"Toei Japan Channel" Being Tested In US Markets?

cb1 · 09-07-2013, 08:42 AM

i hope comcast get channel - i live in sandwick and somonaul area

ZeoRangerV · 09-07-2013, 08:50 AM

Yeah, testing it without subs seems like a risky move as most English speakers will probably just continue to use free fansubs.

But hey, this still sounds like a great thing and I'd love to be able to back it. If it ever actually make it available to me that is.

XW1n5t0nX · 09-07-2013, 09:12 AM

I swear if Time Warner gets this channel, I'm buying it in a heartbeat.

ArmorhideMB2 · 09-07-2013, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by decepticusprime

if it doesnt sub from day 1 it will fail.

well aren't you mister positive

Locke · 09-07-2013, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by ArmorhideMB2

well aren't you mister positive

He makes a fair point though. How many Japanese speaking toku fans with money to spare are there in the US? I know it's a big place, but mass audience channels struggle as is, and this thing Toei are trying is pretty much the true definition of niche and limiting the audiences even further seems like a deathwish.

Den-O · 09-07-2013, 11:48 AM

By not offering subs from the outset I think they're making a pretty big mistake. Especially if they wind up waiting the year that's been mentioned.

thunderstrike541 · 09-07-2013, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by GoseiWonder

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SPLIT LIP · 09-07-2013, 06:48 PM

So, wait, none of their shows will be subbed?

Uh... why the hell not?

algo448 · 09-07-2013, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by SPLIT LIP

So, wait, none of their shows will be subbed?

Uh... why the hell not?

Because they are apparently targeting Japanese poeple residing in the USA, and not americans. At least for the first year.

Not exactly the smartest plan...

SideswipePrime · 09-07-2013, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Kickback

Very curious.

The articles I've read on this today talked about Kamen Rider and other shows, but not Super Sentai. They have a deal with Saban ... what happens if they choose just to air Super Sentai on this "channel", what kind of contract breaching does that mean, if any? Could it mean the eventual ending to Power Rangers?

That's a good point. I wonder...

I really hope it does well, because I have said on several occasions: I wouldn't mind paying to watch Kamen Rider legally.

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09-07-2013, 08:50 AM	#32
ZeoRangerV Kawaii 5-0 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Cardiff, United Kingdom Posts: 12,851	Yeah, testing it without subs seems like a risky move as most English speakers will probably just continue to use free fansubs. But hey, this still sounds like a great thing and I'd love to be able to back it. If it ever actually make it available to me that is. __________________ My Shiny Toy Robots: Toku, Anime & Toy Reviews

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XW1n5t0nX 「蝙蝠騎士の魔界<ブラム>」 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: The Catacombs of Ohio Posts: 12,794	I swear if Time Warner gets this channel, I'm buying it in a heartbeat. __________________

09-07-2013, 11:38 AM	#34
ArmorhideMB2 Mighty No 23399 Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 783	Quote: Originally Posted by decepticusprime if it doesnt sub from day 1 it will fail. well aren't you mister positive __________________ Want to chat? @ArmorhideTN God I love that. "I will sit on my throne of Mecha and pass judgement on your souls!"- Sentai

09-07-2013, 11:40 AM	#35
Locke Big Bad Wolf. Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Raiding tombs. Posts: 9,529	Quote: Originally Posted by ArmorhideMB2 well aren't you mister positive He makes a fair point though. How many Japanese speaking toku fans with money to spare are there in the US? I know it's a big place, but mass audience channels struggle as is, and this thing Toei are trying is pretty much the true definition of niche and limiting the audiences even further seems like a deathwish. __________________

09-07-2013, 02:57 PM	#37
thunderstrike541 Chōjin Sentai Jetman! Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 1,465	Quote: Originally Posted by GoseiWonder ... Oh god, that sounded like some one was having, well, you know. (this is awkward)