Higurashi licensed by Geneon

[Baru]

When I first heard the dub, I thought it was okay, but then it grew on me and now I love it just as much as the Japanese version, and I honestly don't get what people find so wrong with the voices aside from a few weird-sounding lines here and there

Also, the dub should stay consistant through all 6 DVDs, since, as has already been mentioned, FUNimation's only producing the DVDs for Geneon and is doing nothing to the dub at all

I'm pretty sure FUNi doesn't have Kai, but I think they've said they'd consider picking it up if the first season sells well

[Maho Momo]

I've definitely heard worse when it comes to dubbing, I actually learned to lower my expectations a lot when it comes to this... so I guess when I first heard the English dub of Higurashi I wasn't really turned off as much as other people were. I still prefer and watch the Japanese version, but the English dub still isn't anywhere near the worst that I've heard. @_@;

[Mistypearl]

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.

Yeah sorry, I was typing it, and then as I was typing it.... I was like 1- Where did I hear this from? and 2- What the heck am I typing?

Yes. Don't believe me, I just spew lies D: I apologize for the lack of judgement/brain matter.

.-.

[ayu-smepai]

I sometimes like to go for fanmade Dubs, Some of them Are really good
Atleast they didnt have Dub Voices like Bleach or Naruto

[Ace of Dragons]

Yeah, I like a lot of the fandubs. If only they weren't just clips, eh?
Even though it sounds a tad too old, Satoko's dub voice is really growing on me. Same for Frederica. Rika's, Rena's, and Oishi's probably never will, but life goes on. Satoshi's wasn't the worst, but I don't like it very much. It sounds similar to Keiichi's, but a bit deeper, I think.

[lovelysan]

Eh, I'm not a huge fan of most fandubs. The mic quality for a lot of them is ussually pretty poor.

Anyways, I like the Geneon dub for the most part. The only voice I'm not a huge fan of is Rena's and that's mostly because it sounds like she's struggling with the voice a bit. Of course, that's only by judging from the first disk.
Normally dubs tend to improve as the actors settle into their parts, so I'll have to see how she does on the next disks.

LOVE Keiichi's voice by the by. It's wonderful how his voice kind of cracks when he's in "freaking the hell out" mode *laughs*.

[KoiYuki]

The only voice I really wish they'd change would be Rika's. Oishii's is kinda nail-on-chalkboard too, but we don't have to listen to him as much.

[Ace of Dragons]

Uh... this isn't bumping, is it?

Anyway, I got the fifth DVD today (no digital camera or scanner, so no pictures. Sorry.). It included a mini poster of Shion facing away from Satoshi and kind of had a magenta background.

+Good acting from most of the characters, though sometimes the wrong emotions were used for the wrong scenes.
-Shmion's laugh hasn't improved.
+Satoko's final speech was done very well.
-Unless I misheard, Rina didn't call Rena "Reina."
-Satoko's VA still can't do her trademark laugh properly.
+Rika vs Shion was done pretty well, though Rika didn't call Shion a sadist.
-Everyone but Rena seems to pronounce Satoko "Sadoko."

[Dante of the Inferno]

Uh... this isn't bumping, is it?

Anyway, I got the fifth DVD today (no digital camera or scanner, so no pictures. Sorry.). It included a mini poster of Shion facing away from Satoshi and kind of had a magenta background.

+Good acting from most of the characters, though sometimes the wrong emotions were used for the wrong scenes.
-Shmion's laugh hasn't improved.
+Satoko's final speech was done very well.
-Unless I misheard, Rina didn't call Rena "Reina."
-Satoko's VA still can't do her trademark laugh properly.
+Rika vs Shion was done pretty well, though Rika didn't call Shion a sadist.
-Everyone but Rena seems to pronounce Satoko "Sadoko."

But did Shion say "fun-fun underground torture chamber?" Please say she did.

[Ace of Dragons]

But did Shion say "fun-fun underground torture chamber?" Please say she did.

...Sadly, no. :( She said,
"Hey, I tell you what. Let's change the stage a little bit. I say we take all this fun we're having down to the torture room! Ahahaha!"

[Mistypearl]

I really wish they would release the box set date already~~
But eh, the dub is kind of strange, but I think they're doing a good job so far, not excellent, but not bad either :)

[Hareoic]

I really wish they would release the box set date already~~
But eh, the dub is kind of strange, but I think they're doing a good job so far, not excellent, but not bad either :)
I heard a rumor that it'll be out during spring 2009.

[Mistypearl]

I heard a rumor that it'll be out during spring 2009.

Well on the bright side---

That'll be enough time to save up money for it + others...

On the emo dark side---

*bangs head on desk*
Well, at least now I can focus my money on those ghost hunt / lucky star dvds, eh?

[HigurashinoUmineko]

you lucky bastards...*sniff* I can't buy any because we don't have any stores that carry them...(BTW I didn't mean bastards in a bad way...)

[Mistypearl]

you lucky bastards...*sniff* I can't buy any because we don't have any stores that carry them...(BTW I didn't mean bastards in a bad way...)

Really? Not even an FYE? Sure it's expensive, but they actually do sell the Higurashi dvds in their anime section (Flashback to last time I was in FYE~ Caught unaware when I saw them sitting there lonely on the shelf T_T)

Anyway, hey there's always the internets o__O I buy most of my stuff online.

[hobbes04]

you lucky bastards...*sniff* I can't buy any because we don't have any stores that carry them...(BTW I didn't mean bastards in a bad way...)

BestBuy has an anime section. You can get pretty good deals online like Mistypearl said. FYE I have found to be really expensive, but Best Buy is not much better. Sometimes they have good deals on old classics nobody wants

[ShiiChan]

Do you know anything of the Boxset? Or just what I know? xD In the official site, there isn't anything about it. Not a release date, not a pic of it. T.T Too bad.... >_>

And do you know anything about Geneon licensing Kai? Or it is just a hope?

thanks >w<

And...can somebody take some photo of the 5. and 6. volume of When they Cry? arigatou ^^

[Dante of the Inferno]

Do you know anything of the Boxset? Or just what I know? xD In the official site, there isn't anything about it. Not a release date, not a pic of it. T.T Too bad.... >_>

And do you know anything about Geneon licensing Kai? Or it is just a hope?

thanks >w<

And...can somebody take some photo of the 5. and 6. volume of When they Cry? arigatou ^^

All we know about Volume 6 is that it will be released Dec 23. You probably shouldn't expect a box set until February (wouldn't that be interesting if the release date of the box set is the release date of Rei).

