Anime Masaaki Yuasa: Five Films (Blu-ray) (GKIDS) [USA]

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Release date: December 19, 2023
Purchase links: Shout Factory - Amazon
Price: $79.99 (Shout Factory) - $99.98 (Amazon)

 

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FILMS INCLUDED

• MIND GAME (2004)
• LU OVER THE WALL (2017)
• THE NIGHT IS SHORT, WALK ON GIRL (2017)
• RIDE YOUR WAVE (2019)
• INU-OH (2021)

Special Features and Technical Specs:

• English-language dub of THE NIGHT IS SHORT, WALK ON GIRL for the first time on Blu-ray
• Two short films by Masaaki Yuasa: HAPPY MACHINE (2007), and KICK-HEART (2013)
• Filmmaker commentaries for MIND GAME, LU OVER THE WALL and INU-OH
• Scene breakdowns and commentaries from each feature film
• Masaaki Yuasa draws characters from MIND GAME, Lu Over the Wall, and INU-OH
• Filmmaker interviews about Lu Over the Wall, The Night is Short, Walk On Girl, and INU-OH
• A Night Out with Yuasa: An exclusive interview with Masaaki Yuasa at a Los Angeles speakeasy, where he discusses his inspirations, favorite type of restaurants, perfect vacation, dancing, and more
• A 60-page book featuring an essay by Emily Yoshida and excerpts from Masaaki Yuasa's sketchbooks
• AND MORE...

 

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[TheWildEye]

That's a lovely set. Hope we get it here in the UK through All the Anime.

 

[paulboland]

Bonus Features for Blu-ray​

• EXCLUSIVE 60-Page Book Featuring An Essay By Emily Yoshida And Excerpts From Masaaki Yuasa's Sketchbooks
• EXCLUSIVE Poster

MIND GAME (2004):

• Feature-Length Animatic
• Production Artwork Galleries
• Trailer

THE NIGHT IS SHORT, WALK ON GIRL (2017):

• Interview With Director Masaaki Yuasa
• Trailers & TV Spots

LU OVER THE WALL (2017):

• Audio Commentary With Filmmakers (Producer, Eunyoung Choi; Director, Masaaki Yuasa; Anime Critic/Moderator, Ryota Fujitsu)
• Interview With Masaaki Yuasa
• Trailers & TV Spots

RIDE YOUR WAVE (2019):

• Interview With Eunyoung Choi
• Animated Storyboards
• Character Still Gallery
• Theatrical Trailers

INU-OH (2022):

• Audio Commentary With Lead Performers Avu-Chan, Mirai Moriyama, And Masaaki Yuasa
• Biwa Performance
• Original Cast Interview
• Q&A At US Premiere
• Interview With Masaaki Yuasa
• Character Drawing
• Trailers & Teasers

EXCLUSIVE BONUS FEATURES:

• Mind Game: 2022 American Cinematheque Q&A
• Mind Game: Character Drawing
• Mind Game: Scene Breakdown
• Lu Over The Wall: Scene Breakdown
• Lu Over The Wall: Character Drawing
• The Night Is Short, Walk On Girl: Scene Breakdown
• Ride Your Wave: Scene Breakdown
• Inu-Oh: Scene Breakdown
• A Night Out With Yuasa - An Exclusive Interview With Masaaki Yuasa At A Los Angeles Speakeasy, Where He Discusses His Inspirations, Favorite Type Of Restaurants, Perfect Vacation, Dancing, And More
• Happy Machine: Short Film By Masaaki Yuasa
• Kick-Heart: Short Film By Masaaki Yuasa

 

[Cinlabyrinth]

Wow, what an awesome set.