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AnimeOnBlu · 06-29-2009, 09:57 PM

Afro Samurai (Manga UK)

Specs:

Quote:

Video:
1080p AVC
Audio:
English TrueHD 5.1
English PCM 2.0
Extras:
PAL or HD (?) - Have not checked, but shouldn't matter because it is Region Locked
Subtitles:
None
Region Coding:
B Locked
BD-25

Afro Samurai Resurrection (Manga UK)

Specs:

Quote:

Video:
1080p AVC
Audio:
English TrueHD 5.1
English PCM 2.0
Extras:
All in HD. Fully playable on Region A players.
Subtitles:
None
Region Coding:
Free
BD-50

Afro Samurai Resurrection DOES have a TrueHD track, and not a DD like the US version. It is region free, so it maybe a better alternative for those who don't want to search for a fixed US version or have to send theirs back to Funimation. The UK version of AS:R does not contain a special artbooklet like the US version however.

PQ looks the same as the US version. SQ is the same for AS, and sound better for AS:R.

I do not know if they use BD25 or BD50.

Sky_Captain · 06-29-2009, 10:09 PM

I have both of these. Funimation's distribution deal with Manga Video UK makes me very happy at the moment.

AnimeOnBlu · 06-29-2009, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Sky_Captain

I have both of these. Funimation's distribution deal with Manga Video UK makes me very happy at the moment.

Would you happen to know if Manga uses BD50s or BD25s? Also, I agree. I plan to go with Manga UK over Funi when I can.

Sky_Captain · 06-30-2009, 08:36 PM

The 1st Afro Samurai is on a BD-25, while the 2nd is a BD-50.

Pyoko · 07-01-2009, 11:10 AM

Do you know if these are straight ports of Funimation's discs or does Manga UK do their own encoding? Wondering if Shigurui will have lossless Japanese audio.

In any case I'm also very happy about this deal (as well as Manga UK's own upcoming releases). Importing from the US is just too damn expensive right now.

Sky_Captain · 07-02-2009, 12:13 AM

I think it's fair to assume that Funimation provided the materials.

AnimeOnBlu · 07-02-2009, 03:09 PM

If I recall correctly, the US version of AS:R has a DD 2.0 soundtrack where as the UK version has a 2.0 PCM soundtrack. There maybe a slight chance Shigurui may use a Japanese 2.0 PCM as oppose to the US versions DD 2.0 Japanese. But that is just speculating at this point. You will most likely have to wait till it is released and someone to buy a copy to get confirmation. Also, the UK version of AS seems to be identical to the US version.

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Originally Posted by Sky_Captain

The 1st Afro Samurai is on a BD-25, while the 2nd is a BD-50.

Thanks.

BenBubb · 05-17-2011, 04:23 PM

I purchased this the other day I got it in CEX for £12 for the box set, and I'm loving it but my only complaint is that it would have been nice to watch the first one as a continuous film instead of individual episodes. Anyone else think this would be a good idea?

AnimeOnBlu · 05-17-2011, 05:22 PM

The Japanese release of the first part is just that, a "movie" version of the series.

samnafche · 03-09-2012, 01:54 PM

I have only one question about these 2 releases: is there really no subtitles at all? Not even English?

manicsounds · 03-09-2012, 10:18 PM

The show is in English, and there are no subtitles.

03-09-2012, 01:54 PM	#10
samnafche New Member Member since:Mar 2012	No subtitles at all? I have only one question about these 2 releases: is there really no subtitles at all? Not even English?

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06-29-2009, 10:09 PM	#2
Sky_Captain Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:17	I have both of these. Funimation's distribution deal with Manga Video UK makes me very happy at the moment.

06-30-2009, 08:36 PM	#4
Sky_Captain Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:17	The 1st Afro Samurai is on a BD-25, while the 2nd is a BD-50.

07-01-2009, 11:10 AM	#5
Pyoko Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Apr 2008 4K collection:151 Blu-ray collection:722	Do you know if these are straight ports of Funimation's discs or does Manga UK do their own encoding? Wondering if Shigurui will have lossless Japanese audio. In any case I'm also very happy about this deal (as well as Manga UK's own upcoming releases). Importing from the US is just too damn expensive right now.

07-02-2009, 12:13 AM	#6
Sky_Captain Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:17	I think it's fair to assume that Funimation provided the materials.

05-17-2011, 04:23 PM	#8
BenBubb Active Member Member since:Jan 2010 Blu-ray collection:281 Trading Score:1	I purchased this the other day I got it in CEX for £12 for the box set, and I'm loving it but my only complaint is that it would have been nice to watch the first one as a continuous film instead of individual episodes. Anyone else think this would be a good idea?

05-17-2011, 05:22 PM	#9
AnimeOnBlu Contributor Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:USA Trading Score:1	The Japanese release of the first part is just that, a "movie" version of the series.

03-09-2012, 10:18 PM	#11
manicsounds Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Oct 2009 Location:Tokyo 4K collection:227 Blu-ray collection:4991 Blu-ray reviews: 99	The show is in English, and there are no subtitles.

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