R2 News XII [Archive]

Adam_T

07-07-2006, 06:43 AM

FREEDOM 1
Catalog No: BCBA-2741 | Release Date: 2006/10/27 | Price: 3800 yen | Running Time: 30 mins. | Audio: DD 5.1ch Stereo

Sci-fi anime OVA series.

Comes with: Benefit (to be announced), Super jewel case.
Features: TV-CM, trailer, prologue, making of featurette.

Source: PANORAMA LD-DVD.COM (http://www.ld-dvd.co.jp/new/bigtitlesp.asp?IDno=BCBA-2741)

Official Site (http://freedom-project.jp/)

Update: impress AV watch (http://www.watch.impress.co.jp/av/docs/20060831/bandai.htm) reports that the release of the OAV has been postponed! Current plans are to release a FREEDOM previsited DVD on October 27th for 1,575 yen.

treatment

07-11-2006, 11:44 AM

http://www.gainax.co.jp/anime/gurren-lagann/index.html

ANN (http://animenewsnetwork.com/article.php?id=9171) blurbed it's gonna be on next spring.

Johnny

07-11-2006, 11:47 AM

Konami seem to be involved too. You can read more here (http://www.watch.impress.co.jp/game/docs/20060711/gl.htm).

Curse_7781

07-11-2006, 11:50 AM

[ QUOTE ]
treatment said:
http://www.gainax.co.jp/anime/gurren-lagann/index.html

ANN (http://animenewsnetwork.com/article.php?id=9171) blurbed it's gonna be on next spring.

[/ QUOTE ]

Awesome /images/graemlins/noseblef.gif

Enhance the Trance,
Curse

Gersen

07-11-2006, 12:03 PM

The director of Dead Leaves, the writer of Re:Cutie honey (ep 1)and some staff members of Cra... I mean Die buster as character and mecha designer... frightening /images/graemlins/depresse.gif

Gersen

Lego

07-11-2006, 01:51 PM

I'm always amazed at how formal these announcments are. Everyone wears suits, and they treat it like they're presenting a award. I can picture some writer or director showing up in flip flops, unshaven, and in a t-shirt to one of these things heh, kind of like "The Dude" in the Big Lebowski heh.

treatment

07-18-2006, 07:15 PM

fyi.

http://www.amazon.co.jp/exec/obidos/sear...0%E3%83%BCII%20 (http://www.amazon.co.jp/exec/obidos/search-handle-url/250-9887753-3493858?%5Fencoding=UTF8&search-type=ss&index=dvd-jp&field-keywords=%E3%83%8F%E3%83%81%E3%83%9F%E3%83%84%E3%8 1%A8%E3%82%AF%E3%83%AD%E3%83%BC%E3%83%90%E3%83%BCI I%20)

http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/Listups/anime/hachiclo.html?media=DVD&current=0&step=20

demonanya

07-19-2006, 09:27 AM

[ QUOTE ]
treatment said:
fyi.

http://www.amazon.co.jp/exec/obidos/sear...0%E3%83%BCII%20 (http://www.amazon.co.jp/exec/obidos/search-handle-url/250-9887753-3493858?%5Fencoding=UTF8&search-type=ss&index=dvd-jp&field-keywords=%E3%83%8F%E3%83%81%E3%83%9F%E3%83%84%E3%8 1%A8%E3%82%AF%E3%83%AD%E3%83%BC%E3%83%90%E3%83%BCI I%20)

http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/Listups/anime/hachiclo.html?media=DVD&current=0&step=20

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Thanks for the heads up, just pre-ordered them all over at CD Japan /images/graemlins/happy.gif

Yukino Miyazawa

07-20-2006, 11:52 AM

The Kabocha Wine DVD Box 1 (http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=XT-2330) is available for pre-order.

This show, also known as The Pumpkin Wine, is a long-running shounen romance from the 1980's.

littleharlock

08-14-2006, 03:20 AM

DiscStation updated with the following:

Shakugan no Shana Tokubetsu-hen "Koi to Onsen no Kougai Gakushuu" (tentative title) Limited Edition
Catalog Number: GNBA-7350 | Release Date: 2006/12/08
Price: 5,250 Yen (excl. tax) | Amazon.jp Pre-order Page (http://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/product/B000HEVXS2/sr=1-12/qid=1155543540/ref=sr_1_12/250-4089765-7021050?ie=UTF8&s=dvd)
â€¢ Jacket illustration by Noiji Itou (http://www.fujitsubo-machine.jp/~benja/)
Included Goodie:
â€¢ Shana-tan Strap

Catalog Number for the regular edition is GNBA-7351.

so far
yours
littleharlock

Adam_T

08-28-2006, 06:40 PM

Mahou Tsukai Sally DVD-BOX (1966)
POBD-60119~37 | 12/20/2006 | 75,810 yen (tax included)

18 disc set containing all 109 episodes.

Source: Toei (http://member.toei-anim.co.jp/esp/cgi-bin/item.cgi?item_id=POBD60119-37)

Mahou Tsukai Sally DVD-BOX Limited Edition (1966)
POBD-60100~18 | 12/20/2006 | 78,750 yen (tax included)

18 disc set containing all 109 episodes.
Comes with a figurine.

Source: Toei (http://member.toei-anim.co.jp/esp/cgi-bin/item.cgi?item_id=POBD60100-18)

Toei Animation's Mahou Tsukai Sally Page (http://www.toei-anim.co.jp/lineup/tv/sally/)
Notes: Episodes 1 thru 17 are black and white. The rest is in colour.

Steve_the_Talking_Pie

08-28-2006, 07:34 PM

[ QUOTE ]
Yukino Miyazawa said:
The Kabocha Wine DVD Box 1 (http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=XT-2330) is available for pre-order.

This show, also known as The Pumpkin Wine, is a long-running shounen romance from the 1980's.

[/ QUOTE ]

I was interested in this series after reading a synopsis in an anime encyclopedia. With 95 episodes, how many box sets will this release be?

Rando

08-28-2006, 10:46 PM

[ QUOTE ]
SilverStar said:
Mahou Tsukai Sally DVD-BOX (1966)
POBD-60119~37 | 12/20/2006 | 75,810 yen (tax included)

18 disc set containing all 109 episodes.

Source: Toei (http://member.toei-anim.co.jp/esp/cgi-bin/item.cgi?item_id=POBD60119-37)

Mahou Tsukai Sally DVD-BOX Limited Edition (1966)
POBD-60100~18 | 12/20/2006 | 78,750 yen (tax included)

18 disc set containing all 109 episodes.
Comes with a figurine.

Source: Toei (http://member.toei-anim.co.jp/esp/cgi-bin/item.cgi?item_id=POBD60100-18)

Toei Animation's Mahou Tsukai Sally Page (http://www.toei-anim.co.jp/lineup/tv/sally/)
Notes: Episodes 1 thru 17 are black and white. The rest is in colour.

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The only difference is a figurine?

Roujin0308

08-29-2006, 01:24 AM

According to Amazon Jp's listing (http://www.amazon.co.jp/-%304b%307c%3061%3083%30ef%30a4%30f3-DVD-BOX-1/dp/B000GQMOMA/ref=sr_11_1/249-5454384-3694707?ie=UTF8), the first box will have 48 episodes, so presumably there'll be two boxes.

Steve_the_Talking_Pie

08-29-2006, 03:18 PM

[ QUOTE ]
Dave Stroud said:
According to Amazon Jp's listing (http://www.amazon.co.jp/-%304b%307c%3061%3083%30ef%30a4%30f3-DVD-BOX-1/dp/B000GQMOMA/ref=sr_11_1/249-5454384-3694707?ie=UTF8), the first box will have 48 episodes, so presumably there'll be two boxes.

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This is a lot of money. Does it happen to be Limited Edition. If so will it be available in 4 months?

Adam_T

08-29-2006, 06:05 PM

[ QUOTE ]
Rando said:
The only difference is a figurine?

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That is all I could discern from my limited Japanese and Babel Fish. For only an extra 2,940 yen for a figurine it seems quite reasonable. Can't see them adding anything else without making it more expensive.

ObiKenobi

08-29-2006, 10:37 PM

Just wanted to point out that Mellowlink is up for preorder on Amazon Japan here (http://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/switch-language/product/B000I0JS8W/250-8804941-9057831?ie=UTF8&language=en%5FJP). And the official site for the set is: http://www.vap.co.jp/merowlink/. This combined with the Outlaw Star remaster, First Gundam and the Votoms re-release in singles is making for a wallet-draining, good year.

Roujin0308

08-30-2006, 02:31 AM

[ QUOTE ]
Steve_Man asked:
This is a lot of money. Does it happen to be Limited Edition. If so will it be available in 4 months?

[/ QUOTE ]

There's nothing on the CD Japan page to indicate that this item is limited in any way; ditto for Amazon Jp's listing. So, I would be fairly confident of being able to order this from either retailer towards the end of the year. Only problem with waiting is that Amazon Jp is offering it at a 25% discount right now (26775 yen or about $250) rather than the full list of 35700 yen ($340 or so), but that likely won't be the case after its release next month. On the other hand, if you wait, it might show up at a discounted price during one of CD Japan's occasional clearance sales; maybe ...

Adam_T

09-01-2006, 02:23 PM

[ QUOTE ]
SilverStar said:
FREEDOM 1
Catalog No: BCBA-2741 | Release Date: 2006/10/27 | Price: 3800 yen | Running Time: 30 mins. | Audio: DD 5.1ch Stereo

Sci-fi anime OVA series.

Comes with: Benefit (to be announced), Super jewel case.
Features: TV-CM, trailer, prologue, making of featurette.

Source: PANORAMA LD-DVD.COM (http://www.ld-dvd.co.jp/new/bigtitlesp.asp?IDno=BCBA-2741)

Official Site (http://freedom-project.jp/)

[/ QUOTE ]

impress AV watch (http://www.watch.impress.co.jp/av/docs/20060831/bandai.htm) reports that the release of the OAV has been postponed! Current plans are to release a FREEDOM previsited DVD on October 27th for 1,575 yen.

Adam_T

09-01-2006, 02:26 PM

Impress AV watch (http://www.watch.impress.co.jp/av/docs/20060901/banda1.htm) reports that Bandai Visual will be re-releasing Blue Submarine No.6 on two low price volumes on December 22nd. The two discs are the DTS 5.1ch editions and will each be priced at 5,800 yen.

chotto

09-02-2006, 11:54 AM

This show looks very interesting. Does anyone think there is any chance of this being released in R1 or is it overwhelmingly likely that this will be the only way to watch it? I haven't bought R2's yet, but this set might start me down the road. Thanks.

EDIT: I just saw this was by Toei, so I think my question is pretty much answered.

Rando

09-02-2006, 11:09 PM

[ QUOTE ]
chotto said:
EDIT: I just saw this was by Toei, so I think my question is pretty much answered.

[/ QUOTE ]

That, and the fact it's an 80's romance series. Chances of it being released in America: 0.

