Offical Neon Genesis Evangelion Info/Update Thread

[svenge]

Originally Posted by Thomas Guycott

That End of Eva LaserDisc box set uses one of the best pieces of Evangelion-related art as its cover. It's just beautiful.

I've always been partial to the box art used for the three "Second Impact Box" sets (as drawn by Sadamoto).

[Xtempo]

Asuka looks kinda of jarring in relating to Ryoji Kaji but that's only because that image to me has always been like that.

I've always wanted to buy the other storyboard books but those seem expensive and now maybe more so.

[Sylontack]

Originally Posted by svenge

I've always been partial to the box art used for the three "Second Impact Box" sets (as drawn by Sadamoto).

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Do you know if they ever actually released those images in an artbook or anything where I could get a higher resolution? I've been thinking of using those images in my repack of the discs but I've never seen them outside of box scans.

EDIT: Ignore me it turns out I already had them the whole time...

[javac]

Neon Genesis Evangelion Sales Data:

Neon Genesis Evangelion Blu-ray Box - 22,775
Neon Genesis Evangelion DVD Box - 3,578
Total: 26,353

[svenge]

Originally Posted by javac

Neon Genesis Evangelion Sales Data:

Neon Genesis Evangelion Blu-ray Box - 22,775
Neon Genesis Evangelion DVD Box - 3,578
Total: 26,353

About a 6-to-1 ratio, then. I was guessing closer to 4-to-1, but then again I might be an outlier in being just as excited for the Archives box as the Blu-ray box.

[Chiyo_chichi]

So jealous of those who have the BD set. End of Eva is my favorite animated film. I wish it was available separately. I can't find the collection for under $400+ Might as well just wait for an English release. But with the way Funi's handled Evangelion 3.33....ughhh, God...

[svenge]

Originally Posted by Chiyo_chichi

So jealous of those who have the BD set. I can't find the collection for under $400+

Amazon Japan is currently selling it for $255.89, including shipping to the US. You won't be able to find it anywhere else for less.

[kevers7290]

This is probably a really stupid question, but assuming NGE ever gets released on blu-ray in the states, who would be in charge of distribution? I know Funimation has the rights to the rebuild films, but the series was released by the now defunct ADV and the films were put out by Manga who seem to be as much of a shell of a company as Media Blasters nowadays. So basically my question is: what is the current situation for rights and distribution in the US for the TV and original films?

[Sylontack]

Originally Posted by kevers7290

So basically my question is: what is the current situation for rights and distribution in the US for the TV and original films?

From what I understand nobody currently holds the licence as Khara (does Khara hold the licence or does Gainax still have it?) isn't giving it to anyone until post-Rebuild. So once 3.0+1.0 is out companies will start eyeing it. FUNi is the only company that seems to really do business with them at the moment as they're doing the Rebuilds so logically it'd go to them but with the current 3.0 delay I think it could be fair game.
I can see Sentai getting it, I doubt it'll get anywhere outside of Sentai or FUNi as they'd have the most money to wave at it (maybe Nozomi/RS does too but they don't seem interested)

[Oniros]

I'd be worried if Funi were to do it. If contractually, they have to release Rebuild 3.33 before any new Eva project, then we won't see this collection localized until 2020. I'd take anything over Aniplex USA though.

[Thomas Guycott]

I would love if Aniplex released it because they would absolutely treat the release with the kid-gloves it deserves: we wouldn't have to worry about brightness, banding, recompression, cramming nine episodes onto a disc or cheap cardboard packaging like we would if Funimation or Sentai put it out.

So what if you'll have to pay $300 for it?

[Oniros]

Originally Posted by Thomas Guycott

I would love if Aniplex released it because they would absolutely treat the release with the kid-gloves it deserves: we wouldn't have to worry about brightness, banding, recompression, cramming nine episodes onto a disc or cheap cardboard packaging like we would if Funimation or Sentai put it out.

So what if you'll have to pay $300 for it?

With NGE they probably would do a good job, but look at what happened with the Persona 3 movies. Every single one of them is priced at $80 with subs only. Subs for the movie only mind you, as they didn't even bother including them for the special features, leaving them unlocalized. Being a big Persona fan, that left me salty as hell.

Also, 3 years ago I probably wouldn't have mind the cost for something special like this box set, but given how the Canadian dollar has plummeted in the past year, I need to be more selective with my purchases than ever.

