Unreleased Licenses Official Bitch Discussion

[Chris Beveridge]

Most companies have titles that for one reason or another don't get out in a timley fashion. Some may be related to scheduling of the right talent, extended licensing issues that crop up or sometimes even the title actually being unlicensed and ending up elsewhere but taking some time before it becomes publicly know. There have also been a number of series that we've seen in the last ten years that the actual materials have taken years to be sent to the domestic company to be released for a wide number of reasons.

That said, this is your official thread to bitch about it. You can see the list of titles that are currently announced AS LICENSED but have no release dates yet here:

http://www.animeondvd.com/licenselist/unreleased.php

With the arrival of this official bitch thread, we request that discussions of these releases STOP threadcrapping in other discussions. When they do show up there, they will be summarily deleted from now on going forward.

[Serial Experiments Nobue]

Easy one...

Disney... what in the world possessed you to license Ghibli's Only Yesterday when you seem to have no intention of releasing it in R1, since it seems that you feel it is too niche to even dub into english?! Do you really think that nobody in North America wants to see this movie? The TCM showing was a nice bone to throw us, but it's not enough.

You've released it in Europe... just because you can't market it to children doesn't mean you have to sit on that license and deprive your North American audience of it. Sell it exclusively online and press it in small batches if you're that worried about it not selling in b&m stores.

So Disney, prove me and the rest of the R1 Ghibli fans wrong and release this movie on DVD. Or sell the license to someone who isn't afraid to release such an "unmarketable" film.

[christianlf]

Ah, the "complain about Kurau" thread. Nice.

[Redcoffin]

I don't know a thing about Kurau or Kuarau or however it's pronounced, but I agree it's a national scandal that Only Yesterday has not come out yet.

[Ty]

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Hiyo_2366 said:
I don't know a thing about Kurau or Kuarau or however it's pronounced, but I agree it's a national scandal that Only Yesterday has not come out yet.

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And I'll third that sentiment. It's the last Ghibli film I really want in my collection that isn't there yet.

[Vicserr]

Those series announced by Anime Crash probably won't see the light of day in R1 and most of the list I think it's too early to bitch and moan about it.

So I'll only bitch about this:

Tekkamen was announced on 02/07/2006 by Media Blasters

it should read

Space Knight Tekkaman Blade(Uchuu no Kishi Tekkaman Blade) (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=755) was announced on 02/07/2006 by Media Blasters, so we don't confuse it with the original Space Knight TekkaMan(Uchuu no Kishi Tekkaman) (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=754)

[hikaru004]

Well, I'm waiting for Kurau like everyone else ADV, please release it. Pretty please! Geneon please give us Shana-tan.

Sony, I need my vampire fix, Blood+ please.

We're waiting with hard work and guts! Please give a date for Gunbuster!.

Angel's Egg PLEASE!!!!!! /images/graemlins/cry00000.gif

[treatment]

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Xcalibur said:
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Hiyo_2366 said:
I don't know a thing about Kurau or Kuarau or however it's pronounced, but I agree it's a national scandal that Only Yesterday has not come out yet.

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And I'll third that sentiment. It's the last Ghibli film I really want in my collection that isn't there yet.

[/ QUOTE ]

You might as well jump the gun and buy the R2-version. It has english-subtitles, you know.

fwiw, I'm not sure if I should be glad or sad that Ocean Waves wasn't reported licensed by Disney for R1. It's a far better title than Only Yesterday.

[Lego]

Two words, one title..

Sci-Fi Harry

[Njr Scrawl]

2 = 1 more

<font color="red">To Heart </font>

[Suko-chan]

I see Only Yesterday and Ocean Waves (still to be announced) coming out when Tales From Earthsea makes it's DVD debut... still a while off. (Disney = Marketing).

What I'm waiting for are the two Lupin films that DiscoTek announced... what's the delay? /images/graemlins/depresse.gif

[Andre]

Tales from Earthsea is delayed until 2009, due to SciFi Network still having the film rights to Earthsea until that date. It was announced awhile back by LeGuin on her website, though she does have a nice overview of what she thought of the movie [not quite her Earthsea, but better then SciFi's version, which she hated]. I imagine we'll see Hayao Miyazaki's next film imported before we see it.

With Ocean Waves and Only Yesterday, I imagine Disney's waiting for the next Ghibli film to pair them up with.... Earthsea's delay is probably playing a part in why we haven't seen them yet. Write letters to the SciFi network

http://videovault.diamondcomics.com/update/nov_06/nov_06_qz.htm BTW- Shana has been scheduled/solicited. Subbed Tekkaman Blade too. Best Student Council even...... it seems ADV's scheduling series faster due to having less of a backlog of licenses available.

That said, VIZ sure has sat on MAR for awhile, and Mirumo de Pon has been dubbed into spanish, but still hasn't made it anywhere in english yet.

Has anyone ever asked ADV about Let's Dance with Papa? It's probably the oldest license on there. Though with To Heart, RS has been pretty good with letting us know the reasons behind the delay [I suspect they'll be releasing it soon]

[Fencedude]

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Wrath of the Njr said:
2 = 1 more

<font color="red">To Heart </font>

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...I really don't think To Heart qualifies for this. Since we know EXACTLY why it hasn't been released yet.

[BluWacky]

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Andre said:
BTW- Shana has been scheduled/solicited. Subbed Tekkaman Blade too. Best Student Council even...... it seems ADV's scheduling series faster due to having less of a backlog of licenses available.


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You've misunderstood. The people commenting on Shana and Tekkaman aren't commenting on what HAS been licensed/released, but what they want licensed/released. "Shana-tan" refers to SD specials released with the first press of the Shana DVDs in Japan which Geneon doesn't have, and there are two Tekkaman TV series (excluding the Tekkaman Blade 2 OVA); the earlier one is not licensed.

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That said, VIZ sure has sat on MAR for awhile, and Mirumo de Pon has been dubbed into spanish, but still hasn't made it anywhere in english yet.

[/ QUOTE ]

Didn't MAR make it onto some kind of streaming thing over the internet with HikaGo and Prince of Tennis?

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Has anyone ever asked ADV about Let's Dance with Papa? It's probably the oldest license on there. Though with To Heart, RS has been pretty good with letting us know the reasons behind the delay [I suspect they'll be releasing it soon]

[/ QUOTE ]

It's not as if anyone actually cares about Let's Dance with Papa since no-one actually knows what it is; I should imagine they either don't hold the license any more or aren't going to do anything with it.

And I may as well get this out the way now; waa waa waa Kurau not released yet whinge whinge moan moan. Now I shan't threadcrap about it any more /images/graemlins/sdsmiley.gif

I think Kurau's the only completely unsolicited/unreleased/unheard-of-since-licensing-date series I care about, so that's me done for the thread for now /images/graemlins/sdsmiley.gif

[touma]

I will bitch about DiGi Charat Nyo!, which is not on the list, because I have had volume one on order since April of 2005. It has had at least two release dates that were cancelled. Now it has no date.
Volume 2 has been announced, also without a date of course.
This is licensed by Bandai.

[Johnny]

Blood+. Really enjoyed what I watched of it (the first 15-20 episodes IIRC) and want to get my hands on this ASAP.

Bobobo-bo Bo-Bobo. I would kill for an uncut/dual language release of this.

Gunbuster. I already own the Kiseki UKR2 but want a better/more updated version.

Prince of Tennis. The biggie for me. I'm loving the manga and really liked what little of the anime I watched fansubbed. I could go the R3 route but want a subbed R1 release most.

Also looking forward to the releases of Air Gear, Coyote Ragtime and Utawarerumono. I'd also love to know where the hell Initial D 3rd Stage is.

[Vicserr]

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BluWacky said:
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Andre said:
BTW- Shana has been scheduled/solicited. Subbed Tekkaman Blade too. Best Student Council even...... it seems ADV's scheduling series faster due to having less of a backlog of licenses available.


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You've misunderstood. The people commenting on Shana and Tekkaman aren't commenting on what HAS been licensed/released, but what they want licensed/released. "Shana-tan" refers to SD specials released with the first press of the Shana DVDs in Japan which Geneon doesn't have, and there are two Tekkaman TV series (excluding the Tekkaman Blade 2 OVA); the earlier one is not licensed.


[/ QUOTE ]

As the 1st volume of Space Knight Tekkaman Blade is scheduled in November, it should be taken out of the list, I did my bitching for Chris B to change the Tekkaman entry to make it more accurate.

Basically I could say that with my avatar, this is the 1st time most of the ppl at AOD have seen the original Tekkaman...

Now we need a date for Zoids Genesis. /images/graemlins/wink.gif

[RabidCoqui]

How about the rest of I'm Gonna Be An Angel? I'm just hoping that they'll be able to kick something out after the new FLCL set comes out... a man can dream...

[Mateo_home]

In this case and not on the list, I'll throw in Galaxy Angel AA and so fourth. I don't know why Bandai won't release the rest of this. My guesses:
-Waiting for a good marketing strategy
-Dub isn't ready
-Too busy with other releases
-Mint is holding it all for herself

I wonder if the rest of Stratos4 qualifies as well. /images/graemlins/tongue.gif

[nakimushi]

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Xcalibur said:
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Hiyo_2366 said:
I don't know a thing about Kurau or Kuarau or however it's pronounced, but I agree it's a national scandal that Only Yesterday has not come out yet.

[/ QUOTE ]

And I'll third that sentiment. It's the last Ghibli film I really want in my collection that isn't there yet.

[/ QUOTE ]


Even though I have picked up the R2s of both Only Yesterday and Ocean Waves I still hope that Disney will stop sitting on the license of the former (and someone would actually license and release the latter - even though this thread is about stuff that has been licensed but not scheduled for release).

[shokoti]

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Serial Experiments NieA said:
You've released it in Europe...

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Disney didn't release Only Yesterday in Europe. The UK release was from Optimum and there was a German release from a different company as well.

[Legion]

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Fencedude said:
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Wrath of the Njr said:
2 = 1 more

<font color="red">To Heart </font>

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...I really don't think To Heart qualifies for this. Since we know EXACTLY why it hasn't been released yet.

[/ QUOTE ]
Not to mention the new TRSI catalog has a couple before-and-after comparisons and mentions that fans can expect the show sometime in spring '07. May not be a solid release date, but it is a timeframe so it's not completely up in the air like Robot Carnival or what have you.

[Supreme-Kai]

My bitch list:
1) Blood+ - one of my favorites from last year... too bad sony will probably just sit on it..
2) Tsubasa Chronicle TV - FUNi usually release their liscences quick... Dunno what holding them this time...
3) Tsubasa/XXXHOLiC movie - Same as above
4) Suzuka &amp; XXXHOLiC TV - Can't really bitch these two since FUNi didn't even confirm these liscenses.
5) Witchblade - I really loved the anime adaptation can't wait for the dub.

Can't come up with any more right now... Probably edit this messege later with some more...

[MegsLeigh]

*looks at the R2 boxsets with the gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous art for the box itself and for the re-released singles and whines*

I want Slayers! Yes, I know a good chunk may have gotten it from CPM, but I jumped on the bandwagon late and was only able to get Slayers and Slayers Try from RS before they ran out of stock. But, I plan to double-dip on all three series and I want my own copy of Slayers Next! I love the artwork for the new boxes that were released in Japan this year. I'd also go giddy with joy if somehow we got the new radio dramas produced just for these boxes.

[Chris Beveridge]

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BluWacky said:
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Has anyone ever asked ADV about Let's Dance with Papa? It's probably the oldest license on there. Though with To Heart, RS has been pretty good with letting us know the reasons behind the delay [I suspect they'll be releasing it soon]

[/ QUOTE ]

It's not as if anyone actually cares about Let's Dance with Papa since no-one actually knows what it is; I should imagine they either don't hold the license any more or aren't going to do anything with it.

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Let's Dance With Papa has remained on their license list; I have asked about it every time I go through doing major updates of announced street dates for titles. I believe it's in a similar position to what Super Milk Chan was for awhile in that they're trying to figure out the best way to handle it and exactly what to do.

