Princess Tutu Fans

Hello everyone!

I am posting this entry for two reasons. First, for some news on a slightly unrelated note (but one I'm certain several members may be pleased to hear); and, second, for a slight request.

As for the news, I've noticed that there are a number of people on here who share a love for Revolutionary Girl Utena (and consider it on par with Princess Tutu). I don't know how many people keep up with anime news or licenses or purchase their anime, but for those who do you may be interested in what I'm about to tell. As announced on Friday at Anime Expo, Right Stuf's Nozomi has acquired the license to Revolutionary Girl Utena the TV series, and as of Saturday it was confirmed that they have also acquired the movie. They will be remastered versions from Japan.

Anyone who has tried buying the series within the last few years will understand (like me) that what's selling on ebay is freaking-A expensive. As someone who didn't really have the money when it first came out, this news is like a godsend, for now I shall finally be given the opportunity to own the series myself (without having to pay out the butt).

Lots and lots of good news have been coming out from Anime Expo. If you're interested to see what's all been licensed, check out Anime News Network (another one I'm really excited about is Funimation license rescuing Haibane Renmei).

As for the second part of this entry, I was wondering if anyone who owns the individual DVD discs of Princess Tutu would be interested in scanning both sides in? I found one post searching on this journal where someone scanned them in, but the scan sizes are kind of small and not as high quality. I've borrowed my local libraries copies and have scanned several, but they have stickers that I wasn't always successful at peeling off and other wears and tears. I would prefer high quality, good scans if possible.

What do I plan on doing with these scans? Well, you see, there are these guys online, Paul Champagne and Nick De Santis, who design dvd collector's cases - with Nick specifically doing anime - and Nick designed one for Princess Tutu. I plan on buying the box, buying six separate amaray dvds, printing out the official dvd case designs, and then taking the dvds from the complete collection that I own and placing them in those dvd cases. Frankly, I think Princess Tutu is worthy of much more than a simple case with a picture of Rue-the-harlot on the front cover. I know that a second version was released later with better cover art, but I have already bought this one. And I'd really rather spend my monies glamming my Tutu merchandise up and giving it the respect it deserves.

Thank you.