In this post, we’ll go over the list of upcoming Asian Cinema releases from various independent distributors in the UK region. These are primarily going to be covering the latest home video releases for Japanese, Chinese, and Korean films via distributors such as 88 Films, Arrow Video, Eureka Entertainment, Radiance Films, Third Window Films and more. Some of these distributors will also be releasing US versions but I won’t be featuring them here.
This batch will cover all of the releases scheduled for January, February & March 2025. Any delays will be listed under the release date adjustments section above the line-up. Artwork featured is the finalised version when available.
The schedule below is updated as of Sunday 9th March 2025.
Disclaimer: Amazon links included in this post are affiliated so if you decide to order them, I’ll earn a small percentage if they dispatch. Other retailer links are not affiliated. International shipping restrictions may apply for select items.
RELEASE DATE ADJUSTMENTS:
- Erotic Ghost Story Trilogy – Moved from 24th February to 3rd March.
- Miracles: The Canton Godfather – Moved from 24th March to 14th April.
6th January:
Rampo Noir
乱歩地獄
Directed by Akio Jissoji, Atsushi Kaneko, Hisayasu Satō & Suguru Takeuchi
Japan – 2005
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| First Print Edition Blu-ray | £24.99 | Amazon UK Arrow Video HMV Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| – High Definition Blu-ray™ (1080p) presentation – Original lossless Japanese stereo audio – Optional newly translated English subtitles |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – Brand new audio commentary by Japanese film experts Jasper Sharp and Alexander Zahlten – Another World, a new interview with Suguru Takeuchi, director of “Mars’s Canal” – A Moving Transformation, a new interview with Hisayasu Sato, director of “Caterpillar” – Butterfly Queen, a new interview with Atsushi Kaneko, manga artist and director of “Crawling Bugs” – Hall of Mirrors, a new interview with cinematographer Masao Nakabori about working with Akio Jissoji and “Mirror Hell” – The Butterfly Effect, a new interview with Akiko Ashizawa, the cinematographer of “Caterpillar” – Looking in the Mirror, a new interview with actor Yumi Yoshiyuki about “Mirror Hell” – Archive stage greeting footage with the cast and directors from the Japanese premiere of Rampo Noir – Crossing the Lens, a feature-length making-of documentary by Tatsuya Fukushima from 2006 – Image gallery |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – First Print Only: O-Card Slipcase – First Print Only: Illustrated collector’s booklet featuring new writing on the film by Eugene Thacker and Seth Jacobowitz – Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Luke Insect |
20th January:
High and Low
天国と地獄
Directed by Akira Kurosawa
Japan – 1963
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| First Print Edition Blu-ray | £24.99 | Amazon UK BFI HMV Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| – Presented in High Definition – Japanese audio with English subtitles |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – Newly recorded audio commentary by Japanese film expert Jasper Sharp – Akira Kurosawa: It is Wonderful to Create – High and Low (2002, 38 mins): the director discusses how High and Low came to exist, and how specific sequences were filmed. Also features interviews with actors Tatsuya Nakadai, Kyoko Kagawa, Takeshi Kato, and Tatsuya Mihashi, as well as cameraman Takao Saito and Masaharu Ueda and script supervisor Teruyo Nogami |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – First Print Only: Illustrated booklet with new essay on the film by Alex Barrett, archive essay by Philip Kemp and an original review from Monthly Film Bulletin |
Love And Crime
明治・大正・昭和 猟奇女犯罪史
Directed by Teruo Ishii
Japan – 1969
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Japanarchy Limited Edition Blu-ray & DVD | £24.99 | 88 Films Amazon UK Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| – High Definition Blu-ray presentation in 2.35:1 aspect ratio – Original Japanese Mono 2.0 audio with new English subtitles |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – Audio Commentary by Jasper Sharp & Amber T. – Brand new filmed introduction by Mark Schilling – Stills Gallery – Trailer |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – Limited Edition: Numbered Obi-Strip – Limited Edition: Booklet with Notes from Nathan Stuart – Original and newly commissioned artwork by Ilan Sheady |
Love Unto Waste
地下情
Directed by Stanley Kwan
Hong Kong – 1986
