Higurashi licensed by Geneon

[Katsu Koneko]

And my parents won't let me buy online unless I could get an Amazon giftcard. ;o;

[grgspunk]

Have you guys tried a website of a retailer that sells anime exclusively online as opposed to a website that serves as a front for a non-online retailer? You know, like RightStuf or Anime Nation?

[MrZombie]

Last time I tried Rightstuff it took me three weeks to get my order. This time I just ordered it through a retailer in another near by city. I should have it Monday.

[chrno_the_sinner]

And my parents won't let me buy online unless I could get an Amazon giftcard. ;o;

Use Paypal and Ebay. Paypal goes directly from your bank card. You just have to be careful with Ebay. Examine EVERYTHING. Know your bootlegs from your licensed products.

[ayukanon45]

rightstuf gave me mine 3 weeks early! whats wring with you guys!!! Ive had higgy disc 2 since, oh, july 28.

btw, will geneon get season 2?

[MarthX]

btw, will geneon get season 2?

That probably depends on well the first season does.

[chrno_the_sinner]

Well, it's at least getting Pick of the Week at Anime On DVD. I'd say it's 90% given that the second season will be picked up as well. I'm sure part of the reason Kai has such nice animation is because of a nice check from Geneon USA for the first series license...

Anyone else just stop and gaze at the fact that the DVD video is amazing. The red blob at the start of the ending sequence is AMAZING. No fansub, not even the DVD rips, got that so clear.

[MarthX]

It's interesting how they're releasing the episodes.

#1 1-5 (All of Onikakushi and 1 episode of Watanagashi)
#2 6-10 (Rest of Watanagashi and 2 episodes of Tatarigoroshi)
#3 11-14 (Rest of Tatarigoroshi and 1 episode of Himatsubushi)
#4 15-18 (Rest of Himatsubushi and 3 episodes of Meakashi)
#5 19-22 (Rest of Meakashi and 1 episode of Tsumihoroboshi)
#6 23-26 (Rest of Tsumihoroboshi)

[FatPianoBoy]

Actually... five episodes for the first two volumes and four on the rest is pretty regular - much more regular than how ADV split up Azumanga Daioh. It just happens that it also has an enticing effect with the cutoff point of the chapters.

[Shadow Miko]

I thought the first had five to say "Hey, they died but that's okay because they come back to life. See?? NOW BUY MORE~ HERE, WE TEASE YOU WITH HOT WAITRESS." Damn, Geneon really has a good marketing plan.

[ayukanon45]

yeah they know how to do releases, and yes, the dvd quality is quite nice, as well as the boxes at, hehe

[MarthX]

The official site is finally up.

http://whentheycry.com

[MrZombie]

I can't believe that they'd have spoilers like that in the character section. Wow.

[SeventhHS]

...The character profiles read vaguely to me like they just paraphrased them from Wikipedia. :eyebrow:

[Klashikari]

While Shion's spoiler isn't "that" bad, Keiichi's and Rika's are clearly not something to tell, and the spoiler alert looks rather not convincing or effective *face palm*

[ayukanon45]

the info they put in the spoilers seems to hint at the licence of season2

i emailed geneon about it, i should get some info out of it, i think.

[MrZombie]

After watching all of volume two dubbed, I have to say that Irie is horribly misscast as well. It was rather painful sitting through most of his scenes in Tatarigoroshi-hen.

[ayukanon45]

i think irie was fine

[FireChick]

Satoshi's dub voice has been announced.

[MarthX]

Satoshi's dub voice has been announced.

Yet you don't say who? :eyebrow:

[ayukanon45]

im curious

[FireChick]

Oh! Sorry! This person here:

http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/people.php?id=30440

[FireChick]

Oh! Did I mention that Satoko's messed up uncle has the same english voice actor as the third lord Hokage from Naruto?

http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/people.php?id=536

[Sterling01]

Why I'm I getting images of K1 in a orange jumpsuit

[ayukanon45]

so now that adv merged with geneon, will there be any major changes to higgy?

[GyroidFanatic]

so now that adv merged with geneon, will there be any major changes to higgy?
They didn't merge. Geneon now pays ADV to handle the release of all their titles. The only changes you may see are different marketing and maybe an ADV logo on the case.

[GyroidFanatic]

http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2007-09-20/adv-films-geneon-entertainment-distribution-deal-cancelled

Chris Beveridge's (the owner of AnimeonDVD) comments on this: (http://www.animeondvd.com/forum/showpost.php?post/536122/)
Any sorting of the mess to me indicates a complete closure of business. I'm now expecting the worst and a wholesale liquidation of everything.I said it before, and I'll say it again: Oyashiro-sama's curse. The Japanese version of Higuarshi is killed, the US version disappears, both on the same day...

[MarthX]

That's pretty freaky.

[Katsu Koneko]

o-o Wow...

[Conan-san]

Nice Boat Wins Again!

All Abord The Censorship! Whoot Whoot!

[FatPianoBoy]

Nice Boat Wins Again!

All Abord The Censorship! Whoot Whoot!

ADV's axing (or not) of Higurashi has nothing to do with censorship :rolleyes:

The postponing of the airing of the new series, however, does. I can understand why they'd do it, but what I can't understand is exactly how Higurashi got dragged into this.

[chrno_the_sinner]

Fuck. That's all I can say...

Geneon better release their current series, or there'll be hell to pay.

Rozen Maiden, Higurashi, Shana, etc have all had discs released already, and Dentsu better make sure the series finish their runs. Kai can be licensed by another company (preferably Right Stuf) for all I care. I've already invested in a box, so it better be filled.

[Icehawk]

Fuckin right. Heads will roll if I cannot fill my Higurashi box set and finnish picking up Black Lagoon.

[Mappy]

The other half of this week's depressing double-whammy. Oyashiro-sama is angry. :heh:

[Kamineko84]

I have a question. If Geneon...let's pray this doesn't happen, decides to cancel Higurashi for North America, will the fansub be allowed to be brought back to Animesuki?

[GyroidFanatic]

It's not canceling that we have to worry about, it's them going out of business. If that happens, one of a few things could happen, depending on what they do and what their contracts say:

1. The license would be canceled immediately -- it's not licensed for the US and should be back on AnimeSuki
2. The license is sold/auctioned/transfered to another US company before Geneon goes under -- it's still licensed for the US and stays off of AnimeSuki
3. The license is canceled and is then picked up by another US company -- it's unlicensed for that brief period of time, and should be back on AnimeSuki for that brief time
4. We have no idea what the hell happened -- I'd assume the admins would assume #1 happened until someone says otherwise

(This is all just guessing on my part)

[chrno_the_sinner]

I'm hopeful that Geneon will at least complete what series they have now. I don't think Dentsu is so heartless as to put down their American distro company without finishing their releases.

And Animesuki would only put the unreleased episodes back on. The ones on DVD would stay off.

[VK-Pitt]

Apparently, Geneon have canceled all DVD releases after November 11. This means that (if I got it right) the first 3 of the 6 Higurashi DVDs have been/will be released....

[MarthX]

Episodes 15-26 will be in limbo.

[xris]

I have a question. If Geneon...let's pray this doesn't happen, decides to cancel Higurashi for North America, will the fansub be allowed to be brought back to Animesuki?

And Animesuki would only put the unreleased episodes back on. The ones on DVD would stay off.
Fansubs of the remainder of Higurashi will not be listed on AnimeSuki at this point in time (and it's unlikely this will change in the near future).

We do not know what is really happening at the moment so please do not jump to conclusions. Just because Geneon are no longer planning to release the remainder of the series does not mean it isn't licensed any more.

There is a good chance that the remaining episodes will be released by another U.S. company but this is just speculation by me. It may not happen, or it may take a long time for it to happen, we just do not know. But it would seem logical that Geneon will "sell" the part license to another company (or at least try and recover the cost of the license by either selling or authorising another company to complete the series).

[FireChick]

Why are Geneon cancelling their releases from November onwards? That's not right!:(

[GyroidFanatic]

Because they have literally no way to distribute anything after that?

EDIT: Unless someone wants to rent a U-haul and drive cross country for them

[Katsu Koneko]

I wonder if the next company will release the uncut versions also..

[chrno_the_sinner]

They're not uncut so much as they are DVD versions. Any release here will have the DVD versions.

Higurashi is one of Geneons more popular new titles, so assuming they go the Kadokawa USA route and outsource their product, I think Higurashi, Rozen Maiden, and Hellsing are the top contenders to get their product out.

I'm really just upset at Dentsu for pulling the plug without ANY remorse for the US market.

[ayukanon45]

.....wtf

if my box is not filled with the same box art, same voice actors, same nonaltered video, same every thing, im gonna flip

[MezzoDragon]

If a new company takes the Higurashi license, they better give characters decent voices. Rena's current dub voice is equivalent to nails on a chalkboard. Also, Rika's voice is far too raspy.

[chrno_the_sinner]

I'm hopeful Geneon will go the same route as Kadokawa USA, and if they do, they'll outsource the dub back to Bang Zoom and everything else to some other company.

On the bright side, we might see some EXTRAS with the new DVDs.

[Shadow Raven 91]

.....wtf

if my box is not filled with the same box art, same voice actors, same nonaltered video, same every thing, im gonna flip

Same here, and I just started collecting anime. I'm not 100% sure whats happening to Geneon. I planned on picking up some Tenchi Muyo Stuff later on. Will it be affected seeing how its licensed by them.

[FireChick]

I hope we can still buy Geneon's DVDs at stores like Suncoast, Best Buy or Image Anime like that.

[chrno_the_sinner]

As of today, Geneon isn't producing any more discs at all. The exception are the titles scheduled for release until November 5th or 6th. After that, Geneon isn't producing discs at all.

So get what you want from them while you can. I'd recommend picking up Gankutsuou and Haibane Renmei.

[MezzoDragon]

Someone better take this license and make the new dub from the start.

[chrno_the_sinner]

You're repeating yourself. Geneon still has the license, I'd almost place money on the fact that they'll go the Kadokawa USA route, as previously mentioned. I'm not expecting a new dub. It wasn't that bad anyways. It certainly improved with the second volume. I actually almost like it now. The sense of dread in Keiichi's dub was absent from the first volume, but definitely there in the second.

