Hey, Nice Package! - Sengoku Basara and Princess Jellyfish New Packaging

[theenigma18]

great packaging. the dvd size case for blu ray discs previously looked dated, and it was plain wack.

[Credibility6]

I don't want a smaller artbox, go back to two dvd case combo pack packaging.

[hachi2544]

beautiful packaging. blu-ray cases are nice.Got mine today!!!!=)

[DancingYusuke]

The new packaging sucks, we went from clear dvd cases to blue blu-ray cases. With the dvd cases you can enjoy viewing the artwork on the inside. With blu-ray cases all you see is blue! If funimation continues this they will lose my money as well as other fans. The two dvd case combo pack was perfect.

[BioYuGi]

The fact that there are people arguing and complaining about dvd/blu-ray box height makes me weep for humanity.

[Taoku]

Will the original Season 1 BD release fit in the box just as well?

[ApricotSamurai]

"What better way to start of the year, then with a calendar. And BASARA, of course."

In the fandom there's BASARA all day every day.

[Shigerugal]

oh yeaaa! I just got my Sengoku Basara S2 in today and my calendar is up over my computer! Best series EVER. X3

[hotroses3]

UGLY and CHEAP packaging. The larger artbox type limited releases are better looking except for the DISC MADE IN MEXICO sticker. Funimation needs to get rid of it but at least the packaging is better looking than the S.A.V.E editions or the Viridian

[prede89]

you guys should have kept the old blu-ray/dvd combo style. I really don't like this. Still buying Princess Jellyfish combo pack. the cardboard topper is cheap looking. pleh

[HRE29]

Because we all want to worry about a separate info card... thing... that detaches from a sturdy box. Why not just a Blu-ray size box... and sell it / stock it Blu-ray size?? DVD-size packaging for DVD and Blu-ray size packaging for Blu-rays, that makes sense. Putting two DVD in a Blu-ray case, as seen in this vid? 0 sense. Best case scenario, of course, is dropping DVD all together :P but of course the Luddite HD-holdouts would cry foul. Oh well.

[KawaiiDanceMaker]

i cant wait for princess jellyfish to come but why does it have to feb 28

[BassLiberators]

i preordered my limited edition copy of Jellyfish Princess yesterday, I can't wait for it to arrive! :D

[TeamDSAir777]

I will buy Princess JellyFish love the anime! Support anime woot. :)

[lust4anime]

I don't know y americans would bitch about the prices... go buy anime from canada or live in canada n use american websites then complain

[CorvetteLover623]

@lust4anime Or go to Japan. The minute they see a single with 2 episodes for $90, they'll never look at our prices as really expensive ever again.

[lust4lyfe101]

@CorvetteLover623 EXACTLY!!! i think america gets the cheapest amount to pay for anime n manga i wish i lived in america just so i dont have to pay customs and taxes or retail prices for anime..anime fans in america dont know how lucky they are and if they r still complainin PSSSH

[roflsteaksauce]

wish SOMEONE would make a DVD of Bakemonogatari cause i would love to have one >.< but it would never work out in English since alot of their talk are Japanese gags and jokes which wouldn't work out in English =/

[Ministry127]

IMO & experience slips are damage magnets & look HIDEOUS when their cracked/bent. Oversized for BR's? You paid for this idea? Your graphic designers are putting something in your water. Work on your licensing. i.e. DTB S1, HLP S2, SW S1 BR's? Slips are for Disney which are in stores. Anime? Barely, BB/ Fye? Concerned about product placement In RightStuf or Amazons warehouses? Drop the slips altogether. BR cases/slip cases, fine. Video/audio quality sells it to me, slips don't.

[roflsteaksauce]

CANT WAIT FOR THE SHIKI DVDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[lust4lyfe101]

I pre-ordered Princess Jellyfish even before I saw the packaging I love the show that much its so amazing I hope they make a second season...DAMN SO MUCH BASHING ON THE PRICE!...probably its already been said but CMON the prices are pretty good compared to back in the day and u can buy these packages for around 40$ on rightstuf cuz of there funimation sale today ppl should not complain about the price if you love the anime the price shouldnt even be a big deal look at the price of american shows

[Carnage6X]

Cheers to Funimation for releasing these Blu-Ray sets in Blu sized packaging finally! Preordered Princess Jellyfish and I was worried. Not anymore.