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| First Print Edition Blu-ray | £24.99 | 88 Films Amazon UK Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| – Brand new 2K transfer from the Original Camera Negative – High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation in 1.85:1 Aspect Ratio – 2.0 Cantonese Dual Mono – Cantonese & Mandarin 5.1 Surround sound – Newly translated optional English subtitles |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – Trailer – Stills Gallery |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – First Print Only: O-Ring Slipcase – Reversible sleeve with brand-new artwork from Mark Bell & original Hong Kong poster artwork |
Rouge
胭脂扣
Directed by Stanley Kwan
Hong Kong – 1987
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| First Print Edition Blu-ray | £24.99 | 88 Films Amazon UK Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| – New 4K digital restoration, approved by director Stanley Kwan, with uncompressed Cantonese monaural soundtrack – Alternate 5.1 surround soundtrack, presented in DTS-HD Master Audio – High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation in original 1.85:1 Aspect Ratio – Newly translated optional English subtitles |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – Another Kind of Chinese Ghost Story – An Interview with Director Stanley Kwan – Archive Interview with Director Stanley Kwan – Trailer – Stills Gallery |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – First Print Only: O-Ring Slipcase – First Print Only: ‘In Memory of Willie Chan’ Illustrated Booklet with Notes by Thorsten Boose – Reversible sleeve with brand-new artwork from Yu Ming Huang & original Hong Kong poster artwork |
Stray Dog
野良犬
Directed by Akira Kurosawa
Japan – 1949
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| First Print Edition Blu-ray | £24.99 | Amazon UK BFI HMV Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| – Presented in High Definition – Japanese audio with English subtitles |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – Newly recorded interview with Japanese film expert Jasper Sharp – Newly recorded audio commentary by Kenta McGrath – Akira Kurosawa: It is Wonderful to Create – Stray Dog (2002, 32 mins) |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – First Print Only: Illustrated booklet with new writing on the film by Barry Forshaw, archive essay by Philip Kemp and original review |
27th January:
Cure
キュア
Directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa
Japan – 1997
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Limited Edition [2000 Units] 4K Ultra HD | £17.99 | Amazon UK Eureka Ent. Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| – 4K (2160p) UHD Blu-ray presentation from a 4K digital restoration, presented in Dolby Vision HDR – Uncompressed original Japanese stereo soundtrack – Optional English subtitles |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – Memories of Cure – new interview with director Bong Joon-ho – Curating Cure – new video essay by Japanese cinema expert Tom Mes – Two archival interviews with director Kiyoshi Kurosawa from 2003 and 2018 – Kim Newman on Cure – Interview with critic and author Kim Newman – Trailers and TV spot |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – Limited Edition: O-Card slipcase featuring new artwork by Time Tomorrow – Limited Edition: Collector’s booklet featuring an essay by Tom Mes |
Running On Karma
大隻佬
Directed by Johnnie To & Wai Ka-fai
Hong Kong – 2003
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Limited Edition [2000 Units] Blu-ray | £17.99 | Amazon UK Eureka Ent. Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| – 1080p HD presentation on Blu-ray using a new 2K restoration – Original Cantonese stereo audio – Optional English subtitles, newly revised for this release |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – New audio commentary by East Asian film experts Frank Djeng (NY Asian Film Festival) and F.J. DeSanto – Reap the Whirlwind – new interview with Gary Bettinson, editor-in-chief of Asian Cinema journal – Archival “making of…” featurette – Theatrical trailer |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – Limited Edition: O-Card slipcase featuring new artwork by Time Tomorrow – Limited Edition: Collector’s booklet featuring a new essay by David West of NEO magazine |
Underworld Beauty
暗黒街の美女
Directed by Seijun Suzuki
Japan – 1958
| Collection Includes: |
|---|
| – Underworld Beauty (暗黒街の美女), 1958. – Love Letter (らぶれたあ), 1959. |
