Crunchyroll License List

[prnoct90]

Since no one else has posted this, I figured I would. Starting January 8, 2009, Crunchyroll will remove all of their unlicensed content, and only stream licensed, legal content. They have already signed contracts with TV Tokyo, Gonzo, Pony Canyon, Toei Animation, and apparently others. They have also already announced 5 titles that will be airing on the website, and they say that by Januray 8th, they will have upward of a hundred titles. Also, they offer an ad suported model and a subscription model. Anyways, I will be adding titles to this post as they are announced. :)

NOTE: Items without a link are not available on Crunchyroll yet.

UPDATE: http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime_lineup

SIMULCAST - The following will all be simulcasted 1 hour after Japanese broadcast.
Chi's Sweet Home
Gintama (http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Gintama)
Katekyo Hitman Reborn
Linebarrels of Iron (http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Linebarrels_of_Iron)
Mainichi Kāsan
Naruto Shippuden (http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Naruto_Shippuden)
Natsume Yuujinchou (http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Natsume_Yuujinchou)
Saki
Shugo Chara (http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Shugo_Chara)
Skip Beat (http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Skip_Beat!)
The Tower of Druaga: The Sword of Uruk (http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/The_Tower_of_DRUAGA_-_the_Sword_of_URUK)
Web Ghost PiPoPa (http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Web_Ghost_PiPoPa)

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Chi's Sweet Home
Mainichi Kāsan
Saki
Black Jack Special: The 4 Miracles of Life
Cat Man (Anime from FCC)
Glass Maiden

TV Tokyo (http://www.crunchyroll.com/publisher/TV_TOKYO)
Stream Quality - LQ, HQ, H.264 for all users / 480p and High Definition 720p for Anime Members
Dear Boys (http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Dear_Boys)
Eyeshield 21 (http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Eyeshield_21)
Fairy Musketeers (http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Fairy_Musketeers)
Gintama (http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Gintama) - Worldwide (except Certain Asian Countries)
Katekyo Hitman Reborn
Naruto Shippuden (http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Naruto_Shippuden) - Worldwide (except Japan)
Natsume Yuujinchou (http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Natsume_Yuujinchou)
Neo Angelique Abyss (http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Neo_Angelique_Abyss)
Neo Angelique Abyss -The Second Age- (http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Neo_Angelique_Abyss_-Second_Age-)
Shugo Chara (http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Shugo_Chara) - Worldwide (except Japan)
Skip Beat (http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Skip_Beat!) - Worldwide (except Certain Asian Countries)
Viewtiful Joe (http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Viewtiful_Joe)
Web Ghost PiPoPa (http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Web_Ghost_PiPoPa) - Worldwide (except Certain Asian Countries)

Pony Canyon (http://www.crunchyroll.com/publisher/ponycanyon) - Worldwide (except Japan)
Stream Quality - LQ, HQ, H.264 for all users / 480p and High Definition 720p for Anime Members
D4 Princess (http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/D4_Princess)
Hanaukyo Maid (http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Hanaukyo_Maid)
Kotetsushin Jeeg (http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Kotetsushin_Jeeg)
Love Love (http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Love_Love)
Rizelmine (http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Rizelmine)
Sakura Taisen New York NY OVA (http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Sakura_Taisen_New_York_NY_OVA)
Sakura Taisen Le Nouveau Paris OVA (http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Sakura_Taisen_Le_Nouveau_Paris_OVA)
Steel Angel Kurumi (http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Steel_Angel_Kurumi)
Steel Angel Kurumi Zero (http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Steel_Angel_Kurumi_Zero)
Steel Angel Kurumi 2 Shiki (http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Steel_Angel_Kurumi_2_Shiki)
Ultimate Girls (http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Ultimate_Girls)
Yume Tsukai (http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Yume_Tsukai)

Gonzo (http://www.crunchyroll.com/publisher/gonzo)
Stream Quality - LQ, HQ, H.264 for all users / 480p and High Definition 720p for Anime Members
Blassreiter (http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/BLASSREITER) - Worldwide (except Japan, Singapore, Taiwan)
Chrono Crusade (http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Chrono_Crusade)
Gad Guard (http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Gad_Guard)
Gankutsuou (http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Gankutsuou)
Gantz (http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Gantz)
Gravion (http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Gravion)
Gravion Zwei (http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Gravion_Zwei)
Hellsing (http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Hellsing)
Kaleido Star (http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Kaleido_Star)
Kaleido Star: New Wings Extra Stage (http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Kaleido_Star:_New_Wings_Extra_Stage)
Last Exile (http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Last_Exile)
Linebarrels of Iron (http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Linebarrels_of_Iron) SIMULCAST - Worldwide (except Japan, Singapore)
Najica Blitz Tactics (http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Najica_Blitz_Tactics)
Peace Maker Kurogane (http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Peace_maker_Kurogane)
Pretear (http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Pretear)
Strike Witches (http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Strike_Witches) - Worldwide (except Japan, Taiwan)
The Tower of Druaga: The Aegis of Uruk (http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/The_Tower_of_DRUAGA_-the_Aegis_of_URUK-) - Worldwide (except Japan, Singapore, Taiwan)
The Tower of Druaga: The Sword of Uruk (http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/The_Tower_of_DRUAGA_-_the_Sword_of_URUK) SIMULCAST - Worldwide (except Japan, Singapore, Taiwan)
Vandread (http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Vandread)
Vandread The Second Stage (http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Vandread_The_Second_Stage)
Zaion: I Wish You Were Here (http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Zaion:_I_Wish_You_Were_Here)

Toei Animation (http://www.crunchyroll.com/publisher/ToeiAnimation) - American Samoa, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, US Minor Outlying Islands, United States of America, US Virgin Islands
Stream Quality - LQ, HQ, H.264 for all users / 480p and High Definition 720p for Anime Members
Air Master (http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Air_Master)
Captain Harlock (http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Captain_Harlock)
Digimon Adventure 02 (http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Digimon_Adventure_02)
Fist of the North Star (http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Fist_of_the_North_Star)
Galaxy Express 999 (http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Galaxy_Express_999)
Pretty Cure (http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Pretty_Cure)
Slam Dunk (http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Slam_Dunk)

Pierrot (http://www.crunchyroll.com/publisher/Pierrot)
Magical Angel Creamy Mami (http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Magical_Angel_Creamy_Mami)

Koei
La Corda D'Oro (http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/La_Corda_dOro)

AIC
Moegaku5 (http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Moegaku5)

Fireworks International (http://www.crunchyroll.com/publisher/FireworksInternational)
Gatchaman OVA (http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Gatchaman)

Media Blasters (http://www.crunchyroll.com/publisher/MediaBlasters) - American Samoa, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, US Minor Outlying Islands, United States of America, US Virgin Islands
Stream Quality - LQ, HQ, H.264, 480p, and High Definition 720p for Anime Members. NOT AVAILABLE TO NON-ANIME MEMBERS
Flesh for the Beast (http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Flesh_for_the_Beast_-_Movie)
Girls High (http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Girls_High)
Kite Liberator (http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Kite_Liberator)
The Machine Girl (http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/The_Machine_Girl_-_Movie)
Ramen Fighter Miki (http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Ramen_Fighter_Miki)
Shadow: Dead Riot (http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Shadow_Dead_Riot)

Directions (http://www.crunchyroll.com/publisher/Directions)
Mizu no Kotoba Special (http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Mizu_no_Kotoba)
Pale Cocoon (http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Pale_Cocoon)
Time of Eve (http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Time_of_Eve)
Yoshiura Interviews (http://www.crunchyroll.com/showseriesmedia?id=16711)

ADV Films (http://www.crunchyroll.com/publisher/ADVFilms) - American Samoa, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, US Minor Outlying Islands, United States of America, US Virgin Islands
Stream Quality - LQ, HQ, H.264 for all users / 480p and High Definition 720p for Anime Members
Angelic Layer (http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Angelic_Layer)
BASToF Syndrome (http://www.crunchyroll.com/showseriesmedia?id=15076)
Best Student Council (http://www.crunchyroll.com/showseriesmedia?id=15078)
Chance Pop Session (http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Chance_Pop_Session)
Lady Death (http://www.crunchyroll.com/showseriesmedia?id=15082)
Magical Play (http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Magical_Play)
Martian Successor Nadesico: Prince of Darkness (http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Martian_Successor_Nadesico_Prince_of_Darkness)
Nurse Witch Komugi-chan Magikarte Z (http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Nurse_Witch_Komugi-chan_Magikarte_Z)
Parasite Dolls (http://www.crunchyroll.com/showseriesmedia?id=15090)
Saiyuki (http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Saiyuki)
Sin: The Movie (http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Sin_The_Movie)
Yesterday (http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Yesterday_-_Movie)

YA Entertainment (http://www.crunchyroll.com/publisher/YA_Entertainment)
Alone In Love (http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Alone_In_Love)
Freeze (http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Freeze)
Someday (http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Someday)

Organic (http://www.crunchyroll.com/publisher/Organic)
Catblue Dynamite (http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Catblue_Dynamite)

Anime Innovation Tokyo (http://www.crunchyroll.com/publisher/Anime_Innovation_Tokyo)
Cencoroll (http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Cencoroll) - Worldwide (except Japan)
COLUBOCCORO (http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/COLUBOCCORO) - Worldwide (except Japan)
HONEINU-KUN (http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/HONEINU-KUN) - Worldwide (except Japan)
Love Rollercoaster (http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Love_Rollercoaster) - Worldwide (except Japan)
Pooky's (http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Pookys) - Worldwide (except Japan)
Taropicana (http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Taropicana) - Worldwide (except Japan)
Tokyo Punch (http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Tokyo_Punch) - Worldwide (except Japan)

Speed Racer (http://www.crunchyroll.com/publisher/speedracer)
Speed Racer (http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Speed_Racer)

Digital Meme (http://www.crunchyroll.com/publisher/Digital_Meme)
Japanese Anime Classic Collection 1 (http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Japanese_Anime_Classic_Collection_1)
Japanese Anime Classic Collection 2 (http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Japanese_Anime_Classic_Collection_2)
Japanese Anime Classic Collection 3 (http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Japanese_Anime_Classic_Collection_3)
Japanese Anime Classic Collection 4 (http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Japanese_Anime_Classic_Collection_4)

CoMix Wave Films (http://www.crunchyroll.com/publisher/CoMix_Wave_Films)
Kaede New Town (http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Kaede_New_Town)
Yonna in the Solitary Fortress (http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Yonna_in_the_Solitary_Fortress)

Bang Zoom!
Adventures in Voice Acting (http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Adventures_in_Voice_Acting)

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Dream Link Entertainment (http://www.crunchyroll.com/publisher/DLE)
Eagle Talon (http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Eagle_Talon)
Electric Soldier DOKAN Kun (http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Electric_Soldier_DOKAN_Kun)
Pitekanto (http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Pitekanto)
Shikorobo (http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Shikorobo)

Neko Rahmen
Neko Rahmen (http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Neko_Rahmen)

T.O Entertainment (http://www.crunchyroll.com/publisher/Toenta)
Egg Man (http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Egg_Man)
Parkour (http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Parkour)

Robo-One (http://www.crunchyroll.com/publisher/RoboOne)
ROBO-ONE 11 (http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/ROBO-ONE_11)

[Shiroi Hane]

Steel Angel Kurumi
Steel Angel Kurumi Zero
Steel Angel Kurumi 2 Shiki
Kaleido Star
Digimon Adventure 02
Girls High
Kite Liberator

These are the titles I am most interested in, although at least some I already know are not available in my region and the others quite likely won't be either (Kite and Girl's High are region locked on ANN, SAK and Kaleido Star are/were ADV titles and never released on DVD in the UK). I may never get around to watching them anyway, as I seem to have some irrational aversion to streamed anime, or maybe just to Crunchyroll (as I downloaded and watched Strike Witches via BOST).

[Just Passing Through]

I tried the first episode of Steel Angel Kurumi this afternoon (the first four are up), and it streamed just fine for me in the UK.

[prnoct90]

Steel Angel Kurumi
Steel Angel Kurumi Zero
Steel Angel Kurumi 2 Shiki
Kaleido Star
Digimon Adventure 02
Girls High
Kite Liberator

These are the titles I am most interested in, although at least some I already know are not available in my region and the others quite likely won't be either (Kite and Girl's High are region locked on ANN, SAK and Kaleido Star are/were ADV titles and never released on DVD in the UK). I may never get around to watching them anyway, as I seem to have some irrational aversion to streamed anime, or maybe just to Crunchyroll (as I downloaded and watched Strike Witches via BOST).

Almost all of there titles should work everywhere except for some countries in Asia. All the new titles will follow this new rule. As for titles that were licensed before their new announcement, I'm not sure if those will become international or not. But, I do know that all future licenses will be international. This, of course, includes all of the TV Tokyo and Pony Canyon titles. :sdsmiley:

[Orihara_Kaoru]

TV Tokyo
Shugo Chara - Worldwide (except Japan)
Skip Beat - Worldwide (except Certain Asian Countries)

Wow, seriously? That's actually pretty sweet. I've heard good things about both, so I'll be checking these out for sure.


Toei Animation
Pretty Cure (http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Pretty_Cure)


And it's nice to see that Toei has decided to expand from it's initial direct2drive service. Now I'll be able to watch (d2d was US-only)!

I'm just wondering what all this streaming means from a licensing standpoint. Streaming is nice, but I do still want to own DVDs.

Toei especially seems to be going an interesting route with their properties. Pretty Cure is streaming with subs and it will soon be shown dubbed on TV. But no DVDs? Seems like they missed that step? Or maybe they figure they can get enough revenue without DVDs?

[KudosForce]

TV Tokyo
Shugo Chara - Worldwide (except Japan)
Skip Beat - Worldwide (except Certain Asian Countries)

Wow, seriously? That's actually pretty sweet. I've heard good things about both, so I'll be checking these out for sure.


Toei Animation
Pretty Cure (http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Pretty_Cure)


And it's nice to see that Toei has decided to expand from it's initial direct2drive service. Now I'll be able to watch (d2d was US-only)!

I'm just wondering what all this streaming means from a licensing standpoint. Streaming is nice, but I do still want to own DVDs.

Toei especially seems to be going an interesting route with their properties. Pretty Cure is streaming with subs and it will soon be shown dubbed on TV. But no DVDs? Seems like they missed that step? Or maybe they figure they can get enough revenue without DVDs?

If the show gets good ratings, THEN they will put out DVDs (with the help of another company, of course).

[einhorn303]

Maybe you could add placeholder for one "Unannounced" license under TV Tokyo, since CrunchyRoll and TV Tokyo have confirmed that they're going to have exactly 5 licenses beginning in January?

[Quarkboy]

Maybe you could add placeholder for one "Unannounced" license under TV Tokyo, since CrunchyRoll and TV Tokyo have confirmed that they're going to have exactly 5 licenses beginning in January?

Do you have a source on that?

[einhorn303]

Maybe you could add placeholder for one "Unannounced" license under TV Tokyo, since CrunchyRoll and TV Tokyo have confirmed that they're going to have exactly 5 licenses beginning in January?

Do you have a source on that?

http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-11-20/crunchyroll-to-stream-shugo-chara-skip-beat-anime

"The Crunchyroll website has announced on Wednesday that it will stream Shugo Chara!, Skip Beat!, and "many other" anime series from the Japanese broadcaster TV Tokyo. TV Tokyo and Crunchyroll had already announced that they will begin providing the latest episodes of the Naruto Shippūden anime series on January 8 within an hour of their Japanese broadcast. The Japanese news source BB Watch reported that Gintama is also one of the five anime titles that TV Tokyo will distribute overseas with English subtitles. TV Tokyo and Crunchyroll said that the website will move away from the user-uploaded content that have been its mainstay, and focus on "professionally-produced content […] approved by licensors.""

Well, I guess that does still leave some vagueness (simply says "distribute overseas," could possibly be on another website/channel).

