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animation/anime #201, from jimomura, 598 chars, Tue Apr 24 08:51:56 1990
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I don’t know what we have really. Translations per se are not
legal unless we have permission from the Copyright owners. Summaries
are generally ok. So we have summaries if we have anything. The
“Anime Stuff” files should have some summaries. There are sometimes
summaries posted in the “rec.arts.anime” archives. There are also
some summaries in the ‘sf’ conference ‘long.messages’ topic. Those
are generally my own work, and they will be moved to the ‘listings’
area of this conference when I have time. When I move those summaries,
I revise them and add whatever corrections I can.
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animation/anime #202, from switch, 125 chars, Tue Apr 24 18:16:39 1990
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I have a few hundred K worth of summaries on disk around here; if you’re
looking for something specific, BIXmail me…
Emru
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animation/anime #203, from elfhive, 337 chars, Fri Apr 27 11:57:56 1990
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TITLE: Japanimation magazines
I’m thinking about picking up some backissues and maybe a subscription
to the English language publications on Japanimation. I have never had
a chance to browse one so I’m looking for advice. The choices at
Books Nippan seem to be ANIMAG and ANIMEZINE. Any others I should be
aware of? Please list sources.
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animation/anime #204, from jimomura, 474 chars, Fri Apr 27 12:36:22 1990
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In my area AnimeZine has disappeared. I don’t know if they still
publish at all. I think there were only 2 or 3 issues. Animag seems
to be growing. They are picking up advertisers as people are realizing
that it exists. Both are good. If you can get AnimeZine issues, you
might want to grab them as collectors items as a bonus if they really
have folded. They have earned their place in the history. As far as
I remember it, they beat Animag “onto the stands.”
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animation/anime #205, from switch, 415 chars, Fri Apr 27 13:54:16 1990
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In the prozine field, there’s only Animag and Anime-Zine — and Anime-Zine has
been terminated (only three issues have been completed, I do believe).
Animag back issues aren’t all that hard to get through companies like Books
Nippon or Animag/Pacific Rim themselves (with the exception of issues 3 and 4).
Beyond that, my only suggestion would be the fanzines: Nova, Protoculture
Addicts, The Rose, Quark…
Emru
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animation/anime #206, from switch, 181 chars, Fri Apr 27 13:56:52 1990
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As it happens, I have the first issues of both magazines in arm’s reach.
Anime-Zine’s copyright notice says ’86. Animag doesn’t have a pub date,
but is, at earliest, 1987.
Emru
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animation/anime #207, from hmccracken, 363 chars, Sat Apr 28 15:54:54 1990
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There’s also my magazine, _Animato_, which is mainly about American
animation but usually has something on Japanese animation in each issue
(as well as stuff on works from other countries, too). The next issue
should have a fairly long piece on Carl Macek, the guy who has brought
_Robotech_, _Akira_, _Lensman_, and other works to this country.
— Harry
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animation/anime #208, from elfhive, 313 chars, Sun Apr 29 16:30:24 1990
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I take it I can find out more about _Animato_ by writing to you directly
at the address in your resume on BIX?
Incidentally, for those who might be interested, the latest Books
Nippan catalog shows only the following issues still available:
Animag #5,6,7,8,9 and the current one is 10 (March 90)
AnimeZine #2,3
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animation/anime #209, from hmccracken, 97 chars, Sun Apr 29 19:56:31 1990
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Sure, or check out message 46 in the sources topic or BIXmail me with
any questions.
— Harry
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animation/anime #210, from elfhive, 744 chars, Wed May 2 18:53:59 1990
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I just received my copy of the US Renditions GUNBUSTER. It consists of two
half hour episodes, an interesting science fiction lesson, and a trailer
for upcoming episodes.
The story reminds me of Starship Troopers, only a female version. I’m spoiled
forever by Hiyazami so the animation is just ok, but I like the storyline
and I am impressed by the use of space as a lure to teach morality and
discipline as well as attract children to the future. The Japanese are
doing a far better job of inculcating a global outlook and hard work
values than we are if Saturday morning animation is any indication.
Does anyone have access to some of the Japanimation studio personnel,
particularly the story writers and producers who might speak English?
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animation/anime #211, from switch, 491 chars, Wed May 2 19:04:18 1990
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(Aside: Hiyazami? Don’t recognize the name.)
I _wish_ I had such access. The producer of GunBusters was at
Noreascon in August ’89, and I missed him by about thirty seconds. I’m still
surprised I haven’t shot myself for not listening to Bjo and going to the
panel…
Haruhiko Mikimoto and possibly Mamoru Nagano are supposed to show at Baycon
if memory serves. On a less individual level, Tokuma Shoten (and I think one
or two other studios) have offices in California.
Emru
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animation/anime #212, from jimomura, 842 chars, Wed May 2 23:21:31 1990
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I think he meant Miazaki (“Nausicaa” and “Laputa” and such).
Nagano’s been to North American cons before, so that wouldn’t be
a surprise. Mikimoto would be fantastic!
As for Gunbuster, I still have it on order. I haven’t seen it
yet. Let me suggest some things to look for in Gunbuster though.
I *expect* that one of the things you’ll notice about Mikimoto’s
characters will be some nice body movement and posing. He’s much
more atuned to real people than most other animators. Girls clothes
in particular blow in the wind, and a breadth of facial expressions
will float through without fanfare. If he had a free hand, he’d
also use a lot of overhead camera angles when working on kids. It
makes them look smaller. People at rest, kids again in particular
will “drape” themselves on things. Anything like that showing up?
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animation/anime #213, from switch, 248 chars, Thu May 3 01:58:44 1990
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Despite the fact that I spent most of my time observing how well the animation
was on Noriko’s breasts jiggling, I managed to observe the amount of detail
that had gone into other, less interesting things :). I was quite impressed,
overall.
Emru
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animation/anime #214, from jimomura, 777 chars, Thu May 3 21:31:37 1990
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TITLE: Newtype, Apr. 4, 1990
I have the latest issue of Newtype now and it’s their 5th anniversary
issue. It includes “The Official Art of ‘The Secret of Blue Water'”
which seems to be a new TV show coming up. Gaia Gear chapter 37,
“Traffics1 Both 2989” (part of The Five Star Stories), Yotoden
and Marionette Generation are all in the main magazine and another
issue of Genki rounds out the continuing stories. In the “How to Art”
feature is a really interesting picture of a swimming pool. What’s
interesting is the patterns of the lines on the bottom of the pool
caused by the waves and ripples. It’s absolutely amazing! I could
never do such a thing! In fact, I think it’s something better left
to a computer, or to rotoscoping, but one has to admire the work.
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animation/anime #215, from rkocyan, 44 chars, Fri May 4 00:13:08 1990
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Why are Animag’s #3 and #4 so hard to find?
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animation/anime #216, from switch, 399 chars, Fri May 4 00:20:40 1990
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I have the reason straight from the editor’s mouth somewhere on disk, but
vague memory tells me that at the time #3 and #4 came out, Animag had just
made the transition from self-published to being published by Pacific Rim, and
not enough issues were printed. Extremely hazy memory (high spam content)
tells me she said they were working on solving it, probably by printing
second editions.
Emru
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animation/anime #217, from jimomura, 284 chars, Fri May 4 09:45:32 1990
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That’s about what I heard. But the current idea (not quite a plan
per se) is to reprint parts of those issues with new material either
in some future issues or in a separate special thing. It might be
in one of the ‘raa…’ files. Jeff Okamoto mentioned it a couple of
times.
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animation/anime #218, from elfhive, 866 chars, Sat May 5 00:07:15 1990
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Yes, indeed, I meant Miyazaki.
I would love to be able to chat with any of the Japanimation people
at a con but so far, since PsyCon in Norfolk (Hampton Roads), VA,
there has been no Japanimation activity including screenings at
mid-Atlantic cons — most recently Balticon and now Disclave have
no Japanimation programming. I’m even having trouble getting a hold
of the DC club which I learned existed back in November.
You’re right about body movement in Gunbuster. Even the mecha warrior
suits are very “organic”. I hadn’t noticed quite the detail on
facial expressions or particular angles when treating with “kids”, but
the subjects in the film are rarely kids but mostly young adults.
Incidentally, I am intrigued by the concept of the augmented power
fighting suits. Does anyone know if this originates in Japan and
what the history of their evolution is?
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animation/anime #219, from jimomura, 796 chars, Sat May 5 00:38:36 1990
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Well, it’s a hard thing to really trace. It’s really the
development of machines themselves that inspired such things
wherever technological minds have been. If you trace Gundam
which was one of the seminal works, the authors cite Heinlein
among others as inspiration (Starship Troupers as you
noted). But what is a bow if not simply an amplifier of the
human ability to throw a spear? Chopsticks extend the ability
of the hand to grasp. So do pliers or tongs. And armour?
The Greeks had at least some, though not to the extent of the
later European knights and Japanese Samurai. I expect it
probably was Heinlein who was the most immediate father
of most of the modern designs coming out of Japan though,
since he established a good approach to controlling them
(negative feedback).
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animation/anime #220, from ewhac, 101 chars, Sat May 5 02:20:19 1990
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> Chopsticks extend the ability of the hand to grasp.
Not for me, they don’t. 🙂
Schwab
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animation/anime #221, from jimomura, 966 chars, Sat May 5 09:24:54 1990
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Hey, it just takes a bit of practice. And in the mean time, it
helps you diet. 😉
Continuing on the idea though, I said that Heinlein conceived
of a reasonable approach for controls, but thinking about it, his
approach wasn’t really used by most of the Japanese authors. From what
I understand, the Gundam suits and Macross Valkieries used a sort
of “macro” approach. That is to say, you’d have a basic control to
“walk” and the motion with all the intricacies was pre-programmed
including situational modifications. This was the explanation for
the lack of sophistication in the controls seen in the cockpit of
Amuro Rei’s Gundam.
The first system that looks like it uses the micro-sensor/negative
feedback approach realistically is the “Landmate” in Masamune Shirow’s
“Appleseed”.
Going backwards from Gundam though, Gundam itself is closely allied
with Mazinger Z. I really don’t know where the ideas for Mazinger Z
came from though.
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animation/anime #222, from mstoodt, 208 chars, Sat May 5 19:07:21 1990
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“an interesting science fiction lesson”?
There should be one for each episode. (There _better_ be; if there isn’t,
when my copy arrives I’ll return it to US Renditions as defective…)
Michael Stoodt
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animation/anime #223, from switch, 45 chars, Sat May 5 19:56:23 1990
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There are most definitely two lessons.
Emru
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animation/anime #224, from jimomura, 313 chars, Sat May 5 22:12:17 1990
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Speaking of episodes, it may not be clear but there are 3 videos
with 2 episodes each so far in the Gunbuster series. I don’t know
if the 3rd tape is the last or not, but as with most complex story
based series, it gets better as it goes along. At least that’s what
I hear. I hope to see some of it soon.
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animation/anime #225, from elfhive, 436 chars, Sun May 6 00:51:53 1990
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What I find interesting about the Japanese use of machine extensions
for individual combat is the fact that it was not picked up in
US stories. Is there a resonance here with their samurai culture
The other aspect which is purely speculation is that the influence
of such a pervasive use of these images may drive the development
of actual machines. If this is the case, however, it is certainly
one of the best kept military secrets.
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animation/anime #226, from jimomura, 1773 chars, Sun May 6 10:12:18 1990
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Well actually ‘gharry’ has his Warbot series which comes fairly
close so some of the things the Japanese have been playing with.
And of course there were the translations like Robotech and the
games that were based on the Japanese mecha systems.
The best hope for use of the concepts though, are in industry.
That’s where the Gundam armour was actually developed. The original
mobile suits were just construction mecha for building and maintaining
the space colonies. This could be a great boon to building and other
heavy construction. The carrying device in the Alien movie series
is a good example of what I’d like to see built. Of course, once
you start building those, you’d better have some for the cops in case
someone mis-uses them. At that point you have “Patlabor” or “Appleseed”
all over again.
What you said earlier about the difference in the morals that
the Japanese are teaching their young is also true. In North America
the general theme is “be nice and everything will turn out alright.”
In Japan they teach some far more realistic ideas. There are *so*
many more things that the Japanese are throwing at their young people.
Like the fact that death happens. And that there *may* be things
worth dying for. Even in something like Kimagure Orange Road you
find it. They had that story of the guy and girl lost in a cave
and they end up where the guy thinks that a ghost is troubled because
her lover let her die alone in the past. He thinks he’s in the same
situation and his girl freind is going to die anyway, and yet, to
show this ghost how much he loves his girl freind, he allows himself
to die with her. A *very* heavy though. Not one you’d find in
“The Archies”. But surprise! That’s the audience this show aims for!
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animation/anime #227, from mstoodt, 813 chars, Wed May 9 22:45:46 1990
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I just received the tape (GunBuster 1). It only has the “science
lesson” for episode 1, about the warp drive (and Tannenbaum’s five consecutive
Nobels); it does not have the lesson for episode 2, about time dilation.
GunBuster has been one of my favorites since I first saw vol. 1 at Nolacon
(World SF Con, New Orleans, Aug ’88), subtitled by the studio; they showed it
five times, and I watched it five times. I own volumes 1 and 2 on laserdisc
(3’s on order at Sight and Sound), but I know only enough Japanese to know how
difficult it’s going to be to learn a usable amount, so I was looking forward
to having this subtitled version. But this is something up with which I will
not put. Calling it “uncut” is false advertising.
As I said, I shall be returning it to US Renditions as unsatisfactory.
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animation/anime #228, from switch, 155 chars, Wed May 9 23:18:34 1990
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I coulda *sworn* there were two lessons. However, since it wasn’t my tape and
you’ve obviously not got a science lesson, I must be wrong. Oh well.
Emru
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animation/anime #229, from mikebryant, 197 chars, Thu May 10 08:41:22 1990
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TITLE: Megazone 23 Part III
I just watched this movie last night. Being about to understand 5% of
spoken Japanese has left me quite confused over this movie. Does anyone
have a synopsis of this?
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animation/anime #230, from jimomura, 174 chars, Thu May 10 14:34:27 1990
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TITLE: “Char’s Counterattack” Summary ‘charca.txt’ Now Available.
This is a summary I got from Usenet. It’s been debated a
bit, but it’s generally treated as accurate.
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animation/anime #231, from switch, 182 chars, Thu May 10 21:10:12 1990
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Just about anything and everything I know about Megazone 23 Part III can be
found in the rec.arts.anime digests in animation/listings, including (I think)
one or two synopses.
Emru
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animation/anime #232, from elfhive, 266 chars, Fri May 11 01:54:26 1990
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My recently received copy of Gunbusters also only has the first episode
sf lesson. The second episode is followed by trailers for upcoming
episodes. I’ll keep the tape if they promise to put the lessons on
volume II 🙂 Guess I should call David Riddick about this.
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animation/anime #233, from jimomura, 270 chars, Thu May 17 15:01:17 1990
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TITLE: Star Trek TNG, “The Most Toys”
It’s been mentioned on Usenet, but it looks like there’s Kanji
on the floor of the sets for this Star Trek episode. I didn’t record
it though, so I don’t know what it says. Nobody else has translated
it either. Any guesses?
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animation/anime #234, from switch, 112 chars, Mon May 21 21:27:28 1990
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TITLE: Anime Stuff #12
I just uploaded Anime Stuff #12 to listings, complete with accompanying
GIF files.
Emru
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animation/anime #235, from switch, 221 chars, Wed May 23 02:06:53 1990
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TITLE: GunBusters science lessons
I _finally_ got a chance to look at my GunBusters tapes today (these are the
original Japanese tapes); there is most definitely a science lesson at the
end of the second episode…
Emru
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animation/anime #236, from elfhive, 34 chars, Wed May 23 08:58:39 1990
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You must have an earlier release.
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animation/anime #237, from jimomura, 364 chars, Wed May 23 10:54:46 1990
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TITLE: ‘patlabor.txt’ now available
Patlabor is a TV show. It has been popular enough to spin off
a movie and I think some OVAs as well. ‘patlabor.txt’ is a summary
of the movie. I haven’t seen the movie yet myself, so I can’t comment
on the accuracy. I’ll say that the name “Noar” that the writer of
the summary used is usually transliterated as “Noah”.
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animation/anime #238, from jimomura, 340 chars, Wed May 23 18:56:12 1990
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TITLE: “Fist of North Star” OVA
I haven’t seen the whole thing, but I saw a bit of it today. In
keeping with the manga, it’s pretty gory. I think I was watching the
final fight with a big guy. A whole city falls down around them. There’s
blood gushing out of wounds they inflict on each other and yet they
keep on fighting. Yuck.
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animation/anime #239, from switch, 118 chars, Thu May 24 01:10:29 1990
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No, this is the Japanese release. I haven’t gotten around to ordering a
subbed tape from US Renditions as yet.
Emru
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animation/anime #240, from jimomura, 1452 chars, Fri May 25 18:07:16 1990
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TITLE: Animedia, May ’90
I don’t buy Animedia much anymore. This month included the “Music
Animedia Deluxe” booklet. It seems like they are putting out these
music booklets twice per year. Actually, this month doesn’t look so
good. At least, the shows that they took the music from are for the
younger set mainly and as such, I’m not hopeful about the tunes.
The first 2 songs are from “Wataru 2”. These are “Step by Step”
and “My Girl, My Love”. For “Step by Step” they also included a
full band arrangement. It includes voice, recorder, guitar, piano
and percussion. There’s also a song from Ranma 1/2 by CoCo. Aside
from these, nothing looked interesting.
The magazine itself had a feature on what they called “Big 3
TV Animation”. If this is true, then the most popular TV anime
would be “Dragon Quest”, “Wataru 2” and “Patlabor”. Well, if those
are the most popular, the situation looks pretty bad. Artwork-wise
none of the three are particularly inspiring. “Wataru 2” looks
like a semi-comical kiddy show. “Dragon Quest” is related to
a series of videogames. I’ve never really liked the artwork in
Patlabor either. It’s not terrible, but I put it into
“Southern Cross” quality. I hear the storyline is pretty good though.
For stickers, they feature the “best” of ’89. Their awards
were “Samurai Troopers” for best show, “Ryo” from Samurai Troopers
for best boy and “Renge ” from some other show for best girl.
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animation/anime #241, from switch, 188 chars, Fri May 25 18:11:19 1990
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Hey, is that the opening theme to Ranma Nibbunnoichi?
Patlabor isn’t exactly inspiring, but some of the drawings made for posters
and the like are very good. Those I’ll look at…
Emru
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animation/anime #242, from jimomura, 280 chars, Fri May 25 21:01:08 1990
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I don’t know what the openning is for Ranma Nibbunnoichi, but
I’d guess that this is the song. First, because I think I remember
hearing that the openning was by CoCo and second, well, it would
not likely have been picked if at this point if it was from last
year’s series.
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animation/anime #243, from switch, 74 chars, Fri May 25 21:30:28 1990
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True. Well, simple enough to tell: does the song open with a gong?
Emru
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animation/anime #244, from jimomura, 76 chars, Fri May 25 23:27:19 1990
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How would I know that? All I have are the lyrics and the
melody line.
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animation/anime #245, from switch, 202 chars, Sat May 26 08:31:00 1990
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Right, of course. Where was my head? Okay, then, somewhere in the lyrics
should be “hashagu koiwa ike no koi” — I couldn’t tell you anything else,
because I tend to forget most of the words…
Emru
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animation/anime #246, from jimomura, 418 chars, Sat May 26 09:49:32 1990
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Well, I couldn’t find that passage, but the song is the openning
for Ranma 1/2 Nettouhen alright. I checked the Kanji and made sure.
Funny thing about the Kanji. I could find ‘netsu’ which is the first
and ‘hen’ which is the third, but I couldn’t find a version of ‘tou’
that fit the middle one. Come to think of it, maybe that’s a ‘hou’?
Anyway, the first 2 bars are “Shi kyo baru ki ni nangara . . . ”
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animation/anime #247, from switch, 85 chars, Sat May 26 12:36:07 1990
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Well, foo. I want to do the theme on Sonix and play it for a demo. Oh, well.
Emru
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animation/anime #248, from jimomura, 838 chars, Sat Jun 2 22:42:48 1990
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TITLE: New Type, May 1990
I don’t have it with me right now, but I bought it today. The
lead off article is Ranma 1/2 and has most of the characters pictured
in it. From the page arrangement, I think it might be an indication
that they see Akane, Ranmachan and Shampoo emerging as the most central
characters. That in itself is interesting.
The poster for this month was a mecha poster from Patlabor.
This month they included a “Party Songbook” (I might have the name
wrong). Sadly, they just have the lyrics — which is really useless
for me. Of course, if they print the melody, it might cost them
more in royalties, and it takes more effort in page layout, but
there are so many musicians in Japan it’s a real shame. And then
for people like me who can’t make much use of the lyrics at all, it’s
*really* frustrating.
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animation/anime #249, from jimomura, 432 chars, Sat Jun 9 23:52:42 1990
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TITLE: My Currently Favorite Song
Surprise! It’s “Mad Machine” from Bubblegum Crisis 2 “Born to Kill.”
There’s something about that song that I can’t describe. I wish I
had a translation of the lyrics. Another song that occasionally
plays in my head is the closing theme from Bubblegum Crisis 5
“Moonlight Rambler”. I don’t know when these songs will be displaced
by others. I’m surprised they’ve stuck with me this long.
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animation/anime #250, from mikebryant, 409 chars, Wed Jun 20 23:12:56 1990
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TITLE: Akira in Tampa
I just saw the translated Akira at the Tampa Theater last night. Good
movie but I somehow came out feeling that I didn’t understand the ending
any better that the time I saw it in Japanese. Oh well.
Can anyone tell me where I can get ahold of “Kiki’s Delivery Service”?
I saw it at a CON and want to get a copy so my wife can see it. Please
E-Mail me if you have any info. Thanks!~
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animation/anime #251, from jimomura, 75 chars, Fri Jun 22 08:27:53 1990
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TITLE: Bootleg “Akira” Videotape
See ‘long.messages’ #11 for details.
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animation/anime #252, from elfhive, 1085 chars, Wed Jun 27 18:36:59 1990
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I was just in Los Angeles and went to Books Nippan. I saw the Japanese
VHS release of “Kiki” but the price tag is the usually over $100 for
their stuff. I believe they offer a membership discount of 10% for a
$12 annual fee (20% on books and magazines). I am also dying to see
“Kiki’s Delivery Service”. I have not seen it in the most recent
science fiction convention dealer rooms but it shouldn’t be too long.
Just picked up a copy of “Wings of Honneamise” and “City Hunter: The
Movie”.
What I did invest in during my visit to Little Tokyo in LA was the
CD soundtracks for Nausicaa, My Neighbor Totoro, and Laputa. I did
find the soundtrack for Wings of Honneamise at the Tower Records which
means that it is presumably available at most Tower outlets. I also
found out that the Japanese release multiple versions of the soundtrack
music. By that I mean the CD of Nausicaa that I purchased is considered
a “symphony” but there is another release which I was unable to audit
and I presume may have songs or sound effects. Does anyone have a
discography of the films mentioned above?
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animation/anime #253, from jimomura, 299 chars, Wed Jun 27 19:12:44 1990
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I have some massive lists of CD’s available related to anime.
They’ve been maintained by some other people on Usenet and elsewhere.
We might have them uploaded in our ‘listings’ area already. If
not, if you can wait just a little while, I intend to create my
own database and upload it later.
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animation/anime #254, from switch, 333 chars, Wed Jun 27 21:01:22 1990
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As it happens, I uploaded a list of anime CDs just this morning before
leaving for school. The listing is constantly updated, so maybe
you can take a peek before you decide to buy something…
There’s a _City Hunter_ movie? Wow, news to me. OTOH, I haven’t
been following the anime scene as closely as I’d like these days.
Emru
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animation/anime #255, from elfhive, 234 chars, Thu Jun 28 00:44:29 1990
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I assume the anime CD list is in listings? Is there a file name?
The “City Hunter: Movie” is interesting, probably more so if I
understood japanese, but for the non-nippon speaking (or understanding)
the tv episodes remain more fun.
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animation/anime #256, from switch, 118 chars, Fri Jun 29 01:14:59 1990
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The file is ANIMECDS.ARC. Oh, and just to pick nits, the Japanese word
for the Japanese language is ‘nihongo’.
Emru
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animation/anime #257, from elfhive, 57 chars, Fri Jun 29 01:21:24 1990
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Thanks, that’s one less nit I’ll have to worry about 🙂
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animation/anime #258, from bcapps, 421 chars, Wed Jul 4 23:04:00 1990
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TITLE: What’s Micheal tapes to be available from Eclipse
According to the latest issue of CBG #869, Eclipse Books and Kodansha Ltd.
will release a series of videocassettes of the What’s Michael anime series
this summer. Each cassette is 30-minutes in length and will contain 4
episodes of the series. The retail price is $29.95. The book (U.S. version)
was hilarious, so I expect the anime to be just as much so.
Bob
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animation/anime #259, from richard.pini, 277 chars, Mon Jul 9 23:54:04 1990
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TITLE: LOCKE
Wendy is heavily into this Japanamation feature, and would like to know if
it is based on any manga or other series? We’ve seen the American edited,
dubbed version and the unedited, undubbed original.
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animation/anime #260, from jimomura, 155 chars, Tue Jul 10 08:33:25 1990
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Off the top of my head, I think Locke was originally a manga.
I don’t think it ever had a TV series. I think it went straight to
OVAs and/or movies.
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animation/anime #261, from switch, 101 chars, Tue Jul 10 10:21:22 1990
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Okay, how many people have noticed the striking similarity between
_Total Recall_ and _Cobra_?
Emru
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animation/anime #262, from jimomura, 125 chars, Tue Jul 10 10:39:37 1990
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Well, I haven’t seen either yet, and I’m not likely to get a
chance to see Cobra this year, so tell me about them. 🙂
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animation/anime #263, from switch, 1454 chars, Tue Jul 10 16:22:49 1990
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You can pick up the manga as well, since the first issue of the Viz
release and the first episode of the anime are pretty similar.
Anyway, this guy is having constant dreams of being an adventuring
rogue and a sexy robot sidekick. He dreams of space, of adventure,
of pirates. However, in the real world, he is bored to tears.
So he goes to this place that will allow you, through a special
device, to experience any dream you desire as if you were really
there. He sets himself up for some dream or other, but instead
has another of his adventuring dreams. On his way home, he gets
attacked by some mysterious types. Can’t remember how, but he
either kills them or gives them the slip. Once home, he relates
to his serving robot the bizarre incidents of the day. Bad guys
break in. He remembers. He is Cobra, a spacefaring adventurer-type
rogue who, because of an ah misunderstanding changed his face and
gave himself a fake memory implant. His serving robot turns out
to be the sexy robot sidekick. Cobra blows away baddies.
In Total Recall, Doug Quaid is having constant dreams about Mars,
and this particular woman. Bored with his life, and urged by his
constant desire to see Mars, he visits Total Rekall, which has
services exactly the same as those mentioned in Cobra. His dream
goes wrong, on his way home he is attacked, his wife turns out to
be other than she is…
Hell, some of the exchanges are almost exactly the same.
Emru
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animation/anime #264, from jstivaletta, 74 chars, Tue Jul 10 21:15:17 1990
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In Total Recall I was never sure if he ever came out of his trip to Mars.
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animation/anime #265, from hmccracken, 147 chars, Tue Jul 10 21:17:12 1990
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Has anybody read the Phil K. Dick story _Total Recall_ is based
(apparently rather loosely) on? It came before _Cobra_, I’d imagine…
— Harry
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animation/anime #266, from jimomura, 128 chars, Wed Jul 11 00:00:29 1990
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Oh, this should be fun. 🙂 Time for some *real* research!
It could be a tight race since *both* are actually fairly old.
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animation/anime #267, from switch, 59 chars, Wed Jul 11 00:10:12 1990
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I think the whole thing after his visit’s a dream…
Emru
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animation/anime #268, from switch, 99 chars, Wed Jul 11 00:10:56 1990
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“We Can Remember it For You Wholesale” beat _Cobra_ by a good four
or five years, I think.
Emru
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animation/anime #269, from switch, 208 chars, Wed Jul 11 00:12:02 1990
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Well, I know for a fact that _Cobra_ is dated 1973. “We Can Remember
It For You Wholesale” is lodged in my mind at 1968, but since I’ve
never read the story, I don’t know where I got that number from.
Emru
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animation/anime #270, from mikebryant, 158 chars, Fri Jul 13 20:47:35 1990
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I agree totally! Considering that Total Recall was based on a book,
Something about buying memories wholesale, I wonder which came first;
the book or Cobra?
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animation/anime #271, from mikebryant, 133 chars, Fri Jul 13 20:49:14 1990
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I know this is off topic, but you know that Total Recall was simply
the memory that Quaid bought and he never really went to Mars…
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animation/anime #272, from rkocyan, 119 chars, Sat Jul 14 01:20:46 1990
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TITLE: Akira here?
Does anybody know if Akira is coming to the Philadelphia or South Jersey
area? And, if so, when?
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animation/anime #273, from imp, 207 chars, Sun Jul 15 11:21:31 1990
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Nope, we don’t know any such thing. That’s the point of most
Phillip K. Dick work. We don’t know if it was reality or fantasy at all.
We can’t even be sure we know what the difference between the two is.
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animation/anime #274, from mikebryant, 142 chars, Sun Jul 15 18:54:13 1990
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Ah, but remember that the technician who was handling the memory that
Quaid was to experience said: “Blues skies over Mars, thats a new one.”
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animation/anime #275, from switch, 107 chars, Sun Jul 15 23:16:47 1990
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Dick’s story, _We Can Remember it For You Wholesale_, was late 60s,
I think. _Cobra_ was early 70s.
Emru
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animation/anime #276, from switch, 57 chars, Sun Jul 15 23:17:43 1990
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Same clue I noticed. I agree, it was all a dream.
Emru
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animation/anime #277, from switch, 174 chars, Sun Jul 15 23:19:34 1990
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Best bet is to check the back of the _Akira_ comic by Epic; it lists
the next screenings in the US. (I haven’t gotten the latest issue
as yet, so I can’t tell you…)
Emru
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animation/anime #278, from imp, 100 chars, Mon Jul 16 00:19:42 1990
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Yes but still, it’s Phillip K. Dick. The point is you never know for
sure if it is a dream or not.
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animation/anime #279, from random.a, 90 chars, Mon Jul 16 01:07:06 1990
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It’s supposed to be coming to Boston August 31st. ;]
(You know where I’m gonna be.. 🙂
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animation/anime #280, from dave.f, 610 chars, Mon Jul 16 18:22:45 1990
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re: Last night I got to see the Japanese import
laser disc of AKIRA (my first time seeing the film). I was absolutely
floored! The best animation and one of the best SF films in general I have
ever seen.
I could not believe how glued I was to the screen for 2 hrs., considering I
know no Japanese and this was not subtitled. I can’t imagine that the dubbed
version that’s making the theatrical rounds is going to do justice to this
very rich sound track. This disc alone is justification for the purchase of a
laser disc player.
What Boston theater is is going to be at?
D=
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animation/anime #281, from elfhive, 97 chars, Tue Jul 17 01:28:25 1990
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If you have this reaction to AKIRA you must not have seen Miyazaki’s work
in Nausicaa or Laputa.
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animation/anime #282, from random.a, 93 chars, Tue Jul 17 02:25:14 1990
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I’m not sure.. I’ll tell you when I find out.
I’ve been told that the dubbing is _awful_.
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animation/anime #283, from dave.f, 255 chars, Tue Jul 17 14:35:02 1990
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re: You’re right. I have not seen anything else
by Miyazaki. In fact, I’ve seen precious little anime at all, beyond an
addiction to SPACE CRUISER YAMATO (STARBLAZERS) when one of the local stations
was first running it.
D=
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animation/anime #284, from elfhive, 515 chars, Tue Jul 17 18:27:30 1990
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Like good novels, his films are waiting to be discovered. One of the main
differences between his work and just about any other film animation in
the world is the consistency of his fantastic worlds. They are very
tightly constructed, you can lose yourself in the detail. The only other
one that comes close, in my limited knowledge base, is Wing of Honneamise.
I’m not familiar with the director’s name and so I don’t believe I have
seen his other works, but again it is a question of the richness of
the texture.
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animation/anime #285, from jimomura, 248 chars, Fri Jul 20 11:34:12 1990
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TITLE: ‘anitv.arc’ is now available in ‘listings’
This file is a Superbase database file set of TV shows that
have been shown in Japan as rated by Doi Hotoshi. A portable Comma
Separated Value file is included for people not using Superbase.
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animation/anime #286, from jimomura, 1509 chars, Sun Jul 22 21:35:25 1990
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TITLE: CD Lists
I’ve spent the last few days working on a consolidation of some
of the lists of CD’s related to animation. There have been a few people
keeping up databases in Usenet and each has posted them. In particular
Albert Wang and Stephen Pearlman have been working on essentially the
same list. I think Albert finally gave up because it seemed to be
a useless duplication of activity. Then another list showed up recently.
It was more complete in some ways, but lacking in others. In fact,
none of the lists are as complete in information as they could be.
So far, I’ve consolidated 1 fairly recent version of Albert Wang’s
with 1 fairly recent version of Stephen Pearlman’s and a bit of another
one. I have NOT looked at the list that Emru posted recently yet.
All the information I have will be in SuperBase Personal form (as usual)
with a Comma Separated Value file for people using other database
programs.
I’ll probably post what I’ve done so far later tonight or
sometime tomorrow. Eventually I’ll get around to checking the one
that Emru posted and also finish integrating the other material
This may take a very long time. I suggest that if you feel like
buying a CD, you might as well download Emru’s or whatever version
of my list that’s currently available when you feel like buying.
I think it’s likely you’ll find something in *any* of these lists
that will be worth your money without necessarily pouring over
an absolutely complete and up-to-date list anyway.
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animation/anime #287, from jimomura, 300 chars, Mon Jul 23 12:46:05 1990
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Re: ‘anirec.arc’ Now Available
I’ve uploaded the database as it currently stands. I’ve
also downloaded the ‘animecds.arc’ file that Emru posted and
confirmed that all the records in that file are included in this
new database. I’ve defined 17 fields and so far, there are
218 records listed.
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animation/anime #288, from mikebryant, 322 chars, Wed Jul 25 22:40:00 1990
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Actually I was quite pleasantly surprised when I saw the dubbed version
of Akira. I am quite a stickler for translating exactly what is there
without “editting”. The voice acting in Akira was decent and the
translation seemed faithful. (I speak very little japanese but listened
to a narration of the Japanese Akira.)
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animation/anime #289, from switch, 303 chars, Wed Jul 25 23:27:31 1990
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Um. I didn’t enjoy the dubbing at all. But then, I’m used to
the Japanese _Akira_, having watched it far too often.
Still, it seemed to suffer from the same problem as _Warriors of
the Wind_ — it sounds like it was recorded in a studio. I hope
seeing it on the big screen makes a difference.
Emru
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animation/anime #290, from jimomura, 741 chars, Thu Jul 26 12:43:06 1990
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TITLE: Akira — Not Necessarily a Bootleg
In regard to the matter in ‘animation/long.messages’ #11,
it seems that what’s happening is a complicated matter. There’s
a LaserDisc in Hong Kong with English language dubbing as well
as another language (possibly one of the Chinese dialects). The
record was produced for local distribution only. As such, it’s
a perfectly legal recording. The problem comes with importation
into the US (or other countries). Since Streamline doesn’t have
distribution rights for videotapes or discs (as far as I know),
they can’t claim that their rights that far have been infringed.
Beyond that, it’s a difficult problem, and that’s about all you
can say about it unless you do a lot of legal research.
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animation/anime #291, from hmccracken, 1185 chars, Fri Aug 10 22:40:25 1990
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TITLE: Streamline Pictures news
I bring news of Streamline Pictures from the San Diego Con.
Jerry and Carl ran a three-day long Japanimation show at
a theater near the Con, at which I was Jerry’s guest for
screenings of two Japanese features, _Robot Carnival_ and
_Manie Manie_. I am usually fairly skeptical about Japanese
animation, but enjoyed both. Streamline will be touring
both films, _Carnival_ soon and _Manie Manie_ later on on
some sort of double bill with another film. For those who
haven’t seen the films, they’re both compilations of
vignettes from several Japanese studios, and show the diversity
of styles that many of us don’t immediately associate with
Japanese animation, but which the country’s studios really are
capable of.
Streamline is also working on a lot of other projects of greater
and lesser secrecy: although they have *not* been associated with
any videotape release as of yet save the _Akira Production Report_,
they hope to start releasing some of the films they distribute to
theaters on tape. They’re also thinking about getting into the
comics business, maybe with an adaptation of _Robot Carnival_ by
famous American cartoonists.
— Harry
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animation/anime #292, from johndowell, 81 chars, Sun Aug 12 23:05:35 1990
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TITLE: Anime and Anime
What is the difference between this anime and sf/anime???
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animation/anime #293, from switch, 197 chars, Sun Aug 12 23:13:21 1990
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Nothing, really. This conference is an outgrowth of the sf/anime
topic. One of these days we’ll probably edit sf/anime, archive it
in animation/listings, and kill the topic. Or something.
Emru
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animation/anime #294, from johndowell, 478 chars, Tue Aug 14 02:53:37 1990
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TITLE: Japanimation
Does anyone know if there are any of the Japanese cartoons ever going to
be shown on tv again? Or are they history? I have heard that whining
mothers are the main reason for the removal of show like Robotech, and
all the others. Is this the case? And if so, where can I find some of these
to buy?
Like SpeedRacer, and RoboTech, Tranzor Z, Gigantor, Marine Boy(Or whatever it
was called)… Does anyone sell these? I can’t find many around here in
Tacoma.
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animation/anime #296, from switch, 707 chars, Tue Aug 14 21:27:35 1990
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One can always hope. I’m fairly sure there are more anime with American
rights’ holders than there are broadcast. Someday, something will resurface
(actually, in Canada and particularly Quebec we have quite a few anime —
and some recent ones — shown fairly often).
As for whining mothers being responsible for the loss of Robotech – I’ve
heard the same rumor, but I don’t put too much faith in it. I’ve only read
of one religious group denouncing it (among other cartoons), but no whining
mothers. In any event, you can purchase the Macross videocassettes that were
released by Family Home Entertainment from Whole Toon Access. Speed Racer
and the rest are probably available there as well…
Emru
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animation/anime #297, from johndowell, 117 chars, Wed Aug 15 01:27:41 1990
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The problem of that is that there were a jillion episodes, and each cassette
only holds one. TOO expensive for me…
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animation/anime #298, from switch, 154 chars, Wed Aug 15 13:34:05 1990
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Actually, no. The “Space Fold” trilogy is the first three episodes,
one episode per tape. The Macross series is six tapes with six
episodes each.
Emru
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animation/anime #300, from rkocyan, 427 chars, Sat Aug 18 21:44:52 1990
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TITLE: Philadelphia!
Coming soon to a theatre near you….actually, the Roxy Screening Room in Phidelphia….
Starting August 31 – Twilight of the Cockroaches
Starting October 19 – The XXII Int. Tournee of Animation
…and….
Starting December 7 – AKIRA!
The Roxy is at 2021-23 Sansom St. Phone: 561-0114
No, I don’t have any affiliation with the Roxy, I just like anime.
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animation/anime #301, from rkocyan, 113 chars, Sat Aug 18 21:48:38 1990
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TITLE: Trivial
By the way, here’s a trivia question…what was the name of the mermaid
in the Marine Boy series?
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animation/anime #302, from switch, 158 chars, Sat Aug 18 23:59:41 1990
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Speaking of which, I finally got something even more specific on
Canadian play dates for Akira — October, in Montreal, Ottawa,
Toronto, and Vancouver.
Emru
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animation/anime #303, from johndowell, 91 chars, Sun Aug 19 00:30:30 1990
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Where are they playing in Vancouver? I might go… have they got any coming
in Washington?
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animation/anime #304, from johndowell, 431 chars, Sun Aug 19 00:33:16 1990
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Trixie? No, that was Speed Racer… :->
Hey tell me….please say they have Marine Boy on video cassette somewhere!
I remember that series when I watched it when I was little, but that must have
been before SpeedRacer was being shown in the U.S., anyways, I have NO
clue as to what the characters looked like in that cartoon. All I remember was
a boomarang who used to bang people up with. Have they got that on cassete
somewhere?
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animation/anime #305, from elian, 143 chars, Sun Aug 19 03:30:27 1990
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I think that they were on at the same time. I can remember watching
Marine Boy on one channel and the Kimba and Speed Racer on another.
karen
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animation/anime #306, from switch, 265 chars, Sun Aug 19 10:21:08 1990
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Sorry… for US play dates, you’ll have to check the back of the
recent issues of _Akira_, or write/call Streamline. My two sources
are nonexistent right now — my _Akira_ comics are still at my old
place, and I’m a bit (ha) behind on my reading on UseNet.
Emru
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animation/anime #307, from johndowell, 232 chars, Sun Aug 19 17:41:50 1990
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Kimba? Which was that? Sounds familiar but I don’t quite remember it.
I wonder why they had so much of the Japanese cartoons back then and now
they have nothing but these crappy 1/2 hour commercials playing on all the
stations now?
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animation/anime #308, from elian, 32 chars, Sun Aug 19 17:48:20 1990
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Kimba the White Lion. 🙂
karen
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animation/anime #309, from hmccracken, 104 chars, Sun Aug 19 23:15:44 1990
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Although Streamline is not, I believe, involved wth those showings:
they handle only the U.S.
— Harry
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animation/anime #310, from switch, 71 chars, Sun Aug 19 23:31:40 1990
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Right. Famous Players is responsible for the Canadian showings.
Emru
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animation/anime #311, from johndowell, 197 chars, Mon Aug 20 02:03:41 1990
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Hmmm….I must have missed out on Kimba….gee I feel like I missed
out on a HUGE chunk of existence…. I watched as much of the Japanese
cartoons as I could, except for the really stupid ones…
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animation/anime #312, from johndowell, 287 chars, Tue Aug 21 22:43:50 1990
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TITLE: Japanese cartoons
Does anyone know where if anywhere Japanese cartoons like Marine Boy,
Astro Boy, Gigantor, Tranzor Z, Speed Racer, Kimba the Lion, and whatever
else can be found on VHS tapes? I have found a couple places that have
Speed Racer tapes, but that is all i can find.
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animation/anime #313, from switch, 81 chars, Tue Aug 21 22:45:43 1990
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Most, if not all, should be available from the Whole Toon Catalog. Harry?
Emru
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animation/anime #314, from johndowell, 53 chars, Wed Aug 22 00:38:59 1990
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Where can I get my mitts on this Whole Toon Catalog?
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animation/anime #315, from ewhac, 76 chars, Wed Aug 22 04:33:48 1990
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I saw a Speed Racer tape in the local Wherehouse store today.
Schwab
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animation/anime #316, from switch, 37 chars, Wed Aug 22 08:30:37 1990
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Check out animation/sources…
Emru
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animation/anime #317, from tshim, 32 chars, Wed Aug 22 23:22:38 1990
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What is this Wherehouse, folks?
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animation/anime #318, from ewhac, 163 chars, Thu Aug 23 03:23:59 1990
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The Wherehouse is a music retail chain, slightly less expensive than
Sam Goody’s MusicBland. (But then, Gucci’s is less expensive than
MusicBland.)
Schwab
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animation/anime #319, from switch, 202 chars, Fri Aug 24 19:54:04 1990
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TITLE: Anime CD listings
‘anirec03.arc’, the last of Jim Omura’s anime CD listing, has been installed.
At 745 entries, Jim’s declared that he doesn’t expect it to be updated again
anytime soon…
Emru
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animation/anime #320, from cmattern, 552 chars, Sat Aug 25 15:36:28 1990
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TITLE: GUNDAM Book
Going into the bookstore for my weekly comics run, I was suddenly arrested
by seeing the name on the paperback racks of *GUNDAM*. Del Rey is publishing
a translation of the Japanese novelization of the original Gundam, by
Yoshiuki Tomino, trans. by Frederik L. Schodt. It’s going to be three books–
the first one is “Awakening”, the sequels (forthcoming) will be “Escalation”
and “Confrontation”. Looks like Del Rey may be looking for a followup to their
ROBOTECH books. Haven’t read it yet; may post more about it when I have.
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animation/anime #321, from switch, 49 chars, Sat Aug 25 21:16:09 1990
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It’s out? GREAT!
Gundam, ikimasu!
Emru
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animation/anime #322, from johndowell, 41 chars, Sun Aug 26 00:08:51 1990
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What is GUNDAM? A Robotech type cartoon?
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animation/anime #323, from cmattern, 1571 chars, Sun Aug 26 07:36:00 1990
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A Robotech type cartoon? Ooooh. OOOOOH! We gonna get you for that! >:->
Actually, it would be more appropriate to say that
Robotech was a Gundam type cartoon. Gundam was the first of a new kind
of “giant robot” SF series in Japan. Instead of a young boy piloting
a one-of-kind robot against the eeee-vil hordes in sort of a superhero
type of deal, Gundam depicted the giant robot suits as a weapon of war–
they were built, in quantity, deployed in units and used with appropriate
military tactics. The relationships of the characters were deeper and more
complex, less cardboard, then had been seen before. Instead of a 30-minute
ad for a robot toy, it was a well-conceived piece of true SF. It was an
instant success, and the success continues to this day as it is used as
a “future history” for which animation is still being produced. Three
1 season series that used this highly success concept were “Super Dimensional
Fortress Macross”, “Super Dimensional Cavalry Southern Cross”, and “Genesis
Climber Mospaeda” which were fused together (they were orginally totally
separate series) into ROBOTECH by Carl Macek et al. (And many say all three
series, and especially Macross, were rather hacked up by this shotgun
wedding, but that’s another story….)
Chris
(Looking back, I see I may have given the impression that Macross, Southern
Cross, and Mospaeda were sequals to Gundam. They were not; they simply
used the same concept of giant robots as ordinary tools of war that
Gundam had pioneered)
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animation/anime #324, from switch, 695 chars, Sun Aug 26 10:31:14 1990
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<splutter! splutter!>
I always get worked up when someone says that 🙂 I’m a bit of a
Gundam-head. (One of my friends drew a cartoon of me with a
“I love Gundam” t-shirt in Quark #2, but he’s a Gundam nut too.)
I always describe Gundam as what Robotech tried to be. All the
plot twists, the relationships, the neat combat scenes, the political
complexities, the generation-spanning wars that my friends love in
Robotech are found in huge quantities in Gundam…
Best bet is to go through the rec.arts.anime files in ‘listings’ and
search for the keyword ‘gundam’. You can get a lot of information
from there (one of the files – don’t remember which has a complete
Gundam timeline).
Emru
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animation/anime #325, from johndowell, 526 chars, Sun Aug 26 12:52:46 1990
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Is it possible to get this Gundam series on tape??? I know they have the
Robotech Macross series ontape.
By the way, I remember seeing three series of Robotech. One was the Macross
series with the SDF1 and then their was a series mainly about some girl
who commanded some type of ground fighting squadron, and then their was
some “post-war” type series where they drove around on these awesome little
motocycles that converted to battlesuits. Are the last two series on tape
anywhere? If so, what name are they found under?
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animation/anime #326, from johndowell, 149 chars, Sun Aug 26 12:54:30 1990
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How do you know so much about Gundam when from what I know, it has never
even been shown here in America? Have they got tapes you can buy somewhere?
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animation/anime #327, from johndowell, 87 chars, Sun Aug 26 12:57:50 1990
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TITLE: Listings???
I can’t find the rec.arts.anime listings…. can someone elaborate?
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animation/anime #328, from hmccracken, 216 chars, Sun Aug 26 13:50:19 1990
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The _Whole Toon Catalog_ has numerous episodes of _Robotech_ on
tape, although I’m not sure if they have the episodes you’re
interested in. Check out animation/sources for more information
on the catalog.
— Harry
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animation/anime #329, from cmattern, 1168 chars, Sun Aug 26 15:32:08 1990
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Gundam is not available commercial in the US. In fact, there is not a
commercially available subtitle or dubbed version of it. How we know
so much about it is due to the wonderful world of US anime fandom…
welcome to the club! There are groups of people all over the US
who have discovered that they *really* like Japanese animation. Some
got drawn in by Robotech, some by Star Blazers; some of the real
grognards got hooked by Astro Boy and Speed Racer (Go, Speed Racer, GO!).
We watch stuff that’s been brought over from Japan (occasionally subtitled
by a fan who’s got some video equipment, but usually not), trade tape
copies (yes, it’s technically piracy, but the accepted view of the anime
community is that since the tapes are not sold in the US it’s OK as long
as you *don’t*charge* for the tapes), talk about what’s happening in what
we’re watching (most of us don’t speak Japanese–it’s a tough language!)
make up scipt translations, talk about news and info of what’s happening
in Japanese animation, etc. etc. If you are interested, I’ll see what
I can do about posting some fan club info to animation/sources.
Chris
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animation/anime #330, from johndowell, 108 chars, Sun Aug 26 17:36:41 1990
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Yea, I have the catalog, they have the entire Macross series. But I really
would like the third series too.
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animation/anime #331, from johndowell, 608 chars, Sun Aug 26 17:41:19 1990
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Ok. Is it possible then to get these semi-legal versions of Gundam somewhere
then if not just to simply view the animation?
Yea, I have watched cartoons for a long time. Even when I was about 8 or 9
years old, most of the stuff I liked most was the japanese animation, other
animation is usually too commercialized. Marine Boy is the only one I can’t see
seem to find anywhere. I wish I could at least find a book or something. I
remember I like it about as much as speed racer, but I can’t remember what
any of the cartoons were about, what the animation looked like or anything,
I just remember the name.
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animation/anime #332, from cmattern, 801 chars, Sun Aug 26 20:24:46 1990
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Yeah, several fan clubs have set up pro bono taping services (you send them
a blank tape, they record a copy of something on it). They are *slow* and
horribly overworked, but probably the best way to get copies of stuff.
I’ll post some nationwide club addresses in animation/sources; it’ll be a
couple of days, though. I need to dig through and get the stuff.
Do you go to SF conventions, John? Most cons these days will generally
have an anime viewing room set up by the local anime fan club *somewhere*.
It can be a great way to get into the hobby. If you can get down to
California, Baycon generally has a great deal of anime stuff going on
(the annual Baycon anime schedules w/plot summaries are one of the most
popular items with anime fans).
Chris
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animation/anime #333, from switch, 315 chars, Sun Aug 26 22:22:16 1990
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Some of the first Gundam series (or movie — I forget which) is
available in Japanese from Sony Canada. It’s unavailable anywhere
in English, I’m afraid.
With respect to Southern Cross/The Masters and New Generation/Invid
Invasion, these have not and probably will not ever be released on
video. Oh, well.
Emru
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animation/anime #334, from switch, 822 chars, Sun Aug 26 22:26:46 1990
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To be honest, I’ve read more about Gundam than anything else. I’ve
seen/have the first and fourth movie, (Mobile Suit Gundam I and
Nu Gundam: Char’s Counterattack respectively), the first two of
the last OAV series (Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket) and several
episodes of Zeta Gundam. But I’ve got more reference books, TV
books, and articles than anything else…
I bought a laserdisc from Laser Perceptions and had a friend with
a player put it on VHS for me so I could watch it (the disc was
Char’s Counterattack) — the rest of the stuff is on VHS and you
can get those from a number of the anime sources in
animation/sources. I’ll try to dig up some more anime sources
in your area and post them there, but I’m in the process of
restructuring the Directory and I’m afraid everything’s all
over the place…
Emru
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animation/anime #335, from switch, 182 chars, Sun Aug 26 22:29:15 1990
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Can’t help you if you’re using the menus as I’m unfamiliar with
the menu system… otherwise, do this:
join animation listings
browse name raa*
That’ll list them one by one.
Emru
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animation/anime #336, from johndowell, 447 chars, Tue Aug 28 00:35:35 1990
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Nah, I don’t go to conventions. I don’t know if I’m really that interested
, I’d go maybe to see if they had info on stuff I know I’d like to see.
Is there a way to find out if one will be coming to the Seattle/Tacoma
Washington area? I might would go then. All I really want is to see some
cartoons I saw when I was a kid. And maybe see some of the newest stuff
the japanese are putting out in the way of animation. It can only get
better right?
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animation/anime #337, from johndowell, 353 chars, Tue Aug 28 00:38:45 1990
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I wonder why they would never be released on video? I don’t really
ccare for the southern cross cartoons, but the Invid Invasion/New
Generation were interesting because of the bike/battle suits! those
were tough.
By the way, do TV stations still have all these cartoons? Or do they
send them back to the japanese animation companies that produce them?
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animation/anime #338, from johndowell, 81 chars, Tue Aug 28 00:40:06 1990
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Ok, when I look up stuff in sources how do I do it? Do I use the
search keyword?
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animation/anime #339, from switch, 482 chars, Tue Aug 28 00:49:56 1990
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Why they’d never be released on video is beyond me. I’d really love to
see those with the same audio/video quality of the Macross tapes.
I thought the Cyclones were extremely cool, but then I watched Megazone 23.
The Megazone 23 Part II. Then BubbleGum Crisis. Then… 🙂
Harmony Gold has the rights to Robotech, although I presume various TV
stations still have it on tape. You have to remember that Robotech isn’t
really that closely tied to the Japanese companies…
Emru
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animation/anime #340, from switch, 73 chars, Tue Aug 28 00:50:49 1990
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Yup. Best way is to do this:
join animation sources
search anime
Emru
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animation/anime #341, from rkocyan, 525 chars, Tue Aug 28 22:35:46 1990
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I saw some “boot-legged” Marine Boy and Kimba tapes for sale at a recent
Creations convention in Philadelphia. I also heard rumors that Kimba was
going to be revived…either syndicated or a new series, I’m not sure
which.
Japanimation disappeared from US TV screens in the ’70’s due to an increase
in censorship of violence in “children’s” shows….according to an article
in the recent issue of Animation Magazine.
BTW, the mermaid’s name in Marine Boy was Neptina. This had me stumped for
about two years. Seriously!
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animation/anime #342, from johndowell, 155 chars, Thu Aug 30 14:12:05 1990
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I knew it was due to the violence. Oh well. Hey do you know of any
conventions coming to the Seattle Washington area where I can possibly
sam some tapes?
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animation/anime #343, from hmccracken, 126 chars, Fri Aug 31 17:11:03 1990
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TITLE: _Akira_ is now playing at the Coolidge Corner Theater here
in Boston; today’s _Globe_ has a negative review.
— Harry
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animation/anime #344, from tshim, 31 chars, Fri Aug 31 20:15:03 1990
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What was their main complaint?
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animation/anime #345, from hmccracken, 53 chars, Fri Aug 31 20:18:40 1990
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That it was too comic-bookish and violent.
— Harry
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animation/anime #346, from switch, 242 chars, Fri Aug 31 22:13:40 1990
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“Too comic-bookish”? This is a complaint about cel animation?
“Too violent” I suppose I can see, although there have been many more
violent films made. Blade Runner was about as bad, but they’re both the
same genre and atmosphere…
Emru
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animation/anime #347, from cmattern, 151 chars, Sat Sep 1 07:35:12 1990
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Ah, but you see, you can’t compare this Blade-Runner. This is a *cartoon.*
Cartoons are for the *kiddies.* 🙁
Chris
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animation/anime #348, from hmccracken, 228 chars, Sat Sep 1 09:05:58 1990
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Comic-bookish as in mentality, not style…The review also put
forth a theory about how Japanese businessmen are relieved
from the restrictions of their society by reading violent
comics on the bus on the way to work.
— Harry
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animation/anime #349, from johndowell, 163 chars, Sat Sep 1 12:04:17 1990
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Relieved from what restrictions? Beating up on people? Killing people?
What is that supposed to mean? I thought most countries have restrictions
against violence.
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animation/anime #350, from hmccracken, 204 chars, Sat Sep 1 12:29:30 1990
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I have no desire to defend what was a pretty silly review, but
I imagine he wasn’t referring to laws but to Japanese society
being uptight and formal, and violent comics serving as a
catharsis.
— Harry
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animation/anime #351, from switch, 116 chars, Sat Sep 1 14:18:30 1990
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Same old argument.
For some serious violence, he should have a look at Wandering Child
Emru
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animation/anime #352, from bcapps, 239 chars, Sat Sep 1 23:20:06 1990
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S’funny. (The) Lensman just opened here in DC @ the Biograph in Georgetown.
The Post reviewed it negatively, with heavy references to Star Wars. The
reviewer also said that it compared unfavorably with Akira also. So go
figure.
Bob
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animation/anime #353, from cmattern, 110 chars, Sun Sep 2 08:05:27 1990
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Yeah, the _Post_ *liked* both Akira and Laputa when they rolled around here.
Chris
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animation/anime #354, from switch, 622 chars, Sun Sep 2 09:47:25 1990
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TITLE: Liking/disliking Akira, Lensman, etc…
The varying reviews point up one thing about Japanese animation (well, all
forms of non-Disneyesque animation): don’t believe a reviewer who’s coming into
it cold. People have this resistance to things that are different from what
they know, and Japanese animation is very different from traditional American
animation in many ways.
On the other hand, there are those who like _anything_ Japanese (or non-
Disney) just because it’s Japanese or non-Disney. But, like all fanatics,
they’re easily identifiable and you just have to wait a bit for them to calm
down…
Emru
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animation/anime #355, from hmccracken, 573 chars, Sun Sep 2 10:59:18 1990
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Yup. Mainstream reviewers often have trouble with animation in
general: a lot of them seem not quite to be able to analyze
animation in the way they’d critique live-action. Gene Siskel,
for instance, in his animation reviews often spends a lot of
time talking about how pretty the colors were (or weren’t).
Another rather good reviewer compared _The Care Bears Movie_
favorably to the Disney classics, for reasons I’ve thankfully
forgotten.
There *are* some mainstram critics who know animation well:
_Time_’s two Richards, Corliss and Schickel, come to mind.
— Harry
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animation/anime #356, from random.a, 76 chars, Sun Sep 2 15:52:25 1990
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Personaly, I thought that the review was awfully shallow and comic-bookish.
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animation/anime #357, from tshim, 198 chars, Mon Sep 3 13:17:29 1990
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And Leonard Maltin, and Glenn Collins of the NY Times.
John J. O’Conner and Tom Shales, both television critics
of the NY times and Wash. Post, resp., are well-versed in
aniamtion, esp. the latter.
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animation/anime #358, from bcapps, 88 chars, Mon Sep 3 13:21:16 1990
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Well, Tom Shales wasn’t the writer of the Lensman review, so take it from
there…
Bob
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animation/anime #359, from cmattern, 145 chars, Mon Sep 3 20:02:45 1990
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Bob
Was it Richard Harrington? He reviewed both _Akira_ and _Laputa_ for the
Post, and he liked both of those….
Chris
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animation/anime #360, from bcapps, 121 chars, Wed Sep 5 21:41:29 1990
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Hmm. Not wanting to say for sure (need to look in a library for last Thurs.
or Fri. Post), but I think that it was he.
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animation/anime #361, from dave.f, 427 chars, Thu Sep 6 10:53:43 1990
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Just saw a post on rec.arts.animation (not rec.arts.anime, but it was
no doubt cross posted there) that Akira will be shown on November 18 and
19 at Worcester Polytechnical Institute for $2. That’s in Worcester,
Massachusetts for those out of the area. Worcester is about 40 miles
west of Boston. When I have the chance, I will download the whole post from
the VAX at work and re-post it here. It has full dirctions.
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animation/anime #362, from switch, 133 chars, Thu Sep 6 22:41:58 1990
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rec.arts.animation is actually functioning? I can’t seem to get to
it from my end, though rec.arts.anime is fine. Strange…
Emru
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animation/anime #363, from dave.f, 2278 chars, Fri Sep 7 00:55:01 1990
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From: me******@wp*.edu (MEGAZONE 23)
Newsgroups: rec.arts.anime,rec.arts.animation
Subject: Akira at WPI
Keywords: Directions
Date: 31 Aug 90 00:50:58 GMT
Organization: Anime Inc.
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AKIRA – IN ENGLISH AT WPI
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18TH AT 6:30 and 9:30 PM
ADMISSION: $2
For those who don’t know, Akira is one of the most popular animated feature
films ever made. It is also brought to the US in comic form by Marvel.
OK. How to get to WPI. Fairly simple. If you are coming from the West get
on Interstate 90 and head East. From the East get on 90 and head West. 🙂
From the south I THINK it is 395 or 495 or some *95 type number. Take that
to 90 or 290. From the North find an Interstate which reaches 90 or 290.
Oh. WPI is Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Worcester, Mass.
Get off of 90 at exit 10 of the Mass. Pike. Get on 290 and head toward
Worcester. (BTW, you don’t have a choice, 290 starts at exit 10.)
Stay on 290 until exit 17. Get off and take a left off of the exit ramp.
You will cross 290 on an overpass. Stay on this road, I think its Highland,
until you reach West St. Take a right onto West St. You will hit the campus
one block up the road. Park somewhere and ask where the movie is. I will
probably be working the door. I’ll wear either my Mai, The Psychic Girl,
Priss and The Replicants, or (If I have it by then) an Akira T-shirt. Say
hi if you see me. 🙂 The movie is in Fuller Labs, but good luck finding a
map, just ask, it’s quicker and easier. And please bring your friends.
It’s in a 400 seat lecture hall with a Bose – Dolby Stereo system. Just
opened at the end of last year. It’s nice. 🙂 Well, please help make this
a success and we may be able to bring more anime feature films here in the
future. Thank you for your support.
P.S. I have had people from Schenectady, NY. (My home town.) 2-1/2 to 3
hours away express an interest. So lets see if anyone farther out shows
up. This could be interesting.
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animation/anime #364, from dave.f, 102 chars, Fri Sep 7 00:56:24 1990
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Yeah, it get a dozen or more posts a day. Lots of talk about Rescue Rangers,
among other things.
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animation/anime #365, from tshim, 44 chars, Mon Sep 10 14:50:07 1990
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Btw, why is Worcestor pronounced “Wooster”?
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animation/anime #366, from switch, 62 chars, Mon Sep 10 17:50:12 1990
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Same reason Leicester is pronounced “Lester”, no doubt.
Emru
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animation/anime #367, from hmccracken, 348 chars, Mon Sep 10 18:26:57 1990
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I’m not sure myself — and BTW, I recently chatted with a little
girl from Wisconsin who is a diehard New Kids on the Block fan,
who confused me by referring to the Kids as being from
“Dorchester and Warchester” repeatedly. It took a friend to point
out to me that she was undoubtedly (and logically) pronouncing
Worcester phonetically.
— Harry
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animation/anime #368, from dave.f, 300 chars, Tue Sep 11 10:58:40 1990
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Actually, the locals call it “Wista”. The pronunciation is the same as
the Worcester in England. Actually, “Wuster” is a closer approximation
of the correct way to pronounce it than “Wooster”. Or maybe “Wouster”,
similar to “would” (or “wood”?????….hmmmm) I give up. You gotta hear it.
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animation/anime #369, from johndowell, 246 chars, Sat Sep 15 01:09:53 1990
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TITLE: Anime stuff
Hey, how does someone find out where they play those animations locally
wherever someone might live?
And also, has anyone seen a RoboTech sketch book for sale? I had seen one
along time ago, but I haven’t seen it again since.
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animation/anime #370, from cmattern, 310 chars, Sat Sep 15 08:49:11 1990
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Not living in your area, I can’t say who might be there. If someone online
can’t give you a Washington state anime club, I suggest you write to the
addresses I gave for FAST and the EDC in animation/sources and ask them if
they know of any fan clubs in your area.
Chris
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animation/anime #371, from switch, 230 chars, Sat Sep 15 13:32:49 1990
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I’ve dug up one or two addresses in Washington state, but have no idea about
some of them. I’ll post them over in /sources.
Robotech sketch book? Are you referring to “How to Draw Robotech”, or the
_Robotech Art 1_ book?
Emru
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animation/anime #372, from switch, 72 chars, Sat Sep 15 13:34:42 1990
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animation/sources #37 has the address to Kensignton Gardens, BTW.
Emru
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animation/anime #373, from johndowell, 130 chars, Sat Sep 15 20:44:23 1990
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What state is it that all these people pronounce that Worcestor like you said?
Definitly the East Coast, but where in particular?
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animation/anime #374, from johndowell, 137 chars, Sat Sep 15 20:46:15 1990
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It doesn’t matter, I’ll buy them both. I just need books that show how they
are drawn. Have you got addresses where they can be ordered?
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animation/anime #375, from hmccracken, 25 chars, Sat Sep 15 23:49:46 1990
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Massachusetts.
— Harry
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animation/anime #376, from switch, 335 chars, Sun Sep 16 12:01:47 1990
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“How to Draw Robotech” was a comic series by Dark Horse Publishing. I don’t
have the address on hand, but I’d think Richard Pini (richard.pini) would.
If you can’t find back issues, I have a few I could part with for cover price.
_Robotech Art 1_ is available by Starblaze/Donning — I think the address
is already in /sources.
Emru
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animation/anime #377, from johndowell, 70 chars, Sun Sep 16 21:50:21 1990
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What kind of name is How to Draw Robotech for a comic book series????
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animation/anime #378, from johndowell, 115 chars, Sun Sep 16 21:53:45 1990
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TITLE: StarBlaze/Donning
Can someone give me the address for StarBlaze Donning? It was not in the
Sources section.
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animation/anime #379, from tom.white, 273 chars, Sun Sep 16 22:33:26 1990
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You can try
Starblaze Books
The Donning Company/Publishers
5659 Virginia Beach Blvd.
Norfolk, VA 23502
I can’t guarantee this though; it’s from 1984 (got it from ElfQuest vol. 4)
and I seem to recall that SB/D was reorganized a few years ago, and may have
moved.
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animation/anime #380, from switch, 146 chars, Sun Sep 16 23:31:04 1990
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Well, it was specifically a comic-sized book on drawing the various
characters and mecha from the Robotech series. Pretty accurate
name…
Emru
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animation/anime #381, from tbentley, 15 chars, Mon Sep 17 22:48:09 1990
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Massachusetts
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animation/anime #382, from johndowell, 25 chars, Tue Sep 18 01:07:56 1990
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Sounds like what I need.
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animation/anime #383, from johndowell, 60 chars, Tue Sep 18 01:09:22 1990
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How many do you have, and how much would you sell them for?
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animation/anime #384, from switch, 106 chars, Tue Sep 18 14:34:37 1990
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I’ll have a look at which issues I have (not many, but they’re probably
hard to find these days)…
Emru
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animation/anime #385, from elfhive, 884 chars, Sat Sep 22 17:30:37 1990
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TITLE: Director and Title recommendations
I’m trying to put together a series of evening presentations of Japanese
feature length animation at a literary salon and bookstore here in
Washington D.C. called Astraea. I’m enlisting the help of the Japan
Information and Culture Center and I would like to give them a short
list of suggested directors and their films for consideration.
I have some ideas, but I would appreciate getting suggestions from
fellow Bixen. The idea is to feature the work of five to eight directors.
I would like lists of suggestions for the directors to be featured
as well as a list of three titles from each director which you feel
best represents his style.
I realize this may have been done in various previous messages but
I would like to get a letter in the mail by the end of next week
and find myself short of research time. I appreciate your input.
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animation/anime #386, from switch, 362 chars, Sun Sep 23 12:18:09 1990
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I’ll send this in both mail and here…
Hayao Miyazaki: Laputa, Nausicaa, Tonari no Totoro
Osamu Tezuka: Anything
Toshihiro Hirano: Dangaioh, Iczer-One, Megazone 23 (almost pure action)
The director of Monster City (Yoju Toshi) and Demon City, whose
name escapes me (the two are sort of horror/film noir).
Yasuhiko Yoshikazu (YAZ): Venus Wars, Arion
Emru
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animation/anime #387, from elfhive, 637 chars, Sun Sep 23 12:50:53 1990
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Thanks.
Go ahead and give me three titles from Osamu Tezuka, often I know the film
but can’t read the Japanese director’s name in the original language 🙂
Many times I’m not even familiar with the director or his films since
I’m really only just getting into this genre.
I absolutely love all of Miyazaki’s work. I haven’t seen Kiki’s delivery
Service, yet, but I would vote for Totoro No Tonari as the prime example
for this series of evening because it also illustrates modern day Japanese
rural culture.
How about the Gundam series? I don’t know the director’s name or even if
it is the same director for each film in the series?
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animation/anime #388, from switch, 338 chars, Sun Sep 23 22:22:13 1990
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Hmn. Phoenix 2772, Angel’s Egg (I think — never saw)… I can never
remember other names since I haven’t seen any of his feature works.
Gundam? Which one? 🙂 Seriously, it’s been done by a number of people.
I think one was directed by YAZ, there were the Tomino Gundams,
Gundam 0080 I think had someone completely different…
Emru
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animation/anime #390, from rjenks, 653 chars, Thu Nov 22 05:44:31 1990
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Hello my name is Robert Jenks. I have been an Anime fan for the past 4
years. ~rDuring which I have been president of a Dallas area fan club
called Neo-Dallas. I was also ‘Chief of Local Affairs’ for EDC for 2
years. I am willing to answer any questions anyone has about EDC, anime
clubs, etc… During that past year and a half I have subtitled approx.
7 films and have reciently reliesed a Beta-version of a Subtitleing
program for the Amiga. I have about 71 script files which when the are converted
to my programs script format, I will upload to Bix. If you have any questions
please ask away…
Robert
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animation/anime #391, from switch, 204 chars, Thu Nov 22 10:03:56 1990
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Welcome aboard, Robert! I’ve been in something vaguely resembling
communication with Kelli Wakefield for the last year, and a few
months ago I received Nova 14 and Shonen Wildstar. Amazing stuff!
Emru
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animation/anime #392, from rjenks, 804 chars, Thu Nov 22 19:34:43 1990
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Yes, Meri K. Wakefield sent me my copy about a month ago. I was supposed to
get one at Project A-Kon but I was soo busy I forgot. Unfortunately work
on Nova 15 is going slow, but she says it’ll be out soon.
Hopefully I’ll be putting out a magazine soon for my adopted club out here
in California (San Luis Obispo Anime) , but I an still putting together source
material. By the way I have a complete copy of the Japanese copywrite laws and
I don’t believe it is illegal by their standard to copy, translate etc… their
media materails for Non-Profit uses. I will check again and get back to you.
I know that is true about video duplication though. I’ve looked that up before.
I hope it helps!
Robert Jenks
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animation/anime #393, from hmccracken, 106 chars, Fri Nov 23 19:49:07 1990
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Welcome to BIX, Robert! I don’t have any questions right now, but it’s
good to have you here.
— Harry
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animation/anime #394, from rjenks, 199 chars, Tue Nov 27 23:47:27 1990
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TITLE: A-Ko the Versus!
Has anyone seen A-ko the versus yet? If so please tell me what you think.
I have seen Part 1 the ‘Gray’. It was OK, but I’d like to hear other peoples
opinions.
Robert
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animation/anime #395, from switch, 163 chars, Wed Nov 28 11:43:32 1990
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Amazingly, I’ve only seen Project “A” ko 1. I just haven’t gotten around to
getting the rest in all these years. Could you explain the rest of the
series?
Emru
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animation/anime #396, from rjenks, 587 chars, Thu Nov 29 08:15:23 1990
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TITLE: Project Ako 2
Project Ako 2 is a direct sequal to 1 and picks up where 1 ended. It covers
the new life of the captain of the alien craft and D-ko. It re-hashes the
same old jokes and makes a fool of itself! It was not done by the original
artists and it suffers accordingly. The only thing I liked about it was the
character development of the teacher. She get’s a new hair-style and it looks
good! Worth seeing to get use to the new characters (B-Ko’s dad, and others).
The same review goes for Ako 3 as well, although I like it better than 2 it
has an extremely wierd ending.
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animation/anime #397, from rjenks, 876 chars, Thu Nov 29 08:23:39 1990
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TITLE: Project Ako 4
Unlike Project Ako 2 & 3 Project Ako 4 is a GREAT! OVA. It was done by the
original artists. The story is great and as far as I’m concerned this is
the second Ako movie; Ako 2 & 3 don’t exist! Well maybe they do exist, but
their horrible. Although to understand Ako 4 you realy need to see 2 & 3
This is because you need to understant Cko’s dad’s personality. (he’s wierder
than she is!) The story is basicly about Ako, Bko, and the Teacher falling in
love with the same guy, and Cko getting forgottedn. Some of the best cameo
apperances are made by Lum and Ran from Urusei Yatsura, and the main characters
from Orange road. (Cko goes to see the Orange road Movie and it’s slightly
differant than the real movie; It remakes the park scean from the movie)
Project Ako 4 is definately on my list of Anime Classics!
Robert
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This sounds a lot like the capabilities of Nausicaa (Valley of the Winds)
and her amazing winged vehicle whose name escapes me. It is capable of
tremendous acceleration and at times it looks like she is piloting with
one hand.
Well the two scenes you mention in _Rescuers Down Under_ are enough to
make me want to see it. Is it a 70mm release?
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animation/anime #399, from hmccracken, 384 chars, Sun Dec 2 11:04:32 1990
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Nope, just 35mm. I’m told that Disney was thinking about releasing it
in 70mm, but changed its mind.
Do go and see the movie: it’s very nice. Not something that will become
an imperishable Disney classic, but an extremely competent, slick
entertainment that I’m definitely planning on seeing again.
— Harry
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animation/anime #400, from elfhive, 191 chars, Sun Dec 2 11:04:32 1990
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Speaking of Disney re-releases and 70mm, do you hear anything about
theatrical or video release of _The Black Cauldron_?
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animation/anime #401, from hmccracken, 685 chars, Sun Dec 2 11:04:32 1990
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No, except that it’s probably due for theatrical re-release soon.
(Past due, in a wa, since _Great Mouse Detective_ is returning, despite
having been released later.) _Cauldron_, as a film which cost a lot of
money, did not do especially well, and was produced primarily by the
previous regime, may not have a high priority on the re-releasing list.
(The fact that it’s rated PG can’t help, either.)
I do hope it does come out again — it’s flawed, but has some wonderful
moments (and in Creeper the best Disney character in twenty years).
I think it’s a much better film than _Great Mouse Detective_.
— Harry
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animation/anime #402, from elfhive, 97 chars, Sun Dec 2 11:04:32 1990
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“munchings and crunchings”
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animation/anime #403, from hmccracken, 114 chars, Sun Dec 2 11:04:32 1990
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Gurgi was a good character, too.
— Harry
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animation/anime #404, from switch, 470 chars, Sun Dec 2 11:04:32 1990
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One of the most insane things Nausicaa ever did with the Mehve (aside from
jumping off it to attack the men in the “flying teapot”) was to leap off a
cliff and flip over to right herself (after meeting her uncle).
You know, I haven’t gotten around to buying _Majo no Takkyubin_ yet. Anyone
have any comments on its depiction of flight? Does it come anywhere close
to _Nausicaa_ or _Laputa_?
Emru
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animation/anime #405, from mstoodt, 656 chars, Sun Dec 2 11:04:32 1990
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The flight scenes in _Majo no Takkyubin_ (a.k.a. Kiki’s Delivery Service)
seem to me to be a little stiffer (less flowing) than those in Nausicaa,
Laputa, or Totoro; but then, Kiki is not as good at flying as some of those
other characters (which is an important part of the story). But do not let
this deter you from buying Kiki; I whole-heartedly recommend all four of
Miyazaki’s movies, and one of the most awkward hypothetical questions I can
imagine is having to select a subset of them (not all four) for taking to
the proverbial desert island…
Michael Stoodt
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animation/anime #406, from switch, 369 chars, Sun Dec 2 11:04:32 1990
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Nausicaa, Laputa, and Totoro are three of my favorite animated
feature films of all time. Miyazaki’s sense of wonder and depiction
of flight are immeasurable. If I had to take a subset of those three
with me to the proverbial island, I’d subsititute one of the discs
for a week’s rations 🙂
Emru
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animation/anime #407, from mstoodt, 379 chars, Sun Dec 2 11:04:32 1990
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Kiki will cost you another week’s rations… Trust me…
Hmmm… a new unit of measure: how much food would you be willing to
trade off for something in a desert island situation; a Miyazaki is a
week’s worth. Fifth on my anime list is Project Eden, but it’s only
half a Miyazaki….
MaS
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How much of food does Ranma constitute per episode?
Emru
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animation/anime #409, from elfhive, 355 chars, Sun Dec 2 17:06:17 1990
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TITLE: Pointer to #385 in this topic
Since there are some new folks in this topic, I would like to point them
to my message #385 for some new input. I’m still struggling with this
notion and have written a first draft of my letter to the Director of
the Japan Info and Culture Center, but I want to firm up my list of
potential candidates for the series.
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animation/anime #410, from rjenks, 93 chars, Mon Dec 3 00:42:52 1990
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Depends on which episode. If it’s in 1-5 then a weeks worth. The others
maybe a days. Maybe.
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animation/anime #411, from switch, 339 chars, Wed Dec 5 01:15:32 1990
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TITLE: TTitle60.LZH
People with Amigas interested in subtitling might want to check
rjenks’ ‘ttitle60.lzh’, now available in animation/listings.
Easy to use and, from my ten minutes of experience, fairly complete
for simple titling of foreign films and the like.
Emru
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animation/anime #412, from rjenks, 147 chars, Wed Dec 5 01:28:08 1990
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Thanx! It’s nice to hear things like that after writting over 2500 lines
of C code in about 3 weeks, for a very small group of users.
Robert
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animation/anime #413, from rjenks, 699 chars, Sat Dec 15 01:53:44 1990
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TITLE: Zillion
Streamline pictures, those *wonderful* people that brought us
AKIRA, Lensman, Laputa, Kiki, and Twilight of the Cockroaches, recently
anounced they will be realeasing the Zillion series on video starting in
January ’91. They will release one episode per month for an undefined period
of time. They will be in English and will only be available at comic shops,
not at video stores. Carl Macek said that this will start a trend towards the
day when comic shops will all carry comics on tape an will be able to compeate
with true video stores.
-Carl Mecek has got some good ideas if only he could do them justice!
Robert
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animation/anime #414, from rjenks, 1237 chars, Sat Dec 15 02:07:41 1990
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TITLE: Oh yeah AKIRA.
I forgot to mention that if you would like to kiss 30 bucks goodby you will
be able to pick up Akira (stramline) in English early next year.
Also there is a new Anime magazine that will premere in February called
POSTER-ZINE It will be a full color 34×22 poster with an 8 page newsletter
on the back. This issue will be devoted to AKIRA.
Books Nippon (Crooks Nippon!) will be premering a new translated to English
Art book in February called ‘The Art of Yoshitaka Amano: Hiten’ Japans leading
fantasy illustrator, and conceptual creator of VAMPIRE HUNTER D, ANGELS EGG,
and MOSPEDA. 134 Illustrations including 98 in full color. $24.95. It’s a
pretty good deal considering who it’s coming from. I’ve seen the original
Japanese version and the art is spectacular! Definintly on my Christmass List!
There’s the news for February ’91. Don’t be supprised if anything listed
above is late; It would ruin Streamline and Books Nippon’s reputation if
they were on time!
Merry Christmass,
Robert
P.S. The above companies arn’t quite as bad as I say they are. Well…
maybe not quite that bad… Oh hec there worse!
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animation/anime #415, from hmccracken, 44 chars, Sat Dec 15 08:27:07 1990
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So what’s wrong with Streamline?
— Harry
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animation/anime #416, from random.a, 94 chars, Sat Dec 15 11:52:53 1990
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Ummm.. Do you think you could give me an address/phone number for where to give
my $30? ;]
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animation/anime #417, from switch, 31 chars, Sat Dec 15 17:59:11 1990
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Should be in /sources…
Emru
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animation/anime #418, from rjenks, 2729 chars, Mon Dec 17 00:26:15 1990
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Streamline has one problem (in my opinion) Carl Macek. Macek has an
an extream ego problem that vividly effects their work. He believes that
the english adaptations are HIS*HIS* works, not the original japanese staff’s.
In the profesional anime community almost everone starts out with the intention
of bringing literally translated anime/manga in America. Macek was no
different when he started with ‘Harmony Gold’. Later he fell trap to the
old Hollywood disease of stardom (via Crazed Lunitic Robotech Fans that
beleve Macek is a prophet) He thinks he’s god’s gift to anime. One example
of how it has effected streamline is in ‘AKIRA’, he wrote the script for the
english adaptation. After seeing the film 3 times, I have compared it to the
4 different AKIRA scripts I have. Although their are slight variations in the
scripts I have (due to the complexity of the Japanese language), every other
line of the streamline’s Akira was completly different to any script I have.
When I last talked to Macek I asked him why there were so many deviations from
the original script and he commented that his goal was to write a script that
would appeal to the american public and lip sync with the original art. The
problem is that the story was greatly changed and none of the characters
retained their original personal qualities. If you asked an English professor
to do character descriptions for the character ‘Kaneda’ from the English and
secondly from a subtitled literal translation it would look something like
this: (remember I’m horrible in english)
Streamline ‘Kaneda’ : Tough, gang leader, typical american street
gang member, some emotional ties to fellow gang members,
skirt-chaser.
Japanese ‘Kaneda’ : Tough, gang leader, Typical radical Japanese
teenager, strong felowship and emotional ties to fellow
gang-members, fairly honorable, and of course sly skirt-
chaser.
You can make your own judgements on Streamline and Macek, but I feel that
from past representations of Macek’s work, that things could greatly improve
in the area of translation/scripts and voice actors. I am firmly supportive
of them continuing their work! I feel they are providing a great service to
the anime community, by spreading the word to others who don’t know about
anime as yet. To a person who has not seen the original Japanese works,
Streamline is great, but after seeing the Japanese films I don’t want to ruin
my opinion of them by seeing the Stramline choped/slashed/and hacked version.
Everyone is entitled to their own opinions.
Robert
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animation/anime #419, from switch, 227 chars, Mon Dec 17 01:37:08 1990
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Ummmmmm… the Akira translation wasn’t handled by Streamline at all. That
was TMS (Tokyo Movie Shinsha) at work. Streamline just handled distribution.
Jerry Beck has said so in interviews, here on BIX, and to my face.
Emru
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animation/anime #420, from hmccracken, 878 chars, Mon Dec 17 18:13:39 1990
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Declaration of conflicting interests time: Jerry Beck, the other guy
involved in Streamline Pictures besides Macek, is an old friend of mine.
So I’m not impartial. And, not having seen _Akira_, I can’t respond to
your specific complaints (which sound valid).
But it seems to me that even if Streamline’s presentation of the
Japanese animation it imports is not 100% perfect, it deserves a heck
of a lot of credit for being the first company in this country to
do what it does. Knowing Jerry, I know that he is doing this out of
love — he is most assuredly not getting rich off this company. He’s
formed Streamline because he wanted to get these great movies out to
a wider audience than the small circle of Japanese animation fans who
already knew about them. As the man said, you can always tell a pioneer —
he’s the guy with all the arrows in his back. 😉
— Harry
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animation/anime #421, from switch, 278 chars, Mon Dec 17 21:16:04 1990
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Same goes for Carl Macek & Robotech. Not 100% faithful to the
original (there never were any claims as such, anyway), and certainly
not deserving of all the hype it gots (and still gets in some circles),
IMHO. But it was responsible for a huge increase in anime fandom.
Emru
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animation/anime #422, from rjenks, 235 chars, Mon Dec 17 22:40:46 1990
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Well just after Akira (english) was released I talked to Macek and he clearly
stated that he wrote the english adaptation script. I have only talked to
Jerry Beck once, and not about Akira, so I don’t know what he has to say about
it.
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animation/anime #423, from rjenks, 505 chars, Mon Dec 17 22:47:43 1990
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As I stated in the end of that memo I am definitly for Streamline, I just
think that things could *greatly* improve. If it is as Emru says and
Macek did not write the script for Akira then I’ll gladly take back all
bad comments on streamline. Akira is the only streamline film which I was
told that Streamline actually had anything to do with the english translation/
dubbing (of the films I have seen). Another possiblility is that Macek could
have written the Akira script before he formed Streamline.
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animation/anime #424, from rjenks, 120 chars, Mon Dec 17 22:50:34 1990
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Yes I agree, Robotech proably has had the biggest influence on Anime since
Star Blazers, which didn’t do quite as well.
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animation/anime #425, from rjenks, 232 chars, Mon Dec 17 22:56:01 1990
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TITLE: Ranma 1/2 OVA!!!!!
In the December Animage there is an add for a fourth-comming Ranma 1/2 OVA and
several TV volumes. The TV volumes are proably the same videos that VIZ plans
to release with the Ranma color comic next year.
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animation/anime #426, from elfhive, 408 chars, Mon Dec 17 23:43:49 1990
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I couldn’t tell if it was the translation or the film itself, but I found
_Akira_ to be one of the more disjointed and incomprehensible anime films
I have seen in English or Japanese. I got worlds more out of a two page
English article and seeing the original Japanese release of _Nausicaa_
or _Wing of Honneamise_
Possible it is the topic, like you said,
“Des gouts et des couleurs on ne discute jamais!”
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animation/anime #427, from switch, 281 chars, Tue Dec 18 17:19:58 1990
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Macek _did_ do the script for Totoro, however, and that’s pretty good (or
so I’m told). Streamline handled the English Lensman, but I don’t know
what that means (did they do the translation? did they hire and/or oversee
the actors? and if so, who (Beck/Macek) did what?).
Emru
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animation/anime #428, from switch, 102 chars, Tue Dec 18 17:20:56 1990
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And they’d better not do to Ranma what they did to Urusei Yatsura or there’ll
be hell to pay…
Emru
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animation/anime #429, from switch, 204 chars, Tue Dec 18 17:22:08 1990
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Akira is a bit disjointed, true, but I found it easy to understand, English
or Japanese. Of course, I was really familiar with the storyline when I
saw the movie, so that may not be significant…
Emru
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animation/anime #430, from elfhive, 173 chars, Tue Dec 18 22:06:59 1990
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I never quite understood the background of the mutant characters that well.
The English was easy to understand but the storytelling wasn’t. Perhaps
I should watch it again.
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animation/anime #431, from elfhive, 127 chars, Tue Dec 18 22:07:53 1990
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There is an English dubbed version of _Totoro_? Has it been released?
I’m still trying to get a copy of the original Japanese.
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animation/anime #432, from switch, 478 chars, Wed Dec 19 01:21:51 1990
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I don’t remember it being explicitly stated in the Japanese version
either (then again, my Japanese is limited). Basically, the numbered
children are the results of the Japanese government’s research
into creating or enhancing psionic powers in people (in this case,
mainly children). The three children are about thirty years old,
and their appearance is a side effect of the drugs given to awaken
those powers — they grow older, but their physical growth is
stopped.
Emru
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animation/anime #433, from switch, 372 chars, Wed Dec 19 01:23:40 1990
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I’d love to get the Japanese one as well. I just got the Kiki
disc, but I haven’t had a chance to look at it yet. Anyway,
the English Totoro has been tested at a few cons, and hasn’t been
officially released as yet.
Personally, I think Streamline should get it out there as soon
as the Disney flicks are out of the theaters.
Emru (who wants a Dai Totoro stuffed doll)
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animation/anime #434, from rjenks, 147 chars, Wed Dec 19 02:15:14 1990
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If you think Akira is hard to understand try watching Urusei Yatsura (Lum)!
The Japanese don’t even understand Urusei Yatsura 4 “Lum the Forever”!
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animation/anime #435, from rjenks, 434 chars, Wed Dec 19 02:20:40 1990
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Streamline isn’t doing Ranma, as far as I know. Viz communications anounced
that they were going to release several tv episode volums on tape, but they
never said if they were in English, subtitled, or in Japanese. If they do
the coloring on the Ranma manga as well as some of the color pages that
Rumiko herself has done then I’m all for it! They also said that it is still
a possiblility that they will continue Lum in the future.
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animation/anime #436, from rjenks, 77 chars, Wed Dec 19 02:22:22 1990
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If watching it again was the key to understanding than I would be a guiness!
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animation/anime #437, from rjenks, 322 chars, Wed Dec 19 02:28:30 1990
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TITLE: Bye, for now.
I will be going on Christmass vacation on thursday, so wednesday will be my last
night on. I will be back on January 20th. I con’ed my parents out of a plane
ticket to Miami and then Dallas. I will also be going to San Diego to pick
up some new Ranma episodes. Everyone have a happy holliday!
Robert
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animation/anime #438, from switch, 323 chars, Wed Dec 19 10:04:21 1990
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I have a slight problem with coloring what was originally a black and white
work. While Steve Oliff’s work on Akira is nothing short of outstanding,
it still obscures some of the details that were originally in the manga. I’m
not sure I like the idea of cluttering Rumiko Takahashi’s clean, crisp style
with color.
Emru
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animation/anime #439, from elfhive, 138 chars, Wed Dec 19 20:50:46 1990
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I want the “cat-bus!” Do you know if there is any related
merchandising for Miyazaki films besides manga and art books, here
or in Japan?
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animation/anime #440, from elfhive, 26 chars, Wed Dec 19 20:51:52 1990
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A Guiness Stout or Lager?
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animation/anime #441, from switch, 266 chars, Thu Dec 20 01:32:07 1990
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Oh, sure. I didn’t make the Dai Totoro doll up; it exists, it’s
big, and it’s expensive.
I do intend to get a Nausicaa pencil case (they are VERY nice),
and a Totoro doll at some point… don’t know about a cat-bus,
though, the cat here might get jealous 😉
Emru
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animation/anime #442, from rjenks, 124 chars, Thu Dec 20 02:28:50 1990
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Good point. But like I said I’ve seen some of Rumiko’s own coloring on her
manga pages and hopefully they tried to copy it.
