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NEWS: Media Blasters to Release Girl's High, Doomed Megalopolis, Grenadier, Ramen Fighter Miki, More


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Lord Geo



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PostPosted: Wed Apr 07, 2021 2:35 pm Reply with quote
Quick Correction: It was later clarified that the "Mazinkaiser" mentioned is not the OVA series that ADV had previously released, but rather is just a re-release of Mazinkaiser SKL, which Media Blasters still has the rights to.

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-Would you be able to clarify which Mazinkaiser you were referring to in the interview? We're not sure if you're talking about a new Blu-Ray release for Mazinkaiser SKL, or if you've picked up the Mazinkaiser OVA that ADV once put out.

-No the one we did previously


Which does suck. I love SKL & am happy to see that it's going to be in print again, but I'd love to see a new release for the OG Mazinkaiser OVA, especially one that finally includes the movie that ADV never released.
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FireChick
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PostPosted: Wed Apr 07, 2021 3:05 pm Reply with quote
How is Media Blasters even still alive?
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Takkun4343



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PostPosted: Wed Apr 07, 2021 3:09 pm Reply with quote
FireChick wrote:
How is Media Blasters even still alive?

By keeping a low profile and not biting off any more than they can chew.
Also by streaming English-language hentai when no one else would.
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SpacemanHardy



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PostPosted: Wed Apr 07, 2021 3:36 pm Reply with quote
Where's my bluray release of Apocalypse Zero, guys?
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TheMorry



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PostPosted: Wed Apr 07, 2021 3:47 pm Reply with quote
Takkun4343 wrote:
FireChick wrote:
How is Media Blasters even still alive?

By keeping a low profile and not biting off any more than they can chew.
Also by streaming English-language hentai when no one else would.

At least they quit their awful not working DVD-r releases. Got a not working ladies versus butlers and kanakon.... also the labeling was messed up. Incorrect content....


Their blurays work fine.
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mrsatan



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PostPosted: Wed Apr 07, 2021 4:41 pm Reply with quote
Happy to see the much maligned, underrated Doomed Megalopolis listed. It's weird and it's pretty great! And the inspiration for M. Bison/Vega from Street Fighter II!
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PostPosted: Wed Apr 07, 2021 5:08 pm Reply with quote
Nice to see them coming back to life. Hope it’s successful for them.
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Themaster20000



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PostPosted: Wed Apr 07, 2021 5:13 pm Reply with quote
FireChick wrote:
How is Media Blasters even still alive?


It's like Toykopop. They both somehow stay afloat.
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Cecilthedarkknight_234



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PostPosted: Wed Apr 07, 2021 5:19 pm Reply with quote
Great News in all honesty for new collectors. However still picked up all of majority of these on DVD back in 2010/11 so I have little reason to double dip.
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zawa113



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PostPosted: Wed Apr 07, 2021 5:59 pm Reply with quote
I'd still like Simoun on bluray, if they still have the rights to that (maybe with proper subtitle timing on eps 5 and 6 this time, eh?)
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zrdb





PostPosted: Wed Apr 07, 2021 6:23 pm Reply with quote
I'd really like to see Simoun on bluray myself-it'd be a no brainer for me.
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Ampharos



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PostPosted: Wed Apr 07, 2021 8:39 pm Reply with quote
Still waiting for my Fushigi Yugi blu-rays! But this is good.
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Snomaster1
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PostPosted: Wed Apr 07, 2021 11:46 pm Reply with quote
I'm amazed that Media Blasters is still around. And,it's around in a time in which other companies like ADV,Streamline,and others have basically disappeared from the scene. I don't know how they were able to do this but it's an achievement in and of itself. This company's like a combination of a cockroach and the Energizer Bunny. They both keep going and going where others might not. Still,I'm surprised this company's still here after all this time.
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Clyde_Cash



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PostPosted: Thu Apr 08, 2021 9:13 am Reply with quote
Ampharos wrote:
Still waiting for my Fushigi Yugi blu-rays! But this is good.


You and me both. I have a Blu-ray player so why not make the most of it? Choosing DVD over Blu-ray is like choosing Taco Bell over authentic Mexican food.

I'm surprised Grenadier is going to get the Blu-ray treatment. Are there any HD masters floating around or will this be an upscaled release? Or will it be a SD-BD release with all the episodes on one disc?
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Stampeed Valkyrie



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PostPosted: Thu Apr 08, 2021 9:46 am Reply with quote
I'd pick up with a couple of these if they are re released.

Its almost like they dug through every Anime clubs catalogue from the early 00's lol
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