Dragon Ball Blu Ray by Dynit Italia

[sangofe]

Edit: After investigation I've found out this uses the same master as Selecta Vision but has another encode. In other words; keep away.

Spoiler:

I have no idea why this has gone under the radar but last night someone pointed out that Dynit (Italian distributor) has released Dragon Ball on Blu-ray with what appears to be an upscale that is not AB or SV. From what I've been told, these releases offer better quality than previous attempts at upscaling the series.

The Dynit Blu-rays cover the original Dragon Ball series and feature remastered audio for the Italian dub alongside the upscaled video. Unlike some other international releases, these seem to maintain the original 4:3 aspect ratio rather than cropping to widescreen.

Has anyone here had a chance to check these out? I'm curious about how they compare to AB and SV's releases and if they're worth importing for collectors outside of Italy.

If anyone has screenshots or comparison images, I'd be interested in seeing them to get a better idea of the upscale quality.

I think they can still be ordered from https://www.amazon.it/dp/B0DCGG2HW2#ave ... iewsAnchor

[nineko]

Huh, I had no idea that this existed, I was about to offer myself as an escrow to help you (or anyone else) purchase it outside from Italy, but I just looked at the price tag, so I'm afraid I can't really help you, I'm sorry. I'll ask around if any of my real life friends happen to have it, though, but it's unlikely.

[Dragon Ball Ireland]

The packaging for this set is top notch. I wish Crunchyroll would do something like this for original Dragon Ball, but sadly outside of Germany (which uses the Selecta Vision upscale) they don't seem interested in milking anything other than Z and Super.

Oh, and for any Italian fans here Dynit will be releasing their first Dragon Ball Z Blu-Ray set in June.

[MasenkoHA]

Starting to seem like everybody but Toei and Crunchymation are interested in releasing original Dragon Ball on blu-ray

[PowerPhantom245]

Starting to seem like everybody but Toei and Crunchymation are interested in releasing original Dragon Ball on blu-ray

That's the sad reality unfortunately.
When it comes to franchise, it's either Z, Super, or Daima.
The show really deserves a proper remaster from film, not just upscale.

[Vegeta th3 4th]

Starting to seem like everybody but Toei and Crunchymation are interested in releasing original Dragon Ball on blu-ray.

This is very unfortunate. The way this part of the franchise has been neglected by the two is truly baffling, as they're basically leaving $$$ on the table.

[MasenkoHA]

Starting to seem like everybody but Toei and Crunchymation are interested in releasing original Dragon Ball on blu-ray.

This is very unfortunate. The way this part of the franchise has been neglected by the two is truly baffling, as they're basically leaving $$$ on the table.

And I’ve said elsewhere at this point I’d settle for a Selecta Vision import or an upscale of the Blue Bricks just for the principle alone.


Of course I would prefer a proper remastering, the Japanese broadcast audio to be included, the proper opening and ending animations and Japanese title cards and credits instead of blatantly favoring the dub but at this point? I’d be happy to see the bare minimum because of how neglected the 86 series is

[lansing]

Here are some screenshots. Not much was done except for some noise reduction.

Spoiler:

[sangofe]

Here are some screenshots. Not much was done except for some noise reduction.

Spoiler:

Thanks! How do they compare to SV and Ab? Did you remove noise?

[lansing]

Here are some screenshots. Not much was done except for some noise reduction.

Spoiler:

Thanks! How do they compare to SV and Ab? Did you remove noise?

I was referring to what Dynit did to the video. I didn't do anything.

[sangofe]

Here are some screenshots. Not much was done except for some noise reduction.

Spoiler:

Thanks! How do they compare to SV and Ab? Did you remove noise?

I was referring to what Dynit did to the video. I didn't do anything.

Ok, the interesting thing would be to get exact frames from AB's and SV's to compare...

[coola]

If I remember correctly, Dynit also released Sailor Moon DVD's with best looking video?

[Ajay]

Those screenshots are screaming Selecta Vision so I'm not convinced there's anything meaningfully different here, and to be honest, even if there is a slight difference, these shots look terrible so it's a bit of a wash anyway.

RIP AB BD, you will be missed.

[PowerPhantom245]

Let's face the fact; upscale is just upscale.
It will NEVER look good as HD remaster from film... which we need badly.

[sangofe]

I can unfortunately confirm that this upscale use the SV masters.

[Dragon Ball Ireland]

I can unfortunately confirm that this upscale use the SV masters.

That is a shame. So AB was the only European distributor that went their own way with color correcting original Dragon Ball and now their release is cancelled.

Dragon Ball, as always, is cursed on home video.

[PowerPhantom245]

I can unfortunately confirm that this upscale use the SV masters.

That is a shame. So AB was the only European distributor that went their own way with color correcting original Dragon Ball and now their release is cancelled.

Dragon Ball, as always, is cursed on home video.

Which is such a shame.
You would think one of the GREATEST and most influential anime EVER would have gotten a proper remaster release at this point.
Not to mention, next year is 40th anniversary of the anime (1986) which would be PERFECT opportunity for such a release, yet so far, no news from Toei yet; it seems very wishful thinking.

[nineko]

I just noticed that they put up a Z set for preorder: https://www.amazon.it/Dragon-Limited-BO ... 0F3JHRS1C/

It's only 138 episodes, though.

[Dragon Ball Ireland]

I just noticed that they put up a Z set for preorder: https://www.amazon.it/Dragon-Limited-BO ... 0F3JHRS1C/

It's only 138 episodes, though.

I'm sure further volumes will be released to cover the whole series.

Dynit did individual box sets for original Dragon Ball. This is a collection of box sets.

I hope that these European releases are selling well so that they'll eventually get to GT, that's long overdue a Blu-Ray release from anyone.

[sangofe]

I just noticed that they put up a Z set for preorder: https://www.amazon.it/Dragon-Limited-BO ... 0F3JHRS1C/

It's only 138 episodes, though.

I'm sure further volumes will be released to cover the whole series.

Dynit did individual box sets for original Dragon Ball. This is a collection of box sets.

I hope that these European releases are selling well so that they'll eventually get to GT, that's long overdue a Blu-Ray release from anyone.

I don't, after I watched the video.