Blu-ray animé fans - support the cause! - Blu-ray Forum

FF750 · 08-27-2007, 12:02 AM

To anyone out there who is both an anime and a Blu-ray fan - support the cause by picking up a copy of "Wings Of Honneamise" on Blu-ray!

Some places already have it in stock - apparently even before the HD-DVD version. I've already placed my order and I hope others will also pick up this great film and send a strong message to anime distributors that anime fans prefer Blu-ray and will buy releases on the format. I'm hoping this release will show a similar sales split as 300 did for thetrical films

Here's a link to my personal favorite store's Honneamise page - note that only the Blu-ray version is listed as in stock so far:

http://www.animecornerstore.com/wiofho.html

u_nick · 08-27-2007, 01:25 AM

I havent seen it yet, but I plan to. I just might blind buy this one.

gand41f · 08-27-2007, 02:20 AM

I think I'll pick this one up when I go to Japan next time. For this kind of price, I want the original.

enjoy
gandalf

supersix4 · 08-27-2007, 02:27 AM

im not really a fan of all that but growing up dragon ball z was nice I just wish since there remastering all the seasons now they'd have done them on blu-ray

AnimeOnBlu · 08-27-2007, 02:48 AM

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Originally Posted by gand41f

I think I'll pick this one up when I go to Japan next time. For this kind of price, I want the original.

enjoy
gandalf

From what I understand, both versions are the same. The only difference between the Japan and US version is the DVD of WoH is Region encoded for Japan(2) and USA/Canada(1), and the booklet that comes with it is translated for the US release. Other than that the blu-ray movie is identical. So both versions shouldn't be different, but I understand you desire for the original (I'm that way too the majority of the time).

Looking forward to this as well. I've always heard good things about WoH but never got around to picking up the DVD. Glad I waited though. Sadly I pre-ordered it on Amazon and mine won't ship until September 11. At least my Patlabor 1/2 and GitS blu-ray should be here soon.

WickyWoo · 08-27-2007, 03:10 AM

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I think I'll pick this one up when I go to Japan next time. For this kind of price, I want the original.

They are shipping the identical disc to both countries. The only difference is that the booklet and packaging are in English

gand41f · 08-27-2007, 03:49 AM

Hey, welcome here, I see that this is your first post. Given your screen name I can only guess what is your interest.

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Originally Posted by AnimeOnBlu

From what I understand, both versions are the same. The only difference between the Japan and US version is the DVD of WoH is Region encoded for Japan(2) and US/Canada(1), and the booklet that comes with it is translated for the US release. Other than that the blu-ray movie is identical. So both versions shouldn't be different, but I understand you desire for the original (I'm that way too the majority of the time).

Is that right? I have little use for the DVD so that doesn't matter either way. If the BD is identical, maybe I'll pick up the US version then. I can read both languages so the booklet can be in either (as long as they don't screw up the translation that is

).

Thanks to you and WickyWoo for letting me know.

enjoy
gandalf

Existentialist · 08-27-2007, 03:53 AM

I am not going to pick up Wings Of Honneamise, but I will be getting Dragon Ball z and Tekkonkinkreet. I wonder if Disney has plans on releasing any Studio Ghibli titles. I would pick them up in a heart-beat.

WickyWoo · 08-27-2007, 04:13 AM

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Is that right? I have little use for the DVD so that doesn't matter either way. If the BD is identical, maybe I'll pick up the US version then. I can read both languages so the booklet can be in either (as long as they don't screw up the translation that is ).

The BD is Region A at least (likely all-region) ,and the DVD is R1 and 2.

I have it direct from their VP's lips that all of their Blu discs will be identical to the Japanese version.

gand41f · 08-27-2007, 04:20 AM

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Originally Posted by WickyWoo

The BD is Region A at least (likely all-region) ,and the DVD is R1 and 2.

I have it direct from their VP's lips that all of their Blu discs will be identical to the Japanese version.

I knew the region coding of BD (which also explains the extreme high MSRP of this title in the US), I was just wondering if there are any differences regarding subtitles and such. In the past US DVDs of anime's often did not include Japanese subtitles.

If you heard from the horse's mouth (so to speak), I have no doubt they will indeed be identical though.

thank
gandalf

WickyWoo · 08-27-2007, 04:25 AM

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I knew the region coding of BD (which also explains the extreme high MSRP of this title in the US), I was just wondering if there are any differences regarding subtitles and such. In the past US DVDs of anime's often did not include Japanese subtitles.

Their philosophy is "one disc for the world"

Literally the exact same disc

AnimeOnBlu · 08-27-2007, 05:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Existentialist

I am not going to pick up Wings Of Honneamise, but I will be getting Dragon Ball z and Tekkonkinkreet. I wonder if Disney has plans on releasing any Studio Ghibli titles. I would pick them up in a heart-beat.

