Shogun Assassin Blu-Ray

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Fri, 21 May 2010 12:51:43 +0000
Blu-Ray, English, Kayo Matsuo, Masahiro Tomikawa, Tomisaburo Wakayama, David Weisman, Goseki Kojima, Kazuo Koike, Robert Houston, Basic AnimEigo Discount

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Main Page:
Shogun Assassin

External SKU:
ANM-BD-1000

BB Code:
SHOASSA1BLU

UPC:
7-37187-01000-2

ISBN:
1-56567-547-9

Format:
Blu-Ray

Aspect Ratio:
2.35:1

Released:
1980

Run Time:
85 min

Color:
Color

Region:
1 - North America

AnimEigo Release Date:
Fri, 05/21/2010 (All day)

Rating:
R

Extras:
Program Notes, Cast & Crew Bios, Image Gallery, Restoration Gallery, Theatrical Trailer, Video Interview with Samuel L. Jackson, 2 Commentary Tracks

Copyright:
1980 Toho Co., Ltd.

Warning:
Contains Violence, Nudity, and Extremely Hypertensive Villains

Bullet Points:

Remastered in brilliant 1080p.

Exclusive interview with Samuel L. Jackson.

Audio commentary by Film Scholar Ric Meyers and Martial Arts Expert Steve Watson.

New commentary by Producer David Weisman, Illustrator Jim Evans, and Gibran Evans, who provided the epic voice narration of Daigoro!

Also available: Lone Wolf & Cub, the original Japanese films Shogun Assassin was created from. Confused about the difference between LW&C and Shogun Assassin? We explain it here.

Reviews:
"I LOVE THIS MOVIE!" -- Harry Knowles, Ain't It Cool News

Reviews:
"This is one of the best Blu Ray releases of 2010 and a must-have for exploitation and samurai cinema fans" -- Film Fanaddict

Reviews:
"A one-of-a-kind experience and a legendary cult film" -- San Francisco Chronicle

Reviews:
"4 out of 5 interlocking NYs" -- HHWLOD

Reviews:
"...an exceptional release, featuring an excellent high-def transfer that blows away all previous official and bootleg versions" -- DVD Talk

Reviews:
"Holy Mother of Poo! Animeigo has entered the world of HD with a bang" -- Euro Cult AV

Reviews:
"...this is certainly the best that Shogun Assassin has ever looked on home video..." -- AV Manics

Reviews:
"A great effort from AnimEigo on their first Blu-ray release" -- HighDefDiscNews

Reviews:
"Really, how can you go wrong with a movie like this?" -- BlogCritic

Reviews:
"This gory samurai mash-up maintains its cult status for one reason: it is completely entertaining" -- Twitch Film

Reviews:
"...a great interview with Samuel L. Jackson" -- Asia Shock

Reviews:
"The film’s ultra-violent fight scenes saw the film banned for home video in the UK until 2001 and clearly inspired the excesses of Quentin Tarantino’s “Kill Bill” films" -- In This Week

Reviews:
"If you love this stuff you must see the entire Lone Wolf & Cub series!" -- animeradius

Reviews:
"[contains] a brand new commentary track with Producer David Weisman, Graphic Designer Jim Evans, and Gibran Evans who actually did the voice for Daigoro" -- Bloodtype Online

Reviews:
"...the status of the original movies as well as the original comic book series in the United States owes a debt to the success of Shogun Assassin." -- Bleeding Tree

Reviews:
"Those hungry for more of Kenji Misumi’s iconic imagery to arrive on Blu-ray will likely find this will keep the wolf from the door..." -- AV Forums

Reviews:
"The Sword of Vengeance films are still highly potent exercises in outrageous fantasy swordplay" -- DVD Savant

Reviews:
"Animeigo's Blu-Ray edition of 'Shogun Assassin' feels like an oasis of undeniably fulfilling cinematic junk-food" -- Associated Content

Reviews:
"...I am particularly fond of the chemistry between Ogami and his son as well as the legendary bloody, fight sequences" -- DVD Corner

Reviews:
"...the Blu-ray release is definitely set to become the ultimate must own edition of the film" -- New Movie Source

Reviews:
"So, pop the disc in, sit back, and let the bloodbath begin…all in glorious High Definition" -- Reel Reviews

Reviews:
"AnimEigo's first-ever Blu-ray release is a masterpiece in restorative preservation" -- PopZara

Reviews:
"I thought the DVD from the box set looked nice, but this Blu-Ray is a real upgrade in picture and sound" -- GutMunchers

Reviews:
"...the excellent transfer along with the new commentaries make this a welcome addition to any chanbara film's collection" -- Shogun-ki

Reviews:
"Shogun Assassin should be required viewing for fourteen year old that wants to learn about cinema" -- Chud.com

Reviews:
"Really, how can you go wrong with a movie like this?" -- Blogcritics

Reviews:
"I highly recommend this film to all martial arts and swordsmen fans... 9/10" -- Project:Blu

Reviews:
"AnimEigo’s Shogun Assassin 30th Anniversary Collector’s Edition Blu-Ray, comes highly recommended, and is pure bliss for fans of this one-of-a-kind Asian cult film classic." -- Cinema Head Cheese

Reviews:
"And now for the transfer, it…is…gorgeous!" -- About Heroes

Internal Links:
Liner Notes

Internal Links:
Images

External Links:
BluRay Trailer (QuickTime)

External Links:
BluRay Trailer (WMV)

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