Besides, the Japanese was just too wonderfully acted to be recreated by anyone. They did have the drama CDs for practice. The Japanese actors were HORRID in the Onikakushi drama CD.

[MarthX]

They need to include extras to give fans an incentive to buy it.

[Ultima_Rasengan05]

Went to my local BestBuy today and I was quite surprised to see that theres volume 3 already released.
I guess I hadn't gone to Best Buy in a while, but after hearing all these news about Geneon and such, I thought Higurashi would be stuck on volume 2...I hope they can ship out volume 4 before they close off any shipping movements of their DVDs by the end of November.

[MezzoDragon]

Even if volume 4 is shipped out, that may not give us the complete series.

[VK-Pitt]

^It won't. I think I saw on a list of releases that they're only releasing 3 of the 6 before the cut off date.

[MezzoDragon]

What'll happen to the other six? How will they be released? They better be released somehow.

[GyroidFanatic]

You mean "other three", and we have no idea

[MezzoDragon]

Sorry for getting the number wrong. And, they better decide something to get those three out.

[grgspunk]

Say... Has anyone considered emailing the guys over at Bang-Zoom to see what's going to happen to this license, as well as any other Geneon licenses that they've been in the process of dubbing? Appearantly, an Ocean Studio rep told the forum posters at ANN that production on Black Lagoon was still going, and that they still intend to release the series one way or another. If Geneon itself is unwilling to say whether the licenses are going to be in a limbo or not, then maybe we can ask the dubbing companies?

[FatPianoBoy]

Say... Has anyone considered emailing the guys over at Bang-Zoom to see what's going to happen to this license, as well as any other Geneon licenses that they've been in the process of dubbing? Appearantly, an Ocean Studio rep told the forum posters at ANN that production on Black Lagoon was still going, and that they still intend to release the series one way or another. If Geneon itself is unwilling to say whether the licenses are going to be in a limbo or not, then maybe we can ask the dubbing companies?

When there's something to tell us, they'll let us know through a press release. People are often bound by their jobs to not disclose anything "unofficially" until it has been officially announced.

[Katsu Koneko]

:o Higurashi 3 Is Out In Best Buy Now?! Do Want!

[Eric the Grey]

I picked up the first disk last night before work, and have to say that besides the horrific laughter that Rena's VA gave us, the English dub is not all bad. I'll probably watch the DVD's using the original and subtitles though.

It's too bad I picked it up, horrid box and all (what the hell were they thinking?), before reading all of this thread. Here's hoping it gets picked up by someone soon.


:cool: Eric the Grey

[grgspunk]

When there's something to tell us, they'll let us know through a press release. People are often bound by their jobs to not disclose anything "unofficially" until it has been officially announced.

It wouldn't hurt to ask the dubbers though, would it?

[chrno_the_sinner]

Considering that subtitling is continuing for Nanoha and Zero no Tsukaima, I'm sure that the other titles are being done as well.

[FatPianoBoy]

It wouldn't hurt to ask the dubbers though, would it?
Of course not. I'm just pointing out that you probably won't receive a reply beyond the usual non-answer given in this kind of situation.

I'd be happy to be wrong, though.

[FireChick]

Higurashi 3 Is Out In Best Buy Now?! Do Want!

I did see Higurashi 3 at Image Anime yesterday while I was in New York. I feel like sending a letter to Geneon regarding taking the Kadokawa route. I don't plan on doing THAT unless more bad news goes up. Sorry about that. I feel like an idiot.

[grgspunk]

I did see Higurashi 3 at Image Anime yesterday while I was in New York. I feel like sending a letter to Geneon regarding taking the Kadokawa route. I don't plan on doing THAT unless more bad news goes up. Sorry about that. I feel like an idiot.

Write and send the letter anyway.

[VK-Pitt]

Yeah, like people have been saying, even though it may not achive much, you're not losing anything from it.

[Hypertaost]

Does the liscence also cover higurashi kai? It's not illegal to download higurashi kai is it?

[xris]

Does the liscence also cover higurashi kai? It's not illegal to download higurashi kai is it?
At this point in time, the U.S. license does not include Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai (http://www.animesuki.com/series.php/1053.html) (if it did we would not list it on AnimeSuki).

But even so, it is illegal to download it. Please read the Licensed Anime (http://www.animesuki.com/doc.php/licensed/) article on our site.

[HigurashiRika_04621]

Thanks to my lack of fast (and stable) internet, I am unable to check to see if this has been posted. So, for those of you who may or may not have heard:

The onetime anime distribution company Geneon Entertainment (USA) Inc. has notified its retail customers that it will cease "the sales of DVDs and all related distribution and marketing operations as of 5 p.m. on Friday, September 28, 2007." The deadline for ordering all Geneon USA products is that time and date, and only orders for "catalog products in inventory or new releases with a street date" of November 6 or earlier will be accepted. Any outstanding retail orders will ship as soon as stock is available. No more returns will be accepted after 5:00 p.m. on November 30, and new orders after September 21 cannot be returned at all. The letter to retailers also says that "payables to Geneon remain unchanged."

http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/images/cms/news/19628/geneonpr-1.jpg

The letter does not address the issue of the future availability of titles, nor does it discuss Geneon USA's future production plans.

The Geneon USA letter to retailer cites the termination of the proposed sales and distribution alliance with A.D. Vision, Inc. as the reason for the changes. Geneon USA had laid off much of its own sales and marketing teams earlier this month. Geneon USA's parent company, the Japanese advertising firm Dentsu Inc., said that "from October 1, 2007, Geneon USA will focus mainly on management of its works portfolio."

Retailer letter image courtesy of AnimeonDVD.com


The good news is, another company has taken up the dub, and they will resume releasing it in America. I am not sure if they will release Kai or not, but that's what I've heard.

If, by the chance I am wrong, I apologize for giving you all false hope. *bows*

[Dreamiel]

Thanks to my lack of fast (and stable) internet, I am unable to check to see if this has been posted. So, for those of you who may or may not have heard:



The good news is, another company has taken up the dub, and they will resume releasing it in America. I am not sure if they will release Kai or not, but that's what I've heard.

If, by the chance I am wrong, I apologize for giving you all false hope. *bows*

Umm, everyone knew about that awhile ago... besides, the dub was HORRIBLE, so it's good news! Geneon deserved it!

[Icehawk]

The good news is, another company has taken up the dub, and they will resume releasing it in America....

Huh? Whats this about another company picking up the series? I don't think this has happened yet sadly.

[Dante of the Inferno]

Agreed. Show proof that another company has heeded the call or it didn't happen.



BTW, how much would you (as in anyone) estimate it would cost to legally produce a quality (voice actors, translation, high quality video, etc) dubbed version of an anime like Higurashi, you know, independently?

[ayukanon45]

if this be true, i will praise the company

[Dreamiel]

Agreed. Show proof that another company has heeded the call or it didn't happen.



BTW, how much would you (as in anyone) estimate it would cost to legally produce a quality (voice actors, translation, high quality video, etc) dubbed version of an anime like Higurashi, you know, independently?

You forgot you'd have to pay for the license, that's what makes it legal ^___^. Also, since there are so many fans, they'd probaby be willing to translate/voice over fairly cheap just to be able to do it..... don't know if they'd have any professional experiance though XD. Also, I have been trying to find out how much American companies generally pay for anime title licenses (I'm sure it varies by title), but I haven't found any info....

[HigurashiRika_04621]

So, for those of you who may or may not have heard.

Note that I said that. o.o


I heard the other company taking it up in passing from what seems to be, at the moment, from a very unreliable source. I deeply apologize. I am neither confirming nor denying it, I'm only saying that because in the event that it does happen, you all will know.


Yes, I will not deny the dub is horrible. It is. But, the more widespread that Higurashi is, the higher chance that people will hear how good it is and go out and buy it. Which is what the entire anime/manga business needs right now, seeing as many companies are either out of business, in the process of going out of business, or on the verge where they will go out of business relatively soon. *Note* I am not saying all companies are going out of business, just some. And I'm not saying the ones about to will. They could make a comeback.

The reason is subs and scanslations. Yes, posting a one or two episodes or a chapter or two can be good, seeing as if you refuse to post more, people will want to read more and go out and buy it. That's why scans sites like Spectrum are good, because they sometimes post some of the series.

Now, if you have no money to buy anime/manga, you're just out of luck. But if you have no money, chances are you either have a basic internet that won't load anything (like me) or no internet whatsoever. So you're not helping, but you're not hurting either. If you have a fast internet, at least save some money. Go out, buy a manga book. I've seen them as low as five-dollars (US) in some places. Try Amazon.com. I've seen manga books as low as twelve-cents and anime discs for four-dollars. Both were listed as either new or like new.

Why did Geneon go out of business? Because people sat around and watched subs all day. I'm guilty, I have done so.

Now if you watched the subs then went out and bought the dub, thank you. You're not to blame. You're helping.

The message: go buy anime/manga.

Say what you will about me or this message, but just remember: just like any business, anime can go out too.

[Dreamiel]

The reason is subs and scanslations.

Actually some companies have said that they like these because they are good publicity. Also, buying an American company's translation of an anime or manga, you just aren't getting the same thing. If a company is doing a good job, by all means go out and by it. But most companies have lousy translations and why would you want to pay for that? It's just not fair. If the companies would step up to the plate and release manga and anime with translations as good as scanlators/fansubbers, they'd have alot more buisness. Also, don't say we hurt the industry. I watch/read anime/manga online all the time but have still purchased and own 200 anime DVDs and VHS, and 480 manga volumes, and I know alot of people who are in the same boat :p

[Trogdor Jube]

Actually some companies have said that they like these because they are good publicity. Also, buying an American company's translation of an anime or manga, you just aren't getting the same thing. If a company is doing a good job, by all means go out and by it. But most companies have lousy translations and why would you want to pay for that? It's just not fair. If the companies would step up to the plate and release manga and anime with translations as good as scanlators/fansubbers, they'd have alot more buisness. Also, don't say we hurt the industry. I watch/read anime/manga online all the time but have still purchased and own 200 anime DVDs and VHS, and 480 manga volumes, and I know alot of people who are in the same boat :p

HOw could you be so sure that fansubbers have the correct translations?
Look at Death Note OP 2, every single fansubber got that wrong until the actual lyrics were revealed on the enlgish dub.