[YourFriendlyMe]

what anime do you have that has the most nudity and also the best anime that is a romantic comedy?

[Swordsmanofthedark]

>3< BASARA. MUST HAVE. I NEED IT. <3 XD Year of the Masamune. Nice.

White haired pretty boy = Hanbei xD

Loving the combo pack.

[Skullflame88]

I like the concept of the topper making it a option DVD size, but if it's open and hollow while on the size, it's makes it look real tacky, so I might as well discard it regardless of how I feel about the size. I applaud for your effort to attempt of getting around the size issue between collectors, but a simple combo sticker outside the shrink wrapped Blu-Ray size would prob be better in the end.

[Skullflame88]

The lack of blu-ray bars on my packaging pleases me greatly. As for the DVD sized slip cover, not a fan, I would like my slip cover to fit perfectly with my blu-ray cases. I love the Hey, Nice Package! videos you guys are doing, I enjoy hearing out the thought process you go through when making these, esp with Eva 2.22. It also helps that I'm a GD major too :3.

[lykathea87]

I love it that you guys are using Blu-ray cases now. The only thing that could make this better is if the cases looked like the Blu-ray cases put out by Criterion Collection... ;)

[p38lightning7]

FUNimation if you were smart you would make the artbox big enough to hold dvd size cases, but then put the blu-ray size ones inside with a small filler box over top of them. This way everyone is happy and that little filler box might come in handy for LE items like keychains etc. (please consider this)

[uguuerik]

@p38lightning7 That would make ME very unhappy. Sounds awful.

[p38lightning7]

@uguuerik Oh, why is that? Because your a blu-ray nut...

[Hinaruandnaruto77]

@p38lightning7 uh...Sorry but that is very lame. I rather have them the way they have them now.

[CasualVader]

Even when it's an anime I've never heard of or one I don't like, I still enjoy these "Hey, Nice Package!" videos.

[wanderingdreams]

I love how you guys show a seriously manly show with a fun "girly" show at the same time. XD

[LifelessVessel]

I love them. I don't know about the sizing but I'm willing to give it a shot. I'm kinda a freak about having things all be the same size on my dvd shelf but DNAngel sorta screwed that one for me. I need to get some money in the bank so I can get Princess Jellyfish. <3

[godzilla0083]

Nobody cares about the packaging. Just give us these titles are good prices! Why the stupid packaging videos Funimation?!!

[CorvetteLover623]

Anyway to get on-topic after my comment on Japan's prices vs. ours, I don't know what to really think of this to be honest. I have yet to get a combo pack release (I'm intending to soon.), so it won't affect me too much.

[LifelessVessel]

@CorvetteLover623 I really like the combo pack (even though Anime in HD is a little annoying in my personal oppinion) because you're getting the DVD version + the Blu-ray version, which I recently got a PS3 so I can actually use it. It's nice to have options.

[uguuerik]

I would prefer more extras as well. As I said in the survey, I would pay $200+ for a 24 - 26 episode set if it's got some good extras. I like interviews with the ORIGINAL cast and director. I could not care less about the American voice actors. No offense, but it just is not of interest to me.

Nicer packaging would be great too. I understand that nicer packaging + tons of extras and maybe OSTs + other goodies and such would cost a lot of money.

Here is how you cut costs: ELIMINATE THE DUBS!

[GoddessOfTheWinds]

@uguuerik Indeed, I hate paying for the dubs. I prefer original DVDs (even with the original box) with English subtitles. Put GOOD English subtitles in the episodes and there you go! That's what I'm buying, not crappy dubs. I don't mind if there's a DUB on my DVD but I'll just ignore it as long as the DVD is not more expensive because of it.

[LifelessVessel]

@uguuerik Just because you like to read your anime or have the ability to understand what is being said doesn't mean everyone else does. I'm not trying to pick a fight, I just think it's rude to those of us who enjoy the dub. I mean, we like Anime because of the story. Most of us couldn't give a shit what the characters sound like. As for cutting costs... that won't happen. I bought Blue Exorcist and Special A (which are only subbed) and they cost more than most of the Dubs.

