Mattrivers95

4 hours ago, LeGonze said:

Guys!!... I finished Jujutsu Kaisen this past weekend and wow... 24 Eps that feel like 3... Great Anime!!... Super Fun and Interesting!!... Can't wait to have a Limited Edition of this... I've read that VIZ has the rights of it... But also read that Funimation maybe doing something now that Crunchyroll and Funimation fusioned... Anyways, super fun, I loved it!!... Can't wait for Jujutsu Kaisen 0 Movie!!!... 😎😎

 

 

Also, I started To Your Eternity right after JK... Ep1 was great... Shocking great... I'm enjoying it so far... 

 

 

Wish you all a great week!!... 

I watched akira last night in Dolby vision and was very impressed with the picture quality, I can’t do a direct comparison with the other 4k version cos I sold my Korean steel book a few weeks back but this version seems to look a lot more filmic with less artificial sharpening, anyway it’s the best the film has ever looked. Have you had a chance to watch it yet?

I keep seeing a lot of excitement about the jujutsu kaisen movie so I’ll give the season a watch along with to your eternity which I’ve also heard great things about. It’s adapted from a manga from the author of a silent voice isn’t it? That’s a good a reason to watch it as any.

My recent splurge on the Zavvi steelbook sale along with my most recent gb and Amazon arrivals, thanks @blu.steel33. I definitely agree with those that favour the Her full slip over the other two, I’d originally planned to keep the dl but I’ve changed my mind now.

14 minutes ago, AndroiDad75 said:

But how do you know that from the site?  Or do you not know that from what I posted and you get that through doing a google search of just "what order to watch...."x" in?"

 

Thanks for the info by the way!!!

Yeah there was some confusion about this because of the way ufotable communicated it (or didn’t), I was always under the impression that the mugen train arc was separate from season 2 but it turns out it’s the first arc of the season. Most shows aren’t this complicated lol. (Apart from the Fate series, hoo boy).

16 minutes ago, AndroiDad75 said:

So @extantsrevenge, if I use Demon Slayer as an example.. Here's what I found using that site:

 

 

So does that mean the order of viewing is to watch the whole series first and then the movie?  I thought my son said something like the movie kind of takes place during one of the seasons....  So would I not want to watch the movie at some point during that season before moving on to the next?  Although, I am totally open to the fact that I may have misunderstood what he was trying to tell me too.... 🤣🤣🤣🤣

What he means is, the film takes place in between season one and two, but then ufotable rather cynically turned the films mugen train story arc into an extended seven episode arc that now forms the beginning of season two. You could therefore skip the movie altogether and just watch the extended version, I think funimation lists season two and the mugen train arc separately though. The correct viewing order is 

season one
Movie

Season two - mugen train arc

entertainment district arc

Invoice paid, can’t wait to see what this looks like in dv.

Thanks @Grendeland @extantsrevenge for the recommendations, I’ve not heard of these titles before but I see konosuba is on Crunchyroll so I’ll give that a watch later.

12 hours ago, Grendel said:

Whew!

I managed to catch up on the tsunami of incredible Anime coming down the pipe in the near future (and currently) via Youtube vids, from my fave presenters (Mother's Basement, Gigguk and Glass Reflection) and to say we are going to be entertained, is the understatement of the year!

What an incredible assortment of titles that cover all genres, styles, interests and sequel addiction, heh.

I personally find viewing the vids of these Gentlemen extremely convenient, for bringing to my attention what's coming down the road and their brief synopsis (usually, uncoloured) are very informative.

Certainly there are others but not as dependable I'd suggest, for keeping their finger on the pulse.

 

Anime has grown so incredibly over the past few years (in NA & Europe), from a niche cult fave of a few, to immense success as an entertainment medium that appeals to a vast spectrum of folks.

Good timing I'd suggest also, since Hollywood is floundering right now, with no real direction in mind. They brought it on themselves though, giving little thought to original content and simply a focus on milking previous successes to turn a quick buck. I have no sympathy for them and can only hope that a few new Directors and Writers come to understand, that people are growing tired of their shtick and without new concepts and ideas, they will find other mediums.

We welcome those folks, with open arms!

 

Anime is a strange beast, to be sure, as it can provide incredibly mature and thought-provoking shows and yet still engage with the 13 year old horny/action junkie.

