Anime Limited announce Cowboy Bebop Blu-ray disc replacement programme

Although it will have slipped past the attention of most viewers (including ourselves), Anime Limited's Blu-ray release of Cowboy Bebop contained a couple of split-second video glitches caused by capture errors in the original materials.

These issues have now been fixed for the forthcoming Blu-ray Complete Collection release of the series, and as a result the distributor is now offering up replacement discs for anybody affected by these issues. These new discs - which will also be used by that aforementioned complete collection released on October 6th - will fix those video glitches, although not the disc labelling issue which incorrectly notes which episodes are on which discs.

Here's what you can do to request replacement discs - and a plea to be reasonable if your enjoyment isn't affected by the issue - direct from the horse's mouth.

Who is eligible for a replacement?

Anyone who felt that their enjoyment of the release was marred by these glitches – whether international fans (within reason – get in touch with us for confirmation!) or local. If you send us a screengrab of your receipt, order confirmation from one of the many online retailers stocking Bebop on BD or failing that a photo of your email address on a sheet of paper next to your copy and we can send out replacement discs.

A request for a little common sense

Yes, everyone who’s bought a copy of Cowboy Bebop with the glitches is eligible for a replacement disc. No ifs, ands or buts. There are a couple things to note: the second wave of Bebop Part 2 that went out had the glitches corrected – so, if you’re unsure whether or not you have the corrected discs please check it before you send in a request for a replacement. You’ll be doing us a huge solid.

Secondly, please exercise a bit of discretion: If the glitches on Episodes 2 and 19 irritated you then of course we’re happy to replace it but again be aware nothing else has changed. So if you didn’t notice anything or weren’t too bothered by those capture errors then you’re not going to notice any changes on these discs so we’d beg you to save us on some packaging time as we’ll be doing it manually in the office!

For the full details of the replacement programme, head on over to the All The Anime web site.