Welcome to the Host Club- Ouran Related News

[XOMiss_Samantha]

Ok Ok, rabid fangirl as I am, I thought this place could use an Ouran thread since today is the day that Funimation promised to release infomation on the series.

From their website:
"School may be out for summer vacation - but the summer session has begun at FUNimation Entertainment! Ouran High School Host Club studio sessions, that is! Expect news from OHSHC starting May 30th!"

THEN: http://www.funimation.com/f_index.cfm?page=news

"FUNimation will announce two cast members every Friday via www.funimation.com/ouran (http://www.funimation.com/ouran) all the way up to Anime Expo, with a main cast announcement at the con."

Post your ideas and thoughts, wishes, wantings, hopes- anything Ouran related. I hope that they really put alot of effort into this series so~
Anybody have some voice actors in mind? We know ONE so far.

On anime news network's Ouran page/ known VA's so far:

Sonny Strait as Ryoji "Ranka" Fujioka
Carrie Savage as Kurakano
Eric Vale as Toru Suzushima
Jamie Marchi as Chiziru Maihara
Cherami Leigh as Kirimi
Aaron Dismuke as Yasuchika Haninozuka
Brittney Karbowski [I]as Hinako Tsuwabuki
Haruhi- Caitlin Glass
Tamaki- Vic
Kyoya- Jay Michael Tatum
Hikaru- Todd Haberkorn
Kaoru- Greg Ayres
Mori- Travis Willingham
Hunny- Luci Christian

[Juu-kuchi]

Krillin as Haruhi's mom!? WTF? XD

Looking forward to this... REALLY looking forward to this.

[GWOtaku]

I hope this means Anime Expo is also when they'll announce a release date.

[Soul]

Anyone wanna bet on who'll be Tamaki?

Cough*Vic Mignogna!*

[Juu-kuchi]

Yuri Lowenthal!!!!#$*@(*u!#$#@

[Soul]

Yuri Lowenthal!!!!#$*@(*u!#$#@
Eh.
Are you serious are just joking?
Alot of Ouran fans are speculating as well as hoping Vic is Tamaki.
Plus he's expressed numerous times he wants to play Tamaki.
And Look (http://a985.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/42/l_69b75a7e08308c7538f08ce71cc4d058.jpg). <.<

[Juu-kuchi]

I thought the random stream of punctuation marks after his name would serve as an indication of a lack of seriousness. =p

[XOMiss_Samantha]

Anyone wanna bet on who'll be Tamaki?

Cough*Vic Mignogna!*

Thinking about it now, I'm not as opposed to it as I was before. Vic's got the stuff to be a good Tamaki, expecially if they keep all of his crazy eccentricities. Honestly though, I can't see [I]anybody being as good of a Tamaki as the original, just because the entire Japanese cast was voiced so perfectly. I think that's why I'm worried.

As for Sonny being Haruhi's dad, if he pulls a Maes Hughes on us I think it'll turn out brilliant.

[Kuroba]

Haha, Sonny Strait will be perfect for Haruhi's dad. He's good with wacky characters.

[Elven Moon]

A release date! What about a release date?

So many people had their hopes up that that's what we would hear about today. Frankly I'm not focused on, nor do I care too much about the English cast right now. I just want them to throw us a bone, even a VAGUE bone, as to when we can expect it to be out.

I think Funi wants to torture me.

[FidoMcCokefiend]

What's it been, 2 years since this was licensed?

[Ishtar]

What's it been, 2 years since this was licensed?
It was announced last summer, actually.

[Sparticus]

Eh.
Are you serious are just joking?
Alot of Ouran fans are speculating as well as hoping Vic is Tamaki.
Plus he's expressed numerous times he wants to play Tamaki.
And Look (http://a985.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/42/l_69b75a7e08308c7538f08ce71cc4d058.jpg). <.<

Oh Vic. XD

As much as I love him, I dunno if he could pull off Tamaki... Tamaki's just so... Tamaki. Lol! I can't really imagine anyone other than Mamoru Miyano voicing him.

I think Vic and Steve Blum would rock as the twins though - since they can sound identical if they want and are quite demented. :evil:

[XOMiss_Samantha]

I think Vic and Steve Blum would rock as the twins though - since they can sound identical if they want and are quite demented. :evil:
WAAAAH?
Steve's voice is so much deeper than the twins though ;__; He'd have to sound like a girl to match the Hitachiin's.
I wonder if they'll get the same person or two different people for them.

[HellCat]

I'd like to officially blame Sam for making me curious about this charming series.

[GWOtaku]

I'd like to officially blame Sam for making me curious about this charming series.

Hehe. I've seen 2-3 episodes from when I visited my old anime club, and personally that was enough to make me want to see more.

[XOMiss_Samantha]

I'd like to officially blame Sam for making me curious about this charming series.


I, Samantha Vi Fangirl the IV, command you to go watch Ouran!
But seriously, it's the type of show that is so unlike anything else. It's genuinely funny with out trying too hard to be. It's got a touch of romance yet still remains absolutly hilarious [ala the episode with Tamaki and Haruhi together during the storm/ the other club members reactions XD]
It's something that if you watch one episode of you want to immediately watch more. Ouran breaks the mold of the shows that try to be like it and fail. *waves flag*

[Juu-kuchi]

I officially agree with Samantha.

You must watch Ouran.

[purplehairedwonder]

I, Samantha Vi Fangirl the IV, command you to go watch Ouran!*salutes* Yes, Your Highnessu!

