Author Topic: Himuro kills anime in America; doesn't give a shit, continues pirating. (Read 9148 times)

Ichirou · « **on:** January 30, 2008, 10:10:08 AM »

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"ADV Cancels 37 Titles
Anime Offerings on 'Indefinite Hiatus'
Canceled
January 28, 2008

In a letter to retailers ADV Films has identified 37 anime properties including Devil May Cry, Gurren Lagann, and Pumpkin Scissors that are "on indefinite hiatus, effective immediately." The list includes virtually all of the properties that ADV has announced since its financing deal with the Sojitz Corporation (see "Japanese Investment Bulks Up ADV") in late June of 2006. The properties that ADV has announced (and released) since then are from a variety of anime studios but they were all licensed through the ARM Corporation, a subsidiary of Japan Contents Investment, an investor group that included the Sojitz Corporation, the Development Bank of Japan and KlockWorx. In its letter to retailers ADV explained: "ADV has suspended certain elements of its former alliance with ARM Corporation, which financed the acquisition of these titles. ADV is working closely with various constituencies with the goal of restoring most if not all of these properties to our release schedule at a later date to the extent possible."

The list includes properties that have already been released in their entirety such as Nerima Daikon Brothers, Guyver, and 009-1, series such as Pumpkin Scissors, Kurau Phantom Memory, and Red Garden that have only been partially released, and eagerly awaited anime such as Devil May Cry, Gurren Lagann and 5 Centimeters per Second that have been announced for later this year. The complete list of ADV anime properties on hiatus is:

009-01
5cm Per Second
Ah! My Goddess: Flights of
Fancy
Air Gear
Air Movie
Air TV series
Best Student Council
Blade of the Phantom Master
Comic Party Revolution
Coyote Ragtime
Devil May Cry
Ghost Train
Gurren Lagann
Guyver
Innocent Venus
Jinki: Extend
Kanon TV Series
King of Bandit Jing: 7th Heaven
Kurau Phantom Memory
Le Chevalier D'Eon
Magikano
Moeyo Ken TV Series
Moonlight Mile
Nerima Daikon Brothers
Pani Pani Dash!
Project Blue
Pumpkin Scissors
Red Garden
Synethesia
The Wallflower
Tokyo Majin
UFO Princess Valkyrie - Third
and Fourth Seasons
Utawarerumono
Venus vs. Virus
Welcome to the NHK
Xenosaga

Coming on the heels of Geneon's departure (see "Geneon Ankles American Anime Scene") the ADV announcement is more bad news for the reeling North American Anime Industry. For the past few years ADV has been the number two anime company in the North America, with a solid 12-13% share of the anime DVD market. Recently though ADV has been showing signs of stress. It has pulled its support from its industry-leading collection of anime clubs and two weeks ago announced that it would cease publication of Newtype USA (see "Newtype USA Ending"). The collapse of ADV's deal with ARM does not necessarily mean the end of one of the trailblazing American anime companies, which was founded in 1992. ADV still has an extensive library of titles including the ever-popular Neon Genesis Evangelion. Still the fate of ADV subsidiaries such as The Anime Network, the Newtype successor PiQ (see "Newtype Successor Broadens Focus"), and the ADV manga publishing program that includes the bestselling Yotsuba&! manga remains in the balance as does the future of one of the pioneering powerhouses of the American anime market."

THANKS HIMUMU

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #1 on:** January 30, 2008, 11:17:21 AM »

Wow, Gurren cancelled? ADV IS PISSED.

I doubt its my fault, i've spent near thousands in Anime. Red Garden looked promising...Le Chevalier D'Eon looked neat too, and thats not completely out either.

Its clear Gurren was meant to be the major F U of the bunch. I hope some Anime "Fans" straighten up and fly right.

Ichirou · « **Reply #2 on:** January 30, 2008, 11:20:01 AM »

Not my fault either, I have bought fucktons of anime (admittedly, I wait for sales most of the time, but doesn't everyone?), I have never pirated licensed stuff, and I've bought a ton of crappy and cool mecha stuff to support the fandom.

