Probably one of my favourite Anime movies is coming to Blu-ray in the UK for the first time. Eureka Entertainment told us that OSAMU TEZUKA’S METROPOLIS, the spectacular anime based on the 1949 Metropolis manga, itself inspired by the 1927 German silent film of the same name, for the first time on Blu-ray in the UK.
This amazing movie is based on the classic comic created by revered manga artist and animator Osamu Tezuka (Astroboy), written by anime legend Katsuhiro Otomo (Akira) and directed by Rintaro (Galaxy Express 999), Metropolis is a spectacular film featuring stunning imagery and unforgettable characters.
In the industrial, tri-level world of Metropolis, Duke Red is a powerful leader with plans to unveil a highly advanced robot named Tima. But Duke Red’s violent son Rock distrusts robots and intends to find and destroy Tima. Lost in the confusing labyrinth beneath Metropolis, Tima is beginning a friendship with the young nephew of a Japanese detective. But when Duke Red separates the two innocents, Tima’s life – and the fate of the universe – is dangerously at stake.
Eureka Entertainment told us they are, “proud to present Osamu Tezuka’s Metropolis for the first time on Blu-ray in the UK, in a Special Dual-Format edition and limited edition Dual-Format SteelBook”
Brand New Dual Format Trailer For Metropolis
With the Anime getting the HD treatment you know that it is going to look pretty amazing on Blu-ray and sound great as well, so this is one to add to the movie collection, especially the Steelbook edition which will be highly sorted after, for many collectors, this new release comes with some great extras.
DUAL FORMAT SPECIAL FEATURES:
- High-definition presentation
- Japanese & English DTS-HD Master Audio soundtracks on the Blu-ray
- Optional English Subtitles | The Making of Osamu Tezuka’s Metropolis – a documentary on the film’s production
- Interviews with the film’s creators
- Multi-angle animation comparisons
- Original Trailer
- Standard Dual Format edition to feature reversible sleeve
Metropolis will be released in a limited edition Dual-Format SteelBook on 16 January 2017, and a Special Dual-Format edition on 13 March 2017.
Karen Woodham is the founder and owner of the Blazing Minds. She is also a Cinema reviewer and works with RealD 3D reviewing the latest 3D releases and IMAX, she has also had several articles published in various publications including the first edition of SFW Magazine. In 2015 she became an Award Winning Blogger and also has her website listed as one of the UK’s Top 10 Film Blogs.
