Best Daimajin DVDs?

Gfantheheroman · #1 February 19th, 2007, 01:43 PM

There are quite a few Daimajin DVDs out there. If any of you know what ones are the best in quality in Region 1.

Goji Son · #2 February 19th, 2007, 01:54 PM

The most recent re-released versions from ADV are the best to come out on Region 1.

Zillamon51 · #3 February 20th, 2007, 01:03 PM

ADV released a 3-disc set several years ago. Here is my review:

http://www.digitalmonsterisland.com/complete_daimajin.html

All three films are uncut, in non-anamorphic widescreen, and Japanese w/ English subs.

More recently, ADV re-released the films individually. These versions were digitally remastered, and in anamorphic widescreen. Unfortunately, Wrath Of DaiMajin was cropped from its original 2.35:1 aspect ratio, down to 1.85:1 (reasons unknown).

All of ADV's versions are now out of print. Last month, Retromedia released The Giant Majin Collection, a double feature of the first two films. They're in fullscreen, and dubbed in English.

For widescreen, subbed versions of the entire trilogy, I would recommend looking around for ADV's releases. Since they're OOP, let price and availability determine whether you get the 3-disc set or the remastered versions.

Gfantheheroman · #4 February 20th, 2007, 03:11 PM

Thanks. I've always wanted to see these, and possibly buy them. I just wanted to make sure I don't get jipped, and get the best R1 DVD's.