[Eryops]

You forgot you'd have to pay for the license, that's what makes it legal ^___^. Also, since there are so many fans, they'd probaby be willing to translate/voice over fairly cheap just to be able to do it..... don't know if they'd have any professional experiance though XD. Also, I have been trying to find out how much American companies generally pay for anime title licenses (I'm sure it varies by title), but I haven't found any info....
Dubbing is the most expensive part of releasing an anime DVD in the US. Having to pay for the voice actors etc costs quite a bit. Sub-only DVDs would be considerably cheaper to produce, however companies have to include dubs because DVDs without a dub sell extremely poorly despite how vocal the 'subs not dubs' contingent in on the web.

I heard the other company taking it up in passing from what seems to be, at the moment, from a very unreliable source. I deeply apologize. I am neither confirming nor denying it, I'm only saying that because in the event that it does happen, you all will know.
Geneon USA hasn't shut down, it has merely closed its anime distribution department. ADV had agreed to buy all its titles however that deal fell through at the last minute and nothing has been heard about them being licensed since. Higurashi, and the other titles in question such as Nanoha, had a pretty limited target audience to begin with, so considering the state of the anime industry in the US I don't think that they'll ever get picked up.

[Dante of the Inferno]

Dubbing is the most expensive part of releasing an anime DVD in the US. Having to pay for the voice actors etc costs quite a bit. Sub-only DVDs would be considerably cheaper to produce, however companies have to include dubs because DVDs without a dub sell extremely poorly despite how vocal the 'subs not dubs' contingent in on the web.


Geneon USA hasn't shut down, it has merely closed its anime distribution department. ADV had agreed to buy all its titles however that deal fell through at the last minute and nothing has been heard about them being licensed since. Higurashi, and the other titles in question such as Nanoha, had a pretty limited target audience to begin with, so considering the state of the anime industry in the US I don't think that they'll ever get picked up.

Opening the door for independent comapanies to spring up and take the call. The only problem is finding quality voice actors, digging up good up-and-coming voice actors, and widespread distribution (but that COULD be mitigated by simply selling the dubbed versions online only, instead of through real-world stores).

[FatPianoBoy]

Higurashi, and the other titles in question such as Nanoha, had a pretty limited target audience to begin with, so considering the state of the anime industry in the US I don't think that they'll ever get picked up.
I remember hearing Nanoha and A's have been picked up. I could be making stuff up, though.

[Dreamiel]

HOw could you be so sure that fansubbers have the correct translations?
Look at Death Note OP 2, every single fansubber got that wrong until the actual lyrics were revealed on the enlgish dub.

Yeah but that's only one example. There are countless examples of companys messing things up, like renaming titles that are already in english. For example, Firecracker is Meloncholy by Arina Tanemura was changed to Short-Tempered Meloncholic. Not to mention japanese titles, that get changed. Like how Shingetsutan Tsukihime got changed to "Lunar Legand Tsukihime" and they called them "dead apostles" and "true ansestors" instead of Shinso and Shinto.

[darkchibi07]

FUNimation are now gods among gods!!!!

http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-07-03/funimation-agrees-to-distribute-select-geneon-titles

[Shinigami_Mello]

Oh gosh, yes!
I really love Funimation now <3

[Little Machi]

But what does this mean, exactly? Are they just going to release the DVDs Geneon made, or are they completely redoing it?

[Shinigami_Mello]

I think they'll probably pick it up and finish dubbing the rest of the DVD's.

They may redo it, but I doubt it xD

[Katsu Koneko]

X3 Go Funimation! They're awesome for getting Higurashi! ^w^

[Little Machi]

All the DVDs are already dubbed. I wish they'd make them better.@_@

[Shinigami_Mello]

Wait, they only had about the first three or so released didnt they? It was cut off before the dub for the first season was finished.

[Rayneing]

I thought they continued bubbing and subbing all the licenses they had, they just couldn't distribute them.

[Little Machi]

Only the first three volumes were released, but the dubbing was already finished for the whole series.

[Icehawk]

Thank you.... THANK YOU.... THANK YOU Funimation!!!.......You are now officially made of a whole new level of pure uncharted WIN.

[VRMN]

Thank you.... THANK YOU.... THANK YOU Funimation!!!.......You are now officially made of a whole new level of pure uncharted WIN.

Agreed 1000%

Though I'd prefer if my first three volumes didn't become obsolete (meaning they release what Geneon already released as Geneon already released it). I'm happy that it's coming out at all, but I don't want to have to rebuy volumes 1-3.

Also, a Kai license would be nice too. *hopes*

[Shinigami_Mello]

Ah, I didnt know that. That makes sense!

[Dante of the Inferno]

All the DVDs are already dubbed. I wish they'd make them better.@_@

Agreed, a redux is in order.


It's not unprecidented that series are entirely redubbed, but they are few and far between. I know if I ruled the world/had exorbitant amounts of disposable income that I would definitely had the series redubbed.

[Little Machi]

It's not the voices, really. Aside from Rika's, I can tolerate most of them. And I like being friends with the VA for my favorite character, who everyone seems to agree did a perfect job. It's all the little things.

-Limited Edition that was really nothing special. If you really want to encourage people to buy this, make it worth it. And what the heck was up with that box? Higurashi is a new murder-mystery anime you're trying to promote, so why the heck would you make the box a pink that doesn't match the DVDs, with the main characters looking like sluts? It gives people the wrong idea about the anime, clashes terribly, doesn't exactly encourage the female fans to buy, and I know of at least several parents that refused to pick this up for their kids because they thought it was a hentai. Give us a pencil board or a real poster or a t-shirt or something.

-Descriptions on the backs of the DVDs that were either inaccurate or filled with spoilers. Then add the unshadowing of the opening scene of the first episode and individual episode summaries, and all surprise is just about gone.

-Huge, bright neon subtitles. Doesn't exactly scream horror, and they're annoying. People are just gonna stick with WiND if you make subs like that.

-Not bothering to recolor the scene in episode 1 or 2, where Mion is having a serious crisis during that picnic scene. How the heck does something like that even happen?

-No extras. Even when extras were promised online and on store sites, they were never on any of the DVDs. Trailers are not extras, people.


And that's just to name a few problems I had with the Geneon release. Someone needs to do something. This series has amazing potential, but can Funimation wield it properly?

[Benny1]

Are you sure those problems don't exist with the Japanese dvds? I don't know, I'm just wondering. It's silly to complain about an issue that was the same in Japan, and blame it on our dubbers.

[grgspunk]

It gives people the wrong idea about the anime, clashes terribly, doesn't exactly encourage the female fans to buy, and I know of at least several parents that refused to pick this up for their kids because they thought it was a hentai. Give us a pencil board or a real poster or a t-shirt or something.

...You've got to be kidding me, right? It wasn't even meant for kids to begin with! Even if the parents did buy it, they'd probably return it to the store after seeing the first 15 seconds of the very first episode! That 16+ rating isn't there for nothing, you know.

You do also realize that the box, though it doesn't cover the murder-mystery aspects of Higurashi, illustrates the "moe" side of the show. I mean, it is a show that's designed with a specific audience in mind: Male Japanese viewers who are into moe, horror and/or mystery shows, in addition to those who've played the games.

While I can agree that there could have been more extras, I kinda like the box design because it's so devilishly misleading. Besides, there's always the insert inside of the box that gives an informative description of the title, and that doesn't mislead. The show wasn't meant to be family-friendly at all, so why do they have to change it?

[Little Machi]

I don't know if the technical issues were in the Japanese version, but I do recall hearing they did have the color problem, but had fixed it.

And I don't mean actual kids. Even teenagers sometimes use their parents' credit cards or go to the store with them or ask them to pick something up for them. As fans, we naturally know the series has a moe side and the box shows that, but a parent or new fan would not, and a lot of people aren't into hentai. I hate to say it, but a lot of the Higurashi art can be a bit tasteless. The rather disturbing official pic of the girls in swimwear comes to mind. When you are releasing a new series, you want a box that makes people interested. And it still clashes terribly with the DVDs. Shion is shaded to look like she's not wearing underwear, and she is practically making out with Mion. Then the two little girls wearing the skimpy leather outfits. It's misleading, and what about all the female fans? They should just stick with a different box. That one would be better suited for later or something.

[grgspunk]

Doesn't that kinda indicate that the "female audience", as well as people who might be disturbed at looking at those kind of things might not have been included in Geneon's list of target audiences when releasing this show? If someone is offended by looking at girls wearing those kind of outfits, then they probably can't handle seeing the same girls being subjected to horrendous violence.

[Little Machi]

Not really. There's a huge difference between hentai and murder mystery. And there are a lot of girls who like Higurashi, but not the rather ridiculous artwork.

[grgspunk]

Either way, the people that might be offended by seeing the artwork probably weren't the people Geneon intended to cater to. They released this primarily with the hardcore male otaku in mind. It's nice to see females enjoying such a great title, but the show wasn't really designed to cater to them, much in the same way that anime isn't really made with a non-Japanese audience in mind. I see little incentive for them to even care, because it makes little sense for them to change something just because they've offended some people who weren't even part of their target audience to begin with. Besides, is there something inherently wrong with hentai in general? If you're concerned with what other peoples' perception of anime and its viewers, have you considered actually enjoying the hobby instead of being occupied with what others think? You're taking things too seriously.

Anyways, Higurashi has two sides to it: The horror-filled murder-mystery side, and a fetishy, moe-filled side with innuendo mixed in. The box art focuses on the moe element, while the art on the DVD case focuses on the murder-mystery aspect. If I were tasked to market this title, I'd say that the female audience is the least likely to pick this one up, because both aspects of the show were mostly designed with a male audience in mind. I mean, I can't really imagine trying to market a horror-style title while trying to be sensitive to the female audience, and neither can I imagine successfully marketing a title with fetishy moe elements that contains some innuendo, all the while trying to be sensitive to the female audience. With this in mind, how exactly is their marketing division supposed to be sensitive to the female audience when trying to market a title that combines those two elements?