[Mistypearl]

Do you know anything of the Boxset? Or just what I know? xD In the official site, there isn't anything about it. Not a release date, not a pic of it. T.T Too bad.... >_>

And do you know anything about Geneon licensing Kai? Or it is just a hope?

thanks >w<

And...can somebody take some photo of the 5. and 6. volume of When they Cry? arigatou ^^

I KNOW... So annoying D: Either February (Hopefully) or 09 Spring :/

Here's 5.....

http://us.st12.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/animecorner_2029_78171632

Here's 6.....

http://us.st12.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/animecorner_2033_208752855

Interesting... Robert's anime corner is having a dvd bundle for like, 100+ dollars. I guess they have that up before the box set gets released eh?

http://www.animecornerstore.com/whentheycry.html

Sorry I have seen the reversible art, but I can't find it now :(

[kj1980]

Being in Japan, I'd like to ask a question: Do English dub voice actors/actresses have their radio shows about the anime or have fan events promoting the anime?

This is one of the interesting parts of the Japanese anime industry - there are lots of tie-ins to promote the sales of the DVDs. Do Anime released in the US have such promos? Or is just based on fansub popularity?

[Oyajitchi]

Being in Japan, I'd like to ask a question: Do English dub voice actors/actresses have their radio shows about the anime or have fan events promoting the anime?

This is one of the interesting parts of the Japanese anime industry - there are lots of tie-ins to promote the sales of the DVDs. Do Anime released in the US have such promos? Or is just based on fansub popularity?

Well as far as I know living in New Jersey anime is only really bought by people who loved the fansubs of the anime online or if they happen to like the group who picked up the anime and started dubbing it into english. (Like Funimation for example)

In America there are random cons to go to and whatnot and if the con is highly popular, they will have promotions at the cons like flyers or english voice actor autographs or panel.

It would be neat if they had events on certant days that had like for instance Higurashi events one day or a radio show you can tune into that isn't a podcast you have to find on itunes, but anime isn't as popular as it is in Japan, so this will never happen.

The best we have are Cons that we go to that happen every so often.

My question:

Is Funimation planning (Or currently) redubbing Higurashi?

I heard rumors on youtube and such but didn't know if it was true. Gosh, I hope it is!

[Orophin]

My question:

Is Funimation planning (Or currently) redubbing Higurashi?

I heard rumors on youtube and such but didn't know if it was true. Gosh, I hope it is!

I already answered your question 2 months ago. (http://forums.animesuki.com/showpost.php?p=1990888&postcount=497) ;)

[Oyajitchi]

I already answered your question 2 months ago. (http://forums.animesuki.com/showpost.php?p=1990888&postcount=497) ;)

Oh thankies. :p

But I thought that maybe Geneon gave Funimation more freedom randomly all a sudden...but I guess that didn't happen...

[Mistypearl]

I was on the funimation website today, and their 'quickie' podcast was up like 2 days ago talking about licensing 10 new titles in the 10 days before January 1st. Now I don't want to raise people's hopes, but I know alot of people are thinking Kai will be one of them, but I'm just saying, it could be possible. Also the site is the funimation site slash newshowagogo.

:) Let's cross our fingers

[Eryops]

Being in Japan, I'd like to ask a question: Do English dub voice actors/actresses have their radio shows about the anime or have fan events promoting the anime?

This is one of the interesting parts of the Japanese anime industry - there are lots of tie-ins to promote the sales of the DVDs. Do Anime released in the US have such promos? Or is just based on fansub popularity?
I don't think that Higurashi got any real advertising in the US. Of course it's aimed at a niche target audience which is probably already aware of the show, so advertising it to that group would have probably been unnecessary.

Oh thankies. :p

But I thought that maybe Geneon gave Funimation more freedom randomly all a sudden...but I guess that didn't happen...
The dubbing for Higurashi S1 was already finished. Dubbing is the most expensive part of releasing a series in the West. Why would they unnecessarily repeat if for a title that only has a limited target audience?

[Icehawk]

I don't think that Higurashi got any real advertising in the US. Of course it's aimed at a niche target audience which is probably already aware of the show, so advertising it to that group would have probably been unnecessary.

Only real advertising i've seen for Higurashi is the animated links they have on the ANN website. Atleast its better than nothing, ANN gets pretty high traffic so hopefully some casual fans have taken notice to it.

Has there ever been any indication just how well the series has sold on DVD over here? I thought I recall that prior to Geneon pulling their distribution that the series was selling fairly well, but I havent heard if its been doing well again since they have started re-releasing it.

[Oyajitchi]

The dubbing for Higurashi S1 was already finished. Dubbing is the most expensive part of releasing a series in the West. Why would they unnecessarily repeat if for a title that only has a limited target audience?


Yes that is why I was wondering if this rumor I heard was actually true or not.

I really can't say I dislike the english dubbing of the Higurashi series since I didn't really watch much but all of episode 4.

I didn't necessarily like it because of the butchered laughter they did...

But I wonder if they will have an all new cast for season 2, Solutions. (kai)

[Baru]

I recently finished watching the last DVD of the series

And I must say I personally really like the dubbed version just as much as the Japanese version, Meakashi-hen and Tsumihoroboshi-hen were handled especially well in my opinion. Though they were shaky earlier in the series, I felt the actors really got into their characters eventually and were great in these last two arcs.

I really hope Kai will get licensed soon and that all the actors reprise their roles. ^^

[Katsu Koneko]

Whoa you got the last DVD fast! xD

Man I reallly need to get 4 - 6. Hopefully I get a giftcard for Christmas and use it to buy Higurashi. <3

[Orophin]

Whoa you got the last DVD fast! xD

Man I reallly need to get 4 - 6. Hopefully I get a giftcard for Christmas and use it to buy Higurashi. <3
I received mine early too along with my copy of Vol. 5. They shipped it two weeks before the release date.

Anyway, for those who wanted to know what the mini poster of Vol. 6 looks like, this is the image they used (http://i42.tinypic.com/2wchezs.jpg).

[Joly]

Final appearance? Why is that? o_O

[Katsu Koneko]

I received mine early too along with my copy of Vol. 5. They shipped it two weeks before the release date.

Anyway, for those who wanted to know what the mini poster of Vol. 6 looks like, this is the image they used (http://i42.tinypic.com/2wchezs.jpg).

Wow you're lucky. xD

Aw that pic is cute. ^^

[Oyajitchi]

If you want to buy the Higurashi DVDs, buy them at the Z store.

They sell the limited (Now I think retired) bundle with Art and dvd 1 w/ box for the price of a regualr DVD that you would buy of the Higurashi series, and they as well sell all the other DVDS 1-6 (W/ or w/out art box that was DVD 1) for a amazing pricing of 22 bucks!

http://www.Zstore.com

...of course if there is a better place to buy them...

[Ace of Dragons]

Got volume six.

+ Holy crap... Rena's laugh finally improved, even if it's not quite as good as the original!
- Some of the dubbed lines... are similar to the original, but not as good.

[CatQueen]

I received mine early too along with my copy of Vol. 5. They shipped it two weeks before the release date.

Anyway, for those who wanted to know what the mini poster of Vol. 6 looks like, this is the image they used (http://i42.tinypic.com/2wchezs.jpg).

I can't help but wonder why they didn't include that poster in Vol. 4 instead.

[Oyajitchi]

Got volume six.

