Gurren Lagann US Premiere July 28th!

bacattack · 07-25-2008

Don't miss it. Or you'll get pierced in the heavens by a drill. And then have Yoko blast you into smithereens. And then have Kamina . . . um, do something to your ashes, I dunno what. XD

Why the hell Adult Swim passed this up, I don't know, but Sci-Fi Channel has this one. It'll be airing at 11:00 EST. Sci-Fi's doing double premieres, so the 2nd episode immediately follows at 11:30. From the looks of it, it'll stay that way until GL finishes its run.

The icing on the cake is Now And Then, Here And There at 12:00, with its 2nd episode at 12:30. This one's a classic, and quite possibly the finest New York dub ever.

Just giving you guys a heads-up on it. GL deserves ratings.

thejakeman · 07-25-2008

stupid mecha anime.

Sucht17 · 07-25-2008

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Originally Posted by thejakeman

stupid mecha anime.

Jake is simply angry since he doesn't understand HOT BLOOD, GUTS, AND DRILLS.

Silver Spoon · 07-25-2008

I have DVDs from Netflix. No reason to watch it on T.V. with a million commercials and an English language track. I gave up originally after 2 episodes, but maybe this time I'll like it better..

Axel-D · 07-25-2008

I would have highly preferred if they aired it subbed, considering the clips I heard of the dub are none-too-pleasing. Oh good god, Nia, what did they do to your voice. ><

vidgamer85 · 07-26-2008

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Originally Posted by Axel-D

I would have highly preferred if they aired it subbed, considering the clips I heard of the dub are none-too-pleasing. Oh good god, Nia, what did they do to your voice. ><

They are. AVI (iirc) lost the rights to it for some odd reason, so Bandai took it up but are just releasing a subbed version at the moment. Dubbed version is coming early next year.So for all intents and purposes, it SHOULD be a subbed version.

Doesn't mean I don't hate when people piss and moan about dubbed versions though.

Silver Spoon · 07-27-2008

Usually I wouldn't whine about dubs, but Bandai has proven time and time again that they produce some of the worst dubs in the English language of any anime company. Ever most children's anime get better dub treatment.

bacattack · 07-28-2008

Actually, the version airing on Sci-Fi will be dubbed IIRC.

I think Hynden Walch (yes, the girl who voiced Starfire) will make a good Nia, though I admittedly haven't heard Walch as Nia yet (I wasn't at the GL screening). I'm expecting something along the lines of her Amy from IGPX, something girlish, kind, and soft without sounding too weak.

Bandai doesn't actually dub anime, they contract it out to independent studios in NY, LA, and Canada. This one's gonna be an LA dub. So any dub problems should be blamed on the studio, not Bandai. The ADV dub will never see the light of day, fortunately or unfortunately.

In any case, Bandai dubs usually don't suck. In fact, Cowboy Bebop should be watched dubbed rather than subbed IMO.

elmo · 07-28-2008

... holy shit forgot alabout this anime :O!!!!!!! i watched like the first 5 episodes when it came out then my internet went so i forgot about it .... im scared to ask as to how many epidsoades it's up to now

bacattack · 07-28-2008

Found the Bandai trailer . . .

http://revver.com/video/1065454/gurr...entertainment/

Brace yourself for Kamina, he sounds nothing like the Japanese VA. At the same time, I don't think its possible for an American to sound like the Japanese VA without sounding ridiculous. I think Kyle Hebert (Kamina's new VA) makes Kamina more grounded and more like someone you can easily identify with, which isn't a bad thing.

Plus, he did pull off "WHO THE HELL DO YOU THINK I AM?!" quite nicely.

Darkborn · 07-28-2008

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Originally Posted by bacattack

I don't think its possible for an American to sound like the Japanese VA without sounding ridiculous.

Is it some rule that they have to sound like the Japanese VA? I think this is where people start the whole Subs vs Dubs crap. They think the have to be exactly like the Jap VA.
Anyway.

I've heard great things about GL. Like how it's an insparation. Makes you cry, and it's the best damn thing ever.

To me, I'm going to see if what they say is true, or they're just overeactive fans.

thejakeman · 07-28-2008

you know, i DON'T like high pitched voices, especially on women.

07-25-2008	#1
bacattack Gentle BE/GTS/FMG FTW Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 369	Gurren Lagann US Premiere July 28th! Don't miss it. Or you'll get pierced in the heavens by a drill. And then have Yoko blast you into smithereens. And then have Kamina . . . um, do something to your ashes, I dunno what. XD Why the hell Adult Swim passed this up, I don't know, but Sci-Fi Channel has this one. It'll be airing at 11:00 EST. Sci-Fi's doing double premieres, so the 2nd episode immediately follows at 11:30. From the looks of it, it'll stay that way until GL finishes its run. The icing on the cake is Now And Then, Here And There at 12:00, with its 2nd episode at 12:30. This one's a classic, and quite possibly the finest New York dub ever. Just giving you guys a heads-up on it. GL deserves ratings.

07-25-2008	#2
thejakeman Banned Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 2,360	Re: Gurren Lagann US Premiere July 28th! stupid mecha anime.

07-25-2008	#4
Silver Spoon Mostly gone Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 2,122	Re: Gurren Lagann US Premiere July 28th! I have DVDs from Netflix. No reason to watch it on T.V. with a million commercials and an English language track. I gave up originally after 2 episodes, but maybe this time I'll like it better..

07-25-2008	#5
Axel-D chaldeachange Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: United States Posts: 1,598	Re: Gurren Lagann US Premiere July 28th! I would have highly preferred if they aired it subbed, considering the clips I heard of the dub are none-too-pleasing. Oh good god, Nia, what did they do to your voice. ><

07-27-2008	#7
Silver Spoon Mostly gone Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 2,122	Re: Gurren Lagann US Premiere July 28th! Usually I wouldn't whine about dubs, but Bandai has proven time and time again that they produce some of the worst dubs in the English language of any anime company. Ever most children's anime get better dub treatment.

07-28-2008	#8
bacattack Gentle BE/GTS/FMG FTW Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 369	Re: Gurren Lagann US Premiere July 28th! Actually, the version airing on Sci-Fi will be dubbed IIRC. I think Hynden Walch (yes, the girl who voiced Starfire) will make a good Nia, though I admittedly haven't heard Walch as Nia yet (I wasn't at the GL screening). I'm expecting something along the lines of her Amy from IGPX, something girlish, kind, and soft without sounding too weak. Bandai doesn't actually dub anime, they contract it out to independent studios in NY, LA, and Canada. This one's gonna be an LA dub. So any dub problems should be blamed on the studio, not Bandai. The ADV dub will never see the light of day, fortunately or unfortunately. In any case, Bandai dubs usually don't suck. In fact, Cowboy Bebop should be watched dubbed rather than subbed IMO.

07-28-2008	#9
elmo I need a light Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: England Posts: 2,645	Re: Gurren Lagann US Premiere July 28th! ... holy shit forgot alabout this anime :O!!!!!!! i watched like the first 5 episodes when it came out then my internet went so i forgot about it .... im scared to ask as to how many epidsoades it's up to now __________________ HEY! BE SURE TO CHECK OUT MY NEW FILM!