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Release: May 5, 2026

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Japanese soldiers time travel to feudal era. Their lieutenant allies with samurai lord to become Shogun. Both seek power through warfare. G.I. Samurai sees action superstar Sonny Chiba (The Street Fighter) heading the cast in a rip-roaring time-slip action blockbuster in which guns, tanks and helicopters come up against katana-wielding warriors on horseback! During a routine military exercise, modern-day soldiers led by Second Lieutenant Iba (Chiba) find themselves transported back in time four hundred years to war-torn feudal Japan. Facing attack by samurai warriors from rival clans, frictions rapidly emerge among these modern-day soldiers, whisked from a time of peace, freed from the strictures of a higher authority and stranded in one of the bloodiest and most decisive periods in Japan's history. Based on a novel by Ryo Hanmura and directed by Kosei Saito (Ninja Wars), G.I. Samurai's epic battle scenes wowed Japanese audiences upon release in 1979 and are now more awe-inspiring than ever in a new 4K restoration by Kadokawa Pictures. Bonus Materials LIMITED EDITION CONTENTS High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation Original lossless Japanese mono and 4.0 stereo surround audio, and remixed 5.1 surround audio Optional newly translated English subtitles Two optional viewing modes via seamless branching: the original Japanese version or the uncut English-language version titled Time Slip, with lossless English mono audio Brand new audio commentary by Samm Deighan and Tom Mes The Good Fight, an introduction by Japanese film specialist Mark Schilling Acting in Self Defence, an appreciation by Matt Alt, author of Pure Invention: How Japan’s Pop Culture Conquered the World Back in Time, a discussion of the film by authors and film critics Masaaki Nomura and Tatsuya Masuto Cast and crew interviews from 2005 with Sonny Chiba, Isao Natsuyagi, Hiromitsu Suzuki, Kamayatsu Monsieur, Jun Eto and Isao Kuraishi Original theatrical trailers Image gallery Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Ilan Sheady Collectors’ booklet featuring new writing on the film by Josh Slater-Williams Top About this item Similar From the Brand Questions Reviews G.I. Samurai [Limited Edition] [Blu-ray] G.I. Samurai [Limited Edition] [Blu-ray]

Release: September 29, 2026

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With stylized violence and imaginative supernatural elements, NINJA WARS is a standout entry in early 1980s Japanese genre cinema. Ninja Wars (original title: Iga Ninpōchō) is a dark, supernatural action film set in feudal Japan, blending ninja lore with horror and fantasy elements. The story follows Jotaro, a wandering ninja who becomes entangled in a deadly conflict between rival clans after a brutal massacre wipes out his comrades. As he investigates, he discovers that the violence is tied to a sinister conspiracy involving a demonic sect seeking power through forbidden rituals. This group employs grotesque, otherworldly abilities--blurring the line between human and monster--to eliminate their enemies and dominate the region. Jotaro joins forces with a mysterious female survivor whose own past is steeped in tragedy and vengeance. Together, they confront increasingly bizarre and terrifying foes, each wielding unnatural powers. As the battles escalate, Jotaro must rely not only on his physical skill but also on inner resolve to resist corruption and defeat the dark forces threatening to consume the land. The film is known for its stylized violence, eerie atmosphere, and imaginative (often shocking) supernatural elements, making it a standout entry in early 1980s Japanese genre cinema. Bonus Materials NEW Audio Commentary by Jonathan Clements NEW A Japanese Ninja: author Matt Alt on NINJA WARS NEW The Way of the Ninja: author and academic Daisuke Miyao on the ninja in Japanese Cinema Theatrical Trailers VHS version (in standard definition) Cast & Crew Actors: Sonny Chiba Jun Miho Akira Nakao Hiroyuki Sanada Noriko Watanabe Hiroshi Tanaka Mikio Narita Yuki Kazamatsuri Director: Kosei Saito