Question about Animé - Blu-ray Forum

Simba1983 · 10-16-2007, 07:26 PM

Does anybody have any idea as to when and/or if Anime or "JapanAnime" is coming out on Blu-ray? Since this format is backed by Sony, which is ultimately born/raised in Japan I'd just assumed: "Someday". For starters, Princess Mononoke, was always a favorite of mine, as the animation is absolutely amazing. Japan definately knows how to draw, best artists in my book. I also greatly enjoy Akira, Ninja Scroll, Vampire Hunter, Vampire Hunter D, and Ghost in the Shell.

AnimeOnBlu · 10-16-2007, 07:34 PM

There are quite a few Animes out on Blu ray now and down the line.
Here is a nice list of Anime out now and currently coming out: http://www.animeondvd.com/forum/show...php?tid/18821/

*Note: SOS should be coming out in America. Yukikaze has been confirmed to have english sub and dub so a US release should be coming down the road.

rexington · 10-16-2007, 07:37 PM

There are several titles available on Blu Ray;

Tekkonkinkreet
Wings of Honneamise
Steamboy (Japanese import)
Patlabor (Japanese import)
Ghost in the Shell (Japanese import)
Ghost in the shell 2 (Japanese import)

Akira will be released as a Blu Ray exclusive next year I beleive

Paprika (US) is due out in November

There's also a new show called 'SOS! TOKYO METRO EXPLORERS: THE NEXT' from Katsuhiro Otomo Due out exclusvely on Blu Ray later this year http://www.aintitcool.com/node/34269

Simba1983 · 10-16-2007, 07:46 PM

You provide hope for me yet. I'll import them if I have to. Preferably an American [U.S.] release though. I love watching and listening to these movies in Japanese [with english subtitles] Sharpens one's skills.

WickyWoo · 10-16-2007, 07:48 PM

All of these releases but Steamboy have English subs and will work on US players, and will be price similarly when released here

Mr. Spiffy-Pants · 10-16-2007, 07:48 PM

My main problem with the U.S. Blu-Ray releases is that the main company providing them is Bandai Visual. One quick look at their prices pretty much says it all.

I am looking forward to Paprika next month, however.

X400 · 10-16-2007, 08:35 PM

oohhh spriggan that movie rocks

id like to get wings of hon but its $$$ :/

statikcat · 10-16-2007, 08:40 PM

I hope they get some series on BD soon. List is pretty slim.

CptGreedle · 10-16-2007, 09:11 PM

Remember all Japanese BD are the same region as USA.
In fact Ghost in the Shell the movie is a Japanese release with both English Subs and Dubs, as well as Japanese. Unfortunately the import I found was about $90! Can't afford it yet... but maybe someday i will.

Frode · 10-16-2007, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AnimeOnBlu

Yukikaze has been confirmed to have english sub and dub so a US release should be coming down the road.

Not necessarily. Bandai Entertainment (different company from Bandai Visual) has the rights for the DVDs, so they may actually be the ones responsible for any potential BD release as well. Just because a disc has English subs/dubs doesn't mean that it'll be released outside Japan. BV may just be adding it in order to help boost their domestic sales to importers.

Frode · 10-16-2007, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by WickyWoo

All of these releases but Steamboy have English subs and will work on US players, and will be price similarly when released here

Metropolis and Memories also have no subs. They were originally solicited as having them, but it got removed later, presumably because Sony has the rights in the US and don't want them to impact sales.

secret · 10-16-2007, 09:36 PM

Anime fans will hate me for saying this, but they'll forgive me eventually. I have to vent.

I'm getting so disgusted with the anime art style and themes. It's been there since the 80's until now, and please - NO MORE....

Big eyes, pointy nose and chins, edgy....ugh....UGH....

I feel about it almost the same way people feel about the fighting genre in video games....every new fighter comes along with more flash and flair, but they've always felt that -- been there, done that.

jadafa · 10-16-2007, 09:46 PM

Any anime that Sony USA has a rights to, the Japanese blu-ray will most likely not have subs or dubs on them. But when Sony gets around to releasing the anime they bought rights to on blu-ray, it'll definitely be at a lower price point.

I believe they have rights to Metropolis, Steamboy and Paprika.

