Night on the Galactic Railroad coming to Blu-ray in November 2015 from Discotek - Blu-ray Forum

ParkerAL · 08-19-2015, 07:31 PM

I thought I'd create a thread for the upcoming Night on the Galactic Railroad release since Discotek recently posted cover art for it on Facebook. It's coming out on Blu-ray in November 2015, after an initial DVD release.

For those unfamiliar with the film, Justin Sevakis over at Anime News Network wrote a Buried Treasure article about it back in 2006. Don't let the cutesy cat characters fool you. It's actually a deep, intriguing film. You can check out its Japanese theatrical trailer here:

neoz · 08-19-2015, 08:07 PM

Well alright, good news that it will get a BD release.

Sylontack · 08-20-2015, 01:58 AM

Been excited for this release since Discotek announced it wanted to see it for a long time. I've also been reading the book due to it's major influence on Mawaru Penguindrum so something to help me better understand and connect with a favourite title is always welcome.

UseY0ur1llusi0n · 08-20-2015, 06:50 AM

The JP BD was one of those interlaced delicacies wasn't it? Remember hearing bad things about it, but can't remember too much.

Yami · 08-20-2015, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by UseY0ur1llusi0n

The JP BD was one of those interlaced delicacies wasn't it? Remember hearing bad things about it, but can't remember too much.

Just had a look at the Amazon Japan reviews and this one indicates that it's 1080i and DNR'd. Which is a darn shame, as it was possibly the most exciting anime release of the year next to Belladonna of Sadness.

ParkerAL · 08-20-2015, 01:32 PM

For what its worth, here's a trailer for the Japanese Blu-ray. It could certainly look better. Maybe Discotek will be able to work some magic on the masters they get?

UseY0ur1llusi0n · 08-20-2015, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Yami

Just had a look at the Amazon Japan reviews and this one indicates that it's 1080i and DNR'd. Which is a darn shame, as it was possibly the most exciting anime release of the year next to Belladonna of Sadness.

I haven't seen any caps out there, I wonder if it was an upscale?

BobbyMcGee · 08-21-2015, 02:56 AM

Hopefully we all end up pleasantly surprised by the picture quality of the forthcoming Blu-ray.

With that said, I am still excited to add this film to my collection. More old school anime on Blu-ray is always welcome in my home.

varmintx · 08-21-2015, 12:24 PM

Movie is required viewing if you're going to watch Penguindrum. Hardly the only required material for that series if you really want to delve into its layered complexity.

Girls With Guns · 08-21-2015, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by varmintx

Movie is required viewing if you're going to watch Penguindrum. Hardly the only required material for that series if you really want to delve into its layered complexity.

This movie is also majorly required viewing if you're going to watch Giovanni's Island - even the main characters in GI are named after the characters in NOTGR... if you watch those two back to back, you'll definitely want to have a big box of kleenex next to you...

I'll be pre-ordering the Blu-ray of this one no matter how bad the transfer is...

Sylontack · 08-21-2015, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by varmintx

Movie is required viewing if you're going to watch Penguindrum. Hardly the only required material for that series if you really want to delve into its layered complexity.

Basically if anyone is a Penguindrum fan (and I'd hope you are in my presence

), and this isn't even on your radar or you've no intention of watching/reading this you might need to reconsider why you even enjoyed Penguindrum. (no I will not ever shut up about Mawaru Penguindrum. Someone needs to make up for the lack of buzz around it)

Girls With Guns · 08-21-2015, 11:25 PM

I've never even seen a clip from Penguindrum...

potemkin1925 · 10-19-2015, 01:26 PM

The Blu-ray release has been delayed for early 2016. The DVD edition, however, will be released on November 24th.
Source: Discotek Facebook page.

Girls With Guns · 10-19-2015, 01:34 PM

So what else is new - seem like it's the trend with all the high-profile Blu-ray releases now, everything is getting delayed for months recently... hopefully most of the delays are due to them being able to add more stuff or improvements to the releases. I don't mind these delays too much, though, as it spreads out my purchases a bit more, much easier on the wallet.

KillaCam · 01-30-2016, 01:01 AM

The time has come

Sylontack · 01-30-2016, 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by KillaCam

The time has come

To be fair it's been shipping since last year from the Discotek store, I got mine beginning of this month and I ordered it after people were getting it

KillaCam · 01-30-2016, 01:34 AM

Wish I had known that lol. I thought it didn't come out till next week

Anyway how's the PQ?