I'm with HC, I blame Sam for getting me to look into Ouran :p

[Sparticus]

WAAAAH?
Steve's voice is so much deeper than the twins though ;__; He'd have to sound like a girl to match the Hitachiin's.
I wonder if they'll get the same person or two different people for them.



Lol! Don't kid yourself, Steve can get pretty squeaky. I assume con footage is okay to post...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9YCi3_X63Oo

Somewhere in that Pannel of Win, Vic does Spike Spiegle and Steve does Ed Elric. It is epic.

[Soul]

Meh.

*Ponders when Viz will release Nana. . .*

[Juu-kuchi]

Nah, we need voice actors who are seem to be more inclined to voice younger male teenagers for the twins.

[Soul]

Nah, we need voice actors who are seem to be more inclined to voice younger male teenagers for the twins.
Uhm... Aaron Dismuke?

[XOMiss_Samantha]

Uhm... Aaron Dismuke?

I think that's too young for the twins. [but then again I'm biased because I'm so in love with the original]
He could be an interesting Honey- although maybe they'll have a girl voice him since he sounds so little and cutesy.

[Soul]

Supposedly Aaron's voice has changed for people who have seen the dubbed episode of Mushishi episode 26

[XOMiss_Samantha]

Supposedly Aaron's voice has changed for people who have seen the dubbed episode of Mushishi episode 26

oohhh maybe he hit puberty. I haven't really heard him since the Full Metal Alchemist days.

[Soul]

Ha, poor guy gets ravaged by fangirls at cons.
He's around 15 or 16 I believe now.

[Andrew T. Hingson]

Lol! Don't kid yourself, Steve can get pretty squeaky. I assume con footage is okay to post...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9YCi3_X63Oo

Somewhere in that Pannel of Win, Vic does Spike Spiegle and Steve does Ed Elric. It is epic.

Actually he was doing Vincent I think but it wasn't very good anyway. Steve's Ed doesn't really sound like Vic's but his Orochimaru kinda sounds like Vic doing an evil voice. But they could match eachother's pitch for sure and that's really all you need. But I'd really rather have the twins voiced by Jerry Jewell and Todd Habercorn.

[FidoMcCokefiend]

The manga is good. I suppose I'll watch the anime, dispite HATING the art style. It looks so bad when you're used to the manga.

[XOMiss_Samantha]

Sonny Strait was taken off animenewsnetwork's Ouran page as being Haruhi's dad![and wiki's] AHH.
I don't know if this is just an early accidental VA release or a mistake entirely?

[purplehairedwonder]

Alright, I finally got around to watching Ouran. Having finished it, I'll just say I'm super-excited for the dub now, too :D

[MeggieMay]

Sonny Strait was taken off animenewsnetwork's Ouran page as being Haruhi's dad![and wiki's] AHH.
I don't know if this is just an early accidental VA release or a mistake entirely?

Early accidental VA release - I read a report at Anime on DVD's board that Sonny mentioned he had the part at a recent convention. My guess is Sonny didn't know he wasn't suppose to be saying anything yet (they're doing a big VA announcement thing starting tomorrow at Funi for the show) and goofed.

As to Aaron Dismuke voice changing - I take it a lot of people in the thread missed Trinty Blood, because it changed during the recording for that show (goodness that poor kid's voice was peeling paint in a few episodes with the cracking! :D ). Now I haven't heard his part in Mushishi (how was it? can anyone say what they thought of it??) but I did hear him in a S1 episode of Tsubasa: Reservoir Chronicle. His voice sounded really good! :) He isn't going to be playing little kids anymore but I actually did think of Ouran Host Club as a potential place for him to show up because of hearing him in that show (his voice does fall into young male romantic anime lead IMO).

[EnigmaticWarrior]

http://www.funimation.com/ouran/

The website has finally updated. ^^ Carrie Savage and Eric Vale are gonna be voicing Kurakano and Toru Suzushima respectively.

[XOMiss_Samantha]

http://www.funimation.com/ouran/

The website has finally updated. ^^ Carrie Savage and Eric Vale are gonna be voicing Kurakano and Toru Suzushima respectively.

I added them to the pending list in the first post! I'm glad to see Eric Vale, even if the characters are so increeeedibly minor XD [<3's Toru]
I like how they temporarily set up the Ouran page too! I do believe I see the shadow of Nekozawa's little sister Kirimi down there on the list

[purplehairedwonder]

Yay, I like the set-up of the page. Is is just me or does Eric Vale look like Toru? :p

[Juu-kuchi]

Hooray, it has begun!!!

[XOMiss_Samantha]

Two new cast members have been announced!
Looks like my hunch was right about Kirimi...

Chiziru Maihara- Jamie Marchi
Kirimi- Cherami Leigh
woo woooo

[XOMiss_Samantha]

Late with the new VA's- oh well

Aaron Dismuke (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/people.php?id=10246) as Yasuchika Haninozuka

Brittney Karbowski (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/people.php?id=44595) as Hinako Tsuwabuki

[Rolling Cloud]

Courtesy of wingednike on Animeondvd's forums:


Funi is giving away Ouran patches and the packaging on the patch says, "Host Club Grand Opening" and "Please join us in Music Room #3 on October 28th 2008". I asked the rep there and she said that's the date the dvd is supposed to come out.

