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Girls with Guns
Chuunibyou
I took 4 years of German in high school but I was never fluent enough in it even back then to be able to follow along with an anime conversation in German - and that was 45 years ago, so I don't remember so much of the vocabulary anymore. In 8th and 9th grades I was dating a neighbor girl who spoke fluent German, as well as all of her family, so that was why I picked taking German for language classes over French or Spanish.
Dai
Death Scythe
I've started watching Discotek's SD blu-ray release of Battle Athletes, and I'm disappointed to see that the frame hasn't been cropped properly for the TV series. This results in film splices flashing at the top of the screen during almost every cut between shots, and the overscan option on my TV doesn't zoom the image in enough to get rid of them. At least they're right at the top of the screen unlike the infamous Criterion Godzilla set, but it's still distracting. There are ways to manually crop the image in some PC video players, but it's a pain getting blu-rays to run in those in the first place unless I rip the disc.
Fortunately the OAV series isn't affected.
Fortunately the OAV series isn't affected.
Dai
Death Scythe
Someone over at the blu-ray.com forums has confirmed that the US release of Urusei Yatsura: Only You is the uncut 100 minute version. Great news.
fabio de lunatico
Claymore
Discotek's March 2022 line-up was recently finalised. It's roughly the same as the original list back in December, but one Crunchyroll title was swapped with another (brand new license announcement also), and one title planned for April has been added to March!
As a reminder, here's the tentative April slate so far:
Unreleased List (as of January 2022):
| Anime | SRP | Audio/Subs | Content | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Hunter 3 | $39.95 | Japanese with English Subs | 13 episodes | Blu-ray |
| Lupin the Third: The Mystery of Mamo | $29.95 | 4 English Dubs & Japanese with English Subs | Film | Blu-ray |
| Ms. Koizumi Loves Ramen Noodles | $39.95 | English & Japanese with English Subs | 12 episodes | Blu-ray |
| Skull-face Bookseller Honda-san | $39.95 | English & Japanese with English Subs | 12 episodes | Blu-ray |
| Street Sharks | $49.95 | English with English HOH Subs | 40 episodes | SD Blu-ray |
| Tomorrow's Joe 2: The Movie | $24.95 | Japanese with English Subs | Film | Blu-ray |
As a reminder, here's the tentative April slate so far:
| Anime | SRP | Audio/Subs | Content | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Hunter '91 | ??? | Japanese with English Subs | 13 episodes | Blu-ray |
| Tales of Phantasia the Animation | ??? | English & Japanese with English Subs | 4 episodes | Blu-ray |
| Yowamushi Pedal: New Generation | ??? | Japanese with English Subs | 25 episodes | Blu-ray |
| Anime: | Content: | Format: |
|---|---|---|
| As Ms. Beelzebub Likes It | 2018 Liden Films series 12 eps, Japanese audio | Blu-ray |
| Cat's Eye Season 1 | 1983 TMS series 36 eps, Japanese audio | Blu-ray |
| City Hunter ’91 | 1991 Sunrise series 13 eps, Japanese audio | Blu-ray |
| City Hunter: .357 Magnum | 1989 Sunrise film English & Japanese audio | Blu-ray |
| City Hunter: Bay City Wars | 1990 Sunrise film English & Japanese audio | Blu-ray |
| City Hunter: Death of the Vicious Criminal Ryo Saeba | 1999 Sunrise film Japanese audio | Blu-ray |
| City Hunter: Goodbye My Sweetheart | 1997 Sunrise film English & Japanese audio | Blu-ray |
| City Hunter: Million Dollar Conspiracy | 1990 Sunrise film English & Japanese audio | Blu-ray |
| City Hunter: The Secret Service | 1996 Sunrise film English & Japanese audio | Blu-ray |
| Gunbuster | 1988 Gainax series 6 eps, English & Japanese audio | Blu-ray |
| Kekkaishi | 2006 Sunrise series 52 eps, English & Japanese audio | Streaming |
| Kodocha Season 2 | 1997 Studio Gallop series 51 eps, Japanese audio | SD Blu-ray |
| Lupin the Third Episode 0: First Contact | 2002 TMS TV Special English & Japanese audio | Blu-ray |
| Lupin the Third Part I | 1971 TMS series 23 eps, English & Japanese audio | Blu-ray |
| Machine Robo: Revenge of Cronos | 1986 Ashi Productions series Japanese audio | SD Blu-ray |
| Medarot | 1999 Bee Train series 91 eps, Japanese audio | SD Blu-ray |
| Mon Colle Knights | 2000 Studio Deen series 46 eps, English audio | SD Blu-ray |
| Saiyuki ReLoad GunLock | 2004 Studio Pierrot series 26 eps, English & Japanese audio | Streaming |
| Sgt. Frog Seasons 2+ | 2004 Sunrise series 307 eps, Japanese audio | SD Blu-ray |
| Shaman King [Original Version] | 2001 NAS, Xebec series 64 eps, Japanese audio with Eps. 1-6 English audio | SD Blu-ray |
| Tales of Symphonia the Animation | 2007 Ufotable OVA series 11 eps, Japanese audio | Streaming |
| Urusei Yatsura: Always My Darling | 1991 Madhouse film English & Japanese audio | Blu-ray |
| Urusei Yatsura: The Final Chapter | 1988 Magic Bus film English & Japanese audio | Blu-ray |
| Urusei Yatsura: Lum the Forever | 1986 Studio Deen film English & Japanese audio | Blu-ray |
| You Are Umasou | 2010 Ajia-do Film & Series 20 eps + FIlm, Japanese audio | Blu-ray |
D1tchd1gger
Shrine Maiden
Ms. Koizumi is from Winter 2018. Is there hope yet for 2 much better series from the same season?