The blame for this lies squarely on Himuro's shoulders. He's probably watching pirated ADV anime (Full Metal Panic) as we speak, while reading pirated ADV manga (Yotsuba&!, which he didn't even know was licensed).

Tauntaun · « **Reply #3 on:** January 30, 2008, 11:32:14 AM »

Sounds like we need a good old fashioned ANIMU LYNCHING!

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #4 on:** January 30, 2008, 11:37:49 AM »

Oh I've grabbed a few licensed things but I always end up buying the whole set lol.

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #5 on:** January 30, 2008, 11:43:25 AM »

Damn, that's a lot of stuff. Gurren Lagann and Welcome to the NHK are good stuff, and Coyote Ragtime Show was kind of a guilty pleasure of mine.

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #6 on:** January 30, 2008, 11:49:46 AM »

NOT ANYMORE SEZ HIMURO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Guess now ill HAVE to "BORROW" Gurren

Beezy · « **Reply #7 on:** January 30, 2008, 12:21:57 PM »

Tokyo Majin

Gurren Lagann :'( :'( :'(

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #8 on:** January 30, 2008, 12:35:29 PM »

Nice job, Himuro.

No really. Nice job.

Himu · « **Reply #9 on:** January 30, 2008, 02:54:55 PM »

I was going to buy Gurren Lagann okay? Get off my case, Ichi. You know just as much as I do that barely anyone buys anime period. So don't put the blame solely on me!

Plus, anime in america was doomed to have a crash. They oversaturated the market thinking everone was going to buy every 9999 anime titles they brought over here, and aside from the absolute RICH fucks like Morphix, no one really gives a shit.

TVC15 · « **Reply #10 on:** January 30, 2008, 02:58:33 PM »

Quote from: Phil Ken Sebben on January 30, 2008, 11:49:46 AM

NOT ANYMORE SEZ HIMURO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Guess now ill HAVE to "BORROW" Gurren

You can "borrow" my "borrowed" copy.

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #11 on:** January 30, 2008, 02:59:01 PM »

awesome

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #12 on:** January 30, 2008, 02:59:52 PM »

Quote from: Himuro on January 30, 2008, 02:54:55 PM

I was going to buy Gurren Lagann okay? Get off my case, Ichi. You know just as much as I do that barely anyone buys anime period. So don't put the blame solely on me!

Plus, anime in america was doomed to have a crash. They oversaturated the market thinking everone was going to buy every 9999 anime titles they brought over here, and aside from the absolute RICH fucks like Morphix, no one really gives a shit.

Lots of people buy anime if you dont hang around criminals

Himu · « **Reply #13 on:** January 30, 2008, 03:00:49 PM »

Hahaha not really.

Anime is a niche hobby. "lots" aka 10k people

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #14 on:** January 30, 2008, 04:23:03 PM »

Haha yes thats why walmart sells anime now. stfu re re

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #15 on:** January 30, 2008, 04:26:16 PM »

I think my brother owns approximately 1000 anime titles. I borrow stuff from him a lot (no quotation marks around borrow).

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #16 on:** January 30, 2008, 04:31:18 PM »

Quote from: Phil Ken Sebben on January 30, 2008, 04:23:03 PM

stfu re re

:'(

Himu · « **Reply #17 on:** January 30, 2008, 05:30:37 PM »

[16:20] <duckroll> let's laugh at anime
[16:21] <duckroll> and how it makes no money
[16:21] <duckroll> because no one fucking buys it
[16:21] <duckroll> are you ready?
[16:21] <duckroll> 1
[16:21] <duckroll> 2
[16:21] <duckroll> 3
[16:21] <duckroll> HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH
[16:21] <Himu> LMAOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Himu · « **Reply #18 on:** January 30, 2008, 05:31:34 PM »

Quote from: Phil Ken Sebben on January 30, 2008, 04:23:03 PM

Haha yes thats why walmart sells anime now. stfu re re

They don't sell the all the worthwhile titles. They sell stuff that's popular. Like DBZ.

