Kamjin 639

I didn't realise there were so many Macross fans around the Bay Area! If you guys are thinking about getting together before/after the concert at Yoshi's, let's get the discussion going here. There's the calm-minded IZAKAYA Lounge right around the corner at the Hotel Kabuki which is good for a drinkingly good time, so I'll put that as the first suggestion.

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Most of the "where to get" questions have been answered already, but if you're asking the same questions I asked when I first got into import gaming (on CD systems, heh heh) then maybe this can help. I know a lot of people who are into the flip-top stuff, but honestly, if you're considering playing import games, go for a modchip. It kinda sucks to ship your system out for a week or so and it makes some people jumpy to think that someone else might rip them off, but it's worth it to have the peace-of-mind to not have to have a fight with your system every time you want to play a non-local game. I had my PS2 modded a few years ago and not once have I had an issue with backup, import, local, or PS1 games of any kind. On the other hand, I've known a few guys who have wrecked their PS2 laser eyes swapping stuff.

I've just got questions about taking a modern-day classic Japanese animation series and infusing it with a "feel" that was not there when it was originally made, thereby threatening how close the result will come in quality to the original.

Wait...who gave them permission to make Wevangeliwon as lame as modern animé?

What? Christopher Lambert isn't good enough anymore? I seriously sat-through that whole movie, going "There can be only one...Beowulf!"

ありがとうぜ、マリ。 飯島真理とファイヤバンバーは一生にで歌いますか？その事は豪快だって！ チケット売り切るは良くないぜ・・・ 　さ。　未来の時に、アメリカのマクロスのファンはコンサートを上げたいっス。 アニメエクスポ２００８面白いっか？ エディット： 日本青年館はシートを９７０回があって？まずいだろうー・・・ そして、マクロスのコンサートは大抵小さいっか？

The added insinuation is that "would the importing company give the music the respect it deserves?"--and unfortunately, precedent doesn't stand well for affirming that idea. I still get shudders from Ishtar's English singing voice in Macross II, and Macross: Clash of the Bionoids pretty-much decided to cut-out half of the music instead. My opinion is that expecting this kind of treatment for a non-Japanese version of a Japanese production is flawed for two major reasons: 1) Japanese animation is exported and dubbed as a cheaper way for broadcasters (and now DVD sellers) to make money as an alternative to producing their own animated series. To expend more money than is necessary to get the job done is in direct conflict with this premise of "less work for the same money." 2) I might be just a purist on this one, but dubbing (in any form) removes the original soul of the series. Especially for something like Macross--where the music effectively is the soul of the series--to dub it out would not be acceptable even if it was good. For those reasons, were Macross or any other Japanese animation to have it's music dubbed-out--well, if it did happen, due to economic considerations--it wouldn't be the same. Did ADV redub the Macross opening and ending themes, as well as Lynn-Minmay's songs for their recently-released English dubbed versions?--I haven't seen it, nor do I know the answer, but I can take a wild guess and say 'no, they didn't,' and it's precisely for the reasons I listed above.

I'm glad I can be a source of entertainment to one of the Administrators around here.

Thank you for your advice. It's definitely a sound change from the ridicule people are enjoying effecting right now, and I appreciate it very much.

That is correct. Freelance writing is a difficult field to work-in, especially for someone relatively new to the field. However, I do what I can. I'm doing my best not to be confused by the fact that, for some reason, you think I'm somehow bad because I'm not well-off financially. Why be so cruel?

I didn't say it, man. It came from here... http://macrossworld.com/mwf/index.php?showtopic=22860 And he's totally right, too. :rolleyes:

Didn't Max and Milia have a cake shaped like the Macross?--I'm not saying that it'd be used for a projectile or anything, but that would be really awesome if we could get something made like that. If I recall correctly, the main body, head, Dedalus and Prometheus, and the legs were actual cake whereas the arms were faux in the form of sticks or something.

Indeed, you are correct that "a neutral face to face" would be a wonderful end to this whole incident. I'm very sorry if I offended you or made your job any harder with my comeback--I hope you can understand, I'm writing replies like every few minutes!--So know this for sure: If indeed I come to Macross World-Con and Tommy Yune (or another Harmony Gold-affiliated person) then be sure that I'm not going to do anything out of the ordinary. What happened at Anime Expo was not the start of some "war of physical aggression" against Harmony Gold; I would very much enjoy the opportunity to show that this is the truth.

I was joking about the wedgie thing because Keith was joking about the wedgie thing. But seriously, I'm very happy to take you up on your invitation and am honoured by your generosity. Calling me an 'idiot' is over the line, but hey, if we're gonna go there, we can. I'd prefer not; there's no benefit in it. But if it's about "people here that just want to argue," then maybe the people who "just want to argue" should understand that they need to lay off for a while so I can get some sleep tonight? Only as long as it's a Jamming Birds backup-band guitar!