5 Centimeters Per Second

[BEI.REP]

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All specs and cover arts are not final and are subject to change without notice.
© Makoto Shinkai/CoMix Wave Films

[ZenErik]

Just sold my ADV copy in anticipation. Definitely always a fan of this cover art.

EDIT: I hope this means a solicitation is coming very soon.

[BalmungHHQ]

I already own the ADV copy.
I might pick this up eventually just to have the Bang Zoom dub.

[MelancholicMariya]

It's like every little bit of this movie is beautiful.

[EnigmaticWarrior]

Loving the cover. ^^ Wish it had ADV's English dub included in it, though. :(

Hmm, we still don't have a firm release date yet, do we? Last I check, it was late September/early October (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2010-08-13/crunchyroll-adds-shinkai-5-centimeters-per-second-dvd), and that's barring any possible delays that might occur.

[DiRF]

If I can get it for relatively cheap on sale somewhere, I dunno, what the hell, I might buy it to complement my ADV release of the film... I do like that choice of coverart.

[something]

Nice cover, if a bit heavy on white space up top, which makes the non-color coordinated logos pop out too much.

[Daichi]

Amazing Cover. Insta-Buy.

[WTK]

The cover looks nice. I have seen this artwork before. I will probably pass on this as I own the ADV release.

[BEI.REP]

This is spec'd out to be double-sided cover. :)

[doubleO7]

I prefer the title font used on ADV's version, but otherwise this is a really nice cover.

[dragonrider_cody]

It's not too bad, but I much prefer the ADV cover, especially the cover scheme. Also, the company logos should be at the bottom. They distract too much in their current location.

Regardless, I won't be getting this as I have a couple copies of the ADV one. The fact that it includes only the inferior Bang Zoom dub is a big negative.

[bored@lazy]

The cover looks nice. I have seen this artwork before. I will probably pass on this as I own the ADV release.

It's the same cover Madman used on their release last year, however Madman also included the old ADV artwork as a reversible cover.

[Martinman]

Looks nice. I'll probably pick this up sometime.

[calimike]

I'm glad Bandai got one. I gonna buy new one than adv.

The cover looks nice. I have seen this artwork before. I will probably pass on this as I own the ADV release.

R2 DVD version
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I heard there is R2 BD for this one. I always want BD in U.S.
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[Mafty Allegro]

This is spec'd out to be double-sided cover. :)

Very nice to hear (I suppose the reverse may be the one with the image from ADV release, which, IIRC was from a poster or the standard JP DVD release). This box art is from the regular JP DVD release (http://www.cwfilms.jp/5cm/dvd.htm) (EDIT: oops, beaten to it ^^; ), for anyone wondering. Any chance of a release for that great, loaded box set in the future?

On the flip side, as nice as it is, I think this version would've looked better if the title mirrored the pink lettering and looked a little more dynamic, and also if the more distractingly-colored logos of Bandai Ent's (red) and especially Crunchyroll's (orange) were in a white border at the bottom (similar to the aforementioned DVD box cover).

[Damius]

Really beautiful cover, too much white thought.

[bearcounty]

If the price isn't terrible I might pick up a couple for Christmas for my friends.

[WTK]

The cover looks nice. I have seen this artwork before. I will probably pass on this as I own the ADV release.

It's the same cover Madman used on their release last year, however Madman also included the old ADV artwork as a reversible cover.

I'm glad Bandai got one. I gonna buy new one than adv.

The cover looks nice. I have seen this artwork before. I will probably pass on this as I own the ADV release.

R2 DVD version
It was also used with the DVD LE releases from Hong Kong, Korea, and Taiwan. It's an artwork that has been utilized quite a bit already (in a good way).

[AVPen]

It's not too bad, but I much prefer the ADV cover, especially the cover scheme. Also, the company logos should be at the bottom. They distract too much in their current location.

Regardless, I won't be getting this as I have a couple copies of the ADV one. The fact that it includes only the inferior Bang Zoom dub is a big negative.
Same here: I have no intention of selling my ADV DVD at this point (as I greatly prefer their dub over the Bang Zoom one).

I heard there is R2 BD for this one. I always want BD in U.S.
Not gonna happen, dude - they've already stated that there won't be a BD release in the US, more or less due to the "reverse importation" fears that Japanese distributors have.

[ZenErik]

Not gonna happen, dude - they've already stated that there won't be a BD release in the US, more or less due to the "reverse importation" fears that Japanese distributors have.
I wish they would at least have a Japanese BD version with various subs (and maybe dubs too). I would gladly pay $100+ for it.

