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 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 Thursday 2nd July 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.
6th July:
Erotic Ghost Story Trilogy
Directed by Nam Nai Choi, Peter Ngor Chi-Kwan & Ivan Lai Kai-Ming
Hong Kong – 1990-1992
| Collection Includes: |
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| – 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. |
| Audio/Presentation: |
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| 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: |
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| 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: |
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| – Reversible sleeve with artwork from Ilan Sheady and original Hong Kong artwork |
The Protector
威龍猛探
Directed by James Glickenhaus
Hong Kong/USA – 1985
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Edition 4K Ultra HD & Blu-ray | £34.99 | 88 Films Amazon UK Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
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| – Brand-new 4K restorations in 1.85:1 aspect ratio from the Original 35mm Camera Negatives – [4K Ultra HD] Presented in Ultra High Definition (2160p) with Dolby Vision (HDR10 Compatible) – [Blu-ray] 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: |
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| – 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: |
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| – Reversible sleeve with artwork from Sean Longmore and original Hong Kong artwork |
Sex and Fury / Female Yakuza Tale
Directed by Norifumi Suzuki & Teruo Ishii
Hong Kong – 1973
| Collection Includes: |
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| – Sex & Fury (不良姐御伝 猪の鹿お蝶), directed by Norifumi Suzuki, 1973. – Female Yakuza Tale (やさぐれ姐御伝 総括リンチ), directed by Teruo Ishii, 1973. |
| 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 presentation of both films – Original lossless Japanese mono audio for both films – Optional English subtitles for both films |
| On-Disc Extras: |
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| – Archival audio commentaries for both films by Japanese cinema expert Chris D. – Naked Vengeance, a brand new interview about the films with Yakuza film historian Akihiko Ito – Original theatrical trailers for both films |
| Physical Extras: |
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| – Limited Edition: O-Card Slipcase featuring newly commissioned artwork by Ilan Sheady – Limited Edition: Collectors’ booklet featuring new writing on the films by Asian cinema expert Camille Zaurin – Reversible sleeve featuring newly commissioned artwork for both films by Ilan Sheady |
20th July:
The Boxer
ボクサー
Directed by Shūji Terayama
Japan – 1977
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Limited Edition [3000 Units] Blu-ray | £24.99 | Amazon UK Radiance Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
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| – High-Definition digital transfer – Original uncompressed Japanese mono audio – New and improved English subtitle translation |
| On-Disc Extras: |
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| – Interview with composer J.A. Seazer (2026, 19 mins) – New visual essay on Toei studio in the year 1977 by Tom Mes (2026, 12 mins) |
| Physical Extras: |
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| – Limited Edition: Booklet featuring new writing by Maria Roberta Novielli – Limited Edition: Reversible sleeve featuring artwork based on original posters – Limited Edition: Presented in full-height Scanavo packaging with removable OBI strip leaving packaging free of certificates and markings. |
Dogra Magra
ドグラ・マグラ
Directed by Toshio Matsumoto
Japan – 1988
| Audio/Presentation: |
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| – High-Definition digital transfer supervised by director of photography Tatsuo Suzuki and producer Shuji Shibata – Japanese audio – New and improved English subtitles |
| On-Disc Extras: |
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| – Audio commentary by director Toshio Matsumoto (2003) – Interview with Toshio Matsumoto (2003, 21 mins) – A visual essay by programmer and curator Julian Ross (2024) – Instructions on Ahodara Sutra (a popular Japanese chant delivered by Dr. Masaki in the film) by legendary street performer Hiroshi Sakano (16 mins) – Trailer |
Japan Organised Crime Boss
日本暴力団 組長
Directed by Kinji Fukasaku
Japan – 1969
| Audio/Presentation: |
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| – New 4K restoration by Toei Company – Uncompressed Japanese mono PCM audio – Newly improved English subtitle translation |
| On-Disc Extras: |