T234 · « **Reply #19 on:** January 30, 2008, 05:32:54 PM »

Tell duckroll that he still should buy time on national tv and chew gum.

abrader · « **Reply #20 on:** January 30, 2008, 05:34:40 PM »

Thee worm waits its turn

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #21 on:** January 30, 2008, 05:40:49 PM »

Quote from: Joe Molotov on January 30, 2008, 04:26:16 PM

I think my brother owns approximately 1000 anime titles. I borrow stuff from him a lot (no quotation marks around borrow).

I used to buy a lot of anime. Now my interest in the genre is reserved to Gundam, other quality mecha shows, Leiji Matsumoto, Ghibli, Satoshi Kon and anything I deem "smart" (Gankutsuou, Stand Alone Complex, etc.).

Himu · « **Reply #22 on:** January 30, 2008, 05:42:06 PM »

Gankutsuoh

2nd best anime tv series ever

T234 · « **Reply #23 on:** January 30, 2008, 05:45:03 PM »

A lot of it comes down to looking at the price of this shit and walking outta the fuckin store when you realize this shit costs a day's entire pay and then you gotta call to get your bank balance before you put gas in your fucking car in the morning.

Himu · « **Reply #24 on:** January 30, 2008, 05:45:27 PM »

Anime pirates

my brothers

Dling GTO right now.

GilloD · « **Reply #25 on:** January 30, 2008, 05:46:55 PM »

Look at the titles of those shows. Who, aside from internet UBER GEEKS, could possibly cultivate an interest in PUMPKIN SCISSOR TWINS? This has less to do with piracy and more to do with the gravy train slowing to a stop. Try marketing and not just drift netting Japanese television next time.

Himu · « **Reply #26 on:** January 30, 2008, 05:47:39 PM »

anime I am going to buy this year:

any DBZ boxset
One Piece movie that comes out NEXT MONTH
One Piece BOXSET OMG

Any DEALS I CAN FIND

Rman · « **Reply #27 on:** January 30, 2008, 05:47:43 PM »

I still buy anime as well. Hopefully GL gets released here.

Himu · « **Reply #28 on:** January 30, 2008, 05:48:21 PM »

Quote from: GilloD on January 30, 2008, 05:46:55 PM

Look at the titles of those shows. Who, aside from internet UBER GEEKS, could possibly cultivate an interest in PUMPKIN SCISSOR TWINS? This has less to do with piracy and more to do with the gravy train slowing to a stop. Try marketing and not just drift netting Japanese television next time.

Exactly. It's like I said. Oversaturation. They think we are willing to buy these piece of shit?

Vizzys · « **Reply #29 on:** January 30, 2008, 05:49:22 PM »

Ive never pirated any of those shows

me

When they cancel bleach tho you can blame or praise me

Himu · « **Reply #30 on:** January 30, 2008, 05:54:40 PM »

i am going to look at this list and see what i pirated

009-01 - wtf
5cm Per Second - wtf is this
Ah! My Goddess: Flights of - nope
Fancy - wtf is this
Air Gear - wtf is this
Air Movie - Air LAWL
Air TV series - I "pirated" this YEARS ago before it was even licensed!
Best Student Council - wtf is this
Blade of the Phantom Master - wtf is this
Comic Party Revolution - nope
Coyote Ragtime - Yes, I pirated it and it was UGH. Who would buy this?
Devil May Cry - Nope!
Ghost Train - wtf is this
Gurren Lagann - I pirated it and I'd gladly buy it
Guyver - Nope! Heard of it but never watched!
Innocent Venus - nope!
Jinki: Extend - Nope!
Kanon TV Series - I pirated it but wouldn't buy it!
King of Bandit Jing: 7th Heaven - Bandit Jing? This is old as shit.
Kurau Phantom Memory - wtf is this?
Le Chevalier D'Eon - wtf is this?
Magikano - wtf is this?
Moeyo Ken TV Series - wtf is this?
Moonlight Mile - That show that Bebpo hyped that was on par with Planates? lol BEBPO.
Nerima Daikon Brothers - wtf is this
Pani Pani Dash! - wtf is this
Project Blue - I remember this but I didn't get the chance to watch/
Pumpkin Scissors - wtf is this?
Red Garden - Red Garden is cool. I'd probably buy it.
Synethesia - wtf is this
The Wallflower - wtf is this
Tokyo Majin - wtf is
UFO Princess Valkyrie - Third
and Fourth Seasons - wtf is this
Utawarerumono - wtf is this
Venus vs. Virus - wtf is this
Welcome to the NHK - NHK is awesome. I'd buy it.
Xenosaga - AHAHAHAHAHAHAH no.

