The Sonny Chiba Collection: Volume 2 Blu-ray Movie

Rating summary

Movie		4.0
Video		4.0
Audio		4.0
Extras		2.5
Overall		3.5

The Sonny Chiba Collection: Volume 2 Blu-ray Movie Review

Reviewed by Neil Lumbard August 23, 2024

The Sonny Chiba Collection Vol. 2 brings together an outstanding assortment of classic titles starring the incredible Japanese icon and martial artist Sonny Chiba (following in the footsteps of The Sonny Chiba Collection). The Sonny Chiba Collection Vol. 2 collects more gems for fans of the actor to discover or rediscover. Fans of Japanese cinema and cineastes who love international cinema have a fantastic set to explore.

Shout Factory provides the following action-packed classics on The Sonny Chiba Collection Vol. 2: The Defensive Power of Aikido, 13 Steps of Maki: The Young Aristocrats, Karate Warriors, The Great Okinawa Yakuza War, Karate for Life, Golgo 13: Assignment Kowloon, and The Okinawa War of Ten Years.

For more information and reviews on each feature-film included in The Sonny Chiba Collection Vol. 2, please refer to the individual reviews linked to below:

The Defensive Power of Aikido Blu-ray Review

13 Steps of Maki: The Young Aristocrats Blu-ray Review

Karate Warriors Blu-ray Review

The Great Okinawa Yakuza War Blu-ray Review

Karate for Life Blu-ray Review

Golgo 13: Assignment Kowloon Blu-ray Review

The Okinawa War of Ten Years Blu-ray Review

The Sonny Chiba Collection: Volume 2 Blu-ray Movie, Video Quality 

For more information on the video quality for each feature-film included in The Sonny Chiba Collection Vol. 2, please refer to the individual reviews linked to below:

The Defensive Power of Aikido Blu-ray Review

13 Steps of Maki: The Young Aristocrats Blu-ray Review

Karate Warriors Blu-ray Review

The Great Okinawa Yakuza War Blu-ray Review

Karate for Life Blu-ray Review

Golgo 13: Assignment Kowloon Blu-ray Review

The Okinawa War of Ten Years Blu-ray Review

The Sonny Chiba Collection: Volume 2 Blu-ray Movie, Audio Quality 

For more information on the audio quality on each feature-film included in The Sonny Chiba Collection Vol. 2, please refer to the individual reviews linked to below:

The Defensive Power of Aikido Blu-ray Review

13 Steps of Maki: The Young Aristocrats Blu-ray Review

Karate Warriors Blu-ray Review

The Great Okinawa Yakuza War Blu-ray Review

Karate for Life Blu-ray Review

Golgo 13: Assignment Kowloon Blu-ray Review

The Okinawa War of Ten Years Blu-ray Review

The Sonny Chiba Collection: Volume 2 Blu-ray Movie, Special Features and Extras 

For more information on the supplements provided for each feature-film included in The Sonny Chiba Collection Vol. 2, please refer to the individual reviews linked to below:

The Defensive Power of Aikido Blu-ray Review

13 Steps of Maki: The Young Aristocrats Blu-ray Review

Karate Warriors Blu-ray Review

The Great Okinawa Yakuza War Blu-ray Review

Karate for Life Blu-ray Review

Golgo 13: Assignment Kowloon Blu-ray Review

The Okinawa War of Ten Years Blu-ray Review

The Sonny Chiba Collection: Volume 2 Blu-ray Movie, Overall Score and Recommendation 

The Sonny Chiba Collection Vol. 2 brings together an outstanding assortment of action classics starring the legendary Sonny Chiba. Fans of Japanese cinema looking for more action gems to enjoy will find plenty to appreciate with the second box-set from distributor Shout Factory. Shout Factory has once again assembled a beautiful package for Chiba fans. While a few of the films diverge a bit from the type of films included in the first collection, each feature is worth seeing. The box-set is a treasure-trove of classic Japanese cinema. A set that collectors will be proud to add to their collection and own. Highly recommended.