Another curious thing about the R5 release of Haibane is what other titles are included into Reanimedia's portfolio. A look into general R5 license list (has English titles) shows that the company specializes in quality releases to collectors. So, what do they consider deserving? Here's a translation of the entire list:
- Spice and Wolf (not issued yet)
- Haibane Renmei
- Gurren-Lagann
- Top wo Nerae 2! / Diebuster
- Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya (taken over from XL Media, as I understand)
- The Girl Who Leapt Though Time
- 5 cm per Second
- Pet Shop of Horrors
Certainly, competition with other R5 companies affects the result, but as the example of Haruhi shows, patience, attorneys, cultivating links with Japanese rights owners, and money go some ways to help. With that in mind, Diebuster 2? No, seriously?