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Vexx · 2010-02-13, 17:57

Well... the quality of the english dub is irrelevant to me if the original audio track is available with subtitles. But it would be a shame to mess up such entertaining material.

GDB · 2010-02-13, 20:45

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Originally Posted by Vexx

Well... the quality of the english dub is irrelevant to me if the original audio track is available with subtitles. But it would be a shame to mess up such entertaining material.

Understandable, but it's just my personal opinion that it's not worth buying something that's lower quality than fansubs. That's why I require dubs or an extremely amazing limited edition thing (figure, plushie, etc) to make it worth buying.

However, someone apparently e-mailed them and Customer Service said that the current plan is sub only... but then again how much can we trust their customer service?

Armored Knight · 2010-02-14, 05:07

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Originally Posted by AmyElizzabeth

Toradora's getting a dub? Yay!
If they ruin Taiga or Minori's voice I will be angry.

Have you ever played Disgaea? Disgaea games have excellent voice acting in my opinion.

Now I remember, the English voice acting of Disgaea is much better than the original IMO. Will NISA do a good job? I wonder. Anyway, we still don't know if they will dub Toradora! or not.

hinakatbklyn · 2010-02-14, 17:15

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Originally Posted by Armored Knight

Have you ever played Disgaea? Disgaea games have excellent voice acting in my opinion.

Now I remember, the English voice acting of Disgaea is much better than the original IMO. Will NISA do a good job? I wonder. Anyway, we still don't know if they will dub Toradora! or not.

The sooner a series gets released, the lesser the chances of a dub. I doubt this is possible, but the only way for a series to get released that quickly and still get a dub, they would have to either license the series months ago, get in a dub and then announce the license, or set up a dub before getting the license (the latter one, I don't think a company can touch a series without getting the license up front.

One things for sure, if NIS / Atlus can do well with anime games, they should be able to do the same with animes.

GDB · 2010-02-14, 17:46

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Originally Posted by hinakatbklyn

The sooner a series gets released, the lesser the chances of a dub. I doubt this is possible, but the only way for a series to get released that quickly and still get a dub, they would have to either license the series months ago, get in a dub and then announce the license, or set up a dub before getting the license (the latter one, I don't think a company can touch a series without getting the license up front.

Well, according to the link in this post:

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Originally Posted by darkchibi07

Supposedly, they could have had those licenses for quite some than we are to believe so who knows how much production work they have been doing.

They've apparently been sitting on the license for a while, so the chance for a dub exists(/existed).

rg4619 · 2010-02-17, 14:45

How many companies still produce dubs on a regular basis? There's Funimation (and Viz, but they're avoiding niche titles from here on out. Bandai is struggling, and they've already begun releasing sub-only sets), but most distributors have already shifted to a sub-only model for most releases.

GDB · 2010-02-17, 20:51

I didn't know Viz did sub-only shows. Thought they dubbed everything they got.

Either way, Media Blasters dubs a number of their shows. Not sure what the percentage is, but I'm sure it's at least more than half.

Anyway, apparently ANN is going to interview them this week and specifically ask about dubs.

rg4619 · 2010-02-17, 23:56

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Originally Posted by GDB

I didn't know Viz did sub-only shows. Thought they dubbed everything they got.

They dub everything. What I mean is that while Viz previously experimented a bit with niche shows (with the hope of making them very popular), they no longer intend to venture out of their comfort zone given existing market conditions.

Tough sells like Honey and Clover are things of the past since they don't deliberately cater to niche audiences.

darkchibi07 · 2010-02-18, 23:25

Listen to this week's ANNCast if you want to listen what the peeps of Nis America has to say:

http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/anncast/2010-02-18

GDB · 2010-02-19, 00:56

$60 per half season for sub only? Well, guess NIS is another company I won't be buying from.

Vexx · 2010-02-19, 01:21

Hmmm, that almost sounds like they're leaving it in a two ep / disk format (?).

