Keith Posted August 3, 2011 Posted August 3, 2011 (edited) The old topic was locked, and this news warrents a revival. Gunbuster OVA on (Japanese) bluray 2/24/12 No specs yet, but I'd expect all the previous DVD extras, and if we're lucky, subtitles. Discuss. Edited August 3, 2011 by Keith Quote
UN Spacy Posted August 3, 2011 Posted August 3, 2011 Paging Noriko Takaya...new CM's figure on the way. Quote
Keith Posted August 3, 2011 Author Posted August 3, 2011 Paging Noriko Takaya...new CM's figure on the way. Now that's a look, I'm impressed Quote
Duke Togo Posted August 3, 2011 Posted August 3, 2011 The old topic was locked, and this news warrents a revival. Gunbuster OVA on bluray 2/24/12 No specs yet, but I'd expect all the previous DVD extras, and if we're lucky, subtitles. Discuss. I understood from the "subtitles" bit, but perhaps you should make clear that you are talking about a Japanese Blu release. Quote
Keith Posted August 3, 2011 Author Posted August 3, 2011 I understood from the "subtitles" bit, but perhaps you should make clear that you are talking about a Japanese Blu release. Change made. Quote
Noriko Takaya Posted August 4, 2011 Posted August 4, 2011 A link to where you saw this would be appreciated. Quote
Lobizon Posted August 4, 2011 Posted August 4, 2011 A link to where you saw this would be appreciated. http://muhootsaver.tistory.com/1364 Quote
Keith Posted August 4, 2011 Author Posted August 4, 2011 Here's some more news: Aim for the Top! Gunbuster BD Box to Add New Footageposted on 2011-08-04 00:40 EDT New short movie, new audio commentary, uncut original version of episode 6 The Japanese anime distributor Bandai Visual will release a Blu-ray box of Hideaki Anno's Aim for the Top! Gunbuster (1988), Gainax's first video anime project, on February 24, 2012. The box will include the first home-video release of the anime's 5.1-channel soundtrack (along with the original 2-channel soundtrack) with footage remastered through a new telecine transfer from the original film stock (under the supervision of Anno). In addition, both the complete and regular editions of the box will add a new short movie, new audio commentary, and a 16-page booklet. (The specifications do not indicate if the short movie is live-action or animated.) Both will also have the video shorts "Harumi & Yumiko's Good Morning, Oki-Jo!", "AD 2032.7.23 Sentō Chūiki cosmic battle space orbit of Halley's comet," all five "Science Lessons," "Sizzler Project," a promotional video collection with the July 1988 and November 1988 video previews, and the 1989 in-store preview. The complete edition will add a 115-minute bonus extras disc with an uncut original version of the sixth episode, the rough telecine transfer version of the fifth episode that was made for the episode's dialogue recording, footage from the video magazine Denei Teigoku, footage from the VHD magazine Anime Vision, a collection of production materials (displayed as still frames), and the video footage from the earlier Gunbuster Perfect release's bonus extras disc such as video comments from the staff and cast. The complete edition includes an exclusive 100-page booklet with an encyclopedia of production materials, the early image boards, and other items. The cover of the box itself will feature a new illustration. The three-disc Blu-ray Box Complete Edition will sell for 15,540 yen (about US$201). Bandai Visual will offer a two-disc regular edition of the box without the bonus extras disc for 13,440 yen (US$174). Sources: AV Watch, Presepe News Quote
UN Spacy Posted August 4, 2011 Posted August 4, 2011 Wait. I thought Gunbuster already was released on Blu-ray in the US. Should I just wait for this new version instead? Quote
Keith Posted August 4, 2011 Author Posted August 4, 2011 Wait. I thought Gunbuster already was released on Blu-ray in the US. Should I just wait for this new version instead? Gunbuster & Diebuster were originally 6 episode OVA's (6 each that is) that were released on DVD in the U.S. There were also two compilation films compressing both stories into movie format which were each released on DVD & bluray. Now the original Gunbuster OVA is being released on bluray, and will hopefully be followed up by Diebuster. Quote
