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 July, August & September 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 Monday 29th September 2025.
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RELEASE DATE ADJUSTMENTS:
- The Cat – Moved from 25th August to 1st September.
- Furious Swords and Fantastic Warriors: The Heroic Cinema of Chang Cheh – Moved from 22nd September to 20th October.
- Heart of Dragon – Moved from 29th September to 27th October.
- The Hidden Fortress – Moved from 11th August to 18th August.
7th July:
Sex Rider: Wet Highway
セックス・ライダー 濡れたハイウェイ
Directed by Koretsugu Kurahara
Japan – 1971
| Audio/Presentation: |
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| – High-Definition Blu-Ray Presentation In 2.35:1 Aspect Ratio – Original Japanese Mono 2.0 Audio With New English Subtitles |
| On-Disc Extras: |
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| – Audio Commentary By Earl Jackson And Jasper Sharp – Brand New Filmed Introduction By Ken Terawaki – Stills Gallery – Trailer |
| Physical Extras: |
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| – Limited Edition: Numbered Obi-Strip – Limited Edition: Booklet with ‘Sex at Speed’ Essay written by Caitlin Casiello – Newly Commissioned Artwork By Silver Ferox |
Tokyo Emmanuelle
東京エマニエル夫人
Directed by Akira Kato
Japan – 1975
| Audio/Presentation: |
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| – High-Definition Blu-Ray Presentation In 2.35:1 Aspect Ratio – Original Japanese Mono 2.0 Audio With New English Subtitles – Optional Original English Audio Track |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – Audio Commentary By David Flint And Jasper Sharp – Brand New Filmed Introduction To Roman Porno By Kei Chiba – Brand New Filmed Introduction To Tokyo Emmanuelle By Mio Hatokai – Stills Gallery – Trailer |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – Limited Edition: Numbered Obi-Strip – Limited Edition: Booklet with ‘Exotic Flesh’ Essay written by Dakota Noot & ‘From Paris to Tokyo to Soho Square’ Essay written by Jasper Sharp |
21st July:
The Beast to Die
野獣死すべし
Directed by Toru Murakawa
Japan – 1980
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Limited Edition [3000 Units] Blu-ray | £17.99 | Amazon UK Radiance Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
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| – 4K Restoration by Kadokawa – Original uncompressed PCM mono audio – Newly improved English subtitle translation |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – Interview with Toru Murakawa (2025) – Interview with Shoichi Maruyama (2025) – Critical appreciation from novelist and screenwriter Jordan Harper (2025) |
| Physical Extras: |
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| – Limited Edition: Booklet featuring new writing by Tatsuya Masuto – 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 |
Detonation Violent Riders!
爆発!暴走族
Directed by Teruo Ishii
Japan – 1975
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Japanarchy Limited Edition [2000 units] Blu-ray | £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 Ashley Darrow And Jonathan Greenaway of the Horror Vanguard Podcast – Brand New Video Essay by Nathan Stuart – Stills Gallery – Trailer |
| Physical Extras: |
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| – Limited Edition: Numbered Obi-Strip – Limited Edition: Booklet with Notes by Michelle Kisner – Original And Newly Commissioned Artwork By Ilan Sheady |
Life Is Cheap… But Toilet Paper Is Expensive
Directed by Wayne Wang
Hong Kong/USA – 1989
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Limited Edition Blu-ray | £17.99 | Amazon UK Radiance Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| – New 4K restoration from the original 35mm colour interpositive – Newly improved English subtitle translation |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – New video interview with director Wayne Wang – New video interview with co-writer/co-director Spencer Nakasako & Wang – Original full-length chase sequence – Trailer |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – Limited Edition: Booklet with new writing by Aliza Ma – Limited Edition: Slipcover (exclusive to Radiance Films Webstore) |
The Tattooed Dragon
Directed by Lo Wei
Hong Kong – 1973
| 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 – Original Mandarin mono and English dubbed audio options – Optional English subtitles, newly revised for this release |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – New audio commentary by East Asian cinema expert Frank Djeng (NY Asian Film Festival) – New audio commentary by action cinema experts Mike Leeder and Arne Venema – Here Be Dragons – new discussion of Tattooed Dragon with martial arts cinema expert Wayne Wong |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – Limited Edition: O-card slipcase featuring new artwork by Sean Longmore – Limited Edition: Collector’s booklet featuring new writing on The Tattooed Dragon by film critic and writer James Oliver |
28th July:
Her Vengeance
血玫瑰
Directed by Lam Nai-Choi
Hong Kong – 1988
