This box set is an absolute treasure for any Ghibli fan. The HQCD (High Quality CD) format offers a noticeable step up in clarity and dynamic range for Joe Hisaishi's legendary scores. The packaging is elegant and substantial, housing decades of cinematic magic in one beautiful collection. It’s a significant investment, but the superior sound and comprehensive nature of this set make it the crown jewel of any soundtrack library.

Bought this because I loved the movie. Doesn’t have English subtitles unfortunately, still hoping for a domestic USA release hopefully. At least I have it on physical media, I can watch my fansub with English subtitles, plus it’s on Prime!

I actually thought this was the 4K version because, it’s in a black case like most 4K UHD Blu-rays I see. It was just a regular Blu-ray of Minus Color, but it was the first time I watched the movie. Just wish I knew Japanese.

I love the Godzilla movies and this is another great entry. Glad to have this in 4k and the black and white version. Great packaging. Highly recommended.

In Te wo Tsunagu Kora a young autistic boy obsessed with repetitive tasks who is seen as a burden by his teacher switches schools to one where the teacher is more understanding of his quirks, then faces bullying when another new student arrives. His good nature makes him shrug off everything, which in turn teaches the other kids lessons about life and friendship. The finale is uplifting and fun as his class competes against another in a sumo tournament and his calm, unassuming nature comes in handy to great comic effect. I would rank this among the great Japanese childhood films on par with the works of Hiroshi Shimizu.

Where to begin.. Buy this! A good movie remastered in 4K coupled with an awesome special edition with a large book and a wealth of special features. This is now my favorite bluray/4K special edition. I bought this before I got my 4K tv so I've watched both discs and the 4K remaster here is phenomenal. This movie should also be of note to Visual Kei fans, as the character Sukekiyo is who Kyo from Dir en Grey named his other band after, as well as borrowing early project aesthetics from it. So this film is an important part of the Visual Kei film canon like Shinya Tsukamoto's Adventures of Denchu Kozo.

This set includes 2 discs of the feature: one in B&W, the other in color. The B&W was meant to evoke an old-timey feel to the work; however, i feel the color version wins out due to how it exudes the feel of Harenchi Gakuen and other classic shonen comedies. How to explain this... Go Nagai and Hiroshi Shimizu had a child by Nobuhiko Obayashi. The work is aware of the tropes of the genres it plays with so it plays with gleeful abandon. I would not be surprised if Takashi Miike adored this movie.

I don't know what I was expecting going in, but these films turned out to be more engaging than the descriptions make them sound. I'm not a fan of Italian neorealism, so I was skeptical starting out since these have been compared to that film movement; however, there is a warmth to these that I find lacking in the Italian. Shimizu doesn't shy away from bad things happening, he just levies everything better with a rhythm that evokes the yin-yang of childhood happiness and sadness that is ultimately optimistic about life unlike the Italian counterparts. I would consider these to be a historical cornerstone of the modern Slice of Life genre as well as a high-point in it.

One of the best horror films ever. It is so eerie and spooky. Kurosawa always makes masterpieces, so if you haven't seen Kairo (aka Pulse) you must buy it. His films are unlike any other person's movies. The soundtrack is excellent, and the picture quality on some Japanese DVDs like Kairo is similar to Blu-ray quality. Buy now or regret it for the rest of your life!

Get it now before it is gone. This edition comes with English subtitles. This is one of Ozu's most moving films. As always, there is nobody better. You will not be disappointed if you buy it.

everything about this film is so insightful, unpretentious and scathingly, violently tender. Ohmori Nao & Terajima Shinobu give tremendous, career-best performances, and it is , so far, the highlight of Hiroki Ryuuichi's very interesting career

the final shot is the crown jewel of both Naruse Mikio's and Takamine Hideko's legendary careers, as well as one of the great endings and achievements in all cinema

Although this will be on Amazon Prime with english subtitles, nothing beats the BTS and NG clips that comes with the blurays. Thanks for the prompt shipping.

Godzilla Minus One is the Goji film I have wanted all my life. It is an excellent production of story and art, that has my respect and love. It is a beautiful quality film of visual design and has superb acting; Godzilla Minus One easily deserved the Academy Award from the U.S.A.; I think it should have also "won an Oscar" for 'Best Foreign Film' as well. Thank You for this product CDJapan... this is "a dream come true" in my lifetime!

Such a tearjerker movie. you need tissues, like boxes of tissues. Thank you for having this on stock and for shipping on furage day.

It is very rare that a soundtrack album can stand alone as it's very own masterpiece, "Godzilla Minus One" is just one of those rarities. A thumping score that can tell the story of "Godzilla" without the need for visuals, a sonic treat writ large by the very talented Naoki Sato. Magnificent.

How can I say that this film is fabulous? I've watched it 11 times now. Friendship, brotherhood, honor, fights, humor. I also admire the work of makeup artists for injuries, as well as the photo and framing quality. As for the songs, it's every day in my playlist.

This deluxe edition is a great item to have for those who loved the movie and who wish to relive the moments that Minato and Yori had with each other and for each other. The items in the package give wonderful reminders of what made me love the story. Lastly, this is a treasure to be had for those who would love to have behind the scenes of the movie.

Can't wait to get this movie in next few days my daughter going to be so happy because I was sick & in hospital so we can't wait to watch it together

"Godzilla" is an iconic movie monster, and the film itself is a true masterpiece. We enjoyed watching it on an IMAX screen on the first screening day in Melbourne, AU, and we were entirely transfixed in our seats. The movie is our favourite, and we were excited to hear that the 4K/Blu-ray disc was being released in Japan on May 1, 2024. I pre-ordered, and we received the disc on the same day in Australia; thanks to CD Japan for shipping quickly as part of their customer commitment. Although the disc did not have English subtitles, it didn't matter to us because we loved the movie. We watched it again without subtitles and fell in love with it all over again.THANKS AGAIN CD JAPAN