Tyabann · 2010-02-19, 01:47

Ugh, sub only... well, there goes my enthusiasm. Sub only releases are never good... the translation is always awful.

You'd think it'd be the opposite, but...

Vexx · 2010-02-20, 00:14

The upside is DVD quality of video... the downside is the crappy DVD standards for subtitles as well as the often abysmal translations.

Sometimes I'll buy the DVDs and then seek out DVD fansub rips... sad but true.

Kyanme · 2010-02-20, 20:16

We haven't seen NIS A's DVDs yet-- nor their translations. (Well, for anime, that is.) Why not wait until a copy's in your hands to be a Negative Ned?

CaptGloval · 2010-02-25, 07:35

I sure hope they do better than the botched broadcast run in the Philippines. I think the dub was good enough but non-delivery of source material (or so they say) left local fans with eight unaired episodes. DVD release is most unlikely.

Kentleton · 2010-04-01, 10:34

Im definitely gonna get this. I <3 Toradora!

Edsabre · 2010-04-05, 17:33

I kinda want to support them simply for bringing more anime to our shores. But honestly, why should I pay for probably sub-par subs and only half a season at a time? I'm usually not too stingy with my money, but it really just seems like a waste.

Neki Ecko · 2010-04-23, 02:48

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Originally Posted by Edsabre

I kinda want to support them simply for bringing more anime to our shores. But honestly, why should I pay for probably sub-par subs and only half a season at a time? I'm usually not too stingy with my money, but it really just seems like a waste.

It is a very sad but true. I understand that you want to bring that product out to the states but paying that much money for surpar sub-only, we aint that rich, plus you can get same type from Youtube or any other place like that. That is just too way too crazy.

Even if I do adore Toradora!, paying $60 for half of season, that is way too much. Heck in fact, you can get a full 26-eps dub series from Itunes for 1/2 that price. I am so disappointed about it, oh well. I would like to hear it Dub, maybe one day (I am just praying that Index/Railgun is dub, if not sub)

Kyanme · 2010-05-22, 02:22

Man, I'd hate to see what you guys would have to say about paying nearly sixty bucks in yen for a single DVD.

And again, we've not seen their subtitles. Don't knock it 'till you try it. You never know, they might end up being surprisingly good.

In any case, the LE DVDs are apparently out soon, which means press is getting boxsets. Zac Bertschy over at ANN was kind enough to take some pictures of the boxing for us.

In my opinion, it's well beyond what I expected. Apparently comes with an episode guide. Rosenqueen gives you a poster when you buy it from them.

Roloko vi Britannia · 2010-05-22, 02:44

I don't mind buying it and hey its cheaper if you buy if at places like rightstuf.com they sell it for $47 just be thankful that we are actually paying less than what the Japanese pay for theirs. Their DVDs are like what $40~$50 per volume with only 2 episodes on it?? Well as for me I'm going to start saving up and get paypal so I can go grab me a copy from rightstuf's website. I'm kinda hoping in the future NIS will become another dubbing company like Funimation and whatnot

2010-02-13, 17:57	Link #21
Vexx Obey the Darkly Cute ... Author Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: On the whole, I'd rather be in Kyoto ... Age: 66	Well... the quality of the english dub is irrelevant to me if the original audio track is available with subtitles. But it would be a shame to mess up such entertaining material. __________________ "It Really IS Rocket Science", Novel series rough drafts; vol. 1 thru vol. 3 complete Volume 4 in work, Visit the thread for short stories!

2010-02-18, 23:25	Link #29
darkchibi07 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Age: 38	Listen to this week's ANNCast if you want to listen what the peeps of Nis America has to say: http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/anncast/2010-02-18 __________________

2010-02-19, 01:21	Link #31
Vexx Obey the Darkly Cute ... Author Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: On the whole, I'd rather be in Kyoto ... Age: 66	Hmmm, that almost sounds like they're leaving it in a two ep / disk format (?). __________________ "It Really IS Rocket Science", Novel series rough drafts; vol. 1 thru vol. 3 complete Volume 4 in work, Visit the thread for short stories!

