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MOONPHASE · 03-25-2023, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigOnAnime

Bandai Entertainment actually shut down in 2012 (officially disolved in March 2013) by orders from Bandai Visual Japan, despite still being profitable.

But their sales dropped quite a bit in that time.

BigOnAnime · 03-25-2023, 10:18 AM

Yes, but they didn't go under when the bubble popped, and they were still profitable. You saw a decrease in output and more sub-only releases, but they did weather the storm better than say Media Blasters which by 2013 was almost at death's door (took until very recently for them to get back on their feet). Had Bandai Visual Japan not ordered them to shut down, they'd probably still be releasing stuff to this day.

Gowho · 03-25-2023, 04:43 PM

Regarding Bandai, they were also putting out defective discs during 07-08. Code Geass, Lucky Star, Gurren Lagann all suffered from it due to whatever issue they had with their old replicator.

Memade · 03-25-2023, 06:27 PM

Any news on Digimon Season 1 sub blu-ray? It's been months since the dub release.

jsevakis · 03-25-2023, 07:24 PM

It's coming. Designs just got approved, so it's in the home stretch. Since it's a pretty drastically different cut it had to be AstroRes'ed entirely separately.

LexInHD · 03-26-2023, 02:21 AM

I miss the Bandai catalog, but not their over-priced offerings.

Crimzon · 03-26-2023, 04:56 AM

I wonder if Discotek will do anymore limited numbered editions? I like the ones I have.

psychopuppet · 03-26-2023, 11:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gowho

Regarding Bandai, they were also putting out defective discs during 07-08. Code Geass, Lucky Star, Gurren Lagann all suffered from it due to whatever issue they had with their old replicator.

It was apparently the anti-piracy/copy protection they were using on the disc causing issues with most if not all DVD Players. Which funny enough could be bypassed by copying the disc.

ViridiaRestart · 03-27-2023, 05:02 PM

saber rider and the star sheriffs had an upscale in germany

bsend · 03-27-2023, 05:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigOnAnime

Yes, but they didn't go under when the bubble popped, and they were still profitable. You saw a decrease in output and more sub-only releases, but they did weather the storm better than say Media Blasters which by 2013 was almost at death's door (took until very recently for them to get back on their feet). Had Bandai Visual Japan not ordered them to shut down, they'd probably still be releasing stuff to this day.

The anime bubble was a wild and amazing time to be alive. Life is still good as an anime fan, but crazy to see Best Buy's shelves stocked with releases and most releases getting English dubs/collector's boxses.

It's so much better than having to make multiple phone calls to get a VHS tape from a catalog sent to a small boutique shop (though I look back on those days fondly and full of some wonder).

Gowho · 03-27-2023, 09:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bsend

The anime bubble was a wild and amazing time to be alive. Life is still good as an anime fan, but crazy to see Best Buy's shelves stocked with releases and most releases getting English dubs/collector's boxses.

Most of those shelves filled with Lucky Star LE volumes that nobody bought in the late 00s...

Other than that period, it was a fun time. I sorta remember when the early Funi One Piece sets were much cheaper before the middle of the Alabasta or Skypiea arc when they went up in store price.

BigOnAnime · 03-28-2023, 07:42 AM

RIP Lucky Star Limited Edition Volume 6.
https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/new...tion-confirmed

MOONPHASE · 03-28-2023, 07:47 AM

I bought the 5 Limited Editions to Lucky Star so Volume 6 looks a bit lonely. And then Bandai didn’t even Dub the OVA episode.

DukeTogo84 · 03-28-2023, 05:53 PM

Watched Discotek's release of the live action film Anohter (2012) and honestly, I enjoyed it. I'm not the biggest fan of modern Japanese film, especially those post 2010, but this one actually worked for me. It's more of a sit back, relax, and have a good time type of film. For a horror film, has a very "clean" vibe which threw me off, until the kills actually start and was surprised as to how violent they were. Someone gets their throat punctured and we see a close up of the pulsating wound. Had to stop the movie and remove my daughter from the room as it seemed like a pretty tame affair until then. Overall, I enjoyed it more than most modern Japanese films.

As for the tech specs. It's Discotek so no issues to report. Great encoding overall.

snowmint · 03-28-2023, 07:04 PM

I'm surprised sonic x sub hasn't shipped out early...

DukeTogo84 · 03-28-2023, 07:13 PM

Looks like June titles are up for pre-order. Very excited about Bohachi Bushido: The Villain.

gloomranger · 03-28-2023, 07:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DukeTogo84

Looks like June titles are up for pre-order.

https://twitter.com/wtk/status/16407...rCqjsUTlfggNyg

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Originally Posted by WTK

Discotek Media - June 27
rightstufanime.com/category/Blu~r…

Lupin the Third: Angel Tactics Blu-ray
Medabots: First Series (original Japanese language) SD Blu-ray
Mazinkaiser vs Great General of Darkness Blu-ray
Project A-ko 4 Blu-ray

Bohachi Bushido The Villain Blu-ray

SteamfloggerBoss · 03-28-2023, 07:47 PM

Only A-ko and Lupin for me. Comes at the right time for me with the Kaguya releases also being that month.