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animation/anime #443, from rjenks, 379 chars, Thu Dec 20 02:32:17 1990
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I have not heard of a stuffed cat bus, but I know you can get a stuffed Totoro
and a stuffed Jiji. I’ve got a small Jiji doll, but they offer about 3 differnt
sizes to choose from. Supposedly a new stuffed Totoro is goint to be released
soon. It will have the giant leaf over his head and looks a lot better.
All of these except the new Totoro are available from Nikaku Animart.
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animation/anime #444, from rjenks, 81 chars, Thu Dec 20 02:33:38 1990
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Talk about a jealous cat, I’ve had to buy a seccond Jiji doll because of my
cat.
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animation/anime #445, from johndowell, 149 chars, Wed Dec 26 01:43:36 1990
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WHere do you guys get/see these movies like Akiri? I am having trouble just
trying to get tapes of the Robotech series let alone all this new stuff.
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animation/anime #446, from switch, 233 chars, Wed Dec 26 19:31:05 1990
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Akira has been playing in the US theaters for some time now (nearly
a year now — or is it just over a year?) in English. Then there
are those of use who shell out money to buy the laserdiscs so we
can watch them at school…
Emru
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animation/anime #447, from johndowell, 94 chars, Thu Dec 27 01:49:42 1990
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Interesting, I they must not have many of those movies in the Seattle/Tacoma
Washington area.
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animation/anime #448, from switch, 73 chars, Thu Dec 27 09:18:35 1990
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I think it Akira _started_ in Washington. Could be wrong, though.
Emru
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animation/anime #449, from rkocyan, 38 chars, Thu Jan 10 20:46:21 1991
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as in “Akiri’s Delivery Service”? 🙂
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animation/anime #450, from mikebryant, 360 chars, Sun Jan 27 23:00:21 1991
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TITLE: Anim Eigo
Has anyone ordered any tapes from Anim Eigo. Can you give any info
regarding the quality of the tapes and the sub-titling. I’m sort of interested
in Maddox. Unfortunately, I already have it in straight Japanese, but I
would like to support these guys if they put out a quality product.
Does anyone know if they have put anything else out?
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animation/anime #451, from mstoodt, 399 chars, Mon Jan 28 00:01:16 1991
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I liked AnimEigo’s Madox-01. If you didn’t have the Japanese version,
I’d recommend it pretty much unconditionally; but since you do, it would
depend on how much you like that feature. As an alternative, AnimEigo’s
Riding Bean should be out any day now…
(On the other hand, avoid US Renditions. See my messages around #222
for my reasons for saying that…)
<TINAR, etc…>
MaS
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animation/anime #452, from switch, 80 chars, Mon Jan 28 01:22:26 1991
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I’ve seen (but do not yet own) the MADOX-01 tape. It’s done pretty
well.
Emru
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animation/anime #453, from rjenks, 1050 chars, Tue Jan 29 02:15:21 1991
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Their subtitles arn’t half bad actually. I would really like to see them go
up to a larger font though. The quality of the tapes is the (current) best
in subtitled anime. They are subtitling of the 1″ master tape to another 1″
unit and them making copies from it. They appear to be putting a lot of
effort into the script and timing. Also I just recieved a notice from them
about their next film : Riding Bean. (In my opinion the BEST ova release of
1990! It has a GREAT!!!!!! soundtrack) I have not seen the subtitled version
yet, but I’m sure they will do a good job.
P.S. try to stay away from US Renditions Dangaio and Gunbuster! They were the
worst subtitled films I’ve seen in a long time. They remind me of when people
tried to us C64’s and IBM’s to do subtitling. The timing was horrendous! And
the script looked like Sadam Hussain did the translation! They translated
‘psycic’ as ‘Side-Kick’!!!! Although this made Dangaio a lot more interesting,
it’s not what I PAID to see!
Robert Jenks
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animation/anime #454, from mstoodt, 306 chars, Wed Jan 30 22:02:21 1991
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As I think I’ve said elsewhere, the “sidekick” glitch in Dangaioh is nothing
compared to the omission of one of the “Science Lessons” in Gunbuster 1.
I think the first shows a lack of care for the product, but the second shows
that they don’t think _we_ care either. MaS
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animation/anime #455, from mikebryant, 282 chars, Thu Jan 31 22:51:41 1991
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Do you have any general comments on what Bean Rider is about? I would be
glad to get something new but I’m curious about what I’m getting into.
I know that Masaki Takai was involved with AnimEigo. He was on BIX here
at one time but I see he hasn’t logged in for a loooong time.
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animation/anime #456, from rjenks, 1024 chars, Fri Feb 1 01:06:37 1991
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Like I said it has a GREAT!!!!!! soundtrack. But, the film is basicaly about
a criminal named ‘Bean’ who gets framed by a pair of criminals who he just
finished pulling a heist with. Bean’s just a little to tough to be framed
and you get to see how he eliminates his problem while avoiding the cops at
the same time. It has a definite parralel with ‘The Blues Brothers’ in a
couple of car chases (approx 100 Chicago police cars get totaled) Also to
add to this Bean is (as far as the viewer can tell) totaly indestructable.
Considering the fact that this film was created by Kenichi Sonada (The creator
or the Bubblegum Crisis series & The Gal Force series) it is possible that
this is a pre Bubblegum Crisis film and Bean is a prototype ‘Buma’. This
is purely speculation, but it would fit into the overall Bubblegum Crisis
story. Also Bean has an incredible sports car with plenty of ‘James Bond’
style ‘Optional Extras’.
I highly recomend this film (subtitled or otherwise!!)
-Robert Jenks
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animation/anime #457, from switch, 163 chars, Tue Feb 12 12:19:08 1991
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TITLE: Anime Stuff #14
Just uploaded Anime Stuff #14. To animation/listings. All sorts
of neat stuff there, and primarily focuses on Kimagure Orange
Road.
Emru
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animation/anime #458, from rjenks, 3437 chars, Thu Feb 14 01:51:51 1991
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TITLE: Project A-Kon II
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* Offical Anouncement of Project A-Kon II *
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I just got off the phone with Meri Kelly Wakefield, Big Cheese of EDC
and Project A-Kon. We discussed our plans for A-Kon and she gave me
the details necessary to start my advertizing capaign here in California.
So I decided to start by letting you guys/gals in on the big secret.
Project A-kon I last summer was the first all anime convention ever in
the United States. It was a small but IMTBO (In my totally Biased Opinion)
the best darn con I’ve ever been to and worked at. Well were offically
doing it again. And as far as I know this will be the second all anime
convenion in the US since it will be before Anime-Con. Well enough of me
blabering, here’s the so far released and CONFIRMED details:
WHAT : Project A-Kon II
WHERE : The Radisson Hotel and Suites
N.W. Highway & Stemons Fwy
Dallas, Texas
WHEN : Actuall convention May 25 & 26
Pre-Convention *FREE* party May 24
HOW MUCH : good question
ADVANCE AT THE DOOR
Two day badge $10 $13
Saturday $8
Sunday $7
Saturday Night Itallian Buffet $20
Two day badge and Sat. Buffet $27 $31
Single or Double Hotel Room $49/night
Deluxe 2 room suite $65/night
GUESTS : Lots of um!! (ALL Confirmed except as noted as tentative)
Kai & Yuri – The masurade team that showed up last year. Real small
costumes!! real small!!!! drool, drool…..
B.D. Bonzai – Part of the Pine Salad Production group that made
Dirty Pair : Does Dishes
Jerry Beck – Streamline Picture : specializing in the importing and
english dubbing of anime films. He will be bringing
several unreleased films including an unrealeased
Zillion episode. Also several feature length films to
be anounced at the convention.
Luis Scarburough – Now working on the Tiny Toon Adventures!! He was
a great guest at A-kon I and were pleased to have him back.
Mike Kazaleh – Also working on Tiny Toon Adventures and also worked
on several Mighty Mouse episodes.
Gainax – Gainax will be sending reps from Japan to this epic event.
Trish Ledoux – Editor of Animag magazine and a lady with an extremly
interesting personality. She was at the last A-Kon and
had some very enlightening insights on anime in Japan
and in America.
Ben Dunn – Artist extrordinare of Ninja High School and a great source
for Anime tidbits.
Steve Kruger – Inker of the comic BROID.
(Tentative)
Studio Proteus & Adam Warren
Whoops forgot something: For Hotel resevations please call 1-800-333-3333
and tell them the dallas hotel and don’t forget to tell them your with
Project A-Kon, to get the discounted rates.
If you have any questions or would like to recieve more info and update
reports on the con please leave me E-Mail.
Hope to see you there!!
-Robert Jenks
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animation/anime #459, from switch, 75 chars, Fri Feb 15 00:13:13 1991
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Hey, Robert, you might want to send a copy of that to sf/calendar…
Emru
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animation/anime #460, from rjenks, 1984 chars, Fri Feb 15 05:38:54 1991
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TITLE: Project A-Kon II addendum
Just noticed all of my wonderfull typos and spelling errors in my A-Kon post.
Here are some name corrections:
Louis Scarbourough Jr. — He is a three time award winning animator,
recieved from the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences and The
National Acedemy of Television Arts and Sciences, and The New York
Chapter of ASIFA (L’Association Internationale du Film d’Animation).
Worked on 8 Theatrical releases and 28 television series from Muppet
Babbies to Superman, five tv specials including the recent Betty Boop
Special, and a number of commercials. Last year he was freelancing
animation and story board for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Camp
Candy. He is currently working with the Tiny Toon animators.
Steve Krueger — Steve is currently inking BROID from Eternity comics
he is currently working on a new project with Tim Eldred called
Chaser Platoon.
Trish Ledoux — Currently the editor of Animag magazine. Her first
published work as a freelance writter was entitled “Why the Rabbit
Should Be Our National Animal” which appeared in Ranger Rick
magazine when she was in seventh grade (Oct ’76 Interesting:-))
Trish is hopefully in her senior year (BA Japanese) at San Francisco
state university. (Last year she was a Junior so I assume she’s a
senior now 🙂 )
I also forgot to list our confirmed delears…
Kimono My House
General Products
Lone Star Comics
much, much, much more to come.
Also Mike Kazaleh told us he was bringing some never before seen Tiny Toon
films or some such… along with a special Tiny Toon Blopper Reel (That should
be interesting; like the end credits of SuperGal 🙂
Also if I didn’t post it earlier the cost for a dealers table is $45 for both
days.
Later Days, Better Anime…
-Robert Jenks
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animation/anime #461, from davemackey, 669 chars, Sun Feb 17 01:16:40 1991
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Mike Kazaleh alone should be worth the price of admission, but be
forewarned that he really hasn’t worked on that many episodes of
“Tiny Toon Adventures.” (His most notable credit was for
working on the “Duck Dodgers” sequel with Maurice Noble.) But
should provide a good perspective on what it’s like to crank out
65 episodes of television animation in a relative hurry, yet
still manage to make it entertaining and humorous (in most
cases).
Kazaleh is also the writer/artist of the old “Captain Jack”
comic book, extremely adult material. One would imagine he had to
keep those tendencies on hold during his “TTA” tenure.
–Dave
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animation/anime #462, from davemackey, 473 chars, Sun Feb 17 01:16:54 1991
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TITLE: A laurel for Streamline
Comic Shop News, a throwaway flyer found in many comics shops,
featured its Red K Awards (sort of like Dubious Achievements) in
issue no. 191. And they had some nice words for Streamline
Pictures for their release of “Akira” on video. One voter said
“imagine my surprise when I read that someone took pity on those
of us who don’t live in major urban areas [where the film was
available in theatres].”
–Dave
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animation/anime #463, from rjenks, 477 chars, Sun Feb 17 01:49:59 1991
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Thanx, for the info. I didn’t have much info on Kazahleh yet. I’ll relay this
back to EDC HQ.
-Robert
P.S. I just noticed in my notes that Kazaleh’s wife Tracy is also coming to
A-Kon II. Supposedly she is also an acomplished animator as well. Got any info
on her? Also Tim Eldred – Artist of the Lensman comic will be at A-Kon II.
More good news: I just talked to Patrick Minyard of Animagik and he says he
will do what he can to get to A-KonII.
It gets better and better.
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animation/anime #464, from hmccracken, 147 chars, Sun Feb 17 09:16:40 1991
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I don’t know anything about Mrs. Kazaleh other than that she and Mike
are newlyweds. They were married around three or four weeks ago.
— Harry
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animation/anime #465, from switch, 193 chars, Sun Feb 24 19:17:15 1991
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TITLE: Anime synopses
A whole bunch of anime synopses have been uploaded to /listings
by ‘rjenks’, and I’ve just finished installing them. There’s
about thirty of them. Thanks, Robert!
Emru
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animation/anime #466, from mikebryant, 198 chars, Tue Feb 26 20:47:04 1991
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TITLE: Any Anime fans near Hartford?
Are there any anime fans out there who are located near Hartford CT?
I live in Bristol and would be interested in getting together with
someone who like anime.
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animation/anime #467, from mscoville, 314 chars, Tue Feb 26 22:06:47 1991
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TITLE: New York Film Forum 2
From March 15 to April 4, Film Forum 2 in New York will play host to two
Japanese fantasy films. They will be “Robot Carnival” produced by Katsuhiro
Otomo and Hiroaki Yoshida’s “Twilight Of The Cockroaches.” Both of these
films is beign distributed by Streamline Pictures.
mscoville
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animation/anime #468, from hmccracken, 205 chars, Tue Feb 26 22:16:58 1991
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…Speaking of _Robot Carnival_, look for a review by our own
Emru (Switch) Townsend in the next issue of my magazine, _Animato_.
(Which I should be working on getting to bed even as we speak.)
— Harry
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animation/anime #469, from rjenks, 611 chars, Wed Feb 27 01:36:14 1991
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I just got in a list from Meri Wakefield, of all the EDC chapter’s and
affiliates, but there’s nothin in Ct. Some relatively close by though:
MIT’s Anime Club
c/o Stephen Davis
550 Memorial Dr. #21E3
Cambridge, MA 02139
The Akira Solution
c/o Paul Weber
137 Burrows Hills Dr.
Rochester, NY 14625
Space Battleship Artemis
c/o Anthony Tisone
312 Talbot St.
Burlington, NJ 08016
Like I said relatively close…well maybe not.
Got more if you need ’em
-Robert Jenks
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animation/anime #470, from rjenks, 110 chars, Wed Feb 27 22:25:38 1991
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I had a feeling you were goin to move that one. When I’m not so tired I’ll
type the rest on the addresses in.
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animation/anime #471, from mikebryant, 216 chars, Thu Feb 28 22:15:12 1991
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Thanks for the help. I was hoping for something in-state, though.
I’m a member of Anime-Hasshin and even there I can only find one
memeber relatively close by in CT. Gosh, are fans spread that few and
far between?
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animation/anime #472, from rjenks, 472 chars, Fri Mar 1 00:58:52 1991
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Well, they could be, but more that likely there just hiding out at some
college. If not you could always start your own club, it’s not that hard
to start, but there definitly hard to keep going. I can provide tons*2 of
information on starting clubs. And even more info when I get finished with
my upcoming book : EDC’s Guide to Anime Fandom. I’ll probably be finished
with it in about a month. I’m still looking for submissions though.
Have a better one,
-Robert Jenks
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animation/anime #473, from rjenks, 133 chars, Fri Mar 1 01:00:52 1991
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Anybody got a copy of Animag 11 they’d like to sell? My comic store’s has
had it backorder for 2 months with no luck.
-Robert Jenks
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animation/anime #474, from davemackey, 1407 chars, Sun Mar 10 15:44:40 1991
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TITLE: Anime fest in NYC
One of the foremost revival film theatres in New York City, Film
Forum 2, will be presenting a special three-week festival
entitled “From Astro Boy To Akira: Japanese Fantasy Animation”
beginning this Friday, March 15. The program:
March 15-21: U.S. premiere of “Robot Carnival.” Produced by
Kazafumi Nomura, this episodic film features segments from nine
top Japanese animators. This is a Streamline Pictures release.
Also an episode of “Astro Boy.”
March 22-23: “Akira,” presented for the first time in
Japanese.
March 24-26: the New York premiere of “Lensman” (1984) and
an episode of “Speed Racer.”
March 27-28: “Robotech The Movie,” first New York screening,
and an episode of “The 8th Man.”
March 29-April 2: “Twilight Of The Cockroaches,” combining
live action with animation. Although this is its official New
York premiere, it had been sneak-previewed when the old Film
Forum on Watts Street was about to be demolished.
Japanese/English subtitles.
April 3-4: “Castle of Cagliostro,” a 1979 film by Miyazaki
also receiving a New York premiere; Japanese/English subtitles.
Second feature: “Warriors Of The Find,” also by Miyazaki, which
is an adaptation of “Nausicaa.” Plus an episode of “Gigantor.”
Film Forum 2 is now at 209 W. Houston St. in New York City,
for more information call (212) 727-8110.
–Dave
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animation/anime #475, from hmccracken, 188 chars, Sun Mar 10 15:53:56 1991
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I can advise people that _Robot Carnival_ is a good film, having seen
it last summer in San Diego (where all of Streamline Pictures’s films
were shown at the Spreckels theater).
— Harry
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animation/anime #476, from rjenks, 87 chars, Sun Mar 10 18:53:48 1991
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Interesting…I wonder who did the subtitles for Cagliostro.
Long live anime!
-Robert
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animation/anime #477, from davemackey, 254 chars, Mon Mar 11 01:50:28 1991
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I notice that Film Forum 2 is trying in part to sell this on the
nostalgia value of the old 60’s television series that are acting
as co-features. But the thought of seeing “Gigantor” on the big
screen is jarring.
–Dave
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animation/anime #478, from rjenks, 524 chars, Tue Apr 2 03:01:11 1991
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TITLE: Nadia
I just heard a rumor from a fairly respectable source that Nadia : The
secret of Blue Water is being dubed in English by Saban (Video?) and will
be showing after Dragon Warrior (English Dragon Quest also by Saban) on
Saturday mornings. Nadia is the new hit show in Japan & America right now
and rivals Ranma 1/2 for popularity & art quality. I beleave it is done by
Yoshiyuki Sadamoto (Wings of Honneamise). Good Show!
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\/ it out!
TINAR (as if anyone would quote BIX or BYTE for this! 🙂
-Robert
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animation/anime #479, from mikebryant, 219 chars, Tue Apr 2 21:45:09 1991
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Thanks for the info! I had a friend visit Japan a few months back
and he recorded some episodes for me. Unfortunately, coming into the
middle of a series and not understanding much Japanese left me
quite confused…
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animation/anime #480, from johndowell, 362 chars, Mon Apr 8 00:27:25 1991
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TITLE: What’s up?
Are there any Japanimation shows coming to Washington state? Seattle area?
Also, is it possible to buy any of these tapes you guys have been talking
about? Like Akira and Lensmen and all that stuff? I am seriously lacking
of Japanimation. These cartoons they play on tv today are crappy.
Any info on Speedracer would be nice too.
thanks…
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animation/anime #481, from rjenks, 1907 chars, Mon Apr 8 00:57:33 1991
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Akira is on tape in English from Streamline Pictures for 29.95 (only available
at comic shops; you might check “The Whole Toon Catalog” though <- in
animation/sources) Lensman is circulating through small “art”-type theaters
around the country (including seattle; I think) There are several anime clubs
in Washington (do a “sear wa” or “sear Seattle” in animation/sources for
addresses, [animation/sources is a very complete listing of club’s & stores
where animation of all types can be found]) BTW Lensman (English) is also
from Streamline, allong with : Kiki’s Delivery Service, My Neighbor Totoro,
Laputa, Robot Carnival, and the Zillion OVA series. Only Akira & Zillion have
been released on video so far though. There are also several companies
subtitling anime films and releasing them on tape here in Amierica :
US Renditions : Dagaioh, Gunbuster, & soon : Appleseed & Black Magic (I think)
AnimEigo (sp?) : Madox 01, & Riding Bean
Streamline : Twilight of the Cockroaches
There are several US Stores that sell the original video’s & laser disks :
My Favorites : : Nikaku Animart, Animagik, Laser Perceptions.
I would highly suggest filing all of the messages in Animation/sources &
downloading them. Also check out the comics from VIZ Comics & Studio Proteus.
Another good source for info on anime is Animag Magazine, Animenominous,
Posterzine, Protoculture Addicts (good fan-type publication; looks like comic
book) and very soon FPS (ask ‘switch’ about that one). There are also two
all Anime conventions in the US : Project A-Kon & that other one… oh yeah
AnimeCon 🙂
Anime fandom is a lot bigger than most people think, but it loosly organized
and very! opinionated (which leads to club wars 🙁 ) I know of at least 2
anime clubs in Seattle, although I don’t know if they have regular meetings, or
for that matter if they still exist.
Good Luck… Viva Anime!
Robert-san
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animation/anime #482, from switch, 135 chars, Tue Apr 9 12:21:06 1991
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The Northwest Anime Society’s address is in animation/sources —
several times, actually.
A search reveals it’s in message #43.
Emru
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animation/anime #483, from adunkin, 244 chars, Tue Apr 9 20:35:28 1991
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Uh, there are several ways to getting Akira/Lensman, Macross, Megazone,
Bubblegum Crisis, Appleseed, etc., you just have to know certain people.
There was a place that sold all kinds of stuff but I have no idea where it is.
— Alan Dunkin
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animation/anime #484, from switch, 171 chars, Tue Apr 9 21:52:41 1991
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Trouble is, most anime retailers in the States only have anime on laserdisc.
Aside from the high-priced Books Nippon, I can’t think of anyone selling
anime on tape.
Emru
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animation/anime #485, from hmccracken, 327 chars, Tue Apr 9 21:55:20 1991
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Presumably if Streamline Pictures and other domestic anime video producers
sell a lot of videotapes there will be more and more Japanese animation
on video available on this continent. I am not being preachy when I say
that this is one good reason to support the legit versions of _Akira_
and other video favorites.
— Harry
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animation/anime #486, from switch, 470 chars, Tue Apr 9 21:59:17 1991
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Exactly my point. Interestingly, a lot of people complained three years
ago about the lack of accurately-translated and wholly uncut Japanese
animation in North America at a decent price. Now, with MADOX-01 and Riding
Bean at $34.95, Dangaio and Gunbuster at the same price, and Akira,
The Akira Production Report, and Zillion at $29.95, these same people say
“It’s too expensive!” or make copies from the friends. Worse, some make
copies and sell them. Hmph.
Emru
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animation/anime #487, from johndowell, 369 chars, Wed Apr 10 00:20:02 1991
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I’d buy all of those if I knew where. I’ll have to check out a comic
book store around the corner from me and see if they have it, either
that or the wholetoon catalog. I looked in the WT catalog and didn’t see
Akira in it though. Are there other major mailorder places to get the
tapes from? (Yea, I know I’ll check the listings…I’m lazy, so sue me).
.add
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animation/anime #488, from rjenks, 396 chars, Wed Apr 10 03:50:00 1991
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Animagik sells commercial tapes as well as LD’s & CD’s. I don’t know how
much he has is stock though…
-Robert
P.S. Don’t but _tapes_ from Laser Perceptions or Nikaku, I have heard MANY
reports that there selling copies for commercial tape prices…Make sure
you are getting the REAL GENUINE Commercial video tape from Japan. These
people are the one’s that give anime fandom a bad name…
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animation/anime #489, from rjenks, 461 chars, Wed Apr 10 03:54:33 1991
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Yes, I fully agree with you Harry. I may not like Streamline’s dubed versions
or for that matter Carl Macek, but I do HIGHLY support _what_ there doing.
I am sure that these films have sprouted hundreds of new anime fans in america
and have gotten us some prime time news coverage. (e.g. Entertainment
Tonight did a segment on Akira) I hope they contine to do well and if at all
possible _improve_ in quality. (we can only hope with Macek…)
TINAR
-Robert
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animation/anime #490, from rjenks, 390 chars, Wed Apr 10 03:58:12 1991
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Well, Emru you just hit onto my BIG complaint with Streamline. The films
are not _good_ translations. Only about 1/4 of Akira was translated correctly
. When I asked Macek about this he said that when he was writing the English
script he was going for Lip Synching _not_ translation accuracy. But this
also brings up that discussion about whether Macek really did the script…
-Robert
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animation/anime #491, from rjenks, 194 chars, Wed Apr 10 04:00:43 1991
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Well, you can order Akira directly from Streamline. I beleive there address
is in animation/sources. Or you could E-Mail me and I will give you other
instructions on how to get Akira.
-Robert
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animation/anime #492, from hmccracken, 258 chars, Wed Apr 10 07:29:13 1991
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John, _Akira_ was released on video since the most recent _Whole
Toon Catalog_ came out. Doug Ranney, the co-owner of the _Whole
Toon Catalog_, is here on BIX as drtoon; you might drop him a
BIXnote to ask about ordering _Akira_ from the catalog.
— Harry
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animation/anime #493, from johndowell, 57 chars, Thu Apr 11 01:19:02 1991
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Are those places pirating tapes? Is that what you meant?
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animation/anime #494, from johndowell, 138 chars, Thu Apr 11 01:20:50 1991
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What is wrong with Macek? He put together the American version of Robotech
and that is still the best Japanese cartoon I have “watched”.
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animation/anime #495, from johndowell, 109 chars, Thu Apr 11 01:22:02 1991
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What do you mean “dubbed”? Aren’t all cartoons coming out of Japan either
going to be dubbed or in Japanese?
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animation/anime #496, from johndowell, 261 chars, Thu Apr 11 01:27:23 1991
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Is Akira in English like Robotech was? I don’t like reading subtitled stuff.
Also do you know if Kimba the White Lion and Marine Boy are one tape any
where? Everything else that I remember when i was a kid, I think i know where
I can get, except for those two.
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animation/anime #497, from johndowell, 40 chars, Thu Apr 11 01:27:49 1991
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Oh yea, what is Doug Ranney’s bix name?
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animation/anime #498, from johndowell, 354 chars, Thu Apr 11 01:37:35 1991
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TITLE: Anime in American Syndication
Is the US ever going to get another anime series in syndecation here in the
US? I just bought an art book on RoboTech and it mentioned among other things
how Robotech would pave the way for more anime in syndicated in the US.
Six years later, and all I see are a bunch of *#?! turtles and other cereal
box cartoons.
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animation/anime #499, from rjenks, 353 chars, Thu Apr 11 02:35:22 1991
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That’s exactly what I meant… One day maybe they’ll get there just
punishment, but so far the Japanese have ignored them. Of course from
what I’ve heard It
‘s even more common in Japan than here. 🙁
It’s up to anime fan clubs to keep fans aware that this is illegal and
definitly immoral. I think we need an animation/anime_flames… 🙂
-Robert
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animation/anime #500, from rjenks, 1180 chars, Thu Apr 11 02:54:45 1991
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Carl Macek butchered three TOTALY different animated TV series’ together into
an american show called Robotech. Robotech is a variation on the first
TV series Macross, that is actually very different in story line than Robotech.
The second & third Robotech series’ are actually Southern Cross & Mospeda
which orginally had NOTHING to do with Macross, they were done by totaly
different artists & studios & story writers.
Now, before I go any further I would like to make one point : I was and
still am a Robotech fan, I just feel that Macek went too far and butchered
an otherwise great series (three in fact). Robotech did more for anime
fandom than any other single show in history. And I’m gratefull, but
Macek altered an epic story by Haruhiko Mikimoto and the majority of america
will never be able to see his original un-altered masterpiece.
I highly recomend you find a copy of the 1984 Macross Movie “Do You
Remember Love?” and see, first hand, the sheer magnitude of one of his
finest achivements. Do not see the English version “Clash of the Bionoids”
until after you have seen the original film. (John: check your mail for
more info)
TINAR
-Robert
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animation/anime #501, from rjenks, 670 chars, Thu Apr 11 03:02:32 1991
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dubbed : meaning replacing the original Japanese voices and replacing them
with their English eqivilance (theoreticly 🙂 ). In Streamline’s case
their more concerned about lip-syncing to the mouth movements than
translation accuracy. Most of the anime you’ll find in America is still
in Japanese and did not come here through video distrabution. Most of
it filters in through anime clubs & the small video stores in california
that retail the Japanese videos. Some of the “cartoons” you see here
america are “dubbed” “anime”. Plus as I mentioned in an earlier message
there are a limited number of films available in English or Subtitled.
Hope this helps.
Robert
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animation/anime #502, from rjenks, 139 chars, Thu Apr 11 03:04:13 1991
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Akira is available through comic shops as a “video comic” or directly from
Streamline for $29.95. (address in animation/sources)
-Robert
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animation/anime #503, from rjenks, 402 chars, Thu Apr 11 03:16:58 1991
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Check out Dragon Warrior on saturday mornings at 6am channel ? and soon
a great show called Nadia. Some Dragon Ball episodes have been done in
English. Ummm… There have been quite a few anime series’ dubbed in
English over the past 10 years (star blazers (Yamato), Captain Harlock,
Queen of a Thousand Years (Galaxy Express 999) etc…), none of those are
still playing though (I think).
-Robert
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animation/anime #504, from mhervol, 238 chars, Thu Apr 11 11:54:00 1991
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In Seattle, there is a comic store in Pike Place Market that sells
anime on tape. It’s on the first underground floor. In Bellevue,
there is a store that sells and rents anime on Bellevue Way, just
south of the JC Penney’s in the mall.
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animation/anime #505, from hmccracken, 19 chars, Thu Apr 11 18:05:50 1991
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drtoon.
— Harry
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animation/anime #506, from switch, 147 chars, Thu Apr 11 18:21:06 1991
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Nikaku? Wow, I couldn’t conceive of that. They give some of the
best service I have ever seen. Hope they aren’t getting into
bootlegging.
Emru
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animation/anime #507, from switch, 431 chars, Thu Apr 11 18:24:21 1991
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Well (a) I don’t think the _story_ of Macross was by Mikimoto,
and (b) Macek has never made any claims that Robotech was supposed
to be a faithful translation. He’s always said it was an adaptation,
and it should IMHO be treated that way.
We also mustn’t forget that Macek was in the employ of Harmony
Gold, and that it’s awfully hard to maintain artistic vision when
working for someone else — especially under pressure.
Emru
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animation/anime #508, from switch, 273 chars, Thu Apr 11 18:25:54 1991
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Huh? Macek didn’t have anything to do with writing the script.
It was a Japanese-done job (according to Jerry Beck, supported
by the fact that there was an laserdisc of the English dub available
in Hong Kong for at least as long as Streamline’s been showing Akira).
Emru
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animation/anime #509, from adunkin, 209 chars, Thu Apr 11 20:41:46 1991
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I hope you know the difference between the very sappy edited version of
Robotech seen in the movies (which was actually part Megazone 2-3 part one)
and Macross, because they ARE different.
— Alan Dunkin
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animation/anime #510, from davemackey, 139 chars, Thu Apr 11 21:23:12 1991
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“Dragon Warrior” airs in the New York market on Saturday mornings
at 7 a.m. on WABC-TV, channel 7.
–Dave
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animation/anime #511, from johndowell, 539 chars, Fri Apr 12 02:08:30 1991
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I saw Clash of the Bionoids and I found it kinda weak. Maybe it had to do
with the crappy dubbing. The story of Clash of the Bionoids seemed like
Robotech to me, except that Rick Hunter/Ikaru? died I think, if I remember
it correctly.
What was so special about Clash of the Bioroids?
Also, according to a book I have on Robotech, it says that a lot of the
guys, (or at least three major ones) who did Macross, went on to do Southern
Cross and Genesis Mospeada (or whatever the heck the Japanese name for the
New Generation series was).
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animation/anime #512, from johndowell, 201 chars, Fri Apr 12 02:12:58 1991
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Dragon Warrior? What network plays that? I couldn’t find it in my TV guide.
That station/network might not play up here in Washinton.
Aso, when is Nadia coming to tv? Will it be syndecated nationally?
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animation/anime #513, from johndowell, 38 chars, Fri Apr 12 02:15:55 1991
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Ok thanks. Do you live in Washington?
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animation/anime #514, from johndowell, 49 chars, Fri Apr 12 02:21:55 1991
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Robotech “movies”? You mean the tv series right?
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animation/anime #515, from johndowell, 125 chars, Fri Apr 12 02:23:40 1991
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The only cartoons on that early around here are some rainbow blah blah
cartoon, and Boomerang, some freakin’ puppet baloney.
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animation/anime #516, from rjenks, 143 chars, Fri Apr 12 02:41:52 1991
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Oh, don’t tell me that… I used to live in Bellevue and go to Pike Place
Market every saturday…
After-thought is always clear…
-Robert
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animation/anime #517, from rjenks, 222 chars, Fri Apr 12 02:45:11 1991
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Bill Nikaku (owner) has sold many tapes to some of the local fans around
my area… Not as bad as Laser Perceptions though…
Nikaku $15/tape
Laser Deceptions 🙂 $75+ / S-VHS tape 🙁
One day they’ll…
-Robert
TINAR
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animation/anime #518, from johndowell, 421 chars, Fri Apr 12 02:50:41 1991
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I know there is a comic store in Pike place market because my mom bought
me Speed Racer tapes a year or so ago because I told her to get them no
matter what if she ever came across them. I have never been there myself
though. I guess I’ll have make an 40 minute trip down there and check the
place out. (I might as well drive out to Bellevue and find the other place
while I’m at it…. what I’ll do to see a cartoon…)
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animation/anime #519, from rjenks, 236 chars, Fri Apr 12 02:51:25 1991
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That was always Macek’s excuse “Harmony Gold made me do it”, But now he’s
calling the shots at Streamline and things havn’t changed…
You might be right about Mikimoto not writing the story, but that dosn’t
change my point…
-Robert
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animation/anime #520, from rjenks, 647 chars, Fri Apr 12 03:01:19 1991
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Well, it depends on who those three people are… If there just artists then
Harmony Gold was just covering themselves (A LOT of the same artists switch
between TV series, films, etc… and a TV series can have dozens of artists)
Well, I can’t comment on Clash of the Bionoids (I havn’t seen it), all I know
is that it’s the English dub of the Macross ’84 movie.
If you just have to have English dubed films, then check out “Once Upon A
Time” (Harmony Gold) or see if you can get a copy of Laputa (Streamline;
dubed by NHK Tokyo) You can use my E-Mail instructions to find them…
These are my personal favorites of the English dubs.
-Robert
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animation/anime #521, from rjenks, 426 chars, Fri Apr 12 03:05:02 1991
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Yeah, I know, but as I said (or I think I said) in an earlier message,
Macek told me that he wrote or “worked on” the English script. His Ego
may have gotten caried away though :-). BTW: I’ve got a friend whose
trying to sell that English LD. (Don’t think anybody would want it though,
The left audio is in English and the right is in Chinese 🙂 )
I nearly died laughing when I found out he paid $200 for it…
-Robert
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animation/anime #522, from rjenks, 136 chars, Fri Apr 12 03:06:24 1991
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Boy are they ever different, I wish you hadn’t brought that up though.
That is my BIGEST Flame with Hamageddon Gold 🙂
TINAR
-Robert
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animation/anime #523, from rjenks, 281 chars, Fri Apr 12 03:09:15 1991
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Supposedly it will be on right after Dragon Warrior, check your TV Guide
again for EARLY saturday morning or get up early this saturday & flip
channels. If you live in Washington state not DC then it’ll probably be
on at the same time as it is her in California 6 am.
-Robert
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animation/anime #524, from switch, 361 chars, Sat Apr 13 08:02:34 1991
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There was a movie of Robotech (Robotech: The Untold Story was
Megazone 23 with bits of Southern Cross thrown in, re-edited)
which was so appallingly lame I’m glad it never got full release.
This is sometimes confused with the Macross Movie (Macross: Do
You Remember Love) which was released in Japan in 1984 based on
the original Japanese Macross series.
Emru
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animation/anime #525, from switch, 163 chars, Sat Apr 13 08:03:16 1991
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Some of it’s Cannon’s fault. If you want to see Carl Macek’s
explanation of events, download the CBIX chat with Jerry Beck
and Carl Macek from /listings…
Emru
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animation/anime #526, from switch, 627 chars, Sat Apr 13 08:07:46 1991
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Okay, here’s the deal: First we have Macross: Do You Remember
Love released in Japan in 1984 (note: sometimes I refer to the
movie by its Japanese title, Oboete Imasenga, by reflex. Just to
prevent confusion…). Then Shogakukan commissions an Australian
firm to dub the movie into English. The translation is accurate,
but the acting is fairly weak. This is released as Super SpaceFortress
Macross. Then Celebrity video released Super SpaceFortress Macross
in the US, 20 minutes shorter and with the title Clash of the Bionoids.
Hikaru didn’t die, but by rights he should have. But that’s Movie
Magic for you 🙂
Emru
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animation/anime #527, from switch, 277 chars, Sat Apr 13 08:10:02 1991
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But so far, what has Macek actually *written* for Streamline?
To date: Tonari no Totoro (which he’d BETTER NOT SCREW UP or I’ll
come after him with an SDF :), and apparently Lensman was “adapted”.
Aside from that, everything else has just been distributed by
Streamline.
Emru
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animation/anime #528, from hmccracken, 122 chars, Sat Apr 13 10:32:12 1991
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…Or see _Animato_ #20, which I edited, for a lengthy article
about Macek and his involvement with _Robotech_.
— Harry
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animation/anime #529, from rjenks, 240 chars, Sat Apr 13 13:14:22 1991
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Well, come A-Kon I’m going to get the real scoop from the horse’s mouth.
Plus, (I’m not really supposed ot say this but…) I believe he’s bringing
Totoro, Lensman, Kiki, and Robot Carnival… But you didn’t hear this from
me 🙂
-Robert
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animation/anime #530, from johndowell, 110 chars, Sat Apr 13 14:43:25 1991
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Well, the three people were a character designer/drawer, mech designer/drawer
and a chief animation director.
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animation/anime #531, from johndowell, 65 chars, Sat Apr 13 14:44:55 1991
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Crap, early Saturday morning just passed me up! Maybe next week.
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animation/anime #532, from johndowell, 287 chars, Sat Apr 13 14:47:41 1991
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I am pretty certain he died in that cartoon, he flew right into the center
of some ship or something, blew something up, and the whole ship blew up while
he was in it. And then you don’t see him again. This was the American version
of Super Dimension Macross, ro whatever you called it.
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animation/anime #533, from rjenks, 240 chars, Sun Apr 14 00:13:06 1991
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I really dobt that’s correct; That they worked on all three shows. The art
styls’s were completely different and I believe Mikimoto was the character
designer for Macross, and I KNOW he didn’t work on Southern Cross or
Mospeda…
-Robert
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animation/anime #534, from rjenks, 74 chars, Sun Apr 14 00:16:16 1991
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Well, in Macross ’84 “Do You Remember Love” Hikaru dosn’t die…
-Robert
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That’s what my Robotech art collection book says.
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animation/anime #536, from johndowell, 202 chars, Mon Apr 15 00:59:36 1991
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How could he not die? It seems, I am sure that he flew into a ship blew it
up and never came out. This was Clash of the Bioriods though. But from what
I remember the movie ended right there.
Strange…
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animation/anime #537, from switch, 54 chars, Mon Apr 15 08:05:17 1991
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Hey, well, I’ll be there to watch him neigh. 🙂
Emru
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animation/anime #538, from switch, 105 chars, Mon Apr 15 08:06:44 1991
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See, exactly what I was saying. He doesn’t die in the original
but, by all logic, he should have.
Emru
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animation/anime #539, from elfhive, 316 chars, Mon Apr 15 11:55:49 1991
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A very similar thing was done to _Nausicaa_ (Warriors of the Wind). It is
positively ghastly what the editors of _Warriors_ did to the storyline.
I wonder how Miyazaki feels about the end result and whether or not this
accounts for the fact that none of his other films have been similarly
butchered for US release.
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animation/anime #540, from elfhive, 1102 chars, Mon Apr 15 12:08:15 1991
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Finally caught _Robot Carnival_ at the Baltimore Art Museum as part of
the Baltimore Film Fest. First of all the theatre was a terrific place
to see the film. Large screen with good quality print, comfortable seats
and a decent sound system even though they had the volume up about 5db
too high for my taste (still it didn’t distort).
My favorite segments were the the opening and closing, Cloud, and
Foreign Invasion. Overall it was great to see this sampler. I wonder
why Miyazaki wasn’t included but then I figured that at the work pace
he keeps he probably couldn’t fit anything in someone’s timetable.
This film was obviously designed to introduce anime to non-Japanese
audiences since there was purposely little reliance on dialogue. Foreign
Invasion had the most dialogue and I thought that Streamline did a
decent job here. I cannot vouch for the accuracy of the translation but
in the final analysis whatever was said made sense in the context of
the film.
As far as I could tell the audience loved the film. Who knows, maybe
the time is coming for the US market to wake up to this genre.
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animation/anime #541, from mikebryant, 64 chars, Mon Apr 15 21:16:13 1991
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Gee, The “First Giant Robot Battle” was one of your favorites?
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animation/anime #542, from johndowell, 62 chars, Mon Apr 15 22:13:55 1991
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ok, well maybe I should ask, how do you KNOW he didn’t die???
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animation/anime #543, from johndowell, 30 chars, Mon Apr 15 22:15:38 1991
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Is robot_carnival on tape to?
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animation/anime #544, from switch, 195 chars, Mon Apr 15 23:57:53 1991
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To quote Jerry Beck when I interviewed him for Quark #3: “Miyazaki didn’t
like how Nausicaa was raped by New World.”
I’m not surprised. WOW was an okay film, but Nausicaa was far better.
Emru
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animation/anime #545, from switch, 335 chars, Tue Apr 16 00:00:01 1991
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I’m amazed you liked “Cloud”. I thought I was one of the few people who
was really fond of that piece.
My overall favorites are “Presence” (which I think is one of the most
beautiful and heart-rending pieces of animation I’ve seen) and “Chicken
Man and Red Neck” (which I think is a great version of “Night on Bald
Mountain”).
Emru
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animation/anime #546, from switch, 210 chars, Tue Apr 16 00:01:12 1991
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Not yet in English. However, considering its near-total lack of Japanese
dialogue, I wouldn’t expect the Japanese version to be too hard on you.
I’d expect Streamline to release it on video eventually.
Emru
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animation/anime #547, from rjenks, 562 chars, Tue Apr 16 02:53:58 1991
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Ewwww… I like that… “…raped by New World.” I just wish he could have
stoped it from being released. Then somebody else could have done a better
job. ahh, oh well…
Anybody know anything about an English dub of Urusei Yatsura Movies 1 & 2
? In an article I saw somewhere by Toren Smith, he mentioned that on a trip
to LA he saw a pre-release of these…??? This was quite a while ago. Hah!
Maybe Rumiko Takahashi slit some throats at night, to make sure it didn’t get
released… (Long Live Rumiko-chan!)
-Robert <- die hard Lum fanatic ========================== animation/anime #548, from rjenks, 658 chars, Tue Apr 16 03:15:01 1991 This is a comment to message 540. There is/are comment(s) on this message. ————————– Well, I can tell you that the translation is not perfect considering that “Foreign Invasion” is supposed to be “Extraordinary Meiji Machine Stories” Meiji refers to the Japanese restoration of 1868 and has a particular spiritual significance to the Japanese. I can see why they would _want_ to americanize it, but I don’t think they had the rights to do it. When a company like Streamline gets the _rights_ to dub a film, they only get rights to do an english _translation_ not an English “version”. If only the Japanese knew what they were getting in to before they inadvertantly give out the rights to companies like Streamline. :sigh: TINAR -Robert ========================== animation/anime #549, from mhervol, 441 chars, Tue Apr 16 11:42:47 1991 This is a comment to message 518. There is/are comment(s) on this message. ————————– The place in Pike Place Market is called Golden Age Collectables–the phone is 622-9799. The store in Bellevue, (or Bellevita as I call it) is called Psycho 5 and their number is 642-2869. Their hours are a little funky, so you should call before you drive the 40 minutes. There’s another place in Kirkland that I like, but I can’t remember the name; it’s right in the downtown area. Oh, and yes, I do happen to live in the land of WA. ========================== animation/anime #550, from elfhive, 392 chars, Tue Apr 16 13:57:29 1991 This is a comment to message 545. ————————– The Streamline translation of “Chicken Man and Red Neck” was “Nightmare,” but I like the former 🙂 Actually it goes past “Night on Bald Mountain” by introducing a protagonist and a wildly hysterical chase sequence. “Cloud” was very pensive and attracted me because it clearly represented a cultural viewpoint that was different than mine. The line work was also very beautiful and restful. ========================== animation/anime #551, from elfhive, 1325 chars, Tue Apr 16 14:07:27 1991 This is a comment to message 548. There is/are comment(s) on this message. ————————– I don’t know anything about the inner workings at Streamline. I do know that taking on the release of Japanese feature length animation in the US is akin to trying to reduce the cost of space transportation: probably not very financially rewarding unless you can get some kind of government market guarantee in the beginning 🙂 I admire them for trying and I am happy to see their “dubbed versions.” On the other hand, I tend to side with the purists in wishing to see accurate translations that give greater depth to my understanding of the original. But then, I’m willing to sit through multiple screenings of these films in the original language because I’m in awe of the creative forces. I don’t believe that there is a commercial market for this, however. Certainly I would think three times before investing any money I expected to make a return on. Actually, the Japanese should be willing to export their “authorized” versions and work with (and fund) talent in the U.S. to produce good dubbed versions of their work. They have a little more capital to play with possibly and should have an interest in touting their talents. On the other hand, my initial contacts with embassy officials in DC leads me to believe that the Japanese themselves have no “pride” in their animation and treat it simply as “kid stuff.” ========================== animation/anime #552, from hmccracken, 506 chars, Tue Apr 16 19:44:24 1991 This is a comment to message 551. ————————– Yup, you;re right: Streamline definitely isn’t in the business to make heaps of money. Oh, they’d *like* to, I’m sure, but their main goal is to get Japanese animation out in front of as many people as possible. Carl Macek I don’t know, but Jerry Beck is 1) as knowledgable as anyone, anywhere on the subject of animation, 2) a genuine enthusiast about Japanse animation who wants to see it packaged well here, and 3) a tasteful individual. He has no interest in tampering with the originals. — Harry ========================== animation/anime #553, from switch, 69 chars, Wed Apr 17 18:02:36 1991 This is a comment to message 542. There is/are comment(s) on this message. ————————– In the original, his Super Valkyrie is intact and functioning. Emru ========================== animation/anime #554, from johndowell, 233 chars, Thu Apr 18 02:35:44 1991 This is a comment to message 549. ————————– Ok, thanks, I am going up to Seattle this weekend, and I will try and stop buy one of those places and see if I can pick up some Japanimation. Hopefully i will be able to find my way around downtown Seattle/and or Bellevue. Thanks. ========================== animation/anime #555, from johndowell, 273 chars, Thu Apr 18 02:37:48 1991 This is a comment to message 553. There is/are comment(s) on this message. ————————– Oh, well, in the dubbed version I think they were trying to imply he died because I don’t remember seing anything after the explosion. (Super Valkyrie? Is that what they were? I thought they were called Veritech fighters, hmmm….maybe veritech is the Robotech equivalent) ========================== animation/anime #556, from johndowell, 101 chars, Thu Apr 18 02:39:46 1991 This is a comment to message 546. There is/are comment(s) on this message. ————————– Does streamline have a lot of Japanese animation out? I have really seen much at the video stores… ========================== animation/anime #557, from switch, 180 chars, Thu Apr 18 17:54:53 1991 This is a comment to message 555. ————————– Yeah — Valkyrie is the Japanese name, Veritech the Robotech version. (Actually, they do refer to them as Valkyrie squadrons in “Bye-Bye Mars”, but that’s a trivial detail.) Emru ========================== animation/anime #558, from switch, 106 chars, Thu Apr 18 17:55:21 1991 This is a comment to message 556. There is/are comment(s) on this message. ————————– Just Akira, Zillion, and – if you can count it as Japanese animation – the Akira Production Report. Emru ========================== animation/anime #559, from rjenks, 748 chars, Thu Apr 18 22:31:51 1991 ————————– TITLE: Anime Laser Disk’s for sale… I considered putting this in unclassifieds but I think I’d get too many questions… I have a unique opertunity to buy _LOTS_ of laser disks at at least half price. Unfortunatly I don’t have enough money to buy them all so I’ll let you guys in on the deal… This guy’s sellin Bubblegum Crisis 1-7 for $47/disk (list price at Laser Perceptions is $95) The others have no prices set yet but here are the titles: Dangioh 1,2 , Dragon War Chronicles 1,2, Guyver OVA’s 1-6, Assemble Insert, and some others I can’t remember. Just to give you an Idea on prices, I’m buying: Akira $15, One Pound Gospel $20, Urusei Yatsura 5 $45, The Samurai $30… DIRT CHEAP! EMail me if you want more info… -Robert ========================== animation/anime #560, from johndowell, 41 chars, Fri Apr 19 01:38:21 1991 This is a comment to message 558. There is/are comment(s) on this message. ————————– Is Zillion new? I haven’t seen that yet. ========================== animation/anime #561, from switch, 104 chars, Sat Apr 20 12:31:00 1991 This is a comment to message 560. ————————– Streamline’s release is only a month or two old. The series itself is maybe a year or two old… Emru ========================== animation/anime #562, from mikebryant, 452 chars, Sat Apr 20 13:28:28 1991 There is/are comment(s) on this message. ————————– TITLE: Riding Bean I just received my copy of Riding Bean from AnimEigo and felt I had to publicly commend them on a very fine product. The quality of the tape was perfect, the sub-titles were clear and very easy to read. An all around excellent job!! I’ll definitely be looking for more titles from them. Does anyone know who Bean Bandit really is? He doesn’t appear human. How does someone take a bullet to the head and shrug it off? Hmmm…? ========================== animation/anime #563, from rjenks, 452 chars, Sat Apr 20 15:00:45 1991 This is a comment to message 562. There is/are comment(s) on this message. ————————– Well, since Kenichi Sonada and AIC was involved in Riding Bean, I suspect that Bean Bandit is really some type of renagade Buma from BGC and this story was intended as a BGC spin-off I sorta liked AnimEigo’s subtitling job on RB, but I did NOT like the green subtitles and the fact that each line of titles weren’t centered separatly. Other than that I had no complaints… I guess I’m just too biased because I subtitle films myself… -Robert ========================== animation/anime #564, from rjenks, 1837 chars, Sun Apr 21 03:13:14 1991 There is/are comment(s) on this message. ————————– TITLE: Laser Disks OK here’s the complete price listing I just got from the guy who’s selling all the laser disks I mentioned before… ANIME LASER DISCS FOR SALE!!! ——————————————————————- TITLE : price ——————————————————————- Armor Hunter-MellowLink Vol. 1 : $40 Armor Hunter-MellowLink Vol. 2 : $40 Bubblegum Crisis 1 : $50 Bubblegum Crisis 2 : $35 Bubblegum Crisis 3 : $35 Bubblegum Crisis 5 : $50 Bubblegum Crisis 6 : $50 Bubblegum Crisis 7 : $50 Dangaioh 2 : $40 Dragon War Chronicles 2 : $45 Guyver OVA 1 : –\ Guyver OVA 2 : \ Guyver OVA 3 : | $125 as set Guyver OVA 5 : / Guyver OVA 6 : –/ High Speed Jecy-1/2 : $30 Hyper-Phychic-GEO “Garaga” : $50 Locke The Superman : $60 Locke The Superman OVA 1 : $45 Locke The Superman OVA 2 : $45 Locke The Superman OVA 3 : $45 One pound Gospel : $15 Samurai Trooper Vol 1 : $20 Gunhed (live action) : $50 Transformer the MOVIE (english) : $15 CD-V: Saint Seya : $15 ___________________________________________________ E-Mail me if your interested in anything… -Robert ========================== animation/anime #565, from mikebryant, 131 chars, Sun Apr 21 15:28:04 1991 This is a comment to message 563. ————————– Actually I liked that. You were able to distinguish that two people were speaking at the same time and see what each was saying. ========================== animation/anime #566, from mikebryant, 29 chars, Sun Apr 21 15:28:33 1991 This is a comment to message 564. ————————– If I only had a laserdisk… ========================== animation/anime #567, from johndowell, 1367 chars, Sun Apr 21 21:49:01 1991 There is/are comment(s) on this message. ————————– TITLE: AKIRA As I was going through Seattle yesterday, I went into Golden Age collectibles and bought Akira. Yep, Akira definitely is state of the art in terms of what animation I have seen. How the heck they can proportion things at different angles like the do, I will never figure out. But I did have a couple problems with Akira, 1) The plot was too hard to understand for me. I could not figure what the story meant. What happened to Tetsuo and the three blue eggheads??? What is it that made Akira into this big powerful whatever? What were all the experiments that were going on through out the movie??? My second problem with Akira is the violence. Actually, it was the nature of the violence….it was bloody, and VIOLENT violence… maybe I should say it was a bit to graphic in a couple places for me. I am not interested in seeing somebody’s head shoot blood like a water fountain. That stuff in my opinion is better left to the imagination.(For those who want to see it) Can anyone give me any details on say, Laputa? I’ve heard that it is pretty good too. Also, since these anime don’t appear to tell much about the content of them, can someone tell me wich one are real graphic in terms of violence? They don’t make me sick or anything, I just don’t like to see it, or the if I show it to someone most if them are interested in it either. Thanks. ========================== animation/anime #568, from adunkin, 328 chars, Sun Apr 21 21:53:49 1991 This is a comment to message 567. There is/are comment(s) on this message. There are additional comments to message 567. ————————– Japanese animation films have a long mark of blood and violence .. if you watch most of them, violence is a good trademark. The plot is that the government of Neo-Tokyo get Akira and do the experiments on him (and others) that give them their powers. I think that’s it .. I have the plot down somplace … — Alan Dunkin ========================== animation/anime #569, from rjenks, 532 chars, Sun Apr 21 22:15:25 1991 This is a comment to message 567. There is/are comment(s) on this message. There are additional comments to message 567. ————————– Well, Akira is violent and very ambiguious. The best way to understand the film is to read the english comic from Epic, but it too is very complex and is not yet completed. The comic goes WAY beyond the movie, and IMHO is the best comic I’ve ever seen (I’m speaking of the Art, the story is a little to punk-ish and surrealistic for my taste) The Nausicaa comic comes in a CLOSE second bucause it has excellent art _and_ a good story. The only reason I like the Akira comic more is the WONDERFUL color work Epic did! -Robert ========================== animation/anime #570, from johndowell, 240 chars, Mon Apr 22 00:59:52 1991 This is a comment to message 568. There is/are comment(s) on this message. ————————– Yea, I know there is alot of violence in most Japanese cartoons, I have just never seen one so bloody. (I’m sure Akira is pretty tame compared with some stuff I haven’t seen) If you find the plot, let me know what the movie was about. :->
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animation/anime #571, from johndowell, 241 chars, Mon Apr 22 01:02:26 1991
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Is Epic a Japanese company? Also, has Nausicaa ever been on American TV
before? What is it about? I was going to get it but for some reason I have the
impression is some old 19 early eighties cartoon that I remember which was
pretty lame.
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animation/anime #572, from rjenks, 506 chars, Mon Apr 22 01:07:20 1991
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No Epic is a spin-off of Marvel Comics (I think). Nausicaa was dubbed into
english (if you can call it dubed!) and released as Warriors of the Wind by
Harmageddon Gold. I has been shown on TV a lot, so it’s entirely posssible
you have seen it. The english version gives off an aura of KIDDY TOON, but
let me tell ya the original is FAR FAR from kiddy. Read the comic!
No graphic violence (well not that graphic) but it is more adult than the
English version’s hacked and slashed story!
TINAR
-Robert
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animation/anime #573, from switch, 282 chars, Mon Apr 22 17:03:55 1991
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Laputa is one of my all-time favorite Japanese animated films.
I wrote a fairly detailed synopsis of it for the second issue of
my fanzine, Quark (which will be appearing in electronic format
RSN). Similarly, a detailed, 99% accurate synopsis of Akira
appeared in issue #4.
Emru
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animation/anime #574, from switch, 241 chars, Mon Apr 22 17:05:23 1991
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More like the wonderful work Steve Oliff and the Olyoptics Computer
Crew did. Those guys are incredible. Check out Oliff’s work on
Nexus, Legends of the Dark Knight, and World’s Finest.
I think I’d take Nausicaa over Akira any day.
Emru
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animation/anime #575, from switch, 474 chars, Mon Apr 22 17:07:59 1991
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Corrections: Epic is the “mature” division of Marvel (which started
with Epic magazine, an F/SF comic mag back in ’81 or so), and Nausicaa’s
English version (Warriors of the Wind) was not a Harmony Gold
production — it was dubbed by Manson Films and distributed on video
by New World.
I felt WOW managed to keep most of the plot of Nausicaa fairly
intact — they just skewed the direction a bit. I particularly
dislike what they did to Nausicaa/Xondra’s character.
Emru
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animation/anime #576, from adunkin, 414 chars, Mon Apr 22 20:47:14 1991
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It’s somewhere .. :>
One graphically violent movie (the name is hard to spell in Japanese) but the
American title is Fist of the North Star .. if you’ve ever seen the movie, I
believe it is as violent as Akira.
— Alan Dunkin
BTW, the comic is VERY good, i wish I knew about it when it first came out ..
Epic is republishing the issues three at a time in book format, but it’s $16
an issue .. an investment.
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animation/anime #577, from adunkin, 139 chars, Mon Apr 22 20:47:56 1991
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Epic is owned by Marvel, a subsidiary .. they purchased rights to publish
Akira and got some people to do translations.
— Alan Dunkin
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animation/anime #578, from hmccracken, 240 chars, Mon Apr 22 23:07:07 1991
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Yes, Epic is really more a label than a subsidiary, even — I’ve heard
that Marvel is/was planning to discontinue the Epic name, even, as they
eventually discontinued the Star name that they once put on their
kid-oriented comics.
— Harry
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animation/anime #579, from johndowell, 276 chars, Tue Apr 23 00:46:17 1991
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The only thing I can possibly think of that might be Nausicaa is either a
cartoon about some Aztecs and Spanish conquistadoors, and another cartoon
that I can’t really describe. It was furutistic but was not drawn like typical
Japanese animation.
Can you describe it better?
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animation/anime #580, from johndowell, 425 chars, Tue Apr 23 00:51:45 1991
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Well, Akira is not totally violent through and through. The thing that bugs
me is the way it is violent. The way they draw it. A half hour ofold GI
Joe cartoons has about as much violence, but it is TOTALLY unrealistic violence
which I think is stupid too. Akira is just on the other end of the spectrum,
I prefer stuff in the mid range.
What is Laputa like? Has it got a good plot? Or is just an hour and a half
bloodbath.
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animation/anime #581, from rjenks, 188 chars, Tue Apr 23 00:54:03 1991
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Well, i’d take Laputa over Nausicaa, although Nausicaa was the only truly
original story Miyazaki has written.
-Robert
P.S. I’d trade my Nausicaa LD for a Laputa LD if anybody’s game…
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animation/anime #582, from rjenks, 510 chars, Tue Apr 23 01:00:14 1991
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Fist of the North Star is actually Hokuto No Ken (do not pronounce the ‘u’ in
Hokuto — more like Hohk-toe No Ken) It is 1000000x more violent than Akira!
The main color used in the animation is RED specificly BLOOD RED. It is
definitly for the strong stomached and adverturous anime fan. It _does_
however have a very deep and complex plot and Viz really screwd things up
because it really dosn’t get good until about comic #20 or so… Excellent
art and character designs, but very bloody!
-Robert
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animation/anime #583, from johndowell, 580 chars, Tue Apr 23 01:02:25 1991
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TITLE: Anime Descriptions
Can someone give me some brief descriptions of the following anime? It is
hard to tell what a movie is about when the boxes are all plain yellow and
just have the titles printed on them.
The ones I’m interested in are Lensmen, Laputa, and Nuasicaa. I hate to sound
like a baby, but can you also compare the violence in it to Akira in terms
of how “graphic” it is? Some of those anime are not suited for the people
who watch them with me. And as I said before, I don’t like itin big does,(younger sister, mom(who can’t stand ANY viol
ence),
etc. Thanks.
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animation/anime #584, from rjenks, 888 chars, Tue Apr 23 01:08:37 1991
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Laputa puts Akira and Hokuto No Ken to shame for violence! There is more
blood spilled in Laputa than in ALL other anime shows put together!
***** WARNING ***** The above was my evil twin brother speeking! Laputa
is a very, very, very, very, good film with _no_ bloody sceans. Granted
people are killed but in a very tastefull manner. Laputa is definitly one
of the most beatifull anime films ever drawn and I highly recomend seeing
it. There is an English version that was dubbed by NHK Tokyo and distributed
by Streamline. I do have a legal copy that was recorded in great brittan off
TV and converted to NTSC, but is still watchable. Hopefully Streamline will
release it on Video, although I have heard that they only have the rights to
show it in theaters and cannot release it on video at this time. Please do
not believe the first two lines of this message 🙂
-Robert
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animation/anime #585, from rjenks, 265 chars, Tue Apr 23 01:12:16 1991
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Neither Lensman nor Laputa have any “graphic” violence, but as I said people
do get killed. In American terms I’d rate both of them as PG. I think you
will find that _most_ anime films aren’t as bloody as Akira, but when they
are bloody they go all out!
-Robert
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animation/anime #586, from adunkin, 233 chars, Tue Apr 23 20:41:16 1991
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I hope not .. Epic has continually produced interesting and very good comics..
Akira, Groo, the Airtight Garage, Alien Legion, Cholly and Flytrap, and
more … it wouldn’t seem the same if it was all under Marvel.
— Alan Dunkin
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animation/anime #587, from adunkin, 187 chars, Tue Apr 23 20:43:27 1991
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Yes .. that is it. It’s much more violent then Akira … Hokuto No Ken IS
a blood bath (if you’ve ever seen the movie, which is a condensed form of
the entire series.
— Alan Dunkin
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animation/anime #588, from johndowell, 243 chars, Wed Apr 24 01:38:39 1991
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Oh…I thought you were talking about a movie version. Hmmm. I remember see
seeing a Nintentdo Game called Fist of the North Star. It looked like it was
drawn pretty good….the game was stupid though. (The drawing on the box was
anime style)
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animation/anime #589, from johndowell, 191 chars, Wed Apr 24 01:41:02 1991
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Huh, sounds interesting. Streamline doesn’t have an English version eh? Well
maybe they have subtitled version down at that place I got Akira. Is that
possible? By the way, is Laputa sci fi?
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animation/anime #590, from johndowell, 169 chars, Wed Apr 24 01:43:50 1991
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Well, I have to see if I can find those two then. The only anime I have that
is newer than 1985 stuff is Akira, so I just figured all the new ones are
about the same.
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animation/anime #591, from rjenks, 40 chars, Wed Apr 24 01:44:12 1991
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Yes there was a Nintendo Game.
-Robert
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animation/anime #592, from rjenks, 720 chars, Wed Apr 24 01:52:03 1991
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Here’s something that might help. Laputa is based on the 3rd book of
Gullivers Travels by Swift which is all about an floating island off the
coast of Japan called Laputa. It has nothing to do with little people though.
The major characters are a boy and a girl arround the age of 13. The girl is
being hunted down by two groups of people that are after an amulet she has.
One of the groups is a bunch of Pirates whose leader is an old nasty woman
who you grow to love later on. The other group is the real bad guys who
are just after the power and wealth that the amulet will bring them. The
amulet is a stone of Levitation that was created by the creators of Laputa
and can control the floating island.
-Robert
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animation/anime #593, from johndowell, 694 chars, Wed Apr 24 01:56:29 1991
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TITLE: Akira
While watching Akira again, I have concluded that Akira, and Tetsuo, and the
blue-lookin guys, somehow either became one of two things at the end of the
movie….gods?!?! or Amoeba’s?!?!(Or whatever (Kay)sp? had talked about in
the cell with Kaneda) If that is not the point the movie was trying to make,
I have no idea what the heck it was about.
At the end, it looked like a big bang or something and then you here this
Tetsuo guy say….”I am Tetsuo” while galaxies and whatever else go spinning
by. And somehow all of this ties into those guys becoming some type of pure
energy form. Somebody….tell me the “real” plot….I hate not knowing what
the movie was trying to say.
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animation/anime #594, from rjenks, 333 chars, Wed Apr 24 02:00:45 1991
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John, you have mail. That’s one of the misstranslated parts of Stramline’s
version of the film. At the end of the film:
The Doctor (just before he dies): What’s happening? What in the world!?
(looks at his data) This is completely… the birth of the Universe!
Gee hope somebody reads this before it gets pulled 🙂
-Robert
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My wife is native Japanese, and she and I have watched Akira many
(too many!) times. I have asked her several times what she thinks the
movie is all about, and I never get an answer. To quote the movie
the Big Chill– “You’re soooooo analytical. Sometimes you’ve just
got to let art flow over you”.
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animation/anime #596, from switch, 551 chars, Wed Apr 24 12:29:12 1991
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Laputa is that midrange. There is one scene with mass carnage,
and another scene with a rampaging robot sending a castle up into
flames and stray shots hitting a nearby town. People _have_ to
be dying – no question about it – but there is nary a drop of
blood to be seen.
Laputa is _not_, however, a violent film. It’s my personal favorite
2-hour, 4-minute flight of fantasy ever. (Actually, while I was at
Akira last night someone asked me if there was any Japanese movie
I liked better than Akira. “Laputa. No contest.” was my answer.)
Emru
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animation/anime #597, from switch, 238 chars, Wed Apr 24 12:30:41 1991
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Nope. There are no legit channels for distribution of any English
Laputa in North America at this time. Look upon any who offer one
for sale with suspicion.
Laputa is more fantasy than SF. (Really, I’ll upload my synopsis RSN.)
Emru
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animation/anime #598, from switch, 869 chars, Wed Apr 24 12:36:59 1991
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To expand on Robert’s statement: Viz translated only the first
9 issues of Hokuto no Ken when they brought it here… and as he
pointed out, it doesn’t get really interesting until #20 or so.
This points up a problem I have with Viz; they did the same thing
with Urusei Yatsura. I try to explain to people why Rumiko Takahashi
is one of my favorite manga artist/writers, and Viz says they’re
going to release Urusei Yatsura. “Great!” says I. What do they
do? They stop at issue 9 or so — the first eighteen stories of
a series that developed over a decade! All we got to see were
the rough, as yet undeveloped characters and the beginnings of
her incredible drawing style. Never mind that they “Americanized”
the comic instead of translating it…
If they do the same thing with Ranma 1/2, I’ll find the people
responsible and feed them to a big reptile.
Emru
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animation/anime #599, from switch, 174 chars, Wed Apr 24 12:37:54 1991
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Sheesh! Just when the magazine was getting _really_ interesting,
they discontinued it. If they do the same with the comics label…
well, see my big reptile comment.
Emru
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animation/anime #600, from switch, 198 chars, Wed Apr 24 12:39:17 1991
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Nausicaa is a post-holocaust story, but the trappings are largely
eastern European. The only thing that differentiates it from being
in eastern Europe are the airships and the giant insects.
Emru
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animation/anime #601, from switch, 228 chars, Wed Apr 24 12:41:51 1991
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Likewise. Nausicaa the manga is far superior to Nausicaa the anime
— it’s similar to Akira in that respect — but if I had to name
my favorite Miyazaki film, it would be Laputa, with Tonari no
Totoro as a close second.
Emru
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animation/anime #602, from switch, 76 chars, Wed Apr 24 12:43:16 1991
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You got it — they evolved into pure energy (or something like it ;).
Emru
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animation/anime #603, from switch, 197 chars, Wed Apr 24 12:44:42 1991
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Robert, the Streamline version essentially said the same thing,
just badly. The Doctor used the term “cosmic rebirth” — well,
a new cosmos was born, but I wouldn’t have worded it that way.
Emru
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animation/anime #604, from adunkin, 102 chars, Wed Apr 24 20:38:08 1991
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Man is that arcade game stupid … I’ve played it and I’d rather not sometimes
…
— Alan Dunkin
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animation/anime #605, from rjenks, 603 chars, Wed Apr 24 23:06:26 1991
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I doubt they will do a small run of Ranma. If they do VIZ will get an 100
page essay on why I think there lower on the food chain than plankton from
me! I think Ranma will be popular enough (esp. since it will be in color)
to give VIZ no other coice but to print, at least, most of it. I read some
where that Toren Smith had a big argument with VIZ about LUM and he was trying
to push them to select various “good” chapters of the manga to reprint, instead
of doing them in order. But I guess he lost… :sigh: When will the Japanese
take a stand and say “no more” and do it themselves..?
-Robert
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animation/anime #606, from rjenks, 62 chars, Wed Apr 24 23:08:11 1991
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Here! Here! Emru, I think wee have simmilar tastes.
-Robert
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Why should it get pulled?
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animation/anime #608, from johndowell, 59 chars, Thu Apr 25 01:02:25 1991
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Sounds interesting…. why is everyone so impressed by it?
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animation/anime #609, from johndowell, 423 chars, Thu Apr 25 01:06:03 1991
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Where the heck do you guys go to see stuff like Akira? The way some of you
talk, it is if they play at just any theater a normal movie plays at, yet
the FIRST time I had heard of Akira was right here. Seeing it on a big screen
and in stereo must be _AWESOME_ to say the least.
(I’ll have to see if I can find Laputa somewhere…by the way, is there an
English dubbed version of it? I can’t remember from the other posts)
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animation/anime #610, from johndowell, 105 chars, Thu Apr 25 01:10:14 1991
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I don’t get that…how can it be a “cosmic rebirth” and yet at the end the
old universe is still intact?
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animation/anime #611, from johndowell, 472 chars, Thu Apr 25 01:21:02 1991
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TITLE: More Anime Info….I’m Getting Addicted!!!
I have a couple more questions about Anime….I need another fix!
Someone tell me if the following are on VHS and a brief description of the
type of movie it is…
Kiki’s Delivery Service
My Neighbor Totoro
Robot Carnival – (My impression is that it is just an art movie like Fantasia)
Zillion OVA
I’ll do searches on them to see what I can get, but I haven’t really found
much on them in previous messages….
Thanks.
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animation/anime #612, from rjenks, 1892 chars, Thu Apr 25 02:06:37 1991
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Streamline releases all of it’s films (except Zillion) to small Art’s
theaters around the nation. They released an English version of Laputa
to theaters as well. The english Laputa was dubbed by NHK Tokyo and is my
personal favorites as far an English dubbing in concerned. Since you are
new into anime here is my list of Anime classics (films that every anime fan
should see at least a dozen time 🙂 ) :
Laputa, Castle in the Sky
Nausicaa of the Valley of Wind
Macross Movie (1984) “Do You Remember Love?”
Crusher Joe Movie
Lupin III “Castle Cagliostro”
Windaria
That list is in no particular order and does not contain any new films because
IMHO I wouldn’t consider any of the films done in the past 5 years as Classics.
That does not mean there not good films though. For example I did not list any
films by Rumiko Takahashi, she is my personal favorite artist, but it takes
a certain _type_ of anime fan to like her films (I am definitly one of them).
I also did not list Akira, because I do not feel that it is a classic film.
Don’t get me wrong, Akira is an excellent film, but I do not feel it has
timeless artistic and moral value in a classical sence. Listing Akira as a
classic film would be like listing Die Hard allong with “The Maltese Falcon” or
“Gone With the Wind”; it just dosn’t fit. It’s more of a new age film with
settings that you might see at a fanatical New York art show which cherrish
radical emotionalism. My favorite aspect of the film was the artist’s use of
realistic colors and shading. More commonly Anime tends to yield unnatural
hair colors and skin pigments, but these are not to be looked down upon, but
should be viewed as trademarks of this distinct culture being expressed in
unliving, but living art.
Whoh, did I really write that! Amazing… :dumb-founded:
-Robert
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animation/anime #613, from rjenks, 129 chars, Thu Apr 25 02:08:05 1991
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My point exactly… ambiguious translations that lead to missunderstandings.
Man am I into big words tonight or what!?
-Robert
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animation/anime #614, from rjenks, 3084 chars, Thu Apr 25 02:39:12 1991
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Kiki’s Delivery Service is the latest film from Hayao Miyazaki (Nasicaa,
Laputa, Castle Cagliostro, Totoro, and varios ous Lupin III episodes). This
film is an amiazing feat for animation and I would consider it a classic _if_
it had a better (more organized) plot. I _really_ like the film (I even
bought the laser disk) and it does have a good base story, but it seems as if
they did the first 60 minutes of the film and realized that they’d only
gotten through 1/8th of the script. So they had to cram the rest into the
remaining 30 minutes. This is only my impression of the film and cannot be
backed up BTW. The film is based on a childrens story book by some unknown
(to me) brittish(I think) author. It is about a witch who has just turned 13
and it is a witch culture that when a witch turns 13 she must leave home and
settle in a city of her own (no other witches) for her witches study. The
witch in the film is named Kiki who has a black cat named Jiji. As you soon
find out Jiji can talk (I ROFL for at least 10 minutes the first time I saw
this). And it’s so funny because Jiji has this “matter of fact” attitude
that add’s a highly entertaining comic relief to the film. The film covers
Kiki’s departure from home and the first few month’s of settling in a large
European city. BTW the technology level in the film would proably put it in
the mid 1950’s judging by the cars and notice that the planes are very similar
to those in Nausicaa (esp the one during the opening credits). Overall it’s
a great film with excellent music and art (some 24 frame animation).
BTW: Kiki was also released by Streamline in English (not video yet).
Robot Carnival is as you said an art film, but not like Fantasia. Robot
Carnival is more similar to Heavy Metal (not the same topic and style though)
But like Heavy Metal, Robot Carnival is made up of several short animations
done by various artists in an attempt to become “somebody” in the animation
“rat race”. Unlike Heavy Metal’s heavy metal music theme, Robot Carnival is
based on robot stories. They are all VERY good and present a great grab bag
collection of the anime style. Except for the fact that this film bores most
new anime fans to death, this film proably should be on my classics list.
It’s a must see for any die hard anime fans (please excuse the pun).
Zillion. I’m not the best person to ask about Zillion because I have not
seen very much of it, but the art is relativly good for an OVA series and
the story would proably be interesting if subtitled or dubbed. Streamline
has dubbed it, but I have not seen it yet. BTW: For lack of a better
explanation as to why Streamline chose this series for dubbing, I suspect that
this was a test to see if US anime fans would buy true OVA’s (Original Video
Animation — meaning released only in video stores, except in this case
Streamline chose to release it only in comic shops as a “Video Comic”)
Now that my fingers have blisters I think I better stop. PS Maybe there should
be an animation/anime.long.messages 🙂
-Robert “Dead-Fingers” Jenks
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animation/anime #615, from rjenks, 135 chars, Thu Apr 25 05:52:45 1991
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I _REALLY_ screwd up! I forgot to list “Wings of Honneamise” my list of
anime classics. It definitly needs to be mentioned!
-Robert
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animation/anime #616, from elfhive, 824 chars, Thu Apr 25 16:46:41 1991
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I was under the impression that _Totoro_ was a Miyazaki creation and
that in fact it represents his ability to master basic archtypes and
present them in new and original ways. Unlike much of the other anime
directors not only does his subject matter change dramatically from
film-to-film but he actually alters many elements of his style. While
there are resemblances between Laputa and Nausicaa I feel I am watching
the work of two different men, and I would have never guessed that
Totoro was Miyazaki. Perhaps I am easily impressed, but Miyazaki
and all his feature films stand out as truly original. He may borrow
from existing legends and stories (who doesn’t?) but he puts it
together in a way that is like a breath of fresh air.
The only other film that has that feeling that I have seen is
_Wing of Honneamise_.
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animation/anime #617, from rjenks, 225 chars, Thu Apr 25 22:19:09 1991
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If you can sit through Wings of Honneamise it’s defintly worth watching,
but it’s very slow and needs to be seen subtitled for full effect. The
art in the last 15 minutes IMHO is 100X BETTER than anything in AKIRA.
-Robert
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animation/anime #618, from elfhive, 1351 chars, Thu Apr 25 22:48:22 1991
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The launch sequence is almost the real thing. I keep thinking it is
a rotoscoped version of a Saturn V film, I have seen precisely that
close up angle with the flakes of frozen hydrogen falling in the
exhaust flames, but I am prepared to believe that the artist was
able to capture that independently.
I have no trouble sitting through Wing of Honneamise. Several times
in fact. I tend to think that fast paced action is a peculiarly
Western approach to film making, at the sacrifice of story and
character development. I have the first six episodes of the Japanese
television adaptation of Starship Troopers. I am impressed with how
faithful the Japanese are to the original Heinlein story. I am willing
to wager some virtual dollars that an American production company would
slice out huge segments of the character development and get to the
monster bashing as quickly as possible leaving us wondering about
some of the character motivation. In the Japanese adaptation, much
of Heinlein’s nurturing of events that lead the protagonist on the
path to space is faithfully preserved.
It is difficult to imagine an American Saturday morning audience
sitting patiently through this exposition given what I am used to
seeing here. I can imagine Japanese children following the pace
of Starship Troopers without being bored and getting a lot out of
it.
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animation/anime #619, from rjenks, 395 chars, Thu Apr 25 23:00:17 1991
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What makes you think Japanese children watched Starship Troopers? From my
understanding of it, a good majority of anime is marketed towards college
students and buisness men. I have read several times that it is not
uncommon to see a well off executive reading manga on the way to work. And
often times it’s sex manga. Too bad Americans have a built in prejudice
of “cartoons”…
-Robert
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animation/anime #620, from elfhive, 686 chars, Thu Apr 25 23:07:19 1991
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I have also heard that anime is viewed by many more adults in Japan than
in the U.S., but I have also heard that the Japanese tend to devalue
the cultural worth of anime as “kid stuff.” At least officially. I don’t
know why but I’m sure that Japanese children watch Starship Troopers and
Gunbuster and Gundam and many others, I would be interested if there
is indeed a line drawn at what is shown to children, like at Supernatural
Beast City or Vampire Hunter D.
Of course there is that element of adult prurient interest in seemingly
innocent films like Nausicaa and Laputa. Is this just good crossover
marketing or is it just a reflection of the culture the director is
immersed in?
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animation/anime #621, from rjenks, 889 chars, Thu Apr 25 23:49:36 1991
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TITLE: Anime Gossip!
Hey, I called a friend and fellow anime fan in LA up today and found out
some interesting information. A friend of his works at Columbia stuidios
and found out that Columbia had sent a cease and desist letter to Randal
Stukey regarding some copies of Ghostbusters (animated) he was giving to
friends. Apparently Randal wrote them back and stated why he _should_ give
out copies etc… So now it looks like Columbia’s going to sue him!
From knowing Randal I can say that this is proably true and would be very
typical for him. But Columbia’s got to be nuts! Randal’s more broke than
I am! Plus I’m almost positive he didn’t do anything wrong. As far as I
know it is completely legal to copy stuff from TV and _give_ copies to
family and friends. I KNOW Randal wouldn’t sell copies… Anybody else
heard anything?
Robert Jenks reporting live from California…
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animation/anime #622, from elfhive, 984 chars, Fri Apr 26 01:09:56 1991
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TITLE: AnimeCon 1
Just received my receipt for registration and the flyer for the San Jose
California convention over Labor Day weekend. I am anxiously awaiting
the first progress report.
The flyer lists three visual tracks: (1) both 16mm and 35mm (!!!) prints
on a big screen with theatre seating and full stereo sound running 24 hours
a day; (2) a video program on large screen projection TV with HiFi or
laserdisk source material focusing on feature-length films and special
videos; and (3) a second video program on large screen projection TV
focusing on tv anime episodes. Both video programs running 24 hours a
day and simulcast into the hotel rooms through the hotel cable system.
They also plan to offer repeat showings of nearly all the film programs.
The thought of the dealers room and art show also have me drooling. I
can tell I had better start saving for it now. I also don’t believe
I will get any sleep for four days. Some way to spend the holidays.
I can’t wait!
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animation/anime #623, from johndowell, 466 chars, Fri Apr 26 01:44:10 1991
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I also noticed in Akira, that the Japanese look more….Japanese if you know
what I mean. It seems that in older cartoons, or other cartoons, Japanese and
Chinese etc. always looked caucasian. But the charaters in Akira look more
Japanese. I thought that was pretty interesting.
has anyone else noticed this?
Akira is definately the best anime I have seen to date. I haven’t seen those
others you mentioned. Where should I go see them? A theatre? Or on cassette?
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animation/anime #624, from johndowell, 132 chars, Fri Apr 26 01:50:04 1991
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Hmmm.. I haven’t seen Zillion anywhere. I did see something called Madox
today in a comic shop. It looked like a type of Robotech.
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animation/anime #625, from johndowell, 37 chars, Fri Apr 26 01:54:32 1991
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Is this Honneia thing on Video tape?
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animation/anime #626, from rjenks, 185 chars, Fri Apr 26 01:56:17 1991
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The art show at Project A-Kon 1 was amazing! There were some great paintings
and some nice scratch models. I’m very anxios to see the art show at both
A-Kon 2 and Anime Con.
-Robert
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animation/anime #627, from rjenks, 293 chars, Fri Apr 26 01:59:57 1991
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Miyazaki’s films are showing at small theaters (Streamline’s version that
is) and you can get videos from that source I mentioned via E-Mail of
many of the original Japanese versions.
Join your local anime club! That’s the BEST way to see this stuff, other than
going to Japan :-).
-Robert
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animation/anime #628, from rjenks, 132 chars, Fri Apr 26 02:01:35 1991
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Yeah, Madox 01 is a typical Mecha story, but done very well. Plus AnimEigo
did a pretty good job with the subtitles IMHO.
-Robert
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animation/anime #629, from rjenks, 519 chars, Fri Apr 26 02:07:23 1991
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Nope, Wings of Honneamise is not on tape in English form. You do realize
you can buy the original Japanese tapes & laser disks? There pretty
expensive, but well worth it. If you buy a tape or LD, make sure that your
buying the REAL original commercial tape. DO NOT UNDER ***ANY***
circumstances buy a copy. Also, from my expirience, it is always best to
see the film you are buying _before_ you buy it. Japanese commercial tapes
and laser disks cost around $50-$120 per film, so choose your films well.
-Robert
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animation/anime #630, from johndowell, 54 chars, Fri Apr 26 02:15:02 1991
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Buy something undeuubbed AND un-subtitled??? Yuk…
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animation/anime #631, from rjenks, 1048 chars, Fri Apr 26 04:15:47 1991
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You opinion of undebbed and un-subtitled films is recorded in my history
books. But, once your addicted to this hobby, you’ll never escape.
Anime will consume your mind, motivate your actions, dictate your decisions,
and most of all, spend your money! There are sooooo many films out there
that have not been subtitled or dubbed and a lot of them are much better than
any of the films that have been dubbed. Anime is a disease! You’ll find
yourself loosing sleep when waiting for your next tape to arrive. You’ll
get nasty phone calls from your neigbors about loud Japanese music eminating
from your house. Your cat will start answering to “neko”. When you screeam,
you’ll begin with a ‘bwa’ sound BWAAAAAAAHHHHHH! Nane, nanda, baka, janei,
urusei, and hi will become part of your vocabulary.
Rumor has it that Schick will be starting anime addiction treatment within
the next few months, so there may be hope. I for one am beyond any hope in
the universe and am content to live the rest of my life in anime intoxification.
-Robert
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animation/anime #632, from switch, 76 chars, Fri Apr 26 09:22:34 1991
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I have my problems with Ranma in color, but that’s a matter of taste.
Emru
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animation/anime #633, from switch, 172 chars, Fri Apr 26 09:23:47 1991
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Theoretically a script translation is a copyright violation, which
we don’t allow in messages or listings. But this consitutes fair
use, so we won’t spank Robert 😉
Emru
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animation/anime #634, from switch, 332 chars, Fri Apr 26 09:26:02 1991
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Gee, that’s a tough one. Loveable (and hateable) characters,
typically lush Miyazaki scenery, wonderful animation, typically
wonderful Hisaishi Jo soundtrack… have I missed anything? 🙂
IMHO, Miyazaki is Japan’s Disney, but he pulls it off without the
dollops of moralizing and syrup. Totoro especially is proof of
that.
Emru
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The Streamline-distributed English-language Akira has been playing
in various cinemas in North America for the last two years. Some
cinemas have picked it up as part of their permanent collection
(here, that would be the Rialto and the Cinema de Paris), and
show it at least twice a month.
Seeing on the big screen and in stereo is awesome. In fact, that’s
the only reason I see it. I loathe the English voice acting, but the
visuals on the big screen and the sound (I get shivers down my spine
when Yamagata’s tries screech as he leans into a curve near the
beginning) make it worth it.
To sweeten the deal, these are rep cinemas that have these films,
and they show — if you’re a student — for half the price of
a first-run film.
Emru
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animation/anime #636, from switch, 1032 chars, Fri Apr 26 09:35:40 1991
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I’m amazed too 😉 Akira is a classic only in the sense that it
was right on the cutting edge – hell, it _defined_ the cutting edge –
of what an animated film could be. My mind is blown every time I
read the credits. The fact that Otomo has had near-total control
over his work since its inception is amazing — if I wrote a comic
book here, I seriously doubt I would get to direct the film adaptation,
write the screenplay, and do the storyboards. At best I would probably
be a “consultant”. Thirty-one animation studios on one film, plus
using a WaveFront system for computer effects and motion control —
it boggles the mind. The special effects for the first fifteen
minutes alone must have cost a disproportionate amount of money.
Getting talent like the Geinoh Yamashirogumi to record the soundtrack
is pretentious as all hell but it _worked_. There are so few flaws,
animation-wise, in this film it’s astounding.
One of the key animators to Akira was in Montreal last fall. I wish
I could have talked to him…
Emru
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animation/anime #637, from switch, 150 chars, Fri Apr 26 09:36:23 1991
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I think Wings of Honneamise should be shown to every NASA employee
every other year to remind them of what they should be reaching for
and why.
Emru
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animation/anime #638, from switch, 165 chars, Fri Apr 26 09:37:15 1991
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I agree. When people bug me about Japanese characters not looking
Japanese, I tend to point them to Akira. There are others, but
Akira comes easily to mind.
Emru
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animation/anime #639, from switch, 129 chars, Fri Apr 26 09:39:10 1991
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One assumes they left this one and started their own.
(Of course, every time I explain the ending I only confuse myself.)
Emru
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animation/anime #640, from switch, 884 chars, Fri Apr 26 09:47:07 1991
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I wrote an review of Robot carnival for the last issue of Animato!
(#21, I believe). Unlike Robert, I do compare it to Fantasia,
rather than Heavy Metal. For one thing, HM’s unifying theme – the
Loc-Nar – is fairly weak. Secondly, like Fantasia, Robot Carnival’s
animations are primarily set to music. The “Presence” sequence of
Robot Carnival, and perhaps “Chicken Man and Red Neck” and “Cloud”
should be shown as shorts in animation festivals, IMHO.
Totoro is one of the most wonderful children’s films I have ever
seen – another Miyazaki classic. (I want this film on laserdisc
so my kids can watch it in the future.) This film would do
especially well now, since “green power” is in, and it teaches
respect and harmony with nature in a less heavy-handed way that,
say, Captain Planet or the Jetsons movie. Miyazaki’s got a real
handle on what kids are really like.
Emru
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animation/anime #641, from switch, 152 chars, Fri Apr 26 09:48:28 1991
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I’d say MADOX is more a parody of typical mecha stories, but that’s
a judgement call.
When oh when will be AnimEigo’s next release?
