Official Otakon thread - Details inside

[Rolling Cloud]

I figured that all of the details of the convention could go into this thread, so that we could save space on the board.


Friday Otakon Schedule (http://img222.imageshack.us/img222/9762/otakon2007fridayot6.png)

Saturday Otakon Schedule (http://img165.imageshack.us/img165/6117/otakon2007saturdaycw0.png)

Sunday Otakon Schedule (http://img223.imageshack.us/img223/7108/otakon2007sundayfi2.png)


Now, lets' begin. Shall we?

[oo7565]

With Otakon less than a week away, the schedule is now released and here is when all of the R1 companies in attendance are holding their panels (Eastern Time):

Bandai Visual: Fri 2pm
Funimation: Fri 5pm
Media Blasters: Sat 9am
Manga: Sat 10am
ADV: Sat 1pm
Bandai: Sat 2pm
Geneon: Sat 9pm

[Classic Speedy]

It'll be hard to top what he heard at AnimeExpo, but we shall see. (Comon, Re: Cutie Honey... we KNOW you're licensed, just tell us who has you!)

[GWOtaku]

Come on, Code Geass announcement...

Meanwhile, here's hoping Bandai Visual continues its small potatoes licensing and leaves the real meat to the rest.

[oo7565]

Bandai Visual should start about now s hould be intersing if we hear anything

[Funkatron]

Come on, Code Geass announcement...

Meanwhile, here's hoping Bandai Visual continues its small potatoes licensing and leaves the real meat to the rest.


Let me correct that for you: Come on, Code Geass announcement from Bandai Ent.

Cause you know fate could bite us in the rear and have BVUSA have it

[Karl Olson]

I hope Bandai Entertainment announces record profits off Haruhi while BV has to eat crow. However, we'll probably have to wait until next year for that.

[Classic Speedy]

ADV has Venus Versus Virus, Moonlight Mile, and Jing, King of Bandits: Seventh Heaven.

Still no word from Bandai Visual yet, though; wasn't their panel today at 2?

[GWOtaku]

It was supposed to be, and ADV's panel was originally for Saturday. Apparently the order of things has been altered from the original schedule.

[Space Cadet]

So, FUNimation's panel is going on right now?

[oo7565]

ADV Films has acquired Venus Versus Virus, a series that began broadcast in January 2007 and is based off of the manga of the same name. The series, animated by the studio that did Nerima Daikon Brothers, is twelve episodes long and has a planned release for November of this year.
ADV Films has also picked up another title from Studio Hibari with the acquisition of Moonlight Mile. The series started its run on WOWWOW back in February 2007 and looks to be a welcome addition in the more serious oriented science fiction anime genre. No release plans have been set for this series yet however.
The final acquisition by ADV Films has them returning to an older property with the picking up Jing, King of Bandits: Seventh Heaven. This standalone feature from Aniplex is set for a November 2007 release.

i thought adv panel was tommow guess not maybe i am wrong

Moderator Note: This post has been edited to eliminate a double post.

[Space Cadet]

Still no word from Bandai Visual yet, though; wasn't their panel today at 2?

They still had it:http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/convention/2007/otakon/bandai-visual-usa

Basically, they'll make English dubs and lower their prices when they are more established here. That and their releases target collectors, not the casual anime fan, who is more interested in the anime culture than collecting anime DVDs.

[oo7565]

northing from Visal northing new but the person of the company went off on some american amime fans andai visual will be more looking to collecting anime from anime news network

i guess we were wrong adv had a sneak peek panal today and i am guessing they will have one tommow too but it will proberly the same thing they said today
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/convention/2007/otakon/adv-sneak-peek

Moderator Note: This post has been edited to eliminate a double post. Use the "edit" button rather than double posting, kids. It's not just good, it's good for you!

[Dark Fact]

The Moonlight Mile announcement was a big surprise as I thought either Bandai or Geneon would be the ones picking up the license.

I'm not too surprised about Venus Versus Virus getting picked up. I knew that show was going to get licensed eventually.

And good for ADV picking up the Bandit Jing OAV although I don't care all that much for it. :yawn:

As for Bandai Visual, I've read that the reason why their prices are so high is because of low production and niche appeal. Please...that doesn't stop other anime distributors from giving us dual language DVDs at a lower price even though they're catering to the same niche. :rolleyes:

Can't wait for the FUNimation panel to start. :)

[ChibiGoku]

Ouran High School Host Club, Sasami (Mahoushoujo Club series), Baldr Force EXE Resolution by FUNimation..

[Dark Fact]

Ouran is licensed by FUNimation!?

Holy crap! :eek:

[Rolling Cloud]

Wow, never expected that.

[Pepperidge]

Ouran is licensed by FUNimation!?

Holy crap! :eek:

Please don't tell me you're actually surprised by this?

[Dark Fact]

I thought it would be an ADV license. :sweat:

[Kuroba]

I'm extremely happy that FUNI has Ouran. I know it's gonna be a great dub! Squee!

[Dark Fact]

So, did the roof blow off the panel room upon the announcement of Ouran? :)

[Kuroba]

I thought it would be an ADV license. :sweat:
Considering the sucess FUNI had with Fruits Basket, Ouran was pretty much a shoe-in for them.

[Dark Fact]

Well okay then.

I'm disappointed that they didn't license D.Gray-Man. :mad:

[ChibiGoku]

So, did the roof blow off the panel room upon the announcement of Ouran? :)

Apparently there was a big response with the Ouran announcement...

[Pepperidge]

When's the last time ADV licensed shoujo?

