Fist Of The North Star The Movie (1986) Blu-ray - Blu-ray Forum

DJR662 · 05-02-2018, 09:03 PM

https://www.rightstufanime.com/Fist-...-Movie-Blu-ray

I don't know how I could have missed this?!

I never thought this would happen. This is in my top 10 favorite movies ever, not just anime but movies in general.

Absolute day one purchase!!!

bsend · 05-02-2018, 09:13 PM

I held off on buying the DVD in hopes they would release on blu ray. Here's to hoping its worth the wait!

pikagreg · 05-02-2018, 09:20 PM

Saw the movie on the top of the screen this morning and it got me excited for a second there thinking it was the TV series lol (the art looks really similar)

RobbieCop · 05-02-2018, 09:29 PM

Anyone know if EASTERN STAR blu-rays are confirmed region A?

DJR662 · 05-02-2018, 09:30 PM

Hopefully they will retain the OAR and 2.0 Japanese audio, I pray this will be a good transfer.

I'm not counting on an actual completely uncut version but it would be nice if they somehow got a hold of some of the lost footage and present it as extras. Like the stuff seen in the Japanese trailers that was on the most recent US DVD.

Damn, I'm so hyped for this! Still can't believe it lol.

DJR662 · 05-02-2018, 10:50 PM

https://www.kaze-online.de/Programm/...5-Blu-ray.html

I see the True Savior series has been released on Blu in Germany. Unfortunately no English subtitles.

Gouki · 05-03-2018, 12:59 AM

Yeah, I'm curious which ending we are getting.

Bobo1313 · 05-03-2018, 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by RobbieCop

Anyone know if EASTERN STAR blu-rays are confirmed region A?

All Discotek/Eastern Star bluray releases are Region A locked. Except for the lone region free title Robot Carnival.

callahan09 · 05-03-2018, 01:19 AM

Love the series, probably my favorite 80's anime to be honest. Somehow I've never seen this movie. I've heard it was kind of a retelling of the first story arc(s?) of the series, is that right? I have the 3-disc SD-on-BD set, is having this movie something I need to have in my collection and give a watch to?

DJR662 · 05-03-2018, 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by callahan09

Love the series, probably my favorite 80's anime to be honest. Somehow I've never seen this movie. I've heard it was kind of a retelling of the first story arc(s?) of the series, is that right? I have the 3-disc SD-on-BD set, is having this movie something I need to have in my collection and give a watch to?

How did you manage not to have seen it all this time?! It's an absolute must for all fans! It's a retelling but with certain things/characters left out. The animation is much better than the series and even though the movie is basically censored and cut, the on screen violence is out of this world. Check out the trailers on Youtube if you like.

Btw I just pre-ordered mine!

Dragon Ranger · 05-03-2018, 08:39 AM

Yes! This was one of my first ever VHS purchases in the 90's from Manga Video here in the UK. Will definitely be adding this to my collection. Golden era anime at its finest.

Sky_Captain · 05-03-2018, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by callahan09

Somehow I've never seen this movie.

If you want to feel numb for hours afterwards, due to the epic levels of grimness, it's thoroughly recommended.

DJR662 · 05-03-2018, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Sky_Captain

If you want to feel numb for hours afterwards, due to the epic levels of grimness, it's thoroughly recommended.

So I take it this is yet another example of us standing on opposite sites when it comes to movies?

Fallen_Angel · 05-03-2018, 09:43 AM

Good to see this finally getting a Blu-ray release. I still have my videocassette of the movie.

Dragon Ranger · 05-03-2018, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Sky_Captain

If you want to feel numb for hours afterwards, due to the epic levels of grimness, it's thoroughly recommended.

Grim? Not a word I would use to describe this movie; awesome would be a more appropriate word in my opinion

DJR662 · 05-03-2018, 10:42 AM

bsend · 05-03-2018, 03:37 PM

I have caught the first 45 episodes of the TV series. My understanding is the movie is a re-telling, re-animated movie of the first story arc which covers the first 20 episodes or so. Is that correct?

