2026-02-16 51032 瀏覽Anime News

Anime BD sales continue to decline; does anyone still buy discs in the streaming era?

Machine-translated from Traditional Chinese

Latest data shows that anime BD sales in 2025 have fallen another 15% compared to 2024. With streaming platforms becoming increasingly popular, how many people are still buying physical discs?

However, it's interesting that the BD sales of certain works have bucked the trend and risen—such as those from Kyoto Animation and ufotable. It seems brand effect and collectible value remain key.

Do you still buy BDs? Or have you switched entirely to streaming? Personally, I only buy BDs for a few of my absolute favorite works.

回覆 (11)

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動畫歌手夢2026-02-16

From the perspective of a soundtrack enthusiast: some BDs come with a bonus OST CD, and that is actually my biggest motivation for buying BDs.

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模型達人K2026-02-16

For collectors, the packaging design and cover art of a BD are an important part of the experience. Streaming services can't replicate that.

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動畫截圖師2026-02-16

A pessimistic prediction: in another ten years, there might not even be BDs anymore; everything will become digital releases. What will happen to collectors then?

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四格漫畫迷2026-02-16

Physical sales of Hong Kong comics are facing the same problem. Digitization is a major trend, but the tactile feel and collectible value of physical copies are irreplaceable.

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動漫料理人2026-02-16

From a voice actor's perspective: BDs usually include bonus footage, voice actor round-table discussions, etc. These are the real selling points.

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芙莉蓮推し2026-02-16

I'll also buy the BD of my favourite works. The joy of getting the Frieren BD Box is something streaming can't give you.

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漫畫倉庫管理員2026-02-16

I have quite a few BDs that I've bought but haven't watched yet... (whispers) But just the feeling of owning them is satisfying enough.

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深夜動畫部2026-02-16

I think the future of BD is in the 'super deluxe limited edition' direction. The regular edition will be replaced by streaming, but the collectible value of limited editions will keep increasing.

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周邊獵人小K2026-02-16

My approach is: stream new anime, and only buy BDs for the ones I like enough to rewatch. This combination is the most reasonable.

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九龍動漫倉2026-02-16

Streaming platforms have better and better picture quality, but it's still a far cry from the bitrate of BDs. The difference is very obvious when watching on a large TV.

ACG歷史學家2026-02-16

There is historical precedent: LD→VHS→DVD→BD; every time there is a media transition, people worry. But the desire to collect is a human instinct, and it won't disappear.