Serial Experiments Lain - Japan - Blu-ray Forum

AnimeOnBlu · 08-15-2009, 11:48 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2BqB...eature=related - Better Video

Leaked Comiket 76 trailer confirming it is coming to Blu in Japan. I have not seen any formal announcement but as soon as I do I will post it along with the specs (if possible). I doubt this will have English subs.

the_sextein · 08-16-2009, 05:57 PM

That is fantastic news. Thanks alot for the info. Lain is my favorite anime series and I was wandering if it would ever get a blu release since it's not a widescreen show. Now the question is will it ever see an Amarican release since Pioneer went down?

LaserD · 08-16-2009, 06:40 PM

Good news indeed. I'm a Serial Experiments fan, too. Looking forward to seeing reviews of the Japan BD release.

MOONPHASE · 08-17-2009, 09:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by the_sextein

That is fantastic news. Thanks alot for the info. Lain is my favorite anime series and I was wandering if it would ever get a blu release since it's not a widescreen show. Now the question is will it ever see an Amarican release since Pioneer went down?

If Funimation picks it up then I say yes, if not then no. But even if Funimation picks it up they will probably try and get money from the dvd version first before they go with a Blu-ray release.

Cordre69 · 09-05-2009, 03:34 AM

Lain is one of my all-time faves! OMG, it would look amazing on Blu!

mint610 · 09-07-2009, 08:09 AM

thank your for the good news.

Clueless_Monkey · 09-07-2009, 07:50 PM

Anyone got a proper release date?

Pyoko · 09-07-2009, 08:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clueless_Monkey

Anyone got a proper release date?

Too early, I think they're still in the middle of the restoration.

AnimeOnBlu · 09-07-2009, 09:07 PM

Keep your eyes out here. It will eventually show up in Geneon-Universal's database with specs and a date.

Also, I have updated the first post with a better version of the trailer.

Radical Ed · 09-07-2009, 09:12 PM

kndy · 09-08-2009, 12:02 AM

That would be awesome to see this anime on Blu! Cool video!!! Interesting though that they use the BoA for the talent...i thought that Korean (and JPop singer) would be designated as BoA and the band who sung the song as Boa.

Nevertheless, look forward to its release! And I agree...Haibane Rinmei would be cool too!

Pyoko · 09-08-2009, 07:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kndy

Cool video!!! Interesting though that they use the BoA for the talent...i thought that Korean (and JPop singer) would be designated as BoA and the band who sung the song as Boa.

Whoever did the trailer was definitely confused. On the other hand the band isn't exactly consistent with the use of their name either. I think they are officially bôa on the albums but are frequently credited as BOA elsewhere.

AnimeOnBlu · 10-28-2009, 06:43 AM

Several Japanese websites are listing this as having a Japanese and an English stereo track. So this might end up like Tenchi Muyo (English dub but no sub).

http://translate.google.com/translat...1001%26hl%3Den
http://translate.google.com/translat...1001%26hl%3Den
http://translate.google.com/translat...N%26start%3D20

Also seems to come in a Special Edition and Limited Edition. It is around 220 USDs.

bandit29 · 10-28-2009, 04:40 PM

I still have the original Pioneer DVDs. What a great show. I'd love to see this on Blu in the US.

the_sextein · 10-28-2009, 11:11 PM

I appreciate the info, if you find out weather or not it has English subtitles please let us know. I would consider importing it but I don't know if I want to be stuck watching the series with the English dub. I don't mind the English dub but the original Japanese is important to me as well and I need the English subtitles for that.

Of course if they planned to release it here in the states I would wait but it seems like all of Pioneer's titles here in the states have been left with no mention as if no one is interested in picking up the rights to some of Pioneer's old titles and selling them here. Champloo being the only one I have heard about thanks to Funimation. I wander if Funi would be interested in Lain considering it did pretty well here in the US.

I wish Funimation was a little more open about its future plans. I still have no idea if they plan on finishing the Hellsing Ultimate series and it looks like it is being released on blu in Japan as well. I would hate to pay huge prices for imports if they plan to release them here but you really can't tell whats going to happen anymore.

