Afro Samurai Resurrection - No TrueHD Track - Blu-ray Forum

AnimeOnBlu · 01-31-2009, 07:59 PM

Apparently, a Disc scan at AVS and a poster at AnimeonDVD forums are reporting that Afro Samurai-Resurrection does not have an English TrueHD 5.1 track, despite it being listed on the back as TrueHD. It is just standard DD 5.1 English track. Just thought I would give a heads up to those interested in buying this.

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showp...postcount=1361
Apparently, AS:R is on a BD50 and the movie occupies roughly half the disc. Average Bitrate is around 30 and the film is around 1hr40mins. No excuse why this shouldn't have a TrueHD track.

Guess I will wait and hope Pony Canyon does a proper release.

Morphine · 01-31-2009, 08:16 PM

Funi just keeps dropping the ball

EvilGamerX · 01-31-2009, 08:29 PM

Really?

Their most recent blu-ray release was just done so well... a shame about this one.

Clark Kent · 01-31-2009, 11:20 PM

That saves me some money. I will just wait now until it is in the bargain bin.

GGX · 02-01-2009, 01:11 AM

This is some bullshit!

VHS4Ever · 02-01-2009, 02:58 AM

Another Afro Samurai?

Morphine · 02-01-2009, 03:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VHS4Ever

Another Afro Samurai?

Yep, and a pretty good sequel

reece · 02-01-2009, 03:44 AM

well i hope the PQ is better than season 1 which suffered from extreme banding and macroblocking...

MOONPHASE · 02-04-2009, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by reece

well i hope the PQ is better than season 1 which suffered from extreme banding and macroblocking...

i watched about 30 minutes of it and from what i saw the picture quality just left me speechless.

the audio on the other hand could be better

Brandon · 02-04-2009, 02:32 PM

Does anyone know if this is made by the same team of artists, animators, writers, etc. as the first one? It's hard to tell from the product descriptions.

Sky_Captain · 02-04-2009, 03:24 PM

They clearly put a lot of hard work,(and money), into this second adventure. It looks stunning.

reece · 02-04-2009, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MOONPHASE

i watched about 30 minutes of it and from what i saw the picture quality just left me speechless.

the audio on the other hand could be better

well it definatly had some nice looking scenes...but i also found the picture soft, and an abundance of color banding

DaveFi · 02-04-2009, 10:17 PM

I think they made a mistake here because the back of the packaging clearly states TrueHD as the included audio track.

My copy is on its way, so I think we should all send Funi a polite email asking them to correct the problem.

Michael.Schinke · 02-05-2009, 10:22 PM

All right, so does anyone know how to get in contact with FUNIMATION regarding this? As usual their website is full of puffery but contains no real help in sending them a message.

DaveFi · 02-06-2009, 04:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michael.Schinke

All right, so does anyone know how to get in contact with FUNIMATION regarding this? As usual their website is full of puffery but contains no real help in sending them a message.

I don't know either. I can't seem to find a "contact us" link anywhere on their website for anything but a webmaster.

So if anyone knows who/how to contact Funi about this problem please post here.

shadowracer · 02-06-2009, 04:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaveFi

I think they made a mistake here because the back of the packaging clearly states TrueHD as the included audio track.

My copy is on its way, so I think we should all send Funi a polite email asking them to correct the problem.

That's what I think happened too. This is the only email address I could find.
feedback@funimation.com

I think I'm might ask thedigitalbits if they could help, they're pretty good about contacting studios and helping their readers.

Funimation Entertainment
1200 Lakeside Pkwy
Flower Mound, TX 75028
972-539-0129

ak808 · 02-07-2009, 04:06 AM

Wow wish I found out this thread before I opened it up. I swear I was scratching my head for a few minutes trying to find the language section on the menu.

Think Bestbuy will take it back since it's been mislabled?

EvilGamerX · 02-07-2009, 04:21 AM

At NYCC I mentioned this to a FUNi rep and they were not aware. We'll see what happens.

DaveFi · 02-10-2009, 01:32 AM

HERE is the contact information for Funimation. Everyone who has purchased AS:R please contact them and politely ask them to resolve the problem with the audio track.

Thanks.

Cordre69 · 02-10-2009, 02:19 AM

Best Buy will take it back for a refund, opened or not since the packaging itself is incorrect. If they try and say that they don't accept opened movies, insist to a maanger that it is an incorrect label and they HAVE to. As a Best Buy associate, I know the rules and we HAVE to take it back.

01-31-2009, 07:59 PM	#1
AnimeOnBlu Contributor Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:USA Trading Score:1	Afro Samurai Resurrection - No TrueHD Track Apparently, a Disc scan at AVS and a poster at AnimeonDVD forums are reporting that Afro Samurai-Resurrection does not have an English TrueHD 5.1 track, despite it being listed on the back as TrueHD. It is just standard DD 5.1 English track. Just thought I would give a heads up to those interested in buying this. http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showp...postcount=1361 Apparently, AS:R is on a BD50 and the movie occupies roughly half the disc. Average Bitrate is around 30 and the film is around 1hr40mins. No excuse why this shouldn't have a TrueHD track. Guess I will wait and hope Pony Canyon does a proper release. Last edited by AnimeOnBlu; 02-01-2009 at 02:52 AM.

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Sky_Captain Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:17	They clearly put a lot of hard work,(and money), into this second adventure. It looks stunning.

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DaveFi Special Member Member since:Nov 2006 Blu-ray collection:362 Trading Score:4	I think they made a mistake here because the back of the packaging clearly states TrueHD as the included audio track. My copy is on its way, so I think we should all send Funi a polite email asking them to correct the problem.

02-05-2009, 10:22 PM	#14
Michael.Schinke Active Member Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Michigan 4K collection:509 Blu-ray collection:1063 Blu-ray reviews: 14	All right, so does anyone know how to get in contact with FUNIMATION regarding this? As usual their website is full of puffery but contains no real help in sending them a message.

02-07-2009, 04:06 AM	#17
ak808 Active Member Member since:Nov 2007 Home Theater Gallery:17 Blu-ray collection:342	Wow wish I found out this thread before I opened it up. I swear I was scratching my head for a few minutes trying to find the language section on the menu. Think Bestbuy will take it back since it's been mislabled?

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EvilGamerX Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Florida 4K collection:11 Blu-ray collection:394 DVD collection:130 Blu-ray reviews:1	At NYCC I mentioned this to a FUNi rep and they were not aware. We'll see what happens.

02-10-2009, 01:32 AM	#19
DaveFi Special Member Member since:Nov 2006 Blu-ray collection:362 Trading Score:4	HERE is the contact information for Funimation. Everyone who has purchased AS:R please contact them and politely ask them to resolve the problem with the audio track. Thanks.

02-10-2009, 02:19 AM	#20
Cordre69 Power Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Livermore, CA 4K collection:218 Blu-ray collection:1094 Trading Score:1	Best Buy will take it back for a refund, opened or not since the packaging itself is incorrect. If they try and say that they don't accept opened movies, insist to a maanger that it is an incorrect label and they HAVE to. As a Best Buy associate, I know the rules and we HAVE to take it back.

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