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Limited Edition [3000 Units] Blu-ray | £17.99 | Amazon UK Radiance Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| – New 4K restoration of the film by Nikkatsu Corporation – Uncompressed mono PCM audio – Newly improved English subtitle translation |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – New interview with critic Mizuki Kodama (2024, 15 mins) – Audio commentary on Love Letter by Suzuki biographer William Carroll (2024) – Trailers |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – Limited Edition: Booklet featuring new writing by critic Claudia Siefen-Leitich and an archival review of the film – Limited Edition: Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Time Tomorrow – Limited Edition: Presented in full-height Scanavo packaging with removable OBI strip leaving packaging free of certificates and markings |
10th February:
A Certain Killer / A Killer’s Key
Directed by Kazuo Mori
Japan – 1967
| Collection Includes: |
|---|
| – A Certain Killer (ある殺し屋), 1967. – A Killer’s Key (ある殺し屋の鍵), 1967. |
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| First Print Edition Blu-ray | £29.99 | Amazon UK Arrow Video HMV Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| – High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentation of both films – Original uncompressed Japanese mono audio for both films – Optional newly translated English subtitles |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – Brand new audio commentary for both films by critic and Asian cinema expert Tony Rayns – The Definite Murderer, a brand new 30-minute introduction to the films by Japanese film scholar Mark Roberts – Original theatrical trailers for both films – Image gallery |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – First Print Only: O-Card Slipcase – First Print Only: Illustrated collectors booklet featuring new writing on the films by Jasper Sharp and Earl Jackson – Reversible sleeve featuring newly commissioned artwork for both films by Tony Stella |
17th February:
Bumpkin Soup
ドレミファ娘の血は騒ぐ
Directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa
Japan – 1985
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Director’s Company Edition [2000 Units] Blu-ray | £19.99 | Amazon UK HMV Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| – Japanese 2.0 Mono audio with English subtitles |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – Interview with actress Yoriko Doguchi – Feature length audio commentary by Jasper Sharp – Video Essay by Jerry White, author of “The Films of Kiyoshi Kurosawa : Master of Fear” |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – First Print Only: O-Card Slipcase with artwork from Gokaiju – First Print Only: Insert by Jasper Sharp |
Legend of the 8 Samurai
里見八犬伝
Directed by Kinji Fukasaku
Japan – 1983
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Limited Edition [2000 Units] Blu-ray | £17.99 | Amazon UK Eureka Ent. Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| – 1080p HD presentation on Blu-ray from a brand new 4K restoration – Original Japanese stereo and DTS-HD MA 5.1 audio options – Alternate English dubbed audio track – Optional English subtitles |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – New audio commentary by Japanese cinema expert Joe Hickinbottom – Always Looking for the New – New interview with Kinji Fukasaku’s son, filmmaker Kenta Fukasaku – The Trials of the Eight Samurai – New video essay by film historian and critic Stuart Galbraith IV – Japanese trailer |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – Limited Edition: O-Card slipcase featuring new artwork by Chris Malbon – Limited Edition: Collector’s booklet featuring a new essay by Tom Mes, co-founder of Midnight Eye |
Mermaid Legend
人魚伝説
Directed by Toshiharu Ikeda
Japan – 1984
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Director’s Company Edition [2000 Units] Blu-ray | £19.99 | Amazon UK HMV Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| – Japanese 2.0 Mono audio with English subtitles |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – Interview with writer Takuya Nishioka – Feature length audio commentary by Jasper Sharp and Tom Mes – Video Essay on Toshiyuki Honda by James Balmont – Trailer |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – First Print Only: O-Card Slipcase with artwork from Gokaiju – First Print Only: Insert by Jasper Sharp |
Scent of a Spell
魔性の香り
Directed by Toshiharu Ikeda
Japan – 1985
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Director’s Company Edition [2000 Units] Blu-ray | £19.99 | Amazon UK HMV Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| – Japanese audio with English subtitles |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – Interview with Tokyo Intl. Film Festival programming director Shozo Ichiyama – Feature length audio commentary by Samm Deighan – Video Essay by Matthew Carter – Trailer |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – First Print Only: O-Card Slipcase with artwork from Gokaiju – First Print Only: Insert by Jasper Sharp |