Emru <– yearning ========================== animation/anime #642, from switch, 230 chars, Fri Apr 26 09:50:19 1991 This is a comment to message 616. ————————– Amazing. You’ve put to words exactly what I’ve been thinking. Miyazaki is also fascinated with flight, and I always anticipate his flight scenes — something about them makes me want to put feathers on my back with wax 😉 Emru ========================== animation/anime #643, from switch, 237 chars, Fri Apr 26 09:51:36 1991 This is a comment to message 617. ————————– 100% agreed. And the Ryuichi Sakamoto’s soundtrack is incredible. It’s not the best work he’s done, but it’s still better than the average anime soundtrack. The final fifteen minutes always has me riveted on the edge of my seat. Emru ========================== animation/anime #644, from switch, 299 chars, Fri Apr 26 09:54:51 1991 This is a comment to message 619. There is/are comment(s) on this message. ————————– Actually, the majority of TV anime is for kids. I wouldn’t think kids watch Starship Troopers, though. As for manga — well, they read manga on the way to work and all, but the majority of manga I saw while wandering through Kinokinuya Books was pretty much child- oriented or girls’ manga. Emru ========================== animation/anime #645, from switch, 87 chars, Fri Apr 26 09:56:20 1991 This is a comment to message 620. ————————– Nausicaa, Laputa, and Totoro I would call films for all ages, especially Totoro. Emru ========================== animation/anime #646, from switch, 93 chars, Fri Apr 26 09:57:38 1991 This is a comment to message 630. ————————– You get used to it. And armed with a plot summary or script, it’s not too bad at all. Emru ========================== animation/anime #647, from switch, 181 chars, Fri Apr 26 09:58:43 1991 This is a comment to message 621. ————————– Randall would never sell copies. He would give them out, though. As for legality – you can tape it off the air, you can give the tape away, but you cannot make copies of it. Emru ========================== animation/anime #648, from switch, 128 chars, Fri Apr 26 09:59:34 1991 This is a comment to message 622. There is/are comment(s) on this message. ————————– I’m still crying that I probably won’t be able to make it. I already know I won’t be able to make Project A-kon. (sigh) Emru ========================== animation/anime #649, from elfhive, 696 chars, Fri Apr 26 19:37:33 1991 This is a comment to message 631. There is/are comment(s) on this message. There are additional comments to message 631. ————————– Lovely analysis. Actually I have found it very useful to collect the English AniMag and AnimeZine (I can’t remember if one of them has gone out of publication), I get mine from Books Nippan (or Nippon if you are ordering from New York :-). These magazines have fairly good synopses of many films and they are really quite adequate for an appreciation of the film in its original version. After several screenings you might even begin to pick up a little Japanese. The other very useful publication is the program book from BayCon (somebody help me fill in the year) which has a great collection of film digests in English. There are also quite a few original digests here in the listings topic. ========================== animation/anime #650, from elfhive, 197 chars, Fri Apr 26 19:40:13 1991 This is a comment to message 637. There are additional comments to message 637. ————————– Its amazing. One wonders why the director chose to send this message in quite the way he did. I agree with you entirely on showing the film to NASA employees but I fear it may already be too late. ========================== animation/anime #651, from elfhive, 620 chars, Fri Apr 26 19:50:04 1991 This is a comment to message 648. There is/are comment(s) on this message. ————————– Well, that will be a disappointment. I was hoping that we might get a chance to meet there. Is there information about Project A-kon posted here somewhere, BTW? Incidentally, I am still working on trying to put together a small series of anime at the Smithsonian. I have had no response to my inquiry at the Japan Information and Culture Center but I now have an insider working there and she is interested in helping. Still too new to have much impact though. I also hope that the chance to meet with some of the directors at AnimeCon will give me a better handle on the kind of presentation I would like to make. ========================== animation/anime #652, from rjenks, 155 chars, Sat Apr 27 00:20:20 1991 This is a comment to message 637. ————————– You do of course realize that NASA supplied dozens of films to Gainax when they were making Wings and are listed in the credits. Just a tidbit… -Robert ========================== animation/anime #653, from rjenks, 452 chars, Sat Apr 27 00:28:14 1991 This is a comment to message 640. There is/are comment(s) on this message. ————————– Emru, have you seen the English Totoro? I haven’t, but I am wondering what they translated the little poem or verse that Mai & OAOAOAOAOAOAOAOAOAOAOAOAOAOAOAOAOAOAOAOAOA they translated the little poem or verse that Mai & Satsuki sing two or three times in the film. “Oh, Black Soots, come out!! Come out or we’ll pluck your eyes out!!” You may want to reconsider showing it to your children 🙂 “Fair use” huh.. 🙂 -Robert ========================== animation/anime #654, from rjenks, 182 chars, Sat Apr 27 00:31:33 1991 This is a comment to message 644. There is/are comment(s) on this message. ————————– Yes, that’s true there is a large large childrens comic and anime market, but you can’t dissagree that there is a MUCH larger “mature” market over there compared to the US. -Robert ========================== animation/anime #655, from rjenks, 143 chars, Sat Apr 27 00:35:08 1991 This is a comment to message 651. There are additional comments to message 651. ————————– Yeah, there’s info on Akon in this topic back about 60 messages or so. Do a ‘search kon’ or ‘search A-kon’ I think that’ll find it… -robert ========================== animation/anime #656, from rjenks, 197 chars, Sat Apr 27 00:37:48 1991 This is a comment to message 649. There is/are comment(s) on this message. There are additional comments to message 649. ————————– I’ve got about 50 more synopsis to upload to the listings, as soon as I find time. 🙂 Uhh, I think I better finnish off a certain BGC synopsis before someone SWITCH’ES my brain! 🙂 🙁 -Robert ========================== animation/anime #657, from johndowell, 614 chars, Sat Apr 27 01:14:56 1991 This is a comment to message 631. There is/are comment(s) on this message. ————————– I had dreams last night that departed from the norm in that the dream was in anime style animation….seriously. Probably only because I had been watching Akira right before I went to sleep. And I was just watching it again in between the half time of the Sonics/Portland game. I went and looked at a book about Laputa, and you guys are going to have to giuv whoops…give me some more incentive on why it’s worth seeing. It looked like “The Littles”,….yuk…. what is so good about it? Certainly not the animation , the pictures I saw didn’t look near as good as Akira. So what is the mystery behind Laputa??? ========================== animation/anime #658, from johndowell, 208 chars, Sat Apr 27 01:16:41 1991 This is a comment to message 633. There is/are comment(s) on this message. ————————– How ridiculous are laws going to get??? That is crazy that you can’t tell some one what someobody else said in Japanese just because it is a movie! What is this world coming too??? Who makes up these laws??? ========================== animation/anime #659, from rjenks, 230 chars, Sat Apr 27 01:18:28 1991 This is a comment to message 657. There is/are comment(s) on this message. ————————– See, I told ya. Nobody should see Akira first. It gets ’em spoiled. “…didn’t look near as good as Akira.” No bad intentions, but it’s getting all too common to hear that these days. Art isn’t all there is to anime. -Robert ========================== animation/anime #660, from johndowell, 134 chars, Sat Apr 27 01:19:29 1991 This is a comment to message 635. There is/are comment(s) on this message. ————————– Crud, I’m going to have to figure where they play them. I am sure an area as big as Tacoma and Seattle has got to have one somewhere. ========================== animation/anime #661, from johndowell, 554 chars, Sat Apr 27 01:28:14 1991 This is a comment to message 638. There is/are comment(s) on this message. ————————– Since Akira is so realistic in every other way, I can’t imagine them not attempting to make the people look Japanese. I got tired of some anime because they seem to be geared toward American audiences, Western audiences, whatever, but we never see any of them. Now that I brought that up, I bet the reason why they don’t for the most part draw Japanese looking characters is because maybe when they started long ago, they were making the cartoons for Western audiences, and then I guess old habits die hard?!?! But what do I know, I am not from Japan… ========================== animation/anime #662, from johndowell, 269 chars, Sat Apr 27 01:37:23 1991 This is a comment to message 659. ————————– No, its not, but it sure keeps me interested. I bought an Astroboy tape, and no matter how much the did to pump up an Astroboy story, it will still nver hold a camera to just sitting back and watching Akira…. Dangit! I need a theatre in my garage to play Akira on!!! ========================== animation/anime #663, from johndowell, 435 chars, Sat Apr 27 01:41:45 1991 There is/are comment(s) on this message. ————————– TITLE: Sound Tracks Can you get sound tracks for anime in the United States anywhere? In particular the sound track for Akira? I am not much for that type of music, but there is something about it that makes me play the heck out the tape where every they kick the sound track in! By the way, what type of music is it that they play in Akira? I assume it is an original Japanese sound track. Americans don’t write stuff like that! 🙂 ========================== animation/anime #664, from rjenks, 137 chars, Sat Apr 27 01:43:56 1991 This is a comment to message 660. ————————– I’m fairly certain Streamlines films have played and will be playing in Seattle. You might just call Streamline and find out. -Robert ========================== animation/anime #665, from rjenks, 109 chars, Sat Apr 27 01:46:25 1991 This is a comment to message 663. There is/are comment(s) on this message. There are additional comments to message 663. ————————– Anime CD are $25 to $35 per disk. Do a ‘sear cd’ in the animation/sour ces for mail-order places. -Robert ========================== animation/anime #666, from johndowell, 62 chars, Sat Apr 27 01:47:44 1991 This is a comment to message 665. There is/are comment(s) on this message. ————————– ACK! Just for Music??? Or do you mean with the animation too? ========================== animation/anime #667, from rjenks, 44 chars, Sat Apr 27 01:48:24 1991 This is a comment to message 666. There is/are comment(s) on this message. ————————– Your dreaming again! Just the CD. -Robert ========================== animation/anime #668, from johndowell, 167 chars, Sat Apr 27 01:53:33 1991 This is a comment to message 667. There is/are comment(s) on this message. ————————– They can cram both on one CD can’t they? I thought that’s what CD were best at? Oh…. wait a minute…..I’m thinking Laserdics. You can’t put pictures on CD can you? ========================== animation/anime #669, from johndowell, 1112 chars, Sat Apr 27 02:00:44 1991 There is/are comment(s) on this message. ————————– TITLE: Anime Technical Question While viewing Akira for at least the 9456th time, I have come to the conclu- sion that it is IMPOSSIBLE for them to have drawn the shots of the different angles of the bikes, helicopters,etc, WITHOUT the aid of a computer to deter- mine what the basic outline of the image will be before they ink it. I am ALMOST certain they must have done it that way. I myself am a pretty good drawer, and I can draw stuff like cars, motorcycles, etc. at different angles, but for the most part, only when I have a basic images to work from, either by tracing it, or eyeballing it to make changes in angle. So I thought to myself while sitting in a Systems Analysis class, “forget this baloney, I’m going to draw me an anime in my notebook on the bottom of each page.” The first picture came out ok, but after that it got screwed up when I tried to changed the angles of the bikes. So please, someone tell me how they do it, I want to draw a pumping animation for my game which I’m writing in between viewings of Akira, but I can only effectively draw still shots, which will not do. Thanks… ========================== animation/anime #670, from rjenks, 107 chars, Sat Apr 27 02:54:51 1991 This is a comment to message 668. ————————– Yes, you can put about 5-8 minutes of video on a CD size disk. There called CD-V’s or CD-Videos. -Robert ========================== animation/anime #671, from rjenks, 139 chars, Sat Apr 27 02:58:17 1991 This is a comment to message 669. There is/are comment(s) on this message. There are additional comments to message 669. ————————– “I myself am a pretty good drawer…” — John Dowell Oh, really… Sorry just picked myself up off the floor for that one. -Robert ========================== animation/anime #672, from switch, 58 chars, Sat Apr 27 08:31:35 1991 This is a comment to message 649. ————————– Anime-Zine is the mag that folded, unfortunately… Emru ========================== animation/anime #673, from switch, 15 chars, Sat Apr 27 08:31:53 1991 This is a comment to message 656. ————————– Grrrr… Emru ========================== animation/anime #674, from switch, 108 chars, Sat Apr 27 08:35:46 1991 This is a comment to message 651. ————————– I should qualify that: unless I get a much better-paying job in the next two weeks. Maybe next year. Emru ========================== animation/anime #675, from switch, 236 chars, Sat Apr 27 08:36:55 1991 This is a comment to message 653. ————————– Oh, it’s all right. When you think about it, fairy tales and Disney films are pretty horrifying things, and kids eat them up. Actually, the average nursery rhyme is pretty weird. My kids’ll handle it if they put up with me 😉 Emru ========================== animation/anime #676, from switch, 31 chars, Sat Apr 27 08:37:12 1991 This is a comment to message 654. ————————– Compared to the US, yes. Emru ========================== animation/anime #677, from switch, 215 chars, Sat Apr 27 08:38:26 1991 This is a comment to message 658. ————————– A translation is a derivative work. In an ideal situation, the Japanese studios should be looking at/hearing about what’s going on, and considering getting legit English translations on the market over here. Emru ========================== animation/anime #678, from switch, 366 chars, Sat Apr 27 08:40:52 1991 This is a comment to message 661. There is/are comment(s) on this message. ————————– An animated figure is general sort of homogeneous anyway. Consider that the universal cartoon character has big eyes, and an easy-to-draw, simplified body. Generally the only way to identify the Japanese characters in anime is to look for the black hair. Anyway, legend has it that he late Osamu Tezuka popularized the style, which he borrowed from Disney. Emru ========================== animation/anime #679, from switch, 96 chars, Sat Apr 27 08:41:27 1991 This is a comment to message 663. There is/are comment(s) on this message. There are additional comments to message 663. ————————– You can get the Akira soundtrack from US Renditions (aka Books Nippan) for a mere $17.95. Emru ========================== animation/anime #680, from switch, 635 chars, Sat Apr 27 08:46:07 1991 This is a comment to message 669. There is/are comment(s) on this message. There are additional comments to message 669. ————————– I can’t draw elephants, and I can’t draw fighter planes. And yet I’ve done a 30-second animation of elephant dancing on a tightrope (in a tutu), and a 64-page flipbook of one fighter plane launching a volley of missiles, anime-style, and destroying another plane. There are two principles to remember: (a) unless your sense of timing is very good, it’s generally a good idea to draw the two extremes first and then do the inbetweens, and (b) don’t draw a full drawing for every frame at the outset — use basic shapes like cones, cylinders, and spheres for the roughs, test the movement, clean up, and then do the full drawing. Emru ========================== animation/anime #681, from hmccracken, 382 chars, Sat Apr 27 10:26:35 1991 This is a comment to message 669. There is/are comment(s) on this message. ————————– I haven’t seen _Akira_, but I know that in some cases Disney animated cars and other mechanical vehicles very well without outside help, and in other cases they made models, filmed them, and then traced the results onto cels (which is sort of a primitive equivalent of doing them with computer graphics). Today, Disney does almost all this sort of stuff with computers. — Harry ========================== animation/anime #682, from johndowell, 91 chars, Sat Apr 27 13:34:24 1991 This is a comment to message 671. There is/are comment(s) on this message. ————————– Oh? You don’t believe me? Ok, I guess we’ll have to just wait until my game comes out. :->
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animation/anime #683, from johndowell, 401 chars, Sat Apr 27 13:39:09 1991
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Yea, I kind of figured that. There are only so many ways you can draw a
character without going into tedious detail. I figured they were Japanese
because they drew their hair jet black, and it was super straight. That
could just be their style of drawing. What ever the case, I thought it was
a welcome changed from the blue haired blindingly unrealistically white type
characters they usually draw.
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animation/anime #684, from johndowell, 103 chars, Sat Apr 27 13:40:51 1991
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I guess their are no sound tracks from Japan on cassette tape correct? I
assume they come only on CD?
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animation/anime #685, from johndowell, 575 chars, Sat Apr 27 13:44:56 1991
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Well, I can’t draw elephants, and for that matter I cannot really draw
animals at all.(Never been interested in trying to) But like I said, if
I have a picture of something like a car or plane, or I can even make one
up, but I cannot change the drawing from one angle to another without
screwing it up. Even though I can usually draw something at at any angle
as long as I am not animating it. Maybe I should try your idea about using the
cones. usually I just start drawing the picture using a couple of perspective
lines, and then I just guess the shape into the picture.
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animation/anime #686, from johndowell, 215 chars, Sat Apr 27 13:47:15 1991
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Well, I don’t know how they do it, but I cannot imagine that they don’t
use computers to outline the shapes. They are just proportioned to exactly
for anyone(in my belief), to have just drawn then by eyeballing it.
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animation/anime #687, from switch, 172 chars, Sat Apr 27 15:31:05 1991
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It’s been done by hand before, by college students. You should see some
of the stufff that comes out of Concordia or out of the Intercollegiate
Anima-Thons up here.
Emru
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animation/anime #688, from switch, 128 chars, Sat Apr 27 15:33:23 1991
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Pretty much. I’ve never seen an ad for them on cassette, nor have
I seen them in stores like Kinokinuya or Silver Snail.
Emru
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animation/anime #689, from switch, 103 chars, Sat Apr 27 15:37:16 1991
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This is deviating just a bit from /anime, but are you animating straight
ahead, or inbetweening?
Emru
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animation/anime #690, from switch, 96 chars, Sat Apr 27 15:42:27 1991
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TITLE: Laputa summary
I’ve uploaded my summary of Laputa to /listings. Hope you like it!
Emru
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animation/anime #691, from rjenks, 166 chars, Sat Apr 27 16:21:20 1991
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I have seen commercial cassette tapes, but only from friends that brought them
back from Japan. 🙁 Just buy the CD and get somebody to tape it off for ya.
-Robert
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animation/anime #692, from rjenks, 107 chars, Sat Apr 27 16:24:54 1991
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That wasn’t what I was commenting on. I’m sure you can draw, but are you
sure your a drawer. 🙂
-Robert
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animation/anime #693, from elfhive, 297 chars, Sat Apr 27 22:15:59 1991
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As a matter of fact, Books Nippan’s new flyer came in the mail two days
ago and they are announcing the availability of the Akira original
soundtrack on CD. It is $17.95 or $15.95 if you are a club member.
Shipping is $3.50 for the 1st CD. You will probably find the address
in the sources topic.
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animation/anime #694, from rkocyan, 105 chars, Sun Apr 28 00:46:00 1991
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Is it possible that they left this one, and started this one?
Sort of like a temporal Moebius strip….
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animation/anime #695, from rjenks, 83 chars, Sun Apr 28 00:47:40 1991
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Interesting theory, but I’m not going to think about it for too long! 🙂
-Robert
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animation/anime #696, from rkocyan, 227 chars, Sun Apr 28 00:51:43 1991
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I believe that the city in Kiki’s Delivery Service is based on Monaco.
Also, I would place the technology level as more equivalent to the late
1930’s or early 1940’s, with a few quirks (i.e. an outhouse with a flush-
toilet).
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animation/anime #697, from rjenks, 268 chars, Sun Apr 28 02:16:26 1991
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Speaking of the outhouse in Kiki 🙂 I saw some sketches by Myazaki of
Kiki sitting on the toilet! I can only guess that he originally planned
a scean with Kiki pondering her situation on the toilet. 🙂
No, Really! I saw this in Amimage magazine. Really!
-Robert
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animation/anime #698, from johndowell, 117 chars, Sun Apr 28 02:45:29 1991
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Has it been done before so good? Akira seemed perfect in terms of how they
positioned everything on the screen.
.add
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animation/anime #699, from johndowell, 54 chars, Sun Apr 28 02:46:57 1991
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I just draw one picture right after the other. 1,2,3.
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animation/anime #700, from johndowell, 89 chars, Sun Apr 28 02:48:55 1991
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Oh…correction, I am a real good artist! (Hmm….no I’m not, let’s stick
with “drawer”)
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animation/anime #701, from rjenks, 57 chars, Sun Apr 28 03:16:42 1991
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Sorry, I just had a good laugh when I saw that.
-Robert
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animation/anime #702, from mikebryant, 32 chars, Sun Apr 28 11:18:48 1991
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But you are NOT a cabinet! ;^)
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animation/anime #703, from rjenks, 119 chars, Sun Apr 28 23:30:30 1991
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Thanks for clearing that up Mike. I really didn’t want John to think I
was cutting him down or anything. 🙂
-Robert
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animation/anime #704, from switch, 42 chars, Mon Apr 29 10:34:25 1991
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Now *there* is an interesting idea.
Emru
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animation/anime #705, from switch, 137 chars, Mon Apr 29 10:36:51 1991
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Yup. The Ahuntsic team at the Anima-Thons have done all sorts of
objects like cars and bikes, which look far too good to be true.
Emru
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animation/anime #706, from switch, 561 chars, Mon Apr 29 17:17:52 1991
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Sometimes the old way is best, especially in the case of a mechanical
object doing a turn. What you do is judge how many frames it’s going
to take you to do a particular motion. Then you draw the start frame
and the end frame (‘extremes’). Then you fill in the frames between
those two extremes (this is called ‘inbetweening’). Let’s say
you want to have a motorcycle do a 180-degree turn in 9 frames.
You draw frame 1 and frame 9 first. Then you draw frame 5, which
is exactly the midway point. Then you draw frame 3, between 1 and 5.
And so on…
Emru
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animation/anime #707, from davemackey, 241 chars, Mon Apr 29 21:00:55 1991
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I think they keep the Epic colophon in reserve for that which is
not part of the so-called Marvel Universe. That keeps them from
asking for a Groo/Spider-Man crossover jam by Aragones and
McFarlane…
–Dave
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animation/anime #708, from johndowell, 218 chars, Tue Apr 30 00:06:34 1991
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Well, I’d have to see it to believe it. I know if I were going to draw
something like Akira, I would wireframe all models to get the basic shape.
I would HAVE to do it that way. Otherwise I couldn’t draw it to scale.
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animation/anime #709, from johndowell, 525 chars, Tue Apr 30 00:10:17 1991
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I guess that is a good idea, but it would seem som much easier for them to
use a computer to do a wireframe image, and then just take nine frames from
that. What the heck else are they going to do with all those computer techs
listed in the credits?
At least this is the method I will be attempting when I do any mechanical
type animations for the game I am writing.(I only need a couple for the
what I [laplan as the intro). I should try your inbetweening idea on paper,
I had never thought of doing it that way before.
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animation/anime #710, from switch, 321 chars, Thu May 2 10:38:39 1991
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Inbetweening is the traditional method of animation (well, a traditional
method), so I can’t take credit for it 😉 In Akira, however,
there were computers used for things like certain vehicles (the CRCs
being the most obvious), the Akira pattern, and motion control
for certain effects (usually parallax effects).
Emru
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animation/anime #711, from johndowell, 205 chars, Fri May 3 22:35:44 1991
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What were the CRC vehicles? I am not sure I know what those were.
Also, when you say motion control, for effects like parallax effects, are
you talking about the method they used to move the backgrounds?
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animation/anime #712, from switch, 391 chars, Fri May 3 22:42:43 1991
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Yeah. Look at the way the skyline of Neo-Tokyo tilts as the helicopters
fly off near the beginning of the film. Watch the tunnel approach
you as the skyline rises up over the curving sidewalk as the pylons
go flying through the air in the next sequence.
The CRC — Control Room Car — is the big blocky van that came
around the corner to take Tetsuo away when he was tripping out.
Emru
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animation/anime #713, from johndowell, 593 chars, Sat May 4 01:40:02 1991
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Exactly, those are some of the parts I figured HAD to have been done on a
computer. Especially the part you mentioned about the tunnel. I cannot imagine
them doing that tunnel by hand. It moved too realistically as they approached
it. That part wsa the main part that made me wonder. But also, when they
draw the motor cycles, I figured they must have had those plotted too as thye
they changed angles. By the way, what part in particular about the van did
they computerize? It didn’t look to hard to do considering it drove parallel
to the screen from what I remember. Nothing tricky there.
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animation/anime #714, from switch, 438 chars, Sun May 5 23:49:12 1991
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You know, I don’t know exactly what it is about the CRC that makes
me think it’s computer-animated; but something about screams computer-
assist at me.
One has to keep in mind, though, that things like angle changes are
difficult but not impossible to do manually. Look at the transformation
of any of the ‘realistic’ battle mecha (Gundam, Megazone, Macross,
Southern Cross, et al) and remember that they were all done by
hand…
Emru
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animation/anime #715, from rkocyan, 191 chars, Thu May 9 00:54:53 1991
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Seems to go against his style. He seems to say alot in the scene
as it stands.
Sometimes I wonder what these artists would create if given a truly
free hand……. one can only guess.
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animation/anime #717, from johndowell, 548 chars, Sat May 18 17:29:07 1991
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TITLE: Free Akira Tape
If someone would like a free original English version of Akira, let me know,
I have been given another one by accident. It is not pirated, it has the box
and everything. I just don’t need it, plus I really don’t have anyone I can
give it to that is interested in japanese cartoons, and as I have said before
it is not something i want to give to any kids I know. So if someone wants it
I’ll send it to them if they pay me whatever postage it costs to send a tape
in the mail. If it is under two dollars I’ll pay the postage.
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animation/anime #718, from mikebryant, 170 chars, Sat May 18 22:16:15 1991
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Sounds good to me, where to I sign? ;^) I’ll certainly pay the postage
to get an english version of Akira! E-mail me the details and we can
work out a deal.
–Mike B.
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animation/anime #719, from elfhive, 114 chars, Sun May 19 10:05:46 1991
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Just my luck, I bought mine last Monday when in NYC at Books Nippon.
Well some other worthy recipient will enjoy.
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animation/anime #720, from johndowell, 146 chars, Wed May 22 01:37:19 1991
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Ok, I’ll get back to you in a couple days about it. I might be changing my
mind. But if I decide to just give it to someone I can send it to you.
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animation/anime #721, from mikebryant, 19 chars, Wed May 22 22:35:03 1991
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I’ll be waiting…
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animation/anime #722, from johndowell, 163 chars, Mon Jun 3 00:27:34 1991
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TITLE: Akira sound track.
Does anyone know of a realiable place to get the Akira sound track? I have
not been able to get a response from the places I have tried.
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animation/anime #723, from switch, 58 chars, Mon Jun 3 08:17:04 1991
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Have you tried ordering directly from Books Nippan?
Emru
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animation/anime #724, from switch, 68 chars, Mon Jun 17 13:25:57 1991
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TITLE: Anime Stuff #15…
… has been uploaded to /listings.
Emru
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animation/anime #725, from rkocyan, 175 chars, Mon Jun 24 20:34:20 1991
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TITLE: Index?
Is it possible to get a brief listing of the contents of the various
compilations available in the listings section without actually
downloading the file first?
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animation/anime #726, from hmccracken, 116 chars, Tue Jun 25 10:33:11 1991
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Sure! Just download animation.txt, which is a list of everything
that’s available in animation/listings.
— Harry
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animation/anime #727, from switch, 242 chars, Thu Jun 27 13:11:38 1991
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If you’re referring to the raaxxx.arc files, the best things I can say is
to look at the keywords. Unfortunately, due to the volume of the Internet
information coming through, it’s awfully hard to do more than just provide
keywords…
Emru
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animation/anime #728, from switch, 1476 chars, Mon Jul 8 10:28:11 1991
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TITLE: EIA
From: Randall Stukey
To: All Msg #79, 06:08pm 91-08-06
Subject: EIA, Inc. Animation Survey
Expressions in Animation, Inc. is a new Ohio-based company hoping to subtitle
anime. They are asking anime fen to complete the following survey and return
it to them. PLEASE do not particapate in this survey more than once! Please
send this back to the address listed below, not to me. I’m not associated
with these folks in any way, I’m just posting this as a courtesy to them.
Randall Stukey
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Expressions in Animation, Inc.
P.O. Box 10
Dayton, OH 45406-0010
1) Which of the following would you purchase a subtitled master video tape of
at a price of $24.95 to $34.95:
Area 88
City Hunter TV episodes
Dirty Pair Episodes or Movies
Metal Armor Dragonar TV episodes
Cosmo Police Justy
Leda: Fantasic Asventures of Yohko
My Youth in Arcadia (Captain Harlock)
Outlanders
Ranma 1/2 TV episodes
Salamander
Saint Seiya TV episodes or movies
Vampire Hunter D
Vampire Princess Miyu
Venus Wars
2) What would you most like to see subtitled in English and released on home
video?
3) How could our company best serve you?
— MsgMaster v1.20
* Origin: Hotel Anime * Home of Animation America * (1:387/255.150)
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animation/anime #729, from johndowell, 325 chars, Sun Jul 14 01:59:03 1991
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TITLE: Robotech Invid Invasion on Video
Did anyone but me notice that they now have the third series of Robotech on
video now? The Invid invasion series?!?! I have been hoping for the longest
time that they would bring those out. Now all they need to do is get Marine
Boy and Kimba on video tape and I’ll rest peacefully….
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animation/anime #730, from switch, 128 chars, Mon Jul 15 16:03:06 1991
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Yep, Palladium released them a few months ago. I’ve been waffling all this
time over whether or not I should get them…
Emru
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animation/anime #731, from mikebryant, 373 chars, Mon Jul 15 21:59:21 1991
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TITLE: New AnimEigo flyer
I just got a new AnimEigo flyer in the mail today! They say that they
are going to be subtitling Bubble Gum Crisis Episodes 1 – 8 starting
August 30, 1991. The cost is $34.95 + 3.00 S&H per tape. For those
big spenders out there, $230 will get you all 8 tapes including shipping.
AnimeEigo
P.O. Box 989
Wilmington, NC 28402
(919) – 799 – 1501
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animation/anime #732, from switch, 854 chars, Wed Jul 31 23:00:45 1991
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TITLE: Akira in French movie mags
Those who can read French would do well to pick up issue #71 of
the Paris-based _Cine Fantastique Mad Movies_. Contained therein
are two of the most interesting articles on _Akira_ I’ve read to date.
Just about every review of _Akira_ I’ve read (and, I confess, written)
parrots the same data and basically says, “Wow, go see it!” These
are more analytical of what Otomo was saying in _Akira_ and what
he tries to say in his work in general. There are also comments
from Alejandro Jodorowsky and Jean “Moebius” Giraud, as well as
comparisons between Otomo’s works and the works of other filmmakers,
animators, and comic artists. They also go into some detail on
his work for _Robot Carnival_ and his new live-action film.
Besides, anything with the phrase “karmic ambience of heavy artillery”
has to be good.
Emru
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animation/anime #733, from hmccracken, 91 chars, Thu Aug 1 08:57:29 1991
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Is _Cine Fantastique Mad Movies_ any relation to the American
_Cinefantastique_?
— Harry
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animation/anime #734, from switch, 343 chars, Thu Aug 1 09:31:25 1991
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None that I can see. They seem to mostly concentrate on action
films, and a bit of horror.
I just noticed something on the eleventh page: six reviewers rated
thirteen movies on a scale of 0 (worse than “very bad”) to 6 (“masterpiece”)
and _Akira_ rated highest with one 4, one 5, and four sixes.
I think they really like the film. 🙂
Emru
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animation/anime #735, from hmccracken, 165 chars, Thu Aug 1 10:29:13 1991
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That review guide sounds a lot like the one _Cinefantastique_ has,
which may indicate that the French magazine is at least influenced
by the American one.
— Harry
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animation/anime #736, from elfhive, 136 chars, Thu Aug 1 11:59:51 1991
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I’m going to look for the magazine here, but if I don’t find it
any chance I can get you to send me a copy? Will be glad to
reimburse.
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animation/anime #737, from switch, 93 chars, Thu Aug 1 19:53:09 1991
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Sure, but it’ll have to be soon — I don’t know how much longer
it’ll be on the shelf.
Emru
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animation/anime #738, from elfhive, 213 chars, Fri Aug 2 16:56:22 1991
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I’m not having any luck here. Lots of pointing at the shelf with the
Americain _Cinefantastique_. Please ship one to the address in my
resume and tell me how many virtual dollars I should post to your
account 🙂
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animation/anime #739, from switch, 83 chars, Fri Aug 2 17:35:39 1991
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Okie doke! I’ll grab it tomorrow night when I have cash and post
in Monday.
Emru
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animation/anime #740, from elfhive, 65 chars, Sun Aug 4 11:43:47 1991
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Thanks, do they take American dollar checks from American banks?
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animation/anime #741, from switch, 25 chars, Sun Aug 4 13:19:40 1991
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Sure, no problemo.
Emru
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animation/anime #742, from jenneastman, 281 chars, Tue Aug 6 13:58:03 1991
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Does anyone know ehwhere I might be able to download translated scripts for
any of the Yamato movies?? I found (or, rather, was sent) one for
BE FOREVER YAMATO, but I’d like to find the others, since I know little
Japansese (oops) besides the characters’ names…
Thanks!
Jen
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animation/anime #743, from elfhive, 1355 chars, Sat Sep 7 23:13:52 1991
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TITLE: AnimeCon ’91
Just back from the SF Bay Area where I attended this convention. I’m
still animated from the experience! Well over 2000 people attended.
The dealers went away as happy a bunch of merchants as I have ever
seen. It wasn’t the best organized event I have been too but it didn’t
seem to matter. After five days straight of three anime channels in
the hotel room (two of which were simulcast in video projection rooms)
and the option to screen 16mm or 35mm prints whenever I felt like it,
it has turned me into a hardcore anime addict.
I have something under six hours of taped interviews with people like
Carl Macek and Robert Woodhead (distributors of subtitled and dubbed
videos and films), Trish LeDoux, editor of Animag and a session with
Johji Manabe (Outlanders). I did not get to talk on tape with many of
the other japanese guests (Leiji Matsumoto and Otomo did not show but
sent their regrets).
I’m hoping to find some interest at various magazines that aren’t
normally associated with anime. References to interested editors would
be welcome. As I go through the material (which will be after hours
and consequently at a slow pace) I will be posting excerpts of some
the more interesting news here. In particular you may be interested
in what Streamline Pictures, AnimEigo and US Manga Corps have acquired
and are working on.
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animation/anime #744, from dcolton, 89 chars, Sun Sep 8 01:14:18 1991
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Definitely interested in AnimEigo and Streamline. Postings woulf
be greatly appreciated.
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animation/anime #745, from rjenks, 252 chars, Sun Sep 8 01:56:42 1991
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Would it be possible to get a copy of those interviews? I a VERY interested
in seeing any video from AnimeCon. Do to my finacial restraints (in other
words I’bm BROKE 🙂 ) I wasn’t able to attend. I spent WAY too much money
at A-KonII. 🙁
-Robert
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animation/anime #746, from elfhive, 1069 chars, Sun Sep 8 16:43:19 1991
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My interviews are audio only. The AnimeCon organizers were taping a number
of the panels (especially the ones with japanese guests) and they might
make those videos available, if queried.
AnimeCon, 3145 Geary Blvd., Suite 524, San Francisco, CA, 94118.
I don’t plan on copying the audio interviews until after I have had a
chance to organize some written materials from them, but if you remind
me that you are still interested at some later date I could make dubs.
I would appreciate it if blank tapes are provided as my budget doesn’t
allow for attending cons and giving away tapes.
One videotape I would have liked to have copied was sent by Rick Sternbach.
It showed three different storyboards by three different artists. It also
had some pencil tests and in two cases some fully inked animation character
studies. One was called Kickin’ Kitten featuring a mean looking feline
pilot and her WWII vintage craft. All these stories were heavily influenced
by japanese anime and were submitted as a “tip o’ the hat” to the japanese
guests at the opening ceremonies.
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animation/anime #747, from dcolton, 118 chars, Sun Sep 8 18:15:03 1991
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Sounds like a great time. Would be willing to help alleviate
transfer costs for you at that later date re cassettes.
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animation/anime #748, from snowbear, 37 chars, Thu Sep 12 00:16:37 1991
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Is that Robert “Wizardry” Woodhead??
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animation/anime #749, from rjenks, 134 chars, Thu Sep 12 01:47:19 1991
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Yep. Robert J. Woodhead (Wizardry), and Roe R. Adams III (co-designer of
Unltima V and Wizardry IV) both work for Animeigo.
-Robert
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animation/anime #750, from elfhive, 685 chars, Thu Sep 12 12:45:25 1991
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I’ll confirm that and mention that I found him to be a most agreable
fellow. I just watched the first episode of his English subtitled
_Bubblegum Crisis_ and the new release of _Riding Bean_ I think that
AnimEigo has done an *outstanding* job with the translations, the
care of placement, using two colors to show multiple voices, and
the accuracy of spelling. It was a pleasure to finally get more of
the depth of these productions.
I’ve been saving their English subtitled _Madox 01_ and I’m really
looking forward to it.
(Note: this does not mean that I favor subtitling over dubbing or
vice versa. Each has its place. I just think that it is the best
subtitling job I have seen)
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animation/anime #751, from dcolton, 196 chars, Sat Sep 14 17:40:13 1991
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_Madox 01_ was also nicely done. The . If Bubblegum Crisis is the same
quality, looks like a must have. How many episodes are ready for
shipment? The Animego newsletter said August 91 for No. 1.
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animation/anime #752, from elfhive, 184 chars, Mon Sep 16 00:51:31 1991
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Episode 1 of Bubblegum Crisis is the only one out. I didn’t get a read
on the others but I think there is a schedule advertised in Animag.
It might also be in the program, I’ll check.
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animation/anime #753, from dcolton, 39 chars, Mon Sep 16 21:49:09 1991
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Thanks. The stuff looks like dynamite.
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animation/anime #754, from dcolton, 383 chars, Fri Sep 20 22:44:41 1991
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TITLE: BubbleGum Crisis
Truly stupendous — just picked it up today. Interesting how
many glaring motifs from this 1987 effort were featured so
promiently in Terminator 2 and Akira.
Btw, for what it is worth, complaint about Books Nippon hereby
withdrawn. Got replacement tape for Marcoss today in most
cpolite fashion. Made one happy that they are just down
57th street . . .
,
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animation/anime #755, from switch, 302 chars, Sat Sep 21 22:21:49 1991
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To make a shameless plus, _fps_ #1 will be covering BGC #1-8, and briefly
touch on _AD Police File_ and _Bubble Gum Crash_.
Incidentally, I remember someone was complaining about the lack of the
second science lesson in the first GunBuster tape. US Renditions said
it’ll be included in Vol. 2.
Emru
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animation/anime #756, from dcolton, 46 chars, Sat Sep 21 22:40:23 1991
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Am I confused or is GunBusters 2 already out?
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animation/anime #757, from switch, 161 chars, Sun Sep 22 01:03:30 1991
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Depends on what you’re talking about. Gunbusters Vol. 1 (the first tape)
has episodes 1 and 2. Vol. 2 (the second tape) is, to my knowledge,
unreleased.
Emru
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animation/anime #758, from dcolton, 116 chars, Sun Sep 22 01:40:41 1991
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Hmm. Nippon Books has two separate tapes I thought. Will double
check on Monday (was going to buy Lensman first).
,
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animation/anime #759, from elfhive, 216 chars, Sun Sep 22 13:08:20 1991
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Gunbuster (the second video from U.S. renditions) episodes 3 & 4 were
on sale at AnimeCon and are available from Books Nippan right now.
The third and final tape is going to be released shortly, if it isn’t
already.
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animation/anime #760, from dcolton, 65 chars, Sun Sep 22 14:40:52 1991
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Thanks. What is your recommendation? Gunbuster or Lensman first?
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animation/anime #761, from elfhive, 246 chars, Sun Sep 22 16:42:03 1991
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I hate to admit it but I haven’t seen all of Lensman. I assume that
you are talking about the original Lensman in Japanese. Carl Macek
is working on the dubbed version for video release in December only.
Gunbuster is wonderful and available now.
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animation/anime #762, from dcolton, 66 chars, Sun Sep 22 18:39:12 1991
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Yes, the Lensman is not dubbed. Thanks for the info re Gunbuster.
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animation/anime #763, from switch, 264 chars, Sun Sep 22 22:00:36 1991
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Oh, then that means I got my Books Nippan Fan Club Newsletter late.
Again. (Which in itself is sort of surprising as I got nothing
when I was a member, but since I let my membership lapse I’ve
gotten more catalogues and updates than I could possibly need.)
Emru
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animation/anime #764, from paulr, 92 chars, Mon Sep 23 20:40:17 1991
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What the hey? *The* Lensman? As in E.E. Doc Smith?! More (many more!) details
please!
-Paul
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animation/anime #765, from hmccracken, 230 chars, Mon Sep 23 21:35:27 1991
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Yup, Paul, *The* Lensman, although I’ve heard tell it’s not
all that faithful an adaptation. Other members of this
conference can tell you more (since I’ve neither read
the Smith books nor seen the Japanese adaptation).
— Harry
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animation/anime #766, from elfhive, 256 chars, Mon Sep 23 22:41:30 1991
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The Books Nippan flyer that I picked up at AnimeCon lists the following
videos (all subtitled in English) available now for $34.95 each:
Gunbuster Vol 1
Gunbuster Vol 2
Gunbuster Vol 3
Appleseed
Black Magic M66
Dominion (presumable Vol 1)
Dangaio (Vol 1)
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animation/anime #767, from switch, 105 chars, Mon Sep 23 22:50:16 1991
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Right. “Loosely based” are the operative words here. I haven’t
seen the whole thing yet, though.
Emru
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animation/anime #768, from elfhive, 828 chars, Mon Sep 23 22:53:57 1991
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TITLE: a-ni-me
without the accents, that is the title of The Berkeley Journal of
Japanese Animation. It is a magazine format, 238 page publication
which is published by the UC Berkeley club of the same name.
700 Eshleman Hall
UC Berkeley
Berkeley CA 94720
The interesting feature of the book is that besides the synopses which
I have come to expect from the folks who put out the BayCon programs
and the AnimeCon Reference Guide, this puppy features the full scripts,
in English, for
Dragon’s Heaven
Megazone23 Part One
Nadia of the Mysterious Seas (Episodes 1-3)
Outlanders
and Ranma Nibunnoichi (Episodes 1 – 10)
In the case of Nadia, I presume that these are scripts that Carl Macek
will be working from in the English dubbing of the series, but I don’t
know that for a fact.
The price for this book at AnimeCon was $15
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animation/anime #769, from elfhive, 336 chars, Mon Sep 23 22:56:22 1991
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“inspired by” seems to be the operative term as far as many of the
anime features which use Western science fiction are concerned. The
only extremely faithful anime adaptation of a novel that I have seen
is Heinlein’s _Starship Troopers_. It is excellent and I hope that
one of the producers will someday subtitle or dub it in English.
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animation/anime #770, from switch, 94 chars, Mon Sep 23 23:00:39 1991
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You know, you just reminded me – I sent those guys a check and
got no response. Hmmn.
Emru
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animation/anime #772, from paulr, 50 chars, Tue Sep 24 00:04:21 1991
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Do they have Kim and Clarrisa in it?
-Paul
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animation/anime #773, from paulr, 196 chars, Tue Sep 24 00:05:54 1991
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TITLE: Why do I …
sense another expensive collecting habit coming up? (*sigh*) I had no idea
Japanese Anime SF was so comprehensive. HOw much of it has decent english
translations though?
-Paul
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animation/anime #774, from elfhive, 429 chars, Tue Sep 24 22:53:30 1991
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The move to decent translations is being spearheaded by Carl Macek and
Robert Woodhead as far as I can tell and these boys are wasting no time
in getting the property rights to stuff. I suspect that even modest
distribution success will lead to an explosion of material coming
over in English translation, but at that point I suspect that when
volume really hits some translations will not be done as well as they
are right now.
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animation/anime #775, from elfhive, 482 chars, Wed Sep 25 00:07:37 1991
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TITLE: Chicago Anime Tribune
Yet another entry into the publication fray. These folks are looking for
submissions by Dec 31, 1991 for their premier issue.
Chicago Anime Tribune
6260 N Greenview Ave
Chicago IL 60626
John Lancie and Mac K. Ross are two bylines that appear on the flyer.
They tout this as an “Anime Omnibus” which could be just a metaphor for
a bumpy ride 🙂 They promise contributors will be properly credited
and receive a free spec copy. Who could ask for more?
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animation/anime #776, from cmattern, 258 chars, Wed Sep 25 00:24:09 1991
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>>Do they have Kim and Clarrisa in it?
Depends on what you mean; the hero and heroine are indeed named
Kimball Kinnison and Clarrissa McDougal, but any resemblance to
Doc Smith’s characters pretty much runs out once you get past the
names…
Chris Mattern
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animation/anime #777, from paulr, 5 chars, Wed Sep 25 12:50:22 1991
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animation/anime #778, from johndowell, 55 chars, Sat Sep 28 15:36:26 1991
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What do you mean by glaring motifs that were in Akira?
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animation/anime #779, from dcolton, 161 chars, Tue Oct 8 21:32:22 1991
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Oops. Maybe glaring was a bit harsh, but the metamorphosis of the
Boomer in Aqua City and the linkage to an orbiting laser satellite
were _vaguely familiar_ no?
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animation/anime #780, from switch, 142 chars, Sat Oct 12 22:36:41 1991
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For the record, how many times has the laser satellite concept been
used in anime? I can only think of _BubbleGum Crisis_ and _Akira_.
Emru
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animation/anime #781, from dcolton, 115 chars, Sun Oct 13 00:25:21 1991
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Hmm. Those two definitely come to mind as does the SDI-ish
Gamilas set-up around Pluto re _Uchuu Senkan_. Others?
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animation/anime #782, from switch, 77 chars, Sun Oct 13 16:14:36 1991
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Hmn. Never heard of _Uchuu Senkan_. Does it have an alternate title?
Emru
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animation/anime #783, from dcolton, 360 chars, Tue Oct 15 20:05:45 1991
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Sorry – Yamato. Sloppy reference — just a personal shorthand.
Perhaps this is a non-sequitor, but would you know what happened
with BGC and Artmic? IF only 8 of the original 13 episodes were
shot before rights being sold to Polydor, will BG Crash simply
follow the original scripts? Or are those scripts going to come
out in form similar to AD Police 25:00?
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animation/anime #784, from switch, 739 chars, Tue Oct 15 22:01:33 1991
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Thanks. It’s getting harder for me to mentally catalogue dual-
language titles, what with all the internation films I try to
catch 🙂
No idea about BGC and Artmic. There are some interesting rumors
kicking around, like (1) Sonada left Artmic to go to Polydor, but
that doesn’t explain rumor (2), that Sonada isn’t working on BGC
anymore. (3) says that _Crash_ is set in the future, and BGC
is on hiatus until _Crash_ is finished. (4) says that _Crash_
completes the originally slated 13 episodes, which would annoy
be very much since BGC had built up enough momentum to wind down
the series in the remaining 5 eps rather than do this sort of
tripe.
Whether or not _Crash_ follows any original scripts is completely
beyond me.
Emru
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animation/anime #785, from dcolton, 87 chars, Wed Oct 16 01:09:26 1991
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Rumor #1 interesting — any reason for the relationship status
— this alleged status?
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animation/anime #786, from nicolas, 656 chars, Wed Oct 16 04:02:55 1991
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TITLE: Anime in Britain
I finally got hold of information about Japanese anime available in
britain. There is a fanclub and they have a bi-monthly newsletter.
For those interested:
Anime UK
Attn. Helen McCarthy
147 Francis Road
Leyton
London E10 6NT
Great Britain
Subscriptions run for 7.50 british pounds. Overseas rates are 10
british pounds for Europe and 13 pounds for USA/Canada.
Also AKIRA has been recently published in Great Britain in two
versions. One has english dubbing and one has english subtitles and
is in ‘letterboxed’ format. This last version is a special edition
and has also the ‘Making of Akira’.
……….
. Nico .
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animation/anime #787, from hmccracken, 44 chars, Wed Oct 16 09:12:12 1991
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Thanks for the information, Nico!
— Harry
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animation/anime #788, from switch, 133 chars, Wed Oct 16 23:59:59 1991
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None at all. I’m just shutting up and waiting. It’s probably
been beaten to death on Internet, but I still haven’t
a feed…
Emru
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animation/anime #789, from dcolton, 523 chars, Thu Oct 17 21:49:48 1991
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Yes — probably it has been beaten to death. Just curious if
he was responsible for “Illegal Army” — which is the new Crash
being advertised in New Type.
As an aside, if anyone has any ins with US Renditions, would be
curious who was responsible for licensing Dangaio. Love Gunbuster
but I must say Dangaio was thoroughly underwhelming. (i) Incoherent
plot and (ii) animation on par with Thundercats off of SAT AM TV.
Would hope US Renditions would spend licensing fees on another product
than Dangaio future episodes.
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animation/anime #790, from switch, 214 chars, Fri Oct 18 21:23:27 1991
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It seems I’ll be getting a feed within ten days. We’ll see what
we can about BGCrash, I guess.
I had Dangaioh in Japanese for a while, and was underwhelmed as
well. It =looks= nice, but that’s about it…
Emru
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animation/anime #791, from dcolton, 205 chars, Fri Oct 18 22:29:12 1991
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If you know anyone who would like a copy for trade and needs
a door stop or the like, send ’em to me. The sucker is taking up
valuable shelf space and Gunbuster #3 is shipping in 10 days.
Amano-sama . . .
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animation/anime #792, from dcolton, 210 chars, Sat Oct 19 16:30:14 1991
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Just picked up a copy at Books Nippon. The scripts are nice, but
some of the synopses are also useful. Can’t be sure, but seem to be reprints
or closely modeled on material that has appeared in other outlets.
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animation/anime #793, from dcolton, 787 chars, Sat Oct 19 16:44:13 1991
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Soory about the withdrawl. Had erroneously posted that Dangaio
#2 was available at Books Nippon. Obviously not true thank Ghu.
Had gotten confused on the telephone with Vol. 2 of Gunbuster
(boku no nihongo wa mada chotto . . .).
The Dangaio manga _is_ in stock and of some limited interest.
Much more intriguing was the beautiful Gunbuster character set book
which in addition to glorious color layouts also has some risque
scenery re Coach and his interest. In that vein, the B-Club Gunbuster
manga has some truly interesting “romance” sequences as well.
Question for anyone who may know: What is the “secret underground
organization O.K.I.J.Y.O.” that Commander Ohta is said to belong to
in Act 3? Although it is described in the manga, is there _any_
linkage to Vol.1-3 on video?
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animation/anime #794, from davemackey, 246 chars, Wed Oct 30 19:19:42 1991
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TITLE: Welcome…
…to those anime fans previously joined to sf/anime who haven’t yet found
their way over here. In case you don’t know, sf/anime has been made read only
and will be deleted on November 3.
–Dave
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animation/anime #795, from rkocyan, 25 chars, Fri Nov 29 23:04:43 1991
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How about “Metal Demon”.
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animation/anime #796, from switch, 49 chars, Sat Nov 30 12:42:36 1991
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Please, do expand. What is _Metal Demon_?
Emru
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animation/anime #797, from rkocyan, 583 chars, Sun Dec 1 03:37:00 1991
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Saw it once a while ago. It involves two ancient “giant robot”/demon
types who duked it out in our solar system a million years ago. The
ensuing battle tilted the axis of Uranus and left the two combatants
in pieces. The movie starts out in the near future with the test of
a satellite beam weapon. The head of one of the demons falls to Earth
and begins to influence the scientist who retrieves a piece of it.
The story is kind of long, but some of the artwork is interesting. I
don’t know who made it, or if it was based on any manga. It may even
be known by another name.
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animation/anime #798, from mikebryant, 229 chars, Sun Dec 1 19:56:53 1991
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TITLE: Crimson Pig
I hear that Miyazaki’s next film project is something called “The Crimson
Pig” or something like that. It is apparently based on the stories about
WW I flying aces and the Red Baron. All characters are pigs.
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animation/anime #799, from cmattern, 68 chars, Mon Dec 2 01:27:18 1991
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Well, if we can have a WW I flying dog, why not pigs?
Chris Mattern
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animation/anime #800, from dcolton, 109 chars, Tue Dec 3 19:48:51 1991
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Will probably be as beautiful as his other work, but pigs?
Is there some hidden meaning behind this choice?
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animation/anime #801, from elfhive, 850 chars, Tue Dec 3 23:42:07 1991
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TITLE: AnimeCon ’92
Received my flyer today.
New dates selected: July 3 – 6, 1992 (a conflict with Westercon if you
didn’t already know).
Red Lion Inn San Jose
Tentative Japanese guest list:
Hideaki Anno
Johji Manabe
Leiji Matsumoto
Hayao Miyazaki
Haruhiko Mikimoto
Yoshiyuki Sadamoto
Kenichi Sonoda
(looks like predominantly Gainax studios again. I like the way they sort
of stuck Miyazaki in the middle 🙂
(Naturally none of these are confirmed in the flyer just mentioned as
possibles, although I suspect that if any group can get Miyazaki to the
US it will be AnimeCon)
Memberships until 1 Jan 1992 = $30
1 Jun 1992 = $40
at Con = $45
Note: They will not accept memberships between June 2 & July 2, 1992!
AnimeCon ’92
The Anime and Manga Convention
Suite 524
3145 Geary Blvd
San Francisco CA 94118
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animation/anime #802, from fading, 100 chars, Sun Dec 29 23:05:12 1991
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Miyazaki is coming to AnimeCon 92? Great!
Say, whatever happened to Nausicaa???
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The Evil Tofu
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animation/anime #803, from elfhive, 118 chars, Fri Jan 3 18:47:28 1992
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An evil distributor turned it into _Warriors Of The Wind_ for English
speaking viewers and took the beauty out of it.
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animation/anime #804, from dcolton, 372 chars, Mon Jan 6 22:09:05 1992
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Sigh. Same re Macross and Clash of the Bionids. Btw, John O’Donnell
from U.S. Manga Corps (great people who care about the product)
indicated that they will be publishing many great titles in 92,
including, I believe the original Macross episodes as well as
project Ako, etc. As with Dominion, it wold probably feature
their trademark “Mangarama” English translations.
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animation/anime #805, from switch, 92 chars, Mon Jan 6 23:17:16 1992
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If memory serves, Streamline gets the rights to Macross after
FHE’s license runs out.
Emru
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animation/anime #806, from switch, 80 chars, Mon Jan 6 23:17:47 1992
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US Renditions (and consequently USMC), however, are releasing
Macross II.
Emru
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animation/anime #807, from switch, 2009 chars, Tue Jan 7 22:01:06 1992
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From: tr****@fo******.jp (Robert J Woodhead)
Subject: ANIMEIGO licenses “Vampire Princess Miyu”
Summary: Merry Xmas
Keywords: animeigo subtitles license announcement
Date: 20 Dec 91 07:03:43 GMT
Organization: Foretune Co., Ltd.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JANUARY 20, 1991
AnimEigo announces licensing of VAMPIRE PRINCESS MIYU for US release.
Tokyo, Japan
AnimEigo, Inc., today completed licensing arrangements with FujiSankei
Communications International, Inc., for the US release of the Animated
OVA series “Vampire Princess Miyu.” (Kyuketsuhime Miyu).
Vampire Princess Miyu is an unusual blend of eastern and western occult
and mythology involving two main characters; Miyu, the princess of the
Vampires, and Himiko, a “spiritualist.”
Vampires are usually portrayed as creatures of darkness, but Miyu
doesn’t fit neatly into this category. The focus of her attentions
seems to be an ongoing battle with a variety of demons. It is
unclear, however, if she is a force for good or evil. Indeed, she
may simply be indifferent to the wants and cares of humanity.
Vampire Princess Miyu will be released on 2 VHS tapes, with 2 episodes
per tape. Final pricing and release scheduling will be announced in
early January. A laserdisc release is being strongly considered.
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Here’s the Xmas Present I promised Puma. Regarding the possible LD
release, we think it may be possible to put all 4 episodes on a single
LD in CLV mode, which will cut the costs considerably and allow us
to be pretty agressive on the pricing.
I’d like to invite some discussion on the net as to how _you_ would
like to see LD releases done (CAV/CLV? Pricing? etc).
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animation/anime #808, from dcolton, 99 chars, Wed Jan 8 19:55:27 1992
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I yield to your expertise — I may have misunderstood John.
Regardless, great news for anime fans.
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animation/anime #809, from dcolton, 77 chars, Wed Jan 8 19:57:49 1992
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TITLE: Anyone Seen Gunbuster III?
Anyone seen the U.S. Rendition GB III yet?
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animation/anime #810, from switch, 156 chars, Wed Jan 8 22:06:20 1992
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Is it even out yet? I may be messing up my dates (the advert’s
around here _somewhere_) but I thought it wasn’t due out for
another two weeks or so.
Emru
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animation/anime #811, from dcolton, 429 chars, Thu Jan 9 17:49:05 1992
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Yes. In fact, a couple of folks have said they saw all three tapes
(along with BGC) in Tower Video chain stores on the Upper West Side
and in the Village for a sizable bit less than through Books Nippon
(surprise) or regular retail of $30+ something.
Would be curious to here how U.S. Renditions handled the translation
of the typo at the end (btw — is there an inside joke at Gainax
on why they did that or was it a booboo?)
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animation/anime #812, from switch, 58 chars, Fri Jan 10 23:06:13 1992
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I haven’t seen _Gunbuster 3_ yet. What’s the joke?
Emru
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animation/anime #813, from dcolton, 812 chars, Sun Jan 12 13:59:28 1992
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\There is a typo in the kana splayed across the globe to welcome
Amano and Takaya as they return to Earth 12,000 years later.
The “i” is printed backwards — perhaps the world forgets
Japanese by 14,000+ A.D.?
In another note, Tower Records is stocking the Streamline Robot
Carnival and Lensman in the Video Comics line. There collection of
imported Japanese LD is also quite good, ranging from Yamato,
Guyver, Patlabor, Ultraman, Godzilla stuff, etc. Prices are
also substantially lower than most anime-specialty shops charge.
Finally, Celebrity Home Video seems to be pushing the old Gamera
moves fairly aggresively — they are increasingly popping up in
rental shops and retail outlets. Anyone know of plans to
bring Godzilla v. Biollante or the latest King Ghidorah flick over
(would that be New World)?
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animation/anime #814, from elfhive, 653 chars, Sun Jan 12 16:43:12 1992
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Tower Video in Washington D.C. is now stocking anime titles *in their
very own section*! I just picked up Gunbuster II and Dominion Act One.
The prices are slightly below mail-order (catalog folks take note) and
even with the sales tax it is still cheaper most shipping charges. Now
if we could just get the prices down by at least 25%
I saw 35mm prints of the last two Gunbuster episodes (Vol III in the
US Renditions release) at AnimeCon ’91. Since I do not read Japanese
I didn’t pick up any typographical errors. The prints I saw weren’t
subtitled. The episodes were in black-and-white which was confusing
but is apparently the way they were shot.
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animation/anime #815, from switch, 42 chars, Sun Jan 12 20:50:21 1992
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Black and white? That’d be vol. 3.
Emru
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animation/anime #816, from elfhive, 126 chars, Mon Jan 13 17:29:20 1992
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That is correct and I did not buy Gunbuster Vol. III at Tower Video.
To the best of my knowledge it hasn’t been released yet.
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animation/anime #817, from dcolton, 296 chars, Mon Jan 13 18:07:57 1992
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Yes, GB III is out and US Renditions did a nice job (not too happy with
the black box subtitles which obscure more than might be warranted.
Nice touch too — the typo in okaerinasiokaerinasai is covered by “Welcome Home”
with the final e being backwards).
Any word on their upcoming releases?
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animation/anime #818, from dcolton, 79 chars, Thu Jan 16 18:49:36 1992
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TITLE: Project Ako
Heard USMC has shopped Project Ako. Worth catching inmho.
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animation/anime #819, from elfhive, 397 chars, Mon Jan 20 12:28:17 1992
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TITLE: Robot Carnival
The Whole Toon Catalogue just shipped my copy of Streamline’s release of
_Robot Carnival_. There is a little scratchiness on the soundtrack which
sounds a lot like a dirty audio track on the print used for the transfer
but otherwise the result is good. I am delighted to be able to revisit
all these marvelous sequences which so ably illustrated the various
styles of anime.
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animation/anime #820, from switch, 1447 chars, Wed Jan 22 11:29:20 1992
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From
thunder.mcrcim.mcgill.edu!bonnie.concordia.ca!nstn.ns.ca!aunro!ukma!wupost!zaphod.mps.ohio-state.edu!swrinde!elroy.jpl.
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Hello, all interested animation fans!
For those who know, AnimeCon ’92, the biggest anime/japanese animation
convention of its kind, is coming soon! And in celebration, David Ho
from Running Ink Prod, has offered to create a completely original
anime special (a la Daicon shorts)….
This animation is rally in the works, with a storyboard getting ready
by January 1, 1992.
Support of this anime has come from several different people:
Rick Sternbach
Robert Woodhead
several animators from the US and Canada
This is where this project needs help: This first anime special is planned
to be a fan art project, needing the help of publicity and ink and painters
to complete the project. Also, finances are needed to keep the project
going (around $5,000 short of a projected goal).
If you feel up to the challenge and want to be part of this original OVA,
please contact David Ho at:
**@ja***.edu
Please keep in mind that if you plan to help out, you WILL get the recognition
of helping out on this project, as this OVA will be made and publicly shown.
Hope you can do what you can and see ya on the net,
Running Ink Prod. volunteeer.
(PS- If this message is too premature, I apologize to Ho and everyone..)
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animation/anime #821, from dcolton, 230 chars, Wed Jan 22 18:58:46 1992
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How do we pitch in? If Robert is involved, this sounds interesting.
Btw way, has anyone yet seen what the cells are like from AnimEigo
re Bubblegum Crash? Janice Hindle sent a few sketches the other day
and they seem quite nice.
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animation/anime #822, from switch, 122 chars, Thu Jan 23 21:34:37 1992
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I’ll collect names and contact info from interested parties here,
and use ye ol’ UUCP mail at the end of the month.
Emru
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animation/anime #823, from dcolton, 352 chars, Sun Feb 2 17:54:39 1992
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TITLE: AnimEigo Cells
Janice came through and just sent some beautiful cells from BubbleGum
Crash. Highly recommend that those interested call her in N.C. She
will help find the right cells, send photocopies for one to examine,
then send only those that are selected. SImply great stuff.
Does anyone know what Gainax did with GB I,II and III cells?
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animation/anime #824, from switch, 1061 chars, Thu Feb 6 20:29:13 1992
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From: cp**@ki*****.edu (Corey Liss)
Newsgroups: rec.arts.anime,rec.arts.comics
Subject: NINJA HIGH SCHOOL anime
Date: 6 Jan 92 15:34:22 GMT
Organization: The Lunatic Fringe
i don’t *think* i’ve seen this around yet…
from the latest WESTFIELD NEWSLETTER:
“NINJA HIGH SCHOOL creator Ben Dunn has been contacted by a
Japanese animation production company to develop an original
animation video for release in Japan, according to an article
in the Nov. 29 edition of the COMIC BUYER’S GUIDE. ‘I am very
excited about the prospect of seeing NINJA HIGH SCHOOL animated
in Japan because I know they will keep to the original feel and
flavor of the comics series,’ Dunn said. He also said that the
production company, U.K. Sun Planning, is also interested in
developing Dunn’s MIGHTY TINY and TIGER-X das well as NHS. He
added that the producers do plan to release the NHS video in the
U.S. with English dubbing, after its release in Japan. There
are also plans to reprint NHS comic books for Japanese
distribution.”
just passing it along…
c.
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animation/anime #825, from switch, 1565 chars, Thu Feb 6 20:29:35 1992
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From: sh****@su***.EDU (Mike M. Tatsugawa)
Newsgroups: rec.arts.anime
Subject: AnimeCon GoH Update
Date: 22 Jan 92 21:04:32 GMT
Organization: San Francisco State University
Good News from Bandai. Mikimoto is now the first Guest of Honor to
confirm his AnimeCon attendence. His production schedule will not be
confirmed until Feb, but he has given a preliminary OK for this year.
Tomino, Matsumoto and Miyazaki are the primary target GoH’s for this
coming year plus whoever Viz is willing to bring over. (e.g.
Takahashi, Shirow, Terazawa, etc.) Tomino looks very promising,
Matsumoto looks busy and Miyazaki is a big question mark. Please
remember that in determining whether or not they will come, GoH’s must
factor in their manga and video production schedules. This is all
last-minute stuff and make committing to any kind of long-term
commitment.
A list of the American Guests should be posted soon. We are also
working on Disney and Pixar to see if we can bring in new angles.
Mike
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animation/anime #826, from elfhive, 292 chars, Wed Feb 12 00:33:33 1992
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TITLE: US MANGA CORPS RELEASES
Dominion, Act III (of IV parts) is now scheduled for a street date of
April 15, 1992. Dominion, Act II is supposed to hit the streets today.
USMC is also scheduling a “techno-sexy” action adventure called
“The Humanoid.” it should be available after 18 March.
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animation/anime #827, from dcolton, 59 chars, Wed Feb 12 00:35:06 1992
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Great stuff. Also BGCrash should be on the street now, no?
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animation/anime #828, from elfhive, 1169 chars, Wed Feb 12 00:45:26 1992
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TITLE: AniMAIL Issue #4
Some interesting news from Central Park Media’s Anime division:
On the street March 4, 1992 will be ten volumes of the original Astroboy.
Each volume containing 2 complete and uncut 30 minute English dubbed
episodes. List price @ $24.95 per volume.
Coming from US Manga Corps on May 20, 1992 is _Dog Soldier: Shadows of
the Past_
English dubbed b&w episodes of _Gigantor_, 3 25 minute episodes per tape
will be out on two volumes by March 4, 1992.
US MANGA CORPS has signed the following films for video distribution in
the future:
Genma Taisen (Harmagedon)
Tombstone of the Fireflies
Urusei Yatsura: Beautiful Dreamer
This may answer an earlier question about Bubblegum Crisis English dubbed
(sorry, that’s subtitled) episodes. Currently available are # I – VI.
VII is scheduled for 3/10/92 and VIII for 4/10/92. Also the sequel,
Bubblegum Crash Vol I is scheduled 2/26/92, II on 3/25/92, and III on
4/29/92.
TransWorld has announced that it is going to retail anime through its
outlets: Record Town, Tape World, Great American Music, Coconuts,
Good Vibrations, The Music Company, Montgomery Ward and A&S stores.
Anime comes to America.
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animation/anime #829, from dcolton, 178 chars, Wed Feb 12 00:51:36 1992
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On a complete non-sequitor, any word on whether Animag magazine
exists anymore? I notice that on their BBS the activity is fairly
strong but have not seen anything past No. 12.
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animation/anime #830, from elfhive, 245 chars, Wed Feb 12 00:55:13 1992
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I sent in my subscription money on December 2, 1991. They cashed it on
December 16, 1991. It is supposed to start with #13. I haven’t seen it
either, but I’m not too worried. I might give Trish LeDoux a call if
I don’t see one in another month.
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animation/anime #831, from dcolton, 204 chars, Wed Feb 12 00:56:42 1992
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Hmm. My copy of No. 12 arrived what seems like months ago.
If and when you give her a shout, it would be interesting to see
what new projects she has after last video consulting. Any new
titles lined up?
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animation/anime #832, from switch, 96 chars, Wed Feb 12 08:05:11 1992
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If memory serves, Malibu picked up publication of Animag, and they’re
reorganizing a bit.
Emru
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animation/anime #833, from dcolton, 250 chars, Sat Feb 15 19:59:36 1992
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TITLE: Anybody Know?
Just finished watching Five Star Stories for the nth time. Beautiful
and stunning are the two words that come to mind. Have been told that
Streamline will be releasing it this summer. Anybody know if this
is even remotely true?
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animation/anime #834, from dcolton, 204 chars, Sat Feb 15 20:00:38 1992
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TITLE: Godzilla v. King Ghidorah
Probably the wrong place to post this, but does anyone know if
there are any plans to release this State side. (Besides the pirate
English subtitled stuff now available).
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animation/anime #835, from hmccracken, 418 chars, Sat Feb 15 21:04:14 1992
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Five Star Stories isn’t on the list I have of upcoming Streamline
releases, which includes Golgo 13, Wicked City, Manie-Manie, Silent
Mobius, and Vampire Hunter D. That’s the theatrical list; video
releases include Lensman, Robot Carnival, Twilight of the Cockroaches,
Akira, Zillion Nadia, Colonel Bleep, Clutch Cargo, Space Angel,
David Hand’s Animaland, Golden Age of TV Commercials, and *whew*
Robotech.
— Harry
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animation/anime #836, from dcolton, 726 chars, Sun Feb 16 17:03:05 1992
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Thanks Harry. Was a little surprised by this rumor myself (all the tapeheads
at a recent NY area con were pushing it). The tape is an aesthetic triumph
but as a dramatic effort capable of attracting new fans or those who don’t
read “Newtype” serializations, it would seem to be a weak choice.
Nonetheless, one can hope.
What is interesting as a social phenomenon is the massive growth of
fan-generated English subtitling on very current Japanese releases
(such as the Dec. 91 Godzilla movie) made possible by computers.
It certainly would be a source of concern to both Japanese and American
holders of distribution rights. Besides, the copies are often extremely
badly done. Piracy is problem that needs to be addressed.
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animation/anime #837, from switch, 918 chars, Mon Feb 17 07:49:18 1992
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From: tr****@fo******.jp (Robert J Woodhead)
Newsgroups: rec.arts.anime
Subject: Vampire Princess Miyu Subscription
Summary: Official Announcement from AnimEigo
Keywords: miyu cheap subscription save
Date: 30 Jan 92 06:44:54 GMT
Organization: Foretune Co., Ltd.
AnimEigo is pleased to announce the details of our subscription
offer for Vampire Princess Miyu.
Both tapes, S&H included, for $70.00. This is a $16 saving over
the retail price + S&H.
Offer good until 5/3/92, the date of release of the first tape.
LD pricing and availability is being finalized and we will
announce that soon.
—
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| Robert J. Woodhead, Biar Games / AnimEigo, Incs. tr****@fo******.jp |
| “9/13/99 : First nuclear explosion on the far side of the moon” |
| — One of the many headlines in Gainax’s “Otaku no Video 1985” |
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animation/anime #838, from paulr, 367 chars, Mon Feb 17 20:02:01 1992
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Oh shucks — I had all that Godzilla stuff from the Internet, but
it isn’t on this machine!
If memory serves correctly, Godzilla vs Biolante will be released this
year, (overgrown rose bush gets ideas… after the big green guy climbs
out of that darn volcanoe he is snoozing in…) and Godzilla
vs. King Ghidora in 1993. Don’t hold me to that though!! 🙂
-Paul
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animation/anime #839, from paulr, 351 chars, Mon Feb 17 20:05:24 1992
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TITLE: Warriors of the Wind
We foudn this tape at K-Mart the other day for $8. Really like the flick,
but got the feeling tht there was a lot more to it originally; like
it had been edited to make a different story or something?
In any case, does anyone know anything about this one? Are there prequels /
sequels I can go looking for?
-Paul
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animation/anime #840, from switch, 789 chars, Mon Feb 17 23:48:46 1992
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_Warriors of the Wind_ (95 minutes) is a pared-down translation of
Hayao Miyazaki’s _Kaze no Tani no Nausicaa_ (_Nausicaa of the
Valley of Wind_; 116 minutes). The overall gist of the story is
the same, but some subtleties have been removed with the 21
missing minutes. BTW, if there’s another for $8, I’d be happy
to reimburse you if you can send one here…
Anyway, there are no anime prequels/sequels to speak of, but if
you liked _Nausicaa_ you’d like Miyazaki’s _Tenkuu no Shiro Laputa_
— it contains more of a fantastic element than Nausicaa, and
even more nifty flight scenes. It clocks in at 124 minutes.
Nearly forgot — go to your local store and pick up Viz’s English-
language _Nausicaa_ comic. Much more character development than
the movie, and just fantastic.
Emru
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animation/anime #841, from dcolton, 298 chars, Tue Feb 18 00:17:09 1992
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Thanks Paul. Is NewWorld still bankrupt? Who will be doing the distribution?
(Hoping there will not be a reprise of “Perry mason”).
The print I saw at a recent con of the Dec. 1991 Ghidorah/mecha
Ghidorah was nice. Kawakita (sp?) did another great spfx job.
Much better than Godzilla 1985 imho.
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animation/anime #842, from paulr, 198 chars, Tue Feb 18 08:09:18 1992
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Thanks! If you really want a copy of that I will truck over to the local K-Mart
and pick it up for you. 🙂 Anyone else want one?
[ Nausicaa? I can see why they changed the name!@]
-Paul
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animation/anime #843, from dcolton, 594 chars, Thu Feb 20 23:01:17 1992
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TITLE: Heavy Metal L-GAIM
I happen to have a brand new (shrink-wrapped) LD of the above mentioned
series (vol. II). Anyone interested in a possible trade for another
mecha-related item?
On a completely different note, Ultraman the Great (1990 in English from
Down Under) is running every Saturday morning in New York at 7:00 AM.
Some of the SPX are not bad even if made outside of Dai Nippon.
Am given to understand that the next installment will be back in
Tokyo because the financial overruns created a political scandal
in Australia. Anyone know if they have begun shooting the new stuff?
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animation/anime #844, from johndowell, 606 chars, Wed Feb 26 23:01:54 1992
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TITLE: Anime for sale
For Sale :
Robot Carnival
Astroboy (I have to dig it out to find which one it is)
Akira
Warriors of the Wind
I also have Lucky Luke, which is not Anime, it is a french cartoon I think.
Leave me mail if interested, I won’t ask much for them. They are in good
condition. I am selling them because I wasn’t too interested in them, and I
need some cash. Akira is the best of the lot for those who don’t know what it
is. It is pretty gross in some parts, and definately not something you show to
a group of young kids, so be forewarned.
John
(Just leave me mail if interested)
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animation/anime #845, from johndowell, 388 chars, Wed Feb 26 23:05:04 1992
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TITLE: Anime
Has streamline released in more Japanese animation as good as the Lensmen?
Besides Akira? I bought the Lensmen, and Akira. Akira was ok, but it is bit
on the weird side for me. I also have some Robotech tapes. I have heard a lot
about Zillion, Luputa, and Bubblegum crisis. By the way, WHAT IS Bubblegum
crisis supposed to be? Is it like Robotech? Or is some type of parody?
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animation/anime #846, from dcolton, 573 chars, Thu Feb 27 00:28:37 1992
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BubbleGum Crisis/Crash is definitely not a parody of Robotech (but is
closely linked to Bladerunner/Ridley Scott in some respects).
Imho it is by far the most engrossing of the OAVs recently out.
Zillion was made _after_ the toys were big and Japan and as such
is no different than Transformers etc. Animation is not bad though
the integrity of the process . . .
Check out Gunbuster, Five Star Stories, My Neighbor Totoro, Iczer One,
Dirty Pair: Project Eden, and as stated the Bubblegum Crisis stuff.
(AnimEigo has a area on Genie if you have more questions about it).
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animation/anime #847, from elfhive, 157 chars, Sat Feb 29 09:48:52 1992
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Streamline Pictures has also released Robot Carnival (dubbed) and I
believe their dubbed theatrical release of Fist of the North Star
may soon be available.
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animation/anime #848, from switch, 2221 chars, Tue Mar 3 23:12:06 1992
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 02/28/92
TOKYO, JAPAN
ANIMEIGO ANNOUNCES LICENSING OF WORLDWIDE RIGHTS TO
THE “HURRICANE LIVE” MUSIC VIDEO CONCERTS
and
ANIMEIGO ANNOUNCES EXPANSION OF ITS EXISTING LICENSE
FOR BUBBLEGUM CRISIS TO WORLDWIDE ENGLISH-LANGUAGE.
In contracts signed today with Youmex, Inc., of Tokyo, Japan,
AnimEigo has obtained the Worldwide, English language rights
to the two Bubblegum Crisis “Hurricane Live” Music Video
Concerts, as well as expanded its license for the Bubblegum
Crisis series to Worldwide, English language.
Both contracts cover all territories outside of Japan.
The first Music Video Concert, “Hurricane Live 2032,” will be
released on NTSC-format videotape on July 15, 1992 for sale in
North America. The suggested retail price is US$19.95.
“Hurricane Live 2032” will also be released in PAL format 30 days
later, on August 15, 1992, for sale outside North America.
Suggested retail price is US$24.95.
The second concert, “Hurricane Live 2033 – Tinsel City Rhapsody,”
will be released October 15, 1992 in North America and November
15, 1992 in PAL format for sale outside North America. Suggested
retail prices are US$19.95 and US$24.95 respectively.
The advance subscription prices for both Hurricane Live music
videos are as follows:
NTSC (US) VERSION : US$35.00 (offer expires 07/15/92)
PAL VERSION : US$55.00 (offer expires 08/15/92)
Both prices include Shipping & Handling. In the case of PAL,
tapes will be shipped International Airmail.
All 8 Bubblegum Crisis OVA adventures will be available in PAL
format May 1, 1992, with a suggested retail price of $39.95 each.
Availability may be delayed in countries such as Great Britain,
where ratings board approval is required. All 8 episodes can be
purchased together for US$290.00, including International Airmail.
Offer expires 07/01/92. All 8 episodes will be shipped simultaneously.
For individual orders of PAL tapes, S&H is $1.50 + $1.50 per tape
within the United States & Canada. Outside of North America,
International Airmail S&H is $3 + $5 per tape.
Robert
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animation/anime #849, from dcolton, 897 chars, Sun Mar 8 16:41:43 1992
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TITLE: Illegal Army
The new Crash series has been released by AnimEigo. The animation
style is different but the characters are more consistent with
first BGC 1-4, particularly Leon (who, starting with Midnight Rambler
started metamorphosizing).
Sadly, the series is now responding to trends rather than starting them.
As the Dangaio influence on Boomer and the split screen character
reaction shots indicated with the later BGS (maybe because of Obari?)
the new series has elements of Patlabor and even Votoms. Although
TINAR, the Crash series seem to be somewhat of a let down. The
gritty feel of Tinseltown has yet to be equaled or surpassed imho.
Perhaps the best that can bve expected is that the Knight Sabers will
make a fine cartridge for SNES. All in all, the disappointment is
based on perhaps unreal expectations — the series is still the finest
in anime imho. Any thoughts/flames?
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animation/anime #850, from elfhive, 334 chars, Tue Mar 10 17:32:15 1992
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TITLE: AnimeExpo ’92
I just received my original registration check back from AnimeCon ’92.
There has been change of management and organization and they have
returned the check uncashed asking that I make out a new one to
AnimeExpo ’92.
I will post the text of the letter later, but I wondered if anyone
had any further information?
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animation/anime #851, from switch, 106 chars, Tue Mar 10 20:29:00 1992
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Oh, foo. I had such information in my Internet archives. I’ll
see if it survived my recent purge.
Emru
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animation/anime #852, from adunkin, 128 chars, Tue Mar 10 21:44:24 1992
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TITLE: Translation ARchives
Are there any anonymous FTP sites where I could mail request animation
archives?
— Alan Dunkin
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animation/anime #853, from switch, 34 chars, Wed Mar 11 22:58:31 1992
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A couple; I’ll get my list.
Emru
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animation/anime #854, from switch, 1155 chars, Thu Mar 12 21:34:39 1992
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Here we go: a list of all the anime ftp sites I’ve ever
successfully visited.
wpi.wpi.edu 130.215.24.1
hubcap.clemson.edu 130.127.8.1
thor.acc.stolaf.edu 130.71.128.1
nsipo.arc.nasa.gov 128.102.18.20
f.ms.uky.edu 128.163.128.6 /incoming/Pictures/
surya.waterloo.edu 129.97.129.72 /incoming/
grape.ecs.clarkson.edu 128.153.13.196 /f/uploads
/g/gif
vega.hut.fi 128.214.3.82
network.ucsd.edu 128.54.16.3
wuarchive.wustl.edu 128.252.135.4 /graphics/gif
ix1.cc.utexas.edu 128.83.1.21
ix2.cc.utexas.edu 128.83.1.29
ocf.berkeley.edu 128.32.184.254 /pub/AnimeB
lightning.berkeley.edu 128.32.234.10 aliased to above
lightning.berkeley.edu 128.32.234.10 ditto
lightning.berkeley.edu 128.32.234.10 ditto
piggy.ucsb.edu 128.111.72.50 /pub/anime
ftp.white.tornado.edu 128.100.2.160 /pub/anime
romulus.rutgers.edu 128.6.13.2 /pub/anime
topaz.rutgers.edu
Hope they’re useful!
Emru
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animation/anime #855, from switch, 1525 chars, Tue Mar 17 17:58:22 1992
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Article: 17623 of rec.arts.anime
From: sh****@su***.EDU (Mike M. Tatsugawa)
Subject: Anime Expo Memberships
Date: 26 Feb 92 21:10:44 GMT
Organization: San Francisco State University
Good news to all individuals who prepaid their memberships to AnimeCon
Corp. for AnimeCon ’92. After a series of negotiations, it looks like
all of the membership checks that were mailed to them as well as all
memberships paid for (and cashed) at AnimeCon ’91 will be transferred
to Anime Expo ’92. All individuals who paid memberships for Anime
Expo ’92 will have one of their checks returned to them if they also
paid for a membership at AnimeCon ’91. Any questions and
verifications should be sent to Terry Yeung (te****@oc*.edu)
Sometime in March, we’ll be sending out receipts and
confirmation letters for memberships that have come in.
Mike
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Mike Tatsugawa, AKA shogun: The busiest anime fan in the world!
Projects/Addresses:
The Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation:
A Non-Profit Corp dedicated to the development of anime fandom and industry
Anime Expo ’92: 2425 B Channing, Suite 684, Brk, CA 94704
Cal-Animage Founder: #300 Eschelmann Hall, U.C. Berkeley, CA 94720
Home: 796 Font Blvd., Suite 1504, S.F., CA 94132
mt***@oc*.edu sh****@su***.edu sh****@sf**.edu
“I feel so impotent when Madoka is like that” – Kyosuke (KOR 5)
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animation/anime #856, from adunkin, 226 chars, Tue Mar 17 21:41:37 1992
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I noticed a lot of these are the places where the translation scripts
are being held, just making sure though. I’ll see if I can’t do
some anonymous FTPing and see what’s there.
Thanks for putting it out.
— Alan Dunkin
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animation/anime #857, from dcolton, 201 chars, Thu Mar 26 01:29:04 1992
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TITLE: Scripts
Anyone know how to obtain a script for Five Star Stories.
The video has become so addictive and the plot confusing
enough that I am not sure that I am getting all that is afoot!
Thanks.
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animation/anime #858, from hmccracken, 126 chars, Thu Mar 26 22:09:13 1992
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Gee, I not only don’t know how to get a script for Five Star
Stories — I don’t even know what it is! Tell us more!
— Harry
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animation/anime #859, from dcolton, 555 chars, Fri Apr 3 18:34:33 1992
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The Five Star Stories is a baroque tale set in the future or
past that is at once a love story, political/military intrigue,
and an unfolding glimpse at the evolutionary future of Mankind.
The basis for the movie on tape is a monthly serialization in the
magazine “Newtype.” The tape is quite well done for the anime genre
imho but there are nuances in the Japanese dialogue that I am sure
are going over my head and given the perplexity of the dialogue
and the plotting, a summary or a script would be most helpful.
Hope this clarifies things somewhat.
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animation/anime #860, from elfhive, 140 chars, Fri Apr 3 23:42:05 1992
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TITLE: Leiji Matsumoto
I did a search in the anime topic but did not find a film list for
Mr. Matsumoto. Can someone help me out with this?
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animation/anime #861, from switch, 209 chars, Sat Apr 4 15:14:51 1992
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Best I can get, in TV and film:
Planetary Robot (1977-1978)
Uchuu Senkan Yamato (1974-1975)
Yamato II (1978-1979)
Yamato III (1980-1981)
Galaxy Express
Captain Harlock
Queen Millenia
Galaxy Express 999
Emru
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animation/anime #862, from dcolton, 140 chars, Mon Apr 6 21:07:19 1992
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Has he really be inactive since the early 1980s? What is he up
to these days.
Btw, is it too late to send a cheque to AnimeExpo re July 4?
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animation/anime #863, from switch, 221 chars, Tue Apr 7 10:43:10 1992
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Check out /comics. He’s working on a new manga starring Captain
Harlock and the crew of the Yamato for a retelling of the Ring
Cycle.
Re AnimeExpo: it should be a few messages back either here or in
/coming.soon.
Emru
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animation/anime #864, from dcolton, 279 chars, Wed Apr 8 00:20:11 1992
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Interesting — thanks for the xreference. Re Anime Expo, am going to
just send buckos out today (made the reservations at the Red Lion
this afternoon).
I guess the manga confirms the rumor that the original sketches
on Iskandar had Captain Harlock rather than Kodai’s brother.
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animation/anime #865, from dcolton, 518 chars, Sat Apr 11 17:53:48 1992
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TITLE: GEO Climbers and Scoop Chase: Yawn
Sadly, the latest ARTMIC/YOUMEX items from 1990 & 1991 continue
to show shoddy animation and primitive scripting.
It was inevitable with Scoop Chase saw the designs veering
farther from Sonoda’s concepts. Illegal Army and GEO Climbers
seem to rely on inbetweeners who are less diligent, etc.
Just bought it out of loyalty to AnimEigo and commercializing
anime but it rely made one nostalgic for the old episodes.
Astonishingly, the time lapse is less than 5 years.
TINAR
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animation/anime #866, from dcolton, 811 chars, Sun Apr 19 21:42:55 1992
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TITLE: MELTDOWN
FInished waching all three of the Polydor BGC tapes. Sigh.
Ok, so Sonoda has left ArtMic — does this justify the sloppy
and econo-line animation that has brought this series down
to a level lower than Filmation?
The backgrounds are lousy, the in-betweening sloppy and sometimes
out of sync, . . . argh. Even the Obari stuff in BGC 5 & 6 is
much, much more preferred.
Btw, it looks like the way for the Knight Sabers to re-unite
is to have them becom ecological vigilantes, perhaps with
a Captain Planet feel. Sigh.
The Blader Runner concept is totally lacking, replaced by PatLabor,
ATV, Batman (Batman!!!?) ripoffs and Boomers based on Aliens.
It was such a wonderful series. . . perhaps it would be safest
to hope the series is over. It would be painful to watch it sink
to a new low.
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animation/anime #867, from switch, 103 chars, Sun Apr 19 22:26:32 1992
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I think it does end at _Crash!_ #3. I haven’t seen anything
beyond BGC 7, so I can’t comment…
Emru
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animation/anime #868, from dcolton, 393 chars, Sat May 2 23:21:37 1992
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TITLE: What’s Up with Streamline, US Renditions, etc?
Anyone know what the rumors are based on regarding US Renditions
following Macek and turning to dubbing? Streamline supposedly
has a slew of new titles coming out. Don’t the Japanese know that
he *massacres* their work?
On another note, Robert Woodhouse is getting married in June.
Anyone interesting in going in for a _modest_ presento?
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animation/anime #869, from switch, 314 chars, Sun May 3 12:21:08 1992
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If I remember correctly, US Renditions announced _Macross II_
would be dubbed *ages* ago. Besides, dubbing reaches more people
than subtitled (I prefer subtitling, but that’s life.)
As for Macek – what do you call a massacre? Thus far, every claim
I’ve heard to his hack jobs is justifiable from his end.
Emru
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animation/anime #870, from dcolton, 543 chars, Sun May 3 13:13:12 1992
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Regarding Streamline, it is true that the dubbing for Akira
(which I find marginal) was not done by Beck or Macek.
But their propensity to take original work and mangle it
ala merging Captain Harlock and Queen Milennia into one
incomprehensible whole is not welcome at this end.
For that matter, although very popular, I have a real problem
with Robotech which puts Macross, Orguss and Southern Cross
into one.
Macross II as I recall came out in March as a 6 part OAV from
AIC/Bandai. (i.e. tape 1 came out). Dubbed. Hmm. Perefer
subtitling.
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animation/anime #871, from switch, 506 chars, Mon May 4 00:50:21 1992
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Hold it, hold it – when has Streamline ever merged two series
as in _Captain Harlock and Queen of a Thousand Years_? _Silent
Moebius_ and _Manie Manie_ are being released as a double feature,
but there’s no claims of them being related in any way.
Similarly, _Robotech_ (which combines _Macross_, _Southern Cross_,
and _Genesis Climber Mospeada_) never claimed to be a translation.
And worse things have been done to anime than _Robotech_: _Gatchaman_,
_Nausicaa_, _Megazone 23_… to name a few.
Emru
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animation/anime #872, from dcolton, 1318 chars, Mon May 4 01:32:58 1992
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Yes, you are right in that Streamline will release Silent
Moebius and Manie Manie as a double feature. Hence the concern
that they may share the fate of ahem, earlier efforts by those
involved.
Re Robotech — yes, (and I meant Mospeada rather than Ogrus)
there was no official claim of a translation, but there was a weirder
claim — that somehow, that mishmash was a unique creative
entity on its own.
Yes, worse things have been done to anime, but that does not
mean Streamline and its principals have their hands clean.
Understand, please, that I know the principals are friends
with people here. Let us just say that in the great dubbing
vs. subbing debate, I am firmly on AnimeEigo’s side.
It will be interesting to see how US Renditions handles MacX II.
Maybe they will come to agree with Carl that somehow, it is more
important to have words match the mouth movements even if
not part of the script than be faithful to the original script.
We could go on and on about Streamline, from their weird marketing
(why are they the only ones to turn down Central Park Media?)
to the same voice actors making appearance after appearance.
As you say, there are two sides to every story. I have
heard the gripes against SL and read the interviews. If you have
a better sense of the realities, I would gladly hear it.
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animation/anime #873, from elfhive, 1052 chars, Mon May 4 23:33:04 1992
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Our local theatre just played _Neo Tokyo Manie Manie_ double billed
with _Tetsuo II_ (is that the same as Silent Moebius? can’t be?). I have
a subtitled dub of the first film under the title _Labyrinth_, I’m real
sorry I missed it in the theatre. I have no idea what _Tetsuo II_ is
about unless it is a sequel to _Akira_ Unfortunately it only played
for one day and I couldn’t get to it.
Having interviewed Carl Macek and Trish Ledoux (the latter should be
a fairly good weathervane of anime fandom in the US), I get the sense
that it is a good thing for Streamline Pictures to try the marketing
angle they are trying. First of all because the market will either
prove or disprove their theory and second because, as a person in that
market, I tire of trying to watch the animation and read the subtitles
simultaneously — it requires several passes and those aren’t always
available to me. I would like to think that someone is making the
effort to bring me the animation and make it resemble, as closely as
possible, the *spirit* of the originator.
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animation/anime #874, from dcolton, 458 chars, Mon May 4 23:53:46 1992
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Actually, you make good points.
I prefer the subtitles so as to hear the original voice actors but
even after a title is well memorized, the subtitles are annoying.
Streamline is making sense in that if the anime is ever destined
to reach a mass audience, it must be dubbed. USR and Macross II
will probably do more for reaching fans than Gunbuster ever did.
Sigh. If only Carl would (i) get better actors and (ii) not take
liberties with the scipt. . .
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animation/anime #875, from switch, 662 chars, Tue May 5 19:50:10 1992
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Personally, I prefer subtitling to dubbing. However, *most*
people prefer dubbing, grating as that may be. Streamline is
right in that they’re aiming for a larger audience than AnimEigo
and US Renditions, while AnimEigo and USR are right because subbing
allows for more accurate translations, etc.
Why did Streamline turn down CPM? Good question. Might be worth
a phone call, actually.
As for the voices: Intersound is cheap. Streamline’s a shoestring
operation. I heard tell they were going to be getting new voice
actors, but if they’re going for the same dollar range, I’ll bet
all we’ll get is more variety, and not necessarily an improvement.
Emru
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animation/anime #876, from switch, 197 chars, Tue May 5 19:52:30 1992
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Yeah, I knew _Silent Mobius_ and _Manie Manie_ would be together…
but calling _SM_ _Tetsuo II_ is odd, especially considering there’s
a Japanese film called _Tetsuo_, and it has a sequel.
Emru
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animation/anime #877, from switch, 317 chars, Tue May 5 19:54:31 1992
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But taking liberties with the script is not necessarily unique
to Macek. Having watched films translated from English to French,
subtitled or dubbed, and seeing French translations of anime,
I can confidently say that there are more than a few liberties
taken in the ‘mainstream’ world of translation as well.
Emru
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animation/anime #878, from elfhive, 151 chars, Wed May 6 00:57:47 1992
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I have seen neither _Silent Moebius_ or _Tetsuo II_ but I don’t think
they are the same film. Maybe I’ll have to wait until AnimeExpo ’92
to find out.
