The Anime Blu-ray Video Quality Thread

[cooperb21]

Originally Posted by chronoclast

Are there any scratches on the disc?

I have the part releases and didn't encounter any playback problems.

It doesn't seem to have any at all. Looks brand new with nothing noticeable, which made me think maybe just bad disc. Unless someone else can confirm same thing in episode 4 or not.

edit: It's the disc with the new dub. I tried the original broadcast 1-7 disc and the video issue is gone.

[professorwho]

Okay. Ill try the disc a little later.

[pikagreg]

Never had issues when I watched the series though I watched it in English with the new dub.

[professorwho]

I watched it in Japanese with the uncut disc. Never had any issues, though I’ll check all 3 of my players (PS4, XB1S, Seiki).

[cooperb21]

Made in Mexico.... wtf? I just notice this. I don't think original print had this did it? I bought it from right stuff, but not questioning is this a legit copy? All three say made in mexico and never seen this on anime blu rays clearly advertised on box art.

[Dailyan]

Originally Posted by cooperb21

Made in Mexico.... wtf? I just notice this. I don't think original print had this did it? I bought it from right stuff, but not questioning is this a legit copy? All three say made in mexico and never seen this on anime blu rays clearly advertised on box art.

[Show spoiler]

Nearly every US Blu Ray disc is manufactured in Mexico. I own plenty of titles where this is on the back of the case.

[cooperb21]

Originally Posted by Dailyan

Nearly every US Blu Ray disc is manufactured in Mexico. I own plenty of titles where this is on the back of the case.

Okay, probably just bad disc then. I'll have to return it for another copy.

[slerch666]

Originally Posted by cooperb21

I bought Vision of Escaflowne on blu-ray, but it seems to have very bad issues. Is this common or bad discs for me? Picture becomes blurry and keeps freezing at middle of episode 4 on disc one. Using chapter select/skip causes ps4/xbox one player to freeze up and become unstable.

edit: Only second half of episode 4 seems like this and every other episode/section seems fine. Any one else have funimation blu-rays to test this part as only being issue for me?

I have the set. Bought from TRSI. No issues whatsoever on those episodes or any others.

[slerch666]

Originally Posted by cooperb21

Made in Mexico.... wtf? I just notice this. I don't think original print had this did it? I bought it from right stuff, but not questioning is this a legit copy? All three say made in mexico and never seen this on anime blu rays clearly advertised on box art.

Rightstuf NEVER sells bootlegs. All their discs come from official distribution.

If it were a bootleg, I don't imagine they would even bother putting a Made in Mexico sticker on something.

I am trying to think of the last time I bought a FUNi release new and it WASN'T made in Mexico and can't think of any.

[slerch666]

Originally Posted by pikagreg

Would anyone have any more information on what causes the issues found in Ancient Magus Bride? Funi got back to me and I figure giving them as much detail I can would help. (I already sent links and screenshots of the US vs JP discs but don't know enough about quality issues to really give feedback what causes them and anything that could be done to fix them.

Hello pikagreg.

Any chance anyone from FUNi got back to your on AMB? If not I may email them myself to also complain.

Thanks.

[cooperb21]

Originally Posted by slerch666

Rightstuf NEVER sells bootlegs. All their discs come from official distribution.

If it were a bootleg, I don't imagine they would even bother putting a Made in Mexico sticker on something.

I am trying to think of the last time I bought a FUNi release new and it WASN'T made in Mexico and can't think of any.

It seemed weird because of the large print/advertisement of it. I've never seen any release of any anime where it took that large of a section of case. It's usually a small logo with copy right section in the corner not a big long large print near bottom center.

[Kip Vicious]

Originally Posted by cooperb21

It seemed weird because of the large print/advertisement of it. I've never seen any release of any anime where it took that large of a section of case. It's usually a small logo with copy right section in the corner not a big long large print near bottom center.

It's been appearing on some Funimation releases since at least 2012, because it's printed on both my C and Lain blu-ray cases.


I wish they'd always stamp the shrinkwrap instead of the case or the slipcover.

[pikagreg]

Originally Posted by slerch666

Hello pikagreg.

Any chance anyone from FUNi got back to your on AMB? If not I may email them myself to also complain.

Thanks.

I was talking to them on discord though I would send an email too since any little bit would probably help.

[cooperb21]

Rightstuf is sending me another copy and don't even need to send back my current. Hopefully better luck with second CE.

[BlackDevil]

Originally Posted by NLScavenger

HK BD:

PLAYLIST REPORT:
Name:                   00001.MPLS
Length:                 1:37:55.041 (h:m:s.ms)


Size:                   22,197,540,864 bytes
Total Bitrate:          30.23 Mbps
VIDEO:
Codec                   Bitrate             Description    
-----                   -------             -----------    
MPEG-4 AVC Video        24991 kbps          1080p / 24 fps / 16:9 / High Profile 4.1
AUDIO:
Codec                           Language        Bitrate         Description    
-----                           --------        -------         -----------    
DTS-HD Master Audio             Japanese        2251 kbps       5.1 / 48 kHz / 2251 kbps / 16-bit (DTS Core: 5.1 / 48 kHz / 1509 kbps / 16-bit)
Dolby Digital Audio             Japanese        640 kbps        5.1 / 48 kHz / 640 kbps
Dolby Digital Audio             Chinese         640 kbps        5.1 / 48 kHz / 640 kbps
SUBTITLES:
Codec                           Language        Bitrate         Description    
-----                           --------        -------         -----------    
Presentation Graphics           Chinese         22.364 kbps                    
Presentation Graphics           English         22.968 kbps

Thanks so much for sharing, saved me $30, will hold out for the US release on 4/9.

[svenge]

Wow, my prediction for the HK BD of Mirai was pretty much right on the money, seeing that the BDInfo scan reports a 25 mbps video bit rate (down from 36 mbps) and 16-bit DTS-HD MA Japanese audio (down from 24-bit LPCM).

It's really sad that Deltamac cheaped out with a BD-25 for this film when they've done much better in the past (e.g. Hosada's previous film The Boy and the Beast, Evangelion 3.33, etc.).

[Nostalgic Twilight]

I've been watching The Ancient Magus' Bride and the banding is indeed obnoxious. There was one particular scene on the second disc where they showcased Chise's green coat and it was so bad I actually gagged. You can't unsee it once you've noticed it.

EDIT: 0:30:48 if anyone would like to take a screenshot, lol.

[BlackDevil]

Originally Posted by svenge

Wow, my prediction for the HK BD of Mirai was pretty much right on the money, seeing that the BDInfo scan reports a 25 mbps video bit rate (down from 36 mbps) and 16-bit DTS-HD MA Japanese audio (down from 24-bit LPCM).

It's really sad that Deltamac cheaped out with a BD-25 for this film when they've done much better in the past (e.g. Hosada's previous film The Boy and the Beast, Evangelion 3.33, etc.).

Yeah wasn't their Eva 3.33 better than Funi's?

[professorwho]

Originally Posted by BlackDevil

Yeah wasn't their Eva 3.33 better than Funi's?

It’s not hard to top FUNi’s 3.33

But yes- it is.

[Naiera]

I’m not certain FUNi’s 3.33 was necessarily as piece of crap. Their 2.22 was easily better than the BD-25 HK release. As we know, they’re not always completely incompetent.