Ghost In The Shell Fans - Blu-ray Forum

pauljeremiah · 07-08-2011, 05:55 PM

I'm a huge fan of this series, both the TV series and Movies.

I have both films on blu-ray (multiple copies) and the compete TV series on blu-ray (both gigs) and of course the Solid State Society film, which came in it's own box set.

Just wondering if there are any other UK/Irish GITS fans who would like to chat about the franchise and such.

Here's a small video I did of my collection: http://www.vimeo.com/12346621

totentanz · 07-08-2011, 07:17 PM

Is the TV series available on bluray with English subtitles anywhere?

pauljeremiah · 07-08-2011, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by totentanz

Is the TV series available on bluray with English subtitles anywhere?

I imported mine from Japan, has the English & Japanese dub and Japanese subtitles, no English subtitles.

The discs are region free, but they will cost you....

The Apocalypse · 07-08-2011, 08:24 PM

See PlanetAxel, not sure if that's all of them http://www.planetaxel.com/list?searc...&orderby=point

But it says Region A.

pauljeremiah · 07-08-2011, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by EclipseSSD

See PlanetAxel, not sure if that's all of them http://www.planetaxel.com/list?searc...&orderby=point

But it says Region A.

yeah they're region locked, if you check out yesasia, you should be able to get region free versions of the TV series box sets

LordCrumb · 07-09-2011, 12:36 AM

I like the GITS movie and series, I own the Tv series on DVD, and the first, second and 'Solid State Society' films on DVD also.

I would like to get the films on Blu-ray eventually, but I don't really want to buy the '2.0' version of the first film... I just want the original.

pauljeremiah · 07-09-2011, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by KaiGusto

I like the GITS movie and series, I own the Tv series on DVD, and the first, second and 'Solid State Society' films on DVD also.

I would like to get the films on Blu-ray eventually, but I don't really want to buy the '2.0' version of the first film... I just want the original.

you can get version 1.0 here or here

chip75 · 07-09-2011, 02:08 AM

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Originally Posted by KaiGusto

I would like to get the films on Blu-ray eventually, but I don't really want to buy the '2.0' version of the first film... I just want the original.

The Blu-ray has both versions of the original movie. Zaavi have the double pack which includes the original film it's updated 2.0 and sequel Innocence for 7.85.

LordCrumb · 07-09-2011, 07:08 AM

^ It does? damn thanks for that info!

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Originally Posted by pauljeremiah

you can get version 1.0 here or here

Cheers man, im a fan, but im not spending $US100 on any anime.

Pyoko · 07-09-2011, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by chip75

The Blu-ray has both versions of the original movie. Zaavi have the double pack which includes the original film it's updated 2.0 and sequel Innocence for 7.85.

The original movie on the 2.0 Blu-ray is an upscale from a source worse than the DVD, so I really don't think it counts.

chip75 · 07-09-2011, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Pyoko

The original movie on the 2.0 Blu-ray is an upscale from a source worse than the DVD, so I really don't think it counts.

Right, sorry I didn't know as I haven't checked it out. The damn subtitles keep putting me off version 2.0 and Innocence. I can only get through 20 minutes withoutturning it off. Shame as it looks amazing. It's a decent price though.

walter stark · 07-09-2011, 01:52 PM

i've the film and both TV series on DVD and not upgraded to blu ray yet (on my shopping list), also got the 1st manga which is a little think book, its awesome

LordCrumb · 07-09-2011, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Pyoko

The original movie on the 2.0 Blu-ray is an upscale from a source worse than the DVD, so I really don't think it counts.

Well that sucks! glad I didn't jump in quick and order it.

chip75 · 07-09-2011, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by KaiGusto

Well that sucks! glad I didn't jump in quick and order it.

Yes, I would have felt guilty if I'd steered you in the wrong direction. Still a good set for under seven quid though. I'll check out the AV on the original GitS later and report back. Those subtitles are killer though....

Mobe1969 · 07-10-2011, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by chip75

Right, sorry I didn't know as I haven't checked it out. The damn subtitles keep putting me off version 2.0 and Innocence. I can only get through 20 minutes withoutturning it off. Shame as it looks amazing. It's a decent price though.

So the subs are trash in the UK 2.0? I know they were in Innocence (I returned mine because of it and bought the Japenese UE). I have the Japanese Origina/2.0 bundle, and that I think is region free. And the original isn't an upscale - just suffering from the overscan boxing...

Kasponius · 07-10-2011, 12:38 AM

I was always a huge fan of the GITS movies and I really looked forward to grabbing Innocence on blu. It's a shame that the subs are a disaster on the US/UK versions. I really don't get that... why does Japan have such kick-ass releases with top tier audio etc. and then they come out in the US/UK as crap? Cowboy Bebop: The Movie is another prime example. Unacceptable! I want to grab the Innocence Absolute Edition from Japan but the $70+ price tag is a tad steep as far as I'm concerned. It's bull.

Chuck HD · 07-10-2011, 01:22 AM

Have been meaning to check out Stand Alone Complex for some time. I actually picked up the the Laughing Man/Individual Eleven/SSS DVD boxset a few years ago in a sale, only to discover that Laughing Man and Individual Eleven are edited from SAC... not wanting to spoil SAC, they remain unwatched, but I still haven't gotten around to buying the 1st and 2nd Gig sets! The Japanese BD transfer of SAC is apparently not so great:

Affenheimtheater - Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex Japan Blu-ray Disc HD Screenshots.