Adam_T

09-04-2006, 05:15 PM

OVA Mighty Space Miners 1
11/22/2006 | JDXA-25985 | 3,800 yen

Source: animate (http://www.animate-shop.jp/webshop70/commodity_param/ctc/dvd/shc/0/cmc/4049713)

OVA Mighty Space Miners 2
11/22/2006 | JDXA-25986 | 3,800 yen

Source: animate (http://www.animate-shop.jp/webshop70/commodity_param/ctc/dvd/shc/0/cmc/4049714)

OVA Otaku no Seiza I An Adventure in the Otaku Galaxy
11/22/2006 | JDXA-25987 | 3,800 yen

Source: animate (http://www.animate-shop.jp/webshop70/commodity_param/ctc/dvd/shc/0/cmc/4049715)

OVA Otaku no Seiza II An Adventure in the Otaku Galaxy
11/22/2006 | JDXA-25988 | 3,800 yen

Source: animate (http://www.animate-shop.jp/webshop70/commodity_param/ctc/dvd/shc/0/cmc/4049716)

OVA Seikimatsu Darling
11/22/2006 | JDXA-25989 | 3,800 yen

Source: animate (http://www.animate-shop.jp/webshop70/commodity_param/ctc/dvd/shc/0/cmc/4049717)

OVA Mars ACT-1
11/22/2006 | JDXA-25983 | 3,800 yen

Source: animate (http://www.animate-shop.jp/webshop70/commodity_param/ctc/dvd/shc/0/cmc/4049718)

OVA Mars ACT-2
11/22/2006 | JDXA-25984 | 3,800 yen

Source: animate (http://www.animate-shop.jp/webshop70/commodity_param/ctc/dvd/shc/0/cmc/4049719)

Otogi Juushi Akazukin 1
11/29/2006 | GNBA-7321 | 5,800 yen | 3 episodes

First pressing comes with an illustration card and booklet.

Source: CD Japan (http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=GNBA-7321)

Adam_T

09-04-2006, 05:28 PM

Release details for volume 1 of the _summer OVA.

_summer season.1 Limited Edition
10/27/2006 | JDXA-25991 | 7,800 yen | 30 mins

Comes with Hook illustration UMD.

Source: Official Site (http://anime.softgarage.com/_summer/index.html)

treatment

09-30-2006, 02:07 PM

Kido Senkan Nadesico remasters

KIBA-1311 -- v1 eps 1-4 11/22/06
KIBA-1312 -- v2 eps 5-8 11/22/06

AmJ-link: http://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/product/B000HEV9PE/ref=sr_11_1/249-0108408-7691523?ie=UTF8
http://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/product/B000HEV9PO/ref=sr_11_1/249-0108408-7691523?ie=UTF8

CdJapan-link:
http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=KIBA-1311
http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=KIBA-1312

ObiKenobi

09-30-2006, 08:49 PM

Too bad the remastered video is full of diagonal aliasing that pretty much mars what could have been an almost perfect remaster.

Apulo

10-01-2006, 07:21 AM

Maybe in France. It was popular there on television.

Apulo

mcarocks2003

10-01-2006, 11:32 AM

Dream Hunter Rem OVA Dvd Boxset is being released on 3 discs on the 11/22/2006 at a RRP of 17,400 yen.

Source:
Softmap.com (http://www.sofmap.com/product_detail/exec/_/sku=10659186/-/gid=DD03040000)
Official Site (http://www.dreamhunter.jp/)

It's a really unique 3 episode OVA series from 1985. There's even more information over at Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dream_Hunter_Rem)

Adam_T

10-03-2006, 08:42 PM

First three volumes of Gallery Fake will be released individually on November 22, 2006.

Source: animate Web (http://www.animate-shop.jp/webshop70/commodity_param/ctc/dvd/shc/0/cmc/4050224)

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All six volumes of Lodoss tou Senki (Record of Lodoss War) will be released individually on December 1st. Price 3,800 per disc.

Source: Vol.1 (http://www.dvd.netyokocho.jp/animation/DABA-306/) | Vol.2 (http://www.dvd.netyokocho.jp/animation/DABA-307/) | Vol.3 (http://www.dvd.netyokocho.jp/animation/DABA-308/) | Vol.4 (http://www.dvd.netyokocho.jp/animation/DABA-309/) | Vol.5 (http://www.dvd.netyokocho.jp/animation/DABA-310/) | Vol.6 (http://www.dvd.netyokocho.jp/animation/DABA-311/)

I love the cover art...

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Digimon Adventure 02 DVD-BOX
12/22/2006 | BIBA-9216 | 52,500 yen (Including tax)

Source: animate Web (http://www.animate-shop.jp/webshop70/commodity_param/ctc/dvd/shc/0/cmc/4051183)

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Digital Devil Monogatari Megami Tensei (OAV)
1/26/2007 | 3,800 yen

Source: animate Web (http://www.animate-shop.jp/webshop70/commodity_param/ctc/dvd/shc/0/cmc/4051187)

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Tenshi no Tamago (Angel's Egg)
1/26/2007 | 5,800 yen

Source: animate Web (http://www.animate-shop.jp/webshop70/commodity_param/ctc/dvd/shc/0/cmc/4051188)

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Gunbuster and Die Buster...

Top Wo Narae 2! & Top Wo Narae! Gattai Gekijouban: Limited Edition BOX
1/26/2007 | 15,540 yen (Including tax)

Source: animate Web (http://www.animate-shop.jp/webshop70/commodity_param/ctc/dvd/shc/0/cmc/4051537)

Both movies will be released individually for 6000 yen each.

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The Cockpit (OAV)
2/23/2007 | 5,800 yen

Source: animate Web (http://www.animate-shop.jp/webshop70/commodity_param/ctc/dvd/shc/0/cmc/4051189)

Alucard

10-04-2006, 03:13 PM

[ QUOTE ]
SilverStar said:
The Cockpit (OAV)
2/23/2007 | 5,800 yen

Source: animate Web (http://www.animate-shop.jp/webshop70/commodity_param/ctc/dvd/shc/0/cmc/4051189)

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This is interesting. I wonder whether it is just a re-release of the complete collection (http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=PIBA-3017) released back in 2000 or it has anything new. The animate listing doesn't provide much info unfortunately.

treatment

10-06-2006, 10:23 AM

from cdjapan:
http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/Listups/anime/kanon.html?media=DVD&current=0&step=20

i'll be waiting for the cheaper am-j listing. /images/graemlins/cool.gif

Adam_T

10-06-2006, 10:45 AM

[ QUOTE ]
treatment said:
from cdjapan:
http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/Listups/anime/kanon.html?media=DVD&current=0&step=20

[/ QUOTE ]

Volume One

Image benefit: Kyoto Animation Production Report.

Key selling points: Features an audio commentary by the Key staff, four-panel manga bookmark, specially-made picture disk, trading cards and storage case for volume one.

Main audio track is Linear PCM and the commentary is DD.

Comes with a mail in application for a miniature size key holder. Collect all 8 application receipts to apply.

Source: FrontierWorks (http://shop.frontierworks.jp/sakuhin.asp?workid=3&feature_cls=1)

treatment

10-06-2006, 05:30 PM

Am-J's gonna start listing the price soon. Here's v1 if you want to get an email-alert when it becomes available:

http://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/product/B000J6I17O/ref=pd_rvi_gw_3/503-0152610-5221502?ie=UTF8

The catalog-numbers for kanon-2k6 r2-dvd volumes to use for AmJ-search are:

v1: PCBX-50813
v2: PCBX-50814
v3: PCBX-50815
v4: PCBX-50816
v5: PCBX-50817
v6: PCBX-50818
v7: PCBX-50819
v8: PCBX-50820

update/edit: they're all ready for pre-ordering now!!! usual 25%-off pricing!

Skywise

10-06-2006, 05:46 PM

While appropriate for news, we do have a Kanon specific thread going, so lets keep everything in there.

ChibiGoku

10-06-2006, 10:40 PM

Information on the release of Demashitaa! PowerPuff Girls Z DVDs were announced.

The dvds will be released in two ways (prices rounded up):

Normal Edition: 1500yen, 2 episodes, 50 minutes. (Extra's Unknown)

Special Edition: 4800yen, 4 episodes, 100 minutes. (Extra's Unknown)

While CDJapan and most retailers aren't listing details as of yet, a few japanese sites appear to be listing these details.

http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/search.html?type=AC&restrict=ALL&word=Powerpuff+Gi rls+Z

Adam_T

10-09-2006, 11:21 AM

Code Geass Lelouch of the Rebellion 1
1/26/2007 | BCBA-2789 | 6,000 yen | 105 minutes (75 mins + 30 extras) | 3 episodes

Comes with Liner notes explaining the world of Code Geass.
First pressing comes with Ending Theme illustration card and more...
Features: Picture drama and Audio Commentary track for episode one.

Source: animate (http://www.animate-shop.jp/webshop70/commodity_param/ctc/dvd/shc/0/cmc/4051906) | kinokuniya (http://forest.kinokuniya.co.jp/ItemIntro/106296)

Official Site (http://www.geass.jp/)

Amazon JP pre-order link (http://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/product/B000JFY0QG)

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009-1 vol.1
12/30/2006 | 6,000 yen | 2 episodes

First pressing comes a booklet pin-up and a box to house all six volumes.

Source: animate (http://www.animate-shop.jp/webshop70/commodity_param/ctc/dvd/shc/0/cmc/4051900)

Official Site (http://www.tbs.co.jp/anime/009-1/)

littleharlock

10-13-2006, 10:29 AM

â€¢ Discstation states the DVD release details for the Top wo Nerae! 2 & Top wo Nerae! Combination/Compilation movie (http://www.gainax.co.jp/anime/top_movie/index.html) by GAINAX:

Top wo Nerae! 2 & Top wo Nerae! Gattai Gekijouban BOX
Release Date: 2007/01/26 | Catalog Number: BCBA-2786
Price: 15,540 Yen (incl. tax)

Not much info on the content of this release rather than it's limited and will come with a bonus Disc attached.

Moreover I assume the Top wo Nerae! 2 Gekijouban DVD release that Discstation lists as well for the same release date though lower price appears to be the regular edition:

Top wo Nerae! 2 Gekijouban
Release Date: 2007/01/26 | BCBA-2788
Price: 6,300 Yen (incl. tax)

â€¢ Additional DiscStation also lists the release details for the first DVD of the Madhouse TV anime adaption of DEATH NOTE. While I wasn't that tempted to go for the series at first, seeing that VAP will handle the DVD release (and loving them ever since their splendid job they've done on MONSTER) I *am* tempted now:

DEATH NOTE Vol. 1
Release Date: 2006/12/21 | Catalog Number: VPBY-12654
Price: 3,990 Yen (incl. tax)
- Contains Episode 1 & 2 (running time ca. 70 min.)
- First Press comes with an original figure of Ryuku (about 15cm tall)
- Each firstpress volume of the DVDs is scheduled to come with a figure
- Disc Extras include clean OP & ED

Adam_T

10-16-2006, 10:06 AM

Rondo Robe Selection Round 2 announced!