2010-02-20, 00:14	Link #33
Vexx Obey the Darkly Cute ... Author Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: On the whole, I'd rather be in Kyoto ... Age: 66	The upside is DVD quality of video... the downside is the crappy DVD standards for subtitles as well as the often abysmal translations. Sometimes I'll buy the DVDs and then seek out DVD fansub rips... sad but true. __________________ "It Really IS Rocket Science", Novel series rough drafts; vol. 1 thru vol. 3 complete Volume 4 in work, Visit the thread for short stories!

2010-02-20, 20:16	Link #34
Kyanme suzuya_luvrx666 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: witchville Age: 31	We haven't seen NIS A's DVDs yet-- nor their translations. (Well, for anime, that is.) Why not wait until a copy's in your hands to be a Negative Ned? __________________ kawaii signature.png!! tumblr \| i don't have any other links to post here, whoops

2010-02-17, 14:45	Link #26
rg4619 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007	How many companies still produce dubs on a regular basis? There's Funimation (and Viz, but they're avoiding niche titles from here on out. Bandai is struggling, and they've already begun releasing sub-only sets), but most distributors have already shifted to a sub-only model for most releases.

2010-02-17, 20:51	Link #27
GDB Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Age: 38	I didn't know Viz did sub-only shows. Thought they dubbed everything they got. Either way, Media Blasters dubs a number of their shows. Not sure what the percentage is, but I'm sure it's at least more than half. Anyway, apparently ANN is going to interview them this week and specifically ask about dubs.

2010-02-19, 00:56	Link #30
GDB Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Age: 38	$60 per half season for sub only? Well, guess NIS is another company I won't be buying from.

2010-02-19, 01:47	Link #32
Tyabann Homo Ludens Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Canada Age: 34	Ugh, sub only... well, there goes my enthusiasm. Sub only releases are never good... the translation is always awful. You'd think it'd be the opposite, but...

2010-02-25, 07:35	Link #35
CaptGloval New Macross soon Join Date: May 2008 Location: Macross 30 Emigration Fleet	I sure hope they do better than the botched broadcast run in the Philippines. I think the dub was good enough but non-delivery of source material (or so they say) left local fans with eight unaired episodes. DVD release is most unlikely.

2010-04-01, 10:34	Link #36
Kentleton Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Age: 32	Im definitely gonna get this. I <3 Toradora!

2010-04-05, 17:33	Link #37
Edsabre Slightly Melodramatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Age: 40	I kinda want to support them simply for bringing more anime to our shores. But honestly, why should I pay for probably sub-par subs and only half a season at a time? I'm usually not too stingy with my money, but it really just seems like a waste.

2010-05-22, 02:22	Link #39
Kyanme suzuya_luvrx666 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: witchville Age: 31	Man, I'd hate to see what you guys would have to say about paying nearly sixty bucks in yen for a single DVD. And again, we've not seen their subtitles. Don't knock it 'till you try it. You never know, they might end up being surprisingly good. In any case, the LE DVDs are apparently out soon, which means press is getting boxsets. Zac Bertschy over at ANN was kind enough to take some pictures of the boxing for us. In my opinion, it's well beyond what I expected. Apparently comes with an episode guide. Rosenqueen gives you a poster when you buy it from them. __________________ kawaii signature.png!! tumblr \| i don't have any other links to post here, whoops

2010-05-22, 02:44	Link #40
Roloko vi Britannia The Dark Empress Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Battleship Hyperion Age: 33	I don't mind buying it and hey its cheaper if you buy if at places like rightstuf.com they sell it for $47 just be thankful that we are actually paying less than what the Japanese pay for theirs. Their DVDs are like what $40~$50 per volume with only 2 episodes on it?? Well as for me I'm going to start saving up and get paypal so I can go grab me a copy from rightstuf's website. I'm kinda hoping in the future NIS will become another dubbing company like Funimation and whatnot __________________