[golthin]

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hikaru004 said:
Sony, I need my vampire fix, Blood+ please.


[/ QUOTE ]

No kidding! They have had the license for more than a year now. They might be waiting till all the OST are released in Japan before they release the stuff in the USA.

[pig_man]

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RabidCoqui said:
How about the rest of I'm Gonna Be An Angel? I'm just hoping that they'll be able to kick something out after the new FLCL set comes out... a man can dream...

[/ QUOTE ]
Maybe Shawne Kleckner and Right Stuf can rescue IGBAA like they did with Super GALS!.....

[flchick]

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Supreme-Kai said:
My bitch list:
1) Blood+ - one of my favorites from last year... too bad sony will probably just sit on it..



[/ QUOTE ]

In regards to Blood+, Sony is going ahead with a english dub. Crispin Freeman as Hagi, Kari Wahlgren as Saya Otonashi
and Wally Wingert as George Miyagusuku have all confirmed on their site that they are working on the dub. Ms. Wahlgren mentioned on her site that dubbing began in July.

On George Miyagusuku's website he lists Cartoon network as the broadcaster- click on his resume link/voice over link and he lists CN.

link (http://www.wallyontheweb.com/home_new.html)

Hope the wait is not to long

[Serial Experiments Nobue]

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shokoti said:
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Serial Experiments NieA said:
You've released it in Europe...

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Disney didn't release Only Yesterday in Europe. The UK release was from Optimum and there was a German release from a different company as well.

[/ QUOTE ]

Aha, thanks for the correction. I was under the impression that BVHE had the worldwide video rights.

And maybe I'm a conspiracy theorist when it comes to Only Yesterday and Disney, but I'm not so sure about them waiting until 2009 or whenever for Tales of Earthsea to do another Ghibli wave. The main part of the argument being Disney's having no plans to dub it into english. I remember reading about (though not firsthand) the fiasco that Disney went through when they nearly released Princess Mononoke without the original Japanese track. That was a while ago and before Spirited Away, which seems to be their wakeup call that, 'hello, this anime stuff really does have an audience', but I don't see them ever releasing a Japanese-only DVD.

John Lassetter may be a Ghibli superfan, but maybe even his hands are tied when it comes to convincing Disney to get the last of their Tokuma deal releases out. /images/graemlins/anger200.gif

[Chris Beveridge]

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Serial Experiments NieA said:
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shokoti said:
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Serial Experiments NieA said:
You've released it in Europe...

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Disney didn't release Only Yesterday in Europe. The UK release was from Optimum and there was a German release from a different company as well.

[/ QUOTE ]

Aha, thanks for the correction. I was under the impression that BVHE had the worldwide video rights.

[/ QUOTE ]

They do, but they can sublicense it as well.

[Zalis]

Well, To Heart is the only major one that I've seen and want to buy, but I also got the TRSI catalogue and read that it should show up in Spring 2007.

[Nilrem]

For me it's got to be

Gunbuster and Only Yesterday.

I've got both the U.K. releases but would love to see a dubbed Only Yesterday, and a better Gunbuster release (the Kiseki UK release was poor at best).

[kimmiepooh]

My Bitch List:

Kamikaze Kaitou Jeanne
Sailor Stars
Ah! My Goddess TV: Everyone Has Wings (Season 2)
My-Otome

That's it for now. /images/graemlins/happy.gif

[ricecooker]

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kimmiepooh said:
My Bitch List:

Kamikaze Kaitou Jeanne
Sailor Stars
Ah! My Goddess TV: Everyone Has Wings (Season 2)
My-Otome

That's it for now. /images/graemlins/happy.gif

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Those aren't licensed though. /images/graemlins/wink.gif

[something]

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kimmiepooh said:
Kamikaze Kaitou Jeanne
Sailor Stars
My-Otome

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But they aren't even licensed.

[Serial Experiments Nobue]

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kimmiepooh said:
Ah! My Goddess TV: Everyone Has Wings (Season 2)


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...eagerly awaiting MB's 1+box of this one. /images/graemlins/sdsmiley.gif I think we'll see this one, it's just a matter of when. Especially if season one's sales numbers were good.

Sailor Stars will likely never happen, especially with Toei's new 'marketing strategy', but I'm still holding a torch for it, too. /images/graemlins/wink.gif

edit: haha.. the fact that SS isn't even licensed totally slipped by me when I went to reply. /images/graemlins/sweat000.gif

[kusanagi-sama]

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hikaru004 said:
Well, I'm waiting for Kurau like everyone else ADV, please release it. Pretty please! Geneon please give us Shana-tan.

Sony, I need my vampire fix, Blood+ please.

We're waiting with hard work and guts! Please give a date for Gunbuster!.

Angel's Egg PLEASE!!!!!! /images/graemlins/cry00000.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

Yeah, what happened to Angel's Egg? There was licensor news on it up until 2001 and then nothing. Just various news regarding it such as that it was shown at the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema in Austin Texas back on March 2004.

http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=788

[kimmiepooh]

Oops. I didn't realize this thread was for shows that are licensed, but unreleased. Now I wish there was a thread for shows that haven't been licensed that we can bitch about. So I apologize for my stupidity. /images/graemlins/depresse.gif

[joelgundam01]

One title that comes to mind is Cyborg 009. Sony only released out the first volume of the unedited version (2 volumes of the edited version) and that's it.

Come Sony! At least release out the series in a cheap collection.

[harrywang]

I just want to applaud ADV for changing their silent stance on Kurau. thanks alot, this was good to hear! I cannot thank them enough.

[MeggieMay]

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flchick said:
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Supreme-Kai said:
My bitch list:
1) Blood+ - one of my favorites from last year... too bad sony will probably just sit on it..



[/ QUOTE ]

In regards to Blood+, Sony is going ahead with a english dub. Crispin Freeman as Hagi, Kari Wahlgren as Saya Otonashi
and Wally Wingert as George Miyagusuku have all confirmed on their site that they are working on the dub. Ms. Wahlgren mentioned on her site that dubbing began in July.

On George Miyagusuku's website he lists Cartoon network as the broadcaster- click on his resume link/voice over link and he lists CN.

link (http://www.wallyontheweb.com/home_new.html)

Hope the wait is not to long

[/ QUOTE ]

Actually, the page says (the bold is my emphasis):

[ QUOTE ]
Wally is featured in TWO new anime projects! In "Blood +" he plays many characters including George, the father of the lead character. Here's more info about the show which has not yet secured an airtime or network. But suffice to say this vampire-based anime show is RIVETING! The second project is "Bleach", another supernatural anime thriller. "Bleach" will air on Cartoon Network during Adult Swim. Wally provides the voice for Renji, a wild-haired, tattooed and ruthless "soul reaper."

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So Blood+ isn't listed as being on Cartoon Network or at least it isn't now listed as such at that page.

[flchick]

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MeggieMay said:
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flchick said:
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Supreme-Kai said:
My bitch list:
1) Blood+ - one of my favorites from last year... too bad sony will probably just sit on it..



[/ QUOTE ]

In regards to Blood+, Sony is going ahead with a english dub. Crispin Freeman as Hagi, Kari Wahlgren as Saya Otonashi
and Wally Wingert as George Miyagusuku have all confirmed on their site that they are working on the dub. Ms. Wahlgren mentioned on her site that dubbing began in July.

On George Miyagusuku's website he lists Cartoon network as the broadcaster- click on his resume link/voice over link and he lists CN.

link (http://www.wallyontheweb.com/home_new.html)

Hope the wait is not to long

[/ QUOTE ]

Actually, the page says (the bold is my emphasis):

[ QUOTE ]
Wally is featured in TWO new anime projects! In "Blood +" he plays many characters including George, the father of the lead character. Here's more info about the show which has not yet secured an airtime or network. But suffice to say this vampire-based anime show is RIVETING! The second project is "Bleach", another supernatural anime thriller. "Bleach" will air on Cartoon Network during Adult Swim. Wally provides the voice for Renji, a wild-haired, tattooed and ruthless "soul reaper."

[/ QUOTE ]

So Blood+ isn't listed as being on Cartoon Network or at least it isn't now listed as such at that page.

[/ QUOTE ]


But if you click his resume and voice over list- it does say Cartoon Network. I don't know when it was updated but the info on CN is in two places.

I guess someone would have to ask him personally but I hold his resume to a higher standard since errors on an resume don't look good to future employers

[MeggieMay]

Well I personally wouldn't use a single voice actors resume as proof of anything. Having something like where a certain show aired wrong on it wouldn't bother most employers in the entertainment industry, IMO, as long as he is actually in the show itself. I would think a VA's voice reel, which has samples of their voice work, is a much more important item than a written resume in this line of work.

[Gatts]

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kimmiepooh said:
Now I wish there was a thread for shows that haven't been licensed that we can bitch about.

[/ QUOTE ]

You can check out the AoD Most Wanted Licenses (http://forums.animeondvd.com/showflat.php?Number=1423939) thread in GA. Although it hasn't been updated in a while.

[geraldr]

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joelgundam01 said:
One title that comes to mind is Cyborg 009. Sony only released out the first volume of the unedited version (2 volumes of the edited version) and that's it.

Come Sony! At least release out the series in a cheap collection.

[/ QUOTE ]

Here here! This was, far and away, the best anime on television at the time of its airing and was handling in the worst possible way by Sony only to be dropped completely. Sure, there are R3 sets out, but come on Sony, do something with this show and release the rest of it here or drop the license so someone competant can continue it.

[Njr Scrawl]

As Ah! My Goddess season 2 has already been mentioned, I'll add another Media Blasters title - Hino Tori

[Legion]

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Severance Darkseed said:
there are R3 sets out

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I imagine those sets don't have any English subtitles, eh?

[RommieSG]

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MeggieMay said:
Well I personally wouldn't use a single voice actors resume as proof of anything. Having something like where a certain show aired wrong on it wouldn't bother most employers in the entertainment industry, IMO, as long as he is actually in the show itself. I would think a VA's voice reel, which has samples of their voice work, is a much more important item than a written resume in this line of work.

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Anyone who is in the industry, however, generally knows the work and would recognize the character and the performance portrayed. Or it would make it easy to go and find the reference material needed. Granted, a dub tape would be a good tool, but a resume is also a very effective piece of material.

[ibby]

I waiting for of course for Kurau: Phantom Memory from ADV. Also I'm waiting for Gunbuster, GIST Soliod State Society release date from Bandai.

[roastedpekingduck]

Sci-Fi Harry. I can't be certain whether I would like it or not, but the entire premise of it makes me extremely interested, and usually that is a good sign.

[Lumberjack]

I want to see uncut One Piece, but it doesn't appear that that'll happen in my lifetime. Thanks 4Kids.

[EricMcG]

Realistically, most of that list can remain unreleased for all I care. I already have Slayers and will not double dip, Gunbuster has nostalgia value which I might get on sale and Only Yesterday I will get solely for the sake of completeness.

GiTS Solid State Society I am anticipating, but given that 2nd Gig just finished, I can wait a while longer for an announcement. It's been, what, 3 months since the license announcement? Ask me again this time next year and I'll give you a bitch that'll melt your screen.

If it's less than 6 months since the license announcement, likely as not any release announcement will be followed by one or more delay announcements.

[Mary]

Too bad your list isnt sorted with the oldest on top

Mary

[Koshiba]

I remember hearing something about Scifi Harry or whatever but I don't remember what the series was..

I just want to hear something about Hi no Tori. /images/graemlins/sad.gif

[itsuka]

The two that are really trying my patience are Kurau Phantom Memory and Hi no Tori. They have been on my to-buy list from the moment they were licensed.

And I really want to know what CPM is going to do with the Haru wo daiteita anime (Embracing Love). Or the rest of the manga, for that matter /images/graemlins/relief1.gif.

[Ingraman]

[ QUOTE ]
ibby said:
[snip]Also I'm waiting for Gunbuster, [...]

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Happy now? ^_^

Yay!