Release date = 10/28/08

[XOMiss_Samantha]

Incase nobody caught the link before, the Ouran panel should be getting underway soon.

http://bayoab.info/live/live2.php?panel=0

[Kuroba]

Haruhi- Caitlin Glass
Tamaki- Vic Mignonga (I probably spelled that wrong)
Kyoya- Jay Michael Tatum
Hikaru- Todd Haberkorn
Kaoru- Greg Ayres
Mori- Travis Willingham
Hunny- Luci Christian

Haha, this cast is pretty awesome. Can't wait for October! :D

[XOMiss_Samantha]

Haruhi- Caitlin Glass
Tamaki- Vic Mignonga (I probably spelled that wrong)
Kyoya- Jay Michael Tatum
Hikaru- Todd Haberkorn
Kaoru- Greg Ayres
Mori- Travis Willingham
Hunny- Luci Christian

Haha, this cast is pretty awesome. Can't wait for October! :D

*is fangirling with phw and juu while reading the live transcript*
I KNEW Vic would be Tamaki! It was up in the air for a long time but I think most of us had a good idea that it would end up being him. Looking at his performance as Ed Elric, it's obvious that he can hit the serious emotions as well as the crazy ones. I used to be against him playing this role, but I don't know anybody else who can even come close to matching the original. I don't know Kyouya's VA very well, but Greg Ayres is going to make a wonderful Kaoru. I'm a little upset Momiji's VA isn't also voicing Honey, but I trust Funi with this one.
I cross my fingers for Glass as Haruhi. I was a little shocked.

[Kuroba]

I'm not sure if Momiji's VA works with the company anymore, but Luci Christian will do a great job, I'm sure. While not many can come close to Ayaka Saito brand cuteness, she can do some really adorable voices.

Kyoya and Hikaru's VAs are in xxxHolic and they've been impressing me a lot. I'm especially excited about Todd Haberkorn playing Hikaru (since Hikaru is my 2nd favorite host). XD He's good at spazzing out. And Greg Ayres will be awesome as Kaoru.

Haruhi, Tamaki, and Mori were perfectly casted, IMO.

[garfield15]

Haruhi- Caitlin Glass
Tamaki- Vic Mignonga (I probably spelled that wrong)
Kyoya- Jay Michael Tatum
Hikaru- Todd Haberkorn
Kaoru- Greg Ayres
Mori- Travis Willingham
Hunny- Luci Christian

Haha, this cast is pretty awesome. Can't wait for October! :D

Thanks Jesus.

[purplehairedwonder]

I'm not surprised at all to see Vic playing Tamaki. He'll be wonderful. I had pegged Caitlin Glass as more of a Renge than Haruhi, but I'm sure she'll be great, too. I'm not familiar with a few of the cast, but overall I'm really pleased. Can't wait for October ^_^

[EnigmaticWarrior]

My turn to contribute now. :p Besides the main cast announcement, there are two other cast members announced:

Mike McFarland (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/people.php?id=1122) - Ranka Fujioka
Patrick Seitz (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/people.php?id=7108) - Umehito Nekozawa

and according to Anime News Network (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-07-04/funimation-announces-ouran-high-school-host-club-cast), Funi will be releasing Ouran in 2 13-episode boxes, with the first one coming in October.

While we're talking about who's voicing who, does anybody here know who's voicing Renge Houshakuji? I thought Caitlin Glass would voice her but she's already voicing Haruhi Fujioka. :p

[XOMiss_Samantha]

and according to Anime News Network (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-07-04/funimation-announces-ouran-high-school-host-club-cast), Funi will be releasing Ouran in 2 13-episode boxes, with the first one coming in October.


*prays that they won't cost too much money*
I waaaaaaannnnttttttt
But I'm very happy to see that they will release in 2 boxes divided into 13 episodes per. Probably save alot of money for the buyer in the long run that way.

[Andrew T. Hingson]

Haruhi- Caitlin Glass
Tamaki- Vic Mignonga (I probably spelled that wrong)
Kyoya- Jay Michael Tatum
Hikaru- Todd Haberkorn
Kaoru- Greg Ayres
Mori- Travis Willingham
Hunny- Luci Christian

Haha, this cast is pretty awesome. Can't wait for October! :D

Hikaru and Mori excite me.

Haruhi... she can pull it off.

Kaoru - would have prefered Jerry Jewel but eh...

Hunny - acceptable but meh...

Tamaki - NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

[Juu-kuchi]

Yay! Two 13 episode Boxsets!

[purplehairedwonder]

Alright, I'm super excited about the box sets. I was completely willing to shell out for singles since Ouran rules, but really wanted box sets. And things end up turning out for the best. Excellent =D

[EnigmaticWarrior]

http://giapet.net/tag/ax08/


Many screams for Ouran High School Host Club of course, part one October 28th for $59.98. Part two is due out January 6th with 14-26, also $59.98. There’ll be actors commentary, manga pages, and outtakes as well. (No swag? After all this time? Aw…)Dang it, Funi, $60 for each boxset? Oh well, at least I have a gift card from Best Buy. :p Wow, I'm definitely happy about the fact that the 2nd boxset comes out a little over two months after the 1st boxset. ^^ I do wish that the boxsets come with something, though. :(

[XOMiss_Samantha]

http://giapet.net/tag/ax08/

Dang it, Funi, $60 for each boxset? Oh well, at least I have a gift card from Best Buy. :p Wow, I'm definitely happy about the fact that the 2nd boxset comes out a little over two months after the 1st boxset. ^^ I do wish that the boxsets come with something, though. :(

Oh god so much money! But I mean, 13 episodes in each set is pretty generous. Looks like I'm going to be needing a job, and quick, because I really want those sets as soon as I can get my hands on them.

