The Sonny Chiba Collection Blu-ray Movie
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Yakuza Wolf: I Perform Murder / Yakuza Wolf 2: Extend My Condolences / Bodyguard Kiba / Bodyguard Kiba 2 / Swords of Vengeance / Samurai Reincarnation / Shogun's ShadowShout Factory | 1972-1989 | 7 Movies | 741 min | Not rated | Nov 15, 2022
Movie rating
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| Users |  | 0.0 |
| Reviewer |  | 3.5 |
| Overall | | 3.5 |
Overview
The Sonny Chiba Collection (1972-1989)
Get ready for some of the wildest action films from the impressive legacy of Sonny Chiba! This box set comprises just a small collection from his incredibly successful career. Some of these films are making their North America Blu-ray debut. Shinichi "Sonny" Chiba will be greatly missed by his legion of fans. The "Street Fighter" will live on forever!
| Foreign | 100% |
| Martial arts | 27% |
| Horror | 23% |
| Drama | 15% |
| Crime | 9% |
| Action | 4% |
| Fantasy | Insignificant |
Specifications
Video
Video codec: MPEG-4 AVC
Video resolution: 1080p
Aspect ratio: 1.85:1, 2.35:1
Original aspect ratio: 2.35:1, 1.85:1
Audio
Japanese: DTS-HD Master Audio Mono
Japanese: DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0
Mono track for all films except Shogun's Shadow
Subtitles
English
Discs
Blu-ray Disc
Four-disc set (4 BDs)
Playback
Region A (B, C untested)
Review
Rating summary
| Movie |  | 4.0 |
| Video | | 4.0 |
| Audio | | 4.0 |
| Extras |  | 2.0 |
| Overall | | 3.5 |
The Sonny Chiba Collection Blu-ray Movie Review
Reviewed by Neil Lumbard September 28, 2023The Sonny Chiba Collection is an essential collection for fans of the legendary Japanese actor and famed martial artist Sonny Chiba. For those with an interest in the martial arts legacy of the actor, the great collection by Shout Factory assembles seven of the most iconic roles by Chiba. The set provides the following feature-films: Yakuza Wolf: I Perform Murder, Yakuza Wolf 2: Extend My Condolences, Bodyguard Kiba, Bodyguard Kiba 2, Shogun's Shadow, Samurai Reincarnation, and Swords of Vengeance. An essential and must-own collection for Chiba enthusiasts.
For more information on the feature-films included in the Sonny Chiba Collection, please refer to the individual reviews linked to below:
Yakuza Wolf: I Perform Murder Blu-ray Review
Yakuza Wolf 2: Extend My Condolences Blu-ray Review
Bodyguard Kiba 2 Blu-ray Review
Shogun's Shadow Blu-ray Review
Samurai Reincarnation Blu-ray Review
Swords of Vengeance Blu-ray Review
The Sonny Chiba Collection Blu-ray Movie, Video Quality
The feature-films included in the Sonny Chiba Collection are presented in the theatrical aspect ratios in 1080p MPEG-4 AVC encoded high-definition. For more specific information on each of the films in the collection, please refer to the individual reviews linked to below:
Yakuza Wolf: I Perform Murder Blu-ray Review
Yakuza Wolf 2: Extend My Condolences Blu-ray Review
Bodyguard Kiba 2 Blu-ray Review
Shogun's Shadow Blu-ray Review
Samurai Reincarnation Blu-ray Review
Swords of Vengeance Blu-ray Review
The Sonny Chiba Collection Blu-ray Movie, Audio Quality
The feature-films included in the Sonny Chiba Collection are presented in lossless Japanese DTS-HD Master Audio. For additional information regarding the audio presentations on the release, please refer to the individual reviews as linked to below:
Yakuza Wolf: I Perform Murder Blu-ray Review
Yakuza Wolf 2: Extend My Condolences Blu-ray Review
Bodyguard Kiba 2 Blu-ray Review
Shogun's Shadow Blu-ray Review
Samurai Reincarnation Blu-ray Review
Swords of Vengeance Blu-ray Review
The Sonny Chiba Collection Blu-ray Movie, Special Features and Extras
The Blu-ray release includes an interview with actor Sonny Chiba. The set also provides a selection of theatrical trailers for feature-films included in the collection. For more detailed information about the on-disc extras on each disc presented in the collection, please refer to the individual reviews linked to below:
Yakuza Wolf: I Perform Murder Blu-ray Review
Yakuza Wolf 2: Extend My Condolences Blu-ray Review
Bodyguard Kiba 2 Blu-ray Review
Shogun's Shadow Blu-ray Review
Samurai Reincarnation Blu-ray Review
Swords of Vengeance Blu-ray Review
The Sonny Chiba Collection Blu-ray Movie, Overall Score and Recommendation
The Sonny Chiba Collection is an essential set. Fans of the beloved and iconic Japanese martial-artist won't want to miss owning this fantastic collection including an assortment of classic Japanese films starring the great Sonny Chiba. For fans of martial-arts films, the set provides classic action films that showcase the wide range of Chiba as an actor. The set belongs in the collection of every Chiba fan. A must-own. Highly recommended.