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 2026. 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 Saturday 3rd January 2026.
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:
- None so far.
19th January:
On the Run
亡命鴛鴦
Directed by Alfred Cheung Kin-Ting
Hong Kong – 1988
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Limited Edition Blu-ray | £24.99 | 88 Films Amazon UK Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
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| – Stunning 2K Transfer from Original Film Elements – High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation – Cantonese Mono – Newly remastered English subtitles |
| On-Disc Extras: |
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| – Audio Commentary with Kenneth Brorsson and Phil Gillon of the Podcast On Fire Network – Audio Commentary with Asian Cinema Experts Frank Djeng and FJ DeSanto – Running Away – An Interview with Alfred Cheung – Predicting the Future – An Interview with David West – Alternate Ending – Hong Kong Trailer |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – Limited Edition: O-Ring Slipcase with New Artwork by Sean Longmore – Reversible sleeve with original HK poster artwork and new art by Sean Longmore |
26th January:
Blood of Revenge
明治侠客伝 三代目襲名
Directed by Tai Kato
Japan – 1965
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Limited Edition [3000 Units] Blu-ray | £17.99 | Amazon UK Radiance Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
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| – High-Definition digital transfer – Uncompressed mono PCM audio – New English subtitle translation |
| On-Disc Extras: |
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| – Lice Are Scary – short film by Tai Kato (1943, 14 mins) – Junko Fuji: Flower and Storm – a visual essay by Mark Schilling (2025, 15 mins) |
| Physical Extras: |
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| – Limited Edition: Booklet featuring new writing by Earl Jackson 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. |
Cloud and Charisma: Two Films by Kiyoshi Kurosawa
Directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa
Japan – 1999-2024
| Collection Includes: |
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| – Charisma (カリスマ), 1999. – Cloud (クラウド), 2024. |
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Limited Edition [2000 Units] Blu-ray | £24.99 | Amazon UK Eureka Ent. Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
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| – 1080p HD presentations of both films across two Blu-ray discs – Original Japanese audio (Uncompressed LPCM 2.0 for Charisma, DTS-HD MA 5.1 for Cloud) – Optional English subtitles, revised for this release |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – New audio commentaries on both Charisma and Cloud by Japanese cinema expert Jonathan Wroot – A Cerebral Cinema – new video essay exploring the work of Kiyoshi Kurosawa by Japanese cinema expert Joe Hickinbottom – Original theatrical trailers |
| Physical Extras: |
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| – Limited Edition: O-card slipcase featuring new artwork by Grégory Sacré (Gokaiju) – Limited Edition: Booklet featuring new writing on Charisma and Cloud by East Asian film expert and Midnight Eye co-founder Tom Mes – Limited Edition: Bonus Blu-ray disc with Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s 2024 film Cloud. |
The Delightful Forest
快活林
Directed by Chang Cheh & Pao Hsueh-Li
Hong Kong – 1972
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Limited Edition Blu-ray | £24.99 | 88 Films Amazon UK Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
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| – High Definition Blu-ray presentation in 2.35:1 Aspect Ratio – Original Mandarin Mono 2.0 audio tracks with newly translated optional English Subtitles – English dubbed Mono |
| On-Disc Extras: |
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| – Audio Commentary by David West – Warrior Lady – An Interview with Yu Feng – Image Gallery – Re-issue Trailer |
| Physical Extras: |
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| – Limited Edition: O-Ring Slipcase with New Artwork by Aurelio Lorenzo – Reversible sleeve with brand-new artwork from Aurelio Lorenzo and original Hong Kong art |
King of Beggars
武狀元蘇乞兒
Directed by Gordon Chan
Hong Kong – 1992