[Girls With Guns]

Aniplex releases are pretty much perfect for me as far as domestic releases go; the only thing more preferable would be if I can import a higher-quality English-friendly version directly from Japan. As Thomas Guycott said, AoA are generally the Best-in-Class for PQ with US domestic releases. And, I actually prefer sub-only releases because I'm a strict sub-only viewer, so for me dubs are not needed nor even wanted - they're mainly just a waste of disc space that could be used for higher bit-rate video tracks instead. Plus, the lack of dubs is not just an AoA thing - Sentai for one is releasing more and more sub-only titles now. I also never watch any extras, so if Aniplex doesn't provide English subtitles for their extras, it's no loss for me. And when they bring over a direct import version release, AoA oftentimes includes translation booklets. So, there's lots for me to like about Aniplex...

[Bobo1313]

I hope its not Funimation, they seem to be going in a downward spiral. Aniplex would be ideal for EVA. As others said, you wouldn't have to worry about them screwing with the picture or cramming a bunch of episodes on one disc. I would happily pay Aniplex prices for one of the anime classics, as long as its not $1000.

[Sylontack]

For those curious like myself here's the actual difference between Disc 6 (Death & Rebirth) and Disc 8 (Revival of Evangelion)
I tried popping it into Screenshot Comparison.com but that wasn't happening (and those always end up being dead links really quickly anyway)

DISC 6: DEATH

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DISC 8: REVIVAL (DEATH(true)²)

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I kind of like both, mainly because I like older movies kind of having a beaten down, dark "older film look" with sort of a theatrical feel which gets lost in HD transfers which Disc 6 has to an extent. Not that I wish more transfers look as poor as the Disc 6 Death/Rebirth does- it's just kind of nice to have it alongside a proper, good transfer.

[BigOnAnime]

It could be nice if AoA got it, but they'd gimp us on physical extras yet again. FUNimation would probably put out some not so good CE unless they let the person who did the FMA CE handle it, and I question how the video quality and subtitles would be. Sentai meanwhile, that would be the best if you want the extras ADV has the rights to on there. If there is one title they'd treat very well, it's Eva. They owe a lot to that show.

Also Aniplex getting this will never happen. Aniplex=Gets Aniplex stuff only, and new stuff at that. They've already said no to older titles such as Rurouni Kenshin TV.
(And yes I know there's been exceptions. They got God Eater which is Bandai. They also got Bakemonogatari, while distributed by Aniplex in Japan, Kodansha was the one who held international rights.)

[Xtempo]

Originally Posted by Sylontack

For those curious like myself here's the actual difference between Disc 6 (Death & Rebirth) and Disc 8 (Revival of Evangelion)
I tried popping it into Screenshot Comparison.com but that wasn't happening (and those always end up being dead links really quickly anyway)

DISC 6: DEATH

[Show spoiler]

DISC 8: REVIVAL (DEATH(true)²)

[Show spoiler]

I kind of like both, mainly because I like older movies kind of having a beaten down, dark "older film look" with sort of a theatrical feel which gets lost in HD transfers which Disc 6 has to an extent. Not that I wish more transfers look as poor as the Disc 6 Death/Rebirth does- it's just kind of nice to have it alongside a proper, good transfer.

it won't display for me but when I get the url directly [through quoting] and copy it I can see both pictures.

[Pyoko]

Originally Posted by Sylontack

I kind of like both, mainly because I like older movies kind of having a beaten down, dark "older film look" with sort of a theatrical feel which gets lost in HD transfers which Disc 6 has to an extent. Not that I wish more transfers look as poor as the Disc 6 Death/Rebirth does- it's just kind of nice to have it alongside a proper, good transfer.

I kind of like the "film print" look as well, but regardless of the condition of the elements etc. the colors are much, much better in the top shot.

Color correction in the bottom shot is really bad actually, with colors clipping like crazy (like the sharp glow around the sun instead of the soft fade) and resulting detail loss. The water is just a mushy peach shade instead of bathed in a golden glow like the top shot.

[celticmoon]

It's actually been quite a while since I've watched the original series; I've now made it through the first two discs.

What I really had forgotten about this series is how different the styles are between episodes due to the different animation directors. The Takeshi Honda episodes are definitely the stand-outs to me so far.

Anyway, overall, I'm quite happy with what I've seen of the Blu-rays so far. Other than some minor grievances with the packaging (mostly just how impractical it is), which is a different aspect entirely, it seems like a top notch release.

[Norbie]

Originally Posted by svenge

Amazon Japan is currently selling it for $255.89, including shipping to the US. You won't be able to find it anywhere else for less.

It's not as "expensive" as a lot of other blu-ray Japanese 24 episode show releases. Besides the transfers it is a very plain release, classy, but plain.

Now the waiting game for an English friendly release.... Anyone taking bets?