[bored@lazy]

Considering Region B territories are getting a BD release for The Girl Who Leapt Through Time, I wonder if the reverse importation fears potentially don't apply and we'll see a release for 5cm Per Second as well...

[Damius]

Considering Region B territories are getting a BD release for The Girl Who Leapt Through Time, I wonder if the reverse importation fears potentially don't apply and we'll see a release for 5cm Per Second as well...

Well...

While it's been solicited on Amazon for ages, feedback from MangaUK (http://twitter.com/mangauk) is that thee UK Blu-ray for 5cm/s is still indefinitely delayed, for the same reasons as in the US.

When I asked for an update about the Amazon listing a week ago I was told "It's a guestimate I'm afraid coz Licensor will not allow us to release on BD until after Japan. You have no idea how fed up I am" and when I pointed out it already had been released years ago the reply was "They want to protect Japan from parallel imports even though we're Region B!". In response to whether they could just release the DVD now and the BD later: "I suppose, but releasing BD after DVD = very poor Blu-ray sales."

There's been a new round of tweets today however:

"Quick Straw Poll! Will you buy #5CmPerSecond if it is DVD only on 28th March? Blu-ray looks unlikely I'm afraid."
"Thanks for your feedback folks. V.useful. V.sorry we cannot deliver a UK BD of #5cmPerSecond for you all. :("

(From our Maehara: "@MangaUK Are we talking Blu-ray eventually, or no Blu-ray at all? I'd *really* want it on Blu if possible...")
"Eventually yes, but no idea when. Certain amount of unreasonableness going on here from Japan side."

"I think the Japanese distributor is afraid of Region A imports hence the 2 year long holdback. Can't do anything about it."

[greatcircle]

No BD = No buy.

[MelancholicMariya]

Considering Region B territories are getting a BD release for The Girl Who Leapt Through Time, I wonder if the reverse importation fears potentially don't apply and we'll see a release for 5cm Per Second as well...

Well...

While it's been solicited on Amazon for ages, feedback from MangaUK (http://twitter.com/mangauk) is that thee UK Blu-ray for 5cm/s is still indefinitely delayed, for the same reasons as in the US.

When I asked for an update about the Amazon listing a week ago I was told "It's a guestimate I'm afraid coz Licensor will not allow us to release on BD until after Japan. You have no idea how fed up I am" and when I pointed out it already had been released years ago the reply was "They want to protect Japan from parallel imports even though we're Region B!". In response to whether they could just release the DVD now and the BD later: "I suppose, but releasing BD after DVD = very poor Blu-ray sales."

There's been a new round of tweets today however:

"Quick Straw Poll! Will you buy #5CmPerSecond if it is DVD only on 28th March? Blu-ray looks unlikely I'm afraid."
"Thanks for your feedback folks. V.useful. V.sorry we cannot deliver a UK BD of #5cmPerSecond for you all. :("

(From our Maehara: "@MangaUK Are we talking Blu-ray eventually, or no Blu-ray at all? I'd *really* want it on Blu if possible...")
"Eventually yes, but no idea when. Certain amount of unreasonableness going on here from Japan side."

"I think the Japanese distributor is afraid of Region A imports hence the 2 year long holdback. Can't do anything about it."

Manga UK said on their twitter for the exact same reasons as Bandai there will be no BD release.

[Devdan]

Seriously? That's pretty ridiculous. Back when I was buying anime DVDs like crazy, I said I didn't care about Blu-Ray because the borders are ugly, but I'd (specifically) buy 5 Centimeters Per Second on Blu-Ray. Granted, I've come to care less about the borders, but this is the one title I really want on Blu-Ray above all else. Really stupid.

[Buster Blader 126]

I quite like this cover, though I already own the ADV release and there will be no Blu-Ray release in the foreseeable future, so I'll pass.

I am interested in watching the new dub, though I'll probably just wait until they do Shinkai Day again (hopefully) or something.

[njchobitsfan]

I love the cover and have this on my 'Must Buy' list.

[Ingraman]

I never did get around to buy the ADV release, so I'll pick up the CR disc (and I'll likely double-dip for a BD). I haven't heard the ADV dub, so I don't have a point of comparison with the new dub, and I might have never got around to listening to it even I had purchased the ADV disc.

[hikaru004]

I already have the ADV version. I'd only double dip for a blu-ray version.

[Njr Scrawl]

Might get the BD, but I have ADV's. I'd like Voices From A Distant Star on BD as well.

[PosterAnonymous]

I already have the ADV version. I'd only double dip for a blu-ray version.

