Studio Ghibli followers can add a handful of Steelbook Version Blu-ray and DVD combo packs to their assortment for low costs throughout Amazon’s Black Friday sale, together with a number of of one of the best movies directed by Hayao Miyazaki. My Neighbor Totoro, Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind, and Princess Mononoke Steelbooks are discounted to solely $16.19. You too can get The Secret World of Arietty Steelbook Version for a similar value. And if you have not picked up Shout Manufacturing facility’s 2025 rerelease of Grave of the Fireflies, you may seize the Steelbook Version for less than $13.49.
In the meantime, the usual Blu-ray version of The Boy and the Heron is discounted to $16.49, and Miyazaki’s directorial debut, Lupin the third: The Citadel of Cagliostro, is on sale for $18 on Blu-ray and $21 on 4K Blu-ray. Lupin the third is not a Ghibli film, however it’s undoubtedly value watching when you’re a fan of Miyazaki’s work.
Along with the collectible case, every Blu-ray and DVD combo pack film consists of particular options and an unique booklet with creator commentary, storyboards, and idea artwork. The booklets are additionally included with the usual Blu-ray editions.
Together with the aforementioned three, there are eight Studio Ghibli motion pictures written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki in matching Steelbook Editions for $19 or much less: Spirited Away, Ponyo, My Neighbor Totoro, Howl’s Transferring Citadel, Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind, Princess Mononoke, Porco Rosso, and The Wind Rises.
These eight Miyazaki-directed motion pictures and a lot of the different Steelbook Editions in Shout Manufacturing facility’s Ghibli catalog comply with the identical design aesthetic: a vibrant, strong background coloration with character artwork within the center (as proven above). The Boy and the Heron and Grave of the Fireflies are the exceptions to this rule. The Boy and the Heron, the primary and solely Studio Ghibli film on 4K Blu-ray, depicts a full scene on its steelbook cowl. The Boy and the Heron’s 4K Steelbook Version is discounted to $28 (was $45).
Shout Manufacturing facility took the identical method with Grave of the Fireflies when the 1989 movie returned to Blu-ray this summer time after being out of print for years. As talked about, Grave of the Fireflies Steelbook Version is discounted to an all-time low value of $13.49 (was $27) for Black Friday.
We additionally included the upcoming Steelbook Version of The Citadel of Cagliostro within the record above. As famous above, it is not a Ghibli movie–it launched earlier than Studio Ghibli existed–the 1979 animated movie was Hayao Miyazaki’s directorial debut. The Citadel of Cagliostro Steelbook Version is unique to Crunchyroll and releases December 15.
Studio Ghibli Blu-ray Field Units (Walmart Unique)
Walmart has unique Studio Ghibli Blu-ray field units that includes motion pictures written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki. The Studio Ghibli 4-Movie Set seems to have simply launched. Priced at $37, this assortment comes with the usual version Blu-ray and DVD combo packs of Citadel within the Sky, Kiki’s Supply Service, Ponyo, and My Neighbor Totoro. Every film is packaged in its personal plastic case, and you continue to get the booklets for all 4. Apart from saving some money, the one distinction right here is you get an outsized slipcover that includes the duvet artwork for all 4 motion pictures.
There are three Studio Ghibli 2-Movie Units at Walmart. Princess Mononoke and Nausicaa and the Valley of the Wind are bundled collectively for $20. You too can get Howl’s Transferring Citadel with Spirited Away for $23. The third set consists of two movies discovered within the 4-Movie Set: My Neighbor Totoro and Ponyo for $20.
Full your Studio Ghibli Assortment
A few of Shout Manufacturing facility’s Steelbook Editions are out of print, together with Citadel within the Sky, Studio Ghibli’s first movie. The fantasy journey was written and directed by Miyazaki in 1986. For context, Miyazaki’s 1984 movie Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind, whereas branded as a Ghibli movie nowadays, premiered the yr previous to Studio Ghibli’s founding.
One of many movies Miyazaki wrote however did not direct, Whisper of the Coronary heart, can be out of print. The Steelbook Version of Whisper of the Coronary heart’s 2002 spin-off The Cat Returns is not out there both.
Fortunately, Citadel within the Sky and Whisper of the Coronary heart have customary editions for $16-$19 every. You’ll be able to full the Studio Ghibli filmography by selecting up the usual Blu-ray editions of The Cat Returns, Pom Poko, The Pink Turtle, My Neighbors the Yamadas, Ocean Waves, and Tales from Earthsea.
Under, you may discover Studio Ghibli’s full filmography in customary version Blu-ray and DVD combo packs. You will additionally discover two 4K motion pictures on the record under: The Boy and the Heron’s customary 4K Blu-ray and Lupin the third: The Citadel of Cagliostro. As talked about above, it is not a Ghibli film, however it was directed by Hayao Miyazaki.
A number of the newer customary editions include cardboard sleeves, and most are made by Shout Manufacturing facility, however there are nonetheless some Blu-rays lingering round from the times when Disney distributed Studio Ghibli motion pictures on Blu-ray and DVD.
Studio Ghibli Motion pictures on DVD
When you do not thoughts watching DVDs, you’ll find a few of Studio Ghibli’s greatest motion pictures on DVD for beneath 10 bucks. Simply remember you will not get the booklet that comes with Blu-ray and DVD combo packs.
Hayao Miyazaki’s Manga & Studio Ghibli Movie Comics
Miyazaki followers must also take a look at the Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind Manga Field Set. It is the one manga collection authored by Miyazaki. Naturally, the seven-volume collection has loads of materials that did not make it into the movie adaptation. The field set collects your complete run into two hardcover books totaling 1,104 pages. The slipcased set is on sale for $47.89 (was $80) at Amazon. You too can get Shuna’s Journey, a manga written and illustrated in watercolor by Miyazaki, for over 50% off. First printed in 1983, the shifting story lastly acquired an English translation in 2022.
A handful of Studio Ghibli hits have been tailored into comics through the years. Up till final yr, many particular person volumes of the Movie Comics had been troublesome as a result of they had been out of print. Viz Media’s new All-in-One Editions have introduced the Movie Comics again to life as budget-friendly hardcover books. Movie Comedian variations of Spirited Away, My Neighbor Totoro, Kiki’s Supply Service, and Ponyo can be found now. Every guide is comprised of nonetheless photos from the films alongside textual content that tells the total story in a distinct medium.
You too can preorder the All-in-One Editions of Princess Mononoke and Citadel within the Sky Movie Comics forward of their releases subsequent yr.
