A masterpiece anthology of four Japanese ghost tales by the director Kobayashi Masaki is a study in color and cinematography.
Blade of the Immortal (TheaterByte Blu-ray Review)
Miike Takashi’s 100th film is a blood-soaked modern chambara that should satisfy his fans and fans of the genre with its relentless action and the heart at its core.
Drifters [Episodes 1-12] (TheaterByte Blu-ray Review)
An action-packed anime series from the creators behind ‘Hellsing’ that packs a visceral punch and blends in RPG elements
47 Ronin (2013) Blu-ray Review
47 Ronin is a run-of-the-mill fantasy take on a true Japanese legend, but it still offers a visually enticing bit of weekend escapism
Brave10: Complete Series Premium Edition Blu-ray Review
Brave10 is a richly drawn anime series that blends fantasy with historical fiction
Ninja Scroll: The Motion Picture Blu-ray Review
Classic 1993 anime motion picture Ninja Scroll gets a strong high definition release from Sentai Filmworks.
Intrigue in the Bakumatsu: Irohanihoheto — Collection 2 Blu-ray Review
The second collection of this brooding chambara anime series from Sentai Filmworks offers a satisfying conclusion with a strong high definition transfer.
Rashomon [Criterion Collection] Blu-ray Review
Criterion Collection releases a gorgeous high definition transfer of the innovative Kurosawa Akira 1950 classic packed with informative bonus features.
The Samurai Trilogy [Criterion Collection] Blu-ray Review
Inagaki Hiroshi’s classic three-part chambara saga in vivid color about Japan’s legendary folk hero Musashi comes to life in this stunning Criterion Collection edition on Blu-ray.
Yamada: Way of the Samurai [UK Release] Blu-ray Review
Brutal and straight-up martial arts choreography comes together with a middling transfer to Blu-ray in Yamada: Way of the Samurai, a spectacle in which that fans of the genre are sure to find something to like.