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animation/anime #879, from dcolton, 350 chars, Mon May 11 21:02:37 1992
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Well said. If Macross II is dubbed — and the material I have gotten
from Anime Expo and A Kon is conflicting, then Macek may well be
vindicated compared to the positions taken at Anime Con last year.
Re Streamline and CP, I note that Streamline video comics are on the
same shelf in Tower with USManga, AnimEigo and USR. Maybe he was simply smart?
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animation/anime #880, from dcolton, 214 chars, Mon May 11 21:03:59 1992
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Are you referring to the equivalent of Eraserhead regarding
a bizarre mutation of technology and a human? Still can’t figure
that Tetsuo out (but then, without pharmaceutical enhancement, it
may not be possible).
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animation/anime #881, from switch, 124 chars, Tue May 12 21:38:15 1992
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Could be. (Though isn’t it Jerry Beck who handles the distribution
aspect? Time to go digging through the books. 🙂
Emru
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animation/anime #882, from switch, 124 chars, Tue May 12 21:38:54 1992
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Right. I haven’t seen it as yet, though. The night it was playing
at the Cinema de Paris, I was otherwise occupied.
Emru
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animation/anime #883, from switch, 339 chars, Tue May 12 21:41:18 1992
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TITLE: Roujin Z
I was watching the _Roujin Z_ laserdisc today, and noticed something
odd: there are English credits at the end, reading:
Sound Design Producer: Carl F. Macek
Production Associates: Michael Haller/Jerry Beck
With the cooperation of Streamline Pictures, Los Angeles, CA
My reaction: “HUH?!?” Anyone know about this?
Emru
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animation/anime #884, from dcolton, 36 chars, Wed May 13 00:26:03 1992
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omoshirakkata da yo.
jaa mata nee.
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animation/anime #885, from mhervol, 67 chars, Wed May 13 01:22:54 1992
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Chotto chigaimasu. “Omoshirokatta desu” to iwanakereba narimasen.
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animation/anime #886, from peabo, 104 chars, Wed May 13 04:05:12 1992
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Well, I always say if something’s interesting, it’s interesting 🙂 Even
if it’s ungarmattical!
peter
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animation/anime #887, from switch, 123 chars, Wed May 13 08:33:37 1992
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Right.
So what the heck are these guys saying? My Japanese hasn’t progressed
_that_ far (coherent sentences? Ha!)
Emru
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animation/anime #888, from peabo, 299 chars, Wed May 13 12:52:12 1992
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Neither has mine, actually, and I didn’t look in the dictionary. But, the
first message used verb forms which were informal and in a male speech
pattern. The second used a formal verb. The meaning is
“That was interesting!” As for the rest of the second comment,
I need my dictionary 🙂
peter
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animation/anime #890, from dcolton, 140 chars, Wed May 13 22:33:55 1992
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Sumimasen . . . “omoshirokkatta _desu_” . Jaa, takusan biiru o
nomimashita ga . . .
“Nakereba narimasen . . .” o oshieru koto ga dekiru?
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animation/anime #891, from mhervol, 308 chars, Thu May 14 02:52:34 1992
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I said first, “It’s a little wrong”. Specifically the english spelling.
Then I said you have to say “Omoshirokatta desu”, meaning it was
interesting. (Japanese is weird because you make the adjective
past tense, but the verb stays in the present tense). The
“iwanakereba narimasen” means “You must say”.
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animation/anime #892, from peabo, 54 chars, Thu May 14 03:03:58 1992
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But “da yo” is as present as “desu”, isn’t it?
peter
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animation/anime #893, from mhervol, 88 chars, Fri May 15 03:09:33 1992
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Yes. The former is slangy, the latter is more formal. Both are
in the present though.
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animation/anime #895, from switch, 293 chars, Sat May 16 02:08:37 1992
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There’s a slight problem with that, in that translated scripts are
considered derivative works, and are therefore copyrighted. We don’t have
explicit permission to distribute these scripts, so we can’t post them.
(Well, it’s a grey area – but it’s nice to err on the side of caution.)
Emru
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animation/anime #896, from eofn, 985 chars, Sat May 16 04:36:01 1992
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I would have thought that fan generated “original” translations would
not infringe on our [USA] copyright laws, especially considering that the
anime is manufactured in Japan and not really distributed here [USA]. Ok,
so if you go way out of your way, you can find importers who can get anime
videos for you, but you can’t go to your local video store and buy one or
even ask him to order one for you.
Also, I would have thought that the creative process of making an
original translation would qualify it to be protected by copyright laws on
their own. I recall reading a while back about software copyright laws
which stated that some video game clones did not infringe on copyright laws
since the software was the result of an original creative process and the
code was therefore different.
If distributing translations is not allowed here though, I will be
happy to withdraw my request. I’m sorry for any breach of propriety.
-Eofn-
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animation/anime #897, from switch, 70 chars, Sun May 17 12:08:13 1992
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It’s a bit of a grey area, and we err on the side of caution…
Emru
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animation/anime #898, from dcolton, 258 chars, Tue May 19 23:41:35 1992
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wakarimasen yo. Omoshirakatta da yo is the abrupt form of desu yo.
“iwanakereba narimasen” wakarimasu ga, anata no henji wa chotto hen desu.
I recognize that I dont use E. Harz Jordan’s spelling — I
prefer to use EW+ and input hirigana, katakana and kanji.
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animation/anime #899, from dcolton, 5 chars, Tue May 19 23:41:51 1992
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Yes.
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animation/anime #900, from peabo, 373 chars, Wed May 20 02:45:55 1992
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I started learning with Jordan’s spelling, but I don’t find too much of
a problem reading the other orthographies (perhaps because the available
syllables are so structured it’s hard to imagine saying ‘si’ as if it
were Spanish 😉 You should try Hepburn some time though … I have a
copy of his original dictionary and some of the spellings there boggle my mind.
peter
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animation/anime #901, from mhervol, 166 chars, Wed May 20 20:34:03 1992
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My japanese teacher said romanji was BS anyway. It keeps you
in an American mindset, with gaijin pronounciations. “Throw
it away! Learn hiragana! Don’t be a wimp!”
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animation/anime #902, from peabo, 283 chars, Thu May 21 00:51:17 1992
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I basically agree, and if I could spare enough time from my other
extracurricular activities, it would be terrific to learn real Japanese
writing. I did learn hiragana to the point of being able to write the
syllable chart, and to a lesser extent katakana. Maybe next year!
peter
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animation/anime #903, from peabo, 472 chars, Thu May 21 00:55:15 1992
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I should mention that I felt really proud of myself when I was watching
‘Akira’ with a friend and saw them drawing the katakana for ‘Akira’ with
a huge brush on the pavement. My friend was less impressed ;-( I suppose
it’s that way ultimately for any activity which requires intense personal
concentration over a long period of time to excel in. The kanji book I have
is completely absorbing, but I know I have no hope of becoming proficient in
the near future.
peter
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animation/anime #904, from switch, 75 chars, Thu May 21 01:24:20 1992
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With me, it’s the reverse; 90% of the katakana set, 10% of hiragana.
Emru
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animation/anime #905, from peabo, 54 chars, Thu May 21 02:04:58 1992
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Maybe it depends on which one you learn first?
peter
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animation/anime #906, from switch, 111 chars, Thu May 21 08:17:32 1992
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I started learning both at the same time. Then again, I need
katakana more often, to figure out titles.
Emru
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animation/anime #907, from mhervol, 284 chars, Thu May 21 17:28:52 1992
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I found that learning the basic kanji for “bathroom” and “fish”
and “drugstore” helped quite a bit when travelling around. If
you know some of the basics, you can often guess what you’re
looking at with reasonable accuracy. But as I discovered, when
you’re wrong, you’re WAY wrong.
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animation/anime #908, from hga, 574 chars, Sat May 23 19:22:35 1992
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A fan generated translation could indeed qualify for copyright protection,
but that doesn’t mean it isn’t a derivative work, and covered by the
Japanese copyright (which is valid in the US). Bottom line: if you care about
legality (which BIX has to), you can’t traffic in scripts without
explicit authorization.
About the only legit translations (outside of authorized subbed and dubbed
works) are in _A-ni-me, The Berkeley Journal of Japanese Animation_.
BTW, the first volume is out of print, and when Nikaku et. al. run out of
copies it will become a collectors item.
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animation/anime #909, from eofn, 659 chars, Sun May 24 03:45:07 1992
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When I was taking Japanese classes I wrote a quick and dirty flash card
program for my Amiga and used it to drill myself on katakana and hiragana.
It is amazingly fast to learn and gives you an enormous feeling of
acomplishment when you can read signs and things in anime. If you drill for
a few minutes several times a day, in a couple of weeks you’ll be able to
recognize the kana on sight and be able to decipher words. Reading words
on sight takes a little longer. Writing takes even more practice, but it’s
all well worth the effort.
If anyone is interested, I could put the KanaDrill program in listings.
-Eofn-
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animation/anime #910, from elfhive, 179 chars, Sun May 24 22:56:00 1992
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I now have an Amiga 500 (with 2.5 MByte RAM) and I would be very happy
to be able to use your KanaDrill program. Much appreciated if you would
let me know when it is in listings.
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animation/anime #911, from eofn, 245 chars, Mon May 25 03:20:27 1992
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I will try to send it sometime this week. I should write some kind
of user manual, and I’ve never tried to upload anything before, so it may
take some time to learn. I’ll post a note when I get it done.
-Eofn-
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animation/anime #912, from switch, 98 chars, Mon May 25 10:45:07 1992
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I would be, though maybe it would be more appropriate in amiga/listings
and linked to here.
Emru
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animation/anime #913, from mscoville, 298 chars, Sat May 30 00:03:58 1992
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TITLE: Akira
It has been announced that Akira will be released in letterbox form in the near
future. It is being released by Voyager Co. and is being released as a Critereon
Special Edition. The package will contain more than 1,000 still photos on stop
frame. It will retail for $125.00. mscoville
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animation/anime #914, from eofn, 295 chars, Thu Jun 4 01:00:28 1992
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TITLE: KanaDrill is now available
I uploaded KanaDrill last friday 29-may-92 and it finally appeared
in Amiga listings wednesday 3-jun-92. I hope you enjoy it and it proves
usefull.
From listings:
: area amiga
: receive KanaDrill.lzh
Good luck learning katakana and hiragana.
-Eofn-
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animation/anime #915, from switch, 20 chars, Thu Jun 4 10:33:52 1992
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Thanks, eofn!
Emru
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animation/anime #916, from dcolton, 670 chars, Tue Jun 9 00:31:01 1992
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TITLE: New Stuff Disappointing
Just finished sitting through Gundam F-91 for the third time —
Sunrise really screwed this one up — recommend that all avoid
this one (even as rental) TINAR . . . NOT!
Finished another BGC marathon including AD Police 1-3 and Hurricanes 32/33.
Will upload a view to Switch in the near future. Please don’t tell me
Woodhouse is going to waste time and money . . . . er, oops that was
getting close to a review.
The Gigantor looks wierd in Newtype, Giant Robot boring — anyone
have a sense of positive stuff? Macross II?
Btw, has anyone figured out the latest Five Star Stories in NewType?
Does Amaterasu/Sopp really buy the farm?
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animation/anime #917, from switch, 291 chars, Wed Jun 10 20:21:07 1992
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Too late, Woodhead/AnimEigo have got _Hurricane Live_, both 2032
and 2033. Hey, at least they don’t have the live-action one with
the girls on vacation in Bali.
_Macross II_’s designs look good, but I want to see how it looks
animated. _Megazone 23 III_’s designs were also good…
Emru
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animation/anime #918, from elfhive, 633 chars, Sun Jun 14 14:17:42 1992
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TITLE: AnimEigo
I just got word from Robert Woodhead in Japan. He shared the following
news with me:
AnimEigo has just licensed a series called Kimagura Orange Road. This
should be released over the summer. The big news is they have the rights
for Urusei Yatsura. They will start releasing in the fall with 2 tapes a
month. One tape will be TV series episodes the other tape will be movies
and OVAs. The TV series ran 196 episodes.
Two Bubblegum Crisis Music Video albums will be released starting in mid-
July. They will sell for $19.95 retail.
I’m presuming that all this will be in their traditional English subtitled
format.
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animation/anime #919, from dcolton, 152 chars, Wed Jun 17 20:14:27 1992
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Hooray for Urusei Yatsura!!! AnimEigo style married to a great show.
But to wait for the fall . . . .
Btw, how does he react to being married? (grin)
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animation/anime #920, from dcolton, 368 chars, Sat Jun 20 14:26:39 1992
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TITLE: BGCrash Cell Catalogue
Finally received from Janice Hindle the BGCrash cell catalogue. I bought
a few before it was a ritualized procedure but must say I was merely
satisfied with the cells. They did not knock me out and confirmed my
impressions of the video. Anyone have other thoughts, experiences?
(Would rather they sold cells from BGCrisis 4, 5, 6, or 7).
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animation/anime #921, from hmccracken, 46 chars, Sat Jun 20 18:35:18 1992
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How much do the cels go for, David?
— Harry
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animation/anime #922, from dcolton, 549 chars, Sat Jun 20 20:53:04 1992
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AnimEigo has turned the cell market into a science.
They have the following classes: Plutonium ($1,000); Diamond ($175-275);
Diamond Setup ($250-350); Gold ($50-150); Gold Setups ($100-175).
The above categories are based on size, content, etc. Each character has
their own cell lines too. I am somewhat sad to see one more merchandizing
spike in the BGC coffin and more so that the really mediocre Crash stuff
is for sale rather than the more interesting Crisis stuff. TINAR . . . etc.
Questions can be directed to AnimEigo at (919) 251-1850.
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animation/anime #923, from elfhive, 655 chars, Sun Jun 21 11:23:12 1992
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TITLE: AnimeCon ’91 interviews
I have finished transcribing most of the interviews I did last September.
Switch has already published one with Trish Ledoux, Editor of _Animag)
and another with John O’Donnell (US Manga Corps) in his _fps_ #2. I hope
he will publish another three (Robert Woodhead/AnimEigo, Carl Macek/
Streamline Pictures, Robert Napton/US Renditions) in an upcoming issue.
In the meantime, I have these interviews on broadcast quality cassettes
(I use a Sony Professional WM-D6C) with metal tape and dolby C. I am
wondering if anyone hear has a suggestion for a radio market that might
be interested in edited excerpts from these tapes?
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animation/anime #924, from dcolton, 233 chars, Sun Jun 21 13:58:30 1992
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Hmm. In New York there would be a market I bet (collegiate or
otherwise. Maybe John O’Donnell could help as his CPM connections
and his presence here in mid-Town might make him aware (not that
he would have an _incentive_ :=) )).
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animation/anime #925, from elfhive, 271 chars, Sun Jun 21 21:18:56 1992
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Central Park Media is a thought, although he has never mentioned any
outlets. The unfortunate thing is that his interview was recorded in
the dealer’s room and could not be broadcast. I will catch him again
this year in quieter circumstances, however.
Good idea, thanks.
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animation/anime #926, from switch, 634 chars, Tue Jun 23 20:00:28 1992
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There’s always Brave New Waves, here in Montreal. They’ve done
profiles on _Akira_ (manga, movie, and especially the soundtrack),
Tex Avery, Chuck Jones, and Carl Stalling (they played the ‘toons
on the air, or tracks from the Carl Stalling Project), and have
had interviews with SF publishers and writers who aren’t quite
so well-known, such as my roommate, Glenn Grant.
If you give them enough information, they’ll turn it into one
of their extended profiles, which may or may not feature discussion
with you, or just Brent Bambry talking about anime in general
(and he’s usually well-informed on what he’s talking about.)
Emru
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animation/anime #927, from elfhive, 390 chars, Tue Jun 23 21:43:13 1992
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Well, you are in a good position to know if there is enough information.
Even edited there is at least twenty minutes of material on the
US distributors of anime. The Johji Monabe interview has its moments
particularly since he throws questions back at the interviewers. The
part about waiting for the translation probably makes it difficult
for U.S. radio shows, but Canada may go for it.
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animation/anime #928, from switch, 107 chars, Wed Jun 24 10:33:18 1992
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If you ever need the contact information for Brave New Waves,
let me know – I’ll leave the radio on.
Emru
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animation/anime #929, from elfhive, 196 chars, Thu Jun 25 22:03:57 1992
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You might as well get it for me. It is the best outlet mentioned so
far and I can drop them a note telling them what I have. If the
producers are in your town, perhaps you could make the inquiry?
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animation/anime #930, from switch, 372 chars, Thu Jun 25 22:45:46 1992
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I’ll get the info tonight, when they’re on. If you want this
done soon, though, I’d advise you to make the inquiry yourself –
I’m in the middle of severe production overload, and I wouldn’t
be able to get to the inquiry for a while…
If they pester you for a Canadian/Montreal connection (unlikely,
but possible) then you can always leave my contact information.
Emru
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animation/anime #931, from elfhive, 31 chars, Sat Jun 27 17:13:53 1992
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I’m in no rush at all, thanks.
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animation/anime #932, from switch, 44 chars, Sat Jun 27 20:18:52 1992
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Okay. I’ll get on the horn Monday…
Emru
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animation/anime #933, from elfhive, 1856 chars, Sun Jul 12 21:54:44 1992
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TITLE: Anime Expo ’92
Overall an enjoyable experience, but I may be spoiled by the opportunity
to meet the Japanese guests and continue building relationships with
the American distributors of the subtitled and dubbed material. I certainly
experienced some rather terrible scheduling problems but it didn’t seem
to dampen the spirits of those affected besides me.
The dealers’ room was again a mob scene, the art show was much bigger
and I had the chance to see some Mikimoto originals and not just cels.
The man has great talent. The film room, however, was only screening
16mm and they only had about ten titles so there was nothing new there.
There were large screen video premieres of Terazawa’s _Kabuto_ with
subtitles and the first two episodes of _Macross II_ (which I did not
get to see, believe it or not).
The hotel cable channel guide for the two dedicated channels was very
confusing to read. I also noticed that the variety was not as great as
last year. They also have the practice of not showing the subtitled
videos on the cable. You have to go to the large screen projection
rooms to see those and, frankly, after a while those chairs become a
pain in the posterior.
I did take the time to go into town to see a film screening of Keiji
Nakazawa’s _Barefoot Gen_. The author was there in person and I also
participated in an interview with him the following day. This is a
very powerful piece of animation giving an unrelenting survivor’s
perspective of the atomic bombing at Hiroshima.
Overall the highlight of the convention for me was the private
interview with Yoshiyuki Tomino and the chance to continue that
discussion through Frederik Schodt the following evening at dinner.
I certainly felt as though we established a friendship and look
forward to further communication with him (provided my Japanese
improves through study).
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animation/anime #934, from hmccracken, 108 chars, Sun Jul 12 22:17:43 1992
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Thanks for the report! I’d love to hear more info, and reports from
any other BIXen who attended.
— Harry
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animation/anime #935, from dcolton, 225 chars, Mon Jul 27 20:32:10 1992
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TITLE: Streamline
Word has it on the net that Streamline’s “Robotech: the Perfect Collection”
will feature the original episodes and the Japanese orginals (with sub-titles)
coming up this fall. Anyone heard different, same?
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The AnimeCon Anime Expo duel seems to be the subject of considerable
debate. Any thoughts about the merits of two cons?
And is it true that Gainax is in financial trouble and may not be
in great shape by next summer? Any word?
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animation/anime #937, from nicolas, 568 chars, Tue Jul 28 02:36:16 1992
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I don’t know about them but it seems that Island World Video in Great
Britain is now bringing out more and more anime stuff under it’s new
sublabel Manga Video (wich is a bit strange, now I come to think of
it). Anyway I just saw Dominion I & II and if I interpret it correctly
Manga Video seems to have a kind of contract with Streamline to bring
out their stuff on video in PAL. This would mean that finally a lot of
stuff becomes availbale to us here in Europe. Next in line is Venus
wars and after that it’s Dominion III & IV.
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. Nico .
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animation/anime #938, from switch, 174 chars, Tue Jul 28 10:31:39 1992
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Heard same. They’ll be releasing the tapes with two _Robotech_
episodes, and two corresponding Japanese episodes, subtitled.
The release date’s October.
Emru
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animation/anime #939, from dcolton, 152 chars, Tue Jul 28 22:48:50 1992
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Then we’ll be able to see what Carl did to the original. This may well
be a chance to put many vicious rumors about “Mackektomy” to rest . . . or,
not.
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animation/anime #940, from dcolton, 409 chars, Tue Jul 28 22:51:43 1992
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Nico, is Island World Video part of a larger corporate structure?
Does it have any relationship with Central Park Media?
The reason I ask is that I have heard that Robert W. from AnimEigo
has worldwide rights to Bubblegum Crisis OVAs in English and he
distributes through Central Park (for example, into Blockbusters, a
giant video rental chain). Does Island World use MangaVision (TM)
for its videos, etc.?
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animation/anime #941, from switch, 122 chars, Tue Jul 28 23:04:06 1992
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From what I’ve seen of _Macross_, not that much was excised.
Anyway, _Robotech_ never claimed to be a translation.
Emru
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animation/anime #942, from dcolton, 191 chars, Tue Jul 28 23:10:49 1992
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I agree. Actually Minmay seemed alot less annoying in “Do You Remember”
than the series. In the series, I could never figure out what
Hikaru’s confusion was about — the choice seemed clear.
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animation/anime #943, from nicolas, 838 chars, Wed Jul 29 02:03:41 1992
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I don’t really know. According to a review of Dominion I & II in Anime
UK Island World reworked the music score and used a different
translation in act II. The translation of Act I was by US Rendition
(sp?). This would mean that they have a large control on how to market
the stuff here in Europe. No BGC editions planned though for the near
future so maybe they don’t have the rights for that.
According to the same review another large company, CIC, thinks about
joining the fray. The review mentioned that they have access to the
large library of Toshiba/EMI. We’ll see.
I watched Dominion yesterday. Funny movie. Especially the use of the
erecti cocki as the ultimate deterrent device. I was ROFLASTIC for a
long time. I can’t wait till september when Island World will bring
out Acts III & IV.
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. Nico .
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animation/anime #944, from dcolton, 259 chars, Wed Jul 29 19:43:45 1992
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Nico, thanks for the insight. The Toshiba/EMI library should
include Bubblegum Crisis 1-8. Sounds interesting.
Over here, I am curious about the new Sci-Fi Channel opening
on cable in September and whether there will be an cyberpunk anime.
Does anyone know?
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animation/anime #945, from elfhive, 323 chars, Wed Jul 29 23:21:19 1992
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The Japanese are pretty shy about giving any one person worldwide
rights to anything from what I’ve gathered. I wouldn’t be surprised
if AnimEigo only has North American rights and that there is a
separate deal for Europe. That doesn’t mean there isn’t a relationship
between AnimEigo and the British distributor, however.
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animation/anime #946, from elfhive, 228 chars, Wed Jul 29 23:23:27 1992
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US Manga Corps (John O’Donnell) which is in the same office as Central
Park Media stopped using US Renditions for the translations on Dominion
after Act I. I believe they are now doing the translation and subtitling
themselves.
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animation/anime #947, from elfhive, 432 chars, Wed Jul 29 23:26:13 1992
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I have a friend who just went to a job interview with a producer from
Sci-Fi (unfortunate choice of name) Channel. I think it is too soon
to tell, but it would seem that it could provide a good venue for
anime. Although, if I were put in the position of trying to find the
best deal, I might want to put more energy into getting time on the
Cartoon Network. Not all anime would qualify as sf but certainly would
qualify as cartoon.
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animation/anime #948, from dcolton, 399 chars, Wed Jul 29 23:37:23 1992
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Yes. I would have to agree with you. The priority would seem clear
but I have not seen any of the demographics, etc. (Here’s keeping
fingers crossed).
Btw, I can understand why John would want to avoid USR translations.
I have one the Dangaio’s which translated “psychic wave” as “sidekick wave”.
Gunbuster was ok but USR has not sold me re quality, etc. And of course,
John’s Japanese is superb.
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animation/anime #949, from elfhive, 584 chars, Wed Jul 29 23:42:17 1992
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“psychic” “sidekick” what’s the difference 🙂
I remember seeing that. Although the way things go in business, it is
sometimes the quality and sometimes the cost. In this case, I really
don’t know.
Regarding the networks. First of all, I don’t think they have demographics
(if we are talking about an audience). I don’t know how many cable nets
each of them have signed up. Judging from DC Cablevision it doesn’t look
like I’m going to see either of them without mounting a major campaign.
Now if Ice T put together a “Cop Killer” network, we’d probably bump
a channel for that 🙁
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animation/anime #950, from dcolton, 827 chars, Wed Jul 29 23:51:54 1992
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Touche. Maybe an anime version of the LA riots with MCA raising
a stink with corporate Tokyo pressure would generate enough scandal. . .
It is somewhat depressing to think what the Akira Committee went through
to allow the voice actors to ad lib and then animate around that and have
Streamline come in and do a servicable but fumbled job. Akira on Cinemax
would put Mr and Mrs Couch Potato into the endzone. And Akira as it
should be shown would be more lethal.
No doubt the Sc-Fi Channel will run the risk of running Go-Bots at
4:30 am. No wonder the OVa market is dying.
Question for you: if they knew now before they put Megazone I out
what they were in for, do you think they would still create the OVA
market? Maybe. But if cable can’t break anime, then I think Macek’s
dream of bringing it to a mass audience is DOA.
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animation/anime #951, from davemackey, 442 chars, Thu Jul 30 03:18:00 1992
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The Sci-Fi Channel, which will begin airing on September 24, does have an
hour in its schedule blocked out for animation programming, in the morning.
The only animated show that I know that SFC has the rights to is “Star Trek.”
You might want to write the SFC people in New York City (they are part
of USA Network) and let your preferences be known. I will post the address,
which I have at work.
–Dave
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animation/anime #952, from davemackey, 480 chars, Thu Jul 30 03:18:13 1992
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Again, this is where viewer preference could sway what a fledgling network
does. I haven’t seen anything resembling a proposed schedule for Cartoon
Network yet, and while I think anime programming would be nice to have, I
don’t think that’s the direction Turner is going to be heading in at first.
He owns broadcast rights to a wide variety of long-familiar characters, and
IMHO I don’t see him taking a chance on something so specialized.
–Dave
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animation/anime #953, from switch, 238 chars, Thu Jul 30 09:50:16 1992
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IMHO, Minmay had more potential as a “traditional” Japanese/Chinese
wife than did Misa, i.e. she would be more willing to subsume
her goals for Rick’s. I think, to a Japanese audience, there
would be more of a conflict for Hikaru.
Emru
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animation/anime #954, from switch, 54 chars, Thu Jul 30 09:50:55 1992
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AnimEigo is releasing BGC in PAL, incidentally.
Emru
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animation/anime #955, from switch, 194 chars, Thu Jul 30 09:52:53 1992
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Errrr, I hate to say it, but Streamline had nothing to do with
_Akira_’s English dub. That had been contracted by the Akira
Committee before Streamline managed to get their hands on it.
Emru
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animation/anime #956, from dcolton, 173 chars, Thu Jul 30 15:06:50 1992
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Dave, the item in the NY paper bears out your assessment of where
Turner will most likely go. Maybe the Sci-fi channel would be better
suitred for an anime related effort.
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animation/anime #957, from dcolton, 558 chars, Thu Jul 30 15:10:41 1992
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Well put. You are probably right. Misa’s strength would be
her undoing, though here is a little known fact for most gaijin:
Japanese women while submissive in public are often the ones who run the home.
A Salaryman might well go to a post alone anfd thus appear to
dominate the household re goals, the reality is often that he
surrenders the paycheque to the woman who orders the domestic
priorities and if he is away, so be it.
Granted the domestic analysis, over here, imho, Minmay in the series
is simply annoying while soemwhat beguiling in the movie.
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animation/anime #958, from dcolton, 135 chars, Thu Jul 30 15:16:48 1992
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Then consider my comments re-directed — why did they do that when
they had spent so much time animating to the dialogue domestically?
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animation/anime #959, from elfhive, 1388 chars, Thu Jul 30 16:29:05 1992
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I didn’t hear any of the distributors complaining at Anime Expo 92 about
the returns on the existing OVA market. In fact they are planning to
bring product over in a big way. I think that eventually a lot of anime
will break on cable in various locations, simply because there is just
so much of it and it will end up being pretty inexpensive compared to
original programming. It’s already amortized so it will become like
National Geographic specials are to channels like Discovery.
I wasn’t aware that Streamline had much of a say in the dubbing of
Akira. I thought that had been supervised by the Akira Committee, but
I don’t know for sure. I think Streamline was in the same boat with
the dubbed version of Laputa. In any case, given their resources I
think that Carl and Jerry do a very acceptable job and, having met them
both, I feel as though their hearts are in the right place. Meaning they
would produce better quality if they could afford it, although I don’t
know that they would phrase it that way.
I’ve just been told that my all-too-short column on anime will appear
in OMNI, possibly as early as December (although no guarantees on either
the month or the firmness of the appearance — the editor hasn’t seen
the copy since it goes in the mail today). OMNI has a circulation of
3 million, so it will be a real test of whether or not the current
market can be expanded.
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animation/anime #960, from switch, 178 chars, Thu Jul 30 19:08:05 1992
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Plus, we only see Minmay as an idol singer in the movie. We can
sympathize more with her as an ultra-glamorized starlet in the
film since that’s the only way we know her.
Emru
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animation/anime #961, from switch, 78 chars, Thu Jul 30 19:08:41 1992
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My best guess: because they could (like much of the rest of the
movie.)
Emru
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animation/anime #962, from switch, 298 chars, Thu Jul 30 19:12:46 1992
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I agree on your assessment of Streamline and messrs. Beck and
Macek, from my readings, interviews, and casual conversations.
And yes, _Laputa_ was dubbed domestically.
Good news on the _OMNI_ column, though your “all-too-short” comment
makes me a bit wary. How much space did they allot?
Emru
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animation/anime #963, from dcolton, 312 chars, Thu Jul 30 19:46:27 1992
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Congratulations about _Omni_!
That nust very exciting. The exposure will be great no doubt personally
as well as for anime.
Emru corrected me about the Akira dubbing. I am not happy with it
particularly but there have been worse jobs done. If the Akira Committee
did it then let them live the results I guess.
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animation/anime #964, from dcolton, 57 chars, Thu Jul 30 19:47:26 1992
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That is true. She does make a nice little kitten though.
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animation/anime #965, from dcolton, 85 chars, Thu Jul 30 19:48:32 1992
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I am not sure I understand Emru. My concern was that the dubbing was
not so great.
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animation/anime #966, from switch, 259 chars, Thu Jul 30 22:35:48 1992
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There are worse dubbings than _Akira_, but not many. I am still
surprised whenever I see it (you can’t beat the visuals on the
big screen) at the changes made in dialogue, apparent even to
my non-Japanese ears.
The voice acting was marginal, at best.
Emru
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animation/anime #967, from switch, 121 chars, Thu Jul 30 22:37:15 1992
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Oh! I thought you were referring to the fact that the movie actually
has the lips synch to the Japanese dialogue.
Emru
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animation/anime #968, from elfhive, 930 chars, Thu Jul 30 23:28:18 1992
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I just sent the editor nearly 800 words. I don’t what will survive or
if a complete rewrite will be necessary. I also suggested a sidebar
listing four distributor sources. They will presumably run some
stills but that is handled directly by the OMNI art department and
I doubt I will be in the loop on that. All in all it looks like one
of those pages that you see in the beginning of the magazine that
are regular columns. Wish this would turn into a regular column but
I don’t think anime has a broad enough scope for a regular topic
in the magazine (not like “space” or “anti-matter”). I did pitch
an in-depth article for the future.
Incidentally, an unabashed off-topic plug, the editor of OMNI, Keith
Ferrell, has written a major piece (up to 3000 words) about this
year’s CONTACT conference. It is going in the October issue — which
is their 10th anniversary issue. I believe the CONTACT article may
be the feature piece.
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animation/anime #969, from elfhive, 337 chars, Thu Jul 30 23:34:31 1992
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Yes it is exciting. I’m very pleased to have the opportunity to trumpet
my admiration for anime.
I don’t know about personal exposure, but I’m really hoping that this
will start a serious demand for the dubbed and subbed product now
coming on line. Selfishly, I would like to create enough of a market
to see a drop in video prices 🙂
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animation/anime #970, from dcolton, 865 chars, Thu Jul 30 23:47:58 1992
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I agree about the pricing. This is particularly so if Robert
expects the UY subscriptions to get anywhere near the 190+ episodes.
I am also concerned that the increase in anime product here also means
a lot of marginal stuff will get sold and may crimp the market.
USR is pushing the Ogruss stuff, but the animation really is weak
by todays standards (1982 vintage) and unlike Macross of the same
period doesn’t seem to command the same historical importance.
USR in general has mixed offerings: Appleseed and BM-66 are
also less than state-of-the art but certainly good stuff while
imho Gunbuster, especially the wrenching and haunting epsiode
6 are superb.
For what it is worth, on “another network” Macek has addressed
the prospects of pumping anime to Turner. Carl is hoping to find
a home for Nadia on a mass media outlet but it will not be Turner
it seems.
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animation/anime #971, from elfhive, 1516 chars, Fri Jul 31 00:22:20 1992
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Not only are we looking at 196 1/2 hour _Urusei Yatsura_ episodes
but also all the movies and other special productions. That’s
quite an investment for any collector. On the other hand, I saw
happy campers leaving the dealers room at Anime Expo with 10 to 12
Laserdisc box sets that were running $500 to $700.
The issue of “marginal stuff” is tricky. There may be a psychological
effect in that it will turn some people off, but it may challenge
others to become more discerning and start to learn who does the
kind of animation they like. What I hear you saying is that we
should only bring in “the good stuff.” That really depends on the
market and I admire the distributors for having the courage to
bring in something like _Planet Busters_ alongside _Vampire Hunter D_.
Let the market decide. In any case, the point seems moot since it
isn’t a matter of choice but what becomes available from the producers.
I’m sorry to hear that Turner’s executives are not responding to the
material Streamline is offering. However, it isn’t surprising given
that their concerns are with mainstream tastes. Then again, I don’t
know how much Carl is asking for the syndication of _Nadia_ so it
could simply be a case of economics. You and I might be willing to
take a chance with network money and find out what the audience share
would be for _Nadia_ but then our jobs aren’t on the line with that
decision. I suspect that there needs to be more exposure and that is
a time consuming process unless your name is Ross Perot.
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animation/anime #972, from dcolton, 1392 chars, Fri Jul 31 12:01:43 1992
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Well answered across the board.
The tricky part about the market is indeed getting the producers
to line up. If Tomino and company would understand that they are
not going to get megabucks for Gundam, for example, because
its presence here is perepheral _at the moment_, a whole body
of work like that (or UY) might have a tremendous impact.
Why this approach? If the exposure to anime is limited to the
4-8 tapes any given Blockbuster might have, then it is critical
that those 4-8 tapes be sufficient to induce further exploration
by John or Joanna Q. Public, who can then decide whether Streamline
is doing justice to Fist of the North Star, for example, etc.
Of course, Protculture Addicts ran a nice little survey of the
independent stations (most of whom have ties to Fox it seems)
who ran Robotech and the almost universal opinion was that Japanimation
and particularly mecha-oriented stuff was out for the forseeable future —
to much violence and didn’t really fit a “kid” audience.
Maybe the theater is the way to go but it looks grim. Akira made a
dent, barely. So, back to Tower, Blockbuster, etc. and the crucial
issue of quality I think is there. Planetbusters is fine but
I think that a first time viewer would appreciate anime more
and be more tolerant of less stellar efforts if they begin
with the classics like Nausicaa or OVAs like BGC or Gunbuster.
Imho, of course.
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animation/anime #973, from dcolton, 1185 chars, Fri Jul 31 20:52:57 1992
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TITLE: Duck and Running
I know that my allegiance to Macek-bashing is not too popular here.
Emru, Elfhive, I can appreciate your position that he is bringing
anime to the masses.
But, if the Akira Committee did the dubbing in Hong Kong, and Streamline
only did the distribution, then there is nothing to be said about
that at Macek’s feet.
What about Fist of the North Star? I think no one would argue that
Streamline actually changed the ending to a wimpy “I was wrong”
type thing. This can not be explained by “someone else did it.”
OK, why the gripe? Now, at this time? It has been confirmed by
someone (not Macek or Beck) working with Streamline (I think
he was hired by Fred P.) that they are close or may already have
locked up the Dirty Pair in some form or another. This is quite
distressing. In fact, the only thing I can say is that I hope
they sub it as with twilight of cockroaches. But, I have a feeeling
that despite your position re Streamline, more anime is going to be
debased and mangled.
If dubbing must be done, I pray that Woodhead and O’Donnell do it.
At least they understand both economics, Japanese culture and
are not burdened by an uneven track record.
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animation/anime #974, from elfhive, 2149 chars, Fri Jul 31 23:23:33 1992
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My first question is how did _Fist of the North Star_ actually end
in the original. Since I don’t understand Japanese, I can’t really
tell if the ending was “changed.” And therein lies a crucial point.
If the receiver can’t tell if there was a change, is there a change?
(A tree falling in the woods and all that Zen stuff 🙂
The proof seems to be in the audience reaction. Even if I had not
seen _Nausicaa_, I think I would be frustrated by _Warriors of the Wind_
It just doesn’t make any sense. I’ll grant you that _Fist of the North
Star_ had a very unsatisfactory ending for me. I got the same feeling
as when I first saw Bakshi’s _Wizards_ — a real cheap shot ending
if you pardon the pun. It’s kind of like those science fiction stories
that end “and he woke up to find it was all just a dream.”
Nevertheless, the ending of _Fist_ looks unsatisfactory. It didn’t
seem to me that the dialogue betrayed the images. Perhaps you can
enlighten me on this.
I would also say this about translation work in general. Sometimes it
just can’t be done without altering the story to achieve the effect
that the original author achieved in his own language. I speak, write,
and read French fluently (and was even better at it twenty years ago).
After having one translation published, I worked hard to produce a new
translation of Jean Cocteau’s play _Orpheus_. I felt that the existing
English publications completely lost the sense of humor that was in
the original. I found that in order to translate the key line of the
play, I would have to transport the entire setting into the contemporary
US seventies. Now I might be able to get away with that in the theatre
(after all that is what Cocteau did to the original Greek myth) but
when the images are already fixed on celluloid — phew now that would
be a task.
I would certainly welcome John O
and Bob Woodhead getting into the dubbing fray. Competition is stimulating
in this context and everyone would spur the others on to do better. Yet,
it seems to me that O’Donnell and Woodhead have deliberately adopted
the subbing philosophy because they recognize the difficulty of doing
good dubbing.
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animation/anime #975, from dcolton, 2368 chars, Sat Aug 1 02:01:42 1992
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In the Japanese version, after the final confrontation, we are left
with a promise to re-train, return and resume the fight and the
effect, while not great was similar to the ending of “Empire
Strikes Back” — and of course, intentional, because of the
follow on animation to come.
Now, Streamline doesn’t have rights to the other stuff, so they
adopted that lame ending. This was argued on Fido Net and Genie
and one of Macek’s minions did not rebut the assertion that
Streamline altered the ending purely on the basis that it
didn’t have a follow-up release.
I also translate, in my case it is from Russian. I understand
how hard it is, and since I am a lawyer, the translations can
have an immediate impact on a transaction so i am sensitive
to the difficulties involved.
I am also half Japanese and can speak some, write some and understand
more. I also understand that Macek is not trying to please Otakus
and fen but trying to reach a mass audience. Nonetheless, I am not
convinced that he is helping anime reach that audience. (Planetbusters?)
His interviews on what he achieved at HG suggest an astounding
arrogance and it seems that he forgets that the anime is not his.
When you translate, no doubt like me you are keenly aware that the
original is the embodiment of the art/meaning. I am not convinced
Macek understands this.
Finally, subbing is better for afficiandos. Hence AnimEigo/USMC
approach and originally, USR. Remember that subbing is cheaper yes
but it also keeps the original sound track, voice actors, etc.
I think USR charged USMC about $6,000 for their Dominion work
and AnimEigo quoted John a price of around $7,000. This is
an order of magnitude lower than dubbing you are right.
Whether AnimEigo or USMC will go dubbing I don’t know. It will
be interesting to see how Macross II does. USR really had no
choice because all those Robotech otakus would demand it English.
I hope it does well enough to give USR an incentive to take on
Streamline. Btw, they also screwed up Nadia imho. Dirty Pair?
The mind shudders. Gianto Robbo? So long Johnny Sokko — into
mediocrity.
To be fair to Macek (and I do want to be objective), some hios
ardent supporters point to Vampire Hunter D. I have not seen VHD
yet but will try to rent it this weekend. Until then, I pray
others will enter dubbing and that Streamline does _not_ get
Dirty Pair.
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animation/anime #976, from dcolton, 180 chars, Sat Aug 1 03:16:55 1992
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TITLE: Sigh. The Dirty Pair At Risk
Well, a representative of Streamline has confirmed that Dirty pair
the Nolania Affair will be Streamlined with a release date this Fall.
Sigh.
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animation/anime #977, from elfhive, 987 chars, Sun Aug 2 21:33:31 1992
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Those are good points David and I daresay that even I might have found
the original ending on _Fist_ a tad more satisfying. I’m sorry to hear
about the reports on _Nadia_. I will be getting copies and I have
some script translations that were done for the Berkely A-NI-ME
reference book. I assume those are not Streamline’s translations. It
will be interesting to compare the two.
I have never heard Carl refer to the anime works as “his” nor do I
read arrogance but rather a certain defensiveness — under the circum-
stances this seems understandable. At this point my position is to
welcome all dubbed material and benefit from discussions like these
to be able to pass on my enthusiasm for anime to other English
speaking viewers.
I will say something about subtitling. It makes me watch the program
at least twice so that I can get the dialogue the first time and then
just enjoy the animation. In this respect, I prefer it when the program
can be presented in letterbox format.
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animation/anime #978, from switch, 26 chars, Mon Aug 3 22:25:38 1992
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Wouldn’t we all? 🙂
Emru
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animation/anime #979, from switch, 123 chars, Mon Aug 3 22:26:38 1992
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Besides, selling the “marginal stuff” (a) is more honest, and
(b) will allow for appeal to a broader base of people.
Emru
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animation/anime #980, from switch, 904 chars, Mon Aug 3 22:31:41 1992
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Um. Well, according to the rec.arts.anime posts, _FotNS_ has
two versions: theatrical and video, the only major differences
being the endings. It’s possible that I just haven’t posted the
relevant digests as yet, as those are about four months behind.
I’d heard that Streamline got the rights to the _Dirty Pair_ OAVs
– crossing fingers…
_Twilight of the Cockroaches_ was another product they’d received
already translated (that and _Laputa_ – also already dubbed –
were their first two releases.)
I agree that AnimEigo’s track record is excellent so far, but
I don’t know about USMC. I can’t argue with (most of) their titles,
but their marketing approach seems to encourage the attitude that
anime is sex and violence. Streamline’s record is uneven, but
they have been improving over time with the work they’ve done
themselves. As with anything else, I’ll just hold my breath and
wait.
Emru
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animation/anime #981, from elfhive, 281 chars, Mon Aug 3 23:26:25 1992
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TITLE: Tetsuo _The Iron Man_
So, does this qualify as anime? It sure helps to have had some exposure
to anime before seeing it. I was very impressed with the stop motion
material in this film, I wouldn’t be surprised if this director gets
into animation in some way in the future.
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animation/anime #982, from switch, 136 chars, Fri Aug 7 10:02:23 1992
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I haven’t seen it yet, I’m afraid (the two showings it’s had at
the Paris were at bad times) but it seems fantastic. Can’t wait.
Emru
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animation/anime #983, from elfhive, 1366 chars, Wed Aug 19 20:17:27 1992
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TITLE: Orguss
Just checked out a copy of the US Renditions dubbed videotape containing
the first three half-hour episodes. This more or less well executed variant
on Gundam has me wondering (after three whole episodes) just when I am
going to see this fabled mecha suit shown in the titles. On the next tape
one supposes 🙂
I won’t get into synopsis in this message, but I can comment that our
“hero” Kei starts off immediately unsympathetic. I’ve seen this a lot in
anime now and it must have something to do with cultural perceptions.
Not that the moral fiber of the character might be viewed differently by
the Western or Eastern culture, but that it must somehow be easy for the
Eastern culture to treat with amusement. Unless, of course, I misread
the potential for Western culture to harbor lingering animosity towards
the character even after three episodes.
The dubbing is acceptable, although having had the opportunity to compare
LA Hero’s work side-by-side with Streamline’s dubbed release of Nadia,
I can say that more attention to detail goes into the latter’s efforts.
With Nadia, I sense that I am getting a fairly accurate translation. In
Orguss I sometimes get the feeling that perhaps the translators were a
trifle bored and decided to have me on a bit. “Undifferentiated Oblast”
indeed!
Still Orguss is fun if not intellectually stimulating.
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animation/anime #984, from elfhive, 977 chars, Wed Aug 19 20:23:36 1992
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TITLE: Bubblegum Crisis on Laser Disc
AnimEigo has announced its plans to release their eight episodes of
Bubblegum Crisis on laser disc starting November 15, 1992. They carry
a suggested retail price of $64.95 each and their will ultimately be
four discs containing the eight episodes plus two Bubblegum Crisis
Music Video albums (Hurricane 2032 & 2033).
I’ve been watching the Hurrican 2032 video for several nights now and
it has grown on me. I’m being won over to laser disc despite the cost
because of the incredible difference in quality and lack of tracking
problems. I already have an S-VHS receiver/monitor and have now
taken the plunge by purchasing a new video/audio cd player. I’m looking
forward to screening AnimEigo’s subtitled Vampire Princess Miyu disc
which I purchased in anticipation.
Incidentally, AnimEigo has resubtitled their laser disc releases to
achieve better quality using D2 digital videotape and new subtitling
and synchronization technology.
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animation/anime #985, from cmattern, 436 chars, Fri Aug 21 17:04:33 1992
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Don’t worry, elfhive, you’ll get to see the transforming mecha
soon. Indeed, in a way, you’ve *already* seen it…(mysterious
chuckle).
Re: Kei being unsympathetic–yeah, to some extent. But he gets
better. And if you’re specifically referring to that, ahem,
“incident” with the girl at the very beginning, that one’s
*definitely* gonna come back to haunt him, in what is probably
the best plot point of the series…
Chris Mattern
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animation/anime #986, from eofn, 561 chars, Sat Aug 22 01:06:26 1992
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TITLE: Good news about mainstream anime in the USA
A friend of mine saw a laserdisc of Project A-ko 3 at a Saturday Matinee
and asked the salesperson if they had any more animation from Japan. He
said that they try to keep a good selection in the store but everything
sells out as quickly as they can get it in. He went on to say that their
distributor is finding it more and more difficult to keep up with the
demand.
This is only one anecdote but it does suggest that the anime market is
expanding in the mainstream video market in the USA.
-Eofn-
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animation/anime #987, from elfhive, 1683 chars, Thu Sep 3 01:09:39 1992
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TITLE: Project A-ko
Well, just yesterday I swore off buying any new LD’s until the next
sale at Tower. I should have known it wouldn’t be safe to graze. The
store just got in a shipment of new titles and the bins were bulging.
I was shocked to suddenly see the new US Manga Corps release of
_Project A-ko_ staring at me among the alphabetical filing of titles.
I don’t understand how it happened but it just flew into my hands and
I was somehow forced to take it to the cash register.
A few hours later, I am not sated. I hadn’t realized what a truly zany
and entertaining production this is. I had only seen bits and pieces
at various conventions, and then only in Japanese. Finally I was able
to follow the story . . . well, I thought I was following the story.
Story, who needs a story? I note only that the writer has some kind
of fixation with the English alphabet. I got up to E, did anyone see
an F featured prominently 😕
In any case, the reproduction quality was excellent and the digital
sound was like hearing the soundtrack for the first time. The vocal
tracks were particularly nice, although most of the anime material
is still too “pop” for my taste. Ryuichi Sakamoto and the Akira
soundtrack are notable exceptions. But then I knew about Sakamoto
before I started watching anime.
Anyway, I’m now convinced that this is the only way to view anime in
your home. This is a particularly good title and I’m delighted that
it has been made available. Incidentally, this is a semi-letterboxed
format with a black border at the bottom only. The liner notes claim
that this is the original screen ratio intended by the creators. And
the subtitling is in “Mangarama”(tm).
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animation/anime #988, from nicolas, 688 chars, Thu Sep 3 10:10:02 1992
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Projekt A-ko was released on PAL videotape a few weeks ago in the
UK. I received my copy last week. Have been watching it now for at
least four times.
I ROFL’ed on such take offs on Fist of the North Star (crossed fist of
the later cookie school) and a drunken captain Harlock. The plot was
not much but who cares anyway 🙂 The humor in this video is great.
Next week I am expecting Dominion act III & IV. Yep, the release of
anime on PAL format is definitely picking up.
Laserdisc is still too expensive for us europeans. The laserdisc for
Akira sells for over $150 in Holland. The players themselves are also
expensive. So we stick to the OAV.
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. Nico .
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animation/anime #989, from elfhive, 954 chars, Fri Sep 4 00:04:35 1992
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I picked up the RCA LDR-400 which has nice features such as playing all
format LD, CD and CDV’s as well as performing automatic side changes for
just under $500 (shipping included). This was my price threshold for
a proven machine. It’s about what I would expect to pay for a 4-head,
hi-fi VHS machine.
LD’s are another story. I paid full retail ($39.95) for Project A-ko.
“Regular” films (none of the ones _I_ watch are regular, right 🙂 on
sale run at least $25. This compares to about $16 for the video.
If you get interested in some of the wide-screen, collector’s editions
(which, of course, I do) like Dr. Strangelove or Star Wars, you are
getting into the $70 to $125 range right away.
Not sure how that compares to your neck of the planet, but I would like
to find out.
One other thing, I keep expecting to turn up a major trade in used
LD’s. I certainly see this in audio, but haven’t found the location
for the LD market in Washington DC.
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animation/anime #990, from elfhive, 1041 chars, Thu Sep 10 22:49:55 1992
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TITLE: Dominion LD
Finished watching Act IV of Shirow’s _Dominion_ series. All four acts are
now released on laser disc with English subtitles by US Manga Corps. If
you check you might find it in Tower Video. I had been waiting some time
to see the end, since I had the first three acts on video and, for some
reason, Tower had never stocked the final act. Then I saw the laser disc
and that ended that. [Incidentally, I’m looking for $20 each for the first
three acts on VHS – only played once]
I can see that it is going to take me several screenings to piece together
the “plot.” I think my cultural orientation is leading me to expect some
kind of resolution that the Japanese either don’t miss or have resolved
in some way that I cannot fathom. First of all, there is a definite rift
between Acts II & III. I get the feeling that maybe some years have gone
by and there has been some character development that I don’t know about.
In any case, I like the animation style and I don’t think I’ll have any
problem revisiting the series.
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animation/anime #991, from nicolas, 796 chars, Fri Sep 11 02:19:50 1992
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As laserdiscs aren’t very well known here, after it’s debacle
with it’s forerunner, I can’t tell you much at the moment about
prices.
Players are just entering the stores here for prices at $950 and
higher (exchange rate $1=1.65 guilders). There are a few stores
selling discs now and I saw an ad in the paper recently of a
company selling discs by mail. Prices I believe are in the $50 range
and up.
You have to remember though that in Holland video tapes and CD’s still
sell for about $30 (50 guilders). And we have the highest density in
CD players in the world. Can you believe that. With these prices? I
don’t own a CD player, I rather fork out the money for the odd PAL
anime video and saving for a VCR that can at least show NTSC tapes on
a PAL TV.
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. Nico .
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animation/anime #992, from switch, 256 chars, Fri Sep 11 15:18:21 1992
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TITLE: Don’t know how…
…this slipped us by, but according to VIZ-IN Vol. 4, No.7, Hayao Miyazaki’s
TOTORO, LAPUTA, and KIKI’S DELIVERY SERVICE are going to be released this
fall. It doesn’t say if the release will be theatrical, video, or both.
Emru
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animation/anime #993, from elfhive, 43 chars, Sun Sep 13 15:16:18 1992
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Did they say if this was in Japanese only?
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animation/anime #994, from elfhive, 1151 chars, Sun Sep 13 15:23:10 1992
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I wasn’t away of the “debacle with its forerunner,” can you give me a
synopsis?
I also thought Phillips was a forerunner in this field, anything to do
with the debacle mentioned above?
I can understand your resolution regarding tape, it is by far more
prevalent and I’m not about to throw out my VCR 🙂 However, I will
be buying on laser disc by preference from now on. I have hopes that
the prices will be coming down, although that has not happened with
audio CDs in general. Even used CDs are holding at roughly $9 each.
I don’t have industry stats available, but I have to wonder (with LPs
all but vanished from the scene) whether sales of CDs are so much
lower as to warrant the relatively higher prices (in their heyday LPs
were selling for $3.50 on average) or if we are seeing some “what the
market will bear” gouging going on.
If you want to see tough prices to swallow, how about the original
Japanese laser discs for material not available in English running
between $90 and $135! At those prices, I figured that I would have
to set aside nearly $8000 to get every I wanted in the latest catalogue
from Mikado Laser in San Francisco!!!
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animation/anime #995, from switch, 45 chars, Sun Sep 13 23:13:08 1992
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Probably English, if Viz mentioned it.
Emru
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animation/anime #996, from nicolas, 1055 chars, Tue Sep 15 07:05:10 1992
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> I wasn’t away of the “debacle with its forerunner,” can you give me
> a synopsis?
>
> I also thought Phillips was a forerunner in this field, anything to
> do with the debacle mentioned above?
As you know Philips (with one L, with two it is an oil company) is a
Dutch electronics giant. Alas the home market is very small therefore
the nice toys always get there exposure first in other countries.
They tried to market the first laserdisc systems in Holland at the
same time or maybe even before they did it in the States. In Holland
it just didn’t work. High prices and almost no ‘software’ made it not
very popular here. As usual Philips had a great idea and a good
product but botched it through bad marketing. So in Holland laserdisc
went the same way as VCC (the revolutionary and according to sources
better VCR system then VHS).
Now they are trying it again because the japanese are also putting
LD’s on the dutch market. Depending on the pricing ofthe discs and the
availability it might catch on or not.
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. Nico .
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animation/anime #997, from peabo, 744 chars, Tue Sep 15 11:46:35 1992
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Laserdiscs bombed in the US also. They had terrible production reliability
problems (discs which split apart, or which were warped to the point where
the laser tracking system couldn’t play the disc). Then RCA came along
with their brain-damaged stylus based videodisc system and disrupted the
market. I’m just glad that RCA’s system died a natural death and that the
Laserdiscs are alive and well, so that I can buy discs (even at premium
prices 🙁 of those things I really want in the highest quality home video.
I recently bought a two disc collection of the works of Ray and Charles
Eames, which includes some animation, but the highlight is the tour though
their design studio, which is an out of this world visual experience.
peter
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animation/anime #998, from elfhive, 141 chars, Tue Sep 15 17:44:35 1992
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Thanks for the corrections and for the update. It must be frustrating
for the consumer to cope with these marketing strategies from Philips!
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animation/anime #999, from elfhive, 733 chars, Tue Sep 15 17:49:42 1992
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That’s funny because I bought an RCA laserdisc player and it isn’t a
stylus system.
I would like to know where I can find the Eames laserdisc, it sounds like
a gem. Is it part of the “Criterion Collection,” this company is producing
some truly outstanding collector’s items.
This is probably off-topic, if so please point me to the appropriate
conference, but I would like to know if current laserdisc equipment will
produce output to high definition television, i.e. is there a compatibility
problem?
My sense is that the films are scanned in (digitized?) and encoded on LD
at very high resolutions (anyone know how many lines/cm?). Consequently
the material should be output at resolutions high enough to take advantage
of HDTV.
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animation/anime #1000, from srider, 227 chars, Tue Sep 15 21:59:25 1992
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A laserdisc will give you 425 lines of resolution. HDTV will require
a good deal more than even the best consumer videotape system such as a
Sony SLV-9500 ED-Beta (550 lines) can provide. For full HDTV resolution,
that is.
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animation/anime #1001, from peabo, 947 chars, Wed Sep 16 01:38:33 1992
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The Eames discs are published by
The Voyager Company
1351 Pacific Coast Hwy
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-451-1383
They are called “The Films of Charles & Ray EAMES, Volumes 1 and 2”, catalog
numbers V1045L and V1046L, and they are in CAV format (yay!)
It may be that RCA is making Philips-format LD players now. The system I was
castigating was the Selecta-Vision system they were pushing during the early
’80s. JVC also had an incompatible videodisc system which was non-contact,
but did not use a laser (I think it used an electrostatic probe that floated
above the surface of a plated disk, but I may be way off on that).
I think that laserdiscs use a color-under recording system similar to video
recorders, but with the higher bandwidth characteristic of broadcast-quality
equipment. It is not a digital recording technique (unlike audio and
computer CDs). So, NTSC is the best you can get from them,
but it is very good NTSC.
peter
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animation/anime #1002, from nicolas, 433 chars, Wed Sep 16 02:34:28 1992
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Now with Jan Timmer as CEO things get better. They even are learning
how to do their marketing. With the new products like DCC etc. they
use an on-the-road show to generate interest.
Cute detail: Artists like Dire Straits have refused to let their songs
get distributed on DCC because Philips wanted them to take a cut in
royalties to pay for it all. Dire Straits are also sponsored by
Philips.
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. Nico .
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animation/anime #1003, from elfhive, 401 chars, Wed Sep 16 18:41:50 1992
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Well, it looks like I’m going to have to refresh my knowledge on the current
encoding parameters, thanks for the update. BTW, I just called Voyager and
had them send a catalogue. When I said laserdiscs, the operator told me
“that would be our Criterion Collection.” I guess I figured as much. I
have a recent Criterion catalogue, but I think it is only new releases as
I did not see this disk listed.
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animation/anime #1005, from mikebryant, 299 chars, Wed Dec 23 23:47:27 1992
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TITLE: Video Rights
I have a friend in Germany who is interested in obtaining some
Robotech episodes. What are the legal ramifications of getting copies
of episodes aired publicly? I know that the were tapes sold separately,
but is it possible to disttribute programs that have been on public TV?
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animation/anime #1006, from switch, 200 chars, Sun Dec 27 14:08:23 1992
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Unless you give him the tapes you taped off the air, no. If it was broadcast,
you’re allowed to tape it, and the tape(s) more or less fall under the same
laws as commercially available videos.
Emru
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animation/anime #1007, from mikebryant, 71 chars, Mon Dec 28 22:57:32 1992
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Ah. For personal use only, then? That does sound familiar. Oh well.
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animation/anime #1008, from j_mcarthur, 646 chars, Sun Mar 14 19:24:24 1993
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I am interested in finding the remaining three [?] episodes of
‘The Wandering Kid’, hopefully subtitled.
I purchased an excellent copy of the first half [?] of this truly
bizarre example of anime storytelling at MagicCon in Florida last
summer and have been unsucessful in finding the remaining episodes.
This is due, I’m told, to the fact that this is a truly
adult-oriented story; not really pornographic, though some would
probably think so, not the typical kind anime that feels it has
to be geared strictly towards the children’s video market.
Any info will be gratefully acknowledged.
Jeanie Mc.
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animation/anime #1009, from switch, 1020 chars, Mon Mar 15 11:11:16 1993
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> I am interested in finding the remaining three [?] episodes of
> ‘The Wandering Kid’, hopefully subtitled.
Central Park Media will be releasing the series, subtitled, on
VHS, under their “Adult-18” label. (Now that I think of it, I
believe some of it is out already…)
> I purchased an excellent copy of the first half [?] of this truly
> bizarre example of anime storytelling at MagicCon in Florida last
> summer and have been unsucessful in finding the remaining episodes.
> This is due, I’m told, to the fact that this is a truly
> adult-oriented story; not really pornographic, though some would
> probably think so
Wandering Child is fascinating, but I would have to say that there
are some pornographic bits in there. OTOH, that depends on how
you define pornography, I guess. If you mean pornography as any
depiction of sex intended to arouse or lasciviously stimulate, then
I’d easily agree that there are few of those. If anything, most
of the sexual acts in that film are downright disturbing.
Emru
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animation/anime #1010, from j_mcarthur, 646 chars, Mon Mar 15 21:47:17 1993
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I am interested in finding the remaining three [?] episodes of
‘The Wandering Kid’, hopefully subtitled.
I purchased an excellent copy of the first half [?] of this truly
bizarre example of anime storytelling at MagicCon in Florida last
summer and have been unsucessful in finding the remaining episodes.
This is due, I’m told, to the fact that this is a truly
adult-oriented story; not really pornographic, though some would
probably think so, not the typical kind anime that feels it has
to be geared strictly towards the children’s video market.
Any info will be gratefully acknowledged.
Jeanie Mc.
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animation/anime #1011, from j_mcarthur, 219 chars, Tue Mar 23 21:49:24 1993
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Thanks for the tip on the ‘Wandering Kid’ series.
Might you have the Phone # or address of thie Central Park Media?
Please, Please, share this us anie-maniacs?!?
Jeanie Mc.
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animation/anime #1012, from switch, 53 chars, Tue Mar 23 22:05:01 1993
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Check animation/sources; it’s in message #178.
Emru
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animation/anime #1013, from lmarini, 626 chars, Fri Mar 26 12:35:33 1993
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TITLE: 3×3 Eyes
Could anyone please give me any information on the above title? It’s recently
been released for sale here in the U.K., but my local shop doesn’t have it in
stock, and (rather unreasonably ) are unwilling to order me a copy on the
basis that I can return it if I don’t like it. Without a copy available, I
can’t even refer to the box blurb. Furthermore, my video catalog doesn’t even
list a certificate rating. What sort of story is it (sf? fantasy? action/adv?)?
And what level of violence is in it?
Thanks,
Neil
P.S. could someone satisfy my curiosity by telling me what TINAR
stands for????
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animation/anime #1014, from hmccracken, 275 chars, Fri Mar 26 18:23:59 1993
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Neil —
TINAR stands for This Is Not A Review. It’s often appended to critical
judgements that are expressed on BIX, and dates back to a time long
ago when there were worries that advertisers might quote BIX comments
and suggest that they came from BYTE magazine.
— Harry
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animation/anime #1015, from nicolas, 457 chars, Tue Mar 30 01:30:38 1993
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3×3 Eyes if I remember correctly is a fantasy/horror type story. A girl is
found wandering in the streets of a chinese city. she meets a boy
and together they set of into the sunset. She turns out be on the
search for a holy object that has been stolen from her village.
Some monsters are trying to prevent her from getting it.
The quality of the animation and the story were pretty good. It’s better
than Odin IMHO.
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. Nico .
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animation/anime #1016, from lmarini, 237 chars, Fri Apr 2 06:43:01 1993
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Many thanks, Nico. Actually I got a newsletter this morning from Manga
Video saying that they were releasing this title in the UK on April 5,
so I guess that’s why I haven’t seen it in the shops yet ! I’ll investigate
it next week.
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animation/anime #1017, from lmarini, 657 chars, Tue Apr 13 13:41:33 1993
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I bought myself a copy of 3×3 Eyes last week and was quite favorably
impressed – as was my wife. I would say that of all (9!) of Manga
Video relesases to date, this one is probably the most “oriental” in
terms of its theneme and treatment. This is problably why my wife (who
is Thai) likes it!!!
Nico, I’ve been looking back over some of your previous messages.
Would I be correct in assuming theat you too are based in Europe?
I notice also that you are interested in Bubblegum Crisis in PAL.
I presume that you already know that this is now available here,
or do you want me to post addresses, reference numbers, IMHO’s,hing
or anything else?
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animation/anime #1018, from nicolas, 809 chars, Wed Apr 21 08:04:46 1993
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> Nico, I’ve been looking back over some of your previous messages.
> Would I be correct in assuming that you too are based in Europe?
That’s right. I live in Delft, The Netherlands.
> I notice also that you are interested in Bubblegum Crisis in PAL.
> I presume that you already know that this is now available here,
> or do you want me to post addresses, reference numbers, IMHO’s,
> or anything else?
I know. I bought the first episode of BGC in Holland a few weeks ago.
When I was at Helicon (at Easter) Nigel Fisher of AnimeProjects had a
table with all his stuff. All of BGC, Warriors of the Wind (Nausicaa),
3×3 eyes etc. Bought 4 video’s there. I also got his catalogue which
I’m turning this into a file for him so I can post it to various
interested persons.
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. Nico .
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animation/anime #1019, from lmarini, 882 chars, Thu Apr 22 05:53:59 1993
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Nico,
In case you don’t already have this information, Anime Projects
have released volumes 1-5 of BGC in the UK on PAL to date.
Volume 6 is released on Monday 26th April (I have my order placed
with my local video store!).
I too bought Warriors of the Wind (well, it was only 7 quid, and
I was fed up with waiting for Manga to come up with the full version
of Nausicaa, like they said they were going to!), and as you
probably know Laputa was shown on TV here back in January.
I have just received Manga’s news letter which lists their forthcoming
releases up to September which I’ll post here if you’re interested,
and back in January they sent me a list of titles they are trying
to get for 93/94, and I can pass these on too if you like (there are
around 60 of these!).
Good to hear from you, and nice to see that interest in anime is
really starting to pick up in Europe.
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animation/anime #1020, from hmccracken, 143 chars, Thu Apr 22 09:18:59 1993
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Larry — Feel free to post any of these lists here in the conference
(if they’re long, you might want to put them in Long.Messages).
— Harry
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animation/anime #1021, from nicolas, 370 chars, Fri Apr 23 02:12:54 1993
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I have probably the same list that you have. I didn’t know BTW that
Laputa has been show on TV there. Are you going to the Anime
convention in Birmingham called Contanimeted. The convention is
from October 22nd till October 24th.
I am not going because I will either be in Russia or am busy studying.
But friends of mine are going.
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. Nico .
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animation/anime #1022, from elfhive, 552 chars, Mon Apr 26 23:44:21 1993
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TITLE: News from Central Park Media
July releases
Harmagedon (Subtitled) by Haruki Kadodawa with character design by
Katsuhiro Otomo (Akira). It will list for $39.95 (VHS)
Odin: Photon Space Sailer Starlight (dubbed) $29.95 (VHS) from
Yoshinobu Nishizaki (Starblazers).
CPM has also cut a deal to acquire the distribution rights to
Nippon Animation’s catalog of 33 animated films entitled The
Anthology of Japanese Literature. Stories ranging from Soseki’s
_Botchan_ to Yukio Mishima and Yasunari Kawabata. It will initially
be marketed to schools.
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animation/anime #1023, from lmarini, 280 chars, Wed Apr 28 13:27:43 1993
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I won’t bother posting the list then, as the European readership is rather
small (anyone other than us two??? ) and you already have this info.
Unless, of course, anyone specifically requests it…..
Not sure about the Birmingham con. Any way of finding out what will be
on??
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animation/anime #1024, from lmarini, 323 chars, Wed Apr 28 13:34:27 1993
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Wow, it’s pretty rare for us in the UK to get anything before you
guys, but Odin was released here last year (October???). I’d be
interested in your views on it, I believe Nico was not too impressed,
but I thought it was alright (IMHO, of course). I would add that I
thought the dubbing/translation a little off though.
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animation/anime #1025, from nicolas, 404 chars, Thu Apr 29 08:51:19 1993
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Oh there are more. In Holland there is at least one other person that
I know that reads r.a.a. Also I know of one german and one norwegian
so the european readers number at least a handfull 🙂
I don’t have the address handy for information on Contanimated but why
don’t you write Helen McCarthy for info. She’s bound to know something
if only the address for info.
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. Nico .
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animation/anime #1026, from lmarini, 269 chars, Thu Apr 29 13:37:30 1993
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Thanks for the tip, I’ll try Helen, although I’ve yet to receive a reply
to the last enquiry I sent her (4 weeks ago – has she moved??).
As I live on the South Coast (Worthing, Sussex), Birmingham is a bit of a
way, although not as far as from Holland, I must admit!!
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animation/anime #1027, from lmarini, 228 chars, Fri Apr 30 11:36:20 1993
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Ooops! Me and my mouth! I got the reply from Helen this morning.
If anyone wants it, the office address for Anime UK magazine is
Anime UK
70 Mortimer Street
London
W1N 7DF
England
+44 (0)71 637 2588
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animation/anime #1028, from switch, 119 chars, Thu Jun 17 23:18:58 1993
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TITLE: Pointer
Message #14 in animation/internet contains a list of ftp sites
containing anime-related material.
Emru
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animation/anime #1029, from mikebryant, 321 chars, Sat Jul 24 14:48:31 1993
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TITLE: Anime Sources
I’m glad to see that japanese animation seems to be getting more and more
popular these days. I’ve even seen some subtitled films in Mall video
stores. Suncoast Video actually has an anime section reserved for it and
I have just seen some anime mixed in with adventure films in Saturday Matinee.
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animation/anime #1030, from srider, 151 chars, Sat Jul 24 15:39:20 1993
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Starting in mid-August, one of my business associates is going to sell
anime videotapes and laserdiscs. Only took me a year to talk him into it. 🙂
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animation/anime #1031, from number6, 134 chars, Sat Jul 24 19:42:26 1993
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Don’t forget the the new Gigantor coming this fall. Who knows? Maybe
Orange Road will be on NBC by ’94 (if Cosby buys it, that is).
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animation/anime #1032, from switch, 281 chars, Sun Jul 25 11:25:46 1993
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Yeah, isn’t it amazing? Just a few years ago we had three companies releasing
a few titles. Now we’ve got something like ten, including companies like
Pioneeer, who will be releasing all their anime to the American market.
Sort of makes you wonder what’s going to fandom.
Emru
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animation/anime #1033, from switch, 75 chars, Sun Jul 25 11:26:13 1993
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There’s a rumor that _Sailor Moon_ will be 0on TV this fall. Hmmmn.
Emru
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animation/anime #1034, from srider, 142 chars, Sun Aug 22 22:02:48 1993
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TITLE: Sci-Fi Channel runs more anime..
..on Sept. 4th. I just caught the tail end of the advert, so I don’t
know what they plan to show.
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animation/anime #1035, from switch, 146 chars, Mon Aug 23 09:16:12 1993
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You beat me to it… they’ll be showing Robotech in the early morn, plus
Gigantor. Don’t know what time Gigantor is — misplaced my notes.
Emru
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animation/anime #1036, from switch, 142 chars, Sun Sep 12 11:24:57 1993
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TITLE: AnimEigo news
AnimEigo just got their hands on the anime series, _Ah! Megami-sama!_ which
will be released as _Oh! My Goddess!_.
Emru
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animation/anime #1037, from elfhive, 418 chars, Sun Sep 12 22:33:53 1993
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That seems to be a *very* popular series in Japan right now. Just saw
a couple of laserdiscs at Mikado in Japantown (SFC) and the graphics
were quite appealing.
Had to be content with picking up a copy of Nausicaa and the original
Japanese release of Godzilla. Not cheap.
Came home to find the Star Wars Trilogy box set from Fox here for
me to review and that’s how I spent this weekend. Nausicaa next weekend
I hope.
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animation/anime #1038, from hmccracken, 279 chars, Wed Oct 6 23:38:15 1993
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TITLE: Any Akira Experts Here?
A friend of mine has been assigned to write an article about Otomo, the
director of _Akira_, and is looking for any available information on
him — especially in regards to what he’s done since that film was
made. Anybody have any info?
— Harry
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animation/anime #1039, from nicolas, 144 chars, Thu Oct 7 03:21:56 1993
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I don’t know myself but a friend of mine is. I’ll ask him. But maybe
you’ll get an answer from Emru first.
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. Nico .
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animation/anime #1040, from switch, 321 chars, Thu Oct 7 21:36:11 1993
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Let’s see…
_Harmageddon_, aka _Genma Taisen_ (1983), character design
_Robot Carnival_ (?), director of opening and closing segments
_Manie Manie: Labyrinth Tales_, (“The Order to Stop Construction” segment)
Post-_Akira_: _Roujin Z_, mechanical designer, if memory serves.
Is he looking for manga stuff, too?
Emru
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animation/anime #1041, from hmccracken, 98 chars, Thu Oct 7 22:43:35 1993
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Yup! Anything he’s done or any biographical info, especially in the post-
Akira period.
— Harry
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animation/anime #1042, from switch, 493 chars, Sat Oct 9 12:42:00 1993
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Hmmmn. I’ve got it — download the third issue of my old zine, _Quark_ it’s
in animation and or sf listings — there’s an article on _Akira_ in there,
and the first few paragraphs has an Otomography. That’s got everything
else I know, except for a manga translated my Epic (a one-shot) about a year
ago. I’ve forgotten the name, which makes it supremely hard to look up.
Oh yes, there’s also _Kahba_, a large book containing all kinds of Otomo
artwork, both personal and commercial.
Emru
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animation/anime #1043, from switch, 1411 chars, Sun Oct 10 11:57:59 1993
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From: m0***@tn*.UUCP (Ralph Jenkins)
Newsgroups: rec.arts.anime
Subject: Bilingual Tenchi Miyo disc due December 8th, 1993
Summary: New Pioneer newsletter announces Tenchi!
Keywords: tenchi miyo pioneer laserdisc
Date: 7 Oct 93 23:08:58 GMT
Organization: The Next Challenge, Fairfax, Va.
It’s official! Pioneer will be releasing their first bilingual
Tenchi Miyo laserdisc in America on December 8th. The discs
will have both English and Japanese dialogues, and feature
close-captioning in English. The American releases of Tenchi
will not only be cheaper than the Japanese releases (only $34.95 each),
but they will also be in CAV format (the Japanese discs were in
CLV), making the American Tenchi Miyo discs superior to the Japanese
discs. There will be one episode per disc, beginning with
“The Reawakening of Ryoko”. Pioneer has chosen to keep the name
“Tenchi Miyo”, and has not translated the title for the American
release (according to their ad, they will be aiming for collectors!).
The newsletter from Pioneer went on to mention a Tenchi Miyo
T-shirt deal, in which retailers will get two Tenchi T-shirts
for every 10 LDs that they order. So start preordering those
discs!
No mention was made of a VHS tape release.
— Ralph Jenkins a.k.a. “Mecha”
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The Next Challenge – Public Access Unix in Northern Va. – Washington D.C.
703-803-0391 To log in for trial and account info.
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animation/anime #1044, from davecolton, 26 chars, Sun Oct 24 10:21:48 1993
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Sounds good. Can’t wait.
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animation/anime #1045, from switch, 1261 chars, Wed Oct 27 19:40:29 1993
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From: John Donaldson <VA****@de****.com>
Newsgroups: rec.arts.anime
Subject: A.D. Vision Announcement
Date: Thu, 21 Oct 93 20:32:07 EST
Organization: Delphi Internet
FOr more information, Call: 713-965-0886, fax: 713-965-9318
A Fantasy Beyond Your Wildest Dreams
A.D. Vision is proud to announce the aquisition of it’s latest “anime”
release, the forthcoming animated video Phantasia(tenative title.)
One day, a young bachelor trips across an old Persian rug while dreaming
of his true love. Getting ideas on how to impress her, he takes the rug home
with him. Unknown to him, the rug is actually a gateway to another land.
Through no fault of his own, he accidentally releases one of the carpets
inhabitants, a beautiful younge girl that ends up ruining his love life.
Soon, the carpets’ previous owner shows up looking for the carpet and wish to
destroy the girl that was released. Things go from bad to worse when the
young girls sisters emerge from the carpet.
A.D. Vision currently plans to release Phantasia on a VHS Hi-Fi stereo
videotape on January 31,1994. Suggested retail price for the English
Sub-titled, digitally mastered, digitally transferred video-cassette is
$29.95(U.S. dollars.)
Kevin Winkler
A.D. Vision
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animation/anime #1046, from davecolton, 105 chars, Wed Oct 27 20:58:36 1993
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[voice of Gilbert Gottfried] Jeffharr! Jeffharr! It’s starting!
Next will be a Saturday series . . .
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animation/anime #1047, from elfhive, 88 chars, Fri Nov 12 00:27:51 1993
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TITLE: Anime America news
I’ve just posted the latest information in long.messages #155
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animation/anime #1048, from elfhive, 1969 chars, Mon Nov 22 00:18:38 1993
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TITLE: Studio Ghibli news
Subj: Next Miyazaki films Section: Japanimation
From: Chris Swett, AsstOp 72736,433 # 457734, 1 Reply
To: all Date: 21-Nov-93 06:20:21
I had dinner with the General Manager of New Media at Tokuma Shoten
on Friday night. Before that, he showed me copies of the storyboards of
the Miyazaki movie to be released next summer. The movie features lots and
lots of tanuki, the Japanese species of raccoon. The tanuki are frightened
when their forest comes under the steam shovel of development. Since
Japanese tanuki have a legendary ability to shapechange into human form
(see Ohimatanuki in Urusei Yatsura “Remember My Love”), the tanuki
disguise themselves as human and try various ploys to stop the
development. Some tanuki are good at imitating humans, others are not.
Herein lies the comedy element of the story. Typically a tanuki disguised
as a human may retain a tail and tanuki ears, which may or may not be
noticed by the human they are interacting with. From a very brief
introduction, it appears to be a cross between Watership Down and
Ferngully. I may be confusing it with the movie for the following summer,
but I believe the director will be the one who did Omoide Poro Pora rather
than the Master, himself. Training his replacements seems to be on
Miyazaki-sensei’s mind.
The summer of ’95 will bring another movie, about a girl whose father
is possessed by an evil ghost. She goes on a quest to cure him, apparently
helped by forest spirits similar to Totoro. Tokuma Shoten is going to give
me a copy of the illustrated book when it’s released in mid-December. For
anyone else who wants to order it, it’s fully illustrated and 102 pages,
A-3 size (big), 3000 yen. Hopefully Calci will post the name as it’s
Mononoke-, and I don’t know the kanji.
— Chris
Cross posted with permission of the author.
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animation/anime #1049, from switch, 304 chars, Tue Nov 23 11:36:32 1993
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> but I believe the director will be the one who did Omoide Poro Pora rather
> than the Master, himself. Training his replacements seems to be on
> Miyazaki-sensei’s mind.
The idea of Miyazaki “training” Isao Takahata boggles the mind. Takahata’s
got a track record at least as long as Miyazaki.
Emru
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animation/anime #1050, from elfhive, 311 chars, Tue Nov 23 22:41:31 1993
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This is true and was apparently brought out in the ensuing discussion.
It also appears that Miyazaki will not be working on this film but has
one of his own in production for 1995. My guess is that he is just
keeping his studio employed and is working with some of the top
directors because of his reputation.
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animation/anime #1051, from switch, 107 chars, Wed Nov 24 14:25:22 1993
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Wouldn’t be the first time. Takahata’s last film, _Omoide Poroporo_, was also
produced by Miyazaki.
Emru
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animation/anime #1052, from elfhive, 63 chars, Wed Nov 24 22:52:07 1993
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I haven’t seen that. Can you give me a clue as to the subject?
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animation/anime #1053, from switch, 370 chars, Thu Nov 25 10:55:30 1993
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Ummmmmmmmm, let’s see. A woman in 1992 reflects on her life as a young child
in the mid-60’s, and she decides to visit a friend from her past. As the
movie bounces back and forth between her younger self and the present, she
learns to really and truly grow up.
That’s the gist of it, anyway. I haven’t watched the whole thing as yet, but
I have read a script.
Emru
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animation/anime #1054, from switch, 876 chars, Sun Dec 5 18:05:15 1993
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TITLE: AnimEigo news
AnimEigo has announced a couple of new releases:
The first is the _Oh! My Goddess_ (_Aa! Megamisama_) OAV series, which is about
“the hilarious story of a very nice young man who gets a wrong number
while phoning for take-out and ends up getting a visit from a very
pretty goddess, “Oh! My Goddess” combines comedy and romance in
exquisite proportions. Our hero is granted a wish, and wishes that the
beautiful Belldandy (the goddess) stay with him forever. He gets his
wish — but alas, the regulations of the dorm prohibit women, and he’s
out on his ear.” This will be released on VHS and laserdisc, with the VHS
episodes at $19.95 each, and the two laserdiscs at $39.95 each. Shipping
starts in June.
Next is the release of the dubbed version of _Riding Bean_, for $19.95 on VHS
only. _Riding Bean_ is one of AnimEigo’s earliest releases.
Emru
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animation/anime #1055, from elfhive, 558 chars, Tue Dec 14 23:54:59 1993
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TITLE: GIGANTOR RETROSPECTIVE 30
The Right Stuf is releasing five volumes of this early anime series on the
30th anniversary of the program. Each tape runs fifty minutes and
features two episodes:
Vol 1
World in Danger & The Smoke Robots
Vol 2
Badge of Danger & The Freezer Ray
Vol 3
The Magic Multiplier & The Submarine Base
Vol 4
Treasure Mountain & The Mystery Missile
Vol 5
The Giant Cobra & The Great Hunt
All tapes are dubbed in English and will retail for $19.95 each. The street
date is set for March 16, 1994 (available from Central Park Media).
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animation/anime #1056, from elfhive, 115 chars, Fri Dec 17 20:47:07 1993
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TITLE: KATSUCON ICHI
I’ve just posted the latest update for this East Coast anime convention
in long.messages #157
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animation/anime #1057, from elfhive, 1052 chars, Fri Dec 17 20:50:48 1993
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TITLE: CPM ANNOUNCES
Central Park Media is announcing the following release dates for the English
subtitled release of the Project A-ko sequel “Plot of the Daitokuji Financial
Group.” It is a 70 minute film that picks up where the first Project A-ko
left off. The retail price is listed at $29.95. The street date will be
March 2, 1994.
US Manga Corps will also be bundling these Project A-ko films in a two-pack
that carries a list price of $49.95. So, if you don’t yet own
the first film, you can pick up both of them at a special rate.
On the same street date, Central Park Media is releasing two other
US Manga Corps titles: The Heroic Legend of Arislan, Part 2.
This tape runs 60 minutes and will be available in both dubbed
and subtitled versions for $29.95 each. Finally, US Manga Corps is bringing
a subtitled version of Genocyber to the US. Part One: Birth of Genocyber,
produced by the same folks that brought you Bubblegum Crisis and Gall Force,
runs 46 minutes and lists for $29.95.
All prices refer to VHS videotape.
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animation/anime #1058, from davecolton, 253 chars, Mon Dec 20 22:17:12 1993
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Gencyber. Hmm. Viz’ comic was, well, okay. Sounds like Artmic has found
a replacement for Sonoda. I smell product for product’s sake. Could be
wrong, byt why do I see visions of limited animation, lots of pan shots,
weak backgrounds? I pray I’m wrong.
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animation/anime #1059, from elfhive, 816 chars, Mon Dec 20 22:27:06 1993
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The color one-sheet is pretty explosive. The box artwork features a
very demonic horned blue-black creature rising out of intense flames.
An insert shows a young black-haired girl in a flowing blue dress
against an undefined but nevertheless sinister red shape in the background.
The notes proclaim “featuring an unusual mix of computer graphics, live
action special effects, and cel animation which heightens the viewer’s
enjoyment.” Well, I hope it wasn’t designed to take away from my
enjoyment 🙂
The feel of the two illustrations seems like a cross between Battle
Angel Alita meets The Guyver. How bad can it be when the promotion
says “Now as the battle for possession of Genocyber erupts, the
cyber-punk world of the future explodes with violence as not even
death can be taken for granted.”
I’ll watch.
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animation/anime #1060, from davecolton, 525 chars, Mon Dec 20 22:31:38 1993
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Hmm. Sounds good. Is this a Toshiba EMI gig or Polydor? Any idea?
The Comic runs six issues. If this OVA, how many tapes?
I wonder about their budget — and coincidentally, since the manga’s
ink is still drying, how nuch time did they spend on this stuff?
Bubblegum Crash! turned me off to Artmic, but what you posted
sounds intriguing. Will call CPM tomorrow and order.
On a non-sequitor, heard anything about Ultracom’s new Ultraman
which wrapped shooting in LA recently. Heard the video was already
on sale in Tokyo.
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animation/anime #1061, from elfhive, 422 chars, Mon Dec 20 22:35:57 1993
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The literature doesn’t specify how many parts Genocyber is in. You
might ask them when you call and let us know.
I just received the Ultraman club newsletter (shadow and I are in
a photograph with Ultraman at ConFrancisco — helping him defend
the universe, of course). I haven’t had a chance to look at it
for reading purposes but given printing deadlines I doubt that
there is any real current news. I’ll let you know.
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animation/anime #1062, from davecolton, 228 chars, Mon Dec 20 22:40:46 1993
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WHAT!!!? The Ultraman Club? How does one join?
I have collected all the old Hiyata-era tapes and some of the
newer one (nihongo de dake) and the poor Aussie stuff.
You and Shadow with Ultraman? I could die a happy man . . .
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animation/anime #1063, from elfhive, 413 chars, Tue Dec 21 21:58:36 1993
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Aleta and I are friends with the Editor of QuestNews, Kate McMains.
It is the official publication of QuestClub(tm). I’m looking at
Vol 2, Issue 2 Winter 93. It says that the Ultraman film is currently
in post-production and will be completed in Spring ’94. Lots of
other Ultraman news such as a graphic novel series in ’94.
You can reach the QuestClub HQ at 12440 Moorpark St. Suite 150,
Studio City, CA 91604.
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animation/anime #1064, from davecolton, 359 chars, Wed Dec 22 21:43:12 1993
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Mucho gracias.
When I watch the old episodes, it amazes to think what the PC
crowd would do with this stuff today. Beavis & Butthead are the
reason my kid plays with matches, Your Honor.
Now, Your Honor, my eight-year old is not guilty because he saw
Ultraman cut the monster in half. How could he be blamed for taking
a chain saw to the puppy . . . etc.
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animation/anime #1065, from linkster, 285 chars, Sun Jan 9 14:10:13 1994
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TITLE: Vampire Princess Miyu
I just saw the first two episodes and they’re quite thought provoking. Larva
is a very interesting character. I’ve heard that only episodes 1-4 are out
on two videos. Is this true? Also how many episodes have aired in Japan?
LInk
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animation/anime #1066, from switch, 259 chars, Sun Jan 9 16:05:04 1994
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Yup, only the first four episodes have been translated. To see what others
have been released on laserdisc in Japan, download the Nikaku Animart catalog
from /listings; they would probably have them. I think the file is
‘nikaku.txt’ or ‘nikaku.lha’.
Emru
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animation/anime #1067, from davecolton, 101 chars, Sun Jan 9 16:38:22 1994
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Link, I agree — it is a beautiful OVA. From what I understand,
the entire OVA series is only 1-4.
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animation/anime #1070, from srider, 307 chars, Sun Jan 9 23:53:58 1994
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I think there are only 4 OVAs. I really like the artwork in this series.
One of the better soundtracks I have, too. The kind of horror portrayed
in Miyu is far better than the pedestrian gore you typically get; VPM’s
horrors tend to be Freudian in nature (except for OVA#4 where it gets
quite Jungian).
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animation/anime #1071, from linkster, 253 chars, Mon Jan 10 20:33:52 1994
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Yes, the horror is in the mind. It doesn’t show the acts graphically.
I really liked how the first victim was drained almost instantly,
unlike the long drawn out scenes in most vampire flicks. It made the
attack seem more vicious.
LInk
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animation/anime #1072, from elfhive, 1264 chars, Tue Jan 11 16:14:27 1994
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TITLE: Central Park Media news
April 1994 releases
Hades Project Zeorymer (Vol 1) – subtitled
USM 1098 List Price $29.95
Color, Stereo 60:00
RG Veda Part 2 – subtitled
USM 1080 List Price $29.95
Color, Stereo 41:00
The Heroic Legend of Arislan Part 2 – subtitled
USM 1082 List Price $29.95
Color, Stereo 60:00
Genocyber Part 1: Birth of Genocyber – subtitled
USM 1091 List Price $29.95
Color, Stereo 46:00
CPM is doing a special promotion for retailers on the first two
titles. Buy two and get an additional 10% discount. I’ll be
curious to see if this translates into lower prices for the
consumer. It will certainly push those titles over others. I
wonder why?
Also for April
Project A-ko 2: Plot of the Daitokuji Financial Group – subtitled
USM 1102 List Price $29.95
Color, Stereo 70:00
CPM is also promoting a two-pack collection of the first film and
this new release with a $49.95 list price (USM 1100)
John O’Donnell seems intent on tweaking the marketplace by
offering retailers a special “starter kit” of Japanese animation.
These kits contain an assortment of 12 of CPM’s best selling
titles “housed in an attractive, permanent plastic display
fixture.” There will be two other prepacks containing 15 tapes
and 18 tapes respectively.
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animation/anime #1073, from elfhive, 1495 chars, Tue Jan 11 16:15:39 1994
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TITLE: Animeigo April Releases
SUBTITLED VIDEO
Genesis Surviver Gaiarth – Stage 3
AT093-010 List Price $34.95
45:00
SUBTITLE LASERDISC
Bubblegum Crash
Episodes
1) Illegal Army
2) Geo Climbers
3) Melt Down
2 LD’s List Price #59.95
AD094-002 135:00
Animeigo is also offering promotional packages for a limited time:
All three Gaiarth episodes on video AS094-004 $ 90.00
All three BGC on video AS094-005 $ 90.00
Pack of Gum $175.00
All 8 BG repackaged with their trademarked
SpineScene — when all the packages are
shelved in order you get a scene from the
film
UY 3-Pack $ 80.00
Urusei Yatsura TV 1 & 2 & UY Movie 1
UY 6-Pack $160.00
Urusei Yatsura TV 1,2,3,4 & UY Movies 1 & 3
Madoka Madness $150.00
All 5 vols of Kimagure Orange Road
In the January issue of AnimeMinder, Shonan Bakusozoku (Bomber
Bikers of Shonan) is announced for a January release along with
UY Movie #5. In February look for UY TV #12. These are all
video releases and presumably subtitled not dubbed. On the LD
side, January brings UY Movie #3 and February will feature
the AD Police LD.
