The cult-classic ’90s anime movie Ninja Scroll is celebrating its thirtieth anniversary this yr with a number of massive 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.
You possibly can even get an enormous low cost at Amazon and Goal, which helps you to save over 30% in your preorder. That is clearly a considerable value minimize, however contemplating Ninja Scroll’s Restricted Version Steelbook launch has a moderately ridiculous $70 checklist value, the low cost is maybe a bit inflated to make up for it.
Ninja Scroll Restricted Version Steelbook
$47.49 (was $70)
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 encompasses a full-length audio commentary with director Yoshiaki Kawajiri and character designer Yukata Minowa. You additionally get a glossy steelbook case that includes promotional artwork on the covers and inside panels, plus a detachable slipcover.
Forward of its October 22 launch, you possibly can preorder the Ninja Scroll Collector’s Version at Amazon, Walmart, Goal, and Crunchyroll. Amazon and Goal are taking preorders for $47.49, which is considerably lower than Ninja Scroll’s (moderately ridiculous) $70 checklist value. Amazon initially opened preorders on the $70 value, however for those who already ordered, Amazon will mechanically provide the greatest deal up till you’re charged, which does not occur till your order ships. Walmart remains to be promoting Ninja Scroll for $70, whereas Crunchyroll has it for $52.49.
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 turn out to be one of the standard anime releases of the 90s, rating amongst different titles geared toward mature audiences like Akira, Ghost within the Shell, and the unique Berserk TV sequence.