Mercurial Morpheus Posted August 4, 2011 Posted August 4, 2011 (edited) Was wondering why this wasn't in the old thread. I'll need to see about picking this up. Love the shoddy misnomer on ANN's writeup. Where'd you find that figure, Mar? Must add to the collection. Shame it looks like it doesn't include episode 6 parts, but they never do. Edited August 4, 2011 by Mercurial Morpheus Quote
UN Spacy Posted August 4, 2011 Posted August 4, 2011 It was on display at CM's booth at last month's WonFes. http://hobbysnacks.wordpress.com/2011/07/25/my-wonder-festival-2011-summer-wishlist/ Quote
wolfx Posted August 4, 2011 Posted August 4, 2011 Since its by bandai visual does the bluray come ready with eng subs like with Gundam Unicorn? Quote
Jasonc Posted August 4, 2011 Posted August 4, 2011 The old topic was locked, and this news warrents a revival. Gunbuster OVA on (Japanese) bluray 2/24/12 No specs yet, but I'd expect all the previous DVD extras, and if we're lucky, subtitles. Discuss. If it comes with eng. subs, expect a purchase from me for certain! Paging Noriko Takaya...new CM's figure on the way. Epic win for Gunbuster fans. I will definitely purchase this as soon as the local shop brings it in. Quote
Keith Posted August 4, 2011 Author Posted August 4, 2011 Since its by bandai visual does the bluray come ready with eng subs like with Gundam Unicorn? We know they have a full subtitle script in hand, the only question is whether or not they'll pop it in there. I hope the U.S. DVD's sold well enough for that answer to be "yes." Quote
Keith Posted August 4, 2011 Author Posted August 4, 2011 OMG, Nadia is coming out on bluray two, in two $500+ box sets.. I wish I could afford crazy things like that. Quote
sharky Posted August 5, 2011 Posted August 5, 2011 (edited) When the good news rains it pours it seems. The 1st series One Coin cases are "in stock" on hlj.com EDIT: and "discontinued" once again. I hope some people were able snag a set. http://www.hlj.com/product/KBYTF-14 Edited August 8, 2011 by sharky Quote
UN Spacy Posted August 7, 2011 Posted August 7, 2011 BUUUUUUSTER BEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAM!!! 12,400 yen: BD Gunbuster 2 Blu-ray Box Complete EditionAmiAmi English Site 10,720 yen: BD Gunbuster 2 Blu-ray Box Regular EditionAmiAmi English Site Quote
Keith Posted August 8, 2011 Author Posted August 8, 2011 Bad news, I just got this response back from Bandai Visual It is a Bandai visual customer center. For the inquired matter BCXA-0422：トップをねらえ！ Blu-ray Box BCXA-0423：トップをねらえ！ Blu-ray Box Complete Edition There is no English title in the above-mentioned commodity. I still may pick this up, as its not obscenely priced, has that bonus episode, and I just don't see Bandai Entertainment putting it out themsevles. Maybe we should pester Funimation... Quote
Renato Posted August 8, 2011 Posted August 8, 2011 BUUUUUUSTER BEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAM!!! 12,400 yen: BD Gunbuster 2 Blu-ray Box Complete EditionAmiAmi English Site 10,720 yen: BD Gunbuster 2 Blu-ray Box Regular EditionAmiAmi English Site Why does it say "Gunbuster 2"? Quote
Renato Posted August 9, 2011 Posted August 9, 2011 2 Blu-rays? But the complete edition is 3 discs. Quote
Keith Posted August 9, 2011 Author Posted August 9, 2011 It's clearly a typo, nothing more, nothing less. Quote
Marzan Posted August 9, 2011 Posted August 9, 2011 I'm so dissapointed to hear that no english subtitle will be available for the Gunbuster bluray. I would have gladly payed for that. I guess my trusty DVD will have to do unless by some miracle there is a release somewhere else. Quote
areaseven Posted August 10, 2011 Posted August 10, 2011 (edited) I cooked up a Gunbuster AMV yesterday, but unfortunately, I cannot host it on YouTube or Facebook due to the copyright police. So for those who have MegaUpload accounts, you can download it on the link below.Due to some limitations on my editing software, the video ended up having a jittery framerate. Hopefully, I'll be able to produce a corrected version later this year.EDIT: MegaUpload is dead. Edited March 12, 2013 by areaseven Quote