Chitchana Yukitsukai SUGAR (Little Snow Fairy Sugar) TV-BOX 1 (http://shop.frontierworks.jp/detail.asp?merchcd=GNBA-5023)
12/22/2006 | GNBA-5023 | 12,000 yen

Mahoromatic TV-BOX (http://shop.frontierworks.jp/detail.asp?merchcd=GNBA-5021)
12/22/2006 | GNBA-5021 | 12,000 yen

TEXHNOLYZE TV-BOX 1 (http://shop.frontierworks.jp/detail.asp?merchcd=GNBA-5069)
1/25/2007 | GNBA-5069 | 12,000 yen

Chobits TV-BOX 1 (http://shop.frontierworks.jp/detail.asp?merchcd=GNBA-5027)
1/25/2007 | GNBA-5027 | 12,000 yen

Ai Yori Aoshi TV-BOX 1 (http://shop.frontierworks.jp/detail.asp?merchcd=GNBA-5025)
1/25/2007 | GNBA-5025 | 12,000 yen

TEXHNOLYZE TV-BOX 2 (http://shop.frontierworks.jp/detail.asp?merchcd=GNBA-5070)
2/23/2007 | GNBA-5070 | 12,000 yen

I, My, Me! Strawberry Egg TV-BOX (http://shop.frontierworks.jp/detail.asp?merchcd=GNBA-5033)
2/23/2007 | GNBA-5033| 12,000 yen

HAND MAID MAY TV-BOX (http://shop.frontierworks.jp/detail.asp?merchcd=GNBA-5031)
2/23/2007 | GNBA-5031 | 12,000 yen

Chitchana Yukitsukai SUGAR (Little Snow Fairy Sugar) TV-BOX 2 (http://shop.frontierworks.jp/detail.asp?merchcd=GNBA-5024)
2/23/2007 | GNBA-5024 | 12,000 yen

Mahoromatic Motto Utsukushiimono TV-BOX (http://shop.frontierworks.jp/detail.asp?merchcd=GNBA-5022)
2/23/2007 | GNBA-5022 | 12,000 yen

Haibane Renmei TV-BOX (http://shop.frontierworks.jp/detail.asp?merchcd=GNBA-5071)
3/21/2007 | GNBA-5071 | 12,000 yen

Dual! Parallel Lun-Lun Monogatari TV-BOX (http://shop.frontierworks.jp/detail.asp?merchcd=GNBA-5034)
3/21/2007 | GNBA-5034 | 12,000 yen

L/R TV-BOX (http://shop.frontierworks.jp/detail.asp?merchcd=GNBA-5032)
3/21/2007 | GNBA-5032 | 12,000 yen

Chobits TV-BOX 2 (http://shop.frontierworks.jp/detail.asp?merchcd=GNBA-5028)
3/21/2007 | GNBA-5028 | 12,000 yen

Ai Yori Aoshi TV-BOX 2 (http://shop.frontierworks.jp/detail.asp?merchcd=GNBA-5026)
3/21/2007 | GNBA-5026 | 12,000 yen

Other news....

Lost Universe DVD-BOX
1/24/2007 | 23,100 yen (Tax Included)
Source: animate (http://www.animate-shop.jp/webshop70/commodity_param/ctc/dvd/shc/0/cmc/4052548)

Rabudolu ~Lovely Idol~ STAGE 1 Limited Edition
12/27/2006 | AVBA-26060 | 8,190 yen (Tax included)
Source: animate (http://www.animate-shop.jp/webshop70/commodity_param/ctc/dvd/shc/0/cmc/4052433)

Asatte no Houkou Vol.1 (http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=BCBA-2761) is now up for preorder at CD Japan. [Official Site (http://www.tbs.co.jp/asatteno)]

Sumomo mo Momo mo - Chijo Saikyo no Yome 1 (http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=BCBA-2721) is now up for preorder at CD Japan. [Official Site (http://www.tv-sumomo.com)]

Night Head Genesis Vol.1 (http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=GAGS-1001) and Night Head Genesis Vol.2 (http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=GAGS-1002) are now up for preorder at CD Japan. [Official Site (http://www.nighthead-genesis.jp)]

Adam_T

10-16-2006, 10:31 AM

[ QUOTE ]
littleharlock said:
â€¢ Discstation states the DVD release details for the Top wo Nerae! 2 & Top wo Nerae! Combination/Compilation movie (http://www.gainax.co.jp/anime/top_movie/index.html) by GAINAX:

Top wo Nerae! 2 & Top wo Nerae! Gattai Gekijouban BOX
Release Date: 2007/01/26 | Catalog Number: BCBA-2786
Price: 15,540 Yen (incl. tax)

Not much info on the content of this release rather than it's limited and will come with a bonus Disc attached.

[/ QUOTE ]

Bandai Visual (http://product.bandaivisual.co.jp/web_service/shop_product_info.asp?item_no=BCBA-2786) now has it listed with details.

impress AV Watch (http://www.watch.impress.co.jp/av/docs/20061016/bandai.htm)

Now up for pre-order on CD Japan (http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=BCBA-2786).

treatment

10-19-2006, 04:15 PM

blurbed from http://animenewsservice.com/

[ QUOTE ]

10-19-06 (4:19AM EDT)---- New To Heart 2 OVA Series Announced

Following the Fall, 2005 broadcast of a TV animation, AquaPlus has announced a new To Heart 2 OVA series. Three volumes will comprise the release set for distribution this winter. Confirmed staff include charachter designer Yanagisawa Masahide (Rurouni Kenshin OVA, Bottle Fairy), Katsura Kenichirou (Imortal Grand Prix) and Kato Yasuhisa (Azumanga Daioh). Content is uncertain at this time but if the the videogame series by Leaf (which recently got an "X-Rated Version") is anything to go by, the medium of Original Video Animation could allow for decidedly greater artistic freedoms. On the game side Leaf is currently preparing the tentatively titled "ToHeart2 Anaza-Deizu". To Heart originally debuted as a hentai visual novel love adventure for PC in 1997.

[/ QUOTE ]

They better have Sasara in it! /images/graemlins/devil.gif

treatment

10-21-2006, 12:38 AM

Title: Gift ~Eternal Rainbow~
Catalog numbers: ZMBZ-3081 ~ ZMBZ-3087

Amazon.jp just listed all seven volumes for preordering:

http://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/search/ref=nb....y=17&Go=Go (http://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/search/ref=nb_ss_gw/250-4328500-8988266?__mk_ja_JP=%83J%83%5E%83J%83i&url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=Gift+eternal+rainbow+&Go.x=7&Go.y=17&Go=G o)

CDJapan only has v1 listed: http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=ZMBZ-3081

Rhodes

10-21-2006, 02:35 PM

http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=HSB-62

http://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/product/B000J4S6EE/ref=sr_11_1/250-4761145-0384211?ie=UTF8
25% off at amazon jp

is this the very last one? New Ai Yueni Kayo show from August 2006.

dont recall it being listed before.

slerch666

10-21-2006, 02:59 PM

[ QUOTE ]
Rhodes said:
http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=HSB-62

http://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/product/B000J4S6EE/ref=sr_11_1/250-4761145-0384211?ie=UTF8
25% off at amazon jp

is this the very last one? New Ai Yueni Kayo show from August 2006.

dont recall it being listed before.

[/ QUOTE ]
As stated in another thread from a while back, they haven't specifically said Shin Ai Yue Ni is the last ST Musical. It IS however, the last with the Hanagumi (Sakura, Kohran, Iris, Sumire (who came back in the last show but not as a major player), Kanna, Reni, Orihime, Kaede and Ohgami).

That being said however, I haven't seen anything indicating whether or not there will be another Hoshigumi performance. We know the Paris group is pretty much finished with live shows after they canceled the X-Mas in Paris show.

And yes, you are correct that this is the one from August.

Johnny

10-22-2006, 03:17 PM

Apologies if this has already been covered, but does anyone know what the LE of NHK ni Yokoso volume 1 contains?

Adam_T

10-23-2006, 07:29 PM

[ QUOTE ]
johnny said:
Apologies if this has already been covered, but does anyone know what the LE of NHK ni Yokoso volume 1 contains?

[/ QUOTE ]

The limited edition volume one comes with whole body tights, a Box to house the first 6 volumes, Secret booklet (8 pages) and Picture Label.

A picture of the tights can be found on the official site (http://www.kadokawa.co.jp/hikky/index.php?cnts=cd).

Limited edition volume two comes with a special DVD, reversible cover, Secret booklet (8 pages) and Picture Label.

12 volumes / 2 episodes per volume

Johnny

10-24-2006, 10:31 AM

[ QUOTE ]
SilverStar said:
[ QUOTE ]
johnny said:
Apologies if this has already been covered, but does anyone know what the LE of NHK ni Yokoso volume 1 contains?

[/ QUOTE ]

The limited edition volume one comes with whole body tights, a Box to house the first 6 volumes, Secret booklet (8 pages) and Picture Label.

A picture of the tights can be found on the official site (http://www.kadokawa.co.jp/hikky/index.php?cnts=cd).

Limited edition volume two comes with a special DVD, reversible cover, Secret booklet (8 pages) and Picture Label.

12 volumes / 2 episodes per volume

[/ QUOTE ]

Thanks so much for the info. I've went ahead and ordered /images/graemlins/sdsmiley.gif

Ingraman

10-24-2006, 02:26 PM

[ QUOTE ]
SilverStar said:
The limited edition volume one comes with whole body tights, a Box to house the first 6 volumes, Secret booklet (8 pages) and Picture Label.

A picture of the tights can be found on the official site (http://www.kadokawa.co.jp/hikky/index.php?cnts=cd).

[/ QUOTE ]

Have it shipped express, and you might have the tights for Halloween! >_<

littleharlock

10-27-2006, 08:04 AM

â€¢ While no details on the content as of yet, DiscStation has the first details for the DVD release of BLACK LAGOON ~ The Second Barrage up:

BLACK LAGOON ~ The Second Barrage Vol. 001 First Press Limited Edition
Catalog Number: GNBA-7370 | Release Date: 2007/01/31
Price: 5,775 Yen (incl. tax) | 46 min.

