Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind - Page 2 - Blu-ray Forum

AnimeOnBlu · 10-17-2010, 05:19 PM

Home Cinema Review

No mention of Region coding.

freddiecarr · 10-17-2010, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by GrinwithoutaKat

So no digi pack to match Ponyo?

Mine didnt come with a slipcover so it doesnt even match the normal version of ponyo either, which did come with a slipcover.

j_Diz · 10-17-2010, 10:05 PM

Big ghibli fan - someone please get back to us on the region coding ASAP. I have been waiting for the Disney release but they are taking their sweet time and this UK version is very enticing. If Disney doesn't announce the US release before the end of next week I will definitely be importing either the Optimum or the Japanese release... can't wait any longer.

btw the graphic novels are great. I was quite surprised to find that the movie events are covered only by parts 1 and 2. The rest of the 7 part series is completely original material that was pretty awesome. Maybe sometime in the future Ghibli will look to adapt parts 3 - 7, even if Miyazaki is not director?

freddiecarr · 10-17-2010, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by j_Diz

Big ghibli fan - someone please get back to us on the region coding ASAP. I have been waiting for the Disney release but they are taking their sweet time and this UK version is very enticing. If Disney doesn't announce the US release before the end of next week I will definitely be importing either the Optimum or the Japanese release... can't wait any longer.

it's B locked

SolutionbubbleS · 10-18-2010, 12:30 PM

Can anyone tell if the video bitrate is as high as the one from JP BD (about 40Mbps)?

Sidewinder · 10-18-2010, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by freddiecarr

it's B locked

;( Region code, how I hate thee!

If you're sure about it, you could write it down here:

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Nausi.../#RegionCoding

mcvitie · 10-18-2010, 06:52 PM

any pics of the box art?

Steve46 · 10-18-2010, 07:00 PM

Mine shipped this morning, but it probably won't show up for a week

Kevtronn · 10-19-2010, 12:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by freddiecarr

it's B locked

I was afraid of this...

Zen_Amako · 10-19-2010, 12:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kevtronn

I was afraid of this...

I would've been shocked if this wasn't region B. Optimum locks almost all of their releases anyway, and the Japanese most likely don't want a cheaper region A alternative to be available just yet.

freddiecarr · 10-19-2010, 10:32 PM

Just finished watching this, brilliant film, first time I've seen this, I've only seen a few studio Ghibli films before, looking forward to seeing the rest of them on blu-ray.

I thought pq was mainly good, it looked amazing in some places but a bit washed out in others.

Mobe1969 · 10-20-2010, 09:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by freddiecarr

Just finished watching this, brilliant film, first time I've seen this, I've only seen a few studio Ghibli films before, looking forward to seeing the rest of them on blu-ray.

I thought pq was mainly good, it looked amazing in some places but a bit washed out in others.

Is it boxed with black bars on all 4 sides, like the DVD?

Le Grande Blu · 10-20-2010, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Mobe1969

Is it boxed with black bars on all 4 sides, like the DVD?

No, it's full screen. My copy just arrived this morning and I had a brief glimpse. PQ is about as expected for a film of its age. Some scenes are soft, others are pin sharp. Shame Optimum are going with the UK DVD covers though- would have been nice to get those stylish Japanese ones instead.

Buxbaum · 10-20-2010, 12:50 PM

Sorry to ask as I will order the Blu anyway. Is there a comparison between the Japanese and UK Blu Ray somewhere?
I really don't think Optimum will have done their own transfer. But could be from Disney?

The Japanese Blu looks stunning.

Steve46 · 10-20-2010, 04:27 PM

Still waiting for my disc, but here's a review from Amazon UK...

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First, the bad news. Yes, you are going to need to upgrade your Studio Ghibli DVD collection. I played Optimum's new Blu-ray alongside the same company's 2005 DVD release and the differences left my mind recovering from a heavy session of boggling. Maybe I'm speaking in hyperbole (I don't think I am) but the Blu-ray brings the artwork of Miyazaki's masterpiece to life with sharp edges and dazzling colours on top of details hidden from DVD viewers. Even when upscaled through my Blu-ray player, the DVD now looks like a VHS copy by comparison.

As is often the case, the audio isn't such a headline grabber, but the lossless LPCM 2.0 stereo does offer a degree of improvement in clarity nonetheless. Subtitles are given the usual extra sharp definition from 1080p. As before, the English dub is a highly commendable effort with star turns from Patrick Stewart, Uma Thurman and Mark 'Yes, as in Luke Skywalker' Hamill.

Optimum has fleshed out the bonus section of its DVD release to include a feature on the recording of the English dub as well as the feature commentary from Hideaki Anno and Kazuyoshi Katayama from the recent Japanese release. As far as the latter goes, while they're amiable enough hosts, reading the subtitles for a Japanese commentary while watching a Japanese film is something for the hardcore, truth be told. It's not something to buy this release for, put it that way.

Disney handled Nausicaa's native Japanese release and it should come as no surprise that the packaging for that version is far more stylish and desirable than what Optimum has come up with. Indeed, this Blu-ray packaging is nothing more than a re-sized replica of the five-year-old DVD release. Regardless, Optimum has delivered where it matters most and Nausicaa has to be considered an essential addition to your Blu-ray collection if you've made it this far into my review.