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| – Archival interview with Kinji Fukasaku – Interview with yakuza film historian Akihiko Ito (2024) – Visual essay on Koji Tsuruta’s collaborations with Fukasaku by yakuza cinema expert Nathan Stuart (2024) – Trailer |
Riki-Oh: The Story of Ricky
力王
Directed by Lam Nai-Choi
Hong Kong – 1991
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Limited Edition 4K Ultra HD & Blu-ray | £39.99 | 88 Films Amazon UK Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
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| – Brand-new 4K restoration in 1.85:1 aspect ratio from the original 35mm camera negatives – [4K Ultra HD] Presented in Ultra High Definition (2160p) with Dolby Vision (HDR10 Compatible) – [Blu-ray] High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentation – Cantonese Mono [Theatrical Mix] with newly-translated English Subtitles – Cantonese Mono [Home Video Mix] with newly-translated English Subtitles – Classic Mono English Dub – English 5.1 Surround Sound mix |
| On-Disc Extras: |
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| – Audio Commentary with Frank Djeng – Audio Commentary with Kim Newman and Sean Hogan – Audio Commentary with Audi Sorlie and Chris Ling – [NEW] 2026 Interview with Terry Wong (Fan Siu-wong) & archive Interview with Fan Siu-wong – Hong Kong Trailer – English Trailer |
| Physical Extras: |
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| – Limited Edition: Double-Walled O-Ring Slipcase featuring New Artwork by Brutal Posters – Limited Edition: Double-sided fold-out poster featuring new artwork and original poster artwork – Reversible sleeve featuring new art by Chris Barnes and original Hong Kong artwork |
Underworld Beauty
Directed by Seijun Suzuki
Japan – 1958-1959
| Collection Includes: |
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| – Underworld Beauty (暗黒街の美女), 1958. – Love Letter (らぶれたあ), 1959. |
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Edition Blu-ray | £14.99 | Amazon UK Radiance Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
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| – New 4K restoration of the film by Nikkatsu Corporation – Uncompressed mono PCM audio – Newly improved English subtitle translation |
| On-Disc Extras: |
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| – New interview with critic Mizuki Kodama (2024, 15 mins) – Audio commentary on Love Letter by Suzuki biographer William Carroll (2024) – Trailers |
Yokohama BJ Blues
ヨコハマＢＪブルース
Directed by Eiichi Kudo
Japan – 1981
| Audio/Presentation: |
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| – High-Definition digital transfer, world premiere on Blu-ray – Uncompressed mono PCM audio – Newly translated English subtitles |
| On-Disc Extras: |
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| – Interview with star Mari Hemmi – Interview with screenwriter Shoichi Maruyama – Interview with writer and Yokohama expert Toru Sano on the film and a look at the locations – Trailer |
27th July:
Armour of God
龍兄虎弟
Directed by Jackie Chan
Hong Kong – 1986
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Deluxe Limited Edition 4K Ultra HD & Blu-ray | £39.99 | 88 Films Amazon UK Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
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| – Brand-new 4K restorations in 1.85:1 aspect ratio from the original 35mm camera negatives – [4K Ultra HD] Presented in Ultra High Definition (2160p) with Dolby Vision (HDR10 Compatible) – [Blu-ray] High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentation – Includes the 98 minute Hong Kong Theatrical Cut, 88 minute International Cut, and 98 minute Japanese Cut. – Cantonese Audio Options (2.0 Mono Original Theatrical Mix, 2.0 Mono Home Video Mix) – English Audio Options (2.0 Classic Dub, 5.1 DTS-HD MA Modern Mix) – Hybrid Cantonese/English Audio 2.0 [All tracks have the option to play “Lorelei” or “Flight of the Dragon” (aka “High Upon High”) theme song for closing credits] – Newly-translated English subtitles – International Cut contains the classic English dub with “Flight of the Dragon” – in English with optional English subtitles – Japanese Cut contains full original English dub, an alternate outtakes montage, and the English version of Alan Tam’s theme “Lorelei” |
| On-Disc Extras: |
