Mattrivers95

hace 2 horas, Grendel dijo:

Good Evening My Dear Friends;  😀

First off, a very wonderful Happy New Year! to each and every one of you!  🥳

 

So, although I sadly placed last in my tier ranking at the home-schooled "pic taking for Morons" seminar where I think I was beat by a pre-schooler using an etch-a-sketch, I somehow managed to at least take the lens cap off before clicking and hopefully, one or two of the titles are visible.

With that totally superfluous preamble out of the way, I wish to present for your consideration @extantsrevenge my friend, this heartfelt submission for the prestigious;

Anime Collection: Otaku Collector Award.  ⛩️

I wished to await the arrival of my NGE UE set before submission and thankfully, it did not take as long as anticipated.

It also arrived in pristine condition, I'm ecstatic to announce! 🥳

 

So without further babble, I submit the following, all of which hold a significant place in my heart;

- Ghost In The Shell; IVE Ent, Premium ed (via Kimchi)

- Legend Of The Galactic Heroes; Sentai, Ultimate Ed

- Akira; IVE Ent, 1-Click Limited Ed (via Kimchi)

- Berserk (1998); MVM, SteelBook

- Cowboy Bebop; Sunrise, Collector's Ed

- Neon Genesis Evangelion; AtA Ultimate Ed.

- Fullmetal Alchemist; Brotherhood; Aniplex Limited Ed.

- Gurren Lagann; Aniplex Limited Ed.

- Elfen Lied; Sentai SteelBook

- Puella Magi Modoka Magica (Series); Aniplex Limited Ed.

- Hellsing; Ultimate: WeET Collector's Limited Ed.

- Vampire Hunter D (1985); Sony, SteelBook

 

🥰

 

 Hopefully, this mixed dozen of some of my fave shows of all time prove sufficient, my friend. 😉

My very best wishes to all our dear Anime Collectors and please, should you have opportunity to gain even more wonderful Anime treasures, we would love to see them in the Anime Sub-Forum!

 

 

Wow that nge ultimate edition is huge, I had no idea it was that large. Love those full metal alchemist brotherhood sets too, they’re on my aoa wish list along with fate zero. I do hope Sentai release a standard/collectors edition of galactic heroes, I keep meaning to start it on HIDIVE. Also, is that vampire Hunter d steelbook the first or second movie?

Nova revealed the beauty shots for 5 centimetres per second, it’s an amaray  full slip, no word yet I think on subtitles . Hopefully we can get a group buy going for this series @ksosk?

7 hours ago, LeGonze said:

Hey guys!!...

 

I just opened DM MT cause I want to watch it tomorrow... So I decided to open S1 LEs and here you have all these pics... 

 

All these have a beautiful box... No special effects on the printing, but very nice textured paper used... Feels and looks very nice. 

The booklets are very nice and the art cards are thin but really nice too...

 

The Digipack on the MT movie is absolutely beautiful... The art work used is astonishing... Amazing paper quality and it looks Beautiful... The booklet also great but doesn't come with any art cards wich is a complete let down. Also, for those with big OCD, the LE of the movie is taller than the S1 boxes, wich is very odd (Why Aniplex?? Whhhyyyy??? 😭). The only thing that comes to mind is that they will release this arc the same way as S1, as that's what they're doing right now on streaming services.

 

Edit: By way... The Blu-Ray cases are waaaaaaaaaaaaaaay way better than the Amarays... A lot better... Transparent plastic and beautiful art... Waaaay Better... 

 

 

 

 

 

Demon Slayer Season 1 - Part1 LE (Aniplex).

 

 

 

Demon Slayer Season 1 - Part 2 LE (Aniplex).

 

 

 

Demon Slayer Mugen Train The Movie LE (Aniplex).

Great pics! It’s a shame they didn’t keep the box size the same, I’m not sure that movie box would even fit in my shelves as I can’t go higher than 20cms. I think they’ve done this with the fate heavens feel movies too.

I’m in two minds now about whether to purchase the movie as a stand alone or just buy the season 2 part 1 which will most likely include the mugen train arc in episode form like you say, do we know yet whether this extended mugen train arc counts as the first 7 episodes of season 2 or is it a bridge to the entertainment district arc that’s currently streaming?