[purplehairedwonder]

$60 is a pretty reasonable price for 13 episodes as well as those mentioned extras. Besides, it's rare to end up paying actual list price for something like this. I also wonder what manga pages they'll be releasing. That's an interesting extra.

[Juu-kuchi]

Sweet. A good deal no matter which way you cut it.

[Elven Moon]

$60? Ouch. Definitely hope I can get some kind of preorder discount.

[Taekmkm]

Personally I think 60 bucks is a bargain, but then again I was those poor saps that bought 3-4 episodes for 30 bucks back in the day.
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[XOMiss_Samantha]

Personally I think 60 bucks is a bargain, but then again I was those poor saps that bought 3-4 episodes for 30 bucks back in the day.

*is also guilty of that*
I'm so glad they are aren't going to do single 3-4 episodes per disc releases. Boxsets are so much more convenient- heck, I remember when I bought every individual Full Metal Alchemist DVD because I didn't know when they would come out with the pack. That was over 200$ down the drain.

[bigdeath]

Oh, I feel so bad for you guys. Anime fan lesson #1, always, ALWAYS, buy box sets. :p

[Taekmkm]

Did I mention the singles didn't have bloopers or extras?

*cries*
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[purplehairedwonder]

*is also guilty of that*
I'm so glad they are aren't going to do single 3-4 episodes per disc releases. Boxsets are so much more convenient- heck, I remember when I bought every individual Full Metal Alchemist DVD because I didn't know when they would come out with the pack. That was over 200$ down the drain.*looks at the 32 YYH DVDs on her bookcase* :sweat: That ended up being a bit more than $200.

I totally would have bought singles for Ouran, even if it was more expensive. I won't say that for many series, but Ouran is one of them. I'm just glad we're getting nice sets like this.

[Sparticus]

$60 bucks for 13 eps? Ouch! Well, better than $40 for 4 (and no subtitles! :crying: Someday Gintama, some day...). At least I'll be more financialy stable by the time October rolls around.

I'm accepting chibi commisions right now, guys, just so you know. ;) http://spartydragon.devaiantart.com /shameless self plug>

[EnigmaticWarrior]

Since Funi is releasing Ouran High School Host Club in boxsets instead of single volumes, I'm curious as to whether or not we're getting those little figurines that came with each volume of Ouran when it was released in Japan. I wonder...

Oh yeah, here's the Ouran Voice Actor Announcement Panel, for those who haven't seen it. Enjoy; I know I did. ^^

Parts: 1 (http://youtube.com/watch?v=Flox7gE3XQA) | 2 (http://youtube.com/watch?v=i1GTF8cdnYU) | 3 (http://youtube.com/watch?v=SCdQEkVfXIo) | 4 (http://youtube.com/watch?v=Arn3FTGH7og) | 5 (http://youtube.com/watch?v=oWwLbo9PceA)

[zoid9000]

Kind of an old thread but I figured it was an appropriate place to mention this (as opposed to making a new thread).

FUNi is streaming the first two episodes of the dub on their website:

http://www.funimation.com/f_index.cfm?page=videos

Just go to "free episodes" under "More Funimation Videos".

[GWOtaku]

I just happened to see those two episodes at the Anime USA convention today.

Ouran is total fangirl bait, but above all it's just damned funny. I'm definitely following this. If you have a sense of humor, odds are very good you'll love it.

[Tay the Cat]

I just happened to see those two episodes at the Anime USA convention.

Ouran is total fangirl bait, but above all it's just damned funny. I'm definitely following this.

And what if you're a fanboy? :p

[GWOtaku]

And what if you're a fanboy? :p

Humor my friend, humor. Also, Haruhi is a likable protagonist.

[Darklordavaitor]

Also, Haruhi is a likable protagonist.
Indeed, she is. I detest yaoi and dislike genre-spoofing anime, but I love this show far more than I should. Wish I'm allowed to have money by the time it comes out...

[Tay the Cat]

Also, Haruhi is a likable protagonist.

Yeah. But I wasn't specifically talking about her, if you know what I'm saying.

Gah... I'm getting impatient waiting for my DVD to arrive. Let it be the end of the month now plz.

[XOMiss_Samantha]

Kind of an old thread but I figured it was an appropriate place to mention this (as opposed to making a new thread).

FUNi is streaming the first two episodes of the dub on their website:

http://www.funimation.com/f_index.cfm?page=videos

Just go to "free episodes" under "More Funimation Videos".


OMG. FREE.EPISODE.FREE.STREAMING.EPISODE.*EXPLODES*
I don't care too much for Haruhi's voice.... and I'm going to need to warm up a bit to Kyouya's...but Tamaki and the Twins sound absolutely awesome!

[Game Freak 4]

Humor my friend, humor. Also, Haruhi is a likable protagonist.
For some reason, that name truly gave me a bad feeling.

[GWOtaku]

For some reason, that name truly gave me a bad feeling.

Heh, I hear you. Don't worry, this Haruhi is better.

[Daxdiv]

Wait... I can judge the series without having to buy the DVDs first? Kick Ass.

[Tash]

Kind of an old thread but I figured it was an appropriate place to mention this (as opposed to making a new thread).

