Roger Mathus
Supporting Actor
Prices for video (including DVDs) in Japan are not fixed by the government. Prices are quite variable and discounts are available.
Manufacturers list price are generally as follows:
Warner.....New Releases 2500 yen, Older Titles 2000 yen
Columbia Tristar....3800 yen
Universal/Dreamworks....3800 yen
Fox....4700 yen
Disney....4700 yen
Pioneer....varies, 6800 yen for their dts releases
At 125 yen/$ and 15-20% discount, Warner titles in Japan are priced about the same as in U.S. and come in a keepcase. The high prices are mainly attributed to Fox and Disney. Anime also commands higher prices.
Manufacturers list price are generally as follows:
Warner.....New Releases 2500 yen, Older Titles 2000 yen
Columbia Tristar....3800 yen
Universal/Dreamworks....3800 yen
Fox....4700 yen
Disney....4700 yen
Pioneer....varies, 6800 yen for their dts releases
At 125 yen/$ and 15-20% discount, Warner titles in Japan are priced about the same as in U.S. and come in a keepcase. The high prices are mainly attributed to Fox and Disney. Anime also commands higher prices.