Genshiken: Complete Collection (Season 1 & 2 + OVA Series)

[WTK]

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Genshiken: Complete Collection (Season 1 & 2 + OVA Series) due out on 3/11/11.
This Complete Collection contains all of Genshiken seasons 1-2 plus the Genshiken OVA!

Special Features: Kujibiki Unbalance Episodes 1, 21 & 25, Interview with Director Ohyama Kawazumi, Under 17 Live From Character Show 2004, Genshiken Textless Opening and Closing, Kujibiki Unbalance Textless Opening and Closing, Promotional Reel.

Spoken Languages: English, Japanese, English subtitles.

[WTK]

This is a rather interesting cover. I'm not sure what to say. I have the respective singles already with artboxes, so I will be passing on this.

[DiRF]

due out on March 2011.
I'll save you some future edits...
due out on December 21, 2012.
:P

[idunno]

Pretty clever cover.

[Betenoire]

If it actually came with a figure I'd think twice but I already have all of this.

I do love the packaging and how the contents are along the side like accessories.

[Serial Experiments Nobue]

Pretty clever cover.

I agree. Very fourth-wallish.

I've had a bit of an interest in this series for a while, maybe I'll finally pick it up with this set... someday.

[Zombie_Punk]

Pretty clever cover.

I agree. Very fourth-wallish.

I really like the cover for precisely that reason. I doubt I'll get it though as I already have everything.

[Damius]

I'm not sure about this cover. It's not the kind of cover I really like. I already have the singles so I'll pass.

[MitchH]

This is a rather interesting cover. I'm not sure what to say. I have the respective singles already with artboxes, so I will be passing on this.

They've generally gone for clever, rather than good with this series, Japanese releases as well as North American. I've already got the OAVs and the first season sitting around, I've been waiting on a decent excuse to buy the second season on the cheap, so I'm guessing this isn't it.

(I don't think I've seen the second season - but it basically follows the manga, right? No rush.)

[EyeOfPain]

Very cool cover. Unfortunately, I already own all of Genshiken, so I'll have to pass.

[bluesilo]

Still waiting on (my double dip) of the first season, finally with the OVA included, to ship. Its just about over a month late. Don't hold your breathe for this to stick.

[Digital Boy]

Are the OAVs available separately?

[bored@lazy]

I already have both artboxes with singles, plus the Kujibiki Unbalance premium collection for the OVA's. Although I authored my own OVA only DVD from the KU set for watchability sake...

[Buckeye]

I like that cover. I might consider double-dipping since I was screwed when buying the singles.

[Daichi]

Interesting cover, might look into getting.

[Buster Blader 126]

It looks rather odd to me, given some of Genshiken's other packaging. I'll definitely consider purchasing the show now, though it'll depend on the packaging. I'm in no rush for this show, as I already own the manga.

Are the OAVs available separately?

Nope. They're either stuck with Kujibiki Unbalance or with Season 1 of Genshiken in the DX set.

[WTK]

via Amazon.com
Genshiken: Complete Collection (Season 1 & 2 + OVA Series) - $43.98 - 3/1/11 (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004GOKBXC/)

[magicalgirlj]

Looks great, and has a reasoable price, will get

[akcoll99]

It's okaaay, but I would have liked a group shot since Genshiken is such an ensemble show...

[WTK]

via Amazon.com
Genshiken: Complete Collection (Season 1 & 2 + OVA Series) - $43.98 - 3/1/11 (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004GOKBXC/)
Amazon.com had the wrong MSRP.
via TRSI
Genshiken: Complete Collection (Season 1 & 2 + OVA Series) - 675 minutes - $49.96 - 3/1/11 (http://www.rightstuf.com/i/awdvd1055)

[Talyn]

Is this gonna be a brick or something? :sd: or still tbd? just curious...

[WTK]

Is this gonna be a brick or something? :sd: or still tbd? just curious...
It's possible. It's at least 7 discs (or 9 if they they include Kujibiki Unbalance). Another guess would be a 30mm - 10/ONE Overlap™ (http://www.scanavo.com/overlap_30mm_10_one.asp), especially if it's a 9-disc release.

[Talyn]

Is this gonna be a brick or something? :sd: or still tbd? just curious...
It's possible. It's at least 7 discs (or 9 if they they include Kujibiki Unbalance). Another guess would be a 30mm - 10/ONE Overlap™ (http://www.scanavo.com/overlap_30mm_10_one.asp), especially if it's a 9-disc release.

I saw Scanavo and I certainly hope not...