+ Holy crap... Rena's laugh finally improved, even if it's not quite as good as the original!
- Some of the dubbed lines... are similar to the original, but not as good.

I plan to eventually buy all the DVDs including the DVD 1 Art Box Bundle, but was wondering if the english voice cast for Higurashi would progressively get better and when.

In this case up till (Sadly) the last volume it got better, volume 6. But the main question(s) is when does it start to pick up and does the english voice cast even compare to the Japanese voice cast.

Also the minus was some of the dubbed lines didn't meet good standards with the original's dubbed lines... is it a big deal or, for instance a very troublesome problem?

Heh.

[Ace of Dragons]

True enough, true enough. The changed lines aren't as big a deal as I made it out to be. I guess it's just personal preference and just how much people like the original dialogue (like the fun-fun underground torture chamber?) and hope for it to be the same or how unexpected they are.
"Keiichi, you suck!" Rather than "You're cruel, Keiichi-kun!" when Rena catches him with the alarm clock, trying to disarm her bomb, for instance.

I'm not sure when they start getting better, but it's probably some time after Onikakushi-hen.

[Orophin]

Oyajitchi, you don't have to watch it in english you know. I haven't even touched the english dub myself.

[ShiiChan]

Got volume six.

+ Holy crap... Rena's laugh finally improved, even if it's not quite as good as the original!
- Some of the dubbed lines... are similar to the original, but not as good.

woww....what mini poster did you got with Vol. 6? Or there isnt poster in it?

[Baru]

Oyajitchi, I'll say that in my opinion, Watangashi-hen and Tatarigoroshi-hen are done a bit better then how the first arc was handled, and that the last two Arcs were definitely the best as far as the VAs performances go. But it's really up to the listeners preference to decide when they find a performance acceptable to their standards.

and Shiichan, as Orophin said, this is the image used for the mini-poster: http://i42.tinypic.com/2wchezs.jpg

[Shinigami_Mello]

Sorry if this has been asked, but does Funi plan on releasing a boxset for Higurashi?

[Mistypearl]

Sorry if this has been asked, but does Funi plan on releasing a boxset for Higurashi?

I probably asked this already, so I'll try my best to answer :)

You would think considering on the funimation page [ www.funimation.com/whentheycry ] under products there is a link for "box set" but all we get is sadly, "COMING SOON!" So, I'm thinking it is... coming... though maybe not soon. Also I'm confused, why would they release an art box and then a box set?

They probably will just include all the dvds with the artbox or something.

Also on Robert's Anime Corner instead of listing a Higurashi box set they are just having a 'bundle'.

The bottom line: If there will be one (I hope!!) it will probably be annouced/available sometime in February, March perhaps?

Hope that helped :)

[Orophin]

Also I'm confused, why would they release an art box and then a box set?
That's actually a pretty common thing in the anime industry. By releasing an art box, both those who bought the singles and the box set can have something to put their DVDs into.

They probably will just include all the dvds with the artbox or something.
It will probably be a thinpack since they are cheaper to produce.

[D_user1]

Were scenes removed from the DVD versions of the episodes?

In the original version of episode 20, at the very end, when Shion's talking to Satoko on the phone, she makes a really creepy face after Rika's corpse is shown. In the DVD version she doesn't make this face.

I don't have a screencap of the face I'm talking about, but I found a picture someone drew of it in the image thread.

http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/2669/meakasi5ptr6we8.jpg

[Mistypearl]

Is this (the first sequence in the avatar xD) it? Not my avatar, but I hope I know which scene you're talking about. That would be lame if they did that, maybe you missed it? O__O http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg206/MistypearI/shii6.gif

[D_user1]

There's another scene I just realized was taken out.

In the original version of episode 21, at the very end, when Shion's falling to her death, she looks up at the moon and sees Satoshi's face appear on it. In the DVD version this doesn't happen.

Let me just say, I don't think these 2 missing scenes are the the only ones. As I watched the DVD versions of episodes 15-21 for the first time last night, there were several instances where I believe they removed parts of scenes, but without the ability to see the original versions anymore, I can't say for certain.

Tonight I'm going to watch the DVD versions of episodes 22-26 for the first time, if I notice any missing scenes I'll post about them later.

[D_user1]

Is this (the first sequence in the avatar xD) it? Not my avatar, but I hope I know which scene you're talking about. That would be lame if they did that, maybe you missed it? O__O http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg206/MistypearI/shii6.gif

I believe the GIF you posted is from the beginning of episode 16 when Shion calls Mion on the telephone after she runs away from the boarding school.

[Orophin]

I just looked and my DVD does have the scene where she sees Satoshi while looking at the moon. As for the other scene, it's not there but was it really there to begin with? Because I don't remember such scene. She does smile a little but that's it.

[Icehawk]

Were scenes removed from the DVD versions of the episodes?

In the original version of episode 20, at the very end, when Shion's talking to Satoko on the phone, she makes a really creepy face after Rika's corpse is shown. In the DVD version she doesn't make this face.

I don't have a screencap of the face I'm talking about, but I found a picture someone drew of it in the image thread.

http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/2669/meakasi5ptr6we8.jpg


I just watched an old non dvd version of that scene and compared it to the DVD, both scenes are the same and Shion never makes any look like the one in the fan picture. You must have a mixed up memory of it.

EDIT: She actually does make that sort of look in the beginning part of episode 21 when she is talking on the phone with Keiichi and lying to him about the things that have been happening. You must have had that image in your mind and confused it as being part of the ending scene of the previous episode.

[ShiiChan]

and Shiichan, as Orophin said, this is the image used for the mini-poster: http://i42.tinypic.com/2wchezs.jpg

awww, thankies and sorry ^^""" Im quite tired these days for reading back x33

anyway...they should release the boxset soon (altough I have almost collected the 6 volumes...) !!
Anyone? Knows anything? x3

Edit: And maybe Im wrong but if you look at Volume 1 and too DVDs' back, they have the same text in them. Its a little bit weird....

[Dante of the Inferno]

awww, thankies and sorry ^^""" Im quite tired these days for reading back x33

anyway...they should release the boxset soon (altough I have almost collected the 6 volumes...) !!
Anyone? Knows anything? x3

Edit: And maybe Im wrong but if you look at Volume 1 and too DVDs' back, they have the same text in them. Its a little bit weird....

Yeah, Geneon was staffed by idiots at the time, and it was corrected later on.

[ShiiChan]

Yeah, Geneon was staffed by idiots at the time, and it was corrected later on.

I see....maybe I got the first pressed ones.... x33 :meh:

[Orophin]

Yeah, Geneon was staffed by idiots at the time, and it was corrected later on.
I bought mine after Funi helped Geneon to release the rest of the DVDs and that error is still there.

[Icehawk]

Yeah, Geneon was staffed by idiots at the time, and it was corrected later on.

It was supposed to be corrected, I recall Geneon actually once released a statement saying they would even ship people affected by the misprint a properly fixed cover if you sent yours in to them, however, shortly after that was when Geneon decided to cease distribution and so they likely never had the time to fix it.

