On September 8, 2026, Toy Robot Video (a new sub-label of Arrow Video) will be releasing a Blu-ray (Region A/B) for Roaring Fire. Directed by Norifumi Suzuki (The Killing Machine), this 1981 martial arts film stars Hiroyuki Sanada (John Wick 4) and Sonny Chiba (Wolf Guy: Enraged Lycanthrope).
Emmy© Award winner Hiroyuki Sanada (Royal Warriors) stars in this wild, action-packed comedy thriller, available for the first time on Blu-ray!
On the death bed of his adoptive father, Texas-raised rancher Joji learns a shocking family secret – he has a twin brother and sister he never knew about. Determined to find his brother, Joji travels to Japan only to discover he has been mysteriously killed. As he stays with his sister and digs deeper, Joji uncovers his uncle’s involvement in criminal enterprises, including plans to obtain a priceless 130-carat diamond known as the Queen of Sheba. Betrayal and vengeance unfold as Joji confronts his corrupt uncle and fights to avenge his family.
Roaring Fire had a brief U.S. theatrical release by New Line Cinema in 1982, features an all-star cast including Sonny Chiba, Etsuko Shihomi, famous wrestler Abdullah the Butcher and was directed by veteran filmmaker Norifumi Suzuki (Sex & Fury). Roaring Fire makes its Blu-ray debut in the US and UK in 2026 with brand-new special features, via Toy Robot Video.
Limited Edition Features:
- Collector’s cards
Features:
- NEW! Audio Commentary with film historian Brian Bankston
- NEW! Fire-storm!, Japanese film critic Akihiko Ito on Sonny Chiba, the man, the actor, the legend
- NEW! A Roaring Success, critic James Mudge (Eastern Kicks) offers a retrospective on Roaring Fire
- NEW! Wrestle with Fire, pro-wrestling critic and film writer Chris Lines on the life and times of Abdullah the Butcher
- Theatrical trailer & TV Spot
- NEW! A Buffet of Comedy and Action, critic Clément Rauger discusses the secrets of Roaring Fire
Pre-order this title at The Goodie Emporium, a U.S.-based online store that currently has many Import Shaw Brothers/Golden Harvest/martial arts DVD/Blu-ray movies in-stock – with New titles being added regularly!
Check out Toy Robot Video’s Trailer below:
It’s about time Hiroyuki Sanada’s earlier works got this treatment! He really has an impressive career having graduated from the Sonny Chiba Action school, being an alumni of the Royal Shakespeare Company and having acted in such a wide variety of films.
Almost bought a shitty VHS copy of this a few years ago, I’ve been waiting so long to see it. I love me some Sanada, and this Toy Robot label is killing it right out of the gate.