I know that a lot of the US region 1 dvd releases have a lot of extras to increase the value and fun of the series.
I know lots have textless Op & Ending songs & animation , some have Japanese & US VA interviews.
So what are the extras you really enjoyed.
In my case the dvd set of The World Of Narue has a section that shows the storyboard sketches and the actual anime in a split screen. I found it quite interesting. On the last dvd of the set they also have a comparison between how the manga and anime depict the same scenes.
So what are your favorite extra's?
Anime DVD extras
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I remember a facinating storyboard sequence on some R1 DVD I rented, but I can't recall which one it was. 
The R1 extras I liked that come to mind are:
1. the interview and extras on the Tenchi Muyo in Love DVD
2. The Rurouni Kenshin TV English voice actor blooper segments. Too bad I haven't seen that with Japanese seiyuu.
R2 extras:
1. The short drama CD stories by the Sentimental Journey/Graffiti seiyuu that wasn't included with the R1 DVDs. That's the difference between paying $23 for the R1 version and $230 for the R2 version I guess.
Even the Japanese single episode tapes included a tiny drama story CD with each tape.
2. The ?twenty minute omake anime I got with my Suika box set. Nice job!
Unfortunately this tiny anime is never going to be translated into English. 
3. The music video of the two singers singing the Christmas song from the Kakyuusei TV series Christmas episode that I think was included on one of the Elf ban Kakyuusei R2 DVDs. Very nice!
I'm not sure these were on R2 DVD, but I think they were:
1. I think the Harukanaru R2 DVDs included several character endings including Shimon, Tenma and Yasuaki's. Now that's the right idea.
The R1 extras I liked that come to mind are:
1. the interview and extras on the Tenchi Muyo in Love DVD
2. The Rurouni Kenshin TV English voice actor blooper segments. Too bad I haven't seen that with Japanese seiyuu.
R2 extras:
1. The short drama CD stories by the Sentimental Journey/Graffiti seiyuu that wasn't included with the R1 DVDs. That's the difference between paying $23 for the R1 version and $230 for the R2 version I guess.
Even the Japanese single episode tapes included a tiny drama story CD with each tape.2. The ?twenty minute omake anime I got with my Suika box set. Nice job!
Unfortunately this tiny anime is never going to be translated into English. 3. The music video of the two singers singing the Christmas song from the Kakyuusei TV series Christmas episode that I think was included on one of the Elf ban Kakyuusei R2 DVDs. Very nice!
I'm not sure these were on R2 DVD, but I think they were:
1. I think the Harukanaru R2 DVDs included several character endings including Shimon, Tenma and Yasuaki's. Now that's the right idea.
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Most anime DVDs have very few extras, especially bonus material worth admiring, however there are some titles that stand out.
If a title has a commentary and/or documentaries it's a big positive factor for me and I usually buy them for those alone.
AKIRA, in its many guises following the big-budget restoration, had some superb documentaries and info.
The US edition had an interesting glossary of people/places/organisations and ideas that make up Neo Tokyo.
One of the UK editions had some stickers which are always 'nice' [there's no adjective for it].
Another UK edition was released with the old AND new English dub which was a great move because Akira had never been released on DVD before with the original Eng dub which many fans remember from the VHS/TV/Cinema screenings.
The Japanese edition came with bonus discs, booklets and 2 fat storyboard books among other disc extras- documentaries and on-screen storyboard-to-film comparrisons.
VHD Bloodlust had a similar storyboard comparrison extra and a selection of fan-favourite clips, which was fairly original [yet easy for the studio to make].
Petshop of Horrors had a decent commentary with the English-version Director and cast which was humerous and gives a LOT of insight into the production process such as WHY things were/weren't done etc.
Similarly, the cast/crew documentaries on Ninja Scroll [10th Anniversary Edition] were entertaining and the director himself revealed some secrets about the production.
I enjoyed the extras on the recent Ghibli DVDs- Spirited Away and Grave of the Fireflies for example. Original documenteries ahoy!
Not forgetting the vol boxset for Najica, which came with a pair of panties.
I was disapointed that they weren't already worn.
They don't fit me either so they're no good...
If a title has a commentary and/or documentaries it's a big positive factor for me and I usually buy them for those alone.
AKIRA, in its many guises following the big-budget restoration, had some superb documentaries and info.
The US edition had an interesting glossary of people/places/organisations and ideas that make up Neo Tokyo.
One of the UK editions had some stickers which are always 'nice' [there's no adjective for it].
Another UK edition was released with the old AND new English dub which was a great move because Akira had never been released on DVD before with the original Eng dub which many fans remember from the VHS/TV/Cinema screenings.
The Japanese edition came with bonus discs, booklets and 2 fat storyboard books among other disc extras- documentaries and on-screen storyboard-to-film comparrisons.
VHD Bloodlust had a similar storyboard comparrison extra and a selection of fan-favourite clips, which was fairly original [yet easy for the studio to make].
Petshop of Horrors had a decent commentary with the English-version Director and cast which was humerous and gives a LOT of insight into the production process such as WHY things were/weren't done etc.
Similarly, the cast/crew documentaries on Ninja Scroll [10th Anniversary Edition] were entertaining and the director himself revealed some secrets about the production.
I enjoyed the extras on the recent Ghibli DVDs- Spirited Away and Grave of the Fireflies for example. Original documenteries ahoy!
Not forgetting the vol boxset for Najica, which came with a pair of panties.
I was disapointed that they weren't already worn.
They don't fit me either so they're no good...
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I agree, Akira had one of the best presentations/releases I've seen in some time.
Not only was the movie gorgeous, the bonus features and documentaries
were informative and interesting. The metal tin was a classy touch as well.
I went the extra step of purchasing the UK release as well, because it
featured one extra the USA release did not: the original Akira on DVD.
You cannot find the original on anything other than VHS or laserdisc.
We were going to transfer our laserdisc onto our hard drive, but the UK
release kept us from having to resort to doing that. The original is not
restored/cleaned up, but having the original dub was important to us
(lots of fond memories).
Not only was the movie gorgeous, the bonus features and documentaries
were informative and interesting. The metal tin was a classy touch as well.
I went the extra step of purchasing the UK release as well, because it
featured one extra the USA release did not: the original Akira on DVD.
You cannot find the original on anything other than VHS or laserdisc.
We were going to transfer our laserdisc onto our hard drive, but the UK
release kept us from having to resort to doing that. The original is not
restored/cleaned up, but having the original dub was important to us
(lots of fond memories).
