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Daimajin Strikes Again AKA Daimajin gyakushû AKA Wrath of Daimajin (Blu-ray) (1966)
A Wave of Evil Has Been Unleashed!Director: Kazuo Mori
OVERALL: Draw-
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Extras:DISC ONE
Daimajin (83:47)
Return of Daimajin (78:55)
DISC TWO
*The Film
"Daimajin: Behind the Scenes" 2009 interview with cinematographer Fujio Morita (28:13)
"Daimajin" Trailer (2:31)
"Return of Daimajin: Behind the Scenes" 2009 interview with cinematographer Fujio Morita (31:04)
"Return of Daimajin" Trailer (1:53)
"Daimajin Strikes Again: Behind the Scenes" 2009 interview with cinematographer Fujio Morita (28:21)
"Daimajin Strikes Again" Trailer (2:24) -
Subtitles:English (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Japanese DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono
English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:All extras in 1080p, in Japanese with optional English subtitles.
"Daimajin" and "Return of Daimajin" have the original AIP-TV English dubs. "Daimajin Strikes Again" was never dubbed by AIP-TV, and this edition features a newly created English dub track.
Initial pressings come packaged with a slipcover. -
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Extras:DISC ONE: Daimajin
DISC TWO: Return of Daimajin
DISC THREE: Wrath of Daimajin
*The Film
Audio Commentary by Asian historian Jonathan Clements (2021)
2009 interview with cinematographer Fujio Morita (87:29, in Japanese with English subtitles)
Japanese Theatrical Trailer (2:24, in Japanese with English subtitles)
Japanese Teaser Trailer (0:56, in Japanese with English subtitles)
Image Gallery (19 images) -
Subtitles:English (for Japanese) and English HoH (for English)
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Japanese LPCM 1.0
English LPCM 1.0 -
Case type:Special Case
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Notes:"Daimajin" and "Return of Daimajin" have the original AIP-TV English dubs. "Wrath of Daimajin" was never dubbed by AIP-TV, and this edition features the English dub track originally created for the US Mill Creek Blu-ray edition from 2012.
Three discs in separate cases housed in a box with reversible sleeves for each disc featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Matt Frank for each disc, postcards featuring the original Japanese artwork for all three films, and an illustrated collector's 100-page book featuring new essays by Jonathan Clements, Keith Aiken, Ed Godziszewski, Raffael Coronelli, Erik Homenick, Robin Gatto and Kevin Derendorf.
Reissued in a Standard Edition, without the collectibles. -
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Extras:"Daimajin Strikes Again: Behind the Scenes" 2009 interview with cinematographer Fujio Morita (28:21)
Filmographies/Biographies
Stills Gallery
Poster Gallery
Theatrical Teaser (0:57)
Theatrical Trailer (2:25) -
Subtitles:None
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Japanese LPCM 2.0 Mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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UPC Number:4988111111081
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Notes:Also available in the 3 disc 3 film "Daimajin Blu-ray Box which includes "Daimajin", "The Return of Daimajin" and "Daimajin Strikes Again".
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Extras:DISC ONE: Daimajin
DISC TWO: Return of Daimajin
DISC THREE: Wrath of Daimajin
*The Film
Audio Commentary by Asian historian Jonathan Clements (2021)
2009 interview with cinematographer Fujio Morita (87:29, in Japanese with English subtitles)
Japanese Theatrical Trailer (2:24, in Japanese with English subtitles)
Japanese Teaser Trailer (0:56, in Japanese with English subtitles)
Image Gallery (19 images) -
Subtitles:English (for Japanese) and English HoH (for English)
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Japanese LPCM 1.0
English LPCM 1.0 -
Case type:Special Case
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Notes:"Daimajin" and "Return of Daimajin" have the original AIP-TV English dubs. "Wrath of Daimajin" was never dubbed by AIP-TV, and this edition features the English dub track originally created for the US Mill Creek Blu-ray edition from 2012.
Three discs in separate cases housed in a box with reversible sleeves for each disc featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Matt Frank for each disc, postcards featuring the original Japanese artwork for all three films, and an illustrated collector's 100-page book featuring new essays by Jonathan Clements, Keith Aiken, Ed Godziszewski, Raffael Coronelli, Erik Homenick, Robin Gatto and Kevin Derendorf. -
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OVERALL: Draw
The Arrow release for the most comprehensive extras (the Fujio Morita interviews from other releases are presented as one feature-length extra on the third disc).
GENERAL NOTES:
When ADV released "Return of Daimajin" and "Wrath of Daimajin" (aka "Daimajin Strikes Again") on DVD they accidentally swapped the titles. This was corrected when the films were re-released on DVD in 2005. -
CUTS:
- Blu-ray ALL Daimajin Triple Feature America- Mill Creek Home Entertainment - No cuts (87:18).
- Blu-ray ALL The Daimajin Trilogy [Limited Edition] America- Arrow Films - No cuts (87:18)
- Blu-ray ALL Japan- Kadokawa - No cuts (87:34).
- Blu-ray ALL The Daimajin Trilogy [Limited Edition] United Kingdom- Arrow Films - No cuts (87:18)
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Comparison added by Samuel_Scott on 13/09/14
Comparison last updated by James-Masaki_Ryan on 07/08/21UPDATE LOG:
13/09/14 - Initial entry.
Please ensure you read our disclaimer.
16/05/18: Added Japan.
06/05/21: Some clean-up, added additional title, and added note regarding on upcoming Arrow set.
16/06/21: Added Arrow.
07/08/21: Updated winner, Morita interview year.
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