Yu Yu Hakusho

Dr. Ensatsu-ken · February 11, 2015, 04:06:28 PM

If there was any news on it, I'd assume that someone would've posted about it by now. Honestly, though, it wouldn't make much financial sense for FUNi to spend valuable money, time, and resources on licensing and dubbing a 20+ year old movie for a 90's anime that was only moderately successful for them about a decade ago, and which hasn't been a big deal in the North American anime fan community for quite some time, now; especially considering that even most fans just find it to be a mediocre movie at best.

Personally, I just don't see it ever happening.

talonmalon333 · February 11, 2015, 04:08:46 PM

Quote from: Dr. Ensatsu-ken on February 11, 2015, 04:06:28 PM
If there was any news on it, I'd assune that someone would've posted about it by now. Honestly, though, it wouldn't make much financial sense for FUNi to spend valuable money, time, and resources on licensing and dubbing a 20+ year old movie for a 90's anime that was only moderately successful for them about a decade ago, and which hasn't been a big deal in the North American anime fan community for quite some time, now; especially considering that even most fans just find it to be a mediocre movie at best.

Personally, I just don't see it ever happening.

But they did dub the 30 minute movie. I'm not really expecting them to do it, but I do think it's possible.

gunswordfist · February 11, 2015, 04:11:40 PM

don't expect lightning to strike twice in one spot, grasshopper.

and y'all are referring to poltergeist report, right?

Dr. Ensatsu-ken · February 11, 2015, 04:18:43 PM

That 30-minute movie was released as bonus content to the rest of the Eizou Hakusho OVA content, and on top of being easier to produce a dub for at such a short length, would not have been a hassle to license because it was owned by Studio Pierrot and Shueisha.

Poultrrgeist report is a feature-length movie, and co-owned by Toho, one of the biggest and oldest film companies in Japan. It'd be considerably more expensive to license, and to dub, and the movie itself probably wouldn't make enough sales to justify the effort.

talonmalon333 · February 11, 2015, 04:20:45 PM

It's a shame, really. As indifferent as I was toward that movie (the theme song was the only part that really stuck with me), I would gladly watch it a second time just to see it with the classic FUNimation voices.

Dr. Ensatsu-ken · February 11, 2015, 04:22:55 PM

I'd probably bite as well, for the same reason, but I wouldn't spend more than $10 on it.

gunswordfist · February 11, 2015, 04:24:59 PM

i agree, talon, well except i like a few things about the movie but we don't need me to reiterate what those are.

gunswordfist · February 11, 2015, 04:25:46 PM

i'd use the library.

talonmalon333 · February 11, 2015, 04:27:14 PM

That's kind of like what I'm doing with their dub of the first movie. I'd like to see it, but I'm waiting for it to be priced lower.

Speaking of which, I can't seem to find that on Blu-Ray. Only on DVD.

LumRanmaYasha · February 11, 2015, 04:31:03 PM

I don't think they've released a blu-ray release of it yet.

Spark Of Spirit · February 17, 2015, 04:30:57 PM

This is a bit old, but I figured I'd post it here anyway.

Fan AMV of Smile Bomb

A nice treat for YYH fans.

Peanutbutter · February 17, 2015, 08:50:50 PM

Man, I still love this freaking show. If I could ever break down a Top Twenty favorite TV Shows of all time, Yu Yu Hakusho would definitely have permanent slot in it. While the art and animation are a bit dated now, the writing always makes it hold up. I could never ever be sick of this show.

Dr. Ensatsu-ken · February 17, 2015, 09:09:53 PM

Quote from: Peanutbutter on July 07, 1974, 04:53:00 AMMan, I still love this freaking show. If I could ever break down a Top Twenty favorite TV Shows of all time, Yu Yu Hakusho would definitely have permanent slot in it. While the art and animation are a bit dated now, the writing always makes it hold up. I could never ever be sick of this show.

I've seen better animated shows, from an objective standpoint, but this is still my favorite of all time.

Though, I will say that Chapter Black is objectively one of the best story arcs that I've ever seen.

talonmalon333 · February 17, 2015, 09:14:05 PM

What would you call better shows, E-K?

In general, I prefer not to apply objective standpoints, but I will admit there is certainly a point where superiority is factual. The Room, for example, is a poorly made film. And that's that.

Spark Of Spirit · February 17, 2015, 09:19:27 PM

There are a lot of shows that are animated better. But YYH benefits from strong direction which never gets dated.

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