G.I. Samurai Arrives on 4K Blu-ray December 3 from Umbrella Entertainment
Umbrella Entertainment releases a Numbered Collector's Edition of Kinji Fukasaku's 1979 action‑sci‑fi starring Sonny Chiba with a 4K restoration by Kadokawa
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G.I. Samurai (1979), directed by Kinji Fukasaku and starring Sonny Chiba, arrives on 4K Blu‑ray as a Numbered Collector's Edition and a Standard from Umbrella Entertainment. The film follows a modern JSDF platoon who are flung back to feudal Japan, where Lieutenant Iba (Chiba) joins forces with a warlord to seize power by any means necessary. Get ready for some explosive, genre-blending mayhem where tanks clash with samurai steel.
The Blu-ray is sourced from a 4K restoration by Kadokawa and is presented with Japanese DTS‑HD MA 5.1 and 2.0 audio with optional English subtitles. This Collector's set comes with an array of great physical extras adding to Standard Blu-ray bonus content.
G.I. Samurai (1979), directed by Kinji Fukasaku and starring Sonny Chiba, arrives on 4K Blu‑ray as a Numbered Collector's Edition and a Standard from Umbrella Entertainment. The film follows a modern JSDF platoon who are flung back to feudal Japan, where Lieutenant Iba (Chiba) joins forces with a warlord to seize power by any means necessary. Get ready for some explosive, genre-blending mayhem where tanks clash with samurai steel.
The Blu-ray is sourced from a 4K restoration by Kadokawa and is presented with Japanese DTS‑HD MA 5.1 and 2.0 audio with optional English subtitles. This Collector's set comes with an array of great physical extras adding to Standard Blu-ray bonus content.
These include a 48‑page booklet, an A3 reversible poster and eight artcards, along with the custom artwork on the rigid case and slipcase by Colin Murdoch. The on-disc content, featured on the Standard edition as well includes, special features include a new audio commentary with author Patrick Macias and a new talk with screenwriter Toshio Kamatathe titled - "Jidaigeki With Tanks". Additionally there are interviews with actors Sonny Chiba, Isao Natsuyagi, Hiromitsu Suzuki, Kamayatsu Monsieur, Jun Eto, and Isao Kuraishi, plus, an interview with tank owner Eiji Suzuki, the original trailer, and teaser.
Umbrella Entertainment are releasing this title in Australia as a numbered edition aimed at those who love genre cinema and are interested in great looking sets!
Release Contents:
- 4K Restoration: New 4K restoration of the film by Kadokawa.
- NEW! Audio Commentary with Patrick Macias: Author commentary track.
- NEW! Jidaigeki With Tanks: A Conversation with Toshio Kamata: Interview with the screenwriter.
- Interviews with Cast: Conversations with Sonny Chiba, Isao Natsuyagi, Hiromitsu Suzuki, Kamayatsu Monsieur, Jun Eto and Isao Kuraishi.
- Interview with Tank Owner Eiji Suzuki: Discussion about the production's armored vehicles.
- Trailer: Theatrical trailer.
- Teaser: Early promotional teaser.
- 48‑Page Booklet: Behind‑the‑scenes content and essays by Patrick Macias and Jonathan Clements.
- Custom Artwork Rigid Case: Original artwork by Colin Murdoch.
- Custom Artwork Slipcase: Original slipcase art by Colin Murdoch.
- 8 Artcards: Collectible artcards.
- A3 Reversible Poster: Double‑sided poster featuring alternate art.
Release Date: December 3, 2025
These include a 48‑page booklet, an A3 reversible poster and eight artcards, along with the custom artwork on the rigid case and slipcase by Colin Murdoch. The on-disc content, featured on the Standard edition as well includes, special features include a new audio commentary with author Patrick Macias and a new talk with screenwriter Toshio Kamatathe titled - "Jidaigeki With Tanks". Additionally there are interviews with actors Sonny Chiba, Isao Natsuyagi, Hiromitsu Suzuki, Kamayatsu Monsieur, Jun Eto, and Isao Kuraishi, plus, an interview with tank owner Eiji Suzuki, the original trailer, and teaser.
Umbrella Entertainment are releasing this title in Australia as a numbered edition aimed at those who love genre cinema and are interested in great looking sets!
Release Contents:
- 4K Restoration: New 4K restoration of the film by Kadokawa.
- NEW! Audio Commentary with Patrick Macias: Author commentary track.
- NEW! Jidaigeki With Tanks: A Conversation with Toshio Kamata: Interview with the screenwriter.
- Interviews with Cast: Conversations with Sonny Chiba, Isao Natsuyagi, Hiromitsu Suzuki, Kamayatsu Monsieur, Jun Eto and Isao Kuraishi.
- Interview with Tank Owner Eiji Suzuki: Discussion about the production's armored vehicles.
- Trailer: Theatrical trailer.
- Teaser: Early promotional teaser.
- 48‑Page Booklet: Behind‑the‑scenes content and essays by Patrick Macias and Jonathan Clements.
- Custom Artwork Rigid Case: Original artwork by Colin Murdoch.
- Custom Artwork Slipcase: Original slipcase art by Colin Murdoch.
- 8 Artcards: Collectible artcards.
- A3 Reversible Poster: Double‑sided poster featuring alternate art.
Release Date: December 3, 2025
Source: Blu-ray.com