In any case, nice to see LM, IE and SSS getting Blu releases in the West (Region A, but B releases to follow, surely?). Probably not worth holding out to see if SAC gets a HD release here any time soon!

pauljeremiah · 07-10-2011, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck HD

Have been meaning to check out Stand Alone Complex for some time. I actually picked up the the Laughing Man/Individual Eleven/SSS DVD boxset a few years ago in a sale, only to discover that Laughing Man and Individual Eleven are edited from SAC... not wanting to spoil SAC, they remain unwatched, but I still haven't gotten around to buying the 1st and 2nd Gig sets! The Japanese BD transfer of SAC is apparently not so great:

Affenheimtheater - Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex Japan Blu-ray Disc HD Screenshots.

In any case, nice to see LM, IE and SSS getting Blu releases in the West (Region A, but B releases to follow, surely?). Probably not worth holding out to see if SAC gets a HD release here any time soon!

I disagree, I own all 4 SAC box sets plus the SAC Trilogy box set and the transfer on all them and is great, not a perfect 5/5 but at least a 4/5 for the first GIG and 4.5/5 for the 2nd GIG.

chip75 · 07-10-2011, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Mobe1969

So the subs are trash in the UK 2.0?

They're passable if you have the Japanese audio track and English subtitles. As they say 'ignorance is bliss' but if you have English audio/subs combo like I do at night then they're extrememly off-putting. You often get little discrepancies with subtitles but I think these are a little to far over the top.

The Apocalypse · 07-10-2011, 01:25 PM

I never did get this whole subs controversy. I always watch anime in native language, with the English subs and they seemed alright to me.

07-08-2011, 05:55 PM	#1
pauljeremiah Active Member Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Ireland 4K collection:587 Blu-ray collection:2318 iTunes collection:43	Ghost In The Shell Fans I'm a huge fan of this series, both the TV series and Movies. I have both films on blu-ray (multiple copies) and the compete TV series on blu-ray (both gigs) and of course the Solid State Society film, which came in it's own box set. Just wondering if there are any other UK/Irish GITS fans who would like to chat about the franchise and such. Here's a small video I did of my collection: http://www.vimeo.com/12346621

07-08-2011, 07:17 PM	#2
totentanz Active Member Member since:Apr 2009	Is the TV series available on bluray with English subtitles anywhere?

07-08-2011, 08:24 PM	#4
The Apocalypse Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Sep 2010 4K collection:9 Blu-ray collection:238 DVD collection:9 Blu-ray reviews: 33	See PlanetAxel, not sure if that's all of them http://www.planetaxel.com/list?searc...&orderby=point But it says Region A.

07-09-2011, 12:36 AM	#6
LordCrumb Moderator Top contributor Member since:May 2009 Location:New Zealand Home Theater Gallery:4 4K collection:405 Blu-ray collection:2924 DVD collection:109 Blu-ray reviews: 12 Trading Score:67	I like the GITS movie and series, I own the Tv series on DVD, and the first, second and 'Solid State Society' films on DVD also. I would like to get the films on Blu-ray eventually, but I don't really want to buy the '2.0' version of the first film... I just want the original.

07-09-2011, 01:52 PM	#12
walter stark Senior Member Member since:Feb 2010 Blu-ray collection:50	i've the film and both TV series on DVD and not upgraded to blu ray yet (on my shopping list), also got the 1st manga which is a little think book, its awesome

07-10-2011, 12:38 AM	#16
Kasponius Member Member since:Nov 2010 Home Theater Gallery:3 Blu-ray collection:681 Trading Score:9	I was always a huge fan of the GITS movies and I really looked forward to grabbing Innocence on blu. It's a shame that the subs are a disaster on the US/UK versions. I really don't get that... why does Japan have such kick-ass releases with top tier audio etc. and then they come out in the US/UK as crap? Cowboy Bebop: The Movie is another prime example. Unacceptable! I want to grab the Innocence Absolute Edition from Japan but the $70+ price tag is a tad steep as far as I'm concerned. It's bull.

07-10-2011, 01:22 AM	#17
Chuck HD Member Member since:Apr 2010 Location:Dublin, Ireland Blu-ray collection:83	Have been meaning to check out Stand Alone Complex for some time. I actually picked up the the Laughing Man/Individual Eleven/SSS DVD boxset a few years ago in a sale, only to discover that Laughing Man and Individual Eleven are edited from SAC... not wanting to spoil SAC, they remain unwatched, but I still haven't gotten around to buying the 1st and 2nd Gig sets! The Japanese BD transfer of SAC is apparently not so great: Affenheimtheater - Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex Japan Blu-ray Disc HD Screenshots. In any case, nice to see LM, IE and SSS getting Blu releases in the West (Region A, but B releases to follow, surely?). Probably not worth holding out to see if SAC gets a HD release here any time soon!

07-10-2011, 01:25 PM	#20
The Apocalypse Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Sep 2010 4K collection:9 Blu-ray collection:238 DVD collection:9 Blu-ray reviews: 33	I never did get this whole subs controversy. I always watch anime in native language, with the English subs and they seemed alright to me.

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