Seconded. Sorry to hear that the Japan-side is being unreasonable about BD, but I can't justify buying a lower-quality AV release I already own. :(

[zidanetribal2000]

Unless it is decided that the old ADV dub will be included as an extra I won't purchase this unless it is really cheap. I have the orginial ADV release and I am happy with it for now. But I might pick this up later just for the BZ dub (again when it is very cheap).

[Richard J.]

I'll be getting this eventually although I think the cover is a bit blah. Too bright and kinda dull in my opinion but that's not the point. I enjoyed the Bang Zoom dub version of 5cm and am VERY glad to be able to have a chance to own it. I've had the ADV version since it first came out more or less but I liked this version too and I want to encourage Crunchyroll's involvement with physical media.

[EnigmaticWarrior]

So, still no word on a release date yet? :sweat:

[LelouchLamperouge]

Release date; October 8, 2010
MSRP; $24.98

Bandai Store Listing (http://store.bandai-ent.com/5_Centimeters_Per_Second_p/5cmpreorder.htm)


Features

* Progressive Video
* Brand new English track by Bang-Zoom Entertainment, never before released on R1 DVD
* Brand new Japanese 4.0 track, never before released on DVD
* All new release with remastered video, new translation & subtitle track, new English audio track
* Animated Music Video directed by Makoto Shinkai, never before released on (R1) DVD
* Intact Japanese credits, never before released on R1 DVD

BONUS

* Subtitled Animated Music Video directed by Makoto Shinkai (5:40)
* Two Subtitled Yahoo Japan Trailers (2:18)
* Subtitled Cast Interview (37:28)
* Subtitled Makoto Shinkai Interview (36:28)
* Subtitled Feature Film, Storyboard Edition (63:22)

DVD Disc Specs

* Audio: Japanese 4.0 Dolby Digital, Japanese 2.0 PCM, English 2.0 PCM
* Subtitles: All-new English subtitles for all main and extra features
* Aspect Ratio: Progressive 16:9 for main feature, Progressive 16:9/4:3 for extra features
* Main Feature 65 minutes, Extras 147 minutes, Total Running Time: 212 minutes
* Region: 1 (North America)

[MelancholicMariya]

Pretty great extra features there, but I hope it's not a Bandai Store exclusive.

[Damius]

Pretty great extra features there, but I hope it's not a Bandai Store exclusive.

Even if it is, it would be available later on TRSI... Nice extras, but only BD for me I would not double-dip otherwise.

[WTK]

I like the cover and I like the amount of extras. I will mostly likely be double dipping on this now.

[psychopuppet]

Nice extra's and all ,but I am still not double dipping. I've already voice my opinion as to why so no point in reiterating.

[The Great Bear]

Decent cover, nice extras, but availability sucks, so no interest until it gets distributed through other retail channels.

[RyGuySays]

Ughh $17 + Free shipping is still pretty nice, and if no one buys they won't release a BD. I guess I'll jump in, I've waited too long to see this film.

[DiRF]

So, I was going to buy some CDs from Bandai-Ent's store... and, adding the ~$17 sale-price 5cm DVD didn't increase the overall shipping cost for the order, so I did it, I double-dipped and pre-ordered it through Bandai's Store... I'm also curious how good the service from their online store will be...

I have to admit, the coverart, the promise of remastered video, that listed bonus content... it was just too tempting.

[WTK]

Ughh $17 + Free shipping is still pretty nice, and if no one buys they won't release a BD. I guess I'll jump in, I've waited too long to see this film.
I pre-ordered it yesterday. I'm hoping for another BD alternative (at least for me). A TW Proware release.
So, I was going to buy some CDs from Bandai-Ent's store... and, adding the ~$17 sale-price 5cm DVD didn't increase the overall shipping cost for the order, so I did it, I double-dipped and pre-ordered it through Bandai's Store... I'm also curious how good the service from their online store will be...
Emphasis on the bold...so far at least from this forum is primarily negative. Let's see if they have learned from the past mistakes.