[Dreamiel]

Not really. There's a huge difference between hentai and murder mystery. And there are a lot of girls who like Higurashi, but not the rather ridiculous artwork.

I agree with everything you've said, I'm a female fan and I LOVE a good horror, and anything with a lot of blood, so I'm a girl, big deal, it's ANIMATED blood! Every girl I know also loves this show, and the horror genre. Look at the popularity of titles like Vampire Knight. They are horror, and aimed at girls. Modern girls can stomach a whole lot more than some of you seem to give us credit for. That being said, I think what you said about the art is also very true. Although there is a Moe side to Higurashi, you NEVER see any actual twincest or any implications of it, people would only get that idea from the art box and cover of volume 5 I believe it was. Also, since they couple those racy pictures with the 16+ rating, of course people are going to think the main character is doing every single one of them, especially with the whole "this was based on a doujin" stigma, if people don't know that the games really weren't hentai. It's rated 16+ for violence, not sex.

[Little Machi]

Exactly, Dreamie.^^ And when you're dealing with a series like Higurashi, your job is to cater to everyone who might like it. To long-time fans, it might add to the fun to see new people buy it thinking it's something else, but how would you feel if you thought you were buying one thing and ended up with something completely different? Higurashi's not for everyone, and I reckon a lot of people would be ticked off. And like I said, the box horribly clashes with the DVDs thenselves and gives nothing to the many female fans. I think they should release it in a darker box. Come on, Funimation, don't let us down!

[Benny1]

As far as I can tell, putting images like that on dvds for LE is actually uh fairly common? This is a kinda guess though so do please correct me if I'm wrong.

[Sterling01]

As far as I can tell, putting images like that on dvds for LE is actually uh fairly common? This is a kinda guess though so do please correct me if I'm wrong.
Yes, most LE editions of anime dvd have images like that in Japan. Hell just look at the DVD covers for Kai

[Little Machi]

But in Japan, Higurashi was already insanely popular, and the episodes had been shown on TV first.

As a side note, the Funimation DVDs are supposed to be coming out in late September.

[Eryops]

Yes, most LE editions of anime dvd have images like that in Japan. Hell just look at the DVD covers for Kai
All the Japanese Higurashi DVD covers looked rather deceptive. Based on their appearance one would guess that the series was a slice of life show.

It would be rather funny if someone buying the series thinking that this was the case and then was greeted with Keiichi beating Mion & Rena to death. :)

As a side note, the Funimation DVDs are supposed to be coming out in late September.
Do you happen to know if the are continuing with the same format as Geneon's releases or if they're repackaging and rereleasing the series?

[grgspunk]

All the Japanese Higurashi DVD covers looked rather deceptive. Based on their appearance one would guess that the series was a slice of life show.

It would be rather funny if someone buying the series thinking that this was the case and then was greeted with Keiichi beating Mion & Rena to death. :)

Geneon used the artwork from the R2 LE's for the R1 box, didn't they? I don't think they had much of a choice if they had a limited amount of artwork to deal with.

Do you happen to know if the are continuing with the same format as Geneon's releases or if they're repackaging and rereleasing the series?

When you mean by "repackaging and rereleasing" the series, are you asking if they'll release a collection or a box set? Well, If you check TRSI, they've updated their upcoming lineup:

http://www.rightstuf.com/1-800-338-6827/catalogmgr/EZSOfFOcfSb0IXFFHL/browse/changes/4/0/0

FUNimation is releasing volumes 1-4 (including the LE) in September as part of their initial batch of license-rescued solicitations. Since they're releasing the DVDs as singles, they'll most likely be releasing them with the same packaging as last year.

[Eryops]

Geneon used the artwork from the R2 LE's for the R1 box, didn't they? I don't think they had much of a choice if they had a limited amount of artwork to deal with.
Yes, but they drastically changed the color of the images, which should hint that it isn't what it seems.

FUNimation is releasing volumes 1-4 (including the LE) in September as part of their initial batch of license-rescued solicitations. Since they're releasing the DVDs as singles, they'll most likely be releasing them with the same packaging as last year.
This is what I was wondering about. Since I already have the first 3 DVDs from Genon, I was curious about whether they'd pick up where Geneon left off. I'd just prefer that all the DVDs for the same series would looked the same. (And would also rather not see different numbers of episodes in the new disks, since I could end up having to buy disks with repeats of episodes from the old DVDs.) But I agree that since they're picking up from the 4th disk they're probably continuing in the same format as Geneon's disks were.

[grgspunk]

Yes, but they drastically changed the color of the images, which should hint that it isn't what it seems.

I was talking about the artbox, not the photo-negative art on the DVD cases. Unless we're talking about the change in the background of the artbox, the girls cosplaying in the Angel Mort uniforms looked the same as the R2 versions.

Anyways, I wonder when volumes 5 and 6 will be solicited?

[Little Machi]

I'm afraid I don't know, but I really hope for changes.

Eryops, grg, you really need to edit your posts. This thread is not marked for spoilers...

[Eryops]

I was talking about the artbox, not the photo-negative art on the DVD cases. Unless we're talking about the change in the background of the artbox, the girls cosplaying in the Angel Mort uniforms looked the same as the R2 versions.

Anyways, I wonder when volumes 5 and 6 will be solicited?
Ah, OK. I didn't realize you were referring to the box. It probably shouldn't be much of a problem though, since the DVDs themselves are separate from the box and I imagine that many stores will only stock the regular rather than special editions anyway.

Eryops, grg, you really need to edit your posts. This thread is not marked for spoilers...
It's the first scene in the first episode of the first season. And in any case, I'll wager that anyone reading this thread has at the very least watched Onikakushi-hen.

[Skyfall]

Since the discussion involves about the anime license, i believe that things shown withing the first episode shouldn't count as spoilers. However, for the issue in question i can't say with certainty one way or another, as for a newcomer who isn't familiar with characters at the time the scene might be too ambiguous to decipher and characters too unfamiliar to recognize. Since the actual explanation of the scene comes at a later time, i am going to ask for spoiler tags to be used when discussing it. Also note that tags should have proper labels indicating the nature of the spoiler, otherwise it greatly lessens the purpose as people would be left in the dark about what they are getting in to.

That said, it never hurts to exercise common courtesy (Properly labeled spoiler tags in this case) when in doubt and touching a rather sticky subject - only good can come from it :)

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[ayukanon45]

I hope to god that they DO NOT redub it. I love the current dub, and if the second series were to be licensed, it would be awesome if Funi kept continuity. Although someting tells me that it is highly unlikely.

[Shinigami-Momo]

I hope to god that they DO NOT redub it. I love the current dub, and if the second series were to be licensed, it would be awesome if Funi kept continuity. Although someting tells me that it is highly unlikely.

It was already fully dubbed when Geneon was releasing it. There would be no point in redubbing as the show is getting rereleased in September with the first 4 volumes released on the same day. Also it take months for a show to get dubbed and it is expensive. Besides Geneon has control over the dubbing for all of their shows that Funimation is releasing.

[Dante of the Inferno]

It was already fully dubbed when Geneon was releasing it. There would be no point in redubbing as the show is getting rereleased in September with the first 4 volumes released on the same day. Also it take months for a show to get dubbed and it is expensive. Besides Geneon has control over the dubbing for all of their shows that Funimation is releasing.

True enough, redubbing is a lengthy and expensive process. However, I cannot bear hearing those voices. Of all of them, only Mion/Shion and Miyo's voices were good, and this was their first project.

Honestly, the vast majority of the cast just doesn't sound.....bipolar enough.

[Little Machi]

Tomitake's voice was awesome. Rika's was horrible.

And they actually finished dubbing after the DVDs started being released. My friend voices two characters in the show, and he kept me up to date on recordings.

[grgspunk]

I wasn't fond of Rika or Rena's voices. I loved Mion/Shion's voice though...

[ganbaru]

For the voice acting the real problem was Rika, you need a voice actess capable of doing the cuteness of Rika and the darkness of Frederica.
For the one than had listen the Onikakushi-hen drama-cd, the voice fo Rika was pretty much betweem Rika and Frederica, so I wonder if they did not planned at the start to make RIka switch voice from time to time.

[Eryops]

For the voice acting the real problem was Rika, you need a voice actess capable of doing the cuteness of Rika and the darkness of Frederica.
For the one than had listen the Onikakushi-hen drama-cd, the voice fo Rika was pretty much betweem Rika and Frederica, so I wonder if they did not planned at the start to make RIka switch voice from time to time.
That seems likely. In this piece (http://forums.animesuki.com/showpost.php?p=715784&postcount=23) Irie says "Her voice is the same... and yet, for some reason, I feel like I'm being lectured by a Rika-chan that I don't know...."

[ayukanon45]

I'm just wondering, where have I heard Minx Lee (Satoko) before?
and Rika's voice, from what I heard (Volumes 1 and 2) was okay. Did they really ever have a chance to get into Dark Rika?

[Little Machi]

I'm pretty sure that's supposed to be Dark Rika speaking in the previews, but who knows if the US release went along with that. It sounds kind of like Mion.O_o If it is Dark Rika, I actually like it.

[ganbaru]

You hear Dark Rika in the 3th dvd (zone1 ) at the first chapter of Himatsubushi-hen.

[Oyajitchi]

I personally hate the current english dubb of Higurashi. I mean they completly ruined the pyscho laughter! And not to mention TONS of other things as well!

I am soo~ happy one of my favorite english dubbers is re-dubbing this series!

[Dreamiel]

I personally hate the current english dubb of Higurashi. I mean they completly ruined the pyscho laughter! And not to mention TONS of other things as well!

I am soo~ happy one of my favorite english dubbers is re-dubbing this series!

I agree with you about it sucking, but funimation most likely won't bother re-dubbing it, just like what many of the previous posts say.

[Dante of the Inferno]

I personally hate the current english dubb of Higurashi. I mean they completly ruined the pyscho laughter!

Surely you can't be referring to Mion/Shion's laugh. Her seamless transition from a crying wimper to a malevolent laugh in Watanagashi-hen's phone scene displayed pure talent.

[Oyajitchi]

I agree with you about it sucking, but funimation most likely won't bother re-dubbing it, just like what many of the previous posts say.

No...they might...

I mean they are currently completly re-dubbing One Piece, and look how that is turning out! The fans say it is da bomb!

