Akira R2J (2011 reissue) vs BD-J (2009)

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Comparison between the 2011 reissued DVD, and Blu-ray, released in 2009. Like Flashback 2012, I'm unable to say whether picture is new or old, but unlike 2012's reissue, Akira is, in no uncertain terms, HD Remastered. Color, grain, detail- plus a particular combination of gritty picture & moniker, will have you lauding (& drooling) over the letters DVD. Blu-ray's perfect of course, but enthusiasts will most definitely prefer the palette and gritty picture of DVD, whose color deserves special mention like Eva (& others) renewal. You'll also drool over its disc art, which matches the best of sleeves. E.g. Flashback (reissue), DYRL (renewed), Castle/Mononoke. And lastly, despite Blu-ray's moniker, there's no DTS track.