Following its debut in Japanese cinemas in November 2023 and globally in April 2023, licensor and publisher of anime CrunchyRoll has announced they will be offering a limited edition physical Blu-ray release of Makoto Shinkai’s Suzume on 12 March 2024.
So what do you get for the premium price of buying a limited edition copy of Suzume? In addition to getting the film on a Blu-ray disc, you will also receive a 60-page art book and four art cards. The imagery to the left showcases what this limited edition collection will look like. This is available at a standard retail price of $64.98 USD, or “CrunchyRoll’s Price” of $48.74 USD.
Neither of these of interest to you? Prefer to save some money? Thankfully, CrunchyRoll will also be offering a Standard Edition, priced at $39.98 USD (or a “CrunchyRoll Price” of $29.99 USD). Regardless of what version you purchase, the on-disc special features remain the same, and are arguably the richer bonus content:
- Director’s Commentary
- Director’s Interview
- Director’s Filmography Recap
- RADWIMPS Interview
- “The Making Of” Documentary
- Ending Scene “Tadaima” Version
- Special Commemoration Videos
- Promo Video Collection
- Teaser & Trailers
- Roundtable Interview With Makoto Shinkai, Yojiro Noda & Kazuma Jinnouchi
Both versions are now available to pre-order via the official CrunchyRoll website or select anime retailers.
About Suzume
On the other side of the door, was time in its entirety—
“Suzume” is a coming-of-age story for the 17-year-old protagonist, Suzume, set in various disaster-stricken locations across Japan, where she must close the doors causing devastation.
Suzume’s journey begins in a quiet town in Kyushu (located in southwestern Japan) when she encounters a young man who tells her, “I’m looking for a door.” What Suzume finds is a single weathered door standing upright in the midst of ruins as though it was shielded from whatever catastrophe struck. Seemingly drawn by its power, Suzume reaches for the knob… Doors begin to open one after another all across Japan, unleashing destruction upon any who are near. Suzume must close these portals to prevent further disaster.
—The stars, then sunset, and the morning sky.
Within that realm, it was as though all time had melted together in the sky…
Never-before-seen scenery, encounters and farewells… A myriad of challenges await her on her journey. Despite all the obstacles in her way, Suzume’s adventure shines a ray of hope upon our own struggles against the toughest roads of anxiety and constraints that make up everyday life. This story of closing doors that connect our past to the present and future will leave a lasting impression upon all of our hearts.
Drawn in by these mysterious doors, Suzume’s journey is about to begin.