Walken · 10-16-2007, 10:56 PM

Cool, thanks for the list link. I cannot wait for the Karas series to blu. Starz Media is blu exclusive and apparently owns or has a major stake in Manga so I am sure some more titles will begin flowing once they are sure it will sell well. As far as what you said Secret, I feel the same to some extent, but mainly with the lots of recycled titles and themes, I know Gundam is popular but for all thats holy how many times can you cut up its past rebirths and vomit out a new one. I have become very picky in what I buy such as Ergo Proxy. Hope to see some series brought to blu, love to see Last Exile.

u_nick · 10-17-2007, 01:05 AM

Funimation is Blu too, and they have a LOT of licenses. Theyve only announced that DBZ movie set so far, so I'm guessing they are waiting to see how that one sells before they announce anymore? I dont even care for DBZ, but I'll buy it to support sales.

A couple old titles from them I would love to see, as well as a couple new. I watch the 'HD' fansubs of Darker Than Black, so thats a fantastic candidate.

TheTenth · 10-18-2007, 09:04 AM

I'm not really convinced of the PQ quality of anime ... since it's 2D all the way (except those who are full digital, and those are poor in emotion I think), I'll miss the richness of screen depth Blu-ray gives.

MOONPHASE · 10-18-2007, 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jadafa

Any anime that Sony USA has a rights to, the Japanese blu-ray will most likely not have subs or dubs on them. But when Sony gets around to releasing the anime they bought rights to on blu-ray, it'll definitely be at a lower price point.

I believe they have rights to Metropolis, Steamboy and Paprika.

also cowboy bebop the movie, tekkonkinkreet, and cyborg 009

Frode · 10-18-2007, 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheTenth

I'm not really convinced of the PQ quality of anime ... since it's 2D all the way (except those who are full digital, and those are poor in emotion I think), I'll miss the richness of screen depth Blu-ray gives.

Don't knock it until you've seen it. Anime does benefit from HD, both in line work and in detail.

Mr. Spiffy-Pants · 10-18-2007, 02:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frode

Don't knock it until you've seen it. Anime does benefit from HD, both in line work and in detail.

I'll second this. One only needs to watch the "Ultimate Avengers" and "Doctor Strange" Blu-Ray releases to see that even general animation benefits from HD transfers.

Dalese · 10-18-2007, 09:24 PM

Paidgeek just posted on the insiders thread the specs for Paprika's US release...

Quote:

Originally Posted by paidgeek

The power of Blu-ray....

Japanese ORG 5.1 TrueHD
English DUB 5.1 TrueHD
Chinese (Cantonese) DUB 5.1 AC3
Chinese (Mandarin -Taiwan) DUB 5.1 AC3
French (Parisian) DUB 5.1 AC3
Portuguese (Brazil) DUB 5.1 AC3
Spanish (Latin Am) DUB 5.1 AC3
Thai DUB 5.1 AC3

10-16-2007, 07:26 PM	#1
Simba1983 Member Member since:Apr 2007	Question about Animé Does anybody have any idea as to when and/or if Anime or "JapanAnime" is coming out on Blu-ray? Since this format is backed by Sony, which is ultimately born/raised in Japan I'd just assumed: "Someday". For starters, Princess Mononoke, was always a favorite of mine, as the animation is absolutely amazing. Japan definately knows how to draw, best artists in my book. I also greatly enjoy Akira, Ninja Scroll, Vampire Hunter, Vampire Hunter D, and Ghost in the Shell. Last edited by Simba1983; 10-16-2007 at 07:34 PM.

10-16-2007, 07:46 PM	#4
Simba1983 Member Member since:Apr 2007	Thank You You provide hope for me yet. I'll import them if I have to. Preferably an American [U.S.] release though. I love watching and listening to these movies in Japanese [with english subtitles] Sharpens one's skills.

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10-16-2007, 07:34 PM	#2
AnimeOnBlu Contributor Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:USA Trading Score:1	There are quite a few Animes out on Blu ray now and down the line. Here is a nice list of Anime out now and currently coming out: http://www.animeondvd.com/forum/show...php?tid/18821/ *Note: SOS should be coming out in America. Yukikaze has been confirmed to have english sub and dub so a US release should be coming down the road.