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animation/anime #1074, from kipw, 2852 chars, Thu Jan 20 23:30:33 1994
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TITLE: Plutonium: Our Misunderstood Pal
Looks as though Japan has a relative of “Smilin’ Joe Fission.”
I have before me an AP article _Japan’s plutonium video decried_:
Cartoon character ‘soft-pedals’ threat. TOKYO (AP) He’s got a deadly
reputation, but really wants to help mankind.
“I’ll never be scary or dangerous,” he promises.
Meet Mr. Pluto, the Japanese nuclear agency’s round-faced,
rosy-cheeked animated answer to the public’s concern about its plan to
import 30 tons of plutonium as fuel for power plants.
In the country that best knows the dark side of atomic energy,
not everyone is charmed by Mr. Pluto, who is featured in a
promotional videotape prepared by the Power Reactor and Nuclear Fuel
Development Corp.[D
The agency, and Mr. Pluto, say the dangers are exaggerated.
“Hey everybody, I’m not a ghost! If everyone treats me with a
peaceful and warm heart, I’ll never be scary or dangerous,” he says.
“It’s really too bad that I was first used as a tool of war in atomic
weapons. But I really don’t like war. In fact, what I do like is to
work peacefully.”
Atomic bombs were dropped on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and
Nagasaki to speed Japan’s surrender at the end of World War II in 1945.
About 210,000 people died.
Mr. Pluto resembles a small child. He sports cute red boots and a green
helmet with anntennae. The front of the helmet has the chemical symbol
for plutonium, “Pu.”
In one scene in the video, he shakes the hand of a grinning youngster
who is guzzling a mug of plutonium-laced soda. (This scene is shown in
a still, with the caption “Mr. Pluto, right, shakes hands with a youngster
drinking a mug of plutonium-laced soda in a promotional video from Japan’s
nuclear fuel agency.”) The narration says that if plutonium were ingested,
most of it would be passed through the body without harm.
The image is designed to counter arguments that plutonium, in the hands
of the wrong people, could be used to create a bomb or poison a city’s
water supply–treated as “rumors” in the tape.
“The most fundamental lie in this video is the idea that plutonium is not
dangerous,” said Jinzaburo Takagi, a former nuclear chemist who heads the
Citizens Nuclear Information Center.
“Of course it’s very dangerous to drink plutonium,” Takagi said. “To say
otherwise, as they do in this video, is completely outrageous.”
The silvery metal is a highly radioactive poison in humans because it is
absorbed by bone marrow. The inhalation of one-ten-thousandth of a gram
can induce lung cancer.
Kihoshi Yoshimura, who heads a citizens’ group campaigning against
Japan’s plutonium fuel program, said Wednesday his group would file a
protest.
(end of article)
Pity, they never said what studio. Mr. Plutonium is a tiny mite,
two heads high, with pie-slice eyes. Makes me want to gargle with
deadly toxins just looking at him.
–Kip
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animation/anime #1075, from hmccracken, 348 chars, Fri Jan 21 15:59:08 1994
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Kip, any well-read comics fan must know that drinking a plutonium-
laced soft drink would, in all probability, give the drinker
superheroic abilities of some sort.
The program sounds admirable, but if they import it stateside, it
would be a good idea to rename Mr. Pluto. Sounds like Mickey Mouse’s
dog has opened a hairdressing salon.
— Harry
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animation/anime #1076, from elfhive, 496 chars, Sat Jan 22 14:32:48 1994
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This story was picked up and run in an abbreviated form in Friday’s
_Wall Street Journal_. They have this small two column box on the
first page of Section B where they always put a humorous anecdote.
Anyway, there are just a few of us in the mid-Atlantic and Northeast
of the US wishing for more nuclear power plants after the rolling
black outs in sub-zero temperatures this past week. I’m sure glad
knowledgeable scientists are calling for out-of-control global
warming as a future trend 🙂
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animation/anime #1077, from elfhive, 1064 chars, Sat Jan 22 14:43:14 1994
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TITLE: More April 1994 Releases
from Central Park Media
This is the beginning of a series that I’ve been waiting for.
A great way to become familiar with the classics of Japanese literature.
All are subtitled, not dubbed.
The Izu Dancer Kawabata Yasunari (Nobel Prize winner)
The Dancing Girl Mori Ohgai
CPM 1139 List: $29.95
Color 52:00
The Harp of Burma Takeyama Michio
(Parts 1 & 2)
CPM 1140 List $29.95
Color 52:00
The Season of the Sun Ishihara Shintaro
Student Days Kume Masao
The Grave of the Wild Ito Sachio
Chrysanthemum
CPM 1141 List $29.95
Color 78:00
A Ghost Story Koizumi Yakumo
The Theater of Life Ozaki Shiro
CPM 1142 List $29.95
Color 52:00
Wandering Days Hayashi Fumiko
Growing Up Higuchi Ichiyo
CPM 1143 List $29.95
Color 52:00
Central Park Media is offering retailers a special promotion package:
buy 4 tapes get one free – their suggested list price for the package
is $119.95 (CPM 1156)
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animation/anime #1078, from elfhive, 494 chars, Tue Jan 25 00:46:28 1994
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TITLE: List anime available in US
I’m working on a project that caused me to make a list of anime
titles available in subtitled or dubbed versions through US
commercial distributors. It is in long.messages #159.
It is grouped by distributor and subgrouped by “type” such as
film, OAV, mini-series, and tv series. This is subject to
interpretation. I welcome any missing titles, comments on misplaced
titles within groups (and why), and anything else you might come
up with. Thanks in advance.
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animation/anime #1079, from davecolton, 37 chars, Tue Jan 25 19:55:04 1994
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Sounds great! Looking forward to it.
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animation/anime #1080, from elfhive, 1243 chars, Thu Jan 27 01:29:38 1994
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TITLE: Make a Wish Come True
I received the following letter from Mike Pascuzzi, Director of
Sales, Central Park Media. I’m sharing the appropriate excerpts
here because you folks know CPM and what they are doing to bring
Japanese animation to the US:
“Central Park Media is participating in a request that business
cards be sent to Craig Shergold at the address below. Seven year
old Craig has cancer and has little time to live. Craig has
turned in a wish to the Children’s Make-A-Wish Foundation and
expressed his desire to have an entry in the Guinness Book of
World Records for the largest collection of business cards ever
received by an individual.
“Please take the time to send your business card (as well as the
cards of your co-workers) to Craig. If at all possible share
this letter with as many people as possible. Let’s all team up
to assist Craig in making his wish come true. Surely it’s worth a
few moments of your time to grant him his wish. You will have
the great feeling of helping this young man, a feeling that will
remain with you for the rest of your lives. Thank you for your
time and consideration.”
Craig Shergold
c/o Children’s Make-A-Wish Foundation
3200 Perimeter Center East
Atlanta, GA 30346
USA
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animation/anime #1081, from nicolas, 311 chars, Thu Jan 27 03:00:16 1994
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OH NO, NOT AGAIN!!
Please don’t do this. This is something that has been haunting the
Internet community for years now. The story around Craig WAS real but
not relevant anymore. Check any of the Internet history files floating
around e.g. Big Dummy Guide To The Internet.
……….
. Nico .
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animation/anime #1082, from hmccracken, 139 chars, Thu Jan 27 06:42:52 1994
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Right, Nico — Craig reached his goal several years ago. Last time I heard,
Craig was a lot older than seven and was doing well.
— Harry
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animation/anime #1083, from davecolton, 116 chars, Thu Jan 27 19:10:59 1994
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Yes. I too must encourage people to call John O’Donnell and get
CPM to stop. The family DOES NOT want more cards.
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animation/anime #1084, from nicolas, 414 chars, Fri Jan 28 08:23:21 1994
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The Craig Sherhold (sp?) story together with the Pyramid schemes and
other postings, like the recent Global Alert post, are a recurring
item on the various nets. I don’t think they will ever leave. It is
a sort of electronic junk mail that will get posted now and then. I
usually ignore these or post a warning like the one on Craig.
And now back to our scheduled program.
……….
. Nico .
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animation/anime #1085, from davemackey, 218 chars, Sat Jan 29 12:59:37 1994
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Not unlike the recent “Jesus has cum” (sic) post, whose header is much larger
than the actual message itself. These lunatics give us clean-cut, hardworking
computer geeks a bad name. 😉
–Dave
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animation/anime #1086, from elfhive, 174 chars, Sat Jan 29 13:36:42 1994
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Call Mike Pascuzzi who originated this latest round with fax distribution
which I assume went to all the retailers on their list — unless I was
singled out for this one 🙂
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animation/anime #1087, from hmccracken, 348 chars, Sat Jan 29 14:37:53 1994
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It’s worth noting that those who distribute the Craig story are, as far
as one can tell, doing it with the best of intentions. Craig exists
and did want the cards — it’s just that he wanted them several
years ago. Still, it’s an interesting example of how even
well-meaning incorrect information can spread around the net
like wildfire.
— Harry
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animation/anime #1088, from elfhive, 208 chars, Sat Jan 29 15:28:57 1994
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What will be interesting is to find out if Jerry Frebowitz of Movies
Unlimited (citing as the originating source by Mike Pascuzzi of CPM)
is circulating the story from the Internet or from some other source.
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animation/anime #1089, from elfhive, 487 chars, Sat Jan 29 15:30:14 1994
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TITLE: New titles announced
CPM announces two new releases
April 1994
From AD Vision
Rei Rei Adult Anime
based on graphic series by Toshimitsu Shimizu and expected to be released
simultaneously in Japan. Will contain complete unedited footage and a
bonus production art portfolio.
VHSR-001
Subtitled, Color 60minutes $34.95
May 1994
From Viz Video
Ranma 1/2 TV Series Vol 5
VVRT-005
Dubbed, Color Stereo 50minutes (two episodes) $29.95
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animation/anime #1090, from srider, 459 chars, Sat Jan 29 23:58:02 1994
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The interesting thing is (and we’re all prone to this) somehow
we humans have this odd short-circuit in our heads such that when a request
of this nature comes along, we act without thinking at all. It’s fascinating
to watch–almost like a compulsion. When a certain set of criteria are met
then BAM! an exponential barrage of printed/ascii text goes forth…
I almost wonder if there is some collective unconscious movitation that
does this to us. 🙂
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animation/anime #1092, from kipw, 232 chars, Sun Jan 30 11:49:35 1994
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Here I was, going to tell everyone that this sounded just like
an urban legend Ann Landers tries to quash every couple of years.
At least they’re not asking us to send all the stuff directly
to the poor kid’s house this time.
–Kip
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animation/anime #1093, from elfhive, 321 chars, Sun Jan 30 15:23:55 1994
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I’m not at all sure that it is unthinking. For me there are a number of
cues that must be present. When a fax comes from a known legitimate
business contact, I decide to act. If I come across a message posted
on Internet by someone I don’t know I will probably ignore it no
matter how cute the puppie’s eyes may look 🙂
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animation/anime #1094, from davecolton, 19 chars, Tue Feb 1 22:03:11 1994
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Yes, that is safe.
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animation/anime #1095, from elfhive, 1540 chars, Thu Feb 3 09:27:49 1994
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TITLE: Genocyber-Space Give-Away
For the first time in history, a Japanese animation film
will be released in North America before the original version is
released in Japan!
U.S. Manga Corps will be releasing Genocyber-1: Birth of Genocyber
on March 2, 1994, well before Bandai and Artmic release in Japan
later this year.
To celebrate its unprecedented premier in North America, USMC is
giving away 100 pre-release screener copies to dozens of denizens
of cyberspace.
The first 100 anime fans to e-mail their requests by February 10, 1994
will receive a free pre-release screener copy of Genocyber-1. (This
screener comes with the original packaging and intermittently flashes the
words “for promotinal purposes only” on the screen. A small postage
and handling fee will be charged.)
Furthermore, those fans who receive a screener copy and send back
answers to a short questionnaire will receive a set of USMC posters
for free! (no postage and handling fee will be required.)
To participate, email this Internet address: CE**********@De****.com
You must include your name and your shipping address (no PO boxes).
They also require your credit card information: the name on the
card, type of card (Mastercard or Visa), card number and expiration
date. Your card will be charged US$ 5.00 for the postage and handling
costs.
Alternatively, you may send a check or money order for US$ 5.00
postmarked before February 10, 1994.
Naturally, email respondents have a much better chance of being within
the first 100 to reply.
Good Luck!
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animation/anime #1096, from switch, 62 chars, Thu Feb 3 19:07:49 1994
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Thanks for the notice, Greg! Now, can I catch them…?
Emru
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animation/anime #1097, from davecolton, 524 chars, Fri Feb 4 19:43:53 1994
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TITLE: CPM DISAVOWS GENCYBER REPORTS
I called CPM today. The 100 tapes are not being given to fans but
are for dealers only. They specifically stated that the Delphi.com
stuff was rumor and had no basis in past or present.
Call to confirm but they were not pleased by this rumor.
And if they started it for marketing reasons, well, we know
where they are (I used to live across the street in the green
Zechendorf if a hit team needs to be assembled — I know their
building well (nice game store on street level too)).
,
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animation/anime #1098, from elfhive, 611 chars, Sat Feb 5 14:06:31 1994
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That’s twice now that I have received faxed material from them that
is dubious. I even talked to Stephanie Shalovsky about it before
posting. She said that she thought they were planning on posting
it on various nets but in all fairness she wasn’t sure and didn’t
handle that side of it. Although the fax did go out under her
name as the contact person.
I’m afraid I’m going to have to restrict my postings from them
to just announcing releases. Even that can sometimes be inaccurate,
at least I hope everyone understands that is subject to change.
I’m holding on to the fax if anyone would like to see a copy.
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animation/anime #1099, from elfhive, 723 chars, Sat Feb 5 14:29:02 1994
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TITLE: Madoka Madness
Animeigo has just announced a very attractive price reduction for
all five tapes (8 OVAs plus the movie) in the Kimagure Orange Road
series.
Originally listed as a $150 package, Animeigo is now promoting it
at $100 for a limited time only.
Urusei Yatsura
Announcing the late May release of the TV series
Volume 13 videotape.
AT092-113 List: $39.95
Also in late May, the UY Movie LD #5, “All’s Well That Doesn’t End.”
AD093-008 List: $54.95
Knight Sabers pillow case
No anime fan should be without one, probably two! All four of the
delightful Knight Sabers lounging in night attire grace this
colorful ice blue satin case for standard pillow size. List: $24.95.
Definetly a collector’s item.
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animation/anime #1100, from elfhive, 728 chars, Sat Feb 5 14:29:53 1994
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TITLE: MORE MAY RELEASES
CENTRAL PARK MEDIA is making the following anime titles available:
US Manga Corps
Early May street date
Iczer 3, vol 1 (subtitled)
USM 1092 List: $29.95
Color, stereo 60:00
Project A-ko 3: Cinderella Rhapsody (subtitled)
USM 1103 List: $29.95
Color, stereo 50:00
Laserdisc releases
from AD Vision
Available in April
Devil Hunter Yohko LD (subtitled)
CAVY-001 List: $34.95
Color 45:00
Graphic scenes of sex and violence. The US LD will have chapter stops
and a bonus music video will be included.
Available in June
Sol Bianca LD (subtitled)
CAVSB-001 List: $39.95
Color 63:00
In addition to chapter stops, the laserdisc will include a bonus
production art portfolio.
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animation/anime #1101, from elfhive, 2359 chars, Sat Feb 5 14:32:45 1994
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TITLE: WICKED CITY
Just had a chance to catch the Streamline Pictures theatrical release of
this film before it left the Biograph Theatre in Washington D.C. after
a week’s run. I’m always delighted to be able to see anime prints
projected on a screen, there is a wealth of visual information that I
don’t get from tape or on a small television screen. I have to say,
however, that the experience was marred by the fact that the first
reel had a devastatingly distracting scratch running the vertical
length of the screen throughout.
I found this to be one of Streamline’s best dubbed productions. The
voice actors fit the characters, especially the leader of the Black
World “radicals” and our two protagonists, Taki and Maki-e.
The weakest, and also the most difficult to render credibly, was perhaps
the character of impish Giuseppe Maiart. Still, the actor acquitted
himself well.
It was sheer joy to have many loose ends from viewing the film only
in Japanese revealed and neatly tied up. I can’t speak for the accuracy
of the dialogue to the original or to deviations from the original
plot, but the film made sense as translated. I have seen this film
at least five times on the small screen in the original language and
I don’t find the dubbed version disturbing in the least. The audience
reaction was also appropriate to this view. Attendees at my screening
seemed very caught up in the film and I listened for and did not hear
any mutterings about misunderstandings as people were leaving.
I highly recommend screening this film in the theatre if at all possible.
I only hope that Streamline retires this particular print (reel one) and
keeps circulating new ones. The more I see this film the more impressed
I am with the execution and I am even more impressed with the story
concept — it is firmly rooted in archetypal images and carries strong
and internally consistent plot lines. I would really like to see more
stories set in this universe.
Two stories I would like to see are (a) the impact of the birth of the
child on the two worlds and (b) the story of how Maki-e came to renege
on her leadership position with the “radicals” and become such an
avid servant of the Black Guard. This latter may only be a product of
the English translation, I would like to know if these circumstances
are also part of the original Japanese story.
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animation/anime #1102, from davecolton, 82 chars, Sat Feb 5 17:43:48 1994
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No need to apologize — it is CPM’s error. Clearly, their house
is not in order.
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animation/anime #1103, from elfhive, 258 chars, Sun Feb 6 18:59:38 1994
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I did talk to Mike Pascuzzi about the Craig Shergold fax. He told me
that the fax distribution is some 300 video retailers strong! I
haven’t seen a follow-up retraction. I guess Craig will have to
hope that those recipients are less motivated than I was 🙂
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animation/anime #1104, from elfhive, 1492 chars, Fri Feb 25 01:09:38 1994
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TITLE: AnimEigo AnimAnnouncement for May 1994
Urusei Yatsura Movie LD #5 – The Final Chapter
Kanketsuhen (The Final Chapter) is a nearly entirely faithful animated
representation of Boy Meets Girl, the finale of the original manga (comic
book) series. With the arrival of Lum’s fianci, a boy named Lupa, Lum and
Ataru’s game of tag to avert Earth’s destruction unfolds.
AD093-008 UPC 7-37187-00088-1 LASERDISC
Color Mono Hi Fi Subtitled 85Min. $54.95
Mild profanity comedy
STREET 5/25/94
Urusei Yatsura TV Vol 13 – Episodes 47-50
Who has green hair, pointed ears, horns, a tiger-skin bikini and hordes of
crazed fans? Lum, Princess of the Oni, that’s who! Join Lum, Ataru and the
rest of the Tomobiki gang as they create their own brand of insanity!
AT092-113 UPC 7-37187-00082-9 VHS
Color Mono Hi Fi Subtitled 100 Min. $39.95
Mild profanity comedy
STREET 5/25/94
LIMITED TIME OFFER
Madoka Madness – Kimagure Orange Road Vols 1-5
Can an indecisive teenager choose between two girls who love him without
exposing his family’s psychic gifts? It’s never a dull moment on whimsical
Kimagure Orange Road! Such a deal! The Madoka Madness pack contains all 5
KOR videos!
AS094-006 Madoka Madness $100.00
(A savings of $99.75 off normal list!)
STREET 5/25/94
AnimAlertAnimAlertAnimAlertAnimAlertAnimAlertAnimAlertAnimAlert
Laserdisc customers! As of 5/1/94 Vampire Princess Miyu LD is dropping in
price! The new suggested retail is $39.95! Stock up today!
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animation/anime #1105, from elfhive, 1052 chars, Fri Feb 25 01:10:32 1994
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TITLE: Central Park Media Announces
NEW LASERDISCS from AD VISION
Devil Hunter Yohko (Subtitled)
CAVY-001 $34.95
Color 45:00
Street Date: 4/13/94
Will have chapter stops and a bonus music video.
Sol Bianca (Subtitled)
CAVYSB-001 $39.95
Color 63:00
Street Date: 6/8/94
Chapter stops and a bonus production art portfolio.
VHS titles from AD VISION
Originally sold as a two-pack, the GUY series is now being released
with both films on a single cassette.
GUY: Double Targets contains GUY: Awakening of the Devil and GUY:
Second Target. It will be available in an uncut (VHSG-003) and edited
(VHSG-004) versions – both for mature audiences.
US MANGA CORPS
VHS titles
Iczer 3, Vol. 1 (Subtitled)
USM-1092 $29.95
Color, Stereo, 60:00
Street Date: 5/4/94
Project A-ko 3: Cinderella Rhapsody (Subtitled)
USM 1103 $29.95
Color, Stereo, 50:00
Street Date: 5/4/94
THE RIGHT STUF
VHS New Release
Toward the Terra (Subtitled)
RS9001 $29.95
Color, 112:00
Street Date: 5/4/94
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animation/anime #1106, from elfhive, 1884 chars, Fri Feb 25 01:11:53 1994
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TITLE: THEATRICAL SCHEDULE FOR STREAMLINE PICTURES
Japanese Animation Dubbed Releases
All dates 1994
WICKED CITY
Feb 25-26 University of Georgia, Athens
Feb 25-Mar 3 Monica 4-Plex, Santa Monica, CA
Mar 4-19 Torrey Pines Theater, Las Vegas, NV
Mar 11-12 University of Maryland, College Park
Mar 11-19 Fine Art Theater, Mission, KS
Mar 25 University of Rochester, NY
Apr 6-9 SUNY Buffalo, Amherst, NY
Apr 8-17 Little Art Theatre, Yellow Springs, OH
Apr 21-24 Cleveland Cinematheque, Cleveland, OH
Apr 22-23 University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
Apr 22-May 21 Music Box Theater, Chicago, IL
May 6 Carefree Cinema, W. Palm Beach, FL
NEO-TOKYO/SILENT MOBIUS
Apr 8-9 Music Box Theater, Chicago, IL
Apr 22 Carefree Cinema, W. Palm Beach, FL
THE PROFESSIONAL
Apr 15-16 Music Box Theater, Chicago, IL
Apr 29 Carefree Cinema, W. Palm Beach, FL
FIST OF THE NORTH STAR
Feb 18-19 Music Box Theater, Chicago, IL
Mar 18 Carefree Cinema, W. Palm Beach, FL
Apr 6-9 SUNY Buffalo, Amherst, NY
Apr 22 University of Rochester, NY
ROBOT CARNIVAL
Apr 4-5 Music Box Theater, Chicago, IL
Apr 25 Carefree Cinema, W. Palm Beach, FL
LENSMAN
Feb 25 University of Rochester, NY
Mar 25-26 Music Box Theater, Chicago, IL
Apr 9 Carefree Cinema, W. Palm Beach, FL
CASTLE OF CAGLIOSTRO
Mar 18-19 Music Box Theater, Chicago, IL
Apr 1 Carefree Cinema, W. Palm Beach, FL
TWILIGHT OF THE COCKROACHES
Mar 18-19 Music Box Theater, Chicago, IL
Apr 15 Carefree Cinema, W. Palm Beach, FL
Apr 29 University of Rochester, NY
ZERAM
Apr 21-24 Cleveland Cinematheque, OH
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animation/anime #1107, from linkster, 106 chars, Fri Feb 25 19:38:57 1994
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Is the Fine Art Theatre run in Shawnee Mission, KS? I’ve never heard of a
Mission, KS.
LInk
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animation/anime #1108, from elfhive, 258 chars, Sat Feb 26 16:53:13 1994
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Well, apparently Streamline Pictures has heard of Mission, KS. I’m
assuming they are even prepared to send a print there 🙂
You’re probably right but if you want absolute confirmation, I’ll
pass the buck. Streamline Pictures: (310)998-0070 – ask for Wendy.
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animation/anime #1109, from elfhive, 908 chars, Sun Feb 27 13:27:45 1994
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TITLE: TOTORO REPORTED TROMATIZED
The March 1994 issue of “The Troma Times” announces that FoxVideo has
been chosen as the producer for the videocassette and laserdisc
releases of “My Neighbor Totoro.” The exact release date was unspecified
but the article mentions “this Spring.”
The Tokuma book is available in bookstores and Troma’s licensing
division is gearing up to support the theatrical and home video releases
with a “wide range” of merchandising products.
For those of you who missed the 1993 San Diego Comic-Con there is a
small picture of Totoro who put in a live, in-person appearance.
In another article, Troma Films lets us know that _My Neighbor Totoro_
entertained audiences on 800 screens nationwide including Los Angeles,
Chicago, and New York. This reporter wistfully reminds them that they
somehow missed the nation’s capital which remains more-or-less
“untromatized” through 1994.
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animation/anime #1110, from elfhive, 1068 chars, Sat Mar 5 00:03:13 1994
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TITLE: ANIMEIGO DUBS!
Nearly a year in the making, AnimEigo’s English language version of
Riding Bean will hit the streets at the end of March. The audition
tapes of a number of professional voice actors were sent out to
“Subtitle-loving Anime Fans” who then faced the difficult choice of
deciding who sounded right for the production. The VHS video release
will be priced at $19.95.
Also slated for release on VHS at the end of the month is Urusei
Yatsura Movie #6 (“Always My Darling”). In April Stage 3 of the
Genesis Surviver Gaiarth series. In May, Urusei Yatsura TV Vol. 13.
At the end of June, AnimEigo will bring us the first three “Oh My
Goddess” episodes. The end of July will see the release of Urusei
Yatsura TV Vol. 14.
On the laserdisc side:
March 30 Urusei Yatsura Movie #4 “Lum The Forever”
April 20 Bubblegum Crash (all three episodes)
May 25 Urusei Yatsura Movie #5 “The Final Chapter”
June 29 Oh My Goddess! #1 (first three episodes)
July 27 Urusei Yatsura Movie #6 “Always My Darling”
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animation/anime #1111, from elfhive, 926 chars, Sat Mar 5 00:04:00 1994
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TITLE: CENTRAL PARK MEDIA NEWS
CPM has announced the creation of a new music label called MangaMusic.
As the first release in this line, the have chosen the soundtrack from
Project A-ko. It will be released on compact disc with a retail price
of $19.95. It includes the theme songs for the three main characters.
The street date is 4/13/94.
Malibu Comics will be releasing the first of four Project A-ko comic
books later on this month. The remaining issues will follow at two
week intervals.
A screensaver and CD-ROM game based on Project A-ko are also slated for
summer release.
Two releases from AD Vision were announced for June and July:
Dragon Knight (subtitled)
VHSD/001 List: $34.95
40:00 Color
Street: 6/1/94
End of Summer (subtitled)
VHSE/001 List: $29.95
55:00 Color
Street: 7/6/94
These two animation productions are deemed for mature audiences as is
most of the AD Vision line.
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animation/anime #1112, from gkeller, 62 chars, Mon Mar 7 23:59:40 1994
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TITLE: Rei Rei
Does anyone know anything about “Rei Rei”?
GK
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animation/anime #1113, from elfhive, 745 chars, Tue Mar 8 23:58:47 1994
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TITLE: CPM News
Central Park Media announced a live, on-line interview with
“Genocyber” director, Koichi Ohata. The only problem was that the
announcement was faxed after the interview occurred on Tuesday,
March 1 from 3:30 to 4:30pm EST in the Internet Relay Chat (IRC).
I wonder if there is a transcript of the session available on
Internet somewhere.
June VHS releases
From Viz Video
Ranma 1/2 OAV “Like Water For Ranma” Dubbed
VVRO-002 $34.95
Color, Stereo, 60:00
Street: 6/8/94
Again two episodes from the OAV series.
From US Manga Corps
A Wind Named Amnesia (Subtitled)
USM 1108 $29.95
Color, Stereo, 80:00
Street: 6/1/94
Detonator Orgun, Part 1 (Subtitled)
USM 1088 $29.95
Color, Stereo, 57:00
Street: 6/1/94
.
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animation/anime #1114, from switch, 75 chars, Wed Mar 9 21:21:59 1994
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Not a thing, I’m afraid. Let’s see what my Usenet archives turn up.
Emru
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animation/anime #1115, from gkeller, 14 chars, Thu Mar 10 00:37:43 1994
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OK..cool.
GK
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animation/anime #1116, from davecolton, 318 chars, Sat Mar 12 15:37:42 1994
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TITLE: BGC Manga
The BGC manga is out. Studio Proteus did a decent job — Warren’s plot
and line work is good though not great. Priss in particular has
suffered greviously, looking now like a slightly bloated mall rat
from Cleveland.
Maybe it will get better. As John Weeks closes issue 1, Knight Sabers,
Sanjo!
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animation/anime #1117, from davecolton, 584 chars, Sat Mar 12 15:40:21 1994
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TITLE: CPM Stuff
By the way, O’Donnel and crew have lost my business. I called NYC
about the Gencyber and was told the rumor was hogwash. Not once, but twice.
Of course, it looks like it was in the works.
So, the excuse? Incompetence? Who cares. I for one am busy with many
cares as well. A hallmark of professionalism is to be accurate. If
one doesn’t know the answer, then say so.
Besides, CPM people have been making astonishingly snide comments
about AnimEigo which again exceeds professional competition.
FWIW, YMMV, etc. But I will not let them get one more $1 from me.
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animation/anime #1118, from elfhive, 119 chars, Sat Mar 12 16:41:45 1994
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Do the bloated mall rats from Cleveland look much different from the
well-fed hordes that occupy downtown Los Angeles?
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animation/anime #1119, from elfhive, 422 chars, Sat Mar 12 16:45:11 1994
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Was this the Genocyber email giveaway that they are still denying?
Actually, if you are buying any US released anime at all, you might
inadvertantly be supporting CPM. They seem to be distributing everyone
but Streamline. They don’t announce the AnimEigo releases but I’m
pretty sure retailers can buy them through their office — not sure
about that but I know they collaborated on Urusei Yatsura’s _Beautiful
Dreamer_.
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animation/anime #1120, from switch, 259 chars, Sat Mar 12 18:22:13 1994
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It seems that not enough people knew about the GENOCYBER deal, which was legit
(mine’s right here). There was some hubbub about it on rec.arts.anime, and
it seems that unless you talked to the right person, you’d be told it wasn’t
happening. Sheesh.
Emru
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animation/anime #1121, from davecolton, 69 chars, Sat Mar 12 18:29:15 1994
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Dunno!! I’m looking at the cover now. For LA’s sake, I hope not.
:=)
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animation/anime #1122, from davecolton, 401 chars, Sat Mar 12 18:32:00 1994
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You of course, are correct. I am just steamed about the whole thing.
When John was first starting out at the Eighth Ave. apt/office,
I respected him personally and the efforts being made to use
CPM’s resources for anime.
But his staff lately has become cavalier, disdainful and above all
undeservedly arrogant — as made clear by the Gencyber mess.
A lawsuit might sober the young ones up fast. . .
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animation/anime #1123, from davecolton, 208 chars, Sat Mar 12 18:33:22 1994
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As I said, no dollar from me anymore. And also as I said, a lawsuit
might sober
er, sober them up. As a member of the NY bar, I have a mind to
investigate a class action possibility. I am that pissed off.
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animation/anime #1124, from switch, 292 chars, Sat Mar 12 19:44:49 1994
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Well, I ordered a bunch of tapes from them, for resale, about two years ago.
None of them have arrived to date, though they say they’ve been shipped.
Every fax to them (I can rarely be home in time time to call them) has thus
far been ignored. So I go with AnimEigo, direct.
Emru
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animation/anime #1125, from elfhive, 373 chars, Sat Mar 12 21:02:04 1994
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You know, as I was typing up that fax for redistribution electronically,
I was actually wondering about the legality. Upon reflection it is not
information that I would readily pass on under my name in future. The
sweepstakes and lottery laws are quite complex at a number of different
levels. I don’t think the whole issue has been addressed for electronic
media as well.
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animation/anime #1126, from davecolton, 119 chars, Sat Mar 12 23:27:29 1994
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I hear you. I was thinking the same thing in general, particularly
after the awful treatment USM gave me on the phone.
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animation/anime #1127, from srider, 361 chars, Sun Mar 13 18:28:22 1994
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I must say that AnimEigo’s PR is excellent. In particular, Pete and Suzanne
down in NC have promptly solved every problem I’ve ever had with their
products. (Four whole problems, too. 🙂 Where else can one call a business
a 7pm that ‘closes’ at 5pm and get an order made or glitch cleared up?
I just wish my parts suppliers at work were that good. 🙂
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animation/anime #1128, from linkster, 84 chars, Mon Mar 14 23:07:46 1994
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TITLE: Anime fans
YOu might want to check out animation/comics msg 1200.
LInk
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animation/anime #1129, from elfhive, 3532 chars, Mon Mar 14 23:43:34 1994
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TITLE: AnimEigo June releases
AnimEigo AnimAnnouncement
AnimEigo, Inc. announces their video and laserdisc releases for June, 1994.
Please add these titles to all listings, new release bulletins and
purchasing systems.
Oh My Goddess! #1 – Moonlight and Cherry Blossoms
College freshman Morisato Keiichi dials a wrong number when phoning for
take out and gets an unexpected delivery – Belldandy, a real live, honest
to goodness Goddess! She grants him a wish and his wish is to have the
beautiful Belldandy stay with him forever! The Ultimate Force enforces his
wish and Keiichi and Belldandy are made inseparable. There is a slight
problem…the dorm has one strict rule : NO WOMEN ALLOWED!
AT094-002 UPC 7-37187-00093-5 VHS Color Stereo Subtitled 29 Min.
$19.95
Comedy
PREBOOK 5/31/94 STREET 6/29/94
Oh My Goddess! #2 – Midsummer Night’s Dream
Five months have passed since Belldandy moved in and Keiichi has yet to
make the moves on the divine beauty! Belldandy’s big sister Urd is not
amused, and after using a sexy videotape to introduce herself to Keiichi,
gives him some serious make-out advice. When every attempt to advance the
romance a base or two goes hilariously askew on a trip to the sea-shore,
Urd brings out her ultimate weapon — a Love Potion!
AT094-003 UPC 7-37187-00094-2 VHS Color Stereo Subtitled 29 Min.
$19.95
Comedy
PREBOOK 5/31/94 STREET 6/29/94
Oh My Goddess! #3 – Burning Hearts on the Road
With Belldandy on Earth and Urd bouncing back and forth, little Goddess
sister Skuld finds keeping track of the bugs in the Universal Force System
and keeping the Heavens running smoothly quite a lonely task! She decides
to pay her big sister Belldandy a visit in order to convince her to return
and help out!
AT094-004 UPC 7-37187-00095-9 VHS Color Stereo Subtitled 29 Min.
$19.95
Comedy
PREBOOK 5/31/94 STREET 6/29/94
Oh My Goddess! LD #1 – Oh My Goddess! Vols 1-3
What happens when you dial up for take-out and a Goddess appears? Where
will the hapless college freshman and the beautiful Belldandy live and will
anyone believe that she is just a foreign exchange student? Does Keiichi
ever make the moves on a babe who is literally divine…will Belldandy’s
sister Goddesses drive everyone crazy? And exactly what is this mysterious
Ultimate Force stuff anyway? The answer to these burning questions can be
found only in Oh My Goddess!.
Oh My Goddess! LD #1 contains episodes Moonlight and Cherry Blossoms,
Midsummer Night’s Dream and Burning Hearts on the Road.
AD094-003 UPC 7-37187-00096-6 LASERDISC Color Subtitled 87 Min.
$39.95
Comedy Side 1-CLV , Side 2-CAV Stereo
PREBOOK 5/31/94 STREET 6/29/94
LIMITED TIME OFFER
Pack of Goddesses
The Pack of Goddesses contains one (1) each VHS of Oh My Goddess! Vols
1-3. Get all three and save!
AS094-007 Pack of Goddesses (Oh My Goddess! Vols 1-3) $50.00
PREBOOK 5/31/94 STREET 6/29/94
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PRICE REDUCTIONS!
Kimagure Orange Road Vols 1-5 are dropping in price! The new suggested
retail is $24.95 each! Effective 4/26/94.
Laserdisc customers! As of 5/1/94 Vampire Princess Miyu LD is dropping in
price! The new suggested retail is $39.95! Stock up today!
New Market Sales Main St., The Gilman Block P.O. Box 610
Hinesburg, VT 05461-0610
Voice (802) 482-3016 Fax (802) 482-2090 Email 72113,34**@co********.com
Please feel free to forward this information to any otaku out there! We
welcome comments!
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animation/anime #1130, from davemackey, 437 chars, Thu Mar 17 14:49:28 1994
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TITLE: Sci-Fi Channel Japanese Animation Festival
During the week of May 23, the Sci-Fi Channel will present five nights
of Japanese animated features. All will air from 9-11 p.m.
Monday and Tuesday will be a two-part presentation of “Dominion:
Tank Police.” Wednesday is “Odin: Photon Space Sailor Starlight.” Thursday
it’s “Project A-Ko”, and Friday will cap the week with “The Venus Wars.”
–Dave
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animation/anime #1131, from linkster, 97 chars, Thu Mar 17 21:33:38 1994
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Finally! I be able see some of this stuff. Thanks for the info.
LInk
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animation/anime #1132, from davecolton, 49 chars, Sat Mar 19 10:48:10 1994
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Darn. A great opportunity and modest titles. . .
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animation/anime #1133, from elfhive, 1818 chars, Tue Apr 5 23:29:03 1994
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TITLE: Central Park Media Update
July releases
VHS announcements
Plastic Little – The Adventures of Captain Tita
VHSPL-001 $34.95
Color 45:00
Subtitled
On the beautiful planet Yietta, where the inhabitants make their living
through tourism, the feeling of freedom hangs in the air — the planet
is about to become an independent colony after years of paying its debts
to the Federation. Tita, the 17-year-old tomboy captain of a ship that
sells Yietta’s exotic life forms to the intergalactic pet store market,
finds herself swept up in a military plot to deny Yietta its hard-
earned independence. When Tita rescues 16-year-old Alysse from a military
faction, she doesn’t quite expect the ensuing chaos — the military
believes that Alysse is in possession of a top secret computer code and
will do anything to get her back. Forces mobilize in a desparate effort
to retrieve her, and Tita enters into a deadly game of cat-and-mouse
with a motley crew of hired killers!
GUY-Double Target
VHSG/DUB $39.95
Color 80:00
Dubbed
Contains both “Awakening of the Devil” and “Second Target”
Guy, one cool looking dude and his partner Raina, a homicidal red-headed
sex bomb, are the dirtiest soldiers of fortune ever to disgrace the
space ways … not to mention an interstellar-class menace to every
civilized planet. With their talent for getting into one nasty situation
after another, it’s a non-stop adventure!
Urotsukidoji Twin Packs
containing “Legend of the Overfiend” and “Legend of the Demon Womb”
have been discontinued as of April 1st. The remaining stock in stores
are the only existing copies. [Ed. Note, it isn’t clear from the
announcement whether the individual videotapes would be discontinued
as well, I think this only applies to the discounted two-packs.]
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animation/anime #1134, from elfhive, 1648 chars, Tue Apr 5 23:30:03 1994
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TITLE: Lumivision
New anime LD releases
The April 1994 catalogue from Lumivision lists the street date of April 27th
for the first volume of NADIA. Called the “Movie Collection #1,” the LD
brings together the first four half-hour episodes of the Japanese animation
series inspired by “20,000 Leagues Under The Sea.”
The Girl of the Eiffel Tower
The Little Fugitives
The Mysterious Sea Monsters
Nautilus to the Rescue
The series is being dubbed in English and release in the US by Streamline
Pictures. The disc is CLV, Color, Stereo with Japanese on the digital
track and English on the analog tracks. Running time is approx. 110:00
and the list price is $39.95 [LVD9350]
Also from Streamline Pictures and announced for “Spring” release is the
LD version of 3X3 Eyes. List price: $39.95
A CLV disc in color and stereo with Japanese on the digital track and
English on the analog tracks. The running time is approx. 120:00 [LVD9382]
Pai, the last of a mysterious race of immortals, seeks an ancient super-
natural artifact which can change her into a true human. Journeying from
Tibet to Tokyo, the 300-year-old “adolescent” is looking for Yakumo Fuji,
who has devoted his life to learning the secrets of the “immortal ones,”
so he may be part of her quest.
Currently available from Streamline Pictures and Lumivision:
Lensman LVD9266
Robot Carnival LVD9267
Robotech II: The Sentinels LVD9327
Vampire Hunter D LVD9306
Twilight of the Cockroaches LVD9201
All CLV, Color and Stereo
Lensman, Robot Carnival and Vampire Hunter D have Japanese on the digital
track and English on the analog tracks.
All are individually priced at $39.95
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animation/anime #1135, from elfhive, 2938 chars, Sun Apr 17 16:45:39 1994
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TITLE: Re: AnimEigo Video and Laserdisc New Releases for July, 1994
AnimEigo AnimAnnouncement
AnimEigo, Inc. announces their video and laserdisc releases for July, 1994.
Please add these titles to all listings, new release bulletins and
purchasing systems.
Urusei Yatsura Movie LD #6 – Always My Darling
Another Space Princess, Lupica, appears and abducts Ataru! Lum and friends
Oyuki and Benten give chase. It turns out that Lupica doesn’t want Ataru
for his great looks or charming personality, but to tap his lust to make
the greatest love-potion in the galaxy!
AD093-009 UPC 7-37187-00089-8 LASERDISC CLV Color Stereo Subtitled
77 Min. $54.95
Mild profanity Silly nudity Comedy
PREBOOK 6/28/94 STREET 7/27/94
Urusei Yatsura TV Vol 14 – Episodes 51-54
Jaritan meets Kotatsu (giant white half-ghost kitty) and invites him home.
Upon seeing a heater table ( called a “kotatsu”, hence the name); Kotatsu,
the ghost kitty, (confused yet?) cuddles up to it and refuses to move. It
turns out the half-ghost cat died of the cold and that’s why he wants heat!
Also includes Lum-chan’s Great Year-End Celebration! episode. Urusei
Yatsura – Those Obnoxious Aliens!
AT092-114 UPC 7-37187-00083-6 VHS Color Mono Hi Fi Subtitled 100 Min.
$39.95
Mild profanity comedy
PREBOOK 6/28/94 STREET 7/27/94
LIMITED TIME OFFER
Pack of Police – AD Police Files Vols 1-3
MegaTokyo 2027 AD — Relentless technological development has resulted in
the creation of Boomers, artificially intelligent androids with the
potential to free mankind from physical labor. WARNING: anything that can
be used can also be misused…
Pack of Police contains File #1 – The Phantom Woman, File #2 – The Ripper
and
File #3 – The Man Who Bites His Tongue.
AS094-008 Pack of Police $90.00
Adult situations and language Graphic violence Some sexual content
Mature audiences
Buy all three and save!
PREBOOK 6/28/94 STREET 7/27/94
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PRICE REDUCTIONS
Kimagure Orange Road Vols 1-5 are dropping in price! The new suggested
retail is $24.95 each! Effective 4/26/94.
Vampire Princess Miyu Vols 1&2 are dropping in price! The new suggested
retail is $24.95 each! Effective 7/1/94.
LASERDISC CUSTOMERS
Kimagure Orange Road LDs 1-3 are dropping in price! The new suggested
retail is $39.95 each! Effective 7/1/94.
PRODUCT DELETIONS
Urusei Yatsura 3-Pack and Urusei Yatsura 6-Pack are going off the market!
The last order date will be 6/30/94! Don’t get caught short! When they’re
gone, they’re gone!
Individual Urusei Yatsura TV, OVA and Movie titles will continue to be
available.
Feel free to pass this announcement along to any interested anime fans out
there! We welcome comments!
New Market Sales Main St., The Gilman Block P.O. Box 610
Hinesburg, VT 05461-0610
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animation/anime #1136, from elfhive, 1518 chars, Wed Apr 27 00:01:49 1994
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TITLE: AnimEigo’s new deal
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Albert Price
Phone: (802) 482-3016
FAX: (802) 482-2090
AnimEigo Inks Deal with TOHO
Wilmington, N.C. and Tokyo, Japan, April 26 — AnimEigo, Inc., the leading
releaser of Japanese Animation in the United States, today announced the
licensing of Theatrical, Television and Home Video rights to two
full-length animated theatrical films from the TOHO Company of
Tokyo, Japan.
The titles licensed are “RUPAN III: The Fuma Conspiracy” and “RUPAN III:
The Gold of Babylon”.
For almost 20 years, Japanese Moviegoers and TV audiences have thrilled to
the adventures of RUPAN the THIRD, the World’s greatest and most flamboyant
thief, as he fights a never-ending battle for TRUTH, JUSTICE (as he sees
it), and ANYTHING VALUABLE THAT PASSES HIS WAY!
Ably assisted by his two loyal henchmen (a hard-bitten gunsel and an
enigmatic samurai forever in search of the perfect cut), RUPAN lets nothing
stand between him and the swag he’s set his eyes on! Not Ninja, nor Mafia
goons, nor even the resolute INSPECTOR ZENIGATA of INTERPOL can stop him!
“AnimEigo is very pleased and proud to be able to bring these two fine
animated adventures, suitable for all ages, to American audiences.” relates
Robert J. Woodhead, CEO. “In addition to our usual dubbed and subtitled
video and laserdisc releases, a theatrical release of these films is
planned.”
Release schedules, pricing, and other information will be forthcoming.###
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animation/anime #1137, from switch, 128 chars, Wed Apr 27 11:38:35 1994
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Wow! Interesting how they got around calling him “Lupin”; just use the
direct phonetic equivalent of the katakana. Ha!
Emru
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animation/anime #1138, from davecolton, 120 chars, Wed Apr 27 19:13:11 1994
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TITLE: Dark Horse BGC No. 2
Well, BGC No. 2 is out. Very underwhelming. In fact, it is going down hill
fast. Too bad.
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animation/anime #1139, from elfhive, 148 chars, Wed Apr 27 22:39:21 1994
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I was also wondering whether they avoided using “Wolf” because Streamline
used that for Castle of Cagliostro and the Tales of the Wolf tv episodes.
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animation/anime #1140, from elfhive, 40 chars, Wed Apr 27 22:39:52 1994
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You are talking manga not anime, right?
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animation/anime #1141, from davecolton, 75 chars, Thu Apr 28 19:29:11 1994
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Yes.
Btw, what is the story on the BGC CD-ROM from AnimEigo? What is it?
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animation/anime #1142, from linkster, 152 chars, Sun May 1 11:57:58 1994
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I haven’t got a hold of my copy. Somehow the store I frequent only got *1*
copy. I’ll be stopping elsewhere to get it….. I think…..
LInk
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animation/anime #1143, from elfhive, 4578 chars, Mon May 2 22:17:02 1994
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TITLE: CPM News
JULY RELEASES
Gall Force 3: Stardust War
USM 1035 $29.95
Street July 6, ’94
Subtitled Color, Stereo 60:00
The saga of the Solnoid and the Paranoid continues as both races speed towards
total annihilation. The Solnoid have gathered together the last of their
surviving ships and retreated to a remote star system to await their enemies.
There, in the light of a dying star, the final battle will be fought with
neither side expecting to escape alive. As both races prepare themselves for
Armageddon, Lufy and the last survivors of the Lorelei fleet scramble to avert
the inevitable. Finding a new ally and purpose, they prepare to attempt one
last desparate gamble. If they succeed, both races may still have a future.
Fail, and all will be reduced to stardust . . .
Project A-ko 4: Final
USM 1104 $29.95
Street: July 6, ’94
Subtitled Color, Stereo 59:00
A mysterious hexagram symbol is uncovered in an archaeological dig and causes
mass panic. That same symbol is displayed on a huge fleet of spaceships
heading towards Earth! Meanwhile in Graviton City, Mr. Daitokuji has offered
to introduce Miss Ayumi to prospective husbands and has her meet none other
than K! A-ko, B-ko, and C-ko all barge in on their meeting and Miss Ayumi
announces her plan to marry K the very next day. But why has Miss Ayumi been
caught reciting strange prayers while holding a hexagram marked pendant?
Legend of the Forest
RS9003 $12.95
Street: July 6, ’94
Language: N/A Color, letterboxed, 30:00
Legend of the Forest traces the early history of animation in the US with a
series of segments unified by Tchaikovsky’s 4th Symphony. Using dramatic
shifts in style and color for impact, these vignettes illustrate mankind’s
indiscriminate destruction of nature in his relentless expansion. Each
story chronicles a different era in animation from early b&w Winsor McKay
to the Fleischer brothers and Walt Disney. Taken as a whole, they speak
of mankind’s wanton destruction of the natural world and the Forest’s own
reaction. Sometimes, this film explains, it’s necessary to fight back.
Experimental films always walk the line between strange and mundane, but
Legend of the Forest is both stylish and subtle without alienating its
audience … only the genius behind Astro Boy and Kimba could have brought
this story to life. So careful is its construction that there is no need
for dialogue of any kind, but it’s not missed.
The package will include an 8-page collector’s booklet on this film’s
creator available nowhere else. A portion of each sale will be donated
to the World Wildlife Federation.
GUY Double Target
In July, AD Vision and CPM will release two dubbed versions of this title.
One will be uncut for adults only, the other edited for general release.
The Double Target tapes combine two GUY episodes: Awakening of the Devil
and Second Target. Either tape is priced at $39.95.
Guy, one cool looking dude and his partner Raina, a homicidal red-headed
sex bomb, are the dirtiest soldiers of fortune ever to disgrace the
space ways … not to mention an interstellar class menace to every
civilized planet. With their talent for getting into one nasty situation
after another, its a non-stop adventure.
SEPTEMBER RELEASES
Adults only from AD Vision
F3 (Frantic, Frustrated and Female)
VHSF-001 $29.95
Street: Sep. 7, ’94
Subtitled Color, 35:00
Hiroe Ogawa is an unfortunate woman with a rather sensitive “problem.”
Fortunately, with the help of her sister and a few of their closest
friends she manages to come to a solution. Sounds dull, doesn’t it? But
worry not, F3, the hot new animated release from AD Vision, is anything
but another boring “feel good” film about distraught yuppies sharing
cappucino and psycho babble! Au contraire! These nubile young ladies
have everything but time on their hands!
Dragon Pink
VHSDP-001 $29.95
Street: Sep. 7, ’94
Subtitled Color, 35:00
For the hit adult comic series by Ito Yoko comes a dragon of a different
color: Dragon Pink! The world of sword and sorcery will never be the
same after slave girl Pink dons the cursed panties of Torajima, turning
her into a literal pussycat. Now Pink, together with her brave master
and the most motley crew of adventurers ever to escape from a role-
playing game, must take on an equally wretched band of bad guys who are
out to rub Pink and her friends the wrong way! It’s strange, it’s surreal,
and it’s for adults only.
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animation/anime #1144, from elfhive, 2775 chars, Thu May 19 00:40:06 1994
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TITLE: CPM News (Jun/Jul)
CPM News
June & July
AnimEigo titles
Urusei Yatsura TV Volume 14 (Episodes 51-54)
Subtitled
AT092-114 $39.95
Color VHS 100:00
Street Date: 7/27/94
Jaritan meets Kotatsu (giant white half-ghost kitty) and invites him home.
Upon seeing a heater table (called a “kotatsu,” hence the name), Kotatsu
cuddles up to it and refuses to move. It turns out that the half-ghost
cat dies of the cold and that’s why he wants heat! Also includes “Lum-chan’s
Great Year-End Celebration” episode.
Oh My Goddess! #1 – Moonlight and Cherry Blossoms
Subtitled
AT094-002 $19.95
Color VHS 29:00
Street Date: 6/29/94
College freshman Morisato Keiichi dials a wrong number when phoning for
take-out and gets an unexpected delivery–Belldandy, a real live, honest-
to-goodness Goddess! She grants him a wish and his wish is to have the
beautiful Belldandy stay with him forever! The Ultimate Force enforces
his wish and Keiichi and Belldandy are made inseparable. There is a slight
problem … the dorm has one strict rule: NO WOMEN ALLOWED!
Oh My Goddess! #2 – Midsummer Night’s Dream
Subtitled
AT094-003 $19.95
Color VHS 29:00
Street Date: 6/29/94
Five months have passed since Belldandy moved in and Keiichi has yet to make
the moves on the divine beauty! Belldandy’s big sister Urd is not amused,
and after using a sexy videotape to introduce herself to Keiichi, gives
him some serious make-out advice. When every attempt to advance the romance
a base or two goes hilariously askew on a trip to the sea-shore, Urd brings
out the ultimate weapon — a Love Potion!
Oh My Goddess! #3 – Burning Hearts On The Road
Subtitled
AT094-004 $19.95
Color VHS 29:00
Street Date: 6/29/94
With Belldandy on Earth and Urd bouncing back and forth, little Goddess
sister Skuld finds keeping track of the bugs in the Universal Force System
and keeping the Heavens running smoothly to be quite a lonely task! She
decides to pay her big sister Belldandy a visit in order to convince her
to return and help out.
Oh My Goddess! LD #1 Volumes 1-3
Subtitled
AD094-003 $39.95
Color LD 87:00
Street Date: 6/29/94
Contains the first three episodes summarized above.
Urusei Yatsura Movie LD #6 – Always My Darling
Subtitled
AD093-009
Color LD 77:00
Street Date: 7/27/94
Another Space Princess, Lupica, appears and abducts Ataru! Lum and friends
Oyuki and Benten give chase. It turns out that Lupica doesn’t want Ataru
for his great looks or charming personality, but to tap his lust to make
the greatest love-potion in the galaxy!
For a limited time, AnimEigo and CPM will be offering these special
promotion packs:
Pack of Goddess Vols 1-3 (subtitled) AS094-007 $50.00
Pack of Police: AD Police Files Vols 1-3 (subtitled) AS094-008 $90.00
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animation/anime #1145, from elfhive, 2608 chars, Thu May 19 00:41:21 1994
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TITLE: CPM News (Aug)
CPM News
AUGUST RELEASES
US Manga Corps Titles
Iczer 3, Vol 2
USM 1093 $29.95
Color, Stereo 60:00
Subtitled Street: 8/3/94
While Iczer 3 prepares for battle without the aid of Nagisa or the Iczerio,
Neos is busily creating a new opponent made especially to battle the
diminutive warrior. In the midst of battle with the beast woman Bigro,
Iczer 3 encounters Atros — an exact copy of herself! Will Iczer 3 be able
to outwit this new menace before it’s too late?
Hades Project Zeorymer, Vol 2
USM 1099 $29.95
Color, Stereo 60:00
Subtitled Street: 8/3/94
Was Masato born to be the Zeorymer’s pilot…or not? Now as all secrets are
revealed, no one is quite sure who is responsible for the plot which will
lead to either world domination or total extinction. With Masato fighting
to regain his former personality and the last of the Hakkeshu pilots enroute
to destroy him, the stage is set for the final showdown.
AD VISION TITLES
Magical Twilight (Adults Only)
VHSM-001 $29.95
Color, 35:00
Subtitled Street: 8/3/94
Finally, North American audiences will learn the answer to the age-old
question: what does a magic-using minx with the morals of a mink do when
her cauldron of love starts to boil? Find out in Magical Twilight, the story
of Chipple, an apprentice witch with an itch she just can’t scratch by
herself. But watch out! Irene, another young witch, has her sights set
on Yoshi, the bewitched and bewildered object of Chipple’s affection.
This spicy witches’ brew is practically guaranteed to boil over once a
certain set of captivating conjuresses get their motors up and humming!
Unfortunately, poor Yoshi doesn’t have a nuclear bomb shelter to hide
out in …
NEW PRICE REDUCTIONS!
All of US Manga Corps English language (dubbed) product released under the
US Manga Corps label will be permanently reduced from $29.95 to $19.95
with the first batch of titles slated for shipment in August. The first
release will be Project A-ko 2: Plot of the Daitokuji Financial Group.
Also slated for VHS release on August 3, 1994, will be the original
Project A-ko film, and Dominion Tank Police with two acts per tape. All
of these are the English dubbed versions and each tape will be priced at
$19.95. Further dubbed releases on that date will be The Venus Wars and
Odin: Photon Space Sailer Starlight.
[Note: Odin’s running time is listed at 93:00 which means that the dubbed
version has to have been edited considerably]
Available in September will be dubbed versions of the first two parts
of The Heroic Legend of Arislan.
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animation/anime #1146, from davecolton, 172 chars, Wed May 25 01:03:20 1994
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]What’s the deal on the BGC CD-ROM I keep hearing about?
When I call down there they say “we’re working on it” or “it’s in
the planning stages.”
Anyone know anything?
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animation/anime #1147, from davecolton, 316 chars, Wed May 25 01:07:04 1994
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TITLE: AKIRA subbed
I urge all interested in Akira to rent or purchase the subbed version.
The offshore dubbing mangled the script in the dubbed version.
The subbed version accurately reflects the more subtle dynamics
between Tetsuo and Kaneda and explains the revolution and the
political infighting more fully.
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animation/anime #1148, from davecolton, 107 chars, Wed May 25 01:08:55 1994
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TITLE: ANIME ON SCI-FI
Any word on the reaction to the CPM material aired recently on the SciFi
Channel?
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animation/anime #1149, from switch, 48 chars, Wed May 25 07:07:43 1994
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I’ve forgotten – is the sub on laserdisc?
Emru
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animation/anime #1150, from linkster, 91 chars, Wed May 25 23:09:37 1994
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I’ve recorded the past two nights but haven’t looked at the tapes. We’ll see.
LInk
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animation/anime #1151, from elfhive, 219 chars, Wed May 25 23:36:00 1994
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I don’t think they have released a subtitled version of Akira on laserdisc.
The Criterion release (the only US release I know of) is the dubbed version.
I think this subbed version is new and only on VHS at the moment.
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animation/anime #1152, from linkster, 118 chars, Wed May 25 23:42:22 1994
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I hope that the video store gets a copy so I can rent it.
I was a bit confused bye the dubbed version.
LInk
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animation/anime #1153, from elfhive, 777 chars, Thu May 26 00:00:28 1994
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I got a lot of the subtle points that are better explained in the
original Japanese dialogue, but it took repeated screenings for them
to percolate in. Not that I minded the repeated screenings 🙂
For instance, early in the film the Japanese dialogue established that
Tetsuo and Kaneda were raised together. It helps explain their
relationship early on. Otherwise you have to rely on some flashback
footage near the end to pick up on that thread.
My only regret is that Criterion didn’t subtitle their LD release in
closed caption like the new Pioneer releases do. That would have
made it a lot easier than having to buy a separate disc or VHS release.
I don’t think you can even find the original Criterion LD these days,
though. Maybe someday there will be another issue.
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animation/anime #1154, from davecolton, 7 chars, Thu May 26 20:50:26 1994
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Dunno.
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animation/anime #1155, from elfhive, 1622 chars, Sun May 29 19:51:30 1994
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TITLE: RANMA 1/2 UPDATE
_Ranma 1/2_ The Collector’s Edition (TV Series, Vol 1)
The first of a three volume series in subtitled format. This volume
contains the first three episodes of the TV series based on Rumiko
Takahashi’s manga creation.
“Here’s Ranma” introduces the martial arts father-and-son team of Genma
and Ranma Saotome and explains how they came to fall under a bizarre
Chinese curse. In the second episode (“School Is No Place For Horsing
Around”), Ranma is betrothed to Akane Tendo, the youngest daughter of
Genma’s old friend Soun Tendo. And in “A Sudden Storm Of Love” we meet
a new rival for Ranma’s affections … poetry-spouting high school
swordsman Tatewaki Kuno!
VVRS-001 $34.95
Color 75:00 Subtitled
Street: 7/13/94
_Ranma 1/2_ TV series #6 (Episodes 11 & 12)
Episode 11: Akane is elected to champion her school’s gymnastics
team in a match against a black-clad girl from a rival school. Will
this so-called “Black Rose” stop attacking long enough to let Akane
train? Why is she giving Ranma all those funny looks? And why does there
seem to be such a strong family resemblance between her and Kuno?
Episode 12: A training accident forces Akane to withdraw from the
upcoming martial arts rythmic gymnastics match with the Black Rose.
Who will be the one to take her place? What other girl is so nimble or
in such great shape? And who knows martial arts like Akane? Could the
champion fighting to decide who’ll be the one to go steady with Ranma
be … Ranma?
VVRT-006 $29.95
Color, Stereo 50:00 Dubbed
Street: 8/02/94
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animation/anime #1156, from elfhive, 3193 chars, Fri Jun 3 21:35:34 1994
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TITLE: AnimEigo Update
AnimEigo AnimAnnouncement
AnimEigo, Inc. announces their video and laserdisc releases for September,
1994. Please add these titles to all listings, new release bulletins and
purchasing systems.
Urusei Yatsura TV Vol 15 – Episodes 55-58
Ataru is cast as a food thief and ends up running from Sakura; Lum and
Mendou meet a giant monkey and Ataru gets in a snowball fight; Lum’s mother
boots her father from the house and he gives a speech about marriage at her
school and Lum and Ataru go on a ski trip! Urusei Yatsura – Those Obnoxious
Aliens!
AT092-115 VHS Color Mono Hi Fi Subtitled 100 Min. $39.95
UPC 7-37187-00084-3 ISBN 1-56567-083-3
Mild profanity comedy
PREBOOK 8/30/94 STREET 9/28/94
Bubblegum Crisis Screensaver – CD-ROM MAC/WIN
Bubblegum Crisis – The Screen Saver is a QuickTime video screen saver
which includes over 100 clips from the Bubblegum Crisis series. Also
included is the QuickTime Video Jukebox which has all of Hurricane Live
2032 and additional music videos from Hurricane Live 2033. The Video
Jukebox plays back the music videos in stereo sound with Bubblegum Crisis
wall paper, frames and buttons.
Hardware Requirements / Mac- Minimum 68030 Microprocessor and CD ROM Drive;
4 MB Memory;
256 color monitor (or better) highly recommended; Windows – Minimum /
Windows 3.1 and DOS 5.0 / 80386SX 20 MHz or higher CPU & CD ROM Drive; 4 MB
RAM; SoundBlaster compatible sound card.
CDRSS001 CD-ROM Mac/Win Bubblegum Crisis Screensaver $34.95
UPC 7-37187-00124-6 ISBN 1-56567-123-6
entertainment software
PREBOOK 8/30/94 STREET 9/28/94
LIMITED TIME OFFER
Classic Pack – Arcadia/Dagger
The Dagger of Kamui – On the eve of the Meiji Restoration, as Japan begins
to open its doors to the West, a young man begins to search for the ninja
who killed both his real and adoptive families. The Dagger of Kamui deftly
combines actual historical figures and events with dramatic storytelling
and fluid animation. This is the first US release of the entire original
film, uncut and unedited!
Arcadia of My Youth – Renowned Manga author Matsumoto Leiji’s greatest
creation, Captain Harlock, comes to life in this magnificent film! Set
against the conquest of Earth by an alien empire, Captain Harlock, together
with those who will become his life-long friends, battle against tyranny no
matter what the cost. AnimEigo’s Special Presentation of Arcadia of My
Youth marks the first time that this classic film has been available to US
audiences in its original, uncut form!
The Classic Pack consists of one (1) VHS each Arcadia of My Youth and
Dagger of Kamui.
AS094-011 Classic Pack-Arcadia/Dagger $60.00
AnimAlertAnimAlertAnimAlertAnimAlertAnimAlertAnimAlertAnimAlert
PRODUCT DELETIONS
Madoka Madness and Pack of Goddesses are going off the market! The last
order date will be 8/30/94! Don’t get caught short! When they’re gone,
they’re gone!
Individual titles that comprise each pack will continue to be available.
New Market Sales, Inc. P.O. Box 2534 Wilmington, NC 28402
Voice (802) 482-3016 until 6/10/94 then (910) 762-2955
Order Fax (910) 763-2376 Email 72********@co********.com
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animation/anime #1157, from switch, 295 chars, Sun Jun 5 21:30:56 1994
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TITLE: Hypertext Anime Reference Guide, 1.0
A note to all Amiga-wielding anime fans: I’ve just uploaded animedex.lha to
listings, the first step towards my creation of a hypertext anime reference
guide. I’d like to hear comments and suggestions, if any, before I go on to
the next phase.
Emru
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animation/anime #1158, from davecolton, 150 chars, Sun Jun 5 21:59:30 1994
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This is driving me nuts. A week ago AnimEigo told me on the phone that
the CD Rom was in the planning stages only/
Is this product real or vaporware?
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animation/anime #1159, from davecolton, 207 chars, Sun Jun 5 22:00:50 1994
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TITLE: Gojira 1994
I just spent an unproductive hour gophering around for the latest
news about the Hollyweird version of Godzilla. Anyone hear anything?
And what about the new live action Ultraman?
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animation/anime #1160, from elfhive, 114 chars, Mon Jun 6 00:11:11 1994
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You are getting it straight from the horse, partner. Try calling
Albert Price at the number shown in the message.
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animation/anime #1161, from nicolas, 296 chars, Tue Jun 7 02:27:15 1994
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As far as I know it is still in the planning stages. They can’t seem
to find a director. If you are interested in Gojira stuff you
definitely have to subscribe to the Godzilla mailing list. Send Dave
Milner an e-mail at: da**@bl******.edu
Enjoy.
……….
. Nico .
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animation/anime #1162, from elfhive, 1738 chars, Sun Jun 12 20:21:21 1994
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TITLE: CPM NEWS
Viz Video Announces
Ranma 1/2 The Movie 2: “Nihao My Concubine”
VVRM-002 $34.95
Color 60:00 Dubbed
Street Date 9/14/94
It starts out as nothing more than a pleasure cruise on
Kuno’s sailboat, but before they can even say “Jusenkyo,” Ranma
and company are shipwrecked on a remote island with no hope of
rescue. It isn’t long before their lives take on a degree of
order — Shampoo and Cologne open a scaled-down version of the
“Cat Cafe,” while Ranma takes up surfboarding — but, alas,
there’s trouble in paradise.
The first to disappear is Kasumi, but soon all the young
shipwrecked beauties — Shampoo, Ukyou, Nabiki, and Akane — are
vanishing and it’s up to Soun and the men (plus great-grandmama
Cologne) to find them. When it’s discovered that the girls have
been taken to Togenkya, source of a magical spring which turns
anything it touches permanently male, Ranma must rely upon his
own feminine wiles in order to rescue them.
Ranma’s nemesis, Ryoga, Shampoo’s childhood sweetheart,
Mousse, and Papa Panda Genma are the first to volunteer as escort
duty — they’ve got compelling reasons of their own for wanting
that Togenkyo water — but then again they’re not the ones who
have to infiltrate a castle and participate in a martial arts
“bride-off” with scores of other kidnapped concubines for the
dubious honor of wedding the island’s youthful ruler, Prince
Toma. That’s where Ranma comes in.
Can cocksure Ranma triumph in a battle of such domestic
feats as “survival flower-arranging” and “obstacle-course
cooking” — no to mention thwart Prince Toma’s desire for Akane –
– while wearing a push-up bra and three-inch heels? It’s Ranma
like you’ve never seen him/her before!
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animation/anime #1163, from elfhive, 3292 chars, Fri Jun 17 00:43:37 1994
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TITLE: CPM NEWS
ANIME 18 Release
Urotsukidoji III: Return of the Overfiend (Episode 1)
Dubbed – Adults Only
VHS A18-1207 $29.95
Color, Stereo, 60:00
Street: 09/7/94
Twenty years after the world was ravaged by the
destructive monster Nagumo, rumored to be the Overfiend, a
new order called Demon-Beasts has evolved to share this
newly created realm.
After only twenty years of sleep, Akemi is about to
give birth to the true Overfiend in Osaka castle. Forcing
his own birth decades earlier than planned, the Overfiend
warns Amano of an evil being and orders to keep him away
from the castle. With the fate of the world at stake, the
search for this mysterious being intensifies and even the
most innocent of children are suspect.
Under Caesar’s rule, Tokyo has become a battleground
between Buju and his Demon-Beasts and Caesar’s army. Praying
for the Overfiend’s demise, the tyrannical Caesar and his
cohort Faust anxiously await the day when the world will be
theirs.
US MANGA CORPS Releases
Blue Sonnet, Volume 1
Subtitled
VHS USM 1077 $29.95
Color, Stereo 90:00
Street: 09/07/94
The ultimate weapon is a teenage girl — but this is no
ordinary teenage girl! Code named “Blue Sonnet,” she was
rescued from the slums of the inner city and surgically
rebuilt as a combat cyborg. She is now totally loyal to her
creator, the grotesque Dr. Merikus.
Sonnet’s powers can defeat armies and topple nations.
But Dr. Merikus won’t be satisfied until he’s eliminated
every threat. He fears the mysterious potentials of the
human mind — esper abilities and psychic powers. A few
espers, like Sonnet herself, have total control over their
power. But most espers have wild, uncontrollable abilities.
Could such a person pose a threat to Dr. Merikus and his
plans? Sonnet is dispatched to Japan to investigate a
powerful esper known only as the “Red Fang.”
New dangers and clues are exposed: The Red Fang, System
RX 606, a forgotten past, a mysterious stranger . . . will
Sonnet and Lan solve the mystery, or is Dr. Merikus leading
them toward a sinister rendezvous?
Project A-ko Versus Battle 1: Grey Side
Subtitled
VHS USM 1105 $29.95
Color, Stereo, 54:00
Street: 08/08.94
C-ko’s birthday celebration is interrupted when she is
kidnapped by two pirates from her father’s spaceship during
the festivities. Enroute to the rendezvous with the
kidnapper’s boss, their ship breaks apart in mid-air and C-
ko plummets to the planet below. Fortunately, she land right
on top of a huge pack of equipment carried by A-ko, , one of
the planet’s monster-hunters.
A-ko arrives at the home she shares with her partner B-
ko and, famished, quickly changes for dinner. But before she
gets to the table, C-ko has devoured everything in sight. A-
ko is incensed but somewhat appeased when B-ko points out
the reward that they could collect for returning C-ko.
When C-ko is re-kidnapped, A-ko and B-ko take off in
pursuit. Their rescue attempt is foiled by the pirates’
boss, Gail, who strikes B-ko down with a single blow. Left
to mourn her colleague, A-ko doesn’t know what to do. Is all
hope lost or will Maruten, a six-inch high member of the
Space Patrol, have the answer?
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animation/anime #1164, from elfhive, 1183 chars, Fri Jun 17 00:44:56 1994
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TITLE: CPM NEWS
A.D. VISION Releases
Go Nagais Cutey Honey series will be released with two
half-hour episodes on each VHS tape volume beginning in
October 1994.
Cutey Honey, Volume 1
subtitled
VHS VHSC-001 $34.95
Color, 60:00
Street: 10/5/94
Cutey Honey, Volume 2
subtitled
VHS VHSC-002 $34.95
Color, 60:00
Street: 11/30/94
Based on the classic manga and television series,
state-of-the-art Cutey Honey boasts all the great features
anime enthusiasts have come to expect from both Go Nagai and
A.D. Vision: rampant action, gobs of gratuitous nudity and
ridiculously graphic violence (not to mention cybernetic
senior citizens, marauding mutant motorcyclists, crazed
female killers of every possible shape and size, and an
innocent young male sidekick whos about to get a crash
course in puberty he might just survive!). Fans of fantastic
femmes will have a field day watching the luscious Honey-
chan, the battle android whose incredibly classy chassis is
capable of changing into a stunning array of equally
heavenly bodies, each delectable design exhibiting its own
unique set of skills, weapons and other impressive physical
attributes.
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animation/anime #1165, from elfhive, 2848 chars, Fri Jun 17 00:46:50 1994
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TITLE: CPM NEWS
Central Park Media releases the second set of five
videocassettes in the Animated Classics of Japanese
Literature Collection.
The Sound of the Waves, Parts 1 & 2
subtitled
VHS CPM 1146 $29.95
Color 52:00
Street: 09/07/94
Author: Mishima Yukio
Shinji, an 18-year-old fisherman, has fallen in love
with Hatsue who recently returned to the island. Their lives
would be blissful if it weren’t for Yasuo’s interference.
Sanshiro The Judoist, Parts 1,2, & 3
subtitled
VHS CPM 1147 $29.95
Color 78:00
Street: 09/07/94
Author: Tomita Tsuneo
Master Yano unites the minor schools of jujitsu into
judo at his school, much to the chagrin of his fellow
jujitsu masters. Sanshiro, who studies under Master Yano, is
chosen to prove that judo is stronger than jujitsu in a much
publicized bout.
The Wind Rises/The Fruit of Olympus
subtitled
VHS CPM 1148 $29.95
Color, 52:00
Street: 09/07/94
The Wind Rises: Hori Tatsuo
Love blossoms between a young writer and a lovely girl
in a beautiful alpine setting. Will his love be the antidote
she so desperately needs?
The Fruit of Olympus: Tanaka Hidemitsu
It’s a dream come true for the Japanese Olympic team as
it prepares to depart for the Olympic Games. But will the
athlete’s primary focus be the competition or each other?
Asunaro Story/The Story of Koyasu Dog
subtitled
VHS CPM 1149 $29.95
Color, 52:00
Street: 09/08/94
Asunaro Story: Inoue Yasushi
Life’s lessons are not always easy ones. When Ayuta’s
cousin and a fellow student die tragically, he must learn
the value of dealing with his grief.
The Story of Koyasu Dog: Yukio Togawa
In need of an operation, Shiro, A thoroughbred dog, is
taken to a veterinary hospital in a far-off city. Missing
his master, he runs away from the hospital and hopes to be
reunited with his master before it is too late.
A Walker in the Attic/A Psychological Test/A Red Room
subtitled
VHS CPM 1150 $29.95
Color, 78:00
Street: 09/07/94
Edogawa Rampo (all stories)
A Walker in the Attic
Unemployed, a tenant in a large rooming house spends
his time crawling around the attic spying on his neighbors
through cracks in the ceiling. What happens when one of the
tenants is mysteriously murdered and there are no clues?
A Psychological Test
After murdering a pawnbroker, a college student lays
the blame on his close friend. It becomes a battle of wits
between this crafty student and the famous detective
assigned to solve the case.
A Red Room
Rather despondent, a group of men meet regularly in the
“red room” in hope of finding inspiration. The answer just
well may be the newest member who beguiles them with his
tales of the perfect crime.
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animation/anime #1166, from switch, 122 chars, Fri Jun 17 00:54:38 1994
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It’d be nice if CPM gave these titles as much push as, say, _Venus Wars_. I
just can’t seem to find them anywhere.
Emru
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animation/anime #1167, from elfhive, 489 chars, Fri Jun 17 22:28:35 1994
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Well they do announce them to the retailers but I don’t think they are
picking them up. What I didn’t reproduce from the fax is the fact that
they are offering retailers five for the price of four. So they are
trying. I think, however, that they are gearing this series for
schools and educational outlets.
I have only been able to get one screener (The Road To Burma, in two parts)
so it doesn’t sound like they are awash with them at the head office.
I’ll ask about it next time I call.
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animation/anime #1168, from switch, 328 chars, Sun Jul 3 13:52:03 1994
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TITLE: Hypertext anime reference, WWW-style
My hypertext anime reference has been converted to HTML and is available from
WWW servers, or those of you armed with Mosaic. The URL is
http://www.lysator.liu.se:7500/anime/anime.guide.main.
It’ll be updated within a few days of the AmigaGuide and upcoming Windows
versions.
Emru
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animation/anime #1169, from nicolas, 125 chars, Mon Jul 4 02:08:17 1994
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Great work Emru. This will make the Lysator server THE sf and anime
source on the ‘Net.
……….
. Nico .
……….
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animation/anime #1170, from dondumitru, 335 chars, Sat Jul 9 19:50:15 1994
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TITLE: Info on Anime America ’94 ?
Is Anime America ’94 still scheduled for July 29-31 in San Jose? The
latest info posted here seems to be from back in Novemeber. Can
anyone give me a pointer to more recent information (preferably
on-line, since if I want to attend the convention, I need to decide
pretty quickly)?
Thanks,
–Don
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animation/anime #1171, from elfhive, 7293 chars, Sat Jul 9 21:36:16 1994
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TITLE: Katsucon Ichi
Katsucon Ichi
A Regional East Coast
Anime/Manga Convention
February 17 – 19, 1995
at the
Holiday Inn Executive Center
Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA
Confirmed Guests
_Johji Manabe_ * Artist, writer and creator of:
– Outlanders (Manga and Anime OAV)
– Caravan Kidd (Published in Us by Dark Horse Comics)
– Capricorn (One shot Manga story and OAV)
– RAI (Anime and Manga OAV)
– Chuka Ichiban (Manga series)
_Ben Dunn_ * Founder and head of Antarctic Press
* Creator of:
– Ninja High School
– Tiger-X
– Bushido
– Mighty Tiny
_Robert DeJesus_ * Artist for Small Bodied Ninja High School
* Inker for:
– Ninja High School (Antarctic Press)
– Bubble Gum Crisis series (Dark Horse Comics)
_Scott Frazier_ * First American to work and teach in a Japanese
Animation School
* First American to work production and be a
directors assistant on a film.
* Founder and Chief Executive of Tao Corporation LTD.
(Tao Studios)
_Fred Perry_ * Creator, writer, and artist of Gold Digger
* Appearances in:
– Ninja High School Anthologies
– Mangazine
_Steve Bennett_ * Animator for Studio Pierrot
Worked on:
– Urusei Yatsura
– Cat’s Eye
– Pro Wrestler Sanshiro
– U.Y. Movie “Only You”
– Final Yamato
_Yoshihiro Yonezawa_ * President of the Tokyo’s 200,000 attendee
doujinshi convention, “Comic Market”
_John & Jason Waltrip_ * Artist on Eternity Comics’
– Robotech II: The Sentinels
– Robotech Genesis
– Cybernights
– Metal Bikini
– Amazon Gozangas
_Danny Fahs_ * Artist for Antarctic Press’
– Stellar Losers
– Zetraman Revival (Issues #1 and #2)
– Girls of NHS, NHS Yearbook and NHS Swimsuit Issue
_C. Sue Shambaugh_ * Renowned Fan Translator
* Translator for AnimEigo
_Karen Nakanishi_ * Character Guest of Honor
– Silicon Menagerie (Mangazine #14)
– Rhapsody in Infrared
(other guests to be announced)
Katsucon is hoping to become the East Coast Regional Anime/Manga
Convention for the United States. We’re entering our first event with a lot
of optimism!
Planned events include:
Panels Workshops Dealers Room
Amateur Film Fest Art Show Modeling Contest
Sat Night Dance Variety Show An Anime based Game Show
Costume Show Saturday Morning Breakfast with the Guests
and (of course) LOTS of Anime!!!
_Memberships_ _Hotel room rates_
$26 until Dec. 31, 1994 $59 per night, per room.
$30 at the door (Please mention Katsucon when
making reservations)
_Exhibitors Tables_
$75 per table till the con date.
$100 at the Con.
(1st & 2nd tables include one membership each. 4 table limit)
_Hotel Information_
Holiday Inn Executive Center
5655 Greenwich Road
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23462
(804) 499-4400
1-800-HOLIDAY
The hotel is centrally located in the Tidewater area of Virginia which
includes Newport News, Norfolk, Hampton and Virginia Beach.
Directions:
_By Car_
From I-64 East, take Exit 264-B (Newtown Road) then the South
Newtown Road exit. At the light go straight onto Greenwich Road. The
Hotel is located on the right. Free parking for registered hotel guests
on the premises for cars and buses.
_Air Line Information_
Special arrangements have been made with USAir through Travelmasters
travel services. Special convention discount air fares are being provided
to our attendees needing to fly to Norfolk International Airport for the
convention. The hotel is only 20 minutes from the airport, and the hotel’s
complementary shuttle handles arrivals and departures from the airport.
Please call Travelmasters to make your flight reservations.
Travelmasters Toll Free: 1-800-277-8747
401 South Main Street Local Phone: (703) 951-8000
Blacksburg, Virginia FAX: (703) 951-3839
**NOTE: Hotel room reservations must still be made through the Holiday Inn.**
The Katsucon staff invites everyone to come and join us for a weekend
of Ani-mania. To register and receive more information on Katsucon Ichi,
fill out the questionnaire below and mail it to:
Katsu Productions
PO Box 11582
Blacksburg, Virginia 24062-1582
Internet Mail: ka******@vt****.edu
Internet Mailing list: ka********@so*****.edu
(Send subscription notices to li******@so*****.edu)
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: Katsu Productions
(No Cash PLEASE)
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| Name:______________________________________________ |
| |
| Address:___________________________________________ |
| |
|City:______________State:_____Zip:__________Age:_____ |
| |
| 1. Are you a member of any Anime/Manga clubs? |
| If Yes, which(please use full names)? |
| |
| 2. Are you a student? |
| |
| 3. Have you attended other Anime related conventions?|
| |
| 4. Given that God is infinite, and that the universe |
| is also infinite, would you like a toasted tea |
| cake? |
| |
| Please send me information on the following: |
| |
| ___ Art Show ___ Model Contest |
| |
| ___ Masquerade ___ Volunteerism |
| |
| ___ Game Show ___ Hotel/Travel Info |
| |
| ___ Am. Film Fest ___ Exhibitors(Dealers)|
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animation/anime #1172, from elfhive, 5223 chars, Sat Jul 9 21:54:00 1994
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Here is all the information on Anime America that I could find
on Compuserve. Chris is Chris Swett, sysop for the anime topic
in the comics conference:
Anime America, the anime convention in San Jose,
California the last weekend in July, just announced
their third Guest of Honor:
MUTSUMI INOMATA
Character concept designer for City Hunter, Cyber Formula,
Utsu no Miko and Babi Stock. Genga animator for Maison Ikkoku
Kanketsuhen, Birth, Uchuu Senshi Balldios, Gakuen Tokusou Hikaruon
and Miracle Genki Derupower X. Picture and paint supervisor for
Windaria, Genmu Senki Leda, What-poo to Bokura no Ohanashi, Sasuga
no Sarutobi, Makyou Densetsu Acrobanchi, Prowres Sanshirou,
Weathering Continent.
The other two Guests of Honor are Go Nagai and Akemi Takada. Detailed info is available in the file ANAMER.TXT in
LIB-5. Also, Go Nagai has done 10 sketches on B4 manga composition cards that will be given away randomly to pre-regist
rants on May 15th
— Chris
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Anime America Electronic Progress Report, November 1993
Anime America
Red Lion Inn
San Jose, California
July 29,30,31, 1994
Sponsored by:
The Foundation for Animation and Comics Education
a California not-for-profit corporation
GUESTS OF HONOR:
GO NAGAI
Creator of Devilman, Mazinger Z, Cutey Honey, Violence Jack, and
many other famous anime and manga characters.
AKEMI TAKADA
Character designer for Urusei Yatsura and Kimagure Orange Road.
Principle event summary:
35mm and 16mm Film Programs
Special Benefit Auction – proceeds to scholarship program
Anime Game Show – Hosted by AnimEigo
Artist and Industry Panels
Autographs and Sketches
Art Show
Dealer’s Room
Projection screen video theaters with surround sound
Information channel and updates on room tv
Accommodations and Room Rates:
Anime America 1994 will be going home to the traditional
convention hotel in San Jose, CA, the Red Lion Inn off Highway
101. The Red Lion hosted AnimeCon 1991 and Anime Expo 1992, so is
well-tuned to supporting anime conventions. The hotel facilities
are spacious, comfortable and convenient to San Jose airport.
Single/Double Occupancy: $72.00 per night
Triple/Quad Occupancy: $79.00 per night
Reservations must be made before July 1, 1994 in order to be
guaranteed by the hotel. You must mention Anime America in order
to get the special convention rates. Please contact:
The Red Lion Inn
San Jose, CA 95054
(408) 453-4000
Fans attending from Japan should contact the following
travel agent:
Mr. Yukio Yanadori
Deputy General Manager
Kinki Nippon Tourist Co., Ltd.
19-2 Kanda Matsunaga-cho
Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101
phone (03) 3255-7077
Membership rates:
—– $35.00 until 12-20-93
—– $40.00 until 3-20-94
—– $45.00 until 7-1-94
—– $50.00 at the door
Anime America invites fans from around the world. For further
information, write or call:
Anime America
298 4th Avenue, Suite 472
San Francisco, CA 94118
Voice Mail: (415) 241-8823
Fax: (408) 748-9620
In Japan: 0468-21-1910 ext 243-2034 (voice or fax)
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Email address: an**@ra***.net
Japan email: Niftyserve SGQ01534
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35mm and 16mm Film Programs:
Courtesy of Tokuma Shoten –
RCockpitS by Leiji Matsumoto – This brand new OAV series
will be shown in itUs entirety, three half-hour segments, in
35mm. Subtitled video may be available as well.
RThe Deep Blue FleetS – A Japanese viewpoint World War II
series, also in 35mm. There will be two 45 minute segments. A
subtitled video may be available by the date of the Con.
RWild SevenS – Another brand new one, about motorcycle
gangs. There are two 45 minute segments in 35mm.
More films will be announced as they are confirmed.
Special Benefit Auction – proceeds to scholarship program:
Anime AmericaUs sponsor company, F.A.C.E., is dedicated to
education, especially with respect to artistic expression in
comics and animation. In support of this goal, Anime America
will host a Benefit Auction. Go Nagai has already donated
several matted and autographed cels from his hit OAV series
RDevilmanS. More info to come.
Anime Game Show:
AnimEigoUs Robert Woodhead will host this computer-assisted
gameshow romp through various translated releases. Prizes have
yet to be determined but they will be listed here in an update
to follow. There will be three segments – a qualification round,
semi-final and final – on Friday, Saturday and Sunday,
respectively.
More info next month!
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NOTE: No further info since this April posting except the
opening news by Chris Swett.
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animation/anime #1173, from elfhive, 1192 chars, Fri Jul 15 23:18:38 1994
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TITLE: FOX NEWS discovers anime
Looking for anime addicts, fans, junkies and nuts!
Fox News is producing a story about the anime phenomenon for
a new Fox prime time TV news magazine, which will debut this
fall.
We want to talk to anime fans and film makers who will be at
the upcoming anime convention in San Jose July 29-31 and the
comic convention in San Diego in early August.
ALSO: Call or fax to us your favorite titles, designers,
directors. Let us know why you like them. Is it the
animation, the music, the story lines, or what?
Also tell us what companies are producing them–both US
distributors and Japanese studios.
Tell us about your fan club. What are you doing–
subtitling, swapping, discussing? Please include your phone
numbers, day and evening in addition to your e-mail.
LET US KNOW THE HOTTEST NEWS IN ANIME!
We’re FOX NEWS — “ON ASSIGNMENT”
Call Max Paul (212) 556-8536 Call Josh Daniel (212) 556-
8544 We can’t take collect calls, but we’ll call you back at
once to save you the cost of the call!
Our fax number is (212) 556-8523.
PLEASE! If you have access to the Internet, or any other
net, please post this message!
Thanks.
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animation/anime #1174, from davecolton, 216 chars, Sat Jul 16 03:21:11 1994
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Oh my. Such, well, enthusiasm.
Do these guys have even the vaguest idea what they’ve opened themselves
up to? Poor souls.
Every otaku in America will descend like a pack of vengeful locusts
and devour them. Heh.
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animation/anime #1175, from elfhive, 279 chars, Sat Jul 16 14:37:57 1994
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What’s interesting is that the response on Compuserve has been
underwhelming for them. I ended up supplying them with some key
phone numbers for distributors like AnimEigo and Viz. They are going
to Anime America and Comic Con so they will probably be inundated
in short order.
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animation/anime #1176, from switch, 6571 chars, Sat Jul 16 22:36:31 1994
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TITLE: Belladonna
Here’s a rather late review of _Belladonna_, which I caught at the
Cinematheque Quebecoise on June 22.
BELLADONNA (Eiichi Yamamoto, 1973; 88 minutes)
I don’t really know what I expected when I went to see
_Belladonna_, but I certainly was surprised. Now I’m just not
sure if it was a pleasant surprise or not.
The story itself is reasonably straightforward; in medieval
France, peasants Jean and Jeanne are married. However, Jean
cannot afford the price to be paid, so the town’s seigneur agrees
to waive the cost in exchange for sleeping with Jeanne for an
evening. And just so Jean won’t feel left out, the seigneur has
him beaten severely.
This gets their marriage off to a great start. Jean refuses to
touch her after her return from the seigneur because she’s no
longer a virgin. He gets over that, but he doesn’t recover quite
so easily from his beating. Bedridden, he can’t do an awful lot,
and he’s still a little distant from Jeanne.
One night, Jeanne receives a visit from the Devil, in the form of
an imp no more than three inches tall. He plays on Jeanne’s love
for Jean, attempting to acquire her soul. She’s not quite that
desperate, and he says he’ll give her a taste of what could be
hers. She agrees to at least see what it’s like. Of course, the
Devil worming himself seductively over her breasts might have
affected her decision some.
Jean becomes a tax collector for the seigneur, they get a bit
more respect, and their lot in life improves. The seigneur takes
a liking to Jean, since he’s always on time with the taxes. But
then war breaks out. Suddenly, the seigneur needs more taxes and
needs them immediately; unfortunately, he needs more than the
people can give. When Jean explains this, the seigneur furiously
reprimands him and cuts his left hand off, just to remind him
who’s boss.
The Devil pays Jeanne a late-night visit, making passionate love
to her, to convince her to give up her soul. She declines, but
the Devil barters her down to the use of her body.
Jeanne takes over Jean’s job for the duration, and she does it
well. People respect her, but it’s a respect tinged with fear,
as people suspect she’s in league with the Devil. (Her wearing
green clothes — green being the colour of the Devil — is a bit
of a tipoff.) The countess starts to get a little peeved at
Jeanne’s seeming to be held in higher regard than her; Jean takes
to drinking heavily.
The seigneur returns, his campaign successful due to the enormous
influx of tax monies. When Jeanne approaches to greet the
seigneur, there is absolute silence… until the countess’
flunky attacks Jeanne with a knife, screaming that she’s
possessed. The crowd becomes an ugly mob, and Jeanne flees for
her life, into the wilderness.