FUNi is streaming the first two episodes of the dub on their website:

http://www.funimation.com/f_index.cfm?page=videos

Just go to "free episodes" under "More Funimation Videos".
That dub opening sounded a LOT better in that crappy cell phone video someone took of it at that convention. Hearing it in good quality makes it sound a lot less energetic than I thought it was.

[WolfieKiwi]

I think the dub cast worked great, specifically Tamaki and the twins but Tamaki as expected steals the spotlight. As for Haruhi, I'm still getting used to her voice but I can understand why it would sound the way it is. It does fit her personality so something tells me I'll come to like it the more Hostclub I watch.

As for the opening and the ending songs, I actually liked Sakura Kiss but I'm not too fond of the singers for Shissou; it's too high pitched and the chorus gets awkward in sync.

EDIT

Favorite line

Tamaki: A girl should never refer to herself as a duude!

Just the way he said it. Oh, Vic, you're too perfect. xD

[purplehairedwonder]

Yay, streaming episodes. The dub sounds pretty awesome. Tamaki and the twins were especially great. It took me a little while to warm up to Kyouya, but overall, loving it.

I didn't think the dubbed OP and ED were all that wonderful, though. The Japanese version of "Sakura Kiss" was definitely much more energetic. But I tend to skip over the OP and ED anyway, so it's not a big deal to me.

Can't wait for the set to be released.

[Game Freak 4]

Heh, I hear you. Don't worry, this Haruhi is better.
I hope so.

OFF-TOPIC: I just found out that there's a third Haruhi from a visual novel called, "Happiness." Oh boy.:ack:

[Bloody Marquis]

I hope so.

OFF-TOPIC: I just found out that there's a third Haruhi from a visual novel called, "Happiness." Oh boy.:ack:
So, Haruhi's apparently become a popular name to use in Japanese fiction?

Anyway, Vic Mignogna was pretty good as Tamaki. Haruhi and the twins sounded okay. Kyouya sounded a little too old. Overall, I liked it.

[Daxdiv]

This was... not as bad as I thought it was. I wonder why I kept shying myself from looking at it first. I might have to buy the DVD... ONLINE THAT IS.

[Darklordavaitor]

Just rewatched the episodes for the first time since this Summer just to see a bit of the dub in advance, and for the most part, I'm impressed. Haruhi didn't wow me at first, but her VA seemed to become more natural at her role as the next episode went on, and the rest of the cast do their jobs well.

[GWOtaku]

Yeah, I thought all of the dub acting was really natural. It was awesome. The boys fit their roles and are just hilarious, whereas Haruhi is clearly the avatar of sanity amidst the nuttiness that is the host club.

Call me a sappy romantic, but episode 2 was pretty sweet with the way that the group was playing matchmaker.

[Darklordavaitor]

It gets even sweeter as it goes along. Episode 8 is really adorable near the end, especially.

[Tay the Cat]

It gets even sweeter as it goes along. Episode 8 is really adorable near the end, especially.

Hmm... I haven't gotten that far yet. I guess I should get to watching some more.

[Classic Speedy]

I can't say the first two episodes made me LOL, but it's definitely a cute series with an appealing art style that thankfully doesn't take itself very seriously. I can see why it has a fanbase.

Some moments I liked:
-"I'm afraid if I drink this, my father will yell at me"
-"How did you go from that to THAT?!"
-Love-Love
-Some of Hani's antics
-A literal arrow through the heart when "That was pretty selfish of you" was said
-Accidental girl-girl kiss

Wouldn't object to seeing more. :)

[Karl Olson]

So, intentionally blew this off when it was running in Japan, but, I gotta say, I think Funi might have me on the hook for the first season. Man, Bones is so good with shoujo manga adaptions.

EDIT: Damn it, I'll probably end up getting the manga too, if I can afford it. Being a poor, soon to be back in college person sucks.

[Ishtar]

Well, I did see some of the 1st episode dubbed before at the New York Anime Festival, but unfortunately the room was so crowded with squeeing fangirls that I just wasn't able to watch properly. So seeing the 1st two episodes dubbed in private was very nice and so far I like this series. It seems very fun. Tamaki is definitely my favorite character so far, he's just so hilarious. On a side note, is it me, or does J. Michael Tatum sound a lot like Crispin Freeman? Aftering hearing him voice Enel and Pearl in One Piece and now Kyoya in Ouran, I've been noticing the similarity in voice style.

[Daxdiv]

My favorite character out of this was "Honey-Sempai" He was cute/hilarious... "Eat Cake." :sit in depression with his stuffed bunny: My least favorite are the twins... yeah I have the feeling they could grow on me, but I just don't like them at the moment, that and I found them annoying. Then again I guess it could be me not liking the twins arch-type, compared to Honey where I kind of like that kind of personality in most forms of media.

One weird things I noticed was them using honorifics. Forgive for a moment, but I am not used to seeing/hearing a dub that uses honorifics. It was a nice change, especially since before watching this, I watched the Episodes of One Piece where Johnny and Yosaku appeared, and called Zoro and everyone else Big Bro.