[MeggieMay]

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RommieSG said:
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MeggieMay said:
Well I personally wouldn't use a single voice actors resume as proof of anything. Having something like where a certain show aired wrong on it wouldn't bother most employers in the entertainment industry, IMO, as long as he is actually in the show itself. I would think a VA's voice reel, which has samples of their voice work, is a much more important item than a written resume in this line of work.

[/ QUOTE ]
Anyone who is in the industry, however, generally knows the work and would recognize the character and the performance portrayed. Or it would make it easy to go and find the reference material needed. Granted, a dub tape would be a good tool, but a resume is also a very effective piece of material.

[/ QUOTE ]

Well I wasn't saying resumes weren't important. I'm just not sure I want to take one VA's resume as proof Adult Swim has picked up Blood+, seeing AS has yet to announce it and Blood+ was last heard to be in a bidding war between AS and G4 (back in Febuary or so). Since then, nothing more seems to have been said on the subject via regular news sources but there are rumors Encore and/or IFC may have joined in the bidding fray for the show and if they really have then AS may not be the final winner of this title.

Still, unless Sony truely botches this up, Blood+ will be on TV /images/graemlins/sweat200.gif. The question is "where and when" and I'm hoping for more information to pop up on it soon.

[The Pirate Queen]

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Itsuka said:
And I really want to know what CPM is going to do with the Haru wo daiteita anime (Embracing Love). Or the rest of the manga, for that matter /images/graemlins/relief1.gif.

[/ QUOTE ]

Apparently, because of their recent financial troubles, they had to release the license (http://yaoisuki.net/content/view/233/34/).

[ QUOTE ]
The Biblios bankruptcy affected their ability to release the Embracing Love OAVs. Be Beautiful had paid half the licensing fee and had master copies of the shows. After the bankruptcy they could not complete the transaction. Be Beautiful sent back the master tapes and did get their money back. Next month they will be in Tokyo and hope to again secure those rights. Currently, the OAVs are unlicensed.


[/ QUOTE ]

I doubt they'll stay unlicensed for long, even if CPM doesn't get them, with the way BL is performing in the market right now.

But, it looks like they're getting their manga lineup back on track. Of course, I'll believe that when I actually see a new book from them...

[Herufaiya]

*ahem*
...
Hi no Tori
That's it. Just release an economy brick set with four discs in it, charge $45, and be done with it, don't even bother with a dub, make it a special only available on your site, whatever, just FINISH WHAT YOU START.

[Brent Long]

[ QUOTE ]
Herufaiya said:
*ahem*
...
Hi no Tori
That's it. Just release an economy brick set with four discs in it, charge $45, and be done with it, don't even bother with a dub,

[/ QUOTE ]

Judging from some actors' resumes a dub was already in production and might have been finished for a while now.

[bayoab]

[ QUOTE ]
Brent Long said:
[ QUOTE ]
Herufaiya said:
*ahem*
...
Hi no Tori
That's it. Just release an economy brick set with four discs in it, charge $45, and be done with it, don't even bother with a dub,

[/ QUOTE ]

Judging from some actors' resumes a dub was already in production and might have been finished for a while now.

[/ QUOTE ]I asked about this at Anime Expo and at that time, if i read my notes correctly, the deal with Hi no Tori was something involving waiting for PBS (they co-produced the show remember) to finish something.

[AnnaSartin]

*throws her two cents in* I wanna know why Media Blasters ever bothered with Fourtune Quest L. They released the first 5 episodes and then abandoned the series. It seriously annoys me...

[masterpez]

I'm wondering if this would be the place to bitch about the One Piece release. Can you say it's truly being released if it's not in its original form? I was watching a trailer for Shounen Jump series on my Naruto Uncut boxset and they showed one for One Piece. I'd love to have a release similar to the Naruto sets with OP, but the trailer ultimately made me mad since all that's available is the edited dub. I still have hope though....one of these days it might happen.

[geraldr]

[ QUOTE ]
Legion said:
[ QUOTE ]
Severance Darkseed said:
there are R3 sets out

[/ QUOTE ]
I imagine those sets don't have any English subtitles, eh?

[/ QUOTE ]

Well no, but they are in English which is better than absolutely nothing.

[Legion]

[ QUOTE ]
Severance Darkseed said:
[ QUOTE ]
Legion said:
[ QUOTE ]
Severance Darkseed said:
there are R3 sets out

[/ QUOTE ]
I imagine those sets don't have any English subtitles, eh?

[/ QUOTE ]

Well no, but they are in English which is better than absolutely nothing.

[/ QUOTE ]
Like, English dubbing? Sorry, you lost me a little. /images/graemlins/sweat000.gif

[Otakuman1]

Howdy all!

Lets see.

Shows I wouldnt mind seeing picked up.

Nurse Angel Ririka SOS.
The Only Akitaro Daichi show that hasnt been picked up by the studios wich im still baffled on the reason why.
(Im Hoping its Funimation or ADV that gets it &amp; Monica Rial would be PERFECT for Ririka in the dub)

Mamotte Shugogetten (Guardian Angel Getten)

The Anime similar to AH! My Goddess &amp; Shao Lin is one cute Guardian ala Belldandy.

I read the Manga that Raijin did years ago before its cancelation &amp; its great.

Since the Anime is from Toei I hope with ADV getting AirGear (Another Toei Anime) They'll look into getting MS.

Xenosaga The Animation.

Based off the first Game for the PS2 it looks pretty darned good from what I saw.

Another Toei title, it would be neat if Geneon Or Bandai will pick this up &amp; have the LA Dub cast from the game for this.

Vionlinist Of Hamelin.

I only saw the movie from a buddy of mine &amp; its pretty hilliarious.

TV series I hear its dark &amp; Serious.


Thats all for now!

[Thanatos]

There are actally plenty of other Daichi shows that have not been picked up. Ask John listed them all just a few weeks ago.

http://animenation.net/news/askjohn.php?id=1418

[nakimushi]

[ QUOTE ]
The Otakuman said:
Howdy all!

Lets see.

Shows I wouldnt mind seeing picked up.



[/ QUOTE ]

All interesting titles, however this thread is for titles that are already licensed in R1, but just not scheduled for release (take a peek at the first post in the thread). /images/graemlins/sweat200.gif

I think you are looking for this thread (http://forums.animeondvd.com/showflat.php?Cat=&amp;Number=1423939&amp;page=0&amp;view=colla psed&amp;sb=5&amp;o=&amp;fpart=1) which is for shows that you would like to see licensed.

Sorry.

[Greboruri]

[ QUOTE ]
Legion said:
[ QUOTE ]
Severance Darkseed said:
[ QUOTE ]
Legion said:
[ QUOTE ]
Severance Darkseed said:
there are R3 sets out

[/ QUOTE ]
I imagine those sets don't have any English subtitles, eh?

[/ QUOTE ]

Well no, but they are in English which is better than absolutely nothing.

[/ QUOTE ]
Like, English dubbing? Sorry, you lost me a little. /images/graemlins/sweat000.gif

[/ QUOTE ]
This doesn't make a whole lot of sense as the Taiwanese DVDs only have Japanese dialogue and Chinese subtitles. However, if your DVD player can handle PAL format, Sony released the first 25 episodes in Australia; http://www.ezydvd.com.au/item.zml/787972 Plenty of languages and subtitles to choose from. But it doesn't look like the rest of the series is coming yet, and I doubt they'll release a final DVD set to finish it off.

[Legion]

[ QUOTE ]
Greboruri said:
However, if your DVD player can handle PAL format, Sony released the first 25 episodes in Australia; http://www.ezydvd.com.au/item.zml/787972 Plenty of languages and subtitles to choose from. But it doesn't look like the rest of the series is coming yet, and I doubt they'll release a final DVD set to finish it off.

[/ QUOTE ]
If the release was complete, or there was a guarantee that it would be completed, I'd probably be all over that set. Alas, Cyborg 009 just can't seem to catch a break in English speaking parts of the world.

[J-Syxx]

[ QUOTE ]
joelgundam01 said:
One title that comes to mind is Cyborg 009. Sony only released out the first volume of the unedited version (2 volumes of the edited version) and that's it.

Come Sony! At least release out the series in a cheap collection.

[/ QUOTE ]

Yeah, Sony can go to hell. This is why you can't trust big movie studios with anything, they really don't care.

[Herufaiya]

[ QUOTE ]
bayoab said:
[ QUOTE ]
Brent Long said:
[ QUOTE ]
Herufaiya said:
*ahem*
...
Hi no Tori
That's it. Just release an economy brick set with four discs in it, charge $45, and be done with it, don't even bother with a dub,

[/ QUOTE ]

Judging from some actors' resumes a dub was already in production and might have been finished for a while now.

[/ QUOTE ]I asked about this at Anime Expo and at that time, if i read my notes correctly, the deal with Hi no Tori was something involving waiting for PBS (they co-produced the show remember) to finish something.

[/ QUOTE ]

Your notes are correct, the deal was the Hi no Tori dub was meant to hit PBS before the DVDs, and as the PBS venture remains incomplete, thus are the DVDs held eternally back. I understand the reasons, in part, that doesn't net me complete satisfaction with the result, though, I suppose that's a given considering this topic's title.

[Chacranajxy]

This is actually a really good idea for a thread... since bitching is inevitable in this industry.

That said... Blood+. Where the fuck is it? Rabble, rabble, rabble!!

[seca]

[ QUOTE ]
Chacranajxy said:
This is actually a really good idea for a thread... since bitching is inevitable in this industry.

That said... Blood+. Where the fuck is it? Rabble, rabble, rabble!!

[/ QUOTE ]

According to ANN (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/) it'll be airing on CN, though the airdate is unknown at this time.

[Chacranajxy]

[ QUOTE ]
seca said:
[ QUOTE ]
Chacranajxy said:
This is actually a really good idea for a thread... since bitching is inevitable in this industry.

That said... Blood+. Where the fuck is it? Rabble, rabble, rabble!!

[/ QUOTE ]

According to ANN (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/) it'll be airing on CN, though the airdate is unknown at this time.

[/ QUOTE ]

At least we're seeing progress then... I'm really only interested in seeing it on DVD or something though, but this is good news.

[broodwars]

I have to cast my vote for Robotech: Shadow Chronicles. Harmony Gold has been playing shell games with that movie for years now. Just when it finally received a proper release date (at last...after 2 years), Funimation yanked that away in the name of that damn theatrical release (which is doomed to failure even before it begins). Just release the DVD already!

[nakimushi]

[ QUOTE ]
broodwars said:
I have to cast my vote for Robotech: Shadow Chronicles. Harmony Gold has been playing shell games with that movie for years now. Just when it finally received a proper release date (at last...after 2 years), Funimation yanked that away in the name of that damn theatrical release (which is doomed to failure even before it begins). Just release the DVD already!

[/ QUOTE ]

You're in luck.

As reported today by Yoko_Menai in this post (http://forums.animeondvd.com/showflat.php?Cat=&amp;Board=retailforum&amp;Number=1461236 &amp;Forum=f7&amp;Words=&amp;Searchpage=0&amp;Limit=25&amp;Main=146062 9&amp;Search=true&amp;where=bodysub&amp;Name=9526&amp;daterange=1&amp; newerval=1&amp;newertype=w&amp;olderval=&amp;oldertype=&amp;bodypr ev=#Post1461236), TRSI has it listed for a February 6th 2007 release date - it is even eligible for the Funimation sale that is currently running.

[broodwars]

[ QUOTE ]
nakidasu said:
[ QUOTE ]
broodwars said:
I have to cast my vote for Robotech: Shadow Chronicles. Harmony Gold has been playing shell games with that movie for years now. Just when it finally received a proper release date (at last...after 2 years), Funimation yanked that away in the name of that damn theatrical release (which is doomed to failure even before it begins). Just release the DVD already!

[/ QUOTE ]

You're in luck.