Once in the wild, she encounters the Devil again, and after some
pyrotechnics and some smooth talking, he convinces her to give up
her soul for incredible power. Jeanne returns to the town, where
— after starting a hellacious orgy at the inn — she quickly
gains a reputation for curing people of maladies, especially
those related to love. One of those cures costs the countess and
her flunky their lives, and the seigneur decides that enough is
enough — he enlists Jean in an attempt to wrest the secrets from
Jeanne, or to have her destroyed.
Jean finds Jeanne, and convinces her that he still loves her
(without much difficulty — he does love her) and tells her about
the seigneur’s offer of land and a modest sum of money in
exchange for her knowledge. Seeing Jean again fills Jeanne with
regrets, and she agrees to meet the seigneur.
Once in front of the seigneur, though, she deliberately gets him
angry enough to have him order her death. She is ordered taken
away to be burned alive on a crucifix. Crowds love a good
burning, so everyone shows up. Jean tries to look away, but at
the last second, he can’t deny it anymore and runs to her, crying
out her name. He is killed on the spot, and Jeanne is executed.
_Belladonna_ is based on Jules Michelet’s _La sorciere_, but
since I’ve never read it, I can’t say how accurate this
adaptation is. Still, the story is reasonably engaging.
One of the hallmarks of Japanese animation is that it generally
places stylization over motion, unlike Western animation.
_Belladonna_ takes this a step further, though; there are
sumptuous line drawings, watercolours, etc., but very little
actual drawn animation. Mood and direction were generally
accomplished by manipulating the camera over one of these static
images. It took a little getting used to, as I initially
expected that the camera would stop panning across these still
scenes after the introduction and some real animation would
happen. Still, it didn’t take long to become accustomed to the
technique, and I stopped noticing that the characters’ lips don’t
move when they speak after a while.
This is probably some of the best shojo-style (girls’ manga)
artwork I’ve ever seen; but then, I’ve not seen more than a dozen
titles. Jeanne’s long, flowing locks, characters’ long, thin
legs and the clothing designs for the seigneur, the countess, and
their entourage were wonderfully rendered.
What little animation there was worked fairly well. It was
mostly used for depictions of slightly unreal events: the orgy
at the inn, the Devil’s attempted seductions of Jeanne (where his
body transforms into many butterflies, swarming over her arched
body)… the rape of Jeanne at the hands of the seigneur was
particularly powerful, though we never saw him or the actual act.
The music is relentlessly 1970s, in both a positive and negative
way. On the one hand, you can only put up with so much
wah-wahing guitars. On the other hand, it’s hard to beat the
’70s for funky, semi-surreal basslines. Again, it ceased to be a
distraction after a while.
My one serious complaint about _Belladonna_ is the sequence where
the Devil reveals his power to Jeanne; it suddenly jumps to a
_Yellow Submarine_-ish segment with all kinds of ’60s and ’70s
imagery, then jumps back after about a minute. It’s so garish
and completely out of place, the audience couldn’t help but laugh
at what was should have been a powerful scene. I don’t
understand how that choice could have been made.
That little problem aside, the individual parts of the movie —
the story, the artistry, the sparse animation technique, the
music — all range from adequate to fantastic. But somewhere
along the line, it fails to become a cohesive whole, leaving this
reviewer feeling quite ambivalent.
Emru
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animation/anime #1177, from elfhive, 504 chars, Sun Jul 17 12:44:22 1994
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Sounds fascinating, Emru. What studio produced it?
One of the things that interests me about anime is their choice of
stories. I’d have to do a little research and read the Michelet
book (Do you have an ISBN # for either English or better French
publications?), but what I can’t tell from your review is whether
or not there is any emphasis on the morality (long dialogues or
monologues) or if it is simply told as a tale and the morality is
to be extracted by the viewer.
What year was this produced?
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animation/anime #1178, from davecolton, 149 chars, Sun Jul 17 20:23:45 1994
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TITLE: Gojira
I wonder who will be doing the sfx for the new Tristar pic? Stan Winston?
Anyone hear anything (I know this is not anime, but . . .).
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animation/anime #1179, from elfhive, 4664 chars, Sun Jul 17 22:48:37 1994
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TITLE: US MANGA CORPS
OCTOBER RELEASES
Project A-ko 3: Cinderella Rhapsody (Dubbed)
USM 1134 $19.95
Street: 10/5/94
Color, Stereo, 50:00
A-ko dreams of her perfect man as she tries on an outrageous
dress. While C-ko, annoyed with A-ko, is almost run over by
the handsome motorcyclist K as she runs out of the shop and
into the street. A-ko, who is saving to buy the dress, waits
on K while working at a local restaurant and it’s love at
first sight! But B-ko also has her eye on K. When A-ko’s
suitor invites her to a party, she knows exactly what to
wear … or does she?
Genocyber 2 & 3: Vajranoid Showdown (Subtitled)
USM 1101 $29.95
Street: 10/5/94
Color, Stereo, 50:00
The destruction of Hong Kong was only the beginning. Now
emerging from the ashes, the Genocyber’s rage is unleashed
against its creators
Wandering into a small nation’s war of aggression, Elaine is
embroiled in the Kuryo Group’s latest weapons test: The
Vajranoid, a biomechanical monstrosity designed to be the
ultimate fighter pilot. Capable of merging with almost any
piece of machinery, the Vajranoid is the only one who can
sense the dangerous power within this innocent-looking
girl’s cybernetic body. And even the enormous American
aircraft carrier they find themselves on isn’t big enough
for the two of them. And now, as the carrier approaches the
battle zone, fate draws Elaine and the Vajranoid even close
together. Closer to a battle which could destroy everyone
aboard!
Rhea Gall Force (Subtitled)
USM 1036 $29.95
Street: 10/5/94
Color, Stereo, 60:00
The Solnoid race is long dead, annihilated along with their
enemies in the battle at Sigma Narse. But their descendants
survive on Earth, and have not inherited the sad destiny
predicted so many centuries before.
The year is 2085. The third world war between East and West
has reduced the cities of Earth to mountains of rubble. The
mechanical killing machines created by both sides now
ruthlessly hunt down the remnants of humanity. Old hatreds
between human factions prevent an effective resistance, and
the only hope for survival rests in a desperate plan:
evacuate the survivors to Mars Base. There they can rebuild
and plan the liberation of the home world.
Among them, on young woman carries the guilt of her father’s
hand in the destruction of civilization. Unknown to her, she
also carries the key to a possible salvation. As destiny
draws new friends and allies to her, a new Gall Force is
born to rise up against the coming destruction …
ANIME 18
Urotsukidoji III: Return of the Overfiend, Episode 2
Dubbed — Adults Only
A18-1208 $29.95
Street: 10/5/94
Color, Stereo, 60:00
CONTAINS VIOLENT SEXUAL THEMES
Twenty years after the world was ravaged by the destructive
monster Nagumo, rumored to be the Overfiend, a new order
called Demon-Beasts has evolved to share this newly created
realm.
After only twenty years of sleep, Akemi is about to give
birth to the true Overfiend in Osaka castle. Forcing his own
birth decades earlier than planned, the Overfiend warns
Amano of an evil being and orders to keep him away from the
castle. With the fate of the world at stake, the search for
this mysterious being intensifies and even the most innocent
of children are suspect.
Under Caesar’s rule, Tokyo has become a battleground between
Buju and his Demon-Beasts and Caesar’s army. Praying for the
Overfiend’s demise, the tyrannical Caesar and his cohort
Faust anxiously await the day when the world will be theirs
FROM VIZ VIDEO
Ranma 1/2 TV Series #7 (Episodes 13 & 14) Dubbed
VVRT-007 $29.95
Street: 10/12/94
Color, Stereo, 50:00
Episode 13
We see the thrilling conclusion to the martial arts rhythmic
gymnastics tournament. Kodachi’s still go a lot of dirty
tricks up her sleeve, not the least of which includes
handcuffing a very angry P-Chan to female Ranma. Remember,
if Kodachi wins, Ranma is honor bound to break off his
engagement with Akane. If Ranma wins, Kodachi must give up
her “Ranma Dream” forever. Can Ranma dodge Kodachi long
enough to break the chains of love?
Episode 14
Dr. Tofu’s mother comes bearing gifts … in this case,
photos of prospective daughter-in-law! Worried, Akane tells
the mother that *she* is his intended. For a slight fee,
Nabiki does the same. (We’ll leave it to you to find out how
Ranma gets mixed up in all this.) When Dr. Tofu’s no-
nonsense mama decides the best bride for her boy is the one
with the biggest childbearing hips, who do you think will be
the one to measure up as the winner … Akane, Nabiki, or
Ranma?
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animation/anime #1180, from elfhive, 1635 chars, Sun Jul 17 22:49:08 1994
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TITLE: CENTRAL PARK MEDIA
NOVEMBER A.D. VISION RELEASES
Devil Hunter Yohko 2 & 3
Subtitled
VHSY-023 $34.95
Street: 11/2/94
Color, 65:00
Part Two
The fun begins when a local shrine is accidentally destroyed
and our heroine must put the vengeful spirits back in their
graves. Not only must Yohko contend with such typical
adversaries as killer trees, possessed puppy-dogs and
demonic construction equipment, but she also finds herself
stuck with the task of training a new “apprentice” Devil
Hunter. Azusa, who shows up unannounced and ready to move
in. Yohko’s worst problem, however, is the get-rich-quick
scheme being hatched by her profit minded pal Chigako, who
has decided that having a friend with supernatural powers
might not be such a bad deal.
Part Three
Yohko’s new found abilities are put to the test when she is
kidnapped to an alternate dimension ruled by the Dragon King
Ryu-O. While Chigako and Azusa search frantically for a way
to re-open the door to the demon plane, Yohko must battle
Harpy, Griffon and Dragonewt to save the life of the
handsome son of Ryu-O, Biryu, trapped inside a jewel-like
prison by his demonic father! Aiding Yohko are the
mysterious sorceress Yanagi and Biryu’s nurse, Obaba … but
unbeknown to the girl in red, they have their own secret
plans for Biryu!
Devil Hunter Yohko 4-Ever
Subtitled
VHSY-004 $19.95
Street: 11/2/94
Color, 30:00
A special music video compilation featuring clips from the
first three Yohko videos, live action performances by the
original vocal cast, and an all new “super-deformed”
animation sequence.
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animation/anime #1181, from elfhive, 1214 chars, Sun Jul 17 22:49:48 1994
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TITLE: ANIME 18 LASERDISC RELEASES
Urotsukidoji Perfect Collection
Subtitled
R0396 $99.95
Street: 9/30/94
Color, Stereo, 4 Hours
CONTAINS VERY GRAPHIC SEXUAL AND VIOLENT SCENES
ADULTS ONLY
For 3,000 years, humankind has dominated the world
unchallenged … but that time is coming to an end. There is
a legend that every 3,000 years, the three realms of demons,
humans and man-beasts are united by the revival of the
Overfiend, a being more powerful than them all — and the
coming of this Overfiend results in chaos and destruction!
Can the world be saved from the destruction that will
inevitably occur with the revival of the Overfiend and will
all those involved be able to escape unscathed? Emerging
from the little-known, yet powerful genre of Japanese erotic
horror, this collection is a tour-de-force of startling
images. Its intense blend of supernatural battles, sexual
content, and intricate design work has made it one of the
most controversial animated films in recent memory.
The dubbed, two part release of the edited version — Legend
of the Overfiend and Legend of the Demon Womb — are
currently available on individual laserdiscs at a price of
$49.95 each.
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animation/anime #1182, from switch, 899 chars, Tue Jul 19 13:00:28 1994
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I can’t tell you anything about Michelet, I’m afraid. (Hmmn, isn’t the
Library of Congress online? Time to do some hunting.)
There’s little by way of opinionated monologue. If anything, it just says
what the characters think. It’s more or less left as an exercise for the
viewer. One thing, though: there’s a bit where varies folk are talking to the
seigneur about Jeanne’s miraculous cures, and her use of the Belladonna flower
–everyone’s rendered against a black background, and just talking about their
experiences. It’s interesting to note how many seemingly pious people were
willing to deal with the Devil (Jeanne) in order to spice up their sex lives or
soothe some physical pain. It’s also interesting to hear them justify their
choices.
But that’s about as close as you get to any overt morality.
The movie was produced in 1973; I don’t remember the name of the studio.
Emru
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animation/anime #1183, from elfhive, 134 chars, Tue Jul 19 21:49:20 1994
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Thanks, I haven’t heard of it before. I’m assuming that the film was
dubbed in English (French?). Do you know who the distributor is?
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animation/anime #1184, from elfhive, 661 chars, Tue Jul 19 22:06:38 1994
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TITLE: LaserViews Article
I just got my copy of the July/August issue of LaserViews magazine.
It contains the second article in a series I’m doing on animation on
laserdisc. It is also the second article I’ve done about anime on
laserdisc (the first was May-June 1993).
Despite the occasional grammatical slip-up missed in proofreading,
I’m pretty happy with the text. They have also done a nice job with
the graphics on this one. My title gets a whole page with a wonderful
rendering of Vampire Hunter D behind it. The whole thing runs close
to 5,000 words including the ratings. I got to cover a lot of ground
from _Grave of the Fireflies_ to _Tenchi Muyo_.
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animation/anime #1185, from switch, 128 chars, Wed Jul 20 23:02:17 1994
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In French, actually.
I might be able to dig up more info. I’ll try to shoehorn in a call to the
Cinematheque on Friday.
Emru
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animation/anime #1186, from switch, 59 chars, Wed Jul 20 23:02:45 1994
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Sounds great! I’ll have to pick it up at Multimags.
Emru
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animation/anime #1187, from srider, 3209 chars, Sun Jul 24 22:14:35 1994
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Hey folks, been a while, but…
I now have my first anime project, the 12-minute mini-OAV “No Enemy
But Time”, completed! For those who knew a little about the project in
advance (hi Emru, hi Connie), expect a tape for review soon. For everyone
else…
_No Enemy But Time_ is a short story offered as a prelude to several
longer stories I intend to tell as time (and money!!! Jeez, but is animation
*expensive*!!) progresses. Each story is based on a fictional background
I’ve been mulling over for about fifteen years now, though the final result
bears little resemblance to my first errant thoughts back in 1981.
I did NEBT chiefly as an experiment: I have no formal screenwriting/
directing experience. I do, however, have an immense store of knowledge on
how I think stories should be put on the screen. Over the past 25 years,
I have seen more than 3,000 movies and read an equal amount of books. Since
I needed to test the raw ability itself, I decided to do a short prelude
rather than attempting one of my longer outlines. I needed to see if I could
get my 125km starships to look right onscreen; I wanted to see if I could
script effective transitional camera shots and believable character actions.
…I had to start somewhere, and NEBT is the result.
Myself, I am about 80% satsified with what I got back from the studio;
most of my gripes are technical issues. The art style, color and space
hardware came out _very_ nice, however. This was the toughest goal. As for
the gripes, I learned a valuable lesson–be present during post production!
(Actually, I learned a number of valuable lessons, but I’ll talk about those
later..) BTW–don’t ask me to describe the story, ask instead to see it!
Which brings me to an important point: (hope Harry doesn’t mind mild
advertising! 🙂 I spent over $6,000 to get this done, not evening counting
the several hundred hours of phone calls and faxes and email and USmail.
For me to move on to more ambitious projects, I need to recover my capital.
As such, we (that is, Running Ink Animation Productions and myself) have
made copies of NEBT available for public sale for $10 each. The tape itself
includes the OAV plus three live-action segments. The live-action parts
are the sole work of RIAP and not myself, but are entertaining and even
educational. (Well..there _is_ ‘Otaku’s World’ which is so stupid it is
hilarious–just remember I had no part in that, financially or otherwise. 🙂
The tape is packaged with a mini-art book containing concept drawings and
other information about the story. Leave EMail at sr****@bi*.com for more
information.
I am happy to discuss the effort involved in bringing the project off
at anytime, just drop me a note or whatever… In the meantime I’m moving on
to pre-production work for the next film (the story I want to tell the most).
It will be a full-length OAV and in order to do what I want, in order to do
anything at all, I need to find funding–so do something good for anime and
support your domestic anime screenwriter! 🙂
Ja ne,
Scott
/* “Anime that Arthur C. Clarke would approve of.” */
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animation/anime #1188, from hmccracken, 492 chars, Mon Jul 25 12:17:35 1994
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Scott —
Wow! Congratulations. I’m sure many fans have dreamed of doing what you did.
I’d be interested in knowing exactly how you worked with the studio that
produced the video. Did you provide them with a script (or storyboard?) and
then wait for the finised product to arrive in the mail, or were you
intimately involved with every step of the production? Was this done the
traditional way with cels? Besides selling copies for $10 apiece, what do
you plan to do with the film?
— Harry
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animation/anime #1189, from switch, 92 chars, Mon Jul 25 21:58:47 1994
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Harry’s last question echoes my own. What are your plans for expanding
distribution?
Emru
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animation/anime #1190, from srider, 10141 chars, Tue Jul 26 02:22:28 1994
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I expected these questions; I have a little tale to answer them…
Have Fun -Scott
From Watcher to Maker: Storytelling in Anime
For fifteen years, I’d been carrying around a set of ideas that when
presented properly, should tell a pretty good story. Throughout high school
and college I would attempt to write short stories covering the various ideas;
some of the results were pretty good, even reading over them them today. I
had a problem, though–none of the writings were complete! They would start
off well, but then they would lose their novelty value and just…well, stop.
I had more than twenty pieces like this. Some were hardly more than a page;
the longest one was over seventy pages (and yet failed to even get to the
heart of its story).
These bits of stories sat in the computer (or, for the older ones, on a
legal pad) forever. Then, quite by accident, I stumbled across anime.
My first real exposure to anime was in 1973: a regional kid’s show
called ‘Paul Shannon’s Adventure Time’ (Shannon used to appear on Mister
Rogers from time to time back then) would show episodes of the cartoon series
Kimba, the White Lion. As I was only eight years old at the time, I had no
idea I was watching an anime. (Of course I later learned it had historical
significance as the first color anime. Side note: Kimba is, as most of you
know, getting some new exposure as Disney’s Lion King is being compared [and
criticized for seeming similarites] to the Tezuka manga/anime series.) All I
remember of the time is that I liked the way the characters were drawn. I
knew nothing about backgrounds or cels, just the the style was atypical of
the typical 1960s animation (Birdman, etc.). Then Kimba was gone, and Speed
Racer appeared on my TV. The Car Acrobatic Team, the GRX, the Mammoth Car,
Kabala and his student–Racer X, Cruncher Block, Ace Deucey–this show was so
odd I remember these bits of trivia even today! Then I started building
electronic gadgets, and forgot about animation for a few years.
In 1981, Showtime broadcast the ‘Force-Five’ (Grandizer, et al) animes.
By this time, we had a VCR in the house, and I *still* have them on tape. In
1985, I saw some of the Robotech episodes on TV, which is probably the origin
of a lot of anime fans on this side of the Pacific.
What got my attention, however, was a happy accident last year. The Sci-
Fi channel was showing Robot Carnival, and I flipped the TV on just as the
short film _Presence_ had started. Twenty minutes later, I knew I had found
the way to tell my stories.
** ** **
What I had seen was a story with scenes visualized on-screen almost
exactly the way I visualize them in my head. I needed to see more. I got on
internet and found a list of start-up anime. BGC, Kyuuketsuke Miyu,
Gunbuster, UY…I found who was selling them, who was renting them, and
started to watch and learn. I had a definite purpose to watching the shows;
not merely for enjoyment, but to learn the anime standards of scene set-ups,
camera motions and character actions. I settled down to a crash course in
impromptu screenwriting and animation directing.
Almost exactly a year ago, I started work on a script, that as luck would
have it, be the last story to be made of the series–if ever. It took three
months to complete, but I had the complete story, dialogue, scene setups,
camera directions–everything was contained in a script that could create a
two hour movie.
But how to get it *made*?
I asked that question of Steve Pearl (romulus/remus.rutger.edu), who
suggested I talk to a fellow named Mike Tatsugawa who headed some sort of
national society of anime fans. He pointed me to Darold Higa (AnimeExpo ’94
co-chairman) who in turn gave me the name “Running Ink Animation Productions”,
a studio in Los Angeles. They had apparently done a couple of short anime
films before and were looking for other projects.
Mid-October of last year, I called David Ho, President of RIAP.
He wanted to see my script, for review. I sent him a copy. He liked it
well enough, said it would work in the same style as Gunbuster, and cost
about $500,000 to do the way I had outlined. “Don’t let the high price tag
scare you away,” he said. 🙂
After the initial shock wore off, I realized I’d been thinking the wrong
way. I needed a small experiment before attempting much bigger projects.
Over the month of November 1993 I worked out an outline to what I originally
intended to be story #2 of the OAV set, and reworked it to be presented first
and within a reasonable budget. I’d have to wait to use backlit effects. 🙂
Sometime in the middle of that month I ended up in Canada, and passed through
Montreal. Emru did me the great favor of showing me the incredible film
Wings of Honneamise–now I had a real goal. Anime, but written to feel of an
Arthur C. Clarke story. (btw, Emru, I bought the WoH Memorial Box LD set and
am subtitling it onto ED-beta tape.)
The phone calls to CA were numerous, and no real project was in work yet.
Through December (somehow moving into a new house at the same time) I pulled
in all the ideas I would use for what became No Enemy But Time. No dialogue–
oo expensive for the moment. Instead, I would concentrate on basic scene
set-ups. Dissolves and pans, ‘artistic’ visuals (such as the scene motion
carried as reflections of characters in water), convincing people they were
looking at a *huge* starship…I was learning that every scene, not just the
ones that appeal to my mind’s eye, each one of them was important and needed
to be treated as such.
Over the Christmas holidays, a verbal agreement was reached between
myself and RIAP. I sent them an outline draft of the story, broken down into
major and minor scenes with extra information such as camera actions on key
areas. I spent the New Years’ weekend in New Orleans, where I sketched out
my original concepts of the space structures and ships I’d like to present.
Doug (was dferg here on bix) was ready to help with concept artwork. He knew
the style I was after: Clean, Clarke, Kubrick. 🙂
As the first part of January passed, RIAP and myself had a real, signed
agreement for the creation of a storyboard set from my original script and
the conceptual art. David Ho, co-executive producer and art supervisor,
created the character designs based on suggestions from me. Chad Kime, the
director (and with whom I talked the most over the course of the project) was
in charge of the actual production as far as directing the animators. He and
I spent hundreds of hours on the phone arguing about how something should
look or a sequence should be presented.
January, February and March saw the most of my efforts. I was writer-
co-producer, and my part was mostly pre-production. Phone calls, email,
FAXes of sketches, sending videotapes to the background painter of Hubble
Space Telescope shots se he could see what stellar gas clouds *really* looked
like. (The background artist lives in Vancouver, B.C., btw) At the same
time, Doug down in New Orleans was churning out more concept visuals as we
needed them, and I had to constantly moderate between his accurate depictions
of my ideas and what RIAP and I could actually afford to do with them. I
insisted that one of Doug’s works be incorporated directly; it appears as the
end-titles background. By mid-March, the production contracts were in place
and the storyboards were finished. RIAP would find someone to write a
musical score; I wish I had had the time to do it myself. (note: for the
next project, I will do a fair portion of the music 🙂
As far as the actual production went, I had to watch from the other side
of the country. I kept in constant touch with the studio and provided details
to solutions of the endless set of problems that cropped up during production.
I needed something to do, so I told them I would take on the task of packaging
the tape. Doug and I worked out a video J-card and mini artbook that could be
laserprinted on good quality heavy papers and created enough for the inital
500 unit run.
The production itself was traditional cel animation; approx. 1250 cels
were created, 140 backgrounds, and 15 minutes of music, with a totla running
time of about 12 minutes. With the deadline of June 27th, (being the day I
went to Los Angeles) coming up all-too-fast, two minor scenes suffered edits
due to the fact no time was left to paint cels! I first saw the complete
animation the evening of June 27th. Up until that time, I had no work-in-
progress material of any kind other than production sketches. It took me a
few times watching it through to approve of it–it is a nervous experience to
watch what you got versus what you originally visualized in the beginning. In
the end, it worked quite well for me. A few things came across somewhat
different than I intended, but I was also pleasantly surprised to see
heretofore unobserved story elements come to the surface–things I wanted to
show but yet never consciously mentioned.
July 1st, 1994, 11:00AM at AnimeExpo ’94: _No Enemy But Time_ premieres.
Now to *sell* this thing! RIAP will be pushing this product in their
area (they are going to the San Diego Comic Con, a 30,000+ attendee event,
for example). While I will do my best to get the film shown at conventions
and into a few local comic/anime stores. In addition, I’ll be talking about
it on internet, trying to get it sold through mail-order. The local
Blockbuster manager said he’d put it up for rental.
As for other venues, this sort of story is not what I would submit to,
say, MTV for their show Liquid Television. The tone of the story is not along
the harsh lines LQTV seems to demand. I did notice they used the ‘Running
Man’ short from Neo-Tokyo, so anime can get on there–it is just that my
stories have no visible Akira-like harshness to them, and as such would have
to be shown in a different collection.
–to be continued–
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animation/anime #1191, from switch, 2234 chars, Wed Jul 27 22:28:47 1994
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> What got my attention, however, was a happy accident last year. The Sci-
> Fi channel was showing Robot Carnival, and I flipped the TV on just as the
> short film _Presence_ had started. Twenty minutes later, I knew I had found
> the way to tell my stories.
_Presence_ was the first part of _Robot Carnival_ I ever saw, at MapleCon in
1989. That’s the best way to be introduced to the movie, I think.
> Sometime in the middle of that month I ended up in Canada, and passed through
> Montreal. Emru did me the great favor of showing me the incredible film
> Wings of Honneamise–now I had a real goal. Anime, but written to feel of an
> Arthur C. Clarke story.
I knew there was a reason I showed you that movie. Now, where did I put
_Grave of the Fireflies_?
> (btw, Emru, I bought the WoH Memorial Box LD set and
> am subtitling it onto ED-beta tape.)
Where did you find it?
> July 1st, 1994, 11:00AM at AnimeExpo ’94: _No Enemy But Time_ premieres.
Did you get any feedback while there?
> As for other venues, this sort of story is not what I would submit to,
> say, MTV for their show Liquid Television. The tone of the story is not along
> the harsh lines LQTV seems to demand. I did notice they used the ‘Running
> Man’ short from Neo-Tokyo, so anime can get on there–it is just that my
> stories have no visible Akira-like harshness to them, and as such would have
> to be shown in a different collection.
Try anyway. _Liquid Television_ ends with this season, but MTV still shows
animation. You might also want to try Mellow Manor Productions, the folks
who produce the Mike and Spike Festivals of Animation. There’s also Channel
Four, with their _UK Four-Mations_ shows, which run the gamut of animated
comedy to ‘artsy’ shorts and features. The BBC has a _Four-Mations_-style
show named _Animated 2_, but I’ve only seen features on it — I don’t know if
they do shorts. (Memory tells me _The Wrong Trousers_ was partly BBC-funded,
but I’m not sure.
I’ve got addresses for all of the above, if you’re interested.
Say, will you be at the Ottawa International Animation Festival in late
September? Plenty of shmoozing opportunities there.
A fascinating story, though. I can’t wait to see it.
Emru
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animation/anime #1192, from elfhive, 781 chars, Mon Aug 1 22:47:04 1994
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TITLE: CPM NEWS
SoftCel Pictures
Legend of Lyon: Flare 1 and 2
VHSL-001 $29.95
Subtitled Color, 60:00
Street 10/12/94
In Flare, an army of invading aliens who have been in space
too long attack the peaceful castle of Lyon with lust and
carnage on their minds. On ly the combined forces of
Swordsman Zeke, Swordwoman Neris and the psychic heroine
Flare stand between Lyon and the sadistic Globe and his
alien swarm.
In Flare 2, the abandoned castle of Lyon becomes host to a
malevolent force that consumes all who trespass in the
surrounding forest. When both Lady Neris and her brother Eo
disappear, it’s up to Flare to find out who, or what, lurks
in the heart of Lyon!
ADULTS ONLY: CONTAINS EXPLICIT SCENES OF GRAPHIC SEX AND
VIOLENCE
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animation/anime #1193, from elfhive, 1672 chars, Mon Aug 1 22:47:52 1994
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TITLE: Bubblegum Crisis Dubbed
I just received a screener of the new English language
version of the first episode of the anime series, Bubblegum
Crisis. After the news that AnimEigo had asked a number of
fans to screen the voice talent before the final choices
were made, I was anxious to hear the results.
The first thing that struck me, however, weren’t the voice
characterizations but the complete remix on sound effects
and on the music. This screener isn’t completely finished
(the music on the ending credits was still in the original
Japanese), but the opening track is the new English mix.
The overall mix seemed brighter than the original subtitled
release. In fact, the bottom bass and drums are a little
weaker while the high end is tweaked. The lead vocalist was
fine, although I couldn’t help wondering what it might sound
like with someone like Chrissie Hynde up front. I like the
guitar work better than the original.
When the Knight Sabers finally do get their lines, I really
didn’t find it jarring at all. I think the match is good and
it certainly didn’t detract from the story. The lip sync is
also quite good and the translation worked quite well for
me. It was very refreshing to be able to watch the story and
understand what was going on without reading.
I’m looking forward to doing a side-by-side comparison
between this VHS screener and my subtitled laserdisc episode
this weekend. Regardless of the outcome, however, I’m
excited about the prospect of this series being made
accessible to a wider American audience. It is an excellent
dubbing job and the experience bodes well for future
episodes and other titles.
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animation/anime #1194, from dondumitru, 186 chars, Tue Aug 2 00:37:41 1994
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>TITLE: CPM NEWS
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>SoftCel Pictures
Did you type this in wrong? I thought SoftCel was the new line
from AD Vision… The description sure sounds like an AD
Vision title. 😉
–Don
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animation/anime #1195, from dondumitru, 1041 chars, Tue Aug 2 00:38:11 1994
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>Regardless of the outcome, however, I’m excited about the
>prospect of this series being made accessible to a wider
>American audience.
I agree whole-heartedly. While I may personally prefer subbed
versions of anime, it’s clear that only a dubbed version will
have a chance to make it over the hurdle and appeal to the
broader American audience.
I had a very brief chance to see the new dubbed version of BGC #1
at Anime America this past week-end. Comparing their
“preliminary mix” version on VHS on a 14″ TV to the laserdisc
version on my 32″ TV isn’t fair, but allowing for that… The
music was suprisingly good (which, for BGC is *important*), and
the voice actors seemed to be a pretty good fit.
<Grin!> I asked them their release schedule, and they started to
tell me. Then I said “laserdisc”, and they said, “Oh.
Sometime.” Ah well…
I wish AnimEigo luck with this effort – we need to grow this
market as much as we can. Only then will we have any hope of
feeding our own voracious appetites for the stuff… 😉
–Don
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animation/anime #1196, from elfhive, 146 chars, Tue Aug 2 22:06:28 1994
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No mention of AD Vision anywhere in the CPM Announcement although
the Catalog number looks like it might be similar to previous
AD Vision titles.
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animation/anime #1197, from elfhive, 738 chars, Tue Aug 2 22:11:45 1994
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I was pointing out to someone else on another net that the perception
of the mix will be colored by the kind of playback equipment you are
using. I have no idea what it might have sounded like at the convention
and I assume it was in the dealer’s room and not in a theater setting.
Still, it wasn’t so much the mix that was important at this stage
but the quality of the voice talent. It seemed quite respectable to
me and I dare even say some of the best dubbing that I’ve screened.
I think this will push the field to do better in the future and that
is the logical outcome of this creative competition.
I too hope that this will prove to be a market opener and that the
greater demand will spur others to produce more quality dubs.
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animation/anime #1198, from davecolton, 8 chars, Tue Aug 9 20:16:26 1994
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Yippee!
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animation/anime #1199, from davecolton, 21 chars, Tue Aug 9 20:17:38 1994
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Priss rocks America!
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animation/anime #1200, from elfhive, 623 chars, Tue Aug 9 20:23:04 1994
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I was pretty pleased to hear Priss in English and I think this particular
show has the potential to wake up a lot of Americans to anime. I’ve
talked to Robert Woodhead about broadcast rights for the dubbed version
and the tag was a bit steep for an amateur like me, but I do have
a series proposal in circulation with a cable network at the moment
and a few other distributors are looking at it. The series would be
screenings of dubbed anime with an introduction and closing segment
that would provide some background to the stories. The idea is to
present the first episodes of a number of different series (tv and oav).
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animation/anime #1201, from elfhive, 3030 chars, Tue Aug 9 21:07:07 1994
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TITLE: AnimEigo. AnimAnnouncement
AnimEigo, Inc. announces their video and laserdisc releases for November,
1994. Please add these titles to all listings, new release bulletins and
purchasing systems.
BUBBLEGUM CRASH
MegaTokyo 2034 AD — The story of the Knight Sabers continues in the
action-packed 3 episode sequel to the popular Bubblegum Crisis series! A
mysterious “voice” plots to control first MegaTokyo, and then the World! In
order to defeat him; Priss, Sylia, Nene and Linna must face down an old
enemy – and kill him… not once but 3 1/2 times!
Bubblegum Crash Vol 1 – Illegal Army
AT092-001 VHS Subtitled Color Stereo 45 Min. $24.95
UPC 7-37187-00012-6 ISBN 1-56567-011-6
Bubblegum Crash Vol 2 – Geo Climbers
AT092-002 VHS Subtitled Color Stereo 45 Min. $24.95
UPC 7-37187-00013-3 ISBN 1-56567-012-4
Bubblegum Crash Vol 3 – Melt Down
AT092-003 VHS Subtitled Color Stereo 45 Min. $24.95
UPC 7-37187-00014-0 ISBN 1-56567-013-2
Bubblegum Crash LD – BGCrash Vols 1-3
AD094-002 LASERDISC 3 sides CLV Subtitled Color Stereo 135 Min.
$49.95
UPC 7-37187-00090-4 ISBN 1-56567-089-2
PREBOOK 10/25/94 STREET 11/30/94
Bubblegum Crash features the same great characters, mecha, animation and
music that has made Bubblegum Crisis the Crown Jewel of Anime!
RE-RELEASE! NEW PACKAGING! NEW PRICES!
New VHS packaging features our exclusive SpineScene design!
Priss says “Join the Knight Sabers in MegaTokyo and watch us kick some
Boomer butt!”
LIMITED TIME OFFERS
Crash Pack II – Bubblegum Crash Vols 1-3
The Crash Pack II contains one (1) VHS each of Bubblegum Crash episodes
Illegal Army, Geo Climbers and Melt Down. Buy all three and save!
AS094-013 Crash Pack II $65.00
PREBOOK 10/25/94 STREET 11/30/94
Otaku Pack – Otaku no Video/Super Deformed Double Feature
Otaku no Video – a superb mix of anime and “live” action, this outrageous
“mocumentary” profiles the lives and confessions of hard-core anime fans!
Super Deformed Double Feature – animators spoof their own characters in
these truly demented examples of the “super deformed” genre so popular
in Japan. Ten Little Gall Force goes “behind the scenes” of the filming
of their first feature. Scramble Wars features stars from many shows as
they do their own take on the “wacky races”!
The Otaku Pack consists of one (1) VHS each of Otaku no Video and Super
Deformed Double Feature. Buy both and save!
AS094-014 Otaku Pack $65.00
PREBOOK 10/25/94 STREET 11/30/94
AnimAlertAnimAlertAnimAlertAnimAlertAnimAlertAnimAlertAnimAlertAn imAlert
The Classic Pack is going off the market! The last order date will be
11/30/94! Don’t get caught short! When they’re gone, they’re gone!
Individual titles that comprise each pack will continue to be available.
New Market Sales, Inc. P.O. Box 2534 Wilmington, NC 28402
Voice (910) 762-2955 Order Fax (910) 763-2376 Email
72********@co********.com
We welcome comments, feedback etc. Please also pass along this announcement
to any fans out there!
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animation/anime #1202, from elfhive, 2539 chars, Tue Aug 9 21:08:42 1994
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TITLE: Central Park Media News
Legend of Lyon: Flare 1 & 2
SoftCel Pictures
The original street date of 10/12/94 has been pushed back to
11/23/94 for these subtitled episodes.
US Manga Corps announces the following releases:
Project A-ko versus Battle 2: Blue Side
subtitled
USM 1106 $29.95
Color, Stereo, 52:00
Street: 11/2/94
As the gigantic submarine-like base veers out of control, B-
ko and C-ko manage to escape only to find the military
forces of the Kotobuki fleet on their trail. C-ko, possessed
by master Xena, summons the dragon to destroy the fleet.
Meanwhile, in pursuit of Gail, A-ko and Maruten learn that
C-ko is possibly from the same race as Gail and Xena. The
opposing forces are closing in. But whose side will B-ko
take and who will stop the dragon from destroying the rest
of the universe?
Judge
subtitled
USM 1078 $29.95
Color, Stereo, 50:00
Street: 11/2/94
Is there more to this world than corporate greed and the
laws of man? The dead have their own code, and theyve
chosen the Judge of Darkness and his Demons of Hell to
enforce it. Working his way up the corporate pyramid, the
Judge discovers that the roots of corruption run deep. Yet
when vengeance seems certain, even the damned have rights.
Watch as the most terrifying courtroom case ever presented
reaches its climax before the Ten Kings of Hell!
Urotsukidoji III: Return of the Overfiend, Episode 3
dubbed
A18-1209 $29.95
Color, Stereo, 50:00
Street: 11/9/94
The evil Caesar has taken advantage of the chaos to target
his ultra-titanic nuclear missiles directly at Osaka. The
Overfiend taps Megumis hidden powers to destroy the last of
the missiles and sends the dark, engulfing mass Fabrille
flying back towards Tokyo. Meanwhile, Caesar discovers that
Alecto is pregnant and that this new life may hold the key
to humanitys destiny. But when Alecto is taken hostage,
Caesar plots a terrible revenge.
Urotsukidoji III: Return of the Overfiend, Episode 4
dubbed
A18-1210 $29.95
Color, Stereo, 50:00
Street: 11/9/94
Caesar relentlessly pursues his daughters captors narrowly
escaping his own demise. As his troops begin to lose ground,
the ultimate weapon is unveiled: Dieneich the Genocidroid, a
powerful android still under assembly. Meanwhile, the time
has come for Himi to meet the Overfiend. Accompanied by Buju
and the Demon-Beasts, they all hope to discover what lies in
store for humanity.
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animation/anime #1203, from linkster, 957 chars, Wed Aug 10 19:37:21 1994
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TITLE: Akira Cels/Trading Cards
The Akira Trading Cards are out and along with the T/C’s they’re having a no
purchase contest for one of 50 original cels.
[begin quote]
Cornerstones’ drawing to win one of 50 original Akira animation cels. No
purchase necessary. Send name and address on a postcard to Cornerstone, P.O.
Box 18306, Tucson, AZ USA 85731. One entry per household. Entries must be
postmarked by December 31, 1994. Only winners will be notified. Void where
prohibited.
[end quote]
I figured this would be of interest to those who enjoyed Akira. The
collation of the boxes are quite good nearly 3 sets to one box. My box was
only 7 card shy of 3 sets. There are 4 chase cards. 3 chromium cards(1:18 p
packs) and 1 prism card (“no worse than 1:216 packs.”) I ended up with 2
(right on the 1:18 ratio 😉 ) I found the backs to be quite useful in
helping understand the movie (I haven’t had a chance to read the magna)
LInk.
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animation/anime #1204, from davecolton, 11 chars, Wed Aug 10 21:33:25 1994
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Good luck.
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animation/anime #1205, from elfhive, 66 chars, Wed Aug 10 21:51:58 1994
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The way things are developing luck is less useful than wealth 🙂
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animation/anime #1206, from elfhive, 2482 chars, Wed Aug 24 23:39:11 1994
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TITLE: CPM News
CPM News
Releases through Central Park Media
From The Right Stuf
GODMARS
English subtitles
Catalog RS 9002
Color, 93:00
List: $24.95
Street: 10/12/94
Imagine yourself as an otherwise normal citizen in the year
1999. Youre part of an elite organization dedicated to
solving the difficult problems of your age . . . an
organization with sweeping powers and incredible
responsibilities. Suddenly, peaceful transport ships are
being attacked . . . and the attacker warns ominously that
Mankinds expansion into space must stop here and now. Your
organization is called in to investigate, and you discover
the destructive powers of this new enemy are quite
considerable. Then you learn that your entire existence up
to this point has been a lie.
You are an alien . . . sent to Earth when you were an
infant. The race that sent you is the same one that is
destroying the spacegoing forces of your adopted homeworld.
And, worst of all, you carry the seeds of Earths
destruction around in your body. Somewhere on Earth is an
anti-proton bomb capable of destroying the entire planet.
The detonator is most ingenious . . . it is keyed to your
own heartbeat. When you die, so does Earth.
So, its up to you. Stop the forces of your real homeworld
before they can kill you. Be aware, however, that there are
a number of surprises that will make your task more
difficult than you cna possibly imagine. You have one chance
to succeed and it is dubious at best: seek out and take
advantage of the unknown powers of the robots Gaia and
Godmars!
GRAVE OF THE FIREFLIES
This film, based upon the 1968 Naoki (equivalent of
Pulitzer) prize-winning autobiographical novel by Akiyuki
Nosaka, has been accepted as an entry in the 11th annual
Chicago International Childrens Film Festival scheduled for
October 7-16, 1994. Most entries are geared to children
ranging in age from 6 to 12 and were chosen for their
celebration of global culture, artistic merit, as well as
nonviolent and non-exploitative content.
The film tells the tragic story of two orphaned children –
14 year-old Seita and his 4 year-old sister, Setsuko – who
struggle to survive alone in war-torn Japan during the last
months of World War II. While grimly realistic, the film
(available through CPM on videocassette and issued on
laserdisc by Image, I believe) is a testament to the
endurance of children in a time of war and to the importance
of worldwide peace.
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animation/anime #1207, from mikebryant, 222 chars, Sun Aug 28 03:19:19 1994
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TITLE: Nadia Episodes
I just founds some tapes of ‘Nadia’ (Secret of Blue Water) in our
local video store. I’ve watched 1-5 and am eager to see more.
Does anyone know just how many tapes Streamline has completed dubbing?
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animation/anime #1208, from elfhive, 54 chars, Mon Aug 29 00:01:58 1994
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I think they are up to episode 8, but don’t quote me.
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animation/anime #1209, from dgh, 197 chars, Mon Aug 29 05:31:47 1994
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TITLE: No Enemy but Time
Nice story. The tape could have easily done without the inane “Otaku’s
World”, but I guess RIAP has to do whatever they can to pay the bills…
,
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animation/anime #1210, from srider, 492 chars, Mon Aug 29 22:38:11 1994
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Glad you liked it. I have more ambitious projects in the works; just
consider your contribution going to paying for the animation costs, and
not for the OW segment (which, as I said, I claim no responsibility for.)
Next Project: the 25-minute OAV ‘The Stars Await Us’, which is (for those
who have seen NEBT) referenced by the last four opening credit stills. I’ll
be doing much of the music for this one, and I have a brand-new headache:
dialogue. ^_^
Ja ne..
-Scott
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animation/anime #1211, from elfhive, 1749 chars, Mon Sep 5 13:25:08 1994
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TITLE: CENTRAL PARK MEDIA NEWS
FROM VIZ VIDEO
All-new Ranma 1/2 OAV #3 set for November release
Akane & Her Sisters
Dubbed
Catalog: VVRO-003
Color, Stereo, 60:00
List: $34.95
Street date: 11/9/94
Its not easy being Ranma Saotome, but its even worse when
your martial arts father, Genma, takes you from home at an
early age to go on a decade-long training mission. He
doesnt speak a word of Chinese, yet he insists on bringing
you to a cursed Chinese training ground known as Jusenkyo,
where falling into one of many springs instantly turns you
into whoever – or whatever – drowned there last.
Your father turns into a giant panda, and you … well, you
turn into a red-haired (and incredibly well-proportioned)
female version of yourself. From now on, a splash of hot
water will change you back, but even a hint of cold water
will turn you right into your cursed Jusenkyo body. Whats a
half-guy, half-girl to do?
Everyone knows that there are only two clans who fight in
the Anything Goes style: the Saotomes, and Tendos. Thats
why it comes as such a shock when two girls show up on the
Tendos doorstep pointing to an old photo of the man they
believe to be their father. Only the figures back is
visible, but the legend Anything-Goes School of Martial
Arts is clearly written. It could be anyone, Soun
pleads as all eyes turn to him. When youre all grown
up, Nabiki reads, Ill let you take over the Tendo dojo.
Signed, your father . . .
Soun Tendo.
Included is the tale, The One To Carry On and, like all
Viz Video English-dubbed releases, will feature Ocean
Studios patented _WordFit_tm system which allows natural-
sounding dialogue and virtually perfect synchronization
between dubbing and animation.
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animation/anime #1212, from elfhive, 3112 chars, Sat Sep 10 15:40:34 1994
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TITLE: CPM News
Central Park Media News
US MANGA CORPS RELEASES FOR DECEMBER
Detonator Orgun, Part 2
Subtitled
USM 1089
Color, Stereo, 49:00
List: $29.95
Street: 12/7/94
Tomoru’s connection to the renegade soldier Orgun still isn’t clear
and he wants to keep it that way. Every memory Michi draws from her
subconscious frightens her more and more, and she begins to rebel
against her new role as the only human able to resist the coming
Envoluder invasion.
Meanwhile, Orgun’s presence has drawn two more aliens to Earth – one
a deadly enemy, the other a possible ally. As the psychic Kurni
Jefferson begins to make contact with the alien’s leader, and Tomoru
tries to escape his destiny, City Number 5 is once again under fire
as Orgun is hunted by his latest threat. With EDF forces powerless to
stop it, the city shakes under his assault. Michi finds her own dreams
being invaded by the aliens. What she learns may be the key to who
they are and what has turned Orgun against them, but will that be
enough to move Tomoru to join forces with Orgun? The fate of the city
awaits Tomoru’s next move . . .
Gall Force: Earth Chapter 1
Subtitled
USM 1085
Color, Stereo 48:00
List $29.95
Street: 12/7/94
In 2085, Earth is a ruined wasteland ruled by the lethal war machines
that were the only winners in mankind’s final, apocalyptic war. When
humanity fled the planet to regroup on Mars, only a handful of warriors
were left behind.
Now, Sandy Newman and her comrades fight for their lives every day. If
they could only reach one of the unlaunched nuclear missiles, the MME
citadel – the main stronghold of the cyberoid war machines – could be
destroyed.
Sandy’s team discovers, while searching out the missiles, a secret
underground retreat where the Geo Chris religious sect has been quietly
worshipping their “Tree of Revival” – rumored to have the power to
restore life to the shattered planet.
As the opposing forces come together in a devastating showdown, Sandy is
driven to the breaking point. GORE plans to annihilate the human race!
Will this be humanity’s last chance?
Project A-ko 4: Final
Dubbed
USM 1135
Color, Stereo, 59:00
List: $29.95
Street: 12/7/94
During an archaeological dig on Earth, a mysterious hexagram symbol found
engraved on a wall causes the scientists’ guide to flee in panic.
Meanwhile, out in space, this same symbol is evident on the flagship of
a huge fleet of spaceships heading straight towards Earth!
Back in Graviton City, Mr. Daitokuji has offered to introduce Miss Ayumi
to prospective husbands. While Miss Ayumi is away, C-ko, angered by A-ko,
storms out of the class and stumbles upon her teacher holding a
mysterious pendant and reciting a strange prayer.
Just as Miss Ayumi’s meeting with a possible suitor is about to begin,
they are spotted by A-ko and C-ko. A-ko, extremely distraught, barges
in on the meeting because the suitor is none other than K! While Miss
Ayumi admonishes her behavior, she announces her plan to marry K the very
next day. But why has Miss Aumi been seen reciting strange prayers
while holding a hexagram marked pendant?
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animation/anime #1213, from elfhive, 2232 chars, Sat Sep 10 15:46:50 1994
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TITLE: AnimEigo News
AnimEigo. AnimAnnouncement
AnimEigo, Inc. announces their video and laserdisc releases
for December, 1994. Please add these titles to all listings,
new release bulletins and purchasing systems.
Bubblegum Crisis #3 – Blow Up (Dubbed in English)
The GENOM Corporation’s new plan for the “urban renewal” of
MegaTokyo involves the use of Combat Boomer androids to
terrorize the population and to induce them to sell their
land cheaply. In other words, it’s business as usual at the
world’s largest company!
ET094-004 VHS Dubbed in English Color Stereo 30 Min.
$19.95
UPC 7-37187-00103-1 ISBN 1-56567-102-3
Sci Fi action/adventure Violence, adult language, brief
nudity
PREBOOK 11/29/94 STREET 12/28/94
Bubblegum Crisis #4 – Revenge Road (Dubbed in English)
After their recent victory over GENOM, the Knight Sabers
take time out for a little fun. But all is not well in
MegaTokyo. A mysterious black car, the “Griffon”, is hunting
down bikers. When the Griffon tangles with Priss on her new
bike, he finds out the true meaning of trouble!
ET094-005 VHS Dubbed in English Color Stereo 40 Min.
$19.95
UPC 7-37187-00104-8 ISBN 1-56567-103-1
Sci Fi action/adventure Violence
PREBOOK 11/29/94 STREET 12/28/94
LIMITED TIME OFFER
KOR Whimsical Highways LD Set – Kimagure Orange Road LDs 1-3
Can an indecisive teenager choose between two girls who love
him without exposing his family’s psychic gifts? It’s never
a dull moment on whimsical Kimagure Orange Road! Such a
deal! The KOR Whimsical Highways LD Set contains all 3 KOR
LDs!
AS094-015 KOR Whimsical Highways LD Set LASERDISC $110.00
PREBOOK 11/29/94 STREET 12/28/94
AnimAlertAnimAlertAnimAlertAnimAlertAnimAlertAnimAlertAnimAl
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The Vampire Miyu Fan(g) Pack is going off the market! The
last order date will be 12/31/94! Don’t get caught short!
When they’re gone, they’re gone!
Individual titles that comprise each pack will continue to
be available.
New Market Sales, Inc. P.O. Box 2534 Wilmington, NC 28402
Voice (910) 762-2955 Order Fax (910) 763-2376
Email 72********@co********.com
Please pass along to any fans, forums or interested BBSs out
there!
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animation/anime #1214, from davecolton, 99 chars, Thu Sep 15 18:49:54 1994
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AnimEigo said yesterday BGC 1 dubbed would not be ready until October 31, 1994.
Still waiting. . .
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animation/anime #1215, from elfhive, 8013 chars, Wed Oct 5 00:49:48 1994
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TITLE: CPM NEWS
Central Park Media News
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A.D. VISION RELEASES
Kekkou Kamen, a new series from Go Nagai, creator of Cutey
Honey, Devilman and Mazinger Z.
Volume 1 (subtitled)
VHSKK 001 $29.95
Color, 55:00
Street: 2/7/95
Volume 2 (subtitled)
VHSKK 002 $29.95
Color, 55:00
Street: 4/4/95
two episodes on each VHS tape
Summary
You think YOUR high school was tough? Just be glad
youre not stuck at the same institute as Miami Takahashi, a
nightmare academy where higher education sinks to the lowest
levels of depravity. Just imagine a school where the hall
monitors dress like Nazis, the teachers wear masks to hide
their identities, and students who fail to meet the
standards of the insane staff are sentenced to remedial
lessons in the torture chamber under the gym! Even under the
best of circumstances, the curriculum is designed to chew up
sweet young things like Miami, and now that our poor
heroines become the personal fixation of the schools
supremely deranged principal, shes being listed as Least
Likely To Survive in the class yearbook! Is there any
hope? Can anyone save her?
Tah dah! Enter Kekkou Kamen, the most outrageous super
heroine ever! Clad in a red mask, red boots and nothing
else, she is the supreme protector of innocents like Miami.
Armed with her trusty nunchaku and a body that just wont
quit, shes going to make mincemeat out of the villains who
run this school from hell. But who is she really? Yuka, the
athletic teenage delinquent whos taken Miami under her
wing? Or perhaps a female wrestler with a nudist bent? The
only one who knows for sure is anime and manga mastermind Go
Nagai! However, Nagai is not giving anything away … except
lots of free peeks at Kekkou Kamens magnificent physique.
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SOFTCEL PICTURES
Angel of Darkness
VHSAD-001 $34.95
Subtitled
Color, 60:00
Street: 2/7/95
Summary
They thought they were going top a good school . . .
then their class schedules were re-arranged by a guidance
counselor from hell! Well, thats the sort of thing that
happens when the new Dean calls herself the Dark Angel, and
one of your instructors digs up a weird glowing object that
demands to be fed a steady supply of nubile young women to
satisfy its unnatural appetites. Two young women get a
private education in the stuff nightmares are made of, and
what was once a school for girls of good breeding, becomes a
breeding ground for an unearthly spawn of inhuman horror in
SoftCel Pictures new adults-only animation release, Angel
of Darkness.
Atsuko and Sakaya, lovers and new students at Seirin
Academy, find themselves abruptly thrust into the middle of
an epic clash between the forces of evil and ancient spirits
of the Earth. The question is, not whether the evil minions
of the dark elementals or the only slightly less malevolent
beings who oppose them will emerge victorious, but whether
any of the student body will be left alive by the time the
battle is over! The lessons are deadly and the final
examination is really final when our heroines decide to take
the fate of humanity into their own hands in a non-stop orgy
of sex, violence and destruction. In a tour-de-force of
ultra-graphic animation, Atsuko and Sakaya must use their
own bodies as bait in order to trap and defeat an entity
older than mankind itself. Can they survive the ultimate
close encounter with evil?
WARNING! The shocking subject matter and realism of Angel of
Darkness may offend some viewers. This video contains
graphic depictions of sex and extreme violence.
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VIZ VIDEO
Ranma 1/2 TV Series Volume 8
dubbed
VVRT-008 $29.95
Color, Stereo 50:00
Street: 1/11/95
Episode 15
Ranma discovers that turning into a girl isnt entirely
bad. For example, he can indulge his sweet tooth for
elaborate desserts that hed be too embarrassed to order as
a guy. But theres a price for being a girl, especially when
Shampoo, the cutie from China, is around. According to the
custom of her Amazon tribe, those defeated by a man must wed
that man, while those defeated by a woman must kill that
woman! Guess which one Ranma was when he met Shampoo?
Episode 16
Shampoos decided that shes going to wash Ranma right
out of Akanes hair with a secret memory-erasing shampoo
formula. Oddly enough, Akane seems to recognize everyone in
her family, at school, even Dr. Tofu … everyone but Ranma,
in fact. Shampoo offers Ranma an antidote, but theres one
catch: Ranma must grant Shampoo one wish. Will the price of
restoring Akanes memory be too high even for Ranma?
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US MANGA CORPS
NEW LASERDISC RELEASES
(all laserdisc street dates are tentative)
Gall Force 2: Destruction
subtitled
USM ID2865CT $34.99
Color, Stereo, 45:00
Street: 11/9/94
In Gall Force: Eternal Story, the titanic space battles
between the monstrous Paranoids and the feminine Solnoids
erupted into a hair-raising roller coaster ride as the
Solnoid crew fled their alien enemies to a distant star
system untouched by the war. Now, others take up the fight–
and its about to get a lot tougher!
Ace pilot Lufy, survivor of the ill-fated Starleaf,
rejoins the Solnoid army just as it is learned that both the
Paranoid and Solnoid home planets have been destroyed. Now
it seems no planet is safe, and the next world targeted for
destruction is the very planet that has been selected for a
bold experiment that could end the fighting forever. Lufys
new companions are determined not to let this happen … but
their breakneck race against time to prevent Destruction
seems doomed from the start.
RG Veda (Part One)
subtitled
USM ID2866CT $34.95
Color, Stereo, 45:00
Street: 11/9/94
At the dawn of time, the ferocious General Taishakuten
brutally slaughters the ruler of the universe. Is there
anyone alive powerful enough to defeat the General and bring
justice to the universe? Legend says that a shimmering six-
pointed star will rise into the heavens and restore the
world to a golden age. The six points are six warriors, each
with the power to move the stars. But now there are only
five: their brave leader, Yasha; his companion, the noble
child Ashura; the young impetuous Ryuoh; the wise Karura;
and Sohma, skilled in battle. Will these five brave warriors
be able to find the sixth warrior and defeat General
Taishakuten before he destroys them?
Demon City Shinjuku
subtitled
USM ID2868CT $39.99
Color, Stereo, 82:00
Street: 11/23/94
The tyrannical Levih Rah has created a Demon City in
Shinjuku and now plans to destroy the entire planet in three
days time. No one has dared to cross the foul moat that Rah
and his band of fugitives have built around the Demon City
until now. Desperate to rescue her father, the beautiful
Sayaka Rama, along with Kyoya, a streetwise teenager,
venture into the Demon City. Will they be able to overcome
Rahs band of thugs and destroy Levih Rah before he destroys
them?
The Heroic Legend of Arislan (Part One)
subtitled
USM ID2867CT $34.95
Color, Stereo, 60:00
Street: 11/23/94
An unnaturally heavy mist descends on the battlefield.
Among the bodies of the dead and dying soldiers, King
Andragoras and his officers confer. When Daryoon, a young
officer, voices his reluctance to send men into battle while
the fog lies over the land, the hot-tempered king banishes
him for his cowardliness. Daryoons new mission is to
help the Kings only son, Prince Arislan, in his quest to
save his fathers kingdom. The two are joined by the
reclusive artist, Lord Narsus, the beautiful female warrior,
Pharangese, and the mischievous traveling minstrel, Gieve.
But how could this group of unlikely soldiers defeat an army
of 300,000? They have fate on their side — so anything can
happen!
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animation/anime #1216, from elfhive, 5116 chars, Sun Oct 23 00:24:31 1994
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TITLE: CPM NEWS
Central Park Media News
January 1995 Releases
U.S. Manga Corps
Blue Sonnet: Vol. 2
Subtitled
USM 1129 List: $29.95
Color, Stereo, 60:00
Street: 1/4/95
With the capture of Lan Komatsuzaki, Talons plans to
conquer the world seem more of a reality than ever before.
But just as Lan has begun to learn the secrets behind her
origin and the source of her incredible powers, she has been
fitted with a collar that suppresses those very powers.
Locked deep inside the most secure stronghold in Japan
— an installation protected by electric fences, an army of
guards, laser networks, and diabolical machines from Talons
advanced weapons labs — Lan is quickly running out of time.
Talons plans for her are nothing short of satanic: turn
Lans body into a factory for producing an army of super-
espers through the processes of artificial insemination and
cloning.
Genocyber Parts 4 & 5: The Legend of Ark De Grande
Subtitled
USM 1228 List: $29.95
Color, Stereo, 60:00
Street: 1/4/95
After a nearly 100 year battle with the forces of the
Kuryu Group, Genocyber has succeeded in its defeat . . . at
the cost of all human civilization. But, on the eve of its
final battle with the last remnants of Kuryus forces, it
mysteriously vanishes from the surface of the Earth.
Some 300 years later, mankind has barely recovered from
the destruction. In the city of Ark De Grande, mankinds
pre-apocalyptic civilization has been recreated. As two
young lovers arrive to start a new life, they are swept up
in the plots rippling through the city. As one is
unwittingly linked with the growing rebel movement, the
other is mistaken for a heavenly messenger by a cult devoted
to the legend of Genocyber.
As tensions build to a boiling point, one final enemy
from the old world floats in the darkness above the Earth,
waiting . . . For 300 years, Genocyber has slept, but now
the time for its rebirth is almost at hand.
Iczer 3: Volume 3
Subtitled
USM 1094 List: $29.95
Color, Stereo, 60:00
Street: 1/4/95
As the crew of the Queen Fuji finally reaches Neos
base and Iczer 1 arrives to help, Iczer 3 has her hands full
dealing with Atros, Golem and newly-revived Iczer 2! With a
team like this fighting for her, how can Neos possibly lose?
But Neos hasnt counted on Atros wavering loyalty, or
how intensely jealous Golem has become of Neos latest
creations. While Iczer 2 helps finish Atros job, Atros is
becoming more and more confused as to where her loyalties
lie. And now, as Nagisa and her friends prepare for the
final desparate assault on Neos fortress, Iczer 1 is forced
into a rematch she never wanted. But count on Neos to have a
few direty tricks left to play on our heroes. The Earths
fate is in the hands of these three mighty warriors and
theres no telling how it will end up! This final battle is
not to be missed!
Laserdisc Releases
US Manga Corps
U-Jin Brand
Subtitled
USM ID2869CT List: $34.99
Color, Stereo, 45:00
Street: 12/21/94
Three love stories like youve never seen before! In
the first, song writer Tsurujiro Kasama must get to know
each singer before composing a best-selling song for her.
After many conquests, he still has only one true love whom
he admires from afar. In the second story, Sachikos fiance
is stolen by a rival and her only hope of winning him back
is to hire the services of Toyama No Benbei, seducer
extraordinaire. In the third story, Iwatas girlfriend,
Tomoko, wont rest until they are married. Yet, he dreams of
another and wishes he could dump Tomoko. Will love conquer
all in these tangled tales?
Project A-ko 2: Plot of the Daitokuji Financial Group
Subtitled and Dubbed
USM ID2871CT List: $39.99
Color, Stereo, 70:00
Street: 1/25/95
Its summer vacation and the girls have big plans! A-ko
vows to lose some inches off her waistline, B-ko devises a
new plot to get A-ko out of the way so shell have C-ko all
to herself; and C-ko plans a shopping spree.
What will happen when B-kos father, Mr. Daitokuji,
uses her designs for an anti-A-ko robot to create a
monstrous attack weapon to help his company gain possession
of the disabled spaceships technological secrets?
Genocyber Part 1: Birth of Genocyber
Subtitled
USM ID2870CT List: $34.99
Color, Stereo, 46:00
Street: 1/25/95
As the nations of the world begin to merge their armies
into one international force, world peace is now being
threatened by the private armies of individual corporations.
The Japanese Kuryu Group may have discovered the one weapon
that will tip world power in their favor.
At the center of this covert industrial espionage are
two sisters: one whose body is mostly machine and the other
who has the mind of a wild animal and possesses unbelievable
psychic powers. If these two could be combined into one, a
weapon beyond anything ever conceived would be created:
Genocyber — a cybernetic monster strengthened with pure
psychic energy!
ALL LASERDISC STREET DATES ARE TENTATIVE
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animation/anime #1217, from elfhive, 2265 chars, Sun Oct 23 13:04:14 1994
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TITLE: CPM NEWS (US Renditions)
CENTRAL PARK MEDIA
DECEMBER U.S. RENDITIONS RELEASES
Orguss – Super Dimensional Century: Vol. 8
Dubbed
USR-VD27 List: $24.95
Color, 55:00
Street: 12/13/94
Episode 16: The Factory
Kei is captured by Shayas family and is subjected to
mind altering brainwashing techniques. Will Shaya risk
everything to challenge her family and save Keis life or
become the mindless puppet of the House of Tove?
Episode 17: Seventeen
Mimsy is nearing the age where she will not be able to
have children and becomes very ill. Meanwhile, Slay makes
the ultimate sacrifice to save Kei and restore order to the
patchwork world.
Ultraman-Towards The Future: Vol. 11
Dubbed
USR-UAV12 List: $14.95
Color, 23:00
Street: 12/13/94
The Survivalists
Jean Echo is kidnapped by Norberg, a criminal genius
presumed killed in an auto accident. Norberg coerces Jean
into giving him information about a top secret spacecraft
which he then steals and uses to attack UMA headquarters.
But the craft breaks from his controls and only Ultraman can
stop it.
Ultraman-Towards The Future: Vol. 12
Dubbed
USR-UAV13 List: $14.95
Color, 23:00
Street: 12/13/94
The Age of Plagues
An underwater earthquake has released the creature
Kudara from its dwelling on the ocean floor. The UMA
discovers an ancient disk with a message that may hold the
key to the mystery of Kudara. Kudaras gills release a
poisonous algae which will pollute the ocean and only UMA
can stop it. Kudara calls Shillagee for help in its battle
against the surface and Ultraman.
Ambassador Magma: Vol. 3
Dubbed
USR-DIE008 List: $24.95
Color, 60:00
Street: 12/13/94
Episode 6: The Questional Warrior
Acting on the advice of his father, Mamoru follows
Kunisaki to the Defense Intelligence Agency Headquarters to
learn about the origin of Earth. The government is convinced
Ambassador is responsible for a tsunami created by Goa.
Episode 7: Gigantic Task
While searching for the Onitono Shrine, Atsushi and
Sekita find a girl that may lead them to Goa. As Mamoru and
Umemura investigate a government installation, they are
abducted by Udo, a deadly being.
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animation/anime #1218, from elfhive, 1416 chars, Sun Oct 23 13:05:01 1994
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TITLE: ANIME AWARD NOMINATIONS
The 22nd Annual Annie Awards Ceremony is scheduled for
Saturday, November 12, 1994 at the Academey of Television
Arts and Sciences Theater in North Hollywood. The following
anime films have been nominated:
Outstanding Achievement in an Animated Home Video Release
Urotsukidoji: Legend of the Overfiend
Also in the running in the same category are:
Return of Jafar
Mickey Mouse: The Black & White Years
The Art of Winsor McCay
The Lost World
The Lost World is an excellent laserdisc compilation of
Willis OBriens seminal stop-motion animation work. In
addition to the 1925 silent film classic, The Lost World,
the original trailer is included. There is a still frame
library of lost scenes not seen since the first run of the
film, three related short subjects featuring OBriens work
and two separate audio tracks allowing you to view with
music only or music and sound effects.
The Annie Awards include presentations for best efforts in
Animated Feature Film, Television Series or Special, and
Television Commercial. The Animated Home Video Release is a
brand-ne category. It is interesting to note that all of the
above entries are available on laserdisc. In fact, Im not
sure that they are all available on VHS tape (Mickey Mouse:
The Black & White Years is a major laserdisc box set that I
havent seen in VHS format).
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animation/anime #1219, from elfhive, 1307 chars, Sun Oct 23 13:05:49 1994
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TITLE: ROUJIN-Z PREMIERE
The 9th Annual Fort Lauderdale International Film
Festival has chosen Katsuhiro Otomos original animation
production, Roujin-Z, to premiere at their November 10 – 20,
1994 event. The Festival sponsor is Blockbuster
Entertainment and is hosted by AMC Theatres and co-sponsored
by the Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel, Delta Airlines and
Cellular One, among others. Over 100 films from around the
world will be shown from 10am to midnight each day of the
event. There will also be over 24 free seminars sponsored by
Eastman Kodak.
Roujin-Z is the dramatic story of an old bedridden man,
who becomes a human guinea pig for a medical experiment, and
a young woman who tries everything in her power to save him.
From the director of Akira, this film is an insightful look
at how we care for the elderly and technologys influence on
our lives. It was critically acclaimed in Japan for its
focus on the elderly.
The production brought together many of the top names
in anime, director Hiroyuki Kitakubo, art designer Satoshi
Kon, and animation director Fumio Iida who all previously
collaborated on Robot Carnival and Manie Manie (released as
Neo-Tokyo in the US). The film is scheduled for theatrical
and home video release in the US in 1995.
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animation/anime #1220, from switch, 71 chars, Sun Oct 23 14:10:58 1994
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Now =that’s= funny.
What happens if _Overfiend_ wins, I wonder?
Emru
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animation/anime #1221, from elfhive, 158 chars, Sun Oct 23 17:54:49 1994
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That means we’ll see a turn to “Erotic Horror” in Hollywood. Not that
they aren’t ready for it. They probably just hadn’t considered animation
as the medium.
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animation/anime #1222, from elfhive, 1093 chars, Thu Oct 27 20:15:12 1994
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TITLE: Anime Honored in Chicago
/Grave of the Fireflies/ was awarded the First Prize in the
“Rights of the Child Category” by the International Jury
at the 1994 Chicago International Children’s Film Festival
held October 7 – 16. Isao Takahata’s 1988 stunning
visualization also garnered the Adult Animation Jury’s
distinction of being the top film in the Best Animated
Feature Film category.
The film is based upon the autobiographical novel by Akiyuki
Nosaka which won the Naoki Prize in 1968 (equivalent to the
Pulitzer Prize). /Grave of the Fireflies/ is the story of
two orphaned children — 14-year-old Seita and his 4-year-
old sister, Setsuko — who are orphaned in the last months
of World War II and must rely on the kindness of relatives
and, eventually, their own resources to survive.
This gripping story has been subtitled in English and is
available from Central Park Media on VHS videocassette and,
in collaboration with Image Entertainment, on laser disc.
Over 10,000 children attended the Festival and had the
opportunity to see the theatrical presentation.
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animation/anime #1223, from mikester, 406 chars, Sat Oct 29 15:55:36 1994
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TITLE: Recomendations
Been getting into Anime lately. I’ve got the Starblazers first season on
video and I’m begining to collect the second season. I also have the movie
based on the Comet Empire story. Are there other Yamato movies? Also what
do you recomend for other Anime stuff. Tower Records video rentals has a
rather decent sized Anime section.
—Mike (Satisfied user of Galahad BIX Blinker)
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animation/anime #1224, from mikebryant, 443 chars, Sat Oct 29 21:15:47 1994
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There are at least three complete seasons of Starblazers available and
FIVE Yamato movies that I know of. I think that StarBlazers was responsible
for me getting interested in Anime back in the 70’s. Glad to see its
attraction is still going strong.
Other recommendations, anything by Miyazaki. Nausicaa (Warriors of the Wind
was the somewhat manged english version), Laputa, Totoro, Kiki’s Delivery
Service, are all on my favorites list.
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animation/anime #1225, from srider, 408 chars, Sun Oct 30 11:19:28 1994
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Oritsu Uchuugun = Royal Space Force = Wings of Honneamise
Omoide Poroporo (done by Studio Ghibli [Miyazaki’s shop])
The Miyazaki films
(none of which, save for My Neighbor Totoro or Warriors of the Wind,
have had a commerical release–yet. Though docsane tells me that
the dub of WoH will be out on video in the spring. It will be
in some theatres RSN.)
As fot the OAV/TV stuff out for rent,
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animation/anime #1226, from elfhive, 271 chars, Sun Oct 30 11:27:58 1994
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Manga Entertainment (backed by Polydor and headed up in the states by
the folks from LA Hero) will be “premiering” the dubbed version of
Royal Space Force (Wings of Honneamise) at AnimeEast ’94 in about
ten days. Anyone from BIX going to this event in New Brunswick, NJ?
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animation/anime #1227, from srider, 74 chars, Sun Oct 30 16:58:36 1994
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I’ll be there. I’m a guest. Got a film to promote. ^^
–Scott
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animation/anime #1228, from elfhive, 156 chars, Sun Oct 30 21:45:03 1994
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I hope I get a chance to see your film. You must be looking forward
to seeing the screening of Royal Space Force. Have you seen this
dubbed version before?
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animation/anime #1229, from srider, 477 chars, Mon Oct 31 01:11:40 1994
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I haven’t seen the dub yet, but I know the script very well (I retimed
it to subtitle from my box LD set of the film) as the intense review
required to do such timing ends up making one read through it 200 times. ^^
I’ve also talked to Neil at length about it (heh, even argued over
a line or two.)
As for my film, if I had the budget of RSF, it’d be collecting awards. ^^
(Although, I’d trade them all just to overhear Arthur C. Clarke say
“I approve of that.”)
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animation/anime #1230, from elfhive, 41 chars, Mon Oct 31 19:16:39 1994
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Well, have you sent your film to Arthur?
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animation/anime #1231, from switch, 26 chars, Mon Oct 31 19:25:40 1994
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So send him a copy!
Emru
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animation/anime #1232, from dondumitru, 468 chars, Fri Nov 4 02:57:29 1994
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Re: Recomendations
> Also what do you recomend for other Anime stuff.
Hmmm. You might look into the Bubblegum Crises (BGC) series, as well as
the Tenchi Muyo! (TM!) series – both of these are quite popular, and some
of my personal favorites. (Keywords for BGC would be “cyberpunk”, “girls
with guns”, “SF”, and “mecha”. Keywords for TM! would be “comedy”,
“romance”, and “SF”.)
Also, Project A-ko is an absolute *classic*. (And is definitely a “comedy”.)
–Don
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animation/anime #1233, from mikester, 106 chars, Sat Nov 5 20:00:46 1994
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>FIVE Yamato movies that I know of
Do you know the titles off-hand?
—Mike (Satisfied user of Galahad)
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animation/anime #1234, from mikebryant, 226 chars, Sun Nov 6 00:43:36 1994
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Oooh. Tough question. I know the last one is “Final Yamato”. I know
that one of the ones is “Be Forever Yamato”. I’m afraid I don’t know
the other titles.
There must be someone on this net who knows the answer to this!
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animation/anime #1235, from switch, 175 chars, Sun Nov 6 21:50:57 1994
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Aieouille. I
(oops) I’d have to dig through the archives for that one. Although I suspect
the first three have titles like _Yamato I_, _Yamato II_, and _Yamato III_.
Emru
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animation/anime #1236, from srider, 1209 chars, Wed Nov 16 20:42:28 1994
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TITLE: Wings of Honneamise dub
Saw this at AnimEast over the weekend. It passed the acid test.
It was not perfect, but still a very good dub. There were a few
scripting idiosyncrasies, but they were minor problems. The trainer
had a voice just a little too derived from Louis Gossett Jr.’s
character in An Officer and a Gentleman, for example.
Some lines were *great*, though. Like the totally condescending
photographer (when Shiro was posing for the milk poster). The
story shines right through, and I think the dub actually relieves
some of the ‘dark view humanity has of itself’ I feel when the
I watch the subtitled film. In fact, the lines written for the
key scene between Shiro and Requinni (the rape scene) improve the
understanding of what the writer intended to convey vs. the
original Japanese.
I picked up a couple of the full-size WoH movie posters and a
stack of the WoH postcard/stickers Manga Ent. had printed up for
the film. Very nice art design (better, I think, than the original
poster art as seen on the CD cover).
Manga E. plans to do a video release sometime next summer, with
LD and possibly CAV LD versions to follow.
More comments to foloow..
-Scott
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animation/anime #1237, from switch, 137 chars, Wed Nov 16 22:12:22 1994
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I got a promo video of it in the mail yesterday, and handed it off to my
reviewer for _fps_ #5. I hope to see it in a week or so.
Emru
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animation/anime #1238, from elfhive, 283 chars, Wed Nov 16 22:47:04 1994
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There will be a theatrical run in the spring for The Wings of Honneamise.
I enjoyed the dub very much and didn’t have any negative reaction to
the character voices including the drill sargeant. I think the existing
version will be a great success with mainstream American audiences.
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animation/anime #1239, from elfhive, 2318 chars, Mon Nov 21 23:12:22 1994
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TITLE: VIZ releases
Central Park Media News
Viz Video
Ranma 1/2 TV Series #9
Episodes 17 & 18
Dubbed
VVRT-009
Color, Stereo, 52:00
List: $29.95
Street: 2/15/95
In episode 17, Akane still can’t remember Ranma. Shampoo’s
more than willing to give Ranma the special shampoo formula
that will restore Akane’s memory, but in return, Ranma has
to grant Shampoo one favor (`But don’t go asking me to marry
you or kill Akane or nothing, okay?’). Now that Ranma’s
agreed to `almost’ kill female Ranma, will he be able to
persuade Ryoga to help him?
In episode 18, Ranma and Genma come to blows when the
younger Saotome announces he’s returning to China. Join
Ranma and Genma in a look back at their adventures thus far,
including the fateful fall into the cursed springs at
Jusenkyo, Ranma’s first meeting with Akane, Kuno’s pursuit
of the mysterious `pigtailed girl,’ Kodachi’s martial arts
rhythmic gymnastics vendetta against female Ranma, Ryoga’s
own Jusenkyo plunge and more! It’s a rare opportunity to
relive some of the most memorable moments from North
America’s best selling anime series!
Fatal Fury
Dubbed
VVFF-001
Color, Stereo, 50:00
List: $19.95
Street: 3/1/95
Three young brothers, Terry, Andy and Jeff Bogard are being
trained by their father in martial arts. One day, their
father is killed by Geese Howard, an underworld crime boss.
To avenge their father’s death, the brothers pull out all
the stops in their training. Ten hard years pass and Terry
and Andy, who are martial arts masters, travel to Hong Kong
to seek out Geese Howard. However, they find out that the
only way to defeat Geese is to learn a secret and powerful
martial arts technique that can only be acquired when they
choose to fight their own worst enemy. Can the brothers
defeat the greatest martial artists in the world? Will they
be able to confront the evil Geese Howard and avenge their
father’s death? This animation is based on the story and
characters of the hit video game.
Ranma 1/2 Collector’s Edition vol 2
Subtitled
VVRS-002
Color, Stereo, 75:00
List: $34.95
Street: 12/20/94
Features episodes #4,5,& 6 from the television series. Uncut
and unedited as shown on Japanese TV with English subtitles.
The opening and closing songs are fully translated and match
the melodies!
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animation/anime #1240, from elfhive, 2913 chars, Mon Nov 21 23:13:27 1994
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TITLE: US Manga Corps Releases
Central Park Media News
US Manga Corps Releases for February 1995
Gall Force: Earth Chapter 2
Subtitled
Color, Stereo, 50:00
USM 1086
List: $29.95
Street: 2/1/95
Mankind, banished to Mars, races desperately against time to
build a super-weapon — an immense plasma cannon — which
could operate from deep space and destroy an entire
continent with a single blast. And the MME citadel, located
right in the middle of Australia would be the perfect target
. . . Meanwhile on Earth, Sandy Newman and her comrades are
staging a desperate fight from their hidden Australian
bases. As their troops and supplies dwindle, their only hope
lies in reinforcements from Mars — reinforcements that may
never arrive.
The Heroic Legend of Arislan, Parts 3 & 4
Subtitled
Color, Stereo, 60:00
USM 1097
List: $29.95
Street: 2/1/95
Betrayed from within and overwhelmed by sorcery, Palse’s
army was burned alive when it was invaded by the religious
fanatics of Lusitania. With the aid of five exceptional
warriors, Prince Arislan managed to escape to the farthest
corner of his realm. Even as the Lusitanians revel in
Palse’s wealth, them must not lose sight of their next
problem — eliminate the fanatic priest, Jon Bodan. The
mysterious Lord Silvermask, architect of their victory, is
chosen for the mission which will bring him in contact with
the dark powers of sorcery. And it is this sorcery that will
provide Silvermask with the key to his deepest desires.
Project A-ko vs. Battle One: Grey Side
Dubbed
USM 1136
Color, Stereo, 54:00
List: $19.95
Street: 2/1/95
C-ko’s birthday celebration is interrupted when she is
kidnapped by two pirates from her father’s spaceship during
the festivities. En route to the rendezvous with her
kidnaper’s boss, their ship breaks apart in mid-air and C-ko
plummets to the planet below. Fortunately she lands right on
top of a huge pack of equipment carried by A-ko, one of the
planet’s monster hunters. Join A-ko and her friends in an
all-new and different take on the A-ko universe.
THE FOLLOWING TITLE IS ON THE ANIME 18 LABEL. FOR ADULTS
ONLY, IT CONTAINS EXPLICIT SCENES OF SEX AND VIOLENCE.
Adventure Kid, Volume 1
Subtitled
A18-1243
Color, Stereo, 75:00
List: $29.95
Street: 2/1/95
When a World War II era computer is unearthed outside his
home, computer game whiz Norizaku thinks that he’s found a
rare piece of computing history to play with. But Norizaku
gets more than he bargained for when he unwittingly releases
the encoded spirit of the machine’s creator, Masago, who now
lusts for vengeance against those who betrayed him: his wife
and the sadistic officer who raped her before his eyes. This
high-tech, erotic adventure, from the creators of
Urotsukidoji, takes you way beyond the apocalyptic terrors
of the “Overfiend” — hold on tight for an experience
beyond your wildest expectations.
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animation/anime #1241, from elfhive, 2453 chars, Mon Nov 21 23:14:44 1994
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TITLE: The Right Stuf & US Renditions Releases
Central Park Media News
The Right Stuf
Astro Boy Laserdisc #2
ID2807RI
Black-and-white, 100:00
List: $39.95
No street date indicated
Astro Boy is a classic program by the legendary Osamu
Tezuka, the father of modern Japanese animation. In the year
2000 AD, a terrible accident causes the death of Astor
Boynton. In his memory, a robot is created in his image. The
robot travels the world fighting for the lofty goals of
justice in an unjust world while learning what it means to
be truly human. This disc contains Vampire Vale, Phoenix
Bird, Funnel to the Future and Cleopatra’s Heart.
Gigantor 30th Anniversary Laserdisc #1
LVD9408
Black-and-white, 120:00
List: $39.99
No street date indicated
Gigantor is every little boy’s dream: a titanic machine
whose controller belongs to Jimmy Sparks, an otherwise
normal little boy. He and his father travel to some of the
world’s most exotic locales taking on tasks too difficult
for anyone or anything else. This disc contains Struggle at
the South Pole, Battle at the Bottom of the World, Sting of
the Spider, and Return of the Spider.
US Renditions VHS Releases
Guyver Volume 6
Episodes 11 & 12
Dubbed
USR-030
Color, 60:00
List $24.95
Street: 12/28/94
In episode 11: “Masaki Murakami: Transforming
Beastmaster,” Murakami reveals the origin and purpose of
the Guyvers and Zoanoids. To rescue Guyver from several
Enzyme II creatures, Murakami must expose his most guarded
secret.
In episode 12: “Aptom’s Attack: Reactivate Guyver,” Sho
must transform into the Guyver to save Mizuki from Aptom.
However, his inability to bio-boost may cost them their
lives!
Ultraman Towards The Future Volume 13
Dubbed
Color, 23:00
List: $14.95
Street: 12/28/94
Ultraman is an intergalactic guardian interested in the
preservation of the galaxy. He has infused his molecular
structure to defend Earth from the creatures that seek to
destroy it. In episode 13, “Nemesis,” the disk has
predicted the Earth is in a state of chaos, the deadly
alliance between Kudara and Shillagee is destroying the hope
for humanity’s survival. All seems lost when the disk is
stolen. However, Ike returns the disk to UMA and Ultraman
has one final chance to fight for the survival of humanity.
This latest entry in the live-action “Ultraman” series is
reminiscent of the classic 1960’s television show and
includes giant monsters and ultra-battle action!
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animation/anime #1242, from elfhive, 668 chars, Tue Nov 22 20:40:53 1994
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TITLE: New Ranma 1/2 Series Announced
CENTRAL PARK MEDIA NEWS
Viz Video
Ranma 1/2: Anything Goes Martial Arts Series
Dubbed
VVRA-001
Color, Stereo, 52:00
List: $24.95
Street: 3/15/95
This series picks up where the first Ranma 1/2 series left
off. In “Darling Charlotte,” precious ice princess Azusa
Shiratori (the girl who goes gaga for anything `cute’)
kidnaps Akane’s beloved widdle bwack piggy. If Ranma and
Akane are to get P-Chan back, they must do battle with Azusa
and her partner, the dashing Mikado Sanzenin, in an anything
goes martial arts figure-skating fight to the finish. It’s
going to take more than a pair of ice skates to beat these
two.
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animation/anime #1243, from elfhive, 1407 chars, Fri Dec 2 23:06:04 1994
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TITLE: Nuku Nuku
CENTRAL PARK MEDIA NEWS
A.D. VISION RELEASES
From Yuzu Takada, creator of 3X3 Eyes, comes a new series
called All Purpose Cultural Cat Girl Nuku Nuku.
Two Episodes per tape
Volume 1
Subtitled
VHSCN-001
Color 60:00
List: $29.95
Street: 5/9/95
Volume 2
Subtitled
VHSCN-002
Color 60:00
List: $29.95
Street: 6/13/95
Volume 3
Subtitled
VHSCN-003
Color 60:00
List: $29.95
Street: 7/11/95
When inventor Kyusaku Natsuma transfers the brain of his son
Ryunosuke’s dead cat into a top secret android body, he
doesn’t lose a family pet . . . he gains a daughter! Yes, to
the unsuspecting world, All Purpose Cultural Cat Girl Nuku
Nuku may seem to be a typical teenage girl, but her cute and
cuddly exterior hides both the superhuman strength of the
world’s most advanced android chassis and the lightning
quick reflexes of a domestic feline. Our intrepid cat girl
will need these abilities, however, just to fulfill her
basic duty of defending Ryunosuke from the insidious forces
of Mishima Heavy Industries, a giant conglomerate run by the
world’s most ruthless woman, Akiko Mishima; who not-so-
coincidentally, just happens to be Natsuma’s ex-wife and
Ryunosuke’s mother! Now, if something could be done about
Nuku Nuku chasing small rodents, life for Natsuma and
Ryunosuke would be purrfect! After all, a boy’s best friend
is his cat, at least when she’s Cat Girl Nuku Nuku!
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animation/anime #1244, from elfhive, 843 chars, Tue Dec 13 00:25:01 1994
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TITLE: Manga Entertainment News
The Wings of Honneamise
Preliminary Theatrical Release Dates
Dec 16 Tower Theatre Salt Lake City, UT
Dec 23 Biograph Theater Washington DC
Jan 11 Castro Theater San Francisco, CA
Jan 31 San Diego Film Fest San Diego, CA
Feb 5 Rutgers Film Co-op New Brunswick, NJ
Feb 17 UC Theater Berkeley, CA
Mar 2 Palm Theater San Luis Obispo, CA
Mar 16 Academy Theater Honolulu, HI
Apr 7 SW Film Center Albuquerque, NM
Apr 21 Cleveland Cinematheque Cleveland, OH
Apr 27 Union Theatre (Univ) Milwaukee, WI
The latest word on the VHS video release is June 1995
Macross Plus (Vol. 1) and Appleseed dubbed VHS tape releases
are scheduled to street on Feb. 28, 1995
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animation/anime #1245, from elfhive, 4542 chars, Sun Jan 8 17:37:32 1995
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TITLE: CPM NEWS
Central Park News
US MANGA CORPS
April 1995 Releases
Tokyo Babylon 1 (subtitled)
USM 1095
Color, Stereo, 52:00
Street: 4/4/95
List: $29.95
Tokyo Babylon 1 (dubbed)
USM 1281
List: $19.95
Is it possible for one person to be so lucky? Shinji Nagumo
seems to lead a charmed life amidst the inherent dangers of
building a skyscraper. Unfortunately, everyone around Negumo
has been rather unlucky — fatally so. It’s up to Subaru
Sumeragi, the most powerful medium in Japan, to piece
together the clues before there’s another death. Are the
accidents due to just bad luck and random chance or is
something more sinister at work?
Project A-ko vs. Battle 2: Blue Side (dubbed)
USM 1137
Color, Stereo, 52:00
Street: 4/4/95
List: $19.95
In pursuit of the 3-headed dragon, A-ko, B-ko and Maruten
board the enemy’s base and are pounced on by the pirates.
While A-ko is battling Liza, B-ko encounters Gail and
instead of destroying him is overcome by her attraction to
him and ends up joining forces with him. Just as the base is
about to be blown up, Gail, B-ko, and C-ko escape but find
the military forces of the Kotobuki fleet hot on their
trail. C-ko, no possessed by the spirit of master Xena,
summons the dragon to destroy the fleet . . .
Adventure Kid, Volume 2 (subtitled)
USM A18-1244
Color, Stereo, 40:00
Street: 4/4/95
List: $29.95
WARNING: For adults only–contains explicit scenes of
graphic sex and violence.
Masago’s universe still exists and Norikazu’s computer can
still open a doorway into it. Embarrassed that his own son
is now the servant of a mere human, the King of Hell
dispatches his inept agent Mephisto to bring Kingan home.
Couple this with an arrogant classmate who wants to steal
Midori away from Norikazu and an extremely frustrated Eganko
who wants to steal Norikazu away from Midori; add a love
potion which requires some rather intimate ingredients and
you get the weirdest sexual sitcom you’ve ever seen.
ANIMATED CLASSICS OF JAPANESE LITERATURE COLLECTION
Third Set
Botchan, Parts 1 & 2 (subtitled)
CPM 1151
Color, 52:00
Street: 4/4/95
List: $29.95
Written by Natsume Soseki. New math teacher Botchan has
arrived and school will never be the same as he challenges
both his students and superiors alike in one hilarious
situation after another.
A Roadside Stone, Parts 1 & 2 (subtitled)
CPM 1152
Color, 52:00
Street: 4/4/95
List: $29.95
Written by Yamamoto Yuzi. Born into a poverty stricken
family, Goichi learns to deal with hardship from a very
early age. Through it all, he manages to put forth an
earnest effort as he struggles to overcome the most severe
of circumstances.
The Tale of Shunkin/Friendship (subtitled)
CPM 1153
Color, 52:00
Street: 4/4/95
List: $29.95
The Tale of Shunkin written by Tanizaki Junichiro. Shunkin,
a beautiful blind harpist, has her face burnt by one of her
students. Always devoted to her, Sakichi resorts to drastic
measures to preserve the memory of her lovely face forever.
Friendship written by Mushanokoji Saneatsu. There is nothing
like healthy rivalry between friends — except when two
friends are competing for the same woman’s affections. Will
the friendship be forsaken forever?
The Incident in the Bedroom Suburb/Voice From Heaven
(subtitled)
CPM 1154
Color, 52:00
Street: 4/4/95
List: $29.95
The Incident in the Bedroom Suburb written by Akagawa Jiro.
The Mabuchi Family thinks that their neighbors are trying to
force them out of their apartment. When their daughter is
trapped in the elevator, their suspicions are heightened. Is
there really a deep, dark secret that must be concealed at
all costs?
Voice From Heaven written by Akagawa Jiro. A mysterious
voice rings out at midnight from a recently empty apartment.
