Author Topic: Funimation Licenses Strike Witches (Read 2922 times)

Southrop · « **on:** April 10, 2009, 02:03:32 AM »

~~Another series off to be butchered~~ Looks like staff have already deleted the SW torrent too.

http://www.sankakucomplex.com/2009/04/10/strike-witches-licensed-in-us/
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2009-04-09/funimation-to-offer-linebarrels-of-iron-strike-witches

quekmeister · « **Reply #1 on:** April 10, 2009, 02:15:47 AM »

I can't believe they actually did it... And Sky Girls is still unlicensed, strangely.

Tsikura · « **Reply #2 on:** April 10, 2009, 02:40:57 AM »

This possibly can't go well. What the hell are they thinking.

Luinspear · « **Reply #3 on:** April 10, 2009, 02:52:01 AM »

NOOOOOOOOOOOOO! I'm at 95.4%. $:-\$

vuzedome · « **Reply #4 on:** April 10, 2009, 03:21:38 AM »

Now imagine Strike Witches with FUNimation dubs...... *face palms*
Mio and Yoshika just won't be the same anymore :'(

So, more importantly, how will the buyers react to flying loli pantsu + nipplage when it starts selling?

quekmeister · « **Reply #5 on:** April 10, 2009, 03:24:11 AM »

I bet they haven't even watched any of it, they just think: Oh, it's gotten government acknowledgement, it's got girls and guns, alternate WWII history, guys will like it!

I predict more child porn accusations...

Zalis116 · « **Reply #6 on:** April 10, 2009, 03:31:58 AM »

I have to say I'm surprised. I know there's been a lot of debate here and elsewhere on "the effects of fansubs on R1 DVD sales," but one trend I've noticed is that the more loli content a series has, the worse it will do in R1 sales compared to other series of comparable fansub popularity. Cases in point: Nanoha, Popotan, Strawberry Marshmallow, Rozen Maiden, Higurashi, and (maybe) Familiar of Zero. And look what happened to the company that licensed all of those. I don't know why this is... perhaps neither casual buyers nor hardcore fans want DVDs that scream "I'm a pedophile"* on their shelves. I thought Funimation was wiser in selecting series that would appeal to broader audiences. What's next, Moetan?

* this is regardless of whether the shows actually are evil/immoral/why-don't-you-have-a-seat-over-there? material or not. I haven't seen Strike Witches, so I'm only familiar with it by reputation.

kureshii · « **Reply #7 on:** April 10, 2009, 03:36:04 AM »

Don't worry, it fits its reputation quite perfectly.

I always thought loli/moe shows held more appeal to the otaku (more "hardcore") demographic, and not so much to the mainstream watchers. So Funi's move is definitely a little weird. Especially if they're going to do dubbing on this.

Southrop · « **Reply #8 on:** April 10, 2009, 03:42:42 AM »

Sankaku Complex speculates censorship on the R1 DVDs. Like... adding TROUSERS! But everyone knows these ladies are already wearing TROUSERS >:U

See also: Skirt Witches.

queenmetroid · « **Reply #9 on:** April 10, 2009, 03:45:17 AM »

Quote from: vuzedome on April 10, 2009, 03:21:38 AM

Now imagine Strike Witches with FUNimation dubs...... *face palms*
Mio and Yoshika just won't be the same anymore :'(

So, more importantly, how will the buyers react to flying loli pantsu + nipplage when it starts selling?

I think the 10-13 year old demographic who watches it will be greatly entertained, if nothing else. And I'm sure they won't care how crappy the dubbing is, either.

Wizzy123 · « **Reply #10 on:** April 10, 2009, 03:46:05 AM »

Quote from: Southrop on April 10, 2009, 03:42:42 AM

Sankaku Complex speculates censorship on the R1 DVDs. Like... adding TROUSERS! But everyone knows these ladies are already wearing TROUSERS >:U

See also: Skirt Witches.