[DiRF]

So, I was going to buy some CDs from Bandai-Ent's store... and, adding the ~$17 sale-price 5cm DVD didn't increase the overall shipping cost for the order, so I did it, I double-dipped and pre-ordered it through Bandai's Store... I'm also curious how good the service from their online store will be...
Emphasis on the bold...so far at least from this forum is primarily negative. Let's see if they have learned from the past mistakes.
Oh dear... really? ...like, how are they bad? :(

[WTK]

So, I was going to buy some CDs from Bandai-Ent's store... and, adding the ~$17 sale-price 5cm DVD didn't increase the overall shipping cost for the order, so I did it, I double-dipped and pre-ordered it through Bandai's Store... I'm also curious how good the service from their online store will be...
Emphasis on the bold...so far at least from this forum is primarily negative. Let's see if they have learned from the past mistakes.
Oh dear... really? ...like, how are they bad? :(
Without derailing the cover thread any further...I listed some examples here (http://www.mania.com/aodvb/showpost.php?p=1830709&postcount=8). Otherwise there should be other ones if you search for thread titles that mention the Gurren Lagann movie(s).

[Keith]

Ok BE, since an R1 BR isn't likely at this point, you've won me over with the promise of progressive video, I will pick up your damned release!

[WTK]

FYI...
5 Centimeters Per Second is not planned for our store exclusive. This title will be distributed normally.

[Njr Scrawl]

Release date; October 8, 2010
MSRP; $24.98

Bandai Store Listing (http://store.bandai-ent.com/5_Centimeters_Per_Second_p/5cmpreorder.htm)


Features

* Progressive Video
* Brand new English track by Bang-Zoom Entertainment, never before released on R1 DVD
* Brand new Japanese 4.0 track, never before released on DVD
* All new release with remastered video, new translation & subtitle track, new English audio track
* Animated Music Video directed by Makoto Shinkai, never before released on (R1) DVD
* Intact Japanese credits, never before released on R1 DVD

BONUS

* Subtitled Animated Music Video directed by Makoto Shinkai (5:40)
* Two Subtitled Yahoo Japan Trailers (2:18)
* Subtitled Cast Interview (37:28)
* Subtitled Makoto Shinkai Interview (36:28)
* Subtitled Feature Film, Storyboard Edition (63:22)

DVD Disc Specs

* Audio: Japanese 4.0 Dolby Digital, Japanese 2.0 PCM, English 2.0 PCM
* Subtitles: All-new English subtitles for all main and extra features
* Aspect Ratio: Progressive 16:9 for main feature, Progressive 16:9/4:3 for extra features
* Main Feature 65 minutes, Extras 147 minutes, Total Running Time: 212 minutes
* Region: 1 (North America)


Extras make it worth considering. How good a translation, for accuracy was ADV's effort. Bould Bandai better it easily?

[idunno]

Hmm this is looking interesting now.

[greatcircle]

I hope this is a 2 disc set like the Limited Edition R2J and R3HK sets were. Otherwise, between the PCM audio and the large amount of extras, it could be a trainwreck.

[WTK]

Release date; October 8, 2010
MSRP; $24.98

Bandai Store Listing (http://store.bandai-ent.com/5_Centimeters_Per_Second_p/5cmpreorder.htm)
The release date has now been changed to TBA.

[DiRF]

Release date; October 8, 2010
MSRP; $24.98

Bandai Store Listing (http://store.bandai-ent.com/5_Centimeters_Per_Second_p/5cmpreorder.htm)
The release date has now been changed to TBA.
>:(

...damn, and I have it pre-ordered and everything... was looking forward to getting it in a week or so.

[ZenErik]

Sold my ADV copy for this. Better come out soon. Although I would accept a long delay for a BD release with subs. :D

[EnigmaticWarrior]

Release date; October 8, 2010
MSRP; $24.98

Bandai Store Listing (http://store.bandai-ent.com/5_Centimeters_Per_Second_p/5cmpreorder.htm)
The release date has now been changed to TBA.

Damn it, and here I was hoping this would be one title that wasn't going to be delayed. :cry: But then again, I have to keep reminding myself that this is Bandai here. :sd:

[DiRF]

Now been two months since the original release date... any new word, or are we just left hangin'?

[Hayate Kurogane]

Now been two months since the original release date... any new word, or are we just left hangin'?

In the breeze, my friend. In the breeze.

Though it does make me think that I should finally get around to watching the ADV disc I bothered to buy back whenever. :sweat:

[Keith]

I'm still hoping they're delaying it for an additional bluray release.

[DiRF]

If a BD gets released, I'm cancelling my pre-order for the DVD... but from what I can gather, an American-BD-release of it is still years off due to reverse-importation concerns :(

[EnigmaticWarrior]

Dang, and here I was hoping that there was some actual news since somebody bumped it from September. :sd: I should've known better.