I would hope that atleast once Funimation goes to release their own prints of the covers that contain the Funi logo, they will recognize and fix the proplem on their own.

[Baru]

For all the people that were waiting for a boxset to purchase Higurashi, you're in luck:

The Higurashi Boxset has been given a Release Date (http://www.rightstuf.com/1-800-338-6827/catalogmgr/j===hoHWLAZNWh6P94/browse/item/83857/4/0/0)

[typhonsentra]

A little rich for my blood but.... maybe I'll consider it. First season was a hoot and I like supporting smaller projects like this as it probably won't sell too well.

[Fujikira]

For all the people that were waiting for a boxset to purchase Higurashi, you're in luck:

The Higurashi Boxset has been given a Release Date (http://www.rightstuf.com/1-800-338-6827/catalogmgr/j===hoHWLAZNWh6P94/browse/item/83857/4/0/0)


That's a little to hefty priced for me. I guess for now I'll stick with the artbox and the separate volumes. Hopefully the boxsets will do good enough to get Funi to license Kai.

[Poey]

Finally!! I've been waiting for a box set to be released forever. That price actually sounds incredibly reasonable to me.

[Solachinx]

Hmm. Six $25 singles totaling at $150, or one $70 box set...

The box saves more money in the long run.

I wish it wouldn't take until August, but I'll just have to wait for it anyway. Any idea what the box art is?

[Baru]

Any idea what the box art is?
Not yet, but I'll be sure to post it here as soon as it's available

[lovelysan]

Wow, the box is coming out near by birthday. What a great gift I shall be getting myself this year~

*bookmarks*

EDIT- (Hope it gets put up on Amazon soon at that Right Stuff price. I like buying stuff from Amazon with my Amazon card because It gives me some nice perks.)

[Baru]

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51gBvSCu5SL._SS420_.jpg

Boxset Image

It's tough to be the new guy in town, but when Keiichi joins an after school club with four cute girls, he thinks he's got it made. Then he learns about demonic cults, the failed dam construction project and the murders that happen every year after the town festival. How many of his "friends" from his club are involved - and what are their plans for him?!

Contains episodes 1-26.

Spoken Languages: English, Japanese w/ English subtitles.
Retail Price: $69.98
Age Rating: 16+ (For Extreme Violence and Strong Language)
624 Minutes
Produced by Geneon Entertainment (USA) Inc.
Distributed by FUNimation Entertainment

Date Available: August 25th 2009

at Rightstuf you can get it cheaper at $52.49

[Dante of the Inferno]

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e377/W_T_K/GN08675.jpg

Boxset Image



at Rightstuf you can get it cheaper at $52.49


And you thought Volume 1's cover looked twisted the first time around...

That case doesn't look very thick. Would you venture 2-3 discs in there? Doesn't even seem like it has room for art, either.

[Baru]

And you thought Volume 1's cover looked twisted the first time around...

That case doesn't look very thick. Would you venture 2-3 discs in there? Doesn't even seem like it has room for art, either.
It's a thinpack, it'll probably have a total of 6 discs in 3 thin cases, each with double-sided covers

This is probably how it'll be based on the Karin boxset which uses that format

[Poey]

That looks badass, I can't wait! Aug 25 can't get here soon enough...

[HigurashinoUmineko]

Aw man I wish I could've waited for that and NOT have gotten all 6 dvds with the art box with fanservice!!!

[Solachinx]

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51gBvSCu5SL._SS420_.jpg



That is epic.

Wish they could've used Vol 6 art, but wow...that's badass.

[Xanas]

Oooh, leet box, for this series I may buy that one even though I do have fanservice box.

[KoiYuki]

I wonder if it'd include the mini-posters..? I might buy it, but then I'd have to sell the DVDs I have (1, 2, &5). D: Depends on if it comes with any bonuses other than taking up less space.

[Poey]

^^ I sort of doubt it'll come with anything other than the DVDs. That's just my guess though, I haven't read anything.

[TsundereCake]

Wow, the box is coming out near by birthday. What a great gift I shall be getting myself this year~

*bookmarks*

EDIT- (Hope it gets put up on Amazon soon at that Right Stuff price. I like buying stuff from Amazon with my Amazon card because It gives me some nice perks.)

Look it up under "When They Cry" on Amazon and not "Higurashi" ;)

[Solachinx]

It's a thinpack, it'll probably have a total of 6 discs in 3 thin cases, each with double-sided covers

This is probably how it'll be based on the Karin boxset which uses that format

Actually, after comparing the picture to other boxsets I have, it looks a little thick for a thin pack. It looks like a boxset about as thick as the FMA ones (the smaller, season one: part one-types)

[KoiYuki]

Actually, after comparing the picture to other boxsets I have, it looks a little thick for a thin pack. It looks like a boxset about as thick as the FMA ones (the smaller, season one: part one-types)
My superGALS! thinpack is thicker than that (and it has 6 or so DVDs). That Higurashi one's really pretty thin..

[Baru]

Bigger image:

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e377/W_T_K/WhenTheyCryCompleteCollection.jpg

[Ca12nag3]

Looks the same size as most of the regular box sets with dvds and a simple flyer with episode sums.
I might buy it ;) only interested in the episodes in jap with subs anyways. Hate the english crap but most series dont get released here and still hard to get american dvds so ill cross my fingers and hope i can get a copy somehow ^^

[Poey]

Thanks for the bigger picture, it looks even more badass!

[Solachinx]

Do the dub VAs get better over time?

[Baru]

Do the dub VAs get better over time?
In my opinion, yes
But whatever someone thinks of their performance is really up to their own judgment, so asking that will only get you that persons opinion.

[Dante of the Inferno]

Honestly, the voice actors get better when they have more lines. As such, Mion/Shion's voice actor is consistently good, Satoko gets better by Curse-Killing Chapter and Rena is very good by Atonement Chapter.

Rika's voice actor sounds a little better by Time-Killing Chapter, but her "Dark Rika" voice improves a lot because of the previews.

Keiichi sounds consistent, whether that's good or bad.

[Fujikira]

Rika's voice actor sounds a little better by Time-Killing Chapter, but her "Dark Rika" voice improves a lot because of the previews.




Theres been a lot of criticism for Rebbeca Forstadt for her voice being "to old" for her. Despite that I highly disagree with it.

Regarding the dub, Megan Hollingshead performance as Mion/Shion was the gem out the entire dub.

Keiichi's VA Grant George really needs to make a con appearance. :heh:

[Dante of the Inferno]

Theres been a lot of criticism for Rebbeca Forstadt for her voice being "too old" for her. Despite that I highly disagree with it.


What? Reba West is listed as the English voice actor for Rika, with Yukari Tamura as the original voice actor.


As for sounding "too old," I'd say that it's VERY difficult to spontaneously switch from sounding young, innocent, and adorable to dark and brooding with a hint of youth. After going through a list of english voice actors that would work for the characters (Stephanie Sheh as Rena, perhaps?), I really couldn't find someone who I feel would would be spot-on.