| 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 – Cantonese audio (original stereo presentation) – Optional English dub – 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) – Beggars and Tramps – new interview with director Gordon Chan – So Chan and Stephen Chow – new video essay by East Asian cinema scholar Gary Bettinson, co-editor of The Cinema of Stephen Chow – Original theatrical trailer |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – Limited Edition: O-card slipcase featuring new artwork by Sam Gilbey – Limited Edition: Booklet featuring new writing on King of Beggars and director Gordon Chan by Andy Willis |
Secret Service of the Imperial Court
錦衣衛
Directed by Tony Lou Chun-Ku
Hong Kong – 1984
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Limited Edition Blu-ray | £24.99 | 88 Films Amazon UK Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
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| – High Definition Blu-ray presentation in 2.35:1 Aspect Ratio – Original Mandarin and Cantonese Mono 2.0 audio tracks with newly improved optional English Subtitles |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – Stills Gallery |
| Physical Extras: |
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| – Limited Edition: O-Ring Slipcase with New Artwork by R.P. “Kung Fu Bob” O’Brien – Reversible sleeve with brand-new artwork from R.P. “Kung Fu Bob” O’Brien and original Hong Kong art |
2nd February:
The Sana Collection
Directed by Takashi Shimizu
Japan – 2023-2024
| Collection Includes: |
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| – Sana (ミンナのウタ), 2023 – Sana: Let Me Hear (あのコはだぁれ？), 2024 |
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Limited Edition Blu-ray | £24.99 | Amazon UK Arrow Video HMV Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
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| – High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentations – Original Japanese DTS-HD MA 5.1 audio and stereo audio for both films – Optional English subtitles for both films |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – An interview with director Takashi Shimizu and assistant director and horror consultant Nao Kawamatsu – J-Horror: Then and Now, a brand new retrospective on the J-Horror genre by critic and Japanese cinema expert Amber T. – Making-of featurette for Sana – Alternate ending and previously unreleased scenes for Sana – Making-of featurette including previously unreleased scenes for Sana: Let Me Hear – Original theatrical trailers and teasers for both films |
| Physical Extras: |
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| – Limited Edition: O-Card Slipcase – Limited Edition: Collectors’ booklet featuring new writing on the films by critic and Asian cinema expert Hayley Scanlon – Reversible sleeve featuring newly commissioned artwork for both films by Tom Fournier |
16th February:
Peking Opera Blues
刀馬旦
Directed by Tsui Hark
Hong Kong – 1986
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Limited Edition 4K Ultra HD | £29.99 | Amazon UK Arrow Video HMV Terracotta |
| Limited Edition Blu-ray | £24.99 | Amazon UK Arrow Video HMV Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| – 4K Ultra HD disc: 4K (2160p) Ultra HD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) – Blu-ray disc: High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentation – Original lossless Cantonese mono audio – Optional lossless English mono audio – Optional English subtitles for the Cantonese audio and hard of hearing subtitles for the English audio |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – Brand new audio commentary by film critic James Mudge – An Opus for Peking: Starring in a Tsui Hark Classic, a brand new interview with actor Mark Cheng – An Operatic Achievement, a brand new interview with cinematographer Ray Wong – Hong Kong Confidential: Inside Peking Opera Blues, a brand new interview with author and Hong Kong cinema expert Grady Hendrix – Peking Provocations, a brand new interview with film critic David West – Peking History Blues, a brand new interview with historian and academic Dr Lars Laamann – An archival interview with star Sally Yeh – An archival interview with composer James Wong – Original theatrical trailer – Image gallery |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – Limited Edition: O-Card Slipcase – Limited Edition: Collectors’ booklet featuring new writing on the film by critic Camille Zaurin and Professor Jamie Zhao – Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Xinmei Liu |
Save the Green Planet!
지구를 지켜라!
