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.

Horny Working Girl: From 5 to 9 | DVD (Impulse Pictures)

RELEASE DATE: July 9, 2013 Impulse Pictures presents the DVD for Katsuhiko Fujii’s Horny Working Girl: From 5 to 9. A woman named Chieko Kuwano (Junko Asahina) is hired as an assistant manager at a large corporate office in Japan. Fed up with the boss and his perverted ways, the ladies in the building band together to plot their own special kind of revenge.

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Nurse Diary: Wicked Finger | DVD (Impulse Pictures)

RELEASE DATE: July 9, 2013 Impulse Pictures presents the DVD for Katsuhiko Fujii’s Nurse Diary: Wicked Finger. The first film in Nikkatsu’s three picture “Nurse Diary” series, Katsuhiko Fujii is a strange mix of comedy, nudity and sex with an oh-so-crazy plot that will have you shaking your head in disbelief! Starring Etsuko Hara, Asami Ogawa and Hiroshi Unayama.

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Kickin’ It Shaolin Style: 12 Movie Set | DVD (Mill Creek Entertainment)

RELEASE DATE: July 16, 2013 Mill Creek Entertainment presents the DVD for the Kickin’ It Shaolin Style: 12 Movie Set, which includes: Dynamite Shaolin Heroes, Shaolin Invincible Guys, The Cavalier, 18 Shaolin Riders, Stranger from Shaolin, Shaolin Kung Fu, Fist From Shaolin, Shaolin Brothers, Rebel of Shaolin, Shaolin Death Squad, Shaolin Super Dragon and The Magnificent. Star highlights: Lo Lieh, Chiu Chen, Kwan Wong, Carter Wong, John Cheung and Sing … Continue reading

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Flying Fists of Kung Fu: 12 Movie Set | DVD (Mill Creek Entertainment)

RELEASE DATE: July 16, 2013 Mill Creek Entertainment presents the DVD for the Flying Fists of Kung Fu: 12 Movie Set, which includes: 7 Steps of Kung Fu, Ninja Fists of Fire, 18 Fatal Strikes, 5 Pattern Dragon Claws, Crane Fighter, Wu Tang Magic Kick, Tiger At The Top, Tai Chi Shadow Boxing, Drunken Tai Chi, Crazy Horse, Intelligent Monkey, Phantom Kung Fu and Mantis Under Falcon’s Claws. Star highlights: … Continue reading

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Detective Dee & True Legend Double Feature | Blu-ray (Indomina)

RELEASE DATE: June 17, 2013 Indomina presents the Blu-ray Double Feature for Detective Dee & True Legend. Tsui Hark’s epic mystery film Detective Dee stars Andy Lau, Carina Lau, Li Bingbing and Tony Leung Ka-fai; Yuen Woo-ping’s True Legend stars Vincent Zhao, Jay Chou, Michelle Yeoh, Andy On, David Carradine, Cung Le and Gordon Liu. Specially priced and together for the first time!

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Flying Swords of Dragon Gate & True Legend Double Feature | DVD (Indomina)

RELEASE DATE: June 17, 2013 Indomina presents the DVD Double Feature for Flying Swords of Dragon Gate & True Legend. Tsui Hark’s Flying Swords of Dragon Gate stars Jet Li, Zhou Xun and Chen Kun; Yuen Woo-ping’s True Legend stars Vincent Zhao, Jay Chou, Michelle Yeoh, Andy On, David Carradine, Cung Le and Gordon Liu. Specially priced and together for the first time!

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Night Train | DVD (Pathfinder Home Entertainment)

RELEASE DATE: June 25, 2013 Pathfinder Home Entertainment presents the DVD for Diao Yi’nan’s Night Train. Wu works as a prison guard that kills prisoners on death row. One day, she starts a romance with a stranger named Li Yun. What she doesn’t know is Li is the husband of one of the prisoners she killed. Night Train is a gripping tale of love and revenge, an official selection at the … Continue reading

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15 Kick-Butt Martial Arts Movies 3-Disc Set | DVD (Echo Bridge)

