The last one we had was quite popular but due to the HUGE amount of questions we got it was impossible to answer them all. We are going to try and correct that this time by having the format of this Q&A be a Lightning Round!
What this means is that we will answer each question as fast as we can with a very short and concise response. We will collect question on YouTube for the first 10 minutes of the Q&A and then after that answer as many as we can from that group.
Things to know about this Q&A to make it totally awesome for everyone:
- Don't start submitting questions until we say to. We won't start the 10 minute timer until we are sure everything is good to go on with the live stream.
- Please only submit your question once. Since we will be reading all the questions we will get to yours as well.
- Spam posts will not be answered. Keep it clean and we all can have nice things.
- Keep your questions to ones that could be answered easily with a sentence or two when possible. If you want to know the complete history of FUNimation, we recommend to wait until our next Q&A to ask that one.
- You may submit more than one question. Instead of asking the same question five times, how about asking five questions once.
2012 is the Year of the Dragon, which is perfect timing for the release of Dragon Age: Dawn of the Seeker. To kick things off, we're unveiling our brand new website www.dragonagemovie.com and behind-the-scenes Production Update video.
Here at FUNimation we're so excited to be working with BioWare and Electronic Arts on this film. Site updates and behind-the-scenes info will be posted frequently, so check back often to learn about Cassandra, the Seekers, and the rest of the Dragon Age world.
If you are an Elite Video Subscriber, you will already know this information since it was posted on our Elite Forums earlier today. Want to become an Elite Video Subscriber and get access to this kind of information first, plus loads of other nifty incentives? Sign up today on www.funimation.com/subscribe.
Once upon a time, the studio behind Toradora! and Shakugan no Shana created a fable-minded story full of fairy tale tomfoolery, attractive archetypes, allusions to allegories, parodies of para—ugh, enough alliteration! You get my drift…
Ryoko Ōkami, the “wolf” of our story, and her BFF Ringo, also known as Little Red Riding Hood, are members of Otogi Bank—a high school club that helps classmates out of grim situations. One day, a meek young man proclaims his love to Ryoko, who does nothing but bite him in return. “You’re much too weak for me,” she huffs. So the boy joins Otogi Bank to prove he has the stuff to protect his beloved—even if it means taking a blow to the head with a lead pipe. He’s no Prince Charming, but will Ryoko allow herself to have her own happily ever after?
OMG! There’s this girl at school, Yamada, who wants to make like a hundred sex friends. She totally thinks she can de-virginize one hundred different boys! Can you believe that? That’s like every boy in the school. Who does she think she is? I heard from my friend’s neighbor’s cousin’s lab partner that Yamada’s never even been kissed. Oh. My. God. I would totally die. That’s like burn all your makeup and shave off your eyebrows embarrassing. I can’t even think about it. Today at lunch I saw Yamada flirting, like for reals flirting, with that geek Kosuda. You know the guy. Photography club, no muscles, boring face, kind of reminds you of a black-and-white movie. Super lame. If Yamada can’t even make the sex with him, she’ll never score a hundred cherry boys. She needs to take like Sex Ed or something because I heard she can’t give it away!
The Limited Edition comes in a collectible art box.
Have you gotten a chance to check out the Sengoku Basara Tag-Team Tournament of Time? More information about this epic Battle Royale can be found here. Which Team are you rooting for?
Sales, sales, sales! We know you love them, and we work hard to make sure you get the best price possible. There's a great sale on Blu-rays and Blu-ray/DVD Combos happening on Amazon.com for the month of January. Get select titles, like Chaos;HEAd, Dragon Ball Z - Level 1.1, Darker Than Black Season 2 and Fairy Tail, for up to 66% off! Click this link to see what other amazing titles are included. You've only got a few more days to take advantage of these prices, this sale will end January 30th.
Hello out there in FUNimation Fan Land!
Sully here, and I am leavin' on a jet plane tomorrow morning to join all of our friends in Columbus for Ohayocon this weekend!
Fun things will happen!
Princess Jellyfish Craft-stravganza!
7pm, Friday the 27th
Love Princess Jellyfish? Come join me to make your own Clara stuffy to love. Materials are all provided, but the panel is limited to 30. See your convention schedule for the room.
FUNimation Industry Panel
1pm, Saturday the 28th
The who's, what's, where's and WHOA's of what's shaking at FUNimation. This panel features a special announcement and the introduction of a new FUNimation friend:) Room also TBD
Sneak Peek
4pm Saturday the 28th
Clips, clips-GLORIOUS CLIPS! Shiny tidbits from some of our cool new stuff. Come to the Industry Panel and I will let you know the room.
