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redbeangirl · 2004-02-23, 17:11

Word on the street is that Funimation has picked up the series. I would love for this to not be true, but my sources (which cannot be named because I would like to keep my job) are fairly reputable and usually right about these things. Anyone else have news...?

bayoab · 2004-02-23, 17:14

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Originally Posted by redbeangirl

Word on the street is that Funimation has picked up the series. I would love for this to not be true, but my sources (which cannot be named because I would like to keep my job) are fairly reputable and usually right about these things. Anyone else have news...?

No, iirc the last thing that has been heard is a US company was in negotiations. And the last time someone went "my reliable sources who i cant name for their jobs said so and so", they were completely wrong... so this is just further rumor fodder.

redbeangirl · 2004-02-23, 17:23

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Originally Posted by bayoab

And the last time someone went "my reliable sources who i cant name for their jobs said so and so", they were completely wrong... so this is just further rumor fodder.

Hey, not looking for fame and fortune through info swapping, nor am I particularly interested in making a fuss. Just thought I'd pass on what I'd been told, is all -- I really love FMA, and I'd hate to see it yanked off the net mid-season.

Ballz · 2004-02-23, 17:32

Not that I'm doubting your sources (it wouldn't surprise me at all if FMA is already licensed or is about to be), but I don't think your info is concrete enough to have the show stop being subbed. I think far more convincing arguments can and have been made for Maburaho and Paranoia Agent, for example.

I know we just had Katsucon... when's the next big one roll around? It wouldn't surprise me if an announcement is made at a con.

DekaMaster · 2004-02-23, 17:33

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Originally Posted by redbeangirl

Word on the street is that Funimation has picked up the series. I would love for this to not be true, but my sources (which cannot be named because I would like to keep my job) are fairly reputable and usually right about these things. Anyone else have news...?

Yeah this guy i know knows this other guy. And this other guy has a brother and he told this girl who told her boyfriend who works for a company I can not name to tell her what is going to be licensed but he works for craft so the only thing he can talk about is mac and cheese.

Tabiree · 2004-02-23, 17:45

Well I'm looking forward to someone picking up FMA, FUNimation would probably be ideal for it.

teawednesday · 2004-02-23, 18:47

You wouldn't happen to be from LJ, would you? 'Cause if so, that's pretty good news.

I was hoping that a good company (i.e., not 4Kids) would put it out- hopefully they have a nice episode/disk count, like their Fruits Basket release. Truth be told, I was *really* hoping that Bandai would get it, so we could have spiffy limited editions, but eh. Whatever works.

Ehhh, I just hope that they (or, y'know, whoever has it) don't accounce it for a while. I want to finish the fansubs, dammit!

DekaMaster · 2004-02-23, 18:51

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Originally Posted by Tabiree

Well I'm looking forward to someone picking up FMA, FUNimation would probably be ideal for it.

Yeah then we could have a horrid dub for it. And they could rename it to something ULTRA SPIFFY like: Shiney magic Dude

NoSanninWa · 2004-02-23, 18:54

I'm closing this thread because we don't like to spread unsubstantiated rumors on AnimeSuki. If anyone actually has better information than "word on the street" then we would be glad if you opened a new thread. In the meantime I will only say that no source that AnimeSuki respects is saying that there is any truth to this rumor.

We are pretty sure that it will be licensed someday, but that day has not yet arrived.

2004-02-23, 17:11	Link #1
redbeangirl Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2004	Fullmetal Alchemist Licensed Word on the street is that Funimation has picked up the series. I would love for this to not be true, but my sources (which cannot be named because I would like to keep my job) are fairly reputable and usually right about these things. Anyone else have news...?

2004-02-23, 18:54	Link #9
NoSanninWa Weapon of Mass Discussion Fansubber Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: New York, USA	I'm closing this thread because we don't like to spread unsubstantiated rumors on AnimeSuki. If anyone actually has better information than "word on the street" then we would be glad if you opened a new thread. In the meantime I will only say that no source that AnimeSuki respects is saying that there is any truth to this rumor. We are pretty sure that it will be licensed someday, but that day has not yet arrived. __________________ There's not that fine a line between willing suspension of disbelief and something just being stupid.

2004-02-23, 17:32	Link #4
Ballz <3 Boogiepop Join Date: Dec 2003 Age: 43	Not that I'm doubting your sources (it wouldn't surprise me at all if FMA is already licensed or is about to be), but I don't think your info is concrete enough to have the show stop being subbed. I think far more convincing arguments can and have been made for Maburaho and Paranoia Agent, for example. I know we just had Katsucon... when's the next big one roll around? It wouldn't surprise me if an announcement is made at a con.

2004-02-23, 17:45	Link #6
Tabiree FUNimation's Gen Fukunaga Join Date: Nov 2003	Well I'm looking forward to someone picking up FMA, FUNimation would probably be ideal for it.

2004-02-23, 18:47	Link #7
teawednesday Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2004	You wouldn't happen to be from LJ, would you? 'Cause if so, that's pretty good news. I was hoping that a good company (i.e., not 4Kids) would put it out- hopefully they have a nice episode/disk count, like their Fruits Basket release. Truth be told, I was really hoping that Bandai would get it, so we could have spiffy limited editions, but eh. Whatever works. Ehhh, I just hope that they (or, y'know, whoever has it) don't accounce it for a while. I want to finish the fansubs, dammit!