Latest hit anime "K-ON!" Blu-ray outsells DVD by over 400%, #2 BD in Japan - Blu-ray Forum

jd213 · 08-05-2009, 01:50 AM

http://mainichi.jp/enta/mantan/news/...00043000c.html (an official English version of the article might be available later, if not then there are translation sites such as Google Translate).

The first volume of K-ON! (wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/K-ON!) has sold 33,000 copies on Blu-ray in its first week, more than the #1 selling Blu-ray last year, Macross F vol. 1 which sold 22,000 copies. The DVD of K-ON! Vol. 1 only sold 8,000 copies.

The #1 selling Blu-ray is Evangelion: 1.11, which sold 49,000 copies.

Kyo28 · 08-05-2009, 07:36 AM

That's good news indeed. I think little by little blu-ray will overtake DVD sales in Japan, starting of course with otaku-oriented titles such as K-ON. They are always in the lead when it comes to buying new releases and new tech. I'm sure the last ones to convert to Blu-ray will be Japanese and Korean drama series, typically bought (rather rented) by housewives. Well, I guess otaku are at least good for one thing: pushing new tech.

Also, I think those pink blu-ray cases helped push K-ON sales on blu-ray

P@t_Mtl · 08-05-2009, 05:24 PM

That is very good news.

Mughi · 08-06-2009, 03:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kyo28

I'm sure the last ones to convert to Blu-ray will be Japanese and Korean drama series

Dammit!

MOONPHASE · 08-07-2009, 04:35 PM

Awesome news

drobswim13 · 08-07-2009, 11:02 PM

Great to hear! Here's hoping the rest of Asia follows suit, but of course that will take awhile.

Sheba · 08-08-2009, 02:12 AM

YEAH...give it up for the otaku groups in Japan for pushing blu! See, now us Western otaku fans have gotta follow suit, the more that we can drive the blu anime sales, hopefully the more titles and choices we'll get to see.

kndy · 08-19-2009, 04:40 PM

Not just on Blu-ray but also the soundtracks have been amazing on the Oricon charts. In my 16 years of following the Oricon Charts weekly, 2009 is surprising to see anime-based soundtracks or single releases show up in the top 10, let alone in the top 3 and stay for weeks. So, I'm really interested in finding out why this series is so hot!

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08-05-2009, 01:50 AM	#1
jd213 Special Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:less than 10 minutes from Akihabara	Latest hit anime "K-ON!" Blu-ray outsells DVD by over 400%, #2 BD in Japan http://mainichi.jp/enta/mantan/news/...00043000c.html (an official English version of the article might be available later, if not then there are translation sites such as Google Translate). The first volume of K-ON! (wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/K-ON!) has sold 33,000 copies on Blu-ray in its first week, more than the #1 selling Blu-ray last year, Macross F vol. 1 which sold 22,000 copies. The DVD of K-ON! Vol. 1 only sold 8,000 copies. The #1 selling Blu-ray is Evangelion: 1.11, which sold 49,000 copies.

08-05-2009, 07:36 AM	#2
Kyo28 Power Member Member since:Jun 2008 Blu-ray collection:446 Blu-ray reviews:12	That's good news indeed. I think little by little blu-ray will overtake DVD sales in Japan, starting of course with otaku-oriented titles such as K-ON. They are always in the lead when it comes to buying new releases and new tech. I'm sure the last ones to convert to Blu-ray will be Japanese and Korean drama series, typically bought (rather rented) by housewives. Well, I guess otaku are at least good for one thing: pushing new tech. Also, I think those pink blu-ray cases helped push K-ON sales on blu-ray

08-05-2009, 05:24 PM	#3
P@t_Mtl Blu-ray Duke Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Montreal Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:452 DVD collection:513 Trading Score:3	That is very good news.

08-07-2009, 04:35 PM	#5
MOONPHASE Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Jun 2007 Location:California 4K collection:8 Blu-ray collection:520 DVD collection:820 Blu-ray reviews:18 Trading Score:29	Awesome news

08-07-2009, 11:02 PM	#6
drobswim13 Power Member Member since:May 2008 Blu-ray collection:178 Blu-ray reviews:1	Great to hear! Here's hoping the rest of Asia follows suit, but of course that will take awhile.

08-08-2009, 02:12 AM	#7
Sheba Member Member since:Jul 2009 Location:NC Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray collection:27	YEAH...give it up for the otaku groups in Japan for pushing blu! See, now us Western otaku fans have gotta follow suit, the more that we can drive the blu anime sales, hopefully the more titles and choices we'll get to see.

08-19-2009, 04:40 PM	#8
kndy Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Urban Haute Bourgeoisie Home Theater Gallery:136 Blu-ray collection:1903 Blu-ray reviews: 41 Trading Score:17	Not just on Blu-ray but also the soundtracks have been amazing on the Oricon charts. In my 16 years of following the Oricon Charts weekly, 2009 is surprising to see anime-based soundtracks or single releases show up in the top 10, let alone in the top 3 and stay for weeks. So, I'm really interested in finding out why this series is so hot!

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