[prnoct90]

Maybe you could add placeholder for one "Unannounced" license under TV Tokyo, since CrunchyRoll and TV Tokyo have confirmed that they're going to have exactly 5 licenses beginning in January?

Do you have a source on that?

http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-11-20/crunchyroll-to-stream-shugo-chara-skip-beat-anime

"The Crunchyroll website has announced on Wednesday that it will stream Shugo Chara!, Skip Beat!, and "many other" anime series from the Japanese broadcaster TV Tokyo. TV Tokyo and Crunchyroll had already announced that they will begin providing the latest episodes of the Naruto Shippūden anime series on January 8 within an hour of their Japanese broadcast. The Japanese news source BB Watch reported that Gintama is also one of the five anime titles that TV Tokyo will distribute overseas with English subtitles. TV Tokyo and Crunchyroll said that the website will move away from the user-uploaded content that have been its mainstay, and focus on "professionally-produced content […] approved by licensors.""

Well, I guess that does still leave some vagueness (simply says "distribute overseas," could possibly be on another website/channel).

Well, I'll add it for now. They should be announcing the rest of their licenses within the next couple weeks anyways.

[Quarkboy]

Maybe you could add placeholder for one "Unannounced" license under TV Tokyo, since CrunchyRoll and TV Tokyo have confirmed that they're going to have exactly 5 licenses beginning in January?

Do you have a source on that?

http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-11-20/crunchyroll-to-stream-shugo-chara-skip-beat-anime

"The Crunchyroll website has announced on Wednesday that it will stream Shugo Chara!, Skip Beat!, and "many other" anime series from the Japanese broadcaster TV Tokyo. TV Tokyo and Crunchyroll had already announced that they will begin providing the latest episodes of the Naruto Shippūden anime series on January 8 within an hour of their Japanese broadcast. The Japanese news source BB Watch reported that Gintama is also one of the five anime titles that TV Tokyo will distribute overseas with English subtitles. TV Tokyo and Crunchyroll said that the website will move away from the user-uploaded content that have been its mainstay, and focus on "professionally-produced content […] approved by licensors.""

Well, I guess that does still leave some vagueness (simply says "distribute overseas," could possibly be on another website/channel).

Ah, going back to the source article, that translations is a bit imprecise: It says specifically that there will be 5 anime series that are streamed THAT SAME DAY, overseas, so there might be more properties that are backcatalog titles they have the rights to.

But that does leave one unannounced show left that'll be airing day and date at some point, I guess? I wonder which one it could be...

[Just Passing Through]

Crunchyroll (http://www.crunchyroll.com/forumtopic-410427/12-15-2008-Winter-2008-2009-Anime-Preview.html)are previewing some of next year's anime coming out in Japan.

Of interest is that it confirms that Crunchyroll have licensed and will be streaming The Tower of Druaga - The Sword of Uruk sequel series. :bigsmile:

[prnoct90]

Crunchyroll (http://www.crunchyroll.com/forumtopic-410427/12-15-2008-Winter-2008-2009-Anime-Preview.html)are previewing some of next year's anime coming out in Japan.

Of interest is that it confirms that Crunchyroll have licensed and will be streaming The Tower of Druaga - The Sword of Uruk sequel series. :bigsmile:

Great, I'll add it. I love this show! :beatingheart:

[Asrialys]

Starting January 8, 2009, Crunchyroll will remove all of their unlicensed content, and only stream licensed, legal content.
The resulting reaction could be fun to watch...

I'm just wondering what all this streaming means from a licensing standpoint. Streaming is nice, but I do still want to own DVDs.

Toei especially seems to be going an interesting route with their properties. Pretty Cure is streaming with subs and it will soon be shown dubbed on TV. But no DVDs? Seems like they missed that step? Or maybe they figure they can get enough revenue without DVDs?
I'd like to own DVDs too, but aren't the translations a bit...iffy? Well, last I heard when they first started uploading them on the Internet at other services.

[prnoct90]

I'd like to own DVDs too, but aren't the translations a bit...iffy? Well, last I heard when they first started uploading them on the Internet at other services.

We'll have to wait and see. They're getting new translators.

[Drgnfuel]

That list needs more Galaxy Express. Glad to seem them finally going the legal route. Will give it a visit as soon as this process is done.:)

[einhorn303]

Maybe you could add placeholder for one "Unannounced" license under TV Tokyo, since CrunchyRoll and TV Tokyo have confirmed that they're going to have exactly 5 licenses beginning in January?

Do you have a source on that?

http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-11-20/crunchyroll-to-stream-shugo-chara-skip-beat-anime

"The Crunchyroll website has announced on Wednesday that it will stream Shugo Chara!, Skip Beat!, and "many other" anime series from the Japanese broadcaster TV Tokyo. TV Tokyo and Crunchyroll had already announced that they will begin providing the latest episodes of the Naruto Shippūden anime series on January 8 within an hour of their Japanese broadcast. The Japanese news source BB Watch reported that Gintama is also one of the five anime titles that TV Tokyo will distribute overseas with English subtitles. TV Tokyo and Crunchyroll said that the website will move away from the user-uploaded content that have been its mainstay, and focus on "professionally-produced content […] approved by licensors.""

Well, I guess that does still leave some vagueness (simply says "distribute overseas," could possibly be on another website/channel).

Ah, going back to the source article, that translations is a bit imprecise: It says specifically that there will be 5 anime series that are streamed THAT SAME DAY, overseas, so there might be more properties that are backcatalog titles they have the rights to.

But that does leave one unannounced show left that'll be airing day and date at some point, I guess? I wonder which one it could be...

If we assume that it's going to be a newly airing Winter season anime, it should be easy to narrow down the field and deduce what it is using the fact that it has to be airing on TV Tokyo. Not speaking a bit of Japanese and not having an English source, though, I have no idea what specific channel all the Winter season anime will be airing on, though.

[chronoclast]

If we assume that it's going to be a newly airing Winter season anime, it should be easy to narrow down the field and deduce what it is using the fact that it has to be airing on TV Tokyo. Not speaking a bit of Japanese and not having an English source, though, I have no idea what specific channel all the Winter season anime will be airing on, though.

Zoku Natsume Yuujin-chou (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=10254), Sora wo Kakeru Shoujo (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=10272), and Minami-ke Okaeri (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=10388) are the winter shows airing on TV Tokyo.

[KudosForce]

That list needs more Galaxy Express. Glad to seem them finally going the legal route. Will give it a visit as soon as this process is done.:)

I'm glad for that too. I'm also glad that they have some older series to show to a new audience (Fist of the North Star FTW:sdsmiley::P).

[prnoct90]

Zoku Natsume Yuujin-chou (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=10254), Sora wo Kakeru Shoujo (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=10272), and Minami-ke Okaeri (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=10388) are the winter shows airing on TV Tokyo.

I'd say it could be any of these (I hope it's Zoku Natsume Yūjin-Chō, along with the first season), but it could also be another long running show. Does TV Tokyo have any other currently airing long running shows? (eg Naruto, Shugo Chara,...)

[Drgnfuel]

That list needs more Galaxy Express. Glad to seem them finally going the legal route. Will give it a visit as soon as this process is done.:)

I'm glad for that too. I'm also glad that they have some older series to show to a new audience (Fist of the North Star FTW:sdsmiley::P).


yes yes yes!!!:):beatingheart: Exploding head.:D

[Quarkboy]

Zoku Natsume Yuujin-chou (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=10254), Sora wo Kakeru Shoujo (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=10272), and Minami-ke Okaeri (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=10388) are the winter shows airing on TV Tokyo.

I'd say it could be any of these (I hope it's Zoku Natsume Yūjin-Chō, along with the first season), but it could also be another long running show. Does TV Tokyo have any other currently airing long running shows? (eg Naruto, Shugo Chara,...)
Kirarin Revolution, Net Ghost Pipopa, Bleach, My 3 Daughters, Pokemon Diamond and Pearl, Golgo 13, Blue Dragon, Kateyo Hitman Reborn, Yugioh GX, Inazuma Eleven, Onegai My Melody, Cardliver...

are all reasonably long shows that are currently airing on TV Tokyo.
Obviously a lot can be ruled out for various reasons.

[prnoct90]

Zoku Natsume Yuujin-chou (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=10254), Sora wo Kakeru Shoujo (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=10272), and Minami-ke Okaeri (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=10388) are the winter shows airing on TV Tokyo.

I'd say it could be any of these (I hope it's Zoku Natsume Yūjin-Chō, along with the first season), but it could also be another long running show. Does TV Tokyo have any other currently airing long running shows? (eg Naruto, Shugo Chara,...)
Kirarin Revolution, Net Ghost Pipopa, Bleach, My 3 Daughters, Pokemon Diamond and Pearl, Golgo 13, Blue Dragon, Kateyo Hitman Reborn, Yugioh GX, Inazuma Eleven, Onegai My Melody, Cardliver...

are all reasonably long shows that are currently airing on TV Tokyo.
Obviously a lot can be ruled out for various reasons.

hmm...

[chronoclast]

I've got some links you can add to your list.

These don't have library pages yet:
Bastof Syndrome (http://www.crunchyroll.com/showseriesmedia?id=15076)
Best Student Council (http://www.crunchyroll.com/showseriesmedia?id=15078)
Lady Death (http://www.crunchyroll.com/showseriesmedia?id=15082)
Parasite Dolls (http://www.crunchyroll.com/showseriesmedia?id=15090)

From the publisher Organic (http://www.crunchyroll.com/publisher/Organic):
Catblue Dynamite (http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Catblue_Dynamite?src=trail)

On the Gonzo (http://www.crunchyroll.com/publisher/gonzo#library_viewer_module=group_id%3D32432%26tab %3Dvideo) page, they have these shows listed though I'm not sure if they are going to stream them or anything:

Chrono Crusade
Gad Guard
Gankutsuou
Gravion
Gravion ZWEI
Kaleido Star New Wings
Last Exile
Najica
Vandread
Vandread: Second Stage
Zaion

[KudosForce]

Okay, Crunchyroll's fifth title licensed from TV tokyo is...Net Ghost PiPoPa. Wha...? Didn't see that one coming.

http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-12-23/crunchyroll-licenses-tv-tokyo-web-ghost-pipopa-anime

[prnoct90]

Okay, Crunchyroll's fifth title licensed from TV tokyo is...Net Ghost PiPoPa. Wha...? Didn't see that one coming.

http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-12-23/crunchyroll-licenses-tv-tokyo-web-ghost-pipopa-anime

Wasn't expecting that.

Updated.

[prnoct90]

Update

New licenses added
Source: http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime_lineup

Links to all publishers and anime added
Note: Some don't work yet, but will in early January

New information added

[einhorn303]

Moegaku*5 is licensed? Ha ha, that's awesome.

[chronoclast]

I've got more links for your list.

These are from the publisher Digital Meme (http://www.crunchyroll.com/publisher/Digital_Meme):
Japanese Anime Classic Collection 1 (http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Japanese_Anime_Classic_Collection_1)
Japanese Anime Classic Collection 3 (http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Japanese_Anime_Classic_Collection_3)
Japanese Anime Classic Collection 4 (http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Japanese_Anime_Classic_Collection_4)

[prnoct90]

I've got more links for your list.

These are from the publisher Digital Meme (http://www.crunchyroll.com/publisher/Digital_Meme):
Japanese Anime Classic Collection 1 (http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Japanese_Anime_Classic_Collection_1)
Japanese Anime Classic Collection 3 (http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Japanese_Anime_Classic_Collection_3)
Japanese Anime Classic Collection 4 (http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Japanese_Anime_Classic_Collection_4)

Thanks! :sdsmiley:

[ThatOneMan]

TV Tokyo:
http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Fairy_Musketeers?src=trail - Fairy Musketeers (Otogi-Jushi Akazukin)
http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Neo_Angelique_Abyss?src=trail - Neo Angelique Abyss (Season 1)
http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Neo_Angelique_Abyss_-Second_Age-?src=trail - Neo Angelique Abyss (Season 2)
http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Viewtiful_Joe?src=trail - Viewtiful Joe
http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Dear_Boys?src=trail - Dear Boys

CoMixWave Films:
http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Kaede_New_Town?src=trail - Kaede New Town

Bang Zoom!:
http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Adventures_in_Voice_Acting?src=trail - Adventures in Voice Acting

GONZO:
http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Chrono_Crusade?src=trail - Chrono Crusade
http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Gad_Guard?src=trail Gad Guard
http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Gankutsuou?src=trail - Gankutsuou
http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Gravion?src=trail - Gravion
http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Gravion_Zwei?src=trail - Gravion Zwei
http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Kaleido_Star?src=trail - Kaleido Star
http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Kaleido_Star:_New_Wings_Extra_Stage?src=trail - Kaleido Star: New Wings Extra Stage
http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Last_Exile?src=trail - Last Exile
http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Najica_Blitz_Tactics?src=trail - Najica
http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Peace_maker_Kurogane?src=trail - Peace Maker Kurogane
http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Vandread?src=trail - Vandread
http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Vandread_The_Second_Stage?src=trail - Vandread the 2nd Stage
http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Zaion:_I_Wish_You_Were_Here?src=trail - Zaion

YA Entertainment (Live Action - KDrama):
http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Freeze?src=trail - Freeze
http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Alone_In_Love - Alone in Love

AIC:
http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Moegaku5 - Moegaku*5

[KudosForce]

GONZO:
http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Chrono_Crusade?src=trail - Chrono Crusade
http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Gad_Guard?src=trail Gad Guard
http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Gankutsuou?src=trail - Gankutsuou
http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Gravion?src=trail - Gravion
http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Gravion_Zwei?src=trail - Gravion Zwei
http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Kaleido_Star?src=trail - Kaleido Star
http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Kaleido_Star:_New_Wings_Extra_Stage?src=trail - Kaleido Star: New Wings Extra Stage
http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Last_Exile?src=trail - Last Exile
http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Najica_Blitz_Tactics?src=trail - Najica
http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Peace_maker_Kurogane?src=trail - Peace Maker Kurogane
http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Vandread?src=trail - Vandread
http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Vandread_The_Second_Stage?src=trail - Vandread the 2nd Stage
http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Zaion:_I_Wish_You_Were_Here?src=trail - Zaion

That's a lot of gonzo.

That said, I hope that ADV Films will be ready to re-release most of the titles on that list.

[prnoct90]

TV Tokyo:
http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Fairy_Musketeers?src=trail - Fairy Musketeers (Otogi-Jushi Akazukin)
http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Neo_Angelique_Abyss?src=trail - Neo Angelique Abyss (Season 1)
http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Neo_Angelique_Abyss_-Second_Age-?src=trail - Neo Angelique Abyss (Season 2)
http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Viewtiful_Joe?src=trail - Viewtiful Joe
http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Dear_Boys?src=trail - Dear Boys

CoMixWave Films:
http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Kaede_New_Town?src=trail - Kaede New Town

Bang Zoom!:
http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Adventures_in_Voice_Acting?src=trail - Adventures in Voice Acting

GONZO:
http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Chrono_Crusade?src=trail - Chrono Crusade
http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Gad_Guard?src=trail Gad Guard
http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Gankutsuou?src=trail - Gankutsuou
http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Gravion?src=trail - Gravion
http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Gravion_Zwei?src=trail - Gravion Zwei
http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Kaleido_Star?src=trail - Kaleido Star
http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Kaleido_Star:_New_Wings_Extra_Stage?src=trail - Kaleido Star: New Wings Extra Stage
http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Last_Exile?src=trail - Last Exile
http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Najica_Blitz_Tactics?src=trail - Najica
http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Peace_maker_Kurogane?src=trail - Peace Maker Kurogane
http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Vandread?src=trail - Vandread
http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Vandread_The_Second_Stage?src=trail - Vandread the 2nd Stage
http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Zaion:_I_Wish_You_Were_Here?src=trail - Zaion

YA Entertainment (Live Action - KDrama):
http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Freeze?src=trail - Freeze
http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Alone_In_Love - Alone in Love

AIC:
http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Moegaku5 - Moegaku*5

Thanks!