Surely you can't be referring to Mion/Shion's laugh. Her seamless transition from a crying wimper to a malevolent laugh in Watanagashi-hen's phone scene displayed pure talent.

Well to my knowledge when watching it back then, I remember it sucking...I don't reall feel like going to my room right now...or ever to replay the DVD rigt now...unless I see a clip on Youtube. XP

[Dreamiel]

No...they might...

I mean they are currently completly re-dubbing One Piece, and look how that is turning out! The fans say it is da bomb!

That's kind of a special case though, since 4kids killed one piece........

[Aghra]

I don't know if everyone here definitively knew about whether or not FUNimation will be re-dubbing any of the series they acquired, so let me shed some light on the subject (hopefully). :heh:

FUNimation is, according to the press release on ANN (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/press-release/2008-07-03/funimation-entertainment-and-geneon-entertainment-sign-exclusive-distribution-agreement-for-north-america), going to take over the "manufacturing, marketing, sales and distribution" of select titles, including Higurashi. Also, at FUNimation's announcement of their acquisition of these titles at Anime Expo 2008 (full article here (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/convention/2008/anime-expo/funimation-entertainment)), ANN has in their article covering the panel that "Geneon will be finishing the production of the shows, including the dubbing." I know that Geneon had already finished dubbing Higurashi before they went down, but based on all this, I don't think FUNimation will re-dub the series.

[Dante of the Inferno]

I don't know if everyone here definitively knew about whether or not FUNimation will be re-dubbing any of the series they acquired, so let me shed some light on the subject (hopefully). :heh:

FUNimation is, according to the press release on ANN (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/press-release/2008-07-03/funimation-entertainment-and-geneon-entertainment-sign-exclusive-distribution-agreement-for-north-america), going to take over the "manufacturing, marketing, sales and distribution" of select titles, including Higurashi. Also, at FUNimation's announcement of their acquisition of these titles at Anime Expo 2008 (full article here (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/convention/2008/anime-expo/funimation-entertainment)), ANN has in their article covering the panel that "Geneon will be finishing the production of the shows, including the dubbing." I know that Geneon had already finished dubbing Higurashi before they went down, but based on all this, I don't think FUNimation will re-dub the series.

which is why it's likely that Funimation will either EVENTUALLY redub the series (if support for it is extensive enough), or it will fall to an independent company to heed the call.

[Dreamiel]

which is why it's likely that Funimation will either EVENTUALLY redub the series (if support for it is extensive enough), or it will fall to an independent company to heed the call.

There doesn't seem to be enough reason to re-dub it. Yes, it sucked beyond belief, but look at all the sucky dubs floating around out there that companies are doing nothing about. As I said before the only time that happens is with things like one piece because it got butchered. They never even edited Higu. It just sounds bad.

[Eryops]

which is why it's likely that Funimation will either EVENTUALLY redub the series (if support for it is extensive enough), or it will fall to an independent company to heed the call.
Why would that happen? Dubbing is the most expensive part of localizing a title and Higurashi is very much a niche series that won't sell much. And how would another company make a dub when Funimation already has the license (ignoring for the moment the fact that there's no real demand for such a thing)?

[Oyajitchi]

There doesn't seem to be enough reason to re-dub it. Yes, it sucked beyond belief, but look at all the sucky dubs floating around out there that companies are doing nothing about. As I said before the only time that happens is with things like one piece because it got butchered. They never even edited Higu. It just sounds bad.

Everyone really seems not to remember Funi's work here. I mean, yes, they did re-vive the butchered 4Kids series One Piece, but that's not all.
Does anyone remember Dragonball Z? Black Cat? Award winning Beck? Shin-Chan? And of course TONS of other series!

Here are all of their shows:
http://www.funimation.com/f_index.cfm?page=props

So after saying that there is hope for the series. If Funi can get GOOD voice actors for this series then there is hope. ALOT of hope.

Why would that happen? Dubbing is the most expensive part of localizing a title and Higurashi is very much a niche series that won't sell much. And how would another company make a dub when Funimation already has the license (ignoring for the moment the fact that there's no real demand for such a thing?)

If Funimation advertises it well and good word is heard about the series, it might not be as sucessfull as DBZ (obviously), but it will do good.

Do not forget, Yen Press is bringing the manga to the states, (And Yen Press might I add is un-edited, SFX are intact, all swears, no censoring) and with Funimation bringing the anime to us, Higurashi could most likely be a hit.

Advertising is needed. They advertised One Piece, and look how that turned out.

[Eryops]

If Funimation advertises it well and good word is heard about the series, it might not be as sucessfull as DBZ (obviously), but it will do good.

Do not forget, Yen Press is bringing the manga to the states, (And Yen Press might I add is un-edited, SFX are intact, all swears, no censoring) and with Funimation bringing the anime to us, Higurashi could most likely be a hit.

Advertising is needed. They advertised One Piece, and look how that turned out.
One Piece, and Dragonball are both shonen series that have been broadcast on television. The fact they're shonen series means that they have a much larger target audience (older children and adolescents) than Higurashi (which is an otaku show). The levels and nature of Higirashi's violence (and occasional fanservice) make it pretty much impossible to market it to a wider demographic. And the fact that it hasn't been broadcast on TV means that a lot fewer people are aware of it.

No matter how much it's advertised it can never make up for the fact it was never broadcast and the nature of the show means that it will never be able to capture a large demographic. It's a niche title.

[Oyajitchi]

One Piece, and Dragonball are both shonen series that have been broadcast on television. The fact they're shonen series means that they have a much larger target audience (older children and adolescents) than Higurashi (which is an otaku show). The levels and nature of Higirashi's violence (and occasional fanservice) make it pretty much impossible to market it to a wider demographic. And the fact that it hasn't been broadcast on TV means that a lot fewer people are aware of it.

No matter how much it's advertised it can never make up for the fact it was never broadcast and the nature of the show means that it will never be able to capture a large demographic. It's a niche title.

Yes you are right.....and wrong.

There have been a variety of series by Funimation that have been highly sucessfull.

One being the award winning Beck.

It just depends on America. If they wish to try new things and buy the DVD just to try it out, or US. We the Higurashi lovers that have watched the series on the computer can support the series by buying the series english dubbed on DVD.

[Dreamiel]

Everyone really seems not to remember Funi's work here. I mean, yes, they did re-vive the butchered 4Kids series One Piece, but that's not all.
Does anyone remember Dragonball Z? Black Cat? Award winning Beck? Shin-Chan? And of course TONS of other series!

Here are all of their shows:
http://www.funimation.com/f_index.cfm?page=props

So after saying that there is hope for the series. If Funi can get GOOD voice actors for this series then there is hope. ALOT of hope.



If Funimation advertises it well and good word is heard about the series, it might not be as sucessfull as DBZ (obviously), but it will do good.

Do not forget, Yen Press is bringing the manga to the states, (And Yen Press might I add is un-edited, SFX are intact, all swears, no censoring) and with Funimation bringing the anime to us, Higurashi could most likely be a hit.

Advertising is needed. They advertised One Piece, and look how that turned out.

Didn't they only fix DBZ becuase THEY were the ones who tore apart the first 75 episodes? -_- Also, as was said before, anime the doesn't show up on televsion will never be as popular. Just look at the current most popular: Naurto, Bleach, and Death Note. These three are the ones that are on TV and have the most advertising, the best advertising i've seen off the web for higu is two short magazine articles.

[GyroidFanatic]

Geneon still owns the license. Funi is only in charge of distributing it.

Didn't they only fix DBZ becuase THEY were the ones who tore apart the first 75 episodes? -_-

No, that was Saban

[Ryuugu-chan]

Yay for Geneon!.....And Funimation!...No redubbing,their voices are the best!They're awesome!
So,they're marketing the series,sellling the stuff of the series basically,right?Hm...Does Funimation have a history of dubbing/translating video games,maybe they have a chance of translating and dubbing the sound novels.

[Dreamiel]

Yay for Geneon!.....And Funimation!...No redubbing,their voices are the best!They're awesome!
So,they're marketing the series,sellling the stuff of the series basically,right?Hm...Does Funimation have a history of dubbing/translating video games,maybe they have a chance of translating and dubbing the sound novels.

............. the sound novels aren't voiced, there's only music. And they are already being patched. The only higu games with voice are Matsuri & Daybreak.

[GyroidFanatic]

Yay for Geneon!.....And Funimation!...No redubbing,their voices are the best!They're awesome!
So,they're marketing the series,sellling the stuff of the series basically,right?Hm...Does Funimation have a history of dubbing/translating video games,maybe they have a chance of translating and dubbing the sound novels.
Geneon lost their ability to make and sell DVDs, so they had to find another company (Funi) to do it for them. And don't count on the sound novels coming over.

[Oyajitchi]

I don't know...with the hopefully success of the series they maybe....JUST MAYBE....translate the Visual Novels.

[tobiast88]

Fat effing chance, since the only company that did visual novels in the Us tanked a while ago.

[Oyajitchi]

Oh darns...

What company was that? jw

[GyroidFanatic]

Hirameki International

But there's a new company that appeared, that's licensed Da Capo.

[Benny1]

That new company writes in horrible engrish so bad the original japanese companies complain and charges extremely large amounts. Have fun with that.

There's another company, the one that did Yume Miru Kusuri. There is no company currently that does non h-games afaik, so have fun.

[ayukanon45]

i recently asked Grant (Keichi) if he would be willing to reprise his role for season 2, he said "hell yeah"

[GyroidFanatic]

That new company writes in horrible engrish so bad the original japanese companies complain and charges extremely large amounts. Have fun with that.

There's another company, the one that did Yume Miru Kusuri. There is no company currently that does non h-games afaik, so have fun.

The new company is getting better through patches, and they are listening to community feedback. And as for prices, the prices seem to be close to the Japanese's. Higurashi seems to be cheap in Japan, so there's a chance it would be the same.

And that other company is Peach Princess, which is J-List's sister company. I left that out since it only does H-games.

[Oyajitchi]

You know it would really be nice if they could listen to the fans for once and give in to our demands...

I mean tell me that a english translation company that works on Japanese PC games like Higurashi or Umineko for instance wouldn't make a good living?

