"Actor: Akira"

• Ran | DVD | (03/05/2004) from £15.95   |  Saving you £4.04 (25.33%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Akira Kurosawa's brilliantly conceived retelling of Shakespeare's 'King Lear' magically mixes Japanese history Shakespeare's plot and Kurosawa's own feelings about loyalty in this epic masterpiece. Set in 16th century Japan an aging ruler Lord Hidetora (Tatsuya Nakadai) announces his intention to divide his land equally among his three sons. This decision to step down unleashes a power struggle between the three when Hidetora falls prey to the false flattery bestowed upon him by the two older sons and banishes the youngest when he speaks the truth. The ruthless betrayal ultimately drives Hidetora insane destroying his entire family and kingdom. Deep human emotion and outstanding acting combine to create one of the most acclaimed foreign films of all time.

• Parasyte The Maxim Collection 2 (Episodes 14-24) Deluxe Edition Blu-ray | Blu Ray | (01/08/2016) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £89.99

  PART 2 of Season 1 They arrived in silence and darkness, descending from the skies with a hunger for human flesh. Parasites - alien creatures who must invade and take control of a human host to survive have come to Earth. No one knows their secret except high school student, Shinichi Izumi, who's right hand has been invaded by an alien parasite. Shinichi and Migi, the parasite in his hand, begrudgingly form a friendship and find themselves caught in the middle of a war between humans and parasites.

• RAN - MOVIE | DVD | (07/04/2016) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

• Girls' Last Tour Collection Collector's Edition BLU-RAY | Blu Ray | (13/05/2019) from £51.98   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  Girls' Last Tour CollectionThe world we knew is gone. The massive cities, once filled with people, lie silent, empty and decaying. There are no more forests filled with animals; no more birds in the sky. But life hasn't disappeared completely; not just yet. Amidst the rubble two small figures, young girls, travel together, scavengingwhat they need to survive as they explore the remnants of a world that they are too young to remember. It's a strange journey, but one that's filled with wonder as each new day brings another discovery, another echo of the devastated past or moment of unexpected beauty. And as long as Chito and Yuuri have each other, they have a reason to keep pressing forward. As long as there's still life, there's still hope for a future.

• City Hunter Angel Dust - Steelbook Edition BD | Blu Ray | (31/03/2025) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  When fate confronts Ryo Saeba, the final chapter of City Hunter begins! Angel Dust is an evil technology that turns its users into superhuman soldiers. Assassins arrive in Tokyo to get hold of the Angel Dust's latest model. The struggle over the forbidden invention that once took the life of Hideyuki Makimura, Ryo's former partner, leads Ryo and his partner Kaori into a fateful battle...! Ryo Saeba's destined battle begins!

• Evangelion 3.33 - You Can (Not) Redo | DVD | (29/02/2016) from £4.99   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  After the 'Third Impact' Shinji awakens to an existence he does not recognise. Earth lies in ruins. Those he once fought valiantly to protect have cruelly turned against him. With Rei Ayanami nowhere to be seen could his efforts to save her have been in vain - and what friendships can he now rely on? Trapped in a harrowing cycle of death and rebirth Shinji continues to courageously battle the Angels - even as the world spirals toward a tragic end. Evangelion 3.33: You Can (Not) Redo is the third feature-length film in creator Hideaki Anno's rebuild of the ground-breaking 1995-1996 anime series Neon Genesis Evangelion. Following on from the cataclysmic finale of Evangelion 2.22: You Can (Not) Advance the third film takes the Evangelion storyline in a startling new direction. With its heady mix of cutting-edge animation spectacular giant robot action heightened emotion and deep philosophy Evangelion 3.33: You Can (Not) Redo is an absolute must see experience!

• Naruto Shippuden | DVD | (07/11/2011) from £12.95   |  Saving you £12.04 (92.97%)   |  RRP £24.99

  In the village Hidden in the Leaves ninja reign supreme and school is literally a battlefield. Naruto Sasuke and Sakura are teenage classmates and ninja in training working together -sort of! - under the instruction of their teacher Kakashi. Sasuke is training to win revenge...Sakura is training to win Sasuke...And Naruto the class clown insists that he ll become the greatest ninja in the land!

• Ran (Digitally Restored) | DVD | (02/05/2016) from £11.99   |  Saving you £8.00 (80.08%)   |  RRP £17.99

  One of the most important and influential film makers in cinematic history, Akira Kursawa directed 30 films in a career spanning 57 years. His final masterpiece, RAN has been beautifully restored in 4k for the first time. A reimagining of Shakespeare's King Lear set in feudal Japan, Ran tells the story of Hidetora Ichimonji (Tatsya Nakadai Yojimbo, Kagemusha) an aging warlord who, after spending his life consolidating his empire, decides to abdicate and divide his Kingdom amongst his three sons Taro (Akira Terao - Letter from the Mountain, Dreams), Jiro (Jinpachi Nezu The Man in White, Red Shadow: Akakage) and Saburo (Daisuke Ryu - Tono monogatari, Gojo reisenki: Gojoe). When Saburo voices concerns about the wisdom of his father's plan, claiming that treachery within the family will be inevitable, Hidetora mistakes these comments for a threat and when his servant Tango comes to Saburo's defense, he banishes both of them. This allows Taro and Jiro to take charge, unopposed, leading to a brutal and bloody struggle for the absolute power of the warlord.

