Grave of the Fireflies (2012) - Blu-ray Forum

MJW · 07-29-2012, 10:19 PM

Grave of the Fireflies Blu-ray Review

The Ghibli Blog and ToonZone.net reported today that Sentai Filmworks has acquired the rights to release Studio Ghibli's 1988 film Grave of the Fireflies on Blu-ray in North America!

Release date: 11/20/12

Sentai Filmworks previously acquired the DVD rights to the film and released a new DVD edition (shown above) on 3/6/12. The previous DVD edition by Central Park Media had long been out of print in North America.

I'll keep an eye out for new information and update this thread as soon as I hear anything else!

TJS_Blu · 07-29-2012, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by MJW

I'll keep an eye out for new information and update this thread as soon as I hear anything else!

Great news. Please do keep us updated. I'd pretty much decided to pop for the UK release.

SueWahoo · 07-29-2012, 10:28 PM

I look forward to getting my heart torn out and sobbing hysterically.

MifuneFan · 07-29-2012, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by SueWahoo

I look forward to getting my heart torn out and sobbing hysterically.

In HD!

James78 · 07-29-2012, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by SueWahoo

I look forward to getting my heart torn out and sobbing hysterically.

I haven't seen this film but several members have said it is the saddest film they have ever seen. I've put it on my rental list, but how often would one want to watch a film about starving wartime orphans? I'm sure it's brilliant, but I'm rather dreading watching it!

SueWahoo · 07-29-2012, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by James78

I haven't seen this film but several members have said it is the saddest film they have ever seen. I've put it on my rental list, but how often would one want to watch a film about starving wartime orphans? I'm sure it's brilliant, but I'm rather dreading watching it!

I know, but I think you should. The movie is excellent, but watch it with a dish rag next to you. I sent a copy to my sister and I told her: Listen, it's a great movie but I'm warning you about the ending. Months later, I was talking to her and I said, oh hey, how was that mooo <--that's all I got out when she suddenly spun around, stuck her finger in my face and said: Don't you EVER do that to me again! I replied, but it was an excellent movie! She said, yes it was, but that ending ripped me to shreds.

I will watch it again (in HD! thanks, Mifune) and cry beautiful, HD tears upon my dish rag.

Dragun · 07-30-2012, 05:47 AM

You'll be in tears at the end, but Grave of the Fireflies is a must-see. If there is one movie that demonstrates how powerful movies can be, this is it.

swifty7 · 12-09-2012, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by James78

I haven't seen this film but several members have said it is the saddest film they have ever seen. I've put it on my rental list, but how often would one want to watch a film about starving wartime orphans? I'm sure it's brilliant, but I'm rather dreading watching it!

what is going to get you the most is love of a brother toward his little sister. This movie truly does tare your heart out in so many levels. It will be forever in my heart.

Nielsb90 · 12-09-2012, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by swifty7

what is going to get you the most is love of a brother toward his little sister. This movie truly does tare your heart out in so many levels. It will be forever in my heart.

I've seen it once but I want to own the BD sometime. Not one that I will watch regularly but it is a great movie that should have a place in my collection. Sometimes you just need to watch something heartbreaking to realize that you're an idiot for complaining about stuff in your life - its just human nature..

beatnikslacker · 07-30-2012, 06:01 AM

Pretty excited to see this getting a US blu ray release. and we dont a have to wait years for it!

OrlandoEastwood · 07-30-2012, 07:35 AM

Whichever comes first, the UK Region B locked release or the US release, gets my money.

critterdvd · 07-30-2012, 03:24 PM

Ah man, I bought this last weekend from Amazon thinking a Blu was light-years away...

Daikichi Kawachi (河地大吉) · 07-31-2012, 07:06 PM

I hope they don't rush it out for an arbitrary date later this year. They should take all the time they need on this masterpiece and release the definitive home video release.

MJW · 07-31-2012, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Captain America

I hope they don't rush it out for an arbitrary date later this year. They should take all the time they need on this masterpiece and release the definitive home video release.

Rumors are pointing to November, but I don't think anything has been confirmed yet.

Siemova · 08-14-2012, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Captain America

They should take all the time they need on this masterpiece and release the definitive home video release.

Sentai already remastered this in HD when preparing for their DVD release back in March. They were just waiting until the Japanese Blu-ray was released before they could produce their own Blu-ray.

If you're talking about special features, though, I suspect you (and I) will be disappointed. The DVD included hardly any.

Regardless, I'm all over this. I only saw it once, years ago, so I'm looking forward to revisiting it in all its glory. Too bad my wife refuses to watch with me.

Ah well - her loss!

IronWaffle · 11-16-2012, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by HD_Aficionado

Already arrived here in Germany (importCDs gained a new customer). Never seen it before - shamefully. And I have to say, I'm a bit afraid

No need to be afraid if you follow these simple steps:

1. Keep two boxes of tissues by your side. Don't buy the cheap ones,though, your nose will get red and raw.
2. Put someone you trust on speed dial and keep the phone beside you at all times.
3. Find a thick, comforting pillow to hug and that will keep you warm as your faith in humanity slowly drains from your soul.
4. If you insist on snacking during the film, limit yourself to a loaf of cheap bread and warm water.
5. Forget/lower your expectations and just watch it for what it is.
6. Enjoy it. It's a wonderful film. Yes, it is tragically sad but its humanity is its strength; in fact, the more painful it gets (if the film works for you and it may not) the more inspiring I think it becomes. There are wonderful moments of joy in it and it is rare to actually feel so deeply for animated characters.
7. Afterwards, read Ebert's column on the film or maybe check out Filmspotting's podcast segment of the film (on their all-time top five "one-timers"). Think of it as group therapy

My copy won't be here for a week or two. Frankly, I can't wait for it to resurrect my lump-of-coal heart to a fully functioning one.

