Naruto Triple Feature Collector's Edition Blu-ray Movie

Rating summary

Movie		4.5
Video		3.5
Audio		3.5
Extras		3.0
Overall		4.0

Naruto Triple Feature Collector's Edition Blu-ray Movie Review

A "tri-pack" for steelbook enthusiasts.

Reviewed by Neil Lumbard November 18, 2020

Naruto is one of the most popular anime series of all time. Produced by acclaimed animation studio Pierrot (Bleach), the action-adventure series is based on the beloved manga by Masashi Kishimoto (which appeared in Shonen Jump). Taking aim at the big- screen fun, Naruto also featured a series of feature-films. The first 3 productions: Naruto: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow, Naruto: Legend of the Stone Gelel, and Naruto: Guardians of the Crescent Moon Kingdom are now available (at last!) on Blu-ray in North America. Take aim for greatness and re-live these gems (or experience them for the first time)! A blast of high-octane energy awaits.

A triple-feature steelbook experience.

For more information on each respective feature-film, please refer to the individual reviews linked to below:

Naruto: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow Blu-ray Review

Naruto: Legend of the Stone Gelel Blu-ray Review

Naruto: Guardians of the Crescent Moon Kingdom Blu-ray Review

Naruto Triple Feature Collector's Edition Blu-ray Movie, Video Quality 

For more information on the video-presentation of each feature-film in the Naruto: Triple Feature collection, please refer to the individual reviews linked to below:

Naruto: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow Blu-ray Review

Naruto: Legend of the Stone Gelel Blu-ray Review

Naruto: Guardians of the Crescent Moon Kingdom Blu-ray Review

Naruto Triple Feature Collector's Edition Blu-ray Movie, Audio Quality 

For more information on the audio-presentation of each feature-film in the Naruto: Triple Feature collection, please refer to the individual reviews linked to below:

Naruto: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow Blu-ray Review

Naruto: Legend of the Stone Gelel Blu-ray Review

Naruto: Guardians of the Crescent Moon Kingdom Blu-ray Review

Naruto Triple Feature Collector's Edition Blu-ray Movie, Special Features and Extras 

The edition features exclusive steelbook packaging. The release features the same art-work which is highlighted on the standard-edition but without any text printed on the imagery itself. The steelbook features the original art work of comic-book artist Whilce Portacio (Uncanny X-Men). This was a... interesting choice of art. To say the least.

The design can best be described as Americanized and seems like what one might find from a popular 90's comic-book. The style is completely different from the actual anime character-designs. While the steelbook feels nice in hand, the art work leaves a lot to be desired and seems like a missed chance for Naruto to receive a steelbook design that is more true to the characters and the anime artistry. Nice try, VIZ. Do better next time, please.

On disc extras are as follows:

Hidden Leaf Village Grand Sports Festival (SD, 11:00)

Audio Commentary on Naruto: The Movie – Legend of the Stone of Gelel

Audio Commentary on Naruto: The Movie – Guardians of the Crescent Moon Kingdom

Naruto Triple Feature Collector's Edition Blu-ray Movie, Overall Score and Recommendation 

Naruto is a fan-favorite anime series for a reason: the characters are engaging, the animation is superb, and the odyssey taken is truly epic every step of the way. Fans of the franchise will want to experience the feature-films. Arriving on Blu-ray for the first time in North America, the triple-feature Naruto collection includes the first three feature-films in the saga. Plenty of action and adventure awaits.

While the Naruto films are easily worth the price of admission, the set is a bit inconsistent and would have benefited from a second (or third) disc to space out the content. VIZ made a mistake in cramming all three films on to one disc and there are some occasional compression artifacts. The steelbook packaging is also a little lackluster. The art should have been created to reflect the original animation style (not a comic-book). Nonetheless, the package is cost-effective and worthwhile for fans (even if the release falls a bit short of reaching perfection). Recommended.