Zen_Amako · 10-29-2009, 04:36 AM

I once owned this series on laserdisc. I remember fansubbing the whole series using scripts I found online (this was before it was released in the West, and even before DVD, I believe). Unfortunately, the scripts had to be rewritten a lot so that the dialogue would make sense (I guess the translator's first language was not English), and this was not an easy task what with all the babbling about technology. It was so time consuming (had to time the subtitles as well), I couldn't watch the show again for a long time. I haven't seen it in years (although I own the rare region 1 DVD set that came packaged in a lunchbox with a CD single), but I'm tempted to get the shiny new BD version.

Jeff Kleist · 10-29-2009, 05:43 AM

BoA the British Band who did Lain, it stands for "Band of Alcoholics"

or so they said

and their hotel minibar bill proved

that is all

maxsterling · 11-01-2009, 08:43 PM

Well here's a site selling it, you need to preorder to guarantee you will get serial experiments lain Blu-ray BOX | RESTORE [Limited Edition] on 12/23 here http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=GNXA-1001 The site says Edition Details
Catalog No. GNXA-1001
Number of discs 6
Item weight 600g
Label/Distributor Geneon Entertainment
Original Release Year 1998
Running Time 300 minutes
Region Code Region-free
Subtitles None
Audio Track Japanese: 2.0ch
English: 2.0ch

Layers single-sided/dual-layered
Aspect Ratio(s) 16:9LB
Color Color
And also This edition features remastering from a new telecine print. while the Limited edition includes a bonus DVD with a promotional footage, trailer, and more. An original soundtrack and a booklet is also included. So there start preordering if you got the dollars or yen ha

maxsterling · 11-01-2009, 08:46 PM

oops forgot to inlcude this part "This item is released in limited quantity or for a limited period of time. Whenever this is sold out, or the period is over, no additional editions are pressed/manufactured." and of course Price 26000yen (27300yen Tax incl.)
US$ 281.26 not sure about the shipping though

Eeeper · 11-01-2009, 08:56 PM

Awesome news but the price tag means I'll be saving a while. Hope it doesn't sell out before then.

08-15-2009, 11:48 PM	#1
AnimeOnBlu Contributor Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:USA Trading Score:1	Serial Experiments Lain - Japan http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2BqB...eature=related - Better Video Leaked Comiket 76 trailer confirming it is coming to Blu in Japan. I have not seen any formal announcement but as soon as I do I will post it along with the specs (if possible). I doubt this will have English subs. Last edited by AnimeOnBlu; 09-07-2009 at 09:05 PM. Reason: Better Video

10-28-2009, 11:11 PM	#15
the_sextein Active Member Member since:Aug 2009	I appreciate the info, if you find out weather or not it has English subtitles please let us know. I would consider importing it but I don't know if I want to be stuck watching the series with the English dub. I don't mind the English dub but the original Japanese is important to me as well and I need the English subtitles for that. Of course if they planned to release it here in the states I would wait but it seems like all of Pioneer's titles here in the states have been left with no mention as if no one is interested in picking up the rights to some of Pioneer's old titles and selling them here. Champloo being the only one I have heard about thanks to Funimation. I wander if Funi would be interested in Lain considering it did pretty well here in the US. I wish Funimation was a little more open about its future plans. I still have no idea if they plan on finishing the Hellsing Ultimate series and it looks like it is being released on blu in Japan as well. I would hate to pay huge prices for imports if they plan to release them here but you really can't tell whats going to happen anymore. Last edited by the_sextein; 10-28-2009 at 11:20 PM.

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08-16-2009, 05:57 PM	#2
the_sextein Active Member Member since:Aug 2009	That is fantastic news. Thanks alot for the info. Lain is my favorite anime series and I was wandering if it would ever get a blu release since it's not a widescreen show. Now the question is will it ever see an Amarican release since Pioneer went down?

08-16-2009, 06:40 PM	#3
LaserD Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Blu-ray reviews:1	Good news indeed. I'm a Serial Experiments fan, too. Looking forward to seeing reviews of the Japan BD release.

09-05-2009, 03:34 AM	#5
Cordre69 Power Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Livermore, CA 4K collection:218 Blu-ray collection:1094 Trading Score:1	Lain is one of my all-time faves! OMG, it would look amazing on Blu!

09-07-2009, 08:09 AM	#6
mint610 Junior Member Member since:Sep 2009	thank your for the good news.

