Mecha Talk

http://www.japanator.com/hey-guys-take-funimation-s-survey-you-might-win-stuff-21503.phtml

Funimation is running a survey about anime purchasing habits. This is a rare chance where online participation is very relevant, unlike with many of the fan petitions and the like. I suggest participating. Also, if you are interested in keeping shows like Gundam stateside, mention it in the comments section. Doing so may make them more willing to negotiate with Bandai for release rights in NA.

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TeY9RgWhmXs

Done, but I mentioned in the comments to recommend stuff from Go Nagai (especially Mazinger Z since it is it's 40th anniversary AND more or less defined mecha anime).

I filled out the form and submitted.

Did the survey and told them to try and get some Gundam and Macross stuff. Might not work but one can hope.

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Already did this survey, but neglected to mention Gundam or anything else Sunrise/Bandai. Slipped my mind completely.

But, given recent events in the industry, it's not at all surprising that they're doing this. Hopefully it helps in deciding what initiatives regarding distribution they'll be making in the future.

Alright done and done. I hope we see positive results from this.

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So do I. Did the survey, slipped in Gundam a few times - Macross completely slipped my mind, unfortunately.

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Did it too, mentioned Gundam and mecha anime a bit.

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If the Federation is so much better than Zeon, then why are the Gundam pilots wanting to date our girls?

That was a fun survey to troll

Part of me hopes that wasn't a serious reply and you contributed something when offered up a chance to fill in a survey to give them info on how to do better.

On the other hand if it's one of those joking answers, then it's all good..

Had to mention Orguss every chance I got. My love for that series will never dissipate. But, I did mention Macross quite a bit, and when they asked for Video games, I lied and said all the previous games I bought were Gundam games, just so they got the hint ^_^

and i love the question "Do you own a BLue-Ray or a PS3?"
check yes or no

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Best thing ever.

The last anime DVD I purchased was Ghost in the Shell Stand Alone Complex Solid State Society. Before that it was the television series. I don't buy much of anything anymore because anime is pretty much pure garbage nowadays. I'm far more interested in novels. Besides, even if I were to buy something it'd be from Japan anyways.

And I did troll them in their comments section citing that I hope they lose their $8 million dollar lawsuit, that it teaches them a lesson and they close up shop and just let Japan handle distribution in America like they so desperately want to.

Although I am from cold, frigid Finland, I threw in my two cents.

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Still you could offer something positive but oh well...

Anyway I buy most of my stuff and all that, so given a chance to offer up feedback for once.

Also on a note, the Japanese buisness model hasn't exactally worked well in other markets outside of Japan.

Look what happened to Bandai Visual and that is a great example, Toei also(briefly).
Their buisness model doesn't work in western markets.

So if you want to let them handle distribution and potentially sink their own industy go ahead.

I actually give a damn and buy what I wanted 95% of the time.
I've rarely downloaded.

yes, beware the power of Deacon Blues, he whose survey responses outweigh all others.

That's my point. I could care less whether the industry collapses in on itself. It's heading in that direction right now anyways. It'll only be a matter of time before Funimation grows so large they implode...

It makes me wonder if that lawsuit is to recoup massive losses they've had to incur over the years...