[HigurashinoUmineko]

Um thats also a name Rebbeca Forstadt goes by...

[Majic]

Voice acting or whatever, I'm just glad to finally see a full R1 box set come out for this excellent series.

I'm pondering a preorder, but what is not at all in doubt is that I will own this.



Edit: Screw it. Preordered. Rightstuf pwns me. :p

[lovelysan]

Look it up under "When They Cry" on Amazon and not "Higurashi" ;)

Aagh! I totally did when I first posted that! Amazon is trying to make me look silly. *shakes fist* Aaaaaaammaaaazoooooooooon!

....... *pre-orders* (Amazon pwns me apparently XD .)

[TsundereCake]

Aagh! I totally did when I first posted that! Amazon is trying to make me look silly. *shakes fist* Aaaaaaammaaaazoooooooooon!

....... *pre-orders* (Amazon pwns me apparently XD .)

Lawl XD




Preordered for me too ^_^

[Poey]

So... I preordered the box set from Rightstuf a bit over a month ago, and I got an email a few days ago saying it SHIPPED. Sure enough, I checked the UPS tracking and it should arrive today. ..but its release date is Aug 25th and the Rightstuf site says it's still just a pre-order and not shipping yet.

...? Woo! I've preordered a lot of things before but this has never happened this far in advance, if in advance at all.

[TsundereCake]

So... I preordered the box set from Rightstuf a bit over a month ago, and I got an email a few days ago saying it SHIPPED. Sure enough, I checked the UPS tracking and it should arrive today. ..but its release date is Aug 25th and the Rightstuf site says it's still just a pre-order and not shipping yet.

...? Woo! I've preordered a lot of things before but this has never happened this far in advance, if in advance at all.

Lucky DD:

I ordered it from Amazon XD

[Baru]

So... I preordered the box set from Rightstuf a bit over a month ago, and I got an email a few days ago saying it SHIPPED. Sure enough, I checked the UPS tracking and it should arrive today. ..but its release date is Aug 25th and the Rightstuf site says it's still just a pre-order and not shipping yet.

...? Woo! I've preordered a lot of things before but this has never happened this far in advance, if in advance at all.

FUNimation is known for getting things out a few weeks before their release date, I don't know why, but it's awesome :D

My copy will arrive tomorrow today, I'll take pictures of the set if anyone wants me to, in case you want to see how the inside looks :)

[Katsu Koneko]

FUNimation is known for getting things out a few weeks before their release date, I don't know why, but it's awesome :D

My copy will arrive tomorrow today, I'll take pictures of the set if anyone wants me to, in case you want to see how the inside looks :)

That would be very awesome~ Thank you in advance. ^^

[Daisu]

I have been waiting for the boxset a long time, now that the stars had aligned I went and ordered it.

[Poey]

It arrived today for me. Beautiful art! FINALLY!

[Baru]

Pics of the set:

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b179/Balmung_HHQ/When%20They%20Cry%20Thinpack/Front.jpghttp://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b179/Balmung_HHQ/When%20They%20Cry%20Thinpack/Back.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b179/Balmung_HHQ/When%20They%20Cry%20Thinpack/ThinFronts.jpghttp://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b179/Balmung_HHQ/When%20They%20Cry%20Thinpack/ThinBacks.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b179/Balmung_HHQ/When%20They%20Cry%20Thinpack/Disks.jpg

[Dante of the Inferno]

They maintained the creepy negative for the cover, but gave us the japanese color covers for the individual cases. It's a nice touch, but I rather dislike the text cutting across the top of the box cover.

[Cavuy]

Must have...now

[lovelysan]

Lucky DD:

I ordered it from Amazon XD

As did I. I am a touch sad inside now...

:heh:

[Solachinx]

So it's a thick-thinpack :twitch: I can dig :D. I just need to get enough money for it.

[Proto]

I saw it for 40 bucks at dvdpacific, for those interested.

[Dante of the Inferno]

That reminds me, has anyone noticed (likely with a fine-tooth comb) if there are any differences with the video/translation between the original release and the box release? I realize that no one may even have the boxset in their hands yet, but I'll at least throw the question out there.

[Baru]

That reminds me, has anyone noticed (likely with a fine-tooth comb) if there are any differences with the video/translation between the original release and the box release? I realize that no one may even have the boxset in their hands yet, but I'll at least throw the question out there.
Nope, they're the same 6 discs
However, for people who had playback issues with discs 4-6 of the original release on certain DVD players, the discs on this release should be fixed, I believe :)

[Mistypearl]

I'm still debating whether or not to get this, might be too intense to show at my Anime Club, and I wonder if I really want it on my shelf to come and strangle me in the middle of the night!!

I like the use of the color images on the thinpak cases, and the negative on front, but that red text on the top kind of sticks out like a sore thumb to me.

[Daisu]

Got my copy today, had to pay some cash for customs though, guess the dvd looked suspicious lol :cool:


Wished the boxset had at least some extras, I am so envious on how well japan get exclusive bonuses.

[AceHigh]

where did you buy your copy at? I'm still waiting for mine to ship :(

[Daisu]

I ordered it from Rightstuf.com. It was very quick.

[Goat-Kun]

I ordered from Amazon and my boxset came today! WHEEE!!! :D

[Kishin]

T_T I bought the limited edition box and dvds seperatly at a convention for 170$, if I'd waited I coulda gotten the box set for 40$... O well can't change the past, leest now I got an Angel Mort Box Cover.

[Poey]

Heh, that's ok, you don't have to worry about it now. I'm kickin' myself for buying all of FMA individually before the box sets were released though. D:

[lovelysan]

Got my box set on Saturday and then had a pretty good marathon watch of it. (Dub- since I've seen it a few times subbed anyways.) Aaaaaah, such a good series.

The disk cases themselves seemed kinda ... cheaper than ussual though. The left side can't really hold the disks in my case....

Ah, I don't know if anyone else has this issue though. But eh well, cheapo's like myself can't be too picky~ .

[TsundereCake]

Got my boxset today ^w^ /

[TsundereCake]

Got my boxset today ^w^ /
Are anyone else's disks faulty (in the boxset?) The first two disks have both had a lot of problems with skipping in short bursts and subtitles getting stuck.

[Cavuy]

Are anyone else's disks faulty (in the boxset?) The first two disks have both had a lot of problems with skipping in short bursts and subtitles getting stuck.

After a while my discs would get that problem, not skipping but the subtitle problem anyways, and after a while it crashed my computer, but I'm not sure, maybe it was just my computer. And for me it was the last two discs.

[Solachinx]

Bought mine today at FYE; I really like the artwork and, whereas Dub Rena used to annoy me, she's starting to grow on me.

[Solachinx]

Are anyone else's disks faulty (in the boxset?) The first two disks have both had a lot of problems with skipping in short bursts and subtitles getting stuck.

Never noticed it on the first disk, but it was doing it A LOT on the second one. Was it like that in the singles? Maybe we should tell Funimation?