So basically. Who in their right mind aside from Morphix would even BUY this shovelware? There's like 2-3 quality titles in the whole batch and you're giving me shit for the anime industry going to crap? LAWL

Himu · « **Reply #31 on:** January 30, 2008, 05:56:42 PM »

And? It wasn't even released yet. GJ

Tauntaun · « **Reply #32 on:** January 30, 2008, 05:57:23 PM »

Quote from: Viz on January 30, 2008, 05:49:22 PM

Ive never pirated any of those shows

me

When they cancel bleach tho you can blame or praise me

Just as long as the manga continues until it's finished...if that ever happens.

T234 · « **Reply #33 on:** January 30, 2008, 05:57:42 PM »

Quote from: Himuro on January 30, 2008, 05:45:27 PM

Anime pirates

my brothers

Dling GTO right now.

Woah there pahdna, I ain't pirated shit, except for music and OLD roms.

Himu · « **Reply #34 on:** January 30, 2008, 06:02:52 PM »

manga > anime

and the manga industry is stupidly oversaturated as well!

Himu · « **Reply #35 on:** January 30, 2008, 06:06:09 PM »

Word! Manga!!!

Yes, I did pirate GL. But I was going to buy it because I liked it a lot.

Trent Dole · « **Reply #36 on:** January 30, 2008, 06:06:25 PM »

lol, buying anime.

Himu · « **Reply #37 on:** January 30, 2008, 06:07:32 PM »

oh yeah. another anime i am buying this year:

ZETA GUNDAM ANIME LEGENDS BOXSETS AND COWBOY BEBOP ANIME LEGENDS BOXSET

bandai visual

A chance to pay Bandai back after pirating Zeta Gundam!!

Howard Alan Treesong · « **Reply #38 on:** January 30, 2008, 06:07:52 PM »

I pirated GL but it sucked so I wouldn't have bought it
first show I watched in like 5 years
glad to help kill ADV

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #39 on:** January 30, 2008, 06:13:25 PM »

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Himuro kills anime in America;

About time you did something good!

Himu · « **Reply #40 on:** January 30, 2008, 06:14:58 PM »

ADV DIDN'T CANCEL YOTSUBATO

*continues to pirate Yotsubato*

drew · « **Reply #41 on:** January 30, 2008, 06:17:34 PM »

Quote from: Malek: King of Kings on January 30, 2008, 06:13:25 PM

About time you did something good!

*throws confetti everywhere*

hyp · « **Reply #42 on:** January 30, 2008, 06:25:06 PM »

lets bring it back to the VHS fansub days when you had to write snail mail to get into "the club"!

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #43 on:** January 30, 2008, 06:40:26 PM »

Quote from: Malek: King of Kings on January 30, 2008, 06:13:25 PM

Quote
Himuro kills anime in America;

About time you did something good!

Now he needs to kill the opressive dragon that is the United States

Ichirou · « **Reply #44 on:** January 30, 2008, 09:01:18 PM »

Quote from: Himuro on January 30, 2008, 03:00:49 PM

Hahaha not really.

Anime is a niche hobby. "lots" aka 10k people

That's about the size of a big anime convention, and there's a lot more animu fans in the US than that.

But hey, you don't care. Go ahead and kill what you profess to love.

MURDERER.

Next up, you'll kill manga too. You're already pirating Yotsuba&! and God knows what else.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #45 on:** January 30, 2008, 09:04:07 PM »

I always figured anime was a healthy seller in Japan, and a better seller in the US simply due to the difference in population size.

Ichirou · « **Reply #46 on:** January 30, 2008, 09:05:09 PM »

Quote from: Himuro on January 30, 2008, 05:42:06 PM

Gankutsuoh 2nd best anime tv series ever

Released in the US by your first victim, Geneon. What company will you kill next, Himu? Which of my sources of enjoyment will you slowly strangle with your gigantic flaccid e-penis? I'm betting it'll be Bandai, you cheese-eating bastard.