47 minutes ago, LeGonze said:

Guuuys!!!...

 

I just finished Season 1 of Dr. Stone!!... What a fun show!!... Great Animation!!... Loving it!!! 

 

Can't wait for Season 2!!...  Not sure if I can wait for the Limited Edition that's coming on March as It's already on Crunchyroll... Hahaa... (Of course I'm getting the LE) 

 

Glad to hear you liked the whole season, I’ve only watched the first episode and it was really funny.

28 minutes ago, Squeegie McGee said:

By the way my fellow Otakus, if anyone has MAL ( My Anime List ), let me know and we can connect on there too and share our lists of what we're following and what we've watched! Mine will take a LONG while to complete since I've been watching anime for 25 years lol though I have started on it

 

Oh I created a profile on there a few weeks ago, same username, I’m still updating my profile.

1 minute ago, Squeegie McGee said:

@Mattrivers95  Ya alot of the anime I watch are upcoming animes debuting each season so it will be a quick minute until these animes have media to buy.. especially if it's very popular too

Yeah I’ve just read on wiki that it’s part 2 rather than season 2 that’s arriving in January which is what you originally said, I misread it lol. I’m hoping the Blu ray isn’t also a split season (it will).

On 12/28/2021 at 6:17 AM, Squeegie McGee said:

Went on a binge and watched Season 1 part 1 of How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom the other day... a MUST WATCH!

 

Can't wait when part 2 begins next month!

Yeah I haven’t seen this one either, just found it on funimation so I’ll watch the first few eps this morning probably. There doesn’t seem to be a physical release just yet but if season two’s coming there’s probably one on the way.

1 hour ago, LeGonze said:

By the way guys...

 

I finished Fate/Zero on Netflix and I definitely want the Aniplex set... Will start saving for that one... Haha...

 

Amazing, and I mean it... AMAZING Animation and pretty good story... I liked it very very much...

 

Will keep watching the rest of the series so next comes Fate/Stay Night... Unfortunaly this one is not available on Netflix nor Crunchyroll... Do you guys know where can I find it?? 

 

 

Yeah I need to save for that aniplex fate/zero set too, there’s an MVM release over here but I’ve read that the picture quality is vastly inferior. I’ve just finished fate stay night ubw and highly recommend it. I think I’m gonna do the heavens feel route next then watch zero as a prequel and probably watch the original fate stay night. I’m surprised it’s not on Netflix where you are, they must have lost the streaming rights in certain regions cos it’s still on here.

just finished cowboy bebop, erased and full metal panic seasons 1-4.  Loved Cb, and was thoroughly gripped by erased. @Grendelhad warned me Its a little condensed in parts particularly at the end so I’ll need to read the manga, I might watch the live action remake too which is apparently half decent. Also highly recommend full metal panic, I don’t usually watch mecha stuff but really got into this one, you can technically skip season 2 as it’s a self contained comedy focused season but still worth a watch. Season 1,3, and 4 are superb so fingers crossed for a season 5 to finish it off.

Im currently watching hyouka and your lie in April.

Hope everyone had a good Christmas.

18 minutes ago, LeGonze said:

My latest reception!!

Anime Christmas!!…

 

Dr. Stone Season 1 Steelbook!!!

 

Beautiful art chosen. Matte finish with some shiny spots… Looks beautiful!!… 🤗🤗

 

Matches perfectly with my LE boxset… 🤓🤓

 

SUPER FUN SERIES!!… 🤓🤓

Nice, I’ve got that on the way too along with that time I got reincarnated as a slime. I’ve only seen the first ep of each but like what I’ve seen so far.

Hi guys I just got an email from nova media announcing that they’re releasing all of shinkai makoto’s catalogue as full slips (all titles before Your Name) which is jolly good news. There’s no mention of steelbooks, just full slips, so hopefully kimchi do weathering with you for a full set. Also nova are continuing with their Wang kar wai steelbooks too which is nice.

13 hours ago, extantsrevenge said:

I love Kyoto Animation too 😍

 

Great editions @Mattrivers95

 

Very happy to give you your first collection Award

 

Talking about Kyoto, remember that Kanon Opening, I love that song

 

Man I’ve never watched kanon, or air for that matter, I think they’re on funimation but MVM recently announced they’re getting a dvd release in the new year so I’ll pick them up then.

