Samurai Champloo Collection (UK / MWM) - Blu-ray Forum

Sango · 06-17-2020, 07:32 AM

Just curious, with Samurai Champloo from MVM, how is the A/V quality?

I currently have the yellow boxed BD from Funimation and wondering if the UK release is better than this.

GenPion · 06-17-2020, 07:41 AM

You mean orange box? That edition has smeary DNR on.

BigOnAnime · 06-17-2020, 08:20 AM

If it's based off the Anime Classics release (the regular Classics release that recently replaced it should be using the same discs), then it'll look good. The original Samurai Champloo Blu-ray had problems, and this led to a rare instance of FUNimation making entirely new and superior discs for the re-release.

Sango · 06-17-2020, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by GenPion

You mean orange box? That edition has smeary DNR on.

Yes, it is the old orange box which I purchased when it initially came out.

https://www.amazon.com/Samurai-Champ.../dp/B002KYIAKG

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Originally Posted by BigOnAnime

If it's based off the Anime Classics release (the regular Classics release that recently replaced it should be using the same discs), then it'll look good. The original Samurai Champloo Blu-ray had problems, and this led to a rare instance of FUNimation making entirely new and superior discs for the re-release.

Ah I see thanks.

I do like the Steelbook which MWM has as it was released since Just 1st so it has me tempting.

https://www.zavvi.com/blu-ray/samura...liate_id=78888

Just in general, Funimation's A/V encoding is not that great from what I understand and read such that the same title from a different region released in from a different company is better. It is one reasons why I got the Outlaw Star collection from the UK vs the Funimation one.

NormanicGrav · 06-17-2020, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Sango

Just curious, with Samurai Champloo from MVM, how is the A/V quality?

I currently have the yellow boxed BD from Funimation and wondering if the UK release is better than this.

MVM released the Blu-ray version later than others did and thus they used the Funimation Anime Classics discs. As for whether or not it's Region A compatible, I know the Funimation AC discs were Regions AB so I suspect it'll be the same with the UK version. In fact, if I remember right, the Funimation Anime Classics sets even had the UK BBFC ratings at one point.

Sango · 06-17-2020, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by NormanicGrav

MVM released the Blu-ray version later than others did and thus they used the Funimation Anime Classics discs. As for whether or not it's Region A compatible, I know the Funimation AC discs were Regions AB so I suspect it'll be the same with the UK version. In fact, if I remember right, the Funimation Anime Classics sets even had the UK BBFC ratings at one point.

Sounds good. I just place the order via Zavvi to get the Steelbook collection. The region should not be much of an issue for me since I have an Oppo UBP-203 which has jvbdigital region free mod chip which I installed.

- here is a unboxing of it.

bytor · 06-17-2020, 11:25 PM

Can anyone confirm that the Classics release in 2019 is the new transfer? I see it's $24.99 on Amazon and just don't want to get burned if it's the old one.

Sango · 06-22-2020, 02:00 AM

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Originally Posted by bytor

Can anyone confirm that the Classics release in 2019 is the new transfer? I see it's $24.99 on Amazon and just don't want to get burned if it's the old one.

Yes, the "Anime Classics" is the new transfer. The non-anime classics one the avoid which is the orange box which originally came out in 2009 (shown below).

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Samur...-Blu-ray/6686/

Can't wait to get my UK Steelbook!

dib1220 · 06-23-2020, 12:09 AM

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0049TC8C6...ing=UTF8&psc=1

What about this release? Is it the same as the 2019 release in terms of quality? I bought this set off amazon years ago. If the 2019 anime classics is the better looking one, I buy but I want to know before I pull the trigger.

vivablu · 06-23-2020, 12:34 AM

Is there anything special about the orange set? Why is it so expensive on Amazon?

dib1220 · 06-23-2020, 12:57 AM

I’m wondering that too lol it’s the one I have

BigOnAnime · 06-23-2020, 01:00 AM

There's nothing special about the orange set (it's inferior in quality to the Anime Classics release), that's just what happens to various OOP releases on Amazon, people try to scalp it even if there's another in-print release. Sellers like to be weird and stupid, it also applies to eBay.
https://twitter.com/BigOnAnime/statu...51029049135106

dib1220 · 06-23-2020, 01:09 AM

Oh damn. That’s not the one I have, I have the first anime classic release as I posted the link for it in my first post. Sorry everyone, my bad

dib1220 · 06-23-2020, 05:03 PM

So is the 2019 release just a repackage of the 2011 anime classics with the digital code, same exact discs? If so, then I’m good with my copy. Still has the slipcover btw

Sango · 06-30-2020, 05:51 PM

I just received my UK Steelbook yesterday. Looks very nice!

It appears that it is not region locked only to B as I am able to play it on my Panasonic DP-UB9000 (US). I will need to test it later on my Oppo BD-203 which has the region free chip mod to find out more which is currently at a family member's house.

