Ghost in the Shell / Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence (1995-2004) 4K UHD - Blu-ray Forum

McCrutchy · 03-12-2018, 04:56 AM

Bandai Visual and Disney Japan will release both the original Ghost in the Shell (攻殻機動隊) (1995) and the next film, Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence (イノセンス) (2004) in Japan on June 22nd, 2018. English subtitles will be provided for both films.

There will also be a two-disc UHD-only box set:

qw0aszx · 03-12-2018, 05:08 AM

OMG! Hope it’s a brand new restoration for the first film rather than an upscale of the old source.
Also looks like Bandai is releasing Gundam Char's Counterattack and F91 in UHD at the same time.

reanimator · 03-12-2018, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by qw0aszx

Also looks like Bandai is releasing Gundam Char's Counterattack and F91 in UHD at the same time.

No effing way!!!

EDIT: I pre-ordered CHAR less than three minutes after reading your post!

LoSouL · 03-12-2018, 07:35 AM

Gonna have to see about getting this.

qw0aszx · 03-12-2018, 09:39 AM

Hmm... On the Gundam UHD page Bandai said “4K scan+ remaster + HDR” while Ghost in the Shell only listed “using the latest technology”...

Geoff D · 03-12-2018, 10:25 AM

Holy SHITBALLS.

Vangeli · 03-12-2018, 10:39 AM

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH

Have both on pre-order because these sorts of things sell out and are difficult to import around the release date but I really want to see more details too. Hopefully they're good remasters and the bundle isn't some cardboard sleeve garbage.

MechaGodzilla · 03-12-2018, 01:45 PM

Just found out about this. Very, very pleasant surprise!

Marten · 03-12-2018, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by qw0aszx

Hmm... On the Gundam UHD page Bandai said “4K scan+ remaster + HDR” while Ghost in the Shell only listed “using the latest technology”...

Don't want to be a negative nelly but I really doubt this is a true remaster considering every Blu-ray release of this film so far has been serviceable at best.

It will most likely be an upscale but I REALLY hope I'm wrong.

McCrutchy · 03-12-2018, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by qw0aszx

Hmm... On the Gundam UHD page Bandai said “4K scan+ remaster + HDR” while Ghost in the Shell only listed “using the latest technology”...

It is listed as "『GHOST IN THE SHELL/攻殻機動隊』4Kリマスターセット" ("GHOST IN THE SHELL / Ghost In The Shell 4K Remaster Set") by Bandai here, here, here and here, so I'd be pretty confident of the first film being remastered. Also, it seems like the extras are not the same as the last Blu-ray, so possibly it has been remastered for Blu-ray, too.

The bigger question is whether the 2004 film has been remastered. I don't know how it was animated, so it might not actually be possible to remaster it in 4K, if, for example. it was done digitally at 1080 or 2K resolution. I do find it interesting, though, that the audio options are vastly different, and the second film is apparently on a 100 GB disc.

Geoff D · 03-12-2018, 02:34 PM

Shirley the original GITS was finished out to 35mm? They can scan that with ease, though whether it would have any major benefit over the current 1080p transfer (which is rather nice, if not the kind of eye candy that people seemingly expect from it) is another matter.

Batman1084 · 03-12-2018, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by McCrutchy

It is listed as "『GHOST IN THE SHELL/攻殻機動隊』4Kリマスターセット" ("GHOST IN THE SHELL / Ghost In The Shell 4K Remaster Set") by Bandai here, here, here and here, so I'd be pretty confident of the first film being remastered. Also, it seems like the extras are not the same as the last Blu-ray, so possibly it has been remastered for Blu-ray, too.

The bigger question is whether the 2004 film has been remastered. I don't know how it was animated, so it might not actually be possible to remaster it in 4K, if, for example. it was done digitally at 1080 or 2K resolution. I do find it interesting, though, that the audio options are vastly different, and the second film is apparently on a 100 GB disc.

Is there a release date/window specified at all on these pages for those who can translate? : )

qw0aszx · 03-12-2018, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Geoff D

Shirley the original GITS was finished out to 35mm? They can scan that with ease, though whether it would have any major benefit over the current 1080p transfer (which is rather nice, if not the kind of eye candy that people seemingly expect from it) is another matter.

I believe the first film was finished out to 35mm, only little special effects parts were done in digital. Though I think the old transfer of the first film was a little underwhelming, I suppose it was transfered and restored using the early HD standard? The transfer of Akira gave me the similar feeling too.

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Originally Posted by McCrutchy

The bigger question is whether the 2004 film has been remastered. I don't know how it was animated, so it might not actually be possible to remaster it in 4K, if, for example. it was done digitally at 1080 or 2K resolution. I do find it interesting, though, that the audio options are vastly different, and the second film is apparently on a 100 GB disc.

Wasn't Innocence done in digital? There are some shots I feel like it was finished in 720p but there are also some feels quite good. Anyway it should be a decent upscale if done right. Not to say that Innocence has a great potential to shine in HDR.

OutOfBoose · 03-12-2018, 04:03 PM

This is the day-onest release ever for me after The Matrix.

Not expecting any serious upgrade from the second one, which already looks perhaps the best it can possibly be or close to it. But super-curious about the first one. If it's gonna be a new scan, if it will have different framing (closer to HDTV one).

OutOfBoose · 03-12-2018, 04:27 PM

Also, the films are really shiny in many places, so it will be interesting to see them in HDR, if it's properly done.