Directed by Jang Joon-hwan
South Korea – 2003
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Limited Edition 4K Ultra HD | £34.99 | Amazon UK Arrow Video HMV Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| – Brand new 4K restoration approved by director Jang Joon-hwan – 4K (2160p) UHD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) – Original DTS-HD MA 5.1 surround audio and lossless stereo audio – Optional newly translated English subtitles |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| Disc 1 (Main Feature): – Brand new audio commentary by critic and disc producer Pierce Conran and special effects artist Dan Martin – Archival audio commentary from 2003 with director Jang Joon-hwan and actor Shin Ha-kyun – Introduction to the film by director Jang Joon-hwan – Q&A session with director Jang Joon-hwan from the 2024 screening at the British Film Institute – Storyboard and script photo galleries Disc 2 (Bonus Blu-ray): – Extraterrestrial Perspectives, a newly filmed interview with director Jang Joon-hwan – Bringing the Truth into Focus, a newly filmed interview with director of photography Hong Kyoung-pyo – Early Imaginings, a newly filmed interview with director Jang Joon-hwan on his 1994 short film 2001 Imagine – Hair and Lazy Mirror, two original short films by Jang Joon-hwan – Archival extras, including making of featurettes, interviews, promotional videos, deleted scenes, and trailers – Promotional artwork and production photo stills galleries |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – Limited Edition: O-Card Rigid Slipcase – Limited Edition: Collectors’ perfect bound booklet featuring new and archival writing on the film by Djuna, James Marsh, Daniel Martin, and Kim Seong-hoon – Limited Edition: Double-sided fold-out poster featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Nathanael Marsh – Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Nathanael Marsh |
23rd February:
Dragon Lord
龍少爺
Directed by Jackie Chan
Hong Kong – 1982
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Deluxe Limited Edition 4K Ultra HD & Blu-ray | £34.99 | 88 Films (Store Variant) Amazon UK Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
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| – Brand-new 4K restorations in 2.35:1 aspect ratio from the Original 35mm Camera Negatives – 4K Ultra HD disc: Presented in Ultra High Definition (2160p) with Dolby Vision (HDR10 Compatible) – Blu-ray disc: High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentation – Includes the 96 minute Original Hong Kong Theatrical Cut, 91 minute English Export Cut, 103 minute Extended Cut (released in limited territories, featuring approximately 15 minutes of exclusive extended/alternate footage), and 111 minute Hybrid Cut (HD) – Original Theatrical Cantonese Mono – 1982 English Export Dub [approx 5 mins presented in English-subtitled Cantonese for undubbed portions] – Alternate Home Release Cantonese Mono Mix – 2003 English 5.1 mix – Newly translated English subtitles & a simplified subtitle track [Applies to the “Jianzi” shuttlecock match only, this subtitle set simplifies the dialogue in that scene, allowing you to focus on the action] |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – Brand new audio commentary by East Asian film experts Frank Djeng (NY Asian Film Festival) & F.J. DeSanto [HK Cut] – [Brand New] Interview with Mars Cheung on Dragon Lord – [Brand New] Interview: Dragon Lord Titbits with Angie Chen – The Insider: Interview with Louis Sit – The Fall Guy: An Interview with Mars – The Master Returns: An interview with Wong In-Sik – Behind-The-Scenes Teaser – Hong Kong Trailer – English Trailer |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – Limited Edition: Double Fronted O-Ring Slipcase with Japanese & English Theatrical Artwork (exclusive to 88 Films website) – Limited Edition: Rigid slipcase with brand-new artwork by Sean Longmore – Limited Edition: 40-page perfect bound book featuring new writing on the film by Thorsten Booze, Will Blaik, David West, Andrew Heskins & C.J. Lines. – Limited Edition: Collectible double-sided postcard – Reversible sleeve with brand-new artwork from Sean Longmore and alternative Hong Kong artwork |
The Japanese Godfather Trilogy