Where is it coming from? The tenants are most anxious to
uncover the strange secret hidden in their midst.
The Martyr/The Priest of Mt. Kouya (subtitled)
CPM 1155
Color, 52:00
Street: 4/4/95
List: $29.95
The Martyr written by Akutagawa Ryunosuke. Set in 16th
century Nagasaki, at a time when Christianity was not widely
accepted in Japan, this is the tale of Lorenzo, a devout
Christian, who plunges into a flaming house to rescue a
baby.
The Priest of Mt. Kouya written by Izumi Kyoya. Lost deep in
the mountains, a priest from Mt. Kouya, despairing of ever
finding his way home, comes upon a lone house buried deep in
the terrain. The priest, intrigued by the owner of the house
who is a voluptuous beauty, is unaware of the potential
danger that he faces.
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animation/anime #1246, from hmccracken, 242 chars, Fri Jan 13 22:06:29 1995
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TITLE: Anime on the ‘Toon Network
The Cartoon Network will show its first Japanese animation
offerings on Saturday, January 28th at midnight, when
it will air _Vampire Hunter D_, _Robot Carnival_, and
_Twilight of the Cockroaches_.
— Harry
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animation/anime #1247, from elfhive, 151 chars, Tue Jan 17 21:17:48 1995
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I’ll have to try to tape them to see what kind of editing they have been
subjected to. Looks like Carl Macek’s folks may have struck a good deal
here.
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animation/anime #1248, from switch, 241 chars, Tue Jan 24 22:36:27 1995
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TITLE: Anime Guide
I’m still working on the DOS or Windows version of my hypertext anime
reference. But if you’ve got access to the World Wide Web, check out
the HTML version at http://www.lysator.liu.se/anime/anime.guide.main.html.
Emru
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animation/anime #1249, from elfhive, 964 chars, Sun Jan 29 17:40:44 1995
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TITLE: AnimEigo News
AnimEigo AnimeAlert!
Good news! The UY LD 10 Set is in stock and shipping!
Better news! For those of you who procrastinated and missed
the preorder date, there is a very limited quantity left!
Best news! If you act fast, you can order one today!
The UY LD 10 Set is a specially boxed, limited edition, one-
time pressing of the first 40 television episodes of Urusei
Yatsura. That’s right 1,000 minutes of hilarity on 10
subtitled laserdiscs! The LDs are protected by plastic
sleeves on a 3-ring binder within the box and the set also
includes wonderful liner notes and a limited edition UY LD
10 t-shirt in size XL!
The remaining sets are $400.00 with a $10.00 shipping and
handling charge (U.S. Funds Only). International shipments
will incur a higher shipping charge.
Might as well face it, I’m addicted to Lum! Call, write or
email AnimEigo to order today!
AnimEigo – (910) 251-1850 – email 72******@co********.com
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animation/anime #1250, from elfhive, 2933 chars, Sun Jan 29 17:41:36 1995
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TITLE: CPM News
Central Park Media News
SoftCel Pictures
FOR ADULTS ONLY, EXPLICIT SCENES OF GRAPHIC SEX AND VIOLENCE
Twin Dolls, Volumes 1 & 2
Catalog Numbers: VHSTD-001 & VHSTD-002
Each subtitled, Color, 50:00, List: $34.95, Street: 6/14/95
To the casual eye, they may look like a typical pair of high
school girls, but sisters Mai and Ai are anything but
normal. They’re the Twin Dolls: beautiful, masters of a half
dozen martial arts, and trained by their grandmother since
infancy to someday become professional demon hunters!
Strangely enough, it is the girls’ own skill and athletic
prowess that nearly causes their undoing, for when a jealous
classmate makes an ill-advised oath to somehow best Mai and
Ai, she finds herself literally possessed by a green-eyed
monster! A 10-foot tall green monster, that is, one with a
not so healthy interest in human females. Horned, extremely
horny, and aided by a horde of scuttling sub-demons, this
demon quickly begins building a harem of Mai and Ai’s
unsuspecting classmates. His goal: to destroy the Twin Dolls
before they can stop his plans of world conquest! Will the
Twin Dolls prevaill?
Pioneer Animation
Tenchi Muyo: Mihoshi Special Street Date: 2/28/95
LD: Subtitled/Dubbed, PILA-1242A, List: $34.98, 30:00
VHS: Subtitled, PIVA-1242S, List: $24.98, 30:00
VHS: Dubbed, PIVA-1242D, List: $19,98, 30:00
Mihoshi is a scatterbrain, but she’s still the Galaxy
Police’s best officer! Maybe everyone will acknowledge her
abilities after she recounts how she solved the galaxy’s
most notorious case!
Kishin Heidan: Vol. 3 Street Date: 3/28/95
LD: Subtitled/Dubbed, PILA-1174A, List $39.98, 60:00
VHS: Subtitled, PIVA-1174S, List: $29.98, 60:00
VHS: Dubbed, PIVA-1174D, List: $24.98, 60:00
The Nazi’s alliance with aliens has created the Panzer
Kavalier! This new foe appears as the Kishin Heidan attempts
to protect an important scientist. But, the module is stolen
again! Will Raijin and the rest of the Machine God Corps be
able to stop the Panzer Kavalier? This exciting volume of
Kishin Heidan includes episodes 4&5.
Armitage the 3rd, Part One: Electro Blood Street Date:
3/29/95
LD: Subtitled/Dubbed, PILA-1221A, List: $39,98, 45:00
VHS: Subtitled, PIVA-1221S, List: $29.98, 45:00
VHS: Dubbed, PIVA-1221D, List: $24.98, 45:00
Set in the distant future on Mars. Armitage, a cute yet wild
female police officer teams up with Ross to solve the murder
case of the “Third Robots.” However, during the
investigation, Armitage discovers more about herself than
the murder case she and Ross are trying so desperately to
solve.
US Manga Corps
Announces the rerelease of the following subtitled anime
with a new reduced suggested list price of $19.95. All will
hit the streets after March 14, 1995.
Dominion Tank Police, Acts I-IV (Each act on a separate
tape)
The Humanoid
Roots Search
Explorer Woman Ray
They Were 11
Wanna-Be’s
Dog Soldier
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animation/anime #1251, from elfhive, 1021 chars, Sun Jan 29 23:30:47 1995
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TITLE: Toward The Terra
LUMIVISION NEWS
Toward The Terra
Laserdisc release
Subtitled
LVD 9502
Color, Stereo, 112:00
List: $39.95
Street: 3/8/95
On this world light-years from Earth, if you are Psychic you
are also dead. The MU (as these unfortunates are called) are
hunted tirelessly by the great computers that control every
facet of life. The MU are evil the people are told,
creatures who would destroy everything that their
civilization is based on.
For centuries the MU have been content to exist in an
underground society, helping smuggle other MU out from under
the Government’s watcful eyes. From the MU perspective,
there had been no thought of an act of open rebellion. That
is, until now.
The prophesies now revealed show that there will be a
profound change in the MU society, that one will lead them
to a new life. This new existence will be free from
oppression . . . and if that means they must leave their own
planet to find it, so be it. Perhaps it is time to voyage
Toward The Terra!
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animation/anime #1252, from elfhive, 2636 chars, Mon Jan 30 23:01:19 1995
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TITLE: More CPM News
CENTRAL PARK MEDIA
Viz Video
Fatal Fury 2: “The New Battle”
VVFF-002 Dubbed
Color, Stereo, 70:00, $19.95, Street: 5/10/95
Based on the story and characters of the hit video game.
Flushed with victory after defeating Geese Howard, the
man responsible for the brutal murder of his father, Terry
“Hungry Wolf” Bogard spars with deadly German nobleman,
Wolfgang Krauser. Krauser leaves Terry with his life but not
much else, and the bruised and embittered street fighter
must gather up what’s left of his pride and start down the
lonely road to recovery.
Meanwhile, silver-haired Andy sets out to find his
missing brother while red-haired Mai Shiranui, daughter of
martial arts master Hanzo Shiranui, sets her sights on Andy.
A scrappy young street punk named Tony may be able to give a
shaken Terry back his will to live, but what good is passion
when honor is gone?
A.D. Vision
Samurai Showdown
VHSSS-001 Dubbed
Color, 85:00, List: $29.95, Street: 6/14/95
WARNING: Samurai Showdown contains scenes of graphic
violence and should only be viewed by mature audiences.
One hundred years after their deaths at the hands of a
former colleague, six legendary holy warriors find
themselves reborn to seek justice and revenge against the
former teammate who betrayed them into the hands of the evil
god Anbougia. Join Charlotte, Wan Fu, Naororu, Galford and
Tamtam as they search the feudal province of Edo in quest of
their lost comrade, Haohmaru, and their sworn nemesis,
Shirou Amakusa. Based upon one of the most popular home and
video arcade games of all time, Samurai Showdown is a
sprawling feature-length saga of reincarnation, brutal
betrayal, and divine retribution, and features some of the
most spectacular battle sequences ever animated.
Curse of the Undead – YOMA
VHSCY-001 Subtitled
Color, 90:00, List: $29.95, Street 6/14/95
WARNING: Curse of the Undead – YOMA is for adults only and
contains explicit scenes of graphic sex and violence.
To avenge the women and friends he loved, one warrior
must seek out and slay his former comrade in arms . . . but
how do you kill someone whose already joined the army of the
undead? A solitary ninja must find tha answer to that very
question. The ancient secrets of the world’s oldest ninja
clan of professional assassins are pitted against the forces
of darkness. Set in ancient Japan, Yoma is the haunting
story of two young warriors who find themselves who find
themselves placed at opposite ends of the scales of good and
evil and their friendship forever broken by the chasm that
separates the living from the dead.
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animation/anime #1253, from elfhive, 2726 chars, Wed Feb 1 23:10:40 1995
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TITLE: Yet more CPM newss
Central Park Media News
Pioneer Animation Releases
All street dates: 4/25/95
Tenchi Muyo, Episodes 8 & 9
LD Subtitled/Dubbed, PILA-1185A, List: $39.98, 60:00
VHS Subtitled, PIVA-1185S, List: $24.98, 60:00
VHS Dubbed, PIVA-1185D, List: $19.98, 60:00
In Episode 8, we find a baby in the Tenchi household?!
In addition, more about Wasshu’s past is revealed. In
Episode 9, find out the secret behind Sasami and Tsunami!
Another outrageous episode in the Tenchi Muyo saga!
Phantom Quest Corp., Volume 1
LD Subtitled/Dubbed, PILA-1271A, $39.98, 60:00
VHS Subtitled, PIVA-1185S, List: $24.98, 60:00
VHS Dubbed, PIVA-1185D, List: $19.98, 60:00
The Phantom Quest Corp. is a ghost-busting company in
Tokyo. Ayaka Kisaragi, the president and CEO of the company,
and her staff challenge the supernatural! Volume 1 of this
new exciting series features episodes #1, “Kiss of Fire,”
and #2, “End of the World.”
U.S. Manga Corps Releases
All Street Dates 5/25/95
Cyber City Oedo 808: Data One
Subtitled
USM 1174, Color, Stereo, 48:00, List: $29.95
In 2808, three criminals are offered a choice: spend
their lives in prison or join the Cyber Police. Each
criminal is fitted with a booby trapped, high-explosive
collar which operates on a 24-hour timer. There’s no chance
of a check-in being missed as the consequences would be . .
. gruesome. Their first assignment: break into the most
secure building in the city, eliminate the terrorists that
are controlling it; and rescue 50,000 hostages. But there’s
no time to waste . . . the clock is ticking!
Record of Lodoss War, Volume 2
Subtitled
USM 1268, Color, Stereo, 55:00, List: $29.95
In the midst of the invasion of Lodoss, Parn and his
cohorts must warn the remaining free kingdoms of the
impending peril. But fate intervenes as the group battles
Karla, the mysterious “Grey Witch,” as she attempts to
kidnap Princess Flanna. A powerful new ally is introduced as
Parn and the heroes are honored at a lavish court party. But
Emperor Beld’s dark forces are approaching Valis, leaving
Parn and his friends little time to shape a desperate
attempt to stem the invasion.
Zeguy, Parts 1 & 2
Subtitled
USM 1291, Color, Stereo, 79:00, List: $29.95
Miki lands in a very abnormal place when she falls
through a “cloud road” into the Cloud World — a parallel
world to our own. With flying boats, weird creatures and
strange contraptions, it’s a realm to rival the exotic world
of Oz. But Miki is soon fleeing for her life as she stumbles
onto a plot to control both worlds. What will happen when
Miki, a noble swordsman, and a literary scholar are pitted
against werewolf warriors, deadly cyborgs, and a mad
inventor.
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animation/anime #1254, from elfhive, 502 chars, Wed Feb 1 23:40:39 1995
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TITLE: AnimEigo at Katsucon
AnimEigo, Inc. to premiere “Those Obnoxious Aliens” (Dubbed
Urusei Yatsura TV episodes) and “RUPAN III: Legend of the
Gold of Babylon” (subtitled) at Katsucon ’95!
Early test dubs of Lum were previewed at AnimEast this past
fall to positive reviews! Be among the first to see the
final edit and judge for yourself!
Katsucon ’95 updates can be found in the Compuserve
Japanimation library of the Comics Forum.
See you there!
Your friend in anime,
Albert Price
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animation/anime #1255, from davecolton, 35 chars, Thu Feb 2 21:39:25 1995
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Where do I e-mail for dates, etc?
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animation/anime #1256, from elfhive, 403 chars, Mon Feb 13 21:49:01 1995
This is a comment to message 1255.
There is/are comment(s) on this message.
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Dave, I’m sorry, I left for LA right after posting that message and have
been offline until tonight.
Katsucon is this coming weekend (actually starts Friday) in Virginia Beach.
If you need additional info I’ll see if I can dig up the electronic flyer
but otherwise it is a bit late to post. A search of this topic will
probably reveal a posting that has the info and the dates haven’t changed.
Cheers
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animation/anime #1257, from davecolton, 49 chars, Mon Feb 13 23:10:38 1995
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There is/are comment(s) on this message.
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Hmm. Maybe I can swing it. Not too far from DC!
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animation/anime #1258, from elfhive, 70 chars, Tue Feb 14 23:35:24 1995
This is a comment to message 1257.
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Let me know if you are going to be there. I’d love to meet in person.
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animation/anime #1259, from elfhive, 4105 chars, Tue Feb 21 22:59:19 1995
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TITLE: CPM News
Central Park Media News
CORRECTION TO PIONEER VHS TITLE PRICES
These were previously announced in error
Tenchi Muyo – Episodes 8&9
Subtitled PIVA-1185S Correct List Price: $29.98
Dubbed PIVA-1185D Correct List Price: $24.98
Phantom Quest Corp., Vol. 1
Subtitled PIVA-1271S Correct List Price: $29.98
Dubbed PIVA-1271D Correct List Price: $24.98
Apologies are sent for any inconvenience this may have
caused.
AD VISION RELEASES
Dragon Half
Subtitled
VHSDH-001, Color, 60:00, $29.95, Street: 6/27/95
Knights and dragons are mortal enemies, right? And everyone
knows what happens when a knight meets a dragon, right?
Wrong! When a knight and a dragon meet and fall in love, the
result is Mink, a precocious young female who’s half-human,
half-dragon and all trouble. Exactly how much trouble? Well,
in consideration of the fact that having vestigial wings and
tail isn’t a problem most teenage girls have to bear, one
can perhaps cut our heroine a little slack, but when Mink
insists on compounding her difficulties to infinite
proportions by falling in love with the handsome pop star .
. . and dragon slayer . . . Dick Saucer, you can see that
she really has put her heart before her head! (Ed. note —
Can you read that sentence out loud without taking a
breath?) Talk about problem dates! So what’s a poor Dragon
Half to do when the man of her dreams wants her head on a
platter? You will find out once you see Dragon Half, one of
the strangest comedies ever animated!
(More editorial comment . . . isn’t this a typical anime
plot 🙂
Devil Hunter Yohko 5 – The Death of Yohko
Subtitled
VHSY-005, Color, 50:00, $29.95, Street: 6/27/95
When the gates of hell burst open, can one lone devil hunter
stand alone against an army of demons? The answer, and the
resolution, may surprise you in the latest and final volume
of the hit series which brings about some major changes in
the life of the bouncy teenage exorcist Yohko Mano, death
being the most obvious. The entire gang is back, from
avaricious Chigako and hero-worshipping Azusa to pugnacious
Grandma and Yohko’s sex-starved mother! All hell literally
breaks loose when the master of a species of demon that can
live in anyone’s shadow or reflection possesses the body of
Yohko’s beloved Hideki Kando, then uses the body of another
friend to work its evil will. By the time Yohko and Grandma
realize what’s going on, it’s already too late and the 107th
and 108th generation of devil hunters find themselves
hopelessly outmatched! Don’t miss the final Yohko — The
Death of Yohko!
VIZ VIDEO RELEASES
Ranma 1/2 Anything Goes Martial Arts Series
“It’s Fast or It’s Free”
Dubbed
VVRA-002, Color, Stereo, 52:00, $24.95, Street: 4/12/95
In “It’s Fast or It’s Free,” a mysterious stranger
shows up on the Tendos’ doorstep claiming to be Ranma’s
long-lost dad. It seems Ranma’s *real* father, Genma, lost
and starving in the wilds of Japan, traded baby Ranma to a
stranger in exchange for some fish! (“He also threw in some
rice and *two* pickles!” says Genma proudly.) When the
stranger demands that Genma hand over Ranma to marry his
beautiful daughter and carry on the Daikoku School of
Martial Arts Restaurant Takeout, will the younger Saotome
ever forgive and forget? This volume also includes the
continuation of the Martial-Arts Figure Skating Competition
begun in Ranma 1/2 Anything Goes Martial Arts, “Darling
Charlotte!”
“Cat-Fu Fighting”
Dubbed
VVRA-003, Color, Stereo, 52:00, $24.95, Street: 5/10/95
In “Cat-Fu Fighting,” poetry-spouting high school
swordsman Tatewaki Kuno is willing to do whatever it takes
to find out Ranma’s weak spot. Surely he must have one . . .
even Achilles had his heel, right? But Ranma isn’t like
other half-boy, half-girl teenaged martial artists — he’s
special, so of course his weak spot has to be something
extraordinary. But who would have thought that it would be
something so . . . so . . . Well, we’ll let you watch and
find out for yourself. This volume includes the first
appearance of a BRAND NEW CHARACTER!
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animation/anime #1260, from elfhive, 3413 chars, Sun Feb 26 13:52:06 1995
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TITLE: AnimEigo News
AnimEigo. AnimAnnouncement
AnimEigo, Inc. announces their video and laserdisc releases
for May, 1995. Please add these titles to all listings, new
release bulletins and purchasing systems.
BAOH
A secret organization called “Doress” has funded the
development of a genetically-engineered parasite code-named
“BAOH”. Organisms infested by BAOH become living survival
machines, able to mutate their body structure to meet almost
any threat, and become virtually indestructible! Properly
controlled, the BAOH parasite could allow Doress to control
the world!
The first human guinea-pig (Hashizawa Ikuroo) has managed to
escape with a young girl possessing psychic precognitive
ability and Doress operatives are sent to find and destroy
him before the BAOH parasite fully manifests!
BAOH
AT095-003 VHS Subtitled Color Stereo 50 Min. $24.95
UPC 7-37187-00111-6 ISBN 1-56567-110-4
Sci Fi action/adventure graphic violence mature audiences
BAOH (Dubbed in English)
ET095-003 VHS Dubbed in English Color Stereo 50 Min.
$19.95
UPC 7-37187-00112-3 ISBN 1-56567-111-2
Sci Fi action/adventure graphic violence mature audiences
BAOH Hybrid LD
AD095-005 LASERDISC Subtitled and Dubbed in English Color
Stereo 50 Min. $44.95
2 sides CLV Side one Subtitled Side two Dual Language
(English or Japanese)
UPC 7-37187-00113-0 ISBN 1-56567-112-0
Sci Fi action/adventure graphic violence mature audiences
PREBOOK 4/25/95 STREET 5/24/95
The release of BAOH is the first AnimEigo, Inc. simultaneous
Subtitled, Dubbed and Laserdisc release! This occasion also
marks the first “hybrid” LD from AnimEigo. “Hybrid” LDs will
have one side Japanese language with English subtitles and
one side with a dual language soundtrack (Original Japanese
or Dubbed in English)! With this landmark release of BAOH,
AnimEigo, Inc. truly lives up to its motto “Anime Your Way”.
LIMITED TIME OFFER
Bubble Dub Gum Pack – BGCrisis (Dubbed in English Vols 1-8)
MegaTokyo 2032 AD. As the city struggles to rebuild itself
in the aftermath of a devastating earthquake, a small band
of high-tech mercenaries fight a lonely war against the evil
GENOM Corporation and its sinister android Boomers! A razor-
sharp tale of technology gone wild set in a dark “cyberpunk”
future, all episodes of Bubblegum Crisis are packed full of
action, suspense and pulse-pounding Rock and Roll!
The Bubble Dub Gum Pack contains one (1) VHS each of
Bubblegum Crisis Vols 1-8 (Dubbed in English). Buy all eight
and save!
AS095-004 Bubble Dub Gum Pack VHS Color Stereo $140.00
Sci Fi action/adventure violence adult language brief
nudity
PREBOOK 4/25/95 STREET 5/24/95
NEW METAL FIGURINES IN STOCK!
Villians – contains three (3) Bubblegum Crisis arch enemies:
Quincy, Largo and Mason (in combat suit).
MNOO4 – Villains – 25 mm size – Celtic pewter – suitable for
painting – $9.95.
Dagger of Kamui LD was delayed until 3/8/95 and Arcadia of
My Youth LD was delayed until 4/12/95.
ALSO Many new CELS IN STOCK! Email or call for cel catalog.
($5.00 with credit towards cel purchase).
New Market Sales, Inc. P.O. Box 2534 Wilmington, NC 28402
Order Fax (910) 763-2376
Voice (910) 762-2955 Fax (910) 762-0777 Email
72********@co********.com
Please feel free to pass along or post to any anime fans out
there! We welcome comments!
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animation/anime #1261, from elfhive, 3151 chars, Sun Feb 26 15:23:05 1995
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TITLE: CPM News
Central Park Media News
THE RIGHT STUF Releases
Toward The Terra
Subtitled Laserdisc
LVD9502, Color, CLV, Widescreen, 112:00,$39.95, Street:
4/18/95
The distant future is not quite all that it’s cracked up to
be. Earth is only a distant memory . . . a planet that was
brought to the brink of destruction at the hand of Mankind.
In an effort to preserve the human race, civilization was
relocated to the planet Atarakusha, some 20,000 light years
away. The society that emerged was governed with the notion
that what happened to Earth should never happen again. To
that end, anything that could destabilize the government is
ruthlessly suppressed . . . and the most destabilizing
element of all are the MU. The MU are an entirely new race
of man, physically a little different from everyone else,
but possessed with incredible mental powers. When a citizen
is 14-years-old, they undergo a process called the “Walking
Day” when they are fully integrated into society. The Adult
Examination checks to see if a person is a MU, and if not,
their childhood memories are removed and they are adults. If
they are, they have a habit of vanishing forever. All that
is about to change, however. The current leader of the MU,
realizing that his time is short, reaches out for a human
who does not yet know the power he has. On his “Walking
Day,” he is taken from the great computer’s grasp, and set
down on the road that will lead to incredible adventures . .
. that will lead, ultimately, to Terra.
This deluxe laserdisc edition of Toward The Terra is
presented in its original widescreen format. The first 500
laserdiscs sold will include a complimentary copy of the
home video release poster.
The subtitled VHS is already available, I don’t believe it
is letterboxed. RS 9001 listed at $29.95.
A.D. VISION VHS Releases
Sol Bianca 2
Subtitled
VHSSB-002, Color, 60:00, $29.95, Street: 7/11/95
Watch out universe! Those buccaneering battle maids, all-
female crew of the interstellar pirate ship Sol Bianca are
back, and this time, they’ve got their hearts set on a
treasure chest filled with Pasha, a mystical and valuable
rare element with properties that defy the laws of physics!
After taking on an entire solar system in their first
adventure, these ladies now have two foes who are going to
give them a run for their Pasha. Join April, Feb, Janny, May
and June for their second adventure!
801 T. T. S. Airbats
Subtitled
VSHAB-001, Color, 85:00, $34.95, Street: 7/18/95
The trouble starts as soon as flight maintenance specialist
Takuya Isurugi walks into the dilapidated hangar housing the
newly-formed 801 Tactical Training Squadron! Not only does
the squadron’s mascot, a malicious little bat, immediately
decide that Takuya doesn’t belong, but exactly how does one
ingratiate one’s self with an entire female flight squadron
when you manage, in your first two minutes, to walk in on,
not one, but two completely naked ace pilots while holding a
pair of their panties in your hand? 801 T. T. S. Airbats is
based on the thrilling graphic series by Rei Rei creator
Toshimitsu Shimizu.
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animation/anime #1262, from elfhive, 1230 chars, Thu Mar 23 00:46:15 1995
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TITLE: New VIZ releases
Central Park Media News
VIZ Releases
Ranma 1/2: “Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire”
Dubbed
VVRA-004
Color, Stereo, 52:00
List: $24.95
Street: 6/13/95
In “Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire,” Ranma can’t seem to shake the curse
of Shampoo’s great-grandmother. The problem with the “Full-Body Cat Tongue”
is that the body becomes so sensitive to heat, even the most lukewarm of water
seems boiling. If Ranma’s going to turn back to a guy, he needs that hot water!
The so-called “Phoenix Pill” can reverse the curse, but to get Shampoo’s great-
grandmother to hand it over, Ranma must take a part-time job slinging ramen at
the infamous Cat Cafe. Can short-tempered Ranma deliver a short-order menu
without turning service into slapstick?
Ranma 1/2: The Collector’s Edition Volume 4
Subtitled
VVRS-004
Color, Stereo, 75:00
List: $34.95
Street: 6/13/95
Three complete episodes in Japanese with English subtitles. Japanese and
animation only “no credit” versions and extensive liner notes. Contains:
“P-P-P-Chan! He’s Good For Nothin’!”
“Ranma Meets Love Head-On! Enter the Delinquent Juvenile Gymnast”
“A Woman’s Love is War! The Martial Arts Rhythmic Gymnastics Challenge.”
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animation/anime #1263, from elfhive, 2476 chars, Thu Mar 23 00:47:12 1995
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TITLE: New US Manga Corps Releases
Central Park Media News
US Manga Corps & Anime 18 Releases
Gall Force: Earth Chapter 13
Subtitled
USM 1087
Color, Stereo, 58:00
List: $29.95
Street: 6/6/95
Although Sandy Newman and her comrades have fought valiantly against the
MME war machines, they have almost exhausted their supplies and ammunition.
The resistance looks doomed as they prepare for a final battle — a battle they
cannot win. This is the ultimate war between man and computer. Fought across
two planets, from orbit to ground, and across the devastated landscape of Earth,
it’s a battle of utter annihilation. In what may determine humanity’s fate, Sandy
Newman comes face-to-face with the computer leader GORN. As always, GORN
is one step ahead of its human opponents and unless Sandy can accomplish a
miracle, humanity is doomed!
Akai Hayate (Volume 1)
Subtitled
USM 1308
Color, Stereo, 60:00
List: $29.95
Street: 6/6/95
For over a thousand years, Japan was secretly ruled by the Shinogara, a society
of ninja whose palace lies in a hidden valley at the base of Mt. Fuji. The
assassins’ grip on Japan was unbreakable, until their finest warrior, Hayate
Kanuma, rebelled against the group and murdered Shinogara’s fearsome leader –
– his own father! Guilty of both betrayal and patricide, Hayate fled for his life but
escaped only with his soul which he transferred into the body of his sister, Shiori.
Now wandering the streets of Tokyo under the alias “Yukiko,” the assassins still
search for her. But, two souls cannot occupy the same body for long!
La Blue Girl 1
Subtitled
A18-1317
Color, Stereo, 45:00
List: $29.95
Street: 6/6/95
WARNING: Contains violence and graphic sexual situations. Viewer discretion
advised.
It began centuries ago, when a ninja clan made a deal with the forces of the
underworld. It led to centuries of struggle between rival clans. And now, after
more than 600 years of peace, the denizens of the underworld are about to get a
new boss.
Miko Mido, an 18-year-old ninja in training, is suddenly entrusted with the family
business: making sure the sex-starved Shikima stay out of humanity’s way. But
when the rival Suzuka clan steals the signet case that symbolizes the demonic
deal, Miko and her sister Miyu are targets of the most dangerous race of perverts
to ever walk the Earth. What’s a girl to do? Fight back, with every bit of battle skill
and sexual sorcery she can muster!
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animation/anime #1264, from elfhive, 7856 chars, Thu Mar 23 00:48:49 1995
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TITLE: USMC Laser Disc Releases
Central Park Media News
US Manga Corps
Laser Disc Releases
RG Veda Part 2
Subtitled
USMID2874ID
Color, Stereo, CLV, 60:00
List: $34.95
Street: 3/24/95
With one vicious blow, General Taishakuten created a reign
of pure terror. Legend says that six points of a shimmering
star, each point a warrior with amazing powers, would band
together and restore justice to the universe. Five of the
six warriors are desperately trying to locate the sixth
point so that the prophecy will be complete. Time is running
out! Will the sixth point make itself known before it is too
late?
The Heroic Legend of Arislan, Part 2
Dubbed/Subtitled
USMID2872CT
Color, Stereo, CLV 60:00
List: $34.99
Street: 3/15/95
A mysterious fog has been lying over the kingdom of Palse
for weeks, hindering its army’s attempt to defeat the
Lusitanian army in battle. To help defend his kingdom,
Prince Arislan has formed his own troop of renegade warriors
including the exiled Daryoon, legendary artist Lord Narsus,
Goddess Misra’s devoted servant Pharangese, and traveling
minstrel Gieve. Widescreen presentation with dual
soundtracks in English and Japanese
Project A-ko 3: Cinderella Rhapsody
Dubbed/Subtitled
USMID2875CT
Color, Stereo, CLV, 50:00
List: $34.99
Street: 4/5/95
A-ko dreams of her perfect man as she tries on an outrageous
dress. While C-ko, annoyed with A-ko, is almost run over by
the handsome motorcyclist K as she runs out of the shop and
into the street. A-ko, who is saving to buy the dress, waits
on K while working at a local restaurant and it’s love at
first sight! But B-ko also has her eye on K. When A-ko’s
suitor invites her to a party, she knows exactly what to
wear . . . or does she? Japanese on digital and English on
analog sound tracks.
Hades Project Zeorymer, Vol. 1
Subtitled
USMID2873
Color, Stereo, CLV, 60:00
List: $34.99
Street: 4/11/95
As the mighty robot warrior Zeorymer and its genetically
engineered pilot are brought together to battle unbelievably
powerful forces, there is little time for Masato, the pilot,
to grasp the fact that his whole life has been orchestrated.
Questioning his origins as he takes on the twin warriors Si
Aen and Si Tau, Masato is especially confused by his own
latent hostility.
Gall Force 3: Stardust War
Subtitled
USMID2877CT
Color, Stereo, CLV, 60:00
List:$34.99
Street: 4/26/95
The saga of the Solnoid and the Paranoid continues as both
races speed towards total annihilation. The Solnoid have
gathered together the last of their surviving ships and
retreated to a remote star system to await their enemies —
there, in the light of a dying star, the final battle will
be fought, with neither side expecting to escape alive. As
both races prepare themselves for Armageddon, Lufy and the
last survivors of the Lorelei fleet scramble to avert the
inevitable. Finding a new ally and purpose, they prepare to
attempt one last, desperate gamble. If they succeed, both
races may still have a future. Fail, and all will be reduced
to stardust …
A Wind Named Amnesia
Subtitled
USMID2876CT
Color, Stereo, CLV, 80:00
List: $39.99
Street: 4/26/95
No one could have prepared for it; it came silently,
sweeping across the Earth. And everyone it touched forgot .
. . everything! A young man, miraculously re-educated after
the disaster, wanders the landscape of an America reduced to
barbarism in search of those responsible for stealing its
memories. Watch as the mystery is unraveled in this tale set
in the ruins of the modern world.
Detonator Orgun, Part 1
Subtitled
USMID2878CT
Color, Stereo, CLV, 57:00
List: $34.95
Street: 5/24/95
Life is about to become much more complicated for Tomoru
Shindo. His dreams are being invaded by a mysterious life
form from beyond our solar system warning him of impending
danger to the entire planet and urging him to prepare for
battle. Meanwhile, Michi, a young Defense Force researcher,
and a super computer race to unlock the secrets of a suit of
alien armor. When a hostile alien force dispatches a killing
machine programmed to destroy the renegade soldier Orgun,
Tomoru has to fight an enemy straight out of his worst
nightmares.
Iczer 3, Vol. 1
Subtitled
USMID2879CT
Color, Stereo, CLV, 60:00
List: $34.99
Street: 5/24/95
Years ago, Iczer 1 defeated the evil forces of Big Gold
saving the Earth from her monstrous army. But the battle was
far from over; with Big Gold’s offspring still at larger
Iczer 1’s job was far from done. Now, Neos Gold, the sole
survivor and Iczer 1 face off. But when Neos Gold strikes
before Iczer 1 can regain her strength, the fate of the
Earth falls on her sister, Iczer 3, who is thrust into
battle with some of the most bizarre adversaries.
Project A-ko 4: Final
Dubbed/Subtitled
USMID2881CT
Color, Stereo, CLV, 59:00
List: $34.99
Street: 6/28/95
During an archaeological dig on Earth, a mysterious hexagram
symbol found engraved on a wall causes the scientists’ guide
to flee in panic. Meanwhile, out in space, this same symbol
is evident on the flagship of a huge fleet of spaceships
heading straight towards Earth. Back in Graviton City, Mr.
Daitokuji has offered to introduce Miss Ayumi to prospective
husbands. While Miss Ayumi is away, C-ko, angered by A-ko,
storms out of the class and stumbles upon her teacher
holding a mysterious pendant and reciting a strange prayer.
Just as Miss Ayumi’s meeting with a possible suitor is about
to begin, they are spotted by A-ko and C-ko. A-ko, extremely
distraught, barges in on the meeting because the suitor is
none other than K! While Miss Ayumi admonishes her behavior,
she announces her plan to marry K the very next day. But why
has Miss Ayumi been seen reciting strange prayers while
holding a hexagram marked pendant? Japanese on digital,
English on analog soundtrack.
Genocyber 2&3: Vajranoid Showdown
Subtitled
USMID2880CT
Color, Stereo, CLV, 50:00
List: $34.99
Street: 6/28/95
The destruction of Hong Kong was only the beginning. Now,
emerging from the ashes, the Genocyber’s rage is unleased
against its creators. Wandering into a small nation’s war of
aggression, Elaine is embroiled in the Kuryu Group’s latest
weapons test: The Vajranoid, a biomechanical monstrosity
designed to be the ultimate fighter pilot. Capable of
merging with almost any piece of machinery, the Vajranoid is
the only one who can sense the dangerous power within this
innocent-looking girl’s cybernetic body. And even the
enormous American aircraft carrier they find themselves on
isn’t big enough for the two of them . . .
Hades Project Zeorymer, Vol. 2
Subtitled
USMID2883CT
Color, Stereo, CLV, 60:00
List: $34.99
Street: 7/26/95
Was Masato born to be the Zeorymer’s pilot . . . or not? Now
as all secrets are revealed, no one is quite sure who is
responsible for the plot which will lead to either world
domination or total extinction. With Masato fighting to
regain his former personality and the last of the Hakkeshu
pilots enroute to destroy him, the stage is set for the
final showdown.
Genocyber 4&5: The Legend of Ark De Grande
Subtitled
USMID2882CT
Color, Stereo, CLV, 60:00
List: $34.99
Street: 7/26/95
Some 300 years later, mankind has barely recovered from the
destruction. In the city of Ark De Grande, mankind’s pre-
apocalyptic civilization has been recreated. As two young
lovers arrive to start a new life, they are swept up in the
plots rippling through the city. As one is unwittingly
linked with the growing rebel movement, the other is
mistaken for a heavenly messenger by a cult devoted to the
legend of Genocyber. As tensions build to a boiling point,
one final enemy from the old world floats in the darkness
above the Earth, waiting . . . for 300 years Genocyber has
slept, but now the time for its rebirth is almost at hand.
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animation/anime #1265, from elfhive, 4802 chars, Thu Mar 23 00:49:51 1995
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TITLE: Central Park Media
Various Releases
US RENDITIONS
Ambassador Magma
Dubbed
DIE-09
Color, 60:00
List: $24.95
Street: 4/1/95
Episode 8: “Haunted Whistle”
Goa’s evil assistant Jagobu sends alien assassins to
retrieve Mamoru’s mystic whistle. In a desperate fight for
life, Mamoru and his mother vanquish one of the alien
menaces with the help of Mr. Imai, a new friend. When Hilda
crashes the barbecue looking for the whistle, she reveals a
secret that shocks everyone.
Episode 9: “The Resurrection of Udo”
Mamoru blames Goa for the deaths of those that were close to
him. When it appears that his mother may be the next target,
he decides to go after the evil Goa. Finding an ominous cave
under a questionable shrine, Mamoru, the intelligence bureau
and Gamu face off against the newly resurrected Udo.
AD VISION
Iczelion, Acts I & II
Subtitled
VHSIZ-001
Color, 60:00
List: $34.95
Street: 9/12/95
Nagisa Kai was planning to become a professional wrestler,
but nothing could have ever prepared her for the shock of
becoming the combat partner of the intelligent Iczel battle
suit, Iczelion. Nagisa has always been the feisty type, but
now, together with three other armored young ladies, Nami
Shiina, Kiiro Iijima and Ai Kawai, she is the only hope for
saving our world from conquest and annihilation by an
insidious army of invading aliens. Don’t miss the stunning
climax to the popular Iczer series.
THE RIGHT STUF
Astro Boy: The Lost Episode
Dubbed
RS3006
B&W, 50:00
List: $14.95
Street: 5/16/95
Astro Boy, the classic television series of the 1960’s, has
again returned to America with the installment long thought
to have been destroyed. “The Beast from 20 Fathoms” was
created during the 1963 television run by a hand-picked team
of talented animators. The show’s creator, the legendary
Osamu Tezuka, was said to be somehow unsatisfied by the
results of this cooperative effort, and eventually ordered
that all the prints of the episode be destroyed. Luckily,
before this had occurred, a copy had been sent to NBC for
English dubbing. To the day, “The Beast from 20 Fathoms”
does not exist in its original Japanese form, and there are
no references made to episode number 34. In addition to this
rare episode, the special bonus episode “The Snow Lion” is
included. This particular installment is quite noteworthy as
it contains an early version of the central character in
“Kimba: The White Lion:” a white lion composed of “living
snow!”
Ai City
Subtitled
RS-9004
Color, Widescreen, 86:00
List: $24.95
Street: 7/11/95
The time is now . . . or perhaps ten minutes from now. The
New York skyline is very much as it appears today, with one
exception: the gleaming Fraud tower. Through this landscape,
a desperate chase is taking place . . . a struggle that will
surely lead to someone’s death. But, things in this film are
seldom what they seem: the unwilling passenger in a pursued
car is, in fact, a very competent private investigator. The
leader of a motorcycle gang is far from a typical biker (she
doesn’t even use the handle bars), and the destruction she
causes is huge even by New York City standards. That damage,
however, isn’t even worth considering once the car’s driver
is cornered and begins to fight back. That skirmish results
not only in quite a few visits to the Emergency Room, but
the virtual rending of reality itself! Who (or more
correctly, “what”) could cause this? That’s what everyone
wants to know, not the least of them the man who did the
damage.
He is named Kei, part of an experiment to increase PSI power
in humans. Escaping from the omnipotent Fraud Corporation
with the enigmatic little girl “Ai,” he’s being hunted
with all the resources that a powerful multi-national
corporation can bring to bear. And they, like Kei himself,
have a few surprises yet to be shown.
Both Kei and the Fraud Corporation want Ai, but for very
different reasons: Kei to complete a mysterious promise, and
Fraud for reasons that will become chillingly clear. But
even within the walls of the Fraud Corporation, there are
battles taking place. In this three-way tug of war, the
future of Earth is being played out. The winner will shape
the planet as they see fit and at least two of these ways
will involve a cataclysm the likes of which has never been
seen.
While the Fraud Corporation has almost a limitless supply of
soldiers that can be used in this task, Kei can only count
on himself, Ai, Raiden, T, and a rather surprised K-2.
Still, if he is to triumph, these resources have to be
enough . . . but none of them truly appreciates the
situation at hand. Will Kei learn the secret of “The
Trigger” before it’s too late, or will all of reality be
utterly destroyed by a most unusual creation?
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animation/anime #1266, from elfhive, 2484 chars, Sat Apr 8 17:56:10 1995
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TITLE: Pioneer Releases
Central Park Media News
PIONEER RELEASES
Tenchi Muyo Episodes 10 & 11 (60:00) Street: 6/27/95
LD Subtitled/Dubbed PILA-1187A $39.98
VHS Subtitled PIVA-1187S $29.98
VHS Dubbed PIVA-1187D $24.98
The second Tenchi Muyo series is finally here! In episodes
10 & 11, see how Tenchi struggles to keep his life normal.
The problem is: how can he with the mischievous Ryoko,
Sasami, and their lovable pet Ryo-Oh-Ki causing chaos in his
life? This all new volume of Tenchi includes #10, “I Love
Tenchi!,” and #11 “Here is a Goddess.”
Armitage III Episode 2 (45:00) Street: 6/27/95
LD Subtitled/Dubbed PILA-1222A $34.98
VHS Subtitled PIVA-1222S $24.98
VHS Dubbed PIVA-1222D $19.98
In the year 2179, a cyber-soldier girl becomes a deadly
weapon dressed in leather. Her name: Armitage III. The plot
thickens as Armitage and her partner continue their search
for other Thirds that may have survived the on-going Thirds
killings. Will our cyborg-heroine succeed?
Kishin Heidan Volume 4 (60:00) Street: 5/23/95
LD Subtitled/Dubbed PILA-1176A $39.98
VHS Subtitled PIVA-1176S $29.98
VHS Dubbed PIVA-1176D $24.98
The tension heightens as the Kanto Army pursue Taishi and
his module. If taken from Taishi, the module may be used to
intensify the Kanto Army’s forces. Meanwhile, the Nazis
attempt to use the invading alien’s technology to pursue
their conquest of the world. This volume includes the final
episodes #6 & #7.
Kishin – The Symphony (60:00) Street: 5/23/95
LD Subtitled PILA-1171A $34.98
VHS Subtitled PIVA-1171S $29.98
One of the biggest events recorded in animation history!
Hear the heart-pounding music of the Kishin Heidan series as
performed live by a full orchestra. Recorded live at Showa
Women’s University, this exciting event was conducted by
Kaoju Wada, a well-known animation score composer. Other
highlights include selections from _Bastard!!_, _Space
Cruiser Yamato_, and _Jungle Emperor (Kimba, The White
Lion)_. Performed by the Shinsei Japan Orchestra and the
Shinsei Nikkyo Chorus.
Phantom Quest Corp. Volume 2 (60:00) Street: 5/23/95
LD Subtitled/Dubbed PILA-1223A $39.98
VHS Subtitled PIVA-1223S $29.98
VHS Dubbed PIVA-1223D $24.98
The Phantom Quest Corp. is a ghost-busting company in Tokyo.
Ayaka Kisagari, the president and CEO of the company, and
her staff challenge the supernatural! Features episodes #3,
“Love Me Tender,” and #4, “Lover Come Back to Me.
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animation/anime #1267, from elfhive, 1854 chars, Sat Apr 8 17:56:47 1995
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TITLE: VIZ Releases
Central Park Media News
VIZ RELEASES
Ranma 1/2 OAV Series – An Akane To Remember
Dubbed
VVRO-004
Color, Stereo, 65:00
List: $29.95
Street: 7/12/95
In “Reawakening Memories, Parts One and Two,” a fleeting
recollection of being rescued by a boy bearing a horn
whistle takes on an alarming new significance when Akane
sees a television news special about “monster sightings”
in the remote Ryugenzawa area of Japan. Are her reawakening
memories a dream, or are they a terrible reality? Determined
to find out, Akane sets out alone on a dangerous journey and
eventually meets the boy who saved her life all those years
before. Who is sent to locate Akane and bring her back to
safety? Ranma! This exciting OAV is based on the Ranma 1/2
manga story Japanese anime fans “most wanted to see
animated.”
One Pound Gospel
Subtitled
VVOP-001
Color, Stereo, 55:00
List: $29.95
Street: 7/12/95
Kosako Hatanaka is the first pro ever produced by Mukaida’s
Gym. He’s also the bane of his coach’s existence. Even
though he’s constantly waging war against his appetite,
Kosaku never met a meal he didn’t like. Naturally, this
plays havoc with his weight class. Junior Bantamweight,
Bantamweight, Junior Featherweight . . . everytime he moves
up a class, his coach’s hopes lower. Isn’t gluttony a sin?
Enter Sister Angela, a young novice nun who would save the
world if she could. She’s dedicated, passionate, and
convinced that peace and joy are possible if you only
believe. Although she refuses to acknowledge it, the
students at St. Mary’s know that Kosaku comes to St. Mary’s
for more than confession . . . he comes to see the smile of
the beautiful sister. Can her faith redeem the gluttonous
appetite of the tempted lamb astride the scale? One-Pound
Gospel is a one-shot OAV based on the manga by Rumiko
Takahashi.
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animation/anime #1268, from elfhive, 2752 chars, Sat Apr 8 17:57:38 1995
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TITLE: Soft Cel & AD Vision releases
Central Park Media News
SOFT CEL & AD VISION RELEASES
There was no adult disclaimer on this press release, but I
suggest that parents might want to screen these for graphic
nudity and violence that might not be what they want to show
their children (Greg Barr).
Rei Rei (General Release)
Subtitled
VHSR-002
Color, 60:00
List: $29.95
Street: 6/20/95
Label: Soft Cel
A nurse and a doctor plot to murder the nurse’s young ward;
meanwhile, a young man endures the despair of unrequited
love, unaware that the object of his desire is in love . . .
with another woman. If these hardly seem like sources for
high comedy, perhaps it’s because you’re not Kaguya, a
strangely powerful being with the ability to manipulate the
fabric of reality, an extremely perverse sense of humor and
a propensity for baring her breasts. Those who fall under
Kaguya’s twisted spell will never be the same again . . .
maybe not even the same gender! Rei Rei is finally available
in a “General Release Edition;” which trims a couple of
seconds of ultra-graphic footage and comes with a new,
toned-down front sleeve in order to distinguish the two
versions.
Dragon Knight – Another Knight On The Town
Subtitled
VHSDK-002
Color, 50:00
List: $34.95
Street: 9/5/95
Label: AD Vision
That not-so-noble knave who single-handedly brought about
the end of the Age of Chivalry in the first Dragon Knight
adventure is back. In his second adventure, the swinging
swordsman Takeru develops a sever case of wanderlust . . .
but when he wanders into a nearby medieval village looking
for some place to expend all that excess lust, all he
manages to do is defeat some local bullies, rescue a young
boy who turns out not to be a boy at all, and set the course
for an all-new adventure!
Princess Minerva
Subtitled
VHSPM-001
Color, 45:00
List: $29.95
Street: 9/19/95
Label: AD Vision
When a tournament for combat-inclined warrior women is
announced, the residents of the little kingdom of Wisler
quickly find themselves up to their hips in fearsome
fighters of the fairer sex! You see, these lethal lovelies
aren’t fighting for profit, they’re fighting for pleasure,
revenge, or just for the heck of it. The prize: enough money
to live like a princess for the rest of her life. Every
combatant, that is, except one: Princess Minerva is already
a princess and frankly, she doesn’t like it one bit! This
daring princess would rather be slaying dragons, and saving
kingdoms, but her career as a crusading heroine is going
nowhere since Wisler is a dull town. However, with the
tournament and the kidnapping of her loyal bodyguard, Blue
Morris, by the sinister sorceress Dynastar, excitement will
enter Minerva’s life!
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animation/anime #1269, from elfhive, 2784 chars, Sat Apr 8 17:58:16 1995
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TITLE: Manga Entertainment releases
MANGA ENTERTAINMENT RELEASES
Macross Plus Volume 2 40:00 Street: 5/23/95
Subtitled $24.95 (UPC#7-80063-48653-8)
Dubbed $14.95 (UPC#7-80063-38833-7)
The epic saga continues as Isamu and Guld push their
transforming aircraft to the limit in an all-out test of
wills! Tempers flare when Myung, a mutual ex-girlfriend,
comes between the two rival pilots who are testing
transforming aircraft developed by competing companies.
Shrouded in a mysterious past, Myung, the producer of the
Sharon Apple Project (the galaxy’s #1 virtuoid idol singer)
reveals long forgotten secrets that set into motion a force
even she cannot control. Industrial espionage, romance, and
mecha-action provide the backdrop to this visually stunning
aerial blockbuster. Created by the original director of
Macross, Shoji Kawamori.
(Not mentioned in press release, but parental screening may
be in order for the following two.)
Devilman “The Birth” Volume 1 55:00 Street: 5/23/95
Dubbed $14.95 (UPC#7-80063-47913-4)
Demons, once trapped in the glacial ice of the Earth, have
been unleashed on mankind after centuries of non-
intervention. Only two men have the ability to stop them,
the cool-headed Ryo and the fearless Akira who, as Devilman,
possesses the body and strength of a demon but has the heart
and soul of a human. The ultimate in demonic horror from the
classic manga of Go Nagai.
Devilman “The Demon Bird” Volume 2 55:00 Street: 5/23/95
Dubbed $14.95 (UPC#7-80063-47933-2)
Akira is confronted by more deadly horrors as obscene and
twisted creatures struggle to take control of the world.
Miki, his girlfriend, is brutally attacked by the fiendish
water-demon Gelmar while Devilman takes on Jinmen.
Giant Robo “The Night The Earth Stood Still” Volume 1
90:00 Street: 4/18/95 Color, Stereo Hi-Fi
Dubbed $19.95 (UPC#7-80063-38973-0)
Episode One
The Experts of Justice desperately try to save Dr. Shizuma
from the hands of Big Fire. Dr. Shizuma created the
“Shizuma Drive,” a power source which has replaced all
forms of energy on Earth. Big Fire assigns Lord Alberto, one
of the mysterious Magnificent Ten, to capture Shizuma and
the third of three prototype “Shizuma Drives” that will
usher in Earth’s greatest age of darkness! Can a young boy,
Daisaku, and Giant Robo stop them?
Episode Two
The Experts of Justice and Dr. Shizuma narrowly escape the
clutches of the renegades known to the world as Big Fire,
only to be trapped by the terrible Ivan. Giant Robo, unable
to penetrate a spectacular Force Field, witnesses the
Experts of Justice in conflict with Ivan who uses the power
of the “Shizuma Drive” over the city of Bashtarlle. Will
Lord Alberto’s plan to destroy Robo’s power source finish
The Experts of Justice?
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animation/anime #1270, from elfhive, 2541 chars, Sat Apr 8 17:59:04 1995
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TITLE: AnimEigo Releases
AnimEigo. AnimAnnouncement
AnimEigo, Inc. announces their video and laserdisc releases
for July, 1995. Please add these titles to all listings, new
release bulletins and purchasing systems.
COLLECTOR’S BOXED SETS
Christmas in July! Collector’s boxed sets of our most
popular subtitled series!
Oh My Goddess! Collector’s Suite – OMG! 1-5 Boxed Set
What happens when you dial up for take-out and a Goddess
appears? Does Keiichi ever make the moves on a babe who is
literally divine…will Belldandy’s sister Goddesses drive
everyone crazy? And exactly what is this mysterious Ultimate
Force stuff anyway? The answer to these burning questions
can be found only in Oh My Goddess!
Complete collector’s boxed set of the subtitled Oh My
Goddess! series. Features SpineScene. design and special
collector’s box.
AS095-009 Oh My Goddess! Collector’s Suite VHS Subtitled
Color Stereo $95.00
UPC 7-37187-00146-8 ISBN 1-56567-145-7
Romantic comedy Brief nudity Suitable for most audiences
PREBOOK 6/27/95 STREET 7/26/95
Kimagure Orange Road Collector’s Suite – KOR 1-5 Boxed Set
Can an indecisive teenager choose between two girls who love
him without exposing his family’s psychic gifts? It’s never
a dull moment on whimsical Kimagure Orange Road!
Complete collector’s boxed set of the subtitled Kimagure
Orange Road OVAs and Movies. Features SpineScene. design and
special collector’s box.
AS095-010 Kimagure Orange Road Collector’s Suite VHS
Subtitled Color Stereo $120.00
UPC 7-37187-00147-5 ISBN 1-56567-146-5
Romantic comedy Suitable for most audiences
PREBOOK 6/27/95 STREET 7/26/95
Bubblegum Crisis Collector’s Suite – BGCrisis 1-8 Boxed Set
MegaTokyo 2032 AD. As the city struggles to rebuild itself
in the aftermath of a devastating earthquake, a small band
of high-tech mercenaries fight a lonely war against the evil
GENOM Corporation and its sinister android Boomers!
Complete collector’s boxed set of the subtitled Bubblegum
Crisis series. Features SpineScene. design and special
collector’s box.
AS095-011 Bubblegum Crisis Collector’s Suite VHS
Subtitled Color Stereo $190.00
UPC 7-37187-00148-2 ISBN 1-56567-147-3
Sci Fi action adventure Violence Brief nudity
PREBOOK 6/27/95 STREET 7/26/95
New Market Sales, Inc. P.O. Box 2534 Wilmington, NC 28402
Order Fax (910) 763-2376 Voice (910) 762-2955 Fax (910)
762-0777
Email 72********@co********.com
Please pass along to any anime fans. We welcome comments,
questions and feedback!
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animation/anime #1271, from elfhive, 2535 chars, Tue Apr 18 01:26:44 1995
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TITLE: US Manga Corps July Releases
Central Park Media News
US MANGA CORPS RELEASES
GoShogun: The Time Etranger
Subtitled
USM 1310
Color, Stereo, 90:00
$29.95
Street: 7/11/95
Forty years ago, the GoShogun Team saved the world. Now,
decades after they went their separate ways, they find
themselves reunited in the hospital room of former teammate
Remy Shimada, who lies on the brink of death. She was always
somewhat distant, even among her closest friends. And now,
totally alone, she battles a relentless evil that deftly
maneuvers her toward oblivion. Buried alive at age ten,
caught in a nightmare at age twenty, ravaged by disease at
age seventy, she faces a darkness which whispers the same
prophecy over and over: You have no chance. You will die.
Give up. But Remy has beaten the odds before. And, with the
team at her side, she battles the dark strangers who drive
her to the edge of despair. But can she possibly triumph?
Record of Lodoss War, Vol. 3
Subtitled
USM 1269
Color, Stereo, 55:00
$29.95
Street: 7/11/95
After learning all they can from Wort, the heroes return to
Valis to report their findings to King Fahn. But the tide of
the invasion is turning steadily against them, as Beld’s
forces sweep across the island. Finally reaching Valis, they
advise the King that Karla is the last descendant of an
ancient kingdom of Sorcery who has appeared throughout
Lodoss’ troubled history to shape it according to her whims.
Parn, now a Holy Knight, confronts the Black Knight, Ashram;
the man upon whom he swore vengeance at the fall of Myce.
And two kings, once friends, face each other in a duel to
the death.
Tokyo Babylon 2
Subtitled: USM 1282 $29.95
Dubbed: USM 1283 $19.95
Color, Stereo, 59:00
Street: 7/11/95
Terror is stalking the subways. Women were once safe, but
now, each morning’s train carries another brutally butchered
body. Without a motive, the police are helpless against this
psychotic killer. With nowhere else to turn, Mirei Hidaka, a
psychic “postcognitive” is called in. Using her sense of
touch, Mirei can feel the currents of the past and has the
ability to witness murders hours or days after they’ve been
committed. But just as the threads are slowly starting to
come together, Mirei’s own life is in jeopardy! It’s now up
to Subaru Sumeragi, Japan’s most powerful medium, to save
the day. But this case won’t be solved until the separate
strands of destiny have been rewoven into a new pattern —
one that binds Subaru, Mirei, and a psychotic murdered!
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animation/anime #1272, from elfhive, 713 chars, Tue Apr 18 01:40:32 1995
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TITLE: Latest Studio Ghibli film on screen
I captured the following announcement that may be of interest
to those in the Bay Area.
Isao Takahata’s latest film will be shown at the San Francisco film festival on April 21 at 4 PM and on April 23 at 10:
30 AM. It will play at the Kabuki Theater in Japan Town. I assume (Hope!) it will be subtitled.
The film is called Hesse Tanuki Gessen No Ponpoko which is
roughly translated as The Modern Day Fox Raccoon Wars. It is
a brilliant film that deserves a wider audience and has some
spectacular animation in it. At one point they bring to life
a whole range of characters from Japanese mythology. The film
is an inspired look at the tension between man and nature.
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animation/anime #1273, from hmccracken, 250 chars, Thu Apr 27 22:07:40 1995
There is/are comment(s) on this message.
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TITLE: Anime East 95…
…is the name of a self-proclaimed “Premiere Asian Pop Culture
Convention,” which will be held November 10th through 12th
in East Brunswick, N.J. For more information, call the con’s
24-hour hotline at 908/719-9770.
— Harry
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animation/anime #1274, from shadow, 42 chars, Fri Apr 28 11:22:32 1995
This is a comment to message 1273.
There is/are comment(s) on this message.
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Or you can query shadow here on BIX. ;->
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animation/anime #1275, from hmccracken, 54 chars, Fri Apr 28 18:35:11 1995
This is a comment to message 1274.
There is/are comment(s) on this message.
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Please tell us more about the event, Shadow!
— Harry
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animation/anime #1276, from elfhive, 2636 chars, Fri May 12 23:35:32 1995
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TITLE: AnimEigo News
AnimEigor AnimAnnouncement
AnimEigo, Inc. announces their video and laserdisc releases
for August, 1995. Please add these titles to all listings,
new release bulletins and purchasing systems.
Bubblegum Crash
Dubbed in English
MegaTokyo 2034 AD — The story of the Knight Sabers
continues in the action-packed 3 episode sequel to the
popular Bubblegum Crisis series! A mysterious “voice” plots
to control first MegaTokyo, and then the World! In order to
defeat him; Priss, Sylia, Nene and Linna must face down an
old enemy – and kill him… not once but 3 1/2 times!
Bubblegum Crash Vol 1 – Illegal Army
ET095-008 VHS Dubbed in English Color Stereo 45 Min.
$19.95
UPC 7-37187-00159-8 ISBN 1-56567-158-9
Bubblegum Crash Vol 2 – Geo Climbers
ET095-009 VHS Dubbed in English Color Stereo 45 Min.
$19.95
UPC 7-37187-00160-4 ISBN 1-56567-159-7
Bubblegum Crash Vol 3 – Meltdown
ET095-010 VHS Dubbed in English Color Stereo 45 Min.
$19.95
UPC 7-37187-00161-1 ISBN 1-56567-160-0
Sci Fi Action Adventure Violence
PREBOOK 7/25/95 STREET 8/30/95
Bubblegum Crash features the same great characters, mecha,
animation and
music that has made Bubblegum Crisis the Crown Jewel of
Anime! Packaging features SpineScener design!
LIMITED TIME OFFER
Bubble Dub Crash Pack – BGCrash (Dubbed in English Vols 1-3)
The Bubble Dub Crash Pack contains one (1) VHS each of
Bubblegum Crash Vols 1-3 (Dubbed in English). Video
packaging features SpineScener design! Buy all three and
save!
AS095-012 Bubble Dub Crash Pack VHS Color Stereo $50.00
Sci Fi Action Adventure Violence
PREBOOK 7/25/95 STREET 8/30/95
AnimAlertAnimAlertAnimAlertAnimAlertAnimAlertAnimAlertAnimAl
ertAnimAlert
The Bubble Dub Gum Pack is going off the market! The last
order date will be 7/31/95! The UY Whack Pack and the UY Lum
Yum LD Set are going off the market! The last order date
will be 8/31/95! When they’re gone, they’re gone!
Individual titles that comprise each pack or set will
continue to be available.
The Bubblegum Crisis Universe
Bubblegum Crisis (subtitled and dubbed)
Bubblegum Crash (subtitled and dubbed)
AD Police (prequel to BGCrisis)
Dubbed In English version coming soon!
Hurricane Live 2032 (music videos)
Hurricane Live 2033:Tinsel City (music videos)
New Market Sales, Inc. P.O. Box 2534 Wilmington, NC 28402
Order Fax (910) 763-2376 Voice (910) 762-2955 Fax (910)
762-0777 Email 72********@co********.com
Please pass along and post to any anime fans or forums out
there! We welcome comments, suggestions and feedback.
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animation/anime #1277, from elfhive, 3720 chars, Fri May 12 23:36:10 1995
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TITLE: CPM News
Central Park Media News
PIONEER LDCA
The Hakkenden (Vol 1)
60:00 Street 7/25/95
LD subtitled/dubbed PILA-1191A $39.98
VHS subtitled PIVA-1191S $29.98
VHS dubbed PIVA-1191D $24.98
Based on the long-cherished classic novel by Bakin Kyokutei,
“The Hakkenden” is the story of eight young warriors and
their struggle to find truth and justice in ancient Japan.
In the midst of war, these warriors still have their own
dreams and ambitions. Volume 1 of this new series features
two episodes, “Kaleidoscope” and “Sacred.”
El Hazard (Vol 1)
60:00 Street 7/25/95
LD subtitled/dubbed PILA-1261A $39.98
VHS subtitled PIVA-1261S $29.98
VHS dubbed PIVA-1261D $24.98
Meet Makoto, an average high school student until the day an
ancient historic place is found on the school grounds. From
that day on, Makoto’s life is turned completely upside down
as he is teleported to another world by a mysterious girl!
This is only the beginning for Makoto! The first volume of
this all new series features the following episodes: “The
War Zone” and “El Hazard.”
US MANGA CORPS
Cyber City Oedo 808 (Data 2)
Subtitled Color Stereo 52:00
USM 1175 Street: 8/8/95 $29.95
A member of the Cyber Police has turned traitor and sold
confidential police data to a mysterious customer who could
destroy the Cyber Police forever. But before that can
happen, the heroes have 24 hours to uncover the plot. The
trail leads to an illegal black market dealing in stolen
body parts. Goggles is reunited with his ex-partner-in-
crime, and, together, they find themselves face-to-face with
MOLCOS, the military’s ultimate killing machine!
Sohryuden – Legend of the Dragon Kings (Vol. 1)
Subtitled Color Stereo 97:00
USM 1324 Street: 8/8/95 $29.95
The Four Brothers Under Fire/The Legend of Dragon Springs
There’s something strange about the four Ryudo brothers.
Each seems to be endowed with almost superhuman abilities.
But someone out there is envious. Kamakura no Gozen, the
“old man of Kamakura,” is the richest and most powerful
man in Japan. He also seems to know more about the brothers
than they know about themselves. He’s spent his entire life
trying to unravel a secret so important, so powerful, that
it’s worth any price. And somehow, the brothers hold the key
to that secret. Until now, the brothers have led a pleasant,
peaceful life. But all that is about to change. They weren’t
bothered when the assault and kidnapping attempts were
directed at *them* . . . but when their friends become
victims, it’s time to get tough. Unfortunately, no one knows
how powerful the brothers really are — but they are about
to find out!
ANIME 18
Usually contains violence and graphic sexual situations.
Absolutely no viewers under 18 years of age. Viewer
discretion advised.
Demon Beast Invasion (Vol 1)
Subtitled Color Stereo 48:00
A18-1311 Street: 8/8/95 $29.95
From the creator of Urotsukidoji! One hundred million years
ago, an ecological disaster drove them from their homeworld.
Now the Demon Beasts have returned, and they’re ready to
clean up the old homestead! Unable to survive in Earth’s new
environment, they seek out human women to mate with . . . to
create a new breed of Demon Beast who will clear the way for
the return of the rest of its brood. But even with the
horrifying powers they use to take over any human body,
they’re on the run from Kasu and Muneto, agents of the
Interplanetary Mutual Observation Agency. Vowing to stop the
creatures from stealing the Earth, they race to track down
their latest suspect. But when Muneto’s old friends, Tsutomu
and Kayo are caught up in this covert war, can he keep his
mind on the case long enough to find the killer alien?
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animation/anime #1278, from elfhive, 843 chars, Fri May 12 23:36:51 1995
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TITLE: Manga Entertainment
Manga Entertainment News
The Wings of Honneamise
Voted Best Anime Movie of all-time two years in a row by
anime internet fans
Winner of Japan’s Seiun Award for Best Picture
124 minutes
Dubbed UPC# 7-80063-47973-8 $19.95
Subtitled UPC# 7-80063-52533-6 $24.95
Street: June 20, 1995
Ninja Scroll
An action-packed saga of deadly conquest and political
intrigue set against a backdrop of mysticism and terror.
Winner of the Yubari Film Festival in Japan, Ninja Scroll
features a wicked and memorable cast of characters, gripping
fight scenes and an unpredictable story line.
90 minutes
Dubbed UPC# 7-80063-48133-5 $19.95
Subtitled UPC# 7-80063-54273-9 $24.95
Street: June 20, 1995
Orguss 02 (Vol 2)
45 minutes
Dubbed UPC# 7-80063-38913-6 $14.95
Giant Robo (Vol 2)
45 minutes
Dubbed UPC#7-80063-47953-0 $14.95
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animation/anime #1279, from elfhive, 931 chars, Fri May 12 23:37:17 1995
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TITLE: Lumivision News
Legend of the Forest on LD
Legend of the Forest is a unique film created by the genius
who created Astro Boy and Kimba the White Lion, Osamu
Tezuka. with his strong environmental awareness, he tells
the story of a magical forest where everything is alive . .
. until the juggernaut that is mankind intrudes. Now, the
forest must fight to survive.
In a tribute to all animators, Tezuka takes the viewer
through a metamorphosis of styles from the earliest black-
and-white animators like Winsor McCay through the advent of
color and Disney’s impact on animation. It is a beautiful
film without dialogue set to Tchaikovsky’s symphonic music.
Accompanying this film is Astro Boy – The Lost Episode. This
classic television series that aired in the 60’s in the US
returns with an episode long thought destroyed — “The
Beast from 20 Fathoms.”
Lumivision
LVD9508 $39.95
76 minutes Street: 7/19/95
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animation/anime #1280, from shadow, 988 chars, Mon May 15 10:12:55 1995
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Sorry I’ve taken so long to reply; somehow this message was never
in my que and I didn’t see it until elfhive asked when I was going to
reply. However…
ANIMEast 95 is 10-12 November at the Brunswick Hilton and
Towers (a very nice venue IMAO). No guest are announced yet save for
Miu. Memberships are (until Aug 15th) $35, until 15 Oct $40, at
con $45. One day is $25.
We have _a lot_ planned and are working furiously on it. F’instance,
we are trying to get a showing of _Wings_ at the Air and Space
Museum. That’s _NOT CONFIRMED_ yet, but that’s typical of what we
are working on. There will be live interviews of the guests, broadcast
throughout the hotel’s closed TV system. The interviews will be
hosted by elfhive and Tom Schaad of _Fast Forward_. WE plan to preview
new films; preview dubbed premiers; have a concert or two; and the
dealers’ room is to _die_ for.
Phone #: 908-719-9770
Snail: ANIMEast, P.O. Box 10371, New Brunswick NJ 08906-0371
Any other questions?
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animation/anime #1281, from elfhive, 338 chars, Mon May 15 22:35:40 1995
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I should point out that the objective of showing _Wings of Honneamise_
in Washington DC about the same time as the New Brunswick ANIMEast ’95
in November is to entice the Gainax studio personnel to travel to the
East Coast and attend ANIMEast as well. Who knows, maybe they would
be willing to bring some of their new product with them.
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animation/anime #1282, from hmccracken, 399 chars, Tue May 16 00:03:22 1995
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TITLE: Anime on TV
Cable TV’s Sci-Fi channel is holding an anime week right now, and showing
a different Japanese animated film every night. Today’s _New York Times_
contains a rather negative review — the author, John J. O’Connor, is
turned off by the violence of much of it.
Unfortunately, I don’t have the details on the Sci-Fi Channel’s schedule.
Does anyone else out there have it?
— Harry
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animation/anime #1283, from shadow, 587 chars, Tue May 16 09:21:55 1995
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Don’t have the schedule, but I watched part of “Demon City” last
night. The trouble is a) dubbing (I just can’t get used to the
English voices, I guess) and b) commercials. ARG! COMMERCIALS!. I
have nothing against people selling stuff, understand,but most of
anime movies and OVAs aren’t designed for commercials. Neither
is _Ben Hur_ or _StarWars_. I’m glad the Sci-Fi (yetch to the name)
channel is showing anime, but I wish they’d just show the commercials
at beginning and end.
And _of course_ New Yawk critics are gonna gripe
about something new they don’t understand. ;->
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animation/anime #1284, from davecolton, 67 chars, Tue May 16 19:12:29 1995
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Do they have product? I had heard that they are dead in the water.
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animation/anime #1285, from davecolton, 139 chars, Tue May 16 19:13:16 1995
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The _NYT_ is reliable in one sense — if they pan it, people will come.
Best thing that ever happened to anime, the Times bad mouthing it.
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animation/anime #1286, from switch, 388 chars, Tue May 16 22:36:15 1995
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Mind you, Neil Nadelman did the translation to Demon City Shinjuku, and he’s a
stickler for accuracy. Even if the acting is lackluster, I didn’t find it as
good a story as Wicked City.
In fact, I rather wish I’d never seen the dub. When I was watching it in
Japanese and guessing at the plot and dialogue, what I imagined seemed more
interesting than what was really happening.
Emru
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animation/anime #1287, from elfhive, 40 chars, Tue May 16 22:38:06 1995
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There are only rumblings at the moment.
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animation/anime #1288, from elfhive, 206 chars, Tue May 16 22:39:33 1995
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After seeing Wicked City, Demon City Shinjuku was hardly a sequel. I
would hate to imagine what Mr. O’Connor of the NY Times would have to
say about Wicked City. I hope he is forever spared that burden 🙂
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animation/anime #1289, from shadow, 55 chars, Wed May 17 10:40:52 1995
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Guess Legend of the Overfiend won’t be showing… ;->
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animation/anime #1290, from switch, 87 chars, Thu May 18 01:42:28 1995
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I don’t think it was meant to be a sequel; just another story in a similar
vein.
Emru
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animation/anime #1291, from elfhive, 138 chars, Thu May 18 15:06:15 1995
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Hmm, for some reason I was under the impression that it was the same director
and that it followed on the heels of Wicked City’s success.
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animation/anime #1292, from switch, 61 chars, Thu May 18 17:32:49 1995
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That may well be true, but the stories aren’t related.
Emru
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animation/anime #1293, from elfhive, 105 chars, Thu May 18 23:36:26 1995
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Well, the premise is very, very similar. I guess only the names were
changed to protect the innocent 🙂
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animation/anime #1294, from elfhive, 546 chars, Thu May 18 23:39:43 1995
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TITLE: J.A.I.L.E.D.
Japanese Animation Industry Legal Enforcement Division
Japanese Animation Industry Unites to Fom Anti-Piracy
Organization
In a press release from Manga Entertainment, listing Central
Park Media as the information contact point, the Japanese
Animation industry will be announcing the formation of an
anti-piracy organization at the Video Software Dealer’s
Association (VSDA) conference in Dallas, Monday, May 22,
1995. There was no indication of an embargo on this
announcement on the release, so I share it with you.
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animation/anime #1295, from elfhive, 1290 chars, Thu May 18 23:40:17 1995
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TITLE: Classics re-released
Central Park Media announced today that US Renditions is
offering retailers a special two-for-one opportunity to
purchase their subtitled releases of Dangaio 1 and
Gunbuster, Vol. 1.
Dangaio 1
USR-VD2, Color 45:00, regular list price $34.95, street
7/11/95
Four young ESPers are searching to discover their actual
identities. Professor Tahsan, a capitalistic space
scientist, claims that he created these four youths, and he
plans to sel them to an evil pirate known as “The Banker.”
Equipped with psionic abilities and their sophisticated
Danfighters, the four escape and set out on a voyage that
will lead them to a deadly encounter with the pirates
forcing them to form the ultimate mecha — Dangaio!
Gunbuster Vol.1
USR-VD1, Color, 55:00, regular list price $34.95, street
7/11/95
The saga of an invasion by monstrous space creatures. Noriko
Takaya is a young girl struggling to be a part of the Earth
Space Force like her legendary father. Under the guidance of
Coach Ota and “Big Sister” Kazume Amano, Noriko must
master the skills of mecha combat in order to oppose the
alien threat.
Also available
Dangaio 2 USR-VD7
Dangaio 3 USR-VD8
Gunbuster Vol.2 USR-VD3
Gunbuster Vol. 3 USR-VD5
All at suggested retail price of $34.95 each.
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animation/anime #1296, from elfhive, 4670 chars, Thu Jun 8 23:55:48 1995
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TITLE: CPM News/Viz Releases
Central Park Media
VIZ VIDEO
Ranma 1/2: Cold Competition
Dubbed
VVRA-005, Color, Stereo, 52:00
List: $24.95
Street: 8/8/95
In “Cool Runnings: The Race of the Snowmen,” a
mountainside ski resort sets the stage for slapstick on the
slopes. Ranma, still unable to stand the heat from even the
most lukewarm of water, finds a new chance at a cure in a
“Martial Arts Snowman-Carry Race” sponsored by the local
branch of the infamous Cat Cafe. The winner of the race will
win a ski-tour for two with the beautiful Shampoo, but only
Ranma will get the bonus prize offered by Shampoo’s great-
grandmother . . . the Phoenix Pill! Will Ranma be able to
convince the Ghoul to give up the ghost and cough up the
cure?
In “Danger At the Tendo Dojo!” “Never-gonna-be-a-guhrl
again! Never-gonna-be-a-gurhl again!” At least that’s what
Ranma thinks is waiting for him at the end of his “date”
with Shampoo! While Ranma is out romancing Shampoo in order
to get some magic “Instant Spring of Drowned Man” powder,
Akane is back home fighting off a challenger to the Tendo
Dojo single-handedly. Uh, Akane? Don’t you think you should
be using BOTH hands?
Ranma 1/2: Collector’s Edition, Vol. 5
Subtitled
VVRS-005, Color, 75:00
List: $34.95
Street: 8/15/95
Because the fans demanded it! The next installment of Ranma
1/2: The Collector’s Edition features three complete TV
episodes with Japanese dialogue and English subtitles.
Japanese and animation only “no credit” versions and the
official Ranma Encyclopedia 1/2! These extensive liner notes
contain in-depth information about the Japanese version of
Ranma 1/2, such as historical notes, trivia, colloquialisms
and more! Volume 5 features the following episodes: “A Tear
in a Girl-Delinquent’s Eye? The End of the Martial Arts
Rhythmic Gymnastics Challenge,” “Pelvic Fortune-Telling?
Ranma is the Number One Bride in Japan!,” and “Enter
Shampoo, the Gung-Ho Girl! I Put My Life in Your Hands.”
Fatal Fury: The Motion Picture
Dubbed
VVFF-003, Color, Stereo, Widescreen, 100:00
List: $19.95
Street: 9/19/95
According to legend, the person who collects all six pieces
of the mysterious “Armor of Mars” will become heir to the
timeless, all-powerful techniques rumored to be at the base
of all the world’s martial arts schools, techniques upon
which both Master Tung and Wolfgang Krauser’s techniques are
based. Laocorn Gaudeamus, arrogant young descendant of the
armor’s long-ago original owner, has scoured archaeological
sites around the world, thus far managing to recover half of
the mystical armor. Can anything stand in his way?
Despairing over her brother’s fate should he manage to find
the three final pieces, Laocorn’s beautiful twin sisiter
Sulia, comes to Japan to plead for Terry’s help. Unless
Terry “Hungry Wolf” Bogard, his younger brother Andy, Thai
kick-boxer Joe Higashi, and ninja-trained Mai Shiranui can
stop him, Laocorn will don the final piece of armor and
become invicible! Based on the best-selling game for the
Neo-Geo, Super NES and Sega games systems, Fatal Fury: The
Motion Picture features gorgeous theatrical quality
animation, phenomenal fight scens, and non-stop, pulse
pounding martial arts action! It is presented in its
original widescreen theatrical format.
Ranma 1/2: The Breaking Point
Dubbed
VVRA-006, Color, Stereo, 52:00
List: $24.95
Street: 9/19/95
In “Ranma Trains on Mount Terror,” directionally-
challenged Ryoga Hibiki comes back from one of his little
trips to discover that while he’s been on the road, Ranma’s
been `mixin’ it up’ with Cologne. Beating Ranma in a man-to-
man fight was hard enough before, but not it’s practically
impossible! Did Cologne really mean it when she said she’d
teach him a new technique that would help him defeat Ranma?
Meanwhile, Ranma and Genma are camping out in the wilds of
Japan with their own personal chef: AKANE! Now, if only she
cna be persuaded to learn the difference between white wine
and rice vinegar.
In “The Breaking Point!? Ryoga’s Great Revenge,” shaken
with fear after the episode with Akane’s “cooking,” Ranma
and Genma continue to train for the upcoming match with
Ryoga. Speaking of which, that “Breaking Point” technique
of his seems to be coming along nicely. According to theory,
the so-called bakusai tenketsu or “Breaking Point”
technique assujes that every living thing has one certain
spot — a point, if you will — which, when touched in just
the right way, causes the victim to BREAK INTO A THOUSAND
PIECES! Better get working on that defense, Ranma, or even
Akane’s cooking won’t be able to bring you back from the
dead!
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animation/anime #1297, from elfhive, 4148 chars, Thu Jun 8 23:56:40 1995
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TITLE: CPM News/US Manga LD’s
Central Park Media News
US MANGA CORPS
Laserdisc Releases
Project A-ko Versus Battle 1: Grey Side
Dubbed and Subtitled
USMID-2884CT, Color, Stereo, CLV, 54:00
List: $34.99
Street: 9/19/95
Deluxe presentation includes the original Japanese
soundtrack on digital, English dialogue on analog and
English subtitles in closed captions.
C-ko’s birthday celebration is interrupted when she is
kidnapped by two pirates from her father’s spaceship during
the festivities. Enroute to the rendezvous with the
kidnapper’s boss, their ship breaks apart in mid-air and C-
ko plummets to the planet below. Fortunately, she land right
on top of a huge pack of equipment carried by A-ko, one of
the planet’s monster-hunters.
A-ko arrives at the home she shares with her partner B-
ko and, famished, quickly changes for dinner. But before she
gets to the table, C-ko has devoured everything in sight. A-
ko is incensed but somewhat appeased when B-ko points out
the reward that they could collect for returning C-ko.
When C-ko is re-kidnapped, A-ko and B-ko take off in
pursuit. Their rescue attempt is foiled by the pirates’
boss, Gail, who strikes B-ko down with a single blow. Left
to mourn her colleague, A-ko doesn’t know what to do. Is all
hope lost or will Maruten, a six-inch high member of the
Space Patrol, have the answer?
Blue Sonnet, Vol. 1
Subtitled
USMID2885-CT, Color, Stereo, CLV, 90:00
List: $34.99
Street: 9/19/95
The ultimate weapon is a teenage girl — but this is no
ordinary teenage girl! Code named “Blue Sonnet,” she was
rescued from the slums of the inner city and surgically
rebuilt as a combat cyborg. She is now totally loyal to her
creator, the grotesque Dr. Merikus.
Sonnet’s powers can defeat armies and topple nations.
But Dr. Merikus won’t be satisfied until he’s eliminated
every threat. He fears the mysterious potentials of the
human mind — esper abilities and psychic powers. A few
espers, like Sonnet herself, have total control over their
power. But most espers have wild, uncontrollable abilities.
Could such a person pose a threat to Dr. Merikus and his
plans? Sonnet is dispatched to Japan to investigate a
powerful esper known only as the “Red Fang.”
New dangers and clues are exposed: The Red Fang, System
RX 606, a forgotten past, a mysterious stranger . . . will
Sonnet and Lan solve the mystery, or is Dr. Merikus leading
them toward a sinister rendezvous?
Rhea Gall Force
Subtitled
USMID2886CT, Color, Stereo, CLV, 60:00
List: $34.99
Street: 10/17/95
The Solnoid race is long dead, annihilated along with their
enemies in the battle at Sigma Narse. But their descendants
survive on Earth, and have not inherited the sad destiny
predicted so many centuries before.
The year is 2085. The third world war between East and West
has reduced the cities of Earth to mountains of rubble. The
mechanical killing machines created by both sides now
ruthlessly hunt down the remnants of humanity. Old hatreds
between human factions prevent an effective resistance, and
the only hope for survival rests in a desperate plan:
evacuate the survivors to Mars Base. There they can rebuild
and plan the liberation of the home world.
Among them, on young woman carries the guilt of her father’s
hand in the destruction of civilization. Unknown to her, she
also carries the key to a possible salvation. As destiny
draws new friends and allies to her, a new Gall Force is
born to rise up against the coming destruction …
Iczer 3, Volume 2
Subtitled
USMID2887CT, Color, Stereo, CLV, 60:00
List: $34.99
Street: 10/17/95
As Iczer 3 prepares to fight Neos Gold alone, Neos is busily
experimenting with her newly captured power source — the
power source from Iczer Robot! In the midst of battle with
the beast woman Bigro and her deadly pet, Iczer 3 encounters
Atros — a new opponent specially made by Neos Gold — an
exact copy of herself! Now Iczer 3 must face an opponent
with all her power and knowledge. As the battle for Earth’s
future continues, can Iczer 3 hold out until Iczer 1 can
save the day?
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animation/anime #1298, from elfhive, 3006 chars, Thu Jun 15 23:06:28 1995
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TITLE: Animeigo News
AnimEigor AnimAnnouncement
AnimEigo, Inc. announces their video and laserdisc releases
for September, 1995. Please add these titles to all
listings, new release bulletins and purchasing systems.
YOU’RE UNDER ARREST!
They’re Cosmically Cute…They’re Catastrophically
Charming…And they’re itching to tell you…You’re Under
Arrest!
Tokyo Highway Patrol officers Natsumi and Miyuki get off to
a bad start when Miyuki busts Natsumi for reckless moped
driving on her way to work. Things get worse when they find
out they’re going to be partners!
The only thing they’ve got in common is a desire to nab “The
Fox,” a mysterious figure who tools around defying every
traffic regulation yet invented in an unbelievably
customized Morris Minor. They wouldn’t stand a chance,
except for the fact that Miyuki has made a few changes of
her own to their Mini Patrol Car, and Natsumi is crazy
enough to see just how good they are!
You’re Under Arrest! – And So They Met
AT095-004 VHS Subtitled Color Stereo 25 Min. $19.95
UPC 7-37187-00149-9 ISBN 1-56567-148-1
ET095-004 VHS Dubbed in English Color Stereo 25 Min.
$14.95
UPC 7-37187-00153-6 ISBN 1-56567-152-X
You’re Under Arrest! – Tokyo Typhoon Rally
AT095-005 VHS Subtitled Color Stereo 25 Min. $19.95
UPC 7-37187-00150-5 ISBN 1-56567-149-X
ET095-005 VHS Dubbed in English Color Stereo 25 Min.
$14.95
UPC 7-37187-00154-3 ISBN 1-56567-153-8
You’re Under Arrest! Hybrid LD #1
AD095-006 LASERDISC Subtitled and Dubbed in English Color
Stereo 50 Min. $39.95
2 sides CLV Side One Dubbed in English Side Two Subtitled
UPC 7-37187-00157-4 ISBN 1-56567-156-2
PREBOOK 8/29/95 STREET 9/27/95
High-speed action and comedy from the creator of last year’s
hit, Oh My Goddess!
Based on the Japanese Manga “You’re Under Arrest!” by
Fujishima Kousuke
English Comic Book release by Studio Proteus and Dark Horse
Comics
Simultaneous Dubbed/Subtitled VHS and Hybrid (Dub&Sub) LD
releases
Video packaging features unique SpineScener design
LIMITED TIME OFFERS
YUA! Subtitled 10-Pack – You’re Under Arrest! Vols 1&2
(Subtitled)
The YUA! Subtitled 10-Pack contains five (5) each VHS
SUBTITLED versions of You’re Under Arrest! Vols 1&2. Buy the
pack and save!
AS095-013 YUA! Subtitled 10-Pack $180.00
YUA! Dubbed 10-Pack – You’re Under Arrest! Vols 1&2 (Dubbed)
The YUA! Dubbed 10-Pack contains five (5) each VHS DUBBED IN
ENGLISH versions of You’re Under Arrest! Vols 1&2. Buy the
pack and save!
AS095-014 YUA! Dubbed 10-Pack $135.00
PREBOOK 8/29/95 STREET 9/27/95
ANIMEALERTANIMEALERTANIMEALERTANIMEALERT
The Vampire Miyu LD has been discontinued immediately and
should be now considered a collector’s item.
New Market Sales, Inc. P.O. Box 2534 Wilmington, NC 28402
Order Fax (910) 763-2376 Voice (910) 762-2955 Fax (910)
762-0777
Email 72********@co********.com
PS Please pass along to any otaku out there! We welcome
comments, suggestions and feedback.
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animation/anime #1299, from elfhive, 6318 chars, Sun Jul 2 13:27:57 1995
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TITLE: CPM News (Sep/Oct/Nov)
Central Park Media News
SOFTWARE SCULPTORS
Metal Fighters Miku, Vol 1
Subtitled
SSVS-1001
Color, Stereo, 75:00, $24.95
Street: 9/5/95
In the year 2061, female wrestling is the hottest sport to
hit the scene. Clad in flexible metal suits, the girls are
young, gorgeous and competitive. The Pretty Four, led by
Miku, throw caution to the wind as they take on the SWWP.
This volume of Metal Fighters Miku contains episodes 1-3.
Zenki, The Demon Prince, Vol 1
Subtitled
SSVS-1007
Color, Stereo, 75:00, $24.95
Street: 9/5/95
Summoned from decades of sleep, only Zenki can destroy the
evil forces threatening the universe. Only a young female
sorceress armed with a magical bracelet can control the
dynamic guardian deity Zenki! This volume of Zenki, The
Demon Prince contains episodes 1-3.
AD VISION
MAPS, Vol 1
Subtitled
VHSMA-001
Color, 60:00, $29.95
Street 10/17/95
MAPS, Vol 2
Subtitled
VHSMA-002
Color, 60:00, $29.95
Street 11/21/95
When Gen Tokishima and his girlfriend Hoshimi walk out of
the latest science fiction thriller, they step into an
adventure that dwarfs any celluloid spectacular! Confronted
with a beautiful, half-naked space privateer, Lipumira, who
is convinced that Gen is something called the “Mapman,”
Gen and Hoshimi find themselves the objects of a furious
battle between two sixty-story starships that demolishes
most of Tokyo. Piloted by Lipumira and the ruthless Dyne,
the dueling juggernauts swat aside interruptions by Earth’s
military like so many flies, but the incredible power and
abilities of these vessels come at terrible cost to their
captains, each of whom actually bleed and feel pain every
time their ship is hit! Escaping from Dyne, Gen and Hoshimi
learn that hundreds and thousands of years ago, a mysterious
race of aliens left behind a great treasure, and that only
the legendary Mapman can point the way to its secret
location. Will Gen and Hoshimi find the Mapman? The answer
is in MAPS! This four-episode series will be available on
two volumes starting in October 1995.
SOFTCEL PICTURES
These SoftCel releases carry a graphic sex and violence
warning. Intended for mature audiences only.
New Angel (Uncut)
Subtitled
VHSNA-001U
Color, 50:00, $29.95
Street: 10/17/95
New Angel (General Release)
Subtitled
VHSNA-001G
Color: 45:00, $29.95
Street: 10/17/95
When high school nerds Keisuke and Shinoyama spot a gorgeous
new girl at school, they can’t wait to find out who she is.
Unfortunately, the girl they saw doesn’t seem to exist.
However, they soon learn about the rumors of the school
being haunted by a mysterious spirit and being to put the
facts together. Completely in love with the blithe spirit,
Keisuke goes to a psychic/medium to have the girl’s spirit
channeled . . . but it’s not just a spirit that’s going to
get raised! Based upon the hit adult graphic series created
by erotic art specialist Ujin.
Dragon Pink 2 (Uncut)
Subtitled
VHSDP-002U
Color, 35:00, $29.95
Street: 10/17/95
Dragon Pink 2 (General Release)
Subtitled
VHSDP-002G
Color, 30:00, $29.95
Street: 10/17/95
She may be cute and cuddly, but she’s also got a tail! Pink
is back in her second lust-filled, sex and sorcery
adventure. Not only are her associates, Santa the Swordsman,
Pias the Elf, and Bobo the Barbarian still using her as
monster bait, but this time they’re even using Pink’s hard-
won jewelry to pay for food and lodging. When the jewelry
supply runs out, guess who gets left behind as a “Security
deposit?” Can Santa, Bobo and Pias trace a monster to its
lair and steal its horde of treasure in time to get Oink out
of hock?
VIZ VIDEO
Ogre Slayer
Dubbed
VVOS-001
Color, Stereo, 60:00, $24.95
Street: 10/17/95
From the fading warmth of his mother’s cooling corpse, an
ogre in the form of a young boy is born. His ancestry? Pure
ogre. His destiny? To kill his own kind. He bears not an
ogre’s horn, but an ogre-killing sword. Believing that he
will become human once all his kind are extinct, he travels
the land, sword in hand, daring to dream. He has no human
name. Mankind refers only to his sword, “Onkirimaru,”
otherwise known as Ogre Slayer.