As reported today by Yoko_Menai in this post (http://forums.animeondvd.com/showflat.php?Cat=&amp;Board=retailforum&amp;Number=1461236 &amp;Forum=f7&amp;Words=&amp;Searchpage=0&amp;Limit=25&amp;Main=146062 9&amp;Search=true&amp;where=bodysub&amp;Name=9526&amp;daterange=1&amp; newerval=1&amp;newertype=w&amp;olderval=&amp;oldertype=&amp;bodypr ev=#Post1461236), TRSI has it listed for a February 6th 2007 release date - it is even eligible for the Funimation sale that is currently running.

[/ QUOTE ]

Yeah, I'm really not surprised at that date...that one's been thrown around the Robotech fan sites for a while now, but at least it's finally official (and when TRSI gives the date, it's usually official). It's just that this delay is so... pointless! I can't think of a single anime film that was not only shown in more than a dozen theatres nationwide, but was actually a success...except maybe the Fullmetal Alchemist movie (I haven't heard any numbers on that one). Note, though, that in that case Funimation made it quite clear early on that the movie was coming out on DVD only a month afterward anyway. If you wanted to see it on the big screen, it was there. If you just wanted to see the movie, you didn't have to wait an unspecified number of months just to see it. It just seems a colossal waste of time to delay the DVD 4 months for a theatrical release that's only going to see a handful of art theatres at best, and make little (if any) profit. Plus, from what I hear the movie's animation isn't quite up to modern standards as it is...time isn't going to make it look any better.

[Rhodes]

I dub trailer was made and then the release was pulled.

did the dub suck that bad or was it some other reason? Is Broc objecting to something?

at least with I'm Gonna Be An Angel you know the reason, Sync-Point has no cash to finish it. Doubt that could be true for Bandai.

[Pyocola]

[ QUOTE ]
Rhodes said:
at least with I'm Gonna Be An Angel you know the reason, Sync-Point has no cash to finish it. Doubt that could be true for Bandai.

[/ QUOTE ]
Why not? Take a look at what they've done for the last year and what they've got planned for the coming months. Outside of a few new releases it's basically been dirt-cheap collection upon dirt-cheap collection. And a good deal of the new shows released where low-profile ones, most likely cheap licenses and they even went the (probably) much cheaper route of letting Odex dub them. Then take into account that DGC Nyo! is a 52-episode show with very limited appeal and it wouldn't be surprising if releasing it in the current situation might not be an economically sound choice for them.

[Spoofer]

[ QUOTE ]
Mateo said:
In this case and not on the list, I'll throw in Galaxy Angel AA and so fourth. I don't know why Bandai won't release the rest of this. My guesses:
-Waiting for a good marketing strategy
-Dub isn't ready
-Too busy with other releases
-Mint is holding it all for herself


[/ QUOTE ]

Ugh. I was just prepping my DDD20% wishlist and planned on finally picking up the rest of Galaxy Angel. DDD doesn't have GA-A in stock, and now I learn that almost a year later Bandai still has no plans to release the 2nd half of the season? Ugh ugh ugh.

[Thanatos]

In regards to Bandai, how about the second half of SD Gundam? All 52 episodes dubbed and aired in Asia; only 26 released on DVD.

[joelgundam01]

[ QUOTE ]
Thanatos said:
In regards to Bandai, how about the second half of SD Gundam? All 52 episodes dubbed and aired in Asia; only 26 released on DVD.

[/ QUOTE ]

Did they even make the second season?

[Chris Beveridge]

[ QUOTE ]
Thanatos said:
In regards to Bandai, how about the second half of SD Gundam? All 52 episodes dubbed and aired in Asia; only 26 released on DVD.

[/ QUOTE ]

Only if they do it as a collection though. I don't want another 9 discs of it.

[Foxfossil]

I'm waiting for Marchen Awakens Romance or MAR. I know it is showing on Toonami Jetstream but I got there late and its on episodes 10 to 13 or 14. I'm just wanting them to release the DVD's however I do not have any complaints of viewing them on Jetstream though.

[SEGATA]

I don't think Viz ever had Bo^7 or announced that they had it. The only thing they ever seemed to be involved in was the dub. Anyway, feel free to add Cockpit, Final Fantasy Legend of the Crystal Meth and the rest of Strange Dawn to that list.

[meganly_chan]

Hey FUNimation, where's my Slayers? It's been over a year since you announced it, my old CPM DVD sets are starting to die and I'd really like to replace them!

As for I'm Gonna Be An Angel... SynchPoint, would you either hurry up and finish it, or give it to someone who will? Really, I'm losing the last of my patience with you.

[nakimushi]

Hey FUNimation, where's my Slayers? It's been over a year since you announced it, my old CPM DVD sets are starting to die and I'd really like to replace them!


The last info from Funimation on Slayers was in this post here (http://forums.animeondvd.com/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=region1&Number=1436961&Forum=f15&Words=slayers&Searchpage=0&Limit=100&Main=1435744&Search=true&where=bodysub&Name=2078&daterange=1&newerval=&newertype=&olderval=1&oldertype=w&bodyprev=#Post1436961).

[Talyn]

I don't know if this one has been mentioned or not, Muteki Kanban Musume. I saw this at a con last month and the entire room was serious enthralled with the show and we all begged the reviewer to download more. They had issues with programming, 75% of the stuff planned didn't happen, and this was a substitution. We got one more hour and the 30 plus people scammed paper off of me to write the name of this show down. It's pretty amazing and hilarious and very addictive, as was Air Gear but joy to me that got licensed...

[bayoab]

I'm waiting for Marchen Awakens Romance or MAR. The last line I heard from Viz is that they have no plans to release the Jetstream stuff on DVD. This may change soon though as they are airing Mar on regular Toonami soon. Then again, as said by someone else, they don't have the Bobobo DVD license.

I don't know if this one has been mentioned or not, Muteki Kanban Musume.
Muteki kanban was just announced a month ago.

[Roujin0308]

A list of ADV's releases for February 2007 is available (thread here (http://www.animeondvd.com/forum/showtopic.php?tid/15021/tp/1/)), and I'd like to take this opportunity to once again point out the absence of Kurau Phantom Memory. :horse:

[SEGATA]

bayoab: Actually, at AX, Viz did confirm a dvd release for PoT and Mar. About the only thing I could get out of them was that it was a 4 ep release, but no specifics like a date.

[hikaru004]

Tenshi no Tamago (http://202.234.167.56/detailview.html?KEY=PIBA-3021) (Angel's Egg). I wish whoever has this would release it or give back the rights so that another distributor like ADV can have a crack at it. :cry:

[brycec1701]

Gatchaman II and Gatchaman Fighter would be something that I would really like to see ADV put out. I think they did an awesome job with Gatchaman.

[Talyn]

I'm waiting for Marchen Awakens Romance or MAR. The last line I heard from Viz is that they have no plans to release the Jetstream stuff on DVD. This may change soon though as they are airing Mar on regular Toonami soon. Then again, as said by someone else, they don't have the Bobobo DVD license.

I don't know if this one has been mentioned or not, Muteki Kanban Musume.
Muteki kanban was just announced a month ago.


Oh Snap! That's awesome. After I saw your post, I went searching like crazy, though I should be working. I had no clue it had been licenced, I have seen any official press releases but I guess Media Blasters rep unofficially announced in the AMG Season 2 departure post. That's awesome, thanks for pointing that out to me. Now I need to slip another wanted license into my signature...lol

[bayoab]

bayoab: Actually, at AX, Viz did confirm a dvd release for PoT and Mar. About the only thing I could get out of them was that it was a 4 ep release, but no specifics like a date.
At AX? Weird... at the AX Jetstream panel, they said that there were no plans for a DVD release. Then again, it would make sense if there is going to be some sort of release eventually since they are both going to Toonami this month.

[ibby]

I would of thought that ADV might have wanted to release Kurau alongside Le Chevailer D'Eon, just based on the the fact that both series has the same character designer. Anyway I emailed John from animenation to spread the word that ADV hasn't released this show. Full article that I got John to write about Kurau not being released from ADV, can be viewed here. (http://animenation.net/news/askjohn.php?id=1428)

[mcarocks2003]

Tenshi no Tamago (http://202.234.167.56/detailview.html?KEY=PIBA-3021) (Angel's Egg). I wish whoever has this would release it or give back the rights so that another distributor like ADV can have a crack at it. :cry:

Anchor Bay don't have the rights to release Angel's Egg so i assume the rights reverted back to the Japanese company it came from. It was never made clear why Angel's Egg couldn't be released by Anchor Bay. Maybe there was and still is a legal dispute preventing it's aquisition.

I would also like Super Techno Arts to stop twiddling their thumbs and release Robot Carnival. It got a release in France in September this year so i think it's due time the US got priority.

I'd also love Rightstuf to release the rest of their back catalogue including Leda and Ai City. Both of which have been remastered and released in Japan already.

[Talyn]

I would of thought that ADV might have wanted to release Kurau alongside Le Chevailer D'Eon, just based on the the fact that both series has the same character designer. Anyway I emailed John from animenation to spread the word that ADV hasn't released this show. Full article that I got John to write about Kurau not being released from ADV, can be viewed here. (http://animenation.net/news/askjohn.php?id=1428)

*sighes* Just read the article and I knew ADV was horsing around, but didn't know to the full extent. This just sucks not knowing what's going on. I'm fine if they don't have the license, or if they do, but not knowing what is really going on is like pulling teeth... Ah well, just need to keep waiting and sending that e-mail to ADV every month asking about it...lol

[The Pirate Queen]

I would of thought that ADV might have wanted to release Kurau alongside Le Chevailer D'Eon, just based on the the fact that both series has the same character designer. Anyway I emailed John from animenation to spread the word that ADV hasn't released this show. Full article that I got John to write about Kurau not being released from ADV, can be viewed here. (http://animenation.net/news/askjohn.php?id=1428)

*sighes* Just read the article and I knew ADV was horsing around, but didn't know to the full extent. This just sucks not knowing what's going on. I'm fine if they don't have the license, or if they do, but not knowing what is really going on is like pulling teeth... Ah well, just need to keep waiting and sending that e-mail to ADV every month asking about it...lol


Err - full extent? The article boils down to "nobody but ADV knows what's going on," which we already knew.

[Talyn]

I would of thought that ADV might have wanted to release Kurau alongside Le Chevailer D'Eon, just based on the the fact that both series has the same character designer. Anyway I emailed John from animenation to spread the word that ADV hasn't released this show. Full article that I got John to write about Kurau not being released from ADV, can be viewed here. (http://animenation.net/news/askjohn.php?id=1428)

*sighes* Just read the article and I knew ADV was horsing around, but didn't know to the full extent. This just sucks not knowing what's going on. I'm fine if they don't have the license, or if they do, but not knowing what is really going on is like pulling teeth... Ah well, just need to keep waiting and sending that e-mail to ADV every month asking about it...lol


Err - full extent? The article boils down to "nobody but ADV knows what's going on," which we already knew.


Well, I didn't know that and that's what I was referencing. :-) (no tone intended) I'm kinda new to the actual community around here and am discovering tidbits all over the place about all things that I didn't know about. It's cool... Till I came in here, I only knew what newType USA said in 2004 about this show, and that was around the time I discovered AOD.com. This was during my dark ages time (staying away from bboards and communities) so to me, I've only know what I've read in news bits here and there and never knew that only ADV Films knew what was going on with Kurau... Then I heard it in passing around here and finally got to that article and then it became clear to me... :-) *still getting used to people knowing more about shows in flux than I ever though possible* lol

[frijoles]

Tenshi no Tamago (http://202.234.167.56/detailview.html?KEY=PIBA-3021) (Angel's Egg). I wish whoever has this would release it or give back the rights so that another distributor like ADV can have a crack at it. :cry:

Anchor Bay don't have the rights to release Angel's Egg so i assume the rights reverted back to the Japanese company it came from. It was never made clear why Angel's Egg couldn't be released by Anchor Bay. Maybe there was and still is a legal dispute preventing it's acquisition.(sp)



I'm not entirely sure about this, but way back, Anchor Bay released a movie on VHS called "In the Aftermath: Angels Never Sleep." This film had excerpts from "Angel's Egg" in it. That may be the confusion in thinking Anchor Bay had the license for "Angel's Egg." Just a guess.

