UK Anime Distributor Anime Limited Discussion Thread

Somewhat of a dry showcase, though once it was clear it was gonna be the Sentai stuff, I kinda knew it was gonna be like that.

I suspect the shipping policy change forced this too to have stuff ready instead of delaying everything for nearly a year with some items, Good for those who don't own these things but not that interested myself.

Kaiji is one I would like to see if its different to the current Sentai release, as their dub wasn't present on it (it didn't exist, season 1 is done now), but if its exactly the same, I am definitely up for 0 of these for now.
 
Though it is a little underwhelming there wasn't any new surprises, it's probably better they have titles which won't take a year to release as I feel there would be more complaints about that.

Still some great titles regardless, depending how much I have to spend this year, Kids on the Slope, Kaiji and Shirobako are my highest priority titles but there is still a lot of older releases I'd like to get such as Future Boy Conan on 4K, both seasons of Emma and Captain Tylor among others.

EDIT: Not a fan of the lightning deals concept, especially if some of us miss out on some great titles we really wanted.
 
2 CE Mystery bundles box set this year (5 CE's for each bundle). which I think will probably tempt me into buying both, althoughI suspect I will have a good few of them.

They did mention they don't want too give titles this year that people have to wait too long for, hence reduceded amount of titles announced.

BOGOF's, stocking fillers and CE/UE as usuall, 2 hour lightning deals (I think they implied thats a certain day though so maybe a weekend), music deal, MVM deals day (so not sure if MVM will do there own sale or not I assume they will still)
 
There wasn't a single movie in the lineup either. The only AL titles really worth buying anymore are the movies, so it's a real shame. I was hoping Galaxy Express 999 would make an appearance after SLA.
 
AHA-Lambda said:
In terms of specific title announcements I noticed:

Akame Ga Kill
Flowers of Evil
Kids on the Slope
Shirobako
Food Wars
Kaiji
Parasyte

I don't think I missed any?
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If they do the same as previous sales & release one title/early bird per day, that's enough for seven days, eight if you include mystery boxes. So ther is still four days unaccounted for, unless the lighting deal day & MVM sale day count towards the twelve days.
 
I might get Shirobako, although that will depend on the early bird price as it'd be a blind buy for me and I'm careful with those. Nothing else for me in the new pre-orders, but hopefully the catalogue deals will be better.
 
Honestly, quite a underwhelming title selection, not because they are bad, but either majority were previously announced back in MCM.
In addition barring Shirobako many of the titles are not necessarily must haves on day 1, especially their CE counterparts.

That said, I will be going after Shirobako only for this Christmas run.
Hopefully the movie will get the same CE treatment as well someday.

Will be waiting for standard BDs for Parasyte, Akame ga Kill, Food Wars and Kaiji in 2024.
 
Tempting, but I might consider holding off this year, as I'm planning on saving money for next year's Glasgow leg of SLA (I'm planning on staying in Glasgow for longer to explore more of the city I didn't get a chance to last time around), as well as a few other expenses.
 
Titan said:
If they do the same as previous sales & release one title/early bird per day, that's enough for seven days, eight if you include mystery boxes. So ther is still four days unaccounted for, unless the lighting deal day & MVM sale day count towards the twelve days.
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I'd need to rewatch the vid for the exact wording but it made it seem like each day wouldn't have a new release
 
Hi folks!

Been a while but have been as ever busy and am just back from Anime NYC. Hope folks are doing well?

Few quick points I wanted to share from feedback I'd read:
  • Re the titles announced - We realise people are used to brand new titles, but after careful consideration this year we felt it made sense to focus on executing titles we knew we'd have ready about then. This is in part as people have guessed due to how we ship product now as well and our general desire to deliver these products sooner.

  • Delays are natural - so it'd be wild of me to insist it won't happen but we are working away hard, masters are flowing in and packaging concepts are all approved and in print now. With the new shipping policy it made sense to have product we were comfortable would be available within December (or in case of exceptional issues) January at the latest.

  • Historically we have brought brand new licenses - but keep in mind we do listen to what people are looking for. While we can't always deliver it on the timeline folks would like (and we would like) I would point out that some of the titles folks are yearning for are on our very own Santa list for the year too. Hopefully we've not been too naughty this year...!
Hope folks are well and regardless of the new titles, you have a great Christmas with the best anime releases at some really good price points!

Very best,

AP

PS - I wasn't on the filming (same as Keith) as we were busy delivering the products! We're doing an Ask Andrew in due course this week so you'll still see me on the old YouTube too :D.
 
anime_andrew said:
Hi folks!

Been a while but have been as ever busy and am just back from Anime NYC. Hope folks are doing well?

Few quick points I wanted to share from feedback I'd read:
  • Re the titles announced - We realise people are used to brand new titles, but after careful consideration this year we felt it made sense to focus on executing titles we knew we'd have ready about then. This is in part as people have guessed due to how we ship product now as well and our general desire to deliver these products sooner.

  • Delays are natural - so it'd be wild of me to insist it won't happen but we are working away hard, masters are flowing in and packaging concepts are all approved and in print now. With the new shipping policy it made sense to have product we were comfortable would be available within December (or in case of exceptional issues) January at the latest.

  • Historically we have brought brand new licenses - but keep in mind we do listen to what people are looking for. While we can't always deliver it on the timeline folks would like (and we would like) I would point out that some of the titles folks are yearning for are on our very own Santa list for the year too. Hopefully we've not been too naughty this year...!
Hope folks are well and regardless of the new titles, you have a great Christmas with the best anime releases at some really good price points!

Very best,

AP

PS - I wasn't on the filming (same as Keith) as we were busy delivering the products! We're doing an Ask Andrew in due course this week so you'll still see me on the old YouTube too :D.
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Any word at all on the missing Love Live titles being streamed on Crunchyroll, ITV X or some other service? It's ridiculous how the UK is missing out on three seasons and an OVA.
 
I feel abit bad for animelimited to be fair
They are getting alot of hate of people.
There is only so much they can do and release, and im sure they are trying there best
Sometimes its out of their hands if releases get delayed etc
Im just greatful we have 1 or 2 companies in the uk that are bringing anime to us, imagine importing it all and the cost it will be?
We all want something from them to come out and in quickspeed but it not viable!!!
Im sure there is some stuff they havent told us about to be fair!
 
Personally, I'm very much looking forward to picking up Shirobako and was very happy when AL announced they had it at MCM. Tempted by Kids on the Slope as well since I don't own the previous release, but depends on the price as there's not a lot in the way of extras there to entice me if it's £40 (especially as someone not on Unlimited so no discount there).

I also prefer the focus on things that will actually ship sooner than later, speaking as someone who ordered Bookworm in the last Christmas sale and only received it earlier this month. :p
 
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