His Motorcycle, Her Island Blu-ray Arrives August 12 from Cult Epics
Cult Epics releases Nobuhiko Obayashi's 1986 film on Blu-ray with new transfer and special features
His Motorcycle, Her Island (1986), directed by Nobuhiko Obayashi, will be released on Blu-ray by Cult Epics on August 12. The film stars Kiwako Harada, Riki Takeuchi, Tomokazu Miura, Takahiro Tamura, and Noriko Watanabe.
The story follows macho biker Koh (Riki Takeuchi) who, after a painful breakup, embarks on a countryside trip riding his Kawasaki W3 650. During his journey, he meets the free-spirited Miyo (Kiwako Harada), a passionate and talented biker whose thrill-seeking nature both captivates and concerns Koh. The film reflects on youth, love, and biker culture with a nostalgic and monochromatic visual style.
This Blu-ray edition features a high-definition transfer and enhanced English subtitles. Included special content comprises an audio commentary by critic Samm Deighan, two visual essays titled Becoming the Wind: His Motorbike, Her Island and the Biker Movie by Esher Rosenfield and Her Island: Onomichi Pt. 1 by Alex Pratt, a director archival interview, and the theatrical trailer.
The physical release offers new slipcase art designed by Sam Smith and a reversible sleeve featuring the original Japanese poster. The first pressing comes with a reproduction of a 24-page Japanese booklet, enriching the collector’s experience.
Release Date: August 12, 2025
Source: Blu-ray.com