NYAF: FUNimation

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The new York Anime Festival is going on this weekend, & FUNimation was one of the first in the industry to hold their panel this year. They announced two "new" licenses, but more like license rescues. First they acquired CLAMP's classic "X" TV series, as well as the OVA. It's another title that Geneon had previously released in the US that Funi will now be taking care of.

The other rescue title actually doesn't come from Geneon, but Tokyopop. It's the complete "Initial D" series. That's right, all five seasons of it- First Stage, Second Stage, Extra Stage, Third Stage, & Fourth Stage. But unlike most of their rescues, Funi will actually be completely redubbing this series rather than using Tokyopop's old dub. The original, uncut Euro-beat soundtrack will even stay intact as well.

Outside of licensing news, FUNimation also announced the dub cast for "FullMetal Alchemist: Brotherhood." Unlike the Japanese version, nearly the entire previous voice cast will be returning to their old roles from the first series. & yes, that includes Vic Mignogna as Ed. Naturally Aaron Dismuke grew too old to play Al anymore, but Funi did promise that he would be playing a "big role" later on in the series. Here's the new cast:

• Alphonse Elric - Maxey Whitehead (Antonio from Romeo x Juliet, Czeslaw Meyer from Baccano)
• Scar - J Michael Tatum (Eneru from One Piece, Isaac from Baccano)
• Isaac McDougal - Bryan Massey (Ladd from Baccano, Nino from Gunslinger Girl: Il Teatrino)

In other tidbits, more "Afro Samurai" is definitely possible for the future. Even though several companies have begun releasing sub-only series, Funi vows to NEVER do that. & finally, "Strike Witches" will indeed remain uncut when they release the series set next year. *drool*

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Source: http://blog.funimation.com/tag/nyaf