[JustThisGuy]

I'm not entirely sure about this, but way back, Anchor Bay released a movie on VHS called "In the Aftermath: Angels Never Sleep." This film had excerpts from "Angel's Egg" in it. That may be the confusion in thinking Anchor Bay had the license for "Angel's Egg." Just a guess.
Anchor Bay confirmed your suspicions here (http://www.hometheaterforum.com/chat/anchormay.txt):

<JeffKleist> What ever happened with Angel's Egg? It was on your list awhile back.

<Michael_Felsher> That was a tangled situation, as it was part of a film we have the rights to called IN THE AFTERMATH...however we don't have the rights to release it uncut independently, which is why you haven't seen it.
Note that Anchor Bay did say a few years ago that there were pursuing the rights to Angel's Egg proper, but they eventually gave up.

[Destinyblade]

I definitely am irritated about the fact that there has not been an announcement of any sort for a DVD release for Blood+. In my opinion, this was one of the better shows that aired during the 2005-2006 anime season, and I enjoyed it very much. Now, I am aware that Sony's license for Blood+ is international, but even so, I would think there would be some more news than just the announcements of 5-8 voice actors to be on the English dub.

Also, since the license was announced in late January, I would have thought that this show would be released sometime in Spring 2007, considering that most shows that air in the timeslot Blood+ is in ends up getting released on DVD two years later. Now, I do have faith that it will be released in 2007, but I really want the news of the first DVD in the US/Canada as soon as possible. Probably the reason I want the news badly is because I worry about Sony's track record, especially with shows like Cyborg 009 and Astro Boy (I think).

So please, Sony, release Blood+ in 2007. And please, release the entire series, not just the first two volumes.

[Lum-chan]

With Gunbuster already licensed, the only title I'm waiting for now is that of the Ally Killer: Combustible Campus Guardress! Somebody, anybody, heed my prayer!

[nakimushi]

With Gunbuster already licensed, the only title I'm waiting for now is that of the Ally Killer: Combustible Campus Guardress! Somebody, anybody, heed my prayer!

Good request, wrong thread. Sorry, that title isn't licensed and this thread is for licensed but unreleased titles. :)

I think you are looking for the AoD Most Wanted Licenses (http://www.animeondvd.com/forum/showtopic.php?tid/12757/tp/1/) thread.

[Lum-chan]

Good request, wrong thread. Sorry, that title isn't licensed and this thread is for licensed but unreleased titles. :)

I think you are looking for the AoD Most Wanted Licenses (http://www.animeondvd.com/forum/showtopic.php?tid/12757/tp/1/) thread.

Let's seeee, my excuse for not fully reading the topic and replying to this thread will beeeeeeee: (D). I'm old, I got confused... I thought I paid for these batteries.

[golthin]

I definitely am irritated about the fact that there has not been an announcement of any sort for a DVD release for Blood+. In my opinion, this was one of the better shows that aired during the 2005-2006 anime season, and I enjoyed it very much. Now, I am aware that Sony's license for Blood+ is international, but even so, I would think there would be some more news than just the announcements of 5-8 voice actors to be on the English dub.

Also, since the license was announced in late January, I would have thought that this show would be released sometime in Spring 2007, considering that most shows that air in the timeslot Blood+ is in ends up getting released on DVD two years later. Now, I do have faith that it will be released in 2007, but I really want the news of the first DVD in the US/Canada as soon as possible. Probably the reason I want the news badly is because I worry about Sony's track record, especially with shows like Cyborg 009 and Astro Boy (I think).

So please, Sony, release Blood+ in 2007. And please, release the entire series, not just the first two volumes.

I am also very worried, Sony might have just licensed Blood+ for TV distribution and to keep all the music in the show in their hands which also belongs to Sony. I skipped on the R2 release because Sony licensed the show so fast. What was the last ANIME DVD release from Sony?

[Misa]

snip

I am also very worried, Sony might have just licensed Blood+ for TV distribution and to keep all the music in the show in their hands which also belongs to Sony. I skipped on the R2 release because Sony licensed the show so fast. What was the last ANIME DVD release from Sony?


I very well could be wrong, but I believe the last disk they released was Steamboy.

[Talyn]

snip

I am also very worried, Sony might have just licensed Blood+ for TV distribution and to keep all the music in the show in their hands which also belongs to Sony. I skipped on the R2 release because Sony licensed the show so fast. What was the last ANIME DVD release from Sony?


I very well could be wrong, but I believe the last disk they released was Steamboy.


I don't know about anyone else, but the whole situation sounds pretty bleak to me...

[Teiresias]

snip

I am also very worried, Sony might have just licensed Blood+ for TV distribution and to keep all the music in the show in their hands which also belongs to Sony. I skipped on the R2 release because Sony licensed the show so fast. What was the last ANIME DVD release from Sony?


I very well could be wrong, but I believe the last disk they released was Steamboy.


I don't know about anyone else, but the whole situation sounds pretty bleak to me...

Not near as bleak as Blood+ though... :>

[Destinyblade]

The one thing I fear more than anything is that they don't release the entire Blood+ series on DVD. If Blood+ doesn't do well on the ratings on Adult Swim or on DVD sales, Sony may just say "screw it" and pull a Cyborg 009.

I'm frustrated that they've had the license for so long (nearly a year) and yet no news. Perhaps Adult Swim is waiting for Trinity Blood to finish before airing Blood+? Sony usually doesn't release DVDs of an anime show until it actually airs on TV in the U.S.

[Steve_the_Talking_Pie]

Does VIZ have the rights to the Maison Ikkoku OAVs/movies along with the TV series? Was it one package or was it separate?

[Destinyblade]

Does VIZ have the rights to the Maison Ikkoku OAVs/movies along with the TV series? Was it one package or was it separate?

Probably not the right section to ask, but I've checked it up, and the answer is no. It seems that Viz only has the rights to the TV Series.

[dasboot]

Funi's been sat on Tsubasa for a while now. Like 1 year+ and no concrete news or official website yet. What gives? Are they lining up a TV spot for it ?

-dasboot

[rodaroo]

Yea who knows if they even have all of Tsubasa Licensed...
now a classic like Voltes V or Daimos or Danguard Ace SHOULD be licensed by someone... anyone! for a re relase of any kind!!!

-disgruntled anime fan_

[LenMiyata]

Grumble Grumble Ahem grumble grumble

Funimation has had a splash page up for several weeks now for the first season of 'Tsubasa' as well as the double feature movie with XXXHolic...

TSUBASA - RESERVoire CHRoNiCLE -- One Mission, Multiple Worlds: (http://www.tsubasaonline.com/)
xxxHolic: (http://www.xxxholiconline.com/)

Now what I was wondering about was that at one time, ADV Films claimed to have the complete license for 'Steel Angel Kurumi'. Now the first TV series, the Omake episodes ('Encore') and 'Steel Angel Kurumi 2) have been released, but what happend to the OVA series and the live action??? I can forgive not releasing the live action, but the darker and more serious OVA series???

[Njr Scrawl]

I could have sworn reading on AoD sometime in the past that Media Blasters had licensed "Graduation" (original OVA series that preceded "Marriage" & "Sailor Victory").

Its not on the LL however, so maybe I'm only remembering somone else's wishful thinking. :sd:

[Kikaroo]

Funimation has had a splash page up for several weeks now for the first season of 'Tsubasa' as well as the double feature movie with XXXHolic...

TSUBASA - RESERVoire CHRoNiCLE -- One Mission, Multiple Worlds: (http://www.tsubasaonline.com/)
xxxHolic: (http://www.xxxholiconline.com/)

Weeks? Try months. I really hope they make an release announcement soon for Tsubasa. ><

[Shinobi]

Does anyone know when to expect a Witchblade release? I'm pretty sure Funi licensed it last summer and still no word.

[The Pirate Queen]

Does anyone know when to expect a Witchblade release? I'm pretty sure Funi licensed it last summer and still no word.

The dub has been mentioned on the forums, so it's in production at least. My guess is that they're working to get a TV deal for it.

[kimmiepooh]

If we could get an update from FUNi on the status of Tsubasa Chronicle and School Rumble when to expect it to be out on DVD that would make me happy. Oh, and also some news on Blood+ from Sony too. :)

[Destinyblade]

Oh, and also some news on Blood+ from Sony too. :)

Now that I think about it, it probably won't be for a while still until there's the possibility that DVDs for Blood+ will come out.

As far as I can remember, whenever Sony has acquired an anime TV series, they always put it on Cartoon Network or at least some TV station before they release DVDs. They did this with Astro Boy and Cyborg 009. I bet this is why we're not hearing much about Blood+; there's also the fact that Adult Swim usually doesn't reveal much about a new show until about a week or two before it actually premieres. :(

As much as I don't like it, there probably won't be a TV broadcast for Blood+ until at least this spring, possibly later. Adult Swim has released its schedule up to about early March and there's nothing about Blood+. Hopefully, the DVDs will come in sometime late this year, though even that might be wishful thinking. But one can hope for a 2007 release of Blood+, can't they? :)

[Rhye]

When I first saw that Sony had acquired Blood+, I kinda went-> Oh, sh..crap :( ! Why had it to be Sony! It's going to be a long time waiting for the dvd's... :cry:

[bill princeton]

You can look at it 2 ways:
a)You could have a great show and maybe have to wait for the DVD releases, or;
b)They could rush the DVDs, which could in turn speed up the dub process, resulting in a poor quality dub.

I think I would choose option A

[Destinyblade]

You can look at it 2 ways:
a)You could have a great show and maybe have to wait for the DVD releases, or;
b)They could rush the DVDs, which could in turn speed up the dub process, resulting in a poor quality dub.

I think I would choose option A

Not necessarily. It depends on whoever is working on releasing the DVDs, voice acting, etc. that will determine its quality. Also, a long wait between the day it was announced as "Licensed" and the day it comes to DVD doesn't necessarily mean that it was because they were doing their best to make a quality product. Sometimes, delays are caused due to licensing/legal issues, as was the case with BECK (or so it seems). In this case, I think the delay is due to a number of reasons, one being that Sony was looking for a timeslot for Blood+ to air in the U.S., as I don't think Sony was looking for Adult Swim on Cartoon Network when they were looking for a broadcaster, judging by how they were showcasing the series at NATPE.

But like I said in my earlier post, I think the main reason for the wait is because Sony wants Blood+ to have a TV Broadcast first before it releases the show on DVD; that is, if Sony does release Blood+ on DVD. They did the same thing with Cyborg 009 and Astro Boy, so it's no surprise here either. And if we're going by the two shows that Sony dealt with in the past, Blood+ won't have any DVDs released until it concludes its broadcast on TV completely, which means we may be talking about a 2008 release unless Adult Swim intends to air new episodes of Blood+ 3-4 times a week, which is highly unlikely.

However, that is uncertain because we haven't seen Sony license a TV Series in a long time (since Astro Boy in 2003), and even so, those two shows were more or less targeted for kids in the U.S. since Cyborg 009 aired on Toonami about 3-5 years ago and Astro Boy aired on WB's kids block. Of course, Blood+ is nothing like that, as it's got far too much blood and violence to be airing anywhere except for late-night slots like on Adult Swim. There's also the fact that Sony has handled anime a lot better since the days of those two shows, though the shows they did respectable releases for were movies, not TV Series. So how Sony will handle Blood+ in both quality and DVD release is yet to be known.

I truly do hope that it does get released on DVD, though. I have other 50-episode series that I am wanting to collect as well (I seem to like four season shows a whole bunch :D ), but I just want Blood+ to be available on DVD at the very least so I can collect it someday. It would suck very badly if all it got was a TV Broadcast and nothing else.

[mrsparklenoodle]

I really want Blood+ too. Kurau is being released now, I second Only Yesterday but out of sympathy, I already own the UK release, I would recommend it by the way, if you don't mind the absence of a dub.

