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    REQ: Anime in Japanese

    Since VUDU like many "gadgets" appeals to the tech crowd, I think you guys would be wise to increase the amount of anime you offer AND make sure it's in Japanese with subtitles.

    I did some consulting work and worked with several anime distributors and you will find that anime fans in general prefer subtitled over dubbed. AND they will buy a LOT of content.

    Anyone from Vudu, feel free to PM me if you want some specific content suggestions.

    PG

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    Re: REQ: Anime in Japanese

    Originally posted by paulrus View Post
    Since VUDU like many "gadgets" appeals to the tech crowd, I think you guys would be wise to increase the amount of anime you offer AND make sure it's in Japanese with subtitles.

    I did some consulting work and worked with several anime distributors and you will find that anime fans in general prefer subtitled over dubbed. AND they will buy a LOT of content.

    Anyone from Vudu, feel free to PM me if you want some specific content suggestions.

    PG
    Ah.. So solly. Meaning lost in tlanslation.

    Do you mean Anime with Japenese subtitles or with English subtitles??

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      Re: REQ: Anime in Japanese

      Anime in Japanese with English subtitles. English dubbed voices are generally poorly done both in translation and in "acting".

      Basically the research we did showed the casual fan wanted anime dubbed in English (hates to "read" the show) and the "otaku" (fan of anime) wants it in Japanese with subtitles. The true (otaku) fans, though, are the ones that are going to buy the most product overall.

      The issue Vudu might run into is what we ran into - the US distributors might not have the rights to sell if they consider the Vudu to be a "broadcast". Most of them can sell the DVD with both English and Japanese voices, but broadcast anime must be in English to protect the rights of the Japanese studios.

      Paul

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        Re: REQ: Anime in Japanese

        I don't have my Vudu yet (I ordered it a few hours ago) so I don't know what sort of collection of anime there already is - however my thought is that in all honesty, you can never have too much anime.

        I agree that anime is best in its native language with English subtitles however I won't skip a title if it is spoken in English.

        --Eryk

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          Re: REQ: Anime in Japanese

          I agree that subtitles are the way to go. I actually prefer to watch all foreign movies subtitled period.

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            Re: REQ: Anime in Japanese

            I agree 99%...the only 1% for which I might differ are the Disney releases of Miyazaki's works. They certainly did a great job with the voice actors, getting some of the best in the business: Tress MacNeille, Kath Soucie, Debbie Reynolds, Edie McClurg. Phil Hartman, Daveigh Chase, Michael Chiklis, Suzanne Pleshette, David Ogden Stiers, to name a few. Besides, Miyazaki's incredible visuals deserve our full attention. But in general, I agree of course that subtitles are preferable to dubbing.

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              Re: REQ: Anime in Japanese

              On the other hand, classic movies like the Godzilla series would not be the same experience without the outrageous dubbing.

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                Re: REQ: Anime in Japanese

                I prefer the English dubbed over versions, espcially Ghost in the Shell movies and episodes. They did a great job, all in DD 5.1

                http://youtube.com/watch?v=Dg5IlwDTN3A

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                  Re: REQ: Anime in Japanese

                  Originally posted by HeadHodge View Post
                  I prefer the English dubbed over versions, espcially Ghost in the Shell movies and episodes. They did a great job, all in DD 5.1

                  http://youtube.com/watch?v=Dg5IlwDTN3A
                  I haven't heard Japanese original, but the TV series do have good dub. I can see how the dubbed version would be better since you wouldn't be able to pay any attention to the action while trying to read the dense philosophical mumbo-jum... err, I mean, dialog

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                    Re: REQ: Anime in Japanese

                    Originally posted by Rusdude View Post
                    I haven't heard Japanese original, but the TV series do have good dub. I can see how the dubbed version would be better since you wouldn't be able to pay any attention to the action while trying to read the dense philosophical mumbo-jum... err, I mean, dialog
                    It's a Stand Alone Complex!! Maybe too complex??

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