[ThatOneMan]

TV Tokyo:
http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Eyeshield_21?src=trail - Eyeshield 21

CoMix Wave Films:
http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Yonna_in_the_Solitary_Fortress - Yonna in the Solitary Fortress

[Quarkboy]

TV Tokyo:
http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Eyeshield_21?src=trail - Eyeshield 21


This should be getting more publicity...

[KudosForce]

TV Tokyo:
http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Eyeshield_21?src=trail - Eyeshield 21


This should be getting more publicity...

Someone should contact Funimation...but not too quickly, since they still have to digest all the titles they've gobbled up first.

[Sianspheric]

For series like Skip Beat does it means that it will never be release on DVD ? I really don't know much about Crunchyroll so i was wondering. I prefer to have my anime on dvd rather than a "digital" copy.

Thanks !

[KudosForce]

For series like Skip Beat does it means that it will never be release on DVD ? I really don't know much about Crunchyroll so i was wondering. I prefer to have my anime on dvd rather than a "digital" copy.

Thanks !

We don't know that yet.

[Quarkboy]

For series like Skip Beat does it means that it will never be release on DVD ? I really don't know much about Crunchyroll so i was wondering. I prefer to have my anime on dvd rather than a "digital" copy.

Thanks !

Here's the logic:

If the show is a flop on crunchyroll, you'll never see it on DVD. If the show does decently on crunchyroll, you'll probably never see it on DVD because the companies left in R1 (funimation, mainly) would want the exclusive streaming rights and obviously Crunchyroll would have those, so it makes it less appealing to license.

However, if the show is a big hit on crunchyroll, and a hundred thousand people watch it... That might be a very good incentive for someone to release it on DVD in the future.

[prnoct90]

TV Tokyo:
http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Eyeshield_21?src=trail - Eyeshield 21

CoMix Wave Films:
http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Yonna_in_the_Solitary_Fortress - Yonna in the Solitary Fortress

Thanks!

[Sianspheric]

For series like Skip Beat does it means that it will never be release on DVD ? I really don't know much about Crunchyroll so i was wondering. I prefer to have my anime on dvd rather than a "digital" copy.

Thanks !

Here's the logic:

If the show is a flop on crunchyroll, you'll never see it on DVD. If the show does decently on crunchyroll, you'll probably never see it on DVD because the companies left in R1 (funimation, mainly) would want the exclusive streaming rights and obviously Crunchyroll would have those, so it makes it less appealing to license.

However, if the show is a big hit on crunchyroll, and a hundred thousand people watch it... That might be a very good incentive for someone to release it on DVD in the future.

Oh well, at least i hope that one company will release skip beat :bowsmiley:. I don't have anything against digital release and maybe it's because i'm getting older but i still prefer to watch my anime on DVD.

[ThatOneMan]

YA Entertainment:
http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Someday - Someday

[Shiroi Hane]

Bang Zoom!:
http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Adventures_in_Voice_Acting?src=trail - Adventures in Voice Acting

GONZO:
http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Chrono_Crusade?src=trail - Chrono Crusade
http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Gad_Guard?src=trail Gad Guard
http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Gankutsuou?src=trail - Gankutsuou
http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Gravion?src=trail - Gravion
http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Gravion_Zwei?src=trail - Gravion Zwei
http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Kaleido_Star?src=trail - Kaleido Star
http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Kaleido_Star:_New_Wings_Extra_Stage?src=trail - Kaleido Star: New Wings Extra Stage
http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Last_Exile?src=trail - Last Exile
http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Najica_Blitz_Tactics?src=trail - Najica
http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Peace_maker_Kurogane?src=trail - Peace Maker Kurogane
http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Vandread?src=trail - Vandread
http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Vandread_The_Second_Stage?src=trail - Vandread the 2nd Stage
http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Zaion:_I_Wish_You_Were_Here?src=trail - Zaion

AIC:
http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Moegaku5 - Moegaku*5

If don't know if they're just not active yet or if it is a region thing, but I'm getting document not found on all the above.

[prnoct90]

Bang Zoom!:
http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Adventures_in_Voice_Acting?src=trail - Adventures in Voice Acting

GONZO:
http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Chrono_Crusade?src=trail - Chrono Crusade
http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Gad_Guard?src=trail Gad Guard
http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Gankutsuou?src=trail - Gankutsuou
http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Gravion?src=trail - Gravion
http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Gravion_Zwei?src=trail - Gravion Zwei
http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Kaleido_Star?src=trail - Kaleido Star
http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Kaleido_Star:_New_Wings_Extra_Stage?src=trail - Kaleido Star: New Wings Extra Stage
http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Last_Exile?src=trail - Last Exile
http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Najica_Blitz_Tactics?src=trail - Najica
http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Peace_maker_Kurogane?src=trail - Peace Maker Kurogane
http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Vandread?src=trail - Vandread
http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Vandread_The_Second_Stage?src=trail - Vandread the 2nd Stage
http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Zaion:_I_Wish_You_Were_Here?src=trail - Zaion

AIC:
http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Moegaku5 - Moegaku*5

If don't know if they're just not active yet or if it is a region thing, but I'm getting document not found on all the above.

Sorry for not mentioning that. They will be active in early January.

[prnoct90]

Natsume Yuujinchou added from TV Tokyo. :bowsmiley:

[prnoct90]

D4 Princess, Hanaukyo Maid, Kotetsushin Jeeg, Love Love, Rizelmine, Sakura Taisen New York NY OVA, Sakura Taisen Le Nouveau Paris OVA, Ultimate Girls & Yume Tsukai added from Pony Canyon.

[KudosForce]

D4 Princess, Hanaukyo Maid, Kotetsushin Jeeg, Love Love, Rizelmine, Sakura Taisen New York NY OVA, Sakura Taisen Le Nouveau Paris OVA, Ultimate Girls & Yume Tsukai added from Pony Canyon.

Kotetsushin Jeeg!?:eek: Squeeeee!!!! :sdsmiley:

[ThatOneMan]

THe funny thing is that some ofthe Pony Canyon videos are not from Pony Canyon. It seems to be a fansub and instead of the regular notice, it shows a message saying "This video is a property of: Pony Canyon". A step in the right direction?

[prnoct90]

THe funny thing is that some ofthe Pony Canyon videos are not from Pony Canyon. It seems to be a fansub and instead of the regular notice, it shows a message saying "This video is a property of: Pony Canyon". A step in the right direction?

I think within the next week those will be replaced with official subs. At least, if I understand correctly.

[Asrialys]

Why are Kaleido Star's series and Chrono Crusade listed under ADV if it's Gonzo that uploading them?

[prnoct90]

Why are Kaleido Star's series and Chrono Crusade listed under ADV if it's Gonzo that uploading them?

Fixed.

[prnoct90]

Magical Angel Creamy Mami added from Pierrot.

[prnoct90]

Air Master, Captain Harlock & Galaxy Express 999 added from Toei.

[Asrialys]

Ah, Peace Maker Kurogane is also Gonzo.

Lots of the Gonzo subs seems to be poorly done. Missing lines and bad timing.

[Asrialys]

Are all of Gonzo's titles supposed to be available everywhere (except for Japan on some titles)? It seems that some of the titles are region-locked. Haven't checked many, but it seems to be happening to titles that are ADV's but listed under Gonzo.

[prnoct90]

Ah, Peace Maker Kurogane is also Gonzo.

Lots of the Gonzo subs seems to be poorly done. Missing lines and bad timing.

Fixed.

I noticed that too. It's quite unfortunate. Hopefully they will get that fixed. I'm hoping its just an early technical glitch that will get fixed.

[prnoct90]

Are all of Gonzo's titles supposed to be available everywhere (except for Japan on some titles)? It seems that some of the titles are region-locked. Haven't checked many, but it seems to be happening to titles that are ADV's but listed under Gonzo.

I think thats why I got them confused. I'm guessing that crunchyroll probably licensed them through ADV, but are listing them under Gonzo, because they are Gonzo shows. I will update that.

[prnoct90]

La Corda D'Oro added from Koei.

[KudosForce]

Magical Angel Creamy Mami added from Pierrot.

Nice to see a retro Mahou Shoujo anime being exposed to modern audiences. :catgirl: It just so happens that I was planning to watch this one.

[wallflower]

Ah, Peace Maker Kurogane is also Gonzo.

Lots of the Gonzo subs seems to be poorly done. Missing lines and bad timing.

Fixed.

I noticed that too. It's quite unfortunate. Hopefully they will get that fixed. I'm hoping its just an early technical glitch that will get fixed.

The Japanese companies were probably not prepare to handle such massive requests even though they have months for preparation. Imagine the Japanese people subtitling all those anime at the speed that needs to be put up. That's a lot of people and equipments needed to subtitle hundreds and hundres of anime. So there will be mistakes.

[ThatOneMan]

La Corda D'Oro added from Koei.

Nowhere on the page does it mention availability from Koei so I wouldn't be that optimistic about La Corda. It just shows the standard "Licensed by:" message.

[Quarkboy]

La Corda D'Oro added from Koei.

Nowhere on the page does it mention availability from Koei so I wouldn't be that optimistic about La Corda. It just shows the standard "Licensed by:" message.

Yeah, I also don't see anything except fansubs for the pony canyon titles you listed (outside of Steel Angel Kurumi)... Are you sure these are really series they legally have?

Just because there are 1 or 2 fansubs left on the site I don't think we should jump to the conclusion that those companies are approving of them being streamed. Let's wait for an official press release or at least a few days...

[prnoct90]

Ah, Peace Maker Kurogane is also Gonzo.

Lots of the Gonzo subs seems to be poorly done. Missing lines and bad timing.

Fixed.

I noticed that too. It's quite unfortunate. Hopefully they will get that fixed. I'm hoping its just an early technical glitch that will get fixed.

The Japanese companies were probably not prepare to handle such massive requests even though they have months for preparation. Imagine the Japanese people subtitling all those anime at the speed that needs to be put up. That's a lot of people and equipments needed to subtitle hundreds and hundres of anime. So there will be mistakes.

The mistakes are more with speed and stuff though. That could easily be fixed.

[Quarkboy]

Ah, Peace Maker Kurogane is also Gonzo.

Lots of the Gonzo subs seems to be poorly done. Missing lines and bad timing.

Fixed.

I noticed that too. It's quite unfortunate. Hopefully they will get that fixed. I'm hoping its just an early technical glitch that will get fixed.

The Japanese companies were probably not prepare to handle such massive requests even though they have months for preparation. Imagine the Japanese people subtitling all those anime at the speed that needs to be put up. That's a lot of people and equipments needed to subtitle hundreds and hundres of anime. So there will be mistakes.

The mistakes are more with speed and stuff though. That could easily be fixed.
I wouldn't go assuming that they had "months" to prepare. Until the contract was announced about 6 weeks ago, they might have not started at all. Subbing ~400-500 episodes in 6 weeks is not easy feat, especially if you want to get it done cheaply.

[wallflower]

Ah, Peace Maker Kurogane is also Gonzo.

Lots of the Gonzo subs seems to be poorly done. Missing lines and bad timing.

Fixed.

I noticed that too. It's quite unfortunate. Hopefully they will get that fixed. I'm hoping its just an early technical glitch that will get fixed.

The Japanese companies were probably not prepare to handle such massive requests even though they have months for preparation. Imagine the Japanese people subtitling all those anime at the speed that needs to be put up. That's a lot of people and equipments needed to subtitle hundreds and hundres of anime. So there will be mistakes.

The mistakes are more with speed and stuff though. That could easily be fixed.
I wouldn't go assuming that they had "months" to prepare. Until the contract was announced about 6 weeks ago, they might have not started at all. Subbing ~400-500 episodes in 6 weeks is not easy feat, especially if you want to get it done cheaply.

Between the demand of Crunchyroll users and the demand of fansubbers who want the translation to be perfect like theirs and better quality, it's a stressful job.

[prnoct90]

La Corda D'Oro added from Koei.

Nowhere on the page does it mention availability from Koei so I wouldn't be that optimistic about La Corda. It just shows the standard "Licensed by:" message.

Yeah, I also don't see anything except fansubs for the pony canyon titles you listed (outside of Steel Angel Kurumi)... Are you sure these are really series they legally have?

Just because there are 1 or 2 fansubs left on the site I don't think we should jump to the conclusion that those companies are approving of them being streamed. Let's wait for an official press release or at least a few days...

I'm basing it on the fact that ponycanyon is a moderator for the series. When a studio becomes a series moderator that normally means it is licensed.

As far as La Corda D'Oro goes, crunchyroll just removed all fansubs, and that series is the only one with anything left up. So I figured it was probably licensed.

[maehara]

Annoyingly, a lot of the stuff added in the past few days is available to the Republic of Ireland, but not to the UK. Given they're usually treated as one territory for TV show licensing purposes, that's... unusual. Also means we're missing out on a lot of good stuff... :(

[Quarkboy]

Annoyingly, a lot of the stuff added in the past few days is available to the Republic of Ireland, but not to the UK. Given they're usually treated as one territory for TV show licensing purposes, that's... unusual. Also means we're missing out on a lot of good stuff... :(

It looks like those apply to the back-catalog TV Tokyo licenses like Neo Angelic... Who knows why they can't stream them in the UK... Probably some screwy contract TV Tokyo has with a UK distributor or perhaps TV station/website.

[Asrialys]

Did I completely miss them the first time or did the official R1 subs suddenly appear on some of Gonzo's titles? Saw them (hardcoded) on Kaleido Star, Last Exile, and Chrono Crusade. I'm almost sure that they weren't there earlier. Although, there seems to be minor problems with them too (only watched Kaleido Star). Perhaps some problems when taking them from the source...?

[ChibiGoku]

Yeah, those hardsubs weren't their originally. Atleast from when I checked out Chrono Crusade, they weren't on episode 1. Now appears to be there. Rather strange...

[ThatOneMan]

I didn't really notice this but there are some korean live action movies from a company called CJ Entertainment. Might want to add some of those to the list.

[magicalgirlj]

today it was announced on anime news network that crunchyroll will be streaming Katekyo Hitman Reborn. I am sooooooooooo happy. I have to get an anime membership asap.

[ArcticMech]

today it was announced on anime news network that crunchyroll will be streaming Katekyo Hitman Reborn. I am sooooooooooo happy. I have to get an anime membership asap.

That's a huge title. They stated that they would be announcing a new simulcast title this week, and this seems to be it. Hope this isn't the last of new additions to their Spring lineup.

[prnoct90]

I've updated the list to include the recently announced Katekyo Hitman Reborn.

[ArcticMech]

Crunchyroll to Add Chi's, Mainichi Kāsan, Saki Anime (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2009-03-18/crunchyroll-to-add-chi-mainichi-kasan-saki-anime)
posted on 2009-03-18 01:30 EDT

The Crunchyroll video-streaming website has announced at Tokyo International Anime Fair 2009 on Wednesday that it will stream the following titles:

Continuing Titles

Naruto Shippūden
Gintama
Shugo Chara!



New Titles

Chi's Sweet Home
Mainichi Kāsan
Saki
Black Jack Special: The 4 Miracles of Life
Cat Man (Anime from FCC)
Glass Maiden


Some additional titles announced by CR @ the Toyko Int'l Anime Fair. I was expecting to see Saki since it's a Gonzo title, but it's nice to get the confirmation.

[ArcticMech]

I've updated the list to include the recently announced Katekyo Hitman Reborn.

