Jinpachi Nezu · 1980s

3 Jinpachi Nezu movies from the 1980s on 4K Blu-ray, ranked S to D by transfer quality. 1 S-Tier pick including Angel's Egg.

Decade

All 3 1980s 3

Year

All 3 1980 1 1981 0 1982 0 1983 0 1984 0 1985 2 1986 0 1987 0 1988 0 1989 0

Angel's Egg(1985)

7.7/10

dir. Mamoru Oshii

S-Tier

S-Tier from Umbrella Entertainment. Mamoru Oshii's 1985 animated film that collectors have wanted on a quality physical release for years.

Umbrella Entertainment · 4K + Blu-ray (Australia)

Ran(1985)

8.2/10

dir. Akira Kurosawa

A-Tier

StudioCanal's A-Tier 4K has people asking when Criterion or someone else will do the definitive release. The 35mm theatrical screenings keep fueling demand for Kurosawa in the best possible presentation.

StudioCanal · 4K + Blu-ray (United Kingdom)

Kagemusha(1980)

7.9/10

dir. Akira Kurosawa

Akira Kurosawa's lauded feudal epic presents the tale of a petty thief who is recruited to impersonate Shingen, an aging warlord, in order to avoid attacks by competing clans. When Shingen dies, his generals reluctantly agree to have the impostor take over as the powerful ruler. He soon begins to appreciate life as Shingen, but his commitment to the role is tested when he must lead his troops into battle against the forces of a rival warlord.

Toho · 4K Ultra HD