Academy Award-Winning The Boy and the Heron Anime Film Gets BTS Documentary

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Credit: 2023 Hayao Miyazaki/Studio Ghibli


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Credit: 2023 Hayao Miyazaki/Studio Ghibli

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The Boy and the Heron anime film continues to captivate hearts and minds across generations worldwide. With the upcoming The Boy and the Heron documentary, a new portal into the creative process of Hayao Miyazaki will be shown to the viewers.

This new behind-the-scenes documentary will provide viewers with unprecedented access to Hayao Miyazaki’s craftsmanship and dedication that go into each frame of the award-winning anime film, making it a must-have for fans!

The Boy and the Heron Anime Film’s BTS Documentary Is Coming to Blu-Ray and DVD

The Boy and the Heron anime film is getting a new documentary titled Hayao Miyazaki and the Blue Heron: The Path (Road) to How Do You Live?

It will be a collection of completely re-edited material from the documentary The Style of Professional Work: Ghibli and Hayao Miyazaki’s 2399 Days broadcast on the NHK channel.

The documentary will be available on both Blu-ray and DVDs, along with the 120-minute main film that will be released on the same day, in addition to the documentary originally aired in NHK.

In addition to the documentary, the DVD, Blu-ray, and 4K UHD details for The Boy and the Heron anime film have also been released.

All versions will contain the main story, other video bonuses and benefits, and will ship with different packaging. Prices will start at 5,180 JPY, tax included.

Meanwhile, the anime film's behind-the-scenes documentary will be included in a special Blu-ray and DVD edition priced at 12,650 JPY and 9,350 JPY, inclusive of tax, respectively.

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When Is the Release Date of The Boy and the Heron Documentary?

The Boy and the Heron anime film's behind-the-scenes documentary in Blu-ray and DVD editions will be released on July 3, 2024, the same day as the other editions in the lineup.

It is up to fans to decide which edition to purchase the best, but it is recommended to own the special editions that contain the behind-the-scenes documentary of the anime film.

Where to Buy The Boy and the Heron BTS Documentary

As listed on the official website of Walt Disney Studios Japan, fans who want to purchase the behind-the-scenes documentary of The Boy and the Heron can place an order on online retailers such as Amazon Japan, Rakuten, 7net, HMV & Books Online, Tsutaya, Yodobashi, and Joshin.

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