Here's some additional info (taken from their forum) on how they plan on releasing the series:

As mentioned at the end of my recent post, we have a brand new simulcast starting this Friday:

Katekyoshi Hitman Reborn!
Fridays 7:30pm Pacific Standard Time (-7 GMT) (or 10:30pm Eastern Standard Time)

In case you guys haven't heard of it, it's a pretty popular show ;P

The simulcast schedule is the same as Naruto Shippuden, where Anime Members get it one hour after Japan's TV broadcast, and free users have to wait one week later. The video quality will be the same: High Definition for Anime Members and Standard Definition for everyone else. Like our other simulcasts, we'll also be slowly filling in the old, back-catalog episodes in the coming weeks, at a rate of 2 episodes for Anime Members and 1 episode for everyone else. This will be available for US, Canada, UK, Australia, and New Zealand (Sorry about these restrictions! I know it sucks, we're trying to get more regions Image )

March 20th:
Episode 125 for Anime Members
Episode 1 and 2 for free users (and Anime Members)

March 27th:
Episodes 3,4, and 126 for Anime Members
Episodes 3 and 125 for free users

April 3rd:
Episodes 5,6, and 127 for Anime Members
Episodes 4 and 126 for free users

[prnoct90]

Anyone know who Crunchyroll licensed these titles from?

[TheGreenMan]

Crunchyroll to add Shangri-La and La Corda:

http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2009-03-19/crunchyroll-adds-shangri-la-2-la-corda-doro-anime

[einhorn303]

Crunchyroll to add Shangri-La and La Corda:

http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2009-03-19/crunchyroll-adds-shangri-la-2-la-corda-doro-anime

Are there any Spring anime by Gonzo that aren't licensed for CrunchyRoll?

[mitamaking]

Just because it is my obsession to prove that I was right and Hayate is going to Crunchy Roll, and I want to break it, if you go to the main site and look at the coming soon, today, you see a picture, and in the picture is a Hayate no Gotoku character, so see, I was right, I WAS RIGHT.

[ArcticMech]

Just because it is my obsession to prove that I was right and Hayate is going to Crunchy Roll, and I want to break it, if you go to the main site and look at the coming soon, today, you see a picture, and in the picture is a Hayate no Gotoku character, so see, I was right, I WAS RIGHT.

Nice news break. Thought there was a chance that they would land Hayate, but I can't say I was expecting it. It's a good pick up for them.

[Consignia]

The good news is Hayate is going to available in all regions (some asian regions are pending) too:

http://www.crunchyroll.com/forumtopic-488887/hayate-no-gotoku-simulcast/

I'm quite pleased now, I was a bit worried it wouldn't be available in the UK.

[Fudce]

It's fantastic news that Hayate the Combat Butler will be on Crunchyroll, that now brings up my "watching" list up to four series this season, up from two last season.

[ArcticMech]

Looks like CR has Natsu no Arashi!

Taking a page out of Mitamaking's book, if you go to the CR anime broadcast schedule for April and click on the 1pm EST block for tomorrow, you'll find an image of the main characters, Arashi and Yasaka.

I really wish it would've been something else, but Sunday's already pretty busy.

[Ashyukun]

You can add Ristorante Paradiso (http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Ristorante_Paradiso) to the list of titles CR has as well- it was announced a day or two ago and starts airing... in a few minutes.

They've really ratcheted it up this season...

[Just Passing Through]

Glass Mask (http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Glass_Mask) is apparently coming back to Crunchyroll.

I never even knew it left...

[Draneor]

ANN is reporting that School Days (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2009-04-24/school-days-to-be-posted-on-crunchyroll-this-summer) and other Marvelous Entertainment properties will be posted to CruncyRoll starting this spring.

[LordGeo]

ANN is reporting that School Days (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2009-04-24/school-days-to-be-posted-on-crunchyroll-this-summer) and other Marvelous Entertainment properties will be posted to CruncyRoll starting this spring.

Now that's the way a company should start off a new venture: Start with an infamous show with a "nice boat".

Seriously, though, it will be interesting to see what other shows Marvelous brings to CrunchyRoll... Not that I will support CR from this, but hopefully it could lead to future licenses, and DVD releases, for those shows... Especially if one is Ring ni Kakero 1, which is a Toei/Marvelous show.

[dragonrider_cody]

ANN is reporting that School Days (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2009-04-24/school-days-to-be-posted-on-crunchyroll-this-summer) and other Marvelous Entertainment properties will be posted to CruncyRoll starting this spring.

I'm actually excited about this one. I've been wanting to see this show, but I didn't expect to ever see it in R1. It's not a DVD, but I think I've been convinced to try out CR. Now I just wonder when exactly it will start streaming...

[Draneor]

I'm actually excited about this one. I've been wanting to see this show, but I didn't expect to ever see it in R1. It's not a DVD, but I think I've been convinced to try out CR. Now I just wonder when exactly it will start streaming...

I've been wanting to see it, so I've been buying the R3 DVDs as they come out. However, I may watch the CR version if it is the DVD version (and not the broadcast cut).

[Suwako Moriya]

Now that's the way a company should start off a new venture: Start with an infamous show with a "nice boat".

Heh, I have to admit I'm amused by it. Although I'm still hesitant to watch the show as the boat might be just a bit too nice for me.

Seriously, though, it will be interesting to see what other shows Marvelous brings to CrunchyRoll...

I need to double check what shows they're involved in later and see if it includes anything I care about.

[Ashyukun]

Seriously, though, it will be interesting to see what other shows Marvelous brings to CrunchyRoll...

I need to double check what shows they're involved in later and see if it includes anything I care about.
Well, let's see... shows they've been involved in that aren't already licensed/being released (that I can tell):

Akane-Iro ni Somaru Saka
Ashita no Nadja
Bokura ga Ita
Capeta
Ginyuu Mokushiroku Meine Liebe wieder
Happiness!
Kenko Zenrakei Suieibu Umisho
Koihime†Musou
Kono Aozora ni Yakusoku wo - Youkoso Tsugumi Ryouhe
Myself;Yourself
Prism Ark
Ring ni Kakero
Sugar Sugar Rune
Whistle!

There's definitely a few on that list that I'd love to see get released over here- Umisho, Myself;Yourself, Akane-iro... but I'd more want a DVD release than just the streaming on CR (though if they're using the DVD source and not broadcast I'd be a bit happier- no more black blood in M;Y...). Still, if they were streamed it would be something of a foot in the door...

[Draneor]

The Featured Publishers page (http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/IndexByPublisher) is listing Happiness!, Kono Aozora ni Yakusoku wo, Myself;Yourself, and School Days. Not sure what that means though.

[Suwako Moriya]

Well, let's see... shows they've been involved in that aren't already licensed/being released (that I can tell): <insert full list here>

Ah thanks, let's see here now.

Akane-Iro ni Somaru Saka, while I did have some major problems with the final episode, I actually liked the rest of it. So I guess if it were cheap enough.

Ashita no Nadja, if this were to get legit streaming then maybe I'd actually be able to finish it.:sweat:

Happiness!, one of those series that I lost track of and am still conflicted about finishing for whatever reason.

Koihime†Musou, this one I definitely loved. It's ending animation alone is better than some series I've tried.

Kono Aozora ni Yakusoku wo - Youkoso Tsugumi Ryouhe, a series I originally dropped after one episode. Yet I gave it a second chance and my opinion of it improved.

Myself;Yourself, this one I definitely liked. Although there are times I think it could have used at least few more episodes and better time management. Still it worked for what it was.


As for the rest, for some reason I feel too lazy to comment on them. Either that or it's a case of not having see any of the series in question.

[Quarkboy]

Well, let's see... shows they've been involved in that aren't already licensed/being released (that I can tell): <insert full list here>

Ah thanks, let's see here now.

Akane-Iro ni Somaru Saka, while I did have some major problems with the final episode, I actually liked the rest of it. So I guess if it were cheap enough.

Ashita no Nadja, if this were to get legit streaming then maybe I'd actually be able to finish it.:sweat:


All the Toei shows marvelous was involved in was DVD production only. So Ashita no Nadja and Pretty cure shows are all Toei controlled...

[Suwako Moriya]

So Ashita no Nadja and Pretty cure shows are all Toei controlled...

I see, but either way I'd still like to see it put up for legit streaming. This information just makes it clearer who controls the fate of the series.... Actually part of the problem is with multiple companies being involved in a single series, it's sometimes tough to tell who truly controls the fate of a given series.

[Ashyukun]

The Featured Publishers page (http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/IndexByPublisher) is listing Happiness!, Kono Aozora ni Yakusoku wo, Myself;Yourself, and School Days. Not sure what that means though.
That is rather interesting... also interesting (though I suppose not that surprising since they're probably still setting things up...) that when you click on the publisher (mmv) to go to their own page it says "Sorry, you can't view this publisher'.

[Draneor]

Assuming these are the four titles they will start off with, I'm pretty excited. I've wanted to see Kono Aozora ni Yakusoku wo and finish Happiness!. School Days is a possible watch too. I enjoyed Myself;Yourself a lot, but I'd prefer to pick up the DVDs (R2 used, if the exchange rate ever goes back up) now. Marvelous tends to produce shows in-line with my tastes, so I'm rather happy CR has them on board now. Although these also tend to be shows that aren't really appealing to those outside Japan.

[Ashyukun]

Assuming these are the four titles they will start off with, I'm pretty excited. I've wanted to see Kono Aozora ni Yakusoku wo and finish Happiness!. School Days is a possible watch too. I enjoyed Myself;Yourself a lot, but I'd prefer to pick up the DVDs (R2 used, if the exchange rate ever goes back up) now. Marvelous tends to produce shows in-line with my tastes, so I'm rather happy CR has them on board now. Although these also tend to be shows that aren't really appealing to those outside Japan.
I've been interested in School Days for a while but never gotten around to watching it. M;Y was one of my favorite series of that season and I almost picked up the game when I was in Japan shortly after its release (good that I didn't since I could never have understood enough to play it :sd:). I don't think I'd ever really heard of the others before this. Still, more titles- and more ones in line with what I like- is always a good thing.

I'd be even more ecstatic if CR would find a way that I could watch their shows on my iPhone... we've had YouTube for a while, and a NicoNico app was just released... it would be great being able to watch things more easily on the fly...

[something]

I'd be even more ecstatic if CR would find a way that I could watch their shows on my iPhone... we've had YouTube for a while, and a NicoNico app was just released... it would be great being able to watch things more easily on the fly...
I just wish they'd allow downloads so I could play the files back smoothly (as it is, alternate sources take care of that thankfully). And quit it with the big orange Crunchyroll watermark, at least for paid members. It comes in and out far more often than it needs to and you really think they could make it smaller, more transparent, and less ORANGE.

Anyway, as for School Days... man I cannot see you liking that one, Draenor. =P Even just skimming through it (just because I'd heard so much about it, but had stopped at ep 3 or so when it initially aired) I was left feeling awful for some time afterward. And this was knowing beforehand what happens. It's just such a horrible depressing downer of a show, and I can't imagine watching it in full. I wish I'd never even skimmed parts of it. :sd:

All that said, it's great to see how widely Japanese studios are embracing this site, even with all its flaws. They must be seeing some sort of money in it, so my CR membership is a way (the only remotely feasible way, to be precise) for me to support shows that don't get an R1 DVD release. Still, I really hope the license holders don't decide that CR is "good enough" and stop caring about getting DVD rights to R1 companies, because even though it's (way) better than the alternatives, CR is still pretty much unwatchable.

[Ashyukun]

I just wish they'd allow downloads so I could play the files back smoothly (as it is, alternate sources take care of that thankfully). And quit it with the big orange Crunchyroll watermark, at least for paid members. It comes in and out far more often than it needs to and you really think they could make it smaller, more transparent, and less ORANGE.

Having the download option for the newer shows would be nice, but it doesn't look like for any of the newer shows airing now that they have a download option anymore. Linebarrels did, as of course did Strike Witches, but I don't see it for any of the newer shows (though older ones like Angelic Layer that are 'new' to the site do have it still).

[Fudce]

I really hope the license holders don't decide that CR is "good enough" and stop caring about getting DVD rights to R1 companies

I doubt we'll see that happen. After all, these are companies after all, and if there's money to be made with DVD rights, they will sell them for the right price.

[Ashyukun]

I doubt we'll see that happen. After all, these are companies after all, and if there's money to be made with DVD rights, they will sell them for the right price.
While this is probably true, at the same time it wouldn't surprise me a whole lot if we didn't see all of the shows that get simultaneous streaming releases get R1 DVD releases. So far the only ones that have gone from a streaming/digital download-only release to (announced, they're not supposed to hit until next year I believe...) R1 DVD release are Linebarrels and Strike Witches- both of which I believe were rather popular on CR. I'd not be surprised at all if the companies look at the viewing numbers in CR to help decide whether or not it's worth the extra effort and money to sink into DVD production, (potential) dubbing costs, promotions, shipping, etc. that a DVD release would require. If nobody (relatively speaking) watches a show on CR, it'll be easier to decide that it wouldn't be worth a DVD release....

[Draneor]

And quit it with the big orange Crunchyroll watermark, at least for paid members.

I agree that it is annoying. But I'm sure ad-block--which I use--also annoys them. So it balances out.


Anyway, as for School Days... man I cannot see you liking that one, Draenor. =P Even just skimming through it (just because I'd heard so much about it, but had stopped at ep 3 or so when it initially aired) I was left feeling awful for some time afterward. And this was knowing beforehand what happens. It's just such a horrible depressing downer of a show, and I can't imagine watching it in full.

I think this is another Higurashi situation. If I feel moe enough for a character (Sekai/Setsuna), it can overcome any resistance to graphic violence on my part. Besides. I already bought the first four R3 DVDs (and I think a calendar?). I have too much invested in it to not like it. Plus, I like nice boats...

I doubt we'll see that happen. After all, these are companies after all, and if there's money to be made with DVD rights, they will sell them for the right price.

Out of the four Marvelous titles listed, School Days is the only one I could see having any chance of getting licensed in R1 for a DVD release. Granted, I don't know if CR intends to show those four (only School Days has been officially announced, I believe).

[something]

I agree that it is annoying. But I'm sure ad-block--which I use--also annoys them. So it balances out.
I don't really see how that holds for people who are paying for a membership, honestly. And even if you didn't use adblock, the crappy watermark would still be there.

[Draneor]

I don't really see how that holds for people who are paying for a membership, honestly.

I doubt the subscription, by itself, is enough to pay the bills. I'm assuming they intend for there to be multiple revenue streams (subscriptions, advertisements, pay-to-own, etc). TV stations often have watermarks anyway, so it's not that big of a deal to me.

[something]

I doubt the subscription, by itself, is enough to pay the bills.
They don't seem to have much of a pay to own option left from the series I looked at. And this of course has nothing to do with the watermark. Watermarks don't bring in any money.

[Betenoire]

I doubt the subscription, by itself, is enough to pay the bills.
They don't seem to have much of a pay to own option left from the series I looked at. And this of course has nothing to do with the watermark. Watermarks don't bring in any money.

True. All the watermark does is prevent some unscrupulous person from taking video to which they don't own the rights and posting it online or somehow selling it without giving any money to the rights owners and then trying to pass it off as their own work.

Crunchyroll needs to stand on the principals it was founded on and try to stamp out such unethical practices. :devil:

Seriously though there has to be someway to mark the video in such a way that it doesn't annoy those paying money for the content.

[something]

True. All the watermark does is prevent some unscrupulous person from taking video to which they don't own the rights and posting it on line or somehow selling it without giving any money to the rights owners and then trying to pass it off as their own work.
Lol, well, it doesn't even do that. It's not the video the rippers are even terribly interested in anyway, it's the subs (which are then put on better quality raws). That's why an average CR airing seems to be getting more unauthorized releases pouncing all over it than even Naruto in its heydey was - because the hardest part, translation, is done. I've watched plenty of such releases, and never once seen that CR watermark. So yeah, I wouldn't mind it if it showed up only a few times (say for example, start, end of OP, midpoint, ED) but it seems not come up almost at random. It's not so bad in bright scenes because it's easier to ignore but it's killer in dark scenes.

Crunchyroll needs to stand on the principals it was founded on and try to stamp out such unethical practices. :devil:
Hah. =P

[Draneor]

They don't seem to have much of a pay to own option left from the series I looked at.

Once I purchased a membership, I had attempted to view Strike Witches and found it was now "download-to-own" only. I admit I don't know if any of the other shows are that way.

