Nobuhiko Obayashi's Iconic Films Make Their 4K Blu-ray Debut This February!

Cult Epics is set to bring a wave of vibrant Japanese cinema to North America, acquiring four quintessential films directed by the acclaimed Nobuhiko Obayashi. The esteemed director gained prominence through innovative filming techniques and his unique storytelling style, blending rich visual expressiveness with pop-art boldness.

The notable titles—School in the Crosshairs (1981), The Little Girl Who Conquered Time (1983), The Island Closest to Heaven (1984), and His Motorcycle, Her Island (1986)—are scheduled for release later this year, with the 4K Blu-ray editions rolling out starting February 7th and concluding by February 14th at the Japanese Society in New York, part of a special Onomichi/Kadokawa retrospective.

Framed with Obayashi’s distinct idiosyncratic cinematic language, these films encapsulate the essence of 1980s seishun eiga, reflecting a nostalgia-filled journey between adolescence to adulthood. These releases promise subscribers extensive new bonus features and stunning artwork tailored for the North American audience.

Dedicated fans and new viewers alike will experience titles like The Little Girl Who Conquered Time, where a schoolgirl traverses time's fabric in a tale of universal yearning and love across the cosmos. Meanwhile, School in the Crosshairs offers a psychotronic fantasy adventure amid extraterrestrial threats and adolescent empowerment.

The Island Closest to Heaven entices with its heartfelt exploration of youth and myth-seeking amidst a paradisiacal island setting, while His Motorcycle, Her Island delivers a monochromatic reverie into bygone biker culture and youthful romance. Each film is equipped with Japanese audio options and English subtitles, ensuring accessibility while maintaining authenticity.

The fervor surrounding these anticipations mirrors the larger-than-life reputation Obayashi posthumously holds as an auteur. Fans can soon hold these masterpieces within their hands and enjoy the indelible stories crafted by the late Japanese filmmaker. Release Contents:

• The Little Girl Who Conquered Time: Schoolgirl Kazuko's time-leaping journey.
• School in the Crosshairs: A young girl defends Earth from extraterrestrials.
• The Island Closest to Heaven: Bookish Mari seeks heavenly archipelagos.
• His Motorcycle, Her Island: Romantic nostalgia in Japan's biker subculture.