Talk:Stage Play/@comment-126.227.150.19-20190901025608/@comment-76.167.73.89-20191010234233

Using the lack of English subtitles as the main reason for not buying the official DVD/BD release really is unfortunate. Unless the companies releasing these DVDs sees that there are more foreign buyers and that there is actually demand from overseas customers for English subs, they would be more compelled to release these plays with official subs. So far, that has not happened because most non-Japanese speakers are not buying. Nelke, the production company behind Musical Touken Ranbu, took a chance and actually released an official English-subbed version of the first Touken Ranbu Musical, Atsukashiyama Ibun, last year. There were hopes for more official English-subbed DVD releases, but it looks like foreigners did not step up and buy the official English subtitled DVDs, so there has so far been no announcement for more, which is extremely unfortunate. I have that DVD and you have no idea how great it was to have even the special features subtitled, which never happens. I get that these DVDs are expensive and that money is a main issue, but I implore anyone interested in these plays to not let lack of subs be a deterrent to buying. As an anon above mentioned, sohmariku.tumblr.com has graciously provided subs for both the stage and musical versions of TKRB and continues to do so. The same person has also provided easy and clear directions how to use these subs.