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The Films of Studio Ghibli |OT| Creating New Worlds
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RatskyWatsky
Hunky Nostradamus
The movie only covers a small portion of the manga, so it's not like watching the film will spoil you (much) on the book. But I watched the movie first and still haven't gotten around to reading the manga (it's been sitting on my shelf for over a year) so what do I know?
I'd say you'd be disappointed by what isn't shown in the film if you read the manga first. Go with the film.
ViewtifulJC
Banned
so when the fuck is Spirited Away coming out blu ray and how can I acquire by any means neccesary
Yeah, I'd go with this.
If you do get the manga, try to get this amazing hardcover boxset
http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B00J2O3CU0/
July 16th
RatskyWatsky
Hunky Nostradamus
Assuming Disney hasn't decided to stop releasing Ghibli's films on blu-ray, maybe next year?
It's coming out July 16 in Japan if you want to import it.
Elfforkusu
Member
Watch the movie first.
ViewtifulJC
Banned
but will it have english subtitles tho
From the google translate of that page:
Registration information
Director: Hayao Miyazaki
Format: DTS Stereo, Dubbed, Subtitled, Widescreen, Limited Edition
Language: Japanese, English
Subtitles: Japanese, English
As well, I've heard that the JP blurays have all subs/dubs on disc.
RatskyWatsky
Hunky Nostradamus
I think all of the Japanese Ghibli Blu-rays do.
It's more than worth it though.Ok movie first, got it. The manga is fucking expensive here in Italy ugh
Mr. Wonderful
Member
A couple, like Arrietty, don't.
YesManKablaam
Neo Member
Don't really have much to state, but I reckon I'm in the minority of thinking that Only Yesterday is the best Ghibli film. Further than that, at the moment I reckon it's the best film I've ever seen. It's just achingly beautiful in places, with an absolutely perfect ending.
RatskyWatsky
Hunky Nostradamus
Ah, that's unfortunate.
Yeah, I'd go with this.
If you do get the manga, try to get this amazing hardcover boxset
I hope that Hideaki Anno gets his wish to adapt this someday.
All of them, including Arrietty, absolutely have subs. Some don't have an English dub, though.
Elfforkusu
Member
Forget someday, they need to do it ASAP so Miyazaki's still around to give his input.
Guys quick question about the the Nausicaa manga: my cousin told me the (expensive) italian version is printed in a sepia toned ink like the original japanese. I was wondering if the latest hardcover english version is printed with this kind of ink as well since it may influence my decision on which one to purchase.
I just took this picture for you to take a look at. I wouldn't call it sepia, no. The ink isn't very dark, almost gray and the paper, while not bright white, definitely isn't sepia to me.
GotchaForce
Member
Looks like Kiki is July 22 in NA http://www.fandompost.com/2014/06/01/kikis-delivery-service-anime-getting-july-blu-ray-release/
Probably is when The Wind Rises hits, too.
Hope we don't have to wait long for Spirited, Porco, Mononke and Cagliostro.
Probably is when The Wind Rises hits, too.
Hope we don't have to wait long for Spirited, Porco, Mononke and Cagliostro.
lazybones18
Banned
Never seen Kiki's Delivery Service so I'll definitely check it out
I have the 7 volume edition and the hardcover edition. They're pretty much the same inside ink-wise, but I think I prefer the skinnier flexible ones for reading. But the hardcover is just gorgeous...
I just took this picture for you to take a look at. I wouldn't call it sepia, no. The ink isn't very dark, almost gray and the paper, while not bright white, definitely isn't sepia to me.
Thanks guys, I'll definitely get the hardcover version then
Mr. Wonderful
Member
Can't decide if I should just keep importing from Japan, or if I should get the US versions.
I might get both.
yeah it's just Anno saying he wants to do it and Miyazaki giving his blessing, but hopefully turns into something more concrete after Evangelion is done.
http://www.bleedingcool.com/2013/08...-evangelion-creator-hideaki-anno-as-director/
Interestingly enough, when I googled Anno's name to find a source, the first autofill suggestion was "hideaki anno hates you" :lol
exmachina64
Banned
RatskyWatsky
Hunky Nostradamus
I hope this rumor is true. It's weird though - if it's coming out next month, why hasn't Disney issued a press release? Last year, Disney announced the May release dates for 'Totoro' and 'Howl's' in all the way back in February. We're less than two months from the supposed release of 'Kiki' (and I assume 'The Wind Rises' and one more title from the Ghibli back catalog) and yet we don't really even know if it's official or not.