You can also check out some new screening greatness! Schedule below:
Friday, 5:30pm: Princess Jellyfish
Friday, 11pm: B Gata H Kei- Yamada's First Time *18+ PLEASE*
Saturday, 4:30pm: .hack//Quantum
Saturday, 9pm: Hetalia Paint It, White!
Due to overwhelming demand, some additional screenings have been added to the Fullmetal Alchemist: The Sacred Star of Milos theatrical run.
Please see below for a list of the additional screenings. For a list of complete theaters in the U.S., please click this link.
Still don't see a theater playing the film in your area? Make sure you go on Eventful.com and demand to see it! It's obviously working since more screenings have been added.
The Fullmetal Alchemist: The Sacred Star of Milos will be available on Blu-ray/DVD on April 24, 2012. Pre-order the movie here.
synopsis:
Fullmetal Alchemist: The Sacred Star of Milos, a new feature-length adventure into the world of an international anime sensation.
A fugitive alchemist with mysterious abilities leads the Elric brothers to a distant valley of slums inhabited by the Milos, a proud people struggling against bureaucratic exploitation. Ed and Al quickly find themselves in the middle of a rising rebellion, as the exiled Milos lash out against their oppressors. At the heart of the conflict is Julia, a young alchemist befriended by Alphonse. She’ll stop at nothing to restore the Milos to their former glory – even if that means harnessing the awful power of the mythical Philosopher’s Stone.
Winners for the Hetalia MANVENTURE contest have been picked! We had a lot of fun designing this little "choose-your-own-manventure" and we hope you had just as much fun playing. This game has a lot of replay value.
Congratulations to:
Grand Prize - Chris H. from Birmingham, AL
2nd Prize - Miriam Z. from Bartlett, IL
3rd Prize - Jessica N. from Apopka, FL
Greetings Hetalia fans, it’s me, your friendly Senior Brand Manager, Char! It’s been a while, huh?
Hetalia World Series 1 (Season 3) released yesterday and we are all thrilled to spread the world wide love with you all. Thanks to all of you, the fans, Hetalia is now ranked #1 in all of anime and #10 in all of comedy on Amazon as of this writing. AMAZING! Have you gotten your copy with the AWESOME Prussia bandanna yet? It’s pretty darn impressive. If you have received yours, what’s your favorite part so far?
Even more awesome is a game, though, and OH BOY, do we have a game for you! Do you remember our video for the Hetalia Fan Videos Contest a little while back? Well, our copywriter for Hetalia, Scott, has written a bit of a prequel to THE BEAR RISES and guess what? It’s a choose your own adventure type of story. Basically, YOU are in control. How cool is that? If you get one of the good endings, you will be eligible for a drawing for one of three totally rad prize packs. Here’s what you can win:
Hetalia World Series, Axis Powers and Paint it White post cards
Hetalia World Series “Sausage Party” poster Autographed by Jonathan Brooks, voice of Pruissia
Hetalia World Series “Sausage Party” poster (no autograph)
Hetalia Paint it White Stickers
Funimation black fabric tote bag
Bonus glitter! Make your own sparkle party!
World Wide Rainbow Prize (3rd Prize) (1) Over $65 total value!
Hetalia World binder
Hetalia America hat
Hetalia Japan embroidered patch
Hetalia US and Canada metal key chain
Hetalia England Passport wallet
Hetalia World Series, Axis Powers and Paint it White post cards
Hetalia World Series “Coming This Winter” poster Autographed by Jonathan Brooks, voice of Prussia
Hetalia World Series “Sausage Party” poster (no autograph
Hetalia Paint it White Stickers
Funimation black fabric tote bag
Bonus glitter! Make your own sparkle party!
Pretty nifty, huh? So take a chance at MANVENTURE and maybe you will win some of that sweet, sweet loot! You can CLICK HERE to get started. (If for some reason that link doesn't work for you, click here).
For complete contest rules, please click this link. Contest ends on Friday, January 20th at 11:59 pm CT. Winners will be picked randomly on Monday, January 23rd.
In closing, I want to personally thank all of the fans for being Prussia tier awesome and showing your passion for this title so intensely. You amaze me every day! Thank you for all your support. We have a lot of fun here at Funimation working on all the anime, but you gotta admit, Hetalia brings a special, sparklier type of fun. Your passion is infectious!
Hey! Todd's just doing his job as a voice actor!! Is he just supposed to sit around not working?? What the hell else is he gonna do??? Hmph!! and i looove Brina Palencia, Luci Christian , Monica Rial, Micah Solusod, Jerry Jewell and Alexis Tipton.......
If there is actually no delay for 'Strike Witches Season 2' than I'll be getting that. I was going to get 'B Gata H Kei: Yamada's First Time', right off the bat, but the sale at Rightstuf ended before I got my adsense check so now I can't afford both....
