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05/14/2004 Archived Entry: "FUNimation Licenses FMA"

These news aren't related to DBZ, but I felt like you should know. FUNimation has licensed an AMAZING series called "Fullmetal Alchemist" (which is currently #1 in Japan).

Fullmetal Alchemist is currently scheduled to make its broadcast debut on Cartoon Network in October 2004 and the DVD release of the Fullmetal Alchemist anime series is expected at the beginning of 2005.

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I really recommend you guys to watch it. It's over Naruto by 9 spots (in Japan's top 10 anime listing). You can watch the trailers by going HERE.

Posted by XZ @ 05:20 PM EST

Replies: 36 comments

Yeah, have few of FMA episodes. Like it... but can't download any cause my other computer is messed up!

Aha! Number 1!

Posted by Ruben @ 05/14/2004 05:57 PM EST


Gahh, I mean Rubetheboob! Not Ruben!
Anyway I was watching G4 and they had a special on the E3 this year. And Square Enix announced that they are making a Full Metal Alchemest game, they showed some game play in it too, looks really cool.

Posted by Rubetheboob @ 05/14/2004 06:00 PM EST


*sigh* such depressing news....
FUNI RUINS EVERYTHING!!! GAHHH DAMN THEY!!

Posted by Hydie @ 05/14/2004 06:45 PM EST


I agree with Hydie, Funimation shouldn't dub FMA, atleast some other better people should dub it, such as the people in adult swim.

Posted by SilverFX @ 05/14/2004 06:54 PM EST


Silver X, you are stupid.

Funi isn't terrible, at least if you don't like their version, they provide the uncut Japanese version for you to see.

Posted by Yoko @ 05/14/2004 07:08 PM EST


(On Their DVDs)

Posted by Yoko @ 05/14/2004 07:09 PM EST


all people, get ur tears out. funimation is back, out to ruin another anime...*sigh*. And anyways one more thing. FMA got the top rating cause it appered in six catogories on the survey while otyhe anime's were one...naruto got one. So bassially FMA had more publicity so it became numbeer 1. They should do a fair survey, NARUTO is THE BEST anyways.

*sigh* Funimation... someone give them a life...*sigh*

Posted by jgdg @ 05/14/2004 07:20 PM EST


I Suggest To All Who Read This to NOT WATCH THE FUN VERSION OF FMA... i herd some fo the dubbing and its horrible compaired to the japanese voices... Fun is just going to ruin this anime just like most of the other they Fed Up. They should stop Dubbing and just Start SubTitle

Posted by SenJin @ 05/14/2004 09:54 PM EST


at least funimation's dvd releases are amazing. i dont think their dub will be bad though. anyway, funi is better than 4kids.......

Posted by uchiha sasuke @ 05/14/2004 10:10 PM EST


Yoko your being a complete moron. It was my own opinion, live with it.

Posted by SilverDemon @ 05/14/2004 11:27 PM EST


SilverDemon, you are the moron. Be thankful that Funimation actually offers these shows subtitled on DVD's, and even some of their dubs aren't even that bad. Also, SilverFX, Adult Swim doesn't do the actual dubbing. It is just a section on CN that shows near-uncut dubbed shows, some of which were even dubbed by Funi (Yu Yu Hakusho used to be on Adult swim before it went to Toonami. It was much better on Adult swim, and I highly recommend the DVD's. Just be sure to watch it Subbed and Dubbed.)
Also, having seen abou twelve episodes of FMA, I am really looking forward to it on CN. I just hope thtat it is put on Adult Swim instead of Toonami.

Posted by Davis 51 @ 05/15/2004 02:47 PM EST


lol i have already seen 50 episodes of FMA thanks to bit torrent, you ppl who havent seen it are in for a treat.

Posted by Goku8234 @ 05/15/2004 03:05 PM EST


funny... couse last time i saw b4 it was licenced ... it was only up to episode 30...(stupid you huh)

Posted by SenJin @ 05/15/2004 03:09 PM EST


You haven't seen 50, because 50 isn't even out in japan. Luckily due to my superior knowledge on how to use IRC I can still get the rest of the episodes. So good luck and wait for the DVD's, suckers.

Posted by Heavy P @ 05/15/2004 06:00 PM EST


Yko, the uncut versions suck. If they are uncut they should not be tampered with at all, only the language.

Posted by Ecko @ 05/15/2004 08:36 PM EST


well if its in the top 10 and hovering 9 spots ahead of Naruto it's got to be good...

Posted by Dark @ 05/15/2004 09:04 PM EST


i cant wait................!

Posted by 69 @ 05/15/2004 09:24 PM EST


Wow Davis 51, you're more retarded then Yoko. First of all, as I said, it was my own opinion. Second of all, I don't care who dubs it, as long as the anime is not edited besides dubbing, it's fine. Third of all, I am not thankful that Funimation offers the DVDs.

Posted by SilverFX @ 05/15/2004 11:43 PM EST


I've only heard of this show, I know nothing about it. I'll at least watch the first episode of it when it comes out though.

