Japanese Film & Anime on DVD - Top 25 at JBOX

1. Nichijou 6 OAD (Limited Edition)

Sun, 08 Jan 2012 03:58:52 -0500

The limited edition of volume six of Arawi Keiichi's comedy manga Nichijou is here, and with it the first glimpse of the anticipated upcoming Kyoto Animation (Kyoani) anime adaptation! This special limited boxed set comes packed with a 25 minute DVD OAV (OAD) anime episode that contains the first fully voiced and original animated look at the zany adventures in the daily lives of the manga cast: Yuuko Aoi, Mio Naganohara, Mai Minakami, Nao Shinonome, and more. Will this be the next K-On or...

2. Nichijou 1 ~ Blu-ray Special Edition (Blu-ray Disc)

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:38:15 -0500

Fans of the up and coming hit anime Nichijou will want to get their hands on this limited edition Blu-ray collection from Japan. Comes with the first two episodes in full 1080p HD quality, PLUS audio comentary by Mio and Yukko, PLUS original extras not seen in the episodes, PLUS an additional CD filled to the brim with music from the TV show and a special Nichijou no Radio program to enjoy. There are tons to enjoy in this collection, that is if you were not planning on locking it away in your...

3. Ninokuni: The Queen of White Sacred Ash ~ PLAYSTATION 3

Sat, 26 Nov 2011 01:18:51 -0500

From the world-famous animators at Studio Ghibli (Spirited Away, Howl's Moving Castle) and game developer Level Five (Dark Cloud, Professor Layton) comes a highly-anticipated RPG adventure. You play as the boy Oliver, whose mother has died. A toy called Shizuku comes to life and tells him that if he journeys to the land of Ninokuni ("the second country") and defeats an evil sorcerer, he may be able to bring his mother back. Together, Oliver and Shizuku travel through a rich, Ghibli-conceived...

4. Spirited Away ~ Sen to Chihiro no Kamikakushi (region 2)

Sat, 30 Jan 2010 19:26:17 -0500

The runaway hit anime movie from Hayao Miyazaki, this is Spirited Away (Japanese title Sen to Chihiro no Kamikakushi , or the Spiriting Away of Sen and Chihiro), the film that sunk Titanic as the top-grossing film of all time in Japan. This is the brand new DVD release from Studio Ghibli and Buena Vista Home Entertainment, and it's a dynamite one for fans and collectors of Hayao Miyazaki's excellent feature films. The charming story follows Chihiro, a girl who is moving to a new town with her...

5. Whisper of the Heart ~ Mimi wo Sumaseba (Region 2 DVD)

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 03:52:42 -0500

A great DVD release in the Ghibli ga Ippai (Ghibli Everywhere) collection, this is Whisper of the Heart (Japanese title "Mimi o sumaseba" also translated as "If you listen closely"). Directed by Yoshifumi Kondo and produced by Hayao Miyazaki, this tells the story of the Shizuku, an average 14 year old Japanese girl with a more than active imagination, and of the journey she makes from girlhood into something more, of first girlish love and a rite of passage. A pleasant...

6. Howl's Moving Castle (region 2)

Sun, 02 Sep 2007 12:03:44 -0400

Howl's Moving Castle is an amazing film by Japanese animation director Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli, a visual treat for everyone. It is the story of a young girl, Sophie, who believes herself too plain to ever find love. Before she knows it, however, she's been swept off her feet by the mysterious magic-user Howl, whose magical Moving Castle is famous throughout the land. Changed into a 90 year old woman by an old mage's curse, she must find a new life with Howl and the many magical...

7. Ghibli Short Short Special (region 2)

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 21:18:00 -0500

Studio Ghibli completists will definitely be interested in this -- "Short Short", a complete collection of all the odds and ends (commercials, music videos) that Ghibli has created over the years, from 1992 to 2005. Included in this 42 minute collection are shorts directed by Hayao Miyazaki, Yoshifumi Kondou, Yoshiyuki Momose, Osamu Tanabe, Shinji Hashimoto, and Takeshi Inamura, and feature not only new characters, but familiar characters from Totoro, Spirited Away, Grave of the Fireflies, and...

