I know this topic may seem pretty random but I just felt like it was something I wanted to discuss especially since I can’t remember the last time I bought an actual anime.
Now what I mean by bought doesn’t mean a subscription. What I mean by bought is going to a store or online and purchasing a physical copy of a show.
For me the last physical copy of a show that I purchased was Sailor Moon R the new dub that was done by Viz.
I honestly don’t buy anime as much as I used to and I think it’s because a lot things are now digitally available.
But what anime was that last one that you physically bought? Also do you still try and purchase a physical copy of an anime or do you now use subscription services like Netflix to watch anime?
I’m very interested in knowing those answers to please comment down below. I can’t wait to read them.
~Anime Reviewer Girl
Shay Taree 
in my case…last time i buy physically anime was lets and go anime… and now if i want to watching some anime i just download it via idm…. currently watching now yugioh series and naruto…
Yeah I sometimes still buy anime but it is very rare.
I do watch anime on subscription sites like Netflix, for sure, especially if I’m not sure if I’ll like it. But for shows that I love, even if I’ve seen the whole thing already, I do still buy the actual physical copies. I guess I have the mindset that I’ll want to watch it again, and who knows how long it will actually be available (in either format).
Yeah I also understand that mindset as well
Last time anime I brought was nisekoi season 1 part 1 and currently have part 2 on order, ironically I tend to buy more manga than dvd/blue ray
Yeah I’ve started buying more manga than anime.
I only buy anime dvd’s when I want to watch a dub.
Yeah that’s understandable
I recently bought The Last: Naruto the Movie during Christmas. I still buy anime but not much because I either save up money for a long time or if it has an English Dub. It is funny goal but I am hoping to spend on buying Collector/ Limited Editions DVDs, they usually have exclusive content. I go for the DVD rather than Blu-Ray.
Oh wow! Well that was definitely a great anime to buy.
I know, especially when it has Naruto and Hinata together. I thought it was a cute movie.
It sounds like a cute movie but I still need to see it haha
Well I am not going to spoil the movie but I recommend it to any Naruto fan out there. The story does a good job on the romance and action. Once you’re done, stay tune for the credits and post-credits scene. It’s worth it 😉
Oh wow well then I definitely can’t wait to watch it.
It’s great. I recommend buying the DVD/Blu-ray combo pack because it has a bonus manga page that takes place after the events of the film.
Thanks I definitely will look into it!
You’re welcome. I guarantee you won’t regret it 😉
I’m sure I won’t haha.
Either way, if you are not into paying more for the combo set, I say the Film is excellent and different. This movie does reveal some tender moments and add some more romance compared to the anime series.
Lol well you know I really like romance.
That’s great then. I think this one’s for you 🙂
I have always bought my anime slowly starting to buy more manga but for only certain series I want to complete at the moment. Last one I bought was last week and got Golden time I’m on the face with that one but always stalking ebay for bargins to add to my collection. I’m always getting something 🙂
Yeah I mostly tend to buy anime that I’ve already seen but I always look at record stores and sometimes also online through rightstuf.
I’ve started to buy more over the last year, because I have more money to spend on stuff like DVDs, but I still get the majority of them from second hand stores so they’re cheaper. But I definitely try to give back where I can.
Yeah I also buy from 2nd hand stores too and you can find some really interesting finds.
Nah, but mechandises tho.
Yeah I don’t buy as much merchandise unless I’m at a convention.
No I do not buy anime when you can watch it for free online. Hahaha
Lol that is true
I have a big DVD collection, but I haven’t bought a physical release in quite some time. The main reason is because I am low on storage space. I also feel like buying DVDs is a rip off. A lot of UK releases have come out with faults, despite being expensive. Why should I pay for something that is worse in quality than pirated stuff?
Oh wow I didn’t know that. Hopefully things get better in the UK when it comes to the quality.
I definitely buy less anime than I used to. But I buy more manga than I used to. Most titles are available for free or cheap to stream, but most manga is not available for free/cheap digitally. The last title I bought was Hetalia I believe.
Yeah I think I’m noticing a trend of people buying less anime and buying more manga