But...aren't we getting off topic a bit? O_O

[Rayneing]

I mean tell me that a english translation company that works on Japanese PC games like Higurashi or Umineko for instance wouldn't make a good living?
Okay. I will. They were called Hirameki. They're gone now.

Visual Novels don't sell over here. At all.

[Oyajitchi]

It just plain stinks.

I mean why can't they be on the shelves of stores like Gamestop and such like any ordinary PC game?

It would be the coolest thing in the world.

And also to tell you the truth, I haven't heard of any of the companys you guys have mentioned... O_O

[Dreamiel]

It's because American's just don't want to go there. They think it's weird. They want to play games and read books.

[GyroidFanatic]

And before you mention Borders or Barnes and Noble, they've tried to get them to sell them too. Didn't work.

[tobiast88]

Americans don't read. They have audiobooks.

[Sterling01]

Americans don't read. They have audiobooks.
No wonder I like the Drama CDs

[grgspunk]

Okay. I will. They were called Hirameki. They're gone now.

Visual Novels don't sell over here. At all.

Well, you could also fault Hirameki for bad marketing, too. I mean, they marketed their visual novel titles as if it were the same as anime DVDs, so their games were all put in the anime DVD sections of stores like Best Buy as opposed to the video game sections. I mean, even if a title appeals to a limited audience, you'd still want to put it in a place where a lot of people will notice it: You can't really expect much sales if you put your products in a place that's frequented by only a few dedicated fans.

If their games were put in the shelves where PC games went, they would have had a better chance of getting noticed and sold, because a wide group of people, not just anime fans, frequent the video game section. If a copy of Ever 17 stood in the midst of all those bloody first-person shooters and action games, there's a good chance it'll stand out and attract the curiosity of people who haven't gotten into anime.

I heard somewhere that one Best Buy store experimented with moving their copies of Ever 17 into the PC section. The result? All 1200 copies (or 1500, I can't remember) of the game they had in stock were sold in a single weekend. If Hirameki did this from the very beginning with all their titles, they'd still be alive and kicking.

I think Hirameki was also fearful that anime fans wouldn't notice their products if they didn't place them in the anime DVD sections. Obviously, they failed to realize that many anime fans also happen to be gamers.

VN's don't sell 'cause it's a niche market? Dude, they just need to market them properly. Put them in the PC section of B&M stores. Get them on the shelves of dedicated video game stores like Gamestop. Offer them for download on XBLA, PSN, or Steam. The companies need to get their product where they can be noticed.

[Hareoic]

Okay. I will. They were called Hirameki. They're gone now.

Visual Novels don't sell over here. At all.
What about Phoenix Wright?

[Oyajitchi]

What about Phoenix Wright?

Well that is a game that didn't start on the PC but right on the DS. They have some or possibly alot of novely-like games out on the shelves right now. Phoenix Wright just happens to be a bit more popular than the other ones, being with Capcom and all.

There is a new Visual Novel coming out on the DS soon that hopefully would be good, I'll list it here maybe tomorrow or after I am away on Vacation.

[ayukanon45]

hey forum goers. Last month i sent Funimation an email asking that if they were to license season 2, would they keep continuity. The response i got was a little off.

To whom it may concern:

Thank you for your email. Our partnership with Geneon is simply to market and distribute a select group of titles on its behalf. Geneon will continue to handle the production of all of its series.

Best regards,
Doreen
Feedback Manager
FUNimation Entertainment

I thought Geneon was done licensing stuff?

[GyroidFanatic]

No, they're done releasing stuff. That's Funi's job now. They still do everything else.

[ayukanon45]

then why did they tell me everything tht i didnt ask

[GyroidFanatic]

Because it's not their job. All of what you asked is Geneon's job, which is what they said.

[Little Machi]

You'll never get a response worth your time when you contact companies like that, for a most part, assuming you even get a response at all.

Phoenix Wright did not actually start out on the DS, but the Gameboy. Nonetheless, it's a fairly good example that Visual Novels can sell well in the US, though it does have gameplay.

[Baru]

DVD 5 and 6 Artwork, if anybody cares:

http://img300.imageshack.us/img300/8784/whentheycryvol5frontmi3.jpg
http://img235.imageshack.us/img235/4968/whentheycryvol6frontwitcu6.jpg
I knew they'd use THAT cover on DVD 6...

[CatQueen]

DVD 5 and 6 Artwork, if anybody cares:

http://img300.imageshack.us/img300/8784/whentheycryvol5frontmi3.jpg
http://img235.imageshack.us/img235/4968/whentheycryvol6frontwitcu6.jpg
I knew they'd use THAT cover on DVD 6...

I think the negative affect really suits Rena's cover. I'm buying the rest of the DVDs for sure! :love:

[Katsu Koneko]

X3 Can't wait to get those DVDs~

Thankfully there's reversed covers~ X3

[Dante of the Inferno]

FINALLY. At least they finished the crappy dubs for season 1. That was just torture trying to turn dub-watchers on to Higurashi without a full season (if you stop people halfway, they lose interest).

[Benny1]

Visual Novels sell fine. Look at Jast USA. It's just non-H doesn't sell as well, it seems, or something.

It's kinda funny to see Faust released in USA, I imagine that won't sell well at all.

[Ryuugu-chan]

DVD 5 and 6 Artwork, if anybody cares:

http://img300.imageshack.us/img300/8784/whentheycryvol5frontmi3.jpg
http://img235.imageshack.us/img235/4968/whentheycryvol6frontwitcu6.jpg
I knew they'd use THAT cover on DVD 6...

..:twitch:..... :T_T: Higurashi...Volumes...Season 1....Yay?
:heh: Awesomeness!.....I must buy those,they're out,right?Or are they coming out this week?..But,what about Meakashi-hen?Aren't those the covers for Tsumihoroboshi-hen,right?....The negative effect rules :p
Now,for them to release Matsuri!...O_o But wait,they're catching up quick,they'll be close to Rei soon.

[CatQueen]

..:twitch:..... :T_T: Higurashi...Volumes...Season 1....Yay?
:heh: Awesomeness!.....I must buy those,they're out,right?Or are they coming out this week?..But,what about Meakashi-hen?Aren't those the covers for Tsumihoroboshi-hen,right?....The negative effect rules :p
Now,for them to release Matsuri!...O_o But wait,they're catching up quick,they'll be close to Rei soon.

Volumes 1-3 are being re-released on September 30th I beieve, and the 4th voume is being released on the 30th as well. As for the Meakashi-hen cover, I saw that it had Satoko and Rika lying on the grass, looking up at the sky...
Found it! http://www.mania.com/aodvb/showthread.php?t=84254

There's something that's always puzzled me though. I'm a little embarrased to ask, but how do reversible covers work, exactly?

[Icehawk]

There's something that's always puzzled me though. I'm a little embarrased to ask, but how do reversible covers work, exactly?

Nearly all DVD cases for movies or anime or games allow you to slip out the front/back picture covers from both the top and bottoms of the cases if you hold the case completley wide open. After taking them out and flipping the Higurashi DVD covers around backwards they have the same pictures but they are now the "natural" color versions instead of negative style colors. I prefer them in the natural look myself, but I understand why they chose to use the negative color look.

[CatQueen]

Nearly all DVD cases for movies or anime or games allow you to slip out the front/back picture covers from both the top and bottoms of the cases if you hold the case completley wide open. After taking them out and flipping the Higurashi DVD covers around backwards they have the same pictures but they are now the "natural" color versions instead of negative style colors. I prefer them in the natural look myself, but I understand why they chose to use the negative color look.

Oh, I see. Thank you very much!
I'll have to try reversing the covers sometime...

[Baru]

September 30th:
Re-release of Volumes 1, 2, and 3 (Episodes 1-5, 6-10, and 11-14 respectively)
Volume 4 Release (Episodes 15-18)

November 11th:
Volume 5 Release (Episode 19-22)

Sometime in December(?):
Volume 6 Release (Episodes 23-26)

[CatQueen]

September 30th:
Re-release of Volumes 1, 2, and 3 (Episodes 1-5, 6-10, and 11-14 respectively)
Volume 4 Release (Episodes 15-18)

November 11th:
Volume 5 Release (Episode 19-22)

Sometime in December(?):
Volume 6 Release (Episodes 23-26)

Good to know, and I'm glad to see that there won't be a very long wait for the other volumes. :)

[Captain Spyro]

The main thing I wonder is will they stick with the box art that would be used for the whole series (with the girls in the restarant uniforms) or will they rerelease the whole series in one box set, ala the Haruhi set?

Regardless, tis good to see the rest will be released.:)

[Ryuugu-chan]

I don't get it,are all the first season volumes going to be in negative form?.....That's okay with me!

:P I can't wait!I want them,whichever dvd I'm going to to get first(probably Meakashi-hen)is going to be my second anime dvd!

...:P They're rerelasing the other volumes,why?The covers don't have "Funimation" or anything on them,and what new features would they put on the dvds?...Is is just for a cover change?

...I don't remember the other dvds being in negative effect,but they are. On the Geneon-Funimation Higurashi website,volume 1 is in regular form.

....Did the first season have dvd sets,like Kai?

[Orophin]

...:P They're rerelasing the other volumes,why?The covers don't have "Funimation" or anything on them,and what new features would they put on the dvds?...Is is just for a cover change?
Because Geneon stopped producing them.

[Icehawk]

I don't get it,are all the first season volumes going to be in negative form?.....That's okay with me!

:P I can't wait!I want them,whichever dvd I'm going to to get first(probably Meakashi-hen)is going to be my second anime dvd!

...:P They're rerelasing the other volumes,why?The covers don't have "Funimation" or anything on them,and what new features would they put on the dvds?...Is is just for a cover change?

...I don't remember the other dvds being in negative effect,but they are. On the Geneon-Funimation Higurashi website,volume 1 is in regular form.

....Did the first season have dvd sets,like Kai?

They were always released in the negative image form despite what you may see on the website. However, as mentioned, you can just flip the covers around if you want the natural color versions.

Funimation is rereleasing the first 3 volumes because it has been so long since any of them have been widely available and its basically like a relaunching of the show from scratch so that potential new fans have a chance at getting the full series now. The funimation logo's will start appearing once Geneons remaining stock has been run out and Funimation will release their own copies.

