Any New licences at Otakon?

**Rahxepy** · 08-20-2005, 09:47 PM

I haven't heard anything, and funi had their panel yesterday and Viz had thiers at 5:00 today Whats the deal?

**GWOtaku** · 08-20-2005, 09:52 PM

The one notable thing I've run across is that RightStuf announced the classic Astro Boy series for 2006. As near as I can tell no other reports are up yet. I'm sure when information on other panels are published ANN, Anime on DVD, and Toon Zone will be all over it.

**Animeforever'04** · 08-20-2005, 10:51 PM

Central Park Media License Announcements (2005-08-20 22:31:43)
CPM announced at their Otakon 2005 panel the following titles: Outlanders, Munto 2, a complete Armored Trooper Votoms box set and Animation Runner Kuromi 2, all for an unspecified date in 2006
soruce http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/

**Karl Olson** · 08-20-2005, 10:57 PM

Sweet. Can't wait for Animation Runner 2. The first was just so good I can't wait for the next one.

**bigddan11** · 08-20-2005, 10:58 PM

Lance said straight out in the ask a FUNi rep thread that they had big news planned to announce at Otakon, but because the contract hadn't been fully signed yet they had to wait until another convention. Rumor has it that it's Bleach, but it wouldn't surprise me if it ended up being Hunter x Hunter since it was done by the same guy who did Yu Yu Hakusho, and they do like going after series with the same creator.

**Fresh V** · 08-20-2005, 11:07 PM

Argh, stupid contracts. My guess is that the licenses are Bleach/Negima and BECK.

**Umino** · 08-20-2005, 11:11 PM

Originally Posted by Animeforever'04

Central Park Media License Announcements (2005-08-20 22:31:43)
CPM announced at their Otakon 2005 panel the following titles: Outlanders, Munto 2, a complete Armored Trooper Votoms box set and Animation Runner Kuromi 2, all for an unspecified date in 2006

About time we got Kuromi 2. Can't wait.

**Conekiller** · 08-20-2005, 11:11 PM

Probably gonna be Beck

**Sanwich** · 08-20-2005, 11:17 PM

Straight from an Otakon attendee (me):

At the FUNi panel, the topic of new licenses was brought up at least twice, and all Lance could say was that they were actually planning to make TWO big announcements at the con (if I recall correctly), but they couldn't because the contracts weren't officially signed, yadda yadda. Of course, this was followed by a little fruitless pleading and a general feeling of disappointment by the audience.

I also learned that Lance is undoubtedly the fastest DVD unwrapper in the world.

**Arxane** · 08-21-2005, 12:09 AM

Originally Posted by Sanwich

At the FUNi panel, the topic of new licenses was brought up at least twice, and all Lance could say was that they were actually planning to make TWO big announcements at the con (if I recall correctly), but they couldn't because the contracts weren't officially signed, yadda yadda. Of course, this was followed by a little fruitless pleading and a general feeling of disappointment by the audience.

Two big announcements, eh? Well, that certainly leaves room open for a series that isn't the worst kept secret (Beck). Bleach certainly looks like the most worthy candidate, and with a show like that I'm willing to bet the contract will ask for a television broadcast.

**Lord Dalek** · 08-21-2005, 12:12 AM

Originally Posted by GWOtaku

The one notable thing I've run across is that RightStuf announced the classic Astro Boy series for 2006.

Which I believe they've held the rights to for about ten years.

**FlyByNite77** · 08-21-2005, 12:14 AM

Originally Posted by Sanwich

Straight from an Otakon attendee (me):

At the FUNi panel, the topic of new licenses was brought up at least twice, and all Lance could say was that they were actually planning to make TWO big announcements at the con (if I recall correctly), but they couldn't because the contracts weren't officially signed, yadda yadda. Of course, this was followed by a little fruitless pleading and a general feeling of disappointment by the audience.

I also learned that Lance is undoubtedly the fastest DVD unwrapper in the world.

Hmm, well one is probably Beck. I wonder what the other is? Maybe a Black Cat pre-airing license for the next Gonzo series? Or Bleach... Dare we dream?

**Rahxepy** · 08-21-2005, 05:53 AM

WHy is everyone forgetting about FMA movie?that's something that they want.

**Conekiller** · 08-21-2005, 03:29 PM

Isn't it essentially a Given that Funi will get the FMA movie? the only difference I can think of is the Eva movies, but those were sat on for so long and ADV hadn't done anything withthe original series before that, so ti's kinda understandable. I don't think Funi would let something that , from what I hear, Completes the series (or at least the season...I really don't know)

**Arxane** · 08-21-2005, 04:00 PM

Originally Posted by Conekiller

the only difference I can think of is the Eva movies, but those were sat on for so long and ADV hadn't done anything withthe original series before that, so ti's kinda understandable.

Actually, according to a spokesperson from ADV, the reason why ADV didn't get the EVA movies is because Gainax was asking for an insane amount of money for them. ADV said no thanks, and Manga took advantage of that.

**Sketch** · 08-21-2005, 05:49 PM

Originally Posted by Rahxepy

WHy is everyone forgetting about FMA movie?that's something that they want.

That wouldn't be huge news. Something like redubbing Sailor Moon or to a lesser extent licensing Bleach would be big news.

**Hades** · 08-21-2005, 10:08 PM

I thought Funi already announced Beck.

Anyway, aside from CPM, what got announced? CPM's line of crap is nothing I care about. How about something good (then again, anime has sucked recently)? What about Bandai or Geneon?

What is so great about Bleach though? I saw a few episodes and found it to be quite boring.

Speaking of YYH, when is CN going to air the rest?

**Arxane** · 08-21-2005, 10:48 PM

Originally Posted by Hades

I thought Funi already announced Beck.

No, Funi hasn't announced Beck yet. However, Tokyopop, in the first volume of the Beck manga, announced that Funi will be releasing the anime in March 2006. Funi has yet to confirm that with an official announcement.

**Vu Man** · 08-21-2005, 11:10 PM

Anime Nation Entertainment licensed the Hare Guu series and showed the first episode at their panel. Bang Zoom! voices and the first DVD will be out in December I think.

Bandai's panel sent word to Otakon that they would not be able to attend as early as Friday I believe. They ended up being a no-show, too bad.

I think the real treat was the voice actors. They did quite a few crazy things like throw Snow Balls (the cake) into the audience. A girl also took off her bra to get Matt and David's attention during the ADV panel on Saturday. And as mentioned, Lance tore off the dvd seal with his teeth in like 10 seconds. It pays to get there early.

**Weatherman** · 08-21-2005, 11:46 PM

Hale Guu was anounced last year Vu.

A full Votoms set from CPM, sweet!:anime:

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