Afro Samurai Blu-ray (U.S.) August 26 - Blu-ray Forum

Scripture · 05-02-2008, 02:35 PM

This is some exciting news! For all of you that have been waiting for 'Afro Samurai' to hit the states (like me), this is some much welcome news, to say the least. I simply can't wait for this title!

Samuel L. Jackson in anime with the beats from RZA! Pure win.

http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Afr...ut-Bluray/9527

Afro Samurai: Season One Blu-ray.com Review

u_nick · 05-02-2008, 03:24 PM

Nice, I was wainting to check this title out. I will look forward to this release.

Bluoholic · 05-02-2008, 03:32 PM

is this the feature film or the 5 episodes that already are on DVD? I got the series on DVD. Site is blocked at work that's why I'm asking because I can't read it hehe.

Scripture · 05-02-2008, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Bluoholic

is this the feature film or the 5 episodes that already are on DVD? I got the series on DVD. Site is blocked at work that's why I'm asking because I can't read it hehe.

This is the director's cut version, one seamless movie. That's another reason that I'm excited. I've been jonesing for this one, and was contemplating picking up the Japanese import for $60.00. Glad that I waited.

Blu Falcon · 05-02-2008, 05:06 PM

I'm looking forward to it.

Bluoholic · 05-02-2008, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Scripture

This is the director's cut version, one seamless movie. That's another reason that I'm excited. I've been jonesing for this one, and was contemplating picking up the Japanese import for $60.00. Glad that I waited.

Sweet, than I'll have to pick it up.

Scripture · 05-02-2008, 08:32 PM

If it's anything like the Japanese transfer, then we're in store for good times.

Rob71 · 05-03-2008, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Scripture

This is the director's cut version, one seamless movie. That's another reason that I'm excited. I've been jonesing for this one, and was contemplating picking up the Japanese import for $60.00. Glad that I waited.

Me also. I almost got this a couple of weeks ago. The Target $19.99 sale was the only thing that kept me from pulling the trigger on it.

Zyclone · 05-03-2008, 12:08 PM

i hope the US release is region free like the japanese one.

Scripture · 05-03-2008, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Rob71

Me also. I almost got this a couple of weeks ago. The Target $19.99 sale was the only thing that kept me from pulling the trigger on it.

Same here, Rob. That's when I snagged Predator and ID4 from that sale, then I just said to myself, "Screw it, I'll just wait it out."

alexakajeff · 09-13-2008, 05:17 AM

I haven't seen this at any of my Best Buys.

TENSE · 11-29-2008, 06:09 PM

man this movie is the best animation movie ever. i dont like Japanese animated cartoons, but this one is an exception due to its intense action and amazing sound track. the ending is the best ending ever; better than any movie ever created and filmed. the ending was so good, in fact, that they shouldn't make a season 2 because it would ruin the best ending ever.

Blodiak · 11-29-2008, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by TENSE

man this movie is the best animation movie ever. i dont like Japanese animated cartoons, but this one is an exception due to its intense action and amazing sound track. the ending is the best ending ever; better than any movie ever created and filmed. the ending was so good, in fact, that they shouldn't make a season 2 because it would ruin the best ending ever.

It's ok.... lol you seemed so excited about it....

DrAndonuts · 08-21-2008, 12:09 AM

Just wanted to let you guys know. I'll post impressions in a few hours.

bajor27 · 08-23-2008, 12:33 AM

what are the audio options on this? Did it end up getting a lossless track?

gem_n_webz · 08-23-2008, 12:55 AM

i pre-ordered mine from best buy for tuesday 8/26, $13.86.

AnimeOnBlu · 08-23-2008, 01:53 AM

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Originally Posted by bajor27

what are the audio options on this? Did it end up getting a lossless track?

English TrueHD 5.1.

jurassic_pork · 08-23-2008, 01:54 AM

cool stuff...I also put in a pre-order for in-store pick up so I guess I'll have to wait until tuesday.

DrAndonuts · 08-23-2008, 05:07 AM

Forgot to post this on here.

Very happy with how this one turned out. The picture quality is pretty excellent. The PQ looks hazy in parts, but I think it's more from the style of the production than a technical fault. I'd definitely give the PQ an 8.5 or 9 out of 10. The encode is 1080p AVC, averaging 18Mbps. I saw it top out at about 28 Mbps.

The audio is also very good. It's a Dolby TrueHD 5.1 track, and also has a Stereo track. Track sounds very good, with dialogue crystal clear. Some good dynamic effects, as well.

