VAP Video has confirmed Studio Nue’s 1983 animated feature Crusher Joe and it’s two subsequent OVAs will see release in Japan this year in two exclusive Blu-ray box sets. The original film directed by Yoshikazu Yasuhiko follows a crew of space odd-jobbers nicknamed “Crushers”. The team is led by Crusher Dan and his successor Crusher Joe. The film was based on the science fiction light novels by Haruka Takachiho, a founder of Studio Nue.
Crusher Joe will be remastered in 4K while the OVAs Crusher Joe: The Ice Prison (1989) and Crusher Joe: The Ultimate Weapon: Ash (1989) will be remastered in 2K
The Blu-Ray box sets will be released in a Limited Edition version and a Normal version. Here are the extras for each:
Limited Edition
New artist illustrations
A newly filmed round-table discussion with creator Haruka Takachiho, director Yoshikazu Yasuhiko, and voice actors Taku Takemura (Joe) and Run Sasaki (Alfin)
A 100 page bonus book that will include documents never before published
Product specifications: VPXY-71486 / color / single-sided double-layer two, single-sided single-layer one / 1080p High-Definition / MPEG-4 AVC / Linear PCM / stereo
Price: 25,000 Japanese Yen which is currently $246 US, $317 Canadian, or £184 UK depending upon what country you reside in (excluding taxes).
Normal Edition
New artist illustrations
A 100 page bonus book that will include documents never before published.
Product specifications VPXY-71487 / color / single-sided double-layer two / 1080p High-Definition / MPEG-4 AVC / Linear PCM / stereo
Price: 18,000 Japanese Yen which is currently $177 US, $228 Canadian, or £133 UK depending upon what country you reside in (excluding taxes).
Both Blu-ray box sets will be released Wednesday December 14, 2016.
Source(s): Gwyn Campbell, Vintage Anime Fans Facebook group, and Crusher Joe official website.