Summary
The Blu-ray release of Suzume includes special features such as commentary and interviews with the director, giving fans a deeper look into the film's creative process. The film is themed around natural disasters, with impressive performances from the cast in both Japanese and English versions. Fans can directly support anime creators by purchasing the Blu-ray release, demonstrating the demand for more anime like Suzume.
by Makoto Shinkai suzume is one of the biggest anime movies of 2023, and now the acclaimed series is available on Blu-ray thanks to Crunchyroll. Shinkai is famous for his emotional stories that focus on the theme of facing the trauma of living through natural disasters. Suzume addresses similar themes in an emotional story. With a stunning re-release of the film along with special features that help fans better understand the creative process behind Suzume, this is a Blu-ray release worth checking out.
Available on Crunchyroll's store for an MSRP of $64.98, Suzume's limited edition Blu-ray release comes with Blu-ray, DVD copy, Blu-ray special features, 4 high-quality art cards and 60-page art book. The release includes both the original Japanese and English dubs. The special features alone are enjoyable, which come with commentary from the director, an interview with Radwimps, the musicians behind much of Suzume's soundtrack, a making-of documentary export, etc
Suzume follows the heroine who accidentally sets off a chain of events across Japan that could lead to a major disaster. Along with the help of a man named Souta, who has been transformed into a chair, and a mysterious guardian spirit named Daijin, Suzume travels across Japan trying to close special doors leading to a different world. dangerous world.
Suzume's Blu-ray release is a wonderful tribute to one of the best Anime films of 2023
With an artbook, cards and a special features disc, Suzume's Blu-ray release brings even more excitement to fans of Makoto Shinkai's latest masterpiece. The art books and cards are nice additions and look quite nice, but don't offer much more than that. It's certainly a nice addition, but the artbook in particular has a few handwritten notes from Shinkai himself on various sections that haven't been translated yet. That's far from a deal-breaker, but it's worth noting.
However, for Suzume fans, the real value lies in the extra features that come with the Limited Edition, and these certainly don't disappoint. Shinkai is a true visionary and has become one of the most famous anime directors for good reason, so seeing him in action is thrilling. Plus, all the moments with the cast were great too. There is a moment in the first special episode, Behind the Door, where Suzume's voice actress, Nanoka Hara, learns that she has been cast in the lead role and bursts into tears of joy.
When trying to craft a story set in present-day Japan, Shinkai couldn't stop thinking about how natural disasters affected and displaced people.
Another special highlight of the special is the interview with Shinkai. Shinkai details how he never intended to make Suzume a disaster film and that his original intention for the film was to create a thrilling adventure story set in modern-day Japan . However, when trying to craft a story set in present-day Japan, Shinkai couldn't stop thinking about how natural disasters affected and displaced people. Disaster plays a big role in Suzume as confirmed in the film's ending, so hearing Shinkai's thoughts on that element was interesting.
Why Suzume received many honors as one of the best animated films of 2023
However, regardless of any special features, Suzume is still a great movie that every anime fan should see. Shinkai is a master at creating films that are both emotionally satisfying and audience-pleasing in equal measure. With Suzume, Shinkai has achieved the perfect balance as the story delves into the theme of dealing with pain while still being entertaining.
One of the best parts of the film are the many excellent performances from both Suzume's original Japanese cast and the English dub cast. As is clear from behind-the-scenes footage, Nanoka Hara put her all into her leading role, delivering a performance that was completely authentic to the character. On the other hand, Nichole Sakura's English dub version of Suzume captures many difficult emotions, making her performance just as captivating as Hara's. Regardless of which version of the movie fans watch, the cast does a great job.
Nichole Sakura is best known for her role as Cheyenne on the sitcom Superstore.
The foundation of the entire film is Shinkai's consistently great direction. Shinkai's best animated films have always featured beautiful moving images, and Suzume offers possibly his most sumptuous direction to date. Of particular note is Shinkai's use of color. In Suzume, the color green is given special importance, as evidenced by the main character's school uniform as well as the lush grasslands. Everything appears in an eye-catching way. This Blu-ray release especially looks impressive on the right TV.
Why fans should support Blu-ray releases of their favorite anime series
Blu-ray helps support anime creators in a more direct way
In the age of streaming, it's easy for fans to only care about what anime series or movies are available on streaming channels. While this is entirely valid, especially given the high cost of physical media, fans who can afford special Blu-ray releases should show support for their favorite shows and movies. Shows like Suzume may have made quite a bit of money at the box office, but buying physical releases is an even more direct way to let the anime production committee know what fans want to see more of. .
Aside from the idea of monetized voting, it's important to note that licensing agreements for anime are notoriously fickle, meaning that owning a physical copy of an anime is one of the few ways to guarantee rights access.
What makes Suzume an especially attractive deal for fans is just how much extra special features are added. Hearing Shinkai and the Suzume cast talk about the film is touching and will definitely give fans a greater appreciation for this already incredible film. suzume is one of the best anime shows of recent times, so fans won't want to miss the premiere of the Crunchyroll hit.