Dailyan · 05-03-2018, 08:17 PM

I remember saying in the TV show thread of how there probably wouldn't be a Blu release of the film because of the low quality footage, glad I was wrong! Contains one of my favorite dub lines.

DJR662 · 05-03-2018, 08:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bsend

I have caught the first 45 episodes of the TV series. My understanding is the movie is a re-telling, re-animated movie of the first story arc which covers the first 20 episodes or so. Is that correct?

I'm not entirely sure but I think the movie roughly covers those episodes yes.

Blu-ray Fanatic · 05-03-2018, 08:53 PM

Why so late? They should just put it in 4k now.

05-02-2018, 09:03 PM	#1
DJR662 Blu-ray Knight Member since:Feb 2009 Trading Score:30	Fist Of The North Star The Movie (1986) Blu-ray https://www.rightstufanime.com/Fist-...-Movie-Blu-ray I don't know how I could have missed this?! I never thought this would happen. This is in my top 10 favorite movies ever, not just anime but movies in general. Absolute day one purchase!!!

05-03-2018, 12:59 AM	#7
Gouki Special Member Member since:Apr 2010 Trading Score:5	Yeah, I'm curious which ending we are getting. Last edited by Gouki; 05-03-2018 at 01:02 AM. Reason: Movie poster pic

05-02-2018, 09:13 PM	#2
bsend Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Nov 2015 4K collection:284 Blu-ray collection:4077 DVD collection:2006	I held off on buying the DVD in hopes they would release on blu ray. Here's to hoping its worth the wait!

05-02-2018, 09:20 PM	#3
pikagreg Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jun 2014 Location:Southern California Trading Score:13	Saw the movie on the top of the screen this morning and it got me excited for a second there thinking it was the TV series lol (the art looks really similar)

05-02-2018, 09:29 PM	#4
RobbieCop Junior Member Member since:Feb 2011	Anyone know if EASTERN STAR blu-rays are confirmed region A?

05-02-2018, 09:30 PM	#5
DJR662 Blu-ray Knight Member since:Feb 2009 Trading Score:30	Hopefully they will retain the OAR and 2.0 Japanese audio, I pray this will be a good transfer. I'm not counting on an actual completely uncut version but it would be nice if they somehow got a hold of some of the lost footage and present it as extras. Like the stuff seen in the Japanese trailers that was on the most recent US DVD. Damn, I'm so hyped for this! Still can't believe it lol.

05-02-2018, 10:50 PM	#6
DJR662 Blu-ray Knight Member since:Feb 2009 Trading Score:30	https://www.kaze-online.de/Programm/...5-Blu-ray.html I see the True Savior series has been released on Blu in Germany. Unfortunately no English subtitles.

05-03-2018, 01:19 AM	#9
callahan09 Special Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2014 Location:RVA 4K collection:692 Blu-ray collection:3546 DVD collection:286 Blu-ray reviews:6 Trading Score:5	Love the series, probably my favorite 80's anime to be honest. Somehow I've never seen this movie. I've heard it was kind of a retelling of the first story arc(s?) of the series, is that right? I have the 3-disc SD-on-BD set, is having this movie something I need to have in my collection and give a watch to?

05-03-2018, 08:39 AM	#11
Dragon Ranger Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2015 Blu-ray collection:258 DVD collection:85	Yes! This was one of my first ever VHS purchases in the 90's from Manga Video here in the UK. Will definitely be adding this to my collection. Golden era anime at its finest.

05-03-2018, 09:43 AM	#14
Fallen_Angel Senior Member Member since:Feb 2018 Blu-ray collection:151 DVD collection:252	Good to see this finally getting a Blu-ray release. I still have my videocassette of the movie.

05-03-2018, 03:37 PM	#17
bsend Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Nov 2015 4K collection:284 Blu-ray collection:4077 DVD collection:2006	I have caught the first 45 episodes of the TV series. My understanding is the movie is a re-telling, re-animated movie of the first story arc which covers the first 20 episodes or so. Is that correct?

05-03-2018, 08:53 PM	#20
Blu-ray Fanatic Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Location:San Antonio Blu-ray reviews:1	Why so late? They should just put it in 4k now.

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