Is anime good on BD? - Blu-ray Forum

detective392 · 12-29-2008, 09:03 PM

I just found out I can get the 8th one piece movie on BD for 18$ is anime good on BD and would it be worth it?

GGX · 12-29-2008, 09:04 PM

As long as the source is not in standard definition everything benefits from a Blu-ray release.

detective392 · 12-29-2008, 09:06 PM

Not sure what that means but I dont think it was released on BD in japan when it first came out so the first time it would be on BD would be after it was made for dvd.

Brandon · 12-29-2008, 09:11 PM

Pretty sure he's trying to tell you that yes, anime is good on blu-ray, just like everything else

Michael.Schinke · 12-29-2008, 09:13 PM

I think what he is referring to is the trend that a few anime releases have made in releasing BD's that contain upconverted SD material, rather than creating a full on HD master.

GGX · 12-29-2008, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by detective392

Not sure what that means but I dont think it was released on BD in japan when it first came out so the first time it would be on BD would be after it was made for dvd.

How else can I explain what I said? It's about as simple as I you can get. As long as something (whether it be movie, tv show, anime, etc) was not recorded in 480i it has enough detail to benefit from a Blu-ray transfer.

Red Hood · 12-29-2008, 09:53 PM

Even if anime was only 480i I would still buy it on blu. Because hopefully with the amount of storage on a disc they woudn't continue to be asses and put 3 eps on a disc like they do with dbz dvds..

Plus if they feel like being nice they could jam pack it with extras and a nice audio codec if that is possible.

Blu-rat · 12-29-2008, 11:03 PM

I will be forever mystified by the desire to put standard-def material onto BD for the purpose of packing as many episode onto a single disc...
However, seeing my Mom's Chinese TV soap operas spread out over numerous low-space VCDs are another story entirely.

EricJ · 12-29-2008, 11:37 PM

If you mean technically, Funimation's Dragonball Z movies look pretty spiffy--

If you mean in terms of selection, the Japanese just aren't getting it.
Frankly, it'd be better having no anime on BD at all, rather than having our only selection be "Paprika", "Tekonkinkreet" and GITS2:Innocence.

(And you thought OUR early-adopter catalog was bad last year!)

assydingo · 12-29-2008, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by EricJ

If you mean technically, Funimation's Dragonball Z movies look pretty spiffy--

If you mean in terms of selection, the Japanese just aren't getting it.
Frankly, it'd be better having no anime on BD at all, rather than having our only selection be "Paprika", "Tekonkinkreet" and GITS2:Innocence.

(And you thought OUR early-adopter catalog was bad last year!)

I want to see Paprika. Looks insanely random =].

EricJ · 12-29-2008, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Pyre

Even if anime was only 480i I would still buy it on blu. Because hopefully with the amount of storage on a disc they woudn't--

*slap!!*

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Originally Posted by Blu-rat

I will be forever mystified by the desire to put standard-def material onto BD for the purpose of packing as many episode onto a single disc...

You'd think we'd have enough properly inoculated mainstream noobies by now who'd SEEN regular 1080 movies on a real HDTV set, and awakened to the idea that BD wasn't "sorta the same thing as DVD, only, like bigger"--
As it is, looks like we'll be beating down the mega-maniac Storage-Heads all the way into double-digit years.

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Originally Posted by assydingo

I want to see Paprika. Looks insanely random =].

And if we were talking about even the most vestigial trace of a sense of humor, "random" would be a GOOD thing--
Welcome to the world of Japanese "art" features.

(Where GITS2:Innocence is considered a somnambulistic punchline even in its own country...)

assydingo · 12-29-2008, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by EricJ

And if we were talking about even the most vestigial trace of a sense of humor, "random" would be a GOOD thing...
Welcome to the world of Japanese "art" features.

Really? I'll rent it first.