24th February:
Doctor Vampire
殭屍醫生
Directed by Jamie Luk Kim-Ming
Hong Kong – 1990
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Limited Edition [2000 Units] Blu-ray | £17.99 | Amazon UK Eureka Ent. Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| – 1080p HD presentation on Blu-ray from a brand new 2K restoration – Cantonese audio – Optional English subtitles, newly translated for this release |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – New audio commentary with East Asian film experts Frank Djeng (NY Asian Film Festival) and John Charles – New audio commentary with Hong Kong cinema experts Mike Leeder and Arne Venema – A British Vampire in Hong Kong – new on-camera interview with Stacey Abbott, author of Celluloid Vampires: Life After Death in the Modern World – Vampire Slaying 101: Remixing Monster Traditions in Doctor Vampire – new video essay by gothic scholar Mary Going |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – Limited Edition: O-Card slipcase featuring new artwork by Graham Humphreys – Limited Edition: Collector’s booklet featuring new writing on Hong Kong vampire films from Mr Vampire to Doctor Vampire by East Asian horror expert Katarzyna Ancuta |
Dragon Fist
龍拳
Directed by Lo Wei
Hong Kong – 1979
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Deluxe Limited Edition [1000 Unit Webstore Variant] 4K Ultra HD & Blu-ray | £34.99 | 88 Films |
| Deluxe Limited Edition 4K Ultra HD & Blu-ray | £34.99 | 88 Films Amazon UK Terracotta |
| Standard Edition 4K Ultra HD | £24.99 | 88 Films Amazon UK Terracotta |
| Standard Edition Blu-ray | £16.99 | 88 Films Amazon UK Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| – 4K Restoration from the Original Camera Negative presented in Dolby Vision High Dynamic Range (HDR10 Compatible) – 4K (2160p) UHD presentation in original 2.35:1 Aspect Ratio – High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray disc also included – Mandarin Dual Mono with English Subtitles – Cantonese Dual Mono with English Subtitles – Alternate Cantonese Dual Mono with English Subtitles – English Dual Mono |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – Brand new feature length audio commentary by Frank Djeng (NY Asian Film Festival) & FJ DeSanto – Interview with David West – Japanese Opening Credits – Japanese TV Spot – Japanese Trailer – Then & Now Gallery – Hong Kong Trailer – Lobby card gallery |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – Limited Edition: Rigid Slipcase (Classic Hong Kong Artwork version for 88 Webstore Exclusive Variant) – Limited Edition: 80-page Perfect Bound Book with Articles by Paul Bramhall, Andy Heskins & James Oliver – Limited Edition: 6 Lobby Card Reproductions – Limited Edition: Double-sided Foldout Poster |
Hokuriku Proxy War
北陸代理戦争
Directed by Kinji Fukasaku
Japan – 1977
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Limited Edition [3000 Units] Blu-ray | £17.99 | Amazon UK Radiance Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| – High-Definition digital transfer – Uncompressed mono PCM audio – Newly improved English subtitle translation |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – New interview with actress Yoko Takahashi (2024, 15 mins) – New interview with screenwriter Koji Takada (2024, 19 mins) – Yakuza film historian Akihiko Ito on the real-life Hokuriku Proxy War murder case (2024, 15 mins) – Trailer |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – Limited Edition: Booklet featuring newly translated archival writings on the film – Limited Edition: Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Time Tomorrow – Limited Edition: Presented in full-height Scanavo packaging with removable OBI strip leaving packaging free of certificates and markings |
The Lady Assassin
清宮啟示錄
Directed by Tony Lou Chun-Ku
Hong Kong – 1983
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| First Print Edition Blu-ray | £24.99 | 88 Films Amazon UK Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| – High Definition Blu-ray Presentation (1080p) In 2.35:1 Aspect Ratio – Original Cantonese Audio with newly translated English subtitles |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – From Child Actor to Fight Coordinator – An Interview with Poon Kin-Kwan – Trailer – Stills Gallery |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – First Print Only: O-Ring Slipcase with New Art by Sam Green – First Print Only: Double-sided Poster – Reversible sleeve featuring original art |
Nomad + My Heart is That Eternal Rose
Directed by Patrick Tam Kar-Ming
