Following the success of the its recent IMAX release Manga Entertainment UK are thrilled to announce the upcoming 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray release of Akira.
“It’s the ultimate edition! Experience Neo-Tokyo like you’ve never seen it before: from the comfort of your own sofa, in glorious 4K. We’re so excited to bring this must-have release out just in time for Christmas.” said Darcy Giles, Social & PR Manager, Manga Entertainment. Pre-order your copy now!
Watch the trailer for the 4K release in the player below and read James’ thoughts on the remaster in his review.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVLoauWxGFE&feature=youtu.beNow in 4K, the seminal science fiction anime returns with remastered 4K visuals and remixed audio and has never looked better! Releasing in a new Limited Edition set Akira comes complete with 4K Blu-ray, standard Blu-ray, and a third Blu-ray disc packed with extras on 7th December.
Here’s a detailed look at the bonus features which come with the package:
AKIRA 4K Limited Edition includes:
1x 4K UHD Blu-ray
2x Standard Blu-ray
1x 40 page booklet featuring: ‘The Energy Of Akira Stimulates The Human Mind’ by Ryusuke Hikawa, ‘The Music of Akira Continues to Evolve’ by Reiji Asakura, a round table interview with the Japanese cast and sound director, and ‘Timeline of Events in Akira’
All packaged in a rigid collectors box.
Bonus Blu-ray special features include:
AKIRA sound making 201
AKIRA soundclip by Geinoh Yamashirogumi
End credits for 1998 theatrical release
Theatrical preview – Trailer collection with English subtitles
Storyboard collection.
Check out everything we’ve got on the Akira re-release right here.
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