[DVD/BD] A Certain Magical Index franchise

[WTK]

via TRSI...

• A Certain Magical Index, Part 1 (LE) - ??? minutes - $64.98 - 10/30/12
• A Certain Magical Index, Part 2 - ??? minutes - $59.98 - 10/30/12

via ANNCast with Lance @ ~70:55 (10/22/10)

- "...if Index and Railgun are going to be on Blu-ray?"

- "Probably eventually..." It's just that some of the stuff (some of the titles) won't perform (just won't sell) on Blu-ray. We put out Samurai 7...sold great. We put out Heroic Age...sold great. We put Ouran...bombed on Blu-ray.

I figured to create a separate thread for this. Quick note: the R1 DVD prefix tag is just referring to the North American license (since home video info hasn't been revealed yet).

Here is what's known so far for the A Certain Magical Index license...

• License announced back on 07/02/2010 (AX).
• Series webpage (http://www.funimation.com/a-certain-magical-index) was launched today @ FUNimation.com.
• The first two subbed streaming episodes are also now available for EVS members.

The series webpage also lists the copyright:

© KAZUMA KAMACHI/ASCII MEDIA WORKS/PROJECT-INDEX © KAZUMA KAMACHI / ASCII MEDIA WORKS / PROJECT- INDEX Ⅱ. Licensed by FUNimation® Productions, Ltd. All Rights Reserved.

If the copyright is 100% accurate, it means that FUNimation also have INDEX II. EDIT in regards to the copyright: via FUNimation Facebook page...

Actually, both seasons of Index are under the same copyright. That's why the copyright looks like that on the page. We don't have season 2.

It remains to be seen when the series will be solicited/released. I guess with the little information that's revealed today, it's a tiny step to the right direction.

[Shin Seikatsu]

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That sure would be some good news!

[_PS_]

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That's quite good news. I'm looking forward to getting to see this finally.

[Jun Kuga]

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May I be the first to say it's about bloody time.

[Buckeye]

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This is great news and a strong indication that the whole merger deal that held up these titles is now finished and that Funi now has the source material to work with. I had a feeling this was going to happen once the Hellsing Ultimate panel was listed. It's about time already.

[ultimatemegax]

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Oh god, Funi! Put someone who can read Japanese on your marketing staff. You seriously put the title of the radio show as the Japanese title. I can't help but laugh at the ineptitude for this title.

[EmperorBrandon]

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You seriously put the title of the radio show as the Japanese title. I can't help but laugh at the ineptitude for this title.

Hah, that was one of the first things I noticed. It had me scratching my head.

[wagr]

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I enjoyed it when it came out, and frankly forgot about it after Railgun. I was happy to see II get made, but don't think I've seen any of it other than a commercial or two. I will pre-order the discs when they are solicited.

[Shin Seikatsu]

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Oh god, Funi! Put someone who can read Japanese on your marketing staff. You seriously put the title of the radio show as the Japanese title. I can't help but laugh at the ineptitude for this title.

That sure is a funny one!

[Draneor]

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Oh god, Funi! Put someone who can read Japanese on your marketing staff. You seriously put the title of the radio show as the Japanese title. I can't help but laugh at the ineptitude for this title.

Is this in reference to the video?

[Edit] Nevermind. I enabled JavaScript and now see it. Sometimes, using noscript is not the best idea...

[EyeOfPain]

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Ah, you got my hopes up. Good job, WTK.

Ha, that's definitely not the right logo.

[Dark Paladin X]

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Well that a good sign to hear. Been waiting for a long time to see a DVD release in the U.S. with an English dub. This, along with Hellsing Ultimate is the sign that the Geneon/Universal thing has been already settled.

They probably would give us more details on this at Anime Boston and Sakura con coming up next week (probably not expecting a dub cast as of this date since they've started streaming the episodes for the EVS and they probably in the process of translating for the subtitles and the dub and/or finding cast members for the dub).

That being said, I'm going to expect the release date either this year in the winter or next year in the spring.

[Zeether]

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I'm guessing the long wait was because they were going for season 2 as well, given the trademark.

[Serial Experiments Nobue]

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Well this is a series that my interest has definitely been sparked in. I've had my eye on the Railgun manga for quite a while as well.

[ProvidenceBreaker]

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This is surprising. They are finally streaming episodes and Index II appears likely to be licensed as well. This should be a good year for the franchise. Domestic release finally underway, a movie coming out soon and strong hints at season 3 (or some other project) later this year.