thedoctor2016
Mushi-shi
Asked on twitter to see what about Berserk and Drifters
UK Anime Distributor MVM Entertainment Discussion Thread
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thedoctor2016
Mushi-shi
Alas no plans
Stiivun
Pokémon Master
Correct, not confirmed yet but this release supposedly (source bluray-disc.de) will also have English, French and Dutch subtitles. As can be expected this will probably be a pan-Euro release.
Lambadelta
Mad Scientist
They don't usually say before it appears on the listing on their website. That means until then nobody really knows.
Lambadelta
Mad Scientist
MVM uses the discs of either Sentai or Madman/Hanabee.
FR having the OVA means their master is different, and MVM probably won't be using it.
fathomlessblue
Student Council President
Just a heads up that MVM clarified some details regarding their upcoming Flip Flappers collectors bd. Apparently the 288 page art book will remain the same as Sentai's release, but the hard case won't have the same metallic finish, nor will the bookmark have the lenticular design.
It's a tad disappointing, particularly regarding the case, but if access to the same production tools or original assets aren't available I totally get why trying to create specialist items for a niche title in a market the size of the UK would be economic suicide. I'll take a cheaper product over most of Sentai's daft trinket-filled releases (although I admit Flip Flappers is probably their best to date due to focus on sleek design and production materials).
It's a tad disappointing, particularly regarding the case, but if access to the same production tools or original assets aren't available I totally get why trying to create specialist items for a niche title in a market the size of the UK would be economic suicide. I'll take a cheaper product over most of Sentai's daft trinket-filled releases (although I admit Flip Flappers is probably their best to date due to focus on sleek design and production materials).
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I recall a similar case with A Lull in the Sea where the box is the usual whereas the US version had the glitter effect. It's probably too expensive for MVM to sort out so I can understand their version basically being the standard box without the fancy effects.
Robbl
Adventurer
Also a lot thinner/flimisier.
fathomlessblue
Student Council President
I didn't ask about those so I'm unsure, although I don't believe Amazon UK's description includes them, so I wouldn't be too optimistic. For all I know they could have just added those illustrations into the art book, if they weren't in there already.
Yeah, it's nothing but a nice finishing touch, so I wouldn't be greatly swayed either way. Besides, I pre-ordered the show during Anime Online 20% MVM sale and feel I got more than enough of a bargain considering the content. I'll take a stripped back release any day over some of Sentai's bloated tat sets. Why anyone would want a Gate ammunition case or Sakamoto themed school-socks is completely beyond me. The lenticular bookmark was lovely though, although that's probably more of a sign of the type of nerd I am. Plus, I'd probably be too scared to use the darn thing.
Who knows, I might buy the Sentai set one day, although that's not a knock on MVM. Flip Flappers was my favourite show of 2016, and I could easily see myself buying multiple copies if there are slight differences. I'm likely to do the same with Land of the Lustrous when that gets released
crashmatt
Death Scythe
Recent releases like GATE and Monster Musume have been fine. I'm not sure which past releases you are referencing but they seem solid chipboard boxes
I agree I'm glad MVM equivalents aren't as oversized or filled with useless tat, just give me the booklet and maybe a soundtrack and I'll be happy.
Robbl
Adventurer
MVM's A Lull in the Sea compared to NISA's
thedoctor2016
Mushi-shi
Yes Grimore is £25 SE I’m snapping that up