If a BD gets released, I'm cancelling my pre-order for the DVD... but from what I can gather, an American-BD-release of it is still years off due to reverse-importation concerns

Didn't 5 Centimeters Per Second come out on Blu-ray back in Spring of 2008 in Japan? Is reverse importation fears even a legitimate excuse anymore? :sd:

[Hayate Kurogane]

Didn't 5 Centimeters Per Second come out on Blu-ray back in Spring of 2008 in Japan? Is reverse importation fears even a legitimate excuse anymore? :sd:

Sensibly speaking? Not really. But one must never underestimate the paranoia that can be drummed up by some Japanese licensors (or, heck, licensors of anything, for that matter).

[DiRF]

Dang, and here I was hoping that there was some actual news since somebody bumped it from September. :sd: I should've known better.
Me sorry. :depressed:
Didn't 5 Centimeters Per Second come out on Blu-ray back in Spring of 2008 in Japan? Is reverse importation fears even a legitimate excuse anymore? :sd:
Can one ever truly understand the fears and thought processes of Japanese license-holders?

[Daichi]

This hasn't been released yet? Damn..

[Mafty Allegro]

This hasn't been released yet? Damn..

My thoughts exactly. I was ready to put this at the top of my Christmas list, but the indefinite delay has done that in (unless it comes out next Christmas :P ). Then again, given Bandai's past issues, I'm a little apprehensive of obtaining a first pressing of one of their discs…

[Damius]

This hasn't been released yet? Damn..

My thoughts exactly. I was ready to put this at the top of my Christmas list, but the indefinite delay has done that in (unless it comes out next Christmas :P ). Then again, given Bandai's past issues, I'm a little apprehensive of obtaining a first pressing of one of their discs…

Well, to put it simply: The guy who bought the ADV version 50$ feels better now, the guy who sell it feels worse.

[AVPen]

This hasn't been released yet? Damn..

My thoughts exactly. I was ready to put this at the top of my Christmas list, but the indefinite delay has done that in (unless it comes out next Christmas :P ). Then again, given Bandai's past issues, I'm a little apprehensive of obtaining a first pressing of one of their discs…

Well, to put it simply: The guy who bought the ADV version 50$ feels better now, the guy who sell it feels worse.
And those of us who decided to keep our ADV copies and chose not to sell them feel even better still. :rolleyes:

[Damius]

This hasn't been released yet? Damn..

My thoughts exactly. I was ready to put this at the top of my Christmas list, but the indefinite delay has done that in (unless it comes out next Christmas :P ). Then again, given Bandai's past issues, I'm a little apprehensive of obtaining a first pressing of one of their discs…

Well, to put it simply: The guy who bought the ADV version 50$ feels better now, the guy who sell it feels worse.
And those of us who decided to keep our ADV copies and chose not to sell them feel even better still. :rolleyes:

We sure are....

[DiRF]

I can kick myself over ONE thing... only buying one copy of 5cm at an ADV dealer booth at a convention years ago... they had a whole STACK of 'em! $20/apiece, and I KNEW it was going OOP soon at that moment! >_<

Oh well *cherishes my one, sole copy*

[EnigmaticWarrior]

Dang, and here I was hoping that there was some actual news since somebody bumped it from September. :sd: I should've known better.

Me sorry. :depressed:

It's okay. Don't worry about it, DiRF. :sdsmiley:

Hmm, Bandai has been absolutely silent as to why this is being delayed, right? :sd: Wasn't the last time they mentioned it was back in October during NYAF?

[WTK]

Dang, and here I was hoping that there was some actual news since somebody bumped it from September. :sd: I should've known better.

Me sorry. :depressed:

It's okay. Don't worry about it, DiRF. :sdsmiley:

Hmm, Bandai has been absolutely silent as to why this is being delayed, right? :sd: Wasn't the last time they mentioned it was back in October during NYAF?
Bandai Ent. is the distributor. Maybe it's Crunchyroll that (also) say something.

[Tratious]

new date is 02/22/2011 (http://store.bandai-ent.com/5_Centimeters_Per_Second_p/5cmpreorder.htm).

[greatcircle]

new date is 02/22/2011 (http://store.bandai-ent.com/5_Centimeters_Per_Second_p/5cmpreorder.htm).

For now that is...

[FUNiOP]

Oh wow, so this might actually get released after all? I hope it actually happens this time. Did they cancel everyone else's pre-order, too? That works for me, since I'm going to have a different credit card anyway. Of course the one day I don't have one is when this goes back up and Right Stuf starts their next big sale. Oh well, I can wait one more day for all my new pre-orders.

[ZenErik]

Good to have a potential release date. Already paid for my order back in September or October (PayPal).

