One Piece Episode 403 Leaked Before Airing in Japan and US [Update] - Forums

06-11-09, 11:39 PM

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stayatari said:

lostcause said:
Funimation just posted this on US One Piece website:

As anime fans know, FUNimation Entertainment and Toei Animation had planned for the first ever online simulcast of the series ‘One Piece’ tonight at 9:00 pm CDT., just one hour after its premiere on Japan’s Fuji Television. Unfortunately, in the last 24 hours we have determined that the FUNimation servers were compromised, even though we employ strict security standards. An unknown individual accessed and posted episode 403 online and as a direct result of this illegal act, all U.S. and Canadian fans will be deprived of access to this great anime series for the immediate future. We will make every effort to locate and prosecute the perpetrator(s)to the fullest extent of the law and will provide updates regarding this most serious matter

I had to laugh. Seriously.

How are they going to punish the perpetrator? Sue them for millions of dollars? Tar and feather them? Make him watch their dubs? Ah... the things FUNimation might do... I hear they're more violent than 4kids.

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06-20-09, 12:30 PM

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As much as I am suppose to support the industry I can't even access the site from my area which is stupid. There are fans from other continents such as Europe maybe?! Oh well people complaining about the subs have a justification in doing so, this due to the fact that fan subs are of much higher quality than these people which make money from it, a prime example is CrunchyRoll and Funimation! Fan subbers put in more of an effort and they do not even get anything out of it, whereas these "Legit" sites can't be bothered to put quality on their subs, of course people will continue to rebel!

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06-20-09, 9:29 PM

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Sami092 said:
As much as I am suppose to support the industry I can't even access the site from my area which is stupid. There are fans from other continents such as Europe maybe?! Oh well people complaining about the subs have a justification in doing so, this due to the fact that fan subs are of much higher quality than these people which make money from it, a prime example is CrunchyRoll and Funimation! Fan subbers put in more of an effort and they do not even get anything out of it, whereas these "Legit" sites can't be bothered to put quality on their subs, of course people will continue to rebel!

This has been said a millions of times but FUNimation is not a licensing company for the world, they are a US based company and gaining licenses to distribute outside of NA and other areas that they cover is expensive. Letting those from Europe access their videos would also possibly be a breach of their license which is why they block others out. Really this is an issue that should be taken up with the Japanese companies, not Funimation or any other license company.

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06-21-09, 2:24 PM

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Capellabun said:

Sami092 said:
As much as I am suppose to support the industry I can't even access the site from my area which is stupid. There are fans from other continents such as Europe maybe?! Oh well people complaining about the subs have a justification in doing so, this due to the fact that fan subs are of much higher quality than these people which make money from it, a prime example is CrunchyRoll and Funimation! Fan subbers put in more of an effort and they do not even get anything out of it, whereas these "Legit" sites can't be bothered to put quality on their subs, of course people will continue to rebel!

This has been said a millions of times but FUNimation is not a licensing company for the world, they are a US based company and gaining licenses to distribute outside of NA and other areas that they cover is expensive. Letting those from Europe access their videos would also possibly be a breach of their license which is why they block others out. Really this is an issue that should be taken up with the Japanese companies, not Funimation or any other license company.

Cool, so the Jaanes companies do know that illegal dwnloadnig happens outside of NA as well?! So they are attempting to only sort about 60% of the problem! Oh well, I have nothing to feel guilty about, I can't access it so I have no power but to do the downloading. Inevitable this stuff is going to happen it will never be stopped because people whic set up torrent downloading etc. will always be one step ahead!

#65 08-20-09, 12:06 AM
dtshyk News Team Offline Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 2005	News Update FUNimation will resume the streaming of One Piece on August 21st. The suspended episodes (Episode 391 - 414) will be aired for free. The simultaneous streaming of the newest episode will be resumed on August 29th from Episode 415. Source: Anime!Anime!

#66 08-20-09, 6:25 AM
Ishmael Offline Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 623	Eh. I found out like either yesterday or two days ago. Hopefully they have better security.

#67 10-03-09, 10:24 PM
Manga_sama Offline Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 375	Omg. The episodes are STILL leaking. 0_o Lance-Horrible said: Courtesy of FUNimation :D Did they really fix their security? It's like those people are asking for a lawsuit.