I have been noticing a trend with the release of Anime DVDs lately, a lot of new series have been coming out as box sets. However, there are some companies that are still releasing single volume DVDs.
The one company that is releasing box sets left and right is FUNimation. FUNimation has released Fate/Stay Night, Shakugan no Shana, and Zero no Tsukaima as box sets, which is a surprise to me because they could have a larger profit by releasing single volumes. They have been also been releasing box sets of older anime like Air Gear and Yu Yu Hakusho for under $29.99.
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Bandai Entertainment and Viz Media are still releasing single volumes for those who want can't wait 6 months for a box set. I can wait for a box set but if it's a series that I like, I will buy the single volumes. Sometimes it is a lot cheaper to buy the box sets unless you are going to buy the box set for Neon Genesis Evangelion. So, do you buy the single volume DVDs or do you wait for the box set.
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Well it depends what there is in the single volumes. Like in Suzumiya and Lucky Star, the single volumes are packed with extras so I brought those. On the other hand if the only extras those single volume have are credit-less ending/opening and character design, I'd rather just buy the box set that comes later on.
For as long as I can remember, FLCL (Furi Kuri), a 6 episode series by Gainax, has never been sold for under 50 bucks. It's unreal.
I'm usually happy buying Hong Kong (26 eps on 3 discs) versions if I choose to buy anime...which isn't often. I generally just watch new series as they air in Japan.
Wait, DVDs exist? ZOMG
It's not much of a surprise because it's something fans have been wanting for a while. Single volume prices are ridiculous, and so were the boxsets from ADV and such.
FUNimation had realized this; I mean, look at where ADV is at right now =/
I'm a sucker for Limited Editions, so I usually buy the individual volumes. If there's no real advantage to buying individual volumes though, then I'll usually just get the box set and save money.
Depends on the price, I guess.
After the fall of Geneon I think a lot of fans feel safer with box sets. Personally my favorite way to buy anime is a box set that has only Japanese audio and English subtitles, Those are the best for me.
Box sets depending on what is included on the single volumes such as extra items.
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