fabio de lunatico
Claymore
Needs more Giant Robo for sure. Also Street Fighter II movie, Memories, and Beautiful Dreamer.
Typing of UY, still waiting on Only You from UP. I swear it's always the things I want most that take longest
Did get Project A-ko a couple of weeks ago though. Film hasn't held up too well animation aside, but the disc is fantastic, with amazing image quality and a ton of extras.
Discotek's April 2022 line-up has been finalised. One new license, one re-release now in steelbook format, and two previously planned for April (Tales of Phantasia & Yowamushi Pedal Season 3) have been pushed back.
Unreleased List (as of February 2022):
| Anime | SRP | Audio/Subs | Content | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cat's Eye Season 1 | $49.95 | Japanese with English Subs | 36 episodes | Blu-ray |
| City Hunter '91 | $39.95 | Japanese with English Subs | 13 episodes | Blu-ray |
| Konosuba - God's Blessing on this Wonderful World Season 1 | $69.95 | English & Japanese with English Subs | 10 episodes & OVA | Blu-ray Steelbook |
| Lupin the Third Episode 0: The First Contact | $29.95 | English & Japanese with English Subs | TV Special | Blu-ray |
| Mrs. Pepperpot | $39.95 | English & Japanese with English Subs | 130 episodes | SD Blu-ray |
Unreleased List (as of February 2022):
| Anime: | Content: | Format: |
|---|---|---|
| As Ms. Beelzebub Likes It | 2018 Liden Films series 12 eps, Japanese audio | Blu-ray |
| City Hunter: .357 Magnum | 1989 Sunrise film English & Japanese audio | Blu-ray |
| City Hunter: Bay City Wars | 1990 Sunrise film English & Japanese audio | Blu-ray |
| City Hunter: Death of the Vicious Criminal Ryo Saeba | 1999 Sunrise film Japanese audio | Blu-ray |
| City Hunter: Goodbye My Sweetheart | 1997 Sunrise film English & Japanese audio | Blu-ray |
| City Hunter: Million Dollar Conspiracy | 1990 Sunrise film English & Japanese audio | Blu-ray |
| City Hunter: The Secret Service | 1996 Sunrise film English & Japanese audio | Blu-ray |
| Gunbuster | 1988 Gainax series 6 eps, English & Japanese audio | Blu-ray |
| Kekkaishi | 2006 Sunrise series 52 eps, English & Japanese audio | Streaming |
| Kodocha Season 2 | 1997 Studio Gallop series 51 eps, Japanese audio | SD Blu-ray |
| Lupin the Third Part I | 1971 TMS series 23 eps, English & Japanese audio | Blu-ray |
| Machine Robo: Revenge of Cronos | 1986 Ashi Productions series Japanese audio | SD Blu-ray |
| Medarot | 1999 Bee Train series 91 eps, Japanese audio | SD Blu-ray |
| Mon Colle Knights | 2000 Studio Deen series 46 eps, English audio | SD Blu-ray |
| Saiyuki ReLoad GunLock | 2004 Studio Pierrot series 26 eps, English & Japanese audio | Streaming |
| Sgt. Frog Seasons 2+ | 2004 Sunrise series 307 eps, Japanese audio | SD Blu-ray |
| Shaman King [Original Version] | 2001 NAS, Xebec series 64 eps, Japanese audio with Eps. 1-6 English audio | SD Blu-ray |
| Tales of Phantasia the Animation | 2004 Actas OVA series 4 eps, Japanese audio | Blu-ray |
| Tales of Symphonia the Animation | 2007 Ufotable OVA series 11 eps, Japanese audio | Streaming |
| Urusei Yatsura: Always My Darling | 1991 Madhouse film English & Japanese audio | Blu-ray |
| Urusei Yatsura: The Final Chapter | 1988 Magic Bus film English & Japanese audio | Blu-ray |
| Urusei Yatsura: Lum the Forever | 1986 Studio Deen film English & Japanese audio | Blu-ray |
| You Are Umasou | 2010 Ajia-do Film & Series 20 eps + Film, Japanese audio | Blu-ray |
| Yowamushi Pedal: New Generation | 2017 TMS series 25 eps, Japanese audio | Blu-ray |
Girls with Guns
Chuunibyou
In for Cat's Eye, City Hunter '91, and the Konosuba steel. 