RELEASE DATE: June 4, 2013 Echo Bridge presents the DVD for The 15 Kick-Butt Martial Arts Movies 3-Disc DVD set, which includes Driven To Kill, Supercop, The Accidental Spy, Logan’s War: Bound by Honor, The President’s Man, The President’s Man: A Line in the Sand, Best of the Best 3 & 4, L.A. Streetfighters, Laser Mission, My Name is Modesty, The Heroic Trio, Once A Thief, Once A Thief: Family … Continue reading

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Double Feature: Young Tiger & Eagle Shadow Fist | Blu-ray & DVD (Origin Releasing)

RELEASE DATE: TBA Origin Releasing presents Young Tiger & Eagle Shadow Fist on Blu-ray & DVD. As with this set, it’s a scary thought knowing these two pre-stardom Jackie Chan flicks are being released on Blu-ray. 1973’s Young Tiger is also known as Rumble in Hong Kong and Eagle Shadow Fist (not to be confused with Snake in the Eagle’s Shadow) is also known as Not Scared To Die. Pre-order with caution.

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Ninja the Mission Force: The Complete Second Season | DVD (Dark Maze Studios)

RELEASE DATE: March 22, 2013 Dark Maze Studios presents the DVD for Ninja the Mission Force: The Complete Second Season. This new series pays homage to the wacky ninja films of director Godfrey Ho. Bonus features include: 2 commentary tracks for all 10 episodes (creators Ed Glaser and Meagan Rachelle; actors Ed Glaser, Allison Pregler and Brad Jones), “The Outlaw Script,” and a bonus movie: Godfrey Ho’s Ninja The Protector. Check … Continue reading

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Double Feature: Fire Dragon & Fantasy Mission Force | Blu-ray & DVD (Origin Releasing)

RELEASE DATE: TBA Origin Releasing presents Fire Dragon & Fantasy Mission Force on Blu-ray & DVD. This 1982 oddity is directed by Chu Yen Ping (Island of Fire) and stars Jackie Chan, Brigitte Lin and Wang Yu (read our reviews). Not sure if this would qualify as a “double feature,” since they’re the same movie (Fire Dragon is the Japanese version of Fantasy Mission Force, which features alternate footage). Pre-order with caution. … Continue reading

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The Life of Oharu | Blu-ray & DVD (Citerion Collection)

RELEASE DATE: July 9, 2013 Criterion Collection presents the Blu-ray & DVD for 1952’s The Life of Oharu, directed by Kenji Mizoguchi (Sansho the Bailiff). This tale of a 17th century samurai’s daughter looks better than ever with its high-definition digital film restoration. Also included are a pack of extras, including Mizoguchi’s Art and the Demimonde, an illustrated audio essay featuring Andrew; plus much more!

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Nightfall | Blu-ray & DVD (Well Go USA)

RELEASE DATE: May 21, 2013 Well Go USA presents the Blu-ray & DVD for Nightfall, a 2012 Hong Kong murder mystery from director Roy Chow (Murderer). The film features a host of familiar faces including Nick Cheung, Simon Yam, and Michael Wong, as well as Shawn Dou, Janice Man, and Kay Tse. The story is about a hardened detective investigating the death of a Hong Kong celebrity. Watch the trailer.

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Jackie Chan Double Feature: Battle Creek Brawl & City Hunter | Blu-ray & DVD (Shout! Factory)

RELEASE DATE: July 16, 2013 Shout! Factory presents the Blu-ray & DVD for the 3rd Jackie Chan Double Feature, which contains 1980′s Battle Creek Brawl (aka The Big Brawl) & 1993′s City Hunter on Blu-ray & DVD. Please check back for updates regarding extra features and languages.

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Ring of Curse | aka Gomenasai | DVD (Tokyo Shock)

RELEASE DATE: June 25, 2013 Tokyo Shock presents the DVD for Ring of Curse (aka Gomenasai), directed by Mari Asato (Ju-on: Black Ghost). This 2011 Japanese horror film not only stars members of the female Japanese girl band, Buono! — it also features their music. The story revolves around a girl named Kurohane, who casts curses to those who give her trouble. Starring Momoko Tsugunaga, Miyabi Natsuyaki and Airi Suzuki. Watch … Continue reading

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