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| – Audio commentary with East Asian film experts Frank Djeng (NY Asian Film Festival) & F.J. DeSanto [HK Cut] – Solo audio commentary with Frank Djeng [HK Cut] – Audio commentary with Kenneth Brorsson & Phil Gillon of the Podcast On Fire Network [HK Cut] – Playing with Dynamite – Assistant directors Stanley Kwan and Alexander Chan share their memories of working on Armour of God – The Art of Action with Scott Adkins & Matt Routledge – Jackie Chan on VHS – The VPD Years with Steve Lawson – Rise of the Phoenix – Radek Sienski on Armour of God – Episode of Celebrity Talk Show [今夜不設防] (S02 E02 – 1989) (Subtitled) – Short film High Upon High – The Armour of Funk (2016). Produced as a 30th-anniversary music video and was shot at the original location of Armour of God – High Upon High – Behind the scenes with Andy Long Nguyen & Side-by-Side – Hong Kong Movie Tours – Then & Now – Interview with in-house Golden Harvest editor Peter Cheung – Interview with Jackie Chan – Interview with Willie Chan – Cantonese Trailer (Subtitled) – Mandarin Trailer (Subtitled) – Japanese Trailer (Subtitled) – English Trailer – Blu-ray Trailer – JC greets his fans in rare promo teaser trailer for Police Story |
| Physical Extras: |
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| – Limited Edition: Double Fronted O-Ring Slipcase with Original Theatrical Artwork (exclusive to 88 Films website) – Limited Edition: Rigid slipcase with brand-new artwork by Sean Longmore – Limited Edition: 80-page Perfect-bound book featuring new writing on the film by C.J. Lines and Thorsten Boose plus selected archive materials – Limited Edition: Double-sided fold-out poster – Reversible sleeve with brand-new artwork from Sean Longmore and original Hong Kong artwork |
Chūsei Sone Double Feature: Scars of the Sun / Blow the Night
Directed by Chūsei Sone
Japan – 1981-1983
| Collection Includes: |
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| – Scars of the Sun (太陽のきずあと), 1981 – “BLOW THE NIGHT!” Let’s Spend the Night Together (“BLOW THE NIGHT!” 夜をぶっとばせ), 1983 |
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Limited Edition [2000 Units] Blu-ray | £34.99 | Amazon UK HMV Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
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| – Japanese 2.0 Mono audio tracks – Optional English subtitles |
| On-Disc Extras: |
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| Scars of the Sun: – Jasper Sharp feature audio commentary – “The Sun Sets on Chusei Sone” – Dakota Noot Video Essay – Original Trailer Blow the Night: – Producer Kunihiko Ukai interview – Tom Mes feature audio commentary – “Juvenile Deliquency in ‘80s Japan” – James Balmont Video Essay – Original Trailer |
| Physical Extras: |
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| – Limited Edition: O-Ring Slipcase with illustrated artwork from Ryan Quackenbush – Limited Edition: Full-height Scanavo packaging w/reversible sleeves & artwork from both films. – Limited Edition: 12 page booklet with writing from Miriam Balanescu |
Hard Boiled
辣手神探
Directed by John Woo
Hong Kong – 1992
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Edition 4K Ultra HD | £34.99 | Amazon UK Arrow Video HMV Terracotta |
| Standard Edition Blu-ray | £29.99 | Amazon UK Arrow Video HMV Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
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| – [4K Ultra HD] 4K (2160p) Ultra HD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) – [Blu-ray] 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: |
|---|
| – Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Tony Stella |
Ping Pong
ピンポン
Directed by Fumihiko Sori
Japan – 2002
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Japanarchy Limited Edition Blu-ray | £24.99 | 88 Films Amazon UK Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
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| – High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentation in 1.85:1 Aspect Ratio – Original Japanese audio With New English Subtitles |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – Audio Commentary by Zack Davisson – Interview with Michael Arias – Original Trailer – Video Essay by Jasper Sharp |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – Limited Edition: Numbered Obi-Strip – Limited Edition: Booklet featuring Notes by Jonathan Clements – Reversible sleeve with new artwork by Luke Insect |
Shawscope Triple Feature
Directed by Chang Cheh & Tong Kai
Hong Kong – 1980-183
| Collection Includes: |
|---|
| – Two Champions of Shaolin (少林與武當), directed by Chang Cheh, 1980. – Shaolin Prince (少林傳人), directed by Tong Kai, 1982. – Shaolin Intruders (三闖少林), directed by Tong Kai, 1983. |
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Limited Edition Blu-ray | £39.99 | 88 Films Amazon UK Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
