[Amazon.ca] Preorder: Akira 4k + Blu-ray $22.99

Dec 21st, 2021 11:53 am

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MikeB84225 [OP]: Deal Addict; Oct 25, 2018; 1341 posts; 1442 upvotes

Dec 21st, 2021 11:53 am

[Amazon.ca] Preorder: Akira 4k + Blu-ray $22.99

Deal Link:: https://www.amazon.ca/Akira-Movie-4K-Ul ... 09JXWP8N1/
Price:: 22.99
Savings:: 23%
Retailer:: Amazon.ca

I have been watching for a price drop on the other "limited edition version" but it did not include HDR and you had to reach out to get a new disc sent to you.

I can only assume this version has been corrected as it does not come out until January 18, 2022

I own a DVD and Blu-ray version of this movie, if you like Anime in any way shape or form do yourself a favour and watch this!

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Dec 21st, 2021 11:57 am

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Samwfive: Deal Addict; Nov 21, 2007; 3370 posts; 1320 upvotes; Scarborough

Dec 21st, 2021 11:57 am

Respectfully asking: isn't 4K an overkill on anime....cartoons...?

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Dec 21st, 2021 12:27 pm

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Tjklovesthisplace: Sr. Member; Apr 19, 2020; 648 posts; 1056 upvotes; langley

Dec 21st, 2021 12:27 pm

It says 6.99 savings on Amazon

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Dec 21st, 2021 12:27 pm

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simonchretien: Sr. Member; Oct 29, 2010; 630 posts; 1236 upvotes; Quebec

Dec 21st, 2021 12:27 pm

Samwfive wrote: ↑ Respectfully asking: isn't 4K an overkill on anime....cartoons...?

Huh? Why would any 4k be overkill? Looks like trolling.

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Dec 21st, 2021 12:29 pm

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Wrestlemania: Deal Addict; Nov 15, 2013; 3256 posts; 4920 upvotes; Toronto, ON

Dec 21st, 2021 12:29 pm

Ah I forgot about this movie. Thanks, OP! Now going to look it up on Dognzb.

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Dec 21st, 2021 12:43 pm

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RedFlagCrake: Deal Addict; Nov 14, 2017; 1089 posts; 2014 upvotes; Vancouver

Dec 21st, 2021 12:43 pm

Wtf is that cover. It's blasphemous! Looks like a kid's drawing.

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Dec 21st, 2021 12:47 pm

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EngineNo9: Sr. Member; Sep 9, 2008; 510 posts; 357 upvotes; Toronto

Dec 21st, 2021 12:47 pm

one of the creepiest cartoons ever, especially the part when that blob expands/explodes

agree cover looks like pos

all your staples coupons are belong to us

Dec 21st, 2021 12:53 pm

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Deriot: Sr. Member; Jan 6, 2010; 568 posts; 730 upvotes; Montreal, QC

Dec 21st, 2021 12:53 pm

That's because the cover art is taken directly from the manga, from the author himself. It's a very 1980s style. The film is only an adaptation of the original work, it's just that it was the most popular medium in the West at the time.

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Dec 21st, 2021 1:01 pm

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Snowcrash01: Member; Mar 23, 2017; 462 posts; 599 upvotes; Toronto

Dec 21st, 2021 1:01 pm

I was looking to pick this up earlier as well, but too expensive. I haven't bought a physical disc in years but have the 4k TV and PS5 now. Thanks OP.

Dec 21st, 2021 1:08 pm

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recordman: Deal Fanatic; Jan 19, 2005; 5144 posts; 2412 upvotes; Vancity

Dec 21st, 2021 1:08 pm

simonchretien wrote: ↑ Huh? Why would any 4k be overkill? Looks like trolling.

What was the source material resolution? Probably not 4k. Upscaling and colour touch-up would probably see minor improvements, but just not the same.