Wish they would have included both seasons of Konosuba in the steelbook, but oh well.
Wish they would have included both seasons of Konosuba in the steelbook, but oh well.
DISCOTEK PANEL: MARCH 2022 EDITION:
Because of my sleeping pattern (got work) I had to miss last night's panel, but below is a list in more detail on what was announced.
Announcement #1 | Astro Boy (1980 series)
TV Series Coming to Blu-ray (HD)
TV Series Coming to Blu-ray (HD)
OVA Series Coming to Blu-ray (HD) [Previously released by Discotek on Blu-ray & DVD]
TV Series Coming to Blu-ray (SD)
TV Series Coming to Blu-ray (HD) [Available for streaming first by Discotek]
Film Coming to Blu-ray (HD)
TV Series Coming to Blu-ray (HD) [Previously released by Discotek on DVD]
OVA Series Coming to Blu-ray (HD) [Previously released by Discotek on DVD]
OVA Series Coming to Blu-ray (HD) [Previously released by Discotek on DVD]
Film Coming to Blu-ray (HD) [Available for streaming first by Discotek & previously released on DVD]
Film Coming to Blu-ray (HD) [Previously released by Discotek on DVD]
Film Coming to Blu-ray (HD)
Film Coming to Blu-ray (HD)
TV Series Coming to Blu-ray (SD)
TV Series Coming to Blu-ray (SD)
TV Series Coming to Blu-ray (HD)
TV Series Coming to Blu-ray (HD)
Discotek's May 2022 line-up was revealed during the panel.
Because of my sleeping pattern (got work) I had to miss last night's panel, but below is a list in more detail on what was announced.
Announcement #1 | Astro Boy (1980 series)
TV Series Coming to Blu-ray (HD)
- Japanese with English subtitles + English language also included
- Includes Full Episodes 1 & 2
- English dub is based on Tezuka Pro/Nippon TV produced at University of Wisconsin
- They couldn't acquire the Canadian dub produced by Cinelume.
- Clean OP/ED in Japanese & English
- May 2022 release window.
TV Series Coming to Blu-ray (HD)
- Japanese with English subtitles.
- Extras include Omake episodes, Clean OP/ED, Music Video Teaser, Trailers, Promo Clips, Premiere Event Footage.
- 2022 release window.
OVA Series Coming to Blu-ray (HD) [Previously released by Discotek on Blu-ray & DVD]
- In Japanese with English subtitles + English dub (both original score and UK score).
- Previously released on Blu-ray as an upscale, now re-released with a proper HD master as this series was among Angel Cop, Project A-ko and Appleseed with their original materials found in Japan together.
- Same as the previous release, but a 2K scan and color correction supervised by director Yoshiaki Kawajiri.
- 2022 release window.
- "FINALLY almost ready"
- One of the lost episodes found.
- All 46 episodes of the dub featured on Fox Kids, Jetix etc is coming to SD-BD.
- Includes Vintage Promo Clips.
- May 2022 release window.
- Still being worked on.
- Some Dub VAs found, some recording done.
- Still coming.
TV Series Coming to Blu-ray (SD)
- Western animated TV series, in English audio and English captions.
- Based on Tecmo's video game series, all 26 episodes.
- Bonus tips video for Double Dragon V from the original VHS release also included.
- May 2022 release window.
TV Series Coming to Blu-ray (HD) [Available for streaming first by Discotek]
- Japanese with English subtitles + English dub.
- "Sweet" upscale to 1080p High Definition.
- All 52 episodes.