Mercurial Morpheus Posted August 29, 2011 Posted August 29, 2011 (edited) When the good news rains it pours it seems. The 1st series One Coin cases are "in stock" on hlj.com EDIT: and "discontinued" once again. I hope some people were able snag a set. http://www.hlj.com/product/KBYTF-14 Completed that set ages ago minus all the Sizzler colors (I have White). Good set, though my Gunbuster is a little worse for wear. Be careful switching the hands out. I'm not all that bothered by the lack of subs on the set. I have my USR tapes and numerous fansub copies. I usually just watch my R0, which is raw itself. If you're posting in this thread, you probably don't NEED subs to watch it anyway. A7, glad to hear the framerate wasn't intentional. It really jarred the action up. Edited August 29, 2011 by Mercurial Morpheus Quote
Keith Posted August 30, 2011 Author Posted August 30, 2011 Completed that set ages ago minus all the Sizzler colors (I have White). Good set, though my Gunbuster is a little worse for wear. Be careful switching the hands out. I'm not all that bothered by the lack of subs on the set. I have my USR tapes and numerous fansub copies. I usually just watch my R0, which is raw itself. If you're posting in this thread, you probably don't NEED subs to watch it anyway. A7, glad to hear the framerate wasn't intentional. It really jarred the action up. It's definately not worth cancelling over, just disappointing since they do have the materials on hand. Quote
Shin Densetsu Kai 7.0 Posted August 30, 2011 Posted August 30, 2011 (edited) Oh man I hope we get a US release of the set with all the extras! I only have the movie Blu ray. Come to think of it, I think the movie version is the only one I've watched(whichever was showing @Katsucon 07). Thanks for the heads up Keith! Edited August 30, 2011 by Shin Densetsu Kai 7.0 Quote
Keith Posted August 30, 2011 Author Posted August 30, 2011 Oh man I hope we get a US release of the set with all the extras! I only have the movie Blu ray. Come to think of it, I think the movie version is the only one I've watched(whichever was showing @Katsucon 07). Thanks for the heads up Keith! Unfortunately, the U.S. arm of Honneamis doesn't exist anymore, and Bandai Entertianment has only really put out Gundam because BV is including the English subs. I'd write B.E., but I keep having some problem with their customer service script that won't let me send in another inquirry. Quote
Noriko Takaya Posted August 31, 2011 Posted August 31, 2011 Bad news, I just got this response back from Bandai Visual I still may pick this up, as its not obscenely priced, has that bonus episode, and I just don't see Bandai Entertainment putting it out themsevles. Maybe we should pester Funimation... Here we effing go again... It's like Manga Entertainment all over again. Gunbuster obviously has a fan base here, so why don't those idiots just sub it and release it here Quote
Keith Posted August 31, 2011 Author Posted August 31, 2011 Here we effing go again... It's like Manga Entertainment all over again. Gunbuster obviously has a fan base here, so why don't those idiots just sub it and release it here Because a show isn't truly good unless it's impossible to get an unf^cked with version with a good subtitle translation that's compatable on whatever regional hardware that you have. Sure we've gotten Gunbuster on DVD, but they messed up the audio on episode 1, and episode 6 isn't anamorphic. Then we got the Gunbuster movie on bluray, but it's missing over hafl the OVA content, though it does have a fully anamorphic episode 6. Quote
UN Spacy Posted October 4, 2011 Posted October 4, 2011 (edited) http://www.amiami.jp/shop/?set=english&vgForm=ProductInfo&sku=FIG-MOE-4378&template=default/product/e_display.html Edited October 4, 2011 by UN Spacy Quote
the white drew carey Posted October 4, 2011 Posted October 4, 2011 I would say the price is a little too high, but with the work going into this, it seems on second glance to be pretty good. I wish I had more money to afford things like this... Quote
VFTF1 Posted October 4, 2011 Posted October 4, 2011 I guess this would be a good time for me to point people at my Gunbuster OVA review: http://dyrl.pl/detale.html?id=1046 Pete Quote
Keith Posted October 4, 2011 Author Posted October 4, 2011 I guess this would be a good time for me to point people at my Gunbuster OVA review: http://dyrl.pl/detale.html?id=1046 Pete OMG, you haven't seen Nadia have you? Quote
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