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Release: July 5, 2011

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Cult director Takashi Mike (ICHI THE KILLER, AUDITION) delivers a bravado period action film set at the end of Japan's feudal era in which a group of unemployed samurai are enlisted to bring down a sadistic lord and prevent him from ascending to the throne and plunging the country into a wartorn future.

Release: March 24, 2026

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A yakuza is murdered on rival turf, providing the catalyst for a gang war between a number of factions seeking a redistribution of power. A yakuza (played by Miike himself in a cameo) is murdered after violently assaulting a hostess on rival turf, providing the catalyst for a gang war between a number of factions seeking a redistribution of power. In this densely-layered gangland drama , the backroom maneuvering of the senior figures in the yakuza, overseen by Mr. Kaito (Hiroki Matsukata, The Rapacious Jailbreaker), are juxtaposed against the actions of the street-level mobsters, as the two sides head towards an inevitable collision. Written by Graveyard of Honor scribe Shigenori Takechi, Miike directed Agitator in 2001, arguably the most notable year of his career, alongside Ichi the Killer, Visitor Q, and The Happiness of the Katakuris. Epic in scope, the film is presented here in its original theatrical version, and in a two-part 200 minute extended version, until now only available on Japanese VHS. Bonus Materials High-definition digital transfer of theatrical version of Agitator Standard definition transfer of 200 minute extended version of Agitator, presented in its original two-part form Original uncompressed mono audio Newly filmed interview with Takashi Miike (2025) Audio commentary by Tom Mes Newly improved subtitle translation Trailer Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Time Tomorrow Limited edition booklet featuring new writing by Tom Mes Cast & Crew Actors: Taisaku Akino Toshikazu Atsushiba Naoyuki Chiba Director: Takashi Miike Top About this item Similar From the Brand Reviews Agitator

Release: February 12, 2019

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Product Description One of the most shocking J-horror films ever made, Audition exploded onto the festival circuit at the turn of the century to a chorus of awards and praise. The film would catapult Miike to the international scene and pave the way for such other genre delights as Ichii the Killer and The Happiness of the Katakuris. Recent widower Shigeharu Aoyama is advised by his son to find a new wife, so he seeks the advice of a colleague having been out of the dating scene for many years. They take advantage of their position in a film company by staging an audition to find the perfect woman. Interviewing a series of women, Shigeharu becomes enchanted by Asami, a quiet, 24-year-old woman, who is immediately responsive to his charms. But soon things take a very dark and twisted turn as we find that Asami isn’t what she seems to be… Pulling the audience into a story that will lead to one of the most harrowing climaxes in cinema history, Miike twists and turns us through delirious editing and shocking visuals for one of the most depraved nightmares of all time! Special Edition Contents Brand new 2K restoriation of original vault elements Original 5.1 Dolby Surround Audio Optional English subtitles Audio commentary with director Takashi Miike and screenwriter Daisuke Tengan Brand new commentary by Miike biographer Tom Mes examining the film and its source novel Introduction by Miike Ties that Bind – A brand new interview with Takashi Miike Interviews with stars Ryo Ishibashi, Eihi Shiina, Renji Ishibashi and Ren Osugi Damaged Romance: An appreciation by Japanese cinema historian Tony Rayns Trailers Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Matthew Griffin FIRST PRESSING ONLY: Illustrated collector's booklet featuring new writing on the film by Anton Bitel Review Miike's break out hit is a slow-burn that's well worth the wait until the famous climax. Audition is essential viewing for fans of Japanese horror. It's packed to the hilt with goodies, making it an essential purchase for fans of the movie. Dread Central In its dual ideology and blending of both psychological and body horror, Audition is a significant work of Japanese Horror... This special release is a must-buy, especially given all commentary that speaks to its thematic ideas. Bloody Disgusting Arrow has once again provided a cult item to interested fans that improves on the technical merits of previous releases and the supplemental material is fantastic. If you're a Miike fan, this is a no brainer. Highly recommended. Blu-ray.com Arrow Video outfits the most notorious and profound of modern horror films with a vivid transfer, and with supplements that wrestle intelligently with its many mysteries. --Slant Magazine Top About this item Similar From the Brand Reviews Audition [Blu-ray]