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Deluxe Limited Edition Blu-ray | £29.99 | 88 Films Amazon UK Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| – Brand-new 2K Restorations of both the complete UNCUT ‘Category III’ featuring all of its shocking sex and violence, as well as the more commonly seen CAT IIb version – High-Definition Blu-ray presentation in 1.85:1 Aspect Ratio – Original Cantonese Mono with remastered English subtitles |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – Audio Commentary by East Asian film expert Frank Djeng (NY Asian Film Festival) – Trailer – Stills Gallery |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – Limited Edition: O-Ring and Rigid Slipcase featuring artwork by Chris Barnes – Limited Edition: 40-page Perfect-bound Book featuring new writing on the film by Fraser Elliott, Matthew Edwards and C.J. Lines – Limited Edition: Collectible Postcard – Reversible sleeve featuring original Hong Kong poster artwork |
4th August:
Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters
ミシマ:ア・ライフ・イン・フォー・チャプターズ
Directed by Paul Schrader
Japan/USA – 1985
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Standard 4K Ultra HD & Blu-ray | £29.99 | Amazon UK HMV Terracotta Zavvi |
| Audio/Presentation: |
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| – 4K digital restoration of the director’s cut, supervised and approved by director Paul Schrader and cinematographer John Bailey – Japanese 2.0 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack – English subtitles |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – Two alternate English narrations, including one by actor Roy Scheider – Audio commentary featuring Schrader and producer Alan Poul – Program on the making of the film featuring Bailey, producers Tom Luddy and Mata Yamamoto, composer Philip Glass, and production designer Eiko Ishioka – Program on Yukio Mishima featuring his biographer John Nathan and friend Donald Richie – Audio interview with coscreenwriter Chieko Schrader – Interview excerpt from 1966 featuring Mishima talking about writing – The Strange Case of Yukio Mishima, a 1985 documentary about the author – Trailer |
| Physical Extras: |
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| – An essay by critic Kevin Jackson, a piece on the film’s censorship in Japan, and photographs of Ishioka’s sets – Cover by Neil Kellerhouse |
18th August:
The Hidden Fortress
隠し砦の三悪人
Directed by Akira Kurosawa
Japan – 1958
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Limited Edition 4K Ultra HD | £24.99 | Amazon UK BFI HMV Terracotta |
| Limited Edition Blu-ray | £17.99 | Amazon UK BFI HMV Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| – 4K Ultra HD disc: 4K (2160p) UHD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) from a restored 4K restoration – Blu-ray disc: Newly restored in 4K by Toho and presented in High Definition – Updated and improved English subtitles |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – Newly recorded audio commentary by Japanese-cinema expert Tony Rayns – Akira Kurosawa: It is Wonderful to Create – Hidden Fortress (2002) – Interview with George Lucas (2001, 8 mins) – Original trailer |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – Limited Edition: Illustrated booklet with a new essay on the film by Kenta McGrath – Limited Edition: Slipcase |
Martial Law: Lo Wei’s Wuxia World
Directed by Lo Wei
Hong Kong – 1968-1971
| Collection Includes: |
|---|
| – The Black Butterfly (女俠黑蝴蝶), 1968. – Death Valley (斷魂谷), 1968. – Vengeance of a Snow Girl (冰天俠女), 1971. |
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Limited Edition [2000 Units] Blu-ray | £19.99 | Amazon UK Eureka Ent. Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
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| – 1080p HD presentations of all three films on Blu-ray – Original Mandarin audio – Optional English subtitles, newly revised for this release |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – New audio commentaries on all three features by action cinema experts Mike Leeder and Arne Venema – Hong Kong Hustle – new interview with Hong Kong cinema scholar Wayne Wong on the life and work of Lo Wei |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – Limited Edition: O-card slipcase featuring new artwork by Grégory Sacré – Limited Edition: Collector’s booklet featuring new writing on all three films in this set by Hong Kong cinema expert Camille Zaurin |
Shinobi Volume 2
Directed by Tokuzō Tanaka, Kazuo Ikehiro & Kazuo Mori
Japan – 1964-1965
| Collection Includes: |
|---|
| – Shinobi: Siege (忍びの者 霧隠才蔵), directed by Tokuzō Tanaka, 1964. – Shinobi: The Return of Mist Saizo (忍びの者 続・霧隠才蔵), directed by Kazuo Ikehiro, 1964. – Shinobi: The Last Iga Spy (忍びの者 伊賀屋敷), directed by Kazuo Mori, 1965. |
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Limited Edition [3000 Units] Blu-ray | £36.99 | Amazon UK Radiance Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| – High-Definition digital transfers of each film, made available on Blu-ray for the first time outside of Japan – Uncompressed mono PCM audio – Newly improved English subtitle translation |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – New Interview with Japanese period film historian Taichi Kasuga (2025) – New Interview with ninja film scholar Mance Thompson (2025) – Select-scene audio commentary on Siege by Tom Mes (2025) – Trailer |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – Limited Edition: Booklet featuring new writing by Jonathan Clements – Limited Edition: Reversible sleeve featuring artwork based on original promotional materials – Limited Edition: Six postcards featuring promotional images from the films – Limited Edition: Presented in full-height Scanavo packaging with removable OBI strip leaving packaging free of certificates and markings |
