[Unboxing] 009 Re:Cyborg

Back in early 2013 it was announced that we (Anime Limited) had acquired the rights to the film 009 Re:Cyborg. It has been a long wait since that time but today we are delighted to show what you can expect when our UK Limited Edition Blu-ray/DVD set is released in just over a week on Monday 14th September.

WHERE CAN I BUY IT?

Ahead of release if you’re wanting to pre-order this you can do so from Amazon UK HERE, Zavvi, our own web shop HERE and with other online retailers as well.

We can confirm that on day of release HMV branches across the UK will be stocking this. Of course you’ll also be able to order it from the likes of Amazon UK and other online retailers on day of release as well.

WHAT IS 009 Re:Cyborg ABOUT?

Well before we go any further, check out the trailer below.

An exciting feature length reboot of CYBORG 009, Shotaro Ishinomori’s influential 1960s sci-fi/adventure manga series, 009 RE: CYBORG is produced by Production I.G. (GHOST IN THE SHELL) and directed by Kenji Kamiyama – series director for GHOST IN THE SHELL: STAND ALONE COMPLEX and EDEN OF THE EAST.

In 1964, nine regular humans from different parts of the world were abducted by an evil organization and transformed into cyborgs with astounding powers for the purpose of being used as weapons. However, the cyborgs turned against their creators and started a long fight in the name of justice. Once they had helped to finally restore peace, they eventually disappeared from the pages of history.

It is now 2013. Skyscrapers across the world are being hit by suicide bombers with no apparent connection. The nine heroes have gathered once again to fight against this faceless menace. They appear untouched by time, but society around them has changed dramatically, along with the very idea of the “justice” they used to believe in… What is their role in the world now? And what is lying behind the rash of skyscraper bombings that is terrorizing all nations across the Earth? The vital clue lies in the skeleton of a seemingly impossible creature. As cities are consumed by the apocalypse, could it really be an act of God?

If you haven’t already we also encourage you watch this segment from a Q&A session with Director, Kenji Kamiyama. In this video he talks about the popularity of the franchise in Japan.

 

WHAT’S INSIDE? WHAT’S ON THE DISCS?

When it comes to packaging 009 Re:Cyborg comes in a rigid box with a digipack to hold all three discs and in addition to that there’s a booklet booklet included too. When it comes to on-disc content, there is a lot! Here’s the breakdown for you:

• There are three discs total in our release. 1 x Blu-ray disc and 2 x DVD discs.
• The Blu-ray discs contains the main feature in both 3D and 2D with both the English dub and original Japanese audio with subtitles.
• The first of the two DVD discs contains the main feature, again with both the English dub and Japanese with subtitles.
• The second (bonus) DVD disc contains lots of bonus material including behind-the-scenes featurettes. These extras being:
  • Teasers
  • Trailers
  • Promo videos and commercials
  • Special Prologue
  • Behind the Scenes Featurettes
    – RE: ANIMATION
    – RE: SOUND
    – Interview with Director, Kenji Kamiyama
    – 3D Preview at Ishinomori Museum in Ishinomaki
    – Premium Screening at Shinjuku Wald 9

 

That’s the on-disc content, but we also want to take a moment to highlight the booklet that comes with our release. It’s what we describe as the perfect companion to the film for both established fans of the franchise and those delving into the franchise for the first time. It provides information on the characters, significant events that have occurred in the history of the franchise and more. It’s well worth read (especially if you’re planning on watching the film for the first time.) You catch a glimpse at some of the pages from the booklet below.

What does the finished product look like?

Please find below photos showcasing our release. (You can click on each photo to see a larger version.)

And that concludes this look at our UK Limited Edition Blu-ray/DVD set of 009 Re:Cyborg arriving on 14th September. We hope you like how this has turned out. Do let us know your thoughts either in the comments below or alternatively through our social media channels. (Links below.)

Signing out~!

Jeremy

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