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State of the Anime Industry: What are the implications of simulcasting for fansubbing groups? Are dubs sustained by television? How influential is Astro Boy? Our panel tackles these questions, assesses how a single-distributor monopoly would affect the industry and the consumer, and determines how much creative influence foreign media wields over Japan.


Episode Title:
“State of the Industry 2009”
Episode Count:
01
Run Time:
01:02:13
Host(s):
Sean Russell
Guest(s): J. Moretheil, Evan Minto, Fightbait
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Introduction (0:00 – 2:50)
We’re adding a few new elements to the introduction of the show. I’m sure you noticed the slightly different theme music and the polished introduction. Personally, I think it’s a welcome change.
Music: Lapland by Ratatat

First Topic (2:50 – 14:27)
This season a handful of shows are being simulcast. What are the implications of this for fansubbing groups? 
Music: Phoenix – “1901”

Second Topic (14:27 – 28:58)
If anime doesn’t have a large presence on television, is there room for dubs in the market?
Cartoon Network
Music: Cut Copy – “Lights and Music (Boyz Noise Remix)”

Third Topic (28:58 – 38:54)
How will the success or failure of Astro Boy the movie affect the upcoming release of anime adaptations in the near future?
Matrix: Anime Influence
Lady Snow Blood

Break (38:54 – 39:58)
Anime Genesis: 
It would be nice if he had newer episodes. Either way, we are staunch supporters of Anime Genesis and look forward to having his voice on future episodes of the Anime 3000 Panel. http://www.anime-gen.com

Fourth Topic (39:58 – 52:15)
Will Funimation’s partnership with VIZ have an affect on smaller anime distributors?
Original Article:
Music: New Young Pony Club – “Ice Cream”

Fifth Topic (52:15 – 1:00:40)
Can the foreign media have an impact on Japanese art style and direction of Japanese manga and anime?
Batman Gotham Knight
Gi-Joe Sigma Six
Mike Arias

Closing  (1:00:40 –  1:02:13)
Make sure you visit Evan Minto’s website anigamers.com where you can enter their contest to Win a Copy of School Girl Milky Crisis! This is of course from Jonathan Clements, the co author of the Anime Encyclopedia.

Follow Mori’s blog at Anime Diet where he delivers commentary about the latest in anime and manga.

You can find John-Paul every Tuesday and every other Thursday on the Fightbait Anime Podcast. Subscribe to their podcast and make sure you visit their forum.


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