In a message dated 3/1/99 6:15:14 PM Eastern Standard Time, ami@ML.usagi.org
writes:

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 Well, with the talk of the pseudo-rorouni kenshin aka "Samurai X" 's
 possible bastardization in coming to America, what does everyone think of
 the impending release of Mononoke Hime this summer?  I have a list of the
 voice actors who are doing it:
 
 San - Claire Danes (Romeo & Juliet)
 Ashitaka - Billy Crudup (Sleepers)
 Moro - Gillian Anderson (X-Files)
 Lady Eboshi - Minnie Driver (Good Will Hunting)
 Jiko Bou - Billy Bob Thornton (Armageddon) 
 
 Personally, I think that not only will it be well done, but well-received as
 well.  I think Disney will take special care since the movie was such a big
 hit in japan.  I also think it has a subject that concerns many Americans
 today.  How do you think its release will impact America?
 Geez, I sound like an essay question on a test or something!
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  Three things can happen to MH in America.
  1. It will be a bomb because only anime fans except the more fanatical sub-
fans and purists and those friends and family they manage to see will see it.
  2. It will be a moderate success.
  3. Sleeper hit.

 When is Star Wars coming out. If it comes out during MH, MH will be in
trouble.