Agitator Blu-ray Releases September 3 from Umbrella Entertainment

Agitator, directed by Takashi Miike (Audition, Ichi the Killer), arrives on Blu-ray from Australian label Umbrella Entertainment on September 3, 2025. This release features the newly restored and extended three-hour cut of the film, now available with English subtitles for the first time.

The film explores the ruthless power struggles within Japan's yakuza underworld as an ambitious boss attempts to consolidate rival factions. A conflicted gang enforcer navigates loyalty and betrayal in this slow-burning yet violent drama, further demonstrating Miike’s distinct style.

Special features include a fresh audio commentary by writer and critic Tom Mes providing in-depth insights into the film and its themes. Also featured is an essay titled The Real Agitator: Robert Edwards on Takashi Miike, offering additional context to the director’s approach. The disc rounds out with the original theatrical trailer.

Presented in high-definition Blu-ray format, this release retains the film’s original Japanese language track with English subtitles. It caters to aficionados of yakuza cinema and Miike’s oeuvre alike, providing archival material and scholarly commentary to complement the film’s intense narrative.

Release Date: September 3, 2025.