Release: June 16, 2026

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When a recent widower is advised by his son to find a new wife, he seeks the advice of a colleague having been out of the dating scene for many years. One of the most notorious J-Horror films ever made, Takashi Miike's Audition exploded onto the festival circuit at the turn of the 21st century to a chorus of awards and praise. The film catapulted Miike to the international scene and paved the way for such other genre delights as Ichii the Killer and 13 Assassins. When recent widower Shigeharu Aoyama (Ryo Ishibashi, American Yakuza) is advised by his son to find a new wife, he seeks the advice of a colleague having been out of the dating scene for many years. The two men decide to take advantage of their position working at a film company to stage an audition to find the perfect partner. Interviewing a series of women, Shigeharu soon becomes enchanted by Asami (Eihi Shiina), a quiet, 24-year-old woman, who is immediately responsive to his charms. However, events quickly take a very dark and twisted turn as we find that Asami isn't what she seems to be... Pulling the audience into a story that will lead to one of the most harrowing climaxes in cinema history, Miike twists and turns us through delirious editing and shocking visuals for one of the most depraved nightmares of all time, now presented in stunning 4K UHD. Bonus Materials 4K ULTRA HD LIMITED EDITION CONTENTS Brand new 4K restoration from the original Super 16mm camera negative by Arrow Films approved by director of photography Hideo Yamamoto 4K (2160p) UHD Blu-ray™ presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) Newly restored original lossless stereo and 4.0 audio, plus optional DTS-HD MA 5.1 surround audio Optional English subtitles Introduction by director Takashi Miike Audio commentary by director Takashi Miike and screenwriter Daisuke Tengan Audio commentary by Miike biographer Tom Mes Callback, a brand new interview with actor Ryo Ishibashi Ties that Bind, an interview with director Takashi Miike Damaged Romance, an appreciation by Japanese cinema historian Tony Rayns Archive interviews with stars Ryo Ishibashi, Eihi Shiina, Renji Ishibashi and Ren Osugi Deeper Deeper Into Audition, an audio essay by author and critic Alexandra Heller-Nicholas Trailers Image gallery Collectors’ booklet featuring new writing on the film by Anton Bitel, Jennie Kermode and Jamie Graham Reversible sleeve featuring newly commissioned artwork by Dark Inker - Sampson and original UK artwork by Graham Humphreys Cast & Crew Actors: Ryo Ishibashi Eihi Shiina Tetsu Sawaki Director: Takashi Miike

Release: February 13, 2018

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Manji, a highly skilled samurai, becomes cursed with immortality after a legendary battle. Haunted by the brutal murder of his sister, Manji knows that only fighting evil will regain his soul. He promises to protect a young girl named Rin and help her avenge her parents, who were killed by a group of master swordsmen led by ruthless warrior Anotsu. The mission will change Manji in ways he could never imagine... the 100th film by master director TAKASHI MIIKE.

Release: March 31, 2026

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From legendary cult filmmaker Takashi Miike comes the story of Ikuto and Ryoma, troubled teens who meet in juvenile detention and plan to fight their way to freedom. Inspired by MMA fighter and Breaking Down founder Mikuru Asakura, the two boys set their sights on competing in Asakura’s popular tournament. After their release, they discover they must defeat their pasts outside the ring before they can become champions inside it.

Release: February 11, 2020

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Product Description When a duplicitous scheme by the low-level yakuza, Kase (Shota Sometani) goes hilariously wrong, a terminally ill boxer, Leo (Masataka Kubota), and a disturbed drug addicted call girl, Monica (Sakurako Konishi), find themselves innocently caught in the crosshairs of two warring gangs. Over the course of the increasingly ludicrous night, the two fall passionately in love, while the hail of bullets and blood fall quietly in the background. From prolific auteur Takashi Miike, this noir-tinged, violent yakuza film, is Miike at his most fun and anarchic. Language: Japanese (original), English (dub) Subtitle: English Review "Violent, hilarious, and violently hilarious" --IndieWire so relentlessly, outrageously entertaining --Screen International First Love ranks among Miike s most purely entertaining movies --AV Club See more

Release: November 26, 2024

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As emotional as it is violent, Takashi Miike's powerful action drama follows young Riki Fudoh (Shosuke Tanihara) eager for revenge against his Yakuza boss father (Toru Minegishi) for the brutal honor killing of his brother. Building up his own crime empire out of high school classmates, the vengeful Riki launches an all-out war for control of the streets. Takeshi Caesar, Mickey Curtis, Tamaki Kenmochi, Miho Nomoto also star. 100 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks Japanese; Subtitles: English; audio commentary; featurettes In Japanese with English subtitles.

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A family running a rural guesthouse keeps burying the bodies of guests who inconveniently die on the premises.

Release: March 20, 2018

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Product Description Blu-ray. Takashi Miike's Ichi The Killer has endured as one of the most influential pieces of genre filmmaking of the last two decades, and now it returns in a stunning all-new digitally restored special edition approved by Miike himself. This visceral, bloody, and often hilarious film follows Kakihara (Tadanobu Asano), a notoriously sadistic yakuza enforcer whose search for his boss killer brings him into the orbit of a demented costumed assassin known as Ichi (Nao Ohmori). Rated: R Restricted Review A blood-stained commentary on a toxic world --Village Voice A movie for the Manson Family --Village Voice Assaults the notion of respectability in art --Slant Magazine

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Actors staging a classic ghost story become consumed by jealousy and blurred boundaries between performance and reality.

Release: January 24, 2017

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After several years spent working almost exclusively in the direct-to-video world of ‘’V-cinema’’ in Japan, Takashi Miike announced himself as a world-class filmmaking talent with this trio of thematically-connected, character-centric crime stories about violence, the underworld of Japanese society, families both real and surrogate, and the possibly hopeless task of finding one's place in the world. His first films made specifically for theatrical release, and his first for a major studio, the

Release: January 24, 2017

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After several years spent working almost exclusively in the direct-to-video world of ‘’V-cinema’’ in Japan, Takashi Miike announced himself as a world-class filmmaking talent with this trio of thematically-connected, character-centric crime stories about violence, the underworld of Japanese society, families both real and surrogate, and the possibly hopeless task of finding one's place in the world. His first films made specifically for theatrical release, and his first for a major studio, the