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Ryu_Hiragoshi · 2004-10-15, 15:21

Would somebody mind telling me why in the hell Gunbuster hasn't recieved a region 1 release here. All I know is that I want this epic series but it's just too hard to get. So maybe if I just pray to buddha some more maybe I'll get my wish one day.

Hirakashi Ryu

hooliganj · 2004-10-15, 15:40

It came out previously on VHS. I assume that it was never released on DVD because there wasn't enough interest. While it was pretty good, it was also a long time ago.

krem · 2004-10-15, 15:46

I have a region 2 release of it, so you could always import it?

Panon · 2004-10-15, 18:37

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Originally Posted by krem

I have a region 2 release of it, so you could always import it?

The region 2 release (if you're talking about the UK one) is vhs quality, as well as being edited.

leongsh · 2004-10-16, 02:03

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Originally Posted by Panon

The region 2 release (if you're talking about the UK one) is vhs quality, as well as being edited.

Gunbuster Remastered (R2-Japan) is coming out on 22 October 2004. The Amazon Japan link No English subs though :P

Ryu_Hiragoshi · 2004-10-16, 15:36

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Originally Posted by hooliganj

It came out previously on VHS. I assume that it was never released on DVD because there wasn't enough interest. While it was pretty good, it was also a long time ago.

Even fiding it on VHS is a challenge. This is truly one of the rearest series I've come across. I haven't found anybody that's offering it. Second, there are plenty of series that came out in the "70's" that are being rereleased today. So that takes care of that comment.

Hirakashi Ryu

maxthelostboy · 2004-10-17, 15:38

Maybe if the 2nd one gets licensed this might get another release?

orion · 2006-10-24, 12:07

Gunbuster has been announced for R1! Read about it here.

chrno · 2006-10-24, 12:48

I'm wondering if the edition of 'Gunbuster' we're getting is based off the R2 special ED that was released awhile back. I'm assuming for that PRICE that they would be releasing all 3 vols separately. Six eps at 2 eps-a-piece and lots of extras. It's a bit pricey but to be honest it only looks that way because people are looking at the price and not at the vols. If they had released it separately (provided that's the case) then you'd be playing $20 ea. anyway. 'Kiddy Grade' was $20+ a pop, running at $160 because you had 8 vols. They re-released the series as double discs and you ended up paying half ($80). Now they released a boxset which costs about $12-$15 less than the doubles. 'Giant Robo' was the same way. Three discs, plus 'Ginrei Specials', an extra disc and a stupid eye holder that falls apart. Hahahaha!!!

Of course I found that release to be utterly stupid as no retailer told you what the 5th disc was. And people still don't know. I thank 'AonDVD' for clearing the fog.

But I remember when the R2s came out for 'GB' and it had new illustrations by 'HAL' (Haruhiko Mikimoto's handle). So I'm assuming they might be using those. As the ones from years ago were ok, including 'Manga Ent's shoddy imaging skills. To be honest I can't wait to see what the overall product looks like. I'll be picking it up for myself and recommending it to my job as students here at the college need to see it. All we have is one vol. 1 donated on VHS. We have 'EVA' so why not 'Gunbuster'? It's a classic. Not only that it's one of 'Gainax's earlier works.

They should've thrown in the soundtrack too.

Setsuna Asuka · 2006-10-24, 15:51

Kinda' expensive no?

And it's a Sub-only release at that, not to sure if I want to get it anymore.

orion · 2006-10-24, 16:04

It is the remastered version. They apparently may not have the music and effects track so they can't do a dub unless they start from scratch. That's going to elevate the price more imo. Besides you're getting alot of stuff for an LE version.

2004-10-15, 15:21	Link #1
Ryu_Hiragoshi Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Baltimore, MD Age: 32	Gunbuster Would somebody mind telling me why in the hell Gunbuster hasn't recieved a region 1 release here. All I know is that I want this epic series but it's just too hard to get. So maybe if I just pray to buddha some more maybe I'll get my wish one day. Hirakashi Ryu

2004-10-17, 15:38	Link #7
maxthelostboy Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003	Maybe if the 2nd one gets licensed this might get another release? __________________ Sig removed by Mod (xris) because it exceeds the limits as requested in the forum rules.

2006-10-24, 12:07	Link #8
orion Waiting for more taiyuki! Join Date: Jan 2004	Gunbuster has been announced for R1! Read about it here. __________________

2006-10-24, 12:48	Link #9
chrno Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: NJ Age: 40	I'm wondering if the edition of 'Gunbuster' we're getting is based off the R2 special ED that was released awhile back. I'm assuming for that PRICE that they would be releasing all 3 vols separately. Six eps at 2 eps-a-piece and lots of extras. It's a bit pricey but to be honest it only looks that way because people are looking at the price and not at the vols. If they had released it separately (provided that's the case) then you'd be playing $20 ea. anyway. 'Kiddy Grade' was $20+ a pop, running at $160 because you had 8 vols. They re-released the series as double discs and you ended up paying half ($80). Now they released a boxset which costs about $12-$15 less than the doubles. 'Giant Robo' was the same way. Three discs, plus 'Ginrei Specials', an extra disc and a stupid eye holder that falls apart. Hahahaha!!! Of course I found that release to be utterly stupid as no retailer told you what the 5th disc was. And people still don't know. I thank 'AonDVD' for clearing the fog. But I remember when the R2s came out for 'GB' and it had new illustrations by *'HAL'* (Haruhiko Mikimoto's handle). So I'm assuming they might be using those. As the ones from years ago were ok, including 'Manga Ent's shoddy imaging skills. To be honest I can't wait to see what the overall product looks like. I'll be picking it up for myself and recommending it to my job as students here at the college need to see it. All we have is one vol. 1 donated on VHS. We have 'EVA' so why not 'Gunbuster'? It's a classic. Not only that it's one of 'Gainax's earlier works. They should've thrown in the soundtrack too. __________________ Currently watching - 'Tokyo Magnitude 8.0', 'Umineko no Naku Koro ni', 'Kara no Kyoukai, 'CANAAN' "I'm afraid 400 years won't cover me."

2006-10-24, 15:51	Link #10
Setsuna Asuka Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: New Jersey<_< Age: 23	Kinda' expensive no? And it's a Sub-only release at that, not to sure if I want to get it anymore. __________________ Signature Removed By Administrator (NightWish) - Your signature was 187419 Bytes too big by our rules, please make it smaller.

2004-10-15, 15:40	Link #2
hooliganj Team Player Join Date: Apr 2004	It came out previously on VHS. I assume that it was never released on DVD because there wasn't enough interest. While it was pretty good, it was also a long time ago.

2004-10-15, 15:46	Link #3
krem Member Join Date: May 2004	I have a region 2 release of it, so you could always import it?

2006-10-24, 16:04	Link #11
orion Waiting for more taiyuki! Join Date: Jan 2004	It is the remastered version. They apparently may not have the music and effects track so they can't do a dub unless they start from scratch. That's going to elevate the price more imo. Besides you're getting alot of stuff for an LE version. __________________