[Dark Fact]

How big are we talking here? :)

[ChibiGoku]

How big are we talking here? :)

No clue, to be perfectly honest. XD

[DBZALLSTAR]

Well okay then.

I'm disappointed that they didn't license D.Gray-Man. :mad:

There's still more time for them to announce licenses. In my opinion, Comic Con International is a bigger convention, even if it is a comic book convention first and foremost. D. Gray Man is a pretty popular show. If I were going to announce its license, I would do it at one of the big conventions.:D

[Dark Fact]

When's the last time ADV licensed shoujo?
Ouran is shoujo? I thought it was more of an irreverant comedy.

[Rolling Cloud]

When's the last time ADV licensed shoujo?

Kaliedo Star is my best bet.

Speaking of ADV, did they say anything about the Elfen Lied OVA?

[Dark Fact]

I'm starting to wonder if Viz wound up getting the D.Gray-Man license? :sweat:

That, or TV Tokyo isn't going to let anyone license the show until it completes its run on japanese TV. :sweat:

[Classic Speedy]

What is so great about Ouran? I don't mean that in a sarcastic sense; it's just that I hear so many positive comments about it, so I'd like to know why it's possibly worth checking out.

[Dark Fact]

There's still more time for them to announce licenses. In my opinion, Comic Con International is a bigger convention, even if it is a comic book convention first and foremost. D. Gray Man is a pretty popular show. If I were going to announce its license, I would do it at one of the big conventions.
Okay. I just don't seem to want Viz to have this series for some reason. Maybe it's because of their inflated egos, or it's just the FUNimation cast is more suited to match the individualities of the characters in this show.

[Kuroba]

What is so great about Ouran? I don't mean that in a sarcastic sense; it's just that I hear so many positive comments about it, so I'd like to know why it's possibly worth checking out.
Ouran makes fun of the stereotypes of the Shojo genre, and doesn't take itself seriously. People who watch it should keep in mind that's it not serious. The main heroine, Haruhi, is intelligent, calm, and indifferent, which is refreshing to see in a shojo anime. Plus, Ouran is hilarious and a lot of fun.

[Andrew T. Hingson]

I'm starting to wonder if Viz wound up getting the D.Gray-Man license? :sweat:

That, or TV Tokyo isn't going to let anyone license the show until it completes its run on japanese TV. :sweat:

Well Viz probably is dissapointed they can't have Ouran for their Shoujo Beat home video line but too bad for them.

D.Grayman is somewhat defaulted to Viz but it's not a sure thing. However if no one else mentions it before the NY Licensing show in 2008 then it'll probably be in Viz Media's hands.

[Dark Fact]

D.Grayman is somewhat defaulted to Viz but it's not a sure thing. However if no one else mentions it before the NY Licensing show in 2008 then it'll probably be in Viz Media's hands.
In the past year, we've seen Black Cat go to FUNimation and Bo^7 go to Illumitoon. Hell, FUNimation now owns the One Piece license. Therefore, Viz isn't the be all, end all company when it comes to Shonen Jump licenses. That's why I don't believe Viz will be guaranteed to get D.Gray-Man. If anything, I bet they'll bypass DGM for Katekyo Hitman Reborn, or even Claymore.

[Kurokawa41]

As I've said before; D. Gray-Man just feels FUNi, I'm sure they could do a lot of justice for the series. I think it'd kind of be a waste if it went to VIZ.

[River26]

As for ADV. It seems we have some interestin' titles as well;

- King of Bandit Jing in Seventh Heaven
- Moonlight Mile
- Venus Versus Virus

Though, there may be more.

[Rolling Cloud]

What panel is next for today's schedule?

[oo7565]

i do not think there any other anime company panels today next will be medla blasters but thats not till 9 am est tommow

[Rolling Cloud]

i do not think there any other anime company panels today next will be medla blasters but thats not till 9 am est tommow

I see, tomorrow should be good.

[William C. Maune]

Weatherman and Duke are on-site which means Toon Zone News will be providing complete coverage (http://news.toonzone.net/article.php?ID=18141) from Otakon all weekend long. I've updated Speedy Boris' stories will a few additional details. For instance, Moonlight Mile will be the unedited version.

[Naruto D.Luffy]

Now all the Ouran fanw can stop their whining for the show to get licensed, good job Funi, but where the heck is my HunterXHunter and D Gray-man? :mad:

[oo7565]

maybe have to walt to comic con nextweek for those maybe

[Dark Fact]

I guess third time is the charm for getting the D.Gray-Man license. I'll just wait and see what happens at Comic con then. :)

[Space Cadet]

I know AstroNerdBoy is happy that the Sasami series got picked up.:D

I wouldn't be surprised if from a year or two, FUNimation "license rescuses" Tenchi Muyo!, Tenchi Universe, Tenchi in Tokyo, the three movies, and the spinoffs.

[Kaiser0120]

I'm ecstatic that FUNimation picked up one of my favorite Shoujo series ever, right under Fruits Basket.

One of those reasons being, I no longer have to worry about Wendee Lee playing Haruhi. I could totally see them giving her the part and, even as good as she is in Suzumiya, it would just be too much.

[XOMiss_Samantha]

Ouran High School Host Club, Sasami (Mahoushoujo Club series), Baldr Force EXE Resolution by FUNimation..

OH MY GOD FUNIMATION HAS OURAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
*dies of happiness*

I can't believe I didn't find this out sooner today. I've been waiting months for this news!!