Himu · « **Reply #47 on:** January 30, 2008, 09:13:04 PM »

I "pirate" one piece manga and have been "pirating" one piece manga since 2004. however, i buy one piece manga in the states as well.
I "pirated" beck manga, prior to being licensed some of which I have domestically. they STILL haven't caught up to the point I was at when it was licensed.
I "pirated" deathnote manga, prior to being licensed, some of which I have domestically
I "pirated" 20th century boys, prior to being licensed, but the manga creator is a git who refuses to let them release 20th Cent in the States until they're done releasing his amazing manga Monster
I "pirated" Monster manga, prior to being licensed, and own most of it domestically.

So on. However, with manga I tend to pick up random stuff off the shelf that looks intersting, unlike anime since it tends to be much cheaper. Through this I have been introduced to Tezuka Otomo's Buddha, Yoshihiro Tatsumi's The Push Man and Other Stories, and Abandon the Old in Tokyo.

Suck my nuts. I support the manga industry proudly.

Himu · « **Reply #48 on:** January 30, 2008, 09:14:02 PM »

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on January 30, 2008, 09:04:07 PM

I always figured anime was a healthy seller in Japan, and a better seller in the US simply due to the difference in population size.

It's not a popular seller in either region. In Japna it's stupidly expensive and no one buys it except otakus. In America, it's a niche hobby where only a few buy the stuff and the market is oversaturated with shit.

Ichirou · « **Reply #49 on:** January 30, 2008, 09:14:41 PM »

Don't get upset if I call you a thief when you are...y'know, a thief.

SMH

Quote from: Himuro on January 30, 2008, 05:30:37 PM

[16:20] <duckroll> let's laugh at anime
[16:21] <duckroll> and how it makes no money
[16:21] <duckroll> because no one fucking buys it
[16:21] <duckroll> are you ready?
[16:21] <duckroll> 1
[16:21] <duckroll> 2
[16:21] <duckroll> 3
[16:21] <duckroll> HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH
[16:21] <Himu> LMAOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Hahahahaha thieves laughing about stealing

Don't post ducktroll shit here unless that singaporean distinguished mentally-challenged fellow finally signs up, please.

Himu · « **Reply #50 on:** January 30, 2008, 09:17:45 PM »

I just hate self conscious fucks who rattle on about piracy, especially in regards to anime, something who's quality is so random, you must be a fool to buy blindly without having watched before.

People who give me lectures on pirating stuff, especially anime, are on the list. Raijin, Fujin. Don't forget to toss Ichi on THE LIST.

Himu · « **Reply #51 on:** January 30, 2008, 09:19:16 PM »

Quote from: Ichi on January 30, 2008, 09:05:09 PM

Quote from: Himuro on January 30, 2008, 05:42:06 PM
Gankutsuoh 2nd best anime tv series ever

Released in the US by your first victim, Geneon. What company will you kill next, Himu? Which of my sources of enjoyment will you slowly strangle with your gigantic flaccid e-penis? I'm betting it'll be Bandai, you cheese-eating bastard.

what the christ i own gank

Ichirou · « **Reply #52 on:** January 30, 2008, 09:23:38 PM »

Quote from: Himuro on January 30, 2008, 09:17:45 PM

I just hate self conscious fucks who rattle on about piracy, especially in regards to anime, something who's quality is so random, you must be a fool to buy blindly without having watched before.

People who give me lectures on pirating stuff, especially anime, are on the list. Raijin, Fujin. Don't forget to toss Ichi on THE LIST.

I'm not giving you a lecture, dude. I'm just calling you a thief.

Also, lol at "buying anime blindly" when there's so many ways to enjoy free previews of stuff. ADV's website lets you watch first episodes of a lot of series before they premiere, Anime Network, Newtype pack-in DVDs. smh at you making excuses for your thievery.

Himu · « **Reply #53 on:** January 30, 2008, 09:24:58 PM »

No one has the anime network. No one except otakus buy Newtype. Watching anime from ADV's site is the same thing as watching anime on youtube which is the same thing as downloading a whole series.

