OVERALL: Draw

Between the US, Australian, UK and French releases for the correct aspect ratio (note the latter is not English friendly). Note, we are unaware of why the runtimes are different for the French/US and UK/Australian deleted scenes. If you can shed any light on the matter, please let us know.

This has also been released in:
- Brazil by Vinny Movies
- Japan by Shogaku Kan (regular edition)
- Japan by Shogaku Kan (deluxe edition)
- Korea by DS Media
- Spain by Cameo

Versions:
This film exists in both a version for the domestic Japanese market and a shorter version for the international market.

The domestic Japanese version runs for c.145mins. About 20mins of footage was removed for the international version.

See Movie Censorship for more details.

General Note:
The film licensors have stated that the full 141 minute Japanese cut of the film will not be licensed outside of Japan.

CUTS:

• Blu-ray A America- Magnolia Home Entertainment - No cuts - shorter "International" version (125:09)
• Blu-ray B Australia- Icon Home Entertainment - No cuts - shorter "International" version (125:10)
• Blu-ray B France- HK Video - No cuts - shorter "International" version
• Blu-ray B Germany- Ascot Elite Home Entertainment - No cuts - shorter "International" version (125:02)
• Blu-ray B Scandinavia- Another World Entertainment / Night Visions Distribution / Studio S - No cuts - shorter "International" version (125:06).
• Blu-ray B United Kingdom- Artificial Eye - No cuts - shorter "International" version (125:11)

Do you own a release not listed? Then please visit our forums and let us know!

Comparison added by Samuel_Scott on 07/07/11
Comparison last updated by Vincent_Bouche on 08/11/23

UPDATE LOG:

07/07/11: Initial entry.
16/09/11: Added UK release.
21/09/11: Updated overall slightly.
22/01/12: Added Australian release.
29/08/14: Added Movie Censorship link, and noted additional releases.
30/04/17: Corrected Australian distributor.
23/06/17: Added Scandinavian release.
08/11/23: Added French release.