[River26]

Well, if anything. I hope that Bandai Entertainment or Geneon also present their projects in one of the panel discussions. Because if it's from B.E or Geneon. I know that it's gonna be awesome.

This' not to say that ADV didn't suprise me though. As they still have those great animes as well; Venus Versus Virus, Moonlight Mile and the OAV to K.O.B.J

[Rolling Cloud]

Day 2 of Otakon has started! And, here's the thread to dump all the info. in.

[ChibiGoku]

Well, here's information on Keroro Gunsou...

...Ready for it?


....


The release has been pushed back to 2008, and ADV is still working on a Broadcast deal...

[Kuroba]

I'd really like to see it on Toonami...if Keroro was on it, I'd actually start watching Toonami again. :p

[veemonjosh]

Well, here's information on Keroro Gunsou...

...Ready for it?


....


The release has been pushed back to 2008, and ADV is still working on a Broadcast deal...


........:shrug:

[AstroNerdBoy]

I know AstroNerdBoy is happy that the Sasami series got picked up.:D

Yes he is and he will do his small part to encourage FUNimation to pick up Sasami: Mahou Shoujo Club 2 as well. ;)


I wouldn't be surprised if from a year or two, FUNimation "license rescuses" Tenchi Muyo!, Tenchi Universe, Tenchi in Tokyo, the three movies, and the spinoffs.

Some site I bounced through earlier today briefly had it mentioned that FUNimation had licensed Mahou Shoujo Pretty Sammy. I thought, "Wow. FUNimation is going to corner the Tenchi market. I may yet see my canon Tenchi titles in FUNimation's hands.[/b]. Then I found out it was the Mahou Shoujo Club series and that made a lot more sense to me.

Still, I hope that at minimum, FUNimation could corner the canon Tenchi titles by snagging the OVA's. :)

[Rolling Cloud]

I'd really like to see it on Toonami...if Keroro was on it, I'd actually start watching Toonami again. :p

Sad thing is, when's the last time an ADV title was on Toonami?

[Conan-san]

Well, here's information on Keroro Gunsou...

...Ready for it?


....


The release has been pushed back to 2008, and ADV is still working on a Broadcast deal...
Ok, they're mermaiding it, back to watching it again.

[Dark Fact]

Still, I hope that at minimum, FUNimation could corner the canon Tenchi titles by snagging the OVA's.
I don't know. The first two Tenchi Muyo OVA's have a special place in Geneon's vault. After all, they helped launch the company into anime distribution in the first place.

One Piece panel should be starting any moment.

[Kuroba]

Sad thing is, when's the last time an ADV title was on Toonami?
I think the last time was Giant Robot Week...
I've heard that CN and ADV don't cooperate well, but I still hope Toonami gets Keroro. It's such a fun anime, and I'd definitely consider watching Toonami again if it happened.

[Rolling Cloud]

I think the last time was Giant Robot Week...
I've heard that CN and ADV don't cooperate well, but I still hope Toonami gets Keroro. It's such a fun anime, and I'd definitely consider watching Toonami again if it happened.

True, it would be a nice thing to break the mold, for lack of a better term.

[Dark Fact]

Ok, they're mermaiding it, back to watching it again.
C'mon now. You can't just give up on the show just because MMPPP didn't get a TV deal. Besides, Sgt. Frog has a bigger fanbase and ADV knows it.

[Conan-san]

C'mon now. You can't just give up on the show just because MMPPP didn't get a TV deal. Besides, Sgt. Frog has a bigger fanbase and ADV knows it.No, I'm giving up on ADV because they're sitting with thier thumbs up thier asses.
And I have a feeling it will be another mermaid incident. One release of Yotsubato doesn't make a fellony cleared.

[ChibiGoku]

Err.. Accidently posted these in the One Piece thread...

But anyways, Bandai Entertainment has: Terra e/Toward the terra, Ayakashi Ayashi, and Mai Otome Zwei... So far anyways.

[Dark Fact]

No, I'm giving up on ADV because they're sitting with thier thumbs up thier asses.
And I have a feeling it will be another mermaid incident. One release of Yotsubato doesn't make a fellony cleared.
Well, I can understand that you're pissed off about the delay but I still think they won't just drop Sgt. Frog. Didn't they say they'll put it on the Anime Network?

[Rolling Cloud]

Can someone please explain the "mermaid incident" to me? :confused:

[Conan-san]

Once apon a time, ADV licened a show, they noted them geting it and then did nothing with it for two years, speaking nerly breath or hair of it. Then they had to addmit they let the licence go.

Guess what show it was.

[ChibiGoku]

Bandai Has Code Geass! I Repeat, Bandai Has Code Geass.

[Rolling Cloud]

Once apon a time, ADV licened a show, they noted them geting it and then did nothing with it for two years, speaking nerly breath or hair of it. Then they had to addmit they let the licence go.

Guess what show it was.

Ouch, I hope they don't do that with the Elfen Lied Ova.


Bandai Has Code Geass! I Repeat, Bandai Has Code Geass.

Yay!!

[Conan-san]

Bandai what, man, BANDAI WHAT?!

[ChibiGoku]

Bandai what, man, BANDAI WHAT?!

Bandai Entertainment, silly :anime:

[Juu-kuchi]

Nay for Keroro Gunsou in 2008.

Yay for Ouran and Geass being licensed.

[Dark Fact]

That makes two big licenses for this convention.

Man, Anime Expo was seriously shafted in terms of big name licenses.