[AssaulteedOne]

@uguuerik while that's one way to do it, I would definitely miss getting Dubs, especially from FUNimation. Even if you just end up watching the sub, it's always interesting to see someone else's take on the show from another cultural mindset.

[uguuerik]

I admittedly HATE the DVD sized slipcover with the BD case. I want a BD sized slipcover with it. Other than that, things are looking pretty good.

Now if Funimation would just stop replacing the OP and ED credits with their own. ORIGINAL OP and ED in tact with additional Funimation credits AFTER that is the way to go. Nozomi has it right. Also, subtitles maintaining honorifics would be preferred. Other than that, I do think things are at least moving in the right direction with packaging.

[NJ973201]

@uguuerik Agreed with the second paragraph!

They also need to re-release Trigun with all of the openings intact (or as extras at least) since there was a different one for each episode after 2 & FUNimation dropped them from the DVDs (repeating Pioneer/Geneon's mistake before they fixed it with the Remix discs) & only included them on their online sub streams while their dub streams & DVDs used a creditless version of episode 1 & 2's opening with their own credits.

[manoq26]

i want that key chain

[AssaulteedOne]

I really don't know how anyone in their right mind would decide not to buy something just because they tried to tailor to their audience.

Also, I'm guessing this is how all BD+DVD combo packs will be from now on?

[rarepvk]

I don't know why the size of the discs' case matters, but hey bluray is the future, if it works for you it works for me.

[MummifiedDreams]

i shall buy ALL the basara

calendarrrrr

[AngelHeartStudios]

Dose anime really need blue ray are the colors better or what

[GoddessOfTheWinds]

This is why I love FUNimation. They do not try to censor Internet. Instead, they provide us streaming with ad-revenue to them and encourage us to buy the DVDs! Before buying something, I always watch it first then buy if I liked it, and with this FUNimation channel, I am able to do so. If only all companies would do this, it would be better for everyone!

I am really tempted by this Jellyfish pack but I'm out of money right now... :(

[G6]

Anyway I'm probably gonna pick Sengoku Basara up, it sort of looks/reminds me of Brave 10 and I'm really enjoying that so far

[G6]

It might not be much but I really like that you guys give little extra items when you preorder on Rightstuf

[MewWolf5]

Princess Jellyfish packagin is pretty! I like it.

Just wondering, is there a reason why Blu-ray cases are shorter, because it seems the discs are the same size as DVDs.

Also, is this the only version or is there DVD-only as well?

[p38lightning7]

That is the gayest thing I think I have ever seen. You actually think you can shorten the size of the box and use eco-cases and then ask the same amount of money? I don't think so! Until you go back to the DVD size cases I'm going to watch new series online.

[wakazhi]

@p38lightning7 So you're admittedly going to pirate "licensed" anime because of a 3/4 inch difference in the packaging? OCD much? Just like any person with common sense, Funimation is trying to profit a little more from what little money they already make;eco-case is a reasonable move that shouldn't be criticized over, unless you're THAT OCD. If you think ANY anime distributor is loaded with cash, then go to AnimeNewsNetwork and listen to a few of their podcast episodes to know the truth.

[p38lightning7]

@wakazhi Oh, and where did you ever read "pirated" in my comment exactly? huh? I was thinking about Crunchyroll dumbass, and yes, I do have a problem with these cases. Espically now that I have over 400 dvds and no blu-ray only series. How there really going to make more money by selling the public a cheap product is beyond me and mind you I am well aware of the markets. If anything DVD releases cost less than blu-ray ones and are of the same or better quality (provided you have an upconverter).

[p38lightning7]

@wakazhi  No, I'm not. "lol"

The only thing that's dumb is you if you think the Japanese spend 3x more than what I do on anime. I'm sure they have used dvd shops.. You can go to Aniplex's channel if you want to complain about stuff you've already bought, because I boycott Aniplex and NIS products. "despite how much more they cost" < looks like your the cheapass.. Do not reply with more nonsense comments and untrue stories about expensive dvds. I'm sure alot of people wait for price drops..

[wakazhi]

@p38lightning7 Despite whether or not most otaku in Japan buy used dvds, that doesn't change the fact that it's a heck of a lot cheaper in the US (except for import releases by Aniplex). In Akihabara, used "manga" is definitely circulated among shops, but I've never heard of it being as frequent with "anime" sold in Japan. I don't have a problem with Aniplex or NIS, otherwise I wouldn't buy their anime; I'm just trying to make a point that your complaints towards Funi are petty excuses.