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Dec 21st, 2021 1:26 pm

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recordman: Deal Fanatic; Jan 19, 2005; 5144 posts; 2412 upvotes; Vancity

Dec 21st, 2021 1:26 pm

gotglint wrote: ↑ the original theatrical release would have been on 35mm film

A 35mm film released in 1903 and one released in 1967 is going to quite different despite the same medium. Unless the film is converted digitally, it's going to degrade over time. 35mm is supposed to be around 4k, but if it's left in storage for decades, we can't expect the original quality.

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Dec 21st, 2021 1:37 pm

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MahlerMusic: Deal Addict; Oct 24, 2019; 1124 posts; 2336 upvotes; Edmonton

Dec 21st, 2021 1:37 pm

Samwfive wrote: ↑Respectfully asking: isn't 4K an overkill on anime....cartoons...?

simonchretien wrote: ↑ Huh? Why would any 4k be overkill? Looks like trolling.

recordman wrote: ↑ What was the source material resolution? Probably not 4k. Upscaling and colour touch-up would probably see minor improvements, but just not the same.

I would agree with the first comment for this title. 4K version was a scan from the film. I would think the Blu-ray and UHD would be very similar. Sound is also the same formats between the two.

This would not be an upgrade if you already have it but you might as well great the UHD version if you do not already own.

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Dec 21st, 2021 1:39 pm

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AS2012: Sr. Member; Jun 8, 2012; 582 posts; 787 upvotes; Ottawa

Dec 21st, 2021 1:39 pm

I wish there was a good price for a 4k disc player.

Dec 21st, 2021 1:50 pm

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MikeB84225 [OP]: Deal Addict; Oct 25, 2018; 1341 posts; 1442 upvotes

Dec 21st, 2021 1:50 pm

Tjklovesthisplace wrote: ↑ It says 6.99 savings on Amazon

I thought the discount was % so I added it - 23% off!

Dec 21st, 2021 1:56 pm

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thegame99: Sr. Member; Jul 21, 2021; 783 posts; 3351 upvotes

Dec 21st, 2021 1:56 pm

AS2012 wrote: ↑ I wish there was a good price for a 4k disc player.

There is this one if you can find them

the-source-lg-up970-4k-streaming-blu-ra ... #p35470516

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Dec 21st, 2021 3:05 pm

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gotglint: Deal Addict; Nov 29, 2011; 1335 posts; 2053 upvotes

Dec 21st, 2021 3:05 pm

recordman wrote: ↑ A 35mm film released in 1903 and one released in 1967 is going to quite different despite the same medium. Unless the film is converted digitally, it's going to degrade over time. 35mm is supposed to be around 4k, but if it's left in storage for decades, we can't expect the original quality.

agreed, the film has to be properly stored.

Akira is from 1988.

not 1903 nor 1967.

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Dec 21st, 2021 3:11 pm

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dwfLuid: Sr. Member; Jul 16, 2015; 793 posts; 823 upvotes; Kitchener, ON

Dec 21st, 2021 3:11 pm

this is where the motionflow, or whatever the manufacturers are doing with TV interpolation, is useful. Watching any type of animation is now super smooth.

As much as I love Akira, I'm skipping 4K and waiting for the inevitable 16K in 5 years.

Dec 21st, 2021 3:14 pm

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umadbrah: Deal Fanatic; Nov 27, 2011; 5633 posts; 5211 upvotes; Calgary

Dec 21st, 2021 3:14 pm

Totally forgot about akira release on 4K. I'm going to find and watch a 4K source on Kodi before I buy this.

teksavvy sucks

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Dec 21st, 2021 5:59 pm

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RFD604: Jr. Member; Jan 1, 2012; 104 posts; 150 upvotes; Vancouver

Dec 21st, 2021 5:59 pm

TETSUUOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!

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Dec 21st, 2021 6:05 pm

#20

redflagdealsguy: Deal Expert; Feb 24, 2018; 26177 posts; 35317 upvotes

Dec 21st, 2021 6:05 pm

Samwfive wrote: ↑ Respectfully asking: isn't 4K an overkill on anime....cartoons...?

In some cases, they could just go vector and have unlimited native resolution.

Otherwise anime is too rich to lean on that hack, in many cases.

Ageless art, this one.

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