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.

Ju-On Black Ghost/White Ghost DVD/Blu-ray (Well Go USA)

RELEASE DATE: May 17, 2011 Two new films for the tenth anniversary of the Grudge saga…Well Go USA will be releasing the 2009 Japanese film sequels: The Grudge: Old Lady in White (Ju-On: White Ghost) and The Grudge: Girl in Black (aka Ju-On: Black Ghost).

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New One-Armed Swordsman Blu-ray (AIS)

RELEASE DATE: March 22, 2011 After losing an arm in battle and retiring from the martial world, an ex-fighter (David Chiang) must reluctantly return to his violent ways when he is pushed too far by a relentless gang. This is an import Blu-ray, which amazon.com will be carrying. Read review here.

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Return of the One-Armed Swordsman Blu-ray (AIS)

RELEASE DATE: March 22, 2011 Jimmy Wang Yu is back to take on the “Eight Demon Swordsmen” to prove that one arm, attached to the right hero, is better than even sixteen. This is an import Blu-ray, which amazon.com will be carrying. Read review here.

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One-Armed Swordsman Blu-ray (AIS)

RELEASE DATE: March 22, 2011 One-armed Jimmy Wang Yu trains to defend his martial arts school and honor the name of his dead father when the school is threatened by the same gang that killed his father. This is an import Blu-ray, which amazon.com will be carrying. Read review here.

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Crime Story Blu-ray (AIS)

RELEASE DATE: March 29, 2011 Directed by Kirk Wong (“The Big Hit”), Crime Story is based on actual facts. Jackie Chan plays a special agent assigned to protect a wealthy business magnate. Things get complicated when the tycoon is kidnapped in a daring ambush. This is an import Blu-ray, which amazon.com will be carrying.

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Synesthesia DVD (Funimation)

RELEASE DATE: May 31, 2011 Funimation presents their re-release of Synesthesia (The version is called S.A.V.E., which stands for Super Amazing Value Edition). Mari suffers from synesthesia, a rare disorder that mixes up the senses. She’s lived a sheltered life, but when her adoptive parents die mysteriously, Mari’s condition may hold the key to catching a dangerous serial killer. Now she and Shinsuke, another synesthete, must catch the killer before … Continue reading

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Gallants DVD (Tokyo Shock)

RELEASE DATE: June 14, 2011 Tokyo Shock will be releasing the martial arts comedy, Gallants. Directed by Derek Kwok Clement Cheng. Cast includes: Wong You Nam, Teddy Robin Kwan, Bruce Leung, Chen Kuan-tai, Michael Chan Wai-man, Lo Meng, Jin Au-Yeung (aka MC Jin) and Jia Xiao-Chen.

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Black Rat DVD (Tokyo Shock)

RELEASE DATE: June 21, 2011 Black Rat is a Japanese horror movie directed by Kenta Fukasaku (Battle Royale 2) and written by Futoshi Fujita. Cast includes: Haruka Shimizu, Hiroya Matsumoto, Makoto Sakamoto, Mika Shimizu, Misaki Yonemura, Rihoko Shimomiya, Rina Saito. Check out the Tokyo Shock trailer.

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Lion Vs Lion aka Roar of the Lion DVD (Tokyo Shock)

RELEASE DATE: August 23, 2011 Tokyo Shock will be releasing the 1981 Shaw Brothers martial arts classic Lion Vs. Lion (aka Roar Of The Lion). It is written and directed by Hsu Hsia (Cheetah On Fire) and Chien Yuen Sheng (Spooky Family), both are well-known action directors as well. Cast includes: Johnny Wang Lung Wei, Lo Meng, Wong Yue, Sharon Yueng and Chien Yuen Sheng.

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Whore Angels DVD (Pink Eiga)

RELEASE DATE: March 14, 2011 Komasa is a cow-girl drifter who works at the whore house, Hot-Lips . One day, she saves the life of Monroe, a pink-haired woman, who is being attacked by a demon. Monroe gets a job at Hot Lips where it s quickly discovered that her magical touch has magical healing powers. Soon she s the most popular girl there as lines of sick and handicap … Continue reading

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All’s Well End’s Well 2011 DVD (Tai Seng)

RELEASE DATE: March 29, 2011 All’s Well, Ends Well 2011 is a 2011 Hong Kong romantic comedy film directed by Chan Hing-ka and Janet Chun. It is the sixth installment in the All’s Well, Ends Well film series. Its all-star cast include: Donnie Yen, Louis Koo, Carina Lau, Raymond Wong, Cecilia Cheung, Cecilia Cheung, Chapman To, Lynn Hung and Yan Ni.

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Exit No 6 DVD (Vanguard)

RELEASE DATE: May 24, 2011 Directed by Yu-Hsien Lin, Exit No 6 revolves round Exit No. 6 of the Ximen MRT station, on the streets of Taipei in the beginning of the 21st century, 6 mysteries have taken place. Starring Eddie Peng, Ethan Ruan, Ha-na Yoo, Olivia Chen, Han Chang. Check out the trailer.

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Goemon Blu-ray/DVD (Funimation)

RELEASE DATE: April 19, 2011 From the director of Cassher (Kazuaki Kiriya) comes Goemon, a 2009 Japanese historical fantasy film directed and written by Kazuaki Kiriya. It is loosely based on the story of Ishikawa Goemon, a legendary ninja bandit hero who stole valuables from the rich and gave them to the poor. Crafted with over 2500 visual effects, the director of Casshern, Kazuaki Kiriya, weaves action with Japanese history … Continue reading

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Revenge DVD (Animeigo)

RELEASE DATE: May 17, 2011 A minor quarrel escalates into a duel. A death creates a debt of honor. The demands of honor outweigh the demands of justice, and force friends to spill each other’s blood. And the need for victory requires the sacrifice of honor. One simple argument spawns death, madness, and a final confrontation that will leave the sandy soil soaked with blood. Starring Kinnosuke Nakamura, and directed … Continue reading

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Female Convict Scorpion DVD (Tokyo Shock)

RELEASE DATE: April 12, 2011 In the wake of a shocking crime, an ordinary worman is transformed into a fighting machine in this action-drama straight from Japan. Matsu, known to the prisoners as Scorpion, is locked away in the bowels of the prison as revenge for her disfiguring attack on the warden. Granted a one-day reprieve, she attacks the warden again, which leads to more brutal punishment and humiliation. But … Continue reading

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