[WTK]

Is this gonna be a brick or something? :sd: or still tbd? just curious...
It's possible. It's at least 7 discs (or 9 if they they include Kujibiki Unbalance). Another guess would be a 30mm - 10/ONE Overlap™ (http://www.scanavo.com/overlap_30mm_10_one.asp), especially if it's a 9-disc release.
I saw Scanavo and I certainly hope not...
MB used it for the complete collection release for Tekkaman Blade. TRSI used for Super GALS! It's pretty secure, at least from I hear.

[Talyn]

Is this gonna be a brick or something? :sd: or still tbd? just curious...
It's possible. It's at least 7 discs (or 9 if they they include Kujibiki Unbalance). Another guess would be a 30mm - 10/ONE Overlap™ (http://www.scanavo.com/overlap_30mm_10_one.asp), especially if it's a 9-disc release.
I saw Scanavo and I certainly hope not...
MB used it for the complete collection release for Tekkaman Blade. TRSI used for Super GALS! It's pretty secure, at least from I hear.

Secure was never the issue... it was the release from said hub... ;) lol I've snapped a disc or two, tyvm Scanavo!!!! Even had to custom modify all the steelcases they ever put out.....

[WTK]

This Complete Collection contains all of Genshiken seasons 1-2 plus the Genshiken OVA!

Special Features: Kujibiki Unbalance Episodes 1, 21 & 25, Interview with Director Ohyama Kawazumi, Under 17 Live From Character Show 2004, Genshiken Textless Opening and Closing, Kujibiki Unbalance Textless Opening and Closing, Promotional Reel.

Spoken Languages: English, Japanese, English subtitles.

[joelgundam01]

Is this gonna be a brick or something? :sd: or still tbd? just curious...
It's possible. It's at least 7 discs (or 9 if they they include Kujibiki Unbalance). Another guess would be a 30mm - 10/ONE Overlap™ (http://www.scanavo.com/overlap_30mm_10_one.asp), especially if it's a 9-disc release.
I saw Scanavo and I certainly hope not...
MB used it for the complete collection release for Tekkaman Blade. TRSI used for Super GALS! It's pretty secure, at least from I hear.

Secure was never the issue... it was the release from said hub... ;) lol I've snapped a disc or two, tyvm Scanavo!!!! Even had to custom modify all the steelcases they ever put out.....

It really depends on the plastic they are using. These cases are probably similar to their thinpak cases, where the plastic is very flexible and easy to remove the discs.

[Shsway]

It's okaaay, but I would have liked a group shot since Genshiken is such an ensemble show...

I think you've nailed what it is that leaves me less than satisfied with this cover (besides all the white space). Clever concept it is, but it doesn't "say it all" about the show.

[Zerovoid]

I enjoyed the first season, so I will pick this up.

[NJ973201]

For those still wondering about the packaging of this set, here's your answer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7GxruYXRhlY). :anger200:

[WTK]

For those still wondering about the packaging of this set, here's your answer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7GxruYXRhlY). :anger200:
A STACKpak...well it's not the first time they have utilized this packaging. :sd:

[Otakufan]

For those still wondering about the packaging of this set, here's your answer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7GxruYXRhlY). :anger200:
A STACKpak...well it's not the first time they have utilized this packaging. :sd:

A very nice little video, he did a good job of it.

Glad I opted for TRSI's boxset special instead. Those stackpacks would drive me crazy. Surely there can't be that much difference in price between it and a litebox?

J. A.

[joelgundam01]

Glad I opted for TRSI's boxset special instead. Those stackpacks would drive me crazy. Surely there can't be that much difference in price between it and a litebox?

A LiteBox can only hold up to six discs, while this set contains 7 discs.

[einhorn303]

The cover reminds me of this: http://www.amazon.co.jp/BEST-1-%E2%80%9C%E7%BE%8E%E5%B0%91%E5%A5%B3%E3%82%B2%E3%8 3%BC%E3%83%A0%E3%82%BD%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B0%E3%81%AB% E6%84%9B%E3%82%92%EF%BC%81%EF%BC%81%E2%80%9D-UNDER17/dp/B0000DJWBN/ref=pd_sim_m_2

Kind of fitting since Under17 sang the OP/ED for the first Kujibiki Unbalance OVAs.

[NJ973201]

A LiteBox can only hold up to six discs, while this set contains 7 discs.
Tekkaman Blade would like a word with you. :rolleyes:

[WTK]

A LiteBox can only hold up to six discs, while this set contains 7 discs.
Tekkaman Blade would like a word with you. :rolleyes:
MB uses the term LiteBox very loosely. Traditionally a LiteBox is 14mm keepcase that holds up to 6 discs. MB has the LiteBox wording (particularly on its release back covers) on releases like Knight Hunters: Series 1 & 2 Collection (more of a mini brick packaging) and your example Tekkaman Blade (which uses 30mm - 9/ONE Overlap™ (http://www.scanavo.com/overlap_30mm_9_one.asp)).