[XOMiss_Samantha]

yay! Code Geass!!!
Wow.
Two shows I love get licensed. Ouran and Geass.
This means I'll have to get a job so I can have enough money for the DVDs...oy

[adoptedBatpuppy]

I really enjoyed Ouran High School Host Club manga, can't wait to see it animated in the U.S! :anime:

[Dark Fact]

Did Bandai confirm anything about Pizza Hut being a sponsor for the american release of the show at the panel?

[Kuroba]

Once apon a time, ADV licened a show, they noted them geting it and then did nothing with it for two years, speaking nerly breath or hair of it. Then they had to addmit they let the licence go.

Guess what show it was.
Mermaid Melody Pichi Pichi Pitch. ADV was trying to get some network to broadcast it, and it didn't work. I don't think ADV would let go of Keroro, though.

Code Geass, huh, I always wanted to check that show out. And it's going for a TV broadcast? I will be checking this out.

[Space Cadet]

Mermaid Melody Pichi Pichi Pitch. ADV was trying to get some network to broadcast it, and it didn't work. I don't think ADV would let go of Keroro, though.



CN didn't want the show, and it was too expensive to just release it on DVD only, so they gave the licesne up.

[Kuroba]

CN didn't want the show, and it was too expensive to just release it on DVD only, so they gave the licesne up.
Considering how shojo anime doesn't have much of an audience nowadays (at least on TV), I'm not suprised.

[Kurokawa41]

Where will Code Geass be airing? (That is, if anyone even knows yet.)

[Space Cadet]

Code Geass, huh, I always wanted to check that show out. And it's going for a TV broadcast? I will be checking this out.

Where did it say TV broadcast?

[Funkatron]

Hope they have all of Geass if it goes more than 2 seasons

[Kuroba]

Where did it say TV broadcast?

http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2007-07-21/bandai-goes-geass


The animation studio Sunrise (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/company.php?id=34) combines political intrigue (as directed by Goro Taniguchi (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/people.php?id=3109) of s-CRY-ed (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=842) and co-written by Ichiro Okouchi (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/people.php?id=26763) of Planetes (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=2654)) and intricate characters (as designed by the famous manga quartet CLAMP (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/people.php?id=5765)) in the much anticipated Code Geass television series. The last two episodes of the first series will air next week in Japan after a five-month wait, and a sequel has already been greenlit. Bandai Entertainment is planning an American broadcast in 2008, with a ZRO Limit dub (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/lexicon.php?id=98). The company has been leaving hints about this acquisition, such as using Pizza Hut (the in-animation sponsor in Japan) in promotions for other works.

[Kurokawa41]

So that's why Pizza Hut is shown so often in the show.

Kind of feels like all the parts where they're at home/school is like one big advertisement. xD For example Lelouch saying "I'm trying to save up points."

[Space Cadet]

http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2007-07-21/bandai-goes-geass


Oh, okay. I wonder if Code Geass will go to Toonami, Adult Swim, or Sci-Fi Channel now.

And Bandai got Destiny Final Plus. Now, we need the Zeta Gundam movies to come here.

[D Dubbs]

Ooh, Geass will be airing on U.S. TV? Awesome. I haven't seen it, but it looks pretty cool. And a opening from FLOW just makes it sweeter.

[GWOtaku]

Code Geass -- yes! Very happy about Toward the Terra also, I've been curious about that one. Good show, Bandai.

[Conan-san]

Better question is how are they going to deal with the Pizza Hut refrences for on air, cuz I gerantee if it's one thing that's bound to f'it up, it will be the Pizza Hut advertising.

[GWOtaku]

posted by Conan-San:

Better question is how are they going to deal with the Pizza Hut refrences for on air, cuz I gerantee if it's one thing that's bound to f'it up, it will be the Pizza Hut advertising.

They could just digitally paint over it if its going to be a problem.

[Classic Speedy]

Good news about Geass. I guess it did go to Bandai after all, just like most thought it would.

[Dark Fact]

They could just digitally paint over it if its going to be a problem.
But that will just ruin the fun of it. I hope Bandai and Pizza Hut are willing collaborate on the release of this show.

[Conan-san]

It's more the FCC or whatever i'm concerned about.

[Dark Fact]

What? They're afraid that the FCC is gonna come after their butts for product placement? On a cable network? I like to see them try!

[Space Cadet]

What? They're afraid that the FCC is gonna come after their butts for product placement? On a cable network? I like to see them try!

Well, FCC regulates both broadcast and cable in this instance. However, I don't think they will be that much a problem. If it comes to worst, Bandai(or whoever ends up with the TV rights) can digitally edit it out.

[Dark Fact]

I heard that there were two separate prints of the series. One with the Pizza Hut placement and the other without. Maybe Bandai just got the print without it.

It would still be a shame for Pizza Hut to be edited out though as it was one of the defining traits of the series.

[D Dubbs]

I'm sure that these Pizza Hut references will be kept in. Bandai had no problem with Snickers in Eureka 7, so unless Pizza Hut doesn't want to be featured in Geass it'll be fine.

[AstroNerdBoy]

The advertising problems only come into play when a show is classified as a "kids" show.

[River26]

Code Geass -- yes! Very happy about Toward the Terra also, I've been curious about that one. Good show, Bandai.

Well, I've just seen up to #11. And it does look really cool. The first OP has fans listening to UVERworld. And the 1st ending has fans listening to a Canon in D song. Remastered by j-artist; Miliyah Kato. Called; Love Is...