• The Bloodthirsty Trilogy | Blu Ray | (14/05/2018) from £18.89   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  Inspired by the runaway success of the British and American gothic horror films of the sixties, Toho studios brought the vampiric tropes of the Dracula legend to Japanese screens with The Vampire Doll, Lake of Dracula, and Evil of Dracula three spookily effective cult classics collectively known as The Bloodthirsty Trilogy. In The Vampire Doll, a young man goes missing after visiting his girlfriend's isolated country home. His sister and her boyfriend trace him to the creepy mansion, but their search becomes perilous when they uncover a gruesome family history. Lake of Dracula begins with a young girl suffering a terrifying nightmare of a vampire with blazing golden eyes. Eighteen years later, the dream is revealed to be a hellish prophecy when a strange package containing an empty coffin mysteriously turns up at a nearby lake. In Evil of Dracula, a professor takes up a new post at an all-girls school only to discover the school's principle conceals a dark secret and the pupils are in grave danger. Abounding with images of dark thunderous nights, ghostly mansions and bloody fangs, Michio Yamamoto's trilogy emphasises atmosphere and style and is sure to please both fans of classic gothic horror and Japanese genre cinema. Features: High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation transferred from original film elements Uncompressed Mono 1.0 PCM audio Newly translated English subtitles Kim Newman on The Bloodthirsty Trilogy, a new video appraisal by the critic and writer Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Matt Griffin FIRST PRESSING ONLY: Collector's booklet featuring new writing on the film by Japanese film expert Jasper Sharp

• Blood - The Last Vampire | DVD | (17/09/2001) from £6.46   |  Saving you £10.53 (163.00%)   |  RRP £16.99

  Blood the Last Vampire brings a moody atmospheric quality all of its own to the Japanese animated film tradition. In a few short enigmatic scenes, we learn of the young girl Saya who is working for nameless government agencies and is sent, after one of her killings, to pose as a new pupil at an American school on an air force base. The Vietnam War is underway, but this does not concern her--she is involved with a far older war. All we ever find out is that she is not quite human, and that two of her schoolmates (and a whore in the mean streets adjacent to the base) are something yet again. Much of what ensues--gore and metamorphosis and nightmare chases--is all the more confusing for being seen through the eyes of a schoolteacher who never learns very much. This is a dreamlike film which does not have to make entirely literal sense, far more so than the creator's more famous Ghost in the Shell. It is also a memorable stage in the development of digitised animation. --Roz Kaveny

• Throne Of Blood | DVD | (22/10/2001) from £22.89   |  Saving you £-2.90 (-14.50%)   |  RRP £19.99

  A champion of illumination and experimental shading, Kurosawa brings his unerring eye for indelible images to Shakespeare in this 1957 adaptation of Macbeth. By changing the locale from Birnam Wood to 16th-century Japan, Kurosawa makes an oddball argument for the trans-historicity of Shakespeare's narrative; and indeed, stripped to the bare mechanics of the plot, the tale of cut-throat ambition rewarded (and thwarted) feels infinitely adaptable. What's lost in the translation, of course, is the force and beauty of the language--much of the script of Throne of Blood is maddeningly repetitive or superfluous--but striking visual images (including the surreal Cobweb Forest and some extremely artful gore) replace the sublime poetry. Toshiro Mifune is theatrically intense as Washizu, the samurai fated to betray his friend and master in exchange for the prestige of nobility; he portrays the ill-fated warrior with a passion bordering on violence, and a barely concealed conviviality. Somewhat less successful is Isuzu Yamada as Washizu's scheming wife; her poise and creepy impassivity, chilling at first, soon grows tedious. Kurosawa himself is the star of the show, though, and his masterful use of black-and-white contrast--not to mention his steady, dramatic hand with a battle scene--keeps the proceedings thrilling. A must-see for fans of Japanese cinema, as well as all you devotees of samurai weapons and armour. --Miles Bethany

• Evangelion 3.33 You Can (Not) Redo Collector's Edition Combo Pack | DVD | (29/02/2016) from £13.09   |  Saving you £16.90 (129.11%)   |  RRP £29.99

  After the 'Third Impact', Shinji awakens to an existence he does not recognise. Earth lies in ruins. Those he once fought valiantly to protect have cruelly turned against him. With Rei Ayanami nowhere to be seen, could his efforts to save her have been in vain - and what friendships can he now rely on? Trapped in a harrowing cycle of death and rebirth, Shinji continues to courageously battle the Angels - even as the world spirals toward a tragic end. Evangelion 3.33: You Can (Not) Redo, is the third feature-length film in creator Hideaki Anno's rebuild of the ground-breaking 1995-1996 anime series, Neon Genesis Evangelion. Following on from the cataclysmic finale of Evangelion 2.22: You Can (Not) Advance, the third film takes the Evangelion storyline in a startling new direction. With its heady mix of cutting-edge animation spectacular giant robot action, heightened emotion and deep philosophy, Evangelion 3.33: You Can (Not) Redo is an absolute must see experience!