Special features are decent, but there aren't very many of them. I think they're all from the Director's Cut DVD. They're all in SD. There's a voice talent featurette, a RZA music thing, character profiles with commentary, and trailers.

Overall, this is a really good buy. I'd never seen the series before, but I really enjoyed it. Pick this up, especially for 20 bucks.

chnandler_bong · 08-23-2008, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by jurassic_pork

cool stuff...I also put in a pre-order for in-store pick up so I guess I'll have to wait until tuesday.

I wonder, do we have to wait for them to email us, or since it's out can we just go in-store and say hey gimme my discs?

05-02-2008, 02:35 PM	#1
Scripture Senior Member Member since:Feb 2008 Blu-ray reviews: 4 Trading Score:1	Afro Samurai Blu-ray (U.S.) August 26 This is some exciting news! For all of you that have been waiting for 'Afro Samurai' to hit the states (like me), this is some much welcome news, to say the least. I simply can't wait for this title! Samuel L. Jackson in anime with the beats from RZA! Pure win. http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Afr...ut-Bluray/9527 Afro Samurai: Season One Blu-ray.com Review Last edited by Deciazulado; 09-02-2008 at 08:36 PM. Reason: added review link

08-21-2008, 12:09 AM	#14
DrAndonuts Active Member Member since:Sep 2007 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:53	Just got Afro Samurai Director's Cut BD at my local Best Buy Just wanted to let you guys know. I'll post impressions in a few hours.

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05-02-2008, 03:24 PM	#2
u_nick Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2007 Location:CT, US Trading Score:27	Nice, I was wainting to check this title out. I will look forward to this release.

05-02-2008, 03:32 PM	#3
Bluoholic Expert Member Member since:Dec 2007 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:482 Trading Score:1	is this the feature film or the 5 episodes that already are on DVD? I got the series on DVD. Site is blocked at work that's why I'm asking because I can't read it hehe.

05-02-2008, 05:06 PM	#5
Blu Falcon Senior Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:MD Blu-ray reviews: 9 Trading Score:1	I'm looking forward to it.

05-02-2008, 08:32 PM	#7
Scripture Senior Member Member since:Feb 2008 Blu-ray reviews: 4 Trading Score:1	If it's anything like the Japanese transfer, then we're in store for good times.

05-03-2008, 12:08 PM	#9
Zyclone Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Somewhere over the rainbow Home Theater Gallery:3 Blu-ray collection:304	i hope the US release is region free like the japanese one.

09-13-2008, 05:17 AM	#11
alexakajeff Banned Member since:Apr 2008 Blu-ray reviews:2	I haven't seen this at any of my Best Buys.

11-29-2008, 06:09 PM	#12
TENSE Senior Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Los Ageles, Ca Home Theater Gallery:10	man this movie is the best animation movie ever. i dont like Japanese animated cartoons, but this one is an exception due to its intense action and amazing sound track. the ending is the best ending ever; better than any movie ever created and filmed. the ending was so good, in fact, that they shouldn't make a season 2 because it would ruin the best ending ever.

08-23-2008, 12:33 AM	#15
bajor27 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Location:BC, Canada Blu-ray collection:1031 DVD collection:2 Trading Score:5	what are the audio options on this? Did it end up getting a lossless track?

08-23-2008, 12:55 AM	#16
gem_n_webz Active Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Flint, Michigan Blu-ray collection:228 Trading Score:14	i pre-ordered mine from best buy for tuesday 8/26, $13.86.

08-23-2008, 01:54 AM	#18
jurassic_pork Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Dec 2007 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:240	cool stuff...I also put in a pre-order for in-store pick up so I guess I'll have to wait until tuesday.

08-23-2008, 05:07 AM	#19
DrAndonuts Active Member Member since:Sep 2007 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:53	Forgot to post this on here. Very happy with how this one turned out. The picture quality is pretty excellent. The PQ looks hazy in parts, but I think it's more from the style of the production than a technical fault. I'd definitely give the PQ an 8.5 or 9 out of 10. The encode is 1080p AVC, averaging 18Mbps. I saw it top out at about 28 Mbps. The audio is also very good. It's a Dolby TrueHD 5.1 track, and also has a Stereo track. Track sounds very good, with dialogue crystal clear. Some good dynamic effects, as well. Special features are decent, but there aren't very many of them. I think they're all from the Director's Cut DVD. They're all in SD. There's a voice talent featurette, a RZA music thing, character profiles with commentary, and trailers. Overall, this is a really good buy. I'd never seen the series before, but I really enjoyed it. Pick this up, especially for 20 bucks.

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