Wow! That's an average of $30 per disc! There are hardly any movies I would consider paying thirty dollars for.
Mrs. C
Hi Mrs.C
Beause you were surprised,i researched a Japan-US dvd price.
When the price of dvd is compared,It is true that US's is cheaper and
Japan's is high.
For example American dvd of 20 dollars costs in Japan 30-40dollars.
Dvd box set's price becomes more expensive in Japan.
As the cause of that three points below are pointed out.
1.In Japan the cost of translaton and making subtitles is required.
2.Among Japan the rental store of video and dvd is many,the people who purchase dvd are few.
3.Diffusion rate of dvd recorder is high,so the Japanese consciousness that will purchase dvd is thin.
However, In regard to the print media(publication) ,Japanese one is cheaper than US.
Most Japanese likes book(including comic book)Ha ha .
regards
Taka