Fairy Tail licensed by Funimation (License & dub discussion)

[Starway]

Any one else think it's funny that part 14 ends on episode 153 both for the fact that when the English dub filler ends the sub starts a filler arc and cuz the next filler about the celestial spirits lol

[Krono]

In some sad news, it appears that Bob Magruder, voice actor for the Funimation dub of Fairy Tail, serving as the the narrator and voice of Igneel, has passed away.

We've heard the news from Aaron Roberts, voice of Samuel and miscellaneous background voices:

https://twitter.com/AaronRobertsYes/...52507843481601
https://www.facebook.com/AaronRobert...06235892856303

And from Bobby Goldstein, creator of the tv show Cheaters, a show Bob Magruder narrated for many years:

https://twitter.com/bobbygoldstein/s...61793244016641

[immblueversion]

"I'm not asking the impossible of you, my boy. I know you have the power to do it. Stop doubting yourself. Never forget you are a true Dragon Slayer, and you should take pride in that accomplishment. Know that no matter what happens... I, Igneel, will always be proud of you."

Bob Magruder as Igneel, Episode 67. RIP.

[Krono]

ANN has Bob's obituary up.

They also link to his local paper's obituary for him.

[immblueversion]

As of today, Funimation's dub of the original 175-episode run is complete. Now let us hope they'll continue into the 2014 series.

[Krono]

I'm sure they'll continue. They wouldn't have made a point of getting the continuation for simulcast if the series wasn't successful. There might be a break due to a need to wait a certain amount of time after the DVDs are released in Japan, but that'll likely be it.

[immblueversion]

Originally Posted by Krono

I'm sure they'll continue. They wouldn't have made a point of getting the continuation for simulcast if the series wasn't successful. There might be a break due to a need to wait a certain amount of time after the DVDs are released in Japan, but that'll likely be it.

I've heard people say that the cast have let slip that they're recording now. I just wonder how recently. I know it takes a while between recording and release, so...

[Kid Ryan]

Originally Posted by immblueversion

As of today, Funimation's dub of the original 175-episode run is complete. Now let us hope they'll continue into the 2014 series.

That's great news for the dub fans, hopefully FUNi will release the sequel series soon.

I still need to resume watching the dub myself, stopped after Episode 04 I think.

(I probably would've watched FT dub only if I had the patience to wait for FUNi lol)

[immblueversion]

Originally Posted by Toddler Naruto

That's great news for the dub fans, hopefully FUNi will release the sequel series soon.

I still need to resume watching the dub myself, stopped after Episode 04 I think.

(I probably would've watched FT dub only if I had the patience to wait for FUNi lol)

I'm sure I don't have to tell you, but don't confuse it for the Animax dub.

[Kid Ryan]

Originally Posted by immblueversion

I'm sure I don't have to tell you, but don't confuse it for the Animax dub.

Nah I've only seen the FUNi dub for FT. I do know the difference between the two XD.

I did try to watch the Animax dub at one point, but I couldn't get past the first few minutes of Episode 1.

[SnakeEyes2015]

Originally Posted by immblueversion

I've heard people say that the cast have let slip that they're recording now. I just wonder how recently. I know it takes a while between recording and release, so...

Do you have a link where they are talking about it?
Not to be rude or on attack with what you are saying.
But now we are thinking that they ARE allready busy dubbing the new 2014 series.

I really hope that it is true ,but so far i did not see any anouncements at all, about dubbing it.
So it may be false hope what you are giving us...

Again its not an attack on what you are saying

[immblueversion]

Originally Posted by SnakeEyes2015

Do you have a link where they are talking about it?
Not to be rude or on attack with what you are saying.
But now we are thinking that they ARE allready busy dubbing the new 2014 series.

I really hope that it is true ,but so far i did not see any anouncements at all, about dubbing it.
So it may be false hope what you are giving us...

Again its not an attack on what you are saying

You don't need to explain yourself. Not even I know, which is why I brought it up in the event someone could verify. And as one who's just finished up the dub as it is now, I'd feel most bitter if they didn't continue it.

[Krono]

Well, we have our answer, Funimation's schedule has an upcoming entry for Fairy Tail:

Fairy Tail - Season 7 176-187 Dub TV-14 6/30/15

[Kid Ryan]

Originally Posted by Krono

Well, we have our answer, Funimation's schedule has an upcoming entry for Fairy Tail:

Fairy Tail - Season 7 176-187 Dub TV-14 6/30/15

We also finally have a Blu-Ray/DVD release date for Part 16 too.

Originally Posted by WTK

via FUNimation Shop & TRSI:

Fairy Tail, Part 16 (Blu-ray / DVD Combo) - 300 minutes - $54.98 - 8/25/15
- http://shop.funimation.com/Shop/Shop...?itemid=108612

[3DChaos]

Can't wait for them to do the Final Day Arc and the Tartarus Arc. I skipped to sub because I wanted to see it so bad.

[immblueversion]

Originally Posted by 3DChaos

Can't wait for them to do the Final Day Arc and the Tartarus Arc. I skipped to sub because I wanted to see it so bad.

I only hope Funimation will release the original DVD version of the episodes with the cleaned up art, not the simulcast version. That'd be worth getting the DVDs, I'd say.

[MCAL]

Originally Posted by immblueversion

I only hope Funimation will release the original DVD version of the episodes with the cleaned up art, not the simulcast version. That'd be worth getting the DVDs, I'd say.

The Cover art for the US BD/DVD uses the the cover art from the Japanese ones (As all the other volumes did), so that would seem to be the case.

[immblueversion]

Well, we have a trailer for Part 16. And...the art is the same as the simulcast version. I just hope it's just for the trailer and we'll be getting the cleaned version from the Japanese DVD on the final product. I'm glad it's getting a good dub, but I want it to look as good as it's going to sound...

And for those who don't know what I mean by the art, tell me which looks better:

Spoiler for Simulcast / English DVD trailer:

Spoiler for Japanese DVD:

[Krono]

I don't usually watch trailers. Do you know if they just redubbed one of the Japanese trailers? That could explain it.

If it's something they put together themselves, you probably ought to try contacting Funimation to ask them about it.

[immblueversion]

Originally Posted by Krono

I don't usually watch trailers. Do you know if they just redubbed one of the Japanese trailers? That could explain it.

If it's something they put together themselves, you probably ought to try contacting Funimation to ask them about it.

No, it's a brand new trailer made by Funimation. But I've messaged them, and they've looked into it. From what I could gather, the video for the American home release should be the same as the Japanese one, and that sometimes broadcast versions can make their way into trailers. This isn't the first time a Funimation trailer has featured non-finalized material. Most of the clips they release don't fully mix the audio into the video, making it sound raw and louder than the BGM and SFX. There was even a dub trailer with a character whose voice actor was different from the final cut, and for good reason (apparently they thought Faust was supposed to be Grand Doma, not Makarov; dunno how that happened). I've sent them other comparisons between broadcast and home release versions, so hopefully this is just a trailer thing.