Japan
Also known as: JP
Type: Region
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Films where Japan is in a pick or an upcoming release.
Director: Hayao Miyazaki
2026 Japan Studio Ghibli (remastered) Blu-ray
France 4K Blu-ray announced
Japan Studio Ghibli 4K Blu-ray
Remastered Blu-ray only included as a pack-in with the 4K Blu-ray. Includes English subtitles and a dub, which the 4K Blu-ray does not.
Japan Studio Ghibli 4K Blu-ray
UK StudioCanal Blu-ray for the English dub
4K Blu-ray includes the original 5.1 mix in its unaltered form, all other releases after the LaserDisc, as well as the remastered Blu-ray, had its dynamic range lowered.
For the English dub, the UK StudioCanal Blu-ray is the least limited mix.
Director: Takeshi Kitano
Sources: caps-a-holic (opens in a new tab)
Not sure about US Film Movement Blu-ray The Germany Capelight and UK Third Window releases both use the same transfer. The Japan Bandai Visual release appears to be the same transfer but has more information on the sides. https://caps-a-holic.com/c.php?go=1&a=0&d1=16038&d2=7573&s1=170548&s2=71994&i=0&l=0
Director: Satoshi Kon
Japan Universal 4K Blu-ray
Original mono mix: Japan LaserDisc
Dolby Stereo remix: France Blu-ray
5.1 remix: Japan Universal 4K Blu-ray
TV series
Original TV Version: Japan LaserDisc, US OOP Bandai DVD for English dub
"Remix" Remaster: Italy Dynit Blu-ray, US Funimation/Crunchyroll Blu-ray for English dub
The "Remix" remaster has slightly different cuts for some episodes, and completely redone audio mixes. The original TV version of the English dub also has an entirely different audio mix from either the Japanese mix or the "Remix" remaster.
High seas for the recreated Theatrical Cut
Disney 4K Blu-ray is disappointing
2000 Japan LaserDisc AC3 audio
Director: Makoto Shinkai
Japan SD Blu-ray (bonus on the International Edition of 5 Centimeters per Second)
Japan SD Blu-ray (bonus on the International Edition of 5 Centimeters per Second) has English subtitles
Japan SD Blu-ray (bonus on the International Edition of 5 Centimeters per Second) is the native SD transfer in a superior MPEG-4 AVC encode. GKIDS Blu-ray is upscaled.
Director: David Lynch
British StudioCanal 4K Blu-Ray upcoming
5.1 on 4K Blu-ray is a remix. Original 5.1 is best on 2012 Japan Paramount Blu-ray
Director: Park Chan-wook
Sources: dvdcompare.net (opens in a new tab)
Stereo mix: Tartan DVD
5.1 mix: France The Jokers 4K Blu-ray
Atmos: Japan Amuse Soft Blu-ray
Comparison between different extras: https://dvdcompare.net/comparisons/film.php?fid=56142
Japan GAGA 4K Blu-ray?
Sources: Blu-ray.com (opens in a new tab)
US Paramount has poor encoding
Director: Rintaro
All Blu-ray releases except US Mill Creek (Mill Creek has black crush)
R2 Japan Bandai Visual Memorial Box DVD
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