[something]

Once I purchased a membership, I had attempted to view Strike Witches and found it was now "download-to-own" only. I admit I don't know if any of the other shows are that way.
Strike Witches is back from the YT/BOST/CR project Gonzo did with that, Druaga and Blassreiter (I bought the SW eps from BOST at the time). CR seems to have largely abandoned any chance of pay-to-own for the mountains of content they've been getting lately, unfortunately.

[Ashyukun]

They don't seem to have much of a pay to own option left from the series I looked at.

Once I purchased a membership, I had attempted to view Strike Witches and found it was now "download-to-own" only. I admit I don't know if any of the other shows are that way.
It looks like Strike Witches is the only one that is that way... the first Druaga & Blassreiter (which both aired simultaneous with SW) are both apparently still available for streaming (I can't confirm 100% because I don't have flash on this computer, but I don't get the same error message as with Strike Witches). It doesn't seem to be directly related to the recent announcement that SW & Linebarrels will be released on DVD either, as Linebarrels is still up for streaming too...

There are however a number of the newer series that don't have a pay-to-own option at all. Pretty much any of the shows that started airing this season don't look to have one at all...

[Quarkboy]

Cr is conciously moving away from a pay-to-download model for numerous reasons, but mainly as it's simply far far easier to get people to sign contacts without that sort of thing.
Otherwise for each company you have to go through the entire negotiation process, explaining how DRM would hurt sales, and how it doesn't work anyway, etc etc...
You would have ended up with 50% less shows that way and it would have dug their grave in profitability by limiting the number of subscribers they got (less shows, less subscribers).
Bottom line is: The number of people who would pay for download to own video, but that wouldn't pay for simulcast streaming, are pretty few. Most of the people out there who want to own a copy either would just pirate a fansubs/streamrip, or would wait for a DVD/Blu-ray/import from Japan. The middle ground compromise of download to own is a minority that causes a lot more trouble to cater to than it gets profit in return.

Perhaps in the future those demographics might change, but DTO satisfies neither the legit collector, nor the hording packrat pirater.

And yes, CR is making money for the licensors. Mainly for TV Tokyo, not surprisingly. But I think I can say with certainty that pretty much everyone in Japan contracting with CR is making SOME money. It might be a pittance but CR doesn't let people lose money yet really... bad for reputation.

[something]

And yes, CR is making money for the licensors. Mainly for TV Tokyo, not surprisingly. But I think I can say with certainty that pretty much everyone in Japan contracting with CR is making SOME money. It might be a pittance but CR doesn't let people lose money yet really... bad for reputation.
I wonder how long the increase in subscribers will keep pace with the increase in content. Every new contract they sign is going to spread out the incoming dollars more, necessitating new subscriptions to cover it. I'd be fascinated to find out just how the money is divvied up among the content providers. And to know how many paying members CR has right now, to get a sense of how much money there is to spread around...

[bayoab]

True. All the watermark does is prevent some unscrupulous person from taking video to which they don't own the rights and posting it on line or somehow selling it without giving any money to the rights owners and then trying to pass it off as their own work.
Lol, well, it doesn't even do that. It's not the video the rippers are even terribly interested in anyway, it's the subs (which are then put on better quality raws). That's why an average CR airing seems to be getting more unauthorized releases pouncing all over it than even Naruto in its heydey was - because the hardest part, translation, is done. I've watched plenty of such releases, and never once seen that CR watermark.
There are two groups of pirates out there. There are those who just steal the scripts and those who steal the entire package. The watermark is a measure against the latter group (since this was the first type to appear really). There is no way to protect against the former who just take the script and throw it against another TV raw.

[einhorn303]

And yes, CR is making money for the licensors. Mainly for TV Tokyo, not surprisingly. But I think I can say with certainty that pretty much everyone in Japan contracting with CR is making SOME money. It might be a pittance but CR doesn't let people lose money yet really... bad for reputation.
I wonder how long the increase in subscribers will keep pace with the increase in content. Every new contract they sign is going to spread out the incoming dollars more, necessitating new subscriptions to cover it. I'd be fascinated to find out just how the money is divvied up among the content providers. And to know how many paying members CR has right now, to get a sense of how much money there is to spread around...

I'd assume that there's some system by which more prominent/popular content gets a bigger slice of the money than others. Maybe it's calculated by views per video, with extra weight given to views by Anime Members?

[Quarkboy]

And yes, CR is making money for the licensors. Mainly for TV Tokyo, not surprisingly. But I think I can say with certainty that pretty much everyone in Japan contracting with CR is making SOME money. It might be a pittance but CR doesn't let people lose money yet really... bad for reputation.
I wonder how long the increase in subscribers will keep pace with the increase in content. Every new contract they sign is going to spread out the incoming dollars more, necessitating new subscriptions to cover it. I'd be fascinated to find out just how the money is divvied up among the content providers. And to know how many paying members CR has right now, to get a sense of how much money there is to spread around...

I'd assume that there's some system by which more prominent/popular content gets a bigger slice of the money than others. Maybe it's calculated by views per video, with extra weight given to views by Anime Members?

That would seem fair, wouldn't it? And encourage companies to license their newest and most valuable content instead of just old back-catalog stuff that won't get as many premium hits.
Anyway, there's not too much point in recreating CR's business model in our heads. If it was horribly unfair to anyone then the Japanese companies wouldn't have signed the contracts. They're not chumps, you know.

[something]

That would seem fair, wouldn't it? And encourage companies to license their newest and most valuable content instead of just old back-catalog stuff that won't get as many premium hits.
But also make them reluctant to list anything more niche, if it doesn't rack up the proper number of views. Still, going by views is what would have been my guess too. And this probably requires very little financial risk on the Japanese end, so even if there's not a huge return, what have they lost, really? I'm guessing not much.

Anyway, there's not too much point in recreating CR's business model in our heads.
Because it's interesting? When have you ever shied away from blind speculation before? =P

[Just Passing Through]

They've put a wodgeload of Eyeshield (http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Eyeshield_21)up now.

[Ashyukun]

But also make them reluctant to list anything more niche, if it doesn't rack up the proper number of views. Still, going by views is what would have been my guess too. And this probably requires very little financial risk on the Japanese end, so even if there's not a huge return, what have they lost, really? I'm guessing not much.
Well, as you said- there's probably very little financial risk to the Japanese companies for putting titles up on CR. I'd be rather surprised is there were any kind of 'penalty' for the original license holders is one of their shows doesn't garner many views/subscriptions, so I'd think there really wouldn't be much of a reason for the companies to not just put up everything they can (niche titles included) and see what gets a lot of hits. Of course, getting CR to sign on for titles that are more niche might be harder if they have to pay a decent bit up-front like a regular license, but they'd probably get them at a discounted rate/in a bundle.

It'll definitely be interesting to watch and see what happens...

[Quarkboy]

Anyway, there's not too much point in recreating CR's business model in our heads.
Because it's interesting? When have you ever shied away from blind speculation before? =P
[/quote]
In this case it's hard for me to speculate without being disingenuous.

[Draneor]

In this case it's hard for me to speculate without being disingenuous.

That's the clearest almost admission of guilt I've seen from you about this so far. ^^

Well, even if you can't speculate, let others.

[hbgouvea]

The Featured Publishers page (http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/IndexByPublisher) is listing Happiness!, Kono Aozora ni Yakusoku wo, Myself;Yourself, and School Days. Not sure what that means though.

All 12 episodes of School Days are now available on Crunchyroll as well as the first 4 episodes of Happiness.

[Suwako Moriya]

All 12 episodes of School Days are now available on Crunchyroll as well as the first 4 episodes of Happiness.

As long as we're on the subject, Kono Aozora ni Yakusoku wo is also up now. With the first four episodes up for free streaming.

Happiness has up to episode 10 up for free streaming. 11 and 12 are just a matter of days.

[Draneor]

As long as we're on the subject, Kono Aozora ni Yakusoku wo is also up now. With the first four episodes up for free streaming.

Happiness has up to episode 10 up for free streaming. 11 and 12 are just a matter of days.

Glad to hear Kono... is up. I think I'll watch all three this weekend.^^

[Suwako Moriya]

Glad to hear Kono... is up. I think I'll watch all three this weekend.^^

It will be curious to see what others think of it. I remember dropping it after the first episode, but gave it a second chance after learning how the story format worked. It didn't end up as the most amazing series, but it was at least better than originally expected.

[Quarkboy]

3 new "shows" on Crunchyroll. 2 are flash anime things that have been on livedoor anime, "Dark Side Cat" and "Greathunt" (6 episodes each).

Plus, 6 episodes of something called "Japan Tourism Anime Channel" , which feature anime shorts from local Toyama prefecture studios P.A. works (animated true tears) and a flash team called The Berich (that made greathunt), combined with live action shots of the areas in the anime shorts.

All are from http://www.crunchyroll.com/publisher/Fanworks fanworks.

[ArcticMech]

CR will be simulcasting Aoi Hana. A quick check of the CR website confirms that episode 1 will be available starting at 3PM EDT today.

http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2009-07-01/crunchyroll-indicates-plans-to-simulcast-aoi-hana

[Suwako Moriya]

CR will be simulcasting Aoi Hana. A quick check of the CR website confirms that episode 1 will be available starting at 3PM EDT today.

Wow! That's a pretty nice choice. Although I might still watch it live and such, but that's another story.

[Fudce]

CR will be simulcasting Aoi Hana. A quick check of the CR website confirms that episode 1 will be available starting at 3PM EDT today.

http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2009-07-01/crunchyroll-indicates-plans-to-simulcast-aoi-hana

Fantastic! Aoi Hana was one of the series I was considering this cour, this moves it to a definite watch. That Crunchyroll subscription is becoming even better value by the season. Having started it just for Shugo Chara, I quickly added Skip Beat to that, then when that finished it was replaced by Hayate, ShangriLa, and Saki, and now Aoi Hana...? Lovely!

[ArcticMech]

Fantastic! Aoi Hana was one of the series I was considering this cour, this moves it to a definite watch. That Crunchyroll subscription is becoming even better value by the season. Having started it just for Shugo Chara, I quickly added Skip Beat to that, then when that finished it was replaced by Hayate, ShangriLa, and Saki, and now Aoi Hana...? Lovely!

Been wondering the past few days when they'd start announcing their summer lineup. Hopefully, we'll get additional announcements soon. Was initially on the fence with respect to following Aoi Hana, but I'll be checking it out now. Yeah, the CR subscription has proven to be a good value. Without it, I probably would've never checked out Skip Beat! and Natsume Yuujinchou. Both ended up being favorites.

[bayoab]

More titles hidden here:
http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/IndexByPublisher

Hyakko
Koihime Musou
Yoku Wakaru Gendai Mahou

[Suwako Moriya]

Been wondering the past few days when they'd start announcing their summer lineup. Hopefully, we'll get additional announcements soon.

Yeah, it will be curious to see what else they're going to include. Being able to watch shows legitimately either only hours behind or a week behind is kind of nice.

Also, just for the record, Aoi Hana was one of those series where I was destined to at least try out an episode or two of it if not more. The main thing this news does is adjust my plans for watching it.

[Fudce]

More titles hidden here:
http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/IndexByPublisher

Hyakko

Another bonus. I downloaded one episode of that when it was aired, but never got around to watching more despite enjoying the episode.

[Suwako Moriya]

More titles hidden here:
http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/IndexByPublisher

Hyakko
Koihime Musou
Yoku Wakaru Gendai Mahou

*Looks* All of those have the following message

Note: There are no videos for this Series. This page is only for discussion and informational purposes.

Then again maybe that message is just there as a placeholder until they're actually ready to start providing the videos.

[Suwako Moriya]

Hyakko
Another bonus. I downloaded one episode of that when it was aired, but never got around to watching more despite enjoying the episode.

I'm quite fond of Hyakko. Granted it could have used a better budget, but it still worked for me. Although the show doesn't truly shine until episode 3. As it's at that point you get a better idea what it's like.

On a side note, I really wish the show had done better and we'd get a second season. Some of the stuff that will happen if they follow the manga is kind of nice. Although to explain more will be spoilerish, so I'll leave it at that.

[ArcticMech]

*Looks* All of those have the following message

Note: There are no videos for this Series. This page is only for discussion and informational purposes.

Then again maybe that message is just there as a placeholder until they're actually ready to start providing the videos.

They've really cleaned up the library list section in recent months, so I think they're probably placeholders.

Anyway, Hyakko would be a nice addition to the library. I only watched a couple of episodes when it was airing and would like to finish it at some point.

Yoku Wakaru Gendai Mahou is another summer title I was considering, so that would be nice too.

[ThatOneMan]

Looking through twitter with #crunchyroll hashtag and found this (http://hashtags.org/people/twitter/michellehwang). Looks like The Dairy of Tortov Roddle is going to be on CR. Searched crunchyroll it did not show up but I found a page for ROBOT (the production company) so it seems legit plus the fact after googling her name she seems to be a brand manager at CR.

[Suwako Moriya]

They've really cleaned up the library list section in recent months, so I think they're probably placeholders.

If you're right, we'll probably find out eventually.

Anyway, Hyakko would be a nice addition to the library. I only watched a couple of episodes when it was airing and would like to finish it at some point.

Assuming people watch and finish it, it will be curious to see how they feel about certain characters.

Yoku Wakaru Gendai Mahou is another summer title I was considering, so that would be nice too.

That title was definitely on my list of shows to try out.

[something]

Hyakko
Koihime Musou
Haha, wow. Two obscure but great shows. Nice to see CR keeps expanding into a really wide variety of content. They've really got no competition worth the name in the anime streaming world right now. So now I keep hoping they improve their video playback further, since they've got just about everything else right.

[Suwako Moriya]

More titles hidden here:
http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/IndexByPublisher

Hyakko
Koihime Musou
Yoku Wakaru Gendai Mahou

For whatever reason, Yoku Wakaru Gendai Mahou is no longer listed and the link for it doesn't work. Hyakko and Koihime Musou are still listed. At least of this post. I'm not sure what to make of this.

[Quarkboy]

More titles hidden here:
http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/IndexByPublisher

Hyakko
Koihime Musou
Yoku Wakaru Gendai Mahou

For whatever reason, Yoku Wakaru Gendai Mahou is no longer listed and the link for it doesn't work. Hyakko and Koihime Musou are still listed. At least of this post. I'm not sure what to make of this.

Anyone who's used CR to try and upload things back "in the day" would know this, but let me explain maybe a bit where those sorts of "listing" leaks end up coming from, and why they can't really be trusted much.

The Japanese partners have their own accounts and ability to create/monitor shows for themselves and their publisher and the individual pages for the shows, and can create placeholder "title" pages easily. If you don't set the visibility permissions quite right, it's really easy to have something end up on the automatically generated list if you're not careful.

But it could be nothing more than the Japanese adding title pages for shows they are thinking about doing, or just testing, and a number of other things. It doesn't imply some impending release by CR, necessarily.

[ArcticMech]

CR apparently will be simulcasting Kanamemo. A look at their calendar indicates that episode 1 will be made available to subscribers starting Sunday, July 5th at 1PM EDT, and to everyone else one week later.

http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Kanamemo
http://www.crunchyroll.com/launchcalendar

Looks interesting. Will have to check it out.

[Suwako Moriya]

CR apparently will be simulcasting Kanamemo. A look at their calendar indicates that episode 1 will be made available to subscribers starting Sunday, July 5th at 1PM EDT, and to everyone else one week later..

Ah, it's nice to know that Kanamemo is getting a legit stream. Although I figured that like with other series they'd allow every one to see episode 1 at the same time and start the week later thing with episode 2. Ah, well it gets the adjustment period over with faster.

[Fencedude]

CR apparently will be simulcasting Kanamemo. A look at their calendar indicates that episode 1 will be made available to subscribers starting Sunday, July 5th at 1PM EDT, and to everyone else one week later.

http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Kanamemo
http://www.crunchyroll.com/launchcalendar

Looks interesting. Will have to check it out.

The story centers on Kana Nakamichi, a middle-school girl who had already lost her parents and just recently lost her only remaining relative, her grandmother. As a result, she ends up living and working at a newspaper delivery office. Everyone else living at the office are all charming, self-assertive bishōjo. The manga follows Kana’s daily life in the fast-paced yet joyous environment.

