Toon Zone Talkback - FUNimation Acquires "Linebarrels of Iron" and "Strike Witches"

That's surprising. Maybe the good profits it made in Japan allowed Gonzo to sell it for less. I only hope FUNi picked it up because they wanted it to succeed, not because it's there and/or cheap. That's the same kind of thing that got ADV in trouble, just licensing anything and everything, regardless of quality. I definitely will watch it if FUNi offers, like, the first episode as a free preview on their site or YouTube or something. But I won't blind buy this one, because if the execution comes off as creepy, I don't want it in my collection. (The jury's still out even after watching the OP/ERAB. Those can sometimes be misleading)
 
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I know this is an old thread , but i wanted to see what what everyone's thoughts are now that FUNimation said that they would be realeasing Strike Witches uncensored, and that it's currently in production. And they already have episodes 1-4 up (uncut of course). It was brief, but they announced it at NYAF 09.

http://www4.funimation.com/video/?page=show&b=289


http://nebs66.livejournal.com/1014827.html
 
They will probably be streamed on the website. I know it kind of sounRAB like everyone is blowing it out of proportion about it being creepy but, they really aren't. Especially after seeing screen caps of the DVD version. "Oh yay no pants at all episode"
When it first came out the episodes were on Crunchy Roll (this is when I watched it myself before I couldn't manage it anymore) so they might still be there.
 
Actually, I'm glad he and Maddow are there to counter-balance Fox News, and I think those two can be quite funny and insightful at points as well. Now all we need is CNN to recognize it's destiny of becoming America's BBC (IE: a centrist, reason-driven voice.)

Anyways, I just thought MariaHolic jab was an easy otakucentric joke, and I'm all about lazy jokes.



Well, the thing is that if the economy calms down between now and the release of the series (entirely possible, maybe even likely,) news is going to get slow again, and slow news begets stupid news stories. Plus, you never know when some local news outlet will trash it because it's slow locally, and then that gets picked up by one of the bigger media outlets as an addendum, that then itself gains traction (see: ISLAM IS THE LIGHT.)

All I'm saying is, it's a considerable risk in this climate, one no other publisher has ever taken, including more niche houses like RightStuf and MediaBlasters which are able to maintain a lower profile. It's an area of freedom of speech that is constantly assailed because while the law may protect it (and really, without a constitutional amendment, it is protected speech,) it's counter to the public morality, and it's bad for a publically-traded company to be in caught that trainwreck. It's also as I said earlier, a notoriously unprofitable segment of anime in the US. Even if noone is going to trash you for it, it's not a good investment - buy Dennou Coil instead.

Additionally, putting out the edit version of the series would then cause damage with the hardcore fanbase (the only fanbase that'd buy it,) so they are almost forced into going with the full-blown lolicontastic version. Besides, even the TV edit would raise eyebrows, so it's not a full or even adequate protection against media drama.

In short though, I only say it's a dangerous move because I care about Funimation, and I want to see them stick around in the industry. As otaku, we need them to survive.
 
It's only wrong if watching Strike Witches makes you want to do something illegal. I have seen a couple episodes and it's funny how a pair of pants or even shorts is the difference between it being a cute show or a creepy show.
 
Maybe FUNi will have a Strike Witches contest: runners up will win a copy of Doki Doki Majo Shinpan for the RAB and the grand-pize winner will recieve a visit from Chris Hansen.

How does crap like Strike Witches get licensed but not The Skull Man?
 
Well, certain camera angles and gratuitous shower/onsen scenes would still put it creepsville at points, but if they just gave the girls short-shorts, a lot of it would be no more suggestive than Cardcaptor Sakura or Pretty Cure.
 
I'm still not going to watch, much less buy, something like this but I suppose those who are interested will be happy enough.
 
Yes...of course....suggestive....

(Hides all his Cardcaptor Sakura fanart and manga) Because that would be just ridiculous if someone had that kind of stuff HAHAhaha.....(runs)
 
you know im glad we have so much anime in the U.S. now, But I would really prefere more of the classic, like and ill say it till it happens, you all know I will A US DUB OF DR, SLUMP!!!! CMON ALREADY!!! & of course i'd love to see the 1st Tenchi Muyo series (tenchi OVA) rereleased as a box set at some point, and mabye just mabye a decently priced Trigun boxed set. I mean most of the anime series funi's acquired latley ive never even heard of. While the classics seem to be forgotten, it sad in a way, ain't it.
 
The thing with licensing older shows is they've pretty consistently proven to do poorly. Things like UC Gundam, Lupin III, etc. The needed wider audience to justify bringing them over never really emerges and so it becomes unfeasible. Though with the increasing push towarRAB web releases maybe the risk could be removed.
 
so true, as for suggstive themes in show, Im immune to all except the ones that suggest i blow stuff up, I likey watch things go BOOM! MUAHAHHAHA!'

but yea its sad how much sensual suggestiveness there is on TV be it in live action or animation. Thats why im glad ive basically killed all of my emotions....I AM DALEK!
 
Guys, try to debate this intellectually in terms of business, law and perception. That's what counts.

Of course what we know is:
-It's was so cheap to get that it'll probably be profitable no matter what, especially given FUNimation's commitment to boxsetting right out of the gate.
-It's legally quite gray in America at the moment, and that situation is outside of the control of FUNimation.
-The perception is a train wreck, though not as much as Today In Class 5-2 or Kodomo no Jikan would be. Of course, since it'll be slipped out as a single boxset that will likely garner little to no mainstream attention (barring stupid parents/over-active DAs,) it should be a non-starter.

I think until we get wind of whether it's gonna be the TV or DVD version hitting US discs, there isn't actually any more to say about it.
 
The easiest and best way to do is FUNI's set-up: Stream the first few episodes, then have the Buy DVD on the top-right part. Gets those impulse buys, just like in real life.
 
Looks like what FUNi has on their video site is the TV broadcast version. Lots of ero-panty shots and focus, but no actual nudity.

Interesting show, I must say. The show's intentions are quite clear, and I find the plot is simply there to give the show some shred of credibility.
 
Thats True, but its still dissapointing,don't get me wrong, theres lots of modern anime I like, but it just seems that a lot of series nowadays our 25-30 minuts of Gratuituous fanservice and in stirkewitches case fanservice , & yuri, not that theres things wrong with them but when a anime is soley dependent on the 2 i find that sad, I really miss the days where anime was about fighting aliens, demons, monsters, etc, and harem comideis were equal part action , comedy & light hearted misunderstandings, eraberassing moments. and not just all fanservice.

but yea I underatand why companies don't want to risk importing or rerelasing older shows, but I for one would find it a refreshing change of pace.
 
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