Calling all fans of English subbed Arashi

[no1-antielitist.livejournal.com]

Did you know that the DVD of Sho's Honey and Clover has been officially licensed and subbed in English for those of us in North America? Or that MatsuJun's Hana Yori Dango Final's English language DVD release even comes with a crazy number of special features with Jun, Mao and the rest of the cast?

If you're anything like me, as much as you love and appreciate the things that have been translated for us online, sometimes you really want a physical copy of the DVD. Knowing that there are official, English subbed options out there (and knowing that some of the money makes its way back to Japan and our boys) is awesome, but a lot of the time, news about these kinds of releases is hard to find.

So I've started AsianPopShock - a community dedicated to keeping fans of all Japanese and Korean media informed of English language licensing news, sales at reputable retailers, and contests. The community also provides resources like perpetually updated lists of English subbed DVDs, featuring members of all the JE groups and popular Japanese actors.

If you're interested in licensed, English subbed Asian media, please join, and remember to spread the word!

Comments

[strawberryq.livejournal.com]

Ooh yay! Didn't know they got English licensed, thanks for the information !

[no1-antielitist.livejournal.com]

I know, right? It's so hard to find information about things like this, for some reason, which is why I ended up starting the comm. I hope it helps. :)

[strawberryq.livejournal.com]

It will, definitely. ^_^

[zelflame.livejournal.com]

This is an excellent idea, thanks for getting it started! It will be really nice and convenient to learn more about licensing and everything, plus I really like the name :D

[no1-antielitist.livejournal.com]

Awww. Thank you! I hope you find some of the posts useful. And if you have any suggestions, please let me know. :)

[smile-as-a-noun.livejournal.com]

This is really great! I knew about Hana Yori Dango (I own it) but I didn't know about a lot of the other stuff there, it's definitely good information to have <3

[breeitbe.livejournal.com]

So going to join right now. I'd seen Hana Yori Dango in a Borders once but haven't seen anything else so this information will be great! Thank you!

[koyama-kira.livejournal.com]

I wonder if Maou will ever be released with english subtitles. (I hope it will. :'D)

[aveona.livejournal.com]

Joining! I hope you include the news is not limited to American DVDs only - some Singaporean and Hong Kong DVDs have English subtitles too :)

[strawberryne.livejournal.com]

Just joined now, and thank u very much!
this is definitely info that i want to kno, and i totally kno how u feel about really wanting a physical copy of the DVD. XD
thanks again! :3

[zoealex.livejournal.com]

You are a genius for starting this com! Totally joining. Thank you!

[dhannylyn.livejournal.com]

done joining..............
so there will be a big possibility for more releases of our fave asian dramas and movies real soon

[babydude48.livejournal.com]

Yes I like to have the official versions too, but is sometimes hard to tell if it a bootleg or not. I normally use yesasia so if you know where to get the real deal that would be great. Off to join. I'm happy to hear Sho's Honey and Clover has been licensed and released with English subtitles

[xxbonbon.livejournal.com]

ahh it's great to know you started the com thanks