Fortunately, the palate is broad and we can easily select the shows that have meaning to us without concern for those that do not.

 

I do wish the price for the Blus were not as extravagant but sadly, that's a scenario that will not change anytime soon.

Fortunately, we have a variety of Houses that provide occasional sales on the intimidating retail prices.

Also, there's more often than not, a wonderful CE offered by someone, for some of the better shows, should one do the necessary hunting.

 

I have a few new treasures that I'm incredibly pleased with but I also have a fair amount in the mail on the way, so will wait a few days before tossing up a pic.

In the interim, please don't be shy about providing your own pics my Friends!

I LOVE to see them, all the time!!! 😍

 

Cheers!

 

edit: oops! almost forgot to welcome our new Friend @xdestroyerj to the basement coven!

So very happy to have you join us my Buddy. Please feel free to chat with any info that crosses your mind.

All the best!

 

 

 

 

 

14 hours ago, Grendel said:

Good Evening My Friends;

I am of course, so incredibly pleased to read of all your acquisitions of the NGE sets! 😍

Most assuredly one of the classics of Anime!

I also hope that some of you have been able to view the newly released NGE 3.0+1.0 "THRICE UPON A TIME" which finally puts a definitive ending to the saga.

I personally will need to await the release of a Blu-ray but for those of you with streaming service, I've heard it is very satisfying. 🥰

 

There are also an incredible amount of NEW Anime shows that I think will be very satisfying for many of us as well.

I could provide a laundry list of titles or... I could just plug in this vid link, heh;

 

 

😉

 

Thanks for the video link, I keep forgetting to subscribe to mother’s basement, I’ve just watched this vid and he’s more recent one and making a note of what’s airing and what I’ve missed. I’m slowly getting into the habit of watching seasonal anime, apart from demon slayer s2 I don’t always think to check which new episodes have been added but I’ve got plenty of recommendations from these videos. 
 

ive just received Revue Starlight ce from anime online which I hadn’t seen and they had as a deal of the week recently for £15. They’re doing the same thing this week with flip flappers ce so I purchased that too.

Also, another anituber I like who you’re probably aware of is under the scope who I’ll often refer to if I’m making a blind buy. 

hace 3 minutos, LeGonze dijo:

Yeah!!... I was speechless with the animation.

 

Now I'm "rewatching" it on episodes. Ep1 was not in the movie at all and it's a great introduction to Rengoku. I'm at Ep3 right now and Mugen Train arc is definitely more robust there. I'm actually enjoying the "rewatch" but the PQ does look inferior compared to the Aniplex disc.

 

I would say get. It's supposed to be Region Free.

 

I wanted to get the Japanese Limited Edition Ufotable Exclusive or something like that, but waited for the NA release and unfortunately is inferior in goodies. I was expecting at least a few art cards but nothing. At this point, it's too late now.

Yeah you can’t beat aniplex discs, and their prices. Do you know if the mugen train episodes count as the beginning of season two or are they in between episodes?

hace 51 minutos, LeGonze dijo:

That looks awesome @Mattrivers95!!.. 😃😉😉

 

Guys!! I watched Mugen Train Saturday night and I must say Ufotable is amazing and Aniplex is INCREDIBLE there. Absolutely stunning Animation!!… Great Movie!! I’m sooo glad I got the LE set!!… 😬😬😬

 

It’s great isn’t it? I’m watching the entertainment district arc on funimation and it’s good so far. I’m still not sure when the movies being released here on disc, I might cave and get the Japanese one from cd japans website.

FINALLY found sound euphonium season 2 on eBay for a reasonable price, though the import fees nudged it up a notch. Only the second half came in a case but they sent the sleeve for part 2 and they’re dvd size so I can just use an old case.

hace 19 minutos, AndroiDad75 dijo:

Hey my new found anime friends... I have a question for all of you - allowing me to make sure I post correctly here.  

 

First, before the question, I have noticed that there isn't a general Anime discussion thread here.  This is the closest thing, and does seem to be used that way sometimes, but the title calls out new release topics...

 

So on to the question:

 

When I want to just talk about a new show I started watching and/or may want to watch, is it appropriate to post here?  Or would you rather I open my own anime collection thread and use that for anything I've recently watched, series suggestions, etc...?

