The blu-ray for Grave of the Fireflies (Hotaru no haka) (1988). - Blu-ray Forum

BluPix · 07-18-2012, 03:11 PM

The blu-ray for Grave of the Fireflies (Hotaru no haka) (1988), directed by Isao Takahata, is now available for preorder for the UK market.

More information about the film is available at Blu-ray.com and IMDb.com.

Coming from Studio Canal, as part of its continuing Studio Ghibli series, the release date is currently listed at Amazon UK as Monday, November 12th, 2012.

Filmbloke · 07-19-2012, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by BluPix

The blu-ray for Grave of the Fireflies (Hotaru no haka) (1988), directed by Isao Takahata, is now available for preorder for the UK market.

More information about the film is available at Blu-ray.com and IMDb.com.

Coming from Studio Canal, as part of its continuing Studio Ghibli series, the release date is currently listed at Amazon UK as Monday, November 12th, 2012.

I might have to pick this up - heard a lot about it but never seen it. Isn't it meant to be one of the saddest films of all time?

sheldo · 07-19-2012, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Filmbloke

I might have to pick this up - heard a lot about it but never seen it. Isn't it meant to be one of the saddest films of all time?

It's a great film but don't think I could bring myself to watch through it again

. It's nothing like any of the other Ghibli movies i.e it's not set in a fantastical world with no talking creatures, so brace youself for land of no whimsy.

UNDERSTAR · 07-19-2012, 09:50 AM

Are these movies region free?

Boomstick_316 · 07-19-2012, 09:54 AM

This is my favourite Ghibli movie. I'll be buying this, no question.

Sinthetic · 07-19-2012, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Filmbloke

I might have to pick this up - heard a lot about it but never seen it. Isn't it meant to be one of the saddest films of all time?

Could make a stone cry, or a robot for that matter.

DaveSimonH · 07-19-2012, 10:50 AM

It is pretty heartbreaking, wouldn't recommend this one for kids.

Indiana Jones · 07-19-2012, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by UNDERSTAR

Are these movies region free?

So far all the UK Studio Ghibli releases have been Region B locked.

gavinh2008 · 07-19-2012, 01:29 PM

Watched this for the first time last night. It broke my heart. I seriously can't get over what happened. I was seriously upset by it but at the same time I loved it a lot and will definitely fork out £60 for the Japanese edition as well as buying the UK edition when it comes out and yes, even the US one too whenever that might be.

Filmbloke · 07-19-2012, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by gavinh2008

Watched this for the first time last night. It broke my heart. I seriously can't get over what happened. I was seriously upset by it but at the same time I loved it a lot and will definitely fork out £60 for the Japanese edition as well as buying the UK edition when it comes out and yes, even the US one too whenever that might be.

Blimey, it must be good!!!

gavinh2008 · 07-19-2012, 01:59 PM

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Blimey, it must be good!!!

It was really good but I am also just a crazy obsessed Blu-ray collector that I've already started collecting the UK and US Blu-rays of the Ghibli films that I must complete them and I haven't any of the Japanese Blu-rays yet but they're something I'm going to invest in very soon.

Just call me crazy.

elfishwarrior · 07-19-2012, 03:23 PM

Love this movie, the only Anime that's actually made me cry as an adult. What happens is so sad and moving. Will definitely be picking it up. Seen quite a few Anime's which i've borrowed off a friend and this is the only one i've bought myself though I haven't been able to bring myself to watch it again. A truly great story!

nametag · 07-19-2012, 03:46 PM

I'm not sure I cried when I watched this... there was something about the tragedy of the ending which felt a bit forced to me. But the first half of the film is absolutely stunning... I'll definitely get it at some point

The Apocalypse · 08-15-2012, 09:47 PM

Got an email from Amazon the other day about a delay in getting stock....

evilzedar · 08-29-2012, 01:28 PM

Finally got a reply to my email:

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Thank you for your email. Grave of the Fireflies is not currently listed for release this year. Please check our website www.studiocanal.co.uk for regular updates on both new and classic title releases.

Regards,

STUDIOCANAL

Doesn't really give much information.

Elaniel · 08-29-2012, 03:52 PM

It seems like maybe it was, but something delayed it. Maybe that's why Castle of Cagliostro is coming out the same day as Totoro now?

insomniac013 · 08-29-2012, 04:31 PM

I sure hope it's not canceled!