[Baru]

FUNimation updated the Website

http://www.funimation.com/whentheycry

- FUNimation Logo added to the Bottom of the Page
- Products page updated with new fonts and up-to-date release dates and info. Cover art shown on the products page is now the main negative-image art rather then the reversed color art. Also, Volume 6 is confirmed to have a release date of December 23rd, and it seems they're planning a Complete Boxset for the series, though no release date on that yet.

Other then that, nothing new

[Ithekro]

I like Rika's "'weapon' of choice: Hyper-cute and meaningless words."

[Dante of the Inferno]

I like Rika's "'weapon' of choice: Hyper-cute and meaningless words."

Bah, everyone knows it's a mop or a needle.

[cereal_killerxx]

Now, here's the real question. Anyone know the cheapest place to buy the volumes online? O_O

[Ryuugu-chan]

Oh awesome!Boxset's,I want a boxset!....*_* But why all the spoilers in the arcs section of the story section?
..And still I have no idea what the "Visual Media" section is about.

The cheapest place to buy the volumes is probably the site where the site sends you to,to buy the games....Or Target.com,it has all kinds of Higurashi stuff(like the pc games...O_o Why do they have imported Higurashi games in stock?)

[Eryops]

It seems rather foolish for them to be announcing a boxed set from now since most people who don't already own some of the DVDs will avoid buying any of the individual releases and wait for that instead.

Bah, everyone knows it's a mop or a needle.
The mop was an improvised weapon she just picked up, not something she really chose. I'd say that the closest thing she has to a signature weapon is a syringe, though it isn't really a weapon.

[Dante of the Inferno]

The mop was an improvised weapon she just picked up, not something she really chose. I'd say that the closest thing she has to a signature weapon is a syringe, though it isn't really a weapon.

I'd sooner have her weapon be a mop or a syringe than have it be "mi, nipah."

[Hareoic]

*doesn't have to worry about looking for lowest prices when he has a gift card for Borders*

[Ithekro]

She seems to be able to win most people over with a simple "mii" or "nipah". Her real weapons seem to be her friends, as they tend to do the most successful damage in her name.

[kingsky123]

She seems to be able to win most people over with a simple "mii" or "nipah". Her real weapons seem to be her friends, as they tend to do the most successful damage in her name.

her best weapon = scythe + fragments of time? im not even sure wth is that

[Dante of the Inferno]

her best weapon = scythe + fragments of time? im not even sure wth is that

She's never had a scythe. What you're probably thinking of is the ceremonial item she uses for Watanagashi.

[Dreamiel]

her best weapon = scythe + fragments of time? im not even sure wth is that

Lol, that's totally her best in Daybreak Kai, but as for the anime.... She's pretty much defenseless most of the time I'd say XD

[Orophin]

She's never had a scythe. What you're probably thinking of is the ceremonial item she uses for Watanagashi.
She had one on the cover of Minagoroshi-hen but I think that's about it.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/d/d6/Minagoroshi-hen.jpg

[GyroidFanatic]

Which is the ceremonial one.

[Orophin]

Which is the ceremonial one.
Really? It's a lot different from the one in the anime version so I thought it wasn't.

[Ithekro]

It has a "cute" little bell, so it likely ceremonial. The hoe like thing Rika had in the snime seems better to move cotton, while that nasty looking thing above would do fine cutting into a human.

[Dante of the Inferno]

She had one on the cover of Minagoroshi-hen but I think that's about it.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/d/d6/Minagoroshi-hen.jpg

Rika the Reaper?:eyebrow:

[Ithekro]

She comes for your soul. She will rip it from your living body with a simple "mii" or a full on "nipah". Fear her and her cuteness.

[Baru]

Hey, I got an order in today from Rightstuf and it came with this cool double-sided promotion for Higurashi, I scanned it so you all could see! ^^

http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/2061/higurashi4adib7.th.jpg (http://img145.imageshack.us/my.php?image=higurashi4adib7.jpg)

[Katsu Koneko]

Whoa that looks awesome! X3

[Dante of the Inferno]

http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/2061/higurashi4adib7.th.jpg (http://img145.imageshack.us/my.php?image=higurashi4adib7.jpg)

Finally, someone in the dub business does something right.

[Eryops]

her best weapon = scythe + fragments of time? im not even sure wth is that
Yes they are fragments of time. A fitting weapon for the Witch of the Fragments. :)

[Ryuugu-chan]

Hey, I got an order in today from Rightstuf and it came with this cool double-sided promotion for Higurashi, I scanned it so you all could see! ^^

http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/2061/higurashi4adib7.th.jpg (http://img145.imageshack.us/my.php?image=higurashi4adib7.jpg)

Cults...Yeaaaa....?
Nightmare?Higurashi isn't nightmare-e,unless you live in Hinamizawa.

...Funimation/Geneon did a good thing...The epicness of Higurashi prevails!

[cereal_killerxx]

Cults...Yeaaaa....?
Nightmare?Higurashi isn't nightmare-e,unless you live in Hinamizawa.

...Funimation/Geneon did a good thing...The epicness of Higurashi prevails!

Indeed. The only thing more epic I can think of is if Tsukiotoshi-hen and Miotsukushi-hen got released in manga form (I know, I have wild fantasies O_O ).

Here's hoping that Funi/Geneon does this series right!

[Orophin]

Does anyone have images of the actual artbox? It would be nice to be able to see it in its entirety. Chewy already posted some (http://forums.animesuki.com/showpost.php?p=981547&postcount=172) but the links don't work anymore.

[Hareoic]

Huh... I just looked at Best Buy's entries for "When They Cry." Now there's something there called "When They Cry: Starter Set" and I have no idea what that means. Think it's the original box set?

[Orophin]

Huh... I just looked at Best Buy's entries for "When They Cry." Now there's something there called "When They Cry: Starter Set" and I have no idea what that means. Think it's the original box set?
Yes it is. Look at the release date and the price.

[Ryuugu-chan]

Starter set?.......?
They had box sets!?..I thought they were going to release their first dubbed b.set (according to the offical Geneon-Funimation website)
What volumes,the first 3 arcs?

[Ithekro]

Starter set? That's basically a single volume with the box set's box shrink wrapped with it right?

[Orophin]

Looks like I've read Hareoic's post a bit too fast. No it's not the boxset, it's the first volume and the artbox.

[Hareoic]

Oops, that's what I meant to say.

[Ryuugu-chan]

Artbox?What's an artbox,a bunch of offical art's in a box?

[Crisano]

If I remember correctly, the artbox is pretty much a box decorated with official artwork of the girls in their Angel Mort outfit that serves to store all the other When They Cry DVDs.

[tobiast88]

No, it's a box that houses all the dvds. You've never seen this before?

[Crisano]

But, I said it serves to "store all the other When They Cry DVDs", so how am I wrong?

[tobiast88]

No, you're right, I posted for Ryuuguu-chan.

[Baru]

Well since someone asked for Artbox pictures and some aren't even sure what Artbox's are, I'll post these pictures I just took:

How Artbox's Work:
http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/8985/95860613fn9.th.jpg (http://img205.imageshack.us/my.php?image=95860613fn9.jpg)

Artbox Sides 1:
http://img520.imageshack.us/img520/1363/12190064kj7.th.jpg (http://img520.imageshack.us/my.php?image=12190064kj7.jpg)

Artbox Sides 2:
http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/1678/67882134sa8.th.jpg (http://img301.imageshack.us/my.php?image=67882134sa8.jpg)

DVDs 1-3 Covers (Non-negative Reversables):
http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/3579/88285017mb3.th.jpg (http://img140.imageshack.us/my.php?image=88285017mb3.jpg)

Back Covers:
http://img229.imageshack.us/img229/2006/82645629ju2.th.jpg (http://img229.imageshack.us/my.php?image=82645629ju2.jpg)

Mini-poster things that come with the DVD:
http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/3819/98219146fi7.th.jpg (http://img146.imageshack.us/my.php?image=98219146fi7.jpg)
I got Mela Lee (Dub Voice of Rena) to sign my Mini-Poster from Volume 2 when I met her :D

Sorry they're blurry, I took them with my phone

[Orophin]

Thanks Baru! :)

[cereal_killerxx]

For those of you who don't own the dvds or haven't preordered them yet, buy.com has volumes 1-4 for 18.99 a piece with 1.90 shipping!

Also, if you use this coupon, you get 5% off!
www.buy.com/retail/coupon.asp?prid=84773074
(the starter set all the way up to volume 5 is 107.33 subtotal before coupon xD )

edit: Here are the appropriate links so you don't buy the older versions on accident (which happen to be around 50 bucks per volume O_O)
Starter Set
http://www.buy.com/prod/when-they-cry-starter-set/q/loc/322/208465712.html
Volume 1
http://www.buy.com/prod/when-they-cry-vol-1/q/loc/322/208465713.html
Volume 2
http://www.buy.com/prod/when-they-cry-vol-2/q/loc/322/208465715.html
Volume 3
http://www.buy.com/prod/when-they-cry-vol-3/q/loc/322/208465714.html
Volume 4
http://www.buy.com/prod/when-they-cry-vol-4/q/loc/322/208465716.html
Volume 5
http://www.buy.com/prod/when-they-cry-vol-5/q/loc/322/209114946.html

:D

[xris]

You can find them even cheaper if you look around :)

When They Cry, Vol. 1 (http://www.dvdpacific.com/item.asp?ID=1010735) $17.25
When They Cry, Vol. 2 (http://www.dvdpacific.com/item.asp?ID=1010724) $17.25
When They Cry, Vol. 3 (http://www.dvdpacific.com/item.asp?ID=1010645) $17.25
When They Cry, Vol. 4 (http://www.dvdpacific.com/item.asp?ID=1010701) $17.25
When They Cry, Vol. 5 (http://www.dvdpacific.com/item.asp?ID=1026622) $17.25
When They Cry: Starter Set (http://www.dvdpacific.com/item.asp?ID=1025369) $22.79

And it's free delivery within the U.S.