• Psycho-Pass Complete Series Collection | DVD | (01/09/2014) from £14.99   |  Saving you £25.00 (166.78%)   |  RRP £39.99

  Brace yourself for a hardboiled sci-fi thriller from the creator of Madoka Magica and the studio that brought you Ghost in the Shell. Welcome to a world where just thinking about a crime is enough to enough to make you guilty. Bad intentions can no longer be hidden and the police know exactly which tainted minds are about to cross over to the wrong side of the law. The great equalizer in the war on thugs is the Dominator a futuristic weapon that can read minds and assess the risk that a citizen will turn criminal. Cops work in teams made up of Enforcers and Inspectors. Enforcers take out the bad guys Inspectors stop their partners from going rogue and the all-powerful Sibyl System keeps a watchful eye on us all. Society is paralyzed by its deepest darkest desires and trial by jury has been replaced by the wrath of the Dominator. Welcome to the future. How guilty are you?

• City Hunter Angel Dust - Standard BD | Blu Ray | (31/03/2025) from £16.99   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  When fate confronts Ryo Saeba, the final chapter of City Hunter begins! Angel Dust is an evil technology that turns its users into superhuman soldiers. Assassins arrive in Tokyo to get hold of the Angel Dust's latest model. The struggle over the forbidden invention that once took the life of Hideyuki Makimura, Ryo's former partner, leads Ryo and his partner Kaori into a fateful battle...! Ryo Saeba's destined battle begins!

• King Kong Escapes | DVD | (10/04/2006) from £15.17   |  Saving you £-3.92 (N/A%)   |  RRP £9.99

  In another King Kong installment by Ishiro Honda the giant ape monster's skills are required for a science project by Doctor Who and his helpers. When a mechanically devised robot version of the creature cannot do the job the team of scientists must go and retrieve the real King Kong himself. But no sooner do they get their hands on the enormous beast than they realize they are no match for a creature of his size. Calling on his robotic imposter for help the scientists unk

• Psycho-Pass Complete Series Collection | Blu Ray | (01/09/2014) from £16.98   |  Saving you £45.00 (300.20%)   |  RRP £59.99

  Brace yourself for a hardboiled sci-fi thriller from the creator of Madoka Magica and the studio that brought you Ghost in the Shell. Welcome to a world where just thinking about a crime is enough to enough to make you guilty. Bad intentions can no longer be hidden and the police know exactly which tainted minds are about to cross over to the wrong side of the law. The great equalizer in the war on thugs is the Dominator a futuristic weapon that can read minds and assess the risk that a citizen will turn criminal. Cops work in teams made up of Enforcers and Inspectors. Enforcers take out the bad guys Inspectors stop their partners from going rogue and the all-powerful Sibyl System keeps a watchful eye on us all. Society is paralyzed by its deepest darkest desires and trial by jury has been replaced by the wrath of the Dominator. Welcome to the future. How guilty are you?

• Street Fighter: Assassin's Fist | DVD | (27/10/2014) from £5.38   |  Saving you £7.61 (141.45%)   |  RRP £12.99

  If a man alters his path can he change his destiny…or only delay the inevitable? Based on one of the most recognised and beloved video game franchises in the world ‘Street Fighter: Assassin's Fist’ is the live-action origin story of iconic characters Ryu and Ken as they live a traditional warrior’s life in secluded Japan. Unknowingly the boys are the last practitioners of the ancient fighting style known as “Ansatsuken” (Assassin’s Fist). During their time together they learn about the mysterious past of their master Goken and the dark tragic legacy of the Ansatsuken style. Can their destiny be changed or will history repeat itself? Delivering top-notch martial arts action and stunning visual effects this is a must-see for all Street Fighter fans and action cinema lovers alike. Contains the international edit of the series with an additional 14 minutes of exclusive extra footage. Plus! An extra 36 minutes of bonus features.

• Sengoku Basara Complete Season 1 and 2 Collection | DVD | (17/09/2012) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £34.99

  Sengoku Basara drops you directly into the burning battlefields of feudal Japan, where rival warlords hack and slash their way to total domination. Each conqueror wields a special attack that boosts their powers of devastation, and each commands a horde of relentless warriors. But when a supreme evil - the Demon Lord - threatens the land, these fierce generals launch a co-op campaign of annihilation and build an army of armies to obliterate their common foe. As the front line grows crowded with gun-toting, mechanized samurai and mystical ninja, some will say that war is hell - Sengoku Basara proves it can also be kick ass.

• Evangelion 1.01 - You're Not Alone | DVD | (26/04/2010) from £6.59   |  Saving you £11.40 (172.99%)   |  RRP £17.99

  Evangelion 1.01: You're Not Alone

• Rin, Daughters of Mnemosyne: The Complete Series | DVD | (13/09/2010) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Rin Daughters Of Mnemosyne: The Complete Series (2 Discs)