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Nobuhiko Obayashi’s 80s Kadokawa Years

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A limited edition 4 disc digipack bluray set of four 1980s films from legendary Japanese director Nobuhiko Obayashi (HOUSE), all presented with new HD masters.
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

TWFBD070 | Region B | Released: 17 October 2022

• Interviews with Nobuhiko Obayashi
• Multiple audio commentaries
• Video essays
• Limited to 2000 copies
• Includes booklet by Ren Scateni and Joseph Kime

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