25th August:
Come Drink With Me
大醉俠
Directed by King Hu
Hong Kong – 1966
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| First Print Edition 4K Ultra HD & Blu-ray | £29.99 | 88 Films Amazon UK Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| – Brand-new 4K remaster from the Original Camera Negative presented in original 2.35:1 Aspect Ratio – 4K Ultra HD disc: Presented in Ultra High Definition (2160p) with Dolby Vision (HDR10 Compatible) – Blu-ray disc: High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentation – English Dub Mono 2.0 Audio – Mandarin Mono 2.0 Audio with newly-translated English Subtitles |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – Audio Commentary by NY Asian Film Festival’s Frank Djeng – Audio Commentary by Genre Cinema Expert Samm Deighan – (2025) Mars Cheung On Come Drink With Me – (2003) Interview With Actress Cheng Pei-Pei, Filmed By Frédéric Ambroisine – (2007) Interview With Actor Yueh Hua, Filmed By Frédéric Ambroisine – (2003) Interview With Actor Chen Hung-Lieh, Filmed By Frédéric Ambroisine – [Archive] The King And I – Acclaimed Director Tsui Hark Remembers King Hu – [Archive] Come Speak With Me – Interview With Cheng Pei-Pe – [Archive] Return Of The Drunken Master – Interview With Yueh Hua – Stills Gallery – Original Trailer |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – First Print Only: O-Ring Slipcase with new artwork – First Print Only: Double-sided Fold-out Poster – Reversible sleeve featuring original Hong Kong art |
A Confucian Confusion / Mahjong: Two Films by Edward Yang
Directed by Edward Yang
Taiwan – 1994-1996
| Collection Includes: |
|---|
| – A Confucian Confusion (獨立時代), 1994. – Mahjong (麻將), 1996. |
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Blu-ray | £29.99 | Amazon UK HMV Terracotta Zavvi |
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| – New 4K digital restorations – Mandarin/Taiwanese 5.0 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtracks – English subtitles |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – Excerpts of director Edward Yang speaking after a 1994 screening of A Confucian Confusion – New interview with editor Chen Po-wen – New conversation between Chinese-cultural-studies scholar Michael Berry and film critic Justin Chang – Performance of Yang’s 1992 play Likely Consequence |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – An essay by film programmer and critic Dennis Lim and a 1994 director’s note on A Confucian Confusion – New cover by Tori Huynh |
Devil Fetus
魔胎
Directed by Lau Hung-Chuen
Hong Kong – 1983
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| – Brand-new 2K Restoration of the complete UNCUT ‘Category III’ version – High-Definition Uncut Blu-ray presentation in original 2.35:1 Aspect Ratio – Original Cantonese Mono 2.0 with newly translated English Subtitles – Rare English Mono 2.0 Dub |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – Audio Commentary with David West – Excerpts from the alternate version – Trailer – Stills Gallery |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – Limited Edition: O-Ring and Rigid Slipcase featuring artwork by R.P. “Kung Fu Bob” O’Brien – Limited Edition: 40-page Perfect-bound Book featuring new writing on the film by Zoe Rose Smith, Andrew Heskins and C.J. Lines – Limited Edition: Collectible Postcard – Reversible sleeve featuring original Hong Kong poster artwork |
Takashi Ishii: Four Tales of Nami
Directed by Takashi Ishii
Japan – 1992-1994
| Collection Includes: |
|---|
| – Alone in the Night (夜がまた来る), 1994. – Angel Guts: Red Flash (天使のはらわた 赤い閃光), 1994. – A Night in Nude (ヌードの夜), 1993. – Original Sin (死んでもいい), 1992. |
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Limited Edition [2000 Units] Blu-ray | £59.99 | Amazon UK HMV Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| – 1080p High Definition presentation from a recent restoration. – Japanese audio – English subtitles |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| Alone in the Night: – Audio commentary by Samm Deighan – Archival Interview with Takashi Ishii – Archival Interview with Jinpachi Nezu – Archival Interview with producer Yu Okada – New Interview with cinematographer Yasushi Sasakibara Angel Guts: Red Flash: – Audio commentary by Jasper Sharp – Archival Takashi Ishii interview – Matthew Carter Video Essay A Night in Nude: – Audio Commentary by Frankie Balboa – Archival Interview with Takashi Ishii – Archival Interview with Kippei Shiina – Archival Interview with Naoto Takenaka – Archival Interview with producer Yu Okada – Theatrical Trailer Original Sin: – Archival Interview with Takashi Ishii – Archival Interview with Shinobu Otake – Archival Interview with producer Yu Okada – Theatrical Trailer – Teaser |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – Limited Edition: O-Card Slipcase with digipack packaging. – Limited Edition: Booklet written by Jasper Sharp. |