Only Yesterday at amazon UK (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Only-Yesterday/dp/B000GHRCFS/ref=pd_bowtega_1/026-7155526-2310814?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1175776725&sr=1-1)

[Darkseid]

Has anyone heard about the Zeta Gundam movie trilogy yet? I'd also like to know if there's been any new information on the Hi No Tori TV series. Thanks to anyone who can answer.

[Mint Chocolate]

I'd like to add my bitching for Blood+ :roll: This is one series that I'll spend any amount of money on. So please Sony, get it out soon and make it awesome (or just complete :sd: )

[Ida]

Where is my Keroro Gunsou/Sgt. Frog? It was licensed as long ago as Muteki Kanban Musume was, and in a pretty spectacular way as well, but since then, there has been nothing (as far as I've noticed)... :angry:

[EmperorBrandon]

Where is my Keroro Gunsou/Sgt. Frog? It was licensed as long ago as Muteki Kanban Musume was, and in a pretty spectacular way as well, but since then, there has been nothing (as far as I've noticed)... :angry:

Yeah, I would like to know too. Apparently ADV has started dubbing it. I would hope it's not too far off.

[Nosredna]

Where is my Keroro Gunsou/Sgt. Frog? It was licensed as long ago as Muteki Kanban Musume was, and in a pretty spectacular way as well, but since then, there has been nothing (as far as I've noticed)... :angry:

Yeah, I would like to know too. Apparently ADV has started dubbing it. I would hope it's not too far off.

Somebody asked about this at Otakon and ADV said that they were looking for a TV deal for the show, they didn't say how many episodes were dubbed yet though.

[LordGeo]

Where is my Keroro Gunsou/Sgt. Frog? It was licensed as long ago as Muteki Kanban Musume was, and in a pretty spectacular way as well, but since then, there has been nothing (as far as I've noticed)... :angry:

Yeah, I would like to know too. Apparently ADV has started dubbing it. I would hope it's not too far off.

Somebody asked about this at Otakon and ADV said that they were looking for a TV deal for the show, they didn't say how many episodes were dubbed yet though.

Also, they said that fans could expect an early 2008 release. Whether that means TV or DVD is unknown, though...

[nickcreech]

YAMIBOU...where the fuck is YamiBou? I mean, do they not want to release it because it is Yuri or something? The chicks dubbing Kannazuki no Miko didn't have a problem with dubbing that yuri, so why this one? Does anyone have the license?

[Zalis]

YAMIBOU...where the fuck is YamiBou? I mean, do they not want to release it because it is Yuri or something? The chicks dubbing Kannazuki no Miko didn't have a problem with dubbing that yuri, so why this one? Does anyone have the license? Nobody even has the license, so it doesn't qualify as an "unreleased license." Media-Blasters hasn't had a problem licensing/releasing yuri (without an English dub) like Kashimashi, Strawberry Panic, Simoun, and OtoBoku, so it's probably not the yuri holding YamiBou back.

[rescue_dogs_every_day]

Well...I'd love to see some Sonic X unedited DVDs with Japanese and English subtitles. I'm tired of all the crappy dialogue and jokes and cut scenes. :angry: I bought a disc from Japan with 13 episodes on it, and I likes the voice acting and original episodes so much better. 4Kids took out scenes that added good humor to the series and cut some of my favored character's scenes from the series. *Chaotix was barely in there at all for the second season, and 4Kids made their appearance even shorter...*

I know it probably will never happen, but it'd be so great if they did--which, I know, they won't. Sonic X was always kinda for kids, and not many people would actually buy it if it was released unedited in the US...I think. I'll just continue to buy my DVDs from Japan...

So, would bitching about a company not releasing something like Sonic X unedited be considered OK for this thread? I don't really consider it released because it was so cropped up; just like One Piece.

[guyverfanboy]

I dunno if this has been mentioned, but Varoom One from Media Blasters is unreleased. I dunno if they lost the license to that or what... :(

[LordGeo]

I dunno if this has been mentioned, but Varoom One from Media Blasters is unreleased. I dunno if they lost the license to that or what... :(

I think the proper title is Barom One, and it's not alone.

MB once picked up a number of anime from Enoki Films, like Babel II, Genam Wars, Barom One, Shinseikiden Mars, and Demon Lord Dante.

For some reason, they dropped Barom One, Mars, and Dante, but Geneon liscence rescued Dante, and MB still released Babel II and Genma Wars.

It sucks, since I liked Shinseikiden Mars, and Barom One looked interesting.

[guyverfanboy]

I think the proper title is Barom One, and it's not alone.

MB once picked up a number of anime from Enoki Films, like Babel II, Genam Wars, Barom One, Shinseikiden Mars, and Demon Lord Dante.

For some reason, they dropped Barom One, Mars, and Dante, but Geneon liscence rescued Dante, and MB still released Babel II and Genma Wars.

It sucks, since I liked Shinseikiden Mars, and Barom One looked interesting.

Barom One is the proper title? Never new that. :sd: Hopefully, someone will release it eventually...

[aagranov]

Is Black Lagoon 2nd barrage relicensed to anyone?

[meganly_chan]

Where is Ouran High School? I didn't exactly expect it to come out immediately, but some kind of ballpark estimate would be nice :confused:

[aagranov]

Where is Ouran High School? I didn't exactly expect it to come out immediately, but some kind of ballpark estimate would be nice :confused:

he series is licensed for distribution in North America by FUNimation Entertainment, set for release across the region in 2008.

[Whoomp]

Is Black Lagoon 2nd barrage relicensed to anyone?
Nope, it usually (what I have heard) takes until the license expires before someone else can license it again, otherwise companys have to (what i have heard ^^') license it from another like for example Haruhi where Kudokawa and Bandai co-released it, I may be wrong though...

[Berserker]

When will Funimation release XXXHolic? It is listed with them having the license for it, and I would like to see it in English.

[Prince_of_Chronics]

Is Black Lagoon 2nd barrage relicensed to anyone?
Nope, it usually (what I have heard) takes until the license expires before someone else can license it again, otherwise companys have to (what i have heard ^^') license it from another like for example Haruhi where Kudokawa and Bandai co-released it, I may be wrong though...

Does anyone actually have any kind of concrete info on the distribution for the Second Barrage? This is one of my most favorite shows and I just recently had the pleasure of re-watching season 1 with the English dubs and it was great.

I know the Second Barrage is already dubbed, and it's just a matter of replication and distribution. heh.. I really want the second season on R1 discs pretty badly :)

[VinceA]

Nope... trust me, if anyone had any reliable, verifiable, disclosable info it would have been posted to the forums by now along with a slew of happy responses.

[Ryuuroden]

Where is Ouran High School? I didn't exactly expect it to come out immediately, but some kind of ballpark estimate would be nice :confused:

Honestly, Ouran and Honey & Clover are the only two shows I am really waiting for atm. And since I havent been keeping up with things (my last post in AOD was ages ago) I don't even know if H&C is licenced yet for the USA.

[Fudce]

Where is Ouran High School? I didn't exactly expect it to come out immediately, but some kind of ballpark estimate would be nice :confused:
I've heard rumblings about summer 2008, but don't quote me on this as I can't remember when I heard this or who from.

I was probably either asleep or slightly drunk at the time.

[GuilewasNK]

Easy one...

Disney... what in the world possessed you to license Ghibli's Only Yesterday when you seem to have no intention of releasing it in R1, since it seems that you feel it is too niche to even dub into english?! Do you really think that nobody in North America wants to see this movie? The TCM showing was a nice bone to throw us, but it's not enough.

You've released it in Europe... just because you can't market it to children doesn't mean you have to sit on that license and deprive your North American audience of it. Sell it exclusively online and press it in small batches if you're that worried about it not selling in b&m stores.

So Disney, prove me and the rest of the R1 Ghibli fans wrong and release this movie on DVD. Or sell the license to someone who isn't afraid to release such an "unmarketable" film.


Disney couldn't even bother to release all of Gargoyles on DVD and that is their very own product! I wouldn't count on them for anime either.

[Seishi]

Any of Geneon's in-limbo licenses such as When They Cry, Rozen Maiden, Nanoha, and even Card Captor Sakura.

[kit-kat]

Ouran High School Host Club! I didn't expect a quicky release, but some official word on when it will be released, besides sometime in 2008. Give me a quarter! Please :) .

Honey and Clover and NANA TV as well... when, Viz, when :cry: ?!?!?!

[Glorian]

Didn't Geneon's Cardcaptor Sakura license expire well before the company vanished?

[JimMcH]

I really only have one series to bitch about and that is Monster. To be fair though there hasn't been any confirmation that Viz actually DID license the anime, so i'm not so sure as to whether I have the right to bitch or not.

EDIT: After reading a few posts above mine, I guess Black Lagoon: 2nd Barrage counts, so I suppose i'll bitch about that one too. :grin:

[hermione]

Three series that I can't remember the name of but I was in recent years:

The first was about a teacher at the start of the twentieth century who signs on to tutor a group of schoolgirls living on battle ship. It turns out the girls are psychics who control powerful mecha that are used to fight the Russians.

The second was about a group of friends, led by a really smart kid, who joins a "detective academy" and ends up going on a series of bizarre obstacle course events to become a detective.

The third was about some kid with a really lousy character design who was trying to create a "national bread for Japan" at a cooking school.

Anyone know the names of these shows and have they been licensed yet?

[Shsway]

For the love of God, Viz - please have mercy on this humble fan of NANA! I needs the television series and my fun, angsty, subtext-y friendship fix like yesterday!! :cry:

[Isuzu Inugami]

The third was about some kid with a really lousy character design who was trying to create a "national bread for Japan" at a cooking school.

Anyone know the names of these shows and have they been licensed yet?

Yakitate Japan. The anime is unlicensed, but the manga has been coming out here for a while.

[Zalis]

Didn't Geneon's Cardcaptor Sakura license expire well before the company vanished? Yes, sometime in late 2006/early 2007 IIRC.

It feels in bad taste to bitch about this one given ADV's recent troubles, but I would like to hear something about Kyoshirou to Towa no Sora. Just thought I've give it a "somebody still cares about it!" mention.

[onigiri]

The second was about a group of friends, led by a really smart kid, who joins a "detective academy" and ends up going on a series of bizarre obstacle course events to become a detective.

This one is Tantei Gakuen Q (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=2609), I think. Unlicensed.

[zrdb]

I can tell what the 1st one is-"Raimuiro Senkitan" which had a 13 episode series and a 2 episode ova sequel-it's unlicensed. Can't tell you about the 2nd one, though.

[GundamWingMan]

This isn't a rant, but I've been interested about a series called Romeo X Juliet which I read about a year or so ago in an issue of Anime Insider and it really piqued my curiosity. Forgive me if someone already asked about this show, but does anyone know if it's been licensed, if it has, will RXJ make it's way to the States anytime soon?

[Mint Chocolate]

I don't think it's officially been licensed. I too am waiting for RxJ. I think Funimation "has" it and hope they will announce it soon.

[Fudce]

I don't think it's officially been licensed. I too am waiting for RxJ. I think Funimation "has" it and hope they will announce it soon.
I wouldn't be surprised to see that it was licenced, but it definitly isn't a given. GDH (Gonzo) have shown a much greater interest in protecting their licences overseas, and FUNimation takes their active part in that interest.

[Buster Blader 126]

Having finished watching Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion two days ago, I must say that Bandai Entertainment better hurry up and give us a solid release date soon. I had to resort to watching RM files for CG for all episodes but the first one, and since I don't know if YTV will air it, I'm really itching to rewatch it in better quality.

[Johnny]

Having finished watching Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion two days ago, I must say that Bandai Entertainment better hurry up and give us a solid release date soon.

Agreed. I didn't watch any of the fansubs and only recently with the talk of it airing on TV etc, when I checked it out I realised it's a series I would absolutely love and really can't wait until the DVDs arrive.

