Watch Studio Ghibli films in more beautiful visuals than DVD. Studio Ghibli Collection, directed by Isao Takahata, "Pom Poko" Blu-ray Disc. For this Blu-ray release, a master was created using "4K digital remaster" by scanning the film at "4K" (approximately 8.29 million pixels), which is four times the resolution of standard "2K" (approximately 2.07 million pixels). This allows for the recording of richly textured high-quality images, recreating the color and visuals of the theatrical release. As a video bonus, a special narration of the rakugo "Tanuki Sai" by the third generation Kokontei Shincho is included. This is a rare recording specially narrated for this work. Additionally, audio and subtitles are available in languages from many countries where the film was introduced, including English, French, Korean, and Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin), along with storyboard visuals that can be enjoyed in picture-in-picture with the main feature, as well as dubbing scripts and trailer edits.
In the Tama Hills of suburban Tokyo, where town development is progressing, the peaceful lives of the tanuki are threatened. They decide to revive their ancestral "transformation studies" and challenge humans to battle. The tanuki launch various strategies to repel humans, but their efforts yield little success. Then, the three elder tanuki from Shikoku arrive, declaring the activation of the "Yokai Great Operation," showcasing the essence of transformation studies. Despite their earnestness, the tanuki's plans are somewhat lacking, and the outcome of their grand operation unfolds...
BD50/1 disc/Picture Disc/MPEG-4 AVC/MGVC/Copy Protection
16:9 Widescreen 1920×1080 FULL HD
Japanese (2.0ch Surround/DTS-HD Master Audio (Lossless)), English, French, German, Finnish, Korean, Mandarin (2.0ch Surround/Dolby Digital), Cantonese (2.0ch Stereo/Dolby Digital)
Japanese, English, French, German, Korean, Chinese (Traditional, Cantonese), Chinese (Traditional, Mandarin)
● Storyboard (Picture-in-Picture with main feature)
● Dubbing script
● Special narration rakugo "Tanuki Sai" by Kokontei Shincho (approximately 14 minutes)
● Trailer edits
★ Special package specifications