Wicked City/Demon City Shinjuku (HMV Exclusive) 23.11.2020

[dallywhitty]

Originally Posted by Killer Meteor

Would the BBFC still have a problem with the Urotskidoji films?

Hard to say, though I'd like to see a distributor at least try to submit the first two. Presumably Manga UK still have the rights? I've got the US BD of Legend of the Overfiend, but the quality leaves a lot to be desired. Apparently the scan was performed on a cropped and censored British theatrical print, and the violent material was struck from a shitty SD source.

[GhastlyGraham]

If Genocyber can finally get a somewhat reasonable release in the US (and sometime in the UK, if you go by the comments on Discotek), I don't see why Urotsukidoji wouldn't be able to somewhere down the line honestly. Maybe it's a pipe dream though.

But yes, Wicked City! Good fun all around and one of the greatest synth scores of all 80's anime.

[NormanicGrav]

Originally Posted by dallywhitty

Hard to say, though I'd like to see a distributor at least try to submit the first two. Presumably Manga UK still have the rights? I've got the US BD of Legend of the Overfiend, but the quality leaves a lot to be desired. Apparently the scan was performed on a cropped and censored British theatrical print, and the violent material was struck from a shitty SD source.

I can say at one point a BD of Overfiend was looked into but licensing was complex I believe so it's a no go. I know Media Blasters released it as an upscale of sorts, so a UK release honestly wouldn't look great especially with the cuts required.

I am still down for more classic anime to be brought back but it depends on demand I reckon. For instance if Cyber City Oedo 808 does really well for Anime Limited they could look into similar properties (and maybe even enter the Standard Definition on Blu-ray market for titles Discotek have done like Genocyber. I know Gundam SEED will be the first UK SD-BD Anime title but that might get delayed for various reasons).

[dallywhitty]

Originally Posted by NormanicGrav

I can say at one point a BD of Overfiend was looked into but licensing was complex I believe so it's a no go.

[Indiana Jonezzz...]

Originally Posted by NormanicGrav

I am still down for more classic anime to be brought back but it depends on demand I reckon. For instance if Cyber City Oedo 808 does really well for Anime Limited they could look into similar properties (and maybe even enter the Standard Definition on Blu-ray market for titles Discotek have done like Genocyber. I know Gundam SEED will be the first UK SD-BD Anime title but that might get delayed for various reasons).

Wow, I didn’t know that this had been announced! Is there an estimated release date? Fingers crossed they manage to include the Manga UK VHS soundtrack.

[Justin101]

Originally Posted by Indiana Jonezzz...

Wow, I didn’t know that this had been announced! Is there an estimated release date? Fingers crossed they manage to include the Manga UK VHS soundtrack.

They're starting pre-orders for the 12 days of Christmas sale, and yes it includes the original Manga UK dub as well as a CD soundtrack iirc.

[NormanicGrav]

Originally Posted by Indiana Jonezzz...

Wow, I didn’t know that this had been announced! Is there an estimated release date? Fingers crossed they manage to include the Manga UK VHS soundtrack.

Slightly off-topic but here's the Oedo 808 contents:

[Show spoiler]- English dub (both versions)
- Japanese audio with English subtitles
- Rory McFarlane soundtrack included
- Rory McFarlane soundtrack CD also included
- 52-page booklet
- Extras including Japanese commentary and more
- MediaOCD who works with Discotek authored the release (Region B only).
- Transfer is an upscale but a solid one.

Cyber City Oedo 808 alongside Millennium Actress, Planetes and 8 others will be available for pre-order on Anime Limited's webstore as part of the 12 Days of Christmas sale (1st December to 12th December - the special offer will last 23 hours on one of those days, but it will still be available to pre-order afterwards and on other retailers but at a higher price). In terms of when it will be officially available, it'll be between December 2020 to February 2021.

[Indiana Jonezzz...]

Originally Posted by NormanicGrav

Slightly off-topic but here's the Oedo 808 contents:

[Show spoiler]- English dub (both versions)
- Japanese audio with English subtitles
- Rory McFarlane soundtrack included
- Rory McFarlane soundtrack CD also included
- 52-page booklet
- Extras including Japanese commentary and more
- MediaOCD who works with Discotek authored the release (Region B only).
- Transfer is an upscale but a solid one.

Cyber City Oedo 808 alongside Millennium Actress, Planetes and 8 others will be available for pre-order on Anime Limited's webstore as part of the 12 Days of Christmas sale (1st December to 12th December - the special offer will last 23 hours on one of those days, but it will still be available to pre-order afterwards and on other retailers but at a higher price). In terms of when it will be officially available, it'll be between December 2020 to February 2021.

Oh wow, that’s awesome! Where do you guys hear about these upcoming releases? I did a search in the Anime section here, but couldn’t find much about it, just that it was being worked on.

[NormanicGrav]

Originally Posted by Indiana Jonezzz...

Oh wow, that’s awesome! Where do you guys hear about these upcoming releases? I did a search in the Anime section here, but couldn’t find much about it, just that it was being worked on.

Any UK release I always update from time to time on the 'Anime Blu-ray (UK Releases)' thread.

[Indiana Jonezzz...]

Originally Posted by NormanicGrav

Any UK release I always update from time to time on the 'Anime Blu-ray (UK Releases)' thread.

Cheers, thanks for that, I’ll have to keep an eye on that thread.