Studio Ghibli introduces its initial 4K UHD title: "Boy and the Heron."
4K UHD Delight: Studio Ghibli's The Boy and The Heron Sets Sail!
It's high time we savor some of the finest animation masterpieces in stunning 4K resolution, but, surprisingly, none of Studio Ghibli's treasure trove has graced our 4K UHD screens yet. That changed today! GKids declared that 'The Boy and The Heron' will embark on a physical journey this June, complete with a 4K UHD Blu-ray debut - a first for Ghibli films.
This not only marks the films' digital availability on supported platforms simultaneously, but the 4K version will also be up for grabs. Alongside the film, enthusiasts can look forward to some enticing special features, such as a visual storyboard of the film, exclusive interviews with Composer Joe Hisashi, Ghibli co-founder Toshio Suzuki, supervising animator Takeshi Honda, and even the music video for the film's theme song, "Spinning Globe."
Regrettably, no Miyazaki wisdom will be gleaned from these special features, but there's still plenty of intriguing content to indulge. The Boy and The Heron will set sail on 4K UHD, Blu-Ray, and DVD on June 25.
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Hold tight, anime enthusiasts! With the successful release of 'The Boy and the Heron' in 4K UHD, it's only a matter of time before other Ghibli classics like 'Princess Mononoke,' 'Spirited Away,' 'My Neighbor Totoro,' and 'Grave of the Fireflies' follow suit. Keep an eye out for future restoration plans, as Ghibli's 4K lineup continues to expand [Citation Needed].
In the meantime, don't miss the chance to snag the Blu-ray Limited Edition Steelbooks of other Ghibli films, including 'Ponyo,' 'Porco Rosso,' 'Spirited Away,' and 'My Neighbor Totoro,' now available at reduced prices [Citation Needed]. Happy viewing!
The successful release of 'The Boy and the Heron' in 4K UHD has set the stage for other Studio Ghibli classics like 'Princess Mononoke,' 'Spirited Away,' 'My Neighbor Totoro,' and 'Grave of the Fireflies' to also be introduced in 4K UHD in the future. This June, io9 features 'The Boy and The Heron' on 4K UHD Blu-ray, along with special features such as a visual storyboard, interviews with Joe Hisashi, Toshio Suzuki, Takeshi Honda, and a music video for the film's theme song. Aside from 'The Boy and The Heron', other Ghibli films like 'Ponyo,' 'Porco Rosso,' 'Spirited Away,' and 'My Neighbor Totoro' are available in Limited Edition Steelbooks, now offered at reduced prices.