Posted by Chuquita @ 05/16/2004 12:23 AM EST


hmm ur right, after reviewing the episode folder i only have 29eps, lol silly me. Anyways, its a good anime in my opinion with a solid story, even though the intro gets boring after the 10th time hearing it.

Posted by Goku8234 @ 05/16/2004 04:41 AM EST


Even if Funimation does release FMA I hope its not true. The ruined DBZ to be dead honest. They over publicized it and soon as the series ended so did there sales. They ruined GT to all hell, and Yu Yu Hakusho is to pathetic to watch now a days,and probably the best out of all these is Fruits Basket.I get sick of hearing the same old Piccolo voice and King Kai on different animes..its horrible.

My only wish is that Funimation does not dub Naruto. *Sigh* The people from Inuyasha have good voices and they didn't change anything but the voices.

Poor..FMA..hopefully Naruto will not get destroyed.

Posted by AiaranRK @ 05/16/2004 08:56 AM EST


Geez. Why do you people hate funimation so much. They sure as hell did a better job with DBZ than Pioneer. We could at least be hopeful that the Dub of FMA will be good. If it is not, then there will be DVD's available.

As for Naruto, I do not care who dubs it as long as it is Uncut, is available subbed and it isn't done by 4Kids.*shudders*

Posted by Davis 51 @ 05/16/2004 04:16 PM EST


The Japanese Voice Cast is simply wonderfull. Yet....from what I have seen of Funimation's dub....which is about a 26 minute footage.....It is quite bad. The voices don't even come NEAR the original.....it really takes away the fun from the anime. Vey disappointed. I will Continue to watch the original Japanese version and will never touch Funi's.

Posted by 007 @ 05/16/2004 10:15 PM EST


so then i guess that no one is going to the anime convention in october this year... are there any single girls out there 17? I'm so alone...

Posted by Prince_Vegeta @ 05/17/2004 10:30 AM EST


so then i guess that no one is going to the anime convention in october this year... are there any single girls out there 17? I'm so alone...

Posted by Prince_Vegeta @ 05/17/2004 10:30 AM EST


so then i guess that no one is going to the anime convention in october this year... are there any single girls out there 17? I'm so alone...

Posted by Prince_Vegeta @ 05/17/2004 10:30 AM EST


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Posted by Badger @ 05/17/2004 07:22 PM EST


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Someone get me Solid Snakeeeeeeee's "macheon gun"(tm)

Posted by Davis 51 @ 05/21/2004 05:10 PM EST


I agree with Hydie, Funimation shouldn't dub FMA, atleast some other better people should dub it, such as the people in adult swim.

Posted by SilverFX @ 05/14/2004 06:54 PM EST

Funi isn't terrible, at least if you don't like their version, they provide the uncut Japanese version for you to see.

Posted by Yoko @ 05/14/2004 07:08 PM EST

i agree with SilverfX, exept, i think Anime Works (the people who dubbed Rurouni Kenshin) should dub FMA. In my opinion, Funimation changes too many things when they dub. Yoko, Almost every company that dubs anime has the Japaneas option in the DVDs

Posted by Someone who exists @ 05/22/2004 03:20 AM EST


Geez. Why do you people hate funimation so much. They sure as hell did a better job with DBZ than Pioneer. We could at least be hopeful that the Dub of FMA will be good. If it is not, then there will be DVD's available.

As for Naruto, I do not care who dubs it as long as it is Uncut, is available subbed and it isn't done by 4Kids.*shudders*

Posted by Davis 51 @ 05/16/2004 04:16 PM EST

I agree with Davis51 on the Fact that Funi isnt THAT bad. They did a WAAAAAAAAAAY better job with DBZ than Pioneer did. The Pioneer voices were soooo ***. 4kids sux too. But i still think there are way better people who could Dub FMA than Funi, but as long as it is Uncut and on DVD so i can change it to Japanease occasionally, I am happy.

Posted by Someone who exists @ 05/22/2004 03:26 AM EST


The Rurouni Kenshin Dub Sucked ***

Posted by Davis 51 @ 05/23/2004 01:47 PM EST


want my machion gun come and get some a s s h o l e!!

Posted by Solid snakeeeeeee @ 05/24/2004 05:58 PM EST


come on everybody. Everyone should know Funimation ruins all anime, and I think SilverFX will agree, their dubbing SUX!!!

Posted by dbzkid @ 05/24/2004 06:35 PM EST


Solid Snakeeeeeeee: at least spell machine gun right. Can you tell me where you live so I can find you.

I still think that your spelling is being affected by too much Pornography (or too much Metal Gear Solid). At least be consistant with the name(as in keep the same number of eeee's).

Also, Funimation does not "[ruin] all anime" and everyone doesn't know that. They may not be the best, but it sure could have been a helluva lot worse.

Posted by Davis 51 @ 05/24/2004 07:18 PM EST


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