Here's synopsis of both of the animes

Code Geass

http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/6298/11036dh3.th.jpg (http://img508.imageshack.us/my.php?image=11036dh3.jpg)
Synopsis
The Empire of Britannia has invaded Japan using giant robot weapons called Knightmare Frames. Japan is now referred to as Area 11, and its people the 11's. A Britannian who was living in Japan at the time, Lelouch, vowed to his Japanese friend Suzaku that he'd destroy Britannia. Years later, Lelouch is in high school, but regularly skips out of school to go play chess and gamble on himself. One day, he stumbles on terrorists 11's who've stolen a military secret and is caught by a member of the Britannian task force sent after them, who is Suzaku. As the rest of the squad arrives, Suzaku is shot for disobeying orders, while the military secret, a young girl, gives Lelouch the power of Geass, which makes anyone obey any order. While Suzaku is secretly made the pilot of Britannia's brand new prototype Knightmare, Lancelot, Lelouch becomes the masked Zero to lead the rebellion to destroy Britannia once and for all.

Toward the Terra;

http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/5581/12093jp6.th.jpg (http://img508.imageshack.us/my.php?image=12093jp6.jpg)
Synopsis
In the far future, humanity has left behind an environmentally destroyed Terra and began colonization in order to reproduce their home. Humanity, now ruled by a super computer that controls the birth of children, sees the emergence of a new race called the "Mu". The Mu, now hidden from the rest of humanity, have one dream, to return home, to Terra...

[Juu-kuchi]

Think of the promotional capacities.

Buy a large pizza with two toppings and get a free screener DVD of the first two episodes of Code Geass. Then their new moniker during this promotion would be "Support the rebellion by gathering around the good stuff".

[Kurokawa41]

Think of the promotional capacities.

Buy a large pizza with two toppings and get a free screener DVD of the first two episodes of Code Geass. Then their new moniker during this promotion would be "Support the rebellion by gathering around the good stuff".

That would be epic.

[Pepperidge]

I heard that there were two separate prints of the series. One with the Pizza Hut placement and the other without. Maybe Bandai just got the print without it.

Where did you hear about that? Have you seen any comparison pictures? I know the DVDs are in widescreen and have extra fanservice, but I never heard anything about the Pizza Hut logos being removed.


It would still be a shame for Pizza Hut to be edited out though as it was one of the defining traits of the series.

Ehh, if there is a choice, I'd rather see them go with the version without Pizza Hut. It's funny, but should we really be embracing blatant product placement?

[River26]

Anyways. If you guy's interested in the two new animes I posted. There they are. Terra and Geass.

Which I hear that #24 and 25 of Geass just rolled around the corner.

[KuwabaraTheMan]

Glad to see Toward the Terra and Code Geass licensed. They're both great anime, and hopefully they will do well in the US.

Come on Geass on Toonami!

[Quincy Archer]

Come on Geass on Toonami!


Are we talking about the same show? It would do better on [adultswim].

[Conan-san]

Snickers in Eureka 7, .Come again?

[River26]

lol if Geass was on Toonami, it'd be a joke. As it'd receive several edits. Though, I agree if it was put on Adult Swim.

[KuwabaraTheMan]

Are we talking about the same show? It would do better on [adultswim].

Code Geass isn't really adult, though. It'd fit Toonami much better.

Yeah, there'd be a few edits, but it shouldn't be that bad. Just blood getting lessened in some scenes.

[Dark Fact]

Code Geass isn't really adult, though. It'd fit Toonami much better.
Oh no...not this again. :rolleyes:

Where did you hear about that? Have you seen any comparison pictures? I know the DVDs are in widescreen and have extra fanservice, but I never heard anything about the Pizza Hut logos being removed.
I only heard it from someone. I don't know if that's actually true.

Ehh, if there is a choice, I'd rather see them go with the version without Pizza Hut. It's funny, but should we really be embracing blatant product placement?
Yeah, because it's Pizza Hut and nothin' but. ;)

[Funkatron]

Code Geass isn't really adult, though. It'd fit Toonami much better.

Yeah, there'd be a few edits, but it shouldn't be that bad. Just blood getting lessened in some scenes.


Considering the massive bloodbathes littered throughout the series(eps 22-23 coem to mind), definitely not gonna be on Toonami; not without editing and the return of disco guns.

This is definitely[as] material

[D Dubbs]

Code Geass isn't really adult, though. It'd fit Toonami much better.


But it's not shonen either, right? That's been your biggest argument for other shows (Bleach, Death Note) being on Toonami, if I'm not mistaken.

[Kuroba]

Code Geass may be a shonen anime, but it doesn't belong on Toonami. Shonen =/= Toonami. Just because shonen anime may target boys, does not mean all shonen anime are appropiate for school-age boys.(At least for viewers here in North America as we have different standards). Negima is shonen, but does it belong on Toonami? No. Code Geass is Adult Swim material, definitely.

[Kurokawa41]

Back in the day, Geass would have went to Toonami... (Sigh.)

[veemonjosh]

Back in the day, Geass would have went to Toonami... (Sigh.)

With massive edits and disco guns.

[Kurokawa41]

But there nonetheless.

[Conan-san]

Back in the day, Geass would have went to Toonami... (Sigh.)It would also have cuts from here to highway. No Blood splattering for you!

[KuwabaraTheMan]

Oh no...not this again. :rolleyes:

What's that supposed to mean, hmmm?


Considering the massive bloodbathes littered throughout the series(eps 22-23 coem to mind), definitely not gonna be on Toonami; not without editing and the return of disco guns.

This is definitely[as] material

Blood doesn't make something adult. The blood could be toned down without the show being affected at all.