McCrutchy · 03-12-2018, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Batman1084

Is there a release date/window specified at all on these pages for those who can translate? : )

As indicated in the original post, the releases are both scheduled for June 22nd, 2018.

Vangeli · 03-12-2018, 06:01 PM

Perfect timing! Just received this lovely, newly released boxset in the mail.

#allthedipping

DJJez · 03-12-2018, 06:13 PM

huge huge fan!!! day one purchase for sure

Geoff D · 03-12-2018, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Vangeli

Perfect timing! Just received this lovely, newly released boxset in the mail.

#allthedipping

And we thank you for your sacrifice, citizen.

Cvalda · 03-12-2018, 06:21 PM

Goddammit, I bought the pricey new Bandai Japan disc of the original and the US release of Innocence that were both released just last year.

Curse you, Bandai!

Naturally, I'll fork over the ungodly amount of money for this despite my kvetching. The original is up there with 2001: A Space Odyssey and Alien for me in the sci-fi pantheon.

03-12-2018, 04:56 AM	#1
McCrutchy Contributor Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:East Coast, USA Home Theater Gallery:2 4K collection:1263 Blu-ray collection:6773 DVD collection:253 Blu-ray reviews: 5 Trading Score:17	Ghost in the Shell / Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence (1995-2004) 4K UHD Bandai Visual and Disney Japan will release both the original *Ghost in the Shell* (攻殻機動隊) (1995) and the next film, *Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence* (イノセンス) (2004) in Japan on June 22nd, 2018. English subtitles will be provided for both films. There will also be a two-disc UHD-only box set: Last edited by McCrutchy; 03-15-2018 at 02:12 AM.

03-12-2018, 05:08 AM	#2
qw0aszx Special Member Top contributor Member since:Mar 2012 Location:China 4K collection:52 Blu-ray collection:1517 DVD collection:49 Blu-ray reviews: 33	OMG! Hope it’s a brand new restoration for the first film rather than an upscale of the old source. Also looks like Bandai is releasing Gundam Char's Counterattack and F91 in UHD at the same time. Last edited by qw0aszx; 03-12-2018 at 06:51 AM.

03-12-2018, 07:35 AM	#4
LoSouL Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2017 4K collection:526 Blu-ray collection:950 DVD collection:37 Trading Score:82	Gonna have to see about getting this.

03-12-2018, 09:39 AM	#5
qw0aszx Special Member Top contributor Member since:Mar 2012 Location:China 4K collection:52 Blu-ray collection:1517 DVD collection:49 Blu-ray reviews: 33	Hmm... On the Gundam UHD page Bandai said “4K scan+ remaster + HDR” while Ghost in the Shell only listed “using the latest technology”...

03-12-2018, 10:25 AM	#6
Geoff D Blu-ray Emperor Top contributor Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Swanage, Engerland 4K collection:1348 Blu-ray collection:2525 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:33	Holy SHITBALLS.

03-12-2018, 10:39 AM	#7
Vangeli Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Apr 2017 Location:Maine, US Trading Score:3	AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH Have both on pre-order because these sorts of things sell out and are difficult to import around the release date but I really want to see more details too. Hopefully they're good remasters and the bundle isn't some cardboard sleeve garbage.

03-12-2018, 01:45 PM	#8
MechaGodzilla Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Sep 2012 Location:Sweden 4K collection:96 Blu-ray collection:660 DVD collection:234	Just found out about this. Very, very pleasant surprise!

03-12-2018, 02:34 PM	#11
Geoff D Blu-ray Emperor Top contributor Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Swanage, Engerland 4K collection:1348 Blu-ray collection:2525 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:33	Shirley the original GITS was finished out to 35mm? They can scan that with ease, though whether it would have any major benefit over the current 1080p transfer (which is rather nice, if not the kind of eye candy that people seemingly expect from it) is another matter.

03-12-2018, 04:03 PM	#14
OutOfBoose Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2015 Location:The City Blu-ray collection:1	This is the day-onest release ever for me after The Matrix. Not expecting any serious upgrade from the second one, which already looks perhaps the best it can possibly be or close to it. But super-curious about the first one. If it's gonna be a new scan, if it will have different framing (closer to HDTV one).

03-12-2018, 04:27 PM	#15
OutOfBoose Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2015 Location:The City Blu-ray collection:1	Also, the films are really shiny in many places, so it will be interesting to see them in HDR, if it's properly done.

03-12-2018, 06:01 PM	#17
Vangeli Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Apr 2017 Location:Maine, US Trading Score:3	Perfect timing! Just received this lovely, newly released boxset in the mail. #allthedipping

03-12-2018, 06:13 PM	#18
DJJez Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Aug 2011 Location:Reading, England Home Theater Gallery:6 4K collection:1160 Blu-ray collection:2886 DVD collection:1 Trading Score:9	huge huge fan!!! day one purchase for sure

03-12-2018, 06:21 PM	#20
Cvalda Special Member Top contributor Member since:Jul 2011 Location:Hollyweird, CA 4K collection:120 Blu-ray collection:314 DVD collection:31 iTunes collection:1 Prime collection:4	Goddammit, I bought the pricey new Bandai Japan disc of the original and the US release of Innocence that were both released just last year. Curse you, Bandai! Naturally, I'll fork over the ungodly amount of money for this despite my kvetching. The original is up there with 2001: A Space Odyssey and Alien for me in the sci-fi pantheon.

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