Two things

A) Must check this out!

B) I have to find out who wrote that. Its an absolute masterpiece. Completely correct, but so, so wrong.

[Suwako Moriya]

A) Must check this out!

I've been wanting to check out Kanamemo for awhile. Although it increased after I found out the mangka for Kanamemo is the same as the mangaka for Suzunari.

Which I demand an anime for. Seriously I enjoyed Suzunari enough that it gives me confidence in Kanamemo. Plus I'm rather curious what voices they'd get for Kaede and Suzu.

B) I have to find out who wrote that. Its an absolute masterpiece. Completely correct, but so, so wrong.

Are you asking who wrote that description or who the mangaka is? If the latter then the mangaka is
Iwami Shoko or if you prefer Western order then Shoko Iwami. If the former then I have no idea myself.

[Draneor]

Kanamemo was another show I wanted to watch (but didn't want to buy). I'm glad CR has it, and I can't wait until Sunday.

Just by pure content, CR is quickly becoming one of my favorite licensors. They seem to get all the shows I want to actually watch.^^

[Quarkboy]

Are you asking who wrote that description or who the mangaka is? If the latter then the mangaka is
Iwami Shoko or if you prefer Western order then Shoko Iwami. If the former then I have no idea myself.

CR's episode descriptions/show summaries are pretty much always provided by the Japanese licencors (and are usually provided in English, at that), so they're often stiff and poorly translated, alas.

[The Great Bear]

CR's episode descriptions/show summaries are pretty much always provided by the Japanese licencors (and are usually provided in English, at that), so they're often stiff and poorly translated, alas.

I've been noticing that, as I always include the episode descriptions in my reviews, if there is an episode description provided.

Some of them are pretty Engrishy.

[ArcticMech]

According to AnimeVice (http://www.animevice.com/news/ax09-crunchyroll-liveblog/1667/) reporting from AX, the following will be available via simulcast on CR:

Yoku Wakaru Gendai Mahou (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=10356)
Fight Ippatsu! Juuden-chan (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=10463)

[Suwako Moriya]

Ah, it's nice to have Yoku Wakaru Gendai Mahou confirmed. As for that other title. I'm going to pretend it doesn't exist. Comments on the first episode turned me off completely.

[einhorn303]

...the following will be available via simulcast on CR:

Fight Ippatsu! Juuden-chan (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=10463)

All is right in my world.

[Classical]

According to AnimeVice (http://www.animevice.com/news/ax09-crunchyroll-liveblog/1667/) reporting from AX, the following will be available via simulcast on CR:

Yoku Wakaru Gendai Mahou (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=10356)
Fight Ippatsu! Juuden-chan (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=10463)

I'm interested in watching Yoku Wakaru Gendai Mahou so I'll give that a shot and if I like it I'll continue to follow it. As for the other one, I probably won't check it out.

I'm interested in Kanamemo but whether I check it out or not depends if I have the time to do so.

[radioactive28]

Is Crunchyroll supposed to operate only for the US, or are the shows there only by the license of a major R1 publisher?
I'm getting region restrictions for half the shows they have, and that includes all the new season's shows. It's really quite a pain.

[The Great Bear]

Is Crunchyroll supposed to operate only for the US, or are the shows there only by the license of a major R1 publisher?
I'm getting region restrictions for half the shows they have, and that includes all the new season's shows. It's really quite a pain.

Unfortunately for those outside of North America, many of the shows Crunchyroll shows are region restricted. Some have been licensed for the major English-speaking countries (US, Canada, UK, Australia/NZ), but they don't have the rights to show it outside of that. They license directly from the Japanese rights holders, but very likely only have a license for "the English-speaking world" narrowly defined (the countries I just listed). There's been discussion of this before in news releases from Crunchyroll. Check their forums and you might find out more information.

[Fudce]

Is Crunchyroll supposed to operate only for the US, or are the shows there only by the license of a major R1 publisher?
I'm getting region restrictions for half the shows they have, and that includes all the new season's shows. It's really quite a pain.

Unfortunately for those outside of North America, many of the shows Crunchyroll shows are region restricted. Some have been licensed for the major English-speaking countries (US, Canada, UK, Australia/NZ), but they don't have the rights to show it outside of that. They license directly from the Japanese rights holders, but very likely only have a license for "the English-speaking world" narrowly defined (the countries I just listed). There's been discussion of this before in news releases from Crunchyroll. Check their forums and you might find out more information.

As TGB says, there are some restrictions for non-US citizens, but as a non-US citizen I can honestly say that they don't bother me at all. The only things I can't watch tend to be the "back catalogue" items, such as the items from US companies. Also, Toei are restricting their series - which is nothing new. I pay my quarterly fee and I get what I pay for. Slightly less than my American friends but still worth every penny. (Though a discount for non-Americans wouldn't go astray)

[radioactive28]

Thanks for the clarifications.
I searched at Crunchyroll's forums, but they tend to have too many posts with too little useful content, which basically got me nowhere.

[TheGreenMan]

Beast Player Erin

http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Erin

[Draneor]

Koihime†Musou confirmed for CruncyRoll (http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Koihime_Musou). The streaming starts tonight. I wonder if it's the censored broadcast version (like School Days was) or the DVD version. I'd like to watch it, but there's no way I'm watching the former.

[Daimao Raki]

Koihime†Musou confirmed for CruncyRoll (http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Koihime_Musou). The streaming starts tonight. I wonder if it's the censored broadcast version (like School Days was) or the DVD version. I'd like to watch it, but there's no way I'm watching the former.

I might give this one a watch. I'm a sucker for anything ROTK related.

[something]

Koihime†Musou confirmed for CruncyRoll (http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Koihime_Musou). The streaming starts tonight. I wonder if it's the censored broadcast version (like School Days was) or the DVD version. I'd like to watch it, but there's no way I'm watching the former.
Hyakko got the DVD version so who knows... but it's worth watching even in broadcast. Very fun show.

[Draneor]

Hyakko got the DVD version so who knows...

Really? I wonder if the animation was fixed enough for me to finish it... Not that I need to add any more anime to my backlog.^^U

[einhorn303]

The press release mentions that a dubbed version will be uploaded:

This title will be available in subbed and dubbed formats and available in all territories, except the following: Japan, France, Belgium, China, Luxembourg, Andorra, Monaco, Taiwan and Hong Kong

http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/press-release/2009-09-12/marvelous-entertainment-and-crunchyroll-to-stream-first-four-subbed-episodes-of-koihime-musou

Might not mean English-dubbed, though.

I also guess they'll be airing the first season at an accelerated pace in order to be caught up for the soon-to-air second season?

[something]

The press release mentions that a dubbed version will be uploaded:
...
Might not mean English-dubbed, though.
I'm assuming it doesn't. Even if it got licensed, I doubt it would be dubbed, and if it did get dubbed, I doubt whoever licensed it would be up for giving the dub away on CR before we even know they have it. Actually, I'm just betting the press release made a mistake.

[something]

Hyakko got the DVD version so who knows...Really? I wonder if the animation was fixed enough for me to finish it... Not that I need to add any more anime to my backlog.^^U
Actually, I should say it got the BD version, even, or at least some fantastic looking HD source. Quark had mentioned the details elsewhere. One obvious difference is that the finalized OP/EDs are available from episode one. As for whether the cleaned up the at times hilariously bad character animation, I'm actually not sure. I fully intended to rewatch but just haven't had the time so I've only rewatched episode one. And that episode wasn't too bad visually, so I can't be sure if the later stuff was fixed.

[Draneor]

I'm assuming it doesn't. Even if it got licensed, I doubt it would be dubbed, and if it did get dubbed, I doubt whoever licensed it would be up for giving the dub away on CR before we even know they have it. Actually, I'm just betting the press release made a mistake.

It's possible it could have got an Asian English dub (for say Animax Asia). But I guess we'll find out in eight minutes.

[something]

It's possible it could have got an Asian English dub (for say Animax Asia). But I guess we'll find out in eight minutes.
Haven't looked into dubbing yet, but I just checked a few minutes of episode one and... ick. The sound is crackly, the video quality is pretty bad, and worst of all I think they screwed up the aspect ratio. It's neither widescreen nor 4:3, I don't know what the hell it is. I've complained about Yoku Wakaru Gendai Mahou's 480p before but it looks a heck of a lot better than this.

Surprisingly, the OP is subtitled.

Edit: yeah, just confirmed, the aspect ratio is definitely wrong.

[Draneor]

The sound is crackly, the video quality is pretty bad, and worst of all I think they screwed up the aspect ratio. It's neither widescreen nor 4:3, I don't know what the hell it is.

Yeah this is shit. 480p is bad enough as it is. On another note, I noticed a chibi scene and the steam is there. I'm not watching this.

[something]

The sound is crackly, the video quality is pretty bad, and worst of all I think they screwed up the aspect ratio. It's neither widescreen nor 4:3, I don't know what the hell it is.Yeah this is shit. 480p is bad enough as it is. On another note, I noticed a chibi scene and the steam is there. I'm not watching this.
I submitted a bug report about it, hopefully they can get it fixed. But even if they do it doesn't much matter if the video quality stays this bad.

[Quarkboy]

The sound is crackly, the video quality is pretty bad, and worst of all I think they screwed up the aspect ratio. It's neither widescreen nor 4:3, I don't know what the hell it is.Yeah this is shit. 480p is bad enough as it is. On another note, I noticed a chibi scene and the steam is there. I'm not watching this.
I submitted a bug report about it, hopefully they can get it fixed. But even if they do it doesn't much matter if the video quality stays this bad.

Just like to say: I have nothing to do with this show :).

[something]

Just like to say: I have nothing to do with this show :).
Any chance you could smack around whoever does? =P

[The Great Bear]

The video quality was nothing to write home about, but it wasn't the worst I've seen. I wasn't watching the 480p though, just the "regular" version (H264) available to the non-paying masses.

There was some noticeable cracking on the right hand side of the frame, which is very odd considering this is all digital, not some old fashioned celluloid film.

[BunnyMaster]

I guess this is the crunchyroll thread, so forgive me if I am posting in the wrong place.

I have watched a lot of anime on crunchyroll this year. Has anyone else noticed a severe decline in the quality of subs recently? Three of the last five shows I watched: Erin, Hanasakeru Seishounen, and Koihime Musou, are full of typos, bad grammar, and translation mistakes. I mean, FULL of them.

I dont understand why this is happening now after they did so good for so many months. I may have to watch fansubs for the new simulcasts if this quality stays this bad.

Did anyone else notice this problem recently?

[Fudce]

I've not noticed any drop in quality in the series that I'm watching - maybe they have a different and new translator for the three series you have complaints about. Which three are they, I'm sure our resident Crunchyboy will know more...

[something]

Did anyone else notice this problem recently?
Aoi Hana had occasional problems with the translator not picking up on the subtleties of Japanese pronouns (on two occasions this ended up creating a distinctly misleading line), and there was at least one bad Americanization of a line early on in Kanamemo (sorry, Kana did not reference the Tonight Show), but for the most part the translations in the shows I'm watching seem to be perfectly fine. That is:

Aoi Hana (just finished, as mentioned it had some issues it should not have)
Kanamemo
Saki
Yoku Wakaru Gendai Mahou

So by and large, no, translation has not been an issue with CR for me. But they do have multiple translators (of course) and they're not all going to be equally skilled. I wish every translation (in general, I'm including R1 DVDs here) was like Saki's, but that's not going to happen.

[Quarkboy]

I guess this is the crunchyroll thread, so forgive me if I am posting in the wrong place.

I have watched a lot of anime on crunchyroll this year. Has anyone else noticed a severe decline in the quality of subs recently? Three of the last five shows I watched: Erin, Hanasakeru Seishounen, and Koihime Musou, are full of typos, bad grammar, and translation mistakes. I mean, FULL of them.

I dont understand why this is happening now after they did so good for so many months. I may have to watch fansubs for the new simulcasts if this quality stays this bad.

Did anyone else notice this problem recently?

Yes, I have noticed. Yes, it's those three shows. Let's just say that a distinct jump down in quality from all the other shows is something that has one obvious reason. If you are upset about it, send in complaints to CR and hopefully they'll realize sub quality is actually important.

[einhorn303]

Crunchyroll Adds Sketchbook ~full color'S~ Anime

http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2009-09-17/crunchyroll-adds-sketchbook-full-color-anime

The media-distribution website Crunchyroll has announced on Thursday that it will start streaming the Sketchbook ~full color'S~ high-school slice-of-life anime series at 6:00 p.m. PDT. According to Crunchyroll, the anime will be available in the United States, American Samoa, U.S. Minor Outlying Islands, Puerto Rico, Guam, Virgin Islands, and Canada.

[Fudce]

Crunchyroll Adds Sketchbook ~full color'S~ Anime

http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2009-09-17/crunchyroll-adds-sketchbook-full-color-anime

The media-distribution website Crunchyroll has announced on Thursday that it will start streaming the Sketchbook ~full color'S~ high-school slice-of-life anime series at 6:00 p.m. PDT. According to Crunchyroll, the anime will be available in the United States, American Samoa, U.S. Minor Outlying Islands, Puerto Rico, Guam, Virgin Islands, and Canada.

No UK
:cry:
Why must you taunt me Crunchyroll...

[TheGreenMan]

I wonder when they'll announce new Fall anime? C'mon Sasameki Koto!

[Quarkboy]

I wonder when they'll announce new Fall anime? C'mon Sasameki Koto!

That show would dovetail nicely with the ending of Aoi Hana...

[Suwako Moriya]

Crunchyroll Adds Sketchbook ~full color'S~ Anime


Yes! This means more people will get to experience the greatness that is Aso Natsumi, who I like to refer to as the puppet girl. I highly approve of this addition to their list of shows. As if I even need to explain why.

Now if only we could get the anime licensed for R1 DVD. Same thing goes for the manga which had volume 6 released in August If I'm correct. Sometimes I wish I had the budget to import stuff.

[Suwako Moriya]

I wonder when they'll announce new Fall anime? C'mon Sasameki Koto!

Hopefully soon. Although they tend to be random for some reason. Sometimes announcing a show before it airs, sometimes adding a show in the middle of airing, and other times adding it well after it finishes airing.

As for Sasameki Koto, I'm definitely in trying that out myself.

[Suwako Moriya]

No UK
:cry:
Why must you taunt me Crunchyroll...

While I know there are reasons for it, the very fact that some places end up missing out on certain series is kind of sad.

[Fudce]

No UK
:cry:
Why must you taunt me Crunchyroll...

While I know there are reasons for it, the very fact that some places end up missing out on certain series is kind of sad.

I've already seen it, but if it was available to me on Crunchyroll I'd have watched it again, and again, and again. I love the series.

I just hope that the upcoming season's anime is more 'global'.

[Quarkboy]

No UK
:cry:
Why must you taunt me Crunchyroll...

While I know there are reasons for it, the very fact that some places end up missing out on certain series is kind of sad.

If you notice, Shochiku is the company that licensed it to CR. They are mainly a film company (they don't hold the rights to a ton of anime), and they are very very old (founded in 1895)... Also this is the first show CR has licensed from them.

It's often the case that for the first deal a company is wary of licensing out to too many territories, so they'll "test the waters" with only the main ones, see how things work out, and then maybe for the next show they'll be more willing to talk about multiple continents. A company like Shochiku, though, strikes me a very "Toei-like" in terms of inane licensing rules, so it might just not be possible.

[Suwako Moriya]

A company like Shochiku, though, strikes me a very "Toei-like" in terms of inane licensing rules, so it might just not be possible.

Since I'm unfamiliar with them, I can't agree or disagree. Instead the main thing I can do is hope for the best in terms of a variety of things. Including stuff mentioned in a previous post.

In any case, since the first episode should be added today, I suppose it won't be too long before they start preparing the video part of the page for the series. Otherwise, they're going to be late.