Directed by Sadao Nakajima
Japan – 1977-1978
| Collection Includes: |
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| – Japanese Godfather (Japan’s Don) (やくざ戦争 日本の首領), 1977. – Japanese Godfather: Ambition (日本の首領 野望篇), 1977. – Japanese Godfather: Conclusion (日本の首領 完結篇), 1978. |
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Limited Edition [3000 Units] Blu-ray | £39.99 | Amazon UK Radiance Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| – High-Definition digital transfers of each film on three discs, on Blu-ray for the first time ever – Uncompressed mono PCM audio – Newly improved English subtitle translations |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – Archival interview with Sadao Nakajima (2020, 33 mins) – Newly filmed appreciation by filmmaker Kazuyoshi Kumakiri (2025, 16 mins) – New interview with scriptwriter Koji Takada (2025, 29 mins) – Trailers |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – Limited Edition: Booklet featuring new writing by Akihiko Ito and Tom Mes plus archival writing by cinematographer Toshio Masuda. – Limited Edition: Reversible sleeve featuring artwork based on original promotional materials – Limited Edition: Presented in a rigid box with full-height Scanavo cases for each film and removable OBI strip leaving packaging free of certificates and markings. |
Picture of a Nymph
畫中仙
Directed by Wu Ma
Hong Kong – 1988
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Deluxe Collector’s Edition Blu-ray | £34.99 | 88 Films Amazon UK Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| – Brand new 2K restoration from the Original Negative – High-Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation in original 1.85:1 aspect ratio – 2.0 Cantonese mono with newly translated English subtitles |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – Audio commentary by HK cinema expert Frank Djeng – Audio commentary by HK cinema expert David West – Image Gallery – Original Trailer |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – Limited Edition: O-Ring Slipcase & Rigid slipcase with brand-new artwork by Sean Longmore – Limited Edition: Booklet with Notes by Paul Bramhall & Fraser Elliott – Limited Edition: Artcards – Reversible sleeve featuring new art by Sean Longmore and original Hong Kong artwork |
Takashi Ishii: The Angel Guts Collection
Directed by Various Individuals
Japan – 1979-1994
| Collection Includes: |
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| – Angel Guts: Red Classroom (天使のはらわた 赤い教室), directed by Chūsei Sone, 1979. – Angel Guts: Nami (天使のはらわた 名美), directed by Noboru Tanaka, 1979. – Angel Guts: Red Porno (天使のはらわた 赤い淫画), directed by Toshiharu Ikeda, 1981. – Angel Guts: Red Vertigo (天使のはらわた 赤い眩暈), directed by Takashi Ishii, 1988. – Angel Guts: Red Flash (天使のはらわた 赤い閃光), directed by Takashi Ishii, 1994. |
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Limited Edition [2000 Units] Blu-ray | £59.99 | Amazon UK HMV Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| – 1080p High Definition presentation from new masters. – Japanese audio – English subtitles |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| Angel Guts: Red Classroom: – New Audio Commentary by Jasper Sharp – Frankie Balboa Video Essay – Two Archival Interviews with Takashi Ishii – Original Trailer Angel Guts: Nami: – New Audio commentary by Jasper Sharp – James Balmont Video Essay – Archival Interview with Noboru Tanaka – Original Trailer Angel Guts: Red Porno & Red Vertigo: – Red Vertigo Audio Commentary by Tom Mes – Red Porno Audio Commentary by Samm Deighan – Archival Interview with Toshiharu Ikeda – Archival Interview with Takashi Ishii – Original Trailers Angel Guts: Red Flash: – Audio commentary by Jasper Sharp – Matthew Carter Video Essay – Archival Interview with Takashi Ishii |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – Limited Edition: O-Card Slipcase with digipack packaging. – Limited Edition: Booklet |
| Notes: |
|---|
| Angel Guts: Red Flash was already part of the Takashi Ishii: 4 Tales of Nami box set, but will be included here as a bonus disc for those who hadn’t yet picked up that release. Angel Guts: High School Co-Ed, the first one in the series, can’t be included due to a legal issue with the main actress not wanting the film to be made accessible anywhere. |