4 hours ago, Grendel said:

Wow!!! gotta love that Kyo-Ani  collection! (one of my fave studios in the entire industry!!!)

 

Awesome @Mattrivers95! well done!  🥳

Thanks! I’ll need to grab that second violet evergarden ce from ata this month before it’s gone.

My first submission, five collectors editions by my favourite studio Kyoto animation- clannad, a silent voice, violet evergarden, tamako market, and k-on. (Sorry I couldn’t find a membership card so I used a jcard instead)

59 minutes ago, LeGonze said:

I hope it's great... 

 

I'm glad you say GKids IQ is good as I really want to get their Weathering With You 4K CE... 

yeah it’s a doozy, I actually can’t watch it without rewinding certain scenes to see again. The your name pq certainly isn’t bad, and it’s still a worthy upgrade but I’m wondering if it suffers from being an early 4k release or if funimation just fudged the authoring.

Went for the lenticular myself, I wonder what the picture quality is like on these Korean discs, the funimation/ata discs were fine but not as good as the weathering with you ones by gkids.

15 minutes ago, Grendel said:

Good Evening @Mattrivers95,  😀

 

I'm not certain from your post above, what you could possibly be "very ashamed" about?

Anime releases, as you are astutely aware, are probably the most expensive Blu-rays we can purchase, be they standard amaray eds, CEs, LEs or unique 1-hits.

It's a very intimidating type of collection to pursue.

It's always been like this, sadly. In the days of VHS and Laser Discs, it was even more horrendous, as prices were absolutely astronomical.

We can at least take comfort that those terrible days are behind us.

 

I think you've identified some spectacular editions coming your way and I'm so very pleased you will have the opportunity to enjoy such wonderful shows!

I know that there is always fear of 'missing out' on a release if not purchased at given opportunity but truth be known, I've managed to slide past that trepidation.

Yes, there are shows that may possibly end up either sold out for a very long time (if not forever) but over the past 8 years, I've seen some reappear that I thought never would and in this day and age with the significant market opportunities available to us, we often see the return of titles we thought long gone.

 

I think having the opportunity to search the entire planet via the internet for titles, is a HUGE game-changer at this time and companies know that.

The days of holding titles hostage unless customers meet the whims of the releasing agent, are for the most part, long over with.

 

I'm very happy to read of the titles you've selected recently my friend and I think you will be incredibly pleased just sitting back, relaxing, and enjoying what you have vice worrying about what you might have missed!  🥰

 

Cheers Buddy!

 

Oh I just meant the fact that I went back to the sale twice after swearing that was it, I’ve no discipline lol. I was trying to be careful knowing I’ve got some invoices incoming but what the hell it’s Xmas.

7 hours ago, Grendel said:

Hi Again Folks;  🙂

 

I just wanted to take a quick moment to mention that although I haven't been posting much on the NA Houses Christmas offerings, I did want to mention that at RightStuf, they do have some moderate price drops on some Aniplex titles that you may find of interest; (in addition to other sale items)

 

Link;

https://www.rightstufanime.com/category/Blu~ray/publisher/ANIPLEX-OF-AMERICA

 

Of Note:

- Puella Magi Madoka Magica The Movie Trilogy Blu-ray (60 Usd)

- Puella Magi Madoka Magica TV Box Set Blu-ray (100 Usd)

- Kaguya-sama Love Is War S-1; Blu-ray (90 Usd)

- Black Butler Complete S-1; Box Set Blu-ray (130 Usd)

- Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood Box Set 1 and Set 2;  Blu-ray (90 Usd, each)

- The Irregular at Magic High School Complete Box Set Blu-ray (100 Usd)

- The Irregular at Magic High School (The Movie) The Girl Who Summons the Stars Blu-ray (35 Usd)

 

😊

 

Thanks for that link, I had a look and noticed there’s an aniplex edition of your lie in April, I’m wondering if that has better picture quality than the standard editions I bought from ata, there still sealed so I could sell them but I’m unsure if the AoA editions are an upgrade. 
 

