Kimi-tachi wa Dou Ikiru ka Special Edition Blu-ray
Product Description
This is the Special Collector's Edition Blu-ray release of "The Boy and the Heron" (君たちはどう生きるか), the highly acclaimed animated film directed by Hayao Miyazaki. Marking Miyazaki's return to feature filmmaking after a decade, this film has captivated audiences worldwide and achieved historic milestones, including winning the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature, the BAFTA Award for Best Animated Film, and the Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature. The story, brought to life by an all-star cast and the renowned Studio Ghibli team, explores profound themes through stunning animation and a compelling narrative. This edition offers a wealth of exclusive content, including behind-the-scenes features and special packaging, making it a must-have for collectors and fans of animation.
Product Specification
- Release Date: July 3, 2024
- Format: Blu-ray (2 discs)
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9
- Color: Color
- Language: Japanese (original), includes English dubbed version and multilingual subtitles/audio
- Audio: Linear PCM Stereo
- Country of Production: Japan
- Year of Production: 2023
- Special Packaging: Three-sided slipcase, digipak design
- Catalog Number: VWBS-7551
- JAN: 4959241784841
Special Features
- Complete storyboards
- Music video for "Spinning Globe" (地球儀)
- Interview with composer Joe Hisaishi
- Trailer compilation
- Short promotional movies for social media
- Documentary: "Professional: 2399 Days with Ghibli and Hayao Miyazaki"
- Bonus art card set (3 cards)
Cast & Staff
Main Cast:
- Mahito: Sōma Santoki
- Grey Heron/Heron Man: Masaki Suda
- Kiriko: Kou Shibasaki
- Himi: Aimyon
- Natsuko: Yoshino Kimura
- Katsuyoshi: Takuya Kimura
- Izumi: Keiko Takeshita
- Utako: Jun Fubuki
- Eriko: Sawako Agawa
- Warawara: Karen Takizawa
- Aiko: Shinobu Otake
- Parakeet King: Jun Kunimura
- Old Pelican: Kaoru Kobayashi
- Great Uncle: Shohei Hino
- Original Story, Screenplay, Director: Hayao Miyazaki
- Producer: Toshio Suzuki
- Animation Director: Takeshi Honda
- Art Director: Youji Takeshige
- Color Design: Fumiko Numata, Kanako Takayanagi
- Cinematography: Atsushi Okui
- Music: Joe Hisaishi
- Theme Song "Spinning Globe": Written, composed, and performed by Kenshi Yonezu
- Production: Studio Ghibli
Usage
This Blu-ray set is intended for home viewing and collectors. It is suitable for fans of animation, Studio Ghibli, and those interested in award-winning cinematic works. The special features provide deeper insight into the film's creation and the artistry behind it.