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| Two Champions of Shaolin: – High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation – Mandarin mono track with English subtitles – Classic English mono track Shaolin Prince: – High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation – Cantonese mono track with English subtitles – Classic English mono track Shaolin Intruders: – High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation – Cantonese mono track with English subtitles – Classic English mono track |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – Audio Commentary by Frank Djeng and Michael Worth – The Shaw Legacy – Derek Yee on Acting and Directing – Mystery in the Monastery – Ricky Baker on Shaolin Intruders – Original Trailers – Image Galleries |
| Physical Extras: |
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| – Limited Edition: Rigid Slipcase with New Artwork by “KUNG FU BOB” O’Brien – Limited Edition: Double-sided Poster for each film – Reversible sleeve with artwork from “KUNG FU BOB” O’Brien and original Hong Kong artwork for each film |
3rd August:
Once a Thief
縱橫四海
Directed by John Woo
Hong Kong – 1991
| 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] 4K (2160p) Ultra HD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) – [Blu-ray] High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentation – Original lossless Cantonese mono audio, plus alternate mono mix – Optional lossless English mono audio, plus alternate mono mix – Optional English subtitles for the Cantonese audio and hard of hearing subtitles for the English audio |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – Brand new audio commentary with Asian cinema expert James Mudge – Handling a Heist, a brand new interview with director John Woo – Heists and Lows, a brand new interview with producer Terence Chang – Thoughts About Thievery, a brand new interview with co-writer Clifton Ko – Stealing Some Shots, a brand new interview with director of photography Poon Hang-Sang – Art of the Steal, a brand new interview with editor David Wu – Hong Kong Confidential, a brand new appreciation by author and film historian Grady Hendrix – Once a Star, Always an Icon, a brand new appreciation of star Leslie Cheung by Hong Kong cinema expert Frank Djeng – Up Close and Personal, an archival interview with John Woo – Brothers in Arms, an archival interview with Terence Chang – Archival interview with actor Kenneth Tsang – Original theatrical trailer |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – Limited Edition: O-Card Slipcase featuring newly commissioned artwork by Sam Hadley – Limited Edition: Collectors’ booklet featuring new writing on the film by Priscilla Page – Reversible sleeve featuring newly commissioned artwork by Sam Hadley and original artwork |
10th August:
Operation Scorpio
蠍子戰士
Directed by David Lai Tai-Wai
Hong Kong – 1992
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Limited Edition Blu-ray | £19.99 | 88 Films Amazon UK Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| – 2K remaster from the original negatives – High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentation in 1.85:1 aspect ratio – Cantonese Mono with English Subtitles – English Mono |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – Audio commentary by Expert Paul Bramhall – Scorpion In Seoul – In Conversation With Won Jin – Scene specific audio commentary by Won Jin – Exclusive to 88 Films – A Sneak Peek at Jump Senior (2024) ~ Directed, Produced, Written, Choreographed, and Starring Won Jin – Won Jin Audition Reel – A Conversation with “Scorpion King” Star Chin Kar Lok – A Conversation with “Scorpion King” Star Won Jin – Archive Lau Kar Leung Interview – English Opening and Closing Credits – Cantonese Trailer – English Trailer – Image Gallery |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – Limited Edition: Double-Walled O-Ring Slipcase featuring New Artwork by “KUNG FU BOB” O’Brien – Limited Edition: Booklet featuring writing by Paul Bramhall and The Fanatical Dragon – Reversible sleeve featuring new art by Chris Barnes and original Hong Kong artwork |
17th August:
Ten Women in Black
黒い十人の女
Directed by Kon Ichikawa
Japan – 1961
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Limited Edition [3000 Units] Blu-ray | £24.99 | Amazon UK Radiance Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| – 4K restoration by Kadokawa Pictures – Original uncompressed Japanese mono audio – New and improved English subtitle translation |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – The Kon Ichikawa Story – a feature-length documentary directed by Shunji Iwai, featuring Ichikawa and his wife and screenwriter, Natto Wada (2006, 79 mins) – Newly filmed appreciation by musician Yasuharu Konishi (Pizzicato Five), driving force behind the film’s 1997 re-release (2026, 21 mins) – Theatrical trailer and 1997 re-release trailer |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – Limited Edition: Booklet featuring new writing by Yuka Kimbara – Limited Edition: Reversible sleeve featuring artwork based on original posters – Limited Edition: Presented in full-height Scanavo packaging with removable OBI strip leaving packaging free of certificates and markings. |