And Disco Guns? Stop making stuff up. That's only for Y7, not PG.


With massive edits and disco guns.

And now it can air there with no disco guns and minimal edits.

[D Dubbs]

Blood doesn't make something adult.

Blood may not, but I'm curious...what makes a show adult by your standards? Do you want hentai to air on AS?

[Kurokawa41]

Lol

Code Geass is definitely NOT about the blood.

[Tash]

Blood may not, but I'm curious...what makes a show adult by your standards? Do you want hentai to air on AS?
There are several series where the series just wouldn't make any sense if you remove the violence and objectionable content. (Higurashi and Paranoia Agent are good examples) Code Geass isn't one of them. (aside from one or two scenes that could be edited without too much trouble)

[Kurokawa41]

There's only one scene in Code Geass that they'd have trouble with.

[D Dubbs]

There are several series where the series just wouldn't make any sense if you remove the violence and objectionable content. (Higurashi and Paranoia Agent are good examples) Code Geass isn't one of them. (aside from one or two scenes that could be edited without too much trouble)


There's only one scene in Code Geass that they'd have trouble with.

Wait...so is the blood the only thing that makes Geass 'adult', or are there other factors?

[AstroNerdBoy]

I understand Del Rey was at Otakon. Does anyone know what they had to say?

[DBZALLSTAR]

For information on my visit to the One Piece panel, check out the Ask A FUNimation Rep thread.

I attended the Steve Blum panel, and Vic (Ed Elric) was in attendance as well. It was great seeing them bounce jokes of off each other. Here are some highlights:
-Steve Blum said that he would be willing to do a second season of Cowboy Bebop if it were made.
-Steve said that if given the chance to play any character, it would have to be Faye Valentine.:D
-Vic sang part of Brother for all in attendance. He has a great singing voice.
-Steve has enjoyed working on Ben 10, but he loves working on Naruto.
-Both commented on getting inside the character's head in order to develop the voices they use.
-They both demonstrated voices of different characters requested by the fans. Broly is really hard on Vic's voice, but the fans wanted it anyway.
-They both agree that just because you are established in the voice acting community doesn't mean that you automatically get a role. Steve says that he gets about one role for thirty auditions.:(
-Vic's mom came in at the end of the panel and hugged him to show how proud of him she is.:D
-The panel ended with Roger Smith's line "Big O, Showtime!"

I also attended the "Name That Anime Tune" panel. The person who was supposed to bring the music didn't show up. Instead, we had one young lady who really seems to like Fushigi Yugi share her music with us. The next volunteer was not to be outdone and promised harder music. Each song was easily guessed, however.:D The third volunteer had problems with her MP3 player screeching between songs, but she eventually fixed the problem. The last gentleman played songs from anime that hasn't reached the United States, but some were still recognizable. I believe that it taught me that I need to get a bigger collection of songs. I recognized a lot, but I realized that there are more that I want.:D It was a lot of fun.

I got a chance to watch Hellsing Ultimate III, since Shin-Chan's viewing was cancelled. I cannot wait until I can see it dubbed October 16th. Venus VS Virus was great. The first showing of Witchblade filled up quickly, and so, I didn't get to see it until the second showing at 3 PM. It was worth the wait. The dub is perfect, and September 25th cannot come soon enough. Thank you for a great job, FUNimation.

I was, unfortunately, unable to go in costume as planned. The only t-shirt I had that was big enough ripped in the washer.:sweat: The costumes I saw were great, though. Ryuk, Arucard (thirteen!), Kakashi (sixteen!), Daikon Brothers, The Major, and more were all in attendance.

I cannot wait for next year. I want to go every day next year, and it would be great to go in a group with a theme. Maybe something original. If anyone wants to hear more, let me know.:D

[Pepperidge]

Wait...so is the blood the only thing that makes Geass 'adult', or are there other factors?

Well, there is also a scene with a girl masturbating to a picture of another girl on a table corner.
Regardless of whether or not that's "adult", it should at least cast some doubt on the show's non-existent prospects for Toonami.

Oh, and anyone who claims that editing the blood and death out of the show is feasible on any level obviously hasn't seen episodes 22 and 23.

[Kurokawa41]

Oh, wait, that's right. That scene makes more sense now. So there was a picture of Euphemia on the table?

[TnAdct1]

I also attended the "Name That Anime Tune" panel. The person who was supposed to bring the music didn't show up. Instead, we had one young lady who really seems to like Fushigi Yugi share her music with us. The next volunteer was not to be outdone and promised harder music. Each song was easily guessed, however.:D That was me. As for the "harder" music: due to limited amount of time that I had, I couldn't play all the songs on my MP3 player, and trust me, I had a few songs that would probably stump most of the people here (i.e. Akazukin Chacha, Negima!? Summer OAV). However, I could have made the first song (the Negima!? ED) harder by asking the person guessing to guess which version of the song I was playing (BTW, that was the Library Trio version, considering how Nodoka is my favorite Negima girl).

[DBZALLSTAR]

That was me. As for the "harder" music: due to limited amount of time that I had, I couldn't play all the songs on my MP3 player, and trust me, I had a few songs that would probably stump most of the people here (i.e. Akazukin Chacha, Negima!? Summer OAV). However, I could have made the first song (the Negima!? ED) harder by asking the person guessing to guess which version of the song I was playing (BTW, that was the Library Trio version, considering how Nodoka is my favorite Negima girl).

What a small world. lol

[Conan-san]

Well, there is also a scene with a girl masturbating to a picture of another girl on a table corner.
Regardless of whether or not that's "adult", it should at least cast some doubt on the show's non-existent prospects for Toonami.

