The Anime Blu-ray Video Quality Thread - Page 194 - Blu-ray Forum

NLScavenger · 05-22-2019, 05:15 PM

Turns out Anime Limited's release of Castlevania is also plagued by banding
https://www.myreviewer.com/Blu-ray/1...Jitendar-Canth

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Incidentally, this is one of the rare discs that throw up a compatibility problem. On my Panasonic Home Cinema SA BTT 490, the disc boots to the animated menu, but trying to play any of the content crashes the player. On a newer Panasonic DMP BDT 280 standalone player, the disc works, but the graphics on the pop-up menu during playback are corrupted.

Plus banding up the wazoo. Makes Re:Zero 1 look good.

https://forums.animeuknews.net/threa...75#post-549173

SirYodaJedi · 05-22-2019, 05:42 PM

But the real question is whether it is worse than Viz's. Worse than Re:Zero is a strong accusation, because the screenshots provided in the review look like acceptable for streaming quality, whereas Re:Zero vol 1 wasn't.

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Originally Posted by FeelsBDMan

Just chiming in some thoughts on Funimation's Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid release.

From my understanding of this thread, Dragon Maid is one of the few TV anime releases from Funi that actually is visually competent, along with FMP IV and Haruhi. Tempts me to buy it, even though it doesn't have the OVA.

kk1 · 05-22-2019, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by SirYodaJedi

From my understanding of this thread, Dragon Maid is one of the few TV anime releases from Funi that actually is visually competent, along with FMP IV and Haruhi. Tempts me to buy it, even though it doesn't have the OVA.

Yes it does.

SirYodaJedi · 05-22-2019, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by kk1

Yes it does.

I was under the impression it only has the ONAs. (And Episodes 1-13 obviously)

kk1 · 05-22-2019, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by SirYodaJedi

I was under the impression it only has the ONAs. (And Episodes 1-13 obviously)

Its just not dubbed.

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/dai...pisode/.127141

SirYodaJedi · 05-22-2019, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by kk1

Its just not dubbed.

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/dai...pisode/.127141

Interesting, it still doesn't say so on any of the store pages. Must have really been rushed. That does line up with what FeelsBDMan said about a 7/7 spilt, now that I think about it. No dub is nbd, so this will definitely be high on my radar for the next time Funi stuff goes on sale on RightStuf.

kk1 · 05-22-2019, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by SirYodaJedi

Interesting, it still doesn't say so on any of the store pages. Must have really been rushed. That does line up with what FeelsBDMan said about a 7/7 spilt, now that I think about it. No dub is nbd, so this will definitely be high on my radar for the next time Funi stuff goes on sale on RightStuf.

Its part of the RS sale right now...you really need to start paying attention

FeelsBDMan · 05-23-2019, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by SirYodaJedi

Interesting, it still doesn't say so on any of the store pages. Must have really been rushed. That does line up with what FeelsBDMan said about a 7/7 spilt, now that I think about it. No dub is nbd, so this will definitely be high on my radar for the next time Funi stuff goes on sale on RightStuf.

I will note I have the Madman/AU version but it has Funimation's logos and everything so I'm certain it's a clone. Funimation has an Australian branch as well.

The extras include the ONA and the actual hot springs OVA, as people have said they are subbed only.

Hek_qwerr · 05-23-2019, 03:08 PM

for “your name” am i good just picking up the funi release of i want the dub or is there a better version? i have the jp release already

professorwho · 05-23-2019, 03:14 PM

The FUNi version has a slight tint not on the other releases, but it’s fine. The best release with the dub is the UK release with the replacement disc. You’d have to get the UK release and email Anime Limited about getting a replacement disc, as the original release, while mostly great, had a few brief moments of atrocious compression artifacts.

Hek_qwerr · 05-23-2019, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by professorwho

The FUNi version has a slight tint not on the other releases, but it’s fine. The best release with the dub is the UK release with the replacement disc. You’d have to get the UK release and email Anime Limited about getting a replacement disc, as the original release, while mostly great, had a few brief moments of atrocious compression artifacts.

cool thanks

NLScavenger · 05-23-2019, 03:49 PM

Besides the compression artifacts, the audio on the original UK BD has phasing problems. UK replacement disc has one or two garbled frames, but it has two versions of the dub (with JP or EN songs)

About that "green tint": iirc it's present on all international releases. Surprisingly I've never seen anyone suggest that perhaps the JP BD is wrong.

Anyway, the slightly greener push is hardly an issue.

The color shift looks a bit like in the US Warner Archive and EU/AU Warner Bros BD of Batman MOTP.

Your Name
US BD (left) - JP BD (right)

Batman MOTP.
US BD (left) - EU/AU BD (right)

slerch666 · 05-24-2019, 12:48 PM

Glad I picked up the UHD set for your name from Japan.

Logan Jones · 05-24-2019, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by slerch666

Glad I picked up the UHD set for your name from Japan.

Is it an upscale or is it true 4K? I'd like to see some pics, if at all possible.

slerch666 · 05-24-2019, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Logan Jones

Is it an upscale or is it true 4K? I'd like to see some pics, if at all possible.