B-movies · 12-29-2008, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by detective392

Is anime good on BD?

absolute gorgeous

kndy · 12-30-2008, 12:13 AM

"FREEDOM" is awesome on Blu-ray! Also, "Royal Space Force" (Wings of Honneamise) and "SOS! Tokyo Metro Explorers: The Next" looks great too! Enjoyed the "Gattai! Gunbuster vs. Diebuster" box set as well. I'm about to start "Yukikaze"...

Haven't yet watched any FUNimation releases on Blu-ray though....ala Vexille or DBZ movies.

neos_peace · 12-30-2008, 01:04 AM

simple answer. Yes anime benefits from blu.

statikcat · 12-30-2008, 02:04 AM

Akira on HDtv looks way better than the DVD even upconverted. It depends on the anime series. If you think Slayers or Ranma 1/2 is going to look a lot better you might be disappointed. Even older series should look cleaner in HD though.. less pixel blots, etc. It might look more polished at the least.

Mobe1969 · 12-30-2008, 02:16 AM

Yeah, depends on the material, and (to me) it also depends on what it is available in other forms. So for example if the Patlabor series (plural) were released on Blu, I'd buy them even though they may not really benefit that much from the HD, but it'd have to be better than what is currently available.

I hear some of the made for TV CG animated stuff was rendered for 480, so when on 1080 is just upconverted. Kind of like why releasing say season 1 and 2 of Buffy on Blu would be a bit of a waste - the CG was all rendered for 60Hz 480i I believe.

A lot of the cell based older anime (eg, Patlabor 1 and 2) look absolutely superb as you can see so much extra detail in the painted backgrounds. Stuff like the Simpsons, animation and backgrounds are all very monochromatic and low intrinsic detail, so I honestly would be surprised if you could pick the difference between a 1080p shot and an upconverted PAL image. I could be wrong though.

quexos · 12-30-2008, 02:17 AM

Though the best kind of animation for Blu is CGI, like what Pixar do. CGI looks awesome in 1080p and no movie can beat it so far. I still have to see Japanese Anime in HD to forge an opinion.

frankplastictrees · 12-30-2008, 04:13 AM

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Originally Posted by assydingo

I want to see Paprika. Looks insanely random =].

Paprika is terrific. I thought it looked stunning when I downloaded the fansub like a year ago, I'm sure it would be amazing on Blu. I really should snatch it up this week.

bdadhat · 12-30-2008, 04:50 AM

Paprika is a great flick and the details and color 'pop' provided by blu is awesome. The sound quality is also better.

Worth picking up. I was surprised to see how much a 2D 'cartoon' could be improved on blu. This one made me a believer.

12-29-2008, 09:03 PM	#1
detective392 Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Champlin, MN Home Theater Gallery:3 Blu-ray collection:439 DVD collection:293 Blu-ray reviews:21	Is anime good on BD? I just found out I can get the 8th one piece movie on BD for 18$ is anime good on BD and would it be worth it?

12-29-2008, 09:53 PM	#7
Red Hood Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2008 Blu-ray collection:33	Even if anime was only 480i I would still buy it on blu. Because hopefully with the amount of storage on a disc they woudn't continue to be asses and put 3 eps on a disc like they do with dbz dvds.. Plus if they feel like being nice they could jam pack it with extras and a nice audio codec if that is possible. Last edited by Red Hood; 12-29-2008 at 09:56 PM.

12-29-2008, 11:37 PM	#9
EricJ Banned Member since:Jul 2007 Location:The Paradise of New England Blu-ray collection:6	If you mean technically, Funimation's Dragonball Z movies look pretty spiffy-- If you mean in terms of selection, the Japanese just aren't getting it. Frankly, it'd be better having no anime on BD at all, rather than having our only selection be "Paprika", "Tekonkinkreet" and GITS2:Innocence. (And you thought OUR early-adopter catalog was bad last year!) Last edited by EricJ; 12-29-2008 at 11:40 PM.

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12-29-2008, 09:04 PM	#2
GGX Banned Member since:Oct 2006 Location:Kentwood, Michigan Blu-ray collection:262 Trading Score:2	As long as the source is not in standard definition everything benefits from a Blu-ray release.