[The Great Bear]

Crunchyroll Adds Sketchbook ~full color'S~ Anime


Yes! This means more people will get to experience the greatness that is Aso Natsumi, who I like to refer to as the puppet girl. I highly approve of this addition to their list of shows. As if I even need to explain why.

Well, this one actually has me interested. So, I will be watching, and maybe more, in the coming weeks.

[something]

Crunchyroll Adds Sketchbook ~full color'S~ Anime
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2009-09-17/crunchyroll-adds-sketchbook-full-color-anime
Oh wow, that's awesome. I've already seen it (though I'll favorite it to indicate support), but it's great to get it out there to more people. It's definitely not the sort of show I thought we'd see on CR, given how relatively obscure it was.

But yeah, make with the fall announcements! I want to see even better coverage than we've had for previous seasons.

[something]

I submitted a bug report about it, hopefully they can get it fixed. But even if they do it doesn't much matter if the video quality stays this bad.
In case anyone was still wondering, it looks like they did go back and fix this. I just checked episodes 1 and 2 and both were the correct aspect ratio now.

Video quality still sucks though.

[Suwako Moriya]

Well, this one actually has me interested. So, I will be watching, and maybe more, in the coming weeks.

Remember the most important reason to watch Sketchbook is to get an even better idea of how strange my tastes really are.

[tadakichi]

Crunchyroll Adds Sketchbook ~full color'S~ Anime

I was actually planning on watching this soon. Great pickup, CR! You'd think they could at least put an announcement on their front page, though.

[tadakichi]

Remember the most important reason to watch Sketchbook is to get an even better idea of how strange my tastes really are.

I actually became interested in the series after seeing the "billion bacteria" quote you used to have in your signature.

[einhorn303]

Crunchyroll Adds Sketchbook ~full color'S~ Anime

I was actually planning on watching this soon. Great pickup, CR! You'd think they could at least put an announcement on their front page, though.

They tend to release a Press Release on ANN, and not put a front-page announcement on their actual site until days later. It was the same for Koihime Musou and many other shows. No idea why they do things like this, letting news out on other sites before their own. Maybe it's some super-secret Californian internet hype spreading technique.

Anyways, it's always good to have a new "first-time" licensor on CR, since that opens up whole new potential waters.

[Suwako Moriya]

Remember the most important reason to watch Sketchbook is to get an even better idea of how strange my tastes really are.I actually became interested in the series after seeing the "billion bacteria" quote you used to have in your signature.

There's a good chance that quote will be returning once I finish with my Pretty Cure Marathon. I sort of had to adjust my sig since only four lines are allowed and I wanted certain lines to go with each avatar.

Although I should note that the line is actually taken from the manga as opposed to the anime. Actually there is a lot in the manga that didn't make into the anime sadly.

Heck the anime seems to follow the strategy of grab some strips from the manga and merge them together into an episode with some possible changes of course. The end result is it gives me a reason to both read and watch.

[Suwako Moriya]

It's nice to hear the aspect ratio got fixed. Been awhile since I saw the series. Maybe I should at least check out the ending animation again. Wait, I just had a random thought.

If Crunchyroll was able to get the previous series, I wonder if they'll be getting the new series as well. I wish had an idea as to whether this new series is a prequel, sequel, reboot, remake or whatever.

[Draneor]

I look forward to finally being able to watch Sketchbook.

[angelx03]

I wonder when they'll announce new Fall anime? C'mon Sasameki Koto!

Go for the more implausible, totally impossible route and say FUNi will announce streaming rights of Sasameki Koto! Hahahaha!!! :laugh:


....I'm so delusional yet I'll still conform to the possibility of Crunchyroll getting this. :cry::cry:

(not that I have anything against them, mind you!)

[Suwako Moriya]

All right then, so I played part of episode 2 to watch the ending animation. Got to love the chibi stuff as it were.

In any case, it caused me to notice the following. Which is a lack of previews. Which I seem to remember the series having previews that were kind of amusing.

[Quarkboy]

All right then, so I played part of episode 2 to watch the ending animation. Got to love the chibi stuff as it were.

In any case, it caused me to notice the following. Which is a lack of previews. Which I seem to remember the series having previews that were kind of amusing.

Ha! My assumption seems to be true: These guys are just like Toei. Probably assumed "westerners" wouldn't "get" the preview thing and never provided them.

[something]

Coming this fall: Secret 1, Secret 2, Secret 3, Secret 4
Well I guess that means at least four Fall shows will be on CR, huh? Oh please let them be good...

Also, as a translator, how many shows do you think you could translate simultaneously? And is it possible to divulge how many translators CR has? Though I guess a better question is how the translating even works, i.e. are people actually employed by CR for this or is it a "find people as we need them" freelance deal?

[Quarkboy]

Coming this fall: Secret 1, Secret 2, Secret 3, Secret 4
Well I guess that means at least four Fall shows will be on CR, huh? Oh please let them be good...

Also, as a translator, how many shows do you think you could translate simultaneously? And is it possible to divulge how many translators CR has? Though I guess a better question is how the translating even works, i.e. are people actually employed by CR for this or is it a "find people as we need them" freelance deal?

I can only speak for myself, and say that I'm freelance and have contracts with various entities. And also point out that not everything I've worked on has ended up on crunchyroll. So take that sig simply as me translating four shows coming up, not as a hint as to where you might actually be able to watch them at.

As for capacity, well... I could theoretically handle 8-10 simulcast shows if I had a good dedicated editor.

[Suwako Moriya]

So I'm currently watching the first episode of Sketchbook. Now I won't comment much on video quality for two reasons. First, I don't notice problems as easily as others. Second, I'm watching the generic standard stream for those that watch stuff for free.

In regards to the translation, it's hard for me to say much since I don't know Japanese. Although I do like stuff like senpai being kept and so forth. Also it's at least readable enough for me.

I think my only complaint has to do with the translation for the eye catch. Let's just say it's not properly lined up and thus is a bit hard to read. Hopefully that can be adjusted and fixed so people can get a proper idea for each character. Since the eye catch is like mini-bio.

[The Great Bear]

So I'm currently watching the first episode of Sketchbook.

That was cute. I didn't know that Aria-shachou liked to bowl.

The video quality (I was watching the free stream) was fine. There was a slight jitteriness a times, but it wasn't too bad.

[something]

The video quality (I was watching the free stream) was fine. There was a slight jitteriness a times, but it wasn't too bad.
It's a shame it's another 480 show, but it's certainly not the disaster Koihime is. It's more on the Gendai Mahou level of 480 quality. Not good, but watchable if you don't have any better options.

[einhorn303]

...contracts with various entities.

That sounds so sexy. Or nefariously Lovecraftian.

And also point out that not everything I've worked on has ended up on crunchyroll.


That could also be taken as "Crunchyroll occasionally gets translations done, but later decides not to air them or can't acquire/afford the rights" as well as "I work for other non-CR companies."

[TalonG4]

So I'm currently watching the first episode of Sketchbook. Now I won't comment much on video quality for two reasons. First, I don't notice problems as easily as others. Second, I'm watching the generic standard stream for those that watch stuff for free.

In regards to the translation, it's hard for me to say much since I don't know Japanese. Although I do like stuff like senpai being kept and so forth. Also it's at least readable enough for me.

I think my only complaint has to do with the translation for the eye catch. Let's just say it's not properly lined up and thus is a bit hard to read. Hopefully that can be adjusted and fixed so people can get a proper idea for each character. Since the eye catch is like mini-bio.

I watched the 480 stream myself and was a little disappointed that it wasn't a 720 show until I watched it. I feel it is one of the best looking shows on CR, I didn't notice any serious lag or "ghosting" as I call it. The colors were bright and clear as well. It seemed to follow the translation I'm familiar with for the most part except for the eye catch as you said which was more of a technical glitch.

[Suwako Moriya]

It seemed to follow the translation I'm familiar with for the most part except for the eye catch as you said which was more of a technical glitch.

Speaking of glitches, I've noticed with CR that sometimes subs appear on shows and sometimes they don't. It's like err random sadly.

On a side note, I should mention that the Opening and Ending of Sketchbook is one of those cases where you get slight differences each time. Mainly it varies which characters get portraits shown each time.

I double checked to make sure it was still true of this airing and it definitely is.

[Mitsuki]

I have no idea if this has to do with my NoScript add-on or not but I can't get subs in Firefox. It's no hardship, though. I just use IE for my CR-watching.

[Shiroi Hane]

Despite being fully paid up I can't watch anything in H.264 or above as the combination of that and the flash player kills my PC (before my PS3 broke that could handle up to 480p) - the only benefit I get is seeing a couple of shows earlier than I would otherwise. I would still watch Sketchbook in blocky "HQ", despite paying for better, but I can't as I happen to live in the wrong place. This isn't a "oh, we can't get ad revenue from UK viewers" as I'm a paid member, this isn't wanting to sell the rights to a UK version of Crunchyroll as there isn't one, this is sheer mindless beaurocracy.
I'm pretty sure I have at least some of the series fansubbed somewhere, so I can jut dig it out and watch it in higher quality at my pace. Maybe I should be grateful to them for blocking me from the lower quality legal alternatives?

[something]

I would still watch Sketchbook in blocky "HQ", despite paying for better, but I can't as I happen to live in the wrong place. This isn't a "oh, we can't get ad revenue from UK viewers" as I'm a paid member, this isn't wanting to sell the rights to a UK version of Crunchyroll as there isn't one, this is sheer mindless beaurocracy.
Now that's absurd. If they're going to limit UK members in what they can watch, they ought to be charging you less too. I really don't understand why so many streaming services (by which I also means the content providers who license them shows) seem to over look all the other English speaking markets...

[Fudce]

I would still watch Sketchbook in blocky "HQ", despite paying for better, but I can't as I happen to live in the wrong place. This isn't a "oh, we can't get ad revenue from UK viewers" as I'm a paid member, this isn't wanting to sell the rights to a UK version of Crunchyroll as there isn't one, this is sheer mindless beaurocracy.
Now that's absurd. If they're going to limit UK members in what they can watch, they ought to be charging you less too. I really don't understand why so many streaming services (by which I also means the content providers who license them shows) seem to over look all the other English speaking markets...

The only reason you don't hear us complain more, is that we're used to being treated this way. But ADV, Bandai, and the other US companies putting anime on there have an excuse. Toei and now Shochiku have no excuse, they're just being overcautious.

[Quarkboy]

I would still watch Sketchbook in blocky "HQ", despite paying for better, but I can't as I happen to live in the wrong place. This isn't a "oh, we can't get ad revenue from UK viewers" as I'm a paid member, this isn't wanting to sell the rights to a UK version of Crunchyroll as there isn't one, this is sheer mindless beaurocracy.
Now that's absurd. If they're going to limit UK members in what they can watch, they ought to be charging you less too. I really don't understand why so many streaming services (by which I also means the content providers who license them shows) seem to over look all the other English speaking markets...

The only reason you don't hear us complain more, is that we're used to being treated this way. But ADV, Bandai, and the other US companies putting anime on there have an excuse. Toei and now Shochiku have no excuse, they're just being overcautious.

No, they do have an excuse, and it's the usual one: Money.

Remember, CR doesn't just make money from the subscriber fees, it also makes a good chunk from ad-support. And as far as online ad companies are concerned, you (as in, non-US residents) are hardly worth anything per view of their ads.
So essentially, the revenue per view that a company could expect from non-US countries is lower on average when you count all the viewers (not just subscribers).
So there's that factor, and then there is still the cautiousness you describe from giving any US based company non-NA streaming rights of any sort.
With the exception of the Tv Tokyo deal at the start, most of these companies want to test the waters in a limited market before going in the whole way, and honestly, if the choice for CR is between paying an extra XXX an episode or limiting it to US and Canada, when it gets you a new client you don't say no to that.

[Draneor]

Remember, CR doesn't just make money from the subscriber fees, it also makes a good chunk from ad-support. And as far as online ad companies are concerned, you (as in, non-US residents) are hardly worth anything per view of their ads.

CR has advertisements? Or, to put it another way, there are still people out there that don't use Adblock?

[The Great Bear]

Remember, CR doesn't just make money from the subscriber fees, it also makes a good chunk from ad-support. And as far as online ad companies are concerned, you (as in, non-US residents) are hardly worth anything per view of their ads.

There are still people out there that don't use Adblock?

There are still people out there who don't use Firefox, and don't know about the various versions of Adblock for other browsers.

The ad revenue would only have value if there were people occasionally clicking on the ads, which is something that they can track server-side. If the number of clickthroughs were to drop sharply, to the point where they could tell that no one was bothering to look at the ads, that would be the end of ad revenue-based streaming.

I would rather that not happen. As it is now, CR's membership fee is rather reasonable. If the ads were removed (not by them, but by advertisers deciding that it wasn't worth their while any longer), you can be sure that membership fee would have to rise accordingly.

So, I'm happy there are people out there who are not using Adblock, and who are helping to keep the overall cost reasonable.

[Quarkboy]

Remember, CR doesn't just make money from the subscriber fees, it also makes a good chunk from ad-support. And as far as online ad companies are concerned, you (as in, non-US residents) are hardly worth anything per view of their ads.

CR has advertisements? Or, to put it another way, there are still people out there that don't use Adblock?

The main ads are ones that are injected into the video stream... I'm pretty sure they have those, but you see you only see them if you are watching from a territory where the advertiser is paying for them.

So free viewers from the US will see ads but free viewers from, say, Nigeria, might not, depending on the ad buy.

[Shibi]

By my count, half of CR's "current" simulcasts are either over or will be within the next couple weeks. Hopefully they will announce their fall lineup by the end of the month.

[TheGreenMan]

By my count, half of CR's "current" simulcasts are either over or will be within the next couple weeks. Hopefully they will announce their fall lineup by the end of the month.

A few posts back said that they licensed 4-5 Fall anime. When they will announce them, I don't know.

[something]

A few posts back said that they licensed 4-5 Fall anime. When they will announce them, I don't know.
Do you mean my post about Quark's sig? That was just commenting on the fact that he's got 4 upcoming professional translations hinted at, and that most of his translation work seems to be for Crunchyroll. However as he noted, there's no guarantee they're all CR shows.

If you meant something else, my mistake, I'd missed it.

[DiGiKerot]

By my count, half of CR's "current" simulcasts are either over or will be within the next couple weeks. Hopefully they will announce their fall lineup by the end of the month.

A few posts back said that they licensed 4-5 Fall anime. When they will announce them, I don't know.

Actually, it looks like they have 13 Fall shows (http://www.crunchyroll.com/lineup)...

[Suwako Moriya]

Actually, it looks like they have 13 Fall shows (http://www.crunchyroll.com/lineup)...

Heh, I wonder if we can use those dates to narrow the shows down a bit. Either way with 13 shows, there's a chance of at least a few being interesting.

[Fudce]

By my count, half of CR's "current" simulcasts are either over or will be within the next couple weeks. Hopefully they will announce their fall lineup by the end of the month.

A few posts back said that they licensed 4-5 Fall anime. When they will announce them, I don't know.

Actually, it looks like they have 13 Fall shows (http://www.crunchyroll.com/lineup)...

Interesting... They claim to have over half of the (non-childrens) anime airing during the autumn season. I can believe it.

Shin Kouhime Musou is all but confirmed, especially after they got Kouhime Musou recently. As is Natsu no Arashi 2.

As for the rest? I don't think that Kiddy Girl-and will be one of them unfortunatly, but I hold out hope for Railgun and Kobato, the other two shows I'm most interested in next season. As for Haruka Nogizaka 2, I get the feeling that we'd have seen Haruka Nogizaka 1 on Crunchyroll by now if it was going to be amongst the new titles.

I just hope that all simulcasts will be open to Brits again this season.

[DiGiKerot]

As for the rest? I don't think that Kiddy Girl-and will be one of them unfortunatly, but I hold out hope for Railgun and Kobato, the other two shows I'm most interested in next season. As for Haruka Nogizaka 2, I get the feeling that we'd have seen Haruka Nogizaka 1 on Crunchyroll by now if it was going to be amongst the new titles.

