2007-02-11, 07:43 | Link #81 | |
Haibanologist
Join Date: Feb 2007
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The Mellow Calling Of Haruka Suzumiya
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Haruka is voiced by Carrie Savage on the dub, and Carrie actually does sound like that normally, believe it or not -- although she usually doesn't sound quite so timid when she's not in character. If you like, I can post a link to a recording of her on a panel at AnimeFest 2005 (about 50MB of audio) which demonstrates what I mean, but I assure you, she really does sound like that. Fans of my favorite anime of all time might recognize her in another role... Though she might vary a few things (breathiness, lispiness, etc.), overall Carrie tends to be Carrie, and though I'm sure she would hate to be typecast, she'll always be Rakka to me. Some people like "the Savage touch" and some don't -- because she does tend to sound so "girlish" -- and that is, of course, a matter of personal preference. For my part, having Carrie on the cast is a selling point, so I guess that tells you where I stand on the issue.
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2007-03-16, 16:00 | Link #84 |
Administrator
Join Date: Dec 2003
Age: 42
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I think that even if we had the sales numbers (which are hard to come by), it'd also depend on how much it cost to acquire and produce (which is even harder to come by). I think that even though it likely won't make them any money in the short term, it adds diversity to their lineup, increases exposure for the genre, and should hopefully break even in time. In a small way, it might help broaden the overall appeal of anime. So, who knows. If we could get the sales numbers, though, I imagine it wouldn't look very impressive on its own. That's just a guess, though.
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2007-03-23, 01:33 | Link #85 | |
from head to heel
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Vancouver, Canada
Age: 42
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I agree. "Betrayal is a bitch" doesn't really fit the nature of the story. I can understand the "betrayal" part, but the entire phrase itself is too aggressive and doesn't quite capture the main spirit of the show. Maybe if Haruka didn't get into an accident, and she and Mitsuki were backstabbing each other and ruining each other's lives for the past three years, then it just might fit. You know... Complete with bloodied noses and all. I guess I'm somewhat of a purist. I think if you're going to translate a story, some degree of impartiality is required or you run the risk of skewing the perspective of the story. I mean seriously... The Eternity You Wish For = Rumbling Hearts = Betrayal is a Bitch? |
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2007-03-23, 10:54 | Link #86 | |
Blue Dawn
Join Date: Jun 2004
Age: 44
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2007-03-23, 17:30 | Link #87 | |
Not Enough Sleep
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: R'lyeh
Age: 48
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2007-05-26, 23:29 | Link #88 |
Osana-Najimi Shipper
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Mt. Ordeals
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I know this is just a small viewpoint, but from what I noticed in the dealers over @ anime north, volume 3 is a VERY big pain in the ass to come by. All the dealers (2 big names and 2 small dealers) I went to in the first 2 hours of the first day were sold out. I managed to find my copy just today (2nd day) after going through at least 5 other small dealers, and only then they had 1 copy.
Sign of it doing good? I hope so, because the box set coming so soon (less than a year) isn't really a sign of good sales. >_>
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2011-04-04, 18:05 | Link #89 |
Spoilaphobic
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: USA
Age: 38
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Just got my S.A.V.E. edition today. It was on sale, so I splurged. Good packaging and all. It may take me a while to watch it though... will have to prepare myself, hah.
If only the OVA was licensed as well. Still trying to figure out why its "Rumbling Hearts" though, lol.
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