[Tay the Cat]

My favorite character out of this was "Honey-Sempai" He was cute/hilarious... "Eat Cake." :sit in depression with his stuffed bunny: My least favorite are the twins... yeah I have the feeling they could grow on me, but I just don't like them at the moment, that and I found them annoying. Then again I guess it could be me not liking the twins arch-type, compared to Honey where I kind of like that kind of personality in most forms of media.
Hehe. Honey's my favorite too... and possibly my favorite character of any anime series. As for the twins... I think they're hilarious :D


One weird things I noticed was them using honorifics. Forgive for a moment, but I am not used to seeing/hearing a dub that uses honorifics.
Yeah, well... Ouran wouldn't be the same without them.

[Daxdiv]

Hehe. Honey's my favorite too... and possibly my favorite character of any anime series. As for the twins... I think they're hilarious :D

I can see by our avatar.:anime: Honey could be on my list of favorite character, though, he does have some stiff competition, especially for his arch-type. Twin are funny, like I said they might need some time to grow on me. Though I think it going to be that one shtick that will get on my nerve, IE them coming on to each other.:eek: I just don't think by the time this series is over, I will be their biggest fan or anything.



Yeah, well... Ouran wouldn't be the same without them.

Well I guess you might be right for that matter. I just find it weird that they are using them. I'm sure some other dubs use them, but this is my first time that I remember or pay attention to and noticed them that aren't just Mr, Ms. or just the word Sensei. I mean I noticed them in certain manga's, just not dubbed anime.

[Tash]

So, intentionally blew this off when it was running in Japan, but, I gotta say, I think Funi might have me on the hook for the first season. Man, Bones is so good with shoujo manga adaptions.

EDIT: Damn it, I'll probably end up getting the manga too, if I can afford it. Being a poor, soon to be back in college person sucks.
The manga is pretty long-winded and bland, in my opinion.

[XOMiss_Samantha]

I actually enjoy the manga alot, although it IS quite long if you're going to start reading it now. The most recent chapters have been very enjoyable however.


Then again I guess it could be me not liking the twins arch-type, compared to Honey where I kind of like that kind of personality in most forms of media. NUUUUU The twins are awesome! I think that they definitively have the ability to grow on you, because they aren't just 'oh let us act like incestuous yaoi brothers all the time!' (although you won't hear me complaining about that XD). There's alot of back story there. On top of that, their dub voices are SO dead on it's scary.



One weird things I noticed was them using honorifics. Forgive for a moment, but I am not used to seeing/hearing a dub that uses honorifics. It was a nice change, especially since before watching this, I watched the Episodes of One Piece where Johnny and Yosaku appeared, and called Zoro and everyone else Big Bro.
GAH I know. It's going to be hard getting used to but I'm glad they kept them all in there because most of it is important to the dub. 'Honey Sempai' especially because Honey is actually older than all of them and unless they openly said it- you'd never know.

If you haven't watched this series yet, now is the PERFECT time to do it. SO GO GO GO. Buy it right now! The later episodes are nothing but amazing.

[purplehairedwonder]

I actually enjoy the manga alot, although it IS quite long if you're going to start reading it now. The most recent chapters have been very enjoyable however.More character development and longer running plotlines ftw. I fell in love with the series all over again after reading the manga.
If you haven't watched this series yet, now is the PERFECT time to do it. SO GO GO GO. Buy it right now! The later episodes are nothing but amazing.Yes, yes, this. Sam made me watch it and I'm so glad I did. It's such a wonderful, fun series.

[Juu-kuchi]

Finally got a chance to watch the first episode today. Great stuff like it was when I first watched the show. While Caitlin Glass's Haruhi took a while to get used to, the English cast is sterling.

The First Box can't come soon enough.

[Sparticus]

*watches the first dub episode streaming*

Um... er... ah... well it's not horrible. But I think I'm gonna stick to the Japanese cast. :sweat:

What the - THEY DUBBED SHISSOU!? WHY FUNI WHYYYYYYYYY!?!?!?!?

[Kuroba]

What the - THEY DUBBED SHISSOU!? WHY FUNI WHYYYYYYYYY!?!?!?!?
Don't worry about it-- I'm pretty sure FUNI's going to give us the option to listen to the original Japanese OP/ED. I wasn't thrilled with the dubbed songs either, but I do appreciate the effort...I'm just too used to the originals, I guess.

I think the dub cast was rather good. Haruhi's VA took a little while to get used to, but by the end of the episode, she seemed like a good fit. Don't have any problems with the hosts...particularly with Hunny, who still sounds so very cute. ^_^

[Sparticus]

Don't worry about it-- I'm pretty sure FUNI's going to give us the option to listen to the original Japanese OP/ED. I wasn't thrilled with the dubbed songs either, but I do appreciate the effort...I'm just too used to the originals, I guess.

Yep, presumably they'll be on the Japanese track. *nodnod* I was kind of amazed that they managed to make Sakura Kiss MORE annoying though. XD (I watched the original the first couple of episodes then just started skipping past it).

Hmmm... to pre-order or not to pre order? That is the question... >.>

[Karl Olson]

Yep, presumably they'll be on the Japanese track. *nodnod* I was kind of amazed that they managed to make Sakura Kiss MORE annoying though. XD (I watched the original the first couple of episodes then just started skipping past it).

Hmmm... to pre-order or not to pre order? That is the question... >.>

It will be way less expensive that way.

Meanwhile, even though I've not seen the original Japanese, that was some of Funi's weaker dub music work. The dub itself, in terms of "it is it listenable enough to play on TV" gets a A+ from me. It's very smooth and emotive, yet it doesn't lose the comedic timing at all.

[Tay the Cat]

It will be way less expensive that way.

Oh yes.

