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First one I could find. Should be fun to pick the bones of this. What you'll likely find as others have said in the bulk of 'UK' dub is actually US dub. By and large the UK market has been an afterthought to the US and most of what we've had until now are US releases. Also the voice pool is...

In the days we used to socialise. God they were awkward moments ;) :D

Commentaries are a welcome extra imo, if only for the insight they provide. By extension there are the scene notes included with Excel Saga which pop up at key moments in the episodes to explain the very referencial comedy. Without them most westerners would be more lost than they were.

One advantage of Crunchy Roll and such sources have over fan subs and hacks is earlier access. Not a big advantage for older titles or area specific releases, but as more titles hit streams on a world wide release basis, the harder it is for pirates to get ahead of the game. Another advantage...

Short answer no. Fans support their interest. Seriously though, the majority of fans tend to put money towards anime in some capacity, be it buying the DVD's/BD or buying the merchandise and collectors editions. Paying about 5 bucks a month is probably the least that could be paid. Hell even the...

I'd be a liar if I'd said I hadn't bought collectors items (Armitage III Dual Matrix lunchbox and figurine set with DVD), but personally there doesn't seem justification to have the flash if it meant paying more. I appreciate wanting something to show, but I've found myself enjoying the anime...

Anything that is no longer in print with no apparent schedule for reprint. I'm not fussing over age even though I like 2005 and earlier. Just looking for any titles you'd recommend that aren't going to be rereleased anytime soon, ones you think are decent and worth watching and owning and why...

I'm bouncing about with the temptation to buy anime to replace some bootlegs. With that I've a want to buy some OOP titles (have a preference for ADV titles). What in everyones opinion are recommended OOP titles and why?

Why the want of flashy kit like collectors editions instead of going for plain and simple series and story. Why do some buyers want their steel boxes over plain plastic and the contents of the DVD (BD if you must )?

Basically what would be the best hybrid (a la Frankenteins Monster). Taking existing anime you've seen (hopefully liked) what combo do you think would product a near masterpiece. Feel free to give proportions of each anime (sorry for any spelling and grammar errors. I'm drunk). To Start...

Kind of like a high street boot sale. A lot also depends on which Sex shop you go into (dilliburate mispelling as that's what the called themselves on their TV ad). The one's in Belfast are pretty worthless as you are talking very odd selections and ususally bit parts of odd volumes. There is a...

The Pound will get better after a while. Capitalism is based on boom and bust and the world is shiting themselves at the minute.

I see what you're saying but we'll have to agree to disagree where taste is concerned. That aside I agree with supporting and generally improving the UK industry. Without it the price for all of us would be unbearable. I think the bigger picture here is simply whether there is a market or not...

Don't take this the wrong way but you seem a fussy soul. I've seen BluRay and DVD and frankly care little for BluRay quality. I can see the image perfectly clear on a DVD for the extra detail and clarity to be superfluous to me. I know of people who prefer the extra detail but it hardly adds to...

and if no one can afford it or is willing to buy it. It's one thing to sell something everyone uses or needs (Mr Schkreli again) at a higher price, but given the fact that we are dealing in luxury (and a niche one at that) demand tends to wax and wane spectacularly to the point that sellers will...

What do you mean RACS who go straight for the exploit? Looking back at my collection it strikes me I may have undervalued what I spent. Excel Saga was a parts deal that was roughly £20 a volume which would put me at £120 approx for that one series (definately worth it). I dread to think what...

A two parter. Firstly what was the most you've spent on a single anime (and what was the most you spent on a single purchase of anime)? Secondly what is your opinions on the pricing of anime, especially on OOP anime and other significant or notable titles on the second hand market. To begin...

It's not necessarily that we got into more western anime (I doubt the intent in the beginning was to cater to us) it was simply Western channels catering for western audiences with stories they knew we'd understand. With the indroduction of more open media like the net, audiences weren't...

It gives me a little buzz to know that every so often my voice will be heard. :) Putting my ego away :oops: :) you ask a good question about sonoda being the conduit through which some have gotten into anime. His works were inspired by Hollywood films and his love of cars, guns and other...

Wasn't me [he says looking at his copy of Plastic Little] :oops: :D Seriously though Plastic Little is a nice little gem. Hardly the best anime you'll see but still a well done romp with great animation, characters and a decent story. As for Neo It was D'Gray Man. If you still have a copy of...