GKIDS to Release Grave of the Fireflies Anime Film on BD/DVD on July 8
Isao Takahata, Studio Ghibli's 1988 film gets new Steelbook release
On July 8th, both Blu-ray and DVD versions of Grave of the Fireflies, directed by Isao Takahata of Studio Ghibli, will be released by GKIDS in collaboration with Shout! Studios. Additionally, a limited edition Steelbook version of the film will also be available on this day.
Limited Edition Steelbook
Standard Edition
The movie has special elements such as storyboards and conversations with the director Takahata and film reviewer Roger Ebert.
In North America, home video distribution of the film was handled by Central Park Media, ADV Films, and eventually Sentai Filmworks. Meanwhile, GKIDS obtained the rights for theatrical screenings in this region.
Netflix added the film on September 16.
The movie was inspired by Akiyuki Nosaka's novel "The Little Prince," which is partially autobiographical. It depicts the challenges faced by two siblings during the final stages of World War II.
In 1988, Hayao Miyazaki and Ghibli released two films together - Princess Kaguya and My Neighbor Totoro.
Source: Press release
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