Category Archives: Asian Titles

New & upcoming Blu-ray/DVD releases of Asian films, including Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Thai and more. Please click on the Amazon.com affiliate links to support this site.

Bohachi Bushido: The Villain | Blu-ray (Discotek Media)

Bohachi Bushido: The Villain | Blu-ray (Discotek Media)

RELEASE DATE: June 27, 2023 On June 27, 2023, Discotek Media is releasing the Blu-ray (Region A) for 1974’s Bohachi Bushido: The Villain, the spiritual successor to Teruo Ishii’s 1973 film, Bohachi Bushido. The film stars Goro Ibuki (Battles Without Honor and Humanity Vol. 1), Reiko Ike (Sex and Fury), Bin Amatsu (The Street Fighter), Keiko Aikawa (The Bullet Train), Kenji Kusumoto (The Great Killing) and Takashi Ebata (Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart … Continue reading

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Game Trilogy | Blu-ray (Arrow)

RELEASE DATE: June 20, 2023 On June 20, 2023, Arrow Films is releasing the Blu-ray (Region A) collection for Toru Murakawa’s Game Trilogy, which will include 1978’s The Most Dangerous Game, 1978’s The Killing Game and 1979’s The Execution Game spread across 2 discs. In 1978’s The Most Dangerous Game, Yusaku Matsuda (Ridley Scott’s Black Rain) stars as an assassin who gets involved in a corporate feud when he’s hired to kill a rival … Continue reading

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Violent Streets | Blu-ray (Film Movement)

Violent Streets | Blu-ray (Eureka)

RELEASE DATE: May 16, 2023 On May 16, 2023, Film Movement will be releasing the Blu-ray for 1974’s Violent Streets (aka Violent City). Directed by Hideo Gosha (Samurai Wolf 2: Hell Cut), the film stars Noboru Ando (Violent Fraternity), Akira Kobayashi (Tokyo Mighty Guy), Isao Natsuyagi (I Want To), Bunta Sugawara (Cops vs. Thugs) and Tetsuro Tanba (You Only Live Twice). In Violent Streets, a retired yakuza is caught in the … Continue reading

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The Brave Archer Collection | Blu-ray (Shout!)

The Brave Archer Collection | Blu-ray (Shout!)

RELEASE DATE: April 18, 2023 On April 18, 2023, Shout! Factory is releasing a 5-disc Blu-ray (Region A) collection for The Brave Archer Collection, which will includes The Brave Archer, The Brave Archer 2, The Brave Archer 3, The Brave Archer and His Mate and Little Dragon Maiden. Officie details: Adapted from The Legend Of The Condor Heroes, the wuxia novel by Jin Yong, this phantasmagorical martial arts saga – … Continue reading

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Heart of Dragon | Blu-ray (Arrow)

RELEASE DATE: April 11, 2023 On April 11, 2023, Arrow Video is releasing a Blu-ray (Region A) for Sammo Hung’s 1985 action-drama, Heart of the Dragon (aka First Mission). In the film, Jackie Chan plays a cop who gives up his dream of being a sailor to take care of his mentally challenged brother, played by Hung. Note: An alternative slipcase, featuring original artwork, will be available exclusively through Arrow’s official website. … Continue reading

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God of Gamblers | Blu-ray (88 Films)

RELEASE DATE: May 1, 2023 On May 1, 2023, 88 Films will be releasing a Blu-ray (Region B) for God of Gamblers, Wong Jing’s 1989 Hong Kong action-comedy classic that stars Chow Yun Fat (Hard Boiled, Project Gutenberg), Andy Lau (The White Storm 2: Drug Lords, The Last Blood) and Joey Wong (City Hunter, The Big Heat). Ko Chun is the greatest high-roller in the world, king of the casino … Continue reading

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Golgo 13 | Blu-ray (Discotek Media)

RELEASE DATE: May 30, 2023 On May 30, 2023, Discotek Media is releasing the Blu-ray for Golgo 13, a 1973 actioner directed by Junya Sato (1975’s The Bullet Train) and starring Ken Takakura (The Yakuza). This upcoming release marks its first official English-language home video release, and its first time on Blu-ray anywhere. Based on Takao Saito’s popular Manga and Anime of the same name, Takakura stars as Golgo 13, a … Continue reading

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Tiger Cage Trilogy | Blu-ray (Shout! Factory)

Tiger Cage Trilogy | Blu-ray (Shout! Factory)