Regular Edition has the Catalog Number GNBA-7370 and priced 5,775 Yen (incl. tax) as well.
*Most likely* the limited edition will come with a Rei Hiroe illustrated box for Season 2 (just like the ltd. edition Vol. 1 of the first season).
Now I just *hope* that Geneon puts a bit more love in the DVD release of The Second Barrage than they are currently doing for season 1 (and...no, the same old Geneon TV spots put on every disc is *not* what I consider a DVD extra -.-)

â€¢ Also from DiscStation, the first release details of the 3rd DVD for the HELLSING OVA:

HELLSING Vol. 3 First Press Limited Edition
Catalog Number: GNBA-1143 | Release Date: 2007/02/09
Price: 7,875 Yen (incl. tax) | ca. 35 min. running time scheduled

No word on the content of the ltd. edition as far as I've seen that. The regular edition has the catalog number GNBA-1153 and is priced 5,985 Yen (incl. tax).

littleharlock

10-28-2006, 03:57 AM

Released on DVD in February next year, the Madhouse / Masayuki Kojima anime adaption of Kaiji Kawaguchi's great Seinen manga Taiyou no Mokushiroku - A Spirit of the Sun ^_^ Release details according to DiscStation:

Taiyou no Mokushiroku Zenpen - Kaikyou
Catalog Number: TBD-3033 | Release Date: 2007/02/09
Price: 7,140 Yen (incl. tax) | 77 min.
- Firstpress comes with a Kaiji Kawaguchi illustrated Box to house both Volumes
- Comes with storyboard booklet

Taiyou no Mokushiroku Kouhen - Kokkyou
Catalog Number: TBD-3034 | Release Date: 2007/02/09
Price: 7,140 Yen (incl. tax) | 77 min.
Comes with:
- Animation setting materials
- Liner Notes

So...this anime adaption turned out to be a 2 episode special thing only? I wonder how much of the manga they could manage to adapt (cram) into this...but with Kojima working on it it's a must buy for me anyways (now please Madhouse give Kojima the chance to do a full length 20th Century Boys TV anime adaption at last ^_~)

treatment

11-02-2006, 11:48 AM

for the Horie Yui fans, preorders for KoiShiteru has begun both at cdjapan and am-j.

catalog#: KIBA-91366
ep-count/runtime: eps 1-4/96-mins

http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=KIBA-91366

http://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/switch-langua...anguage=en%5FJP (http://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/switch-language/product/B000IOM556/ref=dp_change_lang/503-1950091-5215946?ie=UTF8&language=en%5FJP)

treatment

11-10-2006, 06:05 PM

fyi.

official site: http://www.ayumayu.net/

blurbed from http://animenewsservice.com/

[ QUOTE ]
11-10-06 (3:51AM EDT)---- Ayu Mayu Theater OVA Release

Ayu Mayu Gekijou (Ayu Mayu Theater), seen as 30-second shorts shown following the credits of several episodes of Kimi Ga Nozomu Eien TV series and the Akane Maniax OVA, is getting it's own entirely new and dedicated OVA in Japan. Character designs are expected to remain in the same style of the shorts. February 23, 2007 is the release date, retail is 6,090 Yen. The official website is www.ayumayu.net. (http://www.ayumayu.net.) The segments as they've played out so far show the characters AyuAyu and MayuMayu portrayed in chibi form in a comical situation totally irrelevant to the main story of the given headliner animation episode.

[/ QUOTE ]

w00t! w00t! w00t!

treatment

11-10-2006, 11:10 PM

http://www.konami.jp/visual/tokimemo-anime/media/m_dvd.html

the catalog# for the first dvd: VIBA-11

It will be 9-volumes.

It's not listed on either CDJapan or AmJ, yet. Just in Konami-store (http://www.konamistyle.jp/ecitem/item35068.html) only so far. /images/graemlins/cry00000.gif

moyism

11-11-2006, 12:27 PM

Nice, thanks for the heads up treatment. Beside getting Kanon (2006) on DVD, I was thinking Tokimemo-OL too. The price for the first volume has me a little scared off though =/

Teisuu

11-16-2006, 02:33 PM

Red Garden DVD BOX 1 is to be released on Jan 24, 2007. Catalog No: GDDL-1221. Price: 18000 yen.

The box will include:

- Episodes 1-6 on 3 DVD, anamorphic widescreen video with linear PCM audio;
- An explanation book, about 100 pages;
- Audio commentary from cast and staff;
- Voice actor interviews;
- USB flash memory with secret pictures (!)

There will be 4 such boxes in total, released bimonthly.

Red Garden official site (http://anime.excite.co.jp/redgarden/index.html) | CD Japan preorder page (http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=GDDL-1221) | Amazon Jp preorder page (http://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/product/B000K7VISG)

Ryoma-Echizen

11-17-2006, 07:33 PM

And more boxes to come: /images/graemlins/catgirl0.gif

Mahoromatic TV Box
Catalog No.: GNBA-5021
Release Date: 2006/12/22
Price: 12000yen
3 discs
cdjapan (http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=GNBA-5021)

Chicchuna Yukitsukai Sugar TV Box 1
Catalog No.: GNBA-5023
Release Date: 2006/12/22
Price: 12000yen
3 discs
cdjapan (http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=GNBA-5023)

Chobits TV Box 1
Catalog No.: GNBA-5027
Release Date: 2007/01/25
Price: 12000yen
3 discs
cdjapan (http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=GNBA-5027)

Ai yori Aoshi TV Box 1
Catalog No.: GNBA-5025
Release Date: 2007/01/25
Price: 12000yen
3 discs
cdjapan (http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=GNBA-5025)

Maho Tsukai-Tai! Complete Box
Catalog No.: BCBA-2858
Release Date: 2007/03/23
Price: 28000yen
5 discs
cdjapan (http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=BCBA-2858)

#1 - #4 9000yen with amazon
#5 - 21000yen " "

No! 12000 yen it's a bit over $100 ($101.69 exactly, lol ) and my country custom's free limit is $100.

A good bunch of modern anime classics by the way. /images/graemlins/sdsmiley.gif

Njr Scrawl

11-18-2006, 05:36 AM

[ QUOTE ]
SilverStar said:
First three volumes of Gallery Fake will be released individually on November 22, 2006.

Source: animate Web (http://www.animate-shop.jp/webshop70/commodity_param/ctc/dvd/shc/0/cmc/4050224)

****

All six volumes of Lodoss tou Senki (Record of Lodoss War) will be released individually on December 1st. Price 3,800 per disc.

Source: Vol.1 (http://www.dvd.netyokocho.jp/animation/DABA-306/) | Vol.2 (http://www.dvd.netyokocho.jp/animation/DABA-307/) | Vol.3 (http://www.dvd.netyokocho.jp/animation/DABA-308/) | Vol.4 (http://www.dvd.netyokocho.jp/animation/DABA-309/) | Vol.5 (http://www.dvd.netyokocho.jp/animation/DABA-310/) | Vol.6 (http://www.dvd.netyokocho.jp/animation/DABA-311/)

I love the cover art...

****

Digimon Adventure 02 DVD-BOX
12/22/2006 | BIBA-9216 | 52,500 yen (Including tax)

Source: animate Web (http://www.animate-shop.jp/webshop70/commodity_param/ctc/dvd/shc/0/cmc/4051183)

****

Digital Devil Monogatari Megami Tensei (OAV)
1/26/2007 | 3,800 yen

Source: animate Web (http://www.animate-shop.jp/webshop70/commodity_param/ctc/dvd/shc/0/cmc/4051187)

****

Tenshi no Tamago (Angel's Egg)
1/26/2007 | 5,800 yen

Source: animate Web (http://www.animate-shop.jp/webshop70/commodity_param/ctc/dvd/shc/0/cmc/4051188)

****

Gunbuster and Die Buster...

Top Wo Narae 2! & Top Wo Narae! Gattai Gekijouban: Limited Edition BOX
1/26/2007 | 15,540 yen (Including tax)

Source: animate Web (http://www.animate-shop.jp/webshop70/commodity_param/ctc/dvd/shc/0/cmc/4051537)

Both movies will be released individually for 6000 yen each.

****

The Cockpit (OAV)
2/23/2007 | 5,800 yen

Source: animate Web (http://www.animate-shop.jp/webshop70/commodity_param/ctc/dvd/shc/0/cmc/4051189)

[/ QUOTE ]

I've ordered the Gun/Fooliebuster box already.
Got the Kiseki UK Cockpit+Digital Devil DVD so won't be doubling.

Pfil

11-18-2006, 06:44 AM

[ QUOTE ]
Ryoma-Echizen said:
Maho Tsukai-Tai! Complete Box
Catalog No.: BCBA-2858
Release Date: 2007/03/23
Price: 28000yen
5 discs
cdjapan (http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=BCBA-2858)

[/ QUOTE ]
WHO-HOO! This is the best news EVAR!!!!1two! I give you the details from Neowing (http://www.rikai.com/perl/LangMediator.En.pl?mediate_uri=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ne owing.co.jp%2Fdetailview.html%3FKEY%3DBCBA-2858) (hope the Rikai redirect works):

- All OVA and TV episodes included!
- New telecine and remastering (meaning high quality video now, and a HD version will most likely also be coming!)
- Stereo sound! (okay, not so exciting, but maybe we can hope for LPCM)
- Staff (audio) commentary! (I don't suppose Konishi Hiroko will be on it, but still...)
- Liner notes and jacket illustration by Itou Ikuko! (Box illustration too, I'd assume.)
- Commercials and stuff!
- Limited extra: Jeff-kun nuigurumi! (Okay, so I'm not so big on teddybears usually, but this is Jeff-kun! A symbol of my love for this great series!)

Too bad we'll never see a true HD transfer of Princess Tutu, but this is great news! I can't stop typing exclamation marks!!!

!

Lumene

11-18-2006, 10:32 AM

Brave Story is released on November 23.

The info below is taken from YesAsia (http://www.YesAsia.com). CDJapan also says "Bonus Extra (included while First Press is still available): 1/24 second film of the movie" on their Collector's Box-page (http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=SD-161). No idea if you get one when buying from YesAsia?

Brave Story Collector's Box (http://global.yesasia.com/en/PrdDept.aspx/code-j/section-videos/pid-1004536041) (US$91.49)
[ QUOTE ]
Movie Disc
Theatrical feature
Theatrical trailers and TV spots
Cast and staff introduction

Bonus Disc 1
Making of (TV version)
"We are not a comedy duo"
TV Spots
Game (rock, paper, scissors)
Commercials for PSP, PS2, and DS Brave Story games
Music video for "Ketsui no Asa ni" by Aqua Timez
Aqua Timez commercial

Bonus Disc 2 - "Brave Report" video podcasts
FILE01 Press conference
FILE02 Tokyo International Animation Fair 2006
FILE03 Dubbing session Vol.1
FILE04 Dubbing session Vol.2
FILE05 Beginning of Brave Story
FILE06 Making of Visions
FILE07 Soundtrack recording in Slovakia
FILE08 Skywalker Sound (Making of sound) Vol.1
FILE09 Skywalker Sound (Making of sound) Vol.2
FILE10 Cannes Film Festival Vol.1
FILE11 Cannes Film Festival Vol.2
FILE12 Slave Story
FILE13 The novel and the film
FILE14 Premiere

Bonus Disc 3
Making of
Event report
Promotion material
Charity campaign commercial
Character sketches
Pilot version
3D image of the Dragon
Premium stage opening
Posters
Initial image board (10 - 15 images)
Deleted scenes
Storyboard of deleted scenes
Voice actor dubbing tests
Photo gallery
"Side Story" short animation

[/ QUOTE ]

Brave Story Special Edition (http://global.yesasia.com/en/PrdDept.aspx/code-j/section-videos/pid-1004536038) (US$37.49)
[ QUOTE ]
Movie Disc
Theatrical feature
Theatrical trailers and TV spots
Cast and staff introduction

Bonus Disc
Making of (TV version)
"We are not a comedy duo"
TV Spots
Game (rock, paper, scissors)
Commercials for PSP, PS2, and DS Brave Story games
Music video for "Ketsui no Asa ni" by Aqua Timez
Aqua Timez commercial

[/ QUOTE ]

Brave Story (Limited Edition) (http://global.yesasia.com/en/PrdDept.aspx/code-j/section-videos/pid-1004536036) (US$27.75)
[ QUOTE ]
Single disc version of the popular animated film, containing the English-subtitled theatrical feature along with trailers, TV spots, and cast and staff introductions.

