AppleTV has select
Anime Complete Series Box Sets (Digital HD TV Show) on sale for
$4.99 each.
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Note: Must purchase on iOS device using Apple TV app or on PC using iTunes for Windows software; search for title within Apple TV/iTunes if link(s) are not directing correctly.
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Apple TV is offering a deep batch of anime box sets for $4.99, with standouts like Cowboy Bebop, Outlaw Star, Serial Experiments Lain, Hellsing, Samurai Champloo, Trigun, and Princess Jellyfish. The strongest appeal is value on classic series, especially where physical releases are out of print or expensive. Several titles also appear to include English and Japanese audio with English subtitles, though some listings are awkward to find, may open the wrong series, or require buying inside the Apple TV app. Access can also be inconsistent across devices, and purchased content does not carry over cleanly to Android or other services.
people who are specifically looking for Cowboy Bebop-style "serious" anime because commenters say Cowboy Bebop is a sure pick and that Hellsing is great if you like serious anime (with notes on Hellsing vs Hellsing Ultimate).
anime fans who want to buy Apple TV anime box sets for $4.99 because you have to purchase inside the Apple TV app (and the links can take you to the Apple TV+ series page with a Buy button).
buyers who are okay with dub-focused viewing because one commenter says the sale titles are "always dub only, no Japanese," and another notes that animation is dubbed by definition (so the discussion should be about voice work quality).
people who want to try highly recommended older anime at a low price because commenters specifically call out Outlaw Star Complete and Serial Experiments Lain as additional $4.99 box sets and say Outlaw Star is very highly recommended.
anime viewers who prefer original audio options when available because commenters report some titles have separate box set listings for Japanese audio (and Apple TV may be the only option for original audio, even though there isn't a single collated listing).
Mac/iPad users who can load Apple TV normally because at least one commenter reports the deal won't load on a MacBook Air or iPad (so this is best for people whose Apple TV app works).
Windows PC users who expected the purchase to happen automatically because one commenter says buying has to be done within the Apple TV app and won't automatically happen on a Windows PC.
people who want a single, clearly collated "box set" listing for every language because commenters say there isn't a collated listing and that some titles require checking separate listings for Japanese audio.
buyers who rely on Apple TV content working across devices/services because commenters report the purchased content can't be watched on Apple+ on Android OS.
people who are trying to buy on a MacBook Air or iPad because one commenter says the deal won't load there and shows "server not found."
buyers who need the exact series title from the link because commenters report link/title mismatches (e.g., Panty & Stocking opening Princess Jellyfish).
buyers who want to ensure the library language matches what they purchased because one commenter says buying the English language version shows up as the complete Japanese language version in their library (even though it plays in English).
people who specifically want a "Buy Season 1" box set option for every title because one commenter says Bento doesn't show a Buy Season 1 option and only shows $2.99 per episode.
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I wish there was a listing collated somewhere but there isn't. I think also Fandango has any shows ever in English, so I think AppleTV is the only option, even tho it is pretty paltry. Hope this helps people who prefer original audio!
SEL is highly regarded and shockingly prescient for its time. Probably in my top 5. These titles are from the golden era of anime imo. Much different than the stuff being produced today.
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But ALL animation is dubbed by definition. Every performance is a voiceover, so discussions should be about the quality of the voice work, not whether it's the original language.
All that said, the original Hellsing has both English and Japanese audio, and it's a steal for $5. I know Hellsing Ultimate is supposed to be the better version, but this is the one I started with, and I'll always prefer it.
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But ALL animation is dubbed by definition. Every performance is a voiceover, so discussions should be about the quality of the voice work, not whether it's the original language.
All that said, the original Hellsing has both English and Japanese audio, and it's a steal for $5. I know Hellsing Ultimate is supposed to be the better version, but this is the one I started with, and I'll always prefer it.
For example you can walk up to any person on the street in Japan and ask who their favorite voice actor is, and even if they don't have one they can give you a name. Pretty sure no one in my circle could do the same for an American voice actor.
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