So does this mean no uncensored DVD releases :'( :'( plus now skirts?

kureshii · « **Reply #11 on:** April 10, 2009, 03:58:38 AM »

Quote from: Southrop on April 10, 2009, 03:42:42 AM

See also: Skirt Witches.

Y'know what? That makes me so want to see what Middle-Eastern Tudung Witches look like.

quekmeister · « **Reply #12 on:** April 10, 2009, 04:03:10 AM »

Quote from: kureshii on April 10, 2009, 03:58:38 AM

Quote from: Southrop on April 10, 2009, 03:42:42 AM
See also: Skirt Witches.
Y'know what? That makes me so want to see what Middle-Eastern Tudung Witches look like.

I think you mean burkha...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burkha

kureshii · « **Reply #13 on:** April 10, 2009, 04:15:52 AM »

Naw, that's too extreme. I want to see faces :\

Zalis116 · « **Reply #14 on:** April 10, 2009, 04:38:47 AM »

Quote from: Southrop on April 10, 2009, 03:42:42 AM

Sankaku Complex speculates censorship on the R1 DVDs. Like... adding TROUSERS! But everyone knows these ladies are already wearing TROUSERS >:U

See also: Skirt Witches.

I speculate that SKC likes living in 1998 then, because apparently they're in "Funimation is still the evil company that butchered DBZ!" mode. Seriously, why would Funi take extra time and expense just to add censorship that they know will incense the fanbase and hurt their sales, on a series that's not airing on mainstream TV? Gantz, Elfen Lied, and Popotan didn't have any censorship in R1, after all.

Southrop · « **Reply #15 on:** April 10, 2009, 04:53:32 AM »

Quote from: Zalis116 on April 10, 2009, 04:38:47 AM

Seriously, why would Funi take extra time and expense just to add censorship that they know will incense the fanbase and hurt their sales, on a series that's not airing on mainstream TV?

So they don't get sued for Child Porn or something?

Tatsujin · « **Reply #16 on:** April 10, 2009, 05:17:08 AM »

oh is that why that series was removed? ... well, fuck them. i'm gonna go get right now.

Edit -- Kurogane no Linebarrels / who's best subs to watch?! ...

Tsikura · « **Reply #17 on:** April 10, 2009, 08:12:42 AM »

Quote from: Southrop on April 10, 2009, 04:53:32 AM

Quote from: Zalis116 on April 10, 2009, 04:38:47 AM
Seriously, why would Funi take extra time and expense just to add censorship that they know will incense the fanbase and hurt their sales, on a series that's not airing on mainstream TV?
So they don't get sued for Child Porn or something?

/facepalm

People use the term child porn way too loosely these days.

quekmeister · « **Reply #18 on:** April 10, 2009, 08:15:53 AM »

Quote from: Tsikura on April 10, 2009, 08:12:42 AM

Quote from: Southrop on April 10, 2009, 04:53:32 AM
Quote from: Zalis116 on April 10, 2009, 04:38:47 AM
Seriously, why would Funi take extra time and expense just to add censorship that they know will incense the fanbase and hurt their sales, on a series that's not airing on mainstream TV?
So they don't get sued for Child Porn or something?

/facepalm

People use the term child porn way too loosely these days.

You heard about the 14 year old girl who got arrested for taking pictures of herself and sending them to her boyfriend? True story, that. $:-\$

Southrop · « **Reply #19 on:** April 10, 2009, 09:22:20 AM »

Quote from: Tatsujin on April 10, 2009, 05:17:08 AM

oh is that why that series was removed? ... well, fuck them. i'm gonna go get right now.

Edit -- Kurogane no Linebarrels / who's best subs to watch?! ...

Oni-Toki without doubt. But they have pretty much dropped it, so go with SubDESU or HorribleSubs for the rest of the episodes.

@Tsikura: Okay, then not Child Porn. Child Welfare violations.