The Studio Ghibli (HK) Discussion Thread

[Exist2Inspire]

Since I didn't want to clog up the JP one with the Hong Kong releases, thought I would create this one.

All releases are done by: Intercontinental Video





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February 28, 2012

Guess what!? Thanks to member hazelwu and Paul Arnette, we have the next set of releases for the Hong Kong Studio Ghibli Movies! It appears that the release date is 3/12 (or 3/06 according to DDDHouse)

Kiki's Delivery Service: YesAsia DDDHouse Buyoyo

Only Yesterday: YesAsia DDDHouse Buyoyo

What's the difference between the Hong Kong and Japanese Blu-Rays (apart from the Hong Kong ones being a lot cheaper)?

[Leshita]

I think it's mainly packaging differences and the Japanese version having many more language options (multiple dubs and subtitles across many different languages).

[Exist2Inspire]

Originally Posted by Leshita

I think it's mainly packaging differences and the Japanese version having many more language options (multiple dubs and subtitles across many different languages).

That's pretty much about it. All of the Hong Kong ones come with a slipcover that mimics the design of the Japanese version, but the disc comes in an Amray case.

They also all include original language Japanese Audio Track, with a Cantonese and (sometimes) Mandarin track as well. All include English (and proper English too) subtitle tracks.

[manicsounds]

There are differences with bonus features as well.

For example, Arrietty and My Neighbor The Yamadas are both missing the 45 minute making-of documentaries, and Nausicaa is missing the audio commentary. (The extras on the HK discs don't have English subtitles)

[singhcr]

The HK release of Ponyo has a Japanese 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio track that the US release does not (it has Dolby Digital), but it is 1080i instead of 1080p.

To me it is not a significant difference as the movie looks stunning, but it is something to be aware of if you must have 1080p.

[Paul Arnette]

Originally Posted by manicsounds

The extras on the HK discs don't have English subtitles

Do the extras on the JP discs have English subtitles?

[Zen_Amako]

I received my order with Only Yesterday and Kiki's Delivery Service yesterday. As expected, both look terrific. I noticed background details in KDS that I'd never noticed before. I think I saw some mild aliasing in KDS (with eyes and eyebrows) but it was very minor. Had to grab Only Yesterday since I doubt that will be released in the U.S. Grave of the Fireflies gets a lot more critical acclaim, but I think OY is a stronger work from Isao Takahata.

[svenge]

Originally Posted by Zen_Amako

I received my order with Only Yesterday and Kiki's Delivery Service yesterday. As expected, both look terrific. I noticed background details in KDS that I'd never noticed before. I think I saw some mild aliasing in KDS (with eyes and eyebrows) but it was very minor. Had to grab Only Yesterday since I doubt that will be released in the U.S. Grave of the Fireflies gets a lot more critical acclaim, but I think OY is a stronger work from Isao Takahata.

How's the video bitrate and subtitles on Kiki?

[Zen_Amako]

The subtitles are fine on Kiki's Delivery Service. It's the same script that was used for the R2 DVD. I do wish the opening and ending songs were subtitled, though (the song at the end of Only Yesterday is subtitled).

[Exist2Inspire]

My copies of Kiki's and Only Yesterday arrived today. I'm aiming to get around to them this weekend and I'll post my thoughts on them afterwards.

[disneywildcat]

Check the Which Studio Ghibli Edition to Choose? thread. http://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=198117

As far as dubtitles, Castle in the Sky is the only US Blu-ray release that has that issue of the lack of a accurate original subtitle track. All other Disney blu-rays appear to have accurate subtitles for the original Japanese track (they are contained in the English subtitle track as opposed to the English SDH track which is for the dub). The thread referenced above will note if dubtitles are a problem. If it listed it as having subtitles+dubtitles, the US release is ok to consider buying.

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[vandeetz]

Originally Posted by disneywildcat

Check the Which Studio Ghibli Edition to Choose? thread. http://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=198117

thanks for the link!!