Okay, this entree is not what I totally intended, but it seems as this blog is turning into a gripe session about my life in Japan. Each day, I learn new things about life here that I am more surprised about, and often times disappointed. This is one of those days.
I collect DVD/BluRay media. I usually buy USA produced material which, if I am buying a TV series, for an hour long program, has at least 4 episodes on one disc. Recently, I have been getting Japan produced DVDs for school and use in my classes. I is upsetting that each disc has only two episodes. The number of discs goes up unnecessarily as does the amount of plastic for cases.
One thing I totally HATE about all production companies is this "Vol. 1, Vol.2" deal with program seasons. This gives the broadcast companies the ability to charge double for a single season. They make money when the show airs on TV through ad revenue, but then they have to bilk the consumer by releasing half seasons at a time. Aren't they rich enough?
But back to Japan. One redeeming thing is that they are starting to release slim-box sets, but you have to wait a lot longer for those to come out.
That's it for this rant!
