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TokyoPop Boycott?, Will U refuse to Watch TokyoPop Version?| jimbo | |
IDW Full Member  Group: Members Posts: 32 Member No.: 674 Joined: Aug 31st 2003 Location: Update Profile | I've created this poll without the knowledge of any previous polls or threads on this topic. So if this is old hat - challenge me to a BATTLE. However, I'll be riding a Suzuki GSX-R and not no Rice Burning Drift Monsta. My home course is Skyline Boulevard in La Honda California or Mines Road in Livermore California. I'm far from being the fastest...  Also, I created this poll with the thought that it may be hypocritical to condemn TokyoPop before having seen their work. I think this with each condemning and disparaging remark i read here made against TP. As a new fan, I'd welcome a version that did not have to be Americanized with different names that were easy to remember or pronounce OR have elements removed like Mogi's true storyline but I say all this without knowing what TP will be doing in the US release. I personally will be purchasing the TP versions since I'd like to add to my collection of a fascinating story that is Initial D. have fun... jamesguanzon@yahoo.com |
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| Kamui | Posted on Sep 1 2003, 08:18 AM |
Abba Zaba, you my only friend! Group: Advanced Members Posts: 4,681 Member No.: 469 Joined: Jun 11th 2003 Location: NY | screw toykopop i burn there company down  |
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| S15-guy | Posted on Sep 1 2003, 11:30 AM |
dampachi! Group: Advanced Members Posts: 4,164 Member No.: 177 Joined: Jan 10th 2003 Location: Adelaide, South Australia | why would I want to PAY to watch a bullshit version of an anime I already have? also, what is the point of collecting something that doesnt make sense? Like you just cant cut out a whole section of a characters storyline because its not appropriate for younger children. They even replaced the exhaust noises so their cars sounds like a civic with a drainpipe on the back of it. Do yourself a favour, buy some hong kong DVD's from Ebay, you will get the proper experience, and you will save yourself a lot of money. oh, and you wont have to hear 'Iggy' saying shit like "Yo, Tak, my homie, what up biatch, yo 86 is a phat ride" |
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| karasac | Posted on Sep 1 2003, 11:39 AM | ||
Rotary Disciple Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,209 Member No.: 11 Joined: Aug 28th 2002 Location: Chino Hills, California |
we've already seen enough of their work, look at what they did to the manga and theres a thread thats pinned in this section, a company already did a review of it and they say it sucks donkey nuts, due to the fact that they cut parts of the story and alterd the original sounds and added some "effects" durring the race secnes enough said | ||
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| Perry | Posted on Sep 1 2003, 11:48 AM | ||||
Like an eagle!  Group: SITE OWNER Posts: 8,014 Member No.: 1 Joined: Sep 15th 2002 Location: San Leandro, California |
He already got the full set of Initial D. ^^;;
LOL !!!!! On a more serious note, I refuse to purchase TP version of Initial D. First, I don't have the money. (30 dollars for 3 episodes? Too expensive!) Second, I dislike TP because they don't appreciate the work Shigeno Shuichi (Author of Initial D) had done. Third, Initial D is one of the several animes that were originally target toward a group of more mature audience, editing out Mogi's prostitution part (Underage prostitution is actually a serious problem in Japan right now) will just drive the series to an impasse later on. However, I would like to download a copy of the TP version of Initial D off KaZaA Lite or IRC, just to see how they screw it up. This is my way to boycott TP. | ||||
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| Indecisive | Posted on Sep 1 2003, 12:04 PM | ||||||
the deranged one Group: Advanced Members Posts: 5,132 Member No.: 34 Joined: Oct 1st 2002 Location: Vancouver, Canada |
help boycott tokyochop by supporting piracy of their product....I like your style | ||||||
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| driftFD | Posted on Sep 1 2003, 01:38 PM |
Jesus is my homeboy... Group: Advanced Members Posts: 890 Member No.: 549 Joined: Jul 14th 2003 Location: Montreal |  That shmuck stole my boycott idea! nooooooooo! |
