Nobuhiko Obayashi’s 80s Kadokawa Years
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Release Date: 17/10/2022
A limited edition 4 disc digipack bluray set of 4 films from legendary Japanese director Nobuhiko Obayashi. Limited to just 2000 copies and includes a booklet by Ren Scateni and Joseph Kime.
Disc 1: School in the Crosshairs ねらわれた学園 (1981) Special Features: Selected audio commentary by Aaron Gerow, Interview with Chigumi Obayashi, Translation Notes by Owen Baron, Original Theatrical Trailer
Disc 2: The Girl Who Leapt Through Time 時をかける少女 (1983) Special Features: Archival interview with Nobuhiko Obayashi, Tomoyo Harada Story: Audition and Behind the Scenes, Music Video, Original Theatrical Trailer
Disc 3: The Island Closest to Heaven 天国にいちばん近い島 (1984) Special Features: Audio Commentary by Samm Deighan, Video Essay: “Obayashi - Femininity in Transition” by Robert Edwards, Original Theatrical Trailer
Disc 4: His Motorbike, Her Island 彼のオートバイ、彼女の島 (1986) Special Features: Audio Commentary by Tom Mes, Archival interview with Nobuhiko Obayashi, Original Theatrical Trailer
BLU-RAY CONTENTS
* Interviews with Nobuhiko Obayashi
* Multiple audio commentaries
* Video essays
* Limited to 2000 copies
* Includes booklet by Ren Scateni and Joseph Kime