Discotek Blu-rays - Page 539 - Blu-ray Forum

Dave_Zero1 · 05-06-2023, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by lildemon666

Anyone know where i can buy Kamen Rider Black? Amazon and rightstuff is sold out. I want to grab this before the slip goes OOP.

To the best of my knowledge, slipcovers aren't limited to first pressings. Unless someone corrects me any subsequent pressings should have them.

NLScavenger · 05-06-2023, 08:30 AM

Subsequent pressings come with slipcovers. In fact, they've been updating the slipcovers on some of their older releases, which now sport rounded corners like their 2021+ releases.

Mike0284 · 05-06-2023, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by gloomranger

Terrifying Girls' High School Animal Classmates Blu-ray
https://www.rightstufanime.com/Terri...smates-Blu-ray

Never thought this would get a US release, let alone a Blu-ray.

Also the 2nd film in the Terrifying Girls’ series is the only film in the database, so the Blu-ray is linked to that.

I would add the 3 other films in the series to the site if I knew how to.

briwas101 · 05-06-2023, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by PondaBaba

I remember posts re: it climbing up the amazon pre-order charts here a while ago too, I wonder, I've no idea what quantities these get printed in/the likelihood of a second/third/etc. run but is there any chance of this going OOP soon after release? I've been intending to do a big order of US blu rays to import on amazon (where with prime you get free shipping, willing to risk their shitty packaging) but likely won't be able to do it for a couple of months so might just order GB on its own if there is any risk of it going OOP soon after release.

I don't see any reason why they wouldn't be able to print more unless they only got the license for a very small window. If they sell out of their inventory it would just be a matter of waiting for their next print run. Discotek wants/needs to hit a grand slam from time to time, so they won't get rid of a cash cow if they can help it.

briwas101 · 05-06-2023, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike0284

Never thought this would get a US release, let alone a Blu-ray.

Also the 2nd film in the Terrifying Girls’ series is the only film in the database, so the Blu-ray is linked to that.

I would add the 3 other films in the series to the site if I knew how to.

I have no real experience with Japanese live-action, but I've been buying all the discotek stuff, and just recently bought hundreds of dollars of Arrow sets so I can get a nice range of genres (karate, action, horror, exploitation, comedy, drama).
I don't know just how much crossover appeal there is between discotek's live offerings and animated ones, but I know it's greater than zero and I'm glad they're doing it. For those who don't really have any interest, I suggest giving at least one of them a try.

russweiss1 · 05-06-2023, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by briwas101

I have no real experience with Japanese live-action, but I've been buying all the discotek stuff, and just recently bought hundreds of dollars of Arrow sets so I can get a nice range of genres (karate, action, horror, exploitation, comedy, drama).
I don't know just how much crossover appeal there is between discotek's live offerings and animated ones, but I know it's greater than zero and I'm glad they're doing it. For those who don't really have any interest, I suggest giving at least one of them a try.

I like that attitude. If you don't try something new you'll never know what you may really enjoy. Hope you find the live action films entertaining and worthwhile.

DukeTogo84 · 05-06-2023, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by briwas101

I have no real experience with Japanese live-action, but I've been buying all the discotek stuff, and just recently bought hundreds of dollars of Arrow sets so I can get a nice range of genres (karate, action, horror, exploitation, comedy, drama).
I don't know just how much crossover appeal there is between discotek's live offerings and animated ones, but I know it's greater than zero and I'm glad they're doing it. For those who don't really have any interest, I suggest giving at least one of them a try.

Yeah, their live action output has been fantastic so far. The fact that Suicide Club got a beautiful looking remaster is a miracle on itself.

If someone is on the fence I would highly suggest starting out with Shogun's Samurai which gives you a good feel for 70's Japanese cinema. It's honestly one of the best.

It's pretty cool that Discotek has a deal with both Toei and Kadokawa as there is simply way too many titles from both companies. I mentioned this on the Japanese live action thread, but would love to see someone get Yakuza Ladies from Toei and GI Samurai from Kadokawa. I'm honestly shocked no one has picked up GI Samurai yet as it's a pretty popular film and has a really good 4K scan.

Member-571539 · 05-06-2023, 06:41 PM

https://twitter.com/marcfbr/status/1...rCqjsUTlfggNyg

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Originally Posted by MarcFBR

3 of the top 10 Blu-rays at @rightstufanime are @discotekmedia titles!

Urusei Yatsura: TV Series Part 1!
Gunbuster!
Sonic X (Japanese Version)!

Bobo1313 · 05-06-2023, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike0284

Never thought this would get a US release, let alone a Blu-ray.

Also the 2nd film in the Terrifying Girls’ series is the only film in the database, so the Blu-ray is linked to that.

I would add the 3 other films in the series to the site if I knew how to.

In the process of fixing

briwas101 · 05-06-2023, 08:02 PM

I'm surprised that Urusei #1 is #1 so long after release. That's pretty cool. It sounds like Discotek's gamble on bigger licenses is paying off.

Ccharmanderk · 05-07-2023, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by gloomranger

https://twitter.com/marcfbr/status/1...rCqjsUTlfggNyg

Happy to see Sonic X's Japanese version getting some good sales. Far as I know, TMS and Discotek were iffy on releasing it and were concerned it might not do well enough to justify the amount of time and effort that would have to go into releasing it.