Anyway I’ve just added erased ce, re zero ce, and eureka seven ce to my Xmas purchases and now feel very ashamed lol. I watched an ep of revolutionary girl too and it was great but I’m spent for now. I’ve just found seraph on Netflix too so I’ll give that a gander now. Also thanks for pushing me over the edge on the above titles, I’d previously dismissed them for some reason but I couldn’t get over how good erased is.

17 hours ago, Grendel said:

Good Evening @Mattrivers95,  🙂

 

Researching the problem issues with the initial Western releases of Re:Zero was easy enough as I Bookmarked it.

Finding the info identifying when they made rectifications...not so much as I did not Bookmark it.

 

Essentially, the issue was with some significant 'banding' in a number of episodes, principally in Pt-1.

Link; (ANN : June 22 2018)

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2018-06-22/re-zero-western-blu-rays-show-color-banding-artifacts-companies-respond/.133243

 

As to what banding is, I guess one pic = a thousand words...

 

 

I'll continue my search for the date of when the issue found a partial resolution but as far as physical media goes, it was in time for the Funimation release of the entire S-1 in one set and for AtA's CE of the show.

I hope to provide a touch more info, when I remember where I stored  it...😉

 

also; my sincere GRATZ on your incredible selection of new treasures!

Wonderful shows, each and every one.

(note: no biggie on just being exposed to CBB now, I've a few older shows still on my "to watch list" as well, heh heh. Just glad that NOW you ARE watching it!) 😍

 

Cheers Buddy

That’s great thanks for the link, I’ve had a dig through the forums and it seems like it was fixed in time for the complete season but I can’t find a definitive answer but apparently they still have a disc replacement scheme still running so it might be worth the risk anyway. I’m also thinking about erased, eureka seven and revolutionary girl too, I haven’t seen any of them so I’ll watch a few eps to see if I like them. I also still need to get violet evergarden eternity and demon slayer s1 which I’ve seen but don’t own  copies of so I have a decision to make before the sale and my 10% code ends.

3 hours ago, Grendel said:

Good Afternoon My Friends;

 

I'm a bit late getting this up but my back is giving me severe grief today.

 

Anyway, today's CE release by AtA is;

 

Belladonna of Sadness Limited Edition 4K UHD & Blu-ray

 

Link;

https://www.alltheanime.com/collections/new-products-christmas-2021

 

I've linked to the AtA CE special full page on this one, as they are providing a variety of choices for this release;

- Bundle (CE + Book) [45 Quid]

- Just CE, [25 Quid] or

- Just the Book [30 Quid]

 

The book looks pretty cool, so I think I may go for the bundle, personally.

 

Pic;

 

 

This is an older Anime (1973 !) but a very intriguing one with many fantastical elements to it.

I'd recommend at least reading the write-up on their web-site to determine interest (and so I don't need to replicate it here...heh)

 

Also, I just realized I totally overlooked a previous CE release in the group;  (sorry!)

 

Kaiba Collector's Edition Blu-ray (35 Quid)

Link;

https://www.alltheanime.com/collections/new-products-christmas-2021/products/kaiba-collectors-edition-blu-ray

 

I'm not overly familiar with this cute Anime, so if anyone is and wishes to share their knowledge, I for one would appreciate hearing more!

 

Pic;

 

 

 

Cheers! (and good hunting!)  😉

 

 

Yeah I think I’m gonna take the plunge on that belladonna ce, I’m curious though about ata’s forthcoming 4k releases and whether they contain hdr, I’ve read that it makes grain management very difficult and it’s easier to put them out in sdr instead like millenium actress. Anyway I’ve been satisfied with the others I own like akira and gits and they were pretty contentious scans.

My sales acquisitions arrived this morning so I’ve got plenty to watch over the coming weeks but I’m starting with cowboy bebop which inexplicably escaped my attention for nearly twenty five years. Also I’m thinking of making one last purchase on re zero but can you confirm your point above about the picture quality issues only applies to the split season editions and not the full season edition? Thanks in advance.

nge ce

miss koboyashi’s dragon maid

amagi brilliant park

fate stay/night ubw ce 

vampire Hunter d bloodlust 

cowboy bebop

your lie in April parts 1+2

lupin part iv

full metal panic s1 - s4

I’ve just read on anime uk forums from people who have received their packages that the contents of the two mystery boxes are 

red -

full metal alchemist part one (original)

ride your wave 

dragons dentist

birthday wonderland 

blue -

children of the sea

terror in resonance 

summer days with coo

k season 1

All collectors editions.