[p38lightning7]

@wakazhi You clearly have not considered that there is a currency value difference and that the amount of money Japanese citizens earn could be more than in the US. Secondly, I feel it is safe to say that the Japanese do not buy as many dvds due to the fact they have dedicated anime channels. So just like here in the US I do not feel willing to buy a showon dvd simply because its on tv, get it? Lastly, they are not excuses, they are satisfaction requirements. If they aren't met I won't buy..

[wakazhi]

@p38lightning7 According to ANN, anime DVD sales went down 24.4% and anime blu-ray sales went up 31.6% in just the 1st half of 2011, and 57% of blu-rays sold in Japan were anime.The market and consumers' mindset in Japan is different from the US. How most otaku in Japan value anime is different from how most western otaku value it. The otaku in Japan deserve to have high expectations for their $60+ for 2 episodes a case.At the prices we pay, high expectations are unreasonable and unrealistic

[p38lightning7]

@wakazhi That is not relevant. "otaku" (as you call them) in America don't have as many options for watching their shows. High expectations my ass, its the same show no matter where its released, the "expectations" are the same. -and- I have already warned you once, no more bullshit comments. Your one more away from persistant and continuous complaint letters to the mod.

[wakazhi]

@p38lightning7 "otaku (as you call them) in America don't have as many options for watching their shows". Are you that ignorant? The US has Hulu, Crunchyroll, Netflix, Crackel, Funimation website, Nozomi, ANN, TheAnimeNetwork. I've heard so many people outside of the US tell me how they wish they had half of the legal streaming sites (if any) that we have in the US.

[wakazhi]

@p38lightning7 Here's a reality check for you. Anime is a "luxury" product that's imported, not mainstream. Do you know what "supply and demand" means? The "demand" for anime in the US is not that high (compared to most American media) because it's a niche market. That kind of demand is what factors the supply to be suited for a niche market, which means the supply is very limited. "Very limited" supply means that the price has to be higher in order for the company to not lose money.

[p38lightning7]

@wakazhi You have been warned.

[p38lightning7]

@wakazhi Actually, if you really did your research you would find that in the terms of service there is nothing about using explicit language. Hate speech, which is listed, refers to racial slurs and other inappropriate terms or saying about culture etc. It also says you should not say anything you wouldn't be willing to say to another persons face directly, and believe me sir, I would say that to your face. An just so your aware there was no hate text towards products on this VIDEO PAGE.E-O-D

[wakazhi]

@p38lightning7 Where in my message did I type "hate speech". You're confusing it with "hate text" which is "the act of writing and sending disparaging, angry or otherwise hostile text messages". The key words from there in your case are "angry-text-messages", because the average person that receives a message from a sender who's cursing at them and name-calling would assume that the sender is somewhat angry. And you say you didn't criticize aka "hate text towards products on this VIDEO"?

[p38lightning7]

@wakazhi I was refering to the terms of service, READ ABOUT IT. Some people just use language in their everyday life as it can become a bad-habit which does not suggest anything more. Really? Your some saint.. The way you toss around the term OCD. Which I find offensive seeing as how I know people who have had it. In fact, that means YOU are in DIRECT violation of the terms of use. (and) Finally, I am allowed to express my opinion towards any product I desire. I called them cheap. E-O-D

[wakazhi]

@p38lightning7 Sorry if "OCD" really offended you; I call myself OCD when it comes to drawing and coloring for fan art (and sometimes I think it's true, with art that is). But the fact that you brought that up as a way to justify your actions prove your guilt. We both said something unprofessional and insulting one way or another. the end

[p38lightning7]

@wakazhi That is in no way hateful. I simply expressed that I thought the design is cheap and it will cause the loss of sales by me, a consumer. It is also notable to point out you chopped up my paragraph and reconstructed it. The part where I said " that is the gayest thing I've ever seen" is not the direct point. What is the point is its pretty obvious your just out to find everything I say wrong and fetch the last word. An really you can have it, its not worth it, but you can have it..