[Baru]

It seems that apparently there were some bad disks in some shipments of the boxset, however not all are like that as both me and a friend of mine have good working discs.

I'd say your best bet is to contact FUNimation and ask for a replacement set...

[SilverSyko]

Faulty disks huh? That's kind of unsettling to hear after pre-ordering the boxset.

Hopefully they'll correct that mistake while I pray to myself mine will be fine.

[Solachinx]

It seems that apparently there were some bad disks in some shipments of the boxset, however not all are like that as both me and a friend of mine have good working discs.

I'd say your best bet is to contact FUNimation and ask for a replacement set...

Eh, I'll watch the rest of the boxset and see which disks are faulty and see if I can just ask for those disks only. And if it's only disk 2 (which I'm sure it's not) I'll just buy Vol. 2 from the store and put that in my boxset instead.

[TsundereCake]

It seems that apparently there were some bad disks in some shipments of the boxset, however not all are like that as both me and a friend of mine have good working discs.

I'd say your best bet is to contact FUNimation and ask for a replacement set...

What email address would I use to tell them?

I'm looking around Funi's site, and the only one I've found so far is "feedback"

[Lemons]

I bought the last volume a month before the boxset got released.:dots:

But from what I hear, there weren't any significant extras to catch my attention, to make me buy it even if I wanted to.

[Poey]

All of my discs are working perfectly fine.

[Solachinx]

Seems like Disk 2 is the only one that's royally messed up; tis a shame too: Watanagashi is my favorite arc.

[Solachinx]

Seems like Disk 2 is the only one that's royally messed up; tis a shame too: Watanagashi is my favorite arc.

Ok... to all people who have faulty sets: try playing it in another DVD player. I was originally playing it in my Ps3, and switched it to my other player (which is, ironically, also made by Sony) and went to all the spots I got stuck: it worked flawlessly and the same went for the other disks in that one player.

So, try switching DVD players, and see if that does anything.

[Hareoic]

Or if you're playing it on the computer, download a program called AnyDVD and install it. There's a chance that Funimation decided to do a crappy encode/encryption/whatever for the entire set, but this should resolve that issue.

[Majic]

FWIW, all my discs work fine, and I've run through the series twice, so I say that with a great deal of confidence. ;)

[Ferny]

Not that anyone probably cares, but I ordered the box set from Borders today, and I should get it in about a week and a half. :)

[becky-chan]

^ Luckyyyy.I haven't gotten the chance or money to order it yet..

[CELESTRIAL-HARDRAVE]

Finally after getting enough money i pre-ordered the first volume with the Box not to long ago ^__^ i perfer series in the box more then silm packs, and by what i have seen the Angel mort box looks gorgeous. should arrive in about 2 weeks, cant wait !

[Baru]

Not sure if this is of use to any of you, but FUNimation has uploaded the first 4 episodes (http://www4.funimation.com/video/?page=show&b=104) of Higurashi to their video streaming site. (PS: it's only the dub)

It's about time they got streaming rights for this

[07th_Expansion_FAN]

So the 1st arc huh? I wouldn't be surprised of n00bs thought it was all over after that.

[Cavuy]

So the 1st arc huh? I wouldn't be surprised of n00bs thought it was all over after that.

Wouldn't be suprising at all. I actually thought that the story would continue with new characters after Keiichi, Rena and Mion died, and then thought that the first arc was the end and that everything that happened after it was what happened before they died. That theory didn't last very long. XD

[AceHigh]

they should add episode 5 just as a teaser or maybe actually make a trailer.

[Ultimate Rena Fan]

Lol, so Higurashi is rated TV-MA. Didn't see that coming. /sarcasm So does this mean Higurashi might have a chance of airing in English on TV ?

[Baru]

So does this mean Higurashi might have a chance of airing in English on TV ?
Nope, FUNimation uses the TV rating system for all of their titles

[Dante of the Inferno]

So does this mean Higurashi might have a chance of airing in English on TV?


Needs better dubbing for the first 2-3 arcs. Early Rika and Rena are like sandpaper on my eardrums.

[Solachinx]

Lol, so Higurashi is rated TV-MA. Didn't see that coming. /sarcasm So does this mean Higurashi might have a chance of airing in English on TV ?

Maybe on adult swim, but they don't air much anime now. TV-MA? It says 16+ on the back of the box, so it's not technically TV-MA level (18+), but it's not TV-14 level either... new rating system?

[Ultimate Rena Fan]

Maybe on adult swim, but they don't air much anime now. TV-MA? It says 16+ on the back of the box, so it's not technically TV-MA level (18+), but it's not TV-14 level either... new rating system?

The site rated it TV-MA.

[Ryuugu-chan]

So the 1st arc huh? I wouldn't be surprised of n00bs thought it was all over after that.

From my experiences on Youtube, a lot of people were confused to why they were alive after episode 4..

Needs better dubbing for the first 2-3 arcs. Early Rika and Rena are like sandpaper on my eardrums.

I like Satoko and Rikas voices, even early on..

Why is Funimation is putting the episodes on their site, when they haven't even licensed Kai yet?

Anyone else notice the typo next to the episodes screen? "It's tough to be the new guy in town, but when Keiichi joins an after school club with four cute firls, he thinks he's got it made."
What's with the description anyway? It makes it sound like a slice of life-harem series..

I just noticed, Iries voice..What's with it, he sounds different in episode 3..

[SilverSyko]

Anyone else notice the typo next to the episodes screen? "It's tough to be the new guy in town, but when Keiichi joins an after school club with four cute firls, he thinks he's got it made."
What's with the description anyway? It makes it sound like a slice of life-harem series..

Y'know, if you pretty much remove all the macabre scenes and the overall plotline, that's pretty much what's remaining. A slice of life anime with hints of a harem.

[Ryuugu-chan]

Y'know, if you pretty much remove all the macabre scenes and the overall plotline, that's pretty much what's remaining. A slice of life anime with hints of a harem.

Yea, it's a harem slice of life series with mystery and murder..A friendship series.

But, still, it's a mystery-murder.

[Daisu]

Yea, it's a harem slice of life series with mystery and murder..A friendship series.

But, still, it's a mystery-murder.



Butchering...Mass-Slaughter...LOLICONS!

[Dante of the Inferno]

Yea, it's a harem slice of life series with mystery and murder..A friendship series.

Let's be honest. This is what attracted us to this series in the first place. The humor is actually quite good in its own right, but the complex interaction between the characters for any given situation makes it all seem more....real?

Besides "Friendship is the best thing ever!" :p

[CELESTRIAL-HARDRAVE]

After 3 weeks i finally got my copy of Volume 1 with the Box. It was totally worth the wait, i love the box art. I also really liked how Volume 1 came with a little fold out poster of Satako and Rika ! does all the seperate volumes come with these ?

[Ryuugu-chan]

After 3 weeks i finally got my copy of Volume 1 with the Box. It was totally worth the wait, i love the box art. I also really liked how Volume 1 came with a little fold out poster of Satako and Rika ! does all the seperate volumes come with these ?

