Just checked Simon and schusters website… Damn it.
The Viz Media Thread
-
-
Could it possibly be taken as a good sign that they need time to print more copies?
-
No, there's no way they think there's a larger market for it. Just the usual publisher hijinx.
-
Alexis was saying on the podcast that it looked like it was getting pushed back anyway.
-
Stephen has long since had the thing translated, probably something unforeseen that they just now came upon so there's a short delay.
-
Didn't Alexis Kirsch mention the delay on the OP Podcast? I'm not sure if he gave a specific reason though, but I don't doubt it's pre-order issues ):
-
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_One_Piece_manga_volumes It says here that volume 60 will be released on january 3 is it true or did someone edit it and volume 61 comes out march and volume 62 on may??
-
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_One_Piece_manga_volumes It says here that volume 60 will be released on january 3 is it true or did someone edit it and volume 61 comes out march and volume 62 on may??
It's actually been announced that the manga is getting a mini-speed-up. =]
http://twitter.com/#!/AlexisKJump/status/118363083709235202 -
We've kinda already seen the Volume 61 cover via twitter but here it is again via simonandschuster (in small form though)
*Amazon has also posted the cover with their zoom feature
-
We've kinda already seen the Volume 61 cover via twitter but here it is again via simonandschuster (in small form though)
http://d28hgpri8am2if.cloudfront.net/book_images/cvr9781421541440_9781421541440.jpg
Looks good. Though blue and gold is a bit odd for this.
-
I actually really like the "New World" color scheme. It seems very neutral…won't really clash with any background colors.
-
@LUFFY#1:
Looks good. Though blue and gold is a bit odd for this.
Not really.
It actually reminds me of the original shiny logo they used for the earlier volumes. -
Not really.
It actually reminds me of the original shiny logo they used for the earlier volumes.Same. Maybe that's what they were going for? An almost "retro" feel. Personally, it looks a bit too "mustardy" for my liking.
-
So, what's the best place to get the volumes to make sure Viz really does get my money? I want those Special Editions with the corrected translations and the best way to get them is for sales to go up.
-
So, what's the best place to get the volumes to make sure Viz really does get my money? I want those Special Editions with the corrected translations and the best way to get them is for sales to go up.
Amazon yo, that's were I've bought volumes thirteen and up.
-
So, what's the best place to get the volumes to make sure Viz really does get my money? I want those Special Editions with the corrected translations and the best way to get them is for sales to go up.
what are the special editions? are those the not shiny cover thing?
-
what are the special editions? are those the not shiny cover thing?
They don't exist yet. But Kirsch promised them if sales go up or after One Piece ends (and the former is far more likely at this point). They'll have better translations and fixed names.
-
I give them 12 years, at the least.
-
They don't exist yet. But Kirsch promised them if sales go up or after One Piece ends (and the former is far more likely at this point). They'll have better translations and fixed names.
WOW! another reason for me to not buy the volumes yet, although I already bought 4 volumes though,
So special editions are better translations and have fixed names right?
Im going to wait for it, while Im waiting for the box set also hehehe -
WOW! another reason for me to not buy the volumes yet, although I already bought 4 volumes though,
So special editions are better translations and have fixed names right?
Im going to wait for it, while Im waiting for the box set also heheheDo you not understand what you've just been told? They may never come out, you're better off getting what's out right now instead of waiting for something that'll never come.
-
WOW! another reason for me to not buy the volumes yet, although I already bought 4 volumes though,
So special editions are better translations and have fixed names right?
Im going to wait for it, while Im waiting for the box set also heheheWell then, I ain't gonna waste mah time diggin' up this here deposit of gold, seein' as it's might possible for a rockslide to unearth a bigger deposit way up yonder someday. A'yup.
-
WOW! another reason for me to not buy the volumes yet, although I already bought 4 volumes though,
So special editions are better translations and have fixed names right?
Im going to wait for it, while Im waiting for the box set also heheheBro, the more the volumes sell, the more likely we will get these special editions. Besides, these editions will come out years after One Piece has ended. It's not like you're waiting only five years or so. It will most likely be 15+ years until they come out. But they won't come out if you don't buy the current volumes.
-
I think he said it to keep us fans happy. Imagine the fan reaction if he said they'd never ever do a special edition
-
Also consider that by the time it ends One Piece is likely to be between 120 and 150 volumes long. Even if special editions are released they won't happen all at once.