Deadguy2322 · 07-07-2020, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigOnAnime

There's nothing special about the orange set (it's inferior in quality to the Anime Classics release), that's just what happens to various OOP releases on Amazon, people try to scalp it even if there's another in-print release. Sellers like to be weird and stupid, it also applies to eBay.
https://twitter.com/BigOnAnime/statu...51029049135106

There are lots of collectors that don’t want to have any second-run editions like the Anime Classics, or Greatest Hits releases of video games, even when they are higher quality or offer more content. It’s really insane.

Rosenkreutz · 09-03-2020, 01:59 PM

I've heard that the DVDs were superior to the earlier Funimation Blu-ray release, but how about the more recent "Classics" release? Are they a step up from the regular DVDs?

Pi905 · 09-03-2020, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Rosenkreutz

I've heard that the DVDs were superior to the earlier Funimation Blu-ray release, but how about the more recent "Classics" release? Are they a step up from the regular DVDs?

Yes, the Classics release is a step up from the DVDs.

Rosenkreutz · 09-03-2020, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Pi905

Yes, the Classics release is a step up from the DVDs.

Thanks a ton, it looks like I can upgrade my current set without any worries then.

06-17-2020, 07:32 AM	#1
Sango Active Member Member since:Jul 2017 Location:BC, Canada	Samurai Champloo Collection (UK / MVM) Just curious, with Samurai Champloo from MVM, how is the A/V quality? I currently have the yellow boxed BD from Funimation and wondering if the UK release is better than this. Last edited by Sango; 06-18-2020 at 02:19 PM.

06-17-2020, 07:41 AM	#2
GenPion Blu-ray.com Reviewer Top contributor Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Texas 4K collection:1218 Blu-ray collection:6999 DVD collection:44 Blu-ray reviews: 3 Trading Score:271	You mean orange box? That edition has smeary DNR on.

06-17-2020, 08:20 AM	#3
BigOnAnime Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Mar 2015 Location:Minnesota, USA 4K collection:17 Blu-ray collection:671 DVD collection:714	If it's based off the Anime Classics release (the regular Classics release that recently replaced it should be using the same discs), then it'll look good. The original Samurai Champloo Blu-ray had problems, and this led to a rare instance of FUNimation making entirely new and superior discs for the re-release.

06-17-2020, 11:25 PM	#7
bytor Special Member Member since:Jan 2010 Blu-ray collection:53 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	Can anyone confirm that the Classics release in 2019 is the new transfer? I see it's $24.99 on Amazon and just don't want to get burned if it's the old one.

06-23-2020, 12:09 AM	#9
dib1220 Active Member Member since:Mar 2017	https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0049TC8C6...ing=UTF8&psc=1 What about this release? Is it the same as the 2019 release in terms of quality? I bought this set off amazon years ago. If the 2019 anime classics is the better looking one, I buy but I want to know before I pull the trigger.

06-23-2020, 12:34 AM	#10
vivablu Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Dec 2011 4K collection:1011 Blu-ray collection:5426 DVD collection:1931 MA collection:1261 Digital collection:3362 iTunes collection:150 Prime collection:25 Trading Score:429	Is there anything special about the orange set? Why is it so expensive on Amazon?

06-23-2020, 12:57 AM	#11
dib1220 Active Member Member since:Mar 2017	I’m wondering that too lol it’s the one I have

06-23-2020, 01:00 AM	#12
BigOnAnime Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Mar 2015 Location:Minnesota, USA 4K collection:17 Blu-ray collection:671 DVD collection:714	There's nothing special about the orange set (it's inferior in quality to the Anime Classics release), that's just what happens to various OOP releases on Amazon, people try to scalp it even if there's another in-print release. Sellers like to be weird and stupid, it also applies to eBay. https://twitter.com/BigOnAnime/statu...51029049135106

06-23-2020, 01:09 AM	#13
dib1220 Active Member Member since:Mar 2017	Oh damn. That’s not the one I have, I have the first anime classic release as I posted the link for it in my first post. Sorry everyone, my bad

06-23-2020, 05:03 PM	#14
dib1220 Active Member Member since:Mar 2017	So is the 2019 release just a repackage of the 2011 anime classics with the digital code, same exact discs? If so, then I’m good with my copy. Still has the slipcover btw

06-30-2020, 05:51 PM	#15
Sango Active Member Member since:Jul 2017 Location:BC, Canada	I just received my UK Steelbook yesterday. Looks very nice! It appears that it is not region locked only to B as I am able to play it on my Panasonic DP-UB9000 (US). I will need to test it later on my Oppo BD-203 which has the region free chip mod to find out more which is currently at a family member's house.

09-03-2020, 01:59 PM	#17
Rosenkreutz Member Member since:Aug 2020	I've heard that the DVDs were superior to the earlier Funimation Blu-ray release, but how about the more recent "Classics" release? Are they a step up from the regular DVDs?

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