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| Evolution | Posted on Sep 1 2003, 05:27 PM |
Moo!! Group: Advanced Members Posts: 3,035 Member No.: 657 Joined: Aug 24th 2003 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada | I would boycott tokyopop just for what they did to ID. I think they should give some1 other company the job to bring it it north america and not change anything in the series. |
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| solypsist | Posted on Sep 1 2003, 07:49 PM |
IDW Jr. Member Group: Members Posts: 63 Member No.: 664 Joined: Aug 26th 2003 Location: Update Profile | hmmmm......I've already seen all the stages, so why bother? I'll stick with the fan-subtitled ones. |
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| jimbo |  Posted on Sep 2 2003, 02:09 PM | ||||
IDW Full Member Group: Members Posts: 32 Member No.: 674 Joined: Aug 31st 2003 Location: Update Profile |
hi perry- yes i did get the full set of INITIAL D thru http://www.jackadeal.com/ Is there a way to determine if i have the 'genuine article'? Did anyone else purchase the DVD set thru EBAY or other retailers or in Hong Kong or Japan? I haven't seen the underground versions of ID but the voices appear to be from the same Japanese voice actors throughout the series. In anycase, i'd prefer to see the show as it was meant to be seen. Specifically, as the artist intended. didn't want to hunt for the stuff thru Kazaa or other P2P or your standard search engine since there would be too many gaps in the episodes or edits by the posters. I've seen versions of the Extra Stage that had scenes edited out. so i opted for the more expensive solution... but you end your post with something interesting... You "DO" plan on watching the TP version "just to see how they screw it up". whether you buy it or not is a separate issue. but will the posters who have complained "REALLY" make a conscious effort not to watch the bastardized TP version? this may sound corny but i do care about the characters in the story and can only assume that those who are complaining are doing so also because TokyoPop has compromised the integrity of a story that they identify with and care about. if you get enough intelligent and moderated discussion on a board like this with true fans you have a better chance of making a difference with the owners or licensors (ie TokyoPop) of intellectual and artistic property like Initial D. Think about this -- if the TP release of ID is a total flop is this a GOOD thing for the overall reputation of Initial D? In my opinion, no. in anycase, thanks for administering and moderating the Initial D forum so far it's got some interesting content. | ||||
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| Kamui | Posted on Sep 2 2003, 04:08 PM |
Abba Zaba, you my only friend! Group: Advanced Members Posts: 4,681 Member No.: 469 Joined: Jun 11th 2003 Location: NY | The dvds of ID from hong kong are bootlegs the originals where never released on dvd from japan with subtitles thats why when you watch your ID dvds a email adress pops up at the bottom every 15 minutes and yes my ID dvds are bootlegs but work perfect along with my X series on dvd alot of animes are bootlegs |
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| netbizkit | Posted on Sep 3 2003, 03:31 PM |
MASTER PROCOKER Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,541 Member No.: 312 Joined: Mar 17th 2003 Location: SUNNNYVALE, CA | nuttin like a good bootleg |
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| Kamui | Posted on Sep 3 2003, 03:43 PM |
Abba Zaba, you my only friend! Group: Advanced Members Posts: 4,681 Member No.: 469 Joined: Jun 11th 2003 Location: NY | yup  |
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| jimbo | Posted on Sep 5 2003, 02:39 AM | ||
IDW Full Member Group: Members Posts: 32 Member No.: 674 Joined: Aug 31st 2003 Location: Update Profile |
It's a shame that TP had to cut out this section. Since what's acceptable in Japan would never fly in the States. So how do they get around Takumi's motivation to go race ( Lan-Evo guy? who ? ) after spying on Mogi at Family's? hmmm... so i guess my stuff is bootlegged to some degree... the email address pop-ups indicate that these are 'fan-subtitled' editions OR is this some company ? have any of you emailed these joints? | ||
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