 

Thanks crew!

I think this thread is perfect for what you’re describing, inevitability news about forthcoming releases and recent purchases are popular, but the most interesting topics tend to focus on shows that people haven’t seen and are curious about. That’s certainly my reason for coming here anyway as I only recently jumped back on the anime bandwagon after falling off in the early 2000’s (and subsequently missing out on a golden era lol).

hace 15 minutos, extantsrevenge dijo:

Anime Fans look

 

 

 

we also launched a GB.

Whaaaat? These look great, I’m never thrilled when steelbook art is used for the slips but these look great, I went with the lenticular. Also what label is doing this? Not kimchi? Do we know if the other shinkai movies are getting steelbook releases because now I’m hesitant to jump on novas full slips.

hace 30 minutos, MoneySniper dijo:

I think this whole set would look nice together with the Your Name Kimchi OC, but I’m Indecisive on if I should enter this GB or not.

You should.

Latest arrivals, thanks to @blu.steel33, @ksosk for setting up the gb for suspiria, and whoever sneaked me onto the blade runner gb.

hace 20 horas, romeroland dijo:

for your consideration

 

 

Wow what a collection! That reminds me I don’t own a copy of wolf children. What are the four titles in the bottom right corner?

Man that’s a great set, I’d just begun streaming the first episode when you posted this and it’s already on my “to buy” list. I’ll probably get death parade too as I recall you recommending that a few weeks back. Thanks for the pics.

This is the last of my xmas splurge 

erased - loved this so I’ll have to read the manga, vol1 seems to be out of print at the moment so I might just read it digitally.

re zero. - liked the first half more than the second but enjoyed it overall, hooboy those pq issues though, I think ata still have a disc replacement scheme going.

hyouka - loved and preferred the dub on this one.

nichijou - loved, I’d heard it was funny but I was weeping at times 

demon slayer s1 - a rewatch and I was amazed at the picture quality 

slime and eureka - haven’t watched yet.

hace 11 horas, Grendel dijo:

Also;

- Twin Star Exorcists; AtA, full series
- Demon Slayer: Mugen Train; Aniplex, film
- Akudama Drive; Funi, LE (S-1)
- Gun Gale Online; AtA
- Juni Taisen; Funi
- Death Parade; AtA
- Goblin Slayer (S-1); Funi, Steel ( courtesy of my lovely Secret Santa, @AndroiDad75 !  😍
- Kado: Right Answer; Funi
- Slime (S-1); Funi, Steel  ( courtesy of my lovely Secret Santa, @AndroiDad75 again !  😍

 

 

🥰

I keep seeing that akudama drive being discussed by people in very favourable terms, I just looked it up on wiki and it looks like one of the more acclaimed animes of 2020. It looks like funimation are only releasing a standard version over here so I might import the set you’ve pictured. I’ll probably stream the first couple of eps today so see if I like it.

hace 4 horas, CAYENNE-FAHRER dijo:

DE - Violet Evergarden - The Film [2020] (Limited Special Edition)  4K

 

Release: 25.03.22

Amazonde:                 45,99€

JPC:                                   49,99€

Saturn/MediaMarkt:   47,99€

Special-Booklet, Artcards, Imageboardcards

 

final Artwork,

 

Digipak

 

 

 

 

Oh this is the Japanese artwork I was hoping for. I hope ata release this version with the pet cover, I don’t see why not as they’re really pushing the 4k format recently.

hace 27 minutos, LeGonze dijo:

Hey Kim!! @ksosk

 

Do you have any info about this??… Let us Know!!… 🤓🤓

Yeah come on mate you must know something, you’re always up to something or other.

Everything arrived in one piece, no damage whatsoever, the spine title on t2 could be clearer though. Anyway these will be the most expensive empty boxes I’ll ever purchase lol. 

Just received mine 

hace 18 minutos, bungral dijo:

What does the tracking say?

 

Mine says it arrived at destination on the 23rd.  Nothing since then.

Yeah that was my last notification too, now it says on the 4th it’s arrived in the uk and passed through sorting.

Check your shipping info lads, it looks like we have touch down in the uk.

It looks fabulous 😍