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Earwig and the Witch Blu-ray Review

SteelBook Limited Edition | アーヤと魔女 | Āya to Majo

Score: 73

from 2 reviewers

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Not the best Ghibli film but interesting; CG animation and deluxe packaging make it appealing for die-hard fans. Decent watch, highly recommended for collectors.

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DTS-HD MA

Video: 77

Despite its low-detail CGI and plastic look, 'Earwig and the Witch' showcases vibrant colors and a smooth 1080p MPEG-4 AVC encode that handles action scenes excellently, preserving the animators' efforts and avoiding compression issues.

Audio: 77

The Blu-ray of *Earwig and the Witch* offers robust Japanese and English DTS-HD Master Audio tracks, featuring well-implemented surround effects, crisp dialogue, and a pleasing music soundtrack, though subtitling accuracy could be improved.

Extra: 66

The deluxe steelbook packaging is a compelling addition for Ghibli collectors, featuring impressive yellow and gold artwork. The extras provide comprehensive insights with feature-length storyboards, a 29-minute production documentary, engaging interviews with the Japanese voice cast, and various trailers.

Movie: 56

While 'Earwig and the Witch' marks Studio Ghibli’s intriguing yet divisive foray into CGI, it captivates with a whimsical score and engaging story despite its subpar animation and unresolved narrative arcs, leaving it feeling like an incomplete, albeit fascinating, part of a larger tale.

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