Sylontack · 01-30-2016, 04:32 AM

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Originally Posted by KillaCam

Wish I had known that lol. I thought it didn't come out till next week

Anyway how's the PQ?

Looks great imo. I imagine it'd be the same as the JP 1080i release, which people said had some issues in the transfer itself but realistically considering the age of the film and that it was probably low budget it transferred just about as well as it was going to. I think it looks fantastic and I'm quite content with it.

varmintx · 02-04-2016, 04:35 AM

ANN's review.

eledoremassis02 · 02-04-2016, 04:40 AM

Havent seen this movie in years! I'm debating on getting the DVD or the Bluray... any screenshots up yet?

08-19-2015, 08:07 PM	#2
neoz Moderator Top contributor Member since:Dec 2009 Home Theater Gallery:10 4K collection:2 Blu-ray collection:1664 DVD collection:8 Trading Score:84	Well alright, good news that it will get a BD release.

08-20-2015, 01:58 AM	#3
Sylontack Special Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2013 Location:Sydney, Australia Blu-ray collection:3 Blu-ray reviews:4	Been excited for this release since Discotek announced it wanted to see it for a long time. I've also been reading the book due to it's major influence on Mawaru Penguindrum so something to help me better understand and connect with a favourite title is always welcome.

08-20-2015, 06:50 AM	#4
UseY0ur1llusi0n Banned Top contributor Member since:Oct 2013 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Trading Score:4	The JP BD was one of those interlaced delicacies wasn't it? Remember hearing bad things about it, but can't remember too much.

08-21-2015, 02:56 AM	#8
BobbyMcGee Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Oct 2012 Location:Los Angeles, CA 4K collection:500 Blu-ray collection:4495 Trading Score:361	Hopefully we all end up pleasantly surprised by the picture quality of the forthcoming Blu-ray. With that said, I am still excited to add this film to my collection. More old school anime on Blu-ray is always welcome in my home.

08-21-2015, 12:24 PM	#9
varmintx Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Covington, KY PSN/NNID:varmintx 4K collection:8 Blu-ray collection:1002 DVD collection:199 Trading Score:5	Movie is required viewing if you're going to watch Penguindrum. Hardly the only required material for that series if you really want to delve into its layered complexity.

08-21-2015, 11:25 PM	#12
Girls With Guns Blu-ray Baron Member since:May 2014 Location:Amish Farm Country, PA Home Theater Gallery:32 Blu-ray collection:469 DVD collection:146 Trading Score:26	I've never even seen a clip from Penguindrum...

10-19-2015, 01:26 PM	#13
potemkin1925 Member Top contributor Member since:Jul 2012 Location:Serbia 4K collection:2 Blu-ray collection:95 DVD collection:36	The Blu-ray release has been delayed for early 2016. The DVD edition, however, will be released on November 24th. Source: Discotek Facebook page.

10-19-2015, 01:34 PM	#14
Girls With Guns Blu-ray Baron Member since:May 2014 Location:Amish Farm Country, PA Home Theater Gallery:32 Blu-ray collection:469 DVD collection:146 Trading Score:26	So what else is new - seem like it's the trend with all the high-profile Blu-ray releases now, everything is getting delayed for months recently... hopefully most of the delays are due to them being able to add more stuff or improvements to the releases. I don't mind these delays too much, though, as it spreads out my purchases a bit more, much easier on the wallet.

01-30-2016, 01:01 AM	#15
KillaCam Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Oct 2014 Location:Houston, Texas 4K collection:178 Blu-ray collection:3009 DVD collection:269 Trading Score:110	The time has come

01-30-2016, 01:34 AM	#17
KillaCam Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Oct 2014 Location:Houston, Texas 4K collection:178 Blu-ray collection:3009 DVD collection:269 Trading Score:110	Wish I had known that lol. I thought it didn't come out till next week Anyway how's the PQ?

02-04-2016, 04:35 AM	#19
varmintx Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Covington, KY PSN/NNID:varmintx 4K collection:8 Blu-ray collection:1002 DVD collection:199 Trading Score:5	ANN's review.

02-04-2016, 04:40 AM	#20
eledoremassis02 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Oct 2012 4K collection:113 Blu-ray collection:538 DVD collection:233 Trading Score:34	Havent seen this movie in years! I'm debating on getting the DVD or the Bluray... any screenshots up yet?

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