On December 3, 2025, Umbrella is releasing a Blu-ray (Region B) for G.I. Samurai (aka Time Slip or I Want To). Directed by Kosei Saito (Ninja Wars), this 1979 actioner stars martial arts legend Sonny Chiba (Fighting Fist, Soul of Chiba).
Packed with explosive clashes of metal versus sword, Chiba’s signature physical intensity, and a pulsing ’70s soundtrack, G.I. Samurai delivers a high-octane fusion of sci-fi, historical drama, and all-out action.
When a modern-day Japanese Self-Defense Force platoon, led by Lieutenant Yoshiaki Iba (Chiba), is mysteriously transported to Japan’s Warring States era, they find themselves in a world of samurai, warlords, and endless conflict. For Iba, survival isn’t enough; he sees a path to seize power, forging an alliance with a ruthless daimyo in a bid for supremacy.
Only available from the Umbrella webstore, G.I. Samurai Collector’s Edition includes:
- 48 page booklet featuring behind the scenes content and essays by Patrick Macias and Jonathan Clements
- Custom artwork rigid case by Colin Murdoch
- Custom artwork slipcase by Colin Murdoch
- 8 artcards
- A3 reversible poster
- Limited Edition Numbered release
- Restored in 4K by Kadokawa
- NEW! Audio Commentary with Author Patrick Macias
- NEW! Jidaigeki With Tanks: A Conversation with “G.I.Samurai” Screenwriter Toshio Kamata
- Interviews with Actors Sonny Chiba, Isao Natsuyagi, Hiromitsu Suzuki, Kamayatsu Monsieur, Jun Eto and Isao Kuraishi
- Interview with Tank Owner Eiji Suzuki
- Trailer
- Teaser
Watch the film’s Trailer below:
Sonny Chiba is boring. Next please!
Better than lots of crappy Chiba movies.