Yea, all the volumes come with posters.

[TsundereCake]

Yea, all the volumes come with posters.

Awww I wish I had known that before D:

[Ryuugu-chan]

Awww I wish I had known that before D:

I think those were the Japanese covers.

[Lemons]

Good news for Kai. It seems when prompted by fans Funimation director Zach Bolton (Soul Eater) mentioned Higurashi as one of his upcoming works Funi will be handling recently at New York Anime Festival.

The bad news is this could simply be a rerelease of the original series.


My vote on Rena Ryuuguu being played by Carrie Savage. :)

[AceHigh]

well just need to keep our fingers crossed then.

[Baru]

Good news for Kai. It seems when prompted by fans Funimation director Zach Bolton (Soul Eater) mentioned Higurashi as one of his upcoming works Funi will be handling recently at New York Anime Festival.

The bad news is this could simply be a rerelease of the original series.
If I recall, I'm pretty sure he mentioned that when answering a question about cross-promoting anime owned by FUNimation with their manga adaptions owned by Yen Press (i.e. Soul Eater, Nabari no Ou, Bamboo Blade, Higurashi)

So he could have just been referring to cross-promotion of the two different media, such as this ad for the anime popping up on the Higurashi manga page:
http://yenpress.us/?page_id=454

... though I certainly hope Kai could get to the US, I don't think what he said was meant to imply that :heh:

[Lawfer]

Sadly it doesn't look like Kai will get a US release, they acquired the licensed for the first season almost right after it was done being released in Japan (though they sure took a long time for these 6 DVD's to be released), while for Kai well it has been 2 yearas and there is still not a sign of it being licensed for the US yet. It could still be released though, but the longer it drags on the less chance it has of being picked up to be released in the US.

[Dante of the Inferno]

The bad news is this could simply be a rerelease of the original series.

Would anyone be truly offended if season one got better voice acting (actual talent, not withstanding)?


While it would obviously be good news if Higurashi Kai were licensed, those doomsayers will probably agree that if it does come to pass, we'll still see it landing on store shelves closer to 2011. However, I would be pleasantly surprised if it was released in June.

[07th_Expansion_FAN]

I wouldn't mind a re-dubbing of Higurashi, I mean Geneon messed up but Funi just could't fire the VAs in the middle of the series, that'd be a dick move.

[rogerpepitone]

IIUC, Geneon finished dubbing the series before going bankrupt.

[Baru]

I think Kai may have a chance of coming here, but things on the business side may be holding things up because of what happened to Geneon.

In the end it comes down to these factors I believe:
1. Cost to license the series.
2. Will the series be profitable enough in the US to justify said licensing cost in addition to cost of production (dubbing, packaging, and other jobs put into these things)
3. Who is trying to license the series (Japanese companies usually prefer the same company that owns a season 1 be the same company to own season 2, in this case Geneon USA still owns the series, while FUNimation distributes it. But as far as we know, Geneon USA has no intention of trying to license any more series', and who knows what FUNimation is doing about Geneon sequels, or if the Japanese side even wants them to have it.)

Basically, we have no idea what's going on behind the scenes, and all we can do is guess.

[07th_Expansion_FAN]

Well, Lets see what happens, ya never know what could happen in the industry.

[Solachinx]

I wouldn't mind a re-dubbing of Higurashi, I mean Geneon messed up but Funi just could't fire the VAs in the middle of the series, that'd be a dick move.

I think redubbing would be more of a dick move. That's like saying "Hey! Remember that series you spent $150 on to get the volumes and $70 to get the boxset! Well, considered that money wasted, for we introduce WHEN THEY CRY REDEUX!!! It's just like the Geneon version, but with Vic Mignogna as Keiichi, Stephanie Sheh as Rena, Caitlin Glass as Shmion, Kari Wahlgreen as Satoko, Michelle Ruff as Rika, Travis Willingham as Tomitake, Greg Ayres as Irie, and Wendee Lee as Takono! WENDEE FRIGGIN' LEE!!! Buy today, turkeys!"

Well, not exactly like that, but you get my point.

[07th_Expansion_FAN]

Well yea that would be a dick move but I'd still go out & buy that.

[Dante of the Inferno]

It's just like the Geneon version, but with Stephanie Sheh as Rena.

I was totally thinking that :D


I like the current voices for Shmion and Takano (she sounds like she can pull it off). Kari Wahlgreen gets close to sounding like Satoko (see Tsuruya). Michelle Ruff can certainly sound gritty enough for Dark Rika, but I just don't see her sounding as cute as Rika (it would be nice to see her prove me wrong). All the others on that mock list in combination could very well create an even worse version.


In all seriousness, there's nothing wrong with paying for a high-quality product. Just like everything else, it comes down to personal preference on what you consider a "better" version of the voices would be. Although Mion/Shion's VA was probably the most talented from this set, I highly doubt anyone would cling to the other VA's for a redubbing.

[Solachinx]

I was totally thinking that :D


I like the current voices for Shmion and Takano (she sounds like she can pull it off). Kari Wahlgreen gets close to sounding like Satoko (see Tsuruya). Michelle Ruff can certainly sound gritty enough for Dark Rika, but I just don't see her sounding as cute as Rika (it would be nice to see her prove me wrong). All the others on that mock list in combination could very well create an even worse version.


In all seriousness, there's nothing wrong with paying for a high-quality product. Just like everything else, it comes down to personal preference on what you consider a "better" version of the voices would be. Although Mion/Shion's VA was probably the most talented from this set, I highly doubt anyone would cling to the other VA's for a redubbing.

I only included Mignogna and Lee to poke at the fact that their Funi's/Viz's mascots. Greg Ayres might be a good Irie though.

[Dante of the Inferno]

Having heard his previous work, Greg Ayres sounds like his voice is a little too raspy for Irie, although it could work for Oiishi. Oiishi's current VA sounds ok, but he sounds like he eats the cigarettes instead of smoke them.

[Lemons]

I was totally thinking that :D


I like the current voices for Shmion and Takano (she sounds like she can pull it off). Kari Wahlgreen gets close to sounding like Satoko (see Tsuruya). Michelle Ruff can certainly sound gritty enough for Dark Rika, but I just don't see her sounding as cute as Rika (it would be nice to see her prove me wrong). All the others on that mock list in combination could very well create an even worse version.


In all seriousness, there's nothing wrong with paying for a high-quality product. Just like everything else, it comes down to personal preference on what you consider a "better" version of the voices would be. Although Mion/Shion's VA was probably the most talented from this set, I highly doubt anyone would cling to the other VA's for a redubbing.
The only person in Funi that I could see pulling off a good Rena would be Carrie Savage. (She did a character similiar to Rena known as Keade in Shuffle! that was a yangire at times during the series)

Also, Funi IS doing a redub of Initial D, which kind also defeats the purpose of the older DVD's. In turn also opens up a chance of a redub for Higurashi. Shmion, Keiichi, and Takano I could bear with. Rena's got better as the series progressed.