4 hours ago, Grendel said:

Hi again Folks;  🙂

 

So, my order today from AtA came out to; 112 Quid:

 

- Cardcaptor Sakura - Collector's Edition Blu-ray  :  75 Quid

- Princess Arete - Blu-ray/DVD Collector's Edition  :  Free ( as part of buy 1 get 1 deal with TSE below)

- Twin Star Exorcists Parts 1-4 Blu-ray bundle (Box Set)  :  17 Quid (awesome deal!!)

- Tamako Market + Tamako Love Story Complete Blu-ray Collector's Edition  :  21 Quid

 

🥰
 

Yeah I like the look and sound of ccs it’s just the timing, I’ve got nichijou, hyouka, and death parade coming up this month too, I dunno I could cancel dp for a month I suppose. I need to mull it over.
Glad to see you snagged tamako market for that price, I bought it at full price in august and it’s still money well spent, it seems to be one of kyoani less discussed works along with amagi brilliant park. I’ve watched it through a few times already.

17 minutes ago, Grendel said:

Hi Folks; 🙂

Attn: @extantsrevenge

 

AtA has their 1st CE up; and it's a big one!

 

Cardcaptor Sakura - Collector's Edition Blu-ray

Link:

https://www.alltheanime.com/products/cardcaptor-sakura-collectors-edition-blu-ray

 

Attn: @extantsrevenge, @LeGonze, @Mutantsmiley, @Trianna, @DarthEd, @Mattrivers95, @Jiggy Higgins, @mjk, @Billy Talent, @Magnifly, @Hatori, @Squeegie McGee, @Hecko, @Pbsw23 and others...😀

I’m dithering over this one, I put in another cheeky order in at ata so I think I’m spent up, with invoices imminent for ww84 and goonies. I might have to wait and pay full price later, or just get a standard release when it arrives eventually. Have you seen the show before? It’s been  getting quite a lot of buzz recently. Latest purchases-

full metal panic second raid

lupin part iv 

you lie in April parts 1+2

1 hour ago, Billy Talent said:

Anyone know where blood c is on all the anime the sale has started right or am I crazy?

I can't  find anything on that site

The early bird pre orders don’t seem to be up yet. I’ve just made a few purchases-

cowboy bebop 

full metal panic s1

full metal panic fumoffu

full metal panic invisible victory ce

vampire Hunter d ce

fate stay night ubw ce (from mvm)

was gonna get lucky star too but it sold out while it was in my cart. Incidentally, have you guys noticed kimchi are doing Your Name as a 4k wea steelbook?

19 minutes ago, Grendel said:

Good Evening My Friends;  🙂

 

Just a gentle reminder, that AllTheAnime [AtA] (aka Anime Limited) are initiating their Christmas sale tomorrow (well, tomorrow for me) on 01 Dec '21.

As mentioned in a few posts above, they have some truly beautiful CEs in the pipe and I'd hate for anyone to miss out.

 

To my knowledge, the only "exclusive" that will only be available from AtA, will be the Blood-C Ultimate Ed. (which I have my sights on).

The rest should become available via Zavvi / Amz.uk / possibly HMV but no guarantee or knowing when (possibly not until 2022, iaw their last Twitter Post)

I think they've got a pretty strong line-up personally and quite looking forward to this opportuntiy on a few of the titles being offered. 🤩

 

Cheers

I’ve been refreshing their website every 5 mins. Also MVM are starting their sale tomorrow too, I’ve got my fingers crossed for bloom into you, made in abyss, and the fate series. And bunny girl senpai. Surely one of them makes the list.

42 minutes ago, extantsrevenge said:

I love Euphonium too, but somehow I did not realize that this is part of it 😅, so I had to get it.

I hope we will get Season 3 someday. Also waiting for a UK release of Season 2.

 

Same on both counts. All the anime president was asked about s2 during a recent q+a on their yt channel and said they don’t have the rights. I’m thinking about splurging on the two part North American sets but it comes to $150.