Hong Kong – 1982-1989
| Collection Includes: |
|---|
| – Nomad (烈火青春), 1982. – My Heart is That Eternal Rose (殺手蝴蝶夢), 1989. |
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Limited Edition [3000 Units] Blu-ray | £25.99 | Amazon UK Radiance Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| – 4K restoration of the Nomad director’s cut – 2K restoration of My Heart is That Eternal Rose – Newly improved English subtitle translations by Dylan Cheung |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – Interview with critic Tony Rayns on Nomad (2024) – Interview with assistant director Stanley Kwan on Nomad (2024) – Interview with Nomad producer Dennis Yu (2024) – A visual essay on Patrick Tam and the Hong Kong New Wave by author David Desser (2024) – Audio commentary on My Heart is That Eternal Rose by Frank Djeng (2024) – Interview with producer John Sham (2019) – Two episodes of C.I.D. directed by Tam (1976, 49 mins each) – Trailer |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – Limited Edition: Booklet featuring an archival career-spanning interview with Patrick Tam by Arnaud Lanuque and a new essay by Kambole Campbell – Limited Edition: Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Time Tomorrow – Limited Edition: Presented in full-height Scanavo packaging with removable OBI strip leaving packaging free of certificates and markings |
Sex and Zen
玉蒲團之偷情寶鑑
Directed by Michael Mak
Hong Kong – 1991
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Deluxe Collector’s Edition Blu-ray | £24.99 | 88 Films Amazon UK Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| – Brand-new 2025 2K restoration from original camera negative of the Hong Kong version – Longer Mandarin Version also included – High-Definition UNCUT Blu-ray presentation in 1.85:1 Aspect Ratio – Original Cantonese Mono & Cantonese 5.1 – English Mono Dub & English 5.1 – Newly translated English Subtitles |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – Audio Commentary by East Asian film expert Frank Djeng (NY Asian Film Festival) – The Master of (Sex and) Zen – An Interview with Director Michael Mak – Archive Interview with Director Michael Mak – Amy Yip – Tempting Your Heart – English Opening Credits – English Closing Credits – Original Hong Kong Trailer – Stills Gallery |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – Limited Edition: Rigid Slipcase – Limited Edition: Illustrated Booklet notes by Zoe Smith, Paul Bramhall & Dylan Cheung – Limited Edition: Double-sided Poster |
3rd March:
Erotic Ghost Story Trilogy
Directed by Nam Nai Choi, Peter Ngor Chi-Kwan & Ivan Lai Kai-Ming
Hong Kong – 1990-1992
| Collection Includes: |
|---|
| – Erotic Ghost Story (聊齋艷譚), directed by Nam Nai Choi, 1990. – Erotic Ghost Story II (聊齋艷譚續集: 五通神), directed by Peter Ngor Chi-Kwan, 1991. – Erotic Ghost Story III (聊齋三集之燈草和尚), directed by Ivan Lai Kai-Ming, 1992. |
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Deluxe Limited Edition Blu-ray | £39.99 | 88 Films Amazon UK Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| Erotic Ghost Story: – Stunning new 2K restoration of the original Cantonese version [89 Mins] and the Extended Mandarin Version [95 Mins] – High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation of the film in 1:85:1 aspect ratio – English LPCM Mono 2.0 – Cantonese LPCM Mono 2.0 – Newly translated English Subtitles Erotic Ghost Story II: – Stunning new 2K restoration of the original Cantonese version [98 Mins] and the shorter Mandarin Version [92 Mins] – High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation of the film in 1:85:1 aspect ratio – Cantonese Mono with English Subtitles Erotic Ghost Story III: – Stunning new 2K restoration of the original Cantonese version [96 Mins] and the shorter Mandarin Version [77 Mins] – High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation of the film in 1:85:1 aspect ratio – Cantonese Mono with English Subtitles |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| Erotic Ghost Story: – Audio Commentary with Asian cinema experts Mike Leeder and Arne Venema – Audio Commentary with Film Critic and Author Samm Deighan – [Archive] Episode of Celebrity Talk Show [今夜不設防] James Wong, Ni Kuang and Chua Lam visit the set of Erotic Ghost Story and talk to the stars [45 minutes] – Hong Kong Trailer – Tai Seng Trailer Erotic Ghost Story II: – Audio Commentary by Frank Djeng – Making Of – Featuring Actor Anthony Wong, Scriptwriter Abe Kwong & Assistant Director Tenky Tin – Original Trailer – Stills Gallery Erotic Ghost Story III: – Audio Commentary by Frank Djeng – Original Trailer – Stills Gallery |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – Limited Edition: Rigid Slipcase featuring New Artwork by Ilan Sheady – Limited Edition: Booklet featuring New Writing on the film by Zoe Rose Smith & Archive Article by Dylan Cheung – Limited Edition: 6 Premium Collector’s Art Cards – Limited Edition: Double-sided Foldout Poster |
