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Message: <blockquote data-quote="NormanicGrav" data-source="post: 429792" data-attributes="member: 119">My reasoning for imports pretty much started like this (this was back in 2013):I wanted the shows on Blu-ray, back in 2013 they weren't doing that with the shows I wanted. When I asked Manga UK over the Q&A podcast about whether they'll provide Blu-ray releases for *titles that I given include Baccano! & Ghost in the Shell SAC* they said no. They even said that upscaled titles (like Baccano!) wouldn't even get released on Blu-ray because they're upscales. I then got the Aniplex version and the upscale is fairly solid.Quality Control was unacceptable. Kaze, Manga & MVM in my opinion put more harm into the UK industry by releasing products with defects and not even bothering to fix them. I can't believe Kaze got away with the Bakuman scandal and are still releasing their stuff over here (with the cost that Bakuman Season 2 & 3 were permanently cancelled). In 2015 MVM have fixed most of their issues though.The US sets had more appeal to me, I went with the Aniplex Madoka LE volumes not only because I love the show but also I found they were flawless in terms of audio & video quality. And so I continued with getting more Funimation LEs and Aniplex LEs.When it came to Part 1 & 2 titles I wanted a box to hold both parts so that I only see the main title on my shelf. This is why I imported the Funimation sets that had a box to hold the other half like Shiki, Eureka Seven AO and Last Exile -Fam, the Silver Wing-. This rule I had I no longer use now for various reasons.I was very restricted when it came to streaming thanks to dial up. I also refused to watch stuff on other websites because I knew the problems. So when a show is getting released in the US I'll just import it. Now I have a better connection with Crunchyroll and Viewster but I'll still import because the likeliness of certain titles getting released successfully in the UK is zero.And speaking of releasing in the UK, the BBFC. There are shows that I like I actually imported because I was afraid that they would get cut by the BBFC and High School DxD is a perfect example. So I played it safe and imported the LE. Months later the series is now uncut and 15 rated for the UK.So years later I pretty much just stick with importing unless it's an Anime Limited title*, I refuse to buy any more sets from Manga & MVM anymore even if they're the cheaper option for Aniplex sets (this rule doesn't apply to their older titles however) because I just got fed up with the QC, format and product design.Animatsu I may give a chance at some point but for now I'll just import.*To me, the company has proven themselves (and redeemed themselves) over certain events and have gained my trust. Sure their sets are delayed but they have provided a legit reason over it. When it came to QC they also gave the fans a chance to receive a replacement copy. Heck, at least a 1/3 of the issues were pretty much caused by someone else (Siren Visual (Authoring) with Durarara!!, Aniplex (Video Files) & Sony (Packaging) with Gurren Lagann). My only worry with Anime Limited is their kickstarter campaign. Mai Mai Miracle has been taking a delay and I noticed that US customers are losing their trust with them.</blockquote>

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