[Daisu]

The only person in Funi that I could see pulling off a good Rena would be Carrie Savage. (She did a character similiar to Rena known as Keade in Shuffle! that was a yangire at times during the series)



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I agree Carrie Savage would make a good Rena.

[Ithekro]

The thing is, they have to be able to do the laugh right. There is normal Rena, "Take Home mode overload" Rena. "It's ok if its you K1" Rena (defenseless moe Rena). Defend her friend (badass) Rena, and There is "I'm know what you did/I'll going to kill you" Rena, and then there is "Insane laughter" Rena.

Whoever does Rena has to be able to hit all of these for her to come across correctly.

[Baru]

Also, Funi IS doing a redub of Initial D, which kind also defeats the purpose of the older DVD's. In turn also opens up a chance of a redub for Higurashi. Shmion, Keiichi, and Takano I could bear with. Rena's got better as the series progressed.
Not necessarily, I believe the original dub of Initial D edited music or something and made other changes people didn't like... which is why I believe it's getting redubbed in the first place.

On the other hand Higurashi's dub is very faithful to the original and has no reason to be redubbed... which is why it hasn't been and probably never will be

[AudriSampson]

If anyone is a member of the Funimation boards there is a fairly strong Higurashi community and most of them are part of a thread thats a signature drive to get Kai released..

[Goat-Kun]

If anyone is a member of the Funimation boards there is a fairly strong Higurashi community and most of them are part of a thread thats a signature drive to get Kai released..

Yay Audri! The fanbase here is actually larger than what most people think.

Also:
:eyespin: ChoppermanForTheWin FTW! :eyespin:

I really hope that Funimation at least starts releasing the half-season sets by July of next year, or maybe i'm asking too much. Heck, they haven't even licensed it yet. :upset:

Do I hear a New Years a Go-Go 2010 with Higurashi Kai for the last night?

[AudriSampson]

Well right now Im just trying to get Funi to realize that their board members love Higurashi. I know its big here since I lurk on pratically every Higurashi and Umineko thread here daily :)

By the way I LOVE THE GOAT AVATAR!!!

[AudriSampson]

Sorry for the Double post.. Last night in a Live Blog event the Funimation Internet Rep mentioned that the When They Cry boxset has been doing fantastic in sales and is showing strong signs to lead into other things....

[Solachinx]

Sorry for the Double post.. Last night in a Live Blog event the Funimation Internet Rep mentioned that the When They Cry boxset has been doing fantastic in sales and is showing strong signs to lead into other things....

Hmm, define fantastic.

[AceHigh]

Hmm, define fantastic.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NrGE1iriLYk
here is the video where it is mentioned (skip to 27:49)

[becky-chan]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NrGE1iriLYk
here is the video where it is mentioned (skip to 27:49)

fabulous
Kai is my favorite season,so I will be really really happy if it will be released and available for purchase in North America!! :hyper-^v^:

[Dante of the Inferno]

I believe the original dub of Initial D edited music or something and made other changes people didn't like... which is why I believe it's getting redubbed in the first place.

On the other hand Higurashi's dub is very faithful to the original and has no reason to be redubbed... which is why it hasn't been and probably never will be


In that Funimation Q&A video, it turns out that Initial D is getting a full redub from scratch. With this in mind, it wouldn't be out of the question for Funimation to redub Higurashi if the company feels the Geneon version to be unsatisfactory.


The speaker comments: "The last 4 or 5 shows we were at, we either sold out of When They Cry box sets or ran down...to the last 1 or 2 [copies]...Hopefully we'll get the second season, I know I'd love to see it."

This shows from a sales standpoint (Funimation's favorite kind) that it is the company's best interest to utilize the series to its fullest potential. That would be included but not limited to a redub of season 1 as well as the dub and release of season 2.




@AudriSampson: The internet rep answered that question for one AudriSonozaki. I see what you did there. ;)

[Pixelation]

I'd love it if they'd pick up Kai and redub the first season. The dub, while not totally unwatchable, was definately lacking. The fact that I still watch the fansub version after having bought the DVDs when I usually prefer to watch dubbed says something...

Hopefully the sales figures and/or some nudging from fans within the company will lead to a redub if/when they pick up Kai. I'd be more than happy to buy the set again solely for a second chance on the dub. ^^

[Lemons]

In that Funimation Q&A video, it turns out that Initial D is getting a full redub from scratch. With this in mind, it wouldn't be out of the question for Funimation to redub Higurashi if the company feels the Geneon version to be unsatisfactory.

That's not how it necessarily works.

Initial D had it's music edited, aswell with major complaints about the dub, and cuts. Higurashi didn't have edits, or cuts. The dub itself is a solid B effort by most of the VA's (Aside from Satoko's)


It's more than likely they'll get the second season because since the first has good sales it prompts Funi to check out, and see how well it's worth to license.

Chris Patton or Jerry Jewell could easily make a good Keiichi.

[becky-chan]

I don't want Higurashi to get redubbed,the dub is fine the way it is,I actually kinda like it even though it has its faults,but you cant expect it to be perfect. I'd rather Higurashi Kai than a redub anyday.

[Dante of the Inferno]

Everyone wants Kai released, regardless. You can't blame us for aspiring to higher standards.

[Ryuugu-chan]

Redub? Why would it need a redub, the dub is good as it is. I could understand them redubbing the early episodes, the VAs sound different in later episodes, but we can leave it as Vocal Evolution.

Kai..So, it may come out within the next year? I doubt they would cliff hang a series, by releasing only part of the series, subbed or dubbed.

[SilverSyko]

Kai..So, it may come out within the next year? I doubt they would cliff hang a series, by releasing only part of the series, subbed or dubbed.

They'll probably release the 2nd season in volumes like they did with the first one, and then release the complete box-set approximately a year later.

So yeah if they do get the rights I hope it'll be soon.~

[Ryuugu-chan]

I meant, it would be unlikely for them to just show the first season, and not the second season be it dubbed or subbed.

But, it's been confirmed they're dubbing Kai, right?

[SilverSyko]

But, it's been confirmed they're dubbing Kai, right?

Not entirely no, but they did say the first season is selling very well so they're very well considering it and it's very likely they will.

[Baru]

They'll probably release the 2nd season in volumes like they did with the first one, and then release the complete box-set approximately a year later.
So yeah if they do get the rights I hope it'll be soon.~
If FUNimation were to license Kai, I don't see it being released like this considering FUNimation is pretty much abandoning the "6 DVD singles" release pattern and has taken on 12-13 episode cour sets as their primary method of release

So if FUNimation were to release Kai, I'd expect two sets, one with episodes 1-13, and another with 14-24

This is of course if they license the series, which I hope they will someday...

[SilverSyko]

So I got my box-set today and I'm in the midst of watching it right now.~

Gotta say the VA's don't always sound like they fit their role, but I gotta commend them on REALLY getting into it. The emotion is very noticeable.~