[wakazhi]

@p38lightning7 I copied-and-pasted your words from the first word of the sentence to the period, so that's not the same as reconstructing. So you're saying that insulting something that Funi made isn't insulting them directly? wow. Yes, I did try to find what you said because unlike you, I back up what I say with proof. You can "express your opinion" all you want, but if you don't have something reasonable and neutral to back it up other than saying it's cheap, then your opinion is worthless.

[CorvetteLover623]

@p38lightning7 Hate to break down your argument, but the channels that air this stuff, they air it late at night (Like 2 AM), and re-runs rarely happen. There aren't all that many "dedicated" anime channels. Also, the cost of living in Japan is higher, and according to the CIA world fact book, Japan makes less money than us, they rank in the top 25, us, top 10 IIRC.

[p38lightning7]

@CorvetteLover623 Do not get involved.

[uguuerik]

@CorvetteLover623 Truth. A lot of Americans seem to have the impression that anime is aired at all times on many channels and don't realize that most of their favorite series are aired between midnight and 4 AM. Mostly just series like One Piece get actual good time slots.

[TheUnicom]

G2 Blu-ray size? What took you guys so long? I'm in....

[CorvetteLover623]

So I'm guessing there's complaining about prices again in the comments? Might as well inform people. Want to know how much Japan pays for anime? $60-$100 for 2-4 episodes. Madoka was 6 $90 BD singles (DVD wasn't much cheaper.), so it was almost $600 for 12 episodes. Thought I'd throw Japanese prices out there for food for thought before people complain about our cheap prices.

[TalentedOrangeTv]

@CorvetteLover623 One episode of an anime 60-100 bucks? Don't make me laugh. Imagine the cost of the paper they used to animate, then apply the cost of paint and paper for the back grounds then apply the money for paying the workers... Etc. No an episode will go around $1000 bucks at MINIMUM.

[CorvetteLover623]

@TalentedOrangeTv I'm talking about how much the singles cost...

I know the production costs of anime are at least $100,000 per episode, so it costs like 1.3 million at the least for 13 episodes to be made.

[TalentedOrangeTv]

@CorvetteLover623 Aww geez, well I feel stupid der her her...

[TalentedOrangeTv]

@CorvetteLover623 My bad let me correct that, a complete underestimation. An episode will go around over $100,000.

[p38lightning7]

@TalentedOrangeTv Hey genius, he was talking about the dvd and blu-rays at $60-100.

[JustTP94]

@CorvetteLover623 2D Japanese animations aren't a keepsake, so wasting precious Gas Money $40+ to fill a tank on a Box set is ridiculous in Today's Economy. The Past is Irrelevant. The majority of Japanese citizens watch Anime, that's why they pay so much for anime. I own 30+ DVD boxsets, all have been bought with price in mind.

[CorvetteLover623]

@JustTP94 (Man, feels like I'm on a forum.), the majority of Japanese citizens watch anime? I don't know where you go that from, not even half the population is all that into it (Otaku are looked down upon there.). A survey that was ran recently in Japan polled 1/4 are otaku, not a majority factor. Many can even say anime is a niche market in Japan also. Those singles usually sell a few to a couple thousand copies per volume, not millions like the Call of Duty video games sell.

[JustTP94]

@CorvetteLover623 I hate Call of Duty for that same reason... anyways... There was a poll that about 80% of the Japanese Population watches Anime, I never said they were of the "Otaku" hardcore anime fans....

[JustTP94]

@CorvetteLover623 So, for a niche market, I'm saying the prices aren't worth the money... which is why people download the series... (I own 30+ boxsets and have spent over 500$ for the anime industry...).... I'm a valued downloader and Netflix watcher aswell... as long as I stay with anime, I'll buy the series I like (if reasonable) and enjoy the good shows being put out.

[LittleSelfia]

Product question: What material is the Clara keychain made of? Is it a porous bending plastic or a hard plastic?

[LittleSelfia]

I adore the fact that much of the Funi packaging allows for removal of the product information.and pricing. It just makes it look so much nicer.

[Armiga21]

Yay BD size boxes make me happy

[pendejochy]

If I buy Princess Jellyfish, will we get it get another season? <3

[Hinaruandnaruto77]

@pendejochy Uh...That's for the the company that made the Anime (No Funimation) to decide.