As for the film itself, 26 years and several Miyazaki classics later and its majesty remains undiminished. Like all the Ghibli greats it treats children like adults and adults to a second childhood. And thanks to this latest release, home viewings just got a bit more special. You may have thought there wasn't much that Blu-ray could do for a film like Nausicaa but that's because you've never seen Nausicaa on Blu-ray before.

Buxbaum · 10-21-2010, 07:20 AM

Sounds good. Should receive it tomorrow or Saturday.
Hope it will go faster now than 1 movie a year. Cannot wait for several Ghibli movies.
Any news if there will be another movie this year? I would really like to get Princess Mononoke as the German DVD has a bad quality.

tuxqi · 10-21-2010, 07:37 AM

Seen it, IMO The the transfer is great.

rezpekt · 10-21-2010, 08:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buxbaum

Sounds good. Should receive it tomorrow or Saturday.
Hope it will go faster now than 1 movie a year. Cannot wait for several Ghibli movies.
Any news if there will be another movie this year? I would really like to get Princess Mononoke as the German DVD has a bad quality.

Laputa Castle in the Sky and My Neighbours the Yamadas will be released in December in Japan so we can expect UK releases in 2011.

Steve46 · 10-26-2010, 05:13 PM

The UK Optimum version of Nausicaä was in today's mail.

I know what I'm doing for the next two hours

marcoooliveira · 10-26-2010, 05:41 PM

If possible could someone show a picture with ponyo ( digipack special edition) and nausicaa to see how the spine works side by side?

I really thought that this edition could at least came with a slip cover. It's really a shame

10-17-2010, 05:19 PM	#21
AnimeOnBlu Contributor Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:USA Trading Score:1	Home Cinema Review No mention of Region coding.

10-17-2010, 10:05 PM	#23
j_Diz Active Member Member since:Oct 2009	Big ghibli fan - someone please get back to us on the region coding ASAP. I have been waiting for the Disney release but they are taking their sweet time and this UK version is very enticing. If Disney doesn't announce the US release before the end of next week I will definitely be importing either the Optimum or the Japanese release... can't wait any longer. btw the graphic novels are great. I was quite surprised to find that the movie events are covered only by parts 1 and 2. The rest of the 7 part series is completely original material that was pretty awesome. Maybe sometime in the future Ghibli will look to adapt parts 3 - 7, even if Miyazaki is not director?

10-18-2010, 12:30 PM	#25
SolutionbubbleS Active Member Member since:Nov 2009	Can anyone tell if the video bitrate is as high as the one from JP BD (about 40Mbps)?

10-18-2010, 06:52 PM	#27
mcvitie Active Member Top contributor Member since:Jan 2010 Location:Sheffield, UK Home Theater Gallery:12 4K collection:476 Blu-ray collection:1873 DVD collection:479	any pics of the box art?

10-18-2010, 07:00 PM	#28
Steve46 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Oshawa, ON 4K collection:156 Blu-ray collection:1040 Blu-ray reviews: 79 Trading Score:16	Mine shipped this morning, but it probably won't show up for a week

10-19-2010, 10:32 PM	#31
freddiecarr Active Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:London 4K collection:29 Blu-ray collection:1374 Trading Score:1	Just finished watching this, brilliant film, first time I've seen this, I've only seen a few studio Ghibli films before, looking forward to seeing the rest of them on blu-ray. I thought pq was mainly good, it looked amazing in some places but a bit washed out in others.

10-20-2010, 12:50 PM	#34
Buxbaum Junior Member Member since:Aug 2010 Blu-ray collection:3	Sorry to ask as I will order the Blu anyway. Is there a comparison between the Japanese and UK Blu Ray somewhere? I really don't think Optimum will have done their own transfer. But could be from Disney? The Japanese Blu looks stunning.

10-21-2010, 07:20 AM	#36
Buxbaum Junior Member Member since:Aug 2010 Blu-ray collection:3	Sounds good. Should receive it tomorrow or Saturday. Hope it will go faster now than 1 movie a year. Cannot wait for several Ghibli movies. Any news if there will be another movie this year? I would really like to get Princess Mononoke as the German DVD has a bad quality.

10-21-2010, 07:37 AM	#37
tuxqi Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Sep 2009 Blu-ray collection:54 Blu-ray reviews: 4 Trading Score:4	Seen it, IMO The the transfer is great.

10-26-2010, 05:13 PM	#39
Steve46 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Oshawa, ON 4K collection:156 Blu-ray collection:1040 Blu-ray reviews: 79 Trading Score:16	The UK Optimum version of Nausicaä was in today's mail. I know what I'm doing for the next two hours

10-26-2010, 05:41 PM	#40
marcoooliveira Member Member since:Oct 2010 Blu-ray collection:897	If possible could someone show a picture with ponyo ( digipack special edition) and nausicaa to see how the spine works side by side? I really thought that this edition could at least came with a slip cover. It's really a shame

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