Bones Studio Addresses Allegedly Leaked Document

**Gojyo** · 07-08-2008, 05:03 PM

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Late last week, a file that was purportedly to be a management document from the BONES anime studio was added to uploader.jp, a Japanese website that offers to distribute files anonymously and without charge. The spreadsheet file in Microsoft Excel format included a list of the studio's animation staffers along with what were reportedly their phone numbers, comments on their affiliation and availability, a letter-based classification system, their assignments, and their addresses. Among other points, it listed Fullmetal Alchemist animator Yasuhiro Irie as "Hagane 2 kantoku" (Iron/Fullmetal 2 director) and Darker than BLACK director Tensai Okamura as "Darker 2 junbi-jū" (preparing for Darker 2).

BONES President Masahiko Minami has posted an official statement about the file on the studio's website on Sunday. According to Minami, an internal investigation has determined that no file with this same formatted information existed within the company. He adds that the information which was reportedly the staffers' personal details did not come from the company's documents. Thus, the studio has determined that "a third party" had created and posted the document with the intent to libel the company. The studio will continue a special investigation into who distributed the file to malign the studio and the staffers. If the identity of the person is discovered, the company plans to deal with the individual severely.

In an interview after the official statement was published, ANN asked Minami about the possibility of a sequel to Fullmetal Alchemist or Darker than BLACK. Minami told ANN, "It hasn't been decided yet. We are interested in doing them. As original science-fiction works, they were extremely fascinating. With these kinds of dramatic story lines, I feel that there's a lot we could do potentially." The rest of the interview will be released on the ANN website after Anime Expo.

Well it sucks that the employees personal information was leaked to the public, but I must admit the possibility of a sequel to Fullmetal Alchemist has me interested.

**Naga** · 07-08-2008, 05:08 PM

zomg DARKER THAN BLACK 2? yay~

**Harry MacDougall** · 07-08-2008, 05:11 PM

Darker than Black 2...YES PLEASE!!!

**Naga** · 07-08-2008, 05:13 PM

*prays*
hei returns as

LI SHINGSHUN or whatever it is..

**Kaiizu** · 07-08-2008, 05:22 PM

*prays* FMA 2 sounds good but darker than Black 2 OMG YES PLEASE

**Gojyo** · 07-08-2008, 05:24 PM

I never really got into Darker than Black, but I figured that might interest some of you.

**Naga** · 07-08-2008, 05:26 PM

how can u not be interested in hei's fucking pwnageness?

**Gojyo** · 07-08-2008, 05:31 PM

I only watched about 2 episodes, and never got around to finishing it.

**Dante** · 07-08-2008, 05:34 PM

Darker Than Black 2 !!!! YES!!! at last !!!! and naga Hei's fake name is Lee Shengshun

, but omg!! DTB2 this is going be so awesome if announced oh and also FMA 2, this is so cool!

**Harry MacDougall** · 07-08-2008, 05:39 PM

Im on episode 18 right now actually gonna go watch the rest peace out

**Dante** · 07-08-2008, 05:46 PM

guys remember this opener for Darker Than Black!? its so awesome! i think its the best opener ive seen on anime and not to mention the music

,here is the video or link!

**Gojyo** · 07-08-2008, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Dante

dude watch it again!! its really awesome!!, if you dont! you will miss a true masterpiece!

I guess I should probably check it out when I have the time. Try not to double post though in the future. You can always edit your last post if there is something else you want to say.

**Dante** · 07-08-2008, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Gojyo

I guess I should probably check it out when I have the time. Try not to double post though in the future. You can always edit your last post if there is something else you want to say.

ah well i deleted the message sorry about that

lol was abit excited about the news xD, so i didnt notice so sorry and it wont happen again that's for sure

, and btw thanks for the great news Gojyo!

**Gojyo** · 07-08-2008, 06:04 PM

It's all good man.

**Kaiizu** · 07-08-2008, 06:32 PM

it sounds like the band who did the soul eater opening, or was it closing... BAH