[ppy]

So, For anyone who bought season one of Sengoku Basara on DVD will be unable to fit season one and two together in the art box since it's bluray size?

I'm quite disappointed if that so.

[iHellotaku]

@ppy - sadly you can't please everybody. but i'm glad funimation has decided to make there limited edition blu-ray boxes blu-ray sizes.

[Tchalla83]

RIGHTSTUF!!!

[HoroHoroHoro21]

can't wait for Princess jellyfish

[Mario1234567a]

People PLEASE buy Sengoku Basara so we can get the Sengoku Basara Last Party Movie!

[pbfattmatt]

why would i want a blue case instead of a clear one? i cant see art work as good and it looks cheaper

[cameronanimeangel]

Is it also coming out in just DVD? If so I will buy if not I will wait about two years before I buy it.

[Scormio99]

The art for the Princess Jellyfish box and cases is absolutely GORGEOUS

[Winterfox001]

Final product?

[cmoney121993]

Rojas were you in a rush. It just seemed like you started talking really fast.

[cmoney121993]

I'm liking the new look for the dvds pretty bad ass i must say.

[fierylava12]

YEES!! :)

[LilMizzyY890]

yayyy i cant wait to get it ! <3

[faketohma]

arrgh, so want that. I need money pronto

[Loserperson2006]

Finally Funimation something done right with the blu-ray!!!

[ITACHI1991SASUKE1]

Blu ray cases ftw! Thanks funimation :)

[roflsteaksauce]

the guy looked like he was in a hurry

[pineappletitan89]

epic

[iHellotaku]

You guys should of done this sooner!...blu ray size are so much better

[uguuerik]

@iHellotaku So much agree! My Eden of the East movies are an eye sore. I would gladly even buy them again with BD sized packaging. It looks awful!

[GinkoArtEtc]

Also can't wait, preordered Sengoku Basara 2 a couple weeks ago & I know rightstuf does sometimes tend to ship out preorders early but mine's still not yet shipped D:

Hoping to preorder Princess Jellyfish in the coming weeks

[GinkoArtEtc]

2:06 Amere's?

[blakstealth22]

@GinkoArtEtc Yeah, what's that?

[GinkoArtEtc]

@blakstealth22

I has no clue, a term Rojas made up in the video

[MoeForDesign]

@GinkoArtEtc Amaray; it's a brand of cases :)

[GinkoArtEtc]

@MoeForDesign

Ah thanks lol I thought he actually meant to say anime in the video

[dianazaky]

@GinkoArtEtc No problem^^

[XakabaraX]

PFFFFFF I love the APH cameo.

Also I snorted at Hideyoshi's face.

Oh and Keiji and Chosokabe on the DVDs FUCK YEAH.

[ultimaT]

Quick question to anyone here, Are either of these anime worth watching? I don't hate any genre of anime, so let me know.

[PuffWallow]

@ultimaT Though for different reasons, Sengoku Basara and Princess Jellyfish are indeed very worthwhile shows. I recommend both.

[TheLittlebats]

@ultimaT Idk about the other one, but I personally ADORE Sengoku Basara. It's really action packed with exaggerated fighting. xD

[curthaynes]

it seems like every time funimation wants to reintroduce an anime it gets pulled from netflix, I wonder why? (don't bother, its sarcasm)

[nickclkknt]

i WILL preorder that right now! Thank you for adjusting the cases! Also question: It's not just the LE's w/ artboxes, correct? The regular editions will be like the SB1 release? And can we assume all releases after these two will follow suit?

[JustTP94]

These SRPs are ridiculous in today's economy.... the SRPs should be $49.99 max and then retailers could sell for like $29.99 so people would actually buy anime...

[AnUnknownAnonymous]

@JustTP94 - People already do buy anime at those prices. You're just too cheap. XD It's people like you who are part of the problem that caused Bandai Entertainment to effectively close down here in R1. You aren't willing to spend more money on an anime release b/c you've been conditioned by FUNimation's cheap prices and refuse to buy anything higher. >_> FUNimation is a business and they have to turn a profit. They can't do that if they lower their prices even further. >_>

[TheHalfNerd]

@AnUnknownAnonymous Well, lets all be grateful that we don't live in Japan, where you have to pay about $80 or so for a volume with at the most 3 episodes. Fuck that.