Ranma 1/2: Fowl Play
Dubbed
VVRA-007
Color, Stereo, 52:00, $24.95
Street: 10/17/95
In “The Abduction of Akane,” a mysterious man takes Akane
hostage! Or . . . does he? When you can’t see an inch beyond
your face without your inch-thick glasses, its’ hard to tell
if you’re kidnapping a girl or a stuffed animal. Ranma is
sent out anyway to follow the trail of evidence to the
circus, where he ends up becoming the target for a
spectacular knife-throwing trick performed by some dopey
duck.
In “Ranma vs. Mousse! To Lose is to Win,” if Ranma doesn’t
answer the summons to the circus, Akane’s going to get a
healthy does of Yahzu-Nii-Chuan, cursed water for the
“Spring of the Drowned Duck!” The latest person to take
the Jusenkyo plunge is Mousse — Master of Hidden Weapons
and All Things Avian — and he’s not above a little, uh,
fowl play to get his revenge. Hurry, Ranma, or you’ll be
saying hello to your new fine-feathered fiancee!
US RENDITIONS
Ambassador Magma, Vol 5
Dubbed
USR-DIE011
Color, Stereo, 60:00, $19.95
Street: 11/7/95
In “Mother and Her Love,” when Mamoru’s life is
threatened, he is saved by a guardian angel. Discovering the
identity of his rescuer, Mamoru becomes enraged and
confused. When Udo uses Atsushi Sekida and Umemura as
bartering tools to capture Magma, the stranger appears
again.
In “Rage of the Earth,” a group of people are transported
back in time with Ambassador Magma and Udo. While the two
titans clash, Magma is aided by a former opponent. Will
everyone be able to return to their own time period through
the temporal distortion?
Ambassador Magma, Vol 6
Dubbed
USR-DIE012
Color, Stereo, 60:00, $19.95
Street: 11/7/95
In “Death of Magma,” Udo and Ambassador Magma clash to the
death, but when Goa becomes involved, who is the real
victor? When Udo is about to demolish Ambassador Magma, he
suddenly turns of Goa instead. Has the world turned upside-
down? Or is there a reason for this madness?
In “The Planet of Love,” Mamoru learns the shocking origin
of mankind. With Magma gone, who will save us from Goa?
Watch the final climactic episode and find out!
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animation/anime #1300, from elfhive, 1972 chars, Sun Jul 2 14:35:04 1995
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TITLE: Patlabor One-The Movie
I had the opportunity to screen an advance copy of Manga
Entertainment’s dubbed release of Patlabor 1-The Movie last
night. I was absolutely delighted with the translation, the
quality of the voice-acting and the lip-synching. I believe
Manga Entertainment is setting new standards of excellence
for itself and for others.
I had only seen this film in its original version and longed
to understand some of the nuances in the dialogue. Being
able to watch the action and understand the dialogue in
English heightened my appreciation for the production. In
particular the slow paced, dramatic scenes between the
policemen investigating the past haunts of the man who
created the Hyper Operating System software code. These
scenes took on an added dimension and reminded me of many
similar scenes in the detective films of Akira Kurosawa.
While the final threat to Tokyo and the world had some
technical flaws that science fiction authors and readers
might guide spacefaring dreadnaughts through, the
magnificent animation and the exciting conclusion had me,
once again, riveted to the screen. Only this time, I was
able to follow the nuances that guided character motivation.
Scheduled for release on July 25, 1995 along with Angel Cop-
Volume One, and New Dominion Tank Police-Volume Two.
Angel Cop is described as a story about a special security
force designed to prevent terrorism attacks on Japan. It has
just added their newest and most beautiful member, Angel. It
is a six-part series to be released on part every month
through December 1995.
New Dominion Tank Police-Volume Two contains two episodes of
a half-hour each.
Patlabor 1-The Movie
Running Time: 118:00
Dubbed: $19.95
UPC 7-80063-48013-0
Subtitled: $24.95
UPC 7-80063-54853-3
Angel Cop-Volume One
Running Time: 30:00
Dubbed: $9.95
UPC 7-80063-53173-3
New Dominion Tank Police-Volume Two
Running Time: 60:00
Dubbed: $14.95
UPC 7-80063-47993-6
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animation/anime #1301, from elfhive, 239 chars, Sun Jul 2 14:50:16 1995
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TITLE: Manga Entertainment Website
This division of Polygram has a flashy page on the World Wide Web with
some good links to other anime resources. They also feature clips from
many of their anime releases.
http://www.polygram.com/manga
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animation/anime #1302, from elfhive, 5963 chars, Sat Jul 15 15:36:07 1995
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TITLE: CPM News
CENTRAL PARK MEDIA NEWS
ANIME 18 RELEASES
La Blue Girl 2: Subtitled
A18-1318
Color, Stereo, 45:00
List: $29.95
Street: 10/3/95
The struggle for power over the world of the Shikima boils
over, as Miko, the Suzuka clan, and even renegade Shikima
race to gain control over the Mido family’s signet case.
When the Mido girls and their faithful (though slightly
frustrated) ninja sidekick, Nin-Nin, return to the
underworld to investigate Miyu’s odd sense of deja-vu,
they’re caught up in the crossfire as the Suzuka clan
attacks!
Before you know it, it’s a veritable sexual endurance test
to see who can get the case. But when things are looking up
for our much put-upon heroine, she’s in for a few shocks!
Who’s this woman that Miyu claims is their mother? And if
she is, then where’s dear old dad? La Blue Girl, 2: The
Strangest Family Reunion this side of Hell!
WARNING: contains graphic sexual situations. Absolutely not
for viewers under 18 years of age. Viewer discretion
advised.
US MANGA CORPS RELEASES
Cyber City Oedo 808: Data 1 48:00 USM1295
Cyber City Oedo 808: Data 2 52:00 USM1296
Cyber City Oedo 808: Data 3 49:00 USM1297
All Dubbed
Street: 10/3/95
EACH: List $19.95, Color, Stereo
Available as a three-pack (brick) for $49.95 USM 1352
In the year 2808, three criminals are offered a choice:
spend the rest of their lives aboard a maximum security
orbital prison, or return to Earth as agents of the Cyber
Police. Parole violations are rare as each criminal is
fitted with a booby-trapped, high-explosive collar which
operates on a 24 hour time. If ever a check-in is missed,
the consequences would be . . . gruesome. For every criminal
caught, the agents receive a bounty that reduces their total
sentence, so some day they may walk free again.
Akai Hayate, Volume 2
Subtitled
USM 1309
Color, Stereo, 60:00
List: $29.95
Street: 10/3/95
The top three warriors of the Shinogara — a secret ninja
organization that has ruled Japan for thousands of years —
have rebelled, leading to a bitter power struggle for
control of Japan. It’s a battle that will pitch the tools of
technology against the ancient mystic arts, as the master
strategist Shuri consolidates his hold over Nanso. The real
showdown will happen at the base of Mt. Fuji — the hidden
headquarters of the Shinogara. Only there will all questions
be answered! But Hayate, the rebels’ finest warrior, is
still trapped — his soul locked within his sister’s body,
and every time he fights he risks destroying his spirit
forever.
SOFT CEL PICTURES RELEASES
Angel of Darkness 2 Uncut VHSAD002U 50:00
Angel of Darkness 2 General Release VHSAD002G 45:00
Subtitled
Street: 10/17/95
EACH: Color, Stereo, List: $29.95
The teacher at the end of the hall and his collection of
plants have similar tastes: the plants like to consume the
lifeforce of small insects, while the teacher prefers
slightly larger prey. Isn’t it convenient how the teacher’s
job keeps such a large supply of nubile young women so close
at hand? In keeping with the current trend of educational
reforms, Angel of Darkness 2 goes even further in its
depiction of carnal-chaos and inhuman lust than the mind-
blowing original. Angel of Darkness 2 is a nightmarish orgy
of non-stop terror, titillation and, of course, tentacles!
Not for the squeamish!
Dragon Pink 3 Uncut VHSDP003U 35:00
Dragon Pink 3 General Release VHSDP003G 30:00
Subtitled
Street: 10/17/95
EACH: Color, Stereo, List: $29.95
Wizards and warriors and naked elves, oh my! Sword and
sorcery’s sexiest slave girl returns in Dragon Pink 3. Once
again Pink and her rag-tag adventurers — Santa, the
swordsman; Bobo, the barbarian, and Pias, the Elf — find
themselves on hard times, and Santa’s too pooped to
“perform.” That’s bad news for anyone who makes a living
by his sword — and even worse news for poor Pink when she
and Santa are trapped by the nefarious Nymphomania!
Meanwhile, Bobo and Pias get stuck in a similarly sticky
situation, but are bailed out by an unexpected new power
source for Pias’ magic. With lots of oversexed monsters and
lizard girls, Dragon Pink 3 proves that the third time can
be just as much fun!
Please be advised that these programs contain graphic
depictions of sex, violence and nudity and are intended for
mature audiences only.
AD VISION RELEASES
New Cutey Honey, Volume 3
Subtitled
VHSC-003
Color, Stereo, 60:00
Street: 10/17/95
List: $29.95
It’s the return of Go Nagai’s fabulous female shape-
changing, indestructible android super-heroine — Cutey
Honey. She’s back and she’s got a whole new batch of lovely-
but-lethal bodies to handle an all-new set of ruthless,
shape-changing villains — including mad bombers, acid-
spewing terrorists, female assassins and time-tripping
samurai! Of course, Grandpa Danbei is back as well, along
with former side-kick Chokei. Chokei’s grown up a bit, and
he’s even got a love interest of his own — too bad she’s on
the wrong side of the law!
Contains nudity, adult situations and graphic violence.
Burn Up!
Dubbed
VHSBU-002
Color, Stereo, 50:00
Street: 10/17/95
List: $19.95
Maki, Reimi and Yuka — they may not look like an ace crime-
fighting team, but that’s because they’re not! When Maki’s
boyfriend Kenji and his partner Banba get the assignment of
proving that an influential businessman is actually the head
of a white slavery ring, the heroines decide to use their
own luscious bodies as bait while trolling for clues among
the city’s discotheques. Unfortunately, the plan backfires
and Yuka ends up on the “market” herself! Her only hope
lies with Reimi and Maki. Dressed in skin-tight body armor
and packing enough firepower to level the city, Reimi and
Maki launch a two-woman commando strike against the
villains’ heavily fortified estate — it’ll certainly be a
hot time in the ol’ town tonight.
Contains nudity, adult situations and graphic violence.
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animation/anime #1303, from elfhive, 371 chars, Sat Jul 15 15:38:39 1995
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Is it me or are there only hentai enthusiasts buying anime out there.
Seems like October is a good month for lechery on the Japanese animation
shelves! I do wish we would see more mainstream titles coming in. Of course,
I don’t get press releases from Pioneer and I love their titles which are
more family oriented, although they are violent it isn’t in the same way 🙂
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animation/anime #1304, from elfhive, 2634 chars, Sat Jul 15 15:40:02 1995
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TITLE: Manga Entertainment August
MANGA ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
August Releases
All titles street August 22, 1995
Macross Plus-Volume 3
Dubbed, 40:00, List: $14.95
UPC 7-80063-38853-5
Subtitled, 40:00, List: $24.95
UPC 7-80063-53533-5
Non-stop suspense as Isamu and Guld race toward Earth to
battle a mysterious Ghost Fighter which threatens to put the
entire Super Nova project in Jeopardy. Hold on as the pieces
come together in this highly acclaimed thriller.
Giant Robo-Volume 3
Dubbed, 45:00, List: $14.95
UPC 7-80063-48033-8
When the Magnetic Web devices are sabotaged, Taison and
Alberto battle for destiny. Members of Big Fire attack the
Greta Garbo and Gynrei must protect Daisaku, even if it
means sacrificing herself. Don’t miss the newest episode
rightfully titled “The Twilight of the Superhero.”
Angel Cop-Volume 2
Dubbed, 30:00, List: $9.95
UPC 7-80063-54873-1
Angel’s partner is missing and a trio of Hunters with
amazing psychic powers are killing terrorists before the
Special Security Force can get to them first. It’s hard to
decide who’s a friend and who’s an enemy.
NEWS RELEASE
KMFDM Video the latest indicator of Japanese animation’s
rise
Manga moves further into western pop culture this summer,
with the hot American industrial band KMFDM using Japanese
animation footage in their latest music video.
The band has taken scenes from the best-selling Manga
Entertainment thriller, Patlabor-1, and intercut them with
live-action footage of KMFDM for the promo to the chart-
climbing U.S. single, Juke Joint Jezebel. This follows a new
collaborative arrangement between Manga Entertainment and
the band’s record company, TVT, which also launched Nine
Inch Nails.
“Japan has the most exciting and original animation in the
world,” says Marvin Gleicher, President of U.S. Manga
Entertainment. “Our target audience is seventeen to twenty-
eight year old males, so these kind of collaborative
ventures with musicians make perfect sense.”
KMFDM follow Michael Jackson in the use of Japanese
animation. The video for his latest single, Scream, features
brief segments from Akira and Vampire Hunter D., two titles
published by Manga Entertainment in the UK.
The British company’s own animation studio, in Newcastle-
Under-Lyme, was also responsible for the comic book-style
animation in U2’s Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Kill Me
video, directed by Kevin Godley and Maurice Linnane.
A further indicator of Manga’s growing influence is the use
of footage from Monster City in the new film Johnny
Mnemonic, written by the celebrated author William Gibson
and starring Keanu Reeves.
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animation/anime #1305, from elfhive, 1350 chars, Sat Jul 15 15:41:27 1995
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TITLE: AnimEigo Announcement
AnimEigo is offering a new line of custom clothing
emblazoned with embroidered “head-shots” of BGC’s Knight
Sabers’, Priss, Nene, Linna and Sylia.
Polo Shirts come in White, Red or Navy–$39.95
Sweatshirts feature a cowl neck with a zipper in White, Wine
or Navy–$49.95
Windbreaker Jackets (Nylon) in Black–$59.95
Polos, sweatshirts and jackets all come in L, XL and XXL
sizes.
Ball Caps come in a couple of cool styles! One size fits
all.
Hat #1- Low-profile look/brushed cotton and adjustable in
solid colors: Black, Olive, Denim or Two-Tone in Red/Olive,
Slate/Black, Cobalt/Taupe –$19.95
Hat #2- Low-profile style/washed sueded cotton and
adjustable in Two-Tone only in Navy/Purple, Spruce/Maroon,
Sage/Navy–$22.95
Linens
Hand Towel or Washcloth–$19.95 ea.
Bath Towel or Bathmat–$19.95 ea.
Sheets
Flat Twin or Flat Full–$29.95 ea.
Flat Queen–$34.95 ea.
Flat King–$39.95 ea.
Linens and sheets come in White only.
Fanny Pack (For carrying your favorite AnimEigo goodies) in
Red, Black or Navy–$19.95
Chef’s Apron (Perfect for the otaku gourmet!) in Red or
Blue–$19.95
** Prices include one (1) embroidered headshot on selected
item.
** All Items may be personalized (your name or club!) for an
additional $5.00 charge.
** Larger clothing sizes are available as special orders!
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animation/anime #1306, from switch, 150 chars, Sun Jul 16 00:15:22 1995
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Anyone else here seen Burn Up? After a friend hyped it to me a few years
back, he lent it to me on laserdisc — I found it very disappointing.
Emru
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animation/anime #1307, from switch, 158 chars, Sun Jul 16 00:16:19 1995
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There’s good stuff coming out; it’s just quieter 😉 Wings of Honneamise,
Macross Plus (can’t wait for the discs!)
Have you seen You’re Under Arrest!?
Emru
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animation/anime #1308, from elfhive, 345 chars, Sun Jul 16 00:54:51 1995
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No, I haven’t seen it. I’ve seen a few other AD Vision titles that I also
found disappointing. The animation was as perfunctory as the graphic sexual
depictions. I’m thinking of Frantic, Female, Frustrated and Dragon Knight ot
name a couple. The Go Nagai material is a lot more dynamic and colorful
and of course there’s always Urotsukidoji 🙂
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animation/anime #1309, from elfhive, 385 chars, Sun Jul 16 00:56:56 1995
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Wings and Macross are already out. I was bemoaning the lack of material
in the fall when all those hentai videos are coming out. I have not seen
You’re Under Arrest. I’ve just reviewed the Patlabor Movie (english dub),
Ninja Scroll which I liked a lot, particularly for the demon foes, and
Baoh. Also Armitage III was quite nicely animated although the plot is
a bit shop-worn by now.
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animation/anime #1310, from switch, 238 chars, Sun Jul 16 12:10:12 1995
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You’re Under Arrest!, Patlabor, and Ninja Scroll are all on the shelf
waiting for when I have some spare time 🙂
I used to follow the You’re Under Arrest! manga for a while. I hope the
anime is at least half as dynamic and fun.
Emru
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animation/anime #1311, from dgh, 157 chars, Mon Jul 17 01:47:07 1995
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I’ve *heard* of _You’re Under Arrest_. It sounds hilarious, but my local
comics shop doesn’t have it available for rental yet…
,
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animation/anime #1312, from elfhive, 79 chars, Mon Jul 17 10:26:20 1995
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Who is the licensee for North America for You’re Under Arrest. I’ve forgotten.
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animation/anime #1313, from switch, 16 chars, Mon Jul 17 21:52:05 1995
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AnimEigo.
Emru
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animation/anime #1314, from dgh, 177 chars, Tue Jul 18 00:13:10 1995
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It’s not listed in the Right Stuff’s 1994-1995 catalog, but you might check
their Web site (http://www.infonet.net/showcase/taitei) to see if they carry
it.
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animation/anime #1315, from mikebryant, 457 chars, Sat Jul 29 20:28:41 1995
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TITLE: New Cat’s Name
Yesterday was a sad day. I took our cats Ranma and Ataru to the vet to get
their yearly rabies and distemper shots. Ranma had an allergic reaction to
the shot and died.
Today is better. I went out and bought an abbysinian kitten. He is quite
bold and inquisitive and is actively exploring the house. I’d like to keep in
the theme of anime names but I can’t think of a good male anime name that fits
his personality. Any ideas?
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animation/anime #1316, from switch, 174 chars, Sat Jul 29 21:41:20 1995
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I’m sorry to hear about Ranma.
Might I suggest Gohan for your new kitten? (I originally thought of
Gokuu, but naming a cat after a monkey king is a little weird.)
Emru
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animation/anime #1317, from mikebryant, 58 chars, Sun Jul 30 15:36:10 1995
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Where is Gohan from? I don’t think I’m familiar with it.
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animation/anime #1318, from mikebryant, 162 chars, Sun Jul 30 23:09:29 1995
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TITLE: Japanese question…
How do you say “Chocolate” in Japanese? I’m not looking for a romanization of
an English word but the actual Japanese word. Thanks!
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animation/anime #1319, from shadow, 253 chars, Mon Jul 31 09:32:21 1995
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“Chocolate” is a corruption of an Aztec word. The Japanese word will
be a corruption of the English word. I don’t have my dictionary in front
of me but I remember looking this up a few days ago.
BTW, “corruption” used here is not a value judgement.
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animation/anime #1320, from mikebryant, 15 chars, Mon Jul 31 23:29:44 1995
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Thanks anyway.
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animation/anime #1321, from dgh, 61 chars, Tue Aug 1 00:05:03 1995
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How about Tenchen (or just Ten).
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animation/anime #1322, from switch, 122 chars, Tue Aug 1 00:36:18 1995
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Gohan is Gokuu’s son, from Dragonball. Powerful, young, brash, curious…
seems to have the appropriate qualities.
Emru
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animation/anime #1323, from mikebryant, 177 chars, Tue Aug 1 23:58:05 1995
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Thanks for your suggestion. We decided to name our new kitty “Mocha” for his
chocolate coloring. Not exactly Japanese but it does end in a vowel so it’s
pseudo japanese. ;^)
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animation/anime #1324, from shadow, 1098 chars, Wed Aug 2 09:25:30 1995
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BTW, I had a Japanese friend tell me the Japanese word for
chocolate: “shokorate” is how it sounded. He then said, “It’s the
English word as best we can pronounce it — why do you have so
many els in your languge?” We laughed over that one… ;->
An aside: I had to call the U. of Tokyo last night and brushed
up really really hard on my greetings in Japnese. by the time
I reached the first operator, I was sweating like a stuck pig
and nervous to boot. I said in my best american-acccented Japanese
“Hello, excuse me, but I’m looking for Collins-sensei.” Of course
a string of rapid Japnese I couldn’t understand came back, so I
said “Excuse me, but can you speak English.” After a moment the
operator ssaid, “Ano, yes, a little.” By the time I reached Dr.
Collins I had gone through three operators and had actually relaxed,
so when he came on I started speaking in Japanese again! Dr. Collins,
who is a Brit, was startled, and so was I. Anyway, my adrenelin was
so high from the experience that I couldn’t get a wink of sleep!
Hey, I’m almost 50 and learning a new language. Neat.
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animation/anime #1325, from elfhive, 1658 chars, Sun Aug 6 20:21:19 1995
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TITLE: AnimEigo News
New Market Sales, Inc.
P.O. Box 2534 , Wilmington, NC 28402
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Albert Price
Phone: (910) 762-2955
FAX: (910) 762-0777
Surf The Net With AnimEigo!
Wilmington, NC, August 3 — AnimEigo, Inc., the leading
releaser of Japanese Animation in the United States, today
announced their World Wide Web Home Page. The address is
http://www.wilmington.net/modular/animeigo/a_home.html via
the Internet.
“We view this as yet another way for fans and stores to get
updated information, pricing and to view examples of
AnimEigo’s packaging and character goods.” stated New Market
Sales President Albert Price. “We also expect to have full
motion video and audio clips on-line soon.”
AnimEigo has had a presence in rec.arts.anime on the “Net”
for several years as well as maintaining addresses and
corresponding with fans via forums on services like
CompuServe.
In a similar vein, AnimEigo has also created a marketing
tool that is used by Web Site builders called AnimEigor
Interactive. This CD-ROM is compatible with both Macintosh
and IBM platforms and contains a complete clip art library
as well as video clips and complete liner notes. See
previous AnimEigo press release dated April, 1995 for more
information about AnimEigor Interactive.
The Email addresses for AnimEigo and New Market Sales are as
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AE WWW Home Page
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For more details contact Albert Price at New Market Sales,
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animation/anime #1326, from elfhive, 2477 chars, Thu Aug 10 01:28:41 1995
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TITLE: AnimEigo News
AnimEigor AnimAnnouncement
AnimEigo, Inc. announces their video and laserdisc releases
for November, 1995. Please add these titles to all listings,
new release bulletins and purchasing systems.
AD POLICE FILES (Dubbed in English)
MEGATOKYO 2027 A.D. — Relentless technological development
has resulted in the creation of Boomers, artificially
intelligent androids with the potential to free mankind from
physical labor. But anything that can be used can also be
misused…
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$19.95
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AD Police Files #3:The Man Who Bites His Tongue
ET095-014 VHS Dubbed in English Color Stereo 40 Min.
$19.95
UPC 7-37187-00171-0 ISBN 1-56567-170-8
Nudity Violence Adult situations
PREBOOK 10/30/95 STREET 11/29/95
Action-packed Uncut and Unedited Mature Audiences
Prequel to popular Bubblegum Crisis and Bubblegum Crash
series
Graphic novel available from Viz
Video packaging features unique SpineScener design
The Bubblegum Crisis Universe
Bubblegum Crisis (Subtitled and Dubbed)
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AD Police Files (Subtitled and Dubbed)
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LIMITED TIME OFFER
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Vols 1-3)
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AS095-015 A Dubbed Police Pack VHS Color Stereo $50.00
PREBOOK 10/30/95 STREET 11/29/95
PRICE REDUCTION
AD Police Files Vols 1-3 – (Subtitled) and AD Police Files
LD are dropping in price, the NEW PRICES are $24.95 each
(VHS) and $39.95 (LD), respectively. Price effective
10/01/95. See current AnimEigo price list for individual
catalog, UPC and ISBN numbers.
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animation/anime #1327, from elfhive, 2880 chars, Thu Sep 28 23:31:14 1995
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TITLE: More AnimEigo news
AnimEigor AnimAnnouncement
AnimEigo, Inc. announces their video and laserdisc releases
for January, 1996. Please add these titles to all listings,
new release bulletins and purchasing systems.
Spirit of Wonder – Miss China’s Ring
Sometime during the late 19th century, a young Asian girl
has made a place for herself in a seaside town as owner and
operator of the Tenkai Restaurant and Boarding House. Yet
“Miss China”, as the locals call her, is in the dumps.
She’s got a Mad Scientist called Breckenridge living
upstairs who is chronically late with the rent, and she’s
pining for Jim, a handsome watchmaker’s apprentice who she
mistakenly believes is pursuing the local flower girl.
But this isn’t our world. It is a world that has the Spirit
of Wonder, where every so often, just occasionally mind you,
amazing things happen. The Mad Professor actually has come
up with an incredible invention, and Jim has an unbelievable
plan to use it to give Miss China the most beautiful ring in
all the world.
ET095-015 Spirit of Wonder VHS Dubbed in English Color
Stereo 45 Min. $19.95
UPC 7-37187-00176-5 ISBN 1-56567-175-9
AT095-008 Spirit of Wonder VHS Subtitled Color Stereo
45 Min. $24.95
UPC 7-37187-00175-8 ISBN 1-56567-174-0
PREBOOK 12/26/95 STREET 01/31/96
AD095-008 Spirit of Wonder Hybrid LD LASERDISC Color
Stereo 45 Min. $39.95
Subtitled and Dubbed in English
UPC 7-37187-00177-2 ISBN 1-56567-176-7
PREBOOK 12/26/95 STREET 02/14/96
The Spirit of Wonder – Miss China’s Ring is a beautifully
animated story suitable for all ages.
Based on the famous Japanese Manga “The Spirit of Wonder –
Miss China’s Ring”.
English Comic Book release by Studio Proteus and Dark Horse
Comics.
Simultaneous Dubbed/Subtitled VHS and Hybrid (Dub&Sub)
Laserdisc releases.
Dubbing by Coastal Carolina Sound Studios (You’re Under
Arrest!)
LIMITED TIME OFFERS
Spirit Dub 5-Pack
The Spirit Dub 5-Pack contains five (5) VHS each Spirit of
Wonder (Dubbed in English).
AS096-001 Spirit Dub 5-Pack $80.00
Spirit Sub 5-Pack
The Spirit Sub 5-Pack contains five (5) VHS each Spirit of
Wonder (Subtitled).
AS096-002 Spirit Sub 5-Pack $100.00
PREBOOK 12/26/95 STREET 01/31/96
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The Bubble Dub Crash Pack is going off the market! The last
order date will be 10/31/95! The YUA Subtitled 10-Pack and
the YUA Dubbed 10-Pack are going off the market! The last
order date will be 11/30/95! The A Dubbed Police Pack is
going off the market! The last order date will be 01/31/96!
Individual titles that comprise each pack or set will
continue to be available.
New Market Sales, Inc. P.O. Box 2534 Wilmington, NC 28402
Order Fax (910) 763-2376 Voice (910) 762-2955 Fax (910)
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Email 72********@co********.com
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animation/anime #1328, from shadow, 300 chars, Sun Oct 1 17:16:54 1995
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If you have not seen this movie (“Sprit of Wonder – Miss China’s
Ring”) then stop what you are doing, find a copy and watching
oops watch it _now._ A very sweet, very funny and very
pretty film. All the characters are remarkable — and more
finely acted than you normally find in “live” actors. !
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animation/anime #1329, from elfhive, 2141 chars, Thu Oct 19 00:09:00 1995
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TITLE: AnimEigo News
AnimEigo. AnimAnnouncement
AnimEigo, Inc. announces their video and laserdisc releases
for February, 1996. Please add these titles to all listings,
new release bulletins and purchasing systems.
Genesis Surviver Gaiarth
STAGE 1 (Dubbed in English)
In the aftermath of a planetary war, the people of Gaiarth
struggle to survive amidst remnants of a technology they no
longer understand. Join Ital, a young man raised by an aging
War-roid; Sahari, the leader of a band of Junk-hunters; and
Zaxxon, an amnesiac War-roid who may be a link to the fabled
past as they do battle against intelligent machines
programmed to destroy humanity!
ET095-016 Genesis Surviver Gaiarth-Stage 1 VHS Dubbed
Color Stereo 51 Min. $19.95
UPC 7-37187-00178-9 ISBN 1-56567-177-5
Sci-Fi action/adventure Violence Mild profanity
PREBOOK 1/30/96 STREET 2/28/96
Price Reduction
AnimEigo is dropping the retail price of Genesis Surviver
Gaiarth 1-3 (Subtitled) to $24.95 each! New prices effective
January 1, 1996. See current AnimEigo price list for
individual catalog, UPC and ISBN numbers.
NEW PRICES EFFECTIVE 1/1/96
STREET DATE 2/28/9
Genesis Surviver Gaiarth
HYBRID LD #1
Gaiarth – a world devastated by a cataclysmic war, where
pockets of humanity struggle to survive amidst the rubble of
technologies made magical by ignorance. Gaiarth – a world
where artificially intelligent machines doggedly pursue
their programmed imperatives…to destroy humanity. Gaiarth
– a world in which an old and terrible evil has reawakened,
threatening to bring about the End of the World!
AD095-009 Genesis Surviver Gaiarth Hybrid LD #1 LASERDISC
Subtitled and Dubbed $39.95
Color Stereo 51 Min. 2 sides CLV Side One Dubbed in
English Side Two Subtitled
UPC 7-37187-00181-9 ISBN 1-56567-180-5
PREBOOK 1/30/96 STREET 3/13/96
FIRST TIME ON LASERDISC! From the creators of Bubblegum
Crisis!
New Market Sales, Inc. P.O. Box 2534 Wilmington, NC 28402
Order Fax (910) 763-2376
Voice (910) 762-2955 Fax (910) 762-0777 Email
72********@co********.com
Please pass along to any anime fans out there!
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animation/anime #1330, from elfhive, 1756 chars, Mon Oct 23 10:29:21 1995
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TITLE: Ghost in the Shell
I just had a chance to see the three-minute trailer for this new feature
length Japanese anime film based upon the manga work of Masamune Shirow.
This is another entry in the “near-future, cyborg reality” stories that
have abounded in Japanese anime in recent years (Bubblegum Crisis, etc.)
This time, however, the director is Mamuro Oshi who brought us the ethereal
Angel’s Egg. The budget, I’m told, has also exceeded that of Akira and
a lot is riding on a successful response from US moviegoers.
What I have seen is superb. This may be the artistic, if not spiritual,
successor to “The Wings of Honneamise.” It looks like animation will have
a new stylistic achievement by which to measure subsequent productions.
This is one of those films where, like Wings and Akira, the populated
street scenes are phenomenally active and the realism is stunning. Not to
mention the cybernetic scenes which appear to blend computer animation with
cel animation quite seamlessly, in the Macross Plus style.
The problem seems to be one of marketing budget. Manga Entertainment, the
company releasing this title at the same time as the parent company is
releasing it in Japan, is premiering the film at a midnight screening as
part of the ANIMEast ’95 convention which starts November 10th at the
Hilton and Towers in New Brunswick, NJ. The film will be shown in a local
theater and not at the convention hotel. Tickets, however, will first be
sold at the convention at a discount to con attendees.
It would be a shame to see such art relegating to the midnight slot in
small “boutique” theaters. I don’t know the rating, there is full nudity
in the trailer, but it seems to be a milestone in animation that deserves
a much wider audience.
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animation/anime #1331, from shadow, 441 chars, Mon Oct 23 11:54:15 1995
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I have to echo Greg’s posting. The trailer makes the film look
_STUNNING_. “I am a life form created from information.” If you
have not seen “Angel’s Egg,” rush out NOW and rent/buy copy. The
pace and beauty of that film is evident in “Ghost in the Shell”
(at least from the trailer I saw). Ask your favorite movie theater
to get this film. You and a lot of other people wlill be glad
you did. (IMAO, TINAR, MMMV, etc. etc. etc…..)
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animation/anime #1332, from elfhive, 326 chars, Mon Oct 23 16:31:31 1995
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You might have some difficulty in rushing out to rent/buy a copy of
Angel’s Egg unless you live in Japan. It has never been officially released
in the US and I’ve never even seen a bootleg copy or a so-called “fan-sub”
copy. In fact there isn’t much to subtitle as there are maybe twenty lines
of dialogue in the entire film.
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animation/anime #1333, from switch, 92 chars, Mon Oct 23 22:21:39 1995
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If it’s artistically innovative, it goes to art theatres. That’s the rule,
isn’t it?
Emru
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animation/anime #1334, from switch, 142 chars, Mon Oct 23 22:22:19 1995
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Angel’s Egg was slightly edited and worked into a live-action movie as an
extended dream sequence. I wish I could remember the name…
Emru
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animation/anime #1335, from elfhive, 194 chars, Mon Oct 23 23:37:12 1995
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I think the rule is, if we own the rights and we don’t have $4 million
dollars to risk aggressively promoting it and making 300 prints for
simultaneous distribution, it goes to art theatres 🙂
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animation/anime #1336, from elfhive, 113 chars, Mon Oct 23 23:38:16 1995
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Angel’s Egg is about eighty minutes long! Slightly edited? How long was
the live-action portion of this movie?
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animation/anime #1337, from switch, 55 chars, Tue Oct 24 08:10:36 1995
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Not sure. I’ll see if I can find the reference.
Emru
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animation/anime #1338, from shadow, 115 chars, Tue Oct 24 10:22:51 1995
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Oops. I forgot not everyone has laser disks. >blush< Okay, so
try to find a way to see “Angel’s Egg.” Somehow.
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animation/anime #1339, from shadow, 115 chars, Tue Oct 24 10:24:06 1995
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Do you remember lwlhich part was used? ‘Course, _any_ part of
Angel’s Egg is good for a dream sequence…. <*.*>
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animation/anime #1340, from shadow, 937 chars, Wed Oct 25 14:30:27 1995
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TITLE: Need a pointer…
A friend of mine needs help:
I have an OFFICIAL LC cataloging question for you. Are you
familiar with a publication called Refractions : an ALBEDO omnibus?
It seems to be a sample issue of a serial. And this Albedo looks like
it is some kind of universe, set in the 21st century, peopled by
animal type aliens. Is this what you might classify as “anime”?
Someone associated with this is named Steve Gallaci.
I need as much help on this as you can give me. I need to know
whether this is a game, a comic book, a TV program like anime, or WHAT
is it? Have you ever heard of this? Also, will there be many people
using this universe and are they all american or international? Could
I class this as Science fiction, American or just simply Science
Fiction? Or WHAT shall I consider this? HELLLLLP.
Can anyone point me in the right direction? Thanks.
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animation/anime #1341, from hmccracken, 545 chars, Wed Oct 25 17:00:15 1995
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Albedo is, or was, a very popular independent-press comic book
set in a world of intelligent (not very funny) animals. I
believe its creator, Steve Gallaci, was a military man, and the
comic definitely had a military slant.
I think the Albedo universe was popular enough that folks other
than Gallaci eventually created stories involving it. Most of
them would have been Americans, so “Science fiction, American”
would be appropriate.
I haven’t heard hide nor hair of Gallaci or Albedo in many
years, but maybe I’m just out of date.
— Harry
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animation/anime #1342, from brianmcg, 310 chars, Wed Oct 25 22:45:37 1995
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Albedo was picked up by Antarctic Press within the last year, and the
current series is still in publication. It’s definitely American and a
comic book. There are a few Albedo RPGs, but they’re modelled after the
comic, not vice-versa.
—
Brian V. McGroarty — br******@bi*.com — phone/fax (708) 439-7714
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animation/anime #1343, from shadow, 21 chars, Wed Oct 25 23:53:39 1995
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Guys, thanks!!! ;->
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animation/anime #1344, from switch, 157 chars, Thu Oct 26 22:32:24 1995
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Found it. In the Aftermath, by Roger Corman, used the scenes from Angel’s
Egg. I can find out how much was used, it’ll just take a little more time.
Emru
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animation/anime #1345, from elfhive, 187 chars, Fri Oct 27 12:19:19 1995
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Good research there, Emru. I’ve never even heard of the film Aftermath.
I’ll also try to locate it as I would like to see it. I’d love to find out
more about Corman’s knowledge of anime.
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animation/anime #1346, from shadow, 105 chars, Fri Oct 27 14:56:15 1995
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Huh! Half his movies could be anime… What was that one,
“Viking Women versus the Sea Monster”….???
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animation/anime #1347, from switch, 27 chars, Fri Oct 27 22:29:41 1995
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Twenty-nine minutes.
Emru
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animation/anime #1348, from elfhive, 235 chars, Sat Oct 28 13:10:38 1995
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That’s quite a bit, but still less than half the original anime running time
My disc is Japanese so I can’t give you the exact running time, but perhaps
I’ll be able to time it on the player.
I really want to see the Corman movie now.
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animation/anime #1349, from elfhive, 1974 chars, Sun Nov 19 10:47:26 1995
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TITLE: AnimEigo News
New Market Sales, Inc.
P.O. Box 2534 , Wilmington, NC 28402
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Albert Price
Phone: (910) 762-2955
FAX: (910) 762-0777
Play the Game! Become a Knight Saber! Kick Boomer Butt!
Wilmington, NC, November 9 — AnimEigo, Inc., the leading
releaser of Japanese Animation in the United States, is
pleased to announce that R. Talsorian Games will be
publishing the Bubblegum Crisis Role Playing Game in 1996.
R. Talsorian was the first to blend anime style with role
playing games with their release of Mekton, an anime-mecha
RPG and continued the trend with Teenagers from Outer Space
and Cybergeneration.
“We are delighted to have R. Talsorian bring the Bubblegum
Crisis Universe to life in a role playing game. The
futuristic action and complex plot of the Bubblegum Crisis
series really lends itself to this type of game
environment.” states AnimEigo CEO, Robert Woodhead.
“This alliance with AnimEigo’s quality titles just seem
natural. We’ve been long-time fans of the Bubblegum Crisis
series and are really excited and enthusiastic about the
chance to adapt this world of cyberpunk dystopia,
psychopathic androids, and battle-suited babes to the role
playing scene.” says RTG Line Editor, David Ackerman.
Benjamin Wright, writer for Cyberpunk and one of the
designers of Mekton Zeta, is set to head the project,
assisted by David Ackerman, line editor and designer of
Cybergeneration. The Bubblegum Crisis Role Playing Game will
use the highly-praised Mekton Zeta system and will be
compatible with Cyberpunk and other role playing games.
Release is set for the Summer of 1996.
Other Bubblegum Crisis character goods include RPG
miniatures, posters, a CD-ROM Screensaver, several T-shirt
designs, and embroidered clothing including hats, jackets
and polo shirts.
For more details, contact Albert Price at New Market Sales,
exclusive sales and marketing organization for AnimEigo,
Inc.###
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animation/anime #1350, from switch, 2337 chars, Sat Nov 25 13:31:15 1995
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TITLE: Press Release: Nadia
“THE SECRET OF BLUE WATER,”
WILL BE IN STORES ON JAN. 30, 1996
Orion Home Video Will Release Two Streamline Pictures
“Blue Water” Episodes at SRP of $14.98 (SP Mode) Each
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 3, 1995 — The first two episodes of “The Secret
of Blue Water,” each one a 94 minute Japanese animated feature film,
will be in video stores everywhere on Jan. 30, 1996. Order cut-off
date for the Streamline Pictures anime title is Jan. 10, 1996.
Orion Home Video has exclusive sales agreements with Streamline
Pictures, the video industry’s leading provider of quality,
English-dubbed Japanese animation.
“The Secret of Blue Water: The Adventure Begins” and “The Secret of
Blue Water: The Island Adventure” are the first in a series of eight
magical “Blue Water” anime adventures.
Set in 1889, inspired by Jues Verne’s classic “20,000 Leagues Under
The Sea,” the two videos are the latest wave in exciting animation
for kids of all ages.
THE SECRET OF BLUE WATER (PART 1): THE ADVENTURE BEGINS
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The adventure begins in part one when Jean, a young French inventor,
accidentally meets Nadia, an indentured circus acrobat, at the Eiffel
Tower. The wheels are set in motion for an adventure which will
eventually take the two young orphans on a journey to distant lands
in search of answers they know little about.
Complicating matters is Lady Grandis, an opportunist who will stop at
nothing to get what she wants. And what she wants is a powerful
amulet – The Blue Water – which is in Nadia’s possession.
THE SECRET OF BLUE WATER (PART 2): THE ISLAND ADVENTURE
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In part two — The Island Adventure — Jean and Nadia continue their
journey to discover Nadia’s true homeland. But their trip is cut
short when Jean’s aeroplane is shot down while flying over a small,
isolated island. They quickly make new friends, elude Grandis and
uncover a secret organization of Neo-Atlanteans, headed by the
diabolical Gargoyle, who are plotting to take over the world.
With more than enough plot twists and compelling characters to
satisfy even the most ardent viewer, “The Secret of Blue Water” is
timeless animation storytelling for the entire family.
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animation/anime #1351, from shadow, 2314 chars, Sat Nov 25 20:59:09 1995
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I first saw “Nadia” at a convention about three-four years ago and
immediately fell in love. The animation is good, the story(s) are
wonderful and the characters are a delight. I especially like Jean,
but King, Nadia’s lion cub, has some great non-speaking parts. Not
to be missed.
And speaking of not to be missed:
I was in need of a jump-start on my brain this morning and raided
elfhive’s stack of to-be-reviewed-tapes. I grabbed a series titled
“ZENKI” and slotted it in. Ther esult: Not bad.
Looks like it was a weekly TV show at one time, so the demon’s
transformation _each episode_ can be a bit tiring (“C’mon, we;ve
seen it before”) but the animation is good and after the first
episode I found myself drawn in to the story. Zenki is a demon
lord (not a _devil_, by the way; he goes out of his way to establish
his superoir status to “oni”), in fact, Zenki sometimes refers to
himself as “ue-sama,” which is an other name for “shogun.” He has
been bound in servitude to a shinto sect and Chiaki, a 16-year old
girl, is the 55th heiress of the control of the demon. The demon
is imprisoned in rock, only to be released if evil threatens the
Earth. Guess what…
But the monk who enslaved Zenki was clever: Zenki’s normal
manifestation these days is about 3′ high and powerless: only
Chiaki has the power to release the true demon lord’s strength
when it’s needed. This makes for some, ah, _interesting_
situations. The demon is amoral and direct, Chiaki is a typical
young high school girl; her grandmother is the priestess of the
shrine where they live; her uncle is the high priest of another
shrine in the same strange little town.
My favorite episode was actully #6 “Teletemptation,” which is
a little morality play about not having enough time for the people
you love. The backgrounds and the Possession Beast that
Zenki has to fight are beautiful, and you’ll never hear a phone
ring without thinking of that long afternoon. I won’t, anyway.
I don’t know “DragonBall” all that well, but I suspect there’s a
bit of DragonBall in Zenki. Didn’t detract a bit from the fun.
“Zenki” is from Software Sculptors, and is in the original
Japanese with subtitles. The title song is kick-butt rock-and-
roll. If you have a bit of background in shinto it’ll help, but
it’s not required.
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animation/anime #1352, from elfhive, 413 chars, Sun Nov 26 19:11:33 1995
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This is Streamline Pictures repackaging the series with two episodes per
tape. Nadia has been out for some time but I think they only got up to
episode 8 so far. I hope this means that we will be seeing the rest of
the series in the not too distant future, it is a great effort from
Gainax although it can be a little uneven as they have different directors
on certain episodes.
These are all dubbed, I believe.
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animation/anime #1353, from dgh, 542 chars, Sun Nov 26 20:45:21 1995
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Huh? 94 minute feature films?
I’m currently watching Nadia on an 8-video series (I just watched episodes 4
and 5, Copyrighted 1989). They look like independent TV episodes, not like a
feature film that has been cut down into “episodes”.
From the descriptions of the new videos, the first tape is episodes 1
through 4 and the second tape is episoded 5 through 8.
So, did they really mean 8 episodes on 2 tapes, their 6 more tapes of 4
episodes each yet to come, or was Nadia remade as 8 feature films?
I’m so confused!
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animation/anime #1354, from switch, 74 chars, Sun Nov 26 21:21:53 1995
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As Elfhive said, they’re putting the episodes together as “movies”.
Emru
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animation/anime #1355, from dgh, 215 chars, Sun Dec 3 03:26:51 1995
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The repackaging has to be *four* episodes per tape, because the ones that
I’m watching are only 25 minutes each and the description for the new tape
two matches what starts on the old tape four.
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animation/anime #1356, from elfhive, 298 chars, Sun Dec 3 23:34:45 1995
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Wouldn’t that mean that there are *three* episodes on each tape? It makes
sense from a timing point of view also, they probably figure 75 minutes
to be an adequate “feature” time rather than 100 minutes (of course, they
would lose a few minute eliminating some of the opening and closing
segments.
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animation/anime #1357, from dgh, 122 chars, Wed Dec 6 02:37:46 1995
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[sheepish grin] It was late at night when I was trying to figure that out.
Yeah, that’s the ticket…
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animation/anime #1359, from switch, 90 chars, Sat Dec 23 21:40:55 1995
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Greg’s message has been moved to /press.releases #3. Sorry for any
inconvenience!
Emru
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animation/anime #1360, from elfhive, 58 chars, Sun Dec 24 20:52:42 1995
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Greg didn’t even know there was a press release topic 🙂
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animation/anime #1361, from rclements, 939 chars, Fri Feb 2 05:57:44 1996
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TITLE: For those who have followed the saga in sf…
…and for those who haven’t – I’m new to anime. I’m at that giddy stage
where it’s all new and I can’t seem to get enough.
Finished the Oh_My_Goddess! series; saw each one at least twice, some three
or four times. This is what romantic comedies should be like. I’d wear
out the tapes if I bought them.
Steeled myself for an anticipated traumatic-but-cathartic Grave_of_the_
Fireflies. I was not disappointed. I was especially impressed with the
realism they put into the animation. The story was exceptional in all
respects.
Watched Wings_of_Honneamise. On the slow side, but the characters in the
story had the vision and focus that was inspirational, and that I wish we
still had. Japan’s answer to The_Right_Stuff.
Orguss – disappointing.
Next: Gunbusters, Orange_Road and Project_A-ko. Still trying to find the
first series of Ranma_1/2. Is Dungaio worth watching?
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animation/anime #1362, from davecolton, 97 chars, Fri Feb 2 07:59:32 1996
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Dangaio, to me, was a wash — Thundercats with a robot.
There was no emotional resonance at all.
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animation/anime #1363, from shadow, 456 chars, Fri Feb 2 10:27:04 1996
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I liked Dangaio, though it _is_ predictable. Look for Zenkie, my
current fav. The transformation is repetitive because it was
a weekly series, but the stories are funny and scary and the backgrounds
are _wonderful_. Zenki is easy on the eyes (for me, anyway) as
is Chiaki, the female lead.
I’m not astonished that you didn’t care for Orguss. Neither did
I. Check out Venus Wars for nice fightin’ action. And Heroic Legend
of Arslan is _b eautiful_.
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animation/anime #1364, from shadow, 39 chars, Fri Feb 2 10:27:37 1996
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Ah, but i hav enever seen Thundercats.
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animation/anime #1365, from elfhive, 723 chars, Fri Feb 2 15:52:39 1996
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I don’t see any Miyazaki films on your list! Available in the US is
My Neighbor Totoro and Lupin III: The Castle of Cagliostro. You also left
off Nadia (The Secret of Blue Water) which is being rereleased in a
feature length format by Streamline/Orion.
You are right, there is so much. I’ve been reviewing for nearly four years
now and I’m still discovering excellent material. Then there is just about
anything from Pioneer: I recommend you check out Kishin Heidan and if you
liked Oh My Goddess you will probably like Tenchi Muyo. And don’t forget
Green Legend Ran.
Spirit of Wonder should be out soon from AnimEigo. I just got the third
episode of You’re Under Arrest! What about Urusei Yatsura? Where to stop . .
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animation/anime #1366, from dgh, 100 chars, Sat Feb 3 00:26:11 1996
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Dangaio is ok. Not spectacular. Not horrible. A 6 on a scale of 0 to 10.
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animation/anime #1367, from dgh, 99 chars, Sat Feb 3 00:26:15 1996
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If you like action/adventure, check out “Castle Cagliostro”. Fantastic!
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animation/anime #1368, from switch, 119 chars, Sat Feb 3 12:12:08 1996
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Dangaio isn’t meant to have emotional resonance. It’s an old-school,
mecha-fightin’ anime. No depth, just fun.
Emru
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animation/anime #1369, from elfhive, 176 chars, Sun Feb 4 16:22:10 1996
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TITLE: Auditioning for Anime
AnimEigo is offering an opportunity for fans to audition for Oh My Goddess
dubbing at Katsucon 2. See the latest AnimEigo news in “press.releases”
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animation/anime #1370, from shadow, 84 chars, Mon Feb 5 01:04:19 1996
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I didn’t memtion Urusei Yatsure because i didn’t remember how to
spell it.
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animation/anime #1371, from shadow, 227 chars, Mon Feb 5 01:05:45 1996
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Yeah. I first saw that in the original Japanese. I had _no_
idea what was being said but I remained +glued+ to the screen
throughout. That final scene between the princess and Wolf is
a _killer_. disney, eat your heart out.
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animation/anime #1372, from rclements, 359 chars, Mon Feb 5 06:14:24 1996
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I used to enjoy Thundercats for a while, but after a time they began to
pall. I suppose I could still enjoy them now, but only once or twice a
week. Pure adventure is OK when I’m in the mood, but most of the time I
want anime’s emotional involvement, among other attributes. I look for
videos that have adventure as a sidedish rather then the main course.
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animation/anime #1373, from rclements, 113 chars, Mon Feb 5 06:14:28 1996
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Is Bubblegum_Crisis like that? Lots of mecha-fighting? That’s the impres-
sion I get from the video box blurb.
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animation/anime #1374, from rclements, 567 chars, Mon Feb 5 06:14:35 1996
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Haven’t seen Zenkie on the shelves. Will keep an eye peeled.
I did see Venus_Wars – I forgot to say. It was OK. I usually don’t go for
action movies (car chases et al. have never turned my crank), but this had
a love story that wasn’t bad, tho I wish they spent more time developing
it; the other characters needed developing too. A common failing of action
films.
Saw the first tape of Orange_Road (2 eps). First was OK, second was better.
Looks like it has potential.
Scoped out Mermaid_Forest and Mermaid_Scars (which is #1?) – they looked
worth watching.
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animation/anime #1375, from rclements, 818 chars, Mon Feb 5 06:14:44 1996
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My_Neighbor_Totoro — Might’ve seen it, dunno.
Lupin_III — It’s been recommended, so I read the cover. It looked lame
(sorry-looking art and uninteresting plot) so I haven’t seen it yet. If
it’s been _twice_ recommended by aficionados, then I’ll have to watch it.
Nadia — Looked like kiddie stuff, so I didn’t pick it up. I’ll keep it
in mind. You mentioned Streamline; I get the impression that Streamline
puts out crap, in general. AnimEigo tends to put out the better stuff.
You’re_Under_Arrest — Also been recommended, but haven’t seen it on the
shelves.
Urusei Yatsura — Recognize the name from some of the tape boxes I perused,
but none of them grabbed my attention at the time.
As for the rest of the names/titles you mentioned, I’ve never heard of them.
They are on my list of items to look for.
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animation/anime #1376, from shadow, 102 chars, Mon Feb 5 09:30:22 1996
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I once saw an amateur music video: clips of Thundercats cut for
“Holding Our For a Hero.” Very nice.
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animation/anime #1377, from shadow, 629 chars, Mon Feb 5 09:34:25 1996
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Yes and no. The girls wear suits, but the “bubblegum” refered to in the
crisis is androids going out of whack and their bodies becoming as
malleable as, ah, bubblegum. Lots-o-violence, but a good story
and character development. The girls are not cookie-cutter characters,
neither are the Bad Guys. Mecha is more like Transformers or
even the great Gundam series. r, for extremes, Project A-ko.
Speaking of mecha-fighting, I watched “M.D. Geist” again and
remembered why I liked it. I recommend it for good action and good
mecha-fighting. Lone fighter saves the world, but you knew that
before you opened the box… ;->
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animation/anime #1378, from shadow, 131 chars, Mon Feb 5 09:36:00 1996
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Mermaid etc are dark and moody and tragic. But beautiful. Not
easy on the psychie. The story is cruel. Not for under 18, IMAO.
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animation/anime #1379, from shadow, 425 chars, Mon Feb 5 09:39:23 1996
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Do not read the boxes. Just like people who write the blurbs for
books, box-writers probably haven’t seen the movie.
_TRUST ME_. Lupin III, especially Castle and Fuma, is a delight. Even
if you don’t like car chases, the car chase in Fuma is _hysterical._
Fuma Conspiracy was done by the same animator as _Totoro_.
Tell you what. You say what movies/TV series you like and that will
help narrow what to recommend. ;->
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animation/anime #1380, from elfhive, 509 chars, Mon Feb 5 13:51:56 1996
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Nadia: not exactly kid’s stuff but good for kids too. I just checked out
the two new releases under the title Secret of Blue Water 1: The Adventure
Begins and 2: The Island Adventure. Each tape contains four episodes that
have been edited together into a feature length film. Rollicking good fun
with very serious dramatic moments.
I would hardly call Streamline’s titles by any derogatory term. Most of
them are anime greats, particularly Cagliostro and Wicked City, not to
mention Akira.
Keep enjoying!
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animation/anime #1381, from dgh, 228 chars, Mon Feb 5 23:32:34 1996
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According to _The Right Stuf International 1995-1996 Catalog_, _Mermaid
Scar_ is the “second half” of the _Mermaid Forest_ story. For your very own
catalog, send an email request to at***@ce*****.com.
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animation/anime #1382, from dgh, 76 chars, Mon Feb 5 23:32:39 1996
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You still haven’t! <^_->
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(It’s Urusei Yatsura.)
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animation/anime #1383, from dgh, 462 chars, Mon Feb 5 23:32:51 1996
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_The Right Stuf_ says:
“Cagliostro castle” is considered by many to be the single best film that
has ever come out of Japan (Spielberg considers it his favorite movie ever
made, animated or otherwise!). A Miyazaki tour de force, this is a nonstop
roller coaster featuring the most famous jewel thief in history!
No while I wouldn’t go quite so far as the claim attributed to Spielberg, it
is good. Think James Bond as thief.
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animation/anime #1384, from shadow, 462 chars, Mon Feb 5 23:38:41 1996
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“Once again I have cut something worthless.” ROFL!!! Gotta love
all three of ’em.
“Castle” isn’t my _fav_… That’s gotta be either Totoro or
Laputa or Kiki’s Delivery Service (“Kiki! Mita mita!!” I hve a
cat that _does_ that…) but it’s ‘way up there. I tend more
toward “Arcadia of my Youth”: grim, angst-ridden hero nobly
saves the Universe while stoically enduring broken bones, broken
heart and broken dreams. And everybody dies. Gotta love it. ;->
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animation/anime #1385, from mikebryant, 154 chars, Tue Feb 6 22:01:45 1996
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One of my favourties is “Windaria”. THAT’s a movie where almost everyone
dies and the one person who doesn’t die wishes he was dead.
Gotta love it. ;->
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animation/anime #1386, from shadow, 220 chars, Tue Feb 6 23:36:41 1996
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Beautiful movie but _DEPRESSING_. Jack Kervorkian could use it
instead of injections… <*.*> For weirdness and seemingly pointless
action by the hero/antihero, it’s just about at the top of the
list. But beautiful.
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animation/anime #1387, from elfhive, 313 chars, Wed Feb 7 00:30:23 1996
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I think some of the pointlessness might be due to the serious re-editing
of the storyline by Carl Macek in the English language release. I think
if we were to see a faithful translation of the original Japanese some
nuances might return that would restore some clarity to the story and the
character motivations.
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animation/anime #1388, from mikebryant, 183 chars, Wed Feb 7 21:05:13 1996
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I never did see that Carl Macek version of “Windaria” but when I read that
he had re-titled it “Happily Ever After” I gathered that there might have been
some changes to the story…
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animation/anime #1389, from switch, 261 chars, Wed Feb 7 21:12:31 1996
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Actually, I’ve always been suspicious of that Spielberg claim. The Baycon
’87 guide says that Spielberg thinks Cagliostro’s *car chase* is the best
ever, live-action or animated. I suspect that already suspicious claim has
been inflated over the years.
Emru
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animation/anime #1390, from shadow, 30 chars, Wed Feb 7 23:24:00 1996
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Car chase? _What_ car chase?
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animation/anime #1391, from elfhive, 127 chars, Thu Feb 8 00:36:24 1996
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Maybe emru is thinking about the car chase in Rupan III: Fuma Conspiracy.
The one through the hot springs resort: hysterical!!
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animation/anime #1392, from ddsnell, 958 chars, Thu Feb 8 02:31:58 1996
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[rclements on 5-Feb-1996]
| Lupin_III — It’s been recommended, so I read the cover. It looked
| lame (sorry-looking art and uninteresting plot) so I haven’t seen it
| yet. If it’s been _twice_ recommended by aficionados, then I’ll have
| to watch it.
I liked “The Castle of Cagliostro” very much. The artwork isn’t
all that bad; it “fits” the story. The story is actually quite good;
the characters are engaging, and it kept my attention all the way
through. By the end of the film, I wanted to see another one. (Never
believe the blurbs on the backs of books or video tape boxes. They lie
like rugs.)
Another one that I liked was “Order to Cease Construction”. The
animation is good, and the story very funny. I saw this one in a
theatre, and the audience was laughing most of the way through.
I can’t claim to be an aficianado, but I did like those two. I’d
recommend them to anyone who likes comedies and animation.
–dds
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animation/anime #1393, from elfhive, 155 chars, Thu Feb 8 08:24:16 1996
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“The Order to Cease Construction” is a short by Otomo (Akira) and is
contained in the three-part release known as Neo-Tokyo in the US if I’m
not mistaken?
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animation/anime #1394, from dgh, 208 chars, Fri Feb 9 00:46:32 1996
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_The Castle of Cagliostro_ *starts* with a car chase! The bad guys chase the
princess right past Rupan (oh, wait, it’s “Lupin” until _Fuma Conspiracy_,
isn’t it?), who gives chase.
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animation/anime #1395, from rclements, 427 chars, Fri Feb 9 06:34:23 1996
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I sincerely hope that the next OMG! will NOT be dubbed. In general, I much
prefer the subtitled films – for a number of reasons.
BTW, I picked up an OMG! comic (manga?) the other day. Looked real average.
Not the same artists as the animation – a subtle change, but just barely
enough to make me dislike it. The language style is all different too, but
I don’t know if it’s because of a new writer or different translator.
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animation/anime #1396, from ddsnell, 107 chars, Sat Feb 10 02:31:44 1996
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[elfhive on 8-Feb-1996]
I’m not sure (it’s been a few years) , but “Neo-Tokyo” sounds right.
–dds
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animation/anime #1397, from shadow, 91 chars, Sun Feb 11 22:58:47 1996
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Yeah, but it’s not a CAR CHASE. I’ts just the opening action.
“Fuma” is a CAR CHASE. ;->
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animation/anime #1398, from dgh, 216 chars, Mon Feb 12 00:56:51 1996
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Yes, the car chase in _Fuma_ is much better, but I preferred the story in
_Castle_. _Momo_, which I just watched today, was a disappointment. It had
its good moments, but was very uneven.
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animation/anime #1399, from rclements, 139 chars, Mon Feb 12 05:44:23 1996
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[shadow]
Hmm, good character development, eh? Sounds watchable. MD Geist looked
good too from the box. Still haven’t picked it up tho.
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animation/anime #1400, from rclements, 160 chars, Mon Feb 12 05:44:28 1996
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[shadow]
`Dark and moody’ are what Japanimation excels at, but my temper must
prevail in that direction or I don’t enjoy it. I’ll keep your provisos
in mind.
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animation/anime #1401, from rclements, 42 chars, Mon Feb 12 05:44:33 1996
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[dgh]
I’ll send away for it immediately.
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animation/anime #1402, from rclements, 719 chars, Mon Feb 12 05:44:40 1996
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[shadow]
Just picked up Castle_of_Cagliostro – I was surprised. It is a good
general-audience (not strictly kiddie, not strictly adult) film, and funny
too! Good slapstick, good characters (if a tad eclectic, but that made
them all the funnier). The animated art could have been better IMHO, but
that didn’t seem to get in the way.
The_Fuma_Conspiracy is not on the shelves in any local Hastings. I’m
planning to try other places to round out my selection.
I don’t think there’s any need to spell out my preferences – I haven’t been
stung yet by any anime that’s been recommended so far. Mostly, I’m limited
by what’s available to me – so if a video tickles your fancy, tell me about
it and I’ll watch it ASAP.
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animation/anime #1403, from rclements, 403 chars, Mon Feb 12 05:44:47 1996
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[elfhive]
> Nadia
Every time I pick up a Nadia tape, I’m more tempted to rent it over other
choices. One of these days I’ll get to it.
> Streamline
Well, it was just a general impression, mostly from my admittedly-limited
scope of experience, and partly from their ill-designed covers and poor
blurb content (which has nothing to do with what’s inside). I’ll try to
keep an open mind from now on.
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animation/anime #1404, from rclements, 212 chars, Mon Feb 12 05:44:53 1996
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[shadow]
“You die, the girl dies, everybody dies.” =:)
Arcadia sounds like a good one for me. Angst-ridden heroes are also a
favorite topic of mine (among others).
Still looking for Kiki, Totoro and Laputa.
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animation/anime #1405, from rclements, 80 chars, Mon Feb 12 05:44:57 1996
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[switch]
Yeah, I’d agree with the best *car chase* claim – it was pretty good.
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animation/anime #1406, from rclements, 92 chars, Mon Feb 12 05:45:02 1996
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[ddsnell]
Saw Castle twice. I could watch it again. The other title is unfamiliar
to me.
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animation/anime #1407, from shadow, 465 chars, Mon Feb 12 09:45:39 1996
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I’m really glad you liked _Castle_. Keep looking for _Fuma_; you
will find the same characters in even more dangerous/funny
situations.
How about the wedding sequences, when the Baron opens his black
cloak to reveal blood red underneath? Beautifully menacing
touch. And what a rotten guy… ;-> And the “discovery” of the
placte? “Oh, look at this! We have stumbled into the dungeon
and found this _quite by accident_!” He he he…
oops that’s _plates_…
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animation/anime #1408, from shadow, 701 chars, Mon Feb 12 09:53:30 1996
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I have dcovered that, like blurbs on paperback books, the blurbs
on the anime boxes are misleading, to say the least. Inaccurate.
Ask _here_ and you’ll get a much better idea of what the story is
about. ;-> But then, we’re professionals… ;->
BTW, I loved _Nadia_ because it had such a wonderful Jules Verne
feel to it, and King, her lion cub, is just a hoot. But in the
midst of all the fun and jokes are murder, slavery, a tragic
hero (this is, after all, Japanese animation), Bad Guys who seek
world domination and destruction by Very Nasty WEapons. The
characters aren’t cookie cutters, even the bad guys. I’m not
really ahppy with the Sstreamline dubbing, but I’ll take what I can
get…
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animation/anime #1409, from shadow, 433 chars, Mon Feb 12 09:57:05 1996
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You’ll _love_ “Arcadia,” if you can find it. DO NOT GET “VENGENCE OF
THE SPACE PIRATE,” which is a slash-and-burn edit of “Arcadia.”
Made for “kiddies,” all the important character development is
gone. Nope, get “Arcadia.” Failing to find that, look for the
Harlock TV series. I dunno if it’s out, I’ve only seen bootlegged
copies, but Harlock is _wonderful_. It’s the series about
“Arcadia.” Capt. Harlock is one of my heroes.
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animation/anime #1410, from shadow, 131 chars, Mon Feb 12 09:58:43 1996
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The other title can be found in a collection titles “Labyrinth.”
It’s also known as “Neo-Tokyo.” It’s funny/dark/scary/beautiful.
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animation/anime #1411, from shadow, 209 chars, Mon Feb 12 10:02:38 1996
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forgot to mention: “Record of the Lodoss War.” It’s a
series. Based on D&D, it’s much more than D&D. The series is worth
it just for the animation, and the beautiful songs that begin and
end each episode.
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animation/anime #1412, from switch, 123 chars, Mon Feb 12 21:19:51 1996
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The Harlock TV series has never been released to video. Some episodes have
made it to tape, but never well-handled.
Emru
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animation/anime #1413, from shadow, 55 chars, Tue Feb 13 10:20:52 1996
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And that is a bloody damn shame. What a great series.
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animation/anime #1414, from rclements, 892 chars, Wed Feb 14 06:16:41 1996
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[shadow]
> Beautifully menacing touch.
Agreed – but offset by his head ornament. It looked like part of his
Captain Zoomer Helmet and Decoder Ring Set. I couldn’t help but chuckle.
My favorite parts: (a) he climbs up to the roof to launch his rocket to the
tower, drops it, goes after it, and winds up running down the roof at top
speed and leaps through the air. It hearkens back to the very beginning of
the movie when he’s making off with his counterfeit swag. (b) he swims after
the Cagliostro ninja, he catches up with him, and loses his Fruit of the
Looms. (c) the car chase. (d) the “signal” his buddies are so patiently and
nobly waiting for turns out to be smoke from the burning money. (e) Wolf
discovers he’s just hustled himself into a waterfall that empties into a
dangerous assortment of cogs and water wheels and tries to swim back up it.
(f) … well, it’s getting late.
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animation/anime #1415, from rclements, 229 chars, Wed Feb 14 06:16:47 1996
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[shadow]
OK, that does it. I’ll just have to get both Nadia >and< Orange Road next trip (tonight, I think – I can only go a “tiny march of days” before I need my anime fix, and I’m starting to get that `feeling’ again. =:) ). ========================== animation/anime #1416, from rclements, 169 chars, Wed Feb 14 06:16:53 1996 This is a comment to message 1409. There is/are comment(s) on this message. ————————– [shadow] Vengeance is already on my “do not get” list. I have seen a Captain Some- thing, but it looked like kiddie fare (a simple drawing of a guy with an eyepatch). ========================== animation/anime #1417, from rclements, 136 chars, Wed Feb 14 06:16:58 1996 This is a comment to message 1411. There is/are comment(s) on this message. ————————– [shadow] Hastings has Lodoss, but it wasn’t exactly given a thumbs up by someone here (can’t remember who). Can’t hurt to try it tho. ========================== animation/anime #1418, from rclements, 63 chars, Wed Feb 14 06:17:02 1996 This is a comment to message 1410. ————————– [shadow] I’ve seen Neo-Tokyo at Hastings. It’s in the queue. ========================== animation/anime #1419, from davecolton, 58 chars, Wed Feb 14 17:22:09 1996 This is a comment to message 1417. There is/are comment(s) on this message. There are additional comments to message 1417. ————————– It’s okay. D&D stuff. But the evil guys are way wicked. ========================== animation/anime #1420, from shadow, 142 chars, Wed Feb 14 18:17:59 1996 This is a comment to message 1416. ————————– That might be worth getting, if it’s the TV episodes. Angst angst angst, alien invasion and the sweet innocent love of youth. Wonderful! ;->
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animation/anime #1421, from shadow, 82 chars, Wed Feb 14 18:18:45 1996
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Check out the first one. Worth it for the music and the opening
animation alone.
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animation/anime #1422, from shadow, 384 chars, Wed Feb 14 18:22:10 1996
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Indeed. I tell you, one of the reasons I prefer the Japanese
language tapes/laser disks is the nobody and I MEAN +NOBODY+
can do a wicked evil meanacing laugh like the women. Nobody.
Stand the hair on the back of your neck straight up. The Japanese
voice actors are second to none. English just can’t convey
some of the idea, and even _I_ can’t laugh like Karma… (from
Zenke).
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animation/anime #1423, from rclements, 438 chars, Fri Feb 16 05:42:04 1996
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[shadow]
> The Japanese voice actors are second to none.
I’ll second that. It’s a great deal of their charm for me. A lot of the
dubbed versions don’t have real good voices; and even though I can’t under-
stand Japanese (but I’ve learnt a couple of things about the language just
from watching anime), the Japanese voices convey a lot of the mood that the
words alone can’t and that the American talent don’t.
Same goes for the art.
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animation/anime #1424, from mikebryant, 342 chars, Sat Feb 17 12:38:32 1996
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TITLE: Castle Cagliostro
I just watched my copy of Cagliostro again. Indeed it is a beautiful movie.
The idea of an honorable “gentleman thief” is an intriguing one.
My copy of the movie is all in Japanese and my understanding isn’t what it
should be. What is the city that is discovered once the water is drained at
the end of the movie?
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animation/anime #1425, from shadow, 258 chars, Sat Feb 17 22:23:23 1996
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That’s the Great Treasure that the family was guarding: not gold
but knowledge. Castle is out in English dubbed (not all that bad but
see previous message). Rupin’s voice is a bit, ah, too _punkish_
for me, but it may just be my own chauvinism, too. ;->
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animation/anime #1426, from kipw, 161 chars, Sun Feb 18 23:27:08 1996
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For the reasons you both mention, I like to see multiple versions of a movie.
One to understand all the points. One to appreciate the music of the voices.
–Kip
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animation/anime #1427, from dgh, 320 chars, Tue Feb 20 02:16:17 1996
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I want to thank whoever it was that recommended _Farewell to Space
Battleship Yamato_ so highly not so long ago (but long enough that
the message is no longer in my off-line database). What a poignant
story! And the ending!!! I haven’t cried like that since I lost my
dog late last year to cancer…
,
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animation/anime #1428, from davecolton, 149 chars, Tue Feb 20 03:12:10 1996
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Long live the Yamato/Argo!
Captain Avatar, Derek Wildstar, Sandor and IQ 9, not to mention Nova,
were the salvation of my high school years.
Dave
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animation/anime #1429, from shadow, 179 chars, Tue Feb 20 10:09:59 1996
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Ah, another Yamato convert! _NOW_ you know why we love this
genre so much! ;-> Now find “My Life In Arcadia” for another good
cry. And “Area 88” (which is a series of three).
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animation/anime #1430, from dgh, 190 chars, Tue Feb 20 22:25:30 1996
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Thanks for the pointers, Aleta. I think my comic book store has _My Life in
Arcadia_ (I glimpsed a video with “Arcadia” in the title, at any rate) and
_Area 88_.
,
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animation/anime #1431, from shadow, 308 chars, Tue Feb 20 22:46:21 1996
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Another one that is beautiful, oblique and tragic, though not in
the classical Greek sense, is _Vampire Princess Miyu_. It’s in
four parts, which must be viewed in sequence. The second, with the
dolls, is truly terrible and beautiful. It is _not_ recycled
Prince Vlad stuff: it’s unique. Go for it. ;->
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animation/anime #1432, from rclements, 325 chars, Thu Feb 22 05:53:48 1996
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TITLE: Kimagure_Orange_Road
Just finished it: terrific serial.
I’m not sure how the first five blended together, or how they lead to the
finale, except as a generic “here’s some `days in the lives’ of these
people,” and to establish the characters.
Haven’t decided where to go next. Wherever the mood takes me, I guess.
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animation/anime #1433, from rclements, 351 chars, Sun Feb 25 04:22:13 1996
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[kipw]
Oh sure – dubbed versions have their good points too. I get to watch the
faces and poses et al., which also form a large part of getting the mood.
But if I had to rank them, I prefer the subtitles. In general.
Sorry it’s been a week. Pretty hectic schedule recently. These things
used to hit in waves, but lately it’s pretty unrelenting.
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animation/anime #1434, from rclements, 73 chars, Sun Feb 25 04:22:19 1996
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[dgh]
Crap – another one that sounds good that I haven’t seen anywhere.
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animation/anime #1435, from rclements, 192 chars, Sun Feb 25 04:22:25 1996
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[shadow]
Crapcrap – two more.
(ala Opus) I’m gettin’ steamed. I just might even write a letter! And
I’ll do it, too! =:)
BTW, found Fuma Conspiracy. Got it home, gonna watch it today.
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animation/anime #1436, from shadow, 300 chars, Sun Mar 31 23:38:33 1996
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TITLE: Ghost in the Shell
Well, I saw it a second time and I must say that it improves with
age. A second showing allows one to catch the heavy duty
refrences and ideas that thumped passt while one sat with mouth
agape at the animation. Definately worth a second viewing. And
a third. IMAO. ;->
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animation/anime #1437, from dgh, 1065 chars, Tue Apr 2 00:20:17 1996
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TITLE: El-Hazard
Is an epic story-arc. I’ve watched the first six episodes (three tapes) so
far. It’s quite catchy (except for the evil human’s maniacal laughter).
Excellent musical score. Quality animation. Good story.
Four Japanese (three students and their teacher) find themselves transported
to an alien planet. Our hero, a quiet high-school boy, turns out to be a
ringer for a lost princess, who’s sister gets him to agree to impersonate
her. The teacher has somehow gained super-human powers (speed and strength).
The bad guy, who became class president through cheating and was just on the
verge of being exposed by his sister, a student journalist, befriends the
bad guys on this planet, the Bugrum (giant insects) and becomes their
military leader (compared to the bugs, he’s a genious). His sister gets lost
in the desert, but eventually stumbles upon civilization, only to find out
that her Yen are no good, so she’s forced to take a waitressing job.
Intrigue runs rampant in the court and war is about to break out. Fun stuff!
,
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animation/anime #1438, from dgh, 475 chars, Tue Apr 2 00:20:32 1996
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TITLE: Tenchi Muyo
Poor Tenchi. He manages to awaken a demon that has been bound in a cave for
a thousand years. Luckily, Tenchi kept the hilt of an ancient sword that
disintegrated when he struck it against a rock, or else he would be a dead
boy. What do you mean, she’s not a demon? Follow Tenchi’s adventures as he
meets up with other aliens, all female. Oh, and there’s a cute bunny-cat
that’s going to grow up to be a space ship. Great funny stuff!
,
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animation/anime #1439, from shadow, 71 chars, Tue Apr 2 10:27:33 1996
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I have a Ryoki in my dining room. He keeps Neko-bus and Jiji
company.
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animation/anime #1440, from ddsnell, 2052 chars, Sun Jun 9 04:53:58 1996
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TITLE: “Ghost in the Shell”
Anybody else see this one yet? I got to see it Friday night, and
quite liked it. Hopefully I’ll get to see it again Sunday (today).
It’s good enough that it certainly deserves a second viewing, and will
probably make it into my anime collection when it comes out on video.
(Laserdisk, hopefully; the quality of the animation deserves no less.)
The quality of the animation is first-rate. The backgrounds are
wonderfully complex, detailed, and active. The characters are
well-rendered and life-like. There’s this scene in an open-air
marketplace, which is just amazing. There are people moving all over
the place, banners waving in the breeze, boats moving through a canal,
and so on. All in all, the animation reminded me of “Akira”.
The storyline was interesting, and comprehensible (as opposed to
“Akira”, which was a bit on the muddled side). The characters’ actions
generally made sense, especially given who and what they were. The main
character in the film is a female cyborg, “the Major”, who works for a
government agency known as “Section Nine”. Section Nine is in charge of
what you might call “diplomatic dirty tricks”. They also seem to have
broad police powers in general. The plot revolves around Section Nine’s
attempts to apprehend a dangerous computer hacker known as “The
Puppetmaster”. This person is able to break through the defenses of a
person who is jacked into the Net (i.e., direct linkage into the
brain), and plant surreptitious commands, wipe memories, implant false
ones, etc. I won’t say anything more about the plot, so as not to spoil
things.
About the only thing I thought off was the dialog for the main
characters. It seemed forced, somehow, almost lifeless. Perhaps that
was due to the dubbing into English, or perhaps it was supposed to be
that way. I thought the full-human characters had more “natural” pacing
to their lines.
The movie is rather on the violent side, and is a bit bloody in
spots. (No pun intended.)
–dds
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animation/anime #1441, from davecolton, 145 chars, Sun Jun 9 08:58:47 1996
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Well, the Akira-like sensibilities are no mistake — made by producers
Mizuo Yoshimasa and Iyadomi Ken of Akira fame. Based on Shirow’s manga.
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animation/anime #1442, from elfhive, 433 chars, Sun Jun 9 12:17:30 1996
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Ghost in the Shell is directed by Mamoru Oshii who gave us Angel’s Egg
and Patlabor 1 among others. He is quite the accomplished animator. I
didn’t make a connection between Akira and Ghost, actually it is more
like Armitage III or Battle Angel in both spirit and style. I also feel
that Akira is more cartoonish than Ghost which strives for the ultimate
realism. The scene where the Major is riding on the canal boat is
phenomenal!
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animation/anime #1443, from shadow, 171 chars, Mon Jun 10 11:27:56 1996
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I found more echoes of PatLabor than anything else. Pacing, oblique
visual references, complex villian and uneasy ending are common
to both. And I am very fond of both.
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animation/anime #1444, from switch, 380 chars, Fri Jun 14 22:17:53 1996
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Ghost in the Shell is one of those movies which I like less in retrospect. Not
that I dislike it; quite the contrary. But after I thought about it a few
hours later, it seemed a bit rushed, like they were trying to get too much
across in only 82 minutes. I’ll have to watch it a second time to be sure.
Gorgeous animation and design, though. Great sound work, as well.
Emru
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animation/anime #1445, from shadow, 114 chars, Sat Jun 15 02:05:24 1996
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BTW, I got my author’s copies of the latest in the mail. Thank
you for an -EXCELLENT- issue. Loved the cover…
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animation/anime #1446, from ddsnell, 379 chars, Thu Jun 20 02:34:05 1996
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[switch on 14-Jun-1996]
Hmm… Yeah, I kinda think you’re right. It does seem to have
been a bit rushed, now that I think about it.
Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to get to the theatre for a second
showing. Not to worry, though; according to the sign in the local
Suncoast, it’ll be showing up on video sometime in July or August
(hopefully on laserdisk).
–dds
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animation/anime #1447, from davecolton, 466 chars, Thu Jun 20 10:24:33 1996
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TITLE: Anime and Digital Culture
I was wondering if any one here had a sense of whether anime
has spoken to a digital culture. By that I mean beyond
“technology” and a look at what the social fabric will be
under a digital era — in this vein for example, Bubblegum
Crisis is completely undigital and very industrial. Same
with most Gundam approaches.
I’m giving a speech on anime and the digital era and looking
for the one or two fine examples.
Many thanks.
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animation/anime #1448, from shadow, 239 chars, Thu Jun 20 10:44:58 1996
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First, I think that (especially with Gundam) you have a groups
oops group of writers and artists who aren’t _into_ the
digital culture and therefore haven’t explored it. Macross II
might be a better example; also Genocyber and Blue Seed.
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animation/anime #1449, from davecolton, 57 chars, Thu Jun 20 15:54:48 1996
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Yeah, I was thinking of Genocyber.
Who wrote Blue Seed?
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animation/anime #1450, from shadow, 109 chars, Fri Jun 21 09:23:38 1996
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Dunno. I have a couple of episodes, taken from Japanese TV. I’ll
see if any of the credits are in Romanji.
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animation/anime #1451, from switch, 48 chars, Fri Jun 21 18:27:54 1996
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Thank you for an excellent review, Aleta!
Emru
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animation/anime #1452, from switch, 34 chars, Fri Jun 21 18:28:30 1996
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How about the Shirow stuff?
Emru
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animation/anime #1453, from elfhive, 1004 chars, Wed Jun 26 10:22:02 1996
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In Ghost In The Shell, Masamune Shirow definetly addresses the AI and
computer technology issues but it doesn’t come across as much in the
Mamoru Oshii film, although it is at the core of the storyline. In the
manga the author has more time to delve into the physics of his ideas.
Shadow referred to Macross II, but I believe that she may actually
have meant the four part Macross Plus series with the digital construct
Sharon Apple.
Pioneer’s Armitage III series also has some reference to the tension
between the digital world and humanity but it is more in terms of
robotic technology, it is a production that owes a lot to Asimov’s I
Robot concepts.
I can’t think of anything that specifically deals with the cyberworld
in the literary terms established by William Gibson in novels like
Neuromancer or the film Johnny Mnemonic. It seems like a lot of those
ideas pervade some shows, but the Japanese seem to draw more upon their
great tradition of spirituality and demonic possession in folklore.
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animation/anime #1454, from shadow, 91 chars, Wed Jun 26 10:24:07 1996
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Yeah, it was Macross Plus I was thinking of. Not enough coffee so
early in the day… ;->
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animation/anime #1455, from davecolton, 339 chars, Wed Jun 26 14:16:33 1996
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That was my impression, as well.
It is curious that the Japanese have not focused on what digital
tech and distributed computing means for an industrial society
premised on hierarchy. Revolution to say the least.
It is the child, staying on the beach, admiring the shells, not
noticing the long grey wall growing larger on the horizon.
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animation/anime #1456, from elfhive, 142 chars, Thu Jul 18 15:33:00 1996
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TITLE: rec.arts.anime
I’ve been having a problem posting to and getting any new messages from
this newsgroup. Anybody know anything about it?
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animation/anime #1457, from elfhive, 372 chars, Sat Jul 20 19:01:54 1996
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TITLE: Miyazaki and Disney
I see in best.of.net #273 that Harry has posted the release on Disney picking
up the rights to distribute English language versions of Miyazaki films. This
is *big news* for anime fans. There was a subsequent translation of a
Japanese article (or excerpts more precisely) on the newsgroup today. If
anyone is interested I can post that as well.
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animation/anime #1458, from ddsnell, 741 chars, Wed Jul 24 02:29:57 1996
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[elfhive on 18-Jul-1996]
I just checked rec.arts.anime.info, and got Steve Pearl’s FAQ for
rec.arts.anime.misc. In the FAQ, Steve notes that in the latest
newsgroup split for rec.arts.anime.*, raa was renamed to raa.misc. So
it would seem that you should be posting to raa.misc, rather than raa
itself. (Which is customary in Usenet. When a newsgroup becomes the
top level of a hierarchy, the group itself is renamed to *.misc, and
the original name is rmgroup-ed. This supposedly reduces confusion.)
Evidently, someone issued the rmgroup at least a week ago, since
that was when I got a message from trn stating that raa was a bogus
newsgroup. (I’d wondered about it then, but was too tired to go
investigating.)
–dds
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animation/anime #1459, from elfhive, 157 chars, Wed Jul 24 20:54:27 1996
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Many thanks, I finally figured that out as well. I think there is also a
new subgroup called .fandom that sprouted, or maybe that was around before
as well.
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animation/anime #1460, from hmccracken, 80 chars, Sun Jul 28 20:47:12 1996
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See best.of.net for more information on the Disney/Miyazaki agreement.
— Harry
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animation/anime #1461, from davecolton, 630 chars, Sun Sep 8 10:28:06 1996
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TITLE: Akihabara Report
Well, gang, just spent a week in Tokyo, and a full day crawling around
the shops in Akihabara. Anime heaven.
The Neon Genesis bandwagon continues to roll on, and the shops are
literally bulging with the latest Gainax triumph. I haven’t seen
it in the States. Have you guys seen it/taped it?
There was also this incredible 12″ radio controlled Godzilla
that walked, switched tail, turned head, and roared on command.
Was $500 — but I may send a cheque to a friend and get it
anyway. It was Biollante Gozilla, so emphasis was on evil
destructive personna.
A great Windows 95 Gamera disk is also out.
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animation/anime #1462, from hmccracken, 215 chars, Sun Sep 8 16:58:00 1996
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TITLE: Anime Guide on CD-ROM
At a computer flea market yesterday, I saw a CD-ROM that
purported to be a complete guide to anime. It looked interesting,
but I didn’t pick it up. Can anyone give us a review?
— Harry
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animation/anime #1463, from elfhive, 519 chars, Mon Sep 9 10:31:13 1996
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This wasn’t the “Venice Perfect Memory” issue that was homegrown was it?
The above is a collection of early Internet text and graphics on the
subject.
There is a new series put out by Vanguard Media called the Anime Hyperguide(TM)
and the first volume is Project A-ko. I have it and it is quite a nice
production, well conceived and lots of interesting material like several
storyboard strips frame by frame and sometimes they will connect directly
to a clip from the film. Music excerpts from the soundtrack as well.
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animation/anime #1464, from mikebryant, 222 chars, Sun Sep 22 19:07:12 1996
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TITLE: Maps
I just rented two tapes of “MAPS” which seem to contain episodes 1-4 of the
series. While the tape box seems to indicate that this is a four episode
series the ending is far from conclusive. Are there more?
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animation/anime #1465, from mikebryant, 419 chars, Sun Sep 22 19:09:37 1996
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TITLE: Giant Robo
I also rented the various episodes of Giant Robo recently. There seems to be
a gap between the episodes of Volume one and two. I also have what I thought
was the complete collection but is still missing the finale episode. Is the
entire series available yet?
(Grr… I rented a bunch of anime this weekend and so many of them are partial
series and the video store doesn’t havfe the conclusion!)
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animation/anime #1466, from elfhive, 694 chars, Mon Sep 23 10:45:57 1996
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Re: Giant Robo
I just finished watching the first four episodes of Giant Robo and didn’t
notice any “gap” between one and two.
The overall story title is The Night The Earth Stood Still
Ep 1: The Black Attache Case
Ep 2: The Tragedy of Bashtarlle
Ep 3: Magnetic Web Strategy
Ep 4: The Twilight of Superheroes
These are on separate LD discs, but on 3 VHS tapes (from Manga Entertainment)
with Eps 1&2 on the same tape.
Ep 5: The Truth of Bashtarlle
Ep 6: Conflict in the Snow Mountains
The last two are on VHS tapes, separately, only. I believe there is a seventh
episode in production but I’m not sure.
All the episodes I have pick right up where the last one ended.
Hope that helps,
Greg
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animation/anime #1467, from mikebryant, 198 chars, Tue Sep 24 23:52:16 1996
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Somehow I think I missed episode two. The first tape was labeled volume one
but only had “The black Attache Case”. The second tape was labeled volume two
and started with episode three.
Hmmm…
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animation/anime #1468, from ddsnell, 638 chars, Fri Sep 27 02:29:52 1996
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[mikebryant on 22-Sep-1996]
RE: Maps — are there more episodes?
I don’t have a definite answer for you, but… Someone in one of
the rec.arts.anime newsgroups mentioned a character in “Maps” named
“Ape”. I’m sure that no one of that name ever showed up in the four
episodes I’ve seen (“Galactic Angel”, etc.). So I _think_ that there
are more episodes (certainly the show has that feel to it), but they may
only exist in Japan for now. I’ve perused A.D.Visions’ web site, and
they don’t show any further episodes for “Maps”. I’d love to get them
if they exist. (Oh yeah, A.D.Visons’ URL: “http://www.advfilms.com”.)
–dds
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animation/anime #1469, from switch, 119 chars, Tue Oct 15 12:44:38 1996
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Volume 1 of Giant Robo contains the first two episodes of the series;
if you blink, you’ll miss it on the cover.
Emru
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animation/anime #1470, from davecolton, 148 chars, Mon Nov 11 20:08:09 1996
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TITLE: NEON Genisis
It arrived ! Horray! Gainax back in top form! highly recommended — ab er and
oddly enough, I suspect that YM will not V! 🙂
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animation/anime #1471, from hmccracken, 38 chars, Tue Nov 12 22:32:26 1996
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Dave, what is NEON Genesis?
— Harry
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animation/anime #1472, from davecolton, 228 chars, Wed Nov 13 11:42:20 1996
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It is an episodic production (26 episodes) from the production
company GAINAX. These are the same people who did Gunbuster, Nadia,
Wings, etc. Production values are high, and the focus is on
characters as much as action, etc.
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animation/anime #1473, from elfhive, 141 chars, Sat Nov 16 09:02:08 1996
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It is actually Neon Genesis Evangelion and is more commonly known as
Evangelion in Japan, so it might also be more familiar under that name.
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animation/anime #1474, from davecolton, 128 chars, Sat Apr 18 10:00:11 1998
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TITLE: Neon Genesis
Anyone following Neon Genesis Evangelion? Great stuff.
Amazing references to contemporary issues in Japan.
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animation/anime #1475, from shadow, 438 chars, Tue Apr 21 12:38:55 1998
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Who is importing it? Out here in the Great Stinking Desert, er, ah,
Mojave (total population: 3,000, + airplanes and a handful of
other stuff) we don’t even have a _laundromat_, much less video
stores. So can it be ordered off the Web? And could people post good
Web sites for ordering anime and other anime related stuff? I’m
dying out here for decent video! ;->
Oh, and how does Neon Genesis compare with Irea (sp???)
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animation/anime #1476, from davecolton, 702 chars, Tue Apr 21 17:03:29 1998
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Neon Genesis is, I think, the best anime I can recall hands down.
It is an extraordinarily deceptive effort, because it looks like
a typical anime robot blah blah blah effort, but it is actually
subversive. The real thrust of the show is about God, destiny, good,
evil, etc. all thrown in with fantastic character development (there
are strong women in all facets, for once, and a plot that makes B5 and the
X-files look like HR Puffenstuff).
You can order it off the web from any number of places, but AD Vision
is the importer. My web site at www.clark.net/pub/davidcol/colton.htm
as some good pics and toys.
I like Irea alot. I think NGE is in a whole nother league.
Be careful. Very contagious.
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animation/anime #1477, from shadow, 85 chars, Wed Apr 22 14:41:00 1998
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Does AD Vision have a Web site? If this is better than Irea, I’m
in T R O U B L E…
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animation/anime #1478, from davecolton, 23 chars, Wed Apr 22 15:26:40 1998
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It is. advision.com.
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animation/anime #1479, from davecolton, 220 chars, Wed Apr 29 20:10:18 1998
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TITLE: FSS
FYI, I’ve put up some translations of Mamuro Nagano’s Five Star Stories manga
on my web site at http://www.clark.net/pub/davidcol/fss.htm. If anyone has
any suggestions or comments, feel free to let me know.