You're calling me a thief, but you sure are being emotional about it! You not buying these titles until the companies go over is practically the same thing!

Ichirou · « **Reply #54 on:** January 30, 2008, 09:27:55 PM »

Dude, you loudly and proudly state "I steal shit!" That pretty much gives me the right to make fun of you for stealing shit.

BTW, my house has the Anime Network, don't give me that. You're making poor excuses because you're ignorant about how to go about acquiring shit legitimately and it's falling flat.

Also, uh, you are an otaku.

And

YouTube =/= official ADV website =/= torrenting shit

Himu · « **Reply #55 on:** January 30, 2008, 09:29:46 PM »

I'm not an otaku. An otaku is something who lives for a certain thing. I rarely watch anime as it is.

I'm not making up excuses at all. I don't give a shit. No one I know has the anime network. I have satelitte and don't have that shit.

Get off my balls when practically every single anime fan on the internet pirates.

I say I STEAL SHIT because it annoys your petty overly sensitive ass.

Ichirou · « **Reply #56 on:** January 30, 2008, 09:31:47 PM »

Quote from: Himuro on January 30, 2008, 09:29:46 PM

I'm not an otaku. An otaku is something who lives for a certain thing. I rarely watch anime as it is.

I'm not making up excuses at all. I don't give a shit. No one I know has the anime network. I have satelitte and don't have that shit.

Get off my balls when practically every single anime fan on the internet pirates.

No, it's too much fun to watch your reactions when confronted with the fact that you're a thief.

And yes, you're an otaku, dude. You played Persona 3 and pretended to be a Japanese high school boy. You also watch a fuckload more anime than I do.

bork · « **Reply #57 on:** January 30, 2008, 09:33:27 PM »

Quote from: Himuro on January 30, 2008, 05:48:21 PM

Quote from: GilloD on January 30, 2008, 05:46:55 PM
Look at the titles of those shows. Who, aside from internet UBER GEEKS, could possibly cultivate an interest in PUMPKIN SCISSOR TWINS? This has less to do with piracy and more to do with the gravy train slowing to a stop. Try marketing and not just drift netting Japanese television next time.

Exactly. It's like I said. Oversaturation. They think we are willing to buy these piece of shit?

I'm sure this does play a part, but come on. It's all the people downloading anime that are the cause of this. Your typical anime geek IS an internet uber geek, and it is ridiculously easy to find and download fansubbed shows, DVD rips, or just watch something on Youtube or a similar video site.

Himu · « **Reply #58 on:** January 30, 2008, 09:34:21 PM »

I played Persona 3 because I could shoot myself in the head and summon Persona, and fight awesome rpg battles. How does that make one an otaku?

It's too much fun? You're just making yourself look even more overly sensitive than in the past. You're getting on my case when everyone pirates anime, and you blame me for the industry's demise when I even OWN the series I have "pirated" in the past. You say I pirated these series when I was watching them well before they were licensed. Perhaps you're just a nub?

Himu · « **Reply #59 on:** January 30, 2008, 09:34:59 PM »

Quote from: lyte edge on January 30, 2008, 09:33:27 PM

Quote from: Himuro on January 30, 2008, 05:48:21 PM
Quote from: GilloD on January 30, 2008, 05:46:55 PM
Look at the titles of those shows. Who, aside from internet UBER GEEKS, could possibly cultivate an interest in PUMPKIN SCISSOR TWINS? This has less to do with piracy and more to do with the gravy train slowing to a stop. Try marketing and not just drift netting Japanese television next time.

Exactly. It's like I said. Oversaturation. They think we are willing to buy these piece of shit?

I'm sure this does play a part, but come on. It's all the people downloading anime that are the cause of this. Your typical anime geek IS an internet uber geek, and it is ridiculously easy to find and download fansubbed shows, DVD rips, or just watch something on Youtube or a similar video site.

Well yeah. It's true for both parts. But acting like it's JUST the pirates is stupid.

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Author Topic: Himuro kills anime in America; doesn't give a shit, continues pirating. (Read 9148 times)