You're looking at a 15 - 20 year wait just for the series to end. Wait another 3 - 4 years for Viz to get money out of the standard volumes. How long do you think it will take to release special editions of 120 - 150 volumes worth of material/ expect to wait like 30 years before you have a complete collection of volumes.
The box set will not happen. Viz, Kirsch, and common sense say so.
Is it worth it to wait decades? =/ I don't think you're saving that much money in the long run. I'm pretty sure you could save up the money to buy the special editions while you wait.
-
They don't exist yet. But Kirsch promised them if sales go up or after One Piece ends (and the former is far more likely at this point). They'll have better translations and fixed names.
Woahwoahwoah. I can understand wanting them to change ALL the names back (Zoro), but better translations? Viz has always been really good with translations, save for a few flubs during the speed-up where 5 books were being rushed out each month for six months.
-
I'm sure Kami and all the pirate speak would be fixed. I figure that's what he means.
-
Oh yeah, I forgot about "Kami". That would go under name changes/censorship though, and not bad translations.
-
@Badass:
Oh yeah, I forgot about "Kami". That would go under name changes/censorship though, and not bad translations.
I guess Enel, but what exactly is this one about? Thanks in advance.
-
Do you not understand what you've just been told? They may never come out, you're better off getting what's out right now instead of waiting for something that'll never come.
I understand you dude, but I've already decided that I will wait until Januray 2013 for any special releases to come, may it be a box set or not. If there are no info until 2013, then I will just have to get what's out right now.
-
I guess Enel, but what exactly is this one about? Thanks in advance.
They didn't call him "God" or the Priests "Priests" so used "Kami" and I think "Vassals", respectively, along with omitting almost all references to religion in Skypiea.
-
I understand you dude, but I've already decided that I will wait until Januray 2013 for any special releases to come, may it be a box set or not. If there are no info until 2013, then I will just have to get what's out right now.
You know you might lose interest in buying anything by then. Take it from me, from experience I can tell you if you have the money it's best to buy something now instead of waiting.
-
You know you might lose interest in buying anything by then. Take it from me, from experience I can tell you if you have the money it's best to buy something now instead of waiting.
sorry but its my choice to wait, you cant decide what I want to do
-
sorry but its my choice to wait, you cant decide what I want to do
He's only offering a helpful opinion; take or leave it as you see fit.
-
He's only offering a helpful opinion; take or leave it as you see fit.
you can't decide what he takes or leaves
-
@Badass:
you can't decide what he takes or leaves
What, there's some third option I'm not privy to?
-
I honestly don't think a box set would be out by 2013. And a 60 volume box set? Keep dreaming.
-
He's only offering a helpful opinion; take or leave it as you see fit.
yeah but he already said that to me many times now.
thanks for the helpful opinion though@The:
I honestly don't think a box set would be out by 2013. And a 60 volume box set? Keep dreaming.
I actually expect the unexpected.
Although Im not expecting for a box set release in 2013. Im only waiting for information until 2013 comes. If there are no information about some interesting releases until 2013 comes, then ill be gladly to get all the volumes by that time -
Since when did it sound like I was trying to decide what someone wants to do?
-
Since when did it sound like I was trying to decide what someone wants to do?
When you used reason and logic to explain the situation.
-
This post is deleted!
-
This post is deleted!
-
This post is deleted!
-
This post is deleted!
-
This post is deleted!
-
This post is deleted!
-
This post is deleted!
-
This post is deleted!
-
This post is deleted!
-
@Badass:
They didn't call him "God" or the Priests "Priests" so used "Kami" and I think "Vassals", respectively, along with omitting almost all references to religion in Skypiea.
16 chars of "ouch."
-
Alexis heavily implied that there will not be a box set AT ALL let alone by 2013. The only series they've ever done box sets for are Dragon Ball, Naruto, and Fullmetal Alchemist. I'm not sayint you shouldn't wait if you want to, but it's ridiculous to expect them to release one when the editor says it's not going to happen and the only three series to have gotten box sets in the past were less than half the length of One Piece (Dragon Ball and DBZ were released as separate series and only Part I of Naruto was released as a box set) with much higher sales in the US.
Special Editions are something that come out after a series ends….again that's what Alexis Kirsch said.
Just stay informed about what is likely to happen or unlikely to happen.