10-16-2007, 07:37 PM	#3
rexington Member Member since:Sep 2007	There are several titles available on Blu Ray; Tekkonkinkreet Wings of Honneamise Steamboy (Japanese import) Patlabor (Japanese import) Ghost in the Shell (Japanese import) Ghost in the shell 2 (Japanese import) Akira will be released as a Blu Ray exclusive next year I beleive Paprika (US) is due out in November There's also a new show called 'SOS! TOKYO METRO EXPLORERS: THE NEXT' from Katsuhiro Otomo Due out exclusvely on Blu Ray later this year http://www.aintitcool.com/node/34269

10-16-2007, 07:48 PM	#5
WickyWoo Blu-ray Champion Member since:May 2007 Trading Score:2	All of these releases but Steamboy have English subs and will work on US players, and will be price similarly when released here

10-16-2007, 07:48 PM	#6
Mr. Spiffy-Pants Active Member Member since:Jul 2007	My main problem with the U.S. Blu-Ray releases is that the main company providing them is Bandai Visual. One quick look at their prices pretty much says it all. I am looking forward to Paprika next month, however.

10-16-2007, 08:35 PM	#7
X400 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Kent Blu-ray collection:328 Blu-ray reviews:41 Trading Score:23	oohhh spriggan that movie rocks id like to get wings of hon but its $$$ :/

10-16-2007, 08:40 PM	#8
statikcat Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Washington, DC Blu-ray collection:67	I hope they get some series on BD soon. List is pretty slim.

10-16-2007, 09:11 PM	#9
CptGreedle Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Sworn super-hero now services Atlanta (and suburbs). Blu-ray collection:128 Blu-ray reviews:5	Remember all Japanese BD are the same region as USA. In fact Ghost in the Shell the movie is a Japanese release with both English Subs and Dubs, as well as Japanese. Unfortunately the import I found was about $90! Can't afford it yet... but maybe someday i will.

10-16-2007, 09:36 PM	#12
secret Banned Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray reviews: 1	Anime fans will hate me for saying this, but they'll forgive me eventually. I have to vent. I'm getting so disgusted with the anime art style and themes. It's been there since the 80's until now, and please - NO MORE.... Big eyes, pointy nose and chins, edgy....ugh....UGH.... I feel about it almost the same way people feel about the fighting genre in video games....every new fighter comes along with more flash and flair, but they've always felt that -- been there, done that.

10-16-2007, 09:46 PM	#13
jadafa Member Member since:May 2007	Any anime that Sony USA has a rights to, the Japanese blu-ray will most likely not have subs or dubs on them. But when Sony gets around to releasing the anime they bought rights to on blu-ray, it'll definitely be at a lower price point. I believe they have rights to Metropolis, Steamboy and Paprika.

10-16-2007, 10:56 PM	#14
Walken Junior Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Mount Holly, NC	Cool, thanks for the list link. I cannot wait for the Karas series to blu. Starz Media is blu exclusive and apparently owns or has a major stake in Manga so I am sure some more titles will begin flowing once they are sure it will sell well. As far as what you said Secret, I feel the same to some extent, but mainly with the lots of recycled titles and themes, I know Gundam is popular but for all thats holy how many times can you cut up its past rebirths and vomit out a new one. I have become very picky in what I buy such as Ergo Proxy. Hope to see some series brought to blu, love to see Last Exile.

10-17-2007, 01:05 AM	#15
u_nick Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2007 Location:CT, US Trading Score:27	Funimation is Blu too, and they have a LOT of licenses. Theyve only announced that DBZ movie set so far, so I'm guessing they are waiting to see how that one sells before they announce anymore? I dont even care for DBZ, but I'll buy it to support sales. A couple old titles from them I would love to see, as well as a couple new. I watch the 'HD' fansubs of Darker Than Black, so thats a fantastic candidate.

10-18-2007, 09:04 AM	#16
TheTenth Special Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Clermont-Ferrand, France Home Theater Gallery:9 4K collection:98 Blu-ray collection:681 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:11	I'm not really convinced of the PQ quality of anime ... since it's 2D all the way (except those who are full digital, and those are poor in emotion I think), I'll miss the richness of screen depth Blu-ray gives.

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