24th August:
Reap The Whirlwind: Four Films with Angela Mao
Directed by Huang Feng
Japan – 1971-1976
| Collection Includes: |
|---|
| – The Angry River (鬼怒川), 1971. – Stoner (鐵金剛大破紫陽觀), 1974. – The Tournament (中泰拳壇生死戰), 1974. – The Himalayan (密宗聖手), 1976. |
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Limited Edition Blu-ray | £39.99 | Amazon UK Eureka Ent. Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| – All four films presented in 1080p from new 2K restorations – Stoner presented in both its original Hong Kong theatrical version and alternate English dubbed export version – Original Mandarin mono audio – Optional English dub tracks – Optional English subtitles, newly translated for this release |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – New audio commentary on the theatrical cut of Stoner by film critic James Oliver – New audio commentary on the export cut of Stoner by action cinema expert Arne Venema and filmmaker Domting – New audio commentaries on The Angry River, The Tournament and The Himalayan by East Asian cinema expert Frank Djeng (NY Asian Film Festival) – Huang Tough – new interview with martial arts scholar Wayne Wong on writer, director, producer, actor and frequent Angela Mao collaborator Huang Feng – Alternate scenes from the Malaysian release of Stoner – Alternate English credits – Original theatrical trailers |
| Physical Extras: |
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| – Limited Edition: O-card Slipcase featuring new artwork by Chris Malbon – Limited Edition: Booklet featuring new writing on the life and career of Angela Mao by Hong Kong cinema expert Camille Zaurin |
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: |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Edition Blu-ray | £32.99 | 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 |
7th September:
Roaring Fire
吼えろ鉄拳
Directed by Norifumi Suzuki
Japan – 1981
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Limited Edition Blu-ray | £19.99 | Amazon UK Terracotta Toy Robot Video |
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| – High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentation – Japanese Audio with English subtitles |
| On-Disc Extras: |
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| – NEW Audio Commentary with film historian Brian Bankston – NEW Fire-storm!, Japanese film critic Akihiko Ito on Sonny Chiba, the man, the actor, the legend – NEW A Roaring Success, critic James Mudge (easternKicks.com) offers a retrospective on Roaring Fire – NEW Wrestle with Fire, pro-wrestling critic and film writer Chris Lines on the life and times of Abdullah the Butcher – NEW A Buffet of Comedy and Action, critic Clément Rauger discusses the secrets of Roaring Fire – Theatrical trailer & TV Spot |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| Details TBC |
14th September:
Armour of God Collection
Directed by Jackie Chan
Hong Kong – 1986-1991
| Collection Includes: |
|---|
| – Armour of God (龍兄虎弟), directed by Jackie Chan, 1986. – Armour of God II: Operation Condor (飛鷹計劃), directed by Jackie Chan, 1991. |
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Edition Blu-ray | £29.99 | 88 Films Amazon UK Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| Armour of God: – Brand-new 4K restorations in 1.85:1 aspect ratio from the original 35mm camera negatives – High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentation – Includes the 98 minute Hong Kong Theatrical Cut, 88 minute International Cut, and 98 minute Japanese Cut. – Cantonese Audio Options (2.0 Mono Original Theatrical Mix, 2.0 Mono Home Video Mix) – English Audio Options (2.0 Classic Dub, 5.1 DTS-HD MA Modern Mix) – Hybrid Cantonese/English Audio 2.0 [All tracks have the option to play “Lorelei” or “Flight of the Dragon” (aka “High Upon High”) theme song for closing credits] – Newly-translated English subtitles – International Cut contains the classic English dub with “Flight of the Dragon” – in English with optional English subtitles – Japanese Cut contains full original English dub, an alternate outtakes montage, and the English version of Alan Tam’s theme “Lorelei” Armour of God II: Operation Condor: – Brand-new 4K restorations in 2.35:1 aspect ratio from the Original Camera Negatives – High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentation – Includes the 107 minute Hong Kong Cut and the 117 minute Extended Cut. – Cantonese Mono [theatrical audio] & 2.0 Stereo Mix [home video mix] – Classic English Mono Dub – Hybrid Cantonese / English Track [created for this release] – Newly remastered English Subtitles |
| On-Disc Extras: |