[/ QUOTE ]

treatment

11-24-2006, 09:20 PM

fyi.

The LE preorder-page is now up at cdjapan:

http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=FCBP-55

release-date: 2/28/07
Catalog No.: FCBP-0055
msrp: 6600yen

The regular-ed preorder-page:

http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=FCBP-58

Catalog No.: FCBP-0058
msrp: 6090yen

AmJ haven't listed either one, yet.

vanfanel

11-25-2006, 06:48 AM

[ QUOTE ]
Wrath of the Njr said:
Tenshi no Tamago (Angel's Egg)
1/26/2007 | 5,800 yen

[/ QUOTE ]

Are we sure this is the old Oshii anime? A live-action movie with the same title (and nothing to do with the anime) was in theaters not long ago.

ZenAmako

11-25-2006, 09:14 AM

[ QUOTE ]
vanfanel said:
[ QUOTE ]
Wrath of the Njr said:
Tenshi no Tamago (Angel's Egg)
1/26/2007 | 5,800 yen

[/ QUOTE ]

Are we sure this is the old Oshii anime? A live-action movie with the same title (and nothing to do with the anime) was in theaters not long ago.

[/ QUOTE ]

It is the same price as the Tenshi no tamago DVD that was released in 2001 and went out of print. Perhaps this is a reissue.

What was the live-action movie about? I know only of the American one from the '80s that used Tenshi no tamago footage.

Mazinkaizer

11-25-2006, 11:11 AM

Thanks for the info. I was wondering about the quality of the English sub for the release ? i mean is it a dubtitled or anything like that ?

Thanks again /images/graemlins/happy.gif

vanfanel

11-26-2006, 04:37 AM

What was the live-action movie about? I know only of the American one from the '80s that used Tenshi no tamago footage.

I didn't see it, but here's the official site:

http://www.tentama.jp/

Apparently based on a popular novel. I looked around Amazon and I can't find a DVD release date listed anywhere, though the do have a placeholder page up for this film.

Thanatos

01-15-2007, 04:39 AM

Just saw an ad poster at my video store for Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo DVD-BOX 1 on sale April 6th, 2007. 35,000 yen. Haven't seen an online listing yet. Catalog number is SD-F1593.

Edit: Poster seemed to indicate this is a best episodes collection and not the chronological series.

vanfanel

01-20-2007, 09:00 AM

Just an update on the Tenshi no Tamago confusion. I saw an ad in Animage that indicated the anime is indeed being rereleased. Sorry to have muddied the waters for nothing.

moyism

01-25-2007, 09:58 AM

Got the DVD yesterday. 3 episodes plus the st:pinky-ish figure. Only on-DVD special I noticed was a commentary of the 1st episode by Sayuri and Riku's seiyuus plus the director.

The included DVD booklet was kind of cool though, as the back side is like a full mini-poster of Sayuri.

Not too bad for the price, I guess. Also it seems the first 5 vols will of the LE will include st:pinky-ish figures.

If I remember correctly:
Vol 2: Tsukasa
Vol 3: Mina
Vol 4: Hiromi
Vol 5: Yuko (HomeEc teacher)

relentlessflame

01-25-2007, 11:29 AM

Yeah, actually, all 9 will have them. In order: Sayuri, Mina, Tsukasa, Hiromi (volleyball team captain), Yuuko (home ec. teacher), the store girl (who has no name), Ayame (Sayuri's best friend), Haruka (homeroom teacher), and Koayu (swim team captain). I'm looking forward to getting the first volume next week. :)

treatment

01-25-2007, 12:33 PM

moyism

01-26-2007, 12:10 AM

Can you wait like two days? I should also get Haruhi v7 by then.. I hope :)

EDIT: nm, here you go treament...

Box with figure (Front) (http://moyism.com/tmp/tokimekiol-dvd01-01.jpg)
Box (Back) (http://moyism.com/tmp/tokimekiol-dvd01-02.jpg)
Box with figure (Side-view) (http://moyism.com/tmp/tokimekiol-dvd01-03.jpg)
DVD Case (Front) (http://moyism.com/tmp/tokimekiol-dvd01-04.jpg)
DVD Case (Back) (http://moyism.com/tmp/tokimekiol-dvd01-05.jpg)
DVD Case (Inside, Booklet + Disc) (http://moyism.com/tmp/tokimekiol-dvd01-06.jpg)
Booklet Shot 1 (http://moyism.com/tmp/tokimekiol-dvd01-07.jpg)
Booklet Shot 2 (http://moyism.com/tmp/tokimekiol-dvd01-08.jpg)
Booklet (Back - mini-poster of Sayuri Amamiya) (http://moyism.com/tmp/tokimekiol-dvd01-09.jpg)

BTW, Vol 3 (http://www.amazon.co.jp/%E3%81%A8%E3%81%8D%E3%82%81%E3%81%8D%E3%83%A1%E3%8 3%A2%E3%83%AA%E3%82%A2%E3%83%AB-OnlyLove-DVD-Vol-3-%E5%88%9D%E5%9B%9E%E9%99%90%E5%AE%9A%E7%89%88/dp/B000M7XQP2/sr=8-3/qid=1169796648/ref=sr_1_3/250-0527385-5675450?ie=UTF8&s=dvd) is up for preorders at AmJ!

treatment

01-26-2007, 03:41 AM

Mazinkaizer

02-01-2007, 01:46 AM

FINALLY the CB Chara Go Nagai World will be released on DVD on June 22nd :)
CB Chara Go Nagai World Remastered Box (http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=BCBA-2916)

Pyocola

02-02-2007, 07:34 PM

Hayate Kurogane

02-02-2007, 08:13 PM

They did the TV series so now it's time for the movies:

Cardcaptor Sakura The Movie Collection (http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=BCBA-2927)

Includes movie 1, movie 2 and "Leave it to Kero!", from HD masters.

Interesting that it's Bandai releasing it, since it was Geneon that had acquired, remastered, and re-released the TV series.

Before I decide to spring for this, I'd be interested to know (as I'm sure others do) if the remastering of the movies was done a bit more competently than that of the TV series.

Thanatos

02-02-2007, 08:55 PM

What was the main problem with the remaster? Interlaced?

Skywise

02-02-2007, 09:06 PM

I actually thought they used HD masters for the previous releases. They're practically perfect progressive encodes with all the detail you'd think would be there, including film grain (!). It's possible that this is just the same discs, but with a re-release to cash in on the HD remaster craze.

Skywise

02-02-2007, 09:16 PM

What was the main problem with the remaster? Interlaced?

Aliasing from the HD master being deinterlaced/bobbed. Way to waste a remaster.

Gatts

02-24-2007, 12:04 AM

Just received an email from Amazon stating that AIKa R-16: Virgin Mission 1 was pushed back to April 25th so people who have it in their March orders, might want to rearrange.

Alucard

03-01-2007, 12:12 PM

Just noticed that Hellsing III is listed on CDJapan again, with a release date of 2004/04/04.
Unfortunately the running time is still listed as 40 minutes, I was hoping that with the delay it would up to 50...
Limited Edition (http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=GNBA-1143)
Regular Edition (http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=GNBA-1153)

Roujin0308

03-03-2007, 01:47 AM

Due out July 27 is a Maho no Tenshi Creamy Mami DVD Memorial Box; the tv series (52 eps) plus four OVAs on 12 discs.

CD Japan (http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=BCBA-2948) || Amazon Jp (at 25% off) (http://www.amazon.co.jp/%E9%AD%94%E6%B3%95%E3%81%AE%E5%A4%A9%E4%BD%BF%E3%8 2%AF%E3%83%AA%E3%82%A3%E3%83%9F%E3%83%BC%E3%83%9E% E3%83%9F-DVD%E3%83%A1%E3%83%A2%E3%83%AA%E3%82%A2%E3%83%AB%E 3%83%9C%E3%83%83%E3%82%AF%E3%82%B9-%E5%A4%AA%E7%94%B0%E8%B2%B4%E5%AD%90/dp/B000NQRVI0/ref=sr_1_1/503-5373497-6527150?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1172907259&sr=8-1)

Mazinkaizer

03-03-2007, 11:25 AM

Heavy Metal L-Gaim DVD Box (http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=BCBA-2990)

Given that the R1 release for it is very unlikely, i guess it's the only way to own it on an offcial DVD release.

Natsume_Maya

03-10-2007, 07:54 PM

Other boxes due in the next few months:

Bono Bono DVD box 1
To be released 20 April 2007
Catalogue number TSDS75420
Price 10,500 yen including tax

Bono Bono DVD box 2
To be released 20 April 2007
Catalogue number TSDS75421
Price 10,500 yen including tax

Okusama wa Joshikousei Mufufu DVD box
To be released 27 June 2007
Catalogue number AVBA26100
Price 29,925 yen including tax
Includes box with new illustration by Kobayashi Hiyoko and Asami photobook

Onegai Teacher Memorial Box
To be released 22 June 2007
Catalogue number BCBA2988
Price 23,100 yen including tax
6 discs, production limited to 21 June 2008

Takemiya Keiko DVD box
To be released 21 June 2007
Catalogue number DSTD2698
Price 12,600 yen including tax
3 discs, various anime based on her manga works, first pressing limited production, expected to include booklet and bonus clips

GitS:SAC DVD box
To be released 27 July 2007
Catalogue number BCBA3010
Price 42,000 yen including tax
7 discs, first pressing limited production

Mahou no Star Magical Emi DVD Memorial Box
To be released 24 August 2007
Catalogue number BCBA2949
Price 52,500 yen including tax
8 discs

GitS:SAC 2nd GIG DVD box
To be released 24 August 2007
Catalogue number BCBA3011
Price 42,000 yen including tax
7 discs, first pressing limited production

AUSTIN316

03-11-2007, 06:44 AM

Does anyone have any idea if the Fushigi no Umi no Nadia "half box" is remastered in anyway? If not, what was the old release like?

nakimushi

03-11-2007, 07:17 PM

Didn't see it listed in this thread, or in any other threads, so I don't think it is duplicated:

Victorian Romance Emma [Priced-Down Box] (Title Subject to Change)

CD Japan (http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=PCBE-60076) / Amazon.co.jp (http://www.amazon.co.jp/è‹±åœ‹æˆ€ç‰©èªžã‚¨ãƒž-å»‰ä¾¡ç‰ˆBOX-ã‚¢ãƒ‹ãƒ¡-è‹±å›½æˆ€ç‰©èªžã‚¨ãƒž/dp/B000MV81KI/ref=sr_1_1/250-2847315-4335447?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1173657855&sr=1-1)

I saw it listed on the Emma site (http://www.emma-victorian.com/), seems like they are releasing it just before the new season starts.

