Satoshi Kon's 'Paprika' Listed By Sony for R1 USA DVD October 31st 2006. **** UPDATE ****

Looks like it's been pushed back to October 31, 2006, according to the SPHE link.

Still, I'll be very happy if this comes out in the US before the end of the year. Completely unexpected and very satisfactory. Just the other day, I was worried this might not make it here till late 2007 or '08.

Dammit, I was looking forward to importing the unsubbed Japanese DVD for $80!!

I knew it was too good to be true.

And yet when I vist the webpage link, you did not mention Van Damme's latest direct-to-video flick,"The Hard Corps" ;)

Ahhh...
I was looking forward to this so much.
When I thought it would be out earlier here I was so excited!

As JKW said, "Too good to be true."
Still cannot wait for the theatrical version.
Looks like another Satoshi Kon classic.
=D

Sony needs to do "Paprika" right and put out an English audio track when the DVD is finally released. I honestly believe it's always, always best to watch anime films in a language one can understand without having to read subtitles.

Subtitles are a distraction to the animation. Reading subtitles does not allow the viewer to embrace and fully appreciate the artistry on screen. That split second or two spent reading subtitles unfortunately leaves the viewer's attention off the actual animation. I feel that is somewhat disrespectful to the artist that made everything possible.

Animated films are meant to be watched not read. If the audience truly wants to read, please pick up the "manga." A manga is a place where reading is an appropriate medium, not in animated animes.

Bottom line, animated animes are meant to be watched, not read. An English audio track is imperative for the American public. "Paprika" needs an English audio release.