8. Raccoon Wars ~ Heisei Tanuki Gassen Pom Poko (region 2)

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 03:07:59 -0500

A great Studio Ghibli film available for the first time on DVD, this is Heisei Tanuki Gassen, or "Raccoon Wars" in English. When a clan of tanuki (a small dog in Asia similar to a Raccoon, called a Raccoon Dog) is threatened with the destruction of their home and possible extinction, they fight back using everything from magic to their wits to stop the humans from invading. But how does a small group of mammals stop bulldozers or construction men many more times their size? It's a...

9. Princess Mononoke *Deluxe 3 DVD release (region 2)

Fri, 17 Aug 2007 16:54:23 -0400

Princess Mononoke (Mononoke Hime) was an incredible success in Japan, making more money than any movie released here before it. A wonderful tale of the conflict between man and nature, it's told in masterful style by master Japanese animator Hayao Miyazaki. This very special Japanese release features *3 DVDs* that are just loaded with extras. In addition to the full Japanese version, you get 8 different language versions -- English, French, Cantonese, Italian, Spanish, German, and Portuguese...

10. My Neighbor Totoro ~ Tonari no Totoro (region 2)

Sat, 19 Dec 2009 11:01:43 -0500

Enjoy one of Hayao Miyazaki's best-loved works, with the excellent 2-disc release of My Neighbor Totoro. A wonderful film about a magical discovery of two girls, Totoro is filled with incredibly and memorable characters -- the magical Totoro, the unforgettable Neko-bus (cat bus), and more. A fantastic DVD release from Studio Ghibli and Buena Vista Japan, this release includes both the original Japanese version and the English-dubbed, as well English subtitles, so you can enjoy the film any way...

11. TALES from EARTHSEA ~ Gedo Senki (region 2)

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 00:29:18 -0500

In the world known as Earthsea, there is a disturbance in the balance of life. Magic is losing its power, crops failing, live stock are dying and two dragons appear to devour each other, a sign that the balance of the world is falling apart. The archemage (greatest of all wizards) named Ged (aka Sparrowhawk) sets out for a journey to discover the reason for this imbalance, leading him to Arran, an exiled prince constantly running from a shadow that fills him with fear. This leads them to a...

12. The Cat Returns ~ Neko No Ongaeshi (region 2)

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:15:45 -0500

Studio Ghibli has come into its own as one of the world's foremost animation houses. This latest DVD release tells the story of a young girl, Haru, who saves a cat prince from being hit by a truck. In return for saving his son's life, the king of cats changes Haru into a cat to marry his son. But everything is not as it would seem, a war rages between the cats, and Haru isn't so sure she's up to marrying the prince. Directed by Hiroyuki Morita and based loosely on the manga Baron - Neko No...

13. Hayao Miyazaki & Ghibli Museum (region 2)

Sun, 20 Dec 2009 15:03:17 -0500

A super treat for all Studio Ghibli fans, this is the official DVD celebrating the Ghibli Museum in Mitaka, Tokyo. In addition to offering a wealth of information to serious fans and collectors on how the museum was planned and built, the disc has subtitles in English: that makes is possible for fans of Hayao Miyazaki all over the world to enjoy this amazing documentary on the creation of the Ghibli museum, hear how it was conceived and created, and journey with the camera to Europe to see some...

14. High School of the Dead 1 (Blu-ray Disc)

Wed, 05 Jan 2011 00:12:51 -0500

High School (Highschool) of the Dead is the gritty, sexy zombie thriller originally conceived by writer Daisuke Sato and artist Shouji Sato as a blockbuster manga. The anime by the same name is presented here in crisp, high-quality Blu-ray HD, produced by Rondo Robe and Geneon Universal. Packaged in a glossy "theatrical design" cardboard slipcase with original Shouji Sato cover art, each disc contains two episodes of the show along with a special fold-out poster 'case file' documenting the...

