General anime thoughts/discussion thread.

~AyaMachi~

~AyaMachi~

Flame Haze
Personally I'm dead chuft to have come across those volumes in CEX, and arguably could be considered a steal compared to what some cheeky beggars will insist on charging for them (knowing that it's not a series that is currently in print and all). The cases were actually in really good condition considering these things are over 20 years old (no rips in the clear plastic sleeves, and no rips on the cover artwork). The disks show obvious signs of wear, but the ones Neil has tried so far all work perfectly (and he even assures me that they can be buffed if they need it).

So, as someone who wants to watch stuff legally and who can't be bothered with imports, nor do I want to bother myself with streaming services (nothing at all wrong with it from an objective stance, it's just not for me), I'm more than happy with what I've found. I'm not a videophile, and I accept that the DVD PQ isn't going to match Blu-ray or HD streaming PQ, but I'm more than happy with being able to watch it in the way that I want to watch it.*

*(When I actually get to watch it since Neil has custody of the disks right now!) 😅

I'm pretty sure the rights to license a UK release on Blu-ray exist, but they're stored in a Klein bottle and surrounded by an AT field somewhere in Terminal Dogma 😅
 
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Lambadelta

Lambadelta

Za Warudo
~AyaMachi~ said:
I mean, they were released over 20 odd years ago so they're not going to be oustanding quality, but if you're willing to take that into account (as well as not be a serious videophile...)
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I meant in relation to other releases Evangelion received back then on DVD
 
Lambadelta

Lambadelta

Za Warudo
Also in a non-evangelion related thought.

I received today Slayers Try BD from Spain, and decided to check out its quality.

My thoughts are as follow :3

I actually think this is the best version they've done so far in regards to Slayers. While it is an upscale, and like all these upscales some detail has been lost. The edges from what I can tell when viewing seem a bit sharper, and the colours are no longer washed out making it quite enjoyable when watching.

If you can pick this up for around 30 euros, and are willing to either mux in the dub, or attach subtitles. I find the set not to be that bad. Its about the same as what Japan is currently doing (The ghosting from what I can tell got introduced into the DVD master by JP so its not disappearing)

Some episodes seemed kind of bright, but its hard to compare that to the US DVD due to the interlacing and overall kind of naff picture, but I'm happy overall with this.
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WMD

WMD

Student Council President
thedoctor2016 said:
The DVDs wasn’t the problem it was people acting like it’s optimal way to watch it one, the remaster is very good so I wouldn’t go back and two it is cheaper to import the JP set (SE) than a pre owned platinum set. Which is wrong, I would have loved to own it but now the JP SE exists I won’t pay that price. (Example someone selling the platinum set for £200 on eBay)
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Was anyone acting that way? I wasnt. It's literally the only way I have to watch it on my tv atm. If I could watch netflix on it I would as I do want to see the new dub. £200 is a ludicrous amount though!

Also the original dub really isn't as bad as people are making out. It's not modern day good but compared to other animes from back in the day that I've seen it's one of the better ones.
 
thedoctor2016

thedoctor2016

Baka Ranger
WMD said:
Was anyone acting that way? I wasnt. It's literally the only way I have to watch it on my tv atm. If I could watch netflix on it I would as I do want to see the new dub. £200 is a ludicrous amount though!

Also the original dub really isn't as bad as people are making out. It's not modern day good but compared to other animes from back in the day that I've seen it's one of the better ones.
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People are going oh look how valuable the ADV sets are, and its really annoying me I have spent 3 years on and off looking for them. Its people not realising how rare they are. (Its more general internet than here)
 
WMD

WMD

Student Council President
thedoctor2016 said:
People are going oh look how valuable the ADV sets are, and its really annoying me I have spent 3 years on and off looking for them. Its people not realising how rare they are. (Its more general internet than here)
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Fair. I can see that being annoying for sure.
 
D1tchd1gger

D1tchd1gger

Railgun
I got mine for £50 and that was before the Netflix news. The box is a bit battered, but so far the discs are fine (I've been comparing old and new dubs).
Maybe people with nostalgia goggles are saying the old dub is better and thus prices might have risen or I just got lucky with the seller I spotted.
 
thedoctor2016

thedoctor2016

Baka Ranger
Yeah they will rise further now that’s why I hope if it ever gets a home release they will be able to access the original Dub. To prevent scalpers.
 
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