’90s Anime Traditional Ninja Scroll Will get Restricted-Version Blu-Ray For Thirtieth Anniversary

The cult-classic ’90s anime movie Ninja Scroll is celebrating its Thirtieth anniversary this 12 months with a number of large occasions, together with a restricted North American theatrical run in September adopted by a new collector’s version Blu-ray dropping October 22. The Blu-ray is available in a steelbook case and features a smattering of bonus content material, and preorders can be found at a number of retailers.

The Ninja Scroll Restricted Version Steelbook features a Blu-ray copy of the animated movie introduced in 1080p with both the English or Japanese voice tracks and English subtitles. It additionally includes a full-length audio commentary with director Yoshiaki Kawajiri and character designer Yukata Minowa. You additionally get a modern steelbook case that includes promotional artwork on the covers and inside panels, plus a detachable slipcover.

You possibly can preorder the Ninja Scroll Collector’s Version at Amazon, Walmart, and Goal. In the intervening time, Amazon and Walmart record the Blu-ray for $70 whereas Goal has it for $47, so we count on Amazon and Walmart to regulate the value earlier than the Blu-ray’s October 22 launch date. Fortunately, Amazon’s preorder assure means you will solely pay the bottom value, and you will not be charged till the order ships.

For these unfamiliar with the movie, Ninja Scroll is a violent, action-packed story set in Feudal Japan through the Edo Interval. The film follows Jubei Kibagami, a vagabond swordsman who finds himself embroiled in a supernatural plot to take down the Tokugawa Shogunate. Whereas it initially premiered in Japan in 1993, it did not get an official launch in North America till 2012. Regardless of that, it nonetheless managed to develop into one of the vital well-liked anime releases of the 90s, rating amongst different titles aimed toward mature audiences like Akira, Ghost within the Shell, and the unique Berserk TV collection.

Talking of Berserk, you will get the authentic 1997 collection on Blu-ray for $46 (was $60). The gathering launched earlier this 12 months, and will probably be adopted up by Berserk: The Golden Age Arc Memorial Version ($20 low cost) later this month. In the meantime, Akira is barely $18 on 4K Blu-ray, and Ghost within the Shell is barely $14.