[greatcircle]

Oh wow, so this might actually get released after all? I hope it actually happens this time. Did they cancel everyone else's pre-order, too? That works for me, since I'm going to have a different credit card anyway. Of course the one day I don't have one is when this goes back up and Right Stuf starts their next big sale. Oh well, I can wait one more day for all my new pre-orders.

No, they never did cancel the pre-ordrers. My order from late September is still open.

[FUNiOP]

Oh wow, so this might actually get released after all? I hope it actually happens this time. Did they cancel everyone else's pre-order, too? That works for me, since I'm going to have a different credit card anyway. Of course the one day I don't have one is when this goes back up and Right Stuf starts their next big sale. Oh well, I can wait one more day for all my new pre-orders.

No, they never did cancel the pre-ordrers. My order from late September is still open.

Weird, mine is definitely nowhere to be found.

[greatcircle]

Oh wow, so this might actually get released after all? I hope it actually happens this time. Did they cancel everyone else's pre-order, too? That works for me, since I'm going to have a different credit card anyway. Of course the one day I don't have one is when this goes back up and Right Stuf starts their next big sale. Oh well, I can wait one more day for all my new pre-orders.

No, they never did cancel the pre-ordrers. My order from late September is still open.

Weird, mine is definitely nowhere to be found.

Did you change the drop-box to "Orders Placed in the Last 6 Months" in the "Review Orders" part of your account?

[FUNiOP]

Oh wow, so this might actually get released after all? I hope it actually happens this time. Did they cancel everyone else's pre-order, too? That works for me, since I'm going to have a different credit card anyway. Of course the one day I don't have one is when this goes back up and Right Stuf starts their next big sale. Oh well, I can wait one more day for all my new pre-orders.

No, they never did cancel the pre-ordrers. My order from late September is still open.

Weird, mine is definitely nowhere to be found.

Did you change the drop-box to "Orders Placed in the Last 6 Months" in the "Review Orders" part of your account?

12 months. Still not there. The Gurren Lagann movies from April, Haruhi-chan/Churuya-san part 1 from October, and part 2 from 2 days ago, but no sign of 5 Centimeters Per Second.

[greatcircle]

Oh wow, so this might actually get released after all? I hope it actually happens this time. Did they cancel everyone else's pre-order, too? That works for me, since I'm going to have a different credit card anyway. Of course the one day I don't have one is when this goes back up and Right Stuf starts their next big sale. Oh well, I can wait one more day for all my new pre-orders.

No, they never did cancel the pre-ordrers. My order from late September is still open.

Weird, mine is definitely nowhere to be found.

Did you change the drop-box to "Orders Placed in the Last 6 Months" in the "Review Orders" part of your account?

12 months. Still not there. The Gurren Lagann movies from April, Haruhi-chan/Churuya-san part 1 from October, and part 2 from 2 days ago, but no sign of 5 Centimeters Per Second.

Odd. I guess you'll just have to re-order 5cm then. BTW, you're a brave soul for ordering Haruhi-chan Vol. 2 when there's a very good chance that the JPN audio has been screwed up just like Vol. 1 and Haruhi S2...

[FUNiOP]

Oh wow, so this might actually get released after all? I hope it actually happens this time. Did they cancel everyone else's pre-order, too? That works for me, since I'm going to have a different credit card anyway. Of course the one day I don't have one is when this goes back up and Right Stuf starts their next big sale. Oh well, I can wait one more day for all my new pre-orders.

No, they never did cancel the pre-ordrers. My order from late September is still open.

Weird, mine is definitely nowhere to be found.

Did you change the drop-box to "Orders Placed in the Last 6 Months" in the "Review Orders" part of your account?

12 months. Still not there. The Gurren Lagann movies from April, Haruhi-chan/Churuya-san part 1 from October, and part 2 from 2 days ago, but no sign of 5 Centimeters Per Second.

Odd. I guess you'll just have to re-order 5cm then. BTW, you're a brave soul for ordering Haruhi-chan Vol. 2 when there's a very good chance that the JPN audio has been screwed up just like Vol. 1 and Haruhi S2...

Yeah, I'd have to re-order it anyway because of my card, so it works. I just searched for the Bandai Store in my email, and sure enough, the email confirmation for it is right there from September. I hope I didn't pay for it with PayPal, but I don't think I did.

Yeah, I know about the Haruhi-chan thing, but it's not a release I care much about anyway. I'm basically just getting it to have a complete Haruhi anime collection.

[DiRF]

Same boat as FuniOP... pre-ordered 5cm loooooong time ago, now my order is nowhere to be seen, no matter how I try finding it... already opened a ticket with Bandai regarding it.

