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The Invisible Swordsman (Blu-ray) Limited Edition

The Invisible Swordsman (Blu-ray) Limited Edition

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Director: Yoshiyuki Kuroda

Cast: Osamu Sakai, Yoko Atsuta, and Sanshi Katsura

Region: B

Mysterious sprites, eerie supernatural goings on and heroic sword-fighting action abound in this mystical tale of vengeance and adventure from the makers of the Zatoichi, Daimajin and Yokai Monsters films.

In Edo-era Japan, Sanshiro diligently hones his sword-fighting technique at the kendo dojo, but no amount of practice can hide the fact that he is both clumsy and cowardly. When his samurai father falls prey to a gang of murderous phantom thieves while on night watch duties, Sanshiro is drawn to the banks of the Sanzu River that separates the worlds of the living and the dead. Here he encounters a strange being that introduces itself as a Shokera. The otherworldly apparition offers advice on how Sanshiro can avenge his father with the aid of a mysterious potion with the power to turn him invisible. But first Sanshiro must gather the ingredients, and his father’s killers might be closer to home than he thinks.

Directed by Yoshiyuki Kuroda (Yokai Monsters: Spook Warfare, Lone Wolf and Cub: White Heaven in Hell) and beautifully shot by Hiroshi Imai (Zatoichi and the Doomed Man, The Haunted Palace), The Invisible Swordsman boasts the sumptuous attention to its historical setting, costume design, fight choreography and period details that Daiei Kyoto were renowned for, all with an added dose of rip-roaring fantasy and adventure. Arrow Video blu ray release of this unseen gem in a brand new high-definition transfer for the very first time for the home video market outside of Japan.

Label: Arrow Video

Format: Blu ray

Country: Japan

Year: 1970

Language: Japanese with English Subtitles

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Special Features

Brand new audio commentary from author and Asian culture expert Jonathan Clements
• The Invisible People, a brand new interview with film critic Kim Newman on the history of invisibility in cinema
• Phantom Fighter, a brand new interview with film critic and Japanese cinema expert Jasper Sharp
• Image gallery
• Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Jolyon Yates
• Illustrated collector’s booklet featuring new writing on the film by Zack Davisson

Technical Specifications

• High-Definition 1080p Blu-ray presentation
• Original lossless Japanese mono audio
• Optional English subtitles
• Runtime: 78 minutes
• Region Code: B
• Certification: Not Rated (Recommended PG)

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FAQs

Is The Invisible Swordsman Blu-ray region-locked?
Yes, this release is Region B. Please ensure your Blu-ray player is compatible before purchasing.

Does the Blu-ray include English subtitles?
Yes, it includes newly translated English subtitles that can be toggled on or off.

Is this the original Japanese version of the film?
Yes, the film is presented in its original Japanese audio with a lossless mono soundtrack.

What makes this edition a Limited Edition?
This Arrow Video release includes exclusive extras such as interviews, a collector’s booklet, reversible artwork, and newly commissioned cover art – all available only in this pressing.

How long is the film?
The total runtime is 78 minutes.

Is this a new restoration of the film?
Yes, this is a brand new high-definition transfer, available for the first time on Blu-ray outside Japan.

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