Zen and Sword: The Miyamoto Musashi Saga at Toei
Directed by Tomu Uchida
Japan – 1961-1965
| Collection Includes: |
|---|
| – Miyamoto Musashi (宮本武蔵), 1961. – Miyamoto Musashi II: Showdown at Hannyazaka Heights (宮本武蔵 般若坂の決斗), 1962. – Miyamoto Musashi III: Birth of the Two Sword Style (宮本武蔵 二刀流開眼), 1963. – Miyamoto Musashi IV: Duel at Ichijyo-Ji (宮本武蔵 一乗寺の決斗), 1964. – Miyamoto Musashi V: Duel at Ganryu Island (宮本武蔵 巌流島の決斗), 1965. |
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Limited Edition [2000 Units] Blu-ray | £54.99 | Amazon UK Eureka Ent. Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| – 1080p HD presentations on Blu-ray from new 4K restorations by Toei – Optional English subtitles, newly revised for this release |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – New audio commentary on Miyamoto Musashi with Japanese cinema expert Jonathan Wroot – New audio commentary on Miyamoto Musashi II: Showdown at Hannyazaka Heights with critic and Japanese cinema specialist Jasper Sharp – Live by the Sword – new video essay on Miyamoto Musashi in history and popular culture by Jonathan Clements, author of A Brief History of Japan: Samurai, Shōgun and Zen: The Extraordinary Story of the Land of the Rising Sun – A Legendary Swordsman – new appreciation of Toei’s Miyamoto Musashi saga by film critic Tony Rayns – On Otsu and Other Women – new interview with Japanese cinema scholar Jennifer Coates on female representation in Toei’s Miyamoto Musashi saga – Trailers |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – Limited Edition: Hardbound slipcase featuring new art by John Dunn – Limited Edition: 100-page collector’s book featuring translated writing by Miyamoto Musashi, notes on each film in Toei’s Musashi series by Japanese cinema expert Joe Hickinbottom and a new essay on the films’ stars by Jennifer Coates, author of Film Viewing in Postwar Japan, 1945-1968 |
16th March:
The Protector
威龍猛探
Directed by James Glickenhaus
Hong Kong/USA – 1985
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Deluxe Limited Edition 4K Ultra HD & Blu-ray | £34.99 | 88 Films Amazon UK Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| – Brand-new 4K restorations in 1.85:1 aspect ratio from the Original 35mm Camera Negatives – 4K Ultra HD disc: Presented in Ultra High Definition (2160p) with Dolby Vision (HDR10 Compatible) – Blu-ray disc: High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentation – Includes the 95 minute US/International Version, 92 minute Hong Kong Version (Jackie Chan’s personal edit), and 104 minute Japanese Extended Version. – English 2.0 Stereo Soundtrack & 5.1 DTS-HD MA Remixed Soundtrack – English SDH Subtitles – Cantonese with English Subtitles (for Hong Kong & Japanese Extended Versions) |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – Brand new audio commentary by East Asian film experts Frank Djeng (NY Asian Film Festival) & F.J. DeSanto [HK Cut] – Audio Commentary by George Clarke & Mike Leeder [HK Cut] – Mars Cheung on The Protector [15.44] – Hard Edge: Interview with Writer/Director James Glickenhaus [24.21] – Follow the Puck: Interview with Cinematographer Mark Irwin [33.43] – A Tale of 2 movies with Steve Lawson: A side-by-side comparison of the HK cut and the US cut of the film [18.19] – Archive Behind the Scenes Featurette [5.10] – International Trailer – Japanese Trailer – Hong Kong Trailer – Japanese Teaser Trailer |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – Limited Edition: O-Ring Slipcase & Rigid slipcase with brand-new artwork by Sean Longmore – Limited Edition: 80-page book featuring new writing on the film by William Blaik and Thorsten Boose plus interview with cinematographer Henry Chung – Limited Edition: Double-sided poster – Limited Edition: Artcards – Reversible sleeve with brand-new artwork from Sean Longmore and original Hong Kong artwork |
23rd March:
Helter Skelter
ヘルタースケルター
Directed by Mika Ninagawa
Japan – 2012