Hopefully this is a good sign that it was worth the time and investment.

SpaceBlackKnight · 05-07-2023, 01:20 AM

The other reason why JP Sonic X was held up for so long was because Sega of America had a block on it due to worries of some elements "not being family friendly" for marketing purposes. When management changed in recent times they saw the huge demand from fanbases and allowed TMS to put the subbed episodes on Hulu.

Gowho · 05-07-2023, 03:07 AM

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Originally Posted by SpaceBlackKnight

The other reason why JP Sonic X was held up for so long was because Sega of America had a block on it due to worries of some elements "not being family friendly" for marketing purposes. When management changed in recent times they saw the huge demand from fanbases and allowed TMS to put the subbed episodes on Hulu.

Not true, the Japanese version had been streaming online since 2010 back when 4Kids were uploading closed caption subtitled versions of what they had left. Some might remember this deal because of what happened months earlier with Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters and Johnnys' interference causing it to get pulled.

Also those episodes you see on Hulu was uploaded by 4Kids around the same time and never went away even after the license transferred to Saban Brands then back to TMS when it expired.

lildemon666 · 05-07-2023, 06:13 AM

I really wish they would release street fighter 2 V on blu. I have my dvd set but love to own it on blu.

Mike0284 · 05-07-2023, 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by lildemon666

I really wish they would release street fighter 2 V on blu. I have my dvd set but love to own it on blu.

Same, plus I still have the VHS' in storage.

Gowho · 05-07-2023, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by lildemon666

I really wish they would release street fighter 2 V on blu. I have my dvd set but love to own it on blu.

Same plus I want to own the ADV dub that the UK had and also with the openings, endings and eyecatches restored.

Lum · 05-07-2023, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by russweiss1

I like that attitude. If you don't try something new you'll never know what you may really enjoy. Hope you find the live action films entertaining and worthwhile.

For live action, I haven't much branched out from the monsters and superhero territory.

Röckzilla · 05-07-2023, 08:58 PM

I truly wish Discotek Media would properly restore and release a Blu-ray of Super Atragon (1995) sometime soon...

I'm sure it's highly unlikely due to some rights issues though.
Not to mention that it's probably just not very popular as well.

However, I still think it would be an interesting "companion piece" to own along with a Blu-ray of Atragon (1963)... whenever that film receives a stateside release too.

[Show spoiler]

Girls With Guns · 05-07-2023, 09:40 PM

Oh! When I was collecting Japanese B2 Posters last year, I saw that exact poster available for the Super Atragon anime, and at the time I thought "Woah, that looks like something I would really enjoy!" So I will second that one getting a Blu-ray release...

starsteam · 05-07-2023, 09:42 PM

It's based on the same novels as the Toho toku film, though they're not directly connected (and no Manda in the anime). I'd like to see it as well.

05-07-2023, 09:40 PM	#10779
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	Oh! When I was collecting Japanese B2 Posters last year, I saw that exact poster available for the Super Atragon anime, and at the time I thought "Woah, that looks like something I would really enjoy!" So I will second that one getting a Blu-ray release... Last edited by Girls With Guns; 05-07-2023 at 09:48 PM.

05-06-2023, 08:30 AM	#10762
NLScavenger Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Dec 2013 Location:Netherlands 4K collection:19 Blu-ray collection:830 Trading Score:9	Subsequent pressings come with slipcovers. In fact, they've been updating the slipcovers on some of their older releases, which now sport rounded corners like their 2021+ releases.

05-06-2023, 08:02 PM	#10770
briwas101 Special Member Member since:May 2016 Trading Score:1	I'm surprised that Urusei #1 is #1 so long after release. That's pretty cool. It sounds like Discotek's gamble on bigger licenses is paying off.

05-07-2023, 01:20 AM	#10772
SpaceBlackKnight Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2018 4K collection:25 Blu-ray collection:346 Digital collection:20	The other reason why JP Sonic X was held up for so long was because Sega of America had a block on it due to worries of some elements "not being family friendly" for marketing purposes. When management changed in recent times they saw the huge demand from fanbases and allowed TMS to put the subbed episodes on Hulu.

05-07-2023, 06:13 AM	#10774
lildemon666 Power Member Member since:Jun 2009 4K collection:982 Blu-ray collection:2450	I really wish they would release street fighter 2 V on blu. I have my dvd set but love to own it on blu.

05-07-2023, 08:58 PM	#10778
Röckzilla Special Member Member since:Oct 2022 Location:California's Thrashin' Bay Area! \m/ 4K collection:520 Blu-ray collection:2614	I truly wish Discotek Media would properly restore and release a Blu-ray of Super Atragon (1995) sometime soon... I'm sure it's highly unlikely due to some rights issues though. Not to mention that it's probably just not very popular as well. However, I still think it would be an interesting "companion piece" to own along with a Blu-ray of Atragon (1963)... whenever that film receives a stateside release too. [Show spoiler]

05-07-2023, 09:42 PM	#10780
starsteam Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Sep 2015 Location:Alabama 4K collection:455 Blu-ray collection:5465 DVD collection:3246 Digital collection:1329 Trading Score:261	It's based on the same novels as the Toho toku film, though they're not directly connected (and no Manda in the anime). I'd like to see it as well.

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