I preordered for $43 at Best Buy, whereas it would be $55 there otherwise.

[Darklordavaitor]

I just can't believe that the company that put 28-episode sets of Yu Yu Hakusho out for less than $30 are releasing a 13-episode-set of Ouran for $55. Hopefully either I'll be in some MAJOR money come the end of the month, or the price will drop.

[Juu-kuchi]

Well do remember that Ouran is a relatively newer property than YYH so they want to probably get their money's worth for the new property for that Ouran-shaped niche that is the fans. YYH on the other hand is much older, and compared to Ouran must more noticeable and regarded in some sense as a classic, especially when spoken to those who had yet to see it, but didn't have the money to spend on the previous individual and box releases. So those who are YYH fans who could not afford the original releases can now get it for cheap as well as others who would like to get a good feel of the series but not pay up the arse for so little content for a 112-episode series.

Or at least that's what my vague idea of business tells me.

[Kouji Tamino]

Besides, isn't Yu Yu Haksuho is it's 3rd or 4th re-release? FUNimation has earned their money back from that license several times over by now. With Ouran, they have to make a profit on just 2 sets when just a couple years ago, it would have been released on anywhere from 4-8 singles.

Anyway, after watching the first two episodes, I MUST HAVE IT. What a hilarious show, and Honey is so adorable it that it ought to be illegal.

[Karl Olson]

Besides, isn't Yu Yu Haksuho is it's 3rd or 4th re-release? FUNimation has earned their money back from that license several times over by now. With Ouran, they have to make a profit on just 2 sets when just a couple years ago, it would have been released on anywhere from 4-8 singles.

Bingo. Funi's paid off the Hakusho license repeatedly.

Meanwhile with Ouran and a lot of these new series, instead of getting somewhere between 160 and 200 dollars for 24-26 episodes, they're only hitting the viewer up for 120. That's a better deal than the old days for starters. Besides, if you're a patient, patient person, well, then you know Funi will eventually do atleast one if not a couple different variations on complete series boxsets at progressively lower price points. One will be able to pick up the whole of Ouran for a $60 MSRP or less... 2 or 3 years from now.

[Daxdiv]

I'd Preorder, but I'm low on cash at the moment. Damned Economy, and my gaming binges, and art and school supplies.:sad:

Though after pre-order, it going to cost $55. What the hell... One Piece Boxset doesn't cost that much, it $40 bucks at Best Buy then and we get the same amount of episodes in that Boxset that Ouran getting. Then again, I guess the series length plays into effect. 300+ and going compared to 26 episodes I think we're dealing with.

[HG Revolution]

My sister used to be madly in love with Ed Elric. Then a month ago she decided she was "over" Ed and now in love with Tamaki.

So last night I started watching the dub preview of Ouran. When I told my sister, she wanted to hear what people sounded like. So when I pulled out my headphones, guess who was speaking but Vic Mignona as Tamaki. She then went into a cursing rampage about how this dub is "nothing like how I imagined them to sound" and how she wants to "kill FUNimation".

Personally I think she hasn't yet gotten over me calling Vic Mignona her "boyfriend" in front of his autograph table at ComicCon.

[Darklordavaitor]

Here's the cast announcement if it already hasn't been linked. (http://www.funimation.com/f_index.cfm?page=videos&id=362) Commentaries, huh? That'd be interesting. I'm saddened that Renge's VA wasn't there, though.

Wonder if they have more Host Club coats to buy...

[Sparticus]

So last night I started watching the dub preview of Ouran. When I told my sister, she wanted to hear what people sounded like. So when I pulled out my headphones, guess who was speaking but Vic Mignona as Tamaki. She then went into a cursing rampage about how this dub is "nothing like how I imagined them to sound" and how she wants to "kill FUNimation".

I can never figure out that mentality - if you don't like the dub, just leave it in Japanese. Most anime DVD's come with duel language tracks. *scratches head*

[HG Revolution]

I can never figure out that mentality - if you don't like the dub, just leave it in Japanese. Most anime DVD's come with duel language tracks. *scratches head*

To be fair, she does say she wants to buy the DVD anyway, but she tends to like their dubs and was just really pissed.

[Classic Speedy]

Review coming soon to TZ, from me. :)

[Darklordavaitor]

Review coming soon to TZ, from me. :)
Can't wait to see it. I wish I could review it for my site, but I'm not in the money for it.

[Sparticus]

Mwa ha ha! Mah copy has been predordered!!! Best Buy FTW! :D

[GWOtaku]

Review coming soon to TZ, from me. :)

Awesome news. I've seen my set, and I want an excuse to talk about it. :)

[HellCat]

Must...not....buy....

Sam: "But it has comedy and a strong female lead"

Not listening! LA LA LA!

[Juu-kuchi]

Must...not....buy....

Sam: "But it has comedy and a strong female lead"

Not listening! LA LA LA! Listen to her words quite well and buy it.... Most ideally now.

Looking forward to the review, Speedy. I've already got my set, and the show fresh from the start was just as good as it was when I first watched it so long ago.

[XOMiss_Samantha]

yes yes you fools! Listen to me and (*in demonic voice*) buy Ouran Highschool Host Club now!!!
Do it or I'll steal your precious anime and replace it with yaoi!

I can't wait to hear the review, Speedy!

[HellCat]

I watch Gundam 00 mostly, so your threat is useless.

[XOMiss_Samantha]

I watch Gundam 00 mostly, so your threat is useless.