I don't believe it was actually done in 4K.

As for screen shots... damn you. lol

I bought a UHD "friendly" BD-ROM before vacation but haven't done much more than rip a short Alien 4K section.

Let me see what I can do. I have no idea how it will handle mapping HDR as HDR really makes the UHD pop. Hopefully there is a way to preserve it...

Logan Jones · 05-24-2019, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by slerch666

I don't believe it was actually done in 4K.

As for screen shots... damn you. lol

I bought a UHD "friendly" BD-ROM before vacation but haven't done much more than rip a short Alien 4K section.

Let me see what I can do. I have no idea how it will handle mapping HDR as HDR really makes the UHD pop. Hopefully there is a way to preserve it...

Ey, if its too much trouble you don't have to. Its just that I can't think of any animated movies that are mastered in true 4K, and I was wondering if this movie had any advantages in that regard.

BlaizeV · 05-24-2019, 02:40 PM

Not Blu Ray but I just did a quick and easy comparison of the Manga Ent DVD vs the Discotek Media DVD for Appleseed OVA 1988.

http://screenshotcomparison.com/comparison/529

Unsurprisingly the Discotek Media DVD wins out but it's by no means a huge upgrade. More or less what I expected.

Interestingly the Discotek Slipcover made me realize for the first time that the Manga Ent cover is a mirrored version of the Japanese LD cover (which in hindsight is obvious). Still I'm surprise by just how blatant it is, whereby the Manga Ent cover has the words Olympus Police SWAT on the badge that Deunan wears backwards on the cover lol

Naiera · 05-24-2019, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Logan Jones

Is it an upscale or is it true 4K? I'd like to see some pics, if at all possible.

It was created in 1080p with no HDR.

slerch666 · 05-24-2019, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Logan Jones

Ey, if its too much trouble you don't have to. Its just that I can't think of any animated movies that are mastered in true 4K, and I was wondering if this movie had any advantages in that regard.

It's not a huge issue, just need to spend time ripping part of the movie, etc. Not sure how to capture it with HDR enabled and if you don't have an HDR capable display, no idea what it would look like.

I can do this weekend or early next week I think.

jd213 · 05-24-2019, 05:47 PM

I'd like to know how to take UHD screenshots with HDR (or properly converted to SDR) as well, I've seen MPC HC with Mad VR suggested but that program crashes when I try to play a 4K file or playlist.

05-23-2019, 03:08 PM	#3869
Hek_qwerr Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Oct 2013 Blu-ray collection:1 Trading Score:150	for “your name” am i good just picking up the funi release of i want the dub or is there a better version? i have the jp release already

05-23-2019, 03:14 PM	#3870
professorwho Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Apr 2017 4K collection:229 Blu-ray collection:982 Blu-ray reviews: 64 Trading Score:7	The FUNi version has a slight tint not on the other releases, but it’s fine. The best release with the dub is the UK release with the replacement disc. You’d have to get the UK release and email Anime Limited about getting a replacement disc, as the original release, while mostly great, had a few brief moments of atrocious compression artifacts.

05-23-2019, 03:49 PM	#3872
NLScavenger Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Dec 2013 Location:Netherlands 4K collection:20 Blu-ray collection:831 Trading Score:9	Besides the compression artifacts, the audio on the original UK BD has phasing problems. UK replacement disc has one or two garbled frames, but it has two versions of the dub (with JP or EN songs) About that "green tint": iirc it's present on all international releases. Surprisingly I've never seen anyone suggest that perhaps the JP BD is wrong. Anyway, the slightly greener push is hardly an issue. The color shift looks a bit like in the US Warner Archive and EU/AU Warner Bros BD of Batman MOTP. Your Name US BD (left) - JP BD (right) Batman MOTP. US BD (left) - EU/AU BD (right)

05-24-2019, 12:48 PM	#3873
slerch666 Active Member Member since:Oct 2016 4K collection:31 Blu-ray collection:1408 DVD collection:1379	Glad I picked up the UHD set for your name from Japan.

05-24-2019, 02:40 PM	#3877
BlaizeV Active Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2017 Location:Adrift in Blighty 4K collection:26 Blu-ray collection:1687 DVD collection:962 Trading Score:3	Not Blu Ray but I just did a quick and easy comparison of the Manga Ent DVD vs the Discotek Media DVD for Appleseed OVA 1988. http://screenshotcomparison.com/comparison/529 Unsurprisingly the Discotek Media DVD wins out but it's by no means a huge upgrade. More or less what I expected. Interestingly the Discotek Slipcover made me realize for the first time that the Manga Ent cover is a mirrored version of the Japanese LD cover (which in hindsight is obvious). Still I'm surprise by just how blatant it is, whereby the Manga Ent cover has the words Olympus Police SWAT on the badge that Deunan wears backwards on the cover lol

05-24-2019, 05:47 PM	#3880
jd213 Special Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:less than 10 minutes from Akihabara	I'd like to know how to take UHD screenshots with HDR (or properly converted to SDR) as well, I've seen MPC HC with Mad VR suggested but that program crashes when I try to play a 4K file or playlist.

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