They could least give a reason for delaying it or whatever!

evilzedar · 08-29-2012, 11:20 PM

I wish someone could give a definite answer, all they can tell us is that it's delayed, tell us something we don't know!

evilzedar · 02-28-2013, 12:46 PM

http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B008LU8O8Q/
Release date now set at May 27 2013.

80sfanboy · 07-06-2013, 09:10 AM

Does anybody know if this is inferior to superior to the US release?

Somebody confirm if it has the new English track along with the old English and Japanese tracks? Any DNR or other problems like UK releases seem to have...

07-18-2012, 03:11 PM	#1
BluPix Expert Member Member since:Feb 2008 4K collection:61 Blu-ray collection:1687 DVD collection:20	The blu-ray for Grave of the Fireflies (Hotaru no haka) (1988). The blu-ray for Grave of the Fireflies (Hotaru no haka) (1988), directed by Isao Takahata, is now available for preorder for the UK market. More information about the film is available at Blu-ray.com and IMDb.com. Coming from Studio Canal, as part of its continuing Studio Ghibli series, the release date is currently listed at Amazon UK as Monday, November 12th, 2012.

07-19-2012, 09:50 AM	#4
UNDERSTAR Active Member Member since:Jun 2011 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:656 Trading Score:6	Are these movies region free?

07-19-2012, 09:54 AM	#5
Boomstick_316 Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2010 Location:Hertfordshire, England Blu-ray collection:530 DVD collection:116	This is my favourite Ghibli movie. I'll be buying this, no question.

07-19-2012, 10:50 AM	#7
DaveSimonH Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Sep 2009 Location:Scotland, UK Home Theater Gallery:23 4K collection:8 Blu-ray collection:2032 DVD collection:981 Digital collection:111 Trading Score:3	It is pretty heartbreaking, wouldn't recommend this one for kids.

07-19-2012, 01:29 PM	#9
gavinh2008 Special Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Gateshead, UK Home Theater Gallery:13 4K collection:99 Blu-ray collection:1257 DVD collection:72 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:9	Watched this for the first time last night. It broke my heart. I seriously can't get over what happened. I was seriously upset by it but at the same time I loved it a lot and will definitely fork out £60 for the Japanese edition as well as buying the UK edition when it comes out and yes, even the US one too whenever that might be.

07-19-2012, 03:23 PM	#12
elfishwarrior Member Member since:Oct 2011 Blu-ray collection:180	Love this movie, the only Anime that's actually made me cry as an adult. What happens is so sad and moving. Will definitely be picking it up. Seen quite a few Anime's which i've borrowed off a friend and this is the only one i've bought myself though I haven't been able to bring myself to watch it again. A truly great story!

07-19-2012, 03:46 PM	#13
nametag Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jan 2010 Location:London, UK 4K collection:4 Blu-ray collection:506 DVD collection:28 Trading Score:4	I'm not sure I cried when I watched this... there was something about the tragedy of the ending which felt a bit forced to me. But the first half of the film is absolutely stunning... I'll definitely get it at some point

08-15-2012, 09:47 PM	#14
The Apocalypse Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Sep 2010 4K collection:9 Blu-ray collection:238 DVD collection:9 Blu-ray reviews: 33	Got an email from Amazon the other day about a delay in getting stock....

08-29-2012, 03:52 PM	#16
Elaniel Senior Member Top contributor Member since:May 2009 Location:London, UK 4K collection:14 Blu-ray collection:752	It seems like maybe it was, but something delayed it. Maybe that's why Castle of Cagliostro is coming out the same day as Totoro now?

08-29-2012, 04:31 PM	#17
insomniac013 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Feb 2010 Location:Gravity Falls Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	I sure hope it's not canceled! They could least give a reason for delaying it or whatever!

08-29-2012, 11:20 PM	#18
evilzedar Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Jun 2012 Location:Cornwall 4K collection:337 Blu-ray collection:2826 DVD collection:229	I wish someone could give a definite answer, all they can tell us is that it's delayed, tell us something we don't know!

02-28-2013, 12:46 PM	#19
evilzedar Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Jun 2012 Location:Cornwall 4K collection:337 Blu-ray collection:2826 DVD collection:229	http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B008LU8O8Q/ Release date now set at May 27 2013.

07-06-2013, 09:10 AM	#20
80sfanboy Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jan 2010 Location:Australia 4K collection:417 Blu-ray collection:2870 DVD collection:9 Trading Score:20	Does anybody know if this is inferior to superior to the US release? Somebody confirm if it has the new English track along with the old English and Japanese tracks? Any DNR or other problems like UK releases seem to have...

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