Angel's Egg gets a Collector's Edition 4K/Blu-ray from Umbrella Dec 3
Umbrella releases a numbered 2-disc 4K UHD + Blu-ray set of Mamoru Oshii's 1985 experimental anime with HDR10, new commentaries and a 48‑page booklet
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Mamoru Oshii’s Angel’s Egg (1985) starring Jinpachi Nezu and Keiichi Noda — with concept and art direction by Yoshitaka Amano, is making its worldwide 4K Blu-ray debut with a Numbered Collector’s Edition from Umbrella Entertainment. An early cult classic of experimental anime, this haunting meditation on existence has gained international acclaim for its dreamlike atmosphere and philosophical depth and stands as a standout in avant-garde animation.
This director-approved 4K restoration is presented in HDR10 and has Japanese audio in 5.1 and 2.0 mixes along with optional English subtitles. The two-disc set is housed in a rigid case with slipcase featuring original artwork, and includes a 48-page booklet of behind-the-scenes material and new essays by Rabia Sitabi Stigter, Jonathan Clements, Rayna Denison, and Andrew Osmond.
Mamoru Oshii’s Angel’s Egg (1985) starring Jinpachi Nezu and Keiichi Noda — with concept and art direction by Yoshitaka Amano, is making its worldwide 4K Blu-ray debut with a Numbered Collector’s Edition from Umbrella Entertainment. An early cult classic of experimental anime, this haunting meditation on existence has gained international acclaim for its dreamlike atmosphere and philosophical depth and stands as a standout in avant-garde animation.
This director-approved 4K restoration is presented in HDR10 and has Japanese audio in 5.1 and 2.0 mixes along with optional English subtitles. The two-disc set is housed in a rigid case with slipcase featuring original artwork, and includes a 48-page booklet of behind-the-scenes material and new essays by Rabia Sitabi Stigter, Jonathan Clements, Rayna Denison, and Andrew Osmond.
On-disc extras include a new audio commentary by horror cinema writer Amber T, new featurettes with anime experts Andrew Osmond and Jasper Sharp, and excerpts from a TIFF Q&A with Mamoru Oshii, alongside the original trailer.
Release Contents:
- 48‑page booklet: Behind‑the‑scenes material and new essays by Rabia Sitabi Stigter, Jonathan Clements, Rayna Denison and Andrew Osmond.
- Original artwork rigid case: Collector's rigid case featuring new artwork.
- Original artwork slipcase: Matching slipcase with original artwork.
- Limited Edition Numbered release: Numbered edition exclusive to Umbrella webstore.
- NEW Audio Commentary with Amber T: New commentary track by horror cinema writer Amber T.
- NEW The Influence of Angel's Egg: New featurette with anime expert Andrew Osmond.
- NEW The Hatching of an Animation Classic: New piece featuring critic and author Jasper Sharp on the film.
- NEW In Conversation with Mamoru Oshii – TIFF Q&A Excerpts: Excerpts from Oshii's TIFF appearance.
- Trailer: The original theatrical trailer.
- Disc Type / Formats: 2 discs (4K UHD + Blu-ray), 2160p, HDR10.
- Audio: Japanese 5.1 & 2.0.
- Subtitles: English.
- Running Time: 71 minutes.
Release Date: December 3, 2025
On-disc extras include a new audio commentary by horror cinema writer Amber T, new featurettes with anime experts Andrew Osmond and Jasper Sharp, and excerpts from a TIFF Q&A with Mamoru Oshii, alongside the original trailer.
Release Contents:
- 48‑page booklet: Behind‑the‑scenes material and new essays by Rabia Sitabi Stigter, Jonathan Clements, Rayna Denison and Andrew Osmond.
- Original artwork rigid case: Collector's rigid case featuring new artwork.
- Original artwork slipcase: Matching slipcase with original artwork.
- Limited Edition Numbered release: Numbered edition exclusive to Umbrella webstore.
- NEW Audio Commentary with Amber T: New commentary track by horror cinema writer Amber T.
- NEW The Influence of Angel's Egg: New featurette with anime expert Andrew Osmond.
- NEW The Hatching of an Animation Classic: New piece featuring critic and author Jasper Sharp on the film.
- NEW In Conversation with Mamoru Oshii – TIFF Q&A Excerpts: Excerpts from Oshii's TIFF appearance.
- Trailer: The original theatrical trailer.
- Disc Type / Formats: 2 discs (4K UHD + Blu-ray), 2160p, HDR10.
- Audio: Japanese 5.1 & 2.0.
- Subtitles: English.
- Running Time: 71 minutes.
Release Date: December 3, 2025