OFFICIAL Anime on Blu-ray (USA releases)

[Pyoko]

Originally Posted by Kevtronn

Criterion has Not done any Japanese animation. Would be nice

Actually they released Akira on Laserdisc, but that's the only one I can think of.

I don't expect them to do any in the future either. There just aren't that many anime movies to begin with, and even fewer that are available (most Ghibli, I.G. and Madhouse stuff is taken) and would fit the bill. Maybe something like Angel's Egg.

[MOONPHASE]

Funimation just announed their May releases and for Blu-ray got 3 which are xxxHolic season 1, Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood season 1 part 1, and last but certainly not least Tsubasa Season 2

[u_nick]

^ Nice to hear all those official! Will definitely get FMA, xxxHolic I'll have to rent, and still need to watch my Tsubasa S1 blind buy. Maybe I'll start that today.

[Kevtronn]

Originally Posted by moonphase

funimation just announed their may releases and for blu-ray got 3 which are xxxholic season 1, fullmetal alchemist: Brotherhood season 1 part 1, and last but certainly not least tsubasa season 2

Great News!

But where is the April lineup? Besides D Gray Man S1 P2 being pushed back to April...

[GGX]

Originally Posted by kndy

Well, it does look like in 2010, anime on Blu-ray titles are starting to ramp up. The question though is quality control and audio issues (due to reverse importation).

Thats whats stopping me from buying a lot of anime on Blu-ray. To many upconverts, DNR disasters and lack of lossless Japanese audio tracks.

[detective392]

Does anyone know if the XXXholic movie is getting a blu-ray release at some point?

[Mobe1969]

Originally Posted by GGX

Thats whats stopping me from buying a lot of anime on Blu-ray. To many upconverts, DNR disasters and lack of lossless Japanese audio tracks.

Yeah I hear you. It is turning into a real farce.

[MOONPHASE]

Originally Posted by detective392

Does anyone know if the XXXholic movie is getting a blu-ray release at some point?

It more then likely will and might come as a double feature again just like it did on dvd with the Tsubasa movie but I think Funimation is more concerned on releasing season 1 1st of xxxHolic, and as I mentioned it's got a new release date for May. So it's going to be at least by Summer or Fall before that happens.

[Chiyo_chichi]

I've been in the mood for Eva recently and popped in my End of Evangelion dvd from Manga. What an abysmal transfer, it looks like VHS.

With ADV kaput and Manga no longer owning the rights to End, I hope some picks up this franchise. Though we probably won't get a remaster until Japan does, and they'll probably tie their blus in time for the last new movie

[MOONPHASE]

Originally Posted by Kevtronn

Great News!

But where is the April lineup? Besides D Gray Man S1 P2 being pushed back to April...

April is pretty much Funimation's re-release month on dvd such as When They Cry season 1, Blade of the Phantom Master (S.A.V.E. Edition), Jing King of Bandits: Seventh Heaven (S.A.V.E. Edition), Pumpkin Scissors: Complete Collection (S.A.V.E. Edition), Str.A.In. - Strategic Armored Infantry: Complete Collection, and the only confirmed Blu-ray is just the D. Gray Man. But of course as always these can change any day and maybe a release that should be out in March might get delayed till April just like D. Gray Man.

[SolutionbubbleS]

Hey,

are there any news regarding a Blu-ray release of:

Michiko to Hatchin (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLSagfaeoRA)?

I love what Manglobe did so far, and would relly like to see that one too!

[MOONPHASE]

Originally Posted by SolutionbubbleS

Hey,

are there any news regarding a Blu-ray release of:

Michiko to Hatchin (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLSagfaeoRA)?

I love what Manglobe did so far, and would relly like to see that one too!

In Japan it's been out on Blu-ray for almost a year now. As for America I haven't even heard of any dvd plans yet much less Blu-ray or even a licensor.

[SolutionbubbleS]

Bad news...
Here in Germany they are releasing it right now, on DVD with stereosound

I really hope this thing will get a release, so let's wait and see...

[Pyoko]

Originally Posted by SolutionbubbleS

Bad news...
Here in Germany they are releasing it right now, on DVD with stereosound

Stereo mixes are still quite common when it comes to anime. In this case, the original Japanese mix of Michiko to Hacchin is 2.0, so you're not really missing anything. They could have done a cheap upmix to 5.1, but these rarely sound any good, so you should probably be glad they didn't mess with it.

And at least you're getting it. It doesn't seem like anyone is interested in even releasing it on DVD in English.

[bandit29]

Originally Posted by GGX

Thats whats stopping me from buying a lot of anime on Blu-ray. To many upconverts, DNR disasters and lack of lossless Japanese audio tracks.

Yeah same here. Plus I've never been a big fan of Funimation....mostly crappy titles, awful looking DVDs, etc. Their Blu-rays seem to be hit or miss..mostly miss with that DNR garbage..

The real Geneon/Pioneer is long gone. Bandai doesn't do much anymore..
Mangle is doesn't do much in the US...

[Mobe1969]

Originally Posted by bandit29

Yeah same here. Plus I've never been a big fan of Funimation....mostly crappy titles, awful looking DVDs, etc. Their Blu-rays seem to be hit or miss..mostly miss with that DNR garbage..

The real Geneon/Pioneer is long gone. Bandai doesn't do much anymore..
Mangle is doesn't do much in the US...

Yeah, it sucks about pioneer.

[MOONPHASE]

Originally Posted by bandit29

Yeah same here. Plus I've never been a big fan of Funimation....mostly crappy titles, awful looking DVDs, etc. Their Blu-rays seem to be hit or miss..mostly miss with that DNR garbage..

The real Geneon/Pioneer is long gone. Bandai doesn't do much anymore..
Mangle is doesn't do much in the US...

There isn't many series from Funimation I don't like but that's just me though I will say ADV and Geneon did have better ones.

Geneon had it coming to them though. Like for instance everytime i'm in Best Buy I would see a price tag on a Geneon/Pioneer dvd for like $30 and then have like a Funimation or an ADV dvd next to it for $20. Even online I could never really find a good deal on a Geneon dvd. Plus they would usually do like 7-8 dvds for each series that had 26 episodes and that's a lot of money. When Geneon would make a complete collection they just use the same starter set box but just put all volumes inside and charge you pretty much the same price as buying them seperately.

So basically Geneon was a great company and released great anime series in America but their way of doing things just can't be done in America. Maybe Japanese could deal with it no problem but Americans can't. Even Bandai Visual you can't charge Americans the same price Japanese pay on dvds or Blu-rays which is probably why in America they fused with Bandai Entertainment.

[Kevtronn]

Just received an email from Amazon stating that my pre-order of Nabari No Ou P1 Blu-ray has been cancelled because it is no longer available

I was really looking forward to Nabari No Ou & hope that it is only being delayed...

[W_T_K]

Originally Posted by Kevtronn

Just received an email from Amazon stating that my pre-order of Nabari No Ou P1 Blu-ray has been cancelled because it is no longer available

I was really looking forward to Nabari No Ou & hope that it is only being delayed...

via TRSI

NABARI NO OU BLU-RAY Removed From Release Schedule
Posted on: Monday, February 1, 2010

The Blu-ray edition of Nabari no Ou Complete Series Part 1 has been canceled, and all pre-orders will be adjusted to reflect this change. FUNimation plans to release Nabari no Ou on Blu-ray in a different configuration on a date to be determined.

[Kevtronn]

WTK ~ That is good news, maybe we will get Nabari no Ou The Complete Series instead