honestly though? I don't see what those three titles have in common.

[einhorn303]

Rob Pereyda tweeted a new ranking for the Fall simulcasts (subscription+free):

1. Yumeiro Pâtissière SP Professional
2. Tegami Bachi
3. The World God Only Knows
4. Sora no Otoshimono: Forte
5. Fortune Arterial
6. Otome Yōkai Zakuro
7. Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt
8. Squid Girl
9. Super Robot Taisen OG: The Inspector
10. Tantei Opera Milky Holmes

2010 Q4 subscription+free new simul ranking: 1. YP 2. TB 3. WGOK 4. SnO2 5. FA 6. OYZ 7. PSG 8. SG 9. SRWOG 10. TOMH 3:48 AM Jan 13th via web

http://twitter.com/rpereyda/status/25474289440399361

[Damius]

Rob Pereyda tweeted a new ranking for the Fall simulcasts (subscription+free):

1. Yumeiro Pâtissière SP Professional
2. Tegami Bachi
3. The World God Only Knows
4. Sora no Otoshimono: Forte
5. Fortune Arterial
6. Otome Yōkai Zakuro
7. Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt
8. Squid Girl
9. Super Robot Taisen OG: The Inspector
10. Tantei Opera Milky Holmes


Well, my top 2 was Otome and Squid Girl...I thought they would do better than that.

[bayoab]

Rob Pereyda tweeted a new ranking for the Fall simulcasts (subscription+free):

2010 Q4 subscription+free new simul ranking: 1. YP 2. TB 3. WGOK 4. SnO2 5. FA 6. OYZ 7. PSG 8. SG 9. SRWOG 10. TOMH 3:48 AM Jan 13th via web


Wait what...? How does:

New show ad-supported (free view) rankings for week 9: 1. TB 2. TWGOK 3. SnOF 4. FA 5. OYZ 6. P&S 7. SRW 8. YPP 9. SG 10. TOMH
New! Simulcast (subscription) rankings for week 9: 1. TWGOK 2. OYZ 3. FA 4. SnOF 5. P&S 6. SG 7. TB 8. SRW 9. YPP 10. TOMH

Result in YPP eventually taking the #1 spot? Even looking at week 1, this would imply the weeks that were tweeted were statistical aberrations (or people waited till Christmas to catch up?). Though the obvious result from this is that the free viewings weight far more heavily in terms of viewer count.

[agila61]

(or people waited till Christmas to catch up?) Yes, I'd think it means that a smaller share of YPP's audience watched it as soon as it streamed, and a larger share caught up.

Free streaming would seem likely to dominate in terms of total hits numbers. The subscriber streams are more important in terms of revenues than they are in terms of hits.

[Quarkboy]

(or people waited till Christmas to catch up?) Yes, I'd think it means that a smaller share of YPP's audience watched it as soon as it streamed, and a larger share caught up.

Free streaming would seem likely to dominate in terms of total hits numbers. The subscriber streams are more important in terms of revenues than they are in terms of hits.

Very true.

For a show like Yumeiro, the number of free views can be 20-30 times the number of subscriber views.
But for a more niche show, it can be only 2-3 times. An order of magnitude difference.

Furthermore (and this might be obvious when you think about it), the greater percentage of free viewers, the longer a tail the show has. I.e. when people watch it for free they aren't doing it on a regular basis, just when the get around to it. So Yumeiro episode 3 is probably getting a lot more hits per day now than Panty and Stocking episode 3, multiplied by total episodes.
Over the long run Yumeiro will probably pull away over everything else when it comes to free views, much like Sugar Chara did.

[Quarkboy]

Rob Pereyda tweeted a new ranking for the Fall simulcasts (subscription+free):

2010 Q4 subscription+free new simul ranking: 1. YP 2. TB 3. WGOK 4. SnO2 5. FA 6. OYZ 7. PSG 8. SG 9. SRWOG 10. TOMH 3:48 AM Jan 13th via web


Wait what...? How does:

New show ad-supported (free view) rankings for week 9: 1. TB 2. TWGOK 3. SnOF 4. FA 5. OYZ 6. P&S 7. SRW 8. YPP 9. SG 10. TOMH
New! Simulcast (subscription) rankings for week 9: 1. TWGOK 2. OYZ 3. FA 4. SnOF 5. P&S 6. SG 7. TB 8. SRW 9. YPP 10. TOMH

Result in YPP eventually taking the #1 spot? Even looking at week 1, this would imply the weeks that were tweeted were statistical aberrations (or people waited till Christmas to catch up?). Though the obvious result from this is that the free viewings weight far more heavily in terms of viewer count.

Basically, the "ceiling" for free views of YPP is much higher than the other shows, but the "velocity" is lower. If you know what I mean.

[rpereyda]

Wait what...? How does:

New show ad-supported (free view) rankings for week 9: 1. TB 2. TWGOK 3. SnOF 4. FA 5. OYZ 6. P&S 7. SRW 8. YPP 9. SG 10. TOMH
New! Simulcast (subscription) rankings for week 9: 1. TWGOK 2. OYZ 3. FA 4. SnOF 5. P&S 6. SG 7. TB 8. SRW 9. YPP 10. TOMH

Result in YPP eventually taking the #1 spot? Even looking at week 1, this would imply the weeks that were tweeted were statistical aberrations (or people waited till Christmas to catch up?). Though the obvious result from this is that the free viewings weight far more heavily in terms of viewer count.

Yumeiro did (and is still doing!) fantastic on free views. The demographic is (1) younger and (2) more female as compared to other shows on CR. The average Yumeiro and Shugo Chara viewer might not subscribe, but they watch for repeat viewings and tell their friends.