Noriko Takaya Posted April 17, 2004 Share Posted April 17, 2004 Well, for us fans of Aim for the Top! Gunbuster, it looks as if we may never get the promised US released version after all. After looking through their entire site, Gunbuster is no longer to be found in their catalogue. They have a page full of their older anime releases, and Gunbuster is gone. This does not bode well for those of us who are fans. I have the feeling that Manga may have lost the license for the series, or that they have decided not to renew it because of its status as an older anime title. That's all well and good, but considering they still have Dangaio (A series I liked, but which I feel is inferior to Gunbuster), I was hoping they would have eventually released this show. Maybe it's just as well that they haven't considering how badly they butchered Dangiao. I am bummed. Maybe I haven't got anything to be bummed about, but then again... I was really hoping to see my favorite series released here in the US on DVD legitimately. Now I'm stuck with an inferior translation by US Renditions on VHS. I may just have to break out my laserdiscs and work on getting a fansub done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apollo Leader Posted April 17, 2004 Share Posted April 17, 2004 I got three words for you, Noriko: Manga-Entertainment-sucks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRock Posted April 17, 2004 Share Posted April 17, 2004 I REALLY believe GunBuster WILL be on R1. If not through Manga, then through another company. Gainax shows don't stay unliscensed for long. Please believe it. I knew Manga Blew when they didn't get Anamorphic Widescreen on titles that deserved it, and put it on a title that didn't need it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anubis Posted April 17, 2004 Share Posted April 17, 2004 Further proof that Mangle sucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duke Togo Posted April 17, 2004 Share Posted April 17, 2004 I think this just means someone else will pick it up and release it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybridchild Posted April 17, 2004 Share Posted April 17, 2004 You do know that theres a eurpean release of Gunbuster right? Its not that hard to get a region free DVD player and most of them convert PAL to NTSC no problem Hybridchild Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaijin Posted April 17, 2004 Share Posted April 17, 2004 Long as it's released by someone soon, I'll be happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali Sama Posted April 17, 2004 Share Posted April 17, 2004 You do know that theres a eurpean release of Gunbuster right? Its not that hard to get a region free DVD player and most of them convert PAL to NTSC no problemHybridchild yes. the vhs rip release. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-ZeroOne Posted April 17, 2004 Share Posted April 17, 2004 (edited) Most UK fans would probably agree that the VHS release of Gunbuster is in fact better than the DVD release - partly because no effort appears to have been made at all, and partly because the bath scene was was edited in such an unsubtle manner they'd have been better off using a rusty nail scratched across the masters... Edited April 17, 2004 by F-ZeroOne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anubis Posted April 17, 2004 Share Posted April 17, 2004 Hopefully the liscence expired and someone else can release it soon. As long as it's not in manga vault limbo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaijin Posted April 18, 2004 Share Posted April 18, 2004 (edited) AOD has an interesting thread about this: Gunbuster Edited April 18, 2004 by Gaijin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaine23 Posted April 18, 2004 Share Posted April 18, 2004 Bah... I'd rather Mangle lose the license. At least that way someone else can actually do something with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noriko Takaya Posted April 18, 2004 Author Share Posted April 18, 2004 (edited) First off, the Region 2 DVD release pushed by Kiseki Films is a direct rip of the VHS subtitled version of US Rendition's original release. Anyone who has been a long time fan of the series can tell you that the translation leaves something to be desired, as at certain points it's inaccurate. And as previously mentioned, Kiseki's cutting out the bathing scene in episode 2 just to garner a rating so it could be sold to a younger audience is just plain idiotic. As for Manga's Keith What's-His-Face, do not believe him. He has been lying to every Gunbuster fan since the DVD format came out. That proposed August release date has been something he has been pulling out of his ass for the last few years. I am happy with the Japanese DVD's and laserdiscs I have, but I would prefer a new subtitled version eventually. Edited April 18, 2004 by Noriko Takaya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noriko Takaya Posted April 19, 2004 Author Share Posted April 19, 2004 Hey all, after sending a few e-mails off to some of the more reputable anime distributors, I actually got a reply from a Robert Woodward over at AnimEigo, who stated that he would be VERY (his emphasis) interested in finding out if Manga has indeed lost the license to Gunbuster. He assured me that he would check on the matter and let me know. Let's hope he lives up to his promise and checks back with me. Maybe we can finally get somewhere with this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noriko Takaya Posted May 5, 2004 Author Share Posted May 5, 2004 Well, it's been pretty much confirmed by now. Gunbuster is now out of print with Manga Entertainment and no new release is ever planned. This sucks for those of us who live here in the United States. All we have to do now is figure out how we are going to get another company to acquire the license. Anyone out there have any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UN Spacy Posted May 5, 2004 Share Posted May 5, 2004 I'm sorry about the horrible news Noriko Takaya, I know you've been following this news for years (ever since the old MW Forums). What a let down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anubis Posted May 5, 2004 Share Posted May 5, 2004 My hatred for Manga grows. Why do they take good titles and bury them like they do? By all rights they shouldn't even be in business. I mean, what do they have that actually nets them new profit at this point? It's ridiculous, then they sit on a liscense and don't do anything. Then drag out the ones they do release for no reason. I can only hope more liscenses expire and can be yanked out from under them, like Giant Robo's finding a new home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaine23 Posted May 5, 2004 Share Posted May 5, 2004 Well, it's been pretty much confirmed by now. Gunbuster is now out of print with Manga Entertainment and no new release is ever planned. This sucks for those of us who live here in the United States.All we have to do now is figure out how we are going to get another company to acquire the license. Anyone out there have any ideas? Seems like a no-brainer for ADV. They've had plenty of sucess with Gainax releases thus far. You could always email any company and let them know there are fans here in the US that would love a Gunbuster release. And - folks, let's not get into the "this anime company sucks and this one rules and this one screwed up my favorite anime"... I think we can all agree that any company (even Mangle) releasing Gunbuster would be better than none at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
areaseven Posted May 5, 2004 Share Posted May 5, 2004 Man, that really sucks. Gunbuster was one of the first anime titles I collected before I became a Macross Plus mark. I hope either AnimEigo, Bandai or Geneon pick it up. Even though they have a lot of great titles, I can't trust ADV with re-releasing Gunbuster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Payne Posted May 5, 2004 Share Posted May 5, 2004 Well, it's been pretty much confirmed by now. Gunbuster is now out of print with Manga Entertainment and no new release is ever planned. This sucks for those of us who live here in the United States.All we have to do now is figure out how we are going to get another company to acquire the license. Anyone out there have any ideas? Well, if Robert Woodhead is still very interested, maybe that'll solve all the problems. Bug Animeigo to pick it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dna Posted May 5, 2004 Share Posted May 5, 2004 Well, it's been pretty much confirmed by now. Gunbuster is now out of print with Manga Entertainment and no new release is ever planned. This sucks for those of us who live here in the United States.All we have to do now is figure out how we are going to get another company to acquire the license. Anyone out there have any ideas? Well, if Robert Woodhead is still very interested, maybe that'll solve all the problems. Bug Animeigo to pick it up. Word. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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