Oh, and anyone who claims that editing the blood and death out of the show is feasible on any level obviously hasn't seen episodes 22 and 23.Honestly? I don't think that'd get by [AS] SnP, i'm not sure about Canada and thier crazy rules but naw, I dun think Willams Street can get away with Whacking off just yet.

[Kurokawa41]

The scene is completely unimportant (and in fact pops up completely at random) and could be removed.

[Freedom Fighter]

So, did the roof blow off the panel room upon the announcement of Ouran? :)Oh yeah. The OP started playing and the room just plain exploded. I know for a fact people from outside the room and the nearby hallway/panel room ran in as well and started freaking out too.

You see, this is why FUNi rocks. They have a good number of shows with all female leads to satisfy us guys... it's about time a big anime with all cute male leads came around to satisfy the gals out there. So, good for those of you who love 'Ouran' and for FUNi.


That makes two big licenses for this convention.

Man, Anime Expo was seriously shafted in terms of big name licenses.And honestly, I thought we at Otakon were gonna get shafted because we were squeezed in between Anime Expo and San Diego Comic-Con. Maybe Otakon's decision to make it three big expos in one month wasn't a bad idea after all.

Though it's all not roses... I mean, 'mainstream' Viz shafted us AND Anime Expo, two full anime conventions, for Comic-Con, which is only partially one. I mean, I understand SDCC is bigger than AX or Otakon, but 'mainstream' doesn't mean just go to the biggest con you can, and that's it. If you're one of the smaller companies, fine, but Viz... that's unacceptable for you guys.


I'm sure that these Pizza Hut references will be kept in. Bandai had no problem with Snickers in Eureka 7, so unless Pizza Hut doesn't want to be featured in Geass it'll be fine.Yeah, I gotta ask too... when did they reference Snickers in E7? Did I miss that slugging through the first 20 episodes?


Think of the promotional capacities.

Buy a large pizza with two toppings and get a free screener DVD of the first two episodes of Code Geass. Then their new moniker during this promotion would be "Support the rebellion by gathering around the good stuff".Heh... I'd support it! It's a pipe dream, though... it's not gonna happen.


-They both agree that just because you are established in the voice acting community doesn't mean that you automatically get a role. Steve says that he gets about one role for thirty auditions.:(Let me repeat that... Steve Blum said that he gets about one role for every thirty auditions! And we're talking about Steve freakin' Blum here! I mean, obviously, not even the most popular VAs get every role... no one has anywhere close to a perfect record in these things, and no reasonable person would expect it. But still... 1 out of 30? Granted, Blum gets more audition offers because of his status, so he's got more chances to get roles (and more to fail to land them). That could also mean he goes for several roles on one show but only gets a couple OR gets a role he originally didn't audition for. And he also lives in California, where there are many more opportunities other than anime, such as American cartoons, commercial voiceovers, etc. Those 'other' opportunities are much rarer in Texas, New York, and Vancouver. Therefore, it's definitely logical that some of the most popular non-CA VAs have a better ratio than Blum because there are less things to try out for where they are. (Cross-country opportunities like what FUNi did with the 'Fullmetal Alchemist' dub withstanding.)

[ShadowGUN]

-The panel ended with Roger Smith's line "Big O, Showtime!"
LOL Did you manage to record that? It be great to see it.

Also count me in with the group that say Code Geass should go to Adult Swim. From the random clips that I seen it doesnt look like it belong on Toonami.

[Duke]

Man, was that Emminence concert kick ass. Most of the music was from RomeoXJuliet, but they also played music from Evangelion, their own remix of "Anna ni" from SEED (and yes, they did call it "The Song"), the themes to Princess Mononoke, Castle in the Sky, and Totoro, and finished up with a medley of Super Mario Bros. music. If I was willing to wait in what would've likely been that gigantic autograph line, I'd have picked up their soundtrack.

[Rolling Cloud]

Yeah, I gotta ask too... when did they reference Snickers in E7? Did I miss that slugging through the first 20 episodes?

Here you go:



In episode 36, Holland douses Renton with a yellow plastic bucket with "Keriron" (ケリロン) printed inside its bottom. This is a reference to the "Kerorin" (ケロリン) buckets, common in public bathhouses throughout Japan, which originated as an advertisement for Kerorin brand pain-relief medicine in 1963. The transposition of the characters in the name is an ordinary practice in anime when referring to a real brand name or logo; when Renton has a can of "Rersi" cola, for example, or when Gidget and Eureka eat "Smickers" bars.

[Weatherman]

Just to note, the FCC has NOTHING to do with cable TV at all. They do not license or control what you see on cable-only TV since it is not on the public airwaves.

The Elfen Leid OVA is a seperate license. ADV doesn't have it right now.

[Space Cadet]

Just to note, the FCC has NOTHING to do with cable TV at all. They do not license or control what you see on cable-only TV since it is not on the public airwaves.



People are talking about advertisments in children shows. The FCC does regulate that for both broadcast and cable. Nickelodeon and Cartoon Network have gotten fined before.

[Kurokawa41]

People are talking about advertisments in children shows. The FCC does regulate that for both broadcast and cable. Nickelodeon and Cartoon Network have gotten fined before.

I'm curious; for what?

[Rolling Cloud]

The Elfen Lied OVA is a seperate license. ADV doesn't have it right now.

I need a jawdrop emoticon right now! :eek: <--that'll do. Man, they better get off their butts and license it.

[Space Cadet]

I'm curious; for what?

