[Kuraze] 快刀乱麻 THE ANIMATION / Kaitouranma The Animation (Samurai: Hunt for the Sword) (DVD 716x480 H264 Hi10p AC3)

OVA Information

Video

Audio

Subtitles

Language | Style | Format | :---: | :---: | :---: | :---: | :---: | English | Styled Modified R1 Dialogue | ASS | English | Styled Modified R1 Signs/Songs | ASS | English | Unstyled Modified R1 Dialogue | SRT | English | Unstyled Modified R1 Signs/Songs | SRT |

Filters used:

KNLMeansCL (chroma noise removal only), amDCT, FineDehalo, FineDehalo2, F3kdb, aWarpSharp2 (chroma sharpening only), BalanceBorders

Source Comparison (R1 vs R2J DVDs)

Encode Comparison vs. Source

Notes:

An updated release of this late 90s OVA adaption of the Visual Novel by the same name. The R2J DVD had slightly higher video bitrate (9800 vs 8000 kbps) consequently containing sharper picture with more texture detail and was was used as the encode base for the first time to date. Light treatment to reduce or eliminate haloing, chroma noise, and banding was applied to the extent possible without harming detail or introducing artifacts. See comparison screenshots above. English audio and subtitles were taken from the R1 Media Blasters DVD and synced/retimed for addition. The subtitles were OCR'd and QC'd by me to eliminate some grammar errors, restore honorifics and original Japanese name order, as well as typeset signs/songs which were hardsubbed in the R1 release. Unstyled subtitle options are included for those that prefer them, as well as signs/songs-only tracks for dub viewers.