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Japanarchy Limited Edition Blu-ray | £24.99 | 88 Films Amazon UK Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| – High Definition Blu-ray presentation in 1.85:1 Aspect Ratio – Original Japanese Stereo audio with New English Subtitles |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – Audio Commentary by Tori Potenza and Amber T. – Interviews with Erika Sawaji and Director Mika Ninagawa – Behind-the-Scenes Footage of the Making of Helter Skelter – Production Site Press Conference – Japanese Premiere Stage Greeting – Opening Day Stage Greeting – Taipei Film Festival Introduction by Mika Ninagawa – Stills Gallery – Teasers and Trailers |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – Limited Edition: Numbered Obi-Strip – Limited Edition: Booklet with Essay by Violet Burns – Original And Newly Commissioned Artwork By Luke Insect |
Sakuran
さくらん
Directed by Mika Ninagawa
Japan – 2006
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Japanarchy Limited Edition Blu-ray | £24.99 | 88 Films Amazon UK Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| – High Definition Blu-ray presentation in 1.85:1 Aspect Ratio – Original Japanese Stereo audio with New English Subtitles |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – Audio Commentary by Josh Slater-Williams – Brand New Filmed Introduction by Amber T. – Stills Gallery – Trailers |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – Limited Edition: Numbered Obi-Strip – Limited Edition: Booklet with Essays by Jasper Sharp – Original And Newly Commissioned Artwork By Luke Insect |
Underworld Chronicles: Three Yakuza Fables by Takashi Miike
Directed by Takashi Miike
Japan – 1996-2002
| Collection Includes: |
|---|
| – Fudoh: The New Generation (極道戦国志 不動), 1996. – Agitator (荒ぶる魂たち), 2001. – Deadly Outlaw: Rekka (実録・安藤昇侠道 伝 烈火), 2002. |
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Limited Edition [5000 Units] Blu-ray (with 4K Ultra HD for 1 film) | £51.99 | Amazon UK Radiance Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| – 4K Ultra HD disc: Ultra High Definition (2160p) presentation for Fudoh: The New Generation – Blu-ray disc: High Definition (1080p) digital transfers of each film on three discs, on Blu-ray for the first time in the UK – Standard definition transfer of 200 minute extended version of Agitator, presented in its original two-part form for the first time outside of Japan – Uncompressed Japanese mono PCM audio for each film – Newly improved subtitle translations |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – Newly filmed interviews with Takashi Miike on Agitator and Deadly Outlaw: Rekka – Audio commentaries on Agitator and Deadly Outlaw: Rekka by Tom Mes – Audio commentary on Fudoh: The New Generation with Takashi Miike and Shosuke Tanihara – Electric Yakuza, Go to Hell!: documentary on Miike featuring interviews with Kinji Fukasaku, Takeshi Kitano, Shinya Tsukamoto and others (Yves Montmayeur, 2009, 59 mins) – Archival interview with Shosuke Tanihara – Archival interview with Yoshinori Chiba – Trailers |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – Limited Edition: 80-page bound book featuring new writing by Tom Mes and Colin Geddes, and archival writing from Tony Rayns – Limited Edition: Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Time Tomorrow – Limited Edition: Presented in a rigid box with full-height Scanavo cases for each film and removable OBI strip leaving packaging free of certificates and markings. |
30th March:
Eiichi Kudo’s Samurai Revolution Trilogy
Directed by Eiichi Kudo
Japan – 1963-1967
| Collection Includes: |
|---|
| – 13 Assassins (十三人の刺客), 1963. – The Great Killing (大殺陣), 1964. – Eleven Samurai (十一人の侍), 1967. |
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Limited Edition Blu-ray | £34.99 | Amazon UK Arrow Video HMV Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| – High-Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation of all three films – Original lossless Japanese mono audio on all three films – Optional newly translated English subtitles for all three films |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| 13 Assassins: – Brand new audio commentary by film critic and Japanese cinema expert Tom Mes – The Samurai Variations, a brand new video essay by music supervisor and Japanese cinema expert James Balmont on legendary composer Akira Ifukube’s score for the film – Samurai Guerilla Part 1, an archival interview where Eiichi