Also something just billed on my card. I think it's GaoGaiGar Final.

darkness2918 · 03-28-2023, 08:22 PM

Definitely in for Lupin as always. Bohachi is a maybe.

Bobo1313 · 03-28-2023, 08:40 PM

Urusei Yatsura and GaoGaiGar Final are in-stock.

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03-25-2023, 10:18 AM	#10342
BigOnAnime Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Mar 2015 Location:Minnesota, USA 4K collection:9 Blu-ray collection:545 DVD collection:635	Yes, but they didn't go under when the bubble popped, and they were still profitable. You saw a decrease in output and more sub-only releases, but they did weather the storm better than say Media Blasters which by 2013 was almost at death's door (took until very recently for them to get back on their feet). Had Bandai Visual Japan not ordered them to shut down, they'd probably still be releasing stuff to this day.

03-25-2023, 04:43 PM	#10343
Gowho Active Member Member since:Jul 2022	Regarding Bandai, they were also putting out defective discs during 07-08. Code Geass, Lucky Star, Gurren Lagann all suffered from it due to whatever issue they had with their old replicator.

03-25-2023, 06:27 PM	#10344
Memade Active Member Member since:Dec 2020	Any news on Digimon Season 1 sub blu-ray? It's been months since the dub release.

03-25-2023, 07:24 PM	#10345
jsevakis MediaOCD Insider Member since:Apr 2016	It's coming. Designs just got approved, so it's in the home stretch. Since it's a pretty drastically different cut it had to be AstroRes'ed entirely separately.

03-26-2023, 02:21 AM	#10346
LexInHD Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Oct 2010 Blu-ray collection:226	I miss the Bandai catalog, but not their over-priced offerings.

03-26-2023, 04:56 AM	#10347
Crimzon Active Member Top contributor Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Laugh Tale 4K collection:44 Blu-ray collection:1576 DVD collection:1075 MA collection:153 Digital collection:234 iTunes collection:187 Prime collection:153 Blu-ray reviews:19	I wonder if Discotek will do anymore limited numbered editions? I like the ones I have.

03-27-2023, 05:02 PM	#10349
ViridiaRestart Junior Member Member since:Sep 2022	saber rider and the star sheriffs had an upscale in germany

03-28-2023, 07:42 AM	#10352
BigOnAnime Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Mar 2015 Location:Minnesota, USA 4K collection:9 Blu-ray collection:545 DVD collection:635	RIP Lucky Star Limited Edition Volume 6. https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/new...tion-confirmed

03-28-2023, 07:47 AM	#10353
MOONPHASE Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Jun 2007 Location:California 4K collection:8 Blu-ray collection:518 DVD collection:820 Blu-ray reviews:18 Trading Score:27	I bought the 5 Limited Editions to Lucky Star so Volume 6 looks a bit lonely. And then Bandai didn’t even Dub the OVA episode.

03-28-2023, 05:53 PM	#10354
DukeTogo84 Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Aug 2012 Location:California 4K collection:81 Blu-ray collection:4092 Trading Score:117	Watched Discotek's release of the live action film Anohter (2012) and honestly, I enjoyed it. I'm not the biggest fan of modern Japanese film, especially those post 2010, but this one actually worked for me. It's more of a sit back, relax, and have a good time type of film. For a horror film, has a very "clean" vibe which threw me off, until the kills actually start and was surprised as to how violent they were. Someone gets their throat punctured and we see a close up of the pulsating wound. Had to stop the movie and remove my daughter from the room as it seemed like a pretty tame affair until then. Overall, I enjoyed it more than most modern Japanese films. As for the tech specs. It's Discotek so no issues to report. Great encoding overall.

03-28-2023, 07:04 PM	#10355
snowmint Senior Member Member since:Apr 2018	I'm surprised sonic x sub hasn't shipped out early...

03-28-2023, 07:13 PM	#10356
DukeTogo84 Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Aug 2012 Location:California 4K collection:81 Blu-ray collection:4092 Trading Score:117	Looks like June titles are up for pre-order. Very excited about Bohachi Bushido: The Villain.

03-28-2023, 07:47 PM	#10358
SteamfloggerBoss Expert Member Member since:Aug 2018 Location:Sasnak 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:580 DVD collection:567 Trading Score:8	Only A-ko and Lupin for me. Comes at the right time for me with the Kaguya releases also being that month. Also something just billed on my card. I think it's GaoGaiGar Final.

03-28-2023, 08:22 PM	#10359
darkness2918 Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Sep 2014 Home Theater Gallery:1 4K collection:109 Blu-ray collection:1738 DVD collection:463 Trading Score:154	Definitely in for Lupin as always. Bohachi is a maybe.

03-28-2023, 08:40 PM	#10360
Bobo1313 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jul 2013 Location:Somewhere Blu-ray collection:15 DVD collection:2 Trading Score:46	Urusei Yatsura and GaoGaiGar Final are in-stock.

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