- Extras include Clean OP/ED, English-language trailer, Bonus Interview with Messrs, Suwa and Kodama.
- 2022 release window.
Film Coming to Blu-ray (HD)
- Japanese with English subtitles.
- Newly-encoded 1080p High Definition transfer.
- Trailers and Promo Clips.
- 2022 release window.
TV Series Coming to Blu-ray (HD) [Previously released by Discotek on DVD]
- Japanese with English subtitles.
- High quality upscale from Japan in 1080p.
- Newly revised and cleaned up subtitles.
- Extras TBD.
- 2022 release window.
OVA Series Coming to Blu-ray (HD) [Previously released by Discotek on DVD]
- In Japanese with English subtitles + English dub.
- Previously released on DVD with censoring and material issues, now re-released with a proper HD master as this series was among Angel Cop, Project A-ko and Appleseed with their original materials found in Japan together.
- A brand new 2K scan, and in 1080p High Definition for the first time.
- 100% uncensored for the first time ever.
- All 3 OVA episodes, with Episodes 2 & 3 available in 4:3 & 16:9 options.
- Extras include VHS dub credits, Japanese censored clips, Animation Retake reel.
- 2022 release window.
OVA Series Coming to Blu-ray (HD) [Previously released by Discotek on DVD]
- In Japanese with English subtitles + English dub.
- "Crazy-good" 1080p upscale from video masters.
- All 4 OVA episodes.
- Tons of Extras:
- Extensive trailers and promos - with French & Italian ones.
- Vintage video game promos from the original Japanese DVD release now with subtitles.
- Creditless Ending & Epilogue.
- Alternate subtitle selections for US names and Japanese names.
- Isolated Music & SFX track.
- Extensive Art Gallery, including Key Art and Model Sheets.
- 2022 release window.
Film Coming to Blu-ray (HD) [Available for streaming first by Discotek & previously released on DVD]
- Japanese with English subtitles.
- On Blu-ray for the first time anywhere, with newly revised subtitle translation.
- This is the 2000 Japanese live-action film.
- 2022 release window.
- Uzumaki will be the first of many Japanese live-action titles Discotek will be releasing under a new label called 'Nihon Nights'.
- I believe since Cutie Honey, this is the first time in probably a decade that Discotek have decided to return to Japanese live-action properties.
- No other titles announced yet for the label, but expect solid video quality like 88 Films does with their Hong Kong line-up (remember Discotek once released Takashi Miike's Dead or Alive!)
Film Coming to Blu-ray (HD) [Previously released by Discotek on DVD]
- In Japanese with English subtitles + English dub.
- Another one from the vault, now in a brand new 2K scan.
- Technically this was already announced for Blu-ray from when they were originally going to be using AstroRes, but its re-announced for the proper way.
- Tons of bonus features found for the film:
- Digest film
- "My Heart Jumps" Music Video
- Special Laserdisc Swap Animation
- Music Selection Track - basically the whole music score, end to end
- Extensive Art Gallery, including Key Art, Model Sheets, and Packaging
- New cover art for the Blu-ray set, not finalised yet.
- 2022 release window.
- All-new remaster of the 1080p source from Japan, with new color-correction and dust/scratch removal.
- 200-pages of liner notes by Reed Nelson and friends.
- Extensive production art gallery.
- New English dub from Part 4 crew.
Film Coming to Blu-ray (HD)
- In Japanese with English subtitles + English dub.
- Special Features TBD.
- 2022 release window.
Film Coming to Blu-ray (HD)
- In Japanese with English subtitles + English dub.
- The 21st Conan film, and Japan's Top 50 box office hits.
- Trailers.
- 2022 release window.
TV Series Coming to Blu-ray (SD)
- Japanese with English subtitles.
- The third and final chapter in the J9 saga.
- All 43 episodes in SD-BD.
- Promotional Clip.
- 2022 release window.
TV Series Coming to Blu-ray (SD)
- Japanese with English subtitles.
- All 36 episodes in SD-BD.
- Promotional Clip, 2 short films, and Music Video included.
- 2022 release window.
- The second season is coming!
- Japanese with English subtitles + The remainder of the Funimation dub.
- All 52 episodes (52-79 for the dub).
- "Greatly" improved subtitles.
- Extras include Clean OP/ED, TV Commercials, Character Warning Clips.
- 2022 release window.
TV Series Coming to Blu-ray (HD)
- Japanese with English subtitles.
- 2018 romance mystery series (likely to be one of the Crunchyroll titles).
- All 12 episodes in 1080p High Definition.
- Clean OP/ED also included.