[Solid Slap]

Having finished watching Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion two days ago, I must say that Bandai Entertainment better hurry up and give us a solid release date soon. I had to resort to watching RM files for CG for all episodes but the first one, and since I don't know if YTV will air it, I'm really itching to rewatch it in better quality.

I could not agree more. I usually have patience...hell, I've actually been pretty calm with the TTGL thing, but I must own Geass on R1 DVD, and I really want it soon. I hope I don't have to wait forever like I did with Eureka Seven which is just wrapping up its DVD release this month.

[Raye]

When the hell is Ichigo 100% going to come out anyway? I don't care if the show cuts a bunch of parts from the manga out -- I want to see Nishino on DVD!

[Fudce]

When the hell is Ichigo 100% going to come out anyway? I don't care if the show cuts a bunch of parts from the manga out -- I want to see Nishino on DVD!
To my knowledge, 100% isn't licenced.

[Draneor]

When the hell is Ichigo 100% going to come out anyway? I don't care if the show cuts a bunch of parts from the manga out -- I want to see Nishino on DVD!
To my knowledge, 100% isn't licenced.

It appears they were involved with the Spanish version? Also, they shopped it around with NATPE--not that that means anything. Perhaps that is were the rumour came from. I was under the impression myself that they had licensed it, but there doesn't appear to be any evidence for it from what I can tell.

[meganly_chan]

It just occured to me today (and forgive me if I already talked about it earlier, or someone else did) - didn't Funimation license rescue Marmalade Boy? Are they going to do anything with it, or what?

[pig_man]

It just occured to me today (and forgive me if I already talked about it earlier, or someone else did) - didn't Funimation license rescue Marmalade Boy? Are they going to do anything with it, or what?

Click here (http://www.animeondvd.com/aodvb/showpost.php?p=1098803&postcount=5) to find out why this is not going to be released.

[meganly_chan]

Swell :/

[bluesilo]

OOOO this is what I needed. An official bitching thread.

Where is my Ef ~ a tale of memories?!?!

I mean its in my top five favorites and I would gladly pay BVUSA prices for it. (don't take that to mean I want BVUSA to grab it lol) I would love to see a dub. If anyone out there is listening please license this!!

[Fudce]

Where is my Ef ~ a tale of memories?!?!

It's still in the hands of the Japanese rights holders, that's where.

This is an "unreleased licences" bitch thread, not an "unlicenced releases" ;)

[parakiss]

What happen to honey and clover.I keep waiting for viz to bring it over but nothing. Does anyone know about this?

[Solid Slap]

Ok, maybe I've been a little too hard on Bandai with the Geass and all, but I promise this is the last time I'll complain about an unreleased license from them...for a while. Where is Galaxy Angel X? I know the S specials are coming out, but can I at least get a tentative time as to when X may show up, and in what form? I remember the license being announced almost a year ago.

[akcoll99]

Anybody think there's any chance of getting the new Cobra series in R1? I've given up on ever seeing the old VHS release here on DVD, so I'm hoping we can at least get the new OVA's and TV series...

[EmperorBrandon]

What happen to honey and clover.I keep waiting for viz to bring it over but nothing. Does anyone know about this?

It has definitely been dubbed, at least. We haven't heard any release plans yet, though... Viz has been really disappointing with shoujo series as of late. Full Moon is on a "break" apparently... :sigh:

[fallenangelash]

bah! what about gakuen alice! great show, been out for ages.. still no licence! grr.. same with manabi straight.

[leongsh]

bah! what about gakuen alice! great show, been out for ages.. still no licence! grr.. same with manabi straight.
Uh.. this is thread is for bitching on the unreleased licensed shows and not on unlicensed shows not being licensed.

[Senna]

Another here to bitch about Honey & Clover's lack of release date. (And might as well mention Ouran on behalf of my two friends who have been waiting for it.) Also, weren't both Jyu Oh Sei and Terra he originally supposed to have a release early/spring 2008? Maybe I dreamed it. I'm looking forward to both and I haven't heard anything on either in a while. (At least it looks like the Jyu Oh Sei manga's coming out soon ...) I know there can be valid reasons for shows being stuck/delayed like this, but when it concerns some series that I really can't wait to buy on DVD (Honey & Clover and Terra he, mainly) ... it'd be nice to at least hear something like, "We're working on it."

[seca]

Also, weren't both Jyu Oh Sei and Terra he originally supposed to have a release early/spring 2008? Maybe I dreamed it. I'm looking forward to both and I haven't heard anything on either in a while. (At least it looks like the Jyu Oh Sei manga's coming out soon ...)

I can only assume that Funi is waiting for the manga release before they release Jyu-Oh-Sei. I'm hoping the delay is because they're negotiating releasing all of Jyu-Oh-Sei in a single set, which would make a lot of sense as it's only 11 episodes long and that seems to be the current release trend with Funi. But yea, I would like to hear something in regards to it, even a "we're working on it."

[tainteddonut]

Another here to bitch about Honey & Clover's lack of release date. (And might as well mention Ouran on behalf of my two friends who have been waiting for it.) Also, weren't both Jyu Oh Sei and Terra he originally supposed to have a release early/spring 2008? Maybe I dreamed it. I'm looking forward to both and I haven't heard anything on either in a while. (At least it looks like the Jyu Oh Sei manga's coming out soon ...) I know there can be valid reasons for shows being stuck/delayed like this, but when it concerns some series that I really can't wait to buy on DVD (Honey & Clover and Terra he, mainly) ... it'd be nice to at least hear something like, "We're working on it."

I'll second Honey & Clover and add me for wanting to see Ouran also. Toward the Terra is supposedly on track for a summer release according to Bandai at Anime Boston '08 (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/convention/2008/bandai-entertainment). I'm still waiting on that one also. They were pretty quick to fast track TTGL so I'm hoping plans for Toward the Terra didn't get pushed further back in the mean time.

EDIT: Speak of the devil, solicitation (http://www.animeondvd.com/aodvb/showthread.php?t=81790) just came out for Toward the Terra :D. One down, Viz/Funi to go.

[Kogepan703]

With all these less than stellar Funi license announcements, this is extremely aggravating when they're just twiddling their thumbs over big series like Ouran and DtB with not even an approximate release date. I wish they'd say SOMETHING on why they're holding these titles back, or say something like, "end of 2008" just so we can stop waiting. This is very poor customer service on their part (and Viz, for that matter, with Honey and Clover and NANA), especially when other companies like Nozomi can announce AND release a title in a reasonable amount of time.

Funi seem to have gotten the hint with their last two announcements with "late 2008" and "January 2009" so what's the problem with announcing an approximate date for Ouran and DtB?

I did notice they changed their Ouran webpage picture, but now there's not even a year listed. DtB still mentions 2008 in their webpage title (not on the actual page), but not when.

[meganly_chan]

Yeah, I agree. If they would just say "We're working on it," "Coming Fall 2008," or any kind of comment, I would be happier. But not hearing anything at all just makes me feel angry. They've only just licensed Mamotte and we already have a release date, so what about poor Ouran that's been in limbo for almost (over?) a year? Grrr...

[Senna]

EDIT: Speak of the devil, solicitation (http://www.animeondvd.com/aodvb/showthread.php?t=81790) just came out for Toward the Terra :D. One down, Viz/Funi to go.

I guess complaining really works :D

[BluWacky]

Re: Honey and Clover, according to the site for the live action film at http://www.honeyandclover.us/story.html the anime is due out on DVD "later this year", whatever that means in magical Viz land.

Hurray! if true. It's better than nothing.

[Shimomura_Joe]

I'm waiting for Bandai to get off their behinds and announce a date for the Silent Mobius films. It's not really that hard...throw them both on one DVD and get it out there. No point in licensing something if all you're gonna do is sit on the rights. Also, I know Guyver has been released in it's entirety but, it's harder than hell to find the single DVD's anywhere so, I'd like to hear some sort of an announcement from ADV about a box set. Again, not like it's really difficult to re-release the series. Lower price point would mean more sales I would imagine. While I'm at it, let's see a box set of Aura Battler Dunbine huh? All it is is repackaging something that's been available already. Shouldn't be too much of an issue (money/time/whatever) about putting it back out so those that enjoy such series can get them. :anger200:

[bige]

Is there any chance someone will reacquire the licenses to the Galaxy Express 999 movies and put them on DVD?

[Busaiku]

Re: Honey and Clover, according to the site for the live action film at http://www.honeyandclover.us/story.html the anime is due out on DVD "later this year", whatever that means in magical Viz land.

Hurray! if true. It's better than nothing.
How long ago was that updated?
The latest news update seems to be from the 13th, but I haven't kept up with the site, so for all I know, that story page may have been updated last year.

[Orihimes_Boyfriend]

Were the HELL is the Monster anime?! The manga has been out here in the US for over a year and it one of Viz's hottest titles right now. You'd think that would be enough for them to get on the ball and green light the anime already. If not them someone needs to step up! And regardless of who finally gets the rights if Chrispen Freeman is not playing Tenma I'm going to be pissed. That character is a perfect fit for his voice. Now I have heard all the rumors that they (Viz) have been shopping the series around to TV outlets but if thats true then why don't they come out and say they have the R1 rights?

[Fudce]

Were the HELL is the Monster anime?! The manga has been out here in the US for over a year and it one of Viz's hottest titles right now. You'd think that would be enough for them to get on the ball and green light the anime already. If not them someone needs to step up! And regardless of who finally gets the rights if Chrispen Freeman is not playing Tenma I'm going to be pissed. That character is a perfect fit for his voice. Now I have heard all the rumors that they (Viz) have been shopping the series around to TV outlets but if thats true then why don't they come out and say they have the R1 rights?

This is the Unreleased Licences, not the licence wishlist. Monster is unlicenced, therefor you can't bitch that it is taking too long to release :)

[Orihimes_Boyfriend]

Whoops my bad. :D
Anything new on Claymore? I can't belive Funimation has yet to annouce the cast.

[Busaiku]

Hey, it's been almost a year for Ouran and Darker Than Black, and we still don't have a cast for those.

[Fudce]

FUNimation like to play the long game on their licences, positioning them in the marketplace at just the right moment they think. Ouran looks to be moving to the endgame of "pre-release licencehood", what with some information being announced end of this week apparantly.

[JINROH]

And regardless of who finally gets the rights if Chrispen Freeman is not playing Tenma I'm going to be pissed. That character is a perfect fit for his voice. Now I have heard all the rumors that they (Viz) have been shopping the series around to TV outlets but if thats true then why don't they come out and say they have the R1 rights?


Agreed,I would love to hear him do that character.

[danth78]

Hey, what about the Silent Mobius movies? I could have sworn that Bandai USA (or BV) just recently licensed them.

[Whoomp]

Hey, what about the Silent Mobius movies? I could have sworn that Bandai USA (or BV) just recently licensed them.
Its been a while since Bandai Ent licensed them so yeah, where the hell are they? Not even as much as a hint that they are going to release them soon.

[danth78]

Hey, what about the Silent Mobius movies? I could have sworn that Bandai USA (or BV) just recently licensed them.
Its been a while since Bandai Ent licensed them so yeah, where the hell are they? Not even as much as a hint that they are going to release them soon.
Exactly. I was pretty excited when I heard the news. I have the Streamline dub (yuck) on VHS and I always wanted to see the original as well as the second movie. That early-nineties animation is the bomb.

[Zeether]

See my sig. Seriously, I think these two anime should be licensed. The only issue would be what order to put the episodes in because they're in reverse order

[Prede]

Zeether this is the Unrealeased License Bitch Thread. Meaning if a show was licensed but not released yet (for example "Sgt. Frog", "Claymore", and "Baccano!"). You could bitch that Baccano is taking to long to dub,that the release date for Claymore is so far away, or that we have little info on Sgt. Frog, but not that those shows you listed have yet to be licensed :laugh:.

[Zeether]

oh, my bad >_<

[Prede]

oh, my bad >_<

Hey I don't care :sdsmiley:. Just explaining what this thread is for :bigsmile:.