I can confirm this. I own the Japanese edition of Arrietty and it has English subtitles. They all do.
FloppyDelux
Member
YES! now i dont have to spend $60+ on the import
Lupin the Third
Member
NA Cagliostro BD will hopefully make it out by December this year, but with all the stuff we're doing for extras it could slip into early 2015. I'd post a link to the blog we're doing about the movie but I dunno if that's frowned upon.
I don't personally own it, but I understand it only has the 1992 Streamline Pictures dub, not the 2000 Manga US dub. Also, the dub loses sync during the second half of the film.
Man all I want is U.S version of Princess Mononoke on Blu-ray... someone pm me when there's news about it!
Amazon is selling the japanase version but a bit too much: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IUOCE0C/?tag=neogaf0e-20
I suppose you're with Discotek or whoever has the Cagliostro rights in NA. Will you be using the Japanese blu ray as the basis for the NA release? The Japanese Ghibli releases are pristine so it'll be great to finally have a top-tier Cagliostro release. I still don't own a subbed version with the animated credits sequence!
While the US releases haven't been quite as good as the Japanese releases, they're still close enough that it hardly matters to me. Not enough to pay an extra ~$50, anyway.
Man, I hope we get Mononoke over here. I always thought it was in distribution rights hell.
That's the Manga Video one.
DemurOnion
Banned
After Spirited Away and Howl's, my personal favorite, I haven't been able to get into much of the earlier stuff. I am hoping once again a film of theirs can grab me like Howl's, and I even prefer the English voice cast in that one.
It would be nice if The Wind Rises comes out then, but I'd rather have Porco Rosso first. I've been waiting a while on that one!
RatskyWatsky
Hunky Nostradamus
I think the general consensus is that we'll get all three this year.
Disney has the rights to Mononoke. If they're still releasing blu-rays next year, we'll probably get it then.
The next release will have both dubs by the way if I'm remembering right, so when THAT comes you literally can not go wrong.
Lupin the Third
Member
I honestly don't know what we'll end up with on the video end, that's not my department, if you will. I expect Discotek will try to secure the best source they can. Even if they're stuck with the old BD master, it'll definitely be an improvement over the 1080i VAP Japanese Blu-ray. In any case, the uncut opening credits will be included....it was part of their official announcement.
Mr. Wonderful
Member
My copy of The Wind Rises arrived from Japan last Wednesday. I haven't gotten a chance to watch it yet, but I can't wait.
One weird thing that I noticed, though, on the Blu-ray is that the sound is only Stereo, and the English dub (and just about every other track) is only Mono sound!
Does anyone know, was this done for some reason artistically, or is this just laziness on the mastering for the home video front (once again from modern Disney Blu-rays)?
Edit: Aha! Found this:
One weird thing that I noticed, though, on the Blu-ray is that the sound is only Stereo, and the English dub (and just about every other track) is only Mono sound!
Does anyone know, was this done for some reason artistically, or is this just laziness on the mastering for the home video front (once again from modern Disney Blu-rays)?
Edit: Aha! Found this:
Been itching to re-watch Kiki's and a shirt from Teefury.com put me over the edge.
Forgot how witty Jiji is, especially thanks to Hartman's improv'd lines, arguably changing the character for the better. Even if Kiki is only 13 (which is around the age I first watched it) the movie is really relatable for anyone leaving the house for the first time. And while it wasn't the first time for me, I left for New York about a year ago and it was enjoyable seeing Kiki go through some of the same hardships/trials that I did when coming to the city.
Anyway, great movie, going to watch Wind Rises for the first time this week.
Forgot how witty Jiji is, especially thanks to Hartman's improv'd lines, arguably changing the character for the better. Even if Kiki is only 13 (which is around the age I first watched it) the movie is really relatable for anyone leaving the house for the first time. And while it wasn't the first time for me, I left for New York about a year ago and it was enjoyable seeing Kiki go through some of the same hardships/trials that I did when coming to the city.
Anyway, great movie, going to watch Wind Rises for the first time this week.
First trailer for the next film.
When Marnie Was There - Studio Ghibli - Trailer ( : http://youtu.be/UCAjMGl1mJg)
When Marnie Was There - Studio Ghibli - Trailer ( : http://youtu.be/UCAjMGl1mJg)