15. High School of the Dead 2 (Blu-ray Disc)

Wed, 05 Jan 2011 00:12:51 -0500

16. Hyakka Ryouran Samurai Girls 01 Special Box 01 (Blu-ray Disc)

Tue, 04 Jan 2011 01:54:46 -0500

Get in on the ground floor of the sexy samurai schoolgirl-themed fantasy fanservice fighting anime with this limited edition box + volume 1 of the Samurai Girls Blu-ray series! Presented in stunning 1080p true High Definition video, the disc contains the first two episodes of the series plus 15 minutes of special extra content, and features a gorgeously ecchi reversible cover as well as coming with a "stand pop" plastic freestanding 2D figurine of the main heroine Jubei Yagyu. The box is...

17. Hyakka Ryouran Samurai Girls 04 Special Box 02 (Blu-ray Disc)

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 03:09:57 -0400

Hyakka Ryouran Samurai Girls is the explosively fun, ecchi anime in the spirit of Queen's Blade that brings you all the historical figures of Feudal Japan that you know, in luscious moe female versions in a modern fighting setting! Also quite similar to Ikkitousen, only with designs from famous Nitroplus desiner Nishii (Demonbane, Jingai Makyou, etc.). This limited Nishii-illustrated special box contains the fourth disc in the Blu-ray release of the series, as well as room for the 5th and 6th...

18. Haiyoru! Nyaruani 1 and 2 Perfect Box (Limited Edition)

Wed, 08 Jun 2011 07:57:46 -0400

Haiyoru! Nyaruani is the ONA (Original Net Animation) that was super popular through 2010, and is now collected here in its complete definitive form for your enjoyment! 70 minutes of anime over multiple short episodes feature the daily life adventures of Nyarlko, Mahiro and Cthuko, the former and latter as moe representations of Old Gods from the Cthulhu mythos. This collection includes the first 'season' of Haiyoru! Nyaruani as well as the second batch of episodes, subtitled "Remember My...

19. Aria the Scarlet Ammo Bullet. 1 (Blu-ray Disc)

Sun, 31 Jul 2011 09:57:51 -0400

Hidan no Aria (Aria the Scarlet Ammo) is the story of Kinji Toyama, who goes to the Tokyo Butei High School, where students learn advanced weaponry and defense and attack techniques. He's befriends by Aria, the mysterious twintail tsundere who holds an "S" class at firearms. This is the official and definitive Blu-ray release of the Aria anime, packed with tons of exclusive extras! The first disc includes episode one of the anime, plus seven minutes of extra features (creditless OP and ED...

20. I am Maru

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 02:39:31 -0500

Maru, the cute cat from Japan who is perfectly adorable in every way, gained his popularity on YouTube with a video of him just being himself, but famously for his love of cardboard boxes and jumping into them. This DVD is region free, allowing for playback on DVD player in the world. There are a total of 19 different tracks each showing off Maru's unique personality and furry love. It's hard to describe the cuteness of Maru, so we'll let the video below show his cuteness for us. This one hour...

21. Hatsune Miku Live Party 2011 ~ 39's Thanks Live in Tokyo/Sapporo (Blu-ray Disc) -- Limited Edition

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 07:32:10 -0500

Hatsune Miku is the virtual idol everyone's talking about, who in the last few years has taken the world by storm! This limited edition Blu-ray box contains 210 minutes of high-quality video from the Miku Live Party 2011 concerts that were held in Tokyo and Sapporo to resounding acclaim. With over 60 of the most popular Vocaloid songs from producers like supercell, SAMFREE, OSTER project, and wowaka, plus exclusive behind the scenes footage, this DVD is a must have for all fans of Hatsune Miku...

22. MIKUNOPOLIS in LOS ANGELES (Blu-ray Disc)

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:37:02 -0500

Ultra-popular virtual idol Hatsune Miku staged her first overseas concert on July 2nd, 2011 at the NOKIA Theatre in Los Angeles, and now you can relive the groundbreaking event in full HD video and sound with this amazing Mikunopolis Blu-ray. Enjoy 24 songs from Hatsune Miku, Megurine Luka, and the Kagamine twins by famous producers like ryo, wowaka, kuma, and iroha, plus 17 minutes of exclusive special features and a book of lyrics so you can sing along with your favorite songs. An awesome...