[MrDizzySpinda]

@TheHalfNerd I had heard about that but I never thought it was actually true. Damn.

[TheHalfNerd]

@MrDizzySpinda Yep, first volumes are normally around 100 or so

[PwninKonan]

Lol they should be glad we aren't paying Japanese prices, dear god, $80 for 2 episodes is highway robbery!

[uguuerik]

@AnUnknownAnonymous American anime fans are just so cheap these days. And maybe they don't have the money. That's fine. But then why feel entitled to watch a ton of anime for nothing and give nothing back?

That said, I watch a lot of fansubs myself. It helps me determine what Japanese and what US releases I feel are worth purchasing. So while I cannot justify what I do, I do love to try before i buy. Blind buying is fun, but I prefer to really enjoy my purchases these days.

[Yukimu]

@JustTP94 You must be pretty young to be complaining about the price. In the '90s, $29.99 only got you one VHS tape with 2 episodes on it. Seriously, people should NOT be complaining about how "expensive" anime is these days, because it's not.

[uguuerik]

@Yukimu Yea. It also doesn't hurt to consider Japanese prices. How about $60 - $90 for 2 or 3 episodes?

Anime is not a thriving industry here or even in Japan. If you love anime like I do then I would say PLEASE SUPPORT THE INDUSTRY. Even if you can only afford a couple series a year. Fine. Maybe watch some legal streams too. Great. Better than watching fansubs and buying NOTHING as a lot of my friends unfortunately do.

[CorvetteLover623]

@uguuerik Yup, it's never been mainstream here. Plus, it's dying here, Google "Anime Market Pegged" and click on the first result, that's the state of the market here. On ANNCast (The latest one, 1/13), Zac explained some things from 15:00-18:00 on anime prices.

I try to support releases as much as I can here (I even haven't actively bought video games for 3 years. I don't get as many as I used to.), even though I don't have a job. I watch the legal streams, and I buy the DVD's/BD's.

[CorvetteLover623]

@Yukimu Agreed, even though I'm 17, didn't really get into anime until I was 14, didn't start finally buying until last year (Finally got more money, thank you lawn mowing!). Here's it's not expensive (I mean seriously, complaining about 11-13 episodes of Bleach for $30 at Rightstuf?), in Japan, oh yes. I don't consider even the Madoka LE's expensive or overpriced.

Guess what makes more money people, the Japanese releases despite them being way more money. Cheap gets you only so far.

[Hinaruandnaruto77]

@Yukimu 100% Agree with you. I remember when I wanted to buy a box set (Sailor Moon for exmaple) It was $20 for 4 episodes or it was $100 for dub episodes ....A Set, and that was 10 or a few years ago. So now the fact that I can now get a box set for 20 or even 50 bucks which might be pretty expensive it most case but in I would rather spend $50 to get Not only a dvd but blu-ray so just in case either of them break i have the other one set...I say we're pretty damn Lucky!

[Hinaruandnaruto77]

@Yukimu Also now with the free steaming and people watching animes for free,i would really want to ask Funiamtion, or almost any company how well they are doing with sales. For me it'll just break my heart to this company go like borders. :( But What really upsets me is when people ask the company to make another season when all they did was watch it and didn't even buy it.

[lurkerjr]

Now its weird with Princess Jellyfish that the dvds are in a separate blu-ray case lol.

[MrNinjachad]

I love the new packaging. :]

Ahh, Princess Jellyfish! You shall be mine soon! :D

[FiammettaRey]

What if you bought the DVDs of Season 1?

[LordRoto]

@FiammettaRey We're at a loss lol. I would buy the new version so my collection looks better. BUT my first season is signed by jonny. SO i'll keep it this way XD

[MrTaraterrrific]

that Princess Jellyfish...its beautiful! (T^T)

[FabulousZero]

fucking stupid combo packs

[xdarkshadowangelx]

I honestly don't like the new packaging at all.

[rock1644]

@xdarkshadowangelx

It says right in the video its not the final product.

[SoraGoku]

damn!

[SoulmetalKeyblade]

Woohoo~

[ShatteredDoll312]

awesome !!!!!!!!!!!

[sasukelover2020]

yay