The wait is almost over for the classic ’90s animated film Ninja Reel, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a new collector’s edition Blu-ray. Ninja Scroll Limited Edition Steelbook is on sale October 22Amazon is now offering deep discounts. you can Pre-order the new Blu-ray version of Ninja Scroll on Amazon for just $34. Technically, you can save over 50% with this deal, but the Ninja Scroll’s original $70 price tag doesn’t make sense since it was announced in August. But hey, at least now you can get great anime on Blu-ray at a more reasonable price.
$34 (originally $70)
The Ninja Scrolls Limited Edition Steelbook contains a Blu-ray copy of the animated film in 1080p with English or Japanese dub and English subtitles. It also comes with a full audio commentary from director Yoshiaki Kawajiri and character designer Yukata Minowa. You also get a stylish steel book box with promotional art on the cover and interior panels, and a removable slipcase.
Amazon leads the pack with Ninja Scrolls pre-order deals. As of October 4, the pre-order price on Amazon is just $34, which is more than 50% off the list price. You can also pre-order the Ninja Scroll at Walmart for $47.49. Amazon has previously charged that price, so Walmart may adjust its listings to match. Both retailers offer a pre-order price guarantee, so if you’ve already ordered at Amazon at a higher price, don’t worry: You’ll be charged the lowest price quoted since placing your order.
For those unfamiliar with the film, Ninja Scroll is a violent, action-packed story set in feudal Japan during the Edo period. The film follows wandering swordsman Jubei Kiugami as he finds himself embroiled in a supernatural conspiracy to overthrow the Tokugawa shogunate. Although it originally premiered in Japan in 1993, it wasn’t officially released in North America until 2012. For example, despite this, it still became one of the most popular animations of the 90s, ranking among other animated works aimed at mature audiences. “Akira,” “Ghost in the Shell” and the original “Berser” TV series.
Speaking of Berserk, you can pick up the original 1997 Blu-ray collection for $43 (originally $60). The collection was released earlier this year, followed by the Berserker: Golden Age Arc Commemorative Edition in August. Meanwhile, the 4K Blu-ray version of “Akira” is priced at only $18, and “Ghost in the Shell” is priced at $20.