1st September:
The Cat
衛斯理之老貓
Directed by Lam Nai-Choi
Hong Kong – 1992
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Deluxe Limited Edition Blu-ray | £29.99 | 88 Films Amazon UK Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| More details to be revealed later |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| More details to be revealed later |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – Limited Edition: Rigid Slipcase featuring new artwork by Sean Longmore – Limited Edition: 40-page Perfect-bound Book – Limited Edition: Premium Artcard – Reversible sleeve featuring original Hong Kong poster artwork |
Saving Face
Directed by Alice Wu
USA – 2004
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| – High-definition digital master, approved by director Alice Wu – 5.1 surround English/Mandarin DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack – English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – Audio commentary featuring Wu – New interviews with Wu and actor Joan Chen – Deleted scenes with optional commentary by Wu – Behind-the-scenes featurette – Program featuring Wu and members of the cast at the 2005 Sundance Film Festival – Trailer |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – An essay by critic Phoebe Chen – Cover by Ping Zhu |
8th September:
Proof of the Man
人間の証明
Directed by Junya Sato
Japan – 1977
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Limited Edition Blu-ray | £24.99 | Amazon UK Arrow Video HMV Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| – High-Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentation – Original Japanese lossless mono audio – Optional newly translated English subtitles |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – Brand new audio commentary with Asian American film scholar Rob Buscher and DJ Skeme Richards – Taking the Big Apple, a brand new video introduction by Asian film scholar Earl Jackson – A Japanese Blockbuster, a brand new filmed discussion with critics and Junya Sato biographers Tatsuya Masuto and Masaaki Nomura – Original theatrical trailers – Image gallery |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – Limited Edition: O-Card Slipcase – Limited Edition: Illustrated collector’s booklet featuring new writing by film critic Michelle Kisner and scholar Alexander Zahlten – Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Tony Stella |
15th September:
The Betrayal
大殺陣 雄呂血
Directed by Tokuzō Tanaka
Japan – 1966
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Limited Edition [3000 Units] Blu-ray | £17.99 | Amazon UK Radiance Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| – High-Definition digital transfer by Kadokawa – Uncompressed mono PCM audio – New English subtitle translation |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – Select-scene audio commentary by Japanese film historian Tom Mes (2025) – Visual essay by film critic Philip Kemp, comparing The Betrayal with the original Orochi the Serpent (2025) – Visual essay on director Tokuzo Tanaka by Tom Mes (2025) |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – Limited Edition: Booklet featuring new writing by Alain Silver – 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 Burmese Harp
ビルマの竪琴
Directed by Kon Ichikawa
Japan – 1956
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| – New 4K digital restoration, with uncompressed Japanese/Burmese monaural soundtrack – One 4K UHD disc of the film and one Blu-ray with the film and special features – New English subtitle translation |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – Interviews with director Kon Ichikawa and actor Rentaro Mikuni – Trailer |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – An essay by critic and historian Tony Rayns – Cover by Michael Boland |
Flaming Brothers
江湖龍虎鬥
Directed by Joe Cheung
Hong Kong – 1987
| 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 – Original Cantonese audio – Optional English dubbed audio – Optional English subtitles, newly translated for this release |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – New audio commentary by action cinema experts Mike Leeder and Arne Venema – Archival interview with director Joe Cheung – New video locations piece by CFK – Original theatrical trailer |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – Limited Edition: O-Card slipcase featuring new artwork by Time Tomorrow – Limited Edition: Collector’s booklet featuring new writing on Flaming Brothers by Hong Kong cinema expert Camille Zaurin |
22nd September:
The Warped Forest
あさっての森
Directed by Shunichiro Miki
Japan – 2011
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Edition Blu-ray | £24.99 | Amazon UK HMV Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| – 1080p High Definition presentation. – Japanese audio – English subtitles |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – Introduction by the director – Feature audio commentary by director Shunichiro Miki – Interview with director Shunichiro Miki (23 mins) – Making Of (12 mins) – Storyboards and illustrations – Wonderful Dwellers of Funky Forest (25 mins) – Trailer |
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