I don't remember exactly, but I think they were fined for showing more than the 12 minutes or so of advertisments that children's television is only allowed.

[William C. Maune]

I'm curious; for what?

One of the few things is that you can't advertise some products based on a kids show during that show. For instance, during the commercial break in the middle of He-Man you generally can't show a commercial for He-Man toys.

[Kurokawa41]

That's a pretty obscure and odd ruling.

[Tash]

That's a pretty obscure and odd ruling.
It's not nearly as obscure as it sounds. There's another major one where they're not allowed to show any piece of real merchandise on a cartoon. (for example, in one episode of Pokemon, they had to erase some Pokemon plush toys. In that episode of Powerpuff Girls with the collector, they had to completely redrawn some scenes multiple times because real merchandise came out later that resembled the stuff in the episode)

Anyway, has anything been announced since Geass? That's all anyone really seems to care about.

[D Dubbs]

It's not nearly as obscure as it sounds. There's another major one where they're not allowed to show any piece of real merchandise on a cartoon. (for example, in one episode of Pokemon, they had to erase some Pokemon plush toys. In that episode of Powerpuff Girls with the collector, they had to completely redrawn some scenes multiple times because real merchandise came out later that resembled the stuff in the episode)


It's also why all the cards from Yu-Gi-Oh! had to be altered. That gave 4Kids a lot of opportunities to work with their magic paint editing machine.

[KuwabaraTheMan]

-Steve said that if given the chance to play any character, it would have to be Faye Valentine.:D

Actually, the question asked was which character he'd like to 'do'. The person clearly meant voice, but Steve took it in a different direction. Hence why he asked the younger members of the audience to cover their ears.

[RomanMack]

Naughty, naughty Steve. :p

[Weatherman]

I need a jawdrop emoticon right now! :eek: <--that'll do. Man, they better get off their butts and license it.


It all comes down to money. They may not be able to license it for a fee that is low enough for them to make a profit on trying to sell it any way. The OVA is just a promo bit they company came up with to juice DVD sales in Japan, so it was not part of the license for the TV show.

[Rolling Cloud]

It all comes down to money. They may not be able to license it for a fee that is low enough for them to make a profit on trying to sell it any way. The OVA is just a promo bit they company came up with to juice DVD sales in Japan, so it was not part of the license for the TV show.

I see and the fact that everyone's probably seen all of the episodes would probably hurt the chances of making a profit on selling it anyways.

Thanks for the information on this, Weatherman, otherwise I'd still be under the impression that they had it already.

[MeggieMay]

That's a pretty obscure and odd ruling.
Actually it's not a ruling but a Federal Law that covers children's programming (I can't remember the specific law but I believe there may be more than one). The fact it's a law is one reason they pursue the issue of on cable (usually the FCC is pretty much hands off when it comes to cable).

[silverfox1027]

Man, Otakon was amazing. The licensing annoucements made it even better. I remember the post I made a few days before the con.

I really hope that Code Geass is licensed. And Ouran Host Club needs to be picked up, dammit!I honestly didn't think it would actually happen, though. Great news!:)

[River26]

Speaking of Otakon, I also heard from fellow AoD poster that they [FUNimation] also premiered the first few episodes of Aquarion.

Here's some of the actors that will be voicing the characters
Apollo - Chris Bevins
Sylvia - Brina Palencia
Reika - Colleen Clinkenbeard
Rena - Carrie Savage
Gen - Brandon Potter

[Weatherman]

I see and the fact that everyone's probably seen all of the episodes would probably hurt the chances of making a profit on selling it anyways.

Thanks for the information on this, Weatherman, otherwise I'd still be under the impression that they had it already.


You're welcome. Aint licensing fun?

[Rolling Cloud]

You're welcome. Aint licensing fun?

Yeah, real fun! :p

Anyways, I'm glad about the OP news. Naruto level edits Ftw with Luffy's voice also ftw!


Actually, the question asked was which character he'd like to 'do'. The person clearly meant voice, but Steve took it in a different direction. Hence why he asked the younger members of the audience to cover their ears.

Ohh, that's just wrong! Lmao!!

[DBZALLSTAR]

Actually, the question asked was which character he'd like to 'do'. The person clearly meant voice, but Steve took it in a different direction. Hence why he asked the younger members of the audience to cover their ears.

I came to Otakon with the person who asked the question, and I didn't think that Steve took it to mean that way. If he did, that's funny. His comment makes sense now, though. :D

[River26]

Bandai what, man, BANDAI WHAT?!

Bandai Entertainment, genius! :p lol

[Ashton Anchors]

I also attended the "Name That Anime Tune" panel. The person who was supposed to bring the music didn't show up. Instead, we had one young lady who really seems to like Fushigi Yugi share her music with us.


That or Sailor Moon _____________ and Gravitation :D


Man, was that Emminence concert kick ass. Most of the music was from RomeoXJuliet, but they also played music from..... If I was willing to wait in what would've likely been that gigantic autograph line, I'd have picked up their soundtrack.

DON'T FORGET CHRONO CROSS: Radical Dreamers and Scars of Time. Those were bliss to me :D

And uhh, Eminence staff had a section on the 21st (Saturday) in the Dealer's Room next to the Simpsons' movie booth (by the corner where MegaTokyo was setup) where they were selling their CDs.

[XOMiss_Samantha]

That or Sailor Moon _____________ and Gravitation :D


Gravitation has some very awesome and good music.

Gah, as much as I don't care for cons, part of me hopes somebody uploads footage of this on you tube.