Unboxing [UK]: Wolf Children - Film: Collector's Edition UK (BD/DVD)

Ending the year on a high note, the high critically acclaimed Wolf Children is finally released on Blu-ray and DVD from Manga Entertainment here in the UK in time for Christmas.

Wolf Children is the fourth main director's work on films (the previous trio being Digimon: The Movie, The Girl Who Leapt Through Time and Summer Wars) and his latest film is another well done piece. I watched this film dubbed from Manga's limited theatrical release in Showroom Cinema Sheffield and it's pleasantly well done on Funimation's part. This version is a special collector's edition set that contains four art cards exclusively for this release alongside the DVD version.

BD Language: English, Japanese
BD Video: 1080p HD Native 16:9 ratio
BD Audio: English Dolby True-HD 5.1, Japanese Dolby True-HD 5.1
BD Subtitles: English (Japanese Dub with Sign Translations)
BD Region: B
BD Discs: 1
BD Defects: None

DVD Language: English, Japanese
DVD Video: 576i SD PAL Colour 16:9 ratio
DVD Audio: English Dolby Digital 5.1, Japanese Dolby Digital 5.1
DVD Subtitles: English (Japanese Dub with Sign Translations)
DVD Region: 2
DVD Discs: 2
DVD Defects: None

This version is a Collector's Edition UK release from Manga Entertainment UK and production-wise done by Madman Entertainment for Region B release and Manga Entertainment UK for Region 2 release. Funimation Entertainment did most of the work including the English dub track and extra content.

Plot:

Half Human, Half Wolf, All Heart. Wolf Children is a staggering beautiful animated feature film from director Mamoru Hosoda (Summer Wars). This epic cinematic achievement follows Hana, a woman who falls in love with a Wolf Man and gives birth to two half human, half wolf children. After fate intervenes and a tragic incident occurs, Hana seeks refuge in a rural town where she attempts to build a life for herself - and her children.

Extra Content (On-Disc):

U.S. Actor & Staff Commentary

Stage Greetings (Japan Premiere, World Premiere in Paris, Theme Song Premiere and much more)

PR video Director's Version 01 and 02

Promotional Video

Original Trailer

Original Teaser

U.S. Trailer

Extra Content (Physically):

Four art cards from the director himself Mamoru Hosoda, exclusive to this release worldwide.

Wolf Children is available on Blu-ray and DVD from Funimation (North America), Madman Entertainment (Australia) and Manga Entertainment (United Kingdom).