2004-08-17, 23:02 | Link #1 |
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Q1: Which American Anime Company release most episodes per disc.
Q2: The most episode released in america Q3: Some Comanies that Censor the anime. Q4: And Some Really good series. (Preferably OVA, or short 13 episode series) I'm trying to get a Official Dvd, but im having hard time choosing between Gad Guard Shingetsume Tsukihime Wolf's Rain Samurai X: OAV Excel Saga i heard wolf's rain is really good. i know Samurai X is good. but i donno about gad guard and Shingetsume Tsukihime. excel saga is cheap. thats why its on the list and do you have any starter dvd suggestion? |
2004-08-18, 13:00 | Link #3 |
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All those series are pretty good so you could get them all if you wanted to.
A1: The number of episodes per disc averages between three and four. It's depentant on many factors, but those are the averages. All the anime companies in North America are very consistant with the number of episodes they put on each disc so you're not in for any real suprises. The most I've seen is around six or seven episodes per disc for super low motion series and that was pushing it. A2: Are you asking about the longest running series licensed in North America? If so, the answer to your question is probably Urusei Yatsura. With 195 television episodes, 6 feature length movies and 11 original animations it's the longest licensed series I can think of off hand. A3: 4Kids, Dic and Nelvana ... and to a lesser extent TokyoPop. A4: I can't really suggest anything here because I don't know what you like in a series, but 3x3 Eyes has never hurt anyone. ^^; |
2004-08-18, 21:19 | Link #5 |
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A2: Case Closed (Meitantei Conan) will be aiming to beat that mark from UY, but it just started coming out over here, so it's got a long time go to yet, but Funi has said they have all of it, so that's 370 eps (as of today), and 8 movies.
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2004-08-18, 21:40 | Link #6 | |
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In the episode per disc department though, I give Bandai my kudos for their treatment of Gundam Seed, which will be 5 episodes each over 10 discs. You can pick up Excel Saga: The IMPerfect Collection for about $55 if you know where to look. I'd buy it, but my money's tied up with the current releases and pre-orders. I'm collecting: Last Exile Gundam SEED Azumanga Daioh Ikki Tousen Kaleido Star Gravion(I'm getting Zwei, too) EVA Platinum Gad Guard R.O.D the TV Tsukihime and Chrono Crusade are pre-ordered for me. If you want a source of information on anime DVD-buying, look to www.animeondvd.com, there are plenty of information in both the main site and the forum. My Suggestions: Tsukihime(just a great show) Gundam SEED(good episode count and a great show) Those Bandai Complete Collection(CCs) coming out starting next month: Witch Hunter Robin CC in October--great show, a lot cheaper than buying the individual discs .Hack//SIGN CC in October--same as the above Escaflowne CC--has the entire TV series and the movie in one box. S-Cry-Ed CC in November. Anyways, waiting for boxsets are the way to go for budget-conscious people(which I'm not... I need to be though ). Last edited by Melazoma; 2004-08-18 at 21:54. |
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2004-08-20, 19:34 | Link #7 |
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i went to BestBuy, and got Trust&Betrayal for $22.95
now im saving for excel saga or Reflection. but then, if i see some more stuff i might change my mind. I saw Wolf's Rain Limited Edition, but i didnt have enuff money. Shingetsusan Tsukihime was nowhere in sight. i saw GetBackers BoxSet with Volume 1. for 25 bucks. i was going to get it but i saw it already. so i didnt. i hope i can buy something else before school starts. |
2004-08-21, 11:24 | Link #8 | |
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as for episodes per disc, the most i've seen crammed on a legit disc was 8 or so 23-24 minute episodes (the 1/4 and 1/2 length episodes don't count, they're usually 6-8 per disc...) of Sorcerer Hunters and Fruits Basket (ADV and FUNimation respectively) what you purchase from which company can depend on a few things: Geneon typically has the higher quality releases and a generally more "adult" selection, but cost more. They also have their older series being released at bargain prices like Tenchi Muyo, soultaker, gatekeepers, etc. a lot of their recent releases have been pre-licensed (Tenjou Tenge, Hanaukyo Maids, etc.) AnimEigo has a lot of quality releases, but are rather rare Viz has very few releases, overcharges for them, and only puts 3 episodes per disc (still can't complain though, it's cheaper than japan, but by US standards they suck at releasing anime) 4kids...the less said about them the better FUNimation: fewer episodes per disc than ADV and Geneon usually, but they also tend to be cheaper, and their releases are consistant (of course, Bandai, ADV, and Geneon's are too but still) and they have a certain consistancy in their licenses (aimed at teenagers) and most of the shows they license will appear on air. In addition, they make an effort to acquire the merchandise involved in the series as well (probably one of the reasons they're bringing over the FMA game) also they give away DVDs at their panels ADV: slightly more expensive than FUNi, but with more episodes per disc and more series than you can shake a stick at. Most of their shows will be aired as well, but on a digital cable channel. they also like to plug their voice actors a lot, which are, btw, hit or miss when it comes to voicing characters (The good: Azumanga Daioh (not as good as the japanese VAs though), the bad: Lost Universe) They'll license ANYTHING (sister princess anyone?) Bandai: releases are similar to ADV's, and they have exclusive rights to everything Gundam Right Stuf: they license H-game to anime shows, nuff said |
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2004-08-22, 04:20 | Link #10 | |
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2004-08-23, 17:28 | Link #13 | |
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Oh speaking of bundles, the Right Stuf has quite a few new DVD series bundles listed, among them the entire Kino no Tabi series for $55--you come out with about $13.75 per disc. |
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2004-08-23, 17:36 | Link #14 | |
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My local anime shop ordered 2 of the first boxset when it came out, one sold (to me) the day it came in and the other has been gathering dust on the shelves since then. ^^; |
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2004-08-23, 17:44 | Link #15 | |
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2004-08-23, 17:53 | Link #16 | |
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It's going to be another T-Shirt, it's in the Tokyopop listing. |
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2004-08-23, 17:57 | Link #17 | |
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2004-08-23, 17:57 | Link #18 | |
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As I don't wear anything with a visable brand name or logo, I never wear the t-shirt that came with the first boxset (that and I don't wear t-shirts). What am I going to do with a second? >.< |
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