If I didn't already have the LE singles, I would pick this up.

Mazinkaizer

03-15-2007, 08:30 AM

Finally i can cross out 1 title from my eternal wish-list :>

Tosho Daimos BOX (http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=DSTD-2687)

DAIMO KICK !!!!

Buster Darkwings

03-15-2007, 08:56 PM

Awesome, it's about time. I hope this means that a Soul of Chogokin figure will be coming this year as well (hopefully they can find some way to make it transform and keep the proportions mostly within reason).

Pyocola

03-23-2007, 07:01 PM

Hayate Kurogane

03-23-2007, 10:13 PM

Next Sunrise show to get the HD remaster treatment:

Mobile Suit Gundam W Memorial Box Part 1 (http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=ST-419)
Mobile Suit Gundam W Memorial Box Part 2 (http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=ST-420)
Mobile Suit Gundam W Memorial Box Part 3 (http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=ST-421)

NOOOO! DAMMIT!!!

*tries to remain uninterested*

*fails hard*

Yeah, I'm a huge Gundam Wing fan. So sue me. I want these. I want 'em so bad. Curse me and my love of these silly cartoons! :cry:

MKVarana

03-25-2007, 12:51 AM

Curiously, does anyone know what this "Odd & Even Numbers Operation Meteor" thing on the 3rd box is?

Edit: Did a bit of digging and found some info: http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=3932

Sounds like recap episodes with added footage from after the end of the series. CDJapan also seems to be releasing them as singles, so I'll probably grab them.

Thanatos

03-25-2007, 03:27 AM

Operation Meteor volumes were 5 tapes one of each devoted to one of the pilots. I believe they were 98% old footage.

Roujin0308

03-26-2007, 02:28 AM

CD Japan has the first volume of Ikki Tousen: Dragon Destiny up for pre-order; release date is June 22. They don't have anything specific yet as to 1rst press goodies, but I thought this statement in their description was noteworthy:

First DVD release from the second season of anime series "Ikki Tosen" featuring a sexier director's cut of the footage origianlly broadcast on TV.
:virgin:

treatment

03-26-2007, 02:33 PM

yeah.

http://202.234.167.56/detailview.html?KEY=ZMBZ-3411

As hawt as that R2-box is right now, I'm still gonna wait for the R1-version from GUSA. :> :P

Mazinkaizer

03-27-2007, 11:44 AM

It isn't listed at CD Japan & AMJ yet (strange), but play-asia already have the RE (http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-a7-49-en-70-1xgs.html) & the LE (http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-a7-77-6-49-en-15-tales%2Bfromm%2Bthee%2Bearth%2527-70-1xgt.html) for pre-ordering. :)

Sadly i fell a sleep while i was watching the movie in Theater (while i was in Japan in Oct 2006) due to my tiredness after a long day :sigh:

I surly want to re-watch it properly in July :sd: :>

treatment

04-05-2007, 03:48 PM

Alrighty. Seems like six (6) Ikki-DD dvd-volumes are now up for pre-ordering at AmJ.

Catalog-number:

ZMBZ-3411
ZMBZ-3412
ZMBZ-3413
ZMBZ-3414
ZMBZ-3415
ZMBZ-3416

Yeah. I caved in. I pre-ordered all six. It's just too hawt to ignore and wait on. :sigh:

tseniv

04-16-2007, 02:36 PM

The Great Bear

04-16-2007, 02:40 PM

Link: http://www.watch.impress.co.jp/av/docs/20070416/kadoent.htm

Twelve volumes with a limited edition for each starting this June. Regular editions go for 5,880å†† while the LE's price out at 6,930å††.

Man talk about milking a series. So far I think the Lucky â˜† Star is cute but it would have to become spectacular in a hurry to consider purchasing 12 discs (especially with the high-def formats starting to emerge). I probably would've given it much thought if it were 7-9 volumes.

Much as I like KyoAni shows, I don't think I'm going to bite on this one.

Perhaps I will pick up one volume, but I'm not going to commit to the whole thing.

KShinjo

04-16-2007, 03:21 PM

Link: http://www.watch.impress.co.jp/av/docs/20070416/kadoent.htm

Twelve volumes with a limited edition for each starting this June. Regular editions go for 5,880å†† while the LE's price out at 6,930å††.

Man talk about milking a series. So far I think the Lucky â˜† Star is cute but it would have to become spectacular in a hurry to consider purchasing 12 discs (especially with the high-def formats starting to emerge). I probably would've given it much thought if it were 7-9 volumes.

Just to add some details -

- Each disc contains 2 eps.
- Anamorphic widescreen
- Linear PCM audio
- Audio commentary track on both regular and Ltd editions
- 8 page booklet
- Ltd edition includes digest of Netradio "Lucky Channel" on CD plus anime BGM CD soundtrack. Also a CD-ROM containing "Lucky Star no Mori" mini games.

Shiroi Hane

05-03-2007, 11:12 AM

I've ordered Lucky Star LE DVD 1 from Yesasia but likewise, I'm not sure I will stay the course, especially since Kanon is still running, I've just started on Manabi then there's Clannad and KG2 looming on the horizon and I'm considering Gigantic Formula if the extras are decent...

Njr Scrawl

05-11-2007, 01:49 PM

http://www.cdjapan.jp/detailview.html?KEY=BCBA-2948

(The TV series, but no OVAs, can be bought as a R3HK release, but IMO are from LD masters)

Thanatos

05-11-2007, 07:10 PM

http://www.cdjapan.jp/detailview.html?KEY=BCBA-2948

(The TV series, but no OVAs, can be bought as a R3HK release, but IMO are from LD masters)

I suspect this is why Mami and Emi, but not Pelsia or Yuumi, TV series only just got rental DVDs released a month ago.

ChibiGoku

05-13-2007, 03:01 AM

Well, the canned the individual release, but now release a boxset a year later. Somehow I doubt anyone will particularly care for this, but here's the information on the Spider Riders ~ Oracle no Yushatachi ~ Boxset release:

Price: 28000yen
Release Date: July 25, 2007
Additional Information:
- Contains Episode 1 - 26.
- Anamorphic Widescreen / 16:9
- Non-Credit Opening & Ending( s )
- Comes with Character Sticker Sheet, Director's Book, Picture Label (Specification..?)

Link: http://www.cdjapan.jp/detailview.html?KEY=BVBH-81035

There's more information, but I lost the site I ran into that had the Extras on the disc. I only remember about the non-credit op/eds.

*Really wonders if anyone is interested in this BeeTrain show...*

Shiroi Hane

05-19-2007, 10:15 AM

It's a Gotoh fest, essentially copying from my blog (http://anime.thenexxus.org/blog/archives/2007/05/kiddy_grade_ign_2.html):

The first of the the Kiddy Grade movies is due out on the 27th July 2007 for 6,300 Yen, 4,725 Yen with the 25% Amazon preorder discount. Not listed on CDJapan yet or Yesasia yet (Yesasia still don't even have the KG2 PV unless its listed under some obscure mistranslation again*). This time around we get an audio commentary (Yay! Better feature Aya!). The credits mention asread who, since they didn't work on the original, must have had some involvement in the new director's cut stuff. No cover artwork available yet. Also, according to CDJapan is is in widescreen, unlike the original series.

http://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/product/B000QUCOZI/

The first Gigantic Formula DVD is out on the same day for 6,090 Yen (4,568 with discount). This one is also on CDJapan. If I read the details correcly first press bonuses include a box (holding four DVDs) with artwork by Megumi Kadonosono, character card(s) designed by the same, a mecha design card and a sound drama CD. Cover artwork is by Keiji Gotoh. Also in widescreen but only two episodes, and both sites list is as Dolby stereo rather than LPCM.

http://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/product/B000Q362TE/
http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=BCBA-2950

[edit]Eventually found it on Yesasia under "KG2kideigureido2pairotsuto (http://global.yesasia.com/en/PrdDept.aspx/code-j/section-videos/pid-1004692667/)"

Roujin0308

05-21-2007, 12:54 AM

CD Japan now has Makoto Shinkai's new film available for order: ltd ed (http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=CWF-102) || reg ed (http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=CWF-101)

ObiKenobi

05-21-2007, 01:59 AM

CD Japan now has Makoto Shinkai's new film available for order: ltd ed (http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=CWF-102) || reg ed (http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=CWF-101)

That's gotta be the first time I've ever seen something listed with 4.0ch surround.

mcarocks2003

05-21-2007, 05:44 AM

Finally i can cross out 1 title from my eternal wish-list :>

Tosho Daimos BOX (http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=DSTD-2687)

Yeah it's very pleasing news to know that old mech shows are still rescued from obscurity. I only Galvion from 1984 gets it's turn soon since it's never been released on any sort of video format.

Shiroi Hane

05-22-2007, 06:10 AM

PS, I've prompted Yesasia to add the GF and Ignition DVDs to their catalogue.

In semi-related news I notice the stores have added more detail on the Kiddy Grade 2 pilot DVD release:

There's 4 minutes of bonus footage (sounds like it's just a slideshow of artwork like at the end of the original Kiddy Grade PV) with audio commentary by Keiji Gotoh.
The first press release also includes a slipcover illustrated by Megumi Kadonosono and an 82-page conte booklet.
According to Neowing/CDJapan the video is 16:9 and the audio is Dolby 5.1

Oh, and.. only a few more days to go! {plus shipping time from Japan :( )

Skywise

05-22-2007, 07:21 AM

conte = storyboard. That's a real solid extra if you ask me.

Big_JIMMBOW

05-22-2007, 03:09 PM

since I'm behind on things, can someone fill me in on what KG Ignition, Maelstrom, and Truth Dawn are? And KG2 is coming out in a few days?! Shit I better get on pre-ordering that at amazon!

ObiKenobi

05-22-2007, 03:22 PM

since I'm behind on things, can someone fill me in on what KG Ignition, Maelstrom, and Truth Dawn are?

The series is being re-released as a set of 3 films and those are the titles. Ignition screened in April, the 2nd will be in late June and the last in September.

Shiroi Hane

05-22-2007, 07:35 PM

since I'm behind on things, can someone fill me in on what KG Ignition, Maelstrom, and Truth Dawn are? And KG2 is coming out in a few days?! Shit I better get on pre-ordering that at amazon!
The KG2 pilot DVD is out on the 25th of this month, no date has been set for the series itself airing.

