Thread: FUNImation licenses 'Initial D' and CLAMP X TV

Ahhhh dang it... I have to buy the FUNimation version now too. >.<
lol!

I haven't heard of any accidents or deaths directly related to reenacting Initial D... But then again who knows?

I do know that Takumi is based on Keiichi Tsuchiya (AkA The Drift King.)... And I do believe Tsuchiya helped with the anime as a reference. :3

Grumble Grumble Grumble

FUNImation now has their official press releases posted...

Flower Mound, TX (September 25, 2009) – FUNimation® Entertainment today announced that it has acquired home entertainment, broadcast, digital, and merchandise rights to "Initial D First Stage", "Initial D Second Stage", "Initial D Extra Stage", "Initial D Third Stage" and "Initial D Fourth Stage" from Kodansha....

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And 'X'

Flower Mound, TX (September 25, 2009) – FUNimation® Entertainment today announced that it has acquired home entertainment rights to the 24 episode apocalyptic drama anime series "X" (TV) from D-Rights Inc.

Based on the CLAMP manga series, the anime is directed by Yoshiaki Kawajiri ("Ninja Scroll" among others) and animated by Madhouse ("Aquarion", "Beck", "Black Lagoon", "Gungrave").

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Never got around to watching the 4th stage. I own some bootleg dvd copy probably from China or something that I purchased eons ago off of Ebay of the first 3 stages and the specials. Not a bad series. Of course last time I watched it was back in HS when fast cars were all the rage.

And I know what ya mean about the kids hurting themselves trying to imitate the series. Hell, I think there were at least 3 accidents in the parking lot of the movie theater after the midnight showing of the Fast and the Furious when I went to see that. Although it was kinda funny to see all these kids reving their little civics like that.

I've only watched up to 'Third Stage'. I used to have a bunch of the DVDs from TokyoPop. When I can afford to do so, I planned on renewing my 'Initial D' library (TokyoPop). I suppose I'll have to get the FUNImation version too--or at least watch it.

Hmm, Initial D was a great show, but I don't see myself putting up more money for something I already have. I find it interesting that they will keep the original sound track with the new dub. Something I wish Tokyopop had done.