[Red Comet]

Ikki Tousen: Dragon Destiny
Zeta Gundam movie trilogy
Omohide Poro Poro (Only Yesterday)
I Can Hear the Sea/Ocean Waves

Also, any Lupin movies that maybe licensed yet haven't been released on DVD. I think the Legend of Gold Babylon was on VHS but not on R1 DVD yet.

I'm thinking of maybe getting these as R2 DVDs sometime in the future. Especially, since some of them might not get released here.

[Fudce]

Omohide Poro Poro (Only Yesterday)
I Can Hear the Sea/Ocean Waves

I'm thinking of maybe getting these as R2 DVDs sometime in the future. Especially, since some of them might not get released here.

You should definitly consider getting these as R2Es rather than R2Js.

Ocean Waves isn't released yet, but it's coming next year.

[Mr. Nail Bat]

I Can Hear the Sea/Ocean Waves

Unless things have changed, this is one Ghibli film that was not included in the original Disney licensing deal.

[Fudce]

I Can Hear the Sea/Ocean Waves

Unless things have changed, this is one Ghibli film that was not included in the original Disney licensing deal.

I've not heard it being announced in North America, and it is still listed in the most wanted master list. Interestingly it is licenced in UK, and we're expecting a release in 2009.

[Draneor]

I'm going to be honest: I'm starting to get annoyed at the lack of Genshiken 2. Especially since I never watched it and thus have been waiting for the DVD release since 2007. KujiUn finished a long time ago.^^U Please, Media Blasters, release it already.

[oslapedo]

I want Nana from Viz, even though I've essentially given up hope, and I want Blood+ from Sony. I'll forgive you for the dubtitles if you just release the second season already! :cry:

[Ties]

RightStuf took down their listing for Full Moon Vol.1 to 7 this week with no boxset to complete the series or anything in sight. Viz can go **** themselves for giving us false hope of getting all of Full Moon in R1. If you announce, even worse is start releasing, something you better finish it all. Even a quick sub-only boxset release would do instead of the silent death treatment.

[HellKorn]

So, Honey and Clover. Has there been any sort of rumblings for the English dub like there have been for Monster to at least indicate that some semblance of progress has been made?

Just wish Viz would put it out so that I can forget that anime division exists.

[Prede]

^Not yet, but I think they were pitiching that, along with Monster, Nana, and a few other shows to a bunch of Television networks, so they still have plans for that series. Still when they plan on getting around to those plans(no pun intended)...is up to them. :beat:

[geotrio]

Ikki Tousen Dragon Destiny

I know there has been a huge dub debate going on but at this point I would be happy if they just got it out.

[HellKorn]

^Not yet, but I think they were pitiching that, along with Monster, Nana, and a few other shows to a bunch of Television networks, so they still have plans for that series. Still when they plan on getting around to those plans(no pun intended)...is up to them. :beat:
Given this English dub clip (http://www.mania.com/aodvb/showthread.php?t=90809), and their responses (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/convention/2009/new-york-comic-con/viz-media) at NYCC, I'll expect them all this year.

Fine by me, as Honey and Clover is the only anime title that they have they I care about. Can forgive the shitty PR as long as its released.

[KudosForce]

Ikki Tousen Dragon Destiny

I know there has been a huge dub debate going on but at this point I would be happy if they just got it out.

I know how you feel. On the subject of Gaogaigar FINAL, it looks like they won't release it (according to John himself). The only way it'll ever get brought here now is if Nozomi gets convinced to pick it up.

Of course, this means that it would be sub-only. Given the state of the economy right now and the fact that I don't mind watching anime in subs, I can live with that.

[oslapedo]

I still want the rest of Blood+. Rabble, rabble, rabble.

[Damius]

Well, it's hard to believe but it seems that I'll have to remove Nana from my previous list... :bigsmile:

[Gishra]

Ikki Tousen Dragon Destiny

I know there has been a huge dub debate going on but at this point I would be happy if they just got it out.

This is what I came to bitch about as well. I'm pretty tired of waiting, and if the R2 dvds weren't something like sixty bucks for two episodes I'd just buy those. At this point they can dub it in brail for all I care, just release it already.

[Glorian]

Ikki Tousen Dragon Destiny

I know there has been a huge dub debate going on but at this point I would be happy if they just got it out.

This is what I came to bitch about as well. I'm pretty tired of waiting, and if the R2 dvds weren't something like sixty bucks for two episodes I'd just buy those. At this point they can dub it in brail for all I care, just release it already.

I'm honestly astonished that it's taken Media Blasters so long to start releasing this. It seems like a show with good sales potential, and they certainly aren't making anything by sitting on it.

[Chief Wahoo]

Does Kitty Media have the rights to "Bible Black: Imari Arc" or was that not included in the rights for "Bible Black Only?"

[lesterf1020]

Well since no one has been bitching for a while I would just like to ask Bandai "Where the hell is Shigofumi?!" I got your money right here. You can even go the Kannagi route.

[Njr Scrawl]

Still waiting for Bamboo Blade to get a release annoucement...

[WTK]

Still waiting for Bamboo Blade to get a release announcement...
Bamboo Blade, Part 1 (http://www.rightstuf.com/i/fun09840) is scheduled to be released on 11/24/09.

[Suwako Moriya]

Well since no one has been bitching for a while I would just like to ask Bandai "Where the hell is Shigofumi?!" I got your money right here. You can even go the Kannagi route.

Ah, yes, one of those Bandai Visual titles that still remains in limbo. I never saw it myself, but for the sake of those who want it Bandai Entertainment should really say something about it.

If the license has been canceled, they need to be honest with people and actually tell them. If they still have plans to release it eventually then give people a sign that it still exists.

[Ashyukun]

Well since no one has been bitching for a while I would just like to ask Bandai "Where the hell is Shigofumi?!" I got your money right here. You can even go the Kannagi route.
This is number one with a gun for me as far as missing but theoretically licensed shows... I keep a file with all the shows I want to pick up in it so I can avoid accidentally ordering a disc twice (yes, I have had this happen- more than once :sweat:) and sorted by company for easy reference in TRSI sales- and Shigofumi has been sitting at the top of that file for, what, 2 years now? It's all the worse for the fact that it was supposed to be getting a near simultaneous DVD release with Japan. *grumble*

[something]

Well since no one has been bitching for a while I would just like to ask Bandai "Where the hell is Shigofumi?!" I got your money right here.
Well, it was a BV USA title. Do we have any reason to believe that the license was ever transferred over to Bandai Ent when BV USA went poof? I think the title was just dropped completely, not even put on the backburner. It seems like Bandai Ent took sola and True Tears but skipped Shigofumi. They never announced any intention whatsoever to release it at any rate.

I will note that it's actually getting a very cheap R2 release (http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B0035VPU06). In fact, it's going to cost a fraction of what BV USA's R1 release would have cost! $62 USD at current exchange rates. Shipping hurts for one item so HMV or CDJapan might be good options too, but either way it's much still less than what BV USA wanted.

Unfortunately the chance of it having subtitles is virtually zero. So I know it's no use to most people, myself included. I'll buy plenty of raw JP discs, but not for shows I haven't seen in full already and have permanent access to a translation for elsewhere. Still worth mentioning though.

[Ashyukun]

Well, it was a BV USA title. Do we have any reason to believe that the license was ever transferred over to Bandai Ent when BV USA went poof? I think the title was just dropped completely, not even put on the backburner. It seems like Bandai Ent took sola and True Tears but skipped Shigofumi. They never announced any intention whatsoever to release it at any rate.

I will note that it's actually getting a very cheap R2 release (http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B0035VPU06). In fact, it's going to cost a fraction of what BV USA's R1 release would have cost! $62 USD at current exchange rates. Shipping hurts for one item so HMV or CDJapan might be good options too, but either way it's much still less than what BV USA wanted.

Unfortunately the chance of it having subtitles is virtually zero. So I know it's no use to most people, myself included. I'll buy plenty of raw JP discs, but not for shows I haven't seen in full already and have permanent access to a translation for elsewhere. Still worth mentioning though.
That actually IS a really good deal on it- I'm impressed. The lack of subs does pretty much kill it for me as well though. If I had ready access to timed scripts for it I could probably simply make subs for the discs, but that just seems like too much work. I think especially releasing it that cheap that they'd be smart to put subs on it and grab the market of those of us who have been waiting for it over here (all what, 12 of us? :sweat: ).

Still, subs on that would be nice- both for simply being able to watch it (assuming you've got a multi-region player, which any of us considering R2 should have anyway...) and the implication that perhaps the companies are considering going after the export market more directly.

[something]

That actually IS a really good deal on it- I'm impressed. The lack of subs does pretty much kill it for me as well though. If I had ready access to timed scripts for it I could probably simply make subs for the discs, but that just seems like too much work. I think especially releasing it that cheap that they'd be smart to put subs on it and grab the market of those of us who have been waiting for it over here (all what, 12 of us? :sweat: ).
Bandai Visual Japan has been pretty aggressively pushing these reprices. Do an amazon.co.jp search for "Emotion The Best", or check out this thread in R2 (http://www.mania.com/aodvb/showthread.php?t=95119) for more. I think they're already over 40 EtB releases.

They may never have finished the subtitles for Shigofumi to begin with so it does seem highly unlikely they'd be on there. And I guess it hasn't crossed their mind to bother trying to put subs on their other EtB series (especially ones without an R1 release and existing sub track) since it's really just a bare bones, super-low-price repackaging. Too bad, though. I did buy the Uta~Kata EtB and may do the same for the Stratos 4 OVAs as well.

[kapparomeo]

I'm a very big Gunslinger Girl enthusiast, and I've been waiting a long time for Gunslinger Girl: Il Teatrino to appear in the UK. Yes, I know that Artland's offering is inferior to the exquisite Madhouse series, but what can I say, I'm a fanboy (from watching streams on the Funimation Channel it's also not as bad as people make out).

As Funimation released it back in the USA last August I was expecting that Manga Entertainment would be distributing it here as well... but to no avail. After my impatience got the better of me and I gave Manga's Twitter account a poke recently I was told that "another company" (they wouldn't say who) was sitting on the rights to R2 distribution.

Before I spend the money on importing a copy from Australia, can I ask if anyone knows what the real situation is with this show, and if it's ever likely to appear here in Blighty?

[TheGreenMan]

Wasn't Haruhi-chan and Nyorōn Churuya-san supposed to come out this summer? I had forgotten these were licensed.

[WTK]

Wasn't Haruhi-chan and Nyorōn Churuya-san supposed to come out this summer? I had forgotten these were licensed.
It was supposed to. Then again it's BEI, it's pushed back (or at least in this case, not solicited yet). It remains to be seen if this will be released before the year is over.

[Tratious]

I'm a very big Gunslinger Girl enthusiast, and I've been waiting a long time for Gunslinger Girl: Il Teatrino to appear in the UK. Yes, I know that Artland's offering is inferior to the exquisite Madhouse series, but what can I say, I'm a fanboy (from watching streams on the Funimation Channel it's also not as bad as people make out).

As Funimation released it back in the USA last August I was expecting that Manga Entertainment would be distributing it here as well... but to no avail. After my impatience got the better of me and I gave Manga's Twitter account a poke recently I was told that "another company" (they wouldn't say who) was sitting on the rights to R2 distribution.

Before I spend the money on importing a copy from Australia, can I ask if anyone knows what the real situation is with this show, and if it's ever likely to appear here in Blighty?
As I don't live in Europe, all I can say it if you have a Blu-Ray player get funimation's blu-ray version since it is also Region B

[EmperorBrandon]

Wasn't Haruhi-chan and Nyorōn Churuya-san supposed to come out this summer? I had forgotten these were licensed.
It was supposed to. Then again it's BEI, it's pushed back (or at least in this case, not solicited yet). It remains to be seen if this will be released before the year is over.

I was just thinking about that... BEI should probably wait until they're absolutely certain on their date before they solicit it anyway, though. :) I do think they have the whole series dubbed already at least... I'm most looking forward to the movie, which is probably even further off.