[Sanosuke]

Not sure this was a very smart move for the cover. As somebody who has never seen this show before, I had no idea what the hell it was the 1st time I saw it and had no interest in picking this up off of that alone.:/

[WTK]

From Amazon.com

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[ComSR]

Yikes, a stackpak. Thankfully I've got replacement cases for these.

[Otakufan]

A LiteBox can only hold up to six discs, while this set contains 7 discs.
Ah, that makes sense. Completely forgot about the ova disc. :sweat:

Would I be right in assuming that the limit on a stakpak is 7 discs then?


Tekkaman Blade would like a word with you. :rolleyes:
MB uses the term LiteBox very loosely. Traditionally a LiteBox is 14mm keepcase that holds up to 6 discs. MB has the LiteBox wording (particularly on its release back covers) on releases like Knight Hunters: Series 1 & 2 Collection (more of a mini brick packaging) and your example Tekkaman Blade (which uses 30mm - 9/ONE Overlap™ (http://www.scanavo.com/overlap_30mm_9_one.asp)).

I've been tending to call these smaller brick collections compact bricks but your term mini bricks sounds even better. ;)

So basically, any brick collection that takes up the space of a single dvd case (i.e.-14mm) is a litebox and those 15 to 30mm or so are compact/mini bricks then?

J. A.

[joelgundam01]

A LiteBox can only hold up to six discs, while this set contains 7 discs.
Ah, that makes sense. Completely forgot about the ova disc. :sweat:

Would I be right in assuming that the limit on a stakpak is 7 discs then?

The Moribito collection (Wal-mart version) was in a 8 disc stackpak. I'm not sure if goes any higher than that, but I wouldn't be surprised if it did.

[Randall Flagg]

For those still wondering about the packaging of this set, here's your answer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7GxruYXRhlY). :anger200:

And I now won't be buying this.

[WTK]

A LiteBox can only hold up to six discs, while this set contains 7 discs.
Ah, that makes sense. Completely forgot about the ova disc. :sweat:

Would I be right in assuming that the limit on a stakpak is 7 discs then?
The norm back then was 6. However more and more of these STACKpaks have been modified to hold more now like how joelgundam01 had suggested with the Moribito release. There are even ones like this (http://www.cdrom2go.com/product/usdm-stacker-dvd-case-multi-disc-black_1764_72.htm) that is similar to a STACKpak of which I don't believe have been used in an anime release yet.

Tekkaman Blade would like a word with you. :rolleyes:
MB uses the term LiteBox very loosely. Traditionally a LiteBox is 14mm keepcase that holds up to 6 discs. MB has the LiteBox wording (particularly on its release back covers) on releases like Knight Hunters: Series 1 & 2 Collection (more of a mini brick packaging) and your example Tekkaman Blade (which uses 30mm - 9/ONE Overlap™ (http://www.scanavo.com/overlap_30mm_9_one.asp)).

I've been tending to call these smaller brick collections compact bricks but your term mini bricks sounds even better. ;)

So basically, any brick collection that takes up the space of a single dvd case (i.e.-14mm) is a litebox and those 15 to 30mm or so are compact/mini bricks then?
I don't really think there is really an official term. But these "brick" packaging are getting slimmer over the years.

[ComSR]

I don't really think there is really an official term. But these "brick" packaging are getting slimmer over the years.
Old alphapaks were huge, about as thick as three/four singles and capacity of max 7 discs.

[WTK]

I don't really think there is really an official term. But these "brick" packaging are getting slimmer over the years.
Old alphapaks were huge, about as thick as three/four singles and capacity of max 7 discs.
I think they were about 2 inches thick. ADV, BEI, and MB used those from I remembered.

[Otakufan]

I don't really think there is really an official term. But these "brick" packaging are getting slimmer over the years.
Old alphapaks were huge, about as thick as three/four singles and capacity of max 7 discs.
I think they were about 2 inches thick. ADV, BEI, and MB used those from I remembered.

I don't have to remember it, all I have to do is look up at my bookcase. :sdsmiley: And of course, that's why we called them bricks, because they were almost exactly the same width as a brick.

I have about ten of them. Everything from Fancy Lala, Gokudo, Devil Lady, MKR 2 and Princess Nine. They took up less space than a boxset, but now they look sooooo thick and clunky next to their more compact offspring. I'd move them into a more compact brick format if it wouldn't screw up their artwork. So instead I just grumble and put them on the bottom. (I store my bricks/liteboxes vertically as they take up less room that way.)

J. A.

[Shsway]

For those still wondering about the packaging of this set, here's your answer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7GxruYXRhlY). :anger200:

And I now won't be buying this.

Yikes! And I thought that the Clannad stacker was bad! :angry:

[WTK]

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