Play It Cool
でんきくらげ
Directed by Yasuzō Masumura
Japan – 1970
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| First Print Edition Blu-ray | £24.99 | Amazon UK Arrow Video HMV Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| – High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentation – Original uncompressed mono audio – Optional English subtitles |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – Brand new audio commentary with critic/Japanese cinema specialist Jasper Sharp & professor/Japanese literature specialist Anne McKnight – Too Cool for School: Brand new video essay on Play it Cool & the career of writer-director Yasuzō Masumura by Japanese film scholar Mark Roberts – Original theatrical trailer – Image gallery |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – First Print Only: O-Card Slipcase – First Print Only: Illustrated collector’s booklet featuring new writing on the film by Earl Jackson – Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Tony Stella |
10th March:
New Religion / Neu Mirrors
Directed by Keishi Kondo
Japan – 2022
| Collection Includes: |
|---|
| – New Religion (ニューレリジョン), 2022. – Neu Mirrors (ノイミラーズ), 2022. |
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Limited Edition [2000 Units] Blu-ray | £19.99 | Amazon UK HMV Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| – Japanese 5.1 audio with English subtitles |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – Director Interview (30 mins) – Behind the Scenes (30 mins) – Outtakes (11 mins) – Director Feature Length Audio Commentary – Early Concept Movie – Crowdfunding Teaser – Theatrical Trailer – International Trailer |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – Limited Edition: O-Card Slipcase – Limited Edition: Reversible sleeves with original artwork for both films |
17th March:
Ringu
リング
Directed by Hideo Nakata
Japan – 1998
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Edition 4K Ultra HD | £29.99 | Amazon UK Arrow Video HMV Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| – Brand new, exclusive 4K restoration from the original camera negative by Arrow Films – 4K (2160p) UHD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) – Lossless Japanese DTS-HD master audio 5.1 and PCM 2.0 soundtracks – Optional English subtitles |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – The Ringu Legacy – a series of interviews from critics and filmmakers on their memories of the Ringu series and its enduring legacy – A Vicious Circle – a video interview with author and critic Kat Ellinger on the career of Hideo Nakata – Circumnavigating Ringu – a video essay by author and critic Alexandra Heller-Nicholas on the evolution of the Ringu series – Spooks, Sighs and Videotape – a video essay by critic Jasper Sharp on the J-horror phenomenon – Sadako’s video – Theatrical trailers |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – Reversible artwork |
Yojimbo & Sanjuro
Directed by Akira Kurosawa
Japan – 1961-1962
| Collection Includes: |
|---|
| – Yojimbo (用心棒), 1961. – Sanjuro (椿三十郎), 1962. |
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Limited Edition 4K Ultra HD & Blu-ray | £34.99 | Amazon UK BFI HMV Terracotta |
| Limited Edition Blu-ray | £24.99 | Amazon UK BFI HMV Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| – (4K Ultra HD): 4K (2160p) UHD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) from a 4K restoration – (Blu-ray): Newly restored in 4K by Toho and presented in High Definition – Updated and improved English subtitles |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – Newly recorded interview with Jasper Sharp (2024) – Audio commentary on Yojimbo by film critic Philip Kemp – Introduction to Sanjuro by filmmaker Alex Cox (2003, 5 mins) – Interview with filmmaker Alex Cox (2003, 9 mins) – Original trailers for both films |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – Limited Edition: Illustrated booklet featuring new and archival essays on both films, original reviews and full film credits – Other Extras TBC |
24th March:
An Amorous Woman Of Tang Dynasty
唐朝豪放女
Directed by Eddie Ling-Ching Fong
Hong Kong – 1984