Kudo’s former assistant director Misao Arai and filmmaker Dirty Kudo discuss Eiichi Kudo and Toei’s role in the Japanese film landscape of the 1960s – Theatrical trailers The Great Killing: – Brand new audio commentary by film critic David West – Magician of Light and Shadow, a brand new video essay by film critic and Japanese cinema expert Daisuke Miyao on the cinematography seen in the film – Samurai Guerilla Part 2, an archival interview where Misao Arai and Dirty Kudo discuss the jidaigeki genre and expand on the political dimension of The Great Killing – Masaaki Ito Remembers Eiichi Kudo, a tribute to the director by his former assistant and brother-in-law 11 Samurai: – Brand new audio commentary by film critic David West – Fighting the Poison, a brand new video essay by film critic and Japanese cinema expert Jonathan Clements on the historical setting and context of the film – Samurai Guerilla Part 3, an archival interview where Misao Arai and Dirty Kudo discuss some of the filming techniques seen in the film and the conception of the Samurai as seen in Eiichi Kudo’s jidaigeki films – Eiichi Kudo: The Art of Realism, an archival interview with Fabrice Arduini, filmmaker and programmer for the House of Culture of Japan in Paris, where he discusses jidaigeki and the films of Eiichi Kudo |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – Limited Edition: Rigid Slipcase – Limited Edition: Illustrated collectors’ booklet featuring new writing on the films by Chris D., Earl Jackson and Alain Silver – Reversible sleeves featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Tom Fournier |
Hard Boiled
辣手神探
Directed by John Woo
Hong Kong – 1992
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Limited Edition 4K Ultra HD | £34.99 | Amazon UK Arrow Video HMV Terracotta |
| Limited Edition Blu-ray | £29.99 | Amazon UK Arrow Video HMV Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| – 4K Ultra HD disc: 4K (2160p) Ultra HD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) – Blu-ray disc: High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentation – Original lossless Cantonese mono and Dolby Atmos audio, and English mono audio – Optional newly translated English subtitles for the Cantonese soundtracks and optional English for the deaf and hard of hearing subtitles for the English soundtrack |
| On-Disc Extras: |
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| Disc 1 (Main Feature): – Brand new audio commentary with director John Woo and film journalist Drew Taylor – Brand new audio commentary with film historian Frank Djeng – Archival audio commentary with John Woo and producer Terence Chang – Archival audio commentary with John Woo, Terence Chang, film critic Dave Kehr and filmmaker Roger Avary – Deleted and extended scenes – Original trailers – Image gallery Disc 2 (Bonus Blu-ray): – Violent Night, a brand new interview with John Woo – Boiling Over, a brand new interview with actor Anthony Wong – No Room for Failure, a brand new interview with Terence Chang – Hard To Resist, a brand new interview with screenwriter Gordon Chan – Boiled to Perfection, a brand new interview with screenwriter Chan Hing-Ka – Body Count Blues, a brand new interview with composer Michael Gibbs – Hong Kong Confidential: Inside Hard Boiled, a brand new interview with author and Hong Kong cinema expert Grady Hendrix – Gun-Fu Fever, a brand new interview with author Leon Hunt – Chewing the Fat, a brand new interview with academic Lin Feng – American Cinematheque 2025 Q&A with John Woo – The Test of Time, an archival documentary featuring interviews with John Woo, Terence Chang, editor David Wu and actor/stunt coordinator Philip Kwok – Archival interviews with actors Chow Yun-Fat and Tony Leung |
| Physical Extras: |
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| – Limited Edition: O-Card Rigid Slipcase – Limited Edition: Collectors’ booklet featuring new writing on the film by Priscilla Page and archival writing and an interview with John Woo by Stéphane Moïssakis – Limited Edition: Double-sided foldout poster featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Tony Stella – Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Tony Stella |
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