[Hayate Kurogane]

BTW, you're a brave soul for ordering Haruhi-chan Vol. 2 when there's a very good chance that the JPN audio has been screwed up just like Vol. 1 and Haruhi S2...

Yeah, I'd have to re-order it anyway because of my card, so it works. I just searched for the Bandai Store in my email, and sure enough, the email confirmation for it is right there from September. I hope I didn't pay for it with PayPal, but I don't think I did.

Yeah, I know about the Haruhi-chan thing, but it's not a release I care much about anyway. I'm basically just getting it to have a complete Haruhi anime collection.

Over half of which features crippled audio... :rolleyes:

[WTK]

Same boat as FuniOP... pre-ordered 5cm loooooong time ago, now my order is nowhere to be seen, no matter how I try finding it... already opened a ticket with Bandai regarding it.
This should be the response that people should be getting if they didn't pay via PayPal.
We experienced a glitch in our system that affected pre-orders that were left for an extensive period of time such as what occurred with 5 Centimeters Per Second. All orders except those that were paid through PayPal were automatically canceled.

We ask you to place your order again. Also, we noticed you used points to pay for some of the product, we will make sure that transfers over to your new order. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.

Sincerely,
Bandai Entertainment

[DiRF]

Well, that means I'll have to pay shipping all over again... put together an order back in September just so I could get 5cm, the other items were not wanted as much... so I'd incur shipping charges again if I were to re-order.

Screw it. I'm happy with my ADV release, and will wait for Godoh... I mean, wait for the Blu-Ray release.

[Damius]

Screw it. I'm happy with my ADV release, and will wait for Godoh... I mean, wait for the Blu-Ray release.

I would really like for that wait not to be eternal... Japan, if you don't want the US to released the BD...please at least add sub...

[EnigmaticWarrior]

Same boat as FuniOP... pre-ordered 5cm loooooong time ago, now my order is nowhere to be seen, no matter how I try finding it... already opened a ticket with Bandai regarding it.
This should be the response that people should be getting if they didn't pay via PayPal.
We experienced a glitch in our system that affected pre-orders that were left for an extensive period of time such as what occurred with 5 Centimeters Per Second. All orders except those that were paid through PayPal were automatically canceled.

We ask you to place your order again. Also, we noticed you used points to pay for some of the product, we will make sure that transfers over to your new order. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.

Sincerely,
Bandai Entertainment

Hmm, that's strange. I guess I'm in the minority here: I paid with a credit card but I can still see my order in my account. (It still says "Processing.") And I made my pre-order back in September too. :sd: Am I the only one here?

[calimike]

when dvd is coming out? are they sell at best buys, fry's electronic store, rightstuf.com or other?

new date is 02/22/2011 (http://store.bandai-ent.com/5_Centimeters_Per_Second_p/5cmpreorder.htm).
whoa! I didn't see where is coming from :sd:

eh, i don't have paypal account. how do i pay with debit card?

[WTK]

when dvd is coming out? are they sell at best buys, fry's electronic store, rightstuf.com or other?

new date is 02/22/2011 (http://store.bandai-ent.com/5_Centimeters_Per_Second_p/5cmpreorder.htm).
whoa! I didn't see where is coming from :sd:

eh, i don't have paypal account. how do i pay with debit card?
As the link indicates, it's available at the Bandai store for now. It will likely be made available to their storefront @ Amazon.com Marketplace.

[FUNiOP]

BTW, you're a brave soul for ordering Haruhi-chan Vol. 2 when there's a very good chance that the JPN audio has been screwed up just like Vol. 1 and Haruhi S2...

Yeah, I'd have to re-order it anyway because of my card, so it works. I just searched for the Bandai Store in my email, and sure enough, the email confirmation for it is right there from September. I hope I didn't pay for it with PayPal, but I don't think I did.

Yeah, I know about the Haruhi-chan thing, but it's not a release I care much about anyway. I'm basically just getting it to have a complete Haruhi anime collection.

Over half of which features crippled audio... :rolleyes:

I know, but I'd still rather have them than have enough faith in Bandai to wait an unknown amount of time for a possible corrected version in the future. plusiwatchthedub

Same boat as FuniOP... pre-ordered 5cm loooooong time ago, now my order is nowhere to be seen, no matter how I try finding it... already opened a ticket with Bandai regarding it.
This should be the response that people should be getting if they didn't pay via PayPal.
We experienced a glitch in our system that affected pre-orders that were left for an extensive period of time such as what occurred with 5 Centimeters Per Second. All orders except those that were paid through PayPal were automatically canceled.