Since they had JC Staffs shows for last season, I'm optimistic about Railgun at least. I think they've shown titles from all the significant parties involved in the series at some point.

I just hope that all simulcasts will be open to Brits again this season.

Likewise.

[einhorn303]

Heh, I wonder if we can use those dates to narrow the shows down a bit. Either way with 13 shows, there's a chance of at least a few being interesting.

We do have the air dates for shows, but then there's the fact that they'll likely announce shows a few days before first airing them. Or the same day, CrunchyRoll can be unpredictable like that.

Anything from TV Tokyo would be a good bet. I believe this is a listing of TV Tokyo's October 2009 shows:

http://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/anime/animetable/0910.html

I don't recognize all of them, but I do believe it includes Letter Bee, Sasameki Koto, and Miracle Train. I could see all of these folding in naturally with CR's previous shows.

Winter Sonata would seem to make sense, considering CR already has a number of Korean dramas.

[Fencedude]

I don't recognize all of them, but I do believe it includes Letter Bee, Sasameki Koto, and Miracle Train. I could see all of these folding in naturally with CR's previous shows.

Winter Sonata would seem to make sense, considering CR already has a number of Korean dramas.

Miracle Train is taking over Saki's timeslot (and is hilariously almost a 180 degree shift in focus...) so it seems likely.

I'd be up for some RAILGUN definitely. Wish Kiddy Girl-and was going to be simulcast, but that seems unlikely.

I think their claim of "over half" is...probably stretching things a tad, but still, most likely they'll have a number of shows I plan to watch.

[LKK]

If Darker Than Black 2 is among the new Fall shows, that may be enough of an incentive to get me to subscribe to CR's premium service.

[Draneor]

With thirteen shows, the odds are good there will be something on there I want to watch. But I'm not sure if I'll subscribe again or not.

[einhorn303]

Luckily my current subscription will end on the 24th, so I should have plenty of time to check out the new shows and see if any of them catch my fancy.

[Fencedude]

If Darker Than Black 2 is among the new Fall shows, that may be enough of an incentive to get me to subscribe to CR's premium service.

It strikes me that Funimation would want to stream DtB2, but I would almost be shocked if someone didn't stream it.

[something]

Actually, it looks like they have 13 Fall shows (http://www.crunchyroll.com/lineup)...
Oh hell yes, that's fantastic.There's bound to be quite a few for me to watch. I just hope they're 720p, or at the very least no worse than Gendai Mahou's 480p.

Let's use the handy fall chart (http://chartfag.files.wordpress.com/2009/09/fall-2009-v2-export1.jpg). Clearly, 13 is indeed way way stretching "over half" seeing as how there are 40 on the list, of which you could probably remove 6-7 as clearly kiddy shows. (But not Kiddy Girl-and!) But whatever, it's 13 shows, and that's awesome.

Now the fact that some of these won't be announced until well into October, coupled with the assumption that they'll announce these before air date (else isn't not a simulcast, is it?) means that we can for example see that they have 5 shows being announced from thre 7th onward (unless they TBAs go earlier), out of probably 10 non-kiddy shows that start airing from the 7th onward. So we could surmise that about half of those are going up. In theory anyway, I can only guess.

At any rate, Crunchyroll is quickly becoming everything I've been wanting for so long from a legal streaming site, short of offering DRM-free downloads. They have decent to good translations (which adhere to my preferred conventions better than R1 translations), their simulcasts are decent to great video quality, performance on my computer is generally acceptable (usually need to clear out excess tabs and restart firefox first but whatever), they're licensing content legally straight from the Japanese rightsholders, and it's incredibly cheap. $5 a month, and even if I only watch half of these (it'll likely be more than that) that's 24 eps a month. Hello $0.20 or less per episode. Streaming still has issues of course. I like CR's player... for a streaming web player. It's still aggravating compared to playing a download in a good software video player like KMPlayer or MPC or whatever.

But for what it is they're trying to do, I'm just finding myself more impressed every day.

[ThatOneMan]

While looking at that page somethign else caught my eye...

Crunchyroll Fall 2009 Lineup
Crunchyroll is the ONLY place for you to enjoy the latest Anime titles within one hour of Japan TV broadcast (simulcast). This Fall Season, Crunchyroll will feature over 50% of Anime titles currently airing in Japan! While most titles will be free for all viewers, for less than $5 a month with the CR Anime Membership you can support the Anime Industry, and enjoy High Definition (up to 720p) and earlier access to all titles.

Looks like some shows will be restricted to premium only.

[einhorn303]

While looking at that page somethign else caught my eye...

Crunchyroll Fall 2009 Lineup
Crunchyroll is the ONLY place for you to enjoy the latest Anime titles within one hour of Japan TV broadcast (simulcast). This Fall Season, Crunchyroll will feature over 50% of Anime titles currently airing in Japan! While most titles will be free for all viewers, for less than $5 a month with the CR Anime Membership you can support the Anime Industry, and enjoy High Definition (up to 720p) and earlier access to all titles.

Looks like some shows will be restricted to premium only.

But that's how it's always been with Simulcasts.

[Fencedude]

Looks like some shows will be restricted to premium only.

That doesn't really surprise me, and honestly, $5 a month for what they are offering is just insanely cheap.

[Fudce]

While looking at that page somethign else caught my eye...

Crunchyroll Fall 2009 Lineup
Crunchyroll is the ONLY place for you to enjoy the latest Anime titles within one hour of Japan TV broadcast (simulcast). This Fall Season, Crunchyroll will feature over 50% of Anime titles currently airing in Japan! While most titles will be free for all viewers, for less than $5 a month with the CR Anime Membership you can support the Anime Industry, and enjoy High Definition (up to 720p) and earlier access to all titles.

Looks like some shows will be restricted to premium only.

But that's how it's always been with Simulcasts.

No, the wording of that implies that it one be a one week delay, but a lockout for non-premium users. Maybe one new company has more demands from Crunchyroll? Not that it will affect me

*is a happy premium Crunchyroller*

[HitokiriShadow]

Let's use the handy fall chart (http://chartfag.files.wordpress.com/2009/09/fall-2009-v2-export1.jpg). Clearly, 13 is indeed way way stretching "over half" seeing as how there are 40 on the list,


Oh wow, I think they added at least 10 more titles since I looked at just 7-10 days ago.

[Suwako Moriya]

It strikes me that Funimation would want to stream DtB2, but I would almost be shocked if someone didn't stream it.

If Funi does have plans to stream Darker than Black 2 then it would be interesting to see whether or not they get up all of the episodes of the first series up on their site before then.

Not that it matters much in my case since I've only seen the first three episodes and have not yet bothered with watching anymore. Make of that what you will.

[LKK]

It strikes me that Funimation would want to stream DtB2
You may be right about Funimation, but I sincerely hope you're not. I can't tolerate Funimation's streaming because of the frequent and lengthy buffering pauses. (Despite the changes to Funi's video portal, the buffering situation is still a severe problem for me.)

[something]

It strikes me that Funimation would want to stream DtB2
You may be right about Funimation, but I sincerely hope you're not. I can't tolerate Funimation's streaming because of the frequent and lengthy buffering pauses. (Despite the changes to Funi's video portal, the buffering situation is still a severe problem for me.)
Agreed. I do expect Funi will go for it, but I'd much rather get it through Crunchyroll.

[nakimushi]

It strikes me that Funimation would want to stream DtB2
You may be right about Funimation, but I sincerely hope you're not. I can't tolerate Funimation's streaming because of the frequent and lengthy buffering pauses. (Despite the changes to Funi's video portal, the buffering situation is still a severe problem for me.)

Really, it's still that bad for you? When it first started Funimation's streaming was absolutely terrible, I would start multiple episodes on pause at once and go do something else for a half hour or so and watch them after they had fully buffered. For the past few months though, I haven't had any problems like that at all.

I do agree that Crunchyroll's streaming is much better, but with Funimation their streaming is more of a preview for the DVD release, so I imagine they don't want to make the streaming so good that there's no improvement on the DVD.


As for the new CR simulcasts, I would at least like to get the second season of Natsu no Arashi (which is listed on TV Tokyo's schedule).

[Quarkboy]

Just to say: The dates things are announced have no relation to the date the first episode will air other than the fact they will be _before_ it airs.

(Actually, I'd like to take credit for suggesting CR use a countdown-style method of announcing fall titles instead of their usual "it appears on the site one day" strategy.)

Also, check my sig for clues so obscure no one could possibly figure them out!

[Fencedude]

Just to say: The dates things are announced have no relation to the date the first episode will air other than the fact they will be _before_ it airs.

(Actually, I'd like to take credit for suggesting CR use a countdown-style method of announcing fall titles instead of their usual "it appears on the site one day" strategy.)

Also, check my sig for clues so obscure no one could possibly figure them out!

They have sadly not adopted Bandai's Countdown clocks to more countdown clocks methodology.

Edit: Just looking around CR's site and I happened across an image from Shugo Chara 101 and Holy crap he really is a pirate!

[einhorn303]

Also, check my sig for clues so obscure no one could possibly figure them out!

So according to Google, "barepacking" is hiking/backpacking naked.

Uh...I guess they might do a bit of that in Queen's Blade? Or Koihime Musou?

[LKK]

Really, it's still that bad for you? When it first started Funimation's streaming was absolutely terrible, I would start multiple episodes on pause at once and go do something else for a half hour or so and watch them after they had fully buffered. For the past few months though, I haven't had any problems like that at all.
Yes, it's still that bad for me. We watch the Hulu version of Funi's shows because the Funi site is unbearable. One time within the past month, the whole Hulu site went done mid-episode. We flipped over to Funi in the hopes of finishing the episode. It was so painful to watch, we watched the episode again when Hulu came back just so we could actually watch the episode and follow it without all the pauses.

[malazar]

With more and more shows coming out on Crunchyroll, I think this will be when I plop down the money for a premium membership. I am just having a hard time coming up with a user name as my normal handful I use are all taken. :depressed:

[tadakichi]

Clearly, 13 is indeed way way stretching "over half" seeing as how there are 40 on the list, of which you could probably remove 6-7 as clearly kiddy shows. (But not Kiddy Girl-and!) But whatever, it's 13 shows, and that's awesome.


I suspect they're using a very self-serving definition of "children's anime"; Shugo Chara! Party, for instance, could easily be classified as such, but I'm sure they're counting it towards the 50%. It does say "anime titles currently airing in Japan" and not "new Fall shows", but that still leaves them with a total of 20 simulcasts out of about thirty new non-kids' shows plus everything continuing from previous seasons. So yeah, questionable marketing boast is questionable.

[something]

But for what it is they're trying to do, I'm just finding myself more impressed every day.
Argh! Am I being punished for complimenting them? I just now go to watch Gendai Mahou 12 and they've removed the "Use Old Player" option. "Old Version" (not the same thing) is still present but it's useless because it'll *only* work in the ugly, inappropriately named "HQ" setting, not 480p or 720p.

I always had to use "Old Player" because the New Player, well, is not good.
- The popup interface at the bottom is harder to use than in Old Player because it's smaller. It doesn't need to be that small seeing as how it disappears after use.
- The video quality is not better in the New Player, if anything it looks worse.
- My computer will not play things smoothly in the New Player. if I'm having problems with 480p, I'm probably extra screwed on the 720p.
- For some reason I had to select the subtitle stream about three times in the right click menu before they actually showed up.
- Edit: And the subtitles themselves display somewhat glitchy. When characters speak somewhat quickly with minimal pauses between lines, the subsequent line will appear *above* when the prior line was, instead of appearing in the same place. That's distracting, especially when it goes up three levels and the third line is nearly in the middle of the screen (as I saw it do at the start of Saki 24, when I tested - and yeah, 720p plays even worse).

In one day I have to go from "They're amazing!" to "Great, I'm not going to be able to play a single episode smoothly on CR now." I really cannot see how this new player is an improvement in any way. Now I think I know what some of the complaints people had about the player were about. They were using this player, which I promptly ditched to go back to the old player the first time they defaulted me to it. Now I can't do that. They need to fix their current player, pronto.

Sigh. Looks like I'm hosed until I buy a new computer (which will only solve the playback smoothness, though that's the most important), which means much of the fall season is a wash (on CR that is; I can still see the eps in other ways but I prefer CR's set schedule, especially since I'm paying for it.) unless I accelerate that purchase decision considerably. Which I do *not* want to do, I was very much planning to do it in December.

[Shiroi Hane]

I'm having exactly the same problem, as I ranted in the Gendai Mahou thread, only I can't even play LQ video fullscreen. Actually, oddly, HQ jerks along at a few FPS and LQ doesn't work at all. SD, again oddly, seems a little better than HQ and at least doesn't freeze my browser. 480P is jerly even in a window (but still smoother than anything in fullscreen)
I can in no way afford a new PC at the moment as I'm about to lose my job. I should be getting redundancy but I can't afford to splash it all on a new laptop until I've secure a new permanent job, especially with Christmas around the corner.

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I'm having exactly the same problem, as I ranted in the Gendai Mahou thread, only I can't even play LQ video fullscreen. Actually, oddly, HQ jerks along at a few FPS and LQ doesn't work at all. SD, again oddly, seems a little better than HQ and at least doesn't freeze my browser. 480P is jerly even in a window (but still smoother than anything in fullscreen)
For some reason I've always gotten better playback fullscreened than in a window (assuming I had video smoothing on), and that's still the case now. However playback is definitely degraded all around, whether window or full, 480 or 720 or HQ or LQ... Not degraded to the point of it being a slideshow or anything, but small freezes and jerks in the video are constant and if there's one thing I cannot tolerate when watching anime, it's jerky playback. If forced to, I will stomach almost anything else, but not that. Especially not when there's action scenes going on, because it's at the most fast-paced moments that the video gets the worst.

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I'm having exactly the same problem, as I ranted in the Gendai Mahou thread, only I can't even play LQ video fullscreen. Actually, oddly, HQ jerks along at a few FPS and LQ doesn't work at all. SD, again oddly, seems a little better than HQ and at least doesn't freeze my browser. 480P is jerly even in a window (but still smoother than anything in fullscreen)
For some reason I've always gotten better playback fullscreened than in a window (assuming I had video smoothing on), and that's still the case now. However playback is definitely degraded all around, whether window or full, 480 or 720 or HQ or LQ... Not degraded to the point of it being a slideshow or anything, but small freezes and jerks in the video are constant and if there's one thing I cannot tolerate when watching anime, it's jerky playback. If forced to, I will stomach almost anything else, but not that. Especially not when there's action scenes going on, because it's at the most fast-paced moments that the video gets the worst.

Anyone who has problems with the new player should definitely send CR an e-mail about it. I'm considering doing so anyway even though my computer is powerful enough that it works.

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Anyone who has problems with the new player should definitely send CR an e-mail about it. I'm considering doing so anyway even though my computer is powerful enough that it works.
Yeah, I sent a message through the link to report video problems. That seemed to get to them when I told them they put Koihime up at the wrong aspect ratio (or maybe they just realized it on their own) so hopefully someone is reading them.

[Shiroi Hane]

I've already complained in the technical problems thread on the forums, and I'm not the only one. I've ended some background tasks and it is not as bad as it was, but still not exactly watchable. HQ seems a bit better than SD now, but still oddly unable to get LQ working fullscreen. HQ is currently using more CPU windowed than it used to fullscreen and all resolutions max my CPU out fullscreen (It is a Mobile Pentium 4 3.33GHz with hyperthreading).
Something else I can't figure out is that, with just this window open here my system is idling at 1% but for some reason with the Crunchyroll video player open (but not playing) I'm idling at 15% usage instead, however it is the "system" process not the browser that is using most of the extra CPU time. I'll have to reinstall process explorer to explore this in more detail.

Just for the lulz here (http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/F7VnP2lyXE_w8lk2XS8zJA?authkey=Gv1sRgCO2KgfnAr9mNB g&feat=directlink) is a video of what I'm currently not putting up with.

I've also now reported the problem via the link.