Synopsis: Disturbing animated psychological thriller depicts pop singer's identity clash through violent hallucinations. Though visually intense and thematically ambitious, the convoluted plot, uneven animation, shrill English dubs may distract mainstream viewers.
Trailers - An assortment of promotional pieces, some taking different approaches.
Promotional Video Edited by Satoshi Kon (11:35) - An extended (very extended) trailer that only gives away about 70% of the film. I guess watch this if you're in a hurry?
Rex Logo Trailer (1:57) - This one doesn't hold back, even if it's much shorter.
Madhouse Logo Trailer (1:55) - Same as above except for the opening tag, from what I can tell.
GKIDS Trailer (2:27) - A much more traditional (and tamer, relatively speaking) trailer with forced English subtitles and occasional text touting the new 4K restoration.
Shudder Trailer (1:01) - Totally different from the above, but likewise with translation subtitles.
DISC TWO - BLU-RAY MOVIE + BONUS FEATURES
All extras below are carried over from Shout Factory's earlier Blu-ray, covered here.
Original Standard Definition Version (1:21:19)
Satoshi Kon Lecture (41:10)
English Credits (3:47)
"Angel of Your Heart" Recording Session (4:22)
"Angel of Your Heart" Full English Version (4:15)
Trailers
US / UK Original Trailer (1:39)
UK Re-Release Trailer (1:11)
Japanese Trailer (1:59)
Cast and Crew Interviews
Director Satoshi Kon (10:45)
Voice Actor Junko Iwao (5:41) - Mima (Japanese Version)
Voice Actor Ruby Marlowe (2:40) - Mima (English Version)
Voice Actor Wendee Lee (2:21) - Rumi (English Version)
Voice Actor Bob Marx (2:00) - Me-Mania (English Version)
DISC THREE - BLU-RAY BONUS FEATURES
Satoshi Kon Lectures - Seen above, this is the full series of three speeches from the director; Shout's 2019 Blu-ray (Disc 2) only included the first installment. Recorded on separate evenings in front of a small audience alongside assistant Runa Nagai, they're straightforward in their approach and a lot more interesting than the titles imply. Each session is subtitled to translate the original Japanese, of course, and they collectively play like little film school lessons where Kon talks about his influences, story origins, production elements, his visual approach, themes, and much more, all with occasional references to the film on a live monitor.