Like ObiKenobi says, the original series has been reassembled into movie format and split up into three parts. The first part, Ignition, has already shown in the cinema and the DVD version is out
The first digest movie DVD is out on the 27th July.

vanfanel

06-01-2007, 08:20 AM

A little something for you Keiko Takemiya fans out there. Box set containing: "Toward the Terra" (original movie), "Andromeda Stories", and "The Door Into Summer" (I have no idea if this the Heinlein story or not, btw). The three shows are also being sold as singles.

http://www.amazon.co.jp/%E7%AB%B9%E5%AE%AE%E6%81%B5%E5%AD%90BOX-%E7%AB%B9%E5%AE%AE%E6%83%A0%E5%AD%90/dp/B000MX7UTY/ref=sr_1_6/503-9879153-3570316?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1180703625&sr=1-6

Thanatos

06-01-2007, 12:41 PM

Natsu e no Tobira (The Door Into Summer) is a shota movie about a 19th century, 14-year old French boy getting seduced by an older women, and all of his friends reactions to it.

nakimushi

06-01-2007, 11:40 PM

Sorry if this has already been mentioned (or if no one is interested), but Victorian Romance Emma Dai 2 Maku 1, first disk of the 2nd season, is being released on July 18th.

CDJapan (http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=PCBE-52551)

Amazon.co.jp (http://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/switch-language/product/B000PGTGUE/ref=dp_change_lang/503-8765176-6819964?ie=UTF8&language=en%5FJP)

vanfanel

06-02-2007, 07:23 AM

Natsu e no Tobira (The Door Into Summer) is a shota movie about a 19th century, 14-year old French boy getting seduced by an older women, and all of his friends reactions to it.

Sigh...I fear it speaks ill of this hobby that I don't even for a second suspect that you're joking... Well, at least I didn't pick it up expecting a clever time travel story...

It does surprise me that they used that title; that Heinlein novel is well-known in Japan, and the Japanese and English titles both match.

mcarocks2003

06-02-2007, 11:07 AM

I've seen Natsu e no Tobira on laserdisc and it's actually quite good. It falls a little short of the classic status but it's a decent shoujo story full of romance, angst and tradgey. The animation and character designs are very attractive at least.

While the main character is young, everything is done in a really decent manner (as is most stuff from the 80's). Overall It's an intelligent and poetic story. It's one of the few anime i've seen where characters interchange from speaking Japanese to French every now and again.

You can buy all 3 titles seperatly if your only interested in 1.

If you want an exceptional sci fi story with adult characters then i highly recommend Andromeda Stories (http://www.amazon.co.jp/%E3%82%A2%E3%83%B3%E3%83%89%E3%83%AD%E3%83%A1%E3%8 3%80%E3%83%BB%E3%82%B9%E3%83%88%E3%83%BC%E3%83%AA% E3%83%BC%E3%82%BA-%E5%85%89%E7%80%AC%E9%BE%8D/dp/B000MX7UTO). The old VHS release of this used to be very rare and go for around $200 when i last checked. I'm glad it's being rescued from obscurity since not many tv specials are.

Towards the Terra is easily the weakest of the three. While it has an interesting setting, it really drags and loses its sense of direction half way into the story.

Pelianth

06-23-2007, 03:48 AM

ARIA The OVA ~Arietta~

Cover Art (http://img.discstation.co.jp/image3/Z/ZMBZ-3548_L.jpg)

09/21/07 - 30 min.
ZMBZ-3548
5,000 yen

First Press Bonus: 6 page booklet (including setting data, staff discussion, a one-panel drawing by Kozue Amano, etc.), 2 postcards, and an Aria Shachou clear seal.

http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=ZMBZ-3548

The Great Bear

06-23-2007, 02:52 PM

ARIA The OVA ~Arietta~
09/21/07

Thanks for the heads up.

mcarocks2003

07-13-2007, 03:31 AM

Does anyone know where to find Andromeda Stories on Yesasia?

I can't find it and i'm sure it's under some obscure name.

Shiroi Hane

07-13-2007, 05:46 PM

I'm not familiar with the title, and all I've found is a manga (http://global.yesasia.com/en/PrdDept.aspx/code-j/section-comics/pid-1004903302/) - I assume since you are in this forum it is a DVD you are after.
You could try asking them, providing as much information as you can, they are generally quite helpful.

Pelianth

07-21-2007, 04:12 AM

Escaflowne Remaster Box [Limited Release]

11/23/07 release date
Color/940 minutes/Dolby digital (stereo)/single-sided 2 layer/9 discs
BCBA-3092 - 35,700 yen

Extras: 2nd story & 3rd story digest, music clip collection, Club Escaflowne videos, Nobuteru Yuki illustrated box.

First Press Bonus: Booklet, Audio commentary

http://product.bandaivisual.co.jp/web_service/shop_product_info.asp?item_no=BCBA-3092
http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=BCBA-3092

-------------------

LAST EXILE DVD-BOX [Limited Release]

11/21/07 release date
Language: Japanese (stereo)/English (stereo)/German (5.1) (No subtitles)
7 discs
VIZF-71 - 38,000 yen/VIBF-361 - 30,000 yen

Extras: "Last Exile Chronicle" 256-page booklet, a short-novel, digipak case, "special receipt" BOX (according to the website. (I do hope that doesn't mean it's a send-in. :P)

Deluxe version extra: Tatiana/Alister vanship model (http://www.jvcmusic.co.jp/m-serve/last-exile/dvd/img/tatiana_figure.jpg) and Range Murata illustration 16-card set.

First Press Bonus: Poster (both editions).

http://www.jvcmusic.co.jp/m-serve/last-exile/dvd/index.html
http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=VIZF-71
http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=VIBF-361

Buster Darkwings

07-21-2007, 04:22 AM

Thanatos

07-21-2007, 07:56 AM

Yeah... I have the R1s, the R3s; it's hard to believe this will be the 3rd Japanese DVD release of Esca. On the other hand, since it's a HD release it will finally FINALLY get rid of those composite source rainbows... I hope...

The Great Bear

07-21-2007, 07:56 AM

LAST EXILE DVD-BOX [Limited Release]

11/21/07 release date
Language: Japanese (stereo)/English (stereo)/German (5.1) (No subtitles)
7 discs
VIZF-71 - 38,000 yen/VIBF-361 - 30,000 yen

Extras: "Last Exile Chronicle" 256-page booklet, a short-novel, digipak case, "special receipt" BOX (according to the website. (I do hope that doesn't mean it's a send-in. :P)

Deluxe version extra: Tatiana/Alister vanship model (http://www.jvcmusic.co.jp/m-serve/last-exile/dvd/img/tatiana_figure.jpg) and Range Murata illustration 16-card set.

First Press Bonus: Poster (both editions).

http://www.jvcmusic.co.jp/m-serve/last-exile/dvd/index.html
http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=VIZF-71
http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=VIBF-361

Sounds nice, but much too rich for my blood.

PhilipReuben

07-21-2007, 01:16 PM

Escaflowne Remaster Box [Limited Release]

YES! I'm not going to rebuy it on DVD, but it's awesome to know that there's a high definition transfer out there for an eventual HD release.

Shiroi Hane

07-22-2007, 11:05 PM

Spotted the second Kiddy Grade Director's Cut movie DVD on Yesasia (who have since at least partially corrected the title ^^;) on the 19th (http://anime.thenexxus.org/blog/archives/2007/07/kiddy_grade_dir.html). It's also on Amazon (wasn't on CDJapan last I checked). Another 8-page colour booklet, first press mousemat and I believe some footage from the premiere event again.

http://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/product/B000STC76I/
http://global.yesasia.com/en/PrdDept.aspx/aid-1175701/section-videos/code-j/version-all/pid-1004917793/

Mazinkaizer

07-24-2007, 10:01 AM

Thanatos

07-24-2007, 08:33 PM

I think Esca's been released on R1 DVD like 4 or 5 times now. Bandai probably thinks everyone who wants it has it already.

Mazinkaizer

07-25-2007, 11:09 AM

I think Esca's been released on R1 DVD like 4 or 5 times now. Bandai probably thinks everyone who wants it has it already.

I believe that goes for all titles (or most of them at least) if you think about releasing them on BD or so :) surly most people might have X show but not everyone has the HD remaster :>

Thanatos

07-25-2007, 08:09 PM

What I mean is that Bandai Entertainment's not going to license and rerelease Esca on regular DVD because not enough sales in America are there. Are Americans going to shell out $100~200 for remastered Esca when they've been able to buy it for $40 for years? Heck, while Esca will probably get a Japanese Blu-Ray release eventually there may not be enough interest to do one in the states.

Buster Darkwings

07-25-2007, 08:25 PM

Yeah, even I remember even before the Anime Legends version or brick or whatever has been released, Rightstuf had the original R1s (both singles and the boxset, I think) on clearance for a looooong time.

Pyocola

07-25-2007, 08:34 PM

Looks like Bandai Visual is releasing a box of the first Gundam movies, from what I guess is a new remaster, in HD (although no idea if the last one was.) Also an HD remastered SD Gundam box.

Details here. (http://www.watch.impress.co.jp/av/docs/20070725/bandai.htm)

Buster Darkwings

07-25-2007, 08:43 PM

Whoa, they're finally releasing the Gundam movies with the original mono audio. Good thing I never got around to re-authoring the old releases with the LD audio, as it's quite a bitch to synch up and would mostly have been a waste of time.

Finally having the original SD Gundam on DVD will be nice as well. Gundam parodying Wacky Races FTW!

edit: Although I'm pleased at the Gundam movie re-release news, doing another DVD set of theatrical releases but not putting them on Blu-Ray is not a good sign of Bandai Visual's support for HD releases. I suppose they'd want to see how well their upcoming summer releases do before committing to more BDs, but this is starting to get rather frustrating.

Thanatos

07-25-2007, 08:56 PM

Oops. I've bought about 12 SD Gundam VHS tapes. Luckily that's only 1260 yen down the drain.

mcarocks2003

07-26-2007, 03:28 AM

Finally having the original SD Gundam on DVD will be nice as well. Gundam parodying Wacky Races FTW! According to this post on toonzone (http://forums.toonzone.net/showthread.php?t=194463), the Wacky Races episode is being left out. I don't know if it's true.

Buster Darkwings

07-26-2007, 04:05 AM

Hmm... I don't see anything on the Watch Impress article or on the Bandai listing for the box set that corroborates that report. It's part of Mark IV, right? Mark IV and all the other ones are listed, and there's nothing in the fine print that says something has been removed...

Oh, I see what the problem might be. Gunota was linking to the rental version, and Bandai often removes things from the rental versions to make them less attractive so people will actually buy the DVD. Usually it's just extras that get removed, though, but they have removed stuff like OVAs and such from Dancouga, Final Plus from SEED Destiny, and the Astray shorts. We'll see, though.