- 2022 release window.
TV Series Coming to Blu-ray (HD)
- English version (Japanese uncut version coming later).
- This release has been upscaled using AstroRes for 1080p High Definition.
- 2022 release window.
Discotek's May 2022 line-up was revealed during the panel.
| Anime | SRP | Audio/Subs | Content | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| As Ms. Beelzebub Likes It | ??? | Japanese with English Subs | 12 episodes | Blu-ray |
| Astro Boy (1980 series) | ??? | English & Japanese with English Subs | 52 episodes | Blu-ray |
| Darkstalkers: The OVA Collection | ??? | English & Japanese with English Subs | 4 OVAs | Blu-ray |
| Double Dragon | ??? | English with English HOH Subs | 26 episodes | SD Blu-ray |
| Lupin the Third Part I | ??? | English & Japanese with English Subs | 23 episodes | Blu-ray |
| Mon Colle Knights | ??? | English with English HOH Subs | 46 episodes | SD Blu-ray |
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Dai
Death Scythe
I wasn't expecting AL's Cyber City release to suddenly become obsolete. You mentioned dubs plural, so I presume they mentioned the UK dub?
I'm surprised that the A-ko sequels aren't being bundled together. It's going to be a lot more expensive than I anticipated if they all have the same price tag as the original. I'm not sure they're all worth it.
Any Junji Ito fans who haven't seen the Uzumaki movie should temper their expectations. It only adapts the first issue. Not the first volume, the first issue. What a massive disappointment that thing was.
Girls with Guns
Chuunibyou
Holmes of Kyoto was an awesome surprise announcement from Discotek, and is the only title from this entire list I am ecstatic about them releasing. Day 1 Pre-order for me. I just recently showed this series to my mother, and she enjoyed it too - It really needs a second season.
Fuse: Memoirs of a Huntress - I'll be double-dipping on this one, as I own the oversized NIS America Premium release, but Justin says this disc will be a bit of an improvement since he's got better at authoring discs since he did the original disc for NISA.
Cyber City ODEO 808 I'll pick up because of the new 2K scan, and because it's a steelbook. I have the AL CE release, so I may eventually get a second copy to put the new disc inside that set, lol.
Lupin the 3rd Part 1 - will definitely pick up the Part 1 series. I'm not much of Lupin fan, but I have been collecting all the series. I have not purchased any of the specials or movies though, so don't know if I will bother with Mamo, Episode 0 or the new special they announced.
Project AKo 2 - Only getting this because I bought the first one. Not really into this show, only got PA because it was so impressive looking coming from the vault with the new scan.
And that will be it for me, nothing else they announced is of any interest to me. 80's anime is not really my cup of English Breakfast tea...
Fuse: Memoirs of a Huntress - I'll be double-dipping on this one, as I own the oversized NIS America Premium release, but Justin says this disc will be a bit of an improvement since he's got better at authoring discs since he did the original disc for NISA.
Cyber City ODEO 808 I'll pick up because of the new 2K scan, and because it's a steelbook. I have the AL CE release, so I may eventually get a second copy to put the new disc inside that set, lol.
Lupin the 3rd Part 1 - will definitely pick up the Part 1 series. I'm not much of Lupin fan, but I have been collecting all the series. I have not purchased any of the specials or movies though, so don't know if I will bother with Mamo, Episode 0 or the new special they announced.
Project AKo 2 - Only getting this because I bought the first one. Not really into this show, only got PA because it was so impressive looking coming from the vault with the new scan.
And that will be it for me, nothing else they announced is of any interest to me. 80's anime is not really my cup of English Breakfast tea...
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Yami
Thousand Master
Interested in what live action films they'll release - Japanese "genre" films are already well catered for by boutique labels. They would seem like a label well positioned to release Mamoru Oshii and Hideaki Anno's live action films, which I'd be interested in.
Other than that there's not much that interests me there. Devilman is a maybe - while the Japanese release is obviously an upscale as well, I'm not sure there's a good reason for it to be. Have the original materials been lost?
Very excited for Gunbuster.
Other than that there's not much that interests me there. Devilman is a maybe - while the Japanese release is obviously an upscale as well, I'm not sure there's a good reason for it to be. Have the original materials been lost?
Very excited for Gunbuster.
Joe
Thousand Master
I'm personally hoping for that Mushishi film that Katsuhiro Otomo directed. I've wanted to see it for a while, but it's DVD only outside of Japan so never picked it up. Funimation originally put it out in the US, but it was over a decade ago so I would assume the license expired a while ago.