HD_Aficionado · 11-16-2012, 04:21 PM

Thanks for the tips. Will at least follow a couple of them

And I will definitely check out the Filmspotting episode.

MJW · 11-16-2012, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by IronWaffle

My copy won't be here for a week or two. Frankly, I can't wait for it to resurrect my lump-of-coal heart to a fully functioning one.

Don't you love how a good movie can do this? Give you a new outlook on life and force you to see things on a different scale, even if it only lasts a short time.

IronWaffle · 11-16-2012, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by MJW

Don't you love how a good movie can do this? Give you a new outlook on life and force you to see things on a different scale, even if it only lasts a short time.

Very short. It's been one of those wee... , mont..., aw f*ck it: years!

IronWaffle · 11-19-2012, 04:41 PM

MJW, it never occurred to me to even look up Wikipedia's page so thank you because I wouldn't have discovered there was a live action version (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grave_o...action_version). While I'm not too pressed to see it, it provides an interesting contrast in approaching the material.

Back to the dub, I'm curious how the new one will compare with the original. I haven't had the DVD for ages (a casualty of too much lending), so I don't recall much about the original dub except a vague sense that it was shrill.

When my new copy arrives in the coming weeks I will listen to the Japanese but when/if showing it to friends I'll use the dub since *sigh* you know.

07-29-2012, 10:19 PM	#1
MJW Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Nov 2010 Location:Delaware, USA Home Theater Gallery:19 4K collection:137 Blu-ray collection:3966 DVD collection:105 Digital collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:4	Grave of the Fireflies (2012) Grave of the Fireflies Blu-ray Review The Ghibli Blog and ToonZone.net reported today that Sentai Filmworks has acquired the rights to release Studio Ghibli's 1988 film Grave of the Fireflies on Blu-ray in North America! Release date: 11/20/12 Sentai Filmworks previously acquired the DVD rights to the film and released a new DVD edition (shown above) on 3/6/12. The previous DVD edition by Central Park Media had long been out of print in North America. I'll keep an eye out for new information and update this thread as soon as I hear anything else! Last edited by Scottie; 11-11-2017 at 11:08 PM.

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07-29-2012, 10:28 PM	#3
SueWahoo Junior Member Member since:Jan 2011 Location:Connectidots 4K collection:6 Blu-ray collection:718	I look forward to getting my heart torn out and sobbing hysterically.

07-30-2012, 05:47 AM	#7
Dragun Blu-ray Guru Member since:May 2010 Location:Los Angeles, CA 4K collection:114 Blu-ray collection:857 Trading Score:1	You'll be in tears at the end, but Grave of the Fireflies is a must-see. If there is one movie that demonstrates how powerful movies can be, this is it.

07-30-2012, 06:01 AM	#10
beatnikslacker Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Oct 2010 Location:Washington State Home Theater Gallery:6 Blu-ray collection:699 Trading Score:241	Pretty excited to see this getting a US blu ray release. and we dont a have to wait years for it!

07-30-2012, 07:35 AM	#11
OrlandoEastwood Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:R-Point Blu-ray reviews:86 Trading Score:24	Whichever comes first, the UK Region B locked release or the US release, gets my money.

07-30-2012, 03:24 PM	#12
critterdvd Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Southern California 4K collection:423 Blu-ray collection:4034 DVD collection:2208 MA collection:983 Digital collection:192 iTunes collection:534 Prime collection:21 Trading Score:5	Ah man, I bought this last weekend from Amazon thinking a Blu was light-years away...

07-31-2012, 07:06 PM	#13
Daikichi Kawachi (河地大吉) Power Member Top contributor Member since:Jan 2011 Location:Tampa, FL Blu-ray collection:643 DVD collection:47 Trading Score:12	I hope they don't rush it out for an arbitrary date later this year. They should take all the time they need on this masterpiece and release the definitive home video release.

11-16-2012, 04:21 PM	#17
HD_Aficionado Active Member Member since:Oct 2010 Location:Germany Home Theater Gallery:1 4K collection:37 Blu-ray collection:486 DVD collection:40	Thanks for the tips. Will at least follow a couple of them And I will definitely check out the Filmspotting episode.

11-19-2012, 04:41 PM	#20
IronWaffle Special Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2010 Location:Columbia, MD 4K collection:106 Blu-ray collection:793 Digital collection:46 iTunes collection:80 Prime collection:16 Trading Score:3	MJW, it never occurred to me to even look up Wikipedia's page so thank you because I wouldn't have discovered there was a live action version (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grave_o...action_version). While I'm not too pressed to see it, it provides an interesting contrast in approaching the material. Back to the dub, I'm curious how the new one will compare with the original. I haven't had the DVD for ages (a casualty of too much lending), so I don't recall much about the original dub except a vague sense that it was shrill. When my new copy arrives in the coming weeks I will listen to the Japanese but when/if showing it to friends I'll use the dub since sigh you know.

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