But I'll certainly be pissed if it's not on there. Damn armchair lawyers, parody works like this are protected.

ObiKenobi

08-01-2007, 03:20 PM

Looks like Bandai Visual is releasing a box of the first Gundam movies, from what I guess is a new remaster, in HD (although no idea if the last one was.)

Highly unlikely considering when they were remastered for the original DVD release. The original release, though, when compared to the remastered box set really hasn't aged well at all.

Here's an example of the same frame between the TV and movie version:

Movie (http://img73.imageshack.us/img73/1322/moviezg4.jpg)
TV (http://img73.imageshack.us/img73/1582/tvtw6.jpg)

Hopefully the new telecine that was done will help with respect to the wobbly picture that was seen in the original release.

ObiKenobi

08-01-2007, 03:26 PM

Whoa, they're finally releasing the Gundam movies with the original mono

For real? Wow, I guess I was right all these years for being suspicious of that "the audio was too damaged to use" claim. I could never imagine that the movies could have been kept in any worse shape than the TV series whose audio is just fine (for it's age). It really makes Tomino look like a jackass for making that statement years ago.

Plus Buster, or someone who knows japanese, can you confirm that this product listing says it has English subtitles?

http://product.bandaivisual.co.jp/web_service/shop_product_info.asp?item_no=BCBA-3107

I get from babelfish this: "Japanese English subtitle you attach (ON OFF possibility)"

I don't see English subtitles listed on the CDJapan listing, but that sure would be a nice added bonus.

Thanatos

08-01-2007, 09:27 PM

Website says has English and Japanese subtitles. Also stated video is HD remastered.

ObiKenobi

08-02-2007, 08:26 AM

Website says has English and Japanese subtitles.

Nice. It saves me the effort of having to reauthor the discs with subtitles.

ObiKenobi

08-02-2007, 09:17 AM

But I'll certainly be pissed if it's not on there. Damn armchair lawyers, parody works like this are protected.

Definitely, but even if it is left out the box set is just too tempting to pass up. I'm surprised it's taken this long for SD Gundam to be released but I guess the benefit in that is that it'll be from nice HD masters.

Mazinkaizer

08-03-2007, 07:22 AM

Website says has English and Japanese subtitles. Also stated video is HD remastered.

That's excellent ! no excuse for the Gundam fans not to buy it now :> i don't remember the original version of the movies but i think that only the audio (redubbed with the original seiyuu) and some of the effects is what differs from the ones made in 1999...right ?

ObiKenobi

08-03-2007, 07:50 AM

i don't remember the original version of the movies but i think that only the audio (redubbed with the original seiyuu) and some of the effects is what differs from the ones made in 1999...right ?

Redubbed, newer and crappier sound effects and the score was redone with music being replaced or outright removed in comparison to the original mix. One of the most noticeable examples with regards to the replaced/removed music is in the end battle in the 3rd movie between Amuro and Char.

ObiKenobi

08-03-2007, 08:06 AM

And just to add, at least in my opinion, the new redubbing is also inferior to the original dubbing. I hadn't really noticed the differences until I was informed of them by Thanatos quite a while back about them(having not actually watched the movies for years before buying the DVD versions), but after watching the VHS version again about 8 months ago a lot of the audio differences were striking.

Like Buster, I was going to actually track down the Laserdiscs to author the DVDs with the Laserdisc audio but this saves me the trouble. Not to mention the improved video we will get from the new HD master.

Buster Darkwings

08-07-2007, 03:42 AM

Well, I figured I'd try contacting BV directly in Japanese to see if they could tell me if it would be included or not. But the answer was not what I wanted to hear.

SD Gundam Mou Race (the Wacky Races parody) will indeed be cut from the DVD box.

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Mazinkaizer

08-07-2007, 06:52 PM

Thanatos

08-07-2007, 06:52 PM

Just to check, what HAS been confirmed on the SD Gundam set? The neowing page said "Joukan, Gekan, Gaiden, Matsuri Plus" but since the originals were "Mark I~V" I don't know if that means Joukan or not.

Buster Darkwings

08-07-2007, 08:23 PM

Sounds like Neowing might be using the episode names or something instead of the original OVA volume names. Pretty sure all of the episodes will be included except for the SD Gundam Mou Race ep.

Buster Darkwings

08-07-2007, 11:35 PM

This is really sad :( and here i was looking forward for the original SD series. I don't really understand the reason for that ! I am used to such thing from some R1 companies since they're licensing the materials, but here Bandai are the ones that owns the license for the show, so why would they take that Eps out :sigh:

They probably figure they could get sued for the ep being too similar to Wacky Races. I don't see how they could considering the episode was made almost 20 years ago, though.

Roujin0308

08-11-2007, 11:24 AM

Came across a news item about this at AnimeNewsNetwork; it's the 3rd piece in their news from Friday 08/10.

It's already available for pre-order at Amazon Jp (http://www.amazon.co.jp/ã‚¢ãƒ‹ãƒ¡è£½ä½œ20å‘¨å¹´è¨˜å¿µ-éŠ€æ²³è‹±é›„ä¼èª¬-LEGEND-å*€å·äº®-å¯Œå±±æ•¬-åºƒä¸*é›…å¿—-ä½ã€…æœ¨æœ›-æ£®åŠŸè‡³-è‹¥æœ¬è¦å¤«-æ¦ŠåŽŸè‰¯å*-ã‚*ãƒ¼ãƒˆãƒ³å±±ç”°/dp/B000UVLARG/ref=sr_1_1/250-1327494-1463449?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1186849089&sr=8-1) at 25% off.

Thanatos

09-15-2007, 02:58 AM

Dr. SLUMP DVD-BOX THE 90'S up for preorder at cdjapan.

http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=BBBA-9223

No amazon entry yet.

Includes all 70-something episodes, a huge booklet, and a Toei megabox.

This is the 1997 TV series which took over DBGT's timeslot. HUGELY popular on VCD. I know not why. Must have been big in China, Hong Kong, or Signapore.

The "new" Dr. Slump TV series is notable for being the first all-CG TV anime. It also has kid-Gokuu appearing in several episodes.

ilmaestro

10-17-2007, 04:32 PM

Has there been any word on when we might see the new Evangelion movies get a home release? After all of them have been in the cinema?

Shiroi Hane

10-17-2007, 07:11 PM

Ah, nearly forgot to mention: the final Kiddy Grade gekijouban DVD, Truth Dawn, will be released on the 21st of December according to Amazon.

http://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/product/B000WOTYKG/

Redshirt 24

10-19-2007, 11:48 AM

And also on December 21: a three-disc Macross: Do You Remember Love? DVD set (?!?). According to CD Japan (http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=BCBA-3170) (the actual breakdown is on CDJ's front page), it goes like this:

Disc 1: HD remastered version of the movie
Disc 2: original non-remastered theatrical release
Disc 3: "...trailers, TV commercials, Sega Saturn game movie and other rare footage."

Pyocola

11-15-2007, 03:14 PM

Bandai Visual continues its cavalcade of HD remasters on DVD to get a few sales in before Blu-ray. Latest to get the treatment: Uchuu Senkan Yamato (http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=BCBA-3167)

Rhodes

11-15-2007, 04:37 PM

And no English Subs! See I would buy this boxset in a heartbeat. Well its only DVD so maybe when it comes out on BR it'll have English Subs.

Buster Darkwings

11-16-2007, 12:50 AM

Pretty good price for that many eps. I'll be passing, but I might bite for a Blu-Ray release.

Pyocola

11-16-2007, 11:07 AM

Pretty good price for that many eps.
It is? It's more expensive than both Cowboy Bebop and Escaflowne.

Buster Darkwings

11-16-2007, 02:50 PM

Ah, indeed, I didn't look closely and thought it had all of the TV series.

Sweeped

12-21-2007, 03:46 AM

Shugo Chara Amulet DVD BOX I

CDJapan link (http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=PCBG-61137)

Release Date: 2008/03/19
No. of Discs: 7 (5DVD + 2CD I presume)
Price: 28000 yen

Includes:

- First 13 episodes (aka season 1)
- Picture Disks
- Hinamori Amu Big Towel
- Special Booklet vol. 1 (Episode Guide, Setting designs, interviews)
- Bonus DVD (Interviews, Promos)
- Bonus CD 1 (Audio Drama and Radio Show)
- Bonus CD 2 (Original Soundtrack)

And Coming out one month before on 2008/02/20 is a 3800 yen plain no features vol. 1 with 3 episodes.

I like how the producers market two sets of DVDs, one obviously for the younger fans for their parents to buy them, and another for the older crowd. Powerpuff Girls Z did the same thing too.

In any case, this is one of the better Magical Girl shows in recent memory imo, and this should be the first of 4 boxes presuming its 52 episodes. Box is well worth it if you're a Mahou Shojo fan.

ObiKenobi

12-24-2007, 02:20 PM

And no English Subs! See I would buy this boxset in a heartbeat. Well its only DVD so maybe when it comes out on BR it'll have English Subs.

Don't hold your breath or you'll suffocate waiting.

Shiroi Hane

03-07-2008, 08:47 PM

Kiddy Grade is being re-released, again, this time with the original series repackaged in two box sets. The first is due out on the 23rd of May at 19000 yen and the first press extra is a disc with a Keiji Gotoh interview and an audio drama.

http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B00159MY8G
http://global.yesasia.com/en/PrdDept.aspx/code-j/section-index/pid-1010701607/

If anyone has anything to add to what I've put on my blog (http://anime.thenexxus.org/blog/archives/2008/03/kiddy_grade_jap.html) already then let me know.

Jumbo

03-10-2008, 11:10 AM

Draneor

03-10-2008, 11:41 AM

I really want Kara no Kyoukai, but I can't afford to blow $500-$700 on seven movies. It looks really nice though.

Hayate Kurogane

03-10-2008, 06:20 PM

Mangaoh has release dates for the DVD release of the first three "chapters" of the TYPE-MOON/ufotable Kara no Kyoukai (Garden of Sinners) Movies.

vol. 1: 5.21.08
vol. 2: 6.25.08
vol. 3: 7.25.08

Vol. 1 LE will come with the DVD, CD soundtrack vol. 1, Takeushi Takashi illustrated box, a compact version of the first movie pamphlet, a special pin up and an original short story book. Looks to be priced at 7,875 after taxes.

Don't see it up on amazon.co.jp yet.

Mangaoh product info link (http://www.mangaoh.co.jp/php/data_product.php?i_prd_code=166688)

Listings at CD Japan (http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/search.html?type=GC&restrict=DVD&strict=&word=kara+no+kyokai).
Listings at Amazon Japan (http://www.amazon.co.jp/s/ref=nb_ss_gw?__mk_ja_JP=%83J%83%5E%83J%83i&url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=%8C%80%8F%EA%94%C5%81u%8B%F3%82%CC%8B%AB% 8AE%81v&Go.x=0&Go.y=0&Go=Go).

About time!

*LEs preordered*

Supreme-Kai

03-11-2008, 03:55 AM