[cereal_killerxx]

You can find them even cheaper if you look around :)

When They Cry, Vol. 1 (http://www.dvdpacific.com/item.asp?ID=1010735) $17.25
When They Cry, Vol. 2 (http://www.dvdpacific.com/item.asp?ID=1010724) $17.25
When They Cry, Vol. 3 (http://www.dvdpacific.com/item.asp?ID=1010645) $17.25
When They Cry, Vol. 4 (http://www.dvdpacific.com/item.asp?ID=1010701) $17.25
When They Cry, Vol. 5 (http://www.dvdpacific.com/item.asp?ID=1026622) $17.25
When They Cry: Starter Set (http://www.dvdpacific.com/item.asp?ID=1025369) $22.79

And it's free delivery within the U.S.

Nice find! xD

[KoiYuki]

Does anyone know what mini poster comes with volume 4?

[Baru]

Does anyone know what mini poster comes with volume 4?
No because it's not out yet, but I'll be sure to tell everyone here what it is once I get it

I have my suspicions that the mini-posters for volumes 4-6 will be the unused DVD art, though I can't say for sure yet...

[Baru]

Got DVD 4 today, screenshots as promised ^^

Front:
http://img260.imageshack.us/img260/5565/dvd4frontgv5.th.jpg (http://img260.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dvd4frontgv5.jpg)

Back:
http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/6389/dvd4backdc4.th.jpg (http://img402.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dvd4backdc4.jpg)

Inside:
http://img248.imageshack.us/img248/3466/dvd4insidefb1.th.jpg (http://img248.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dvd4insidefb1.jpg)

Mini-Poster:
http://img265.imageshack.us/img265/8961/dvd4wincesthr3.th.jpg (http://img265.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dvd4wincesthr3.jpg)

As I suspected, they're using the unused DVD art as the mini-poster things for DVDs 4-6

Also note that this DVD originally came in a black case, and I myself put it in a clear case to make it consistant with the other DVDs

[Orophin]

Got DVD 4 today

Lucky you... And one week before its release too. Mine has not been shipped yet. :(

[Katsu Koneko]

WHOA~ Early Volume 4...

Lucky You~ xD

Interesting Mini-poster. xD

[Skullchukka]

Some guy who works in a manga shop told me they are going to translate the Higurashi manga into english this fall. o.o

[Baru]

Some guy who works in a manga shop told me they are going to translate the Higurashi manga into english this fall. o.o
They Are. (http://yenpress.us/?page_id=454) Go to the Manga thread for more info, I guess...

Also, I know there's a lot of dub hate out there for Higurashi, but I personally love the dub, and the Episodes on DVD4 were so amazing in English... the Distinction scene especially... :D

For those who care: Steve Kramer voices Kasai

[Ace of Dragons]

How is Satoshi's voice?

[Baru]

I thought it was good, Satoshi doesn't sound as "girly" as the Japanese version (since he's actually voiced by a guy in the English version), but he's still kinda soft-spoken, and it turned out to be a nice fit to me

he's voiced by Darrel Guilbeau for those who don't know

[Ryuugu-chan]

Got DVD 4 today, screenshots as promised ^^

Front:
http://img260.imageshack.us/img260/5565/dvd4frontgv5.th.jpg (http://img260.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dvd4frontgv5.jpg)

Back:
http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/6389/dvd4backdc4.th.jpg (http://img402.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dvd4backdc4.jpg)

Inside:
http://img248.imageshack.us/img248/3466/dvd4insidefb1.th.jpg (http://img248.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dvd4insidefb1.jpg)

Mini-Poster:
http://img265.imageshack.us/img265/8961/dvd4wincesthr3.th.jpg (http://img265.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dvd4wincesthr3.jpg)

As I suspected, they're using the unused DVD art as the mini-poster things for DVDs 4-6

Also note that this DVD originally came in a black case, and I myself put it in a clear case to make it consistant with the other DVDs

..They kept that poster in?..I really don't get that poster O_o
Hau,I want to hear Satoshi's voice!...What episode those the new volume come up to?

[Baru]

I'll write what it says on the back, these are the Episodes it has:

"Time Wasting" Chapter:
EPISODE 2: SIGN (Series Episode #15)
"Eye Opening" Chapter:
EPISODE 1: FIRST LOVE (Series Episode #16)
EPISODE 2: RESPONSIBILITY (Series Episode #17)
EPISODE 3: ONI'S BLOOD LINE (Series Episode #18)

[Ryuugu-chan]

Up to episode 18?Neat.
Wait,time wasting chapter?
I thought that was a oneshot in the anime >< I like Akasaka and all but..

[SealedTime]

it was kinda boring but it is still a vital part of higurashi

[Shinigami_Mello]

One-shot? Noo, it was it's own arc and game XD And as the poster above said, vital: to show more of Rika and how she's thought of my the villagers, see her mysterious insight on things, introduce Akasaka, show the Yamainu, ect.

[Ryuugu-chan]

I find the box is rather odd looking.
It doesn't look very proffesonal,it just has screenshots,the episodes and information about the company and dvd.

[Baru]

I find the box is rather odd looking.
It doesn't look very proffesonal,it just has screenshots,the episodes and information about the company and dvd.
if you're basing that on my screenshot, remember that I have it on the reversable cover, the actual back cover you see when you see it in a store or when it arrives in the mail is different.

The actual back cover has Episode descriptions, only 3 screenshots, and more details.

[Mistypearl]

Does anyone know if they will be releasing a box set (DVDs 1-6) ? I would like to buy all of the first season, but I don't want to spend a lot of money buying each dvd seperately, though the art box is very shiny~. I looked on the funimation site, and it said "Box set coming soon" But you never know, should I buy each dvd or wait it out for the box set?

Also, if I could get clarification; The starter set is just episodes 1-5, and the art box is episode 1 with an art box for the other dvds? I keep on coming across different explainations of each.

Thank you :)

[xris]

Does anyone know if they will be releasing a box set (DVDs 1-6) ? I would like to buy all of the first season, but I don't want to spend a lot of money buying each dvd seperately, though the art box is very shiny~. I looked on the funimation site, and it said "Box set coming soon" But you never know, should I buy each dvd or wait it out for the box set?
I wasn't aware that a release date had been announced for Vol 6, let alone a complete box set.
Also, if I could get clarification; The starter set is just episodes 1-5, and the art box is episode 1 with an art box for the other dvds? I keep on coming across different explainations of each.
The When They Cry: Starter Set contains Vol 1 and an art box, nothing more.

Here is what has been so far announced.
When They Cry, Vol. 1 (http://www.dvdpacific.com/item.asp?ID=1010735) $17.25
When They Cry, Vol. 2 (http://www.dvdpacific.com/item.asp?ID=1010724) $17.25
When They Cry, Vol. 3 (http://www.dvdpacific.com/item.asp?ID=1010645) $17.25
When They Cry, Vol. 4 (http://www.dvdpacific.com/item.asp?ID=1010701) $17.25
When They Cry, Vol. 5 (http://www.dvdpacific.com/item.asp?ID=1026622) $17.25
When They Cry: Starter Set (http://www.dvdpacific.com/item.asp?ID=1025369) $22.79
So Starter Set = Art Box plus Vol 1

[Mistypearl]

I wasn't aware that a release date had been announced for Vol 6, let alone a complete box set.



http://funimation.com/whentheycry/ I got the info from this site.

Go to Product Info and it says Vol. 6 December 23rd '08 Just in time for the holidays?

Also there is a link in Product Info for "Box Set" but when you click on it, it only says coming soon.

Thanks by the way, for the info :)

[Hareoic]

Grr... Borders didn't have it, so I had to ask them to order it.

That was on Wednesday.

[cereal_killerxx]

I just got the starter set and the rest of volumes today xD. They look alot cooler than I thought they would and the added bonus of the mini posters is a nice touch. I'm a happy panda right now xD.

[HigurashiRika_04621]

Grr... Borders didn't have it, so I had to ask them to order it.

That was on Wednesday.

What, the manga?
Yeah, I ordered it myself back in August from the Borders website. I don't think that the volume was shipped yet, since the last chapter's coming out this month, so expect it late this month to early next month to mid-next month.

[cereal_killerxx]

I must admit, with the DVDs... I am way more satisfied than I thought I would be. The mastering done on the video is very colorful, crisp, and sharp. They also did a good job on the scrubbing the sound. Hopefully, the second season will get picked up next year.

[Mistypearl]

Hopefully, the second season will get picked up next year.


*Crosses fingers* Ahh; I can only hope :)

I wish they would release the date of the Box Set soon.

[Oyajitchi]

Ok so random "possibly" stupid question...

Does Funimation still use the English voices Geneon used for their DVD releases. Because no offense to anyone who somehow took a liking to them...

They stink. ~~Whew!~~ Well most anyway.

I have been trying to find out about this for awhile now...I don't normally post much, just browse...so I figured I'd ask. XD

[Orophin]

Ok so random "possibly" stupid question...

Does Funimation still use the English voices Geneon used for their DVD releases. Because no offense to anyone who somehow took a liking to them...

They stink. ~~Whew!~~ Well most anyway.

I have been trying to find out about this for awhile now...I don't normally post much, just browse...so I figured I'd ask. XD
Funi are only producing the DVDs for Geneon. They have no control over what the DVD contains. Hell, Funimation isn't even written on the box, not even in small letters.

[Jimprovement]

To me, I found the english voices leaving much to be desired, unfortunately.

Makes me wonder what the show would have been like using a different voice studio, but for some reason, Bang Zoom has been getting a lot of shows recently, and I'm not too crazy about some of the voices they've been using.

Also, maybe a few extras would have been nice, but I'm not sure how much content was on the R2 dvds originally.

I must admit though, I did like the box :3

[Mistypearl]

I heard that the dvds that geneon dubbed will be used, but for kai and dvd 5 and 6 (??) they will use other dubs....

That's what I've heard though, I don't know how many of the dvds geneon dubbed originally, but if they are doing Kai, then who knows.
Also, I wasn't a fan of the dub...but the more you listen to it, the more you get used to it, rather than liking it I've found.
Ehhh... Everyone's different...

[Eryops]

I heard that the dvds that geneon dubbed will be used, but for kai and dvd 5 and 6 (??) they will use other dubs....
Have you got any proof that Funimation has licensed the second season? Because if not then I think the entirety of your rumor is rendered questionable.