12-29-2008, 09:06 PM	#3
detective392 Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Champlin, MN Home Theater Gallery:3 Blu-ray collection:439 DVD collection:293 Blu-ray reviews:21	Not sure what that means but I dont think it was released on BD in japan when it first came out so the first time it would be on BD would be after it was made for dvd.

12-29-2008, 09:11 PM	#4
Brandon Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2008 Blu-ray collection:41 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:8	Pretty sure he's trying to tell you that yes, anime is good on blu-ray, just like everything else

12-29-2008, 09:13 PM	#5
Michael.Schinke Active Member Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Michigan 4K collection:509 Blu-ray collection:1063 Blu-ray reviews: 14	I think what he is referring to is the trend that a few anime releases have made in releasing BD's that contain upconverted SD material, rather than creating a full on HD master.

12-29-2008, 11:03 PM	#8
Blu-rat Member Member since:Nov 2008 4K collection:26 Blu-ray collection:235 DVD collection:1	I will be forever mystified by the desire to put standard-def material onto BD for the purpose of packing as many episode onto a single disc... However, seeing my Mom's Chinese TV soap operas spread out over numerous low-space VCDs are another story entirely.

12-30-2008, 12:13 AM	#14
kndy Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Urban Haute Bourgeoisie Home Theater Gallery:136 Blu-ray collection:1903 Blu-ray reviews: 41 Trading Score:17	"FREEDOM" is awesome on Blu-ray! Also, "Royal Space Force" (Wings of Honneamise) and "SOS! Tokyo Metro Explorers: The Next" looks great too! Enjoyed the "Gattai! Gunbuster vs. Diebuster" box set as well. I'm about to start "Yukikaze"... Haven't yet watched any FUNimation releases on Blu-ray though....ala Vexille or DBZ movies.

12-30-2008, 01:04 AM	#15
neos_peace Special Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Shamokin Dam, Pa Home Theater Gallery:14 Blu-ray collection:279 Trading Score:1	simple answer. Yes anime benefits from blu.

12-30-2008, 02:04 AM	#16
statikcat Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Washington, DC Blu-ray collection:67	Akira on HDtv looks way better than the DVD even upconverted. It depends on the anime series. If you think Slayers or Ranma 1/2 is going to look a lot better you might be disappointed. Even older series should look cleaner in HD though.. less pixel blots, etc. It might look more polished at the least.

12-30-2008, 02:16 AM	#17
Mobe1969 Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Brisbane, Australia 4K collection:980 Blu-ray collection:1610	Yeah, depends on the material, and (to me) it also depends on what it is available in other forms. So for example if the Patlabor series (plural) were released on Blu, I'd buy them even though they may not really benefit that much from the HD, but it'd have to be better than what is currently available. I hear some of the made for TV CG animated stuff was rendered for 480, so when on 1080 is just upconverted. Kind of like why releasing say season 1 and 2 of Buffy on Blu would be a bit of a waste - the CG was all rendered for 60Hz 480i I believe. A lot of the cell based older anime (eg, Patlabor 1 and 2) look absolutely superb as you can see so much extra detail in the painted backgrounds. Stuff like the Simpsons, animation and backgrounds are all very monochromatic and low intrinsic detail, so I honestly would be surprised if you could pick the difference between a 1080p shot and an upconverted PAL image. I could be wrong though.

12-30-2008, 02:17 AM	#18
quexos Banned Member since:May 2007 Location:Brussels, Belgium	Though the best kind of animation for Blu is CGI, like what Pixar do. CGI looks awesome in 1080p and no movie can beat it so far. I still have to see Japanese Anime in HD to forge an opinion.

12-30-2008, 04:50 AM	#20
bdadhat Member Member since:May 2008	Paprika is a great flick and the details and color 'pop' provided by blu is awesome. The sound quality is also better. Worth picking up. I was surprised to see how much a 2D 'cartoon' could be improved on blu. This one made me a believer.

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