We ask you to place your order again. Also, we noticed you used points to pay for some of the product, we will make sure that transfers over to your new order. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.

Sincerely,
Bandai Entertainment

Glad to know it's not just me. I'll be ordering it again soon.

[Hayate Kurogane]

BTW, you're a brave soul for ordering Haruhi-chan Vol. 2 when there's a very good chance that the JPN audio has been screwed up just like Vol. 1 and Haruhi S2...

Yeah, I'd have to re-order it anyway because of my card, so it works. I just searched for the Bandai Store in my email, and sure enough, the email confirmation for it is right there from September. I hope I didn't pay for it with PayPal, but I don't think I did.

Yeah, I know about the Haruhi-chan thing, but it's not a release I care much about anyway. I'm basically just getting it to have a complete Haruhi anime collection.

Over half of which features crippled audio... :rolleyes:

I know, but I'd still rather have them than have enough faith in Bandai to wait an unknown amount of time for a possible corrected version in the future. plusiwatchthedub

Nothing wrong with either of those, and more power to you for being able to enjoy the discs right now instead of having to wait for a fix that may or may not be coming, for a problem that should never have occurred in the first place.

[greatcircle]

My copy of 5CM/s has shipped! Here's hoping there's no critical flaws in this release...

[EnigmaticWarrior]

My copy of 5CM/s has shipped! Here's hoping there's no critical flaws in this release...

My copy has shipped too! :bigsmile:

[Damius]

My copy of 5CM/s has shipped! Here's hoping there's no critical flaws in this release...

Finally! Good for those who pre-order it.

[WTK]

The overall general release is now 4/26/11 (http://www.rightstuf.com/i/av20018).

[ZenErik]

My copy shipped as well. Yay.

[DiRF]

Sadly, with the massive delay, and them glitching/cancelling my pre-order, I had already given up. Maybe I truly WILL wait for the Blu-Ray release that will never come.

[ZenErik]

Received my copy today. Reversible cover. No booklet. I have not watched the DVD yet though I have owned the ADV release.

Here are some crummy cell phone pictures:
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/_bqAiqosHbpE/TWRVBgvpw9I/AAAAAAAAAA0/fdTGBYv6iSg/s512/IMAG0188.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_bqAiqosHbpE/TWRVuKqa39I/AAAAAAAAABM/Km9q0aDs3ww/s512/IMAG0189.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_bqAiqosHbpE/TWRV02bL93I/AAAAAAAAABQ/Rv_jCVldfmQ/IMAG0191.jpg

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/_bqAiqosHbpE/TWRV5IDY-dI/AAAAAAAAABU/U2fFf7AtJAI/s512/IMAG0192.jpg

[WTK]

The artwork looks good. It's funny that they can't even go with a clear keepcase with a release that offers reversible cover. :sd:

[Martinman]

The artwork looks good. It's funny that they can't even go with a clear keepcase with a release that offers reversible cover. :sd:

That bugged me about the Geneon release of Petite Cosette as well.


But yeah, that art looks great.

[DiRF]

But yeah, that art looks great.
It's kinda hard to utilize Shinkai's art and *not* have it look great :P

After all my difficulties with the Bandai store, and having already waited a LOOOOOONG ass time already, I figure a few more months won't kill me, so I set my pre-order in at TRSI.

[greatcircle]

The artwork looks good. It's funny that they can't even go with a clear keepcase with a release that offers reversible cover. :sd:

That's true. Oh well, I guess I'll just take clear keepcase from something that doesn't really need it and do a swap :)

[WTK]

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/71bbuBW3nSL._AA1128_.jpg

http://img3.lln.crunchyroll.com/i/spire1/aaa07c90c8ae3857eeaff189ee1786c61298594845_full.jp g

[calimike]

WTK, what's different between ADV-defunct (now is Sentai) and currently Bandai & CR?

[WTK]

WTK, what's different between ADV-defunct (now is Sentai) and currently Bandai & CR?
The ADV release had these extras (Interview with director Makoto Shinkai & the Japanese voice cast and the making of 5 Centimeters Per Second montage) and a different English dub.

And just compare it to this post (http://www.mania.com/aodvb/showpost.php?p=1830637&postcount=36).

[zidanetribal2000]

Does this have the ADV dub as well, I know sometimes that if a movie has two dubs they will put both on the disc but not promote the old dub.

[joelgundam01]

Does this have the ADV dub as well, I know sometimes that if a movie has two dubs they will put both on the disc but not promote the old dub.

No, it doesn't!