Anime news outlets have been all a buzz with talk that anime distributor Funimation is said to be developing a new division devoted solely to the distribution of hentai anime and games. All titles are said to be released under the branding Funimation Exxxtreme (which pundits have already labeled F-ckimation Products). While most marketing analyst agree that hentai is a staple form of anime entertainment in Japan, many have speculated that the market share in the United State would not be as large as Funimation might desire. Some pundits have been quoted as saying that the market here is simply relegated to “…a few lonely tissue wielding otaku cradling their favorite dakimakura”. When asked about concerns of limp sales projections in a down thrusting ecomony, recently appointed hentai marketing analyst Hugh G. Rection stated, “It’s true that the competition is stiff in the hentai market, however, if Funimation goes forward with these plans they will make rock hard efforts to get their products into the bedrooms and the hand’s of every warm blooded otaku.” So far the company has released no official statement, however, we will report more details as they pop up.
Author: Jeremy
Jeremy was first introduced to anime with heavily edited versions of Mazinger Z (aka Tranzor Z in the US), GoLion (aka Voltron) and Macross (aka Robotech) while growing up in the 1980's. Since then his tastes have evolved into a fairly eclectic mix of anime with a soft-spot for underdog shonen stories, psychological/cyber-punk stories and select love comedies.
Jeremy was also the head organizer of Anime Souffle anime club in Los Angeles. It was at an Anime Souffle meeting where he met Michael Huang and eventually was invited to join as a guest co-host for Scattered Cells Podcast episode #6 in February of 2007. Afterwards he became an official part of the Anime Diet crew.
Rock hard efforts indeed. Hope they “come” through with their efforts.
Awesome news, have a nice 1st April.
They’re not….but good April Fool’s article