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| Armour of God: – Audio commentary with East Asian film experts Frank Djeng (NY Asian Film Festival) & F.J. DeSanto [HK Cut] – Solo audio commentary with Frank Djeng [HK Cut] – Audio commentary with Kenneth Brorsson & Phil Gillon of the Podcast On Fire Network [HK Cut] – Playing with Dynamite – Assistant directors Stanley Kwan and Alexander Chan share their memories of working on Armour of God – The Art of Action with Scott Adkins & Matt Routledge – Jackie Chan on VHS – The VPD Years with Steve Lawson – Rise of the Phoenix – Radek Sienski on Armour of God – Episode of Celebrity Talk Show [今夜不設防] (S02 E02 – 1989) (Subtitled) – Short film High Upon High – The Armour of Funk (2016). Produced as a 30th-anniversary music video and was shot at the original location of Armour of God – High Upon High – Behind the scenes with Andy Long Nguyen & Side-by-Side – Hong Kong Movie Tours – Then & Now – Interview with in-house Golden Harvest editor Peter Cheung – Interview with Jackie Chan – Interview with Willie Chan – Cantonese Trailer (Subtitled) – Mandarin Trailer (Subtitled) – Japanese Trailer (Subtitled) – English Trailer – Blu-ray Trailer – JC greets his fans in rare promo teaser trailer for Police Story Armour of God II: Operation Condor: – Audio Commentary by NY Asian Film Festival’s Frank Djeng and Film-maker FJ DeSanto – Audio Commentary by Arne Venema & Hong Kong Film Expert Mike Leeder – Fighting with the Condor – An Interview with Actor Vincent Lyn [In two parts] – Magnificent Bodyguard – An Interview with Actor Ken Lo – Martial Arts Mercenary For Hire – An Interview with Actor Bruce Fontaine – Victor Fan on Operation Condor – Project Eagle Credits Sequence – Original Hong Kong Trailer – Re-mastered Hong Kong Trailer – English Trailer – Japanese Trailer – Japanese TV Spot – Stills Gallery |
The Inugami Family
黒い十人の女
Directed by Kon Ichikawa
Japan – 1961
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
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| Limited Edition [3000 Units] Blu-ray | £24.99 | Amazon UK Radiance Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
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| – 4K restoration by Kadokawa Pictures – Original uncompressed Japanese mono audio – New and improved English subtitle translation |
| On-Disc Extras: |
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| – Newly filmed interview with Aaron Gerow on the film’s impact in Japan (2026) – Archival interview with Kon Ichikawa (44 mins) – Outtakes from Kon Ichikawa interview (8 mins) – Archival making-of documentary, featuring interviews with director Kon Ichikawa, star Koji Ishizaka and editor Chizuko Osada (30 mins) – Archival interview with star Koji Ishizaka (16 mins) – Archival documentary on the 4K restoration process (12 mins) – Trailer |
| Physical Extras: |
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| – Limited Edition: Booklet featuring new writing by Midori Suiren and Akihiko Ito – 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 the Emperor
满清禁宫奇案
Directed by Sherman Wong
Hong Kong – 1994
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
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| Limited Edition Blu-ray | £19.99 | 88 Films Amazon UK Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
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| – High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentation from a 2K Remaster of the original camera negative – Cantonese Mono with English Subtitles – English Mono |
| On-Disc Extras: |
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| – Audio Commentary by David West – If this Castle A-Rocking – An Interview with James Mudge – Hong Kong Trailer – Image Gallery |
| Physical Extras: |
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| – Limited Edition: Double-Walled O-Ring Slipcase featuring New Artwork by Sean Longmore – Limited Edition: Removable U-Card leaving the O-ring free of Certificates and Markings – Limited Edition: Booklet featuring writing by Zoe Rose Smith – Reversible sleeve featuring new art by Sean Longmore and original Hong Kong artwork |
Wicked Priest Collection
Directed by Kiyoshi Saeki, Takashi Harada & Buichi Saitō
Japan – 1968-1971
| Collection Includes: |
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| – Wicked Priest (極悪坊主), directed by Kiyoshi Saeki, 1968. – Wicked Priest 2: Ballad of Murder (極悪坊主 人斬り数え唄), directed by Takashi Harada, 1968. – Wicked Priest 3: A Killer’s Pilgrimage (極悪坊主 念仏人斬り旅), directed by Takashi Harada, 1969. – Wicked Priest 4: The Killer Priest Comes Back (極悪坊主 念仏三段斬り), directed by Takashi Harada, 1970. – Wicked Priest 5: Breaking The Commandments (極悪坊主 飲む打つ買う), directed by Buichi Saitō, 1971. |
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