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| First Print Edition Blu-ray | £24.99 | 88 Films Amazon UK Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| – High Definition Blu-ray Presentation (1080p) – 2.0 Mandarin with English Subtitles |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – Audio Commentary by Journalist David West – Alex Man on An Amorous Woman of Tang Dynasty by Fred Ambroisine – Trailer – Stills Gallery |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – First Print Only: O-Ring Slipcase with new artwork by Justin Coffee – First Print Only: Double-sided Fold-out Poster – Reversible sleeve featuring original artwork |
Assault! Jack the Ripper
暴行切り裂きジャック
Directed by Yasuharu Hasebe
Japan – 1976
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Nikkatsu Limited Edition Blu-ray & DVD | £24.99 | 88 Films Amazon UK Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| – High Definition Blu-ray presentation in 2.35:1 aspect ratio – Standard Definition DVD also included – Original Japanese Mono 2.0 audio with new English subtitles |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – [New] Audio Commentary by Amber T. & Jasper Sharp – Brand New Filmed Introduction by Kei Chiba – Stills Gallery – Trailer |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – Limited Edition: Numbered Obi-Strip – Limited Edition: ‘Finding Power in Sex and Blood’ Booklet Essay by Tori Potenza |
Center Stage
阮玲玉
Directed by Stanley Kwan
Hong Kong – 1991
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| First Print Edition Blu-ray | £24.99 | 88 Films Amazon UK Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| – 4K remaster, approved by director Stanley Kwan – High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation – Cantonese Mono & 5.1 audio with English subtitles |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – Interview with Director Stanley Kwan – Archive Interview with Stanley Kwan – Archive Interview with Paul Fonoroff – Trailer – Stills Gallery |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – First Print Only: Double-walled Slipcase with artwork by Mark Bell |
The Daredevils and Ode to Gallantry: Two Venom Mob Films
Directed by Chang Cheh
Hong Kong – 1979-1982
| Collection Includes: |
|---|
| – The Daredevils (雜技亡命隊), 1979. – Ode to Gallantry (俠客行), 1982. |
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Limited Edition [2000 Units] Blu-ray | £19.99 | Amazon UK Eureka Ent. Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| – 1080p HD presentations on Blu-ray from masters supplied by Celestial Pictures – Original Mandarin mono audio tracks – Optional English subtitles, newly translated for this release |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – Two new commentaries by East Asian film expert Frank Djeng (NY Asian Film Festival) and martial artist and filmmaker Michael Worth – Two new commentaries by action cinema experts Mike Leeder and Arne Venema – Deadly Venoms – new interview with Hong Kong cinema scholar Wayne Wong on the Venom Mob |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – Limited Edition: O-Card slipcase featuring new artwork by Chris Malbon – Limited Edition: Collector’s booklet featuring new writing by writer and critic James Oliver |
The Eel
うなぎ
Directed by Shohei Imamura
Japan – 1997
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Limited Edition [3000 Units] Blu-ray | £17.99 | Amazon UK Radiance Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| – High-Definition digital transfer – Uncompressed mono PCM audio – Newly improved English subtitle translation |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – Interview with critic Tony Rayns (2024) – Interview with screenwriter Daisuke Tengan (2024) – Visual essay by Tom Mes on the year 1997 as a turning point in Japanese cinema (2024) – Trailer |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – Limited Edition: Booklet featuring a newly translated archival interview with Imamura – Limited Edition: Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Time Tomorrow – Limited Edition: Presented in full-height Scanavo packaging with removable OBI strip leaving packaging free of certificates and markings |
Godzilla vs Biollante
ゴジラvsビオランテ
Directed by Kazuki Ōmori
Japan – 1989
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Standard 4K Ultra HD & Blu-ray | £29.99 | Amazon UK HMV Zavvi |
| Standard Blu-ray | £22.99 | Amazon UK HMV Zavvi |
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| – New 4K digital restoration – Japanese 5.0 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack – New English subtitle translation |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – New audio commentary featuring film historian Samm Deighan, host of the podcast Eros + Massacre and coeditor of the book Revolution in 35mm – Making-of program from 1993 featuring director Kazuki Omori and special-effects director Koichi Kawakita, among others – Short documentary from 1993 about the Biollante and Super X2 vehicle concepts – Deleted special effects – TV spots and trailers |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – An essay by science-fiction and horror film expert Jim Cirronella – New cover by Eric Powell |