RELEASE DATE: May 9, 2023 On May 9, 2023, Shout! Factory will release a Blu-ray (Region A) set for Yuen Woo Ping’s Tiger Cage action trilogy, which includes 1988’s Tiger Cage, 1990’s Tiger Cage 2 and 1991’s Tiger Cage 3.  Collectively, the series is headlined by Jacky Cheung (High Risk), Carol Cheng (Armor of God II: Operation Condor), Simon Yam (Final Run), Donnie Yen (Raging Fire), Rosamund Kwan (Armor of God), Cynthia Khan (Eternal Fist), … Continue reading

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Yakuza Graveyard | Bu-ray (Radiance Films)

RELEASE DATE: May 15, 2023 On May 15, 2023, Radiance Films is releasing the Blu-ray (Region A/B) for Yakuza Graveyard, a 1976 classic gangster film from legendary Japanese filmmaker, Kinji Fukasaku (The Green Slime, Battle Royale, Doberman Cop). Official details: Description: When he falls for the beautiful wife of the jailed boss of the Nishida gang, things start to spiral out of control for detective Kuroiwa (Tetsuya Watari, Graveyard of Honour). … Continue reading

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Bio Zombie | Blu-ray (Vinegar Syndrome)

Bio Zombie | Blu-ray (Vinegar Syndrome)

RELEASE DATE: February 2023 This February, Vinegar Syndrome is releasing the Blu-ray for Bio Zombie, a 1998 Hong Kong cult classic directed by Wilson Yip (Ip Man 4: The Finale). The film stars Jordan Chan (Golden Job), Sam Lee (Still Human), Emotion Cheung (Septet: The Story of Hong Kong), Angela Tong (Honour of the Gods) and Wayne Lai (Where A Good Man Goes). Official details: This special limited edition spot … Continue reading

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The Grandmaster of Kung Fu | Blu-ray (Well Go USA)

RELEASE DATE: January 31, 2023 On January 31, 2023, Well Go USA will be releasing the Blu-ray & DVD for The Grandmaster of Kung Fu, a 2019 martial arts film starring Dennis To (The Legend is Born – Ip Man, Kung Fu League) At the end of Qing Dynasty. Japan, which is trying to seize Tianjin, opens the Honghua Military Academy and suppresses the local Martial Arts Association. Martial arts expert … Continue reading

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Royal Warriors | Blu-ray (Eureka)

RELEASE DATE: January 23, 2023 Now available from Goodie Emporium is the Blu-ray (Region B) for Royal Warriors (aka In the Line of Duty), a 1986 Hong Kong actioner directed by David Chung Chi-Man (Magnificent Warriors). Following on from the success of Yes, Madam – Michelle Yeoh returned straight away to the girls-with-guns genre with this fast paced 80s Hong Kong action classic. When CID officer Yip (Yeoh), a Japanese Interpol … Continue reading

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Snake and Crane Arts of Shaolin | Blu-ray (88 Films)

RELEASE DATE: January 16, 2023 Goodie Emporium now has 88 Films’ newly updated Blu-ray (Region B) for the Lo Wei-produced Jackie Chan classic, Snake and Crane Arts of Shaolin. This 1978 Kung Fu film directed by Chan Chi Hwa (Shaolin Wooden Men) and also stars Nora Miao Ke Hsiu (The Skyhawk, Bruce Lee’s Deadly Fingers). An international box office success, this all-time classic is one of Jackie Chan’s most beloved … Continue reading

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Death Knot | Blu-ray (Well Go USA)

"Death Knot" Theatrical Poster

RELEASE DATE: January 17, 2023 On January 17, 2023, Well Go USA is releasing the Blu-ray & DVD for Death Knot, a 2021 Indonesian thriller that not only stars, but also marks the directorial debut of actor Cornelio Sunny (3 Alif Lam Mim). The exciting new wave of Indonesian cinema (The Raid, The Raid 2, Macabre, The Night Comes for Us, Killers, Impetigore, etc.) continues with this upcoming film starring Cornelio Sunny … Continue reading

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The Iceman Cometh | Bu-ray (88 Films)

Goodie Emporium is now shipping the Blu-ray (Region B) for The Iceman Cometh (aka Time Warriors), a 1989 Hong Kong sci-fi actioner directed by Clarence Ford (Special I.D., Naked Killer) that stars Yuen Biao (Circus Kids), Maggie Cheung (The Eagle Shooting Heroes) and Yuen Wah (Kung Fu Vs. Acrobatic). In The Iceman Cometh, two opposing Ming Dynasty warriors fall into an ice crevice and are unthawed in the early 1990’s … Continue reading

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