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| Limited Edition Blu-ray | £29.99 | Amazon UK Arrow Video HMV Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
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| – Brand new restorations of all five films in the series. – High-Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentations of all five films – Original lossless Japanese mono audio on all five films – Optional English subtitles on all five films |
| On-Disc Extras: |
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| – Composing the Gospel, a brand new video essay on Wicked Priest composer and electronic music pioneer Isao Tomita by music supervisor and Japanese cinema expert James Balmont – Taisho Troubles, a brand new video essay on Wicked Priest’s depictions of historical Japan by Japanese cinema expert Jonathan Clements – Offscreen Battles, a brand interview with Asian cinema expert James Mudge on the tumultuous landscape of 1960s Japanese cinema – Martial Arts and Super Mario Brothers, a brand new interview with Japanese cinema experts Patrick Macias and Matt Alt on Wicked Priest star and Japanese screen icon Tomisaburo Wakayama – Priest or Monk, a brand new primer on Buddhism and pop culture as depicted in the Wicked Priest films by Patrick Macias and Matt Alt – Original theatrical trailers for all five films |
| Physical Extras: |
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| – Limited Edition: O-Card Slipcase featuring newly commissioned artwork by Chris Malbon – Limited Edition: Collectors’ booklet featuring new writing on the films by Camille Zaurin – Reversible sleeve featuring newly commissioned artwork by Chris Malbon |
21st September:
Cruel Tales Of The Bohachi
Directed by Teruo Ishii & Takashi Harada
Japan – 1973-1974
| Collection Includes: |
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| – Bohachi Bushido: Code of the Forgotten Eight (ポルノ時代劇 忘八武士道), directed by Teruo Ishii, 1974. – Bohachi Bushido: The Villain (忘八武士道 さ無頼), directed by Takashi Harada, 1976. |
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
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| Limited Edition 4K Ultra HD & Blu-ray | £39.99 | Amazon UK Eureka Ent. Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
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| – 4K Ultra HD disc: 4K (2160p) Ultra HD Blu-ray presentation for Bohachi Bushido: Code of the Forgotten Eight with High Dynamic Range – Blu-ray disc: High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentation for both films – Original Japanese mono audio tracks – Optional English subtitles, newly revised for this release |
| On-Disc Extras: |
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| – Audio commentary on Code of the Forgotten Eight by East Asian film expert and Midnight Eye co-founder Tom Mes – New audio commentary on The Villain by genre cinema expert Arne Venema and film writer Stefan Hammond – From Codes to Chaos – new video essay on the Bohachi Bushido films and Toei’s evolving production strategies in the 1970s by Japanese cinema expert Joe Hickinbottom – Remembering Teruo Ishii – interview with director Shinya Tsukamoto (Testsuo: The Iron Man) about working with director Teruo Ishii – Archival interview with actress Yuriko Hishimi – Archival audio interview with Japanese filmmakers J-Taro Sugisaki and Takao Nakano – Original theatrical trailer for Code of the Forgotten Eight |
| Physical Extras: |
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| – Limited Edition: O-card Slipcase featuring new artwork by Poochamin – Limited Edition: Booklet featuring new writing on the Bohachi Bushido films by Jennifer Coates, author of Film Viewing in Postwar Japan, 1945–1968 |
28th September:
A Better Tomorrow Trilogy
Directed by John Woo & Tsui Hark
Hong Kong – 1968-1971
| Collection Includes: |
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| – A Better Tomorrow (英雄本色), directed by John Woo, 1986. – A Better Tomorrow II (英雄本色2), directed by John Woo, 1987. – A Better Tomorrow III: Love and Death in Saigon (英雄本色3: 夕阳之歌), directed by Tsui Hark, 1989. |
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
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| Limited Edition 4K Ultra HD | £49.99 | Amazon UK Arrow Video HMV Terracotta |
| Limited Edition Blu-ray | £44.99 | Amazon UK Arrow Video HMV Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