Hong Kong Hong Kong
男與女
Directed by Clifford Choi
Hong Kong – 1983
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| First Print Edition Blu-ray | £24.99 | 88 Films Amazon UK Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| – High Definition Blu-ray Presentation (1080p) – 2.0 Mandarin with English Subtitles |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – Audio Commentary by Journalist David West – Alex Man on Hong Kong, Hong Kong by Fred Ambroisine – Trailer – Stills Gallery |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – First Print Only: O-Ring Slipcase with new artwork by James Neal – First Print Only: Double-sided Fold-out Poster – Reversible sleeve featuring original artwork |
The Island Closest to Heaven
天国にいちばん近い島
Directed by Nobuhiko Obayashi
Japan – 1984
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Edition Blu-ray | £19.99 | Amazon UK HMV Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| – Japanese DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 – English subtitles |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – Sann Deighan Commentary – Obayashi – Feminity in Transition by Robert Edwards (15 mins) – Trailer |
The Lady is The Boss
掌門人
Directed by Lau Kar-Leung
Hong Kong – 1983
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| First Print Edition Blu-ray | £24.99 | 88 Films Amazon UK Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| – High Definition Blu-ray Presentation (1080p) – 2.0 Cantonese with English Subtitles |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – Audio Commentary by Frank Djeng – Sam Ho on Lau Kar-leung by Fred Ambroisine – Trailer – Stills Gallery |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – First Print Only: O-Ring Slipcase – Reversible sleeve featuring original art |
Pinocchio 964
ピノキオ√964
Directed by Shozin Fukui
Japan – 1991
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Japanarchy Limited Edition Blu-ray | £24.99 | 88 Films Amazon UK Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| – High Definition Blu-ray presentation in 1.33:1 aspect ratio – Original Japanese Mono 2.0 audio with new & improved English subtitles |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – Archive Interview with Director Shozin Fukui – Exclusive Brand New Filmed Interview with Director Shozin Fukui – Shozin Fukui’s short films Gerorisuto (1986) & Caterpillar (1988) – Brand New Filmed Introduction by Stephen Thrower – Teaser Trailer |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – Limited Edition: Numbered Obi-Strip – Limited Edition: Booklet with Essay by Mark Player – Original and newly commissioned artwork by Lucas Peverill |
Shaolin Boxers
福建少林拳
Directed by Ta Huang
Hong Kong – 1974
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Limited Edition [2000 Units] Blu-ray | £17.99 | Amazon UK Eureka Ent. Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| – 1080p HD presentation on Blu-ray from a new 2K restoration – Original Mandarin mono and English dubbed audio options – Optional English subtitles, newly translated for this release |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – New audio commentary with East Asian cinema expert Frank Djeng (NY Asian Film Festival) – New audio commentary with Hong Kong cinema experts Mike Leeder and Arne Venema – Shaolin Style – new interview with Wayne Wong, editor of Martial Arts Studies |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – Limited Edition: O-Card slipcase featuring new artwork by Darren Wheeling – Limited Edition: Collector’s booklet featuring new writing by Hong Kong cinema scholar Aaron Han Joon Magnan-Park |
Yumeno Kyusaku’s Girl Hell
夢野久作の少女地獄
Directed by Masaru Konuma
Japan – 1977
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Nikkatsu Limited Edition Blu-ray & DVD | £24.99 | 88 Films Amazon UK Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| – High Definition Blu-ray presentation in 2.35:1 aspect ratio – Standard Definition DVD also included – Original Japanese Mono 2.0 audio with new English subtitles |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – [New] Audio Commentary by Anne McKnight & Jasper Sharp – [New] Planet Girl: Introduction by Kei Chiba – [New] Life on Mars: Introduction by Ken Terawaki – Stills Gallery – Trailer |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – Limited Edition: Numbered Obi-Strip – Limited Edition: ‘Girls from Mars’ Booklet Essay by Catilin Casiello |
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