Ah, but what happens when you mix Tieria x Lockon? DOUJIN. My threats are still very much effective and can easily rot your brain out.

[FireStarterLE]

got my set in today, i'll hold off on the episodes for now but I did watch the outtakes on the second disc.

outtakes have always been my favorite extra and this one did not disappoint, i was laughing for most of the time (the outtakes lasted about 10 minutes)

best part for me had to be Colleen ad-libbing, in her Luffy voice, "I'm Gonna be King of the Host Club!"
(for those who have the set, she says that starting at 4 min and 25 sec into the outtakes)

[Daxdiv]

yes yes you fools! Listen to me and (*in demonic voice*) buy Ouran Highschool Host Club now!!!
Do it or I'll steal your precious anime and replace it with yaoi!

I can't wait to hear the review, Speedy!

But I play video games most of time, have luck finding console Yaoi games then.

[HellCat]

Ah, but what happens when you mix Tieria x Lockon? DOUJIN. My threats are still very much effective and can easily rot your brain out.

....

It was a simple lesson and one she had taught her opponents well- to contend with Samantha is to lose. There was simply no other possible outcome...

[Darklordavaitor]

yes yes you fools! Listen to me and (*in demonic voice*) buy Ouran Highschool Host Club now!!!
Do it or I'll steal your precious anime and replace it with yaoi!

Tempting, but I must pass to save my money. So, now I'll just stick with cartoons from the good ol' US of A.

[XOMiss_Samantha]

But I play video games most of time, have luck finding console Yaoi games then.

LOL. it's not that hard. They make alot of games in Japan that are yaoi oriented. You can find the CGI Packs virtually anywhere online if you know what you're looking for.
anyways, back to the main point:
BUY OURAN.

[Daxdiv]

LOL. it's not that hard. They make alot of games in Japan that are yaoi oriented. You can find the CGI Packs virtually anywhere online if you know what you're looking for.
anyways, back to the main point:
BUY OURAN.


Sorry but I don't mod my Xbox 360, PS2 or Wii to play foreign games as that voids my warranties, or install games on my PC that much, that stuff gets handled by my "taking up space filter" .:p

As for buying Ouran, can't do it, I have to save money for the holidays.

[Juu-kuchi]

You fools, you should've planned ahead like me and had pre-ordered Ouran for a good price when you had the chance!

Thankfully I need not incur the wrath of Sam in that regard, as I was an Ouran fan to begin with and had planned to get the DVD from the very beginning. So hoo ha!

[Tay the Cat]

I won't be getting my set for about a week, so I won't be reading the review because I don't want to be spoiled.

[Daxdiv]

You fools, you should've planned ahead like me and had pre-ordered Ouran for a good price when you had the chance!

Now how the hell was I supposed to know I would enjoy it if I didn't watch it first? Also I was low on funds at the time, and the Sam and Max game for the Wii had top priority for me, along with some other stuff like school supplies, and more games.

[Juu-kuchi]

Now how the hell was I supposed to know I would enjoy it if I didn't watch it first? Also I was low on funds at the time, and the Sam and Max game for the Wii had top priority for me, along with some other stuff like school supplies, and more games. I exaggerate and indulge in hyperbole on a facetious statement. Relax. In due time, but I cannot help but be so vocal about my fondness in Ouran and sharing the love.

[Darklordavaitor]

You fools, you should've planned ahead like me and had pre-ordered Ouran for a good price when you had the chance!

Preorder how, is the question?

[Juu-kuchi]

RightStuf my friends, RightStuf.

[EnigmaticWarrior]

Cover for Part 2:

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/Princedarian07/yhst-51568362379717_2026_135652812.jpg

[Juu-kuchi]

^_________________________^ Weeeeeeee....

[Tay the Cat]

Cover for Part 2:

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/Princedarian07/yhst-51568362379717_2026_135652812.jpg

OMG

I WANT NAO

[XOMiss_Samantha]

OMG

I WANT NAO

DITTO!!!!! That is one beautiful cover :]

[purplehairedwonder]

:O

I love it! Now to get part 1 >.>

[clipeuh]

I won't be getting my set for about a week, so I won't be reading the review because I don't want to be spoiled.

Huh ? You have a Ouran avatar but you didn't watch the show ? :confused:

[Tay the Cat]

Huh ? You have a Ouran avatar but you didn't watch the show ? :confused:

I watched a few to see if I would like it, as people recommended it to me.

Otherwise, I wait until an anime is dubbed before I watch it fully.

[clipeuh]

I watched a few to see if I would like it, as people recommended it to me.

Otherwise, I wait until an anime is dubbed before I watch it fully.

Oh ok. :)

[Sparticus]

I HAS OURAAAAAANN! MWA HA HA HA HA!

And it is good. ^-^

[Tay the Cat]

I have to wait until Friday or so :sad:

[garfiisan]

My Q is, will this ever get shown on American TV? The small Funi channel would be the most likely destination, if it were to be seen at all.....

[Tay the Cat]

My Q is, will this ever get shown on American TV? The small Funi channel would be the most likely destination, if it were to be seen at all.....
More than likely, I'd say.

Adult Swim would never air it, and I can't see it anywhere else.

[Jet Pistol]

My Q is, will this ever get shown on American TV? The small Funi channel would be the most likely destination, if it were to be seen at all.....
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-09-26/funimation-channel-to-add-ouran-host-club-to-tv-lineup