09-07-2009, 07:50 PM	#7
Clueless_Monkey Active Member Member since:Feb 2008	Anyone got a proper release date?

09-07-2009, 09:07 PM	#9
AnimeOnBlu Contributor Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:USA Trading Score:1	Keep your eyes out here. It will eventually show up in Geneon-Universal's database with specs and a date. Also, I have updated the first post with a better version of the trailer.

09-07-2009, 09:12 PM	#10
Radical Ed Senior Member Member since:Mar 2009 4K collection:149 Blu-ray collection:698 DVD collection:185

09-08-2009, 12:02 AM	#11
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	That would be awesome to see this anime on Blu! Cool video!!! Interesting though that they use the BoA for the talent...i thought that Korean (and JPop singer) would be designated as BoA and the band who sung the song as Boa. Nevertheless, look forward to its release! And I agree...Haibane Rinmei would be cool too!

10-28-2009, 06:43 AM	#13
AnimeOnBlu Contributor Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:USA Trading Score:1	Several Japanese websites are listing this as having a Japanese and an English stereo track. So this might end up like Tenchi Muyo (English dub but no sub). http://translate.google.com/translat...1001%26hl%3Den http://translate.google.com/translat...1001%26hl%3Den http://translate.google.com/translat...N%26start%3D20 Also seems to come in a Special Edition and Limited Edition. It is around 220 USDs.

10-28-2009, 04:40 PM	#14
bandit29 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Chicago, IL Blu-ray collection:88 DVD collection:17 MA collection:3 Digital collection:117 Prime collection:1	I still have the original Pioneer DVDs. What a great show. I'd love to see this on Blu in the US.

10-29-2009, 04:36 AM	#16
Zen_Amako Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Northern VA, USA 4K collection:255 Blu-ray collection:659 Blu-ray reviews: 3 Trading Score:13	I once owned this series on laserdisc. I remember fansubbing the whole series using scripts I found online (this was before it was released in the West, and even before DVD, I believe). Unfortunately, the scripts had to be rewritten a lot so that the dialogue would make sense (I guess the translator's first language was not English), and this was not an easy task what with all the babbling about technology. It was so time consuming (had to time the subtitles as well), I couldn't watch the show again for a long time. I haven't seen it in years (although I own the rare region 1 DVD set that came packaged in a lunchbox with a CD single), but I'm tempted to get the shiny new BD version.

10-29-2009, 05:43 AM	#17
Jeff Kleist The Digital Bits Member since:Jul 2008 Trading Score:1	BoA the British Band who did Lain, it stands for "Band of Alcoholics" or so they said and their hotel minibar bill proved that is all

11-01-2009, 08:43 PM	#18
maxsterling Member Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 Home Theater Gallery:1 4K collection:253 Blu-ray collection:844 DVD collection:261 Blu-ray reviews: 10	Well here's a site selling it, you need to preorder to guarantee you will get serial experiments lain Blu-ray BOX \| RESTORE [Limited Edition] on 12/23 here http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=GNXA-1001 The site says Edition Details Catalog No. GNXA-1001 Number of discs 6 Item weight 600g Label/Distributor Geneon Entertainment Original Release Year 1998 Running Time 300 minutes Region Code Region-free Subtitles None Audio Track Japanese: 2.0ch English: 2.0ch Layers single-sided/dual-layered Aspect Ratio(s) 16:9LB Color Color And also This edition features remastering from a new telecine print. while the Limited edition includes a bonus DVD with a promotional footage, trailer, and more. An original soundtrack and a booklet is also included. So there start preordering if you got the dollars or yen ha

11-01-2009, 08:46 PM	#19
maxsterling Member Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 Home Theater Gallery:1 4K collection:253 Blu-ray collection:844 DVD collection:261 Blu-ray reviews: 10	oops forgot to inlcude this part "This item is released in limited quantity or for a limited period of time. Whenever this is sold out, or the period is over, no additional editions are pressed/manufactured." and of course Price 26000yen (27300yen Tax incl.) US$ 281.26 not sure about the shipping though

11-01-2009, 08:56 PM	#20
Eeeper Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Dublin, Ireland 4K collection:81 Blu-ray collection:648 Trading Score:1	Awesome news but the price tag means I'll be saving a while. Hope it doesn't sell out before then.

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