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A timeless Studio Ghibli film will be reprinted this summer. Shout Factory is set to launch a Limited Edition Steelbook Blu-ray of Grave of the Fireflies on July 8. In contrast to many Ghibli features, the 1989 movie directed by Isao Takahata is not necessarily appropriate for younger audiences. Rated PG-13 for violence and bloodshed, this somber narrative unfolds during the final days of World War II in Japan. Grave of the Fireflies Limited Edition Steelbook is available for preorder at an attractive discount at Walmart and Amazon. Alternatively, you can preorder the standard edition Blu-ray for just $18.
Grave of the Fireflies: Limited Edition Steelbook (Blu-ray)
$22 (previously $27) | Launches July 8
Grave of the Fireflies Limited Edition Steelbook
comes with 1080p Blu-ray and DVD editions of the film. Concerning the extras, there’s an in-depth exploration of its storyboards, numerous deleted sequences that were created only as storyboards, image collections, a gathering of trailers, an interview with director Isao Takahata, and a conversation with the late film reviewer Roger Ebert.
Amazon was initially charging the full $27 MSRP, but the price has now decreased to align with Walmart‘s $22 offer. If you place an order now from either store, you will automatically receive an updates on any additional discounts available until your preorder is dispatched.
While films created by Studio Ghibli typically revolve around fantasy and encompass environmental themes, Grave of the Fireflies stands out as one of the rare exceptions, drawing inspiration from the personal narratives of World War II survivor Akiyuka Nosaka. Grave of the Fireflies revolves around 14-year-old Seita and his four-year-old sister Setsuko, war orphans endeavoring to survive amidst food shortages, abusive relatives, and bombardments by the Allied forces in rural Japan.
The film does not hold back in addressing its topic, yet it remains a timeless animated masterpiece with a profound message at its heart and fleeting instances of joy within this somber tale. Just be ready for an emotional journey with this movie.
The case design for Grave of the Fireflies resembles that of last year’s The Boy and the Heron Steelbook release more than the prior editions in the Studio Ghibli Steelbook series. Grave of the Fireflies was previously released on Blu-ray in 2012 and has obtained a steelbook release showcasing a singular old-fashioned background color aesthetic. However, earlier Blu-ray editions have been out of print for years.
Studio Ghibli Movies on Blu-ray – Limited Edition Steelbooks
For a more whimsical, lighter experience, you may wish to explore Studio Ghibli’s other films, particularly those helmed by Hayao Miyazaki. You cannot go wrong with favorites such as Spirited Away or Princess Mononoke–which are stunningly animated and carry timeless tales to share–while additional movies like Howl’s Moving Castle and Kiki’s Delivery Service are also crowd pleasers.
If you are an enthusiast of these releases, we have compiled all the Studio Ghibli films listed below that come within this sturdy protective casing. They all maintain a cohesive style–Grave of the Fireflies in this specific design has been sold out indefinitely–and they are all in standard Blu-ray format, except for The Boy and the Heron, which includes both 4K and standard Blu-ray discs.
- Ponyo: Steelbook Edition (Blu-ray) — $18.89 (
$27) - Porco Rosso: Steelbook Edition (Blu-ray) — $17.89 (
$27) - From Up on Poppy Hill: Steelbook Edition (Blu-ray) — $17.89 (
$27) - When Marnie Was There: Steelbook Edition (Blu-ray) — $17.89 (
$27) - Princess Mononoke: Steelbook Edition (Blu-ray) — $18.43 (
$27) - Spirited Away: Steelbook Edition (Blu-ray) — $18.89 (
$27) - Kiki’s Delivery Service: Steelbook Edition (Blu-ray) — $18.89 (
$27) - My Neighbor Totoro: Steelbook Edition (Blu-ray) — $18.89 (
$27) - Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind: Steelbook Edition (Blu-ray) — $18.89 (
$27) - Howl’s Moving Castle: Steelbook Edition (Blu-ray)
— $18.89 ($27) - The Secret World of Arietty: Steelbook Edition (Blu-ray) — $18.89 (
$27) - The Wind Rises: Steelbook Edition (Blu-ray) — $18.89 (
$27) - The Boy and the Heron: Steelbook Edition (4K UHD + Blu-ray) — $28 (
$45) - My Neighbor Totoro: 30th Anniversary Edition (Blu-ray) — $35 (
$50) - The Tale of The Princess Kaguya: Steelbook Edition (Blu-ray) — $22 (
$27) - Only Yesterday: Steelbook Edition (Blu-ray) — $22 (
$27) - Grave of the Fireflies: Steelbook Edition (Blu-ray) — $23 (
$27)
Studio Ghibli Film Comics – Comprehensive Editions
For admirers of Studio Ghibli’s distinctive artistic style, you may also wish to obtain the new Comprehensive Edition hardcover omnibuses published by Viz Media. These are fundamentally a compilation of images extracted from each film and employed to narrate those narratives in print, enabling you to truly appreciate the artistry of each movie.
- Spirited Away Film Comic: Comprehensive Edition (Hardcover) — $26 (
$35) - My Neighbor Totoro Film Comic: Comprehensive Edition (Hardcover)??? $30
- Kiki’s Delivery Service Film Comic: Comprehensive Edition (Hardcover) — $18 (
$30) - Ponyo Film Comic: Comprehensive Edition (Hardcover) — $30 | Releases July 22
Spirited Away, My Neighbor Totoro, and Kiki’s Delivery Service are currently available, and Ponyo is available for preorder. Each volume is a substantial, surprisingly affordable hardcover adorned with stunning full-color art.
Additional recent and forthcoming titles based on Ghibli films encompass The Art of the Boy and the Heron, which is set to launch on May 27, as well as My Neighbor Totoro: The Official Cookbook, which was released earlier this month.
Fans of Howl’s Moving Castle should also explore the forthcoming Deluxe Limited Edition of Diana Wynne Jones’ novel, which inspired the Miyazaki-directed film adaptation.
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