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| A Better Tomorrow: – [4K Ultra HD] (2160p) Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) – [Blu-ray] High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentation – Original lossless Cantonese mono and lossless English mono audio – Optional English subtitles for the Cantonese soundtrack and English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing for the English soundtrack A Better Tomorrow II: – [4K Ultra HD] 4K Ultra HD (2160p) Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) of the theatrical cut – [Blu-ray] High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentation of the theatrical cut – [Blu-ray] High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentation of the recently unearthed extended Workprint Cut, viewable either in raw unrestored form or with inserts from the restored Theatrical Cut, via seamless branching – Original lossless Cantonese mono for both cuts and lossless English mono audio for the theatrical cut – Optional English subtitles for the Cantonese soundtrack and English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing for the English soundtrack A Better Tomorrow III: Love and Death in Saigon: – [4K Ultra HD] (2160p) Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) of the Hong Kong theatrical cut – [4K Ultra HD] (2160p) Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) of the extended Taiwanese preview cut – [Blu-ray] High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentation of the Hong Kong theatrical cut – [Blu-ray] High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentation of the extended Taiwanese preview cut – Original lossless Cantonese mono and lossless English mono audio of the Hong Kong theatrical cut – Optional English subtitles for the Cantonese soundtrack and English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing for the English soundtrack of the Hong Kong theatrical cut – Original lossless Mandarin mono and lossless English mono audio, plus newly assembled hybrid Cantonese/Mandarin mono audio for the extended Taiwanese preview cut – Optional English subtitles for the extended Taiwanese preview cut |
| On-Disc Extras: |
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| A Better Tomorrow: – Brand new audio commentary by Hong Kong cinema experts Frank Djeng & FJ DeSanto – Brand new audio commentary by film critic James Mudge – Isolated score track – Brand new interviews with director John Woo, producer Terence Chang, writers Chan Hing-Ka and Gordon Chan, filmmaker Gareth Evans and author Grady Hendrix – Archival interviews with John Woo and actors Kenneth Tsang, Waise Lee and Ti Lung – Archival UK featurette – Introduction to the film by John Woo, filmed at Beyond Fest at the American Cinematheque in 2025 – Alternate English credits – Theatrical trailers – Image gallery A Better Tomorrow II: – Brand new audio commentary by Hong Kong cinema experts Frank Djeng & FJ DeSanto – Brand new audio commentary by film critic James Mudge – Isolated score track – Brand new interviews with John Woo, Frank Djeng and Grady Hendrix – Fantasia Festival 2022 Artist Talk and Q&A with John Woo – Archive interview with Tsui Hark – Deleted and extended scenes from the workprint – Alternate English credits – Theatrical trailers – Image gallery A Better Tomorrow III: Love and Death in Saigon: – Brand new audio commentary by film critic David West – Brand new interviews with writers Jason Lam Kee-To and Lau Tai-Muk, Grady Hendrix and historian Aurélie Basha i Novosejt – Deleted and extended scenes from the Taiwanese cut – Alternate English credits – Theatrical trailer – Image gallery |
| Physical Extras: |
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| – Limited Edition: Rigid Slipcase featuring newly commissioned artwork by Tony Stella – Limited Edition: Collector’s perfect-bound booklet featuring new writing on the films by critics and Hong Kong cinema experts Victor Fan, Camille Zaurin and David West, archival writing by critic Julien Dupuy and an excerpt from an interview with John Woo conducted by Stéphane Moïssakis – Limited Edition: Double-sided foldout poster featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Tony Stella – Reversible sleeves featuring original and newly commissioned artwork for each film by Tony Stella |
Ninja Wars
伊賀忍法帖
Directed by Kōsei Saitō
Japan – 1982
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
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| Limited Edition Blu-ray | £19.99 | Amazon UK Terracotta Toy Robot Video |
| Audio/Presentation: |
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| – High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentation – Includes the VHS presentation, in Standard Definition – Japanese Audio with English subtitles |
| On-Disc Extras: |
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| – NEW Audio Commentary by Jonathan Clements – NEW A Japanese Ninja, author Matt Alt on NINJA WARS – NEW The Way of the Ninja, author and academic Daisuke Miyao on the ninja in Japanese Cinema – Theatrical Trailers |
| Physical Extras: |
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| Details TBC |
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