I too would love to see more Studio Ghibli movies on Blu-ray. So far they only released one movie in Japan (Iblard Jikan, which is gorgeous to say the least), and I believe they should be releasing more of their catalog on Blu-ray eventually. Hopefully they will include subtitles with their releases so we won't have to wait for Disney or Miramax. I would love to see Mononoke or Howl's on Blu.

krinkle · 08-27-2007, 05:50 AM

ive got it pre-ordered at amazon

MOONPHASE · 08-27-2007, 06:08 AM

I will get any anime series on Blu-ray no matter what it is and plus if you look at my avatar on here its the dbz blu-ray cover

MOONPHASE · 08-27-2007, 06:10 AM

whatever you do, don't buy Freedom for HD-dvd

ESUNintel · 08-27-2007, 06:20 AM

I'd buy any anime on Blu-ray, lol. I tried to get that Final Fantasy that just came out, but every Best-Buy in my area is sold out ( I guess that's a good sign about Blu-ray and anime fans).

MOONPHASE · 08-27-2007, 06:22 AM

in my best buy they only have 1 copy left of Final Fantasy Spirits Within

gand41f · 08-27-2007, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by MOONPHASE

in my best buy they only have 1 copy left of Final Fantasy Spirits Within

Mine doesn't have any. But they keep running a Blu-ray demo disc and the FF trailer looks freaking awesome on a Sony 70" SXRD!

enjoy
gandalf

MOONPHASE · 08-27-2007, 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by gand41f

Mine doesn't have any. But they keep running a Blu-ray demo disc and the FF trailer looks freaking awesome on a Sony 70" SXRD!

enjoy
gandalf

yup plus the fact that it plays in full screen is definitely a plus

FasFlex · 08-27-2007, 07:35 AM

Wow guys i never knew this place had anime fans i feel at home a little more haha. Ah can anyone tell me what the anime is about?? i have never heard of it? But i will defitnetly get this even if i don't like it i want Blu-ray to win. haha

And if Blu gets Studio Ghibli WOW that would rock.. Does anyone know about Paprika?? cause it is a Sony classics picture so i would think that would only come on Blu. And that movie was Amazing!!

08-27-2007, 12:02 AM	#1
FF750 Active Member Member since:Jan 2007	Blu-ray animé fans - support the cause! To anyone out there who is both an anime and a Blu-ray fan - support the cause by picking up a copy of "Wings Of Honneamise" on Blu-ray! Some places already have it in stock - apparently even before the HD-DVD version. I've already placed my order and I hope others will also pick up this great film and send a strong message to anime distributors that anime fans prefer Blu-ray and will buy releases on the format. I'm hoping this release will show a similar sales split as 300 did for thetrical films Here's a link to my personal favorite store's Honneamise page - note that only the Blu-ray version is listed as in stock so far: http://www.animecornerstore.com/wiofho.html

08-27-2007, 03:53 AM	#8
Existentialist Active Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Kansas, United States of America Blu-ray reviews:14	I am not going to pick up Wings Of Honneamise, but I will be getting Dragon Ball z and Tekkonkinkreet. I wonder if Disney has plans on releasing any Studio Ghibli titles. I would pick them up in a heart-beat. Last edited by Existentialist; 08-27-2007 at 04:03 AM.

08-27-2007, 06:20 AM	#16
ESUNintel Senior Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Colorado	Lets support Anime on Blu!! I'd buy any anime on Blu-ray, lol. I tried to get that Final Fantasy that just came out, but every Best-Buy in my area is sold out ( I guess that's a good sign about Blu-ray and anime fans).

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08-27-2007, 01:25 AM	#2
u_nick Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2007 Location:CT, US Trading Score:27	I havent seen it yet, but I plan to. I just might blind buy this one.

08-27-2007, 02:20 AM	#3
gand41f Special Member Member since:May 2007 Location:San Jose, California	I think I'll pick this one up when I go to Japan next time. For this kind of price, I want the original. enjoy gandalf

08-27-2007, 02:27 AM	#4
supersix4 Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Mar 2007 Blu-ray collection:572 Blu-ray reviews: 53 Trading Score:3	im not really a fan of all that but growing up dragon ball z was nice I just wish since there remastering all the seasons now they'd have done them on blu-ray

08-27-2007, 05:50 AM	#13
krinkle Senior Member Member since:Apr 2007 Blu-ray collection:41 Trading Score:10	ive got it pre-ordered at amazon

08-27-2007, 06:08 AM	#14
MOONPHASE Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Jun 2007 Location:California 4K collection:8 Blu-ray collection:520 DVD collection:820 Blu-ray reviews:18 Trading Score:29	I will get any anime series on Blu-ray no matter what it is and plus if you look at my avatar on here its the dbz blu-ray cover

08-27-2007, 06:10 AM	#15
MOONPHASE Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Jun 2007 Location:California 4K collection:8 Blu-ray collection:520 DVD collection:820 Blu-ray reviews:18 Trading Score:29	whatever you do, don't buy Freedom for HD-dvd

08-27-2007, 06:22 AM	#17
MOONPHASE Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Jun 2007 Location:California 4K collection:8 Blu-ray collection:520 DVD collection:820 Blu-ray reviews:18 Trading Score:29	in my best buy they only have 1 copy left of Final Fantasy Spirits Within

08-27-2007, 07:35 AM	#20
FasFlex Junior Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Saskatoon Blu-ray collection:173	Wow guys i never knew this place had anime fans i feel at home a little more haha. Ah can anyone tell me what the anime is about?? i have never heard of it? But i will defitnetly get this even if i don't like it i want Blu-ray to win. haha And if Blu